Cecilie Bahnsen, the Danish ready-to-wear fashion label celebrated for its distinctive sculptural silhouettes and delicate feminine details, has announced a significant leadership change. Effective September 1, Mie Marie Ejdrup will take over as the new chief executive officer, succeeding Kristine Hannah Loebner, who is stepping down from her role as managing director. This transition marks a strategic move for the brand as it gears up for further international growth and market expansion.

Cecilie Bahnsen Appoints New CEO as the Brand Prepares for Global Expansion

With the support of former CEO Priya Iyer, Concertiv has experienced remarkable growth, doubled its client base and revenues and greatly expanded its product offerings since 2021. With Shane Torchiana at the helm and additional key strategic hires, the company is poised to further accelerate this growth. Enhanced by significant investment in its Concertiv360 platform, Concertiv continues to build on its successes.

Siemens Appoints New Responsibilities in People & Organization and Legal

Meriaura Group is undergoing a significant leadership transition as CEO Kirsi Suopelto has announced her resignation, leaving the Finnish maritime company to pursue new career opportunities. Her departure marks the end of a pivotal era at Meriaura, where she played an instrumental role in steering the company through its integration processes and laying the groundwork for its future strategic direction.

Leadership Reshuffle at Meriaura Group as CEO Kirsi Suopelto Steps Down

Brian Besanceney, the Senior VP and Chief Communications Officer at Boeing, has announced that he will step down on October 1. In the meantime, Ann Schmidt, Boeing’s VP of Corporate Communications, will take over the role. Besanceney expressed gratitude for his time at Boeing and wished the company future...

Boeing executive leadership changes amid challenges

Centuri Holdings, Inc., a leading, pure-play North American utility infrastructure services company, highlights recent appointments for two long-time Centuri employees to newly-formed strategic roles. Dylan Hradek now serves as President, US Gas and Jim Connell assumed the role of Executive Vice President, Chief Commercial & Strategy Officer. The appointments and newly-formed leadership positions, which took effect at the end of the second quarter, further optimize the Company’s organizational structure to meet near and long-term business objectives, including charting a deliberate path to organically grow the business and streamlining operations to ensure excellence in customer service delivery.

Two Leadership Appointments Support Commercial Strategy and Growth Objectives for Utility Infrastructure Services Co.

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SANTA CLARA, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Aug 8, 2024-- Archer Aviation Inc. (“Archer” or the “Company”) (NYSE: ACHR) today announced operating and financial results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2024. The Company issued a shareholder letter discussing those results, as well as its third quarter 2024 estimates. The shareholder letter may be accessed on the Company’s investor relations website here. This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240808890164/en/ Recent photo of Archer’s high-volume manufacturing facility in Covington, GA (Photo: Business Wire)

Archer Announces Key Terms Of Contract Manufacturing Relationship With Stellantis–Representing Up To ~$400M To Help Scale Midnight Production To 650 Aircraft Annually–Secures $230M In Additional Equity Capital From Strategic & Institutional Investors

Alight Inc. announced in its second quarter earnings report on Tuesday that Stephan Scholl will step down as CEO and member of the board, effective after the board names a successor. Scholl will continue as CEO and director during the search process. The board of directors has also appointed Dave...

Alight CEO to Step Down; Firm Searches for Successor

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If you’ve ever read a Nicholas Sparks book or seen a movie adaptation, you’ve likely fallen in love with his characters and settings. Many of Sparks's novels, including The Notebook, A Bend in the Road, The Return, and The Wedding, are set in New Bern, North Carolina, Sparks’s adopted hometown.

Meet The Adorable North Carolina Town That Inspired 'The Notebook'

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A lady is cautioning others about purchasing budget earrings from Amazon, Shein, and H&M, after she experienced keloid formations on her earlobes due to wearing them. On a TikTok post that has garnered more than 334,000 likes, Sailor Rozema (@sailor.rozema), a content creator, shares a warning with her community of "dangly earring girls": the inexpensive jewelry found in fast fashion can have negative impacts on your well-being.

‘I’ll never be wearing earrings for the rest of my life’: Customer warns against buying from Shein

Footwear News


Under Armour Losses Mount But Less Than Expected







Shares for Boot Barn nudged up 2 percent in after-market trading on Wednesday following the company’s earnings beat in the first quarter.


