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In 2023, we foresee the rapid advancement and deployment of a range of technologies to help businesses and consumers do more with less.

The International Franchise Association projects QSR franchising to grow by 2.5% this year, versus 1.9% for the overall franchising industry.

December inflation lowered slightly despite unemployment hovering at historic lows. Is unemployment good for inflation after all?

Q1. What are some of the new disruptions that are shaping the retail sector today? The pandemic has disrupted the retail sector like no other event before. As per the latest Deloitte State of the Consumer Tracker, the pandemic has lessened disposable incomes and 62% of buyers have postponed huge purchases while 44% are afraid about approaching payments. Moreover, only 54% of shoppers say visiting stores is safe. In addition, there has been a permanent shift in customer preferences, from offline ...

Christopher Elliott Something is different about travel. Maybe youve noticed it. But what? And how will it change the way you travel this summer? If you want a by-the-numbers-answer, you can consult the Deloitte State of the Consumer Tracker, which offers a monthly read of travel sentiment. It suggests travelers remain reluctant to travel and waiting for the pandemic to subside. Generally speaking, more than half the country wants to stay home – or at least thats what they say. You can also l...

Execs Bullish on AI but Wary of Data Leadership Topics Column Our expert columnists offer opinion and analysis on important issues facing modern businesses and managers. More in this series Every year in December and January, NewVantage Partners (NVP) conducts a survey of data and technology executives in large companies primarily located in the U.S. Every year, we (the authors) collaborate in analyzing and interpreting the results. And every year, we wonder why t...

Now Near Next – The Latest View from OOH February 12, 2021 Colum Harmon, marketing director, with this week’s view from OOH. In Now Near Next this week we include the second part of our Check/Out study, carried out in conjunction with Ipsos MRBI. We have the latest auto mobility data from Locomizer and TII as well as findings from UK research into the importance of localised marketing. Data from Deloitte and Kantar also speaks to the value of POS advertising. Check/Out Study  Thi...

Key trends that will redefine India’s ecommerce industry in 2021 Despite the pandemic, the Indian ecommerce industry significantly progressed in 2020. Let’s take a look at some of the key trends that will redefine the course of the sector in 2021. 0 claps Share on 2020 will unquestionably be remembered as a year that transformed the world in almost every aspect. From a business standpoint, the year has been a rollercoaster ride with multiple disruptions, widespread uncertainty, and a recen...