It’s that time of year again. The weather’s getting colder (where we are at least), the decorations are up, and people are out shopping. We survived Black Friday, but we’ve still got the holidays to get through. Day-after Christmas sales, returns, and last minute shoppers will soon be flooding retail outlets across the country. Do… Read More
Last year during the holidays, the Wall Street Journal published a wonderful Infographic called “The Science of Lines: What’s Really Happening at Checkout.” It deals with queueing theory, and people’s perceptions about waiting in line. It’s loaded with useful information, and since we missed it last year, we thought we’d share it with you now…. Read More
It’s the day before Thanksgiving. Two days to go until Black Friday. While many of us will hit the bars tonight, many others will hit their beds, seeking one last night of solid rest before they tackle the stores late Thursday night and early Friday morning. Some have actually begun staking their posts already. Things… Read More
Every year during the holidays, guests at Walt Disney World flock to the Grand Floridian Resort & Spa to see the handmade, life-size gingerbread house that stands in the luxurious lobby of the hotel. The house stands 16 feet tall and takes over 840 hours of labor to create. It’s comprised of 5,000 gingerbread shingles,… Read More
Over the last few years, online shopping has begun posing a significant threat to brick and mortar retail stores. According to a study cited in the Wall Street Journal, about 33 percent of Americans in 2010 said they planned to shop online during the holiday season, while in 2011, that number rose to nearly 50… Read More
Nyle Maxwell is a family of dealerships in Central Texas. At their Dodge Supercenter in Austin, there are two beautiful Vipers showcased on the floor. Though the cars are there for customers to enjoy, they also want to be sure that a certain distance is kept so the cars remain safe. When Trey Maxwell called us… Read More
Last Tuesday, the Miami Heat kicked off their 2012-2013 season with a win against the Boston Celtics. In addition to an opening night victory, there was also a ring ceremony, and the raising of the championship banner – a truly electric night. The guys weren’t the only ones showing off new bling. American Airlines Arena… Read More
Tomorrow is Election Day. The race is neck and neck, tensions are high, and both candidates know that in order to win this they need all of their supporters to get out and vote. As in every other election, the candidates are most concerned with getting people out in swing states, where a win could… Read More
Whether it’s a pair of Nikes, an iPhone, or a mega-popular book, Americans are willing to wait for a product if they think it’s worth it. And most of the time, we’re willing to wait in an orderly fashion. On Tuesday, NPR published a topical piece on waiting in line, titled “Pumps and Polls: Why… Read More
LIV Nightclub is one of two major nightclubs inside the Fontainebleau hotel in Miami Beach, FL. It’s is a hot spot for stars and celebrities living and vacationing in the Miami Beach area. The club is open four nights a week – Wednesday & Friday-Sunday – and each and every night, it’s wall to wall… Read More