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Smartphone-Savvy Cycling - The Quad Lock Bike Mount Kit for iPhone5 Ensures All-Weather Visibility

Smartphone-Savvy Cycling The Quad Lock Bike Mount Kit for iPhone5 Ensures All-Weather Visibility

The Quad Lock Bike Mount Kit is an easy way to hook your bike up to a super-visible GPS. If you’re someone who loves to bike aimlessly, with purpose, or take long trail rides, the GPS... [More]

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Custom-Fit Golfing Footwear - Pro Golfer Tiger Woods Teams Up with Nike to Design the Nike TW 14

Custom-Fit Golfing Footwear Pro Golfer Tiger Woods Teams Up with Nike to Design the Nike TW 14

It’s no surprise that world-renowned celebrity golfer Tiger Woods has returned to add to his never-ending partnership with Nike and create his latest pair of golfer-inspired kicks: ‘The Nike TW... [More]

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Ducky Dog-Wearing Beaks - These Oppo Dog Muzzles Transform Your Dog into a Duck

Ducky Dog-Wearing Beaks These Oppo Dog Muzzles Transform Your Dog into a Duck

If you have a dog or have access to a dog you are going to want to pick up one of these Oppo dog muzzles so you can dress up your pooch as an adorable beaky friend. Before going for a walk in the... [More]

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Wrinkle-Stretching Masks - This Facewaver Exercise Mask Decreases Lines On Your Face

Wrinkle-Stretching Masks This Facewaver Exercise Mask Decreases Lines On Your Face

Claustrophobic people may want to avoid this new wrinkle-reducing Facewaver exercise mask. Unless of course, you are willing to overcome your fear to test out this device and see if it really works.... [More]

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Interactive Register Tablet Stands The 'Stand' iPad Register Makes Business Transactions Simpler

iPhone app giant ‘Square’ recently created a Square Stand that converts any iPad into a fully working register that accepts card payments. Perfect for businesses, the Square Stand iPad... [More]

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Monochromatic Marble Retailers The New Flagship Saint Laurent Paris Store Pushes Brand Identity

Reinventing retail space in the prestigious Avenue Montaigne near the Champs-Élysées, the novel Saint Laurent Paris Store reflects the brand’s aesthetic ethos under the direction of Hedi Slimane.... [More]

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Sleek Lumber Timepieces - The

Sleek Lumber Timepieces The 'Slab by Slim Timber' Wooden Watch is an Extraordinary Ticker

The ‘Slab by Slim Timber’ wooden watch is an extraordinarily versatile timepiece that features automatic time keeping and waterproof ability. The wood accessories company, Slim Timber,... [More]

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Fairytale Fantasy Retailers - The Bambini by Denis Kosutic Store Appeals to Children

Fairytale Fantasy Retailers The Bambini by Denis Kosutic Store Appeals to Children's Imagination

With retailers going beyond conventional means to create stimulation retail spaces, the Bambini by Denis Kosutic store concept adds an imaginative flair to children’s retail. Located in... [More]

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Life-Sized Dollhouse Installations - Grand Central Station Hosts a Huge House to Promote Target

Life-Sized Dollhouse Installations Grand Central Station Hosts a Huge House to Promote Target

Busy New Yorkers making their morning commute on May sixth and seventh 2013 would have found it hard to miss the two-storey life-sized dollhouse set up in the middle of Grand Central Station.... [More]

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Cheap Emergency Electronics - The $12 Gongkai Phone Gives Bang for the Buck

Cheap Emergency Electronics The $12 Gongkai Phone Gives Bang for the Buck

The $12 Gongkai Phone is the perfect solution to travelling out of the country without having to worry about acquiring long-distance charges or dealing with your service provider. With the cost of... [More]

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Revolutionary Home 3D Printers - BotObjects ProDesk3D Brings Color 3D Printing to Your Living Room

Revolutionary Home 3D Printers BotObjects ProDesk3D Brings Color 3D Printing to Your Living Room

As the first of its kind, the BotObjects ProDesk3D printer is a revolutionary new technology that brings full color 3D printing straight to your home office. The personal printer marks significant... [More]

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25 Keynotes on Brand Persona From Creating a Cohesive Brand to the Evolution of Consumption

These keynotes on brand persona demonstrate just how important it is for companies to have a clear and defined vision of what their brand represents and what they want their brand to accomplish. The... [More]

