Ann Brown

Nevis Launches Its First Official Online Store With 90+ Island-Inspired Products

By Ann Brown / August 22, 2026 /

Travelers who want to bring a little piece of the Caribbean home can now shop Nevis year-round. The Nevis Tourism Authority has launched Shop Nevis Naturally, the island’s first official online store and one of the first destination-focused e-commerce platforms of its kind in the Caribbean. The new online shop features more than 90 products…

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New Books Explore Lost Worlds, Family History and New York’s Great Outdoors

By Ann Brown / August 22, 2026 /

From a disappearing Brooklyn neighborhood to little-known Catskills peaks and dog-friendly trails across upstate New York, these new and notable books invite readers to explore the places, people and experiences that have shaped the region. Together, they offer a look at New York through family history, cultural change and outdoor adventure—whether readers are revisiting the…

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Solar Buddies Makes Sunscreen Application Easier for Kids Heading Back to School

By Ann Brown / August 21, 2026 /

As families prepare for the new school year, backpacks, lunch boxes and school supplies may be at the top of the shopping list. But with children spending time outdoors for recess, physical education, sports and after-school activities, sun protection is another essential parents may want to keep within reach. Solar Buddies is designed to make…

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The Beauty Way Offers Busy Moms a Self-Care Reset for Back-to-School Season

By Ann Brown / August 21, 2026 /

Back-to-school season often means earlier mornings, packed schedules and a seemingly endless list of responsibilities for parents. While much of the attention is focused on getting children ready for a new school year, The Beauty Way is encouraging moms to make space for themselves, too. Created by a mom for moms, The Beauty Way offers…

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Milky Body Lotions Are Bringing Skincare-Inspired Hydration to the Rest of the Body

By Ann Brown / August 21, 2026 /

The skincare world’s obsession with lightweight, milky textures is moving beyond the face. As consumers increasingly look for body-care products that deliver the benefits and sensorial experience of facial skincare, milky body lotions are emerging as a popular option for keeping skin hydrated without the heavy, greasy finish associated with traditional creams. One product tapping…

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Bourbon’s Oversupply Could Create a New Opportunity for Whiskey Investors

By Ann Brown / August 21, 2026 /

The bourbon industry is facing a major inventory problem, but some investors see the glut as an opportunity rather than a warning sign. Jim Beam has paused bourbon production, Brown-Forman has laid off workers, and Kentucky distilleries are reportedly sitting on a record 16.1 million aging barrels. That inventory is roughly three times the size…

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Hachette Employees Unite Globally for Raising Readers Volunteer Day

By Ann Brown / August 20, 2026 /

Hachette Book Group employees around the world came together July 9 for a global day of service focused on one goal: helping children develop a lifelong love of reading. Employees from Hachette’s English-language offices in the United States, United Kingdom, Germany, Ireland, India, Australia and Canada participated in volunteer activities supporting the company’s Raising Readers…

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Hilton Honors Members Can Now Earn Rewards on Explora Journeys Luxury Cruises

By Ann Brown / August 19, 2026 /

Hilton Honors members looking to take their next vacation beyond the hotel are getting a new way to earn and redeem rewards at sea. Hilton and Explora Journeys, the ultra-luxury ocean travel brand of MSC Group, have launched a new partnership that allows Hilton Honors members to earn and redeem Points while enjoying exclusive benefits…

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Nevis Takes Center Stage as Lifetime Launches Its First Microdrama

By Ann Brown / August 19, 2026 /

A small Caribbean island with no cruise ports, no high-rise developments and a total land area of just 36 square miles is taking on a surprisingly big role in the future of television. Nevis is the setting for Tides of Temptation, Lifetime’s first-ever microdrama and the flagship title for Microhouse Films, A+E Global Media’s new…

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Glenn Llopis Says America’s Leadership Problem Is Bigger Than Burnout

By Ann Brown / August 19, 2026 /

Corporate America may be filled with accomplished executives, entrepreneurs and professionals, but business strategist Glenn Llopis believes many of today’s most capable leaders are facing a deeper problem than burnout: a loss of conviction. Llopis, a Fortune 500 business strategist and Forbes contributor, calls it the “conviction crisis.” In his new book, Earning Conviction: The…

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