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Sep 06 2024CELEBRITIES

Meghan Markle's Struggling Lifestyle Brand: A Tale of High Hopes and Hard Hires

When Meghan Markle unveiled her lifestyle brand American Riviera Orchard, hopes were high that it would be the next big thing. But six months later, the launch has been delayed while the Duchess struggles to find a suitable CEO. Questions abound: Is this just growing pains for any new venture? Or a

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Sep 06 2024CELEBRITIES

Meghan Markle's New Venture: Investing in Herself and Others

Meghan Markle is embracing a new chapter of 'investing' - not just in other women-owned businesses, but in herself. The Duchess of Sussex opened up to the New York Times about her role as a small-scale venture capitalist, revealing she has between five and ten brands in her portfolio that she financ

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Sep 06 2024CELEBRITIES

Meghan Markle's American Riviera Orchard:A Royal Dip into the Lifestyle Market?

Meghan Markle is set to launch her lifestyle brand, American Riviera Orchard, later this year. The Duchess of Sussex, known for her fashion sense and previous blog, 'The Tig,' will offer a range of products from tableware and drinkware to jellies and cookbooks. Sounds delightful, right? But before

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Sep 06 2024CELEBRITIES

Meghan Markle's Riviera Dreams: Trademark Troubles and a Jam-Packed Launch?

Meghan Markle's lifestyle brand, American Riviera Orchard, has hit a snag before it even officially opens its doors. The US Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) has rejected Markle's trademark application, citing the geographical nature of the name. The USPTO argues that 'American Riviera' is too

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Sep 06 2024CELEBRITIES

Is Meghan Markle's Brand Built on a Foundation of Popularity?

Meghan Markle, the Duchess of Sussex, is taking a leap into the world of entrepreneurship with her lifestyle brand, American Riviera Orchard. The brand, which focuses on a curated selection of products, seems to be inspired by her California lifestyle. But there's a snag! Meghan's trademark appli

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Sep 06 2024CELEBRITIES

Is 'American Riviera Orchard' Just Too Sweet a Name? Meghan Markle's Trademark Troubles Spark Debate

Meghan Markle's trademark application for 'American Riviera Orchard' was recently rejected by the USPTO for trying to trademark a geographic place. Her team is looking into backup names, but insist it won't be a major setback like Kim Kardashian's 'Kimono' rebranding controversy in 2019. Markle ha

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Sep 06 2024BUSINESS

Tech Layoffs Skyrocket: Are You Next?

The tech industry has been hit hard by layoffs recently, with August seeing a whopping 193% increase in job cuts compared to July. This brings the total number of tech jobs lost this year to over 536,000—a staggering figure that's putting many workers on edge and raising fears about an impending rec

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Sep 06 2024ENTERTAINMENT

The Penguin's Bloody Ascent to Gotham City's Throne

Colin Farrell returns as Oswald Cobblepot, aka The Penguin, in the spin-off series set a week after The Batman. In Gotham City on the brink of chaos, Cobblepot must battle Cristin Milioti's Sofia Falcone (The Hangman) and Rhenzy Feliz's Victor Aguilar to claim his spot as kingpin. He will rise abo

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Sep 06 2024BUSINESS

Finance Bros Strike Luxury Living Gold: A Tale of Three Salaries

Picture this scenario: You're a young finance bro in your mid-20s, fresh out of college and ready to take on the world. But there's one problem - NYC rents are astronomical! Most studios go for around $5k a month, leaving you with little space and even less cash flow. But then, a lightbulb goes of

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Sep 06 2024ENTERTAINMENT

MIP London: Can This New Market Really Shake Up the Content Scene?

A new player is entering the crowded field of TV content markets: MIP London. Scheduled for February 2024, this event aims to attract major players like Netflix, Disney, and Fox, promising a week of networking, screenings, and genre-specific summits. But with established players like the London TV S

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