Trump SOHO opening soon

Trump SOHO opening soon

The much awaited 46 storey, 400 room Trump SOHO is due to open somewhere around the end of the year. There is no “official date” though they are accepting bookings from Feb 2010 with prices starting at USD389.  They’ve also launched their countdown...
Cookies baked to order in 2min

Cookies baked to order in 2min

Not much smells better than freshly baked cookies and every food retailer knows, nothing stimulates purchase like something that gets the mouth salivating and the stomach gurgling.  So how terrific is this new idea from Toronto’s Sweet Flour Bake Shop!.  They...
Jetblue’s “all you can jet” pass

Jetblue’s “all you can jet” pass

JetBlue Airways have launched an innovative new package – a $US599 “all you can fly” ticket for a month in an attempt to jump-start summer and also to increase trial of the airline.  What the ticket or pass allows you to do is get unlimited...
Demonstrations & Tastings do work

Demonstrations & Tastings do work

Interactivity & engagement are becoming increasingly critical to retail success, particularly in airports. When you have food involved, such as a chocolate store or fine food usage, this of course involves tasting opportunities. Sometimes retailers mistakenly...
A great idea for airport food

A great idea for airport food

Lets face it, most airport food is boring. Unless you’re in the US or Europe on a short haul flight (so they don’t serve much in the way of food) the only reason you eat in a airport is to fill in time. So why are the offerings so darned boring! I’ve...
Dubai Airport’s new upmarket wine store

Dubai Airport’s new upmarket wine store

Dubai Airport have opened a new, ultra-upmarket wine store at Terminal 3 in the Emirates First Class Lounge and on the shopping concourse. Le Clos in Dubai is run by Maritime and Mercantile International (MMI), a subsidiary of The Emirates Group. It will be selling a...