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☆ Cheerios maker General Mills beats quarterly sales, profit estimates on higher prices
▼ + stars: | 2023-09-20 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +2 min

[1/2] Packages of Cheerios, a brand owned by General Mills, are seen in a store in Manhattan, New York, U.S., November 12, 2021. Its organic average selling prices rose 7 points, while organic volumes were down 2 points. Its pet food segment logged flat organic net sales as customers shifted towards more value-oriented products as well as smaller pack sizes. The Cheerios cereal maker reported net sales of $4.91 billion in the first quarter compared with analysts' expectations of $4.88 billion, according to LSEG data. Excluding one-off charges, General Mills earned $1.09 per share, compared with estimates of $1.08.

Persons: General Mills, Andrew Kelly, Mills, Granth, Krishna Chandra Organizations: General, REUTERS, North, Thomson Locations: Manhattan , New York, U.S, Minnesota, North America, Bengaluru

☆ Clorox's first-quarter results to see 'material impact' from cyberattack
▼ + stars: | 2023-09-18 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +1 min

REUTERS/Andrew Kelly Acquire Licensing RightsSept 18 (Reuters) - Pine-Sol maker Clorox (CLX.N) said on Monday its first-quarter results could see a "material impact" from a cybersecurity attack last month that damaged portions of its IT infrastructure and caused widescale disruption to its operations. The household staples maker said on Aug. 14 that unauthorized activity on its computer network forced it to take its systems offline, causing delays in order processing. The company did not give a breakdown of the financial impact and said it was still evaluating the situation. Clorox shares were down more than 2% in premarket trading. Reporting by Granth Vanaik in Bengaluru; Editing by Anil D'SilvaOur Standards: The Thomson Reuters Trust Principles.

Persons: coronavirus, Andrew Kelly, Clorox, Granth, Anil D'Silva Organizations: REUTERS, Thomson Locations: New York State, Brooklyn, New York City , New York, U.S, Bengaluru

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said on Thursday he had invited the heads of Canada's five largest grocery chains, including Sobeys (EMPa.TO), Metro (MRU.TO) and Loblaw (L.TO), to Ottawa next week to discuss how they planned to control sky-rocketing food prices. Trudeau's move comes when governments across the globe, especially in Europe, have expressed concern over soaring food prices as they seek to address a cost-of-living crisis that has intensified after the pandemic subsided and since the Russia-Ukraine war began. However, after a similar move from the French government in June, analysts were skeptical about Trudeau's warning. They argued it was a "political" tactic and might be ineffective in lowering lingering food inflation. "Both PM Justin Trudeau and François-Philippe Champagne (Canada's industry minister) spoke tough about this topic and it is difficult to envision what teeth they have to hold grocers accountable," said Ben Jang, portfolio manager at Nikola Wealth.

Persons: Justin Trudeau, Trudeau's, François, Philippe Champagne, Ben Jang, Michael Ashley Schulman, Allan Small, Granth Vanaik, Pooja Desai Organizations: Metro, Loblaw, Nikola Wealth, Running, Capital Advisors, iA, Wealth, Carrefour, Lipton, Nestle, PepsiCo, Unilever, Thomson Locations: Ottawa, Europe, Russia, Ukraine, Bengaluru

☆ Zoom talks with regulators on Microsoft competition concerns - Bloomberg News
▼ + stars: | 2023-09-07 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +1 min

Eric Yuan, CEO of Zoom Video Communications walks on the street as he takes part in a bell ringing ceremony at the NASDAQ MarketSite in New York, New York, U.S., April 18, 2019. REUTERS/Carlo Allegri/File Photo Acquire Licensing RightsSept 7 (Reuters) - Zoom Video Communications (ZM.O) has met with regulators from the United States, European Union and other jurisdictions to outline concerns about Microsoft's (MSFT.O) alleged anti-competitive behavior, Bloomberg News reported on Thursday. Zoom had expressed its concerns about the way Microsoft has given preference to its chat and video app Teams through price bundling and product design, the report added. "If you have unfair competition, you may not win," Zoom CEO Eric Yuan said, while answering a question at the Goldman Sachs Communications & Technology conference on Tuesday. FTC declined to comment, while Zoom and Microsoft did not immediately respond to Reuters requests for comment.

