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Lauren Schuster

Lauren Schuster is a content specialist working with McClatchy Media’s Trend Hunter and national content specialists team. She specializes in content about travel, dining, and entertainment. She has worked as a writer, editor and content creator covering lifestyle, food, and pop culture for five years, with bylines at Mann About Town, Tasting Table, TheThings, and more. In 2026, she received a master’s degree in marketing with a concentration in digital marketing from Baruch College in New York City, supporting her work in the digital content landscape.

GettyImages-2246722148 How to Shop at a Farmers Market Like a Pro, Using Loose Recipe Formats and Smart Storage Techniques

How to Shop at a Farmers Market Like a Pro and Actually Use What You Buy

A weekly farmers market run sounds simple until the kale wilts by Wednesday and the strawberries mold by Thursday. If you have ever wondered how to shop at a farmers market and actually finish what you carry home, the answer is less about willpower and more about building a routine you can repeat. Nisha Vora, […]

GettyImages-2250287334 See How a Grabbing Latte Inside Coach and Uniqlo Stores Powers Gen Z Experiential Retail Growth

How a Grabbing Latte Inside Stores Powers Gen Z Experiential Retail Growth

Stage: Building · Momentum: High · Forecast confidence: Moderate The cafe next to the handbag display isn’t a coincidence. It’s strategy. Retailers from Coach to Uniqlo are wiring coffee counters into their stores to pull in Gen Z shoppers, extend dwell time and keep customers tied to the brand between big-ticket purchases. The model, part […]

Why Gen Z Brands Like Urban Outfitters and Coach Are Winning the Mall Comeback in 2026

Why Gen Z Brands Like Urban Outfitters Are Winning the Mall Comeback

Gen Z brands are having a mall moment. Shoppers ages 14 to 29 who grew up online are increasingly making their way back to physical stores, and retailers from Urban Outfitters to Coach are racing to catch up. Why Are Gen Z Shoppers Going Back to Malls in 2026? Gen Z shoppers are returning to […]

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How to Enjoy Retailtainment Destinations for Free or Nearly Nothing

Shopping trips are turning into outings. Big destinations are betting that concerts, theme park rides, holiday tree lightings and hands-on classes will keep foot traffic strong even as online shopping grows. The good news for curious visitors is that joining in does not require an expensive ticket. Retailtainment is reshaping malls and flagship stores across […]

GettyImages-149327051 Meet the Malls and Immersive Districts Driving Retailtainment Growth, From New Jersey to Las Vegas

The Malls and Immersive Districts Driving Retailtainment Growth in America

Shopping alone no longer draws crowds the way it once did. After years of e-commerce dominance and pandemic-era isolation, the malls and retail districts pulling in the biggest weekend crowds are the ones that treat a visit like a day out, with theme parks under the same roof as flagship stores, immersive art installations next […]

GettyImages-2243703055 Solo Game Day Attendees Meet Fellow Die-Hard Fans More Easily Than You'd Expect: Here's Why That Matters

How a Solo Game Day Can Help You Meet Fellow Fans More Easily

Whether you’re recovering from a breakup, new to a city or just couldn’t find anyone to join you, a solo game day at the stadium can be more rewarding than you might expect. Here’s what to know before you grab a single ticket and head out on your own. Why Is a Solo Game Day […]

Concert Ticket Chaos Explained: Bots Drove 96% of One Sale's Requests, Overwhelming Millions of Real Fans

Concert Ticket Chaos Explained: Bots and What Artists Are Doing About Them

Buying concert tickets has started to feel like an extreme sport, and there is finally hard data explaining why. In one recent high-profile sale, 96% of traffic came from bots, meaning only 138,000 of 3.3 million requests came from legitimate fans, according to Queue-it. That imbalance is why federal regulators are suing, why artists are […]

GettyImages-2280230930 Your Child's First Concert Experience: Why Smaller Venues Ease Sensory Overload, and More Tips

Best Tips for Your Child's 1st Concert Experience and What to Expect

Taking your child to their first concert can become one of those core childhood memories, the kind they’ll talk about decades later. But pulling it off well takes more planning than just buying tickets and showing up. From protecting little ears to picking the right seats, here’s how to make a first concert experience something […]

