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Starbucks CEO Brian Niccol admits that pulling back on in-store seating was a mistake and is now prioritizing creating community spaces, along with product innovation and faster service, as part of the company's turnaround plan to boost foot traffic and sales.
Real Madrid star Sergio Carrallo and his wife Caroline Stanbury were embarrassed after realizing their "best" seats on a plane were actually uncomfortable and faced the cabin, preventing them from reclining. The TikTok clip of their mile-high mishap went viral, sparking reactions from social media users. Aft-facing airline seats, though not uncommon, prioritize space maximization over privacy and are considered safer in crashes, but can lead to awkward and claustrophobic situations for passengers.
Real Madrid star Sergio Carrallo and his wife Caroline Stanbury thought they had the best seats on a plane, only to realize they were facing the cabin and unable to recline, leading to an uncomfortable and awkward situation. The TikTok clip of their mile-high mishap went viral, sparking reactions from social media users. While aft-facing airline seats are not uncommon in business class, they can be claustrophobic and awkward, despite being considered safer in the event of a crash.
AMC Theater Chain is abandoning its initiative called Sightline, which charged different prices for movie seats depending on their location. The company will end the experiment in August but plans to introduce a new trial involving lounge-style seating in the front rows. AMC's focus on seat pricing comes as attendance has not fully recovered from the pandemic, and the company aims to generate revenue growth through premium-priced tickets and enhanced seating options. Competitors did not follow AMC in re-pricing seats, making the initiative less competitive in test markets.
Pop star Katy Perry's struggle to find her seat at King Charles III's coronation has gone viral. The singer was amongst the many guests in attendance during the event, and CNN's Scott McLean reported on the funny moment when Perry had trouble finding her seat.
Prince Harry will attend his father King Charles III's coronation but will be seated 10 rows back from his brother Prince William and the rest of the working royals, leading to speculation about a chilly reception. Princess Diana's former butler Paul Burrell believes there is no chance of reconciliation anytime soon and that Harry will leave shortly after the ceremony. Harry's assigned seating previously stirred up controversy after Queen Elizabeth II's funeral, but it may be that he was specifically assigned a further-back row so as not to draw attention from the other royals.
Milan Design Week showcases new seating designs including a lounge chair called Tortello, a reissued 44-year-old seat by Jorge Zalszupin, and an experimental side chair built to decay. Other designs include a seating system that recalls stuffed pasta, a tribute to the Beetle chair, a home furnishings collection by Luca Nichetto, and a biodegradable Peel chair by Prowl. The designs showcase innovation and sustainability in the furniture industry.