Mary Hanbury
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Puma channeled Michael Jordan to announce Rihanna's return to the sportswear brand: 'She's back'
It has been almost five years since the singer-turned-entrepreneur Rihanna released a collection with Puma. → Read More
Adidas is facing a problem even bigger than Yeezy
Dire forecasts for 2023 imply Adidas expects to take a substantial sales and profit hit outside of Yeezy's impact on the company. → Read More
Culver's just switched from Pepsi to Coke. See which major US restaurants serve which soda brands.
For all you die-hard Pepsi fans out there, we understand how hard it can be to find a place to eat that serves your beverage of choice. → Read More
Fyre Festival's Billy McFarland is out of jail early and wants to go into tech — but he'll have his earnings withheld until he pays back $26 million
Fyre Festival, which promised a VIP experience on the island of Great Exuma in the Bahamas, turned into a nightmare situation. → Read More
US shoppers are signing up for Costco memberships to buy cheaper gas
Gas at warehouse clubs can be as much as 30 cents less than regular gas stations, according to IHS Markit's Oil Price Information Service. → Read More
UK government bans luxury goods exports to Russia, depriving oligarchs of luxury handbags, cars, and art
The UK government has also imposed new tariffs on Russian imports, including vodka, steel, and fertilizers. → Read More
Rihanna's body-inclusive lingerie brand, Savage X Fenty, is reportedly mulling plans to go public in a deal that could value the company at $3 billion
The Savage X Fenty brand has made been praised for its attention to size, race, and gender inclusivity. → Read More
Long lines build up outside Costco and Sam's Club gas stations as shoppers load up on cheaper gas amid further price spikes
As of Thursday, the average cost for a gallon of gas in the US was $4.32, according to AAA Gas Prices, an 84 cent increase from a month before. → Read More
International firms are facing louder calls to quit Russia
Over the past few days, dozens of global brands have suspended sales in Russia putting pressure on others to do the same. → Read More
Uniqlo to keep its stores in Russia open as dozens of other global chains pull out
"Clothing is a necessity of life. The people of Russia have the same right to live as we do," Tadashi Yanai, CEO of Uniqlo's parent company said. → Read More
We visited Ikea's new micro store in London, and saw how it solves one of the worst things about shopping at the chain, which psychologists say can drive couples to divorce
Ikea currently has eight small-format stores across the world. These stores are designed to make Ikea more accessible to urban shoppers. → Read More
Russian shoppers swarm Ikea stores to stock up ahead of closures
Ikea is among a number of major US and European companies to halt services in Russia following the invasion of Ukraine. → Read More
Nike stops selling shoes online in Russia because it can't find anyone to deliver them
Nike is among the major global brands to be reducing services in Russia on account of the Russia-Ukraine conflict. → Read More
The rat infestation at Family Dollar's distribution center is unsurprising, a retail consultant says, after witnessing the chaotic inventory pile-up at its parent company's stores
FDA inspectors found live rodents, dead rodents in various states of decay, rodent feces, and dead birds at a Family Dollar distribution center. → Read More
Louis Vuitton's owner is reportedly considering buying Ralph Lauren
According to Axios, Ralph Lauren's namesake founder is considering a succession plan. He is currently executive chairman and chief creative officer. → Read More
Condom giant prepares for a sales boom as global pandemic restrictions ease
Malaysian contraceptive giant Karex produces around 5.5 billion condoms a year and supplies brands such as Durex and ONE Condoms. → Read More
Peloton's former CEO predicted the fitness group would become 'one of the few $1 trillion companies,' report says
In a virtual event hosted by Goldman Sachs in late 2020, John Foley recalled making the $1 trillion prediction to his board, according to the FT. → Read More
Adidas' bare breast campaign to promote its sports bras sparks heated debate online
Some social media users described the image as "distasteful" and "explicit." Others celebrated the brand's push for body positivity. → Read More
Buzzy beauty brand Glossier just laid off more than 80 employees
According to Modern Retail, the cuts mostly impacted the technology department. The company said it was a "difficult but necessary decision." → Read More
Kanye West was meant to roll out a range of apparel for Gap in 2021 but it hasn't happened. The company is starting to get frustrated, according to a new report.
Kanye West and his team at Yeezy partnered up with Gap in 2020 to design a co-branded collection for men, women, and children. → Read More