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Click and Collect Lockers

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Photo: Engadget

I feel like the retail industry keeps reinventing itself. At some point retailers may end up exactly where they started, a storefront. Friends of mine who are business writers tell me that the next big trend in retail will be to have Internet purchases delivered to a pick-up station rather than a home address. It seems that a lot of e-commerce retailers are looking for new ways to accommodate customers.

Engadget reported that Amazon has already started this in London. I heard that it will be instituted in the United States as well. As of last week, Amazon has opened what they call click-and-collect lockers in Finchley Central and Newbury Park Tube stations in London. It seems odd, but purchases are being delivered to pick-up stations in subways in order to be more convenient for workers who commute.

Amazon is not the only retailer seeking out sites for pick-up locations. I hear that traditional department stores, mass merchandisers, warehouse clubs, and dedicated online retailers are considering this option too.

This may be a win-win for all. Customers get to pick where they want their purchases delivered and retailers get to make fewer delivery stops.

A Little Trick to Avoid Jet Lag

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Just got back from London this afternoon. The 10-hour flight from London to Miami was amazing because I actually had Wi-Fi access for the entire trip. Yes, across the Atlantic ocean. I was entertained for 10 hours reading all of my favorite newspapers, magazines, yakking to friends on email, playing Words with Friends, and doing a little work.

Apparently, I didn’t have all of my facts straight when I told you a few blog posts ago that international Wi-Fi was coming soon. American Airlines has it in all of their new aircrafts crossing the ocean. I opted for the maximum plan at $19.00. Ten hours divided into $19.00 is not a bad deal to make the time fly.

For all of you who suffer from jet lag, here is a little tip from motivational speaker Brain Tracy. Two friends actually followed these instructions and they said it worked.

London Cabs Offer Free Charging Stations

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The Brits are so civilized. Vodafone, the European telecommunications company, believes in capitalizing on the digital advantage. Vodafone has actually installed free cell phone chargers in the back of more than 500 black cabs in London. All types of mobile phones are included in the program.

This is a real blessing for Londoners who need to charge their cell phones when they are on-the-go. We wish American cabs offered cell charging stations as well.

We created a quick video to show you how it works. The charging station opens and closes with just a press of a button. It houses multiple charging cords. It’s very simple to use.

Vodafone also allows passengers to pay for their rides by using their phones at no extra charge. Registered users just text the word ‘Taxi,’ plus their taxi’s number and the amount they want to pay, to 31255.

This all seems so natural.

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