Joy. Fear. Affection. The science of animal emotions has confirmed what many animal owners have long known: animals do have intense emotions. However, what they actually feel is not always what owners are used to thinking. Continue reading
The number of people who read for fun appears to be steadily dropping. Fifty percent of UK adults say they don’t read regularly (up from 42% in 2015)
and almost one in four young people aged 16-24 say they’ve never been readers, according to research by The Reading Agency.
dunnhumby, the global leader in customer data science, today released a special report revealing the rising importance of health-focused consumers in the U.S. grocery market. The key finding of the Better for You (Customer), You (Brand), and You (Retailer) report is that health-conscious shoppers represent a $285 billion annual opportunity, comprising 33% of the population and driving significant market trends. Continue reading
Today, The Points Guy (TPG), the media platform focused on maximizing travel experiences while minimizing spending, released its 2025 Travel Trends Report, highlighting the global conditions that will shape why and where Americans will travel next year. Continue reading
Today, Snoop Dogg announced an expansion of his Smoke Weed Every Day (S.W.E.D.) cannabis empire by launching the e-commerce site, SWED.com. This new direct-to-consumer marketplace builds off the successful openings of a S.W.E.D. dispensary in Los Angeles and a coffee shop in Amsterdam this summer, bringing his passion for cannabis to the digital space. Continue reading
British Airways has unveiled its brand-new First seat, combining elegant design with expert British craftsmanship, reflective of modern British luxury travel. The new cabin forms part of the airline’s A380 retrofit plans, expected to take to the skies in mid-2026. Continue reading
af&co., one of the country’s top lifestyle/hospitality marketing and public relations firms, and Carbonate, a boutique creative agency that builds, reinvigorates, and grows brands and hospitality concepts, are excited to announce the release of their 2025 Hospitality Trends Report. Continue reading
Princess Cruises is setting sail on a wave of nostalgia and star power with its new global advertising campaign, “Love Boat by Hannah,” featuring Ted Lasso’s Emmy-winning actress and musical theater sensation Hannah Waddingham. Bringing her powerhouse vocals and signature charm, Waddingham reintroduces audiences to one of TV’s most recognizable theme songs: The Love Boat. Continue reading
Rebecca Brown, University of Oxford
Parents frequently lie to their children. “No, you can’t have any chocolate – it’s all gone,” when there’s a jumbo bar of Dairy Milk in the cupboard. “No, you can’t have my phone to watch YouTube – the battery’s flat,” when it’s at a solid 65%.
Guinness and Brooklyn Brewery have just announced the launch of Guinness Fonio Stout, a limited-edition beer brewed in support of the Brewing for Impact campaign – a collaborative initiative inspired by Brooklyn Brewery Brewmaster Garrett Oliver’s pioneering work with ancient West African grain fonio. Now available in select locations in the greater New York area, this beer celebrates the rich global history of Guinness, blending their Irish heritage with the vibrancy of West African culture and the creative spirit Garrett Oliver. Continue reading