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  • Wellness Has Outgrown the Wellness Category 
    in Hummingbird’s POV
    Some of the most interesting consumer shifts don’t sit neatly in one category. Wellness is a good example. Run clubs aren’t just about running. Padel isn’t just sport. Functional drinks aren’t just health. Activewear isn’t just exercise. They cut across socialising, identity, routine, confidence and belonging. So what do brands miss when they only look through their own category lens?
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Limiting Options
By Claire Salkeld | |
In today's consumer-driven world, people are bombarded with countless choices…
Knocking down barriers 
By Claire Salkeld | |
Lentils and grains used to be seen as difficult to…
From Trash to Treasure: Reframing food waste
By Claire Salkeld | |
The term ‘food waste’ is likely to conjure up an…
Breaking the rules
By Claire Salkeld | |
Sometimes we’re faced with choices and it’s impossible to choose…
What’s wrong with U-Turns? 
By Claire Salkeld | |
In politics, terms like ‘doing a U Turn’ are so…
Triangulation
By Claire Salkeld | |
In a couple of our previous posts we’ve talked about…
Self-sustaining sustainability 
By Claire Salkeld | |
Altruism alone is not going to save the planet. To…
When there’s no secrecy, there’s no shame 
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Sexuality, mental health, bodily functions, alcohol, personal politics, even money…
What’s the secret sauce behind Barbie’s revival? 
By Morag Spencer | |
For many, Barbie had become an outdated brand, portraying women…
“I am not the target audience”
By Claire Salkeld | |
When we design new products or services it’s easy to…