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  • 7 Days 7 Restaurants

    As the world eases lockdowns, please support local restaurants. Many have been struggling during the pandemic. Your neighbourhood eatery contributes to the area, managed by small business owners. We came up with the 7 Days, 7 Restaurants plan. The simple breakdown: go to a different locale over the a seven day period. Stay Safe. Enjoy […]

  • In May

    Entering the second year of Covid lockdowns. After 14 months, perhaps, the end of the tunnel is near. “Hope is being able to see that there is light despite all of the darkness.” – Desmond Tutu. But, the uncertainty continues in every industry. Normally this time of year I’m in a work lull. Few events, […]

  • At The KaDeWe 2020

    At The KaDeWe 2020

    Berlin’s luxury department store felt a bit strange this season. Every year I visit the seven floor Kudamm fashion temple during Chrstimas for a glass of Champagne. Then I grab a few gifts and items. Happily the food floor was open. But, due to the recent strict lockdown the shopping floors have been mothballed and […]

  • Partial,, Lockdown PT2

    Berlin, like the rest Europe, entered another lockdown today. Will this work? The air of growing uncertainty cannot be ignored.  Supposedly for only 30 days, then the curve will be under control.   Bars, restaurants and gyms have closed.  Citizens are understandably a bit  frustrated by the backward step handling of the Corona Virus.  Once […]

  • Men Reloaded Package Delivery

    A new Podcast Coming Soon-What happens when the guy who delivers packages has a pressing bigger package not in his hand?  Vector from FreePik.

  • Fashion Mags Relevance

    Before the lockdown many fashion magazines were under pressure.  Are they relevant during an ongoing pandemic?  As consumers face stark choices, the existence of many publications looks uncertain. Editions cut. Titles closed.  Selling bling is out of style.  Check out our video on the matter.

  • Berlin Reopening, Saturday

    Berlin Reopening, Saturday

    The big department stores reopened on Saturday. The early turn out, light.  I observed curiosity, people looking around, but no shopping. It is still too early to make a verdict. Perhaps, shoppers will return in the future.  But in the New Normal large shops feel like dinosaurs. A species from a bygone era. 

  • Still Not the Same

    The “New Norma”l is not normal.  Berlin is feeling the psychological   impact of the Coronavirus.  Although the German capital has not been as hard hit compared to other regions of the country, the effects cut across the city.     Stores have opened, yet people continue to stay away. The retail experience is almost […]

  • Berlin Reopening-Friday

    Berlin Reopening-Friday

    The city has eased the lockdown but shoppers are staying away from malls.   Demand has dissolved.   The “New Normal” for the short term means less consumption.   What makes it hard to buy? The constant reminders of the Coronavirus.  A Mood killer! 

  • Shopping, Post Lockdown

    Shopping, Post Lockdown

    Berlin partially lifted the lockdown form the Coronavirus Crisis. Stores up to 800 meters may open. But the limits are as follows: A limited number of people allowed for 20 meters. Sounds easy, but Soviet Union 1975, people standing in line waiting to get in a store.  I wanted to see it for myself. As […]