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☆ We moved from a ranch in South Carolina to an apartment in Madrid. I learned material things are not important.
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-16 | by ( Meg James | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

My family moved from Greenville, South Carolina, to Madrid. We owned a three-acre farm in the suburbs of Greenville, South Carolina, in a great school system surrounded by a wonderful community. We downsized when we movedOur daily life now consists of living in an apartment with about 1,100 square feet of space. We live in an apartment with simple decor and enough dishes and utensils for our family of four. No matter where my American family and I may live in the future, moving into a smaller apartment in Spain taught us that all of the important things we need in life aren't things.

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In the court document filed Monday, Sheil denied allegations of copyright infringement made in Gifford’s lawsuit. In her lawsuit, Gifford alleges that Sheil had blocked her on Instagram and TikTok in January 2023 after the two met for a photo shoot collaboration. In her lawsuit, Gifford listed multiple examples of Sheil’s posts that she argues are similar to her own and shared screenshots of the examples as exhibits. “Neutral colors have been in for some time,” Sheil’s attorneys argue, citing Chip and Joanna Gaines’ HGTV programs and celebrities such as Hailey Bieber, who tap into the same aesthetic. Gifford’s lawsuit also noted that the creators use Amazon Storefront, which creators often use as a one-stop shop for their followers to browse their product recommendations.

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☆ Analysis, fits for all 58 NBA Draft picks from John Hollinger and Sam Vecenie
▼ + stars: | 2024-06-26 | by ( John Hollinger | Sam Vecenie | ) www.nytimes.com time to read: +109 min

He’s going to be a killer rebounder, monster screener and will consistently establish his position even against some of the stronger NBA players. I’m done doubting Edey, even as an NBA player. As an enormous ballhandler with serious touch and incredible vision as a passer, Topić is clearly an NBA player, even if it doesn’t all translate. Shannon is an elite athlete, but the NBA game requires more nuance, especially if he continues to be an inconsistent shooter. However, I also think he’s more than just a floor spacer on offense in spot-up situations and potentially as an off-ball scorer.

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☆ See inside the 1960s lakehouse Chip and Joanna Gaines flipped to mark 10 years of 'Fixer Upper'
▼ + stars: | 2024-06-21 | by ( Samantha Grindell | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

Chip and Joanna Gaines celebrated 10 years of "Fixer Upper" by renovating a lakehouse. Chip and Joanna Gaines' "Fixer Upper" premiered in 2014. Chip said on "Fixer Upper: The Lakehouse" that he had long dreamed of renovating a waterside property, making it ideal for their anniversary project. "This house was the right price, the right lake view," Chip said of the property. "For 10 years, we have been in the 'Fixer Upper' universe," he added.

Persons: Chip, Joanna Gaines, Joanna

☆ 10 of the best celebrity-chef potato-salad recipes to try this Memorial Day
▼ + stars: | 2024-05-22 | by ( Erin Mcdowell | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

This Memorial Day, you'll likely want your potato salad to be the best of the best. Celebrity chefs from Martha Stewart to Guy Fieri have their own recipes for potato salad. Ree Drummond and Joanna Gaines both add eggs to their potato salad. download the app Email address Sign up By clicking “Sign Up”, you accept our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy . AdvertisementPotato salad is one of the most popular Memorial Day cookout foods, and everyone has their preferred recipe.

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☆ Target's collection with Diane von Furstenberg is another step in the right direction for the brand as it leans into luxury for less
▼ + stars: | 2024-03-26 | by ( Samantha Grindell | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +5 min

Read previewDiane von Furstenberg has been a household name since the '70s. Despite her place in the luxury world, von Furstenberg partnered with Target and her granddaughter, Talita von Furstenberg, to create a limited-edition collection for the store. Samantha Grindell/Business InsiderThe store has also been leaning into celebrity and top brand-name partnerships to level up its offerings. After seeing it in person, Target's collaboration with von Furstenberg seems like a natural progression of its brand strategy as it continues to offer products that feel luxurious for less. Shop the Diane von Furstenberg x Target collection.

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☆ Stanley announces new limited-edition collab with the NBA's Utah Jazz
▼ + stars: | 2024-01-31 | by ( Nicolas Vega | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +2 min

Ticketholders will be the first to have access to the limited-edition cups, which will be available in both black and white. The Utah Jazz will be selling exclusive Stanley Quenchers emblazoned with the Jazz logo at the team's next home game against the Milwaukee Bucks on Sunday, February 4. The drop is part of a multi-year agreement between Stanley and the Jazz. Stanley is particularly popular in Utah. If Stanley's recent drops are any indication, the Jazz cups should be a hot commodity.

