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☆ Costco, Starbucks, and other retailers double down on loyalty programs to win over thrifty Americans
▼ + stars: | 2024-08-06 | by ( Dominick Reuter | Alex Bitter | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +5 min

For companies like Costco, Starbucks, and Dicks Sporting Goods, which have robust and well-established loyalty programs, a common thread is that rewards members are the biggest spenders. "For price-conscious consumers, loyalty programs provide opportunities to spend more comfortably thanks to discounts and deals." And Dick's has said loyalty members who also use its fast-growing youth sport management software spend twice as much with the retailer than loyalty members who don't. Beauty store chain Ulta, which already has its Ultamate Rewards program, is testing a complimentary program that includes 42 mini-games, Glossy reported in May. Of course, effective loyalty programs aren't just about encouraging existing members to spend more, they also depend on getting more casual shoppers to sign up.

Persons: —, Jennifer King, Laxman Narasimhan, Dick's, Etsy, Harry Lawton, Lawton, aren't Organizations: Service, Business, Costco, Starbucks, Dicks Sporting Goods, Tractor Supply, Gold Star, Tractor Supply Company, Neighbor's Club, Target Locations: eMarketer

☆ I fell in love with someone 21 years after he dumped me by text
▼ + stars: | 2024-05-04 | by ( Nicola Prentis | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +5 min

He ended the relationship by text message and I never heard from him again. download the app Email address Sign up By clicking “Sign Up”, you accept our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy . AdvertisementThe text message left me in a heap of tears in a backpacker hostel in Adelaide, Australia, in 2003. I was still reeling when, half an hour later, he'd taken his backpack and sent that devastating text message. AdvertisementWhen I left, I resisted the urge to send a text re-contextualizing his "Thanks for the good times" message.

Persons: —, I'm, We'd, he'd, we'd, You've, doesn't Organizations: Service, Facebook Locations: Adelaide, Australia, Sydney, Hyde Park, Western Australia, Cairns, Europe, Spain

☆ Theater to See in N.Y.C. This Holiday Season
▼ + stars: | 2023-11-22 | by ( Rachel Sherman | ) www.nytimes.com time to read: +1 min

The holiday season is upon us, which means it’s an excellent time for theatergoers to pack into cozy venues for a feast of the eyes. Our critics have selected a handful of options for tourists and locals looking to catch up on Broadway and Off Broadway shows this holiday season. Here is a selection of notable shows onstage in New York City. Christmas Spectacular Starring the Radio City RockettesIt’s a New York City classic. Through Jan. 1 at Radio City Music Hall, Manhattan.

Persons: “ Dicks, Nathan Lane Organizations: Apple, Big Apple, Lincoln Center ,, Radio City, New York City, Radio City Music Hall, Manhattan Locations: Ohio, New York City, Damrosch, Lincoln Center , Manhattan, New York

TORONTO (AP) — You don’t expect to see a movie named “Dicks: The Musical” on the marquee and neither did its makers. Josh Sharp and Aaron Jackson, who created and star in “Dicks: The Musical,” certainly struggled to believe it. But “Dicks: The Musical," a freewheeling queer cult-favorite-to-be, is a gleefully tasteless bid to break free of comedy doldrums. “People maybe want to go for a bigger laugh but they’re afraid they’re going to offend too many people. As Jackson and Sharp developed the movie, they carved out the role of God, as narrator, for Yang.

Persons: “ Dicks, Bowen Yang, —, Josh Sharp, Aaron Jackson, ”, ” Jackson, Hanna, Barbera, Megan Thee, Megan Mullally, Nathan Lane, Larry Charles, “, Sharp, ” Sharp, Jackson, Yang, “ It’s, ‘ Barbie, ’ ”, ” chimed Yang, Charles, Seinfeld ”, Abbott, Costello, Sacha, Baron Cohen, doesn’t, ” Charles, they’re, ” “ Dicks, Kori Adelson, ’ ” Sharp, ” Yang, Mullally, ” “, Jake Coyle Organizations: TORONTO, Megan Thee Stallion, Toronto, New York’s Upright Citizens Brigade Theatre, bros, UCB, Chernin Entertainment, Twitter Locations: York, Los Angeles

☆ Opinion: This generation needs The Talking Heads as much as their parents did
▼ + stars: | 2023-09-22 | by ( Opinion Noah Berlatsky | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +8 min

But A24’s newly restored 40th anniversary print of the band’s legendary concert film “Stop Making Sense” feels like a moment for a reappraisal. Talking Heads’ lyrics are undeniably more elliptical than N.W.A.’s or the Dead Kennedys’. “Stop Making Sense” starts off within the bounds of that New Wave approach. Byrne’s idiosyncratic dancing and physical appearance are central to “Stop Making Sense,” and he never stops being malfunctioning, android or ectomorph. “Stop Making Sense” included singers Lynn Mabry and Ednah Hold, legendary Parliament-Funkadelic keyboardist Bernie Worrell, percussionist Steve Scales and The Brothers Johnson guitarist Alex Weir.

