As consumers are planning to trim spending in an uncertain economic environment, retailers, restaurant chains, and service-based brands are looking to continue evolving to better serve their customers. At the recent ICSC show in Las Vegas, during the “General Session: Trends, Challenges and Opportunities” panel discussion, industry leaders detailed the ways in which consumers have…
Models walk the runway during the Chanel Womenswear Fall/Winter 2025-2026 show as part of Paris … More Fashion Week at Grand Palais on March 11, 2025 in Paris, France. (Photo by Kristy Sparow/Getty Images) Getty Images Luxury fashion has long positioned itself as an exclusive alternative to fast fashion, with brands like Louis Vuitton, Chanel…
Sir Keir Starmer has refused to rule out tax rises in the autumn budget but said the decision not to increase tax in the spring statement indicated the “mindset” of the government. “We did have manifesto commitments in relation to tax and what taxes we wouldn’t raise — and we kept good to those promises,”…
US tariffs could wipe out the chancellor’s £9.9 billion fiscal buffer, according to the independent budget forecaster. Richard Hughes, the chairman of the Office for Budget Responsibility, said that if the US chose to impose 20 per cent in tariffs on trade partners around the world and the UK retaliated it would reduce UK economic…
Polk County officials are urging some residents who live near uncontrolled fires to “leave now” as two of the fires surge over 1,000 acres each, tripling in size over mere hours. As of 5:30 p.m. on March 21, the Deep Woods Fire near Holbert Cove Road jumped to 1,102 acres with no containment, N.C. Forest…
Both Travis and Jason Kelce along with Nate Bargatze are returning to play golf at Lake Tahoe this summer. They’ll be joined by newcomers George Kittle of the San Francisco 49ers and Seattle Seahawks quarterback Sam Darnold. All are expected to compete in the 36th annual American Century Championship celebrity golf tournament July 9-13 at…
For Kai McKenzie, fashion isn’t just about aesthetics. It’s a form of storytelling, a way to bridge cultures and deepen his understanding of himself, and give back to the world. His journey from screen printing T-shirts to creating his brand, MINAMI, has been shaped by personal experiences, cultural exploration, and a deep desire to create…
Aribnb breaks down the hottest travel trends this spring break Airbnb has revealed the most popular spring travel destinations and the reasoning behind the surge. Want a special trip? You won’t have to travel outside of Georgia. On Thursday, Time Magazine released its list of “The World’s Greatest Places of 2025” highlighting 100 standout spots…
Route 80 sinkhole in Wharton NJ timeline: Video After a second sinkhole caused closures on Rt. 80 in Wharton, NJDOT investigators identified 90 possible instabilities or “voids” under the road. Drivers using navigation apps like Google Maps or Waze should be careful when traveling near the area of Route 80 impacted by the sinkhole. The…
Dog and owner saved after falling through frozen lake Massachusetts police got a call about a dog that fell through the ice on Lake Waban, and that the owner also fell in after trying to rescue it. Bar Stool Sports founder Dave Portnoy of Swampscott certainly loves pizza. He also loves a celebrity appearance on his…