Latest news with #PLAY
West Australian
18 hours ago
- Entertainment
- West Australian
WIN a Girl's Night out to see Bride Hard
Grab one of your besties and the popcorn – it's time for the ultimate girls' night out with the chance to win a double pass to see the hilarious action-comedy Bride Hard . Die Hard meets Bridesmaids, as Australia's very own Rebel Wilson stars as a secret agent forced to play maid of honour for her childhood best friend's wedding. With suspicious bridesmaids watching her every move and the entire wedding party held hostage, it's up to her to do what none of the other bridesmaids can – wage war on anyone who would ruin the most important day of her friend's life. In Cinemas July 31st. Watch the trailer here. For your chance to win, look for the code word in PLAY magazine in The West Australian and enter your details below. Entries close 12:00pm, Friday 4 July 2025 . Terms and Conditions apply .
Yahoo
3 days ago
- Business
- Yahoo
PLAY airlines stopping Stewart airport service. When last Iceland flights will take off
Stewart International Airport may lose its only direct flight to Europe this fall. PLAY airlines, an Icelandic operator, has provided a low-cost, direct route from Stewart airport to Reykjavik since 2022. This route also serves as a connecting link to several major cities in Europe. The announcement by PLAY said it planned on 'discontinuing the less successful parts of the business—namely, U.S. flights and connecting services' as part of a takeover bid by the two largest shareholders. 'It's a loss for the area,' said Paul Quartararo, who is chairman of the Stewart Airport Advisory Commission. 'Stewart Airport is being underutilized.' PLAY's announcement indicated flights would end by October 2025. As of June 18, no flights are available from Stewart on PLAY's website after Sept. 1. More: Five golf courses worth booking a tee time in the mid-Hudson Valley Last year — recorded as the busiest year — there were 145.9 million passengers at the four Port Authority airports: John F. Kennedy, LaGuardia, Stewart and Newark. Stewart accounted for 277,000 passengers, a 9% increase over the prior year, but Quartararo said the Port Authority, Federal Aviation Administration and the state were not doing enough to route traffic to Stewart, especially amid congestion and a personnel shortage. Stewart had recently become more accessible due to its New York State Thruway access. "New York Stewart remains an attractive option with great potential for new and existing carriers to add or expand domestic and international service," Port Authority Aviation Director Sarah McKeon said in a statement. "The Port Authority is fully committed to growing air service at SWF and continues to actively engage with airline partners to pursue new opportunities and enhance regional connectivity.' PLAY's U.S. media office declined to confirm at what stage the takeover offer stood and whether there existed any provisions that could thwart or veto the bid. If the proposal goes through, all U.S. flights, including Stewart, Boston Logan, and Baltimore's Washington International, will end by October 2025. This article originally appeared on Times Herald-Record: PLAY to end direct Iceland flights from NY's 'underutilized' Stewart airport
West Australian
13-06-2025
- Entertainment
- West Australian
WIN a Double Pass to see Riviera Revenge
Prepare to be immersed in the French Riviera! You and a friend could win tickets to see the mischievous new romantic comedy, Riviera Revenge that follows a family revelation unravelling into a wild journey across the sun-drenched French Riviera. No one ever said marriage was easy, and who could resist retribution by the seaside? When Francois discovers that his wife, who he always held in high esteem, cheated on him 40 years ago, he sees only one solution: to file for divorce and confront her former lover who now lives in Nice. Brimming with love, surprises and vengeance, the film is a smash hit from this year's Alliance Française French Film Festival! Find out more about the film here . For your chance to win, look for the code word in PLAY magazine in The West Australian and enter your details below. Entries close 12:00pm, Friday 20 June 2025. Terms and Conditions apply .
Yahoo
11-06-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
PLAY Q1 Earnings Call: Dave & Buster's Emphasizes Operational Fixes and Traffic Recovery
Arcade company Dave & Buster's (NASDAQ:PLAY) met Wall Street's revenue expectations in Q1 CY2025, but sales fell by 3.5% year on year to $567.7 million. Its non-GAAP profit of $0.76 per share was 25% below analysts' consensus estimates. Is now the time to buy PLAY? Find out in our full research report (it's free). Revenue: $567.7 million vs analyst estimates of $568.4 million (3.5% year-on-year decline, in line) Adjusted EPS: $0.76 vs analyst expectations of $1.01 (25% miss) Adjusted EBITDA: $136.1 million vs analyst estimates of $137.4 million (24% margin, 0.9% miss) Operating Margin: 11.1%, down from 14.5% in the same quarter last year Locations: 234 at quarter end, up from 224 in the same quarter last year Same-Store Sales fell 8.3% year on year (-3.8% in the same quarter last year) Market Capitalization: $894.5 million Dave & Buster's leadership attributed the company's recent performance to a return to core operational strategies and an effort to correct previous missteps across marketing, menu design, and store operations. Interim CEO Kevin Sheehan acknowledged that results remain below expectations but noted progress after refocusing on proven promotions, simplified messaging, and increased operator engagement. Management highlighted early momentum from reintroducing the Eat & Play combo, adjustments to menu pricing, and changes to the incentive structure for store managers. CFO Darin Harper explained that improvements in traffic, particularly on weekends and among higher-income guests, were the most significant contributors to the quarter's results. The leadership team maintained a cautious stance, emphasizing that recovery efforts are still in early phases and that further work is needed to restore sales and profitability. Looking ahead, management expressed optimism that recently launched initiatives, such as the Summer Pass and a renewed focus on guest experience, will support further gains in sales and traffic. Sheehan outlined a clear roadmap centered on continued execution of the back-to-basics plan, ongoing menu enhancements, and more targeted marketing investments. He stated, 'We are improving our execution every day and have a very clear roadmap of work to do to continue to drive improvements and meaningful growth in the business.' Harper added that capital spending will be more disciplined, with a focus on remodeling and high-return investments. Management acknowledged that it will take several more quarters to fully realize the impact of these strategies, noting