Food Business models Consumption Sustainability Paul Myers: "Urban farming is in phase one" Paul Myers cultivates organic vegetables on a large scale in a Liverpool warehouse. In a video interview at the GDI Retail Summit, he explained how he is growing a successful business using aquacultures. Video 17.09.2020 Learn more
Retail Consumption Fashion Sustainability Dana Thomas: «Sustainability is the only way forward for the fashion industry» Grassroots movements will revolutionize the fast fashion industry, bestselling author Dana Thomas is sure. Thomas talks about business models beyond growth and innovative start-ups here in a podcast and at the 70th International Retail Summit on 10 and 11 September 2020. 22.07.2020 Learn more
Society Sustainability Economy Lure of plenty – The transition in the energy system The future of energy beckons with a seductive vision: a digital world of electrification and abundance replaces the industrial world of oil and scarcity. But what will be needed in such a society the day after tomorrow? 22.01.2020 Learn more
Society Consumption Marketing Sustainability Helen Job: “Activism is trying to change mindsets–it is not a campaign” Brand activism is on the rise. Companies which don’t participate will eventually fall short, says Helen Job. In an interview before her presentation at GDI’s 16th European Trend Day, Job talks about this new form of activism and its impact on consumers and market. 18.11.2019 Learn more
Society Sustainability Economy Nationality: Vegan Worldwide, there is an increasing number of people living a vegan lifestyle. Due to global networking, the community is growing ever closer. Isaac Thomas, CEO of Vegan Nation, wants to take this development one step further with his own "vegan" crypto currency. On GDI Trend Day he will talk about his vision. 28.10.2019 Learn more
Food Sustainability "Planetary Health Diet" - or: How we can save ourselves and our planet The way we eat today is not only bad for our planet, but also for us. The "Planetary Health Diet" is a diet intended to protect human health as well as earth. 30.10.2019 Learn more
Food Sustainability Food loss: Why is our food disappearing? To feed ten billion people theoretically wouldn't be a problem. In practice, the situation is different. For example, food is lost along the entire supply chain. In a graph, GDI researchers summarise important reasons and drivers. 16.10.2019 Learn more
Retail Sustainability Tom Szaky: "Durable packaging outwins disposable containers in pricing" Recycling is symptom control, says Tom Szaky, founder and CEO of TerraCycle. With his platform Loop, he wants to address the waste problem at its root. In a video interview with the GDI, Szaky talks about his vision. Video 27.09.2019 Learn more
Retail Consumption Sustainability GDI-Research David Bosshart: "Whoever gets convenience right, can win people over" GDI CEO David Bosshart is convinced retailers' willingness to take risks should increase. New and innovative partnerships, for example, would enable them to successfully counteract declining margins. Bosshart sees the merger of analogue and digital, convenience, and moral consumption as the three major retail trends of the near future. A video interview. Video 16.04.2019 Learn more
Retail Consumption Sustainability No more plastic: how a start-up reforms industry giants Immer mehr Menschen wollen auf Plastik verzichten, nicht aber auf ihre plastikverpackten Lieblingsprodukte. Ein Paradoxon, dass bald keines mehr sein muss: Die E-Commerce-Plattform «Loop» bietet Marken-Deos, -Waschmittel und sogar -Mundwasser in nachhaltiger Verpackung an. Sein Geschäftsmodell erklärt Gründer Tom Szaky hier und an der GDI-Handelstagung. 21.03.2019 Learn more