If you are one of our Indian readers, it would come as no surprise to you that most people within the Indian subcontinent are obsessed with gold. Between April and December 2021, India imported US$38 billion worth of gold. India has a very strong informal system of exchange, which can be turned into cash and used in case of emergencies.
On January 16, 2022, a news outlet reported that Walmart is gearing up to enter the metaverse. The retail store filed for numerous patents, with the goal of selling virtual goods, such as home decor, toys, sporting goods, personal care items and much more.
With global temperatures rising, climate change has become a glaring fact that every one of us has to come to terms with. According to the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change’s (IPCC) 2021 report, global surface temperatures have become 1.09 degrees Celsius higher between 2011-2020 than between 1850-1990. By 2025, nearly 1.8 billion people would be living in regions with absolute water scarcity.
Over the past two years, luxury brands have had to develop high-performance products that align with the increasingly digitalized world. Today, the unique value proposition (UVP) of luxury brands is defined by the users’ experience, which focuses on three core areas: driving engagement through exclusive technologies.
Non-fungible tokens (NFT) sales have exploded this year, with global brands jumping into the game, bestowing prestige and legitimacy on this form of digital art. Let’s have a look at how international-renowned brands have spurred the popularity and growth of this digital art form.
The fashion industry has been repeatedly called out for the environmental impact of its production processes. The apparel industry, in particular, accounts for 10% of the world’s carbon emissions and consumes 1.5 trillion liters of water each year.
So you’ve decided to finally launch your business. First off, congratulations! That’s a big step. Secondly, good luck. Starting your own startup is intimidating, to say the least. For most entrepreneurs, it entails entering unknown terrain, crossing their fingers and hoping for the best. With that in mind, here’s our best advice for a young, first-time startup founder:
Influencer marketing is the shiny new gem in the crown jewels of digital marketing. We have previously discussed the differences between traditional and influencer marketing, as well as the latter’s advantages in the ever-evolving digital landscape.
From your everyday newspapers to over-the-top (OTT) platforms like Netflix—numerous companies use the subscription-based business model. This model allows businesses to sell subscriptions online, billing customers on a monthly, weekly or yearly basis. This way, businesses can make the most of their customer relationships and build a steady income flow.
Veganism is an ideology that discourages the consumption of any animal products in diet or daily life. This ideology is gaining massive popularity as startups explore the market for vegan products and services. The boom in easily available vegan products is making veganism a more achievable lifestyle than before. Thousands of people across the world have adopted such a lifestyle for various reasons in recent years.
The beauty industry has been actively making strides to adopt sustainable practices in recent years. Skincare companies have dominated this shift towards clean beauty, with sustainable skincare brands making up 28.5% of the global clean beauty market.
Around 42% of wood harvest across the world goes into making paper. The paper industry is a significant contributor to deforestation and consumes 4% of the world’s energy reserve. To mitigate the environmental impact of the paper industry, the Australia-based company Karst has come up with an eco-friendly solution to the world’s paper needs.
Does your significant other or best friend love flowers but hate to see them wilt? Flower store MOHLIA’s infinity flowers might be the solution to your problem.
MOHLIA is a “budding” Hong Kong-based startup founded by 22-year-old author and entrepreneur Simran Mohinani. She got the idea for the business when she was moving from the United States to Asia.
Find out where you can make purchases using cryptocurrencies and their growing relevance More than 2300 businesses in the US accept Bitcoin today. This is
In an interview with a fashion and lifestyle magazine, Thunberg shined the light on how unsustainable the fast fashion industry is. “The last time I
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