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The Interview: Jen Charron on fashion rental’s local future

In May, we spoke to Jen Charon, the co-founder of Loanhood, to find out why fashion trends in local communities are driving the future of clothing rental.

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Technology

Thought-starter: Can the sharing economy transform childcare?

With the sharing economy disrupting many of the core pillars of adult life, brands are now turning their attention to the ways it can positively impact childrearing.

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Colliding Technologies

Co-economy Childcare

With the sharing economy disrupting many of the pillars of adult life, brands are now turning their attention to the ways it can positively affect child-rearing.

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Retail

Ikea is testing a furniture rental service

The retailer has announced it will begin testing a new rental model for several furniture categories, starting in its Swiss market.

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Technology

Four key themes from TechCrunch Disrupt 2018

TechCrunch Disrupt 2018 highlighted the role that technology has to play in recognising the value of emigrant populations, up-skilling the workforce and protecting the environment through tokenisation.

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Culture & Media

Conscious Play

With people now acutely aware of the impact of their consumption on the planet, toy brands are offering parents support in their quest to become more environmentally friendly.

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Luxury

Uneasy Affluence

A collective backlash against ostentatious spending is fuelling new anxiety among luxury consumers. This is forcing luxury brands to rethink their products and services to be more social, accessible and supportive.