According to the Irvine, Calif.-based footwear company, net sales in the first quarter of fiscal 2025 increased 10.3 percent to $423.4 million from $383.7 million in the prior-year period. This is up from the company’s expectations for the quarter, with sales forecasted to be between $399 million and $407 million, representing growth of 4 percent to 6.1 percent over the prior-year period.


Net income in the period was $38.9 million, or $1.26 per diluted...

Boot Barn Sees Sales Gains in Q1, Raises Guidance for the Year

Kodak Alaris, the company that markets and sells Kodak photographic film, and its Kodak Moments printing and kiosk business, has been sold to Kingswood Capital Management, a Los Angeles-based private equity firm. We don't usually cover mergers and acquisitions, but we felt that the story of how Kodak's film business...

Kodak photo businesses sold to private equity

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If Mangia & Bevi Pizzeria Napoletana in Weston has been on your radar, you might want to know about some recent hiccups they’ve encountered. The pizzeria was ordered to close on July 29, and here’s what the health inspectors found:

Florida Pizzeria closed for 14 Violations- Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands

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Berkshire Hathaway has a $7.2 billion stake in this insurance titan.

Berkshire Hathaway Added 26 Million Shares of This Stock in the Past 3 Quarters: Here's Why It's a Smart Buy Today

Missouri State

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Denny's was once a staple of the American diner landscape. In recent years, it has had its ups and downs, especially post-pandemic. The dining habits of people also change. Some customers have a more discerning taste.

Denny's: a legacy of serving customers for over 65 years including 27 locations in Missouri

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Republican Donald Trump has a 7-point lead over Democrat Kamala Harris among Florida voters, 49% to 42%, according to a new poll from the University of North Florida. Four percent are backing another candidate, and 6% are undecided or didn’t answer.

New Florida poll: Trump leads; support strong for abortion and recreational weed

The musician and mogul's firm Marcy Venture Partners may be undergoing a merger with Pendulum Holdings, a firm co-founded by Barack Obama's former financial advisor. Jay-z is reportedly making major waves in the venture capital space. The music legend and mogul’s venture capital firm, Marcy Venture Partner may be laying...

Jay-Z's Venture Capital Firm Is Reportedly Laying Plans To Deploy A Merger That Could Be Valued At $1B

Rocket Lab USA shares popped Friday, a day after the company posted record revenue and a narrowing of its second-quarter loss. The aerospace company reported a 71% year-over-year rise in revenue and a net loss of $41.6 million, both better than analysts' estimates, and projected Q3 revenue between $100 million and $105 million.

Rocket Lab Stock Jumps, Propelled by Record Revenue

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(Reuters) -Activist investor Starboard Value has a stake in Starbucks the Wall Street Journal reported on Friday, adding that it wants the coffee giant to take steps to improve its stock price.

Activist Starboard Value takes stake in Starbucks, WSJ reports

NEW YORK (Reuters) - Sharpie pen maker Newell Brands is moving some production of kitchen appliances out of China and has relocated manufacturing for its writing business to Tennessee as it faces "uncertainty" on tariffs ahead of the U.S. presidential election, Newell CEO Chris Peterson said in an interview with Reuters.

Sharpie-maker Newell moves more operations from China as tariffs loom

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Saudi Aramco, the world's most profitable oil company and a cornerstone of Saudi Arabia's economy, reported a 3.4% decline in its second-quarter profits, primarily due to lower crude volumes and softer refining margins. Despite this dip, the company maintained its substantial dividend payouts, announcing $31.1 billion in dividends for the quarter, a move that highlights its commitment to shareholder returns amid fluctuating market conditions.

Saudi Aramco Faces Profit Drop Amid Lower Crude Volumes, Yet Commits to Massive $31.1 Billion Dividend Payout

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Lassonde Industries Announces Leadership Changes Amid Strong Financial Performance

Canada’s Lassonde Industries has announced a significant leadership transition as part of a broader reshuffle at the top of the agri-food company. The company, known for...

Lassonde Industries Announces Leadership Changes Amid Strong Financial Performance

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