Weekender

Drones, Diamonds and the Ultra-Extravagant Impulse Buy
Drones, Diamonds and the Ultra-Extravagant Impulse Buy
January 03, 2026  |  The Weekender

Somewhere between the last peppermint latte and the first “dry January” seltzer, the consumer psyche performs an elegant pivot: from recovering to romancing. Valentine’s Day is the annual...

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FIFA World Cup Turns Fandom Into an Experience Economy Moment
FIFA World Cup Turns Fandom Into an Experience Economy Moment
December 27, 2025  |  The Weekender

The last of the holiday glitter is still stuck to your shoes, but the digital economy is already dangling a shinier object: the 2026 FIFA...

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NYE Rentals Offer Everything From Bunkers to Castles
NYE Rentals Offer Everything From Bunkers to Castles
December 20, 2025  |  The Weekender

New Year’s Eve is supposed to be a clean break. A fresh calendar. A symbolic reset. Instead, it has become the Olympics of planning: the...

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The Holiday Dinner Set for the Ultra-High-End Digital Chef
The Holiday Dinner Set for the Ultra-High-End Digital Chef
December 13, 2025  |  The Weekender

Holiday dinner used to be a meal. Now it’s a full-stack deployment: procurement, last-mile logistics, kitchen hardware and (inevitably) one device that “just needs to...

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Unboxing Gifts for the Pet Who Tolerates You
Unboxing Gifts for the Pet Who Tolerates You
December 06, 2025  |  Retail

On the holiday gift list, your pet is the only recipient who will neither say “thank you” nor fake delight while quietly calculating the resale...

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Yes, You Can Finance a Near-Orbit Ticket From Your Smartphone
Yes, You Can Finance a Near-Orbit Ticket From Your Smartphone
November 29, 2025  |  Retail

If your Cyber Monday cart still tops out at an air fryer and some half-off sweats, you’re thinking too small. Get the Full Story Complete...

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PYMNTS Weekender: The Retro Economy Wants Your Black Friday Cart
PYMNTS Weekender: The Retro Economy Wants Your Black Friday Cart
November 15, 2025  |  Retail

If the future is evenly distributed, so is nostalgia. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access...

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The Weekender: Turkey, Tech and the Price Tag of Gratitude
The Weekender: Turkey, Tech and the Price Tag of Gratitude
November 08, 2025  |  Economy

Suppose Thanksgiving is America’s annual CFO meeting, one part nostalgia, two parts spreadsheet. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and...

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The Weekender: When Baseball’s Brain Trust Becomes a Tech Stack
The Weekender: When Baseball’s Brain Trust Becomes a Tech Stack
November 01, 2025  |  The Weekender

If the Dodgers and Blue Jays keep playing like they did in that 18-inning fever dream last Monday in Los Angeles, the World Series might...

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