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Tom's Guide
5 days ago
- Lifestyle
- Tom's Guide
Huge Athleta sale live from $15 — 9 yoga apparel deals I'd snag now
Summer is slowly rolling to an end, and I couldn't be happier. In addition to cooler weather, scarves, and cozy holiday movies, the fast-approaching end of the season means major retailers are slashing prices to clear out summer stock. Of all the sales I've seen so far, I'm most excited about Athleta's latest sale because multiple staples and fan-favorite pieces are getting discounts of up to 50% and 65%. The deal I'm eyeing most is the Retroterry Wide Leg Cargo Pant for just $39, as it's $70 off its usual price and looks like it'd pair well with any top. Then, with the rising popularity of skorts, the Ace Advantage Skort slashed to just $49 from $69 is a close second. Whether you're stocking up on fresh athleisure essentials or looking for a unique piece that can help you easily flit between work or home and the gym, there's bound to be something that'll fit your needs in Athleta's sale. Shop the entire Athleta sale from $15, or keep scrolling to see the rest of my top picks. Prioritizing high-quality material in essentials like tees is a must if you want the best bang for your buck. This $27 Athleta tee, made with a cozy, breathable light jersey fabric, will serve you much more reliably than a $5 tee from a big box store. These are my ideal running shorts, with incredibly breathable, lightweight, sweat-wicking fabric, a comfortable elastic waistband, reflective details and a bright overall color that increase visibility while running, and a hidden zip pocket big enough to fit a card or keys. These shorts are great for either yoga or pilates, with soft, yet fitted fabric that's long enough to prevent thigh chafing. There's also a bonded pocket on each slide that you can slide your phone, keys, or cards into if you don't want to bring a bag to work out. This summer staple is made with ultra-soft, stretchy fabric and ribbed detailing, making it an ideal transition piece to go from work to the gym. Plus, you can definitely get extra wear out of this tank after summer's over by throwing a blazer or sweater on top. This gem combines the coziness of sweatpants with the utility of cargo pants, and I'm here for it. It's made with a breathable cotton blend and a velvety terry cloth lining the inside, and there are plenty of pockets to hold all your essentials. There are even snap-button enclosures at the back hem that let you customize the pant length. For both high-intensity cardio workouts and relaxing yoga sessions, this cute and supportive sports bra will be your best friend. It's made with PowerMove fabric that's quick-drying and super light, and the racerback straps won't dig in like some sports bra straps. This sports bra is best for A-C cups, but the bra designed for D/DD cups is also on sale for $29. Skorts are in right now, and not even just on the tennis court. Whether you're hitting the gym or running errands, this skort serves style and comfort, with smooth, lightweight fabric, undershorts with two built-in pockets and gripper tape to keep them from riding up, and an adjustable drawstring waistband. With super soft Nirvana fabric and thumbholes to keep your sleeves down, trapping in warmth, this is the perfect sweatshirt for cozy Sundays. Curling up with a good book on the couch in this velvety sweatshirt sounds like the ideal way to usher in cooler fall temperatures. Athleta leggings are top-tier, but they're expensive at full price. Right now, you can save $20 and get a pair of 7/8 leggings that offer an ideal blend of comfort, support, and coverage. Like other Athleta leggings, these feature handy bonded pockets on each side to stash your phone and other essentials.
