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Gizmodo
a day ago
- Entertainment
- Gizmodo
There's No Need to Wait for October: Summerween Is Here
It seems that the holidays keep arriving earlier and earlier; like an undead monster, some of us know they never really die. Not even Christmas—if the jolly-in-July folks have anything to say about it. However, Summerween has been kicking around since early June and will fully absorb the dead of summer with attractions like Midsummer Scream and Universal Horror Unleashed. Already, retailers like Michaels have unleashed their Halloween collections so you can get interior decorating done before letting your festive freak flag fly. The arts and crafts chain's new sweet and spooky line is filled with pink aesthetics: a 'You Goth This' emblazoned mug, a pink pony club cowgirl ghostie, acrimonious affirmations, and some dead serious puns. It's giving Mean Girls meets Monster High Halloween energy in the best way. And there's more for gorgeous ghouls, as Bath & Body Works has released its Halloween scarecare routine with a new summer-inspired scent. Joining the ranks of its extensive Halloween line that features fan-favorite fragrances like 'Vampire Blood' and 'Wicked Vanilla Woods' is 'I Scream Float,' which evokes a Coke ice cream float at a horror movie drive-in. All Bath & Body Works is missing (amid all the shower gels, body lotions, hand lotions, hand sanitizers, candles, and colognes) is sunscreen. So DIY your SPF while the scents of your personal potions waft the warning that spooky season is staking its claim. The new drop also features decor: a cauldron soap dispenser, haunted projector scent diffusers, and adorable accessories. There are lots of bats, ghosts, and cats to pick from if you manage to secure the bag because so much of it is already selling out—which tells on all of us who are about that horror life all year that we might be the problem. But do any of us want to be caught dead in the shops in October and already be surrounded by Christmas? I don't think so. Really, with the state of, well…everything, is it really that bad to cope with the world's tricks by treating ourselves? Spirit Halloween locations are beginning to sweep into town as you're reading this; it's too late to turn back now. We're already summoning ways to get to Midsummer Scream, a summer Halloween convention that celebrates seasonal haunts, horror films, and other frightful delights. The event runs August 15-17 in Long Beach, CA; in attendance will be creatives from Universal Studios' Halloween Horror Nights as well as horror genre stars such as John Carpenter, Terrifier's David Howard Thorton, and Cassandra 'Elvira' Peterson. In Las Vegas, Universal Studios is prepping to open a new horror destination at AREA15. Universal Horror Unleashed will soon be a horror hub you can pop into in Sin City with rotating horror franchise haunted houses and experiences—open year-round, though its mid-August debut is perfectly situated during Summerween. So far the attraction has announced houses based on The Exorcist, The Texas Chainsaw Massacre, and the Universal Monsters. The latter is what we're most excited for, as it will feature all the characters in the monster line-up, including the oft-elusive Creature from the Black Lagoon. Plus, there will be thrilling sideshow acts and terror-themed foodie delights. You can plan your visit to Universal Horror Unleashed starting August 14, with a Chicago location also in the works. Want more io9 news? Check out when to expect the latest Marvel, Star Wars, and Star Trek releases, what's next for the DC Universe on film and TV, and everything you need to know about the future of Doctor Who.
Fox News
4 days ago
- Business
- Fox News
Utah Bath & Body Works manager says she was fired over company's pronoun policy
A former Bath & Body Works store manager in Layton, Utah, said she was fired after refusing to address a transgender employee by their preferred pronouns. Jocelyn Boden filed a charge of discrimination last week with the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission after she was terminated in May from the company she had worked at for three and a half years. Boden, a "devout member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints," said in her charge that she was "chastised and alienated" by co-workers after she was unwilling to address a new transgender employee by their preferred pronouns. Boden said she addressed the biological female co-worker, who identified as male, by their chosen name, but because of her religious convictions, could not address the co-worker by male pronouns. "Ultimately, team members complained about Ms. Boden's religiously motivated decision to the human resources department," the filing states. "This complaint led to an interrogation into Ms. Boden's use of pronouns. Ms. Boden indicated her religious objection to Bath & Body Works' pronoun policy, including during a discussion with her district manager just two days before the district manager terminated Ms. Boden's employment." Boden was promptly fired after these complaints were filed, without warning and in violation of the company's discipline policy, according to the filing. According to documents in the filing, the company discharged Boden for violating their code of conduct, "which prohibits any unwanted conduct directed at an individual based on their sex, which includes sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression or transgender status." "Jocelyn admitted to this behavior and shared with multiple parties that she refused to use correct pronouns. As a result of this investigation, and her admittance, we are making the decision to part ways and end their employment effective immediately," her alleged termination notice states. The discrimination charge was filed by Texas-based legal group, First Liberty, a group that fights religious liberty cases. First Liberty claims Bath & Body Works' conduct violated Boden's religious rights under Title VII, which prohibits employment discrimination based on protected characteristics such as race and sex. It also alleged the company violated the Utah Anti-discrimination Act when it "retaliated" against Boden for expressing her religious beliefs, failed to grant her a religious accommodation, perpetuated a "hostile work environment" and "wrongfully" terminated her employment. "I believe that using pronouns out of line with this understanding of gender is dishonest," Boden said in the filing to the EEOC. "My convictions do not allow me to lie by affirming a reality I believe is false. Therefore, I cannot refer to a female using male pronouns." Most workplace discrimination claims have to be processed through the EEOC before they can be resolved in court, Stephanie Taub, senior counsel for First Liberty, told CBN News. The EEOC told Fox News Digital it was prohibited by law from commenting on alleged charges filed. A Bath & Body Works spokesperson told Fox News Digital, "Bath & Body Works complies with all laws concerning employment practices. As an equal opportunity employer, we do not discriminate in our management of our associates on the basis of any protected status." Bath & Body Works LLC received a 100% score on providing an inclusive workplace by the Human Rights Campaign in 2025 and was named a leader in LGBTQ+ workplace inclusion.
