Tony D'Onofrio
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- April 04, 2022
The World's Billionaires, By Generation
Self-made billionaires are most likely to be Gen X. Over 80% of billionaires are in this category, including Google co-founder Sergey Brin and Mu Rongjun, co-founder of Meituan, a company similar to Yelp. At the same time, the most billionaires living outside of the U.S. (81%) were born in this generation. - From Visual Capitalist
- March 29, 2022
Metaverse – A New Buzzword in Town
Metaverse has been gaining popularity worldwide as a term, but what is a “metaverse” and how does it work? It is essentially a virtual world where human avatars are shown through technology to look real. - From Infographic Journal
- March 21, 2022
Top 150 Electric Cars and Other Electric Vehicles by Range
Electric vehicle technology has come a long way in recent years, particularly in terms of range. Many modern vehicles can go hundreds of miles on a single charge, making them an enticing option for those looking to save money amid rising gas prices. -from InfographicJournal
- March 14, 2022
CIO Focus for 2022
If the chief information officer role was already shifting from tech expert to strategic business leader, the pandemic certainly served to accelerate this move. But, now that the CIO’s remit has expanded, they must choose their priorities carefully. From allocating budget to the right new technologies, to shoring up security, to addressing the skills shortage, where are CIOs focusing their energies going forward? -from Raconteur
- March 07, 2022
Visualizing Amazon's Rising Shipping Costs
While these expenses are rising, it’s important to remember that Amazon’s profits are still healthy. They generated $33 billion in profits for 2021. Majority of Amazon’s profits did not come from ecommerce to begin with. Amazon Web Services (AWS) accounts for over 50% of their operating profits, but only 13% of their sales. - From Visual Capitalist
- February 28, 2022
The Life Expectancy of Humans and 49 other Animals
For most of history, average life expectancy at birth for humans has stood around 30 years. But thanks to recent breakthroughs in technology and modern medicine, humans are now born with an average life expectancy closer to 80 years. How do human lifespans now rank compared to other animals? - From Visual Capitalist
- February 14, 2022
The Cost of Space Flight Before and After SpaceX
The space race led to great technological advances, but these innovations came at a high cost. For instance, during the 1960s NASA spent $28 billion to land astronauts on the moon, a cost today equating to about $288 billion in inflation-adjusted dollars. Today, a SpaceX rocket launching can be 97% cheaper than a Russian Soyuz ride cost in the ’60s. - From Visual Capitalist
- February 07, 2022
USA Social Commerce Habits in 2022
eMarketer forecasted that, in 2021, USA social commerce sales would by 35.8% to $36.62 billion and the number of USA social commerce buyers to increase to 96 million in 2022. Despite strong growth, the USA’s social commerce market was forecasted to be one-tenth the size of China’s $351.65 billion in 2021. – From Infographic Journal
- January 31, 2022
A Global Risk Assessment of 2022 and Beyond
A majority of global leaders feel worried or concerned about the outlook of the world, and only 3.7% feel optimistic. When it comes to short-term threats, respondents identified societal risks such as “the erosion of social cohesion” and “livelihood crises” as the most immediate risks to the world. - From Visual Capitalist
- January 24, 2022
Consumer Insights: Holidays 2021
2022 Plans: I will probably shop the same, mostly on Amazon. It's basically perfected. A January 2022 survey of 1033 consumers about their shopping habits for the 2021 holiday season. - Digital Commerce 360
- January 18, 2022
Brand Names from Around the World - Infographic Journal
Some of the most popular brands that have changed their name depending on the market they have entered. Some of them are absolutely hilarious like “Meister Proper” and others we always suspected were part of the same pack like Walkers & Lay’s – but now it’s confirmed.
- January 10, 2022
Prediction Consensus: What the experts see coming in 2022 - Visual Capitalist
Based on the hundreds of predictions we analyzed, the general mood can be described as cautiously optimistic. For starters, the global economy will likely keep growing, but not at the rate it did in 2021. Where do experts see the ball moving over the next year? The Visual Capitalist bingo card sums up the top 25.
- January 03, 2022
How 2021 Changed the Way we Shop - Raconteur
If 2020 was the year everything changed, 2021 was the year where we re-assessed what was really important to us - not least when it came to spending our money. Whether we were investing in home comforts or supporting local businesses, here are some of the ways in which customer behavior changed in 2021
- December 27, 2021
The Companies that Defined 2021
In 2021, a handful of companies stood out from the pack, dominating the conversation and influencing society in both positive and negative ways. After vigorous internal debate, here is Visual Capitalist’s list of companies that defined 2021.
- December 20, 2021
How did consumers shop over the 2021 Cyber 5 weekend?
By the end of the Cyber 5, consumers have completed more than half of their holiday shopping and 59% of consumers have completed that shopping online. Online shopping over the 2021 Thanksgiving weekend mirrors 2019 shopping patterns. - From Digital Commerce 360
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It is a Small World
Continuing our journey to learn something new, our next stop is the Grand Bazaar in Istanbul Turkey. It all began in the year 1455 when Mehmet the Conqueror, the Ottoman Empire’s visionary leader, decided to establish a center of trade in the heart of the city.
Today the Grand Bazaar or as known to locals as the Kapalıçarşı is one of the world’s most famous shopping destinations. Its 30,700 square meters (330,452 square feet) covered retail mecca is a wonder to get lost it.
Inside the Bazaar’s 64 streets and smaller alleyways are roughly 4,000 stores, a mosque, post office, cafes, banks, delicious spices from the orient galore, local foods, and even a police station. You might call it a mini or maybe even better a mega city mall plus.
As a tour guide correctly wrote, the Grand Bazaar in Istanbul is a living testament to the city’s rich history and vibrant culture. It is a place you can shop for exquisite treasures, indulge in delectable flavors, and immerse yourself in the traditions of the past.
A special life-long friend who arranged for me to experience this special place once again is what inspired this summary. Retail has so many exciting places in the world where culture and humanity come together in an explosion of all your senses. Traveling back to Istanbul of what a great feeling it is to step away from your comfort zone, focus on the probabilities, vanquish the impossible, and create immersive experiences of a lifetime.
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McKinsey Technology Trends Outlook 2024
Which technology trends matter most for companies in 2024? New analysis by the McKinsey Technology Council highlights the adoption, development, and industry effects of advanced technologies. The two trends that stood out in 2023 were gen AI and electrification and renewables. - From McKinsey and Company Read more
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Visualizing the Cost of Hosting the Olympics
The Paris Olympics are estimated to cost over $9 billion to host, making them one of the less expensive Summer Olympic Games in recent memory. The International Olympic Committee requires cities to have at least 40,000 hotel rooms for spectators and an Olympic Village that can house 15,000 athletes and officials. - From Visual Capitalist
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