Persons: Eric Yuan, Carlo Allegri, Zoom, Granth, Shailesh Organizations: Zoom Video Communications, NASDAQ, REUTERS, Communications, European, Bloomberg, U.S . Federal Trade Commission, EU, Microsoft, Goldman Sachs Communications, Technology, European Union, Salesforce, Thomson Locations: New York , New York, U.S, United States, European Union, Germany, Bengaluru

☆ SEC probing Ryan Cohen's ownership, sale of Bed Bath & Beyond shares - WSJ
▼ + stars: | 2023-09-07 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +1 min

Shoppers leave a Bed Bath & Beyond store, after the company declared bankruptcy, in Danvers, Massachusetts, U.S., April 24, 2023. REUTERS/Brian Snyder/File Photo Acquire Licensing RightsSept 7 (Reuters) - The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is investigating billionaire Ryan Cohen's ownership and surprise sale of Bed Bath & Beyond shares, the Wall Street Journal reported on Thursday. Bed Bath & Beyond and the SEC did not immediately respond to Reuters' requests for comment. Cohen could not be immediately reached for comment. In April, Bed Bath & Beyond filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy.

Persons: Brian Snyder, Ryan Cohen's, Cohen, Granth, Sriraj Organizations: Shoppers, REUTERS, U.S . Securities, Exchange Commission, Bed, Wall Street, SEC, GameStop, Thomson Locations: Danvers , Massachusetts, U.S, Bed Bath, Bengaluru

☆ Disney urges Spectrum users to switch to Hulu live plan
▼ + stars: | 2023-09-05 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +2 min

REUTERS/Brendan McDermid/File Photo Acquire Licensing RightsSept 4 (Reuters) - Walt Disney (DIS.N) urged customers of Charter Communications' Spectrum cable service to consider switching to a live television option from Hulu as the media companies remain at odds over a new distribution deal. With no deal in place, Disney suggested that Spectrum customers sign up for Hulu + Live TV, a streaming service that offers ESPN, ABC, Disney+ and dozens of other cable channels. "Despite the ongoing dispute, consumers have many other choices—such as Hulu + Live TV—that allow them to enjoy the great programming for which Disney Entertainment is known," the company said in a statement. Disney pulled its channels off Charter's Spectrum cable service last week in the middle of U.S. Open tennis coverage and other live sporting events including college football. Charter has about 14.7 million subscribers to its Spectrum TV service in markets including New York and Los Angeles.

Persons: Brendan McDermid, Walt Disney, Disney, “, ” Disney, Christopher Winfrey, Winfrey, Granth Vanaik, Lisa Richwine, Dhanya Ann Thoppil, Stephen Coates Organizations: Walt Disney Company, New York Stock Exchange, REUTERS, Charter Communications, Hulu, ABC, ESPN, Disney, Disney Entertainment, U.S, Spectrum TV, Thomson Locations: New York, U.S, Hulu, Los Angeles, Bengaluru

☆ Lululemon raises annual forecasts for second time on buoyant demand
▼ + stars: | 2023-08-31 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +1 min

Aug 31 (Reuters) - Lululemon Athletica (LULU.O) lifted its annual sales forecast for a second time on Thursday, betting on steady demand for its activewear from affluent shoppers in North America and China. Like industry peer Hibbett (HIBB.O), Lululemon has also been launching new products such as "road-to-trail" running shoes and introducing new colors in its sports apparel in a bid to attract more customers to shop at its stores. The company now expects full-year 2023 revenue between $9.51 billion and $9.57 billion, compared with its prior estimate of $9.44 billion to $9.51 billion. Lululemon now expects annual profit between $12.02 and $12.17 per share, compared with its prior estimate of $11.74 to $11.94 per share. Reporting by Granth Vanaik in Bengaluru; Editing by Maju SamuelOur Standards: The Thomson Reuters Trust Principles.

Persons: Hibbett, Lululemon, Granth, Maju Samuel Organizations: Nike, Dick's Sporting, Thomson Locations: North America, China, Bengaluru

In the second quarter ended July 30, Lululemon's North America sales rose 11% as its affluent customer base picked up more of its workout gear and crossbody bags. Sales in China, which accounted for roughly 12% of overall revenue, increased 61% thanks to resilient demand following the easing of pandemic curbs. Lululemon said inventories increased 14% in the second quarter, below the roughly 20% growth forecast in June. The company's gross margins increased 230 basis points to 58.8% in the second quarter. It expects annual profit between $12.02 and $12.17 per share.

