Month: May 2021

WarnerMedia CEO Jason Kilar: ‘I’m Not Going Anywhere’

WarnerMedia chief executive officer Jason Kilar did not waste much time addressing the elephant in the room at a WarnerMedia virtual global summit on Thursday afternoon. After an “icebreaker” about how his mother and wife are contemplating switching cellular providers, Kilar told the company’s employees that he’s committed to the work he started a little […]

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10 Best Father’s Day Gift Ideas to Upgrade Personal Care Routines

Forget about giving socks or ties for Father’s Day. Market trends are showing that men are eager to explore and experiment with new personal care products to present their best selves as men’s interest in self care continues to rise. That’s why grooming, fragrance and wellness gifts are the best choices for dads who need […]

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Sneaker Culture Hasn’t Catered to Plus-Size Women, But Thick Laces Does

Sneaker culture has capitalized on craze and scarcity, garnering lines stretching for blocks and bots that battle real-life consumers for sneaker drops that sell out in seconds. But what has been missing, according to Thick Laces, a community for plus-size women who love sneakers and streetwear, is diversity. “The mission behind the brand is to […]

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First Insight Expands Partnership With Hard Rock International

In addition to providing insights to Hard Rock International’s merchandising, First Insight, the technology company that empowers companies to incorporate the voice of the customer to make strategic decisions, will now also use its customer-driven experience management platform to inform functions related to the restaurant business including menu creation, design and pricing. Hard Rock International’s […]

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PayPal Expands Post-purchase Offerings With Happy Returns Acquisition

Despite many parts of the online shopping experience becoming increasingly easy, the returns process can be wasteful, expensive and arduous — for both the consumer and the retailer. Launched six years ago to tackle online returns head-on, Happy Returns has made it its mission to make the process “beautiful for shoppers, retailers and the planet,” […]

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A Look at the High-Fashion Moments at the 2021 Billboard Music Awards

The 2021 Billboard Music Awards aired Sunday night, bringing together celebrities like The Jonas Brothers, Megan Fox, Machine Gun Kelly, BTS, Alicia Keys and other stars who made an impact at the annual award show for their designer looks. Nick Jonas, who hosted the show and performed with his brothers, changed outfits multiple times, courtesy […]

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Måneskin Wins 2021 Eurovision Song Contest

Måneskin is the winner of 2021 Eurovision Song Contest hosted in Rotterdam, Netherlands, on Saturday. The Italian band scooped the prize after a pyrotechnic performance of their hit song “Zitti e Buoni.” This marks the third victory for Italy but the first in more than three decades, following Gigliola Cinquetti and Toto Cutugno, who won […]

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Jordan Davis Breaks Out From the Crowd in Country Music

There are quite a few new male artists working hard to make their mark in country music, but one has managed to break through: Jordan Davis. Since releasing “Singles You Up” in the middle of 2017, the 33-year-old Louisiana native has become a fan and radio favorite, amassing more than two billion streams worldwide and […]

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The Newsette Closes Q1 With $13 Million in Revenue — Drives On Without VC Backing

Closing the first quarter with $13 million in sales, The Newsette has reported a projected revenue of more than $40 million this year. Notably, the company was created, and has continued to grow, without any venture capital backing — a quality that The Newsette founder and chief executive officer, Daniella Pierson, told WWD has contributed […]

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Naomi Campbell Welcomes First Child

Naomi Campbell is a new mom. The supermodel revealed on Tuesday that she has welcomed her first child, a baby girl. Campbell announced the news on Instagram, posting a photo of herself holding her daughter’s feet. “A beautiful little blessing has chosen me to be her mother,” she wrote. “So honored to have this gentle […]

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