Since the advent of the cell phone, we have seen several concurrent technological trends: the steady advancement of semiconductor and microelectronics technology; the parallel advancement of research and technology in natural language processing and AI; and the development of apps.… Continue Reading
We visited multiple athletic clothing and accessory stores across New York City to see how retailers are incorporating the trend into the retail space. The evolution of athleisure in the retail spaces was obvious. Although it was once considered a… Continue Reading
We recently visited the flagship store and workshop of D’Auchel, located in the Central district of Hong Kong, and met with Olivier Dauchez, the company’s founder and CEO. D’Auchel creates handbags that are entirely handcrafted with French materials. The company… Continue Reading
Gen Z is the first generation not to have known life without technologies and services such as smartphones, iPads, Facebook, Instagram and WhatsApp. But it is not just their status as “digital natives” that defines Gen Zers; what is more… Continue Reading
To better meet silvers’ need for technology solutions, some companies have developed hardware and software specifically for the senior population, allowing them to connect with others around the world and view content that interests them. We identify five segments that… Continue Reading
Amidst the hustle and bustle of New York City, we found a first-of-its-kind retail showroom. PIRCH, located in SoHo, specializes in fixtures and appliances for the kitchen, bath and outdoors and provides its customers with a deluxe shopping experience. We… Continue Reading
As part of its recent spinoff and renaming to better reflect Fung Global Retail & Technology’s role as a global think tank focusing on the intersection of retail, technology and fashion, we have introduced a new website, www.FungGlobalRetailTech.com. Earlier this year,… Continue Reading
Aging brings with it many changes, often including disability due to frailty or illness. While some seniors are able to care for themselves at home, others experience conditions that constrain their mobility or leave them housebound. In the US and… Continue Reading
Pokémon Go became the most successful US mobile game ever, even surpassing Candy Crush Saga in popularity. The game peaked at 45 million daily active users in the US on July 21, according to Axiom Capital Management via Bloomberg, exceeding… Continue Reading