Finding a real bargain online may give an adrenaline kick as less money is spent. Nice for customers, but it is a harsh blow to small business… Read more “Lookie-loos discourage owner of local pen shop”
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Constructions in Groningen are a blessing and a curse
You may have experienced blocked streets as a result of the many construction sites in the city center of Groningen. Construction workers are happy to be busy,… Read more “Constructions in Groningen are a blessing and a curse”
You and the grocery store, no one else – unstaffed grocery stores in Sweden
Unmanned grocery stores, operated by phone application, are beginning to flood rural areas of Sweden. The stores of Lifvs are open 24/7, after a quick identification, the… Read more “You and the grocery store, no one else – unstaffed grocery stores in Sweden”
Running out of social options – how the coronavirus affected the way we use dating apps
Authors: Ane Mestvedthagen and Zsuzsi Palotas “Corona made me start tindering again,” says the message from our newest match Sam, sent late Friday night. In an evening… Read more “Running out of social options – how the coronavirus affected the way we use dating apps”
Protected: Shell has spent decades profiting from corruption in Nigeria
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Plaex- The future of sustainability
Recycling has never sounded so captivating and easy before finding out about the Enschede-based start up business Plaex. Their aim is to reliably identify, sort and recycle… Read more “Plaex- The future of sustainability”
Vintage shops are finding creative ways to survive the lockdown
After the announcement of a nationwide lockdown on December 14th, 2020 by Dutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte, all non-essential shops were forced to close indefinitely. For small… Read more “Vintage shops are finding creative ways to survive the lockdown”
“We are even doing better than before,” says liquor store manager about adapting alcohol delivery in the business
With the Coronavirus pandemic, companies and entrepreneurs suffered from a decrease in profit and market value loss. These conditions obligated such businesses to adapt and develop a… Read more ““We are even doing better than before,” says liquor store manager about adapting alcohol delivery in the business”
The Green Wave of Shared Scooters: a Blessing or a Curse
In the spring of 2020, the streets of Groningen turned green as the city started a trial with shared electric scooters, in collaboration with e-sharing platforms Felyx… Read more “The Green Wave of Shared Scooters: a Blessing or a Curse”
‘Mindful eating’: new business to tackle emotional hunger
As another long and stressful day in the office ends, Roberta goes home, where she lives by herself. After dinner, as the curfew kicks in, the 54… Read more “‘Mindful eating’: new business to tackle emotional hunger”
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