Matt James, a mountaineer, used to collect gold nuggets from California's hills and rivers. However, as the price of gold has gone up, he found a new, profitable source ("El Dorado"): selling/sharing on social media.
Sunday, November 16, 2025
Deloitte's 2025 Holiday Retail Outlook
Deloitte's 2025 Holiday Retail Survey, marking its 40th year, highlights the huge changes in shopping habits.
Then vs. Now
Past: Shopping was mainly in crowded malls, using print ads.
Present: Shopping is an omnichannel experience, driven by digital discovery and AI tools.
What Stays the Same
The holidays are a time when consumer spending reflects both economic realities (like budget concerns) and the desire to celebrate.
The Retailer's Challenge
For retailers, the 2025 holiday season requires more than just good deals. They must:
Meet shoppers where they are: This means connecting with them digitally, socially, and emotionally.
Focus on value: Stand out by offering products and services that feel worth the money spent.
Offer a seamless experience: Use technology to make shopping easy and frictionless.
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Saturday, November 15, 2025
Rumee 220 Portable Lamp
Gabriel Tan's Rumee Portable Lamp is his design collaboration with Louis Poulsen. This well-loved and emotionally appealing design helped Tan earn the title of Louis Poulsen's Designer of the Year 2025.
Waka Waka By Ernest Danjuma Enebi
Nigerian photographer Ernest Danjuma Enebi released his photo book Waka Waka in New York City, showcasing his travels across 15 African countries over the past 20 years. The book offers an insider's view of contemporary African life, culture, and fashion through over 300 images and essays, highlighting the beauty, resilience, and diversity of the continent.
Radicondoli Italy
Radicondoli, a village in the Siena hills of Tuscany, is now offering to pay half of the rent for newcomers who move there, with this support lasting until early 29226. This is part of a broader initiative to attract new residents and combat population decline, which also includes financial incentives for home buyers. The program aims to revive the village and encourage people to settle in the area.
Selfridges X Disney X Bamford London Limited-Edition Steel GMT
This is a special, limited-edition GMT watch created through a collaboration between Selfridges, Disney, and Bamford London. It features iconic Disney style combined with Bamford's signature design. Only 50 pieces were made, making it a highly collectible item for the "A Most Magical Christmas" event.
Casio x Back To The Future 40th Anniversary CA-500WEBF-1A
The new Casio CA-500WEBF-1A is a special edition Casio calculator watch celebrating the 40th anniversary of Back to the Future. The watch has a DeLorean time machine theme: the buttons use colors that resemble the time circuits, and the case back is engraved with the Flux Capacitor. It comes in packaging designed like a vintage videotape and is meant to be a collectible item with a classic, yet playful, style.
Roger Dubuis Hommage La Placide
The Roger Dubuis Hommage La Placide is a special watch that represents a combination of classic tradition (heritage) and modern design. It is a tribute to the brand's history, symbolizing the connection between the co-founder's original dream from 30 years ago and the current watchmakers who keep that dream alive.
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