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Triplet-Inspired Workout Gear - Trifect Athletics is Inspired by Three Athletic Brothers

Triplet-Inspired Workout Gear Trifect Athletics is Inspired by Three Athletic Brothers

Themes in products are effective as they’re catchy, interesting and they help boost sales. Trifect Athletics has a bit of an advantage in applying a theme to business – the owners are athletic... [More]

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Dessert-Shaped Cosmetics - Shades of Chocolate Wrapped in Sweet Design by Etude House

Dessert-Shaped Cosmetics Shades of Chocolate Wrapped in Sweet Design by Etude House

Dessert and make-up are two things girls will obsess over, which is why South Korean cosmetic brand ‘Etude House’ experiments with sweet eye shadow packaging. The palette consists of... [More]

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Chic Mobile Boutiques - The Caravan Shop is a Boutique on Wheels

Chic Mobile Boutiques The Caravan Shop is a Boutique on Wheels

Fashion in France has now gone mobile with the Caravan Shop. It is essentially a van that has been transformed into a moving store; it’s pretty much a boutique on wheels. Complete with a... [More]

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Reusable Geometric Coffee Cups - The Starbucks Stainless Steel Chiseled Tumbler Keeps Drinks Cool

Reusable Geometric Coffee Cups The Starbucks Stainless Steel Chiseled Tumbler Keeps Drinks Cool

The warm weather is finally here and many people people will be flocking to their favorite coffee shops for a cool beverage, which is where the Starbucks Stainless Steel Chiseled Tumbler can come in... [More]

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Customized Wine Labels - Personal Wine Allows You to Make Your Own Branding

Customized Wine Labels Personal Wine Allows You to Make Your Own Branding

If you enjoy making your own wine you will also enjoy decorating a custom wine bottle, and personal branding allows you to do just that. Decorating a customized wine bottle gives it your own... [More]

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Mustache Playing Cards - This Deck of Cards is Both Colorful and Playful

Mustache Playing Cards This Deck of Cards is Both Colorful and Playful

Brothers David and Jordan of Vända Playing Cards have just announced their latest creation: mustache-themed playing cards that launched today on Kickstarter. This new design is a colorful and... [More]

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Elevated Unisex Streetwear - The Spring Collection by NOZO Clothing is Refreshingly Forward

Elevated Unisex Streetwear The Spring Collection by NOZO Clothing is Refreshingly Forward

Well-made clothing that doesn’t discriminate is hard to come by, but the Spring 2013 collection by NOZO Clothing is exactly that. NOZO Clothing is a Toronto fashion label that designs pieces... [More]

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Hybrid Art Gallery Retailers - The Aksel Paris New NYC Store Turns into an Art Gallery at Night

Hybrid Art Gallery Retailers The Aksel Paris New NYC Store Turns into an Art Gallery at Night

Located on West Broadway in the Soho district of Manhattan, the Aksel Paris store is used for selling custom shirts during the day and is an art gallery in the evening. The company has flexibility... [More]

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Bicycle-Friendly Café Seating - Rathaus Café

Bicycle-Friendly Café Seating Rathaus Café's Patio Seating Does Not Require Chairs

As part of a bicycle-friendly initiative in Zurich, seating that allows bicyles to drive right up and take advantage of stationary seating is available at Rathaus Café. This effort is an... [More]

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17 Innovative Examples of Rebranding From Organic Tea Brand Reboots to Mega Branding Changes

These examples of rebranding highlight the different ways that companies and brands have gone about updating their images to better match the times. Moreover, many of them also help to quantify a... [More]

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Neighborhood Shopping Campaigns - American Express

Neighborhood Shopping Campaigns American Express 'Shop Small' Campaign Champions Local Businesses

In a retail climate increasingly overrun with big box chains like Walmart and Target, the American Express Shop Small campaign is designed to bring consumers back to the roots of their neighborhoods... [More]

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Bedazzled Billboard Advertising - The Sparklemasters Sequinned Billboards Grab Attention

Bedazzled Billboard Advertising The Sparklemasters Sequinned Billboards Grab Attention

The Sparklemasters sequinned billboards have revolutionized dull paper advertising with a new 3D attention-grabbing form. The device, created by Ned Kahn, uses a small grid of delicately attached... [More]

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Jeremy Gustche, Chief Trend Hunter (INTERVIEW) - Gutsche Discusses Gamified Shopping Experiences

