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7 trends shaping e-commerce in Spain

Online shoppers prefer shipping that’s free, rather than fast, and sustainability that doesn’t cost more. That’s according to a 2022 study on the futu...

London is the world's "smartest" city, according to ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½'s Cities in Motion Index

The 2022 ranking of 183 cities in 92 countries — based on 112 indicators gauging sustainability, fairness and livability — finds urban resilience in t...

Amid geopolitical turbulence, be pragmatic, be informed, be prepared

ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½â€™s International Advisory Board discusses Russian war in Ukraine, growing tensions with China and global energy crisis

Four keys to facing the energy crisis

While the price of energy continues to rise, the European Union should think carefully about its short- and long-term energy strategy and decide if su...

Which policies might combat inflation?

The war in Ukraine is taking a lot of the blame for high energy prices and inflation. But some causes go back further and won't end with a peace treat...

Breaking the mold of management models

Executives are notoriously in love with frameworks or models. But could they be doing more harm than good? Here we examine three classic business issu...

When hiring, don’t regret the one that got away

What feelings of regret tell us about decision-making in high-stakes situations, and why it is important that we keep learning as we move on.

Boards should seek new opportunities amid the coming crisis

Now is not the time to "wait and see" how the crisis will pan out. Boards must provide proactive strategies and seek growth opportunities to build a s...

4 scenarios to imagine the future

Reaching a better future starts now in the way you put your imagination to work and the steps you take to get where you want to go. Ready? Do try this...

The metaverse: will virtual live up to reality?

What's all the hype about the metaverse? Fire your imagination about a virtual future with these resources. Plus, Miguel Anton and Chabela Estalella o...

Impact investor Marta Hervás: doing good while generating returns

Capital used to be on one side, and ESG on the other, like two diametrically opposed concerns. But according to Arcano's Marta Hervás, impact investin...

Common ownership: implications for competition and markets

José Azar explains his research on common ownership and labor market forces, and the surprising implications for M&As, airline ticket prices and m...

Retail Revolution: how retailers can prepare for an omnichannel future

Winter is coming in Europe

As inflation continues to surge and the energy crisis looms, an expert panel at ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½ considers the hybrid fronts of the West's response to Russia's in...

Aerospace and wellbeing, the most profitable areas for startups in Spain and Portugal

Despite market uncertainty in 2021, the year saw significant growth in startup volume and activity, as well as an increase in funding received. This i...

Best practices in the world's smartest cities

How do the smartest cities manage development in areas like the environment, mobility and transport, human capital and economy?

30% more business angels for Spain

Spain's growing network of angel investors increased their portfolios in 2021 and the percentage of investors who remained on the sidelines was just 1...

How high will interest rates go?

We are facing a radical change in the financial cycle. Inflation is forcing central banks to raise interest rates. How far will rates climb? And how w...

Split decision: When do corporate splits make sense?

With GE, Johnson & Johnson, Toshiba, General Motors and Ford announcing or exploring their intention to split into smaller entities, we look to HP...

5 characteristics of the new ideal worker

For organizations to thrive in the 21st century, the needs of the new ideal worker must be understood. That means grappling with questions of work-lif...