How the Internet of Things will transform consumerism, enterprises, and governments over the next five years

The Internet of Things is fueling the data-based economy and bridging the divide between physical and digital worlds. Consumers, companies, and governments will install more than 40 billion IoT devices worldwide through 2023. The next five years will mark a pivotal transformation in how companies and jurisdictions operate, and how consumers live. Being successful in […]

REI CEO slams retailers like Macy’s and Walmart for ‘rampant consumerism’ — and says it could ultimately hurt the companies this Black Friday

REI Outdoors retailer REI will not be open this Black Friday.  CEO Jerry Stritzke says that other retailers hurt themselves by encouraging “rampant consumerism.”  REI’s business has ultimately been helped by closing on one of its former busiest days of the year.    REI is staying shut on Black Friday for the third year in a […]