[ad_1] Starbucks on Thursday named Laxman Narasimhan as its next chief executive officer. Narasimhan most recently served as CEO of health and hygiene company Reckitt, which owns brands such as Lysol, Durex and Mucinex. He announced earlier Thursday he was stepping down from that role. He’ll join Starbucks in October, …
Read More »GameStop meme stock movie ‘Dumb Money’ in the works with Seth Rogen, Pete Davidson
[ad_1] A screen displays the logo and trading information for GameStop on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) March 29, 2022. Brendan McDermid | Reuters Last year’s GameStop meme stock phenomenon is making its way to the big screen, as “Saturday Night Live” alum Pete Davidson, “There …
Read More »Lululemon (LULU) Q2 2022 earnings
[ad_1] Pedestrians pass by a Lululemon store. Scott Mlyn | CNBC Lululemon Athletica Inc. on Thursday reported quarterly earnings and revenue that beat analysts’ expectations, as shoppers stocked up on workout gear even as surging prices have hurt other retailers’ apparel sales. The company also raised its outlook for the …
Read More »How to score $3 movie tickets this weekend
[ad_1] The nation’s theater chains want you to spend a day at the movies this weekend. More than 3,000 theaters will be participating in the first ever National Cinema Day on Saturday, Sept. 3. Theaters will be selling tickets for every movie — including more expensive formats like IMAX and …
Read More »How to score $3 movie tickets this weekend
[ad_1] The nation’s theater chains want you to spend a day at the movies this weekend. More than 3,000 theaters will be participating in the first ever National Cinema Day on Saturday, Sept. 3. Theaters will be selling tickets for every movie — including more expensive formats like IMAX and …
Read More »Flood losses covered by insurance are rising drastically
[ad_1] This aerial photograph taken on September 1, 2022 shows flood-affected people taking refuge in tents after heavy monsoon rains in Dera Allah Yar town of Jaffarabad district, Balochistan province. – Monsoon rains have submerged a third of Pakistan, claiming at least 1,190 lives since June and unleashing powerful floods …
Read More »U.S. health officials brace for another fall Covid surge, but with fewer deaths
[ad_1] People walk past a COVID-19 walk up testing site on July 28, 2022 in New York City. Liao Pan | China News Service | Getty Images Fall is on the horizon and public health officials are again bracing for another wave of Covid cases. Over the past two years, …
Read More »Nio August EV deliveries grow while Xpeng, Li Auto fall; shares drop
[ad_1] Nio managed to grow deliveries of its electric vehicles in August versus July. However, rivals Li Auto and Xpeng saw a sharp fall in deliveries. EV players continue to face supply chain disruptions for the resurgence of Covid in China as well as weaker consumer demand due to a …
Read More »Gatorade adds caffeine to its lineup with energy drink Fast Twitch
[ad_1] Fast Twitch, from the makers of Gatorade Source: PepsiCo Gatorade is entering the energy drink category with a caffeinated spin-off called Fast Twitch. It represents yet another example of beverage companies blurring the lines between drink categories, seeking to leverage existing brand loyalty while entering fast-growing categories. Gatorade’s parent …
Read More »Pet owners pampering animals when it comes to food, despite inflationary pressures
[ad_1] A customer carries a dog near a Petco Animal Supplies shopping bag outside a store in New York. Angus Mordant | Bloomberg | Getty Images Pet owners might feel squeezed by inflation, but they’re still pampering their animals when it comes to food. This week, pet products retailer Chewy …
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