Consumer shopping behavior has undergone an extraordinary shift toward E-commerce over the last decade, and the COVID-19 pandemic is now accelerating that transition for consumers across virtually every demographic. However, the growth and adoption of E-commerce is...

Fundamental trends in the sprits industry suggest today’s bargoers and cocktail enthusiasts are reaching for higher shelf spirits. When selecting a mixed beverage, consumers are increasingly prioritizing quality, value, and nutrition over price point alone. According...

Sections: I. The New Consumer II. Product Segmentation III. Regulatory Environment IV. Emerging Opportunities I. The New Consumer As legal cannabis products move into the mainstream, the cannabis consumer profile is changing dramatically. Incremental steps towards...

The Smart Grid The Smart Grid revolution is driving a crucial and inevitable transformation of the US power grid. It draws from a wide range of technologies to make our electrical infrastructure more efficient, connected, and resilient. This transformation will give...

Overview Podcasting has been gaining popularity since the early 2000s, but it has only recently begun to reach real economic significance. What began as a collective of small-scale content creators has flourished into a major media ecosystem. Today, over 100 million...

Brick and Mortar in the Age of Online Shopping It’s no secret that traditional brick and mortar retail has been caught in a tail-spin for at least the last decade. Not only have we seen bankruptcy filings from iconic retailers like Sears, Barney’s New York, Forever...