Persons: Andrew Kelly, Lululemon, Calvin McDonald, Rachel Wolff, Granth, Maju Samuel Organizations: REUTERS, North, Lululemon's, Nike, Thomson Locations: Manhattan , New York, U.S, Lululemon's North America, United States, China, Bengaluru

☆ Shopify says merchants can use Amazon's 'Buy with Prime' option
▼ + stars: | 2023-08-30 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +1 min

[1/2] The logo of Amazon is seen at the company logistics center in Lauwin-Planque, northern France, January 5, 2023. REUTERS/Pascal Rossignol Acquire Licensing RightsAug 30 (Reuters) - Canada's Shopify (SHOP.TO) said on Wednesday Amazon (AMZN.O) will release an app in Shopify's app ecosystem that will give US-based merchants access to Amazon's "Buy with Prime" option. "Soon, Shopify merchants who also use Amazon’s fulfillment network will have the option to add the Buy with Prime app from our app ecosystem directly into Shopify Checkout, processed by Shopify Payments," the company said. The company said the new app would enable Shopify merchants to give Prime members access to Prime benefits like fast and free delivery outside of Amazon.com for the first time ever. Merchants and businesses have been turning to Shopify, which offers tools to create and manage online store-fronts, as retail spending picks up on signs of stabilizing macroeconomic conditions.

Persons: Pascal Rossignol, Granth, Shailesh Organizations: REUTERS, Shopify, Merchants, Thomson Locations: Lauwin, France, Bengaluru

☆ Factbox: What are global companies saying about China's economy?
▼ + stars: | 2023-08-29 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +1 min

People cross a street near office towers in the Lujiazui financial district in Shanghai, China, February 28, 2023. REUTERS/Aly Song/File Photo Acquire Licensing RightsAug 29 (Reuters) - United States Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo has said U.S. companies have raised concerns that China has become "uninvestible", pointing to fines, raids and other actions that have made it too risky to do business in the world's second-largest economy. Major global firms ranging from banks to chipmakers are taking a largely cautious stance on their China business amid a frail recovery of the country's economy from a pandemic slowdown. Following are comments from some of the top firms on their China business during the latest reporting season:Compiled by Savyata Mishra, Arunima Kumar, Niket Nishant, Granth Vanaik, Aditya Soni and Bhanvi Satija; Edited by Shinjini Ganguli and Shounak DasguptaOur Standards: The Thomson Reuters Trust Principles.

Persons: Aly, Gina Raimondo, Savyata Mishra, Arunima Kumar, Niket Nishant, Granth Vanaik, Aditya Soni, Bhanvi, Shinjini Ganguli, Shounak Organizations: REUTERS, United States, Thomson Locations: Shanghai, China, U.S

☆ Nordstrom tops revenue estimates on resilient demand from affluent shoppers
▼ + stars: | 2023-08-24 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +2 min

Aug 24 (Reuters) - Nordstrom (JWN.N) beat expectations for quarterly revenue on Thursday, benefiting from steady demand from affluent shoppers at a time when still-high inflation is forcing consumers to rethink their non-essential purchases. Net sales in its eponymous stores dropped 10.1%, while Nordstrom Rack posted a 4.1% decrease, both improving sequentially from the first quarter. Reuters Graphics Reuters GraphicsTo get shoppers, Nordstrom has also been opening more Rack stores, which represents the largest source of new customers, according to the company. Total revenue fell about 8% to $3.77 billion in the second quarter ended July 29, but topped expectations of $3.65 billion, according to Refinitiv data. Still, Nordstrom joined rival department store chains in maintaining its annual targets.

