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Robot Layoffs, Disappearing Street Food & Asymmetrical Jeans | Non-Obvious Insights 01.17.19

Robot Layoffs, Disappearing Street Food & Asymmetrical Jeans | Non-Obvious Insights 01.17.19

JANUARY 17, 2019

Aussie Restaurant Gives Diners Water Pistols To Fight Seagulls

Aussie Restaurant Gives Diners Water Pistols To Fight Seagulls

JUNE 1, 2018

McDonald's Opens Location With Menu Items From Around The Globe

McDonald's Opens Location With Menu Items From Around The Globe

APRIL 26, 2018

French Chef Asks To Be Stripped Of Three Michelin Stars

French Chef Asks To Be Stripped Of Three Michelin Stars

SEPTEMBER 23, 2017

Panera CEO Dares Fast Food Execs To Eat Their Own Kids Meals

Panera CEO Dares Fast Food Execs To Eat Their Own Kids Meals

SEPTEMBER 22, 2017

McDonald’s and Uber Announce An Important Partnership

McDonald’s and Uber Announce An Important Partnership

APRIL 27, 2017

Tim Hortons Sells “Perfectly Uncomplicated Lattes”

Tim Hortons Sells “Perfectly Uncomplicated Lattes”

APRIL 21, 2017

The Strange Japanese Hotel With An All-Robot Staff

The Strange Japanese Hotel With An All-Robot Staff

MARCH 17, 2017

Starbucks' Mobile Crisis, Lego's New Social Network, Realtor.com Invests In AR and How To Name Your Brand

Starbucks' Mobile Crisis, Lego's New Social Network, Realtor.com Invests In AR and How To Name Your Brand

FEBRUARY 3, 2017

Is Starbucks' Mobile App Getting Too Popular?

Is Starbucks' Mobile App Getting Too Popular?

JANUARY 30, 2017

World’s First Official Nintendo Restaurant Opens In Japan

World’s First Official Nintendo Restaurant Opens In Japan

AUGUST 26, 2016

World’s Biggest Hotel Chains Battle Back Against Airbnb

World’s Biggest Hotel Chains Battle Back Against Airbnb

AUGUST 25, 2016

Why Competitive Video Gaming May Be The Next Big Thing For Bars

Why Competitive Video Gaming May Be The Next Big Thing For Bars

JULY 27, 2016

The Purpose Hotel, Dyson's New Robot Vacuum And Target's Big Bet On Kids

The Purpose Hotel, Dyson's New Robot Vacuum And Target's Big Bet On Kids

JULY 22, 2016

How To Change The World In Your Sleep

How To Change The World In Your Sleep

JULY 19, 2016

McDonald's Puts Tablets In Stores

McDonald's Puts Tablets In Stores

APRIL 22, 2016

Microhotels, Holographic Toys & Why CVS Walked Away From $2B Dollars

Microhotels, Holographic Toys & Why CVS Walked Away From $2B Dollars

MARCH 31, 2016

Why Your Business Needs A Concierge

Why Your Business Needs A Concierge

NOVEMBER 4, 2009

The Worst Hotel In The World

The Worst Hotel In The World

MAY 20, 2009

Taj Hotel Reopens And Welcomes Travellers Home

Taj Hotel Reopens And Welcomes Travellers Home

DECEMBER 20, 2008

High Peaks Resort's Recession Marketing Strategy

High Peaks Resort's Recession Marketing Strategy

NOVEMBER 1, 2008

Chili's Solves Your Takeout Problems

Chili's Solves Your Takeout Problems

OCTOBER 7, 2008

How Swisshotel Stands Out In Singapore

How Swisshotel Stands Out In Singapore

SEPTEMBER 3, 2008

aloft Beijing: Exclusive Pre-Opening Photo Gallery

aloft Beijing: Exclusive Pre-Opening Photo Gallery

AUGUST 28, 2008

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