One chart shows just how much Grindr is trouncing the competition

The hookup app is entering its cuffing era.

6/26/24 12:13PM

Grindr, the gay hookup app, is looking for longer-term love. And it’s finding it — from investors.

While its peers Match Group and Bumble have had a mostly terrible ride on the stock market this year as they struggle to grow paying subscribers amid widespread complaints about online dating, Grindr has bucked the trend. Its stock is up more than 30% year-to-date, thanks to growing usership and an increased revenue outlook.

Ahead of its first Investor Day, the company said that more than half its users are looking for stable, long-term relationships — something Grindr is hoping to facilitate with added features like AI that steers people towards others with similar interests beyond hooking up.

Grindr isn’t the only dating app hoping to shed its hookup app roots. Match Group’s Tinder has been trying to do the same, though it’s been less successful. Last month Tinder reported its sixth straight quarter of paying user declines.

Skydance Officially Closes Deal To Merge With Paramount

Paramount Skydance says its DTC streaming biz will be profitable this year

The studio reported its third-quarter earnings on Monday, the first since the Skydance takeover.

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“Grand Theft Auto” has been a gold mine — this latest delay had better be worth it for investors and gamers

Rockstar’s latest blockbuster now won’t arrive until late 2026, and the stakes couldn’t be higher.

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Starbucks issues apology after viral “Bearista” cup meltdown

Holiday cheer turned into chaos this week for Starbucks after the coffee giant’s new “Bearista” holiday cup sent fans into a frenzy.

Dropped alongside its 2025 holiday menu, the $30 beanie-wearing glass bear tumbler sparked long lines, sellouts, and even in-store scuffles before Starbucks stepped in with an apology.

“The excitement for our merchandise exceeded even our biggest expectations,” the company said in a statement to People. “Despite shipping more Bearista cups to our coffeehouses than almost any other item this holiday season, the Bearista cup and some other items sold out fast.”

Within hours of launch, frustrated fans flooded Starbucks’ social media pages and even store hotlines. Some customers waited in line before dawn and others said their stores received only a handful of cups. In one Houston location, the craze even turned physical, with police reportedly called to break up a brawl. Meanwhile, the cup is already reselling on sites like eBay, with listings topping $600.

“We understand many customers were excited about the Bearista cup and apologize for the disappointment this may have caused,” Starbucks said. While in-store customers may be upset, investors seem happy about the viral hit, as the stock has risen over 3% on Friday.

If you’re still hoping for a Bearista at market price, that may not be on order: the chain didn’t disclose how many cups were made or whether a restock is planned.

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Target tells workers to smile, wave, and greet shoppers if they come within 10 feet of them

Target just rolled out a new rule for store employees: “smile, make eye contact, and greet or wave” when a shopper comes within 10 feet — and if they get closer, within four feet, “ask whether they need help or how their day is going,” according to a new Bloomberg report.

Dubbed the “10-4 program” internally, the rule mirrors rival Walmart’s own 10-foot policy, formalizing behavior Target had previously only encouraged.