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Ace Frehley was a roadie for Jimi Hendrix when he was 18 years old. A half century later, he’d sell the Kiss catalog and brand for $300 million

Ace Frehley, the original lead guitarist and founding member of the glam rock band Kiss, who captivated audiences with his elaborate galactic makeup and smoking guitar, died Thursday. He was 74. Frehley died peacefully surrounded by family in Morristown, New Jersey, following a recent fall, according to his agent. Family members said in a statement that … Read more

The CEO behind Abercrombie & Fitch’s turnaround says the retailer isn’t chasing ‘cool’; wants to be a ‘lifestyle’ brand instead

As counterintuitive as it might seem, being trendy can be a curse for a clothing brand. Abercrombie & Fitch for years was a trendy tastemaker that told customers what was cool, not the other way around, and it worked. Until it didn’t. A decade ago, the ‘it’ brand of the 2000s and early 2010s crashed. … Read more

Exclusive: $1 billion canned water brand Liquid Death names new CFO as it gears up for expansion

Good morning. Liquid Death has tapped Ricky Khetarpaul, a PepsiCo alum, as finance chief of the popular L.A.-based water startup that’s expanded into other beverages. “It’s a truly healthy beverage platform with a proven track record as an innovator across categories,” Khetarpaul told me. “I’ve been a big fan of Liquid Death.” Founded in 2017 … Read more

‘Daredevil: Born Again’ Will Link to ‘Spider-Man: Brand New Day’

If you’re looking forward to Spider-Man: Brand New Day, it might behoove you to first check out what’s going on Daredevil: Born Again’s second season. Marvel TV head Brad Winderbaum teased to Entertainment Weekly there’s “a lot of communication” between the two teams to tie the show and film together. Without spoiling anything, he said Born Again “very much … Read more

Tobey Maguire Supports Ex-Wife Jennifer Meyer at Jewelry Brand Party

Tobey Maguire and Jennifer Meyer continue to prove they are the best of exes! The Spider-Man actor, 50, was among the guests who attended a celebration to mark the 20th anniversary of Meyer’s eponymous jewelry brand in Los Angeles on Thursday, October 9. Maguire looked casual in a black baseball cap and hoodie as he … Read more

Meet the finance duo behind Dave’s Hot Chicken’s $1 billion deal as Gen Z flocks to the brand

Good morning. Fast-casual restaurant Dave’s Hot Chicken began as a $900 pop-up in a Los Angeles parking lot in 2017. Eight years later, the brand has expanded to over 345 stores worldwide—a remarkable rise from seven locations in early 2020. On Oct. 1, the company announced a partnership with Matternet to launch its first drone-delivery … Read more

Amazon launches a grocery brand with most products under $5

Amazon on Wednesday announced the debut of Amazon Grocery, a new private-label brand that offers a range of grocery items, most of which are priced under $5. The brand offers everything from milk and olive oil to fresh produce, meat, and seafood. Amazon Fresh grocery items will be available online and at Amazon Fresh stores. … Read more

How Canadian apparel brand Arc’teryx’s bold campaign spiraled into a PR cautionary tale

SHANGHAI, CHINA – MARCH 27, 2025 – Pedestrians walk past a ARC’TERYX flagship store in Shanghai, China on March 27, 2025. Cfoto | Future Publishing | Getty Images Canadian outdoor apparel brand Arc’teryx’s bold fireworks campaign at the foothills of the Himalayas last Friday was meant to promote its commitment to nature. Within days, it … Read more

Smartphone maker Nothing to spin off its affordable CMF brand

Hardware startup Nothing said Thursday that it plans to make its affordable device brand, CMF, into an independent subsidiary with India serving as its headquarters for manufacturing and R&D. The company first launched CMF in 2023 with a pair of earbuds and a smartwatch. Since then, it has introduced smartphones under the brand as well. … Read more

This Gentle Cleanser from a Kate Hudson-Loved Brand Is on Sale

Us Weekly has affiliate partnerships. We receive compensation when you click on a link and make a purchase. Learn more! There’s nothing like scoring a skincare product with a celeb’s stamp of approval. Celebrity esthetician Kate Somerville offered her A-list clients, like Kate Hudson, a way to achieve glowy, radiant skin. Right now, bargain hunters … Read more

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