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Deirdre Quinn, CEO of Lafayette 148

Deirdre Quinn on Tariffs, the Consumer, AI—and Why Product Still Wins

From tariff uncertainty to AI caution and early signs of consumer strength, Lafayette 148 CEO Deirdre Quinn shares how she’s navigating 2026—and why product focus remains her north star.

Pattern Beauty

Pattern Beauty CEO on Brand Building in the Age of AI, Social Platforms, and Generational Change

CEO Christiane Pendarvis talks record-breaking growth, category expansion into body care and the requirements to win a multi-generational audience.

Berns Communications Group Rebrands as Berns & Co.

The new name reflects its evolution beyond traditional PR into a community-powered advisory model for retail, consumer brands, and tech companies.