Adults are buying toys for themselves, and it's the biggest source of growth for the industry
"Kidults" are responsible for one-fourth of all toy sales annually, around $9 billion worth, as they buy everything from Star Wars to Lego products.
The Countries that Pay the Most and Least for LEGO
LEGO set prices differ depending on where you shop. TheToyZone found a 700% difference between the average price of LEGO in the most and least expensive markets.
Microsoft’s deal for Activision Blizzard nears judgment day
As part of its campaign to soothe regulators ahead of a potential vote, it announced an agreement with Nintendo to bring ‘CoD’ to the Switch for 10 years.
Fall 2022 media highlights
QoD: How much avg. person ppends on Video Games/Accessories - Blog
Question of the Day for teachers and students: How Much Money Does The Average Person Spend On Video Games and Accessories?
Powerball jackpot hits a record $1.6 billion—thanks in part to the Fed
Higher interest rates → higher bond yields → bigger jackpots.
These bills have teeth
How 28-year-old Hannah Landolt dealt with a truly menacing dental quote.
Less than 5% of US plastic was actually recycled last year, says Greenpeace
That’s not a lot.
Only 5% of plastic waste generated by US last year was recycled, report says
Americans discarded 51m tons of plastic in 2021 – of which almost 95% ended up in landfills, oceans or scattered in the atmosphere
Morning Brew
Behind 'Tarjay:' Target’s Strategy Combines Bargain and ‘Elevated’ Products | The Economics Of | WSJ
About 75% of the U.S. population can find a Target store within a 10 mile radius. WSJ’s Sarah Nassauer explains how the retailer leverages its physical stores to grow services like in-store pickup and same-day shipping. Photo Illustration: Ryan Trefes
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How Drinks Helped Dunkin' Become a $9 Billion Empire | The Economics Of | WSJ
Dunkin’ started out as a small doughnut-and-coffee shop in Massachusetts in 1948 and has grown to over 12,000 stores in 40 countries. WSJ’s Heather Haddon ex...
What We’ve Lost Playing the Lottery
The games are a bonanza for the companies that states hire to administer them. But what about the rest of us?
Dunkin' is revamping its rewards system and the new one looks a lot like Starbucks'
Dunkin's rewards will personalize benefits and reward customers who visit the most frequently.
Pickleball vs. the world
The real sport is arguing about it.
Gen Z's Favorite Brands 2022 | Morning Consult
The definitive measure of Gen Z brand favorability, showcasing the companies and products that earned high marks with Gen Z in 2022
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Exclusive: Qatar conscripts civilians for World Cup security
Qatar has called up hundreds of civilians, including diplomats summoned back from overseas, for mandatory military service operating security checkpoints at World Cup stadiums, according to a source and documents seen by Reuters.
Ranked: The Most Popular Fast Food Brands in America
America has hundreds of options for quick and convenient food. But which fast food brands are the most popular, in terms of sales?
FRED Economic Data
Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers: Coffee in U.S. City Average
Starbucks is planning even more price hikes this year
Starbucks has been hiking prices as inflation soars and labor costs rise. And it's planning more this year.
BAKE-onomics350: the sweeter side of economics
Bakeonomics350 is a fun baking blog that describes core economic principles and how they relate to baked goods and desserts. There is a recipe associated with each lesson.
The Best Selling Vehicles in America, By State
From Fords in the Midwest to Toyotas on the coasts, here are the best selling vehicles in America, visualized by state.
The surprising afterlife of used hotel soap
Hotel guests leave behind millions of half-used bars of soap every day. A nonprofit is on a mission to repurpose them.
Vinyl Sales Soar — and Even CDs Rebound — as U.S. Recorded Music Industry Posts $15 Billion Year-End Revenue
The U.S. recorded-music business continues its upward swing, posting a near-record $15 billion in revenue for 2021, driven by a surge in streaming, solid vinyl and even CD sales, and the inclusion …
Apple music claims pay artists twice much spotify
Roblox Teaches Gen Alpha About the Economy
Unlike its players, Roblox’s economy has a wrinkle