Persons: Nordstrom, Granth, Maju Samuel Organizations: Nordstrom, Dick's Sporting, Nike, Reuters Graphics Reuters, Thomson Locations: Bengaluru

☆ Factbox: Subway to sell itself to Roark Capital
▼ + stars: | 2023-08-24 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +4 min

REUTERS/Thomas White/Illustration/File Photo Acquire Licensing RightsAug 24 (Reuters) - Roark Capital snapped up Subway in a $9.55 billion deal, sources said on Thursday, after it outbid several private-equity groups. The pair then started franchising Subway restaurants, with the first outlet outside of Connecticut being opened in Massachusetts a year later. For 2022, Subway posted a 9.2% year-over-year increase in same-store sales, thanks to its "Subway Series" menu - a lineup of 12 new signature sandwiches. In March, Goldman Sachs' (GS.N) asset management arm, PE firms Bain Capital, TPG, TDR Capital, Advent International and Roark Capital emerged among the list of suitors for the sandwich chain. Reuters reported earlier this week, citing sources that Roark Capital was in the lead to acquire the chain for well over $9 billion after attaching conditions to some of the windfall the two families that own it would get.

Persons: Thomas White, Roark Capital, Fred DeLuca, Peter Buck, DeLuca, Buck, Arby's, Quiznos, Burger, Jared Fogle, Chidsey, John Chidsey, Morgan, Goldman Sachs, Roark, Deborah Sophia, Granth Vanaik, Varun, Anil D'Silva Organizations: REUTERS, Subway, KFC, Bain Capital, TPG, TDR, Advent International, Roark Capital, Reuters, Thomson Locations: Bridgeport , Connecticut, Connecticut, Massachusetts, Bahrain, Subway, United States, Burger, U.S, North America, Bengaluru

☆ Altria seeks US import ban on Juul e-vapor products
▼ + stars: | 2023-08-22 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +2 min

The move escalates a dispute between the two e-cigarette makers after Juul filed a similar patent infringement case against NJOY at the ITC in June. NJOY said in its filings that Juul products infringe two of its patents, and that it intends to obtain a ban on products including its currently marketed Juul device and Juul pods. NJOY also sued Juul in Delaware on Tuesday for infringing the same patents, seeking an unspecified amount of damages. Juul filed its own patent lawsuits against NJOY and Altria at the ITC and in Arizona federal court in June, seeking money damages and a ban on imports of NJOY's Ace vapor device. Altria won more than $95 million from cigarette rival R.J. Reynolds in North Carolina federal court last year after a jury found RJR infringed other Altria e-cigarette patents.

Persons: Elijah Nouvelage, NJOY, Juul, Altria, Reynolds, RJR, Philip Morris International's, Granth, Chris Kirkham, Blake Brittain, Krishna Chandra Eluri, Marguerita Choy Organizations: REUTERS, Altria, Juul Labs, U.S . International Trade Commission, ITC, NJOY Holdings, NJOY, RJR, Thomson Locations: Atlanta , Georgia, U.S, Marlboro, Juul, Delaware, Arizona, North Carolina, Bengaluru, Los Angeles, Washington

☆ US FTC to probe Qualcomm's purchase of Israel's Autotalks - Politico
▼ + stars: | 2023-08-22 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +1 min

Autotalks and Qualcomm logos are seen in this illustration taken, May 8, 2023. REUTERS/Dado Ruvic/Illustration/File Photo Acquire Licensing RightsAug 22 (Reuters) - The U.S. Federal Trade Commission (FTC) is expected to open an in-depth probe on Wednesday of Qualcomm’s (QCOM.O) purchase of Israeli auto-chip maker Autotalks, Politico reported on Tuesday, citing people familiar with the matter. In May, Qualcomm had said it would acquire Israel's Autotalks Ltd, a maker of chips used in crash-prevention technology in vehicles, but had not disclosed the terms of the deal. Autotalks, which makes dedicated chips used in the V2X communications technology sector for manned and driverless vehicles, would help Qualcomm expand its automotive-related business. Qualcomm, Autotalks and the FTC did not immediately respond to requests for comment.

Persons: Dado Ruvic, Autotalks, Granth, Maju Samuel Organizations: Qualcomm, REUTERS, U.S . Federal Trade Commission, Politico, Israel's Autotalks, EU, Autotalks, FTC, Thomson Locations: France, Ireland, Italy, Netherlands, Poland, Spain, Sweden, Bengaluru

☆ Will Macy’s, Nordstrom merchandise overhauls lure shoppers?
▼ + stars: | 2023-08-21 | by ( Katherine Masters | ) www.reuters.com time to read: +4 min

In an effort to boost sales, Macy's - which reports second-quarter results on Tuesday - has focused on revamping its private brands, including its new On 34th label launched in July. Analysts expect Macy's to post a 87% slide in second-quarter profit, dragged down by heavy discounting to clear spring and early summer merchandise, according to Refinitiv. Thirteen percent answered Walmart and 9% answered Amazon, compared to 5.8% for Macy's and 3.3% for Nordstrom. Nordstrom so far has disclosed few specifics about the new merchandise intended to revive the Rack, including the brands and categories it plans to prioritize. On Monday, Rack’s website was advertising brands including Kate Spade, Adidas, Steve Madden and Cole Haan.

