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Yahoo
22-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
You Can Now DoorDash a Wedding Dress. Yes, You Read That Right
Last-minute brides can now get a wedding dress delivered right to their door in under an hour, thanks to an exciting partnership David's Bridal recently confirmed it was teaming up with DoorDash to allow those planning to tie the knot the ability to order dresses, accessories and more "David's takes the stress away so you can focus on celebrating and feeling beautiful and confident for any special occasion," the company's CEO, Kelly Cook, said in a previous press releaseDavid's Bridal has a new service for brides who might need a wedding dress — fast. The 75-year-old bridal boutique recently announced it was teaming up with DoorDash to provide brides-to-be the option to get a wedding dress delivered to their door in under an hour from its 180 locations nationwide. Since the launch with DoorDash, David's Bridal has made over 2,000 deliveries with delivery under an hour, with the majority of orders coming from Las Vegas. This marks the first time DoorDash, which is the largest food delivery platform in the U.S., has branched out into the wedding and special occasion category, a previous press release stated. Customers "will have quick and easy access to everything they need with a few taps of a button, to make every occasion special, take the stress out of the wedding and event planning process or solve last-minute snafus," the release added. Kelly Cook, CEO of David's Bridal, said, "We are thrilled to partner with DoorDash. When we tested the partnership in the market, customer feedback was fantastic! Our 'Anywhere Commerce' strategy means just that - anywhere she wants it. 'I can't believe it, how fun?!' was our favorite customer quote," per the previous release. "We're already seeing dresses, accessories and intimates as the top David's product categories being shopped through DoorDash," Cook said in December. "Whether you prefer the convenience of doorstep delivery to help save time during the planning process, need a perfect dress for a last-minute holiday party invite, a save-the-day solution to a suddenly stained bridesmaid dress on the big day or a fabulous pair of 'party-all-night' shoes - David's takes the stress away so you can focus on celebrating and feeling beautiful and confident for any special occasion," she added. Cook told CBS MoneyWatch this month that approximately 17 percent of David's brides are looking for dresses for weddings that are less than three weeks away. "So we have to serve the last-minute brides," Cook said, per the outlet. It's been an exciting few months for David's Bridal, as the company just opened a "new boutique bridal experience" store called Diamonds & Pearls in Delray Beach, Florida. Never miss a story — sign up for to stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from celebrity news to compelling human interest stories. According to a press release: "With bespoke styling appointments with David's expert Personal Stylists, exclusive in-store product offerings, and thoughtfully designed interiors, this location further reflects David's commitment to showcasing exceptional artistry and craftsmanship, extending from its carefully curated collection of bridal attire to every detail in the thoughtfully designed interior space, unlike anything David's has done before." The launch comes just over two years after David's Bridal announced it was filing for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection in April 2023. It was acquired by CION Investment Corporation in July of that year, Forbes previously reported. Read the original article on People
Daily Mail
15-05-2025
- Business
- Daily Mail
The best time to book last-minute May Bank Holiday travel for the cheapest price revealed
With May Bank Holiday fast approaching, many families across the UK are still hoping to book a last-minute trip that won't cost a fortune. Thankfully, ticket experts at AttractionTickets are on hand to advise on the best date and time to book for households looking for a quick getaway toward 26 May. According to Oliver Brendon, CEO of AttractionTickets, the key to securing wallet-friendly fares at this late stage lies entirely in booking strategically. He said: 'It's a common misconception that booking earlier always guarantees the best prices. 'The reality is that airlines regularly adjust their fares based on demand, and savvy travellers can benefit from these fluctuations even just a week ahead of departure. 'This means there's still time to save on last-minute travel this May bank holiday, especially if you know when to book.' Analysis shows that Sunday is the most cost-effective day of the week to book trips. Over the weekend, airlines typically release cut-price fares and adjust inventory, meaning travellers can save up to 23 per cent compared to booking on a Friday. Additionally, the best time to snap up cheap fares is around 6am, when they tend to be significantly lower in price than those booked later in the day. It's during these early hours that airlines drop fresh fairs while adjusting pricing algorithms before the day's search traffic begins. For households looking to book a bank holiday trip toward 26 May, Brendon recommends getting online early on the morning of Sunday 18 May, or Sunday 25 May for those feeling particularly risky. These dates give families just enough time to prepare while still cashing in on some of the best available pricing.
