Chain stores are moving out of the high street. Recent high-profile deals, such as online fashion retailer Asos’s purchase of high street brands including Topshop and Miss Selfridge from the Arcadia group, and the acquisition of Debenhams by another online business, Boohoo, have cemented the trend. Neither deal includes any […]

“[The year] 2021 is less about what’s ‘buzzy’ and more about what’s tried-and-true, with a focus on calming the skin. Centella asiatica [an herb grown in Asia, known for being anti-inflammatory]—or ‘cica’—is huge right now. With everyone dealing with the prolonged stress of the pandemic and dreaded ‘maskne,’ soothing irritated, […]

If the world is ending, who do you want by your side? Nancy Townsend selected Herb Thomas: A man she met for lunch in early March, whom she FaceTimed later that month, dined with (outdoors) in April, and got engaged to the week after Easter. They married Sept. 6, 2020 […]

The actor-comedian-producer Kevin Hart isn’t used to being homebound, but that doesn’t mean he is any less busy. Through his company Laugh Out Loud, he is working with Headspace, a meditation app, on content like “Mindful Runs,” “Energy Shots” and “Meditate With Me,” motivational programs that blend comedy with mindfulness. […]

Halle Berry, 54, shared her “all-time favorite skincare tool” on Instagram. The actress swears by the Flawless Cleanse Hydro-Vibrating Facial Cleanser. Berry says using the spinning brush is like “giving your face a hug.” To get that extra smooth glow, Halle Berry takes her skincare routine seriously—especially when it comes […]

Macy’s is gearing up to exit its flagship Water Tower Place store on Michigan Avenue. (Photo by … [+] Scott Olson/Getty Images) Getty Images Michigan Avenue in Chicago will be soon be down one department store when Macy’s M M M M vacates its flagship store at Water Tower Place. […]