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The Future. Graduates of the country’s most prestigious business schools are having more trouble finding work than they used to. But those who do land jobs are getting paid more than ever — which suggests that the economy’s most profitable sectors may be getting even more unequal. It’s just business2023’s business school grads are getting […]
The Future. As homes get more expensive and high-interest rates keep people from buying new ones, the US stews in a worsening housing crisis. Some companies — like BotBuilt — hope to remedy the problem by automating stages of the construction process. If it works, we could see more affordable homes… but more wasteful suburbs, […]
The Future. Despite the negativity surrounding the 2023 economy, things have turned out better than expected. The “looming recession” never arrived, pandemic-disrupted supply chains straightened out, inflation cooled, labor shortages waned, and consumers kept opening their wallets. While the US economy hasn’t returned to normalcy just yet, it appears to be healing from the chaos […]
The Future. As recession fears still grip business leaders and companies begin replacing workers with AI, we can expect to see more job cuts across industries next year. While this appears to be grim news, the silver lining may be that organizational changes could eliminate unnecessary complexity at the workplace. Less is more?38% of business […]
The Future. Brands old and new are bringing back the colorful, anthropomorphic, personality-driven mascots popularized a century ago, but marketing them more towards adults than kids. With nostalgic products ruling the wallets of consumers, the weird exploits of these new mascots may cook up a little entertainment ecosystem in their own right. Retro vibes, modern […]
The Future. Shein, Temu, and the new TikTok Shop are bringing a homely but tried-and-true ecommerce aesthetic from China to Western shores. While brands may scoff at the noisy design of these fashion marketplaces, it’s important to note that the Chinese everything apps have already won over some of the biggest names in fashion. If […]
The Future. Holiday parties are losing the hallmarks of the season as some companies plan more inclusive, experiential, and, well, “holiday-light” events. While the shift is meant to encourage employee camaraderie and work celebration, the parties may be missing a very particular sort of spirit that comes from the cultural touchstone of Christmas and the […]
The Future. McDonald’s first CosMc’s concept store opened in the Chicago suburb of Bolingbrook — a quick-stop snack and beverage restaurant meant to compete with Starbucks and Dunkin’ Donuts. McDonald’s may not just be looking to brew up some revenue, but also offer items that feel destined for TikTok virality. Absurdity with cheeseCosMc’s is piloting […]
The Future. The Cybertruck is finally, exhaustingly here, with CEO Elon Musk stating that it’ll make “the future […] look like the future” — one that’s inspired by the vehicles found in Blade Runner and Halo. While that bold vision may have produced something unique, its dystopian inspirations could turn off the average driver. Whether […]
The Future. Most people would rather buy products and services as they go but still sign up for subscriptions because companies don’t give them much choice. If the subscription model limits options, it could ultimately reinforce economic inequities, as only the most profitable customers might be able to shell out for subscriptions in the long […]