Persons: Andrew Kelly, Nordstrom, Erik Nordstrom, Macy's, Nordstrom's, Prosper, Macy’s, Kathy Gersch, ”, Kate Spade, Steve Madden, Cole Haan, Katherine Masters, Granth Vanaik, Savyata Mishra, Deepa Babington Organizations: New York Stock Exchange, REUTERS, Nordstrom, U.S ., Target, Walmart, Nordstrom . Consulting, Deloitte, Private, Kotter, Adidas, Thomson Locations: Manhattan , New York City, U.S, New York, Bengaluru

☆ Charles Schwab to reduce headcount to bring down costs
▼ + stars: | 2023-08-21 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +2 min

The company logo for Financial broker Charles Schwab is displayed at a location in the financial district in New York, U.S., March 20, 2023. REUTERS/Brendan McDermid/file photo Acquire Licensing RightsAug 21 (Reuters) - U.S. brokerage firm Charles Schwab (SCHW.N) said on Monday it plans to lower its headcount in a bid to counter cost pressures, joining a list of Wall Street firms take a similar path. Schwab has had to turn to supplementary funding sources to counter an uncertain economic environment. Charles Schwab also said it was currently assessing its real estate footprint, and that it planned to close or downsize certain corporate offices. The U.S. brokerage firm said it anticipated most costs related to layoffs would be incurred in the second half of 2023.

Persons: Charles Schwab, Brendan McDermid, Schwab, Jaiveer Singh Shekhawat, Krishna Chandra Eluri, Maju Samuel Organizations: REUTERS, Wall, Federal Home Loan Bank, Thomson Locations: New York, U.S, America, Westlake , Texas, Bengaluru

Aug 18 (Reuters) - Estee Lauder (EL.N) forecast annual sales and profit below estimates on Friday, indicating a slower-than-expected rebound in its travel retail business, mainly in Asia, and waning demand in the United States, sending its shares down about 3%. Analysts note that the drop in consumer demand in China and a slow recovery in Asia travel retail - sales made at airports or travel destinations like Korea and China's Hainan - could impact luxury companies like Estee, which makes about 30% of its annual revenue from the Asia Pacific region. "De-stocking and inventory levels in Asian Travel Retail… likely to remain the biggest headwind to growth over the next few quarters," said Bernstein analyst Callum Elliott. Estee expects full-year sales to rise between 5% and 7%, compared with an estimated 8.8% increase, according to Refinitiv data. It sees annual adjusted profit to be between $3.50 and $3.75 per share, compared with an expectation of $4.83.

Persons: Estee Lauder, It's, Tracey Travis, Lauder, Shannon Stapleton, Bernstein, Callum Elliott, Estee, Granth Vanaik, Ananya Mariam Rajesh, Pooja Desai Organizations: Reuters, Nordstrom, REUTERS, L'Oreal, U.S ., Asia Pacific, Thomson Locations: Asia, United States, China, Korea, Hainan, Asia Pacific, New York, U.S, Americas, Mainland China, Bengaluru

☆ Estee Lauder forecasts weak annual profit on slow recovery in Asia travel retail
▼ + stars: | 2023-08-18 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +2 min

Analysts have said the drop in consumer demand in China and a slow recovery in Asia travel retail - sales made at airports or travel destinations like Korea and China's Hainan - could impact luxury companies like Estee, which makes about 30% of its annual revenue from the Asia Pacific region. "Asia travel retail pressured results, particularly in Skin Care, and we continued to experience softness in North America," CEO Fabrizio Freda said in a statement. Estee Lauder's Americas region reported flat net sales compared to a year ago, while Asia-Pacific reported a 29% increase in sales. The company expects annual adjusted profit per share to be between $3.50 and $3.75, compared with analysts' expectation of $4.83. However, on an adjusted basis, Estee earned a profit of 7 cents per share, compared to an estimated loss of 4 cents per share.

