Shopping is now everywhere—embedded within social posts, watched and commented live in streams, now an instinctive act to scan, check, and share, across channels and mediums. Whereas shopping used to be an act of intent — “Let’s go shopping!” — the advent of social commerce and shoppertainment means we’re now shopping consciously or unconsciously, all the time. Nowhere else is online shopping growing faster and in more innovative ways, than …
What a privilege it was to speak at the renowned Maison&Objet exhibition. This iconic event, set in the vibrant north of Paris, was truly inspiring – a melting pot of creativity, where every corner buzzed with ideas and meaningful discussions. Though the event encompasses a broad spectrum of design, my focus during the coaching session was on retail design. However, I didn’t want to restrict the conversation to just one …
The year 2023 witnessed a significant milestone in the realm of global online expenditures as the channel now accounted for more than 20% of total retail transactions (+10% for FMCG). This marked an increase from the prior year, growing by over 10% which defied market projections. This is more impressive given the backdrop of a tumultuous business climate. The enduring transformation in consumer behaviour towards online shopping, an evolution accelerated …
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is transforming industries across the globe, revolutionizing how we work, create, and innovate. Among its most exciting branches is generative AI, which can produce everything from images and text to video and audio. For brands, marketers, and CPG packaging, the potential is immense. Yet, while the promise of AI is captivating, we are only beginning to understand its full impact, particularly when it comes to the environment. …
As a leading supplier of innovative tools and services for the packaging industry, Saueressig, part of the SGK family, has an acute understanding of the challenges that our clients and colleagues face daily. Quality control is a key area in which we, as an industry, strive for consistent innovation. We might be at the top of our game, but Saueressig is permanently working to do better and be better. The …
SGK has been firmly rooted in a culture of unyielding innovation, perpetually propelling our organization towards the forefront of industry advancements and creating scaled solutions to meet the needs of the globe’s most influential brands. Over the past decade, our voyage in exploration and development has included the creation of industry leading artwork management tools, spurred investment in content automation solutions, and integrated machine learning and image recognition technologies to …
In the bustling world of beauty, contrasting philosophies emerge from the depths of consumer desires and mindsets—fast beauty versus slow beauty. These divergent approaches reflect not only age-related preferences but also profound shifts in how individuals relate to time, self-care, and the beauty journey itself. Let’s explore the dynamics at play! The essence of slow beauty: nurturing skin health holistically, beyond cosmetic products Slow beauty brands are transforming the beauty …
Since workplace diversity training emerged in the mid-1960s, diversity and inclusion (D&I) has not only become an increasingly hot topic but also a core business function – and with good reason. Time and time again, research evidences the importance of D&I to both employees and businesses. The Boston Consulting Group’s (BCG) BLISS Index, for example, reveals that inclusive cultures not only increase employee happiness and empowerment but also significantly reduce …
Culture eats strategy for breakfast Companies that can solve problems, whether internal or external, are ones that win and retain clients in any space. Problem solving is one part of an enterprise excellence culture that includes people with the right mindsets for growth, quality, and continuous improvement. Peter Drucker, the renowned business scientist and consultant declared that “culture eats strategy for breakfast,” in that it is culture, more than strategy, …
Clear and transparent reporting on our sustainability progress is critical to our business success. This report serves as an introduction to the work happening across SGK and highlights essential sustainability initiatives. Data and disclosures in this report were determined in part by our materiality assessment and in consultation with our most important stakeholders. This report aligns with the Sustainability Accounting Standards Board (SASB) Advertising and Marketing and Containers and Packaging …