Spend your IRA money before you die, Amazon free shipping just got more elusive

October 16, 2023 | Read Online

📀 Netflix: DVDs Out, Immersive In-Person Experiences In

Netflix just ended its mail-order DVD service. Now the streaming giant is focused on a different type of physical product.

According to Bloomberg, the company will open two “Netflix House” locations in the United States in 2025.

Inside of these destinations, fans “can immerse themselves in the worlds of their favorite TV shows, shop for clothing, eat themed food and maybe even try a Squid Game obstacle course.”

Featuring “a mix of retail, dining and live experiences,” Netflix House sounds similar to Disney Springs or Universal CityWalk in Orlando. It’s not quite a theme park. But it’s theme park-adjacent.

According to Bloomberg’s reporting, Netflix House is primarily a response to criticism that the streaming company hasn’t successfully marketed the content on its platform.

“Management views Netflix House more as a way to promote its titles than as a meaningful source of revenue, at least for now.”

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📊 Stat of the Day

📱 51.2%: The share of online holiday shopping that U.S. consumers will complete via mobile devices (read: phones) this year according to one survey. It’s the first time mobile devices account for a higher share than computers. The total expected spend: almost $222 billion, a 4.8% increase from 2022.

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