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LVMH retail associates The luxury retail environment is undergoing critical changes, making it is essential for retailers to focus their attention on enhancing the in-store experience, according to a new report by Unity Marketing. Affluent consumers increasingly prefer to shop online, and for traditional retailers to compete they will need to offer more specialized and personalized retail experiences. Furthermore, as affluents have been shown to have less interest in the accumulation of
We tend to think of museums as places that house stunning works of art or fascinating collection of historical relics, but did you know there are museums dedicated to music and designed specifically for music lovers? Across the U.S., home to one of the richest histories of music-making in the world, there are institutions that celebrate the people and instruments that make up our musical heritage. For a day of
Piedmont, Italy, a Fodor’s Go List 2015 destination, should be on every traveler’s radar. Whether you’re looking to indulge in great wine, experience culture, or just want what every traveler desires in Italy—amazing food—Piedmont can’t be missed. As excitement around this northwestern region of Italy continues to build, here are five reasons you should plan your trip now. Wine From Nebbiolo to Moscato, there are grape varieties for every wine drinker
Hawaii has a lot to offer food lovers, and Maui in particular is undergoing a culinary renaissance. Now more than ever, there are farms, festivals, food trucks, and fine dining that will delight foodies of all stripes. Adventurous Foodies You’ll be hungry when you fly into Kahului, and luckily, less than ten minutes from the airport is Poi by the Pound (385 Hoohana St.; 808-283-9381), which opened last year and
Best mid-range DSLR Mid-range DSLRs offer more power, robustness and control than typical entry-level models. They’re great for shooting tricky subjects like sports or wildlife, thanks to having faster continuous shooting rates and superior autofocus systems. Many also add weatherproofing for extra robustness and peace of mind. Although mid-range DSLRs don’t tend to offer more megapixels, you’ll often get an increased ISO sensitivity range to help with low light shooting.
Best noise-cancelling headphones When it comes to noise-cancelling headphones, there are two types to look out for: active and passive. Passive means that when the headphones are pressed against your head, some sound is cut out in the process of closing your ears off to the world outside. It’s not high-tech. Lots of headphones claim that this is some sort of advanced technique, but it’s nothing more than a few
A 22-year-old contractor was killed this week at a Volkswagen plant in Germany after an industrial robot grabbed him and crushed him against a metal plate, according to reports. While it may sound like the start of a robot uprising in a Hollywood movie, Volkswagen spokesman Heiko Hillwig told the Associated Press that human error was likely the cause of the accident, according to an initial investigation. Another contractor was
WASHINGTON (AP) — A top U.S. auto safety regulator says that Fiat Chrysler failed to provide timely and accurate recall information to her agency and that customers also have problems getting accurate information.
Polarr opted not to build an app specifically for Apple’s iOS software, instead going with the lesser used route of employing more universal Web technologies. It’s now paying off with droves of downloads.
This past weekend, the world’s first major all-electric racing series completed its inaugural season with a pair of races in London. It was a rather grand conclusion to an exceptional first season for Formula E, and the EV series looks destined for more. But I can’t stop thinking about the series’ first race.
