Lisbon is getting ready for a new high-end hotel experience. The Standard, Lisbon, will open in Alfama in 2026, following an ambitious restoration of the former Navy Hospital (Hospital da Marinha), a grand 19th-century building that served the city for over 200 years. What We Know So Far What to Expect: Amenities & Features While […]
Bidders compete for “prime waterfront” steel box. From Cargo to Condo In a sign of the times, a rusty shipping container listed on eBay has sold as a “luxury apartment” for nearly half a million dollars. Described the seller as “minimalist industrial chic,” the container included no plumbing, no electricity, and a questionable view of […]
Shoppers pay extra for exclusive access to canned beans. Discount Retail Goes High-End In a bold attempt to reinvent the shopping experience, Walmart has announced the launch of “Luxury Aisles,” cordoned-off sections of its stores where ordinary discount items are sold with the aura of exclusivity. Customers now pay an access fee to enter velvet-roped […]