Persons: Lauder, Shannon Stapleton, Estee Lauder, Fabrizio Freda, Estee, Granth Vanaik, Ananya Mariam Rajesh, Pooja Desai Organizations: Nordstrom, REUTERS, Thomson Locations: New York, U.S, Asia, United States, China, Korea, Hainan, Asia Pacific, North America, Pacific, Bengaluru

A customer leaves one of the stores of discount retail chain Target in Ancaster, January 15, 2015. REUTERS/Peter Power/File PhotoAug 14 (Reuters) - Target (TGT.N) is expected to post its first quarterly drop in revenue in about six years when it reports results on Wednesday, as the big-box retailer reels from a shift in consumer spending away from discretionary goods to services. "Target is going to suffer more versus the others because they have a much larger consumer discretionary element to their business," Edward Jones analyst Brian Yarbrough said. At least 16 analysts have cut their price targets on the retailer since the beginning of June as its merchandise is skewed towards discretionary items such as clothes, electronics and beauty products. THE CONTEXTTarget in May had warned of dour second-quarter results as inflation forces consumers to shun non-essential goods.

Persons: Peter Power, Edward Jones, Brian Yarbrough, Erik Carnell's Abprallen, Group's Joseph Feldman, Jane Hali, Jessica Ramirez, Granth, Vinay Dwivedi Organizations: REUTERS, Mastercard, American Express, Pride, Associates, Reuters, Refinitiv, Walmart, Target, Thomson Locations: Target, Ancaster, Bengaluru

The logo of Tyson Foods is seen in Davos, Switzerland, May 22, 2022. REUTERS/Arnd Wiegmann/File PhotoAug 7 (Reuters) - Tyson Foods (TSN.N) missed Wall Street expectations for third-quarter revenue and profit on Monday, hurt by falling chicken and pork prices as well as slowing demand for its beef products. The company said it is closing four more U.S. chicken plants in a bid to reduce costs. The company's average sales prices fell 16.4% for pork and 5.5% for chicken, while rising 5.2% for beef. Tyson has eliminated U.S. jobs and already shut two chicken processing plants in a bid to reduce costs.

Persons: Arnd, Tyson, Granth, Tom Polansek, Milla Nissi Organizations: Tyson Foods, REUTERS, Hormel, packers, Rabobank, Thomson Locations: Davos, Switzerland, Bengaluru, Chicago

☆ Hasbro to sell film and TV unit, cuts forecast on Hollywood strike hit
▼ + stars: | 2023-08-03 | by ( Savyata Mishra | ) www.reuters.com time to read: +2 min

REUTERS/Andrew Kelly/File photoAug 3 (Reuters) - Hasbro (HAS.O) lowered its annual revenue forecast on an expected hit from the ongoing strike by Hollywood writers and actors and said it would divest its film and TV business to focus on selling toys and games. Hasbro said it would sell its eOne film and TV studio to Lionsgate Entertainment by year-end for about $500 million, adding that its revenue forecast includes the performance of the business being sold. "With the sale of its eOne Film & TV business to Lionsgate, Hasbro is dodging a bullet in terms of the content pipeline. Hasbro also lowered its growth target for adjusted operating margin to between 20 basis points (bps) and 50 bps, from 50 bps to 70 bps rise forecast earlier. Reporting by Savyata Mishra and Granth Vanaik in Bengaluru Editing by Vinay DwivediOur Standards: The Thomson Reuters Trust Principles.

Persons: FAO Schwarz, Andrew Kelly, James Zahn, Savyata Mishra, Granth, Vinay Dwivedi Organizations: Hasbro, Inc, Star, FAO, REUTERS, Hollywood, Lionsgate Entertainment, Lionsgate, WGA, SAG, Monopoly, Thomson Locations: Manhattan , New York City, U.S, Bengaluru

☆ Tupperware shares soar on agreement with lenders to restructure debt
▼ + stars: | 2023-08-03 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +2 min

Various Tupperware containers are seen in this undated still image obtained from a video. Reuters TV via REUTERSAug 3 (Reuters) - Tupperware Brands (TUP.N) said on Thursday it has finalized an agreement with its lenders to restructure its debt obligations in an effort to turnaround its business, sending its shares soaring 57% after the bell. The agreement will help the company to reduce or reallocate about $150 million of cash interest and fees, and would give it immediate access to a revolving borrowing capacity of about $21 million. Known for its plastic airtight storage containers and bowls, Tupperware has seen a sharp drop in demand recently as consumers limit discretionary purchases amid higher prices and fears of recession. The agreement also paves the way for the extension of the maturity of about $348 million of principal and reallocated interest and fees to 2027 with payment-in-kind interest.

