Chinese website hands stock and pricing decisions to customersHandsup.cn aims to hand power over to customers by asking them to recommend products they want to buy, as well as the price tag.
From Brooklyn, a curated source of locally made giftsWith Love, From Brooklyn curates and sells a variety of gift items made in its locality.
In Brazil, books sold through vending machines at pay-what-you-want pricesBrazilian company 24×7 Cultural recently launched an initiative enabling customers to choose the price they want to pay for the books sold through its subway station vending machines.
Online trading brings social engagement to fashion shopping experienceLittle Black Bag sells mystery packs of brand name fashion items and encourages shoppers to trade and discuss.
In Spain, vending machine sells fresh seafoodSpanish fishmongers have installed a vending machine outside their shop that dispenses fresh seafood around the clock.
Startups take turns telling their stories in New York City storeA Startup Store is a retail space in New York City that helps startups gain exposure by giving them a place to tell their stories and display their wares.
In Singapore, mobile app replaces loyalty cards via QR codesPerx is a smartphone app from Singapore-based Maiplay Pte. that’s designed to replace all the cards in consumers’ wallets with a single, easy way to get loyalty rewards.
Kraft vending machine dispenses dessert samples to adults onlyA new vending machine from Kraft Foods has been designed to hand out samples of the company’s new Jell-O Temptations dessert to adults only, turning away any kids who try to get one.
Vending machine for reused and recycled productsSwap-o-Matic is a vending machine enabling users to donate and receive items without spending money.
A fan-sourced customer service and sales platformNeedle connects a brand’s biggest fans with customers seeking product advice, enabling a personal dialogue via text, video or voice chats.