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Buzz Feed
7 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Buzz Feed
49 Forgotten '90s Things Millennials Will Recognize
Troll dolls, which you had a collection of, and would dress up in different clothes. They were like the original Labubus. The Pepsi commercial with the Spice Girls that featured them singing the ultra-catchy "Move Over" jingle. Nestle Quik that came in syrup bottles and was the superior way to make chocolate or strawberry milk (no offense to the powdered form). Welch's jelly glasses your family had forever, with the paint slowly fading from years of use. These Barney slippers that your younger sibling or cousin owned and that smelled so gross. Old issues of Highlights magazine you'd read in the dentist's or pediatrician's waiting room. The Halloween episode of Family Matters that featured the super creepy AF ventriloquist's dummy, Stevil. Which tried to kill Urkel!!! (It was nightmare-inducing!) The creepy AF Puttermans from the Duracell commercials. And the commercials with the talking Chevron Cars who were OVER IT and loved to spill the tea about their owners. Old-school arcade change machines with the huge metal fronts and a big red button. The THX logo that would play before some movies. (And that you can still hear in your head!). Toys "R" Us, with its all-blue checkout counters that signaled you were about to leave with something awesome. And Kay Bee Toys, which stored all its video games right behind the registers. Beanie Baby price guides, which made you feel like a serious investor as you checked the value of your prized collection. Sunny Delight, which you chugged after school because it was marketed as "healthy." SnackWell's treats your parents or grandparents bought — and that you sneakily ate when no one was looking. E!'s Coming Attractions, which was literally a half-hour show of just movie trailers. And Emeril Live and his "Bam!" catchphrase. The blue cornflower Corning Ware casserole dishes that your mom would make something in at least once a week. The WB network, which basically aired all the shows you watched. And Fox Kids, which had the best Saturday morning cartoon lineup. The ads inside TV Guide that would tell you what that week's episode of a TV show was going to be about. The Crocodile Mile slip-and-slide toy that had the infectious "You run, you slide, you hit the bump, and take a dive" jingle in the commercial. Butterfinger's commercials that featured the Simpsons. The yellow Judy Clocks that were in your classroom from kindergarten until third grade. The TV on the rolling cart that instantly got you excited and in a good mood when you'd see it rolled into your classroom. The creepy hide-and-seek/time-out dolls that usually your "arts and crafty" neighbor or country decor-loving aunt made, and that they would place in the corner of rooms or near staircases. Wacky straws that were made out of hard plastic that would give anything you were drinking a subtle plasticky taste. Bubble Beeper gum cases that you would attach to your waistband or pocket like a real pager. The Flintstones' lucky egg machine that they would have at the exit of the supermarket or at mom-and-pop pizza parlors. TVs with built-in VCRs that had like 13-inch wide screens and were the coolest thing you could have in your bedroom. Happy Meal boxes that came with puzzles, mazes, and other fun things you could do with them. Bookmarks, which you would have a collection of because you'd get them for things like birthdays or at the Scholastic Books Fair. These sand-filled, glittery, rainbow lizard toys that everyone seemed to own: Crest Kid's Sparkle Fun toothpaste that tasted a bit too delicious and was almost tempting to eat. The Chuck E. Cheese's "Where a kid can be a kid" commercials that they played a lot during Saturday morning cartoons. Having to put the TV on channel three anytime you wanted to watch a VHS movie or play Nintendo. The green volume bar that would display across the bottom quarter of your TV whenever you raised or lowered the volume. The Disney Store and its iconic blend of old Hollywood deco and '80s/early '90s design, which was almost impossible to resist stepping into. The Warner Bros. Studio Store plastic shopping bags that looked like this and that you refused to throw away because they were so, so cool looking. Lunchables, which was a major flex if you brought one to school for lunch. The red stick that came with Handi-Snacks that would slice your tongue if you weren't careful while licking it. Little Pet Shop toys that were tiny, adorable, and somehow always ended up scattered all over your bedroom floor. Sky Dancers — the toy you loved and feared — because the moment you launched one, you knew to run for cover before it smacked you in the face. Disney knock-off VHS movies you would get as a gift from a clueless relative (usually from your grandma), thinking they got you the real thing. Random VHS movies your family had in their collection that came from a fast-food restaurant. Disney's Disneyland Fun Sing Along Songs VHS tape, which made you believe Mickey Mouse and the gang were the ones who cleaned and prepped the park every morning before opening. Blockbuster Video's "Guaranteed to be there" ad campaign — which, TBH, I don't know if anyone actually put to the test. And lastly, the Quik Drop box at Blockbuster Video stores that seriously saved you (or your parents) from having to pay the late fee.
