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University Sustainability Parnterships
University Sustainability Parnterships
Zhejiang University Partnered with C.P. Group
Zhejiang University and C.P. Group have partnered to advance sustainable innovation and human capital development. This collaboration, formalized through a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), aims to... MORE
Reusable Technical Packaging Solutions
Reusable Technical Packaging Solutions
Freudenberg Showcased Sustainable Innovations at Fachpack
Freudenberg Performance Materials showcased its sustainable innovations at Fachpack 2024, held in Nuremberg, Germany, from September 24-26. Among the highlighted products was Evolon® microfilament... MORE
Proprietary Waste Upcycling Processes
Proprietary Waste Upcycling Processes
MacroCycle Aims to Transform Waste into Usable Plastics
MacroCycle has developed a proprietary process called SolvoGenesis, which aims to produce virgin-grade PET plastic from waste materials. This innovative technology addresses the growing issue of... MORE
Exclusive Art-Inspired Dining Events
Exclusive Art-Inspired Dining Events
Art Basel Miami 2024 Hosts the Dinner of the Year @ Art Week
The ‘Dinner of the Year @ Art Week’ event at Art Basel Miami 2024 is an exclusive gathering that will bring together high-profile individuals from the worlds of art, fashion, and business.... MORE
AI Jewelry Sales Assistants
AI Jewelry Sales Assistants
Tacori Product Recommendations Informs Confident Shopper Purchases
Clientbook’s new Tacori Product Recommendations feature supplies jewelers with instant access to the entire product catalog from the fine jewelry brand, making it easier to offer personalized... MORE
Italian Luxury Brand Expansions
Italian Luxury Brand Expansions
Loro Piana Celebrates the Launch of its Toronto Boutiques
Loro Piana celebrated the opening of two new boutiques in Toronto on November 13, located on Bloor Street and at Yorkdale Shopping Centre: The event marked the brand’s continued expansion into the... MORE
Vegetable Oil-Derived Diesels
Vegetable Oil-Derived Diesels
The National Grid Uses Hydrotreated Vegetable Oil as Diesel
Lincolnshire residents will now be able to witness the power of recycled vegetable oil as the substance is adapted for use with the National Grid Electricity Distribution’s vehicles. Launched... MORE
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Sensory Dining Experiences
'Make it Mutti' Spotlights Tomato Tales, Tech & Taste
Mutti has taken tomato love to new heights with its ‘Make it Mutti’ sensory dining experience at London’s iconic Saatchi Gallery. For three nights guests were transported to the sun-... MORE
Beverage-Inspired Cookies
Beverage-Inspired Cookies
Chips Ahoy! Brings Back Hot Cocoa Chewy Cookies for the Holidays
In a holiday surprise that’s already melting hearts (and taste buds), Chips Ahoy! has brought back its long-lost ‘Hot Cocoa Chewy Cookies’ for the first time in eight years. Fans... MORE
Global Digital Marketplaces
Global Digital Marketplaces
Renaissance Hotels' R FINDS Shares Goods from Local Artisans
Annually, Renaissance Hotels celebrates the local neighborhoods of each hotel’s location with Global Day of Discovery, and for the event’s 10th anniversary, R FINDS made its debut. This... MORE
Camp Coffee
Portable espresso makers are being made with durable designs for outdoor activities
Trend - Brands are making portable espresso makers designed for camping and travel applications. These are durable with long-lasting batteries, often including secondary features such as lights or app connectivity. Portable espresso makers target the traveling on-the-go or outdoorsy adult demographic.

