10 Effective E-Commerce Innovations

As online shopping becomes increasingly mainstream, innovative businesses continue to disrupt the industry in creative ways.

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Hey there! Amazon Counters will offer in-store pickup As online shopping becomes increasingly mainstream, innovative businesses continue to disrupt the industry in creative ways. Some businesses, like circular shopping platform Loop, are striving to make the industry more sustainable with zero-waste and reusable packaging initiatives. Others, like e-commerce powerhouse Amazon, are working to combine digital and physical retail by opening convenient hubs for in-store pickup. Dive into these and other cutting-edge e-commerce ideas in our list of 10 Effective E-Commerce Innovations, and enjoy this week's top trends below! Cheers, Jeremy Gutsche CEO, Author & Keynote Speaker - JeremyGutsche.com P.S. Here's my innovation keynote schedule: Jul 24 Miami Jul 30 Denver Aug 01 Bentonville Aug 07 South Africa Aug 12 Colorado Sep 16 Anaheim Sep 18 Charlotte Sep 26 Kiev Oct 01 Toronto Oct 17 Toronto Oct 24 Hunt Valley Maryland Oct 28 Banff Oct 31 Lisbon Nov 19 Huntington Beach Nov 20 Naples Nov 22 Las Vegas Mar 09 '20 Las Vegas Mar 16 '20 Las Vegas Apr 29 '20 Las Vegas Consumer Insights Waste-Free D2C Ecommerce shops prioritize waste-reduction when shipping out goods Implications - The explosion of ecommerce in recent years has negatively impacted global waste–in large part due to the throwaway packaging that's shipped around the world daily. To mitigate... [More] Healthy H2O The standard sparkling water beverage is adapted with nutritious ingredients Implications - As the sparkling water category grows–with consumers turning to sugar-free options as alternatives to traditional sodas–brands within this space are taking this alternative... [More] Cooled Masking Skincare masks offer temperature-reducing elements Implications - Skincare-concerned consumers have many DIY options when it comes to using cool items to soothe and reduce inflammation in the skin, and some brands within this space are adding... [More] Curated GIF GIF's are used as the basis for campaigns and creative endeavors Implications - The popularity of GIFS on various communication platforms has resulted in brands adopting the animated imagery in their own ways–whether it's for the purpose of creative... [More] Self-Sanitizing Hydration Eco containers adopt self-clean functions for increased sanitation Implications - As consumers shift toward more eco-conscious behaviors, brands and businesses are realizing that a switch to more sustainable alternatives is not enough. Rather, we're seeing added... [More] Hot This Week 1. Shipping Container Micro Homes Fraser Brown MacKenna Architects Has Permission to Build in the UK 2. Smart Self-Cleaning Bottles NOERDEN's LIZ Smart Bottle Shares Sterilization & Hydration Reminders 3. Unconventional Vehicle Designs The Disruptors Exhibit Taps Designers Outside of the Industry 4. Hot Water Hose Attachments The RheemLabs 'HotWave' Hot Water Hose Sprayer is Convenient 5. Lab-Friendly Flat-Pack Stools King & Webbon Enters a Collaboration with the Science Museum 6. Low-Cost Furniture Designs Esrawe Studio's Project is Intended to Improve Living Conditions 7. 80s Movie-Themed Electric Vehicles The Tesla x SpaceX x BTTF Looks Ready for Doc and Marty McFly 8. Removable Roof Tiny Homes The 'Tiny House Franck' by Optinid Has a Sliding Sunroof 9. Ukranian Furniture Designs Faina Builds Furniture from Clay and Flax to Pay Homage to Its Roots Featured Clusters 20 Indoor Garden Solutions From AI-Powered Smart Planters to Circular Smart Gardens 16 Connected Care Baby Products From Data-Friendly Baby Monitors to Breath-Tracking Babywear Courses 55 Leadership Keynote Speeches From Leadership as Second Nature to Consistently Looking Forward 35 Keynotes by Iconic Entrepreneurs From Richard Branson to Steve Jobs Marketing 15 3D Printing Advancements From 3D Printed Hypercars Cars to Knee Braces 18 Virtual Model Innovations From CGI Model Photoshoots to Augmented Reality Catwalks Pop Culture 30 Dystopian Fashion Lines From Angsty Youth Fashion Editorials to Gritty Cult Fashion Collections 12 Creative Publication Ideas From Inclusive Sci-Fi Fashion Zines to Teen-Created Zine Communities Tech 10 AR Sneaker Innovations From Augmented Reality Sneakers to Digital Unboxing Experiences 12 Customized Coffee Mugs From Spider-Themed Espresso Sets to Coffee-Cooling Mugs Art & Design 15 Company Headquarters Interiors From Bright Homey Studio Designs to Tech-Filled Headquarters 16 Affordable Housing Concepts From Roof-Based Modular Villages to Unfinished Affordable Homes Eco 20 Eco-Friendly Material Alternatives From Fungus-Created Leather to Sunflower-Based Bio Materials 18 Circular Economy Initiatives From Closed-Loop 3D Printers to Cone-Shaped Microclimate Systems Luxury Coffee-Branded Travel Accessories Starbucks and BEAMS Work Together on a Minimalist Travel Capsule Bold Colorful Luxe Homeware The Latest Gucci Decor Line Adopts Bold and Vibrant Design Details Fashion 25 Crystal-Infused Beauty Products From Gem-Shaped Mini Face Masks to Carved Crystal Eye Massagers 15 Color-Changing Beauty Products From Thermal Nail Lacquers to Transformative Gray Lipsticks Luxury Organic Skin Treatments 8 Purposeful Wine Products Purpose-Driven Beauty Products 10 Presentations on Risk 10 Useful Presentations on Negotiation 25 Keynotes on the Human Brain TREND HUNTER (www.trendhunter.com) is the world's largest trend spotting and consumer insights firm. 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Emotional labor and the need for systemic change. Plus: a simple way to build a positive classroom culture

