A 150-year-old olive tree rooted in Spain will take center stage Thursday as OLIVE TREE PEOPLE opens its first U.S. flagship in Los Angeles. The waterless beauty company will officially open its store at 1335 Abbot Kinney Boulevard in Venice on Aug. 27, using the living tree for a ceremonial opening instead of a traditional…
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Fashion nostalgia is making a splash, and La Blanca is giving shoppers a chance to revisit one of swimwear’s most recognizable eras. The brand’s Glam Squad is bringing back the exact swimsuit silhouettes that appeared in Vogue during the 1990s. Rather than creating modern interpretations of vintage designs, La Blanca is offering the same styles…
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Play Playground Nashville is bringing the spirit of a neighborhood backyard party to Music City this Labor Day weekend with four days of games, food, drinks and live entertainment. The first Backyard Games Weekend will run from Friday, Sept. 4, through Monday, Sept. 7, at the social game destination just off downtown Nashville’s Broadway. The…
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Eric Bigger, known for his appearances on ABC’s “The Bachelorette” and “Bachelor in Paradise,” is taking a deeper look at fitness, fame and personal growth in his new book, “Spiritual Fitness: The Eric Bigger Method.” Released Aug. 8, the book goes beyond the traditional celebrity memoir, chronicling Bigger’s journey from Baltimore to reality television and…
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For Chicago entrepreneur Early Walker, building a successful business was never just about making money. His journey from a modest investment in a used tow truck to running a multimillion-dollar operation has been closely tied to his commitment to creating opportunities and supporting communities in need. In 2013, Walker used less than $10,000 from his…
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For many retailers, Black Friday feels like a fourth-quarter event. New data from marketing platform Billo suggests that waiting until fall to prepare could mean entering the holiday advertising season after competition and costs have already begun climbing. Billo analyzed Meta advertising data from June through December 2025 and found that competition increased about 40%…
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Building a business can consume countless hours, but a new campaign from dating and social app BLK is asking Black entrepreneurs to make room for something else: love. For Black Business Month, BLK has partnered with The Gathering Spot, a members-based community and cultural hub, for “Open for Business (and Love),” an original content series…
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What happens when women are left to build a world without men? That question takes center stage in Hungry Women, a new dark comedy making its world premiere Off-Broadway this summer at SoHo Playhouse. Written by Melissa Maney and directed by Daniella Caggiano, Hungry Women will run for a six-week limited engagement from July 23…
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For years, workplace productivity has often been measured by how busy employees appear to be. But a new workplace survey suggests that many workers—and their managers—are increasingly playing the part rather than focusing on meaningful results. The survey found that 66% of employees and 73% of managers admit to faking productivity at work. The findings…
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As families prepare for another school year, artificial intelligence is becoming part of the back-to-school conversation. Parents and teachers are trying to determine how students should use AI, while students are already experimenting with tools that can help them study, organize assignments and complete everyday tasks. The challenge is finding the balance between using AI…
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