Hotels, motels, and resorts are forcing core memories with curated scents
Wherever you fall on the vacation scent memory spectrum, the hotel where it was wafting probably did it on purpose.
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The Strip is emptier this year
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Americans are avoiding alcohol in record numbers
A Gallup poll shows that booze is falling out of favor in the US
Derek Thompson on X: "The latest survey from the Sports & Fitness Industry Association measures the 5-year percent change in fitness and exercise activities - Group cycling (Soul Cycle, etc) has plummeted - Pilates booming: its 5-year growth rate is almost double everything else - Yoga grew the most https://t.co/UMRpjsHTik" / X
- Group cycling (Soul Cycle, etc) has plummeted
- Pilates booming: its 5-year growth rate is almost double everything else
- Yoga grew the most
Chappell Roan's hit song 'The Subway' has sparked a tourism boom in Saskatchewan
Saskatchewan, Canada's prairie province, has seen a surge of interest from a cameo in Chappell Roan's song 'The Subway' as a place to heal heartbreak.
Saskatchewan - Explore - Google Trends
Explore search interest for Saskatchewan by time, location and popularity on Google Trends
A rebellion is growing against the manicured lawn
Re-wilding demands are rising faster than plant nurseries can keep up.
In the world of podcasts, YouTube is now the elephant in the room — just like in TV
Podcasts are increasingly YouTube ft. everyone else — even tech giants like Amazon are restructuring to favor video-first podcasts led by hosts...
Microsoft’s latest earnings show Xbox doing pretty well at everything except selling Xboxes
Microsoft reported that Xbox console sales plunged in the quarter ending in June....
He didn’t set out to create a kids’ company. Roblox’s “Builderman” wound up with one anyway.
Founder and CEO David Baszucki tells us the origin story and what’s next for a company that has nearly tripled in stock price and caught a lot...
The AI boom is devouring US power and raising prices, and the market loves it
The ongoing investment boom is pulling in more resources....
The long, slow death of the late-night talk show
CBS is pulling the plug on its iconic “The Late Show with Stephen Colbert” after the next TV season....
Delta moves toward eliminating set prices in favor of AI that determi…
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Grand masters, noobs, and NFL stars love Chess.com
The gaming site is in its boom times.
Trump: Make Coke with cane sugar again
President Trump said Coca-Cola Co. agreed to swap out high fructose corn syrup from US-made coke but the company hasn't confirmed.
Chick-fil-A’s apps are ruling the roost on iOS charts right now
New play-to-win offers have sent free food fans flocking to its apps....
James Gunn's 'Superman' Leads to More Than 500% Surge in Dog Adoption Interest, Thanks to Krypto
Krypto the superdog appears to have inspired "Superman" moviegoers to look into adopting their own furry friend
We’re buying fewer little treats
The average 16-ounce bag of potato chips has gotten 29% more expensive since 2021, while overall grocery prices have risen 23%, according to government data.
Del Monte’s bankruptcy is a reflection of just how much America’s eating habits have changed
Once a pantry staple, the brand has been squeezed by a costly post-pandemic reset and softening demand....
Nike execs say it’s losing market share to brands like Hoka and On
Matt Friend, Nike’s CFO, told investors the brand will scale back its classic shoes and focus on new products.
Pickleball is conquering America, next stop: The world
The world’s largest pickleball franchise is going to Japan....
Cricket has helped power an Indian streaming platform to 280 million subscribers
After launching in February, Disney-Reliance-owned JioHotstar’s subscriber numbers have exploded, rivaling that of Netflix....
From Trend to Transformation: Off-Premises Dining Now Essential for Restaurant Consumers, Operators
/PRNewswire/ -- Nearly 75% of all restaurant traffic now happens off-premises—meaning that almost 3 out of 4 restaurant orders are taken to go. New data from...
Foreign tourists are shunning the US
US tourism is on track to lose $12.5 billion in 2025
Plane tickets are getting cheaper as domestic travel demand weakens
Airlines are trimming their domestic schedules as leisure traveler demand comes in lighter than expected.
‘Conclave’ Viewership Soars After Pope Francis’ Death, Up 283% to Nearly 7 Million Minutes Watched
The death of Pope Francis has resulted in an increase in views of the movie "Conclave," which centers on the selection of a new Pope.
Chinese TikTokers are promising luxury goods directly from the factories
There is a very strong possibility these wholesalers are not legit.
Market Chaos Fuels Viewing Spike for Cable Business Channels
CNBC and Fox Business both saw substantial ratings increases during trading hours late last week.
Your New Lunch Habit Is Hurting the Economy
More people are bringing lunch to work and restaurants are selling fewer lunches than they did in 2020