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September Newsletter 2025
Hard to believe we’re already in the 4th quarter of 2025! This is a key moment to finish the year strong. September brings a fresh burst of energy and sharper focus—and at CP&KRELL, we’re tapping into that momentum to make meaningful hires and career moves that set the tone for the months ahead.
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Can bridal take off in resale?
Secondhand bridal is no longer a niche—it’s a movement. With rising wedding costs and growing demand for sustainability, resale platforms like Onceloved are reshaping how brides shop, offering style, savings, and purpose in every gown.
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Calm in a Can? The Truth Behind Chill-Out Drinks
From fizzy blends promising stress relief to wellness claims under scrutiny, “calm in a can” drinks are gaining fans and raising eyebrows. Experts weigh in on whether these mood-boosting beverages truly deliver or simply sell the idea of serenity.
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August Newsletter 2025
August brings a shift in pace—and a chance to refocus. At CP&KRELL, we’re helping clients and candidates turn late-summer energy into lasting impact through strategic hires and smart career moves.
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Vogue US faces backlash over Guess ad featuring AI-generated model
Vogue US sparked major debate when it ran a Guess ad featuring artificial intelligence–generated visuals in its August 2025 issue. The campaign stirred widespread backlash from readers, image professionals, and content creators, who see it as a warning sign for creative industries.
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Design Essentials: Redefining Beauty with Purpose, from Atlanta to Africa
Design Essentials is more than a haircare brand—it’s a legacy rooted in purpose. With a strong presence across Africa and beyond, the brand continues to empower communities by redefining beauty standards and delivering inclusive, high-performance products tailored to diverse textures and cultures.
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HOW HOTELS CAN CAPITALIZE ON THE NEW FRONTIER OF INTEGRATED WELLNESS TECHNOLOGIES
The hotel industry is lagging behind other industries in adopting new technologies. This is especially true when it comes to wellness technologies, or “welltech.” Welltech is a broad term that encompasses everything from fitness trackers to sleep monitors to body scanning devices. Hotels need to start incorporating welltech into their offerings in order to…
5 WAYS TO REVOLUTIONIZE RECRUITING WITH AI
Roz Francuz-Harris, a talent acquisition leader, uses AI to improve efficiency and free up time for strategic recruiting tasks. She emphasizes that AI should be used to augment human recruiters, not replace them.
April Newsletter
Spring has arrived, and so have new opportunities in beauty, fashion, and wellness! This month’s newsletter brings fresh trends, news, and the chance to connect with your dream job at CP & Krell. Get ready to bloom with success!
SPANISH FASHION RETAILER MANGO ON GLOBAL EXPANSION SPREE
The Barcelona-based company, founded in 1984, has recently opened large stores in Los Angeles, Manchester, and Bengaluru, contributing to a total of 115 new stores in the past year. This growth, particularly strong in the US where their stores tripled, is expected to push their 2023 sales to a record-breaking €3 billion. Mango’s success is…
BEEKMAN 1802 DEVELOPS BIOTECH VEGAN GOAT MILK
Beekman 1802, a renowned skincare brand, has made a breakthrough in the beauty industry by developing a vegan alternative to goat milk using biotechnology. This innovation caters to the needs of Gen Z with oily and combination skin. Their new Shine-Free range is formulated with this vegan goat milk to balance the skin barrier and…
March Newsletter
We’re thrilled to commemorate Women’s History Month this March. It’s a privilege to have numerous incredible women in our network who have significantly influenced the industries we represent. We deeply appreciate your contributions and encourage you to keep inspiring us all with your exemplary leadership and achievements.