Miami Herald
a day ago
- Business
- Miami Herald
Costco finally makes food court change members demanded
Everyone who drinks soda has had the following exchange. "I'll have a Coke." "Is Pepsi okay?" The restaurant knows it isn't. Pepsi and Coke are not interchangeable and the reality is that most people prefer Coca-Cola products. Related: Costco gives members new benefit that stresses out workers Sprite, for example, is the dominant lemon-lime soda. PepsiCo PEP has a rival for it, Starry, a brand no person has ever intentionally ordered. Sales numbers back this up. In 2024, Coca-Cola was the most popular soda sold in the United States. That was followed by Dr. Pepper and Sprite. Pepsi came in fourth and you have to assume that a lot of those sales were people who ordered a Coke and were forced to accept the substitute. Diet Coke only fell slightly behind Pepsi with the much-superior Coke Zero coming in seventh just below Mointain Dew. Pepsi, of course, has its fans in the same way that some people thought the Monkees were better than the Beatles. Don't miss the move: Subscribe to TheStreet's free daily newsletter Still, while people will never fully agree on which cola is better, Coke has a large enough fanbase that when a business opts to serve Pepsi, customers wonder how much the brand paid for that access. Coca-Cola, however, has recently made some major inroads. It's about to replace Pepsi as the official soda of Carnival and it has finally made a major move at Costco. Image source: Shutterstock-Ant DM Given Costco's mission to save money for members, you might expect the chain to make some odd choices. If its food court offered Polar Soda or some other off brand that might have been sold to members as quirky. The warehouse club could also have made an effort to sell its food court concession to some up-and-coming brand. Members might have enjoyed seeing Jones Soda or some other brand looking to make a mark at the warehouse club's popular food court. Instead, Costco, for the past many years, has offered Pepsi at its food court. That meant that anyone ordering its famed $1.50 hot dog deal had no choice but to accept Pepsi along with their sandwich. More Retail: Walmart CEO sounds alarm on a big problem for customersTarget makes a change that might scare Walmart, CostcoTop investor takes firm stance on troubled retail brandWalmart and Costco making major change affecting all customers Costco, however, made the choice earlier this year to end its deal with PepsiCo and replace Pepsi with Coke. That was a move many members were excited about and the change has finally happened. it may take a little longer for your Costco to replace Pepsi with Coke, but the change is coming and it has actually happened at most of the chain's warehouse club locations. While Costco has invested in its digital operations, its food court and other in-store offerings remain incredibly important because most of the company's sales happen in its stores. CFO Gary Millerchip shared some insight on the company's digital business during its third-quarter earnings call. "So, if you just do the sort of math on our business and how we define digital, which, as a reminder, doesn't include the delivery solutions that we offer through Instacart. It doesn't include our travel business where most of it would be online. So, there's a number of elements that I think others might include in the sort of e-commerce business that we wouldn't," he said. Related: Costco members angry about price increase So, while the actual number is bigger, Millerchip shared how the company sees its digital business. "So, on the straight math on how we define it, it would be about 8% of our business. If we included some of the components that others would include, it probably takes it to slightly north of 10%. And then, if you would take gas out of our total sales, which I know, obviously, there isn't any commerce element to gas, it's around the 12% of total sales that we generate today," he added. The Arena Media Brands, LLC THESTREET is a registered trademark of TheStreet, Inc.