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☆ Chip and Joanna Gaines have turned Waco into a tourist hot spot. Here's a look at the properties they own in town, from a castle to a boutique hotel.
▼ + stars: | 2023-11-09 | by ( Samantha Grindell | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

Chip and Joanna Gaines have multiple properties in Waco, Texas. NEW LOOK Sign up to get the inside scoop on today’s biggest stories in markets, tech, and business — delivered daily. AdvertisementAdvertisementChip and Joanna Gaines have transformed Waco, Texas, renovating countless homes and businesses in the area after rising to fame on "Fixer Upper." From their own farmhouse to a shopping center and a brand-new hotel, Chip and Joanna have no shortage of real-estate holdings. Here's a look at the most notable properties Chip and Joanna own in Waco.

Persons: Chip, Joanna Gaines, —, Joanna Organizations: Service Locations: Waco , Texas, Waco

☆ I made Ree Drummond's and Joanna Gaines' Buffalo-chicken dips, and only one was good enough for the Super Bowl
▼ + stars: | 2023-10-21 | by ( Erin Mcdowell | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

The Pioneer Woman's recipe was super creamy thanks to the addition of ranch. However, I thought Joanna Gaines' recipe for Buffalo-chicken dip was lacking in flavor. AdvertisementI compared two celebrity chefs' Buffalo-chicken-dip recipes to see which was better for my Super Bowl party. Both Southern chefs, Gaines and Drummond are famous for their family-friendly, comfort-food recipes. However, in researching each chef's recipe for Buffalo-chicken dip, I learned they approach the game-day favorite very differently.

Persons: Joanna Gaines, —, Ree Drummond, Gaines, Drummond Organizations: Service, Super Bowl, Southern Locations: Buffalo

☆ Read the 16-page pitch deck that 'Million Dollar Listing' star Josh Flagg and his cofounders used to raise $1.7 million for their real estate media startup
▼ + stars: | 2023-09-20 | by ( Lucia Moses | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

Celebrity real estate agent Josh Flagg, media exec Griff O'Brien, and investor Andrew Shanfeld have teamed up to launch Estate Media, a personality-driven media company. Real estate has become a huge pop culture topic, aided by reality TV series like "Selling Sunset" and the "Million Dollar Listing" franchise. The company will offer content created with a network of real estate personalities who, Estate Media said, reach a collective 25 million followers. While the real estate industry has come down from its pandemic frenzy, O'Brien believes Estate Media can ride ups and downs in the market. Scroll down to see the deck Estate Media used to raise its seed round.

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☆ Chip and Joanna Gaines are selling the Magnolia House for nearly $1 million. Take a look inside.
▼ + stars: | 2023-09-14 | by ( Samantha Grindell | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: 1 min

Chip and Joanna Gaines own multiple rental properties in the Waco, Texas, area. Chip and Joanna Gaines own rental properties. Rob Kim/Getty ImagesThe Gaineses currently have four homes available that people can rent in the Waco, Texas, area, and they're opening a hotel in town in November. Two of those rentals are the Magnolia House and the Carriage House, which sit on the same property in McGregor, Texas, 20 minutes from Waco. Chip and Joanna renovated the Magnolia House in 2015, as documented in season three of "Fixer Upper" in "Home Away From Home for the Holidays."

Persons: Chip, Joanna Gaines, Rob Kim, Joanna Organizations: Magnolia, Magnolia House Locations: Waco , Texas, McGregor , Texas, Waco

☆ Forget Italy's 1 euro homes. You can buy a crumbling, 2-bedroom fixer-upper for $1 in Michigan.
▼ + stars: | 2023-08-17 | by ( Amanda Goh | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +3 min

Chris Huber/Good CompanyDespite feelings of shock or intimidation that these images could stir up, the listing urges potential buyers to stay open. That's an "avant-garde 'floor hole' art installation" that gives you "an authentic, unfiltered glimpse into the crawl space," according to the listing description. Chris Huber/Good CompanyOutside, the exterior of the house looks weathered and old, with an overgrown lawn. Chris Huber/Good CompanyAccording to the listing, the 724-square-foot house was constructed in 1956 and last sold for $4,092 in February 2022. There are currently 153 single-family homes for sale in Pontiac, and this $1 fixer-upper is the cheapest listing in the area.

