In a dog fashion parade recently held at Harrods, millions of dollars worth of jewellery was paraded for ….. you guessed it ….. dogs!. A dog by the name of Ritchie modeled a diamond-studded collar worth US 1.03 million designed by jeweler Stephen Webster, who also created Madonna’s wedding ring. The collar was set with Dali web cut diamonds, a cente stone and a gold bone attachment. The while collection dislayed was valued at $3million US (for the jewels alone) and it was shown off on a 60 foot long, neon-lit catwalk. And who said the luxury market doesn’t extend to our pets?
Airport Retail and the Psychology of Stress: What Makes Travellers Spend?
That overpriced chocolate bar at Gate 14 wasn’t about hunger—it was about control. In this in-depth essay, we explore how Mood Repair Theory explains airport retail behaviour, especially in high-stress domestic terminals, and what airports can learn from global best practice to meet travellers’ emotional needs.
