In Vancouver, Aleesha Harris notes Serena Williams recently was "tapped for a limited-edition collaboration with the buzzy suitcase brand Away." Williams "created two customized takes on the company's expandable" suitcase designs, both "featuring a bold shade of red." Williams said, "This collection gave me the ability to take all I've learned over my many, many trips, design something that personally reflects my style and travel needs, and share it with people across the world" (VANCOUVER SUN, 2/4).
CBD SPREE: Authentic Brands Group said that its SI brand "would grace a line of CBD-laced topicals." THE MOTLEY FOOL's Eric Volkman noted the products have been "developed and produced by privately held Sentia Wellness." Authentic said that the CBD products "would be branded under both" the SI and SI Swim names. Volkman noted the first product to go on the market will be a "limited-edition 'recovery cream,' slated to become available this weekend." Authentic "promises a full rollout" later in '20 (FOOL.com, 1/31).
CAREER CHANGE? In Boston, Steve Annear notes supermarket chain Market Basket "joked in a tweet" yesterday that Tom Brady "would be a welcome addition to its lineup, after he posted a picture of himself and other Patriots elite wearing maroon-colored sports jackets at a special ceremony on Super Bowl Sunday." The color and style of the jackets is "reminiscent of those worn by Market Basket store managers" (BOSTON GLOBE, 2/4).
