Imagine yourself standing on a subway or train platform in the morning, waiting to begin your commute to work. It’s an experience shared by millions – yourself perhaps included – on a daily basis. However, instead of casually reading the paper, checking your smartphone, glancing idly at your watch, or scanning for the next train, you are instead doing something […]

Lost Crates love beautiful design; it’s as simple as that. At Lost Crates, the smallest changes can turn something from boring to fascinating, and Lost Crates strive to help customers make that difference with their curated crates. Lost Crates started out with notebooks, writing instruments, desk accessories, and stationery, but expand their offerings after months of stumbling across amazing products that they […]

SnapGoods offers a forum in which anyone can post what they have to share and what they want to borrow from those with whom they are socially connected. One click creates a customized account that can be integrated into Facebook and/or Twitter, through which members can instantly ‘window shop.’ Although individual members determine the pricing and details of each exchange, […]

A fishmonger in Spain’s Basque region has come up with a novel way to serve fresh fish in a flash. By installing a vending machine in the doorway to their shop, the owners of Pescadería Martín Arrandegia invite customers to stop by round the clock. Whether they’re seeking sardines or squid, prawns or pre-cooked fish, passersby can push a button […]

The recent outbreak of alternative financial transaction services hasn’t yet caused giants like PayPal and Ebay to need reputation protection, but they may be looking to revamp their business models soon. The new kid on the block, Dwolla, threatens to shake things up in an industry that seems to change by the year. Dwolla, the new U.S. only e-commerce company […]

MadeYours.com acts like a search engine for customisable products. We find stylish, personalised items for all occasions, and tell you where you can buy them. Search the site to find the perfect customisable product, then simply follow the link to an online store where you can buy it instantly.

Selling surplus business leads is a great way to make money for your business out of a previously unharnessed revenue resource. Never before have you had the opportunity to trade surplus leads in a quick and easy way online. You make money by passing on customers you cannot service to other suppliers for quotes. There are great returns to be […]

Brouha is a new type of presence aware in-store mobile messaging service that uses RFID to allow stores to “spot” their best (local) customers the moment they enter the store. This enables businesses to make their best customers feel appreciated by presenting them with exclusive offers, promotions and incentives to their phones simply for showing up. When a customer carrying […]

Techcrunch: Today, Walmart is launching an updated iPhone application and a new iPad app, in an effort to better connect customers’ offline and online shopping experiences. The iPhone app in particular brings a number of new features, including voice-enabled shopping list creation, barcode scanning and integrated manufacturers’ coupons, while the iPad app offers the ability to find items both online […]