Daily Mirror
25-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mirror
OVO to give away free electricity this weekend
The Power Your Party offer is available to approximately 1.5 million customers OVO is offering up to six hours of free electricity to its customers this weekend, coinciding with the start of festival season, to help power those watching Glastonbury live on TV or streaming services. This comes as one in three people plan to host or attend a festival watching party. OVO is providing two hours of free home electricity daily between 9pm and 11pm on Friday, June 27, Saturday, June 28, and Sunday, June 29. The Power Your Party offer is available to approximately 1.5 million OVO customers who opt-in via the OVO energy app, with the deal appearing in their offers section from Friday, June 27 (00:01). In addition to the six free hours this weekend, OVO customers signed up to its rewards programme, OVO Beyond, which is free to join, can receive two hours of free electricity every week this summer (May 5 to August 31) by opting in through their OVO account or app. Customers can choose the time they use the two free hours of electricity from week to week. George Penman, Propositions Director at OVO, said: "Whether you'll be perfecting the apple dance, waving your phone torch in the air, or throwing a festival in your front room, we want to help everyone enjoy the magic of festival season. With free electricity to power your speakers, screens and strobe lights, we're helping the nation turn up the volume and tune in to the best bits from the comfort of their own home." OVO's free hours reward can be combined with other energy-saving benefits, such as OVO Power Move, which offers various rewards through a prize draw - including a year's worth of free energy - for those who utilise energy at more environmentally friendly times of the day. Since its inception, OVO's Power Move has rewarded customers with over £2.8 million for shifting their energy use to off-peak periods, reports Leicestershire Live. OVO customers can also register for OVO Live, a music-based loyalty scheme that provides exclusive perks, pre-sale tickets, VIP lounge access at OVO venues (OVO Wembley Arena and OVO Hydro) and partner venues (The O2 and Co-op Live).
Yahoo
03-06-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Bata India Ltd (BOM:500043) Q4 2025 Earnings Call Highlights: Navigating Revenue Challenges ...
Revenue from Operations: INR 788 crores, a decline of about 1.2% compared to the previous year, same quarter. Gross Margin: INR 455 crores, with an erosion of about 230 basis points versus the last year, same quarter. EBITDA Margin: 25.5%, a decrease of about 14 basis points compared to last year. Tax Expense: INR 46 crores, a decline of about 215 basis points versus last year, same quarter. Store Expansion: Increased to about 146 stores from less than 40 in the previous quarter. Inventory Reduction: Overall inventory dropped by 16%, with aged inventory reduced by 30-35%. Franchise Stores: Standard at about 625 stores. Retail Outlets Expansion: Key retail outlets expanded to almost 1,400 outlets. Warning! GuruFocus has detected 3 Warning Signs with CRLBF. Release Date: June 02, 2025 For the complete transcript of the earnings call, please refer to the full earnings call transcript. Bata India Ltd (BOM:500043) has significantly expanded its store network from less than 40 to 146 stores, indicating robust growth and market penetration. The company has successfully reduced inventory by 25% and improved size set availability by 300 basis points, enhancing customer satisfaction. The introduction of new collections like Power Move+ and Floatz has driven volume growth, with Floatz achieving a growth rate of over 40% and doubling in size over two years. Bata India Ltd (BOM:500043) has improved retrieval time for customers to less than 1 minute and 45 seconds, enhancing the shopping experience. The company is focusing on premiumization with successful launches like the Stamina+ collection and Hush Puppies expansion, which are expected to unlock future revenue. Bata India Ltd (BOM:500043) reported a revenue decline of 1.2% compared to the previous year, indicating challenges in maintaining sales growth. The gross margin eroded by 230 basis points, partly due to increased franchising operations and value proposition adjustments. The EBITDA margin decreased by 14 basis points, with changes in accounting for licensed brands affecting comparability. Muted demand conditions have impacted overall revenue performance, with the company acknowledging tight market conditions. The company faces challenges in achieving desired revenue growth from lower price point products, despite some volume growth. Q: Can you explain the factors contributing to the gross margin contraction this quarter? A: Amit Aggarwal, CFO, explained that the mix of franchise and e-commerce operations impacts gross margins. Additionally, efforts to provide value