Persons: Italy —, Chris Huber, Joanna, Chip, Joanna Gaines Organizations: Service Locations: Pontiac , Michigan, Wall, Silicon, Italy, Pontiac

☆ Three ways Walmart and Target are diverging as consumers watch their wallets
▼ + stars: | 2023-08-17 | by ( Melissa Repko | In Melissa-Repko | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +4 min

Target followed that pattern in the second quarter. E-commerce sales rose 24% for Walmart U.S. in the second quarter. Both retailers pointed to curbside pickup as a major driver of online sales — a key differentiator from competitor Amazon. Walmart chalked up online sales gains to store pickup and delivery, as well as more advertising revenue. Sales of frequency categories, such as food and beauty items, weren't enough to offset weaker discretionary sales at the retailer.

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☆ HGTV's Galey Alix wants to be a star. Will the spotlight crush her — or set her free?
▼ + stars: | 2023-07-25 | by ( Anna Peele | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +19 min

Alix is the creator and star of the HGTV show "Home in a Heartbeat With Galey Alix," which premiered in April and streams on Max. Galey Alix Gravenstein comes from a family of overachievers. Alix got to work with Jay Delgado, remaking Calloway's blank white box into a Galey Alix take on a rich person's beach house. In April 2021, Parker, who had no renovation experience, offered to help Alix with an install. He and Lauren Parker insist Alix is OK because she's able to ask people like them for help without fear.

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☆ Chip and Joanna Gaines are auctioning off the 130-year-old castle they renovated. Take a look inside.
▼ + stars: | 2023-07-08 | by ( Samantha Grindell | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: 1 min

Chip and Joanna Gaines bought a castle in 2019. Chip and Joanna Gaines bought a castle in Waco, Texas. Lisa PetroleAs Joanna shared in a blog post, Chip had wanted to buy the Waco, Texas, property, called the Cottonland Castle, for over 20 years before they finally purchased it in 2019. They spent the next several years restoring and renovating it, as they documented for their Magnolia series, "Fixer Upper: The Castle." They completed the renovation in 2022, and they allowed groups to tour the property for $50 per ticket before the show aired later that year.

Persons: Chip, Joanna Gaines, Lisa Petrole, Joanna Locations: Waco , Texas

☆ Chip and Joanna Gaines to Auction the Texas Castle They Renovated in ‘Fixer Upper: The Castle’
▼ + stars: | 2023-06-24 | by ( E.B. Solomont | ) www.wsj.com time to read: 1 min

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☆ How Warner Bros. Discovery plans to take on Disney and Netflix with new streamer Max, according to WBD's top marketing exec
▼ + stars: | 2023-05-01 | by ( Lucia Moses | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +7 min

"HBO had its limits," Patrizio Spagnoletto, Warner Bros. WBD research showed that to attract new subscribers, the HBO brand was too nichePatrizio "Pato" Spagnoletto is Warner Bros. DiscoveryIn dropping "HBO" from the name, WBD is acknowledging HBO Max has a potent but narrow appeal that could turn off a broader audience. The Max logo has the same vibe as the HBO Max logo, however, and incorporates a few elements of HBO's logo. "Right now, we have very limited capabilities" in that regard, he said of the current HBO Max app.

CNN —President Joe Biden and first lady Jill Biden capped South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol’s official state visit with a glamorous state dinner at the White House Wednesday night to celebrate the two nations’ 70-year alliance. May we do it together for another 170 years.”But Biden wasn’t the only leader who took the mic. Following a round of musical performances, his South Korean counterpart joined him on stage to give his own – a karaoke rendition of Don McClean’s “American Pie” – which received a standing ovation from the crowd. The elaborate dinner is the result of weeks of careful diplomatic preparations, with each detail meticulously planned by a team of White House chefs, social staff, and protocol experts. U.S. President Joe Biden and first lady Jill Biden pose with South Korea's President Yoon Suk Yeol and first lady Kim Keon Hee in front of the Grand Staircase of the White House before an official State Dinner, in Washington, U.S. April 26, 2023.

