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☆ Starbucks customers are snapping up $50 Stanley red holiday tumblers and reselling them for as much $300
▼ + stars: | 2023-11-03 | by ( Nancy Luna | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +3 min

One of the most sought-after items was a 40-ounce red Stanley tumbler that sold for $49.95. The 40-ounce red Stanley tumbler, labeled Stanley + Starbucks, sold out in many stores where supplies were limited. "The Starbucks x Stanley quencher is a limited supply item, so some stores may have already sold out," a Starbucks spokesperson told Insider. The poster said their store got only two Stanley tumblers, and "partners bought them right at open." The red tumblers are indeed being hawked on eBay for as much as $300.

Persons: Stanley tumbler, —, tumbler, Stanley, quencher, TikToker, Stanley tumblers Organizations: Starbucks, Service, US, Stanley, eBay Locations: Tulsa

☆ KKR pours itself a thirst-quencher deal Down Under
▼ + stars: | 2023-08-25 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +2 min

Trading information for KKR & Co is displayed on a screen on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) in New York, U.S., August 23, 2018. On Friday the U.S. asset manager said it had agreed to sell its 80% stake in Australian Venue to fellow private equity firm PAG six years after buying the pubs group. That means KKR has poured itself a tasty – and possibly frothy - internal rate of return. Assume KKR funded half the original acquisition with debt, and it increases to 32%. KKR’s local private equity boss David Lang and his team deserve a drink.

Persons: Brendan McDermid, that’s, That’s, David Lang, Antony Currie, Coinbase’s, Una Galani, Thomas Shum Organizations: KKR, New York Stock Exchange, REUTERS, Rights MELBOURNE, Reuters, X, Thomson Locations: New York, U.S, New Zealand

☆ SPACs can't be killed
▼ + stars: | 2023-08-25 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +2 min

Chamath Palihapitiya, Founder and CEO of Social Capital, presents during the 2018 Sohn Investment Conference in New York City, U.S., April 23, 2018. Although SPACs raised just $13 billion last year, this week produced a deal that looks like it could have happened during the heyday. From U.S. presidential hopefuls’ forays to a continued SPAC king’s virality, SPACs’ reach is a reminder that they are hard to kill. This week, one of those SPACs bought Better.com, a mortgage lender led by Vishal Garg and backed by SoftBank Group (9984.T). They do not reflect the views of Reuters News, which, under the Trust Principles, is committed to integrity, independence, and freedom from bias.

Persons: Chamath Palihapitiya, Brendan McDermid, SPACs, Vishal Garg, Donald Trump, Vivek Ramaswamy, lister Chamath Palihapitiya, Anita Ramaswamy, Lauren Silva Laughlin, Sharon Lam Organizations: Social Capital, Investment, REUTERS, Reuters, SoftBank Group, Securities and Exchange Commission, X, KKR, Thomson Locations: New York City, U.S

☆ The Watch List: Underscored’s most anticipated product launches of 2023
▼ + stars: | 2023-02-01 | by ( Cnn Underscored Staff | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +10 min

CNN Underscored editors regularly highlight new product launches — everything from a new colorway of that viral pan to the next must-have sneaker — through announcement posts, in-depth reviews and comparative testing pieces. Now, for the first time, we’re giving readers a sneak peek at some of the most anticipated products that are set to launch in 2023 with a new feature: The Watch List. The Legendary Classic Canteen will combine an old-school aesthetic with modern design elements like a handy strap and leakproof lid. Meanwhile, the box quilt pattern keeps everything looking casual cool in four colors: natural, white, light gray and charcoal. Cabeau TNE S3: The Neck’s EvolutionCabeauThe Cabeau Evolution S3 is our pick for best travel pillow based on a variety of factors.

☆ Powerade is taking a jab at Gatorade with new formula and packaging
▼ + stars: | 2023-02-01 | by ( Danielle Wiener-Bronner | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +4 min

Powerade is taking on Gatorade with its new packaging. The unit now oversees the Powerade brand for Coke, and it has been making the changes — and spotlighting comparisons to Gatorade. Working together, “we can use, now, BodyArmor and Powerade as a one-two punch to beat Gatorade,” Muyshondt told CNN. Today, Gatorade controls about 63% of the US sports drinks market by volume, according to data from Euromonitor International. Coca-Cola’s strategy is about more than just gaining a bigger share in the sports drinks market.

☆ The New Office Status Symbol Holds a Lot of Water—and Has a Wait List
▼ + stars: | 2022-11-17 | by ( Callum Borchers | ) www.wsj.com time to read: 1 min

The $50 Stanley Quencher boasts a double-walled design that puts an end to melting ice and frequent refills. Its real achievement might be solving a less technical problem: how to show off in today’s casual, hybrid workplace. Put the Jimmy Choo shoes and Armani suits back in the closet. The new on-the-job status symbol is a tumbler only slightly smaller than hockey’s Stanley Cup and nearly as valuable to some. Sometimes going for two to three times its retail price on the secondary market, this desktop trophy allows its owner to flaunt a combination of trendiness, disposable income and, presumably, bladder control.

☆ From Apple AirPods and Squishmallows to 'Encanto' toys, here are some of the most anticipated gifts this holiday season, according to Adobe
▼ + stars: | 2022-10-27 | by ( Sarah Belle Lin | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +9 min

"The shape of the holiday season will look different this year, with early discounting in October," Patrick Brown, Adobe vice president of growth marketing and insights, said in a statement. Here are the toys, gaming devices, games, and other gifts that Adobe predicts will be the most popular items this holiday season. SquishmallowsThe stuffed animals come in all sizes, shapes, and colors and are expected to once again be popular this holiday season. Xbox Series XThe Xbox Series X is the fastest, most powerful Xbox yet, per Microsoft. Apple Watch Series 8/UltraThe new Apple Watch Series 8 comes in eight different colors, with either a 41-millimeter or 45-millimeter case.

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