Insight - Many adults today live with busy schedules and only a select amount of free time. As a result, these consumers look to save time and effort in their day wherever possible. For some, this means meal planning and scheduling, while others turn to smart apps and digital solutions to save time and money. Appliance brands and startups are appealing to these consumers, often through crowdfunding, by launching a compact espresso makers designed for portability and reliability,
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Cortisol-Synchronized Workouts
Cortisol-Synchronized Workouts
Well BYND Aligns Exercise Classes with Natural Energy Rhythms
Well BYND Studio has introduced a scientifically-informed fitness schedule that synchronizes class offerings with the body’s natural cortisol patterns. The studio strategically positions high-... MORE
Wellness Lifestyle Clubs
Wellness Lifestyle Clubs
The Health Cafe Introduces Social Wellness Programming in Toronto
The Health Cafe is introducing a new wellness club model that combines fitness programming with social connection opportunities. Its facility offers a mix of Pilates, yoga, and HIIT classes while... MORE
Technology-Driven Retail Spaces
Technology-Driven Retail Spaces
ARK Visual Unveils Future Stores as an Immersive Retail Identity
Future Stores is an innovative retail concept introduced by ARK Visual in collaboration with Intel, located on London’s Oxford Street. Designed to redefine consumer interactions with brands, this... MORE
Store Management Plugin Integrations
Store Management Plugin Integrations
LemonPress Simplifies Store Management Within Wordpress
LemonPress is a WordPress plugin designed to streamline the management of LemonSqueezy stores. It allows store owners to seamlessly integrate and manage their LemonSqueezy accounts directly from the... MORE
Active Family Restaurant Experiences
Active Family Restaurant Experiences
The Chuck E. Cheese Adventure Zone Concept is Engaging
The Chuck E. Cheese Adventure Zone concept has been showcased by the restaurant chain to provide parents with a safe experience for their younger children to enjoy when at the restaurant. The... MORE
Flexible Display Technologies
Flexible Display Technologies
DuPont Created Flexible Displays for Non-Standard Products
DuPont has been a pioneer in the development of flexible display materials, leveraging over 50 years of experience in producing polyimide (PI) films and liquids. These materials are essential for... MORE
Comprehensive Personalization Platforms
Comprehensive Personalization Platforms
Monetate Aims to Enhance Digital Experiences
Monetate offers a comprehensive suite of personalization tools designed to enhance digital experiences for ecommerce and other digital businesses. Their platform leverages advanced machine learning... MORE
Stretchable OLED Panels
Stretchable OLED Panels
Researchers at PME UChicago Created a Stretchable and Flexible Display
Researchers at the Pritzker School of Molecular Engineering (PME) at the University of Chicago have developed a new material for stretchable OLED displays. This material can bend in half or stretch... MORE
Interactive Skincare Labs
Interactive Skincare Labs
Cetaphil Launched an Educational Pop-Up Experience in Downtown Toronto
Cetaphil recently unveiled its immersive SkinLabs experience in Toronto’s trendy King Street West district, offering visitors an interactive journey through skincare science and innovation.... MORE
Canvas Tote NYC Pop-Ups
Canvas Tote NYC Pop-Ups
Lands' End Launched a Personalization Concept Pop-Up Shop in New York
Lands’ End has introduced the ‘Crosby Street Market,’ a personalization concept pop-up in New York City, designed to offer shoppers the opportunity to create a uniquely customized... MORE
Tailored eCommerce Platforms
Tailored eCommerce Platforms
Zoovu Offers a Personalized eCommerce Solution with AI
Zoovu’s AI Personalized eCommerce platform leverages artificial intelligence to create tailored shopping experiences for customers. By utilizing real-time behavioral insights and zero-party... MORE
Customer Initiative Solutions
Customer Initiative Solutions
T-Mobile is Utilizing Microsoft Power Platform for Initiatives
T-Mobile has adopted Microsoft Power Platform to enhance its customer initiatives, resulting in significant time and cost savings. The company developed the Orbit App, which utilizes Power Apps,... MORE
Human-Assisted AI Tools
Human-Assisted AI Tools
Verizon Launched a Suite of AI Tools to Improve Customer Experiences
Verizon has introduced a suite of new AI tools designed to enhance the customer experience by simplifying interactions and providing personalized support. These tools, which include a Personal... MORE
Video Customer Support Tools
Video Customer Support Tools
NTT Docomo Added a Video Customer Support Service with AWS
NTT Docomo, one of Japan’s largest mobile phone operators, has implemented a video customer support solution called d Service Online Counter using Amazon Web Services (AWS). This solution,... MORE
Personalized Customer Service Tools
Personalized Customer Service Tools
Walmart Launched 'Wallaby' Powered by Generative AI
Walmart has introduced Wallaby, a retail-specific AI model, to enhance personalized shopping and customer service experiences. Wallaby leverages decades of Walmart’s corporate data to provide... MORE