They’re Top Players in Boutique Hotels. They See Power in Brands – and Hostels.
Investor Stephen Chan has co-created numerous stand-alone boutique hotels, including a high-end hostel. But crafting…
Browsing: Japan
12 clever designs for the painfully tiny apartments of the future
One way to curb our environmental footprint is to downsize our homes. Muji’s new designs…
Here are the best (and worst) designs of the Tokyo Olympics
For the most part, it’s been a superbly designed Olympics. Tokyo 2020 may have happened…
Consumer sentiment on COVID-19 in 2021: Five actions for brands.
A second ‘Roaring Twenties’ complete with ‘sexual licentiousness’ and ‘reverse religiosity’ is likely after the…
H&M is one of fashion’s biggest polluters. Now its foundation is on a $100 million quest to save the planet
The world is drowning in clothes. While curbside recycling programs have existed for half a century,…
Can Tesla Maintain Its Momentum?
Electric vehicle and storage battery maker Telsa and its cofounder and CEO, Elon Musk, have…
Nike’s four-phase COVID-19 response strategy
Nike, the sporting-goods manufacturer, is pursuing a four-stage approach as it responds to COVID-19 and…
‘Best Countries’ 2020: Which Nations Ranked Highest — and Why?
With an enduring reputation for political neutrality, a peaceful civil life and prime luxury goods,…
Bleak New Campaign Depicts the ‘Day Sushi Disappears’
The campaign aims to alert consumers to the likelihood that climate change will continue to…
Nation Branding: Which Countries Ranked Highest This Year?
Any country that wants to improve its brand image must offer a superior quality of…