propositions and reset costs for key products have contributed to the contraction. Q: What is the channel mix in terms of revenue for this year? A: Amit Aggarwal stated that retail accounts for about 70% of revenue, franchise at 7.5%, e-commerce at 10%, and R&D at 12-13%. Q: How should we think about store addition momentum going forward? A: Gunjan Shah, CEO, mentioned that store additions should be higher next year, maintaining an 80/20 ratio between franchise and COCO models. Q: Can you elaborate on the lower other expenses this quarter? A: Amit Aggarwal explained that a change in the construct of a licensed brand led to the creation of an intangible asset, affecting depreciation and finance costs. This will be recurring for the next three quarters. Q: What are the opportunities arising from the implementation of BIS standards? A: Gunjan Shah noted that Bata India is 100% localized, with BIS standards eliminating less than 5% of imports. This presents an export opportunity for Bata globally. For the complete transcript of the earnings call, please refer to the full earnings call transcript. This article first appeared on GuruFocus. Sign in to access your portfolio
Scottish Sun
04-05-2025
- Business
- Scottish Sun
Energy firm to give households two hours of free electricity every week from tomorrow
Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) A MAJOR energy supplier is giving households two hours of free electricity every week during the summer. Ovo Energy is offering the free sessions from tomorrow and households can use the electricity for anything from running the dishwasher to meal prep. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 1 Ovo is giving customers two hours of free electricity each week this summer Credit: Alamy The free electricity is available to customers who signed up to Ovo's free rewards programme, Ovo Beyond. The hours will be available from May 5 until August 31. Every week, customers can choose when to use their free electricity in a range of weekday and weekend time slots. These include: 9am - 10am on specified weekdays 1pm - 2pm on specified weekdays 9pm - 10pm on specified weekdays 10am - 12pm Sundays The sessions avoid peak hours to help reduce pressure on the grid. You will need to choose your time slot for the following week in a selection window. Customers simply need to sign up to the rewards through the Ovo app or their account. Gráinne Regan, head of Beyond at OVO, said: 'We launched Beyond to help lower bills and reward our customers for taking greener action. "So whether people choose to get ahead on meal prep, make a dent in the laundry or charge up the iPad, we want to help cut costs by giving two free hours of electricity every week this summer.' From TV to energy... tips to save you money on 7 bills that are going up in April What other schemes does Ovo offer? Ovo also has a Power Move scheme which rewards customers for reducing their electricity usage during peak hours, which are typically between 4pm and 7pm on weekdays. If you reduce your energy usage during these times below a certain percentage of your daily total then you are entered into a monthly draw for £2 to £2,000 worth of free electricity. Usually you need to cut your usage by 15%, so avoid putting on the washing machine or dishwasher during these hours. The energy firm is just one supplier that offers free energy sessions outside of off-peak hours. How do I calculate my energy bill? BELOW we reveal how you can calculate your own energy bill. To calculate how much you pay for your energy bill, you must find out your unit rate for gas and electricity and the standing charge for each fuel type. The unit rate will usually be shown on your bill in p/ standing charge is a daily charge that is paid 365 days of the year - irrespective of whether or not you use any gas or electricity. You will then need to note down your own annual energy usage from a previous bill. Once you have these details, you can work out your gas and electricity costs separately. Multiply your usage in kWh by the unit rate cost in p/kWh for the corresponding fuel type - this will give you your usage costs. You'll then need to multiply each standing charge by 365 and add this figure to the totals for your usage - this will then give you your annual costs. Divide this figure by 12, and you'll be able to determine how much you should expect to pay each month from April 1. We have rounded up all of the schemes offered by other providers. British Gas PeakSave Sundays British Gas can get half price electricity every Sunday between 11am and 4pm through its PeakSave scheme. More than 650,000 customers have already signed up and have saved a total of £13million. If you ran two loads of laundry during the discounted PeakSave period instead of at other times, you could save up to £84 a year. Or you could save £17.42 a year by shifting your Sunday dishwasher cycle to during PeakSave hours. To sign up visit Scottish Power Power Saver