Dick’s Sporting Goods just banned the sale of assault rifles and raised the age for the sale of guns. Was that smart or will it face blowback from the public?

The new generations of consumers have fundamentally altered the social resonance of brands and shifted what companies must do to remain relevant. Futurists have shared their insights on the impact of these younger consumers and what it all means for coming times.

Ingredient brands make products that go into other companies’ products, like an Intel chip inside another manufacturer’s computer. Their products sell for a premium price but they don’t incur the costs of marketing to consumers.