Why Stacking Presale Access Points Is the Best Way to Get Concert Tickets Before Scalpers Grab Them All

Why Stacking Presale Access Points Is the Best Way to Get Concert Tickets

Buying tickets to see your favorite artist in 2026 can feel like gearing up for battle, and the best way to get concert tickets now starts long before the public on-sale window opens. Ticket sites have become battlegrounds where one wrong click can mean losing out, so a little planning goes a long way. What […]

Why Bangkok and Singapore Top the Best Street Food Cities List, and How to Find Great Stalls

Why Bangkok and Singapore Top the Best Street Food Cities List

Travel changes you, but food cultures are how a city shows you who it really is. The best street food cities don’t just feed visitors — they reveal a community’s history, rhythm and priorities in a single bite. From woks older than your grandparents in Bangkok to UNESCO-recognized hawker stalls in Singapore, here’s where the […]

5 Family-Friendly Vineyard Picks Across the U.S. Where Kids and Parents Both Enjoy the Trip

5 Family-Friendly Vineyard Picks Across the U.S. Worth Visiting With Kids

Planning a wine country trip with kids in tow? These five family-friendly vineyard picks across the U.S. welcome children with juice boxes, lawn games, farm animals and room to roam — so parents can actually enjoy the tasting. What Makes a Family-Friendly Vineyard Worth the Trip? The best family-friendly vineyards pair serious wine programs with […]

Why the Kentucky Bourbon Trail Rewards Travelers Who Pick One Region and Explore It Thoroughly

Why You Should Stick to 1 Region on the Kentucky Bourbon Trail

Bourbon tourism has exploded into one of the South’s signature travel experiences, and the Kentucky Bourbon Trail sits at the center of it. Whether you’re a longtime whiskey collector or simply curious about how America’s native spirit gets made, this self-guided driving tour offers an immersive look at the distilleries that produce 95 percent of […]

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Going on a Women's Wellness Retreat? Everything You Need to Pack

The difference between a frustrating retreat and a transformative one often comes down to what’s inside your suitcase. A women’s wellness retreat isn’t a typical vacation — it’s a structured experience built around movement, mindfulness and rest, and the wrong packing list can leave you scrambling for grip socks or borrowing sunscreen on day one. […]

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Women's Wellness Retreat Options for 2026: Everything You Need to Know

A women’s wellness retreat has become one of the most sought-after ways to step away from daily demands and focus on physical, emotional and social health. From Tuscan farmhouses to Texas pine forests, a new generation of retreats is designing programs specifically for women — whether they’re navigating midlife transitions, recovering from burnout or simply […]

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Which Celeb-Favorite NYC Italian Restaurants Are Worth the Wait?

When stars like Taylor Swift, Hailey Bieber and Sabrina Carpenter are in town, New York City’s celeb-approved Italian restaurants are where you’ll find them — but landing a table takes strategy. Here’s what to know about the spots A-listers can’t quit. Which Italian Restaurants in NYC Do Celebrities Actually Go To? Carbone, Via Carota, L’Artusi, […]

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The Ranch Malibu: What to Know About Hollywood's Favorite Wellness Boot Camp

The wellness retreats travelers are flocking to right now are not gentle spa weekends. They are structured, results-driven programs with strict schedules, plant-based meals and no TVs — and the most talked-about of them, The Ranch Malibu, has quietly become Hollywood’s go-to reset destination. With a hard cap of 25 guests a week and nightly […]

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The Best Luxury Wellness Retreats USA in 2026 That Should Definitely Top Your List

Travelers planning 2026 reset trips are eyeing wellness retreats on USA properties for serious spa programs, signature scenery and luxury programming — no passport required. Here is a closer look at six standouts and what makes each one worth booking. What Are the Best Wellness Retreats USA Travelers Should Book for 2026? The top wellness […]

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Everything You Need to Know About Wellness Retreat SHA

Naomi Campbell, Kate Beckinsale, Barbra Streisand and Kylie Minogue have all reportedly checked in at SHA, the luxury health retreat that has quietly become a fixture on the celebrity wellness circuit. With a third location set to open in the UAE in 2028, the brand is expanding its footprint just as interest in long-stay wellness […]

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