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Cord Jefferson's “American Fiction,” a biting satire starring Jeffrey Wright as a disillusioned academic, has won the People's Choice Award at the Toronto International Film Festival, a much-watched bellwether in the Oscar race. Toronto's audience award winner, voted on by festival attendees, has historically nearly always signified a best-picture contender at the Academy Awards. Why is this the only thing we have to offer to culture?”The Toronto International Film Festival, which wraps Sunday, was diminished this year due to the ongoing actors and writers strikes. Red-carpet premieres were mostly without movie stars, detracting from some of the buzz that the largest film festival in North American typically generates. Dressup: The Magic of Make-Believe” and the midnight madness award went to Larry Charles' “Dicks: The Musical."

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☆ Frugal but fun: 'Simpsons' and podcast star Yeardley Smith on wealth
▼ + stars: | 2023-09-14 | by ( Chris Taylor | ) www.reuters.com time to read: +4 min

[1/2] Actor Yeardley Smith arrives at the Human Rights Campaign (HRC) dinner in Los Angeles, California, U.S., March 30, 2019. Smith has a fascinating sideline: co-host of the true-crime podcast "Small Town Dicks" which is about to launch its 13th season on Sept. 22. A: We were not well off, but my mother was really good with money. Like I have a friend whose son is really good at computers, and she was paying for him to take extra classes. I invest in things I love, things that move me, things that I believe will make the world a better place.

Persons: Yeardley Smith, Kyle Grillot, Lisa Simpson, Smith, Tom Stoppard, Jeremy Irons, Glenn Close, Christine Baranski, Cynthia Nixon, Yeardley, Lauren Young, Richard Chang Organizations: Human Rights, REUTERS, Apple, Reuters, Broadway, Saks, Thomson Locations: Los Angeles , California, U.S, New York City, Italy, Florence

☆ How Justin Roiland used his ‘Rick and Morty’ fame to pursue young fans, text messages show
▼ + stars: | 2023-09-13 | by ( Kat Tenbarge | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +22 min

Roiland frequently followed and interacted with the starstruck "Rick and Morty" fans on social media and dating apps. "However, now that the legal case has ended, I'm determined to move forward and focus both on my creative projects and restoring my good name," Roiland wrote. Haha," Roiland wrote. Veronika Sweeney tweeted screenshots of direct messages Roiland sent her in 2014 when she was 22. "But I felt like you weren't okay," Roiland wrote in another text message.

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☆ Your Fall Movie Preview
▼ + stars: | 2023-09-09 | by ( Melissa Kirsch | More About Melissa Kirsch | ) www.nytimes.com time to read: +1 min

Searching for something to look forward to in the last light of summer, the fall movie schedule beckons. When the sun sets too early, what better refuge than the movies, where Annette Bening is playing Diana Nyad (October), Colman Domingo plays Bayard Rustin (November) and Timothée Chalamet is Willy Wonka (December)? Some studios pushed their big theatrical releases to 2024 while the ongoing actors’ strike prevents stars from promoting films. Peter Dinklage, Anne Hathaway and Marisa Tomei star in Rebecca Miller’s romantic comedy “She Came to Me,” about a composer who’s having trouble composing. That one’s set in my neighborhood, so I’m presold on it.

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☆ 'Dicks: The Musical' brings laughs to Toronto film festival
▼ + stars: | 2023-09-08 | by ( Jenna Zucker | ) www.reuters.com time to read: +2 min

Aaron Jackson, Bowen Yang, and Josh Sharp arrive during the the World premiere of Dicks: The Musical at the Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF) in Toronto, Ontario, Canada September 7, 2023. REUTERS/Mark Blinch Acquire Licensing RightsSept 8 (Reuters) - During a Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF) expected to lack star power, Bowen Yang brought excitement to the burgeoning crowd at the "Dicks: The Musical" world premiere. Independent studio A24 ventured into the comedic musical genre for "Dicks: The Musical" with Larry Charles, the director of "Borat," and the producers of "The Greatest Showman." The duo said they do not need an audience to take anything away from the film other than laughter. “Dicks: The Musical” is among 27 projects under TIFF’s 2SLGBTQ+ section, up three from last year.

