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Hype Malaysia
22-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Hype Malaysia
(Video) Fan Requests KATSEYE Members To Sign Her Sanitary Pad During Event
Getting an autograph from your idol is an experience that not everyone can have. Most netizens would bring books, posters, items of clothing or something personally important to them to events where they have the opportunity to meet their favourite star. But what happens when you forget to bring something to a signing? 'Urban Outfitters' previously launched their 'OU: Haul' event campaign that aimed to support Gen Z with the important moment of their lives back in college. With the event, they hosted a city-wide scavenger hunt. The selected winners are invited to witness a performance of the girl group KATSEYE on 20th May (Tuesday) and 21st May (Wednesday). After the performance, netizens were given the chance to meet the girl group in person. One of the attending Eyekons (KATSEYE's fans) reportedly didn't have anything on hand for the idols to sign, so she offered a sanitary pad she had with her instead. The members were initially surprised by the unusual request but soon found it amusing, sharing a laugh with the fan and her friends. The members readily signed the pad while casually chatting with other Eyekons. Later, when the fan crossed paths with another member on the way out, the incident was shared with the group, and upon recognising the fan, the member added her signature to the pad as well. When the Eyekon shared the interaction on Twitter, many netizens found it hilarious, praising the fan's boldness for requesting something so unconventional at a signing event. Calling the situation 'Peak Girlhood' because of the reactions that everyone had to the pads being used, calling the fan an 'icon', and overall being supportive with how everything played out. While having a fan ask their idol to sign their pad for them is unusual, it's quite common for musical artists to receive requests from their audience to sign things that vary from a simple booklet to body parts. It brings a fun twist to fan signing culture, with netizens wondering what the next unusual item someone would bring to the table. Watch the viral clip below: Sources: Twitter, PR Newswire Zaima Humaira contributed to this article
Business Mayor
19-05-2025
- Business
- Business Mayor
Urban Outfitters' in-store experiential concept goes after Gen Z — first with Nike
Listen to the article 3 min This audio is auto-generated. Please let us know if you have feedback. Urban Outfitters announced a new store concept dubbed On Rotation, according to a Wednesday press release. Featuring 'lounge-style' in-store installations, the retailer is partnering with brands to foster discovery, specifically for Gen Z. Nike is the first On Rotation partner. A curated assortment of over 150 apparel and footwear items from the brand will be in-store and online. Future partnerships will focus on fashion, lifestyle and design. On Rotation will debut in New York; Washington, D.C.; Scottsdale, Arizona; and San Diego and Manhattan Beach, California. Urban Outfitters is making strides in experiential retail, starting with Nike. 'Urban Outfitters has always been a destination for discovery, especially for Gen Z, who are expressive, engaged, and intentional in how they shop and show up,' Cyntia Leo, head of brand marketing and communications at Urban Outfitters, said in a statement. 'Nike is the ideal first partner to bring this vision to life. Their cultural credibility is unmatched, and their legacy of innovation continues to set the pace.' Urban Outfitters' SoHo Nike Shop Courtesy of Urban Outfitters The On Rotation concept was created with Gen Z in mind, and Urban Outfitters will pick other brands to partner with that appeal to the generation. Nike continues to be the favorite footwear and apparel brand of teens, according to a recent Piper Sandler survey. However, Nike has been losing ground among the cohort in recent years. The partnership with Urban Outfitters comes as Nike is trying to reestablish relationships with its wholesalers. The athletics company acknowledged missteps in its strategy when it began pulling back on those partnerships and has been working to build them out once again. Read More India's soymeal exports seen picking up as global prices rally 'Partnering with Nike must feel like a world-class experience,' Nike CEO Elliott Hill recently said on an earnings call. The brand reported that revenue in the third quarter fell 9% year over year to $11.3 billion. Its DTC business was down 12% while wholesale decreased 7%. Urban Outfitters will report its Q1 earnings on Wednesday. This story first appeared in the Retail Dive: Operations newsletter. You can sign up for it here. READ SOURCE
Yahoo
01-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Returns At Urban Outfitters (NASDAQ:URBN) Are On The Way Up
