It makes sense, really. Taxi passengers are a captive audience who are on the go, have money, and are often in a hurry to grab something quick. TaxiTreats is a new company that asked "what if we could grab the products we need on the way to our destination?" Their answer is a credit card-based, in-cab vending machine with touchscreen technology...

Upscale and healthy grocer Whole Foods just announced plans to open its own resort. The goal is to open the Whole Foods Resort somewhere in the Austin, Texas, area near the company’s current headquarters. The focus at the resort will be on healthy eating and living. By making guests more aware of how their choices can effect their weight,...

Spring Airlines, the Shanghai-based budget carrier, is poised to include passenger cars in its in-flight shopping catalogue alongside the perfumes and watches, as it cashes in on well-paid frequent travellers. However, selling cars at 38,000 feet is another thing altogether. The toughest problem being encountered by Spring is how to train its 500-...

MasterPass is a new shopping solution that allows people to make purchases with any device without having to pull out a physical credit card. For in-store scenarios either at the register or in the aisle, MasterPass will support the use of NFC, QR codes, tags and mobile devices used at points of sale. For online purchases, MasterPass provides...