Emotional Labor and the Need for Systemic Change; 60-Second Strategy: Pom-Pom Jar; Finding High-Quality Math Tasks Online |

View Online July 31, 2019 Credit: Gary Waters / theiSpot Teaching Your Heart Out: Emotional Labor and the Need for Systemic Change Love for their students is what drives many teachers—but it's also what makes the profession really, really hard. Credit: George Lucas Educational Foundation 60-Second Strategy: Pom-Pom Jar Explicitly teaching and celebrating kindness is a simple yet powerful way to build a positive classroom culture. Credit: ©Shutterstock/Monkey Business Images Finding High-Quality Math Tasks Online A guide to finding math work at every level of cognitive demand for elementary students, including problems that push their thinking. Credit: Ian Shaw / Alamy Stock Photo Teaching the Research Process Through Podcasting Sharing their podcasts with peers gives students motivation to conduct research and develop skills they'll need later to write essays. Credit: ©iStock/drante Build Empathy and Understanding by Pairing Comics With Novels Teaching with comics facilitates improved comprehension and social-emotional competencies. Don't Miss Driving Deep Reading Comprehension in K–5 The Power of Relationships in Schools Encouraging Students' Independence in Math 6 Tips for Managing the Feedback Workload Evidence-Based Scheduling With Daniel Pink FOLLOW EDUTOPIA         ABOUT   •   PRIVACY   •   CONTACT To ensure delivery of Edutopia's Weekly Enews, please add news@edutopia.org to your address book. You can always unsubscribe.   © 2019 George Lucas Educational Foundation PO Box 3494, San Rafael, CA 94912

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Reminder: End of Super Early Bird Pricing for Future Festival

August 1st is the last day to get Super Early Bird tickets for the Future Festival World Summit in Toronto. Get yours today!

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Hey there! I wanted to send you a quick reminder that tomorrow (August 1st) is the last day to get Super Early Bird tickets for the Future Festival World Summit. This year's World Summit is taking place in Toronto from October 1st to 3rd, and it's shaping up to be our best event yet. We'll be featuring 2020 trend content, 4 takeaway-packed workshops, panel discussions with industry leaders, and more. I'll also be giving attendees an exclusive first look at my upcoming double book, and you won't want to miss it! Visit our website today to learn more and get your ticket. If you have any questions, don't hesitate to reach out! Join us for 3 days of disruptive thinking at the Future Festival World Summit. See you there! Jeremy Gutsche --> CEO, Author & Keynote Speaker - JeremyGutsche.com TREND HUNTER (www.trendhunter.com) is the world's largest trend spotting and consumer insights firm. We use our global community of millions, extensive trend database, in-house AI and skilled team of Researchers and Futurists to unearth opportunities, ignite innovation, and create the future. Visit Trend Hunter | Latest Trends | About Us | Submit a Trend | Contact Us

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