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Yahoo
3 days ago
- Business
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GameStop's Nintendo Switch 2 stapler sells for more than $100,000 on eBay after viral mishap
From being the face of memestock mania to going viral for inadvertently stapling the screens of brand-new video game consoles, GameStop is no stranger to infamy. What is fractional leadership, and why is it booming now? 5 companies that could hit a $4 trillion market cap after Nvidia Slurpee Day 2025: How to get your free frozen treat at 7-Eleven, Speedway, and Stripes today Last month, during the midnight release of the highly anticipated Nintendo Switch 2, employees at GameStop's Staten Island location punctured both the cardboard packaging and screens of some devices in a single motion—while stapling customers' receipts. Although the company replaced the damaged devices, the incident quickly went viral on social media. Now, in typical GameStop fashion, the company is selling what it calls 'authentic relics from the now-infamous 'Staplegate' incident,' launching an eBay auction on July 9 starting at $1. 'Sometimes the universe hands you a stapler and says, 'Run with it.' So we did—for a good cause,' a company spokesperson tells Fast Company. The stapler in question is described in the listing as having 'authentic field-use wear throughout.' In the spokesperson's words, 'The stapler now stands as a retail legend born from a half-second decision.' At the time of this writing, the listing had received more than 200 bids, the highest reaching $122,800. According to the company, all proceeds will be donated to Children's Miracle Network Hospitals. In addition to the stapler, the listing includes 'the first known console to be officially stapled during a product launch by GameStop,' the stapled box, the removed single staple, and a certificate of authenticity signed by GameStop CEO Ryan Cohen. The auction aligns with GameStop's history of unconventional decisions—including the announcement earlier this year that the company would invest its cash, equity issuances, and future debt into Bitcoin. The listing gained nearly 250,000 views within its first 24 hours and is rapidly gaining traction on social media, in part due to comments made by the CEO. 'If this reaches six figures I will include my underwear,' Cohen said on X. When the listing surpassed $100,000, he promised another 'prize': 'If this reaches seven figures I will fly the winner to Miami, take them to McDonald's for lunch and personally deliver my preowned underwear.' Users on social media have flooded the post's comment section, sharing AI-generated images of the proposed transaction and asking questions. 'Important detail needed: Used or laundered?' one person replied on X. As to the state of the CEO's undergarments, the GameStop spokesperson tells Fast Company: 'The winner will have to find out.' This post originally appeared at to get the Fast Company newsletter: Error al recuperar los datos Inicia sesión para acceder a tu cartera de valores Error al recuperar los datos Error al recuperar los datos Error al recuperar los datos Error al recuperar los datos
Yahoo
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
2025 Super Mom Crowned as Campaign Raises Over $5.2 Million Benefiting Children's Miracle Network Hospitals®
PHOENIX, July 9, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- After an outpouring of love, votes, and mom-powered momentum, the 2025 Super Mom has officially been crowned. Colossal Management, the professional fundraiser behind massive campaigns like Baby of the Year and America's Favorite Pet, announces that Lara Novack, a devoted single mother of two, has taken the title. Novack's inspiring journey earned her a spot in Woman's World Magazine and a well-deserved luxury escape to Napa Valley. From leading with integrity and grace to embracing the joys and challenges of raising children solo, Novack's story struck a chord with people across the nation—and for good reason. She embodies what it means to be a Super Mom. This year's competition, hosted by Grammy-nominated artist and American Idol winner Jordin Sparks, raised an incredible $5,281,833 to support Children's Miracle Network Hospitals (CMN Hospitals). These funds help provide life-saving care, support critical treatments and innovative research, and ensure every child at one of their 170 member children's hospitals across the U.S. and Canada receives the best possible care. The 2025 Super Mom campaign is part of a larger effort by Colossal that has raised over $14.5 million for CMN Hospitals since its launch three years ago. This year also welcomed Christi Lukasiak (Dance Moms alum and entrepreneur), who selected two standout moms for Christi's Picks, where she personally selected two qualifying competitors who crafted heartfelt projects with their kids to uplift patients at CMN Hospitals. Their prize? A weekend getaway to New Orleans, and a stay at Christi's own Sinners & Saints Airbnb. Among them: Tori Auth, who launched a mom-daughter project creating pillow and blanket care packages for kids undergoing cancer treatment. Jacqui Pscolka, who rallied her sons and neighborhood kids to handcraft more than 80 bracelets for hospitalized children. In addition to honoring this year's champion, Colossal celebrates past Super Moms, Deb Stewart (2024) and London Reber (2023), two powerhouse women whose motherhood journeys continue to uplift and inspire. As Ms. Novack prepares to toast her win in wine country, Colossal's fundraising campaign's impact lives on in the countless children and families supported by CMN Hospitals, proving, once again, that when moms rise, miracles follow. For more information, visit ABOUT COLOSSALColossal is a nationally registered professional fundraiser that inspires people to advocate for themselves and those in need. Through online competitions like Super Mom, participants have the opportunity to make their mark while also making a big impact. Colossal competitions serve as fundraising campaigns for DTCare, a United States 501(c)(3) public charity organization, which then grants donation funds to specified charities at the completion of the competitions. Learn more at Who's Next? MEDIA CONTACT: Anne-Marie Pritchett, Colossal, (602) 633-4163, pr@ View original content to download multimedia: SOURCE COLOSSAL 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
02-07-2025
