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Expert BlogPutting the No in Domino's Domino's is following the lead of fine dining chefs and taking control away from the diner. Should it?ObservationsAgeing Gracefully The Italian-Singaporean studio Lanzavecchia + Wai has created aesthetically pleasing furniture catering specifically for the needs of the elderly.Play on the Way The remotely situated Italian casino Casino Campione D'Italia has created a way for citizens to get in the gambling frame of mind on the taxi ride there.It's Got Everything A cafe in Camden, New Jersey sells everything from coffee and snacks to paternity tests, drug screening and financial advice.Playing with your Food Pig ...
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Expert blogIt's Electric! The beauty world is being hot-wired by Kinetique - Mintel's Beauty and Personal Care's top trend for 2012 - wherein electricity and energy are being harnessed in new beauty devices and products. ObservationsCash Mobs Some Americans have chosen to support small businesses by "cash mobbing" them.Senior Sex South Korean seniors are throwing caution to the wind when it comes to safe sex.It's About Time Wristwatches are making their way back to consumer attention.It's a Dog Meet Dog World There's a growing number of free websites that connect US pet owners.Cooking to Your Own Tune FoodBeats allows users ...
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The week got off to a great start in the Chicago press office with a profile of our Attitudes Toward Sodium report and press release on HispanicMPR, as well as an interview with beverage expert Garima Goel Lal for a Convenience Store News story about the energy drinks category. Other great coverage was garnered by last week's press release on University Foodservice that quoted Foodservice Director, Eric Giandelone which continued to get the media talking. The story was covered by QSR Magazine, Restaurant Management and Food Management. Giandelone's comments on an independent restaurant chain expansion were also sought out by ...
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Chinese Consumer Trends - Shanghai Toy Maker's blight and bliss As Mintel has recently launched it's China Reports series, our Chinese analyst team have been out on the streets looking at more "unconventional" economic indicators that reflect on the Chinese market as a whole. Recently I interviewed some (ex) workers at the now closed no. 9 Toy Factory. Shanghai No. 9 Toy Factory was closed down in early 2012, after around 70 years in business. One of the earliest pioneers in China's toy industry has decided to exit the toy business because in the end it could only make RMB2 ...
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Expert Blog Luxury Kids' Clothing: Still in Style? With the recession still casting its long shadow on consumers, why is luxury children's clothing thriving?Observations Built In HD IKEA has entered the TV market with an all-in-one HDTV/entertainment centre.What's the Vibe Like Hoppit features a dining out search engine that can filter restaurants based on their ambience.Down from the Shelf Encyclopaedia Britannica has re-invented itself for the iPhone and iPad.Adviser Hanger In Brazil, retailers are using digital devices in stores to help customers make purchasing decisions.Banking on Facebook An Indian bank has started allowing its customers a quicker way to access ...