If we want to find a potential multi-bagger, often there are underlying trends that can provide clues. Firstly, we'll want to see a proven return on capital employed (ROCE) that is increasing, and secondly, an expanding base of capital employed. Basically this means that a company has profitable initiatives that it can continue to reinvest in, which is a trait of a compounding machine. So on that note, Urban Outfitters (NASDAQ:URBN) looks quite promising in regards to its trends of return on capital. AI is about to change healthcare. These 20 stocks are working on everything from early diagnostics to drug discovery. The best part - they are all under $10bn in marketcap - there is still time to get in early. If you haven't worked with ROCE before, it measures the 'return' (pre-tax profit) a company generates from capital employed in its business. Analysts use this formula to calculate it for Urban Outfitters: Return on Capital Employed = Earnings Before Interest and Tax (EBIT) ÷ (Total Assets - Current Liabilities) 0.14 = US$478m ÷ (US$4.5b - US$1.1b) (Based on the trailing twelve months to January 2025). Therefore, Urban Outfitters has an ROCE of 14%. That's a relatively normal return on capital, and it's around the 13% generated by the Specialty Retail industry. View our latest analysis for Urban Outfitters In the above chart we have measured Urban Outfitters' prior ROCE against its prior performance, but the future is arguably more important. If you'd like to see what analysts are forecasting going forward, you should check out our free analyst report for Urban Outfitters . We like the trends that we're seeing from Urban Outfitters. The data shows that returns on capital have increased substantially over the last five years to 14%. The amount of capital employed has increased too, by 29%. So we're very much inspired by what we're seeing at Urban Outfitters thanks to its ability to profitably reinvest capital. A company that is growing its returns on capital and can consistently reinvest in itself is a highly sought after trait, and that's what Urban Outfitters has. Since the stock has returned a staggering 226% to shareholders over the last five years, it looks like investors are recognizing these changes. In light of that, we think it's worth looking further into this stock because if Urban Outfitters can keep these trends up, it could have a bright future ahead. Like most companies, Urban Outfitters does come with some risks, and we've found 1 warning sign that you should be aware of. While Urban Outfitters may not currently earn the highest returns, we've compiled a list of companies that currently earn more than 25% return on equity. Check out this free list here. Have feedback on this article? Concerned about the content? Get in touch with us directly. Alternatively, email editorial-team (at) article by Simply Wall St is general in nature. We provide commentary based on historical data and analyst forecasts only using an unbiased methodology and our articles are not intended to be financial advice. It does not constitute a recommendation to buy or sell any stock, and does not take account of your objectives, or your financial situation. We aim to bring you long-term focused analysis driven by fundamental data. Note that our analysis may not factor in the latest price-sensitive company announcements or qualitative material. Simply Wall St has no position in any stocks mentioned. Sign in to access your portfolio
Daily Record
01-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Record
Urban Outfitters' 'comfy' £59 dress shoppers have branded 'a summer dream'
Summer is the season of floaty dresses you wear everywhere. If you need to add one to your wardrobe, we know just the one you need. It's the Sienna Maxi Dress from trendy high street retailer Urban Outfitters, which shoppers have branded a "summer dream". Costing £59, it is available in four colours/prints, although some are selling out fast. Falling to a trendy midaxi length and crafted from a lightweight gathered cotton material, this is the ultimate throw-on-and-go layer for when you still want to look cute without putting in all the added effort. Read more: Urban Outfitters dress 'perfect for summer wedding' cut by £20 ahead of UK heatwave Read more: Amazon's £26 summer sandals that 'relieve pain' and 'feel like walking on clouds' Hailed as "fashionable" by shoppers, the £59 dress features a shirred waistline for a flattering effect on your tummy, alongside a front tie detail. It is completed with a cute square neckline, while the short cap sleeves make it breezy for warmer temperatures . There are four colours to choose from - pale pink, pink, neutral and purple. Sizes left in stock range from an XXS to L, although this does depend on the colour that you are purchasing. If you're headed out to lunch or for a BBQ with friends, then the Sienna Maxi Dress would look great with a pair of sandals and a lightweight jacket. Alternatively, you can wear it with a chic pair of heels to any fancier events you may have in the calendar. For a similar style to Urban Outfitters' dress, but would prefer something a bit simpler, then check out Next's White Cotton Texured Maxi Summer Dress (£59) . Meanwhile, River Island's Pink Strappy Shirred Midi Dress (£39) still offers a romantic design for summer. However, if the Sienna Maxi Dress has taken your fancy, then you're not alone, as it currently averages an impressive 4.7 rating based on multiple reviews from shoppers who have begged for "more colours" after they "waited" for it to come back into stock. One shopper praised: "Please release more colours absolutely love this dress and received so many compliments." A second fashion fan praised: "I waited for the cream colour of this dress to be back in stock and it was so worth it!! The dress is beautiful and I cant wait to frolic in it in summer." While someone else added: "fabulous and fashionable got so many compliments." Even though there were no fully negative reviews, some shoppers did find a few drawbacks, as one wrote: "I waited for this dress to come back in the yellow for ages, and it's so pretty! I had to size up cause it was the last one left, but it didn't really make a difference. "I love how it flows, and there's lining! It's very comfy, the only complaint I have is that the shoulders do fall. It looks nice as an off-shoulder look though!" Another shopper happy with the dress wrote: "Summer dream. Absolutely love it!! Only a little bit transparent." Someone else praised: "Honestly so comfy and the material is gorgeous." Purchase the Sienna Maxi Dress from Urban Outfitters for £59 here .
