Author: Nikolaj Folmer
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The March Fade: How to Stop Your Members from “Ghosting” Your Space
It’s mid-March, and for most high-traffic facilities, member retention is officially at risk. The “New Year, New Me” energy has officially evaporated, creating what we call the Amenity Graveyard. It’s that point in the year when a high-end health club or a luxury lounge starts to feel like a museum—everything is beautiful, but nobody is Read more
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The Seasonal Pivot: Why Unattended Retail is a Living Amenity (Not Just a Vending Machine)
Roses are red, but your residents might be blue if they’re scrambling for a last-minute gift. This Valentine’s Day, many student housing properties will focus on static amenities – a gym, a lounge, a pool. But what if your amenities could adapt to the moment, proving to residents that you understand their needs better than Read more
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The Midnight Problem: Why Philadelphia Student Housing is Moving Beyond Vending
The Midnight Problem It’s 1:00 AM during finals week. Your lobby is quiet, but your residents are wide awake. They currently have two choices: a bag of stale chips from a 1990s-era vending machine or a $30 DoorDash delivery that forces them to walk outside in the dark to meet a stranger. In the industry, Read more
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Beyond the Cookie Crisis: The Secret to High-Performance 2026
As the final hours of the December 23rd workday wind down, a familiar scene remains in offices everywhere: the “Holiday Slump.” Breakrooms are currently in the midst of a Cookie Crisis—a landscape of stale sweets, sugary leftovers, and traditional vending machines that haven’t seen a fresh restock in days. While the office may be quiet Read more
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Smart Office Vending: The Proven Impact Of Smart Coolers On Productivity & Employee Morale
In today’s workplace, smart office vending is becoming a quiet competitive advantage. Employee expectations have shifted—teams move fast, breakrooms double as collaboration spaces, and companies now view workplace experience as a strategic asset, not an afterthought. That’s why modern employers are upgrading something deceptively simple: on-site refreshments. Smart vending and micro-markets have evolved far beyond Read more