Krista Berger leads Barbie division while VF Corp. reviews brand assets

  • Mattel promotes Krista Berger to senior vice president of Barbie and head of dolls
  • Beyoncé launches hair care line Cécred
  • Victoria’s Secret collaborates with Frankies Bikinis on Pink by Frankies Bikinis collection
  • KFC introduces ‘Chizza’ to U.S. menus
  • Build-A-Bear Workshop offers $4 Birthday Treat Bear for leap-year birthdays
  • Meati Foods announces layoffs impacting 13% of workforce
  • Walmart plans to acquire smart TV maker Vizio for $2.3 billion
  • VF Corp. reviewing brand assets and potential sale of one or two brands

Mattel has promoted Krista Berger to senior vice president of Barbie and head of dolls, recognizing her role in re-establishing Barbie as the top global doll property. Beyoncé has launched her hair care line, Cécred, offering a range of products for hair and scalp health. Victoria’s Secret and Frankies Bikinis have collaborated on a new collection called Pink by Frankies Bikinis, featuring swimwear and apparel. KFC is introducing ‘Chizza’ to its U.S. menus, a combination of fried chicken and pizza. Build-A-Bear Workshop is offering a $4 Birthday Treat Bear for leap-year birthdays. Meati Foods has announced layoffs impacting 13% of its workforce, while Walmart plans to acquire smart TV maker Vizio for $2.3 billion. VF Corp. is reviewing its brand assets and considering the sale of one or two brands to reduce its debt load.

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