February 7, 2012
I remember when I was a child that every Saturday was shopping day. My mum would take my brother and I to this huge shopping center where we would get what we needed and then go for lunch before heading home. This was the 1980′s, a time when there was no Internet and the only way you could buy what you wanted was to go out to the shops and get it yourself. Fast forward 30 years and the situation has completely changed.
January 31, 2012
Recently, I had to purchase a laptop for a family member, who couldn’t even begin to find her way amongst all the possible options. Even for me, the selection was overwhelming. Where do you start? So imagine my joy when I found out that the makers of Geekaphone now offer a similar service for other items, such as tablets, cameras, TVs and even laptops.
January 18, 2012
As Apple’s popularity grows, the company has been continuing to expand its retail presence across the globe. Usually this is accomplished by opening new stand-alone Apple stores. But while the company may take a walled-garden approach to their products, they’re sometimes a bit more open about running the business. May 6th will see the opening of the first Apple mini-store inside a Target.
January 17, 2012
I recently discovered a site called Wanelo (pronounced “wah-nee-lo,” for want, need, and love) that brings together a ton of rare and unique clothing options in one place. I’d liken this site to being a fashion aggregator, utilizing a social networking type of system to bring its users together so that they can share links of clothing and accessories from all over the Internet. The catch is quite simply this – the clothing is primarily for women.
December 25, 2011
While online retailers such as Amazon go from strength to strength, a damning new report in the UK has stated the high street is facing a crisis – in towns and cities, 1 in 7 high street locations lie empty.Is the report justified? Are online retailers like Amazon responsible for this, and why? What can revitalize the high-street?
December 22, 2011
And so it approaches – Christmas. I sure hope you’ve finished your Christmas shopping, wrapped your gifts and can sit back and enjoy the festive period- but what about those last minute purchases? This year, instead of rushing out and panic-buying socks why not finish off your lists with an app or two? Apple’s App Store allows you to gift an app to a friend via the app description on iTunes or your own iPhone or iPad.
December 9, 2011
A new flagship Apple Store is scheduled to open up in the Big Apple – more specifically Grand Central terminal – today. According to BrandChannel.com, this sales outlet will be the biggest, of over 200 Apple stores, to date. The 23,000 square-foot store is scheduled to open just in time for holiday shopping, and will include all of the services found in other stores, including workshops and events.
December 2, 2011
I happen to be an incredibly impulsive net-shopping addict. I’m like a kid in a toy shop on Amazon – “People who purchased this also purchased these:” is like poetry to my ears. So if you’re like me and have firmly decided to do all your Christmas online this year – then congratulations, you’re already going to be paying far less than physical retail stores will charge – but let me show you some of the other tactics I employ to save money.
November 30, 2011
Do you have an Android tablet? Do you feel you’re lacking in ways to buy stuff? Well, if that’s the case then Google is bringing a new app to your device that will provide you with access to 125 brands with which you can indulge in wanton consumerism.
November 29, 2011
Just what do you gift a geek? He may not have everything but he is certainly isn’t the guy who will appreciate a toaster when all he wants is to go hands on with the latest Kindle. When it comes to gifting a geek something for the season, be ultra-careful because these guys can be [...]
