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Urbanism

On the charge

Once a stop-gap before buying a scooter, the bicycle is finding a new market in India. We explore the rise of high-end bikes and e-bikes as a future wellbeing fix in New Delhi.

  • The Forecast #12
  • 7 min read
Reena Katyal and fellow Delhi Cyclists members stand with their bikes on a New Delhi highway, wearing helmets and cycling gear.
Urbanism

Southern Promise

After decades of neglect, Italy’s south is getting the attention it deserves. Young entrepreneurs are returning, bringing drive, talent and drawing long overdue investment to their birthplaces.

  • The Forecast #12
  • 11 min read
Southern Promise
Business

Future in stores

Thailand’s Central Group is reviving traditional European department stores. The conglomerate’s CEO, Tos Chirathivat, talks about his vision for retail as Asia reopens and what the future holds for physical stores.

  • The Forecast #12
  • 1 min read
Tos Chirathivat, CEO of Central Group, stands in a modern interior with shelving and illuminated vessels.
Business

Inside the airship industry

Airships, once tipped to be the future of flight, are now largely used as costly billboards that drift across cities or over major sporting events. We travelled to Friedrichshafen in Germany to take a…

  • Inside
  • 5 min watch
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Urbanism

Western promises

Once a fading shipbuilding town, France’s sixth-largest city is now a fast-growing hub of ethical entrepreneurs and creatives.

  • Issue #148
  • 10 min read
Aerial view of Nantes cityscape with terracotta roofs, the Loire River, and surrounding urban sprawl under clear sky.
Business

Changing lanes

Three company leads explain why a firm’s success depends on its ability to spot new opportunities.

  • Issue #148
  • 6 min read
Two businessmen in blue suits discussing strategy with charts, graphs and business icons floating between them
Retail

Evolution theory

Since becoming CEO of Gucci in 2015 Marco Bizzarri has found competitive advantage in embracing change. Here he explains the importance of following your instincts – and being open to the world.

  • Issue #148
  • 8 min read
Marco Bizzarri sits at his office desk wearing a blue three-piece suit and glasses, smiling at the camera
Business

Business: Global

How “Hog Kong” became a test bed for porkless pork. Plus: Glasgow’s moment to shine.

  • Issue #148
  • 8 min read
Aerial view of Glasgow showing historic university buildings with gothic spire and autumn parkland
Furniture

Wood times

Young & Norgate designs, makes, and fits bespoke furniture for top UK architects and designers.

  • Issue #148
  • 3 min read
Team photo of Young & Norgate furniture makers and collaborators gathered in their Bristol workshop with a dog

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