September 27, 2026

Nermeen Nabil

Lululemon brought the wrong drum to an activation. It’s the latest brand to fumble as it looks to China for growth Lululemon brought the wrong drum to an activation. It’s the latest brand to fumble as it looks to China for growth

Lululemon brought the wrong drum to an activation. It’s the latest brand to fumble as it looks to China for growth

Nermeen Nabil June 17, 2026
When done right, brand activations can bring real-life awareness and connect a brand with its customers. When...
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Panera Bread stores that closed in a franchise dispute are reopening under new ownership: See a list of locations Panera Bread stores that closed in a franchise dispute are reopening under new ownership: See a list of locations

Panera Bread stores that closed in a franchise dispute are reopening under new ownership: See a list of locations

Nermeen Nabil June 17, 2026
Get ready to break some bread in Texas this summer. Several Panera Bread locations that abruptly shuttered...
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I spent over 19 hours in Icelandair’s premium class. The $2,637 flight offered me way more than just a comfier seat. I spent over 19 hours in Icelandair's premium class. The $2,637 flight offered me way more than just a comfier seat.

I spent over 19 hours in Icelandair’s premium class. The $2,637 flight offered me way more than just a comfier seat.

Nermeen Nabil June 17, 2026
I enjoyed my experience in Icelandair’s Saga Premium class and would consider upgrading to it for another...
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Algae has turned the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool green again, days after its $14.8 million makeover. Take a look. Algae has turned the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool green again, days after its $14.8 million makeover. Take a look.

Algae has turned the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool green again, days after its $14.8 million makeover. Take a look.

Nermeen Nabil June 17, 2026
The Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool is green again after a $14.8 million renovation. Tasos Katopodis/Getty Images The...
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This popular sandwich chain is the top fast food restaurant in America—beating out Chick-fil-A’s beloved chicken This popular sandwich chain is the top fast food restaurant in America—beating out Chick-fil-A’s beloved chicken

This popular sandwich chain is the top fast food restaurant in America—beating out Chick-fil-A’s beloved chicken

Nermeen Nabil June 17, 2026
When it comes to fast food, Chick-fil-A has a reputation for outstanding customer service. The chicken franchise...
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This ‘anti-bot’ startup wants to pay you to interact with brands. Read the pitch deck it used to raise $18.5 million. This 'anti-bot' startup wants to pay you to interact with brands. Read the pitch deck it used to raise $18.5 million.

This ‘anti-bot’ startup wants to pay you to interact with brands. Read the pitch deck it used to raise $18.5 million.

Nermeen Nabil June 17, 2026
EarnOS founder and CEO Phil George. EarnOS EarnOS has launched an app to help brands get engagement...
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