Yahoo
12-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
lastminute.com (VTX:LMN) investors are sitting on a loss of 62% if they invested three years ago
The truth is that if you invest for long enough, you're going to end up with some losing stocks. But the long term shareholders of N.V. (VTX:LMN) have had an unfortunate run in the last three years. So they might be feeling emotional about the 63% share price collapse, in that time. And more recent buyers are having a tough time too, with a drop of 41% in the last year. Furthermore, it's down 17% in about a quarter. That's not much fun for holders. With that in mind, it's worth seeing if the company's underlying fundamentals have been the driver of long term performance, or if there are some discrepancies. Trump has pledged to "unleash" American oil and gas and these 15 US stocks have developments that are poised to benefit. While the efficient markets hypothesis continues to be taught by some, it has been proven that markets are over-reactive dynamic systems, and investors are not always rational. One imperfect but simple way to consider how the market perception of a company has shifted is to compare the change in the earnings per share (EPS) with the share price movement. During five years of share price growth, moved from a loss to profitability. That would generally be considered a positive, so we are surprised to see the share price is down. So given the share price is down it's worth checking some other metrics too. We note that the dividend seems healthy enough, so that probably doesn't explain the share price drop. We like that has actually grown its revenue over the last three years. But it's not clear to us why the share price is down. It might be worth diving deeper into the fundamentals, lest an opportunity goes begging. The graphic below depicts how earnings and revenue have changed over time (unveil the exact values by clicking on the image). We know that has improved its bottom line over the last three years, but what does the future have in store? You can see how its balance sheet has strengthened (or weakened) over time in this free interactive graphic. Investors in had a tough year, with a total loss of 39% (including dividends), against a market gain of about 5.1%. However, keep in mind that even the best stocks will sometimes underperform the market over a twelve month period. Unfortunately, last year's performance may indicate unresolved challenges, given that it was worse than the annualised loss of 4% over the last half decade. Generally speaking long term share price weakness can be a bad sign, though contrarian investors might want to research the stock in hope of a turnaround. While it is well worth considering the different impacts that market conditions can have on the share price, there are other factors that are even more important. Like risks, for instance. Every company has them, and we've spotted 2 warning signs for (of which 1 is a bit concerning!) you should know about. If you are like me, then you will not want to miss this free list of undervalued small caps that insiders are buying. Please note, the market returns quoted in this article reflect the market weighted average returns of stocks that currently trade on Swiss exchanges. 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. Error in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data
Yahoo
08-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
The best gift experiences to give Mom this Mother's Day
I'm going to let you in on a little secret: Quality time is the best gift you can give your mom this Mother's Day. Trust me, as Yahoo's gifting editor, I love nothing more than coming up with clever, one-of-a-kind gifts, but I also know that the perfect present isn't always something you wrap — it's something you do together. That's where these unforgettable Mother's Day gift experiences come into a handful of these gift experiences can be done solo (Mom needs a minute, OK?!), most of them are intended to be a bonding moment for you two. There's a pottery kit that you can order right off Amazon, a virtual flower arranging class and an at-home chocolate tasting, among others. In some cases, it's better if Mom calls the shots, which is why I've sprinkled in a few gift cards that she can redeem for cooking classes, spa days and photoshoots with the family. Given that a lot of these picks are digital, you can snag 'em at the last minute. But since you still have a little time to spare, go ahead and make your pick now, so you can rest easy until Mother's Day. Update, May 8, 2025: We checked all product prices and availability. The reviews quoted above reflect the most recent versions at the time of publication. Shop Mother's Day gifts: Best Mother's Day gifts for 2025 | Mother's Day gifts under $50 | Unique Mother's Day gifts | Last-minute Mother's Day gifts | Best Mother Day gift experiences | Best Mother's Day flowers
CNN
07-05-2025
- Lifestyle
- CNN
It's not too late! These 5 last-minute Mother's Day gifts are quick, easy, and thoughtful
It's not too late! These 5 last-minute Mother's Day gifts are quick, easy, and thoughtful We love our moms, but sometimes life gets busy and we forget to pick up the perfect gift. Don't worry—we've rounded up 5 editor-approved last-minute Mother's Day gifts that are sure to make her smile. They're thoughtful, quick to get, and just in time to save the day.
