In this episode of COCKY, we get into all of the latest business and brand news. From Apple's underwhelming product release to the groundbreaking Nike-Skims collaboration, we cover it all! I break down this week’s major acquisitions, including Alani Nu’s sale to Celsius and Stuart Weitzman’s transfer to Caleres, as well as the market implications that accompany this. We also talk all about celebrity ventures, including Alix Earle's investments and Amanda Batula’s swimwear line. Additionally, I cover the moves by Huda Beauty and the saga of Saks and Neiman Marcus. Be sure to sign up for our Substack to stay in the loop!

00:47 — Welcome Back to COCKY!

01:15 — All About our Substack + Updates

04:06 — Apple’s Boring New Release

06:30 — Nike + Skims Collaboration

09:17 — Q1 Acquisitions and Business Moves

10:03 — Alani Nu Acquired by Celsius

13:11 — Alix Earle's Business Ventures

19:55 — Major Moves by Huda Beauty

27:29 — Caleres' Strategic Moves and Market Positioning

31:22 — Saks and Neiman Marcus

36:14 — What’s the Future of Department Stores?

40:29 — Meghan Markle's Brand and the Power of a Spin

45:56 — News Sources and Podcasts to Check out!

50:52 — Stay in the Loop!

Resources:

· Substack

· South Moon Under

· Huda Beauty

· NikeSkims

· Listen to COCKY: Glossier's New Product, Favorite Daughter Licensing, and Bad News for Formula 1

· r.e.m. Beauty

· Rare Beauty

· Kayali Perfume

· Puck

· The Atlantic

· The Town Podcast

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