Persons: Aaron Jackson, Bowen Yang, Josh Sharp, Dicks, Mark Blinch, Yang, ”, Megan Thee, Larry Charles, Sharp, Jackson, Nathan Lane, Megan Mullally, “ Dicks, Jenna Zucker, Andrew Cawthorne Organizations: Toronto, Film, REUTERS, Hollywood, Reuters, Thomson Locations: Toronto , Ontario, Canada

Some of them, like “Dune: Part Two," have been postponed until next year due to the ongoing actors and writers strikes. Gillespie’s film features a freewheeling ensemble including Pete Davidson, Anthony Ramos, Seth Rogen, Shailene Woodley, America Ferrera and Nick Offerman. “Fair Play” (in theaters Sept. 29, on Netflix Oct. 13)Hedge funds also play a role in writer-director Chloe Domont’s drama about sexual politics and gender dynamics in the high-charged, male-dominated world of finance. Eight years after the last “Hunger Games” movie (“Mockingjay – Part 2”) a prequel is returning to the science fiction dystopia of Panem. Francis Lawrence’s film, set 64 years before the events of the first “Hunger Games” film, introduces a host of new characters in the lead-up to the 10th Hunger Games.

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☆ Retailers ‘Shrink’ From Plain Talk About Theft
▼ + stars: | 2023-08-24 | by ( The Editorial Board | ) www.wsj.com time to read: 1 min

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☆ Stocks making the biggest moves premarket: Nvidia, Foot Locker, Safehold, Kohl's and more
▼ + stars: | 2023-08-23 | by ( Brian Evans | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +2 min

Check out the companies making headlines in premarket trading. Nvidia -- Shares of the chipmaker ticked up 0.7% in heavy premarket trading. The company reported adjusted earnings of 52 cents per share, while analysts polled by Refinitiv expected 22 cents. Foot Locker -- The stock plunged more than 32% before the bell after the sneaker retailer slashed its outlook for the second time this year. Dicks Sporting Goods -- Shares were trading 2% lower a day after the company reported lower-than-expected earnings and cut its forward guidance.

Persons: Refinitiv, Apellis, Locker, Goldman Sachs, —, Samantha Subin, Jesse Pound, Sarah Min Organizations: Nvidia, Revenue, Apellis Pharmaceuticals, Dicks Sporting Goods Locations: Santa Clara , California

☆ Dicks reported a bad quarter but it didn't deserve to drop nearly 25%, says Jim Cramer
▼ + stars: | 2023-08-23 | by ( Jim Cramer | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: 1 min

'Mad Money' host Jim Cramer talks Dick's Sporting Goods' recent decline after reporting a disappointing quarter. Share Share Article via Facebook Share Article via Twitter Share Article via LinkedIn Share Article via Email

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☆ Dick’s Sporting Goods, Macy’s Flash Warning Signs on U.S. Consumer Spending
▼ + stars: | 2023-08-22 | by ( Sarah Nassauer | Suzanne Kapner | ) www.wsj.com time to read: 1 min

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☆ Dick’s Sporting Goods Blames Theft for Profit Woes
▼ + stars: | 2023-08-22 | by ( Dean Seal | ) www.wsj.com time to read: 1 min

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In a response to Reuters questions, South Africa's national treasury said it, along with President Cyril Ramaphosa's office, had appointed a consultant that it did not name to find ways to resolve the issue. It would also allow the decommissioning of three power plants, which the government is considering delaying because of the shortages of generation capacity. Rudi Dicks, the head of project management at the South African presidency, said there was a need to "clarify as a matter of urgency" whether the international loans could be accepted. Of the $8.5 billion pledged to South Africa, $3 billion is from the Climate Investment Funds (CIF), a leading multilateral investor in developing countries. In a statement it said it remained "committed to supporting South Africa's just transition from coal to clean power".

Persons: Cyril Ramaphosa's, Rudi Dicks, Promit Mukherjee, Carien du Plessis, Olivia Kumwenda, Barbara Lewis Organizations: European Union, Reuters Graphics, Reuters, Partners, Investment Funds, Thomson Locations: JOHANNESBURG, Britain, France, Germany, United States, South Africa, Africa

☆ How age-old retailers like Foot Locker are boosting sales for new brands like Hoka and On
▼ + stars: | 2023-03-27 | by ( Danni Santana | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

Foot Locker and other sneaker retailers have learned their lesson about depending too much on Nike. Foot Locker has allocated more wall space to emerging performance running brands like On and Hoka. Foot Locker and other sneaker retailers have learned their lesson from Nike's shifting strategy. Although Nike still sells at some retailers like Foot Locker, Nike is committed to putting its own direct-to-consumer sales first. "Acquiring a 21-year-old in New Jersey is more expensive for us to do than Foot Locker because Foot Locker has kept that relationship with that consumer," On co-CEO Marc Maurer told Insider in an interview.

