Everybody 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...
Read MoreTechCrunch has release the prototype of their CrunchPad web tablet which is 18mm thick and is super lightweight. Currently plans are to sell these for around US200. Think this is only good news for Tech Geeks, think again. A...
Read MoreThe opening of Missoni Hotel Edinburgh was so successful that they’ve announced yet another location – Oman – The Hotel Missoni Jebel Sifah. Its going to have 250 guestrooms and 50 apartments/villas as well as...
Read MoreMost retailers, particularly in airports, want to slow down customer flow past their store so people will see what they have on offer. In some locations, particularly near transit areas that can be a difficult task. Well maybe...
Read MoreOK I know this is a bit “out there” but one of the big issues for airlines (and heaps of other F&B outlets in captive areas) is rubbish. This is particularly so in relation to F&B packaging. So, that’s...
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