Tara Lachapelle

Former Bloomberg Opinion Columnist

Tara Lachapelle is a former Bloomberg Opinion columnist covering entertainment, telecommunications and deals.

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Will the Stars Ever Make Money in This Town Again?

Bloomberg Opinion

Will the Stars Ever Make Money in This Town Again?

As subscriptions to Netflix, HBO Max and other apps displace box-office income, it’s changing how everyone in Hollywood gets paid.

December 14, 2021

December 14, 2021

OpinionTara Lachapelle

Will the Stars Ever Make Money in This Town Again?

As subscriptions to Netflix, HBO Max and other apps displace box-office income, it’s changing how everyone in Hollywood gets paid.

Will the Stars Ever Make Money in This Town Again?

December 13, 2021

December 13, 2021

OpinionTara Lachapelle

Mark It Down: January Promises Big, Big Discounts

Late-arriving merchandise, a shortage of seasonal employees and the omicron variant are overloading store shelves in December.

Eager Retailers Greet Crowds Of Shoppers On "Black Friday"

December 7, 2021

December 7, 2021

OpinionTara Lachapelle

Blocking WarnerMedia-Discovery Deal Won’t Fix Streaming

Keeping the two companies separate, as Elizabeth Warren demands, will provide no relief for viewers juggling too many subscriptions.

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December 6, 2021

December 6, 2021

OpinionTara Lachapelle

AT&T Looks Better, Except for Its Stock Price

A company that once aspired to be a successful conglomerate is finding it makes more sense to run a “simple” 5G and internet business.

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November 22, 2021

November 22, 2021

OpinionTara Lachapelle

Monster and Constellation Could Be a Potent Mixed Drink

Caffeinated hard seltzer, anyone? A rumored mega-merger could make it an option.

Sale Of Energy Drinks To Children Set To Be Banned In England

November 22, 2021

November 22, 2021

OpinionTara Lachapelle

Black Friday Deals Not Cutting It? Wait a Few Weeks.

A lot of holiday and winter merchandise will arrive late this year — and remain on store shelves after Dec. 25.

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November 18, 2021

November 18, 2021

OpinionTara Lachapelle

Victoria’s Secret Is Back But Faces a New Hurdle

Products that respect and appeal to women are luring customers, even as the company struggles to fix its supply chain.

Victoria's Secret Kicks Off The Holidays With An Intimate Mad for Plaid Dinner

November 16, 2021

November 16, 2021

OpinionTara Lachapelle

Peloton’s Stock Price Surge Makes Sense in Deal Land

Normally a $1 billion share offering would erode market value. But visions of a takeover are dancing in investors’ heads.

A Peloton Interactive Showroom Ahead Of Earnings Figures

November 16, 2021

November 16, 2021

OpinionTara Lachapelle

Walmart Is Already Planning for a Post-Inflation World

While everyone else is wringing their hands about faster price growth, the retailer is thinking about how it can capitalize on competitors’ missteps.

Cost Of Back-To-School Items Rises With Inflation

November 11, 2021

November 11, 2021

OpinionTara Lachapelle

Disney+ Celebration Gets a Damper Before It Even Starts

The company is geared up for the two-year anniversary of its streaming TV app, but investors are disappointed by lower-than-expected subscriber numbers.

Disneyland Reopens For First Time Since Beginning Of Pandemic

November 4, 2021

November 4, 2021

OpinionTara Lachapelle

Peloton Discovers It’s Expensive to Go Downscale

The luxury fitness brand is struggling to attract less-affluent customers while having to advertise heavily to them for the post-pandemic era.

A Peloton Interactive Showroom Ahead Of Earnings Figures

November 4, 2021

November 4, 2021

OpinionTara Lachapelle

Don’t Write Off Roku. It Can Be the Next Netflix.

The company is evolving from an industry partner to a competitor, and it has a chance to become an essential content platform.

Roku Inc. CEO Anthony Wood Unveils New Streaming Devices

November 2, 2021

November 2, 2021

OpinionTara Lachapelle

Shoppers Haven’t Minded Higher Prices. That Might Change Soon.

Businesses could be in for a rude shock as shrinking savings force consumers to put the brakes on spending.

Shoppers At Great Lakes Crossing Mall As Holiday Sales Expected To Grow

October 26, 2021

October 26, 2021

OpinionTara Lachapelle

Sweetgreen's IPO Recipe: A Lot of Salad, Some Tech

The prospectus for the restaurant chain emphasizes digital orders and digital-enabled delivery and pickup convenience, essentials in the post-pandemic era.

A Sweetgreen Inc. Restaurant Location As Trendy Retailers Won't Kill Cash, Try As They Might

October 21, 2021

October 21, 2021

OpinionTara Lachapelle

AT&T’s HBO Divorce Isn’t Its Last Hurdle

The sale of media assets should fuel profits, but political controversies threaten to damage the company’s brand.

AT&T To Merge Warner Media With Discovery

October 20, 2021

October 20, 2021

OpinionTara Lachapelle

PayPal’s Pinterest Idea May Be a Bit Too Pricey

The unusual combination would have logic, but the $45 billion price tag is awfully steep.

Pinterest Illustrations Ahead Of Earnings Figures

October 19, 2021

October 19, 2021

OpinionTara Lachapelle

Netflix Is Winning Streaming’s Own ‘Squid Game’

The service is outplaying its rivals in the contest of who can keep the most subscribers from canceling.

Netflix Illustrations Ahead Of Earnings Figures

October 14, 2021

October 14, 2021

OpinionTara Lachapelle

There’s No One to Deliver the Pizzas

Domino’s posted its first decline in U.S. same-store sales in more than a decade because it cannot find enough delivery drivers.

Domino's Pizza Earnings Rise As Demand For Pizza Remains Steady Amid Pandemic

October 12, 2021

October 12, 2021

OpinionTara Lachapelle and Brooke Sutherland

Pinched by Shipping Rates, Companies Need to Be Creative

Supply-chain snarls are pressuring profit margins and may soon start to threaten demand. Here’s what to watch for this earnings season.

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October 6, 2021

October 6, 2021

OpinionTara Lachapelle

‘Squid Game’ Isn’t for Disney, and That’s a Problem

The success of Netflix’s disturbingly dark new series is why Disney+ needs to combine with Hulu and embrace programming for adults.

‘Squid Game’ Isn’t for Disney, and That’s a Problem