Newsweek
a day ago
- Business
- Newsweek
Costco Rolls Out Coca-Cola Change At Food Courts
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Newsweek AI is in beta. Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content. Costco has officially begun replacing Pepsi products with Coca-Cola in its food court soda fountains. The rollout launched at the start of July and is expected to be completed by the end of this Fall, covering all 908 Costco locations globally, including 625 in the U.S. The New York Post reports. Newsweek contacted Costco via online form on Sunday for comment. Why It Matters This marks a major reversal for Costco, which had exclusively served Pepsi in its food courts since 2013. The decade-long switch was initially made to preserve the $1.50 hot dog and soda combo, a beloved fixture of the brand. The return of Coca-Cola to Costco signals a shift in supplier strategy and responds to long-standing customer preference. Cases of Coca-Cola are displayed at a Costco Wholesale store on July 12, 2025 in San Diego, California. Cases of Coca-Cola are displayed at a Costco Wholesale store on July 12, 2025 in San Diego, to Know Costco CEO Ron Vachris confirmed the change at the company's annual shareholder meeting in January, as reported by CNN, stating:" The new Coke lineup is expected to include the following, reports The U.S. Sun: Original Coca-Cola Sprite Diet Coke Coke Zero Barq's Root Beer Minute Maid Lemonade However, product offerings may vary by store location and state. This comes as President Donald Trump claimed on Truth Social that Coca-Cola plans to replace high-fructose corn syrup with cane sugar as its primary sweetener. Trump wrote on Truth Social on Wednesday: "I have been speaking to Coca-Cola about using REAL Cane Sugar in Coke in the United States, and they have agreed to do so. I'd like to thank all of those in authority at Coca-Cola. This will be a very good move by them—You'll see. It's just better!" As reported by Newsweek, Coca-Cola has responded to Trump's claim that it had agreed to use real cane sugar in its products but did not confirm or deny the statement. Coca-Cola replied to a comment on Trump's post, saying: "All Coca-Cola brand products are wholesome beverages manufactured in compliance with the federal law." What People Are Saying The Coca-Cola Company said in a statement to FOX Business, as per The New York Post: "Costco insiders and Coca-Cola fans are buzzing about the transition, which will span warehouses in 14 countries, allowing Costco members everywhere to once again enjoy their favorite Coca-Cola beverages alongside Costco's beloved food court offerings." What Happens Next The transition is scheduled to finish by fall 2025, with customers nationwide gradually seeing Coca‑Cola branding appear at food court fountains. Costco expects the $1.50 hot dog and soda combo to remain unchanged, maintaining its decades-old price point Meanwhile, the company continues to introduce new menu items and open additional stores. Analysts view the beverage switch as a strategic move to boost customer satisfaction, drive foot traffic, and reaffirm value perception.
New York Post
2 days ago
- Business
- New York Post
Costco locations begin to make the switch from Pepsi to Coca-Cola at food courts
Costco's switch from Pepsi to Coca-Cola drinks at its food courts is underway. The change at Costco's food courts 'began rolling out across all Costco warehouses' at the beginning of July, The Coca-Cola Company said in a statement to FOX Business. Advertisement All of Costco's food courts will offer Coca-Cola products by the fall. It comes at a time when President Donald Trump announced on Truth Social that Coca-Cola was going to switch to using cane sugar as a sweetener instead of high-fructose corn syrup. Coca-Cola has neither confirmed nor denied Trump's claim. However, it has thrust the drink maker into a brighter spotlight despite its market dominance. Advertisement The warehouse retailer's change to Coca-Cola beverages may not come as a surprise to members considering Costco CEO Ron Vachris said in January the company would be 'converting our food court fountain business back over to Coca-Cola' this summer. It nonetheless marks a big change for Costco food courts, which had offered Pepsi products since 2013. 'Costco insiders and Coca-Cola fans are buzzing about the transition, which will span warehouses in 14 countries, allowing Costco members everywhere to once again enjoy their favorite Coca-Cola beverages alongside Costco's beloved food court offerings,' Coca-Cola told FOX Business. 3 Costco's food courts have started switching from Pepsi to Coca-Cola. AP Advertisement 3 The rollout of Coke products began in early July. Christopher Sadowski Some social media users have posted photos of Costco food courts to Reddit with a Coca-Cola cup visible in the signage for its popular hot dog and soda combo in recent days. Food courts are one of the many ancillary businesses Costco offers at warehouses along with gas stations, optical departments, hearing aids and tire installation. Costco has said its ancillary businesses encourage members to make trips to the warehouse retailer more often. Advertisement 3 Costco food courts had offered Pepsi products since 2013. oasisamuel – Costco Wholesale Globally, as of Wednesday, the company's footprint spanned 908 warehouses, with 625 of them located in the US, according to a press release. Vachris said during the company's third-quarter earnings call in late May that it expects to reach 914 locations worldwide by the end of its fiscal year. In August, seven Costco openings are planned, with warehouses launching in Canada, Mexico and the US, according to a page on the retailer's website. Costco will release its fourth-quarter financial results in late September.
