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Trump calls ballroom critics 'disloyal' as White House project faces court hurdles
politics7 days ago

Trump calls ballroom critics 'disloyal' as White House project faces court hurdles

President Trump said opponents of the White House ballroom are 'disloyal' to the country, while the project—framed as a security upgrade for future presidents—grapples with a hefty price tag and legal delays: reports place the cost around $900 billion, an appeals court has halted work pending Supreme Court intervention, and the administration argues Congress already authorized the project while continuing to push it forward.

via The Hill|
#ballroom#court#loyalty
Southwest’s Identity Shakeup Tests a Cult-Like Loyalty
business8 days ago

Southwest’s Identity Shakeup Tests a Cult-Like Loyalty

Activist investor Elliott Management has reshaped Southwest into a more traditional, higher-fee carrier, eroding some of its historic perks. Despite mixed in-flight experiences—boarding changes, limited power, slow Wi‑Fi, and other product issues—the airline still retains a devoted customer base described as a 'cult of LUV,' suggesting loyalty may outlast the brand’s transformation even as profits improve.

via Live and Let's Fly|
#airline-industry#branding#business
iPhone Loyalty Hits 87% as Android Switchers Slow Down
technology1 month ago

iPhone Loyalty Hits 87% as Android Switchers Slow Down

CIRP’s Q1 2026 survey shows iPhone loyalty at 87% with only 12% of new iPhone buyers coming from Android (versus 84% loyalty a year ago). The data reinforces that most smartphone users stay with their chosen platform, while the number of Android-to-iPhone switches remains a relatively small, steady share. Apple also hints that Siri AI in iOS 27 could help retention and a forthcoming foldable iPhone may attract Android users seeking new form factors.

via MacRumors|
#android#cirp#ios-27
Tiny bites, big buys: the business of Costco's free samples
business1 month ago

Tiny bites, big buys: the business of Costco's free samples

The article explains how Costco's in-store free samples, managed by Club Demonstration Services, function as a deliberate marketing tactic that primes taste memories, reduces purchase risk, and drives larger carts and membership loyalty. It highlights the financial logic—samples boost sales and justify annual dues—while also detailing the social dynamics, memes, and sometimes chaotic shopper behavior surrounding the stations.

via USA Today|
#business#consumer-behavior#costco
Costco Superfans: Tattoos, Community, and the New Brand Fandom
business1 month ago

Costco Superfans: Tattoos, Community, and the New Brand Fandom

The piece surveys the surge in brand fandom, using Costco as a prime example where devoted shoppers—like Max Ellinger, who has a Kirkland Signature tattoo, and others who craft life milestones around Costco—treat the retailer as a lifestyle and community. Experts say such devotion signals identity and belonging in a polarized era, with fans forming online groups, hosting celebrations in stores, and even driving broader trends in how people express loyalty to retailers beyond traditional advertising.

via USA Today|
#branding#business#consumer-behavior
Trump’s Loyalty Purge Deepens GOP Wedge Between base and swing voters
politics3 months ago

Trump’s Loyalty Purge Deepens GOP Wedge Between base and swing voters

Trump’s ongoing purge of GOP dissent intensifies after Thomas Massie’s primary defeat, signaling a power move to consolidate loyalty while risking cross-party support and complicating his agenda in a razor-thin Congress; with several high-profile critics still in office, polls showing weak broad support and independents turning away, the strategy could backfire in the upcoming midterms even as Trump’s core base remains ardently behind him.

via The Guardian|
#loyalty#massie#midterms
iPhone Loyalty Reaches 96% as Android Users More Likely to Switch
technology4 months ago

iPhone Loyalty Reaches 96% as Android Users More Likely to Switch

SellCell’s U.S. smartphone survey finds iPhone loyalty at 96.4% (3.6% would switch) and Android loyalty at 86.4% (13.6% would switch). Of iPhone switchers, 69.7% would choose Samsung and 20.2% Google. Reasons for sticking include preferring Apple and the ecosystem; about half of those considering switching cite price or value, while 22.5% say other brands have better tech. iPhone users have a longer tenure (83.8% over five years) than Android users (33.8%). The study surveyed 5,000 respondents with roughly equal iPhone/Android representation.

via MacRumors|
#android#iphone#loyalty
Starbucks taps ChatGPT to spark drink ideas in beta app
technology4 months ago

Starbucks taps ChatGPT to spark drink ideas in beta app

Starbucks has launched a beta app inside ChatGPT to inspire customers’ drink orders; users enable the Starbucks app in ChatGPT and prompt with @Starbucks to get drink recommendations and customizable options, though final checkout remains on the Starbucks app or website. The move supports its Back to Starbucks turnaround to entice customers back (especially Gen Z), and follows AI initiatives like Green Dot Assist; Walmart, Etsy and Booking.com are also testing ChatGPT-based shopping.

via CNBC|
#ai#chatgpt#drink-discovery
Tesla 2026.2: Hidden Tweaks, Global Milestone Chargers, and a Loyalty Debate
technology5 months ago

Tesla 2026.2: Hidden Tweaks, Global Milestone Chargers, and a Loyalty Debate

Tesla’s 2026.2 update appears to include several undocumented changes: Autopilot is being renamed Self-Driving; the Maps screen now displays only region and version; 3D Supercharger site maps with live data expand to Europe; the ECU Update Status panel now includes non-CAN ECUs; a forthcoming 2026.8 update adds Comfort Braking for Model Y. The piece also showcases a series of milestone-based, uniquely designed Superchargers worldwide and ends with an opinion that Tesla is chasing short-term profits at the expense of loyalty, citing FSD transfer policy changes, price swings on the Cybertruck, and declining flagship-model updates and service-center quality.

via Not a Tesla App|
#loyalty#note-only-five-tags-allowed-the-fifth-is-loyalty#self-driving
Trump doubles down on loyalty, keeping aides intact in a steadier second term
politics6 months ago

Trump doubles down on loyalty, keeping aides intact in a steadier second term

Axios reports that President Trump is resisting firing senior aides in his second term, preferring to move personnel rather than oust them. After the killing of Alex Pretti, Trump faced calls to dismiss Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem but did not remove her; the only major change cited was moving Mike Waltz from national security adviser to UN ambassador, with Greg Bovino reassigned instead of fired. Analysts attribute the shift to a desire for stability, a display of strength, and to avoid new confirmation fights in a narrowly divided Senate. Other officials have faced scrutiny without being ousted, highlighting a pattern of prioritizing loyalty and continuity, though the president could still act if new disloyalty or criminal negligence were proven.

via Axios|
#kristi-noem#loyalty#politics