Jeremy Gustche, Chief Trend Hunter (INTERVIEW) Gutsche Discusses Gamified Shopping Experiences

Jeremy Gutsche, the founder, CEO and head honcho of Trend Hunter, has a certain fascination with manufactured addiction through gamified shopping experiences. Beyond being the face of Trend Hunter,... [More]

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Retrospective Fashion Museums - The Dior at Harrod

Retrospective Fashion Museums The Dior at Harrod's London Opens with a Historical Angle

When Dior at Harrod’s London opened, you wouldn’t expect it to be a low key affair. True to the label’s luxury roots, it has created a pop up store which celebrates the history of... [More]

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Personalized Subscription Packages - Shelby Walsh Unveils the Best Subscription Gift Ideas

Personalized Subscription Packages Shelby Walsh Unveils the Best Subscription Gift Ideas

Subscription gift ideas can be a real lifesaver. In today’s world many people are always on the go, and one can easily forget to do everyday tasks. Picking up groceries, buying gifts and home dé... [More]

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Illusory Imploding Interiors 'PuLSaTe' Uses Op-Art Architecture to Create a Captivating Showroom

Meant to entice pedestrians and convince them that they need to step inside, the PuLSaTe installation project uses op-art architecture techniques for an unforgettable showroom space. A... [More]

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Spin Off Retailers - The & Other Stories Clothiers Come of H & M

Spin Off Retailers The & Other Stories Clothiers Come of H & M

The H & M brand has opened & Other Stories, a separate division of the clothing label. The breakout line features both apparel and beauty products, enabling H & M to expand beyond the... [More]

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Interactive High-Tech Mannequins - teamLabHanger Created Virtual Mannequins That are Hanger-Signaled

Interactive High-Tech Mannequins teamLabHanger Created Virtual Mannequins That are Hanger-Signaled

teamLabHanger created an incredible retail system that features virtual high-tech mannequins. The system requires an entire installation in the store and is operated on virtual mannequins appearing... [More]

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Gamified Payment Apps - The LevelUp App Lets You Pay and Gain Store Credits with Experience Points

Gamified Payment Apps The LevelUp App Lets You Pay and Gain Store Credits with Experience Points

The idea of paying with cash these days with all the payment apps has become more passe than doing the Charleston and black and white movies. The clever idea behind the LevelUp payment app is... [More]

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Surreal Suspension Storefronts - The Fred Perry Windows by Studio XAG Toy with Detachable Collars

Surreal Suspension Storefronts The Fred Perry Windows by Studio XAG Toy with Detachable Collars

Inspired by dreamlike realities, the Fred Perry Windows by Studio XAG posses a quality of unusual imagery that commands the attention of window shoppers. The display is one that focuses on the... [More]

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Extravagant English Perfumeries - Penhaligon’s by Christopher Jenner Features Opulent Decor

Extravagant English Perfumeries Penhaligon’s by Christopher Jenner Features Opulent Decor

After the astounding design seen in the Dyptique retail space, the Penhaligon’s by Christopher Jenner interior is yet another testament to artist’s decorate capabilities. Located on Regent... [More]

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Trillion-Dollar Company Infographics - This Chart Outlines Apple

Trillion-Dollar Company Infographics This Chart Outlines Apple's Path to Being Worth $1 Trillion

Economists predict that sometime between August 16, 2013 and April 9, 2015, Apple will become the world’s first trillion-dollar company. Hitting the trillion-dollar mark is obviously a... [More]

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All-In-One Cashier Kits - This Business in a Box Package by Square is Technologically Efficient

All-In-One Cashier Kits This Business in a Box Package by Square is Technologically Efficient

Setting up a new business involves a lot of meticulous details and arrangements, but if you’re looking for a quick and easy way to set up shop, then this Business in a Box by designer Square... [More]

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Pulse-Checking Fingerprint Finances - The Nexus Fingerprint Scanner Foils Hackers by Measuring Pulse

Pulse-Checking Fingerprint Finances The Nexus Fingerprint Scanner Foils Hackers by Measuring Pulse

Seeing a fingerprint scanner while out and about is nothing new, after all, the technology exists in laptops, smartphones and a plethora of other gadgets and gizmos. What sets the Nexus fingerprint... [More]

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Anti-Extortion Retailers - Addioizzo Helps Italian Vendors Retaliate Against Mafia Racketeering

