3 lessons the military taught me about leadership
As a former military officer turned sustainability-focused CEO, I often find myself reflecting on the intersection of two worlds that, on the surface, seem unlikely companions. The…
Archive
The Latest
StarHub H2 net profit up 7.5% at S$78.4 million
STARHUB on Friday (Feb 21) posted a net profit of S$78.4 million for the second half of its financial year ended December, up 7.5 per cent from S$72.9 million in the previous corresponding…
The history of Black History Month makes us question this
The Fast Company Impact Council is a private membership community of influential leaders, experts, executives, and entrepreneurs who share their insights with our audience. Members pay…
ESPN, Major League Baseball to Break Up After Current Season
Disney‘s ESPN and Major League Baseball are breaking up after nearly 40 years together, a sign of how even the most durable content relationships have come under scrutiny in the streaming…
Selena Gomez and Gracie Abrams Release Video for ‘Call Me When You Break Up’
Selena Gomez, Benny Blanco and Gracie Abrams deliver on their new collaboration, a pop anthem dubbed “Call Me When You Break Up.” The song is the second offering from Gomez and Blanco’s…
Young professionals need safe spaces to fail
The Fast Company Impact Council is a private membership community of influential leaders, experts, executives, and entrepreneurs who share their insights with our audience. Members pay…
David St. John, ‘I Am Jazz’ and ‘America’s Next Top Model’ Producer, Dies at 56
David St. John, a TV producer who worked on shows including “America’s Next Top Model,” died Dec. 19 of pancreatic cancer in Seattle. He was 56. St. John, whose death was only recently…
Payments firm Block’s profit misses estimate on underwhelming holiday spending
BLOCK’S fourth-quarter profit fell short of estimates as spending growth during the holiday season and gains from a post-election surge in bitcoin lagged expectations, sending the payment…
Rivian records first gross profit as EV policy risks loom
RIVIAN Automotive recorded its first-ever quarterly gross profit to close out 2024, achieving a long-held goal even as it warned that policy shifts in Washington may weigh on its electric…
MLB tests robot umpires during spring training. Here’s what to know
A computerized system that calls balls and strikes is being tested during Major League Baseball spring training exhibition games starting Thursday after four years of experiments in the…
The 2025 100 Greatest Hair Products of All Time
If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, WWD may receive an affiliate commission. Big hair is having a moment. The business has evolved…
Saks Global’s New Payment Terms Trigger Strong Industry Reaction
Playing hard ball. That’s how many vendors view Saks Global’s new approach to paying them for past and future orders, while expressing relief that Saks management provided some clarity…
Tanger Sees Q4 Gains Across Several Metrics
Tanger, fueled by its ongoing strategy of tenant diversification, acquisitions and “robust” leasing activity, reported a strong fourth quarter and positive outlook for 2025. For the fourth…
Delta plane crash shows that survival depends on the crew, seats, and wings
After watching videos of a Delta Air Lines jet catch fire upon landing and flip over on a Toronto runway, it’s fair to wonder how anyone could have survived. But aviation experts said it…
All About The ‘Republican Makeup’ Trend That’s Taking Over TikTok
Makeup tutorials are the latest frontier of the culture war — just take it from TikTok. “Republican makeup” and “MAGA makeup” have emerged as popular search terms on the app, with some…
Birkenstock slumps as unchanged outlook overshadows sales boost
BIRKENSTOCK Holding shares fell after the German shoe company opted to keep its outlook unchanged, even as sales of its high-end sandals and clogs jumped more than expected in the first…
‘Centered: Joe Lieberman’ Documentary to Play in Regal Theaters
Regal Cinemas will celebrate the life of late Senator Joe Lieberman with a two-night screening of the documentary “Centered: Joe Lieberman.” Directed by Jonathan Gruber, the doc chronicles…
IFF Unveils Shanghai Creative Center
International Flavors and Fragrances Inc. has recently unveiled the Shanghai Creative Center, a renovation and expansion project near the Hongqiao Airport area. The 172,000-square-foot…
Condé Nast U.K. Names Andrea Latten Chief Business Officer
LONDON — Condé Nast U.K. is shifting business. The publisher has named Andrea Latten its chief business officer for the U.K., WWD has learned. She succeeds Luke Robins, who held the role…
Netflix to invest $1 billion in Mexico production over next 4 years
The chief executive of streaming giant Netflix on Thursday announced a $1 billion investment to produce some 20 films and TV series in Mexico annually over the next four years. Speaking at…
EXCLUSIVE: At Paris Fashion Week, Matter and Shape Doubles Exhibitors, Eyes Growth in New Cities
Envisaged as a key design event to draw a diverse fashion crowd during the hustle of Paris Fashion Week, Matter and Shape has doubled in size from 32 exhibitors to almost 60 and is mulling…
Senate confirms Trump loyalist Kash Patel as FBI director
The Senate on Thursday narrowly voted to confirm Kash Patel as director of the FBI, moving to place him atop the nation’s premier federal law enforcement agency despite doubts from…
‘Nobody Wants This’ Season 2 Casts Leighton Meester, Miles Fowler (EXCLUSIVE)
“Nobody Wants This” Season 2 has added two new guest stars. Variety has learned exclusively that Leighton Meester and Miles Fowler will appear in the second season of the popular Netflix…
These buyout firms are bidding to acquire Family Dollar
Private equity firms Apollo Global Management and Sycamore Partners are among the bidders who are competing to acquire Family Dollar, a discount retail chain operated by Dollar Tree,…