Most 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...
Read MoreI’ll admit I’m a sucker for well designed packaging and for a product range which is a bit out of the ordinary. I’m also a certified caffiene addict so a new coffee was bound to attract attention. The packaging...
Read MoreWhen the GEC hit, many believed that increased financial pressures would result in Australian’s trading down on their alcohol choice (of course nobody would ever suggest the average Aussie would drink less!). This however...
Read MoreThe concept of super-cheap car rental by the hour isn’t new in Europe (or Canada) but its now appeared in New York – a brilliant idea for a city where car ownership is relatively low by international standards....
Read MoreA few months ago, Oakland Mall in Michegan announced they would be offering small startups & minipreneurs access to low cost/no cost kiosks as a way of creating a sense of excitement in the mall. The 12 72ft square kiosks...
Read MoreMost pricing research to date in the hospitality industry has been about typography, menu layout, use of images & wording and how that influences consumer perceptions. What has been lacking in research is some solid...
Read MoreIn a rather innovative airport research methodology, researchers at Indianapolis Airport have used Bluetooth signals from mobile phones & other wireless devices to track how long it takes travellers to get through security...
Read MoreA Marijuana Vending Machine – no I’m not joking, though of course you couldn’t put one of these in Australia. In LA however its a different matter. Herbal Nutrition Center has installed these Marijuana Vending...
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