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Italian fashion designer Valentino dies at 93. His legacy was his devotion to dressing women — many adored him.

Italian fashion designer Valentino Garavani has died at age 93. Stephane Cardinale - Corbis/Corbis Via Getty Images Italian fashion designer Valentino Garavani has died at 93 in Rome. He launched the ...

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I left my job to run the family business. We generated $255 million in revenue last year, but I don't want my daughters to take over.

David Heacock left his job to run the family business. Courtesy of David Heacock David Heacock's grandfather founded a machinery business in Alabama. His dad told him not to work in the family busines...

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THEN AND NOW: Vintage photos show how department stores have changed

Department stores, then and now. Bettmann/Getty Images ; Kamil Krzaczynski/Getty Images Department stores have changed dramatically over the last 100 years. Department stores once sold necessities. No...

Jan 15Business InsidereconomicsImpact

I'm the CEO of Crunch Fitness. I stay fit on a busy travel schedule with a morning protein shake and Pilates classes.

Jim Rowley, CEO of Crunch Fitness, said he stays sharp by avoiding a monotonous routine, but he always makes time for exercise and a morning protein shake. Courtesy of Crunch Fitness Crunch Fitness CE...

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I chased my dream of playing in a touring heavy metal band — and still climbed the corporate ladder

In 2010, Jason Myers was working remotely for a marketing startup while on tour with his band, Icarus Witch. Tom Size Jason Myers went from being a marketing rep to a senior exec — all while pla...

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A couple bought a house with a finished basement for their daughter and her husband to live in. It's helped the newlyweds save $20,000 for their own home.

Caroline Navarrete and her husband have made her parents' basement their home. Caroline Navarrete Caroline and Gabriel Navarrete live in the basement of Caroline's parents' home. Her parents bought a ...

Jan 16Business Insiderreal_estate

I'm the CEO of a tourist company in Greenland. Trump's interest in the island boosted business, but now some customers are postponing trips.

Casper Frank Møller, CEO and cofounder of Raw Arctic. Raw Arctic Raw Arctic, co-led by Casper Frank Møller, offers a range of adventure tours in Greenland. US interest in Greenland and geopolitical te...

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I changed my résumé to downplay my age and started getting more interviews

Amy Lovett said she drew greater interest from employers after updating her résumé to downplay her age. Courtesy of Amy Lovett Software exec Amy Lovett updated her résumé to downplay older work experi...

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I spent years traveling nonstop. It took me too long to admit my 'dream life' was actually horrible for my health.

Traveling nonstop sounds incredible, but it can come with some serious drawbacks. Meredith Bethune For years, I happily travelled nonstop for work, ignoring the toll it was taking on my health. When m...

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Here's what Barbie looked like the year you were born

SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - MAY 18: This combination photo shows the he toy doll Barbie in her various incarnations at Leuralla NSW toy and railway museum, as the iconic doll approaches her 50th birthhday May...

Jan 13Business InsiderEntertainment

I went from fine dining to owning a fast-casual chain. Here are 4 misconceptions about the restaurant business.

Hady Kfoury NAYA Hady Kfoury grew Naya from a single restaurant to a fast-casual chain with more than 40 locations. Kfoury's experience has shown him there are several common misconceptions about the ...

Jan 19Business Insiderlifestyle

I'm a designer, and Saks was my biggest customer. Now it owes me six figures, and I'm fighting to keep my business viable.

Fisayo Che, the founder of fashion brand Elisamama, counted on Saks for more than half of her business. The company's bankruptcy has left her questioning a yearslong partnership. Courtesy of Fisayo Ch...

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In this job market, career security is often a solo project

Job seeker Ike Sobel waits to speak to a recruiter during a job fair in Dallas, Wednesday, Jan. 14, 2026. LM Otero/Associated Press Given the tight labor market, building skills and networking can hel...

Jan 17Business InsidereconomicsImpact

Lululemon's founder is blasting the company for selling sheer leggings, calling it a 'new low'

Chip Wilson said the recall of see-through leggings was a result of Lululemon's incompetent board. Jim Bennett/Getty Images Lululemon's founder, Chip Wilson, had a lot to say about the recall of the s...

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I thought I'd planned my first solo trip perfectly. After just 3 nights, I was desperate to go home.

I went on my first solo trip and realized that I prefer traveling with friends. Sean Abrams In the summer of 2022, I went to London for my first solo trip to see my favorite artist perform. The concer...

Jan 13Business InsiderlifestyleImpact

BTS 2026-2027 world tour: Full schedule and where to buy tickets

When you buy through our links, Business Insider may earn an affiliate commission. Learn more NDZ/Star Max/GC Images After nearly four years away from full‑group performances due to South Korea's mand...

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Meet the family of billionaire Nelson Peltz: From Brooklyn Peltz Beckham's wife to a former pro-hockey player, here's everything we know about his 10 kids

Nelson Peltz, right, and Claudia Heffner Peltz, center, with three of their eight children in 2008. The pair have been married since 1985. Michael Loccisano/Getty Images Billionaire investor Nelson Pe...

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I've always been a cruise hater. I took one anyway and it was…fine?

Getty Images; Tyler Le/BI I realized the cruise may have been a mistake on the second night of my voyage. I asked a bartender what time the rooftop jacuzzis closed, and he matter-of-factly told me it ...

Jan 15Business InsiderlifestyleImpact

They quit, traveled, and rethought their lives — meet the adults taking gap years

Getty Images; Alyssa Powell/BI In my early 30s, I was working long hours as the editor in chief of a magazine, juggling deadlines and the looming "should we have kids?" question — all wh...

Jan 19Business InsiderlifestyleImpact

I'm a trauma surgeon turned longevity CEO. I get up at 5 a.m., avoid snacks, and keep my phone out of my bedroom.

Dr. Darshan Shah said doing the small things consistently had the biggest impact on his personal health journey. Madeline Tolle for BI This as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with Dr. Darshan...

Jan 18Business InsiderHealthImpact
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