☆ Top Warner Bros. Discovery marketing exec reveals the launch strategy for mega-streamer Max, the challenges ahead, and why HBO was dropped from the name: 'HBO had its limits'
▼ + stars: | 2023-04-17 | by ( Lucia Moses | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +6 min

Spagnoletto, who goes by Pato, was referring to the market research WBD conducted before settling on the name Max — dropping the HBO from its existing service, HBO Max — for the company's long-awaited mega-streamer that will combine content from HBO Max and Discovery+. WBD research showed that to attract new subscribers, the HBO brand was too nichePatrizio "Pato" Spagnoletto Warner Bros. DiscoveryIn dropping "HBO" from the name, WBD is acknowledging HBO Max has a potent but narrow appeal that could turn off a broader audience. The Max logo has the same vibe as the HBO Max logo, however, and incorporates a few elements of HBO's logo. "Right now, we have very limited capabilities" in that regard, he said of the current HBO Max app.

☆ Warner Bros Discovery reveals pricing, promotion, and content details of its new streamer, Max, as it aims to take on Netflix and fire up Wall Street
▼ + stars: | 2023-04-12 | by ( Lucia Moses | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +7 min

Called Max, the app will feature content from HBO Max and Discovery+. Discovery announced the details of its new streaming app on Wednesday, after much anticipation from Hollywood and Madison Avenue. The prices will stay the same for HBO Max subscribers, who will begin to be automatically ported over to the new service. Presenting the entire WBD content catalog on the combined streamer without diluting HBO's prestige factor was another challenge. HBO Max has greater recognition with younger consumers, according to a new Samba TV/HarrisX poll, which could help grow awareness for Discovery+.

☆ Chip and Joanna Gaines Sued by Literary Agent for Breach of Contract
▼ + stars: | 2022-12-08 | by ( Ginger Adams Otis | ) www.wsj.com time to read: 1 min

A New York literary agent is seeking millions in damages in a lawsuit against Chip and Joanna Gaines , the home renovation couple who made farmhouse chic a major trend. The breach-of-contract lawsuit, filed Wednesday in New York State Supreme Court, alleges the Gaineses amended the terms of a five-book publishing deal with a $12.5 million advance brokered for them by Vigliano Associates without the consent of their then-literary agent, David Vigliano .

☆ HBO is No. 1 as 14 TV insiders rank the streamers where they want to sell shows: Apple's a big spender and 'there's a sheen when you're a Hulu show,' but there's 'fear in the air' at Netflix
▼ + stars: | 2022-11-28 | by ( Elaine Low | Lucia Moses | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +19 min

"It's definitely been not the most exciting and robust year," said one TV agent at a major agency. Around 70 people at HBO and HBO Max have been let go this year, and their comedy development teams have merged. While WBD doesn't break out streamer-specific figures, it said on Thursday's earnings call that HBO Max, HBO, and Discovery+ have a combined 94.9 million subscribers, ensuring that any show on HBO Max has the chance to get a lot of eyeballs. They'll also take smaller swings in the genre department, do things at a lower budget," said the second TV agent. Echoed the first TV agent: "You pitch and sell to them if no one else wants it."

☆ Walmart and Target’s quarterly results lay bare the retailers' stark differences
▼ + stars: | 2022-11-17 | by ( Melissa Repko | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +4 min

Groceries account for 56% of Walmart's annual revenue, compared with just about 20% at Target, according to company filings. More customers turn to Walmart to fill out the bulk of their grocery lists, said Neil Saunders, managing director of retail advisory firm GlobalData. A man pushes his shopping cart past bread for sale at a Walmart SuperCenter store in Rosemead, California. Brown | AFP | Getty ImagesLow prices vs. Fun findsWalmart is known for its mantra of "everyday low prices" and its focus on value has become synonymous with its name. About 21% of sales at Target come from unplanned purchases, according to GlobalData research from before the pandemic.

☆ Target will report earnings before the bell — here's what to expect
▼ + stars: | 2022-11-16 | by ( Melissa Repko | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +3 min

Target on Wednesday will report its fiscal third-quarter earnings, as the big-box retailer tries to clear through an abundance of extra inventory and woo holiday shoppers. Here's what Wall Street is expecting, according to Refinitiv:Earnings per share: $2.13Revenue: $26.38 billionTarget's inventory was up 43% year over year in the first quarter and 36% in the second quarter. Those actions hurt the company in the second quarter, with profits falling nearly 90%. That would represent a jump from its operating margin rate of 1.2% in the fiscal second quarter. The company also showed improvement with its own inventory woes, saying inventory is up only 13% year over year — with most of that coming from inflation.

☆ 14 TV insiders rank the streamers where they want to sell shows now as Apple TV+ closes in on HBO Max amid turmoil at Warner Bros. Discovery
▼ + stars: | 2022-11-08 | by ( Elaine Low | Lucia Moses | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +19 min

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