the potential for further sequential improvement as new promotions, games, and incentive structures take hold. Management traced the quarter's results to improvements in traffic, promotional effectiveness, and operational changes, while noting that higher marketing and maintenance spending weighed on margins. Traffic-led improvement: Leadership identified a rebound in guest traffic—especially on weekends and among higher-income customers—as the primary driver of better results, with proprietary tracking showing increased awareness of new promotions and games. Eat & Play combo relaunch: The reintroduction of the Eat & Play combo, a bundled food and game offer, drove higher average check and double-digit customer opt-in rates, helping to boost both food and beverage sales without relying on deep discounting. Menu and pricing adjustments: Management addressed prior menu complexity and pricing issues by reskinning the menu for clarity and testing new configurations. Further menu enhancements, including the return of popular entrées, are scheduled for rollout after extensive operational testing. Remodel and incentive changes: Ongoing store remodels, particularly those with updated entertainment offerings, outperformed the broader system. A new store manager incentive plan tied to same-store sales growth was introduced, aiming to foster a stronger sense of ownership and drive local engagement. Marketing and maintenance investments: Higher marketing spend and renewed investment in game room maintenance were cited as temporary margin pressures, as management prioritized guest experience and promotional effectiveness to drive long-term traffic and revenue recovery. Dave & Buster's expects its ongoing operational changes, new product launches, and disciplined capital spending to drive gradual improvement in sales and profitability. Expanded game and promotional offerings: Management is rolling out new games and launching the Summer Pass, an unlimited gameplay and discount program, to attract repeat visits and increase guest engagement throughout the summer months. Early feedback on these initiatives has been encouraging, and the company believes they will help sustain positive sales momentum. Operational discipline and menu innovation: The company is focused on disciplined capital allocation, limiting total capital expenditures and refining its remodel strategy to maximize returns. Upcoming menu enhancements, including popular legacy dishes, are expected to further improve guest satisfaction and check averages. Incentive alignment and international growth: The new store manager incentive model is designed to align operator performance with company goals, particularly same-store sales growth. Additionally, Dave & Buster's plans to accelerate international franchising, with at least seven new locations expected over the next year, providing a capital-light avenue for expansion. In the coming quarters, the StockStory team will closely monitor (1) the pace and sustainability of traffic gains, especially during key promotional periods like summer, (2) the effectiveness of menu enhancements and targeted marketing spend in boosting guest satisfaction and check averages, and (3) progress on international franchising and remodel returns. Execution on these fronts will be critical to demonstrating a sustained recovery in sales and margins. Dave & Buster's currently trades at a forward P/E ratio of 12.1×. Should you double down or take your chips? See for yourself in our full research report (it's free). The market surged in 2024 and reached record highs after Donald Trump's presidential victory in November, but questions about new economic policies are adding much uncertainty for 2025. While the crowd speculates what might happen next, we're homing in on the companies that can succeed regardless of the political or macroeconomic environment. 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Scottish Sun
11-06-2025
- Business
- Scottish Sun
Budget airlines scraps all flights to the US just three years after launching
Plus, Ryanair has warned that more of its flights to Spain could be scrapped next year GROUNDED Budget airlines scraps all flights to the US just three years after launching A BUDGET airline has confirmed all of its flights to America will be scrapped later this year. PLAY Airlines was founded in 2019 and launched in 2021 as an ultra low cost carrier in Iceland. Advertisement 2 A budget airline has scrapped all of its flights to America due to not making any money Credit: Alamy The airline used Reykjavik as a layover destination for flights to North America, with Brits stopping over in the Icelandic city. Flights were as little as £139 when travelling to places like New York. Now, the airline is planning to get rid of its US flights altogether. PLAY has removed all US flights from its schedule, as of the winter season. Advertisement Read more on airlines GROUNDED Airline technical blunder after Brits mistakenly told their flights are delayed The airline currently flies to Baltimore, Boston and New York Stewart - but these routes will disappear from September and October of this year. Flights to Stewart International Airport (SWF) will end from September 1, followed by Boston Logan International Airport from September 15. And flights to Baltimore/Washington International Airport will end on October 24. Whilst the airline used to have even more of a network in North America such as New York and Orlando, these flights have already been scrapped. Advertisement PLAY initially focused on European destinations, with routes to Alicante, Tenerife, London, Paris, Copenhagen, and Berlin. This later expanded to North America in April 2022 and then later to Africa and Asia. Flight cancelled or delayed? Top tips for handling travel disruptions And it was only a couple months ago that the airline flew its first flight to Asia. Despite changes, the airline's hub will remain in Keflavik. Advertisement The future for the airline also looks as if it may go private, with both the company's CEO and Vice Chairman supporting this. Since going public, the airline's stock is down 97 per cent. The airline does plan to continue to have 10 aircraft in its fleet, but to start using them differently. Four of the planes would fly out of Keflavik, specifically to leisure destinations with high demand. Advertisement Sun Travel has contacted PLAY for comment. Just last year, another budget airline scrapped one of its cheap flights to the US - after just three years. Budget airline JetBlue confirmed that they would be stopping the London Gatwick to New York route from this summer. The route launched back in 2021 and the airline already reduced the route in August 2024. Advertisement The airline said the end of the route was to "better align with anticipated demand". Plus, Ryanair has warned that more of its flights to Spain could be scrapped next year.
