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Supermarkets have lost their charm. How can we make them better?
From saying no to self-checkouts to getting the right lighting, Monocle’s 10-point plan details how to make them feel inviting again.
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Business agenda: The case for democratising aviation and the magazine business in Manila
How democratising aviation could help the industry spread its wings. Plus: mags in Manila.
Things are looking up for Cuba’s singing street vendors
Havana’s centuries-old, street-to-balcony trading tradition has been enhanced by delivery apps.
Bang & Olufsen is bringing back a beloved CD player
The Danish electronics company is sidestepping planned obsolescence and reviving some of its most attractive designs. We head to its factory to hear more.
The colourful story behind the Danish paint giant’s state-of-the-art coatings
Hempel is a dab hand at crafting paint. So how does the Danish giant settle on shades for homes, hubs and hulls? Here’s a primer.
Inside The Luxembourg Freeport that’s part fortress, part transit lounge
We peek behind the impenetrable walls of the High Security Hub, a luxury-storage facility and freeport.
Business agenda: Supermarket success stories and a new frontier in data storage technology
How do food retailers keep its customers coming back? Followed by the Lonestar Data Holdings’ plan on launching a data centre on the moon.
Could a return to its heartland of Seattle be the cure for Boeing’s crisis?
It’s high time that the aviation giant draws on its heritage and wings its HQ back to Washington state. Plus: Finland's new Airbnb competitor
My life as a vending machine
Currently serving 250,000 drinks a day, Tao Bin has become a staple in Thai malls, hospitals and offices since the brand launched in 2021. The machines boast freshly ground coffee, fizzy lemonades, protein shakes and…
