Wipro's Wool Magazine brings together global leaders and industry trailblazers to spark conversations about the latest innovations and unique challenges that result from all things "cool." In light of this, Wool Magazine sat down with Trend Hunter's Shelby Walsh to discuss some of the insights fueled through Trend Hunter's research.
Feminist Catalyzation, Gamified Nutrition, Zero Waste Retail and Hyper-Personalized Matchmaking are some of the emerging patterns President Shelby Walsh highlights in Wool Magazine's 'Trends' segment. In the four featured articles, Shelby discusses the importance of brands aligning with social issues, technology's impact on dieting, the rise of the conscious consumer and the future of dating apps.
Get a more in-depth look at these emerging trends by reading the full article featured on Wool Magazine here.
Wool Magazine: Shelby Walsh Shares Four Emerging Patterns
President Shelby Walsh in Wool Magazine
Trend Themes
1. Feminist Catalyzation - Brands have the opportunity to align with social issues and promote gender equality, disrupting traditional marketing strategies.
2. Gamified Nutrition - Technology advancements in the field of dieting create opportunities for innovative and engaging approaches to promote healthier eating habits.
3. Zero Waste Retail - The rise of conscious consumers demands a shift towards sustainable and waste-free retail models, presenting disruption opportunities for traditional retail businesses.
Industry Implications
1. Social Issues - Businesses can leverage feminist catalyzation to create inclusive and impactful brand messaging, driving social change while increasing brand loyalty.
2. Health and Wellness - Innovations in gamified nutrition offer possibilities to revolutionize the health and wellness industry by making healthy eating more accessible and engaging.
3. Retail - Zero waste retail presents a disruptive innovation opportunity for the retail industry to adapt and meet the demands of environmentally conscious consumers.