Archive for September 2026
Black Farmer Wayne Swanson Jr. Is Reimagining Farming for a New Generation
As food prices fluctuate, supply chains face ongoing vulnerabilities and consumers increasingly look for locally sourced products, agriculture is gaining renewed attention across the United States. For Wayne Swanson Jr., founder and CEO of Swanson Family Farm, the growing interest in farming represents more than a shift in where Americans get their food. He sees…
Read MoreDixie Grace’s Boiled Peanuts Bring a Southern Classic Into the Modern Snack Aisle
Boiled peanuts are getting a modern makeover as Dixie Grace’s Boiled Peanuts brings the beloved Southern snack from roadside stands and family gatherings to today’s grab-and-go snack aisle. The woman- and minority-owned brand is reimagining boiled peanuts with an artisanal cooking process, organic ingredients and convenient packaging designed for consumers looking for flavorful snacks that…
Read MoreSasha Primak Acquires Gemlok, Preserving a New York Jewelry Legacy for the Next Generation
Sasha Primak is bringing together two generations of New York jewelry craftsmanship with its acquisition of Gemlok, the renowned jewelry atelier known for its innovative designs and more than five decades of fine jewelry production. The acquisition combines Gemlok’s design heritage with Sasha Primak’s manufacturing expertise, creating a partnership focused on preserving American craftsmanship while…
Read MoreBack-to-School Season Brings Renewed Focus on Pedestrian Safety
As students return to classrooms, streets and school zones across the country become increasingly busy with children walking, riding bikes, getting into cars and boarding school buses. The annual back-to-school transition also brings renewed concerns about pedestrian and traffic safety. There is encouraging news on one front. Drivers struck and killed 7% fewer pedestrians on…
Read MoreEverful Uses AI to Rethink Global Wholesale for Independent Retailers
Independent retailers account for more than $15 trillion in annual sales across the United States and Europe, but many small businesses still rely on traditional wholesale supply chains that can add significant costs and complexity to the purchasing process. More than 80% of independent retailers continue to source products through layers of wholesalers, trading companies…
Read MoreTaking Back Sunday Celebrates 20 Years of ‘Louder Now’ With Deluxe Anniversary Edition
Two decades after helping define the sound of 2000s alternative rock, Taking Back Sunday is celebrating its landmark album Louder Now with a deluxe 20th anniversary edition arriving Oct. 16 through Craft Recordings. Originally released in 2006, Louder Now marked a major turning point for the Long Island band. The group had already established a…
Read MoreHBO and BBC Team Up for New Drama Series ‘1536’
HBO and the BBC are joining forces to bring 1536, a new six-episode drama series based on Ava Pickett’s award-winning play of the same name. Pickett will serve as showrunner, writer and executive producer, marking her television series debut. The darkly comic drama will explore power, patriarchy, friendship and sisterhood through the experiences of working-class…
Read MoreFrick Collection to Explore Siena’s Golden Age of Bronze Sculpture
The Frick Collection will shine a spotlight on one of the lesser-known achievements of the Italian Renaissance this fall with Siena: The Art of Bronze, 1450–1500, the first exhibition dedicated entirely to Siena’s remarkable tradition of bronze sculpture. Opening in New York, the exhibition will bring together nearly 40 works spanning statues, reliefs, candelabra, medals…
Read MoreLabor Day Sales Spotlight: Avenlur and 7th Avenue Offer Deals for Families and Home
As families prepare for the transition into fall, two home-focused brands are giving shoppers an opportunity to save on furniture and products designed for everyday living. Avenlur and 7th Avenue are rolling out seasonal promotions featuring discounts on children’s play equipment and modular furniture. Avenlur, known for its Montessori-inspired wooden playsets, climbers, swings and activity…
Read MoreBailey Swilley Brings ‘Gimme A Sign!’ Back to New York City
Grief, ghosts and the search for meaning take center stage when writer, comedian and storyteller Bailey Swilley brings her solo show “Gimme A Sign!” back to New York City for two performances at SoHo Playhouse on Sept. 17 and 20. The show, which Swilley performs and developed from her own experiences, explores mourning, empathy, family…
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