☆ This week's jobs report will help determine if this nascent March rally has legs
▼ + stars: | 2023-03-05 | by ( Zev Fima | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +6 min

Where the market heads next will once again depend on inflation data — especially this week's highly anticipated jobs report. No portfolio companies report earnings next week. However, with mortgage rates bouncing back in recent weeks, it remains to be seen if the strong monthly report will see any follow up. As a subscriber to the CNBC Investing Club with Jim Cramer, you will receive a trade alert before Jim makes a trade. Jim waits 45 minutes after sending a trade alert before buying or selling a stock in his charitable trust's portfolio.

☆ Why Dick's Sporting Goods succeeded where Sports Authority failed
▼ + stars: | 2023-02-08 | by ( Darren Geeter | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +5 min

The most significant player in the space, Dick's Sporting Goods, controls an estimated 14.2% of the market, the most by a single company. Dick's Sporting Goods was founded in 1948 by 18-year-old Dick Stack who had just $300 in his pocket when he opened his first store. In the 1990s, the company expanded its offerings to include more sports, outdoor equipment, apparel and footwear, and by 1996, there were 50 Dick's Sporting Goods stores. While Dick's Sporting Goods was expanding, its archrival Sports Authority was on the verge of collapse. Dick's Sporting Goods' momentum continued well into 2021 as the company set new records.

☆ Beware the penalty specialist if final goes to shootout
▼ + stars: | 2022-12-17 | by ( Mitch Phillips | ) www.reuters.com time to read: +5 min

The less than magnificent shootout seven:Jamie Carragher, England v Portugal, 2006 World Cup quarter-final. =Marcus Rashford, England v Italy, Euro 2020 final. =Sancho, England v Italy, Euro 2020 final. Italy missed their fifth attempt, which left Bukayo Saka with the chance to keep the shootout going but his was also saved and Italy were European champions. =Badr Benoun, Morocco v Spain, World Cup 2022, last 16.

☆ This is Goldman Sachs' favorite retail stock for 2023
▼ + stars: | 2022-12-12 | by ( Carmen Reinicke | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +3 min

Investors are carefully watching the retail sector going into 2023 for signs of a slowing economy and consumer weakness. Still, there are some stocks that are poised to gain even in an uncertain environment, according to Goldman Sachs. At the same time, Goldman downgraded shares of Ulta to neutral from buy, citing tougher growth in 2023 after a solid year. It has sell ratings on shares of Bed Bath & Beyond, Big Lots and Williams-Sonoma. On the flip side, it has buy ratings on shares of Walmart, O'Reilly Automotive, BJ's Wholesale Club, Dollar General, Dicks Sporting Goods, Five Below and more.

☆ As shoppers flood back into stores, retailers are scrambling to merge e-commerce and in-store experiences
▼ + stars: | 2022-11-15 | by ( Danni Santana | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +6 min

Retail entered into a new normal in 2022 — one where shoppers returned to stores in droves. Nike, Walmart, and startups like Tradeblock are developing new ways for consumers to shop. But unlike pre-pandemic times, consumers are now looking at brick-and-mortar as an extension of retailers' online offerings, rather than a siloed part of the business. Some of the most innovative brands like Nike, Walmart, and startups like Tradeblock are developing new ways for consumers to shop in-store and online. Each is unlike the company's previous retail stores.

☆ From Jay-Z to Elon Musk: Inside the rise of Quinn Emanuel partner Alex Spiro, one of the lawyers helping the billionaire break out of his $44 billion deal to buy Twitter
▼ + stars: | 2022-09-20 | by ( Jack Newsham | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +14 min

Elon Musk has fired many lawyers but hired Alex Spiro for at least five cases, with a mixed record. But there's at least one lawyer who Musk seems to get along with: Alex Spiro. Spiro had been working behind the scenes for the billionaire when he was trying to buy Twitter. But they are hardly the "hardcore street fighters" Musk wants in a lawyer, according to a recent tweet of his. It's not clear how Spiro and Musk connected in the first place, but they seem to operate on the same wavelength.

☆ Retailers Stuck With Too Much Inventory Face Risky Decisions
▼ + stars: | 2022-06-03 | by ( Emma Cosgrove | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +8 min

In the past two weeks, retailers have shown that the anticipated, but hard to time, cooling in consumer demand for goods has arrived. And many retailers reported holding more inventory than they'd like — and the goods they have might not be the ones they need now. Several retailers mentioned late deliveries of spring merchandise, which compounded their inventory glut when mixed with the cooling demand. Quite literally, it means to pack inventory away to sell when its season comes back around. On top of the risk that the product may not be attractive in the future, holding inventory means paying for storage.

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