Dec 18, 2009

Bloomingdale’s Christmas Windows

Tags: bloomingdales, nyc, Retail, Retail, store... read more

Dec 13, 2009

Twitter Weekly Updates for 2009-12-13

Ferrari shop at Venice Airport http://twitpic.com/sd4fa # Formula 1 Ferrari at Venice Airport http://twitpic.com/sd3t3 # Duty Free Stores NZ signs 4 another 8yrs at Gold Coast – apparently on expansion path – will they take Nuance on? ahttp://ow.ly/JpzW # How cool are the personal trains at Heathrow? http://twitpic.com/rybgo # Burger King goes for self service at Orlando airport – stupid... read more

Dec 12, 2009

Messiness

The “broken window” theory has been around for ages. It was based originally on an observation of old buildings – if a broken window isn’t repaired promptly that it acts like an invitation for vandalism.  The theory was the basis of Giuliani’s successful effort to reduce crime in NYC which began with cracking down on minor violations.  For many years however its just been a... read more

Dec 12, 2009

Choice isn’t always a benefit

Its been known for a long time that too many choices can have a negative impact on sales. A study done at Columbia University in 2000 showed people confronted with 24 gourmet jam jars vs 6 showed that whilst the larger selection increased the likelihood of people stopping and looking, it reduced purchasing. In that study where 30% of those presented with the limited selection made a purchase, only 3% of... read more

Dec 11, 2009

Men shop quickly, women love to search

Flickr/jimmyharris According to researchers at Brunel University, when it comes to shopping we revert to evolutionary roles – men are the hunters, women are the gatherers.  Women like searching and finding the best values – they enjoy the process of shopping. Men, on the other hand, like the thrill of the kill and the outcome of shopping. The study at Brunel was collected from 14 countries and... read more