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Introduction to Brand Height On paper, the brand height book is relatively easy: reduce excessive discounting and overexposure in the outlet and wholesale channels and increase desirability and exclusivity. This strategy enables brands to increase prices and improve margins. Challenges in Achieving Brand Height Although many luxury brands have attempted to increase their brand height, there are fewer current success stories. This suggests that achieving brand height is more complex than it appears on paper. A Successful Example Ralph Lauren seems to be an outlier in this context. The brand has achieved average retail unit growth for several years, which…
US-China Trade Tensions US President Donald Trump has stated that Chinese leader Xi Jinping is "extremely difficult to complete a deal with," amidst rising friction between the two countries. This comment comes weeks after they had agreed on de-escalating trade tensions. Recent Developments Trump expressed his sentiments in a post on his social media platform, stating that he likes Xi but finds him hard to deal with. The tensions between the US and China have been escalating, with expected trade talks between the two sides failing to materialize. The talks were intended to address the 90-day tariff truce agreed upon…
Heart Rock Band Falls Victim to Instrument Theft The Grammy-nominated rock band Heart has reported that two of their irreplaceable instruments were stolen from the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in Atlantic City, just before the start of their tour. The stolen instruments belonged to band members Nancy Wilson and Paul Moak. The Stolen Instruments The stolen objects included a one-of-a-kind, custom-made purple Sparkle-Bariton-Telecaster with a hand-painted spindle stick, which was specifically produced for Nancy Wilson. The other instrument was a vintage mandolin from 1966 that Paul Moak has been playing for over 25 years. These instruments hold great sentimental…
Introduction to Jessie J’s Diagnosis Singer Jessie J, known for pop hits such as "Price Tag," "Domino," and "Bang Bang," has revealed that she has been diagnosed with early breast cancer. The 37-year-old star shared the news on Instagram, stating that she plans to undergo surgery after her appearance at Capital’s Summertime Ball, a mini festival in London’s Wembley Stadium, later this month. The Diagnosis and Upcoming Surgery Jessie J has been "in and out of tests" lately and found out about the diagnosis. In a video message, she said, "Cancer sucks in any form, but I hold the word…
Introduction to a Surprising Hit Every year, a few films come out of nowhere to become massive hits, and in 2024, The Wild Robot was one of them. Written and directed by animation legend Chris Sanders, the man behind Lilo & Stitch, the film quietly entered cinemas before taking off and grossing over $330 million worldwide. After a successful run on Peacock, a brand new audience on Netflix has now discovered it, with the film cracking the top 10 just a few days after its debut on Saturday, May 24th. Critical Acclaim Critics and audiences were almost unanimous in their…
Changes in CDC Guidance for COVID-19 Vaccine An official of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) resigned from her role to update the agency’s COVID-19 vaccine recommendations, following an order by Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. to force an update of the agency’s instructions. Resignation of Dr. Lakshmi Panagiotopoulos Dr. Lakshmi Panagiotopoulos, one of the leads of the working group on COVID-19 vaccines within the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP), sent an email to members of the working group to announce her resignation. She stated that her career in public health and vaccination…
Introduction to a New Project Luca Guadagnino is set to be involved in conversations for a new project, Artificially, a comedic drama that explores the world of artificial intelligence for Amazon MGM Studios. Background on the Director Guadagnino was initially preparing to direct Sgt. Rocks for DC Studios, but the project was pushed back by a year before production could begin. This change in schedule has allowed him to consider other opportunities, including Artificially. Details on Artificially Reports suggest that Artificially will start production in 2023, a time that coincides with significant developments in the field of artificial intelligence, notably…
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Colleges Try to Tackle AI in the Classroom Some colleges are turning to classic tactics to try to keep AI out of the classroom. Sales of lined composition test books, known as "blue books", which students used to use to handwrite essays and answers on exams, are on the rise, according to the Wall Street Journal. The Reason Behind the Rise The rise in sales of "blue books" is a result of colleges trying to prevent students from using AI to cheat on exams. By having students handwrite their answers, colleges hope to make it more difficult for them to…
Summer Fashion Trends A strong summer trend that seems to disappear this year is the short short circuit. The nineties Bermuda Short is back for 2025. These are a long line, bell-cutting, baggy short, which – fortunately – is much easier to wear. This silhouette has tacitly adopted the running walkways from New York to Copenhagen. Designers have gradually redesigned the once increasing staple in a piece that slides slightly between cool, corporate and casual. Top 5 Bermuda Shorts for Summer But after years in which he got used to tiny shorts – what are the best Bermudas this summer?…