Anti-Extortion Retailers Addioizzo Helps Italian Vendors Retaliate Against Mafia Racketeering

It all started when a few friends decided to open a bar in Palmero, Italy but rather than paying the mafia’s extortion fees, they started the movement, Addiopizzo, a social enterprise that... [More]

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Spoofed Wrestler Commercials - This Adidas Campaign Introduces Ricky Rubio Backyard Wrestler

Spoofed Wrestler Commercials This Adidas Campaign Introduces Ricky Rubio Backyard Wrestler

The string of recent Adidas commercials continues with Ricky Rubio Backyard Wrestler. In collaboration with Footlocker, the commercial shows Minnesota Timberwolves point guard Ricky Rubio playing a... [More]

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Fight the Confidence That You Know Your Customer - Jeremy Gutsche

Fight the Confidence That You Know Your Customer Jeremy Gutsche's Customer Service Innovation Tips

Jeremy Gutsche’s customer service innovation keynote speech dives deep into his philosophies surrounding consumer preferences and thinking. He believes that innovation occurs when a company... [More]

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Fight As If You're Right Jeremy Gutsche's Corporate Organization Keynote Breaks Down Hierarchy

Staying true to his unconventional yet breakthrough philosophies, corporate organization keynote speaker Jeremy Gutsche advises companies today to fight as if they’re right, and to listen as... [More]

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Fragmented Fashion Facades - The Issey Miyake Bao Bao Store Boasts Intergalactic Shop Merchandising

Fragmented Fashion Facades The Issey Miyake Bao Bao Store Boasts Intergalactic Shop Merchandising

The new ‘Issey Mikaye Bao Bao’ store in Shinjuku, Japan features interactive walls that reflect the reoccurring triangles in the brand’s signature handbags. The shiny, space-like... [More]

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Reviewed Green Products - Vine.com Offers Sustainable Product Delivery

Reviewed Green Products Vine.com Offers Sustainable Product Delivery

Vine.com is part of a slew of online shopping sites that makes it easier to buy, buy, buy. The slant here is environmentally friendly products, whether it’s organic, sustainable, energy-... [More]

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Chaos Requires Organizations to Make Bold Changes - Culture Keynote Speaker Jeremy Gutsche on Change

Chaos Requires Organizations to Make Bold Changes Culture Keynote Speaker Jeremy Gutsche on Change

Much of the philosophy of culture keynote speaker Jeremy Gutsche centers around intentional destruction and experimental failure. Borrowing from his award-winning book ‘Exploiting Chaos’&#... [More]

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25 Speeches on the Modern Consumer - From the Customer Revolution to Consumer Control

25 Speeches on the Modern Consumer From the Customer Revolution to Consumer Control

The consumer landscape has dramatically shifted as a result of weakened economies all over the world and new product preferences as is demonstrated in these speeches on the modern consumer. Many of... [More]

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Don't Speak to Your Customers, Speak with Them Customer Innovation Keynote Speaker Jeremy Gutsche

Customer innovation keynote speaker Jeremy Gutsche advises his clients and keynote audiences to market from the perspective of the customer, not the advertiser. Innovative ideas are more likely to... [More]

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Vintage Apparel Resurgence - The DKNY Opening Ceremony Pieces Are Taken from the Past

Vintage Apparel Resurgence The DKNY Opening Ceremony Pieces Are Taken from the Past

The latest DKNY Opening Ceremony collaboration will feature 15 items that have all been taken from the depths of the label’s past. Pieces that were put out between the years of 1991-1994 have... [More]

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Eclectic Shopping Concepts - The Centre Commercial Incorporates Diverse Products

Eclectic Shopping Concepts The Centre Commercial Incorporates Diverse Products

The Centre Commercial introduces an exceptionally eclectic shopping concept to the Parisian region. The store owners bring accessories, clothing, toiletries, stationery and even furniture pieces to... [More]

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Innovation Fufils an Unmet Need - Innovation Strategy Speaker Jeremy Gutsche on Overcoming Crisis

Innovation Fufils an Unmet Need Innovation Strategy Speaker Jeremy Gutsche on Overcoming Crisis

Innovation strategy speaker Jeremy Gutsche offers his clients and keynote audiences a unique and insightful interpretation of what it means to innovate today. According to Gutsche, “innovation... [More]

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