Scottish Power's Power Saver scheme offers 50% off electricity between 11am and 4pm on Saturdays and Sundays. This gives customers a large window of opportunity to shift their energy consumption and maximise their savings. Again, doing two loads of washing to either of these windows during the weekend could save you £84 a year. Additionally, scheduling two weekend dishwasher cycles during this time could save you £35 a year. EDF Sunday Saver EDF's scheme encourages customers to move their electricity usage away from weekday peak hours (4pm to 7pm) in exchange for free electricity the following Sunday. You can qualify for up to 16 full hours of free electricity. Based on two loads of washing and drying plus one dishwasher cycle, you could save around £200 a year. But you need to carefully manage your electricity usage during the week in those peak hours to maximise your savings. Octopus Energy Octoplus Octopus Energy offers Octoplus members free electricity during times when the grid is at its greenest. When energy market prices drop, the supplier shares those savings with customers that have signed up in hour-long Free Electricity sessions. The slots typically occur between 1pm and 2pm during the summer months. Octopus Energy has hosted eight of these Free Electricity sessions since the scheme launched last August. As the cash is paid on an ad-hoc basis it can be difficult to plan when you will save. Meanwhile, many appliances, such as washing machines, take more than an hour to run, so it can be hard to make a worthwhile saving. What energy bill help is available? There's a number of different ways to get help paying your energy bills if you're struggling to get by. If you fall into debt, you can always approach your supplier to see if they can put you on a repayment plan before putting you on a prepayment meter. This involves paying off what you owe in instalments over a set period. If your supplier offers you a repayment plan you don't think you can afford, speak to them again to see if you can negotiate a better deal. Several energy firms have schemes available to customers struggling to cover their bills. But eligibility criteria vary depending on the supplier and the amount you can get depends on your financial circumstances. For example, British Gas or Scottish Gas customers struggling to pay their energy bills can get grants worth up to £2,000. British Gas also offers help via its British Gas Energy Trust and Individuals Family Fund. You don't need to be a British Gas customer to apply for the second fund. EDF, Octopus Energy and Scottish Power all offer grants to struggling customers too. Thousands of vulnerable households are missing out on extra help and protections by not signing up to the Priority Services Register (PSR). The service helps support vulnerable households, such as those who are elderly or ill. Some of the perks include being given advance warning of blackouts, free gas safety checks and extra support if you're struggling. Get in touch with your energy firm to see if you can apply. Do you have a money problem that needs sorting? Get in touch by emailing money-sm@ Plus, you can join our Sun Money Chats and Tips Facebook group to share your tips and stories
The Sun
04-05-2025
- Business
- The Sun
Energy firm to give households two hours of free electricity every week from tomorrow
A MAJOR energy supplier is giving households two hours of free electricity every week during the summer. Ovo Energy is offering the free sessions from tomorrow and households can use the electricity for anything from running the dishwasher to meal prep. 1 The free electricity is available to customers who signed up to Ovo's free rewards programme, Ovo Beyond. The hours will be available from May 5 until August 31. Every week, customers can choose when to use their free electricity in a range of weekday and weekend time slots. These include: 9am - 10am on specified weekdays 1pm - 2pm on specified weekdays 9pm - 10pm on specified weekdays 10am - 12pm Sundays The sessions avoid peak hours to help reduce pressure on the grid. You will need to choose your time slot for the following week in a selection window. Customers simply need to sign up to the rewards through the Ovo app or their account. Gráinne Regan, head of Beyond at OVO, said: 'We launched Beyond to help lower bills and reward our customers for taking greener action. "So whether people choose to get ahead on meal prep, make a dent in the laundry or charge up the iPad, we want to help cut costs by giving two free hours of electricity every week this summer.' From TV to energy... tips to save you money on 7 bills that are going up in April What other schemes does Ovo offer? Ovo also has a Power Move scheme which rewards customers for reducing their electricity usage during peak hours, which are typically between 4pm and 7pm on weekdays. If you reduce your energy usage during these times below a certain percentage of your daily total then you are