Yahoo
04-07-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Bath & Body (BBWI) Works Jumps 7.3% on Improving Global Trade
Bath & Body Works, Inc. (NYSE:BBWI) is one of . Bath & Body Works jumped by 7.31 percent on Tuesday to close at $32.15 apiece as investor sentiment was largely fueled by the improving trade relations between the US and its key trading partners. On Tuesday, Bloomberg reported that the European Union was open to accepting President Donald Trump's trade arrangement as the two parties scramble to reach an agreement by the July 9 deadline, although it wants the US to lower tariffs on critical industries such as automotive, steel, and aluminum. A female customer browsing a variety of body care products in a retail store. The trade negotiations followed the US's trade deals with the UK and China earlier last month, sparking hopes for broader global trade stability. The development spilled over to companies with high exposure to international trade, such as Bath & Body Works, Inc. (NYSE:BBWI), as improving trade relations sparked confidence for their future growth. It can be recalled that Bath & Body Works, Inc. (NYSE:BBWI) previously lowered its annual sales forecast below expectations amid uncertainties in consumer spending due to the global trade tensions. While the majority of its products are produced in the US, it sources components from other countries. While we acknowledge the potential of BBWI as an investment, our conviction lies in the belief that some AI stocks hold greater promise for delivering higher returns and have limited downside risk. If you are looking for an extremely cheap AI stock that is also a major beneficiary of Trump tariffs and onshoring, see our free report on the best short-term AI stock. READ NEXT: 20 Best AI Stocks To Buy Now and 30 Best Stocks to Buy Now According to Billionaires. Disclosure: None. This article is originally published at Insider Monkey. 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
03-07-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Bath & Body (BBWI) Works Jumps 7.3% on Improving Global Trade
Bath & Body Works, Inc. (NYSE:BBWI) is one of . Bath & Body Works jumped by 7.31 percent on Tuesday to close at $32.15 apiece as investor sentiment was largely fueled by the improving trade relations between the US and its key trading partners. On Tuesday, Bloomberg reported that the European Union was open to accepting President Donald Trump's trade arrangement as the two parties scramble to reach an agreement by the July 9 deadline, although it wants the US to lower tariffs on critical industries such as automotive, steel, and aluminum. A female customer browsing a variety of body care products in a retail store. The trade negotiations followed the US's trade deals with the UK and China earlier last month, sparking hopes for broader global trade stability. The development spilled over to companies with high exposure to international trade, such as Bath & Body Works, Inc. (NYSE:BBWI), as improving trade relations sparked confidence for their future growth. It can be recalled that Bath & Body Works, Inc. (NYSE:BBWI) previously lowered its annual sales forecast below expectations amid uncertainties in consumer spending due to the global trade tensions. While the majority of its products are produced in the US, it sources components from other countries. While we acknowledge the potential of BBWI as an investment, our conviction lies in the belief that some AI stocks hold greater promise for delivering higher returns and have limited downside risk. If you are looking for an extremely cheap AI stock that is also a major beneficiary of Trump tariffs and onshoring, see our free report on the best short-term AI stock. READ NEXT: 20 Best AI Stocks To Buy Now and 30 Best Stocks to Buy Now According to Billionaires. Disclosure: None. This article is originally published at Insider Monkey. 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
18-06-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Bath & Body (BBWI) Works Jumps 5% on Improving Global Trade
Bath & Body Works, Inc. (NYSE:BBWI) is one of the . Bath & Body Works rallied for a second day on Tuesday, adding 5.03 percent to close at $27.13 apiece as investors continued to load up positions while digesting the developments on the global trade landscape. In particular, the positive sentiment appears to be supported by the improving relationship between the US and China, having agreed on a new trade deal last week. A female customer browsing a variety of body care products in a retail store. Earlier this year, Bath & Body Works, Inc. (NYSE:BBWI) forecast annual sales largely below its expectations with uncertainties in consumer spending due to the global trade tensions. Late last month, Bath & Body Works, Inc. (NYSE:BBWI) earned a lower price target from Morgan Stanley, but kept a 'buy' recommendation. According to Morgan Stanley, Bath & Body Works, Inc. (NYSE:BBWI) remains under pressure from expectations of lesser insulation from tariffs and deceleration in quarter-on-quarter sales, among others, but holds the potential for future growth. While we acknowledge the potential of BBWI as an investment, our conviction lies in the belief that some AI stocks hold greater promise for delivering higher returns and have limited downside risk. If you are looking for an extremely cheap AI stock that is also a major beneficiary of Trump tariffs and onshoring, see our free report on the best short-term AI stock. READ NEXT: 20 Best AI Stocks To Buy Now and 30 Best Stocks to Buy Now According to Billionaires. Disclosure: None. This article is originally published at Insider Monkey. Error while retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error while retrieving data Error while retrieving data Error while retrieving data Error while retrieving data
