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Kendra Scott eyes global growth with new chief business officer Adrienne Gernand

American lifestyle brand Kendra Scott has announced the appointment of Adrienne Gernand to the newly created role of chief business officer (CBO), effective April 27, 2026. Gernand joins the executive leadership team with a mandate to oversee transformative growth and strategic category expansion as the company transitions toward becoming a...

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Kendra Scott names Mike McMullen as chief financial officer

US lifestyle brand Kendra Scott has appointed Mike McMullen as its new chief financial officer (CFO), effective April 27. The executive joins the Austin-based company to oversee financial and operational strategies during a period of planned domestic and international expansion. McMullen brings more than 20 years of experience in the consumer...

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Yellow Rose by Kendra Scott opens debut flagship in Nashville

Yellow Rose by Kendra Scott, the lifestyle brand from Kendra Scott, has opened its first flagship store outside of Texas in Nashville. The new flagship store sees the brand introduce a cocktail bar on the premises, as Yellow Rose by Kendra Scott expands into hospitality. Created to serve the community as a “true lifestyle destination,” the...

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Kendra Scott appoints industry veteran Chris Blakeslee as CEO to drive global growth

Kendra Scott Design, Inc. announced that Chris Blakeslee has been appointed as the company’s new chief executive officer, effective January 12. Blakeslee, an innovative leader known for scaling high-growth lifestyle brands, joins the company as it seeks to accelerate its evolution into a multi-generational, global powerhouse. Founder Kendra...

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Kendra Scott launches second collaborative Dolly Parton collection

Lifestyle brand Kendra Scott has launched its second collection, which was developed in collaboration with iconic artist Dolly Parton. Inspired by Dolly Parton's famous song "I Will Always Love You," the limited-edition collection aims to pay tribute to the artist's legacy with its handcraft designs that blend symbolism with storytelling. The...

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Kendra Scott signs licensing agreement with Marchon Eyewear, Inc.

Lifestyle brand Kendra Scott has signed an exclusive, long-term licensing agreement with Marchron Eyewear, Inc. for the development of the first-ever Kendra Scott eyewear collection. Set to include both optical and sunframes, the debut Kendra Scott eyewear range will launch in September 2025. Pieces in the collection are set to incorporate the...

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Yellow Rose by Kendra Scott expands retail presence in Texas as it enhance its product category

Yellow Rose by Kendra Scott, the lifestyle brand from Kendra Scott, has announced plans to expand its retail presence further into Austin, Dallas, and Houston a year after its initial launch. The retail expansion comes as the brand strengthens its product offering, expanding into new sectors, including footwear, hats, home goods, apparel, and...

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Kendra Scott partners with Dolly Parton for exclusive, limited-edition collection launch

Jewelry and lifestyle brand Kendra Scott has launched a new limited-edition collection designed in collaboration with international star and philanthropist Dolly Parton. The launch signals the start of a multi-year collaboration between the artist and the brands, and it features pieces that merge Parton’s unique style with Kendra Scott’s iconic...

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Wrangler collaborates with Yellow Rose by Kendra Scott for limited edition collection

Denim brand Wrangler has teamed up with jewelry brand Yellow Rose by Kendra Scott to develop an exclusive collection. The limited-edition Wrangler x Yellow Rose by Kendra Scott collection features both jewelry and apparel, marking a first for Yellow Rose by Kendra Scott. Inspired by ranch culture, the natural environment of the Southwest, and...

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Kendra Scott launches jewellery collaboration with Barbie

Accessories brand Kendra Scott launched its first-ever collaboration with Barbie in time for the holiday season as part of the 60th-anniversary celebrations for the Barbie Dreamhouse. The limited-edition six-piece capsule jewellery collection is inspired by fashion, friendship, “and being a force for good,” explains the brand in the press...

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Kendra Scott partners with AI company to assist healthcare workers

American fashion accessories brand Kendra Scott has partnered with female-led AI company Diligent Robotics, a company creating robot assistants named Moxi that help healthcare professionals and provide social and emotional support for children patients. The new partnership falls under the brand’s Kendra Cares program that gives patients in...

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Kendra Scott steps down as CEO of namesake brand, successor announced

Kendra Scott, who founded her namesake Austin-based jewellery brand in 2002, is stepping down from her position at the helm of the company. Scott will continue in her role as executive chairwoman and majority owner leading design, customer experience and philanthropy, the company said Tuesday. Taking over the reins of the business is Tom Nolan,...