entered into a monthly draw for £2 to £2,000 worth of free electricity. Usually you need to cut your usage by 15%, so avoid putting on the washing machine or dishwasher during these hours. The energy firm is just one supplier that offers free energy sessions outside of off-peak hours. How do I calculate my energy bill? BELOW we reveal how you can calculate your own energy bill. To calculate how much you pay for your energy bill, you must find out your unit rate for gas and electricity and the standing charge for each fuel type. The unit rate will usually be shown on your bill in p/ standing charge is a daily charge that is paid 365 days of the year - irrespective of whether or not you use any gas or electricity. You will then need to note down your own annual energy usage from a previous bill. Once you have these details, you can work out your gas and electricity costs separately. Multiply your usage in kWh by the unit rate cost in p/kWh for the corresponding fuel type - this will give you your usage costs. You'll then need to multiply each standing charge by 365 and add this figure to the totals for your usage - this will then give you your annual costs. Divide this figure by 12, and you'll be able to determine how much you should expect to pay each month from April 1. We have rounded up all of the schemes offered by other providers. British Gas PeakSave Sundays British Gas can get half price electricity every Sunday between 11am and 4pm through its PeakSave scheme. More than 650,000 customers have already signed up and have saved a total of £13million. If you ran two loads of laundry during the discounted PeakSave period instead of at other times, you could save up to £84 a year. Or you could save £17.42 a year by shifting your Sunday dishwasher cycle to during PeakSave hours. To sign up visit Scottish Power Power Saver Scottish Power's Power Saver scheme offers 50% off electricity between 11am and 4pm on Saturdays and Sundays. This gives customers a large window of opportunity to shift their energy consumption and maximise their savings. Again, doing two loads of washing to either of these windows during the weekend could save you £84 a year. Additionally, scheduling two weekend dishwasher cycles during this time could save you £35 a year. EDF Sunday Saver EDF's scheme encourages customers to move their electricity usage away from weekday peak hours (4pm to 7pm) in exchange for free electricity the following Sunday. You can qualify for up to 16 full hours of free electricity. Based on two loads of washing and drying plus one dishwasher cycle, you could save around £200 a year. But you need to carefully manage your electricity usage during the week in those peak hours to maximise your savings. Octopus Energy Octoplus Octopus Energy offers Octoplus members free electricity during times when the grid is at its greenest. When energy market prices drop, the supplier shares those savings with customers that have signed up in hour-long Free Electricity sessions. The slots typically occur between 1pm and 2pm during the summer months. Octopus Energy has hosted eight of these Free Electricity sessions since the scheme launched last August. As the cash is paid on an ad-hoc basis it can be difficult to plan when you will save. Meanwhile, many appliances, such as washing machines, take more than an hour to run, so it can be hard to make a worthwhile saving. What energy bill help is available? There's a number of different ways to get help paying your energy bills if you're struggling to get by. If you fall into debt, you can always approach your supplier to see if they can put you on a repayment plan before putting you on a prepayment meter. This involves paying off what you owe in instalments over a set period. If your supplier offers you a repayment plan you don't think you can afford, speak to them again to see if you can negotiate a better deal. Several energy firms have schemes available to customers struggling to cover their bills. But eligibility criteria vary depending on the supplier and the amount you can get depends on your financial circumstances. For example, British Gas or Scottish Gas customers struggling to pay their energy bills can get grants worth up to £2,000. British Gas also offers help via its British Gas Energy Trust and Individuals Family Fund. You don't need to be a British Gas customer to apply for the second fund. EDF, Octopus Energy and Scottish Power all offer grants to struggling customers too. Thousands of vulnerable households are missing out on extra help and protections by not signing up to the Priority Services Register (PSR). The service helps support vulnerable households, such as those who are elderly or ill. Some of the perks include being given advance warning of blackouts, free gas safety checks and extra support if you're struggling. Get in touch with your energy firm to see if you can apply. Do you have a money problem that needs sorting? Get in touch by emailing money-sm@
