Mike's Industry View - Issue #137
AI / Creativity
KFC testing vegan 'chicken' burger in UK — www.euronews.com
Yum Brands Inc’s KFC is looking to tap into the popularity of plant-based protein foods by rolling out a vegan version of its...
Virgil Abloh’s new Nike store is a peek at the future of retail — www.fastcompany.com The prolific provocateur has opened a Nike store that is part experiential playground and part ode to sustainability.
Business/Marketing/Adv
It’s Not Just Agencies Feeling the Pressure as Clients Demand More for Less — www.adweek.com No member of the advertising ecosystem remains unscathed.
Walmart's new delivery service will put groceries directly in your fridge — www.engadget.com
Having groceries delivered to your home is convenient, but if taking food from the front door to the kitchen is too much hassle, then Walmart has a solution...
Interestingness
Most ‘meat’ in 2040 will not come from dead animals, says report
Consultants say 60% will be grown in vats or plant-based products that taste like meat.
Why Teens Are Selling Clothes Out of Their Closets — www.theatlantic.com On Depop, thrifted outfits and original fashion are the gateway to influencer status.
Wellness
People are sick of drinking. Investors are betting on the 'sober curious' — www.cnn.com Getaway in Brooklyn was comfortably full for a Saturday night, when I came in to try my first "shrub" — an acidic beverage made from vinegar, fruit, sugar, club soda and zero alcohol.
Amazon, Walmart, and Other Stores Have Too Many Options — www.theatlantic.com The human brain can’t contend with the vastness of online shopping.
The Best Way to Achieve Work-Life Balance — www.theatlantic.com Despite the pressure to have it all, many workers still feel they are failing both in the office and at home.