Persons: Tupperware, Ananya Mariam Rajesh, Granth Vanaik, Deborah Sophia, Arun Koyyur Organizations: Reuters, REUTERS, Tupperware, Moelis, Bed, Thomson Locations: Bengaluru

The logo of the company Royal Caribbean is seen on the 'Wonder of the Seas' cruise ship, the world’s largest cruise ship, docked at a port in Malaga, southern Spain, April 30, 2022. Cruise operators lowered prices to lure passengers onboard following the pandemic, banking on onboard spending that has now reached record levels. Onboard spending in the second quarter rose 49.9% for Norwegian Cruise Lines (NCLH.N), compared with the same period in 2019, before the pandemic. Onboard spending rose about 36.8% for Royal Caribbean Cruises and 17.2% for Carnival in the same period. Carnival and Royal Caribbean said the percentage of guests who were new to cruising surpassed 2019 levels.

Persons: Jon Nazca, Patrick Scholes, Josh Weinstein, Bob Levinstein, Cruise, Carnival's Weinstein, Jason Liberty, Brandt Montour, Granth, Anil D'Silva Organizations: Royal, REUTERS, Royal Caribbean Cruises, Carnival Corp, Carnival, Cruise, Norwegian Cruise Lines, DISNEY WORLD, Walt Disney, Custom Travel, Reuters Graphics, Cruise Lines International, . Carnival, Barclays, Thomson Locations: Royal Caribbean, Malaga, Spain, U.S, Caribbean, Orlando , Florida, They've, Bengaluru, Doyinsola, New York

☆ DoorDash lifts core profit target for second time on rising orders
▼ + stars: | 2023-08-02 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +2 min

A DoorDash delivery person is pictured on the day they hold their IPO in the Manhattan borough of New York City, New York, U.S., December 9, 2020. REUTERS/Carlo AllegriAug 2(Reuters) - DoorDash (DASH.N) raised its annual core profit forecast for a second time and beat quarterly revenue expectations on Wednesday as orders for groceries and food surged despite higher prices, sending its shares up nearly 6% in extended trading. DoorDash expects a key measure of profitability, adjusted EBITDA, between $750 million and $1.05 billion, compared to the prior outlook of $600 million to $900 million. DoorDash's revenue rose 33% to $2.13 billion, beating expectations of $2.06 billion, according to Refinitiv data. Net loss narrowed to $170 million, or 44 cents per share, in the quarter, compared to $263 million, or 72 cents, a year ago.

Persons: Carlo Allegri, Ravi Inukonda, DoorDash, Granth, Arun Koyyur Organizations: REUTERS, DoorDash, Uber Technologies, Thomson Locations: Manhattan, New York City , New York, U.S, DoorDash, Bengaluru

The Norwegian Pearl cruise ship is seen docked at Miami port, after Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd cancelled sailings amid rising fears of Omicron-related coronavirus infections, in Miami, Florida, U.S. January 5, 2022. Rival Royal Caribbean (RCL.N) last week forecast an upbeat third-quarter profit as well as lifted its annual profit expectations. Norwegian Cruise forecast its annual adjusted EBITDA, a key measure of profitability, between $1.85 billion and $1.95 billion, up from $1.80 billion to $1.95 billion previously. Despite undertaking price hikes on its itineraries, Norwegian Cruise has been bogged down by inflation and higher labor costs. Rival Carnival (CCL.N) has also forecast third-quarter profit below estimates on higher costs.

Persons: Marco Bello, Patrick Scholes, Royal, Harry Sommer, Norwegian's, Granth, Shinjini Organizations: Cruise Line Holdings Ltd, REUTERS, Reuters, Cruise, Royal, Truist Securities, Norwegian Cruise, Thomson Locations: Norwegian, Miami, Miami , Florida, U.S, Royal Caribbean, Bengaluru

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