- Automotive
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CRAFTSMAN®, Ace Hardware Foundation and Joe Gibbs Racing Team Up for Annual Racing for a Miracle Program
Racing for a Miracle supports Children's Miracle Network (CMN) Hospitals, including the Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital in Chicago Ten children from the hospital will be honorary junior crew members for NASCAR driver Christopher Bell Junior crew members' art will be featured on Bell's No. 20 car in the July 6 race CRAFTSMAN will donate $100,000 to the Ace Hardware Foundation in support of CMN Hospitals Ace Hardware is celebrating CRAFTSMAN's continued support by offering customers 20% off** select CRAFTSMAN V20* Power Tools, Outdoor Power Equipment and Accessories CHICAGO, July 2, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- CRAFTSMAN®, a Stanley Black & Decker brand (NYSE: SWK), is proudly teaming up once again with the Ace Hardware Foundation and NASCAR driver Christopher Bell of Joe Gibbs Racing for the 19th Annual Racing for a Miracle program, which supports Children's Miracle Network Hospitals (CMN Hospitals). This year, CRAFTSMAN is donating $100,000 to the Ace Hardware Foundation for CMN Hospitals. Since 2006, Stanley Black & Decker and its brands have contributed more than $1.9 million to the Racing for a Miracle program. The program provides funding for vital treatments and healthcare services for children and their families at 170 CMN Hospitals across the U.S. and Canada. "For nearly 20 years, we have seen firsthand the impact Racing for a Miracle, and our partnership with Ace Hardware Foundation and CMN Hospitals, has had for children and their families. We're always so inspired by their stories, and their strength and perseverance," said Tony Merritt, Vice President of Sponsorships for Stanley Black & Decker. "We're proud to be part of this legacy and happy to celebrate the incredible impact this program has made." The donation to the Ace Hardware Foundation will take place during a tailgate at Ace Hardware corporate headquarters. At the tailgate, CRAFTSMAN, Ace Hardware and Christopher Bell will unveil the design for 2025 CRAFTSMAN Racing for a Miracle car with the help of ten children from the Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital in Chicago. Ace Hardware Offers Special CRAFTSMAN® PromotionAdditionally, Ace Hardware is celebrating CRAFTSMAN's continued support of the Ace Hardware Foundation and the Racing for a Miracle program by offering customers 20% off** select CRAFTSMAN V20* Power Tools, Outdoor Power Equipment and Accessories. This offer is exclusive to Ace Hardware and is valid June 25th, 2025 through July 31, 2025 in-store and online. Visit or follow CRAFTSMAN® on Facebook and Instagram for updates on this year's Racing for a Miracle program. *Maximum initial battery voltage (measured without a workload) is 20 volts. Nominal voltage is 18 volts.**See store or for details and eligible products. Offer valid only on qualifying CRAFTSMAN products purchased 6/25/2025 through 7/31/2025, while supplies last. Offer valid at participating Ace Hardware stores, on and the Ace mobile app. May not be combined with any other discount or offer and does not apply to prior purchases. Discount does not apply to tax, shipping and handling, or assembly. If merchandise is returned, customer will receive discounted price paid. Other restrictions may apply. Void where prohibited. About CRAFTSMANCRAFTSMAN is the most trusted and recommended brand in Tools and Outdoor by DIYers.* With solutions for the home, yard and garage, CRAFTSMAN is committed to empowering DIYers at every stage of their journey. Crafted with the same innovation and expertise homeowners have come to expect and love, CRAFTSMAN is here to help DIYers BUILD ON™. For more information, visit or follow CRAFTSMAN on Facebook and Instagram. About Stanley Black & DeckerFounded in 1843 and headquartered in the USA, Stanley Black & Decker (NYSE: SWK) is a worldwide leader in Tools and Outdoor, operating manufacturing facilities globally. The Company's approximately 48,000 employees produce innovative end-user inspired power tools, hand tools, storage, digital jobsite solutions, outdoor and lifestyle products, and engineered fasteners to support the world's builders, tradespeople and DIYers. The Company's world class portfolio of trusted brands includes DEWALT®, CRAFTSMAN®, STANLEY®, BLACK+DECKER®, and Cub Cadet®. To learn more visit: or follow Stanley Black & Decker on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn and X. About Children's Miracle Network Hospitals Children's Miracle Network Hospitals was founded more than 40 years ago with the vision to Change Kids' Health, Change the Future. We've raised over $9 billion for 170 children's hospitals by empowering and engaging with local communities and businesses – and we're not done yet. All donations benefit local member hospitals to fund what's needed most, like critical life-saving treatments and healthcare services, innovative research, vital pediatric medical equipment, child life services that put kids' and families' minds at ease during difficult hospital stays, and financial assistance for families who could not otherwise afford these health services. Together, we can change kids' health. Together, we can change the future. To learn about Children's Miracle Network Hospitals and your local member children's hospital, visit About Ace Hardware Ace Hardware is the largest retailer-owned hardware cooperative in the world with over 5,800 locally owned and operated hardware stores in approximately 60 countries. Headquartered in Oak Brook, Ill., Ace and its subsidiaries operate an expansive network of distribution centers in the U.S. and have distribution capabilities in Ningbo, China; Cuautitlán Izcalli, Mexico. Ace also owns Ace Hardware Home Services, a collection of local service companies with experienced professionals dedicated to helping homeowners complete home maintenance tasks. Since 1924, Ace has become a part of local communities around the world and known as the place with the Helpful Hardware Folks. For more information, visit or *Rated among 25 leading competitive brands, based on online national survey of 261 DIY tool and residential outdoor power equipment owners ages 18+, conducted in 10/2024. View original content to download multimedia: SOURCE CRAFTSMAN 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