Daily Mirror
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Mirror
Brazen Oasis fan selling 'atmosphere and grass' from first Heaton Park gig for £7k
Fans wanting to own a little piece of Brit Pop music history may have to dig deep to own a near empty plastic soft drink bottle that has a connection to one of the Oasis tour nights Oasis fans have begun bidding to buy grass and the bottled "atmosphere" of their recent Heaton Park concerts in Manchester, with tatty items from the gigs attracting thousands of pounds of interest. This year, brothers Liam, 52, and Noel Gallagher, 58, thrilled fans as they kicked off their 41-date Oasis Live '25 Tour. The brothers, who famously fell out during their 2009 tour, buried the hatchet after vowing never to perform together again and are now enjoying rave reviews from music critics and fans as they play concerts in front of packed-out venues. Last year, when they tour was first announced, countless fans were left fuming as virtual queues for tickets spiraled out of control and ticket prices soared due to demand - with many spending a fortune to secure tickets to the concerts, and many more left bitterly disappointed as they waited for hours only for the tickets to be snapped up in front of them. Now, some Oasis fans are proving they have more money than sense as an empty soft drink bottle stuffed with grass allegedly from one of the recent Manchester gigs has been put online for auction - and attracted surprising sums from those desperate to own a little bit of Brit Pop history. Over recent days, Liam and Noel have enjoyed homecoming performances at Heaton Park - and will have played in front of more than 300,000 after gigs on July 11, 12, 16, 19 and 20. A cunning fan has taken to eBay to offer those who didn't attend the change to own a part of one of the gigs. The seller is selling a Pepsi bottle that is empty save for some blades of grass that have been stuffed into the plastic container. The offering also includes a green wristband, worn on the first of the five nights at Heaton Park. The sale description simply reads: "Atmosphere And Grass From Heaton Park Oasis Concert (11th July 2025, Homecoming)" - with the description described as "good" and a strict no refunds policy. Despite being arguably worthless, the items have thus far attracted six bids, pushing the price to more than £7,700. The most expensive tickets available for the Oasis gigs upon first sale were £506.25 packages that included access to a pre-show party, exhibition, and seated concert experience; however, resale tickets fetched thousands when sold online. Oasis: What's Their Story? An unofficial celebration magazine on sale now! A few simple words on social media on August 27 in 2024 were enough to spark pandemonium among Oasis fans and were the catalyst for the most eagerly awaited UK gigs of all time. This special unofficial magazine, available to order here, marks the reunion and honours the band both now and down the years with our incredible archive of photos and interviews - and with exclusive reviews and photographs of their first show! So far, the Oasis gigs have attracted positive reviews from fans and critics alike, with the Heaton Park gigs particularly attracting glowing reports. The Mirror's very own Daniel Bird attended the opening night at the Manchester venue, and described the evening as "electric". He wrote: "Walking out at Heaton Park, you could never have imagined that there was once a feud between the two siblings. Putting on a united front, the two legends walked out to their 2000 track, F***in' In The Bushes, to a crowd of 80,000 people, with the atmosphere instantly becoming electric." And Showbiz Editor Mark Jefferies also wrote positively of the Heaton Park gigs - admitting he was blown away by the performance. He recounted: "On Saturday night at the end of the show the brothers hugged and then Noel pointed over to his brother in a clear show of admiration and to tell the crowd just how much he loved Liam's performance. It was a shocking sight, the total opposite of their old rows on stage." Having managed to attend three of the first four gigs of the Oasis tour - which began on 4 July in Wales, Mark added: "Would I like more stage interaction? Of course. And some of the lines on stage are now pre-planned which doesn't feel very Oasis. But the Gallaghers have grown up, and like their mature fans who can only manage to jump up and down for the odd song in three these days, this style of set is what they need to make things work." Oasis will be on the road for most of the rest of the year as they thrill fans around the globe. After taking on the UK, the Gallagher brothers will jet to North America, Asia, Australia and more. The final night of their tour is scheduled for Sunday 23 November when they will play at the MorumBIS stadium in São Paulo, Brazil. viagogo and resale tickets Sites such as viagogo, Stubhub, and Vivid Seats allow fans to buy resale tickets from other fans. However, it is important to note that ticket conditions often prohibit resale after initial purchase. Those tickets may not be valid for admittance to gigs. Fans intending to buy tickets for live events through resale websites should check the ticket terms and conditions, to confirm whether resale is prohibited, before they buy. Ticket terms and conditions can be checked with the original seller, such as Ticketmaster or Live Nation. If resale is prohibited, tickets bought second-hand could be voided and admission to the event refused.
