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Browsing The American Middle

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Fashion

Gucci sets down roots in Detroit

As global wealth capitals continue to shift amid ongoing economic flux, luxury retailers are opening new retail destinations that cater for emerging markets.

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Urbanised World

A construction theme park educates kids on skilled jobs

As the latest theme park to open in the US, kids won't find any rollercoasters at Dig World. Instead, it will offer the opportunity for children and adults to get hands-on with heavy construction equipment in a safe and fun environment.

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Marketing & Branding

Timberland PRO applauds America’s trade workers

The footwear and apparel brand pays tribute to its original customer base of American trade workers and builders.

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Climate Adaptation and Resource Scarcity

Stat: Fewer births are creating an unstable American population

Americans are not having enough babies to keep the population stable, according to a new report by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

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Signals

Stat: Wages in rural America are booming

CityLab, an online website hosted by The Atlantic, has conducted a deep-dive investigation into economic growth in the US, focusing on the country’s urban-rural divide.

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Retail

Looking Back: | Retail in 2017

Democratising goodness, pollution-free spaces and chatbots rising are some of the stories that defined the retail sector this year.

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Viewpoints

Is suburbia ready for a creative, cultural and commercial comeback?

As major cities become less liveable, businesses should explore the potential of locations beyond the city limits.

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Retail

Accessible Premium

From taking the idea of the dollar store online to the rejection of big brands, retailers are exploring how they can democratise quality and bring premium products to the mass market.

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Marketing & Branding

Brandless makes healthy eating affordable

US – The online retailer offers consumers premium products at low prices.