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Skims released its 2026 holiday collection on October 29, featuring a campaign with Kim, Khloé, Kourtney Kardashian, and Kendall and Kylie Jenner. The 'Skimsmas' drop includes pajamas, lingerie, and accessories starting at $14, with several items already selling out.
Joanna Gaines revealed on the 'Joy 101' podcast that she and Chip Gaines took a three-month sabbatical from their Magnolia brand approximately three years ago to combat severe burnout. After nearly 25 years of continuous operation, the couple lost sight of their original vision and experienced what Gaines described as 'soul weariness.' The break, which cost them financially and disappointed their team, allowed them to regain clarity and refocus on their family and business purpose.
Bradley Alvelo, a 38-year-old chef trained at the Culinary Institute of America, has launched Pizza Pod, a mobile pizzeria operating out of a bright green Smart car in New York City. After years in corporate dining for organizations like the NFL and the New York Stock Exchange, Alvelo sought direct customer interaction. The vehicle houses two generator-powered ovens, allowing him to serve 12-inch pizzas with 72-hour fermented dough at pop-ups and events. Priced between $16 and $20, the menu features items like truffle mushroom and a guava pepperoni pie reflecting his Puerto Rican heritage. Alvelo estimates gross monthly revenue at approximately $12,000, with cash accounting for 65% of sales. He manages all aspects of the business solo, from cooking to accounting, citing the personal connection and autonomy as key motivations for leaving corporate kitchens.
Personal belongings, the former residence, and a restaurant associated with KFC founder Colonel Harland Sanders are being offered for sale at auction. The sale includes items from the life of the fast-food icon, who died in 1980. This event highlights the commercialization of the brand's history, occurring shortly after KFC launched a global rebrand in 2026.
Jeff Bezos’s 2018 prediction that Amazon would eventually go bankrupt has resurfaced in public discourse following recent reports suggesting the Amazon founder is physically exhausted by his marriage to Lauren Sánchez. Although Bezos stepped down as CEO in 2021, he remains executive chair and holds significant stock. The renewed attention stems from a January 2026 report claiming Bezos struggled to keep up with his wife’s high energy during a holiday trip, described as 'hanging on for dear life.' This personal narrative coincides with a resurfacing of his earlier corporate warning that large companies have limited lifespans and must obsess over customers to delay inevitable failure.
Costco is raising its membership fees for the first time since 2017, Amazon is experimenting with removing gift cards from New York retailers, and Copenhagen is offering free lunches and kayak tours as part of a new rewards program for using public transit and other eco-friendly activities.