Lets face it, drugstores & pharmacies normally look pretty average. Not so the new design for Conde Lumiares in Spain. The old store design looked pretty typical, low suspended ceilings at a single height, conventional...
Read MoreGoing on Sale is generally not an option with Travel Retail. Specials sure but not having a sale. Landlords will rarely let you do it because it downgrades the entire look of the airport or precinct. That however doesn’t...
Read MoreAll women know that nothing beats a sale, and most men have had this fact clearly & regularly explained to them. But why do they work so well, even in the midst of an economic crisis? Emotional Investment – it takes...
Read MoreWith the new Barcelona Airport T1 due to open in matter of days, I thought it worthwhile taking a look at what it will contain. Firstly to put some context on this, the terminal is designed to cater to 25 million passengers. To...
Read MoreEverybody knows how much I love vending machines, particularly for airports and hotels. They take up very little space, have little or no staff costs, can delivery huge entertainment value and very importantly can deal with the...
Read MoreThe days of hotel minibars stocking overpriced softdrinks and miniature spirits are thankfully passing. These days you see a surprising range of things in your minibar – some which make you scratch your head, some that are...
Read MoreA new self-chilling can could be a boon for airlines, airports and indeed any retail location. Currently, selling chilled drinks not only requires bulky refrigerators but also power outlets or a generator. This may be a thing of...
Read MoreEver wondered why time flies when you’re having fun, and from a business perspective what does it matter? Trying to avoid the psychobabble (and if you’re into that aspect then see this article), here’s a potted...
Read MoreAnother piece of interesting psych research with an application to retail design. Recently Arul Mishra and Himanshu Mishra from the University of Utah and Dhananjay Nayakankuppam from the University of Iowa, tested what impact...
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