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High-end clothing company Aether has converted an Airstream trailer into a store that can travel and stop at locations chosen by customers. The mobile popup has already visited several cities near the brand’s home in Los Angeles. Trend monitoring website…
New online made-to-order clothing shop Frilly allows customers to create bespoke clothing and see the effect in real-time. According to Springwise, the independent, innovation publisher, which scans the globe for the most promising innovations and new…
A Chinese restaurant in Beijing has replaced its front-of-house staff and diners use messaging app WeChat to order and pay. Diners at Renrenxiang Restaurant launch the app on their smartphone to browse the menu and place their order. They then pay for their…
In Chile, vending machines inside local stores are offering cash-strapped shoppers affordable staple items – without denting retailers’ profits. Trend monitoring website Springwise.com reports some 73 per cent of the population of Latin America lives on less…
A European entrepreneur has created a portable device that allows consumers to automatically create custom clothes from a digital file. Even at home. Springwise.com reports that the ‘makers movement’ has come to prominence in the past few years as new…
A unique retail advertising concept trialled in Hong Kong has grabbed attention for both its innovation and its relevance. Get caught in a rain shower when walking on the streets of Hong Kong and glance down you might just see one of the most unique…
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