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Starbucks Holiday Cups Spark 42% Customer Spike

Starbucks saw a significant 42% surge in customer visits during its annual Red Cup Day on November 14, signaling strong engagement with its popular holiday promotion. The event, which rewards customers with collectible festive cups for specific purchases, has become a signature part of the brand’s seasonal strategy. This year’s success follows a period of challenges, including inflation-driven spending cuts and competition from local coffee shops.

Vancouver Mayor Suggests Bitcoin for City Reserves

Vancouver’s Mayor Ken Sim has a new idea to keep the city’s finances steady: Bitcoin. He’s proposing that the city consider adding the cryptocurrency to its reserves. The goal is to protect purchasing power and prepare for potential economic challenges. The plan, called “Preserving the city’s purchasing power through diversification of financial resources,” is set to go before the City Council on December 11.

Alo Yoga's Black Friday Sale: 30% Off Sitewide on Celeb-Favorite Activewear

Alo Yoga, the celebrity-loved activewear brand, is offering 30% off sitewide for Black Friday—its biggest sale of the year. Known for blending style and performance, Alo’s pieces are staples for stars like Kendall Jenner, Rosie Huntington-Whitley, Candice Swanepoel, and Saweetie. Whether it’s their leggings, cozy zip-ups, or sleek accessories, Alo outfits can be spotted on celebs heading to workouts or running errands in effortless style.

Star Wars: Skeleton Crew Gets Earlier Disney+ Premiere Date

Lucasfilm has confirmed that Star Wars: Skeleton Crew will debut earlier than expected on Disney+. The series will kick off with a two-episode premiere on Monday, December 2, at 6:00 p.m. PST, followed by weekly episodes streaming every Tuesday at the same time. Along with the announcement, Disney+ released a new teaser and poster for the show, giving fans a glimpse of what’s to come.

Walmart Shifts Diversity Policies Amid Criticism

Walmart, the world’s largest retailer, is reducing its focus on diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) efforts. This move follows similar changes by companies like Ford and John Deere, which have faced pressure from conservative groups. Walmart says it will no longer use race or gender to guide decisions on supplier contracts or grants. The company also stated it has never used quotas and will stop gathering demographic data when assessing grant applications.

What to Expect at the 2024 Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade

The 2024 Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade kicks off on Thursday, November 28, at 8:30 a.m. ET. This year’s celebration promises 3.5 hours of exciting performances, larger-than-life balloons, and stunning floats as it travels from Manhattan’s Upper West Side to Macy’s Herald Square. Broadcast on NBC and streaming on Peacock, the parade will be one you don't want to miss.