Trend Updates

From a technical point of view, the future of work has long been here, writes GDI researcher Stefan Breit in an article. Due to the corona pandemic, the mind-shift is now following. Remote is becoming the standard, on-site the exception. An information graphic shows how and where we will work in the future.

We are currently experiencing both high uncertainty and permanent pressure to make decisions, writes GDI CEO David Bosshart. An article about orientation, science and herd behaviour in the corona crisis.

What does it do to people when they can no longer cheer on their favourite band at open airs, cheer on their football team or attend a trade fair? And what are the alternatives to mass events? GDI researchers consider four realistic scenarios.

The COVID-19 crisis has brought society into the future practically overnight. We’ll never return to life as it was before the pandemic, so businesses and society need to adjust to the ‘Next Normal’ as quickly as possible. What will stay with us? And what will we never see again?

The COVID-19 outbreak has a major social and economic impact on the world. But, how has this unprecedented crisis changed the way consumers are spending?

Technology should once again become the people’s tool, not its enemy. This was the essence of Douglas Rushkoff's presentation at the 16th European Trend Day at GDI. This is the video of his contribution.

It is not yet certain how consumers will behave in the "New Normal" after the peak of the crisis. What is clear is that ideas and developments are already emerging in the retail sector that would not have existed without the pandemic. Three examples.

The fight against Corona becomes a life with Corona. A new lifestyle is born. In order for concerts, trade fairs and football matches to take place again, organisers and industry must also take unpopular measures, writes GDI researcher Detlef Gürtler.

At the moment, travel is out of the question. But what will happen after the pandemic is over? – Smart assistants will change travel in several areas.

Experiences instead of shopping: city centres are undergoing a fundamental change, with far-reaching consequences for the cityscape and retail. In an interview ahead of this year’s Retail Summit, David Bosshart, CEO of the GDI, addresses the question of what still characterises retail in the city – and how retail characterises the city.