In a move that is supposed to “make or break” her entrepreneurial ambitions, Meghan Markle is set to finally release her jams and honeys.
Around a year ago, the Duchess of Sussex, 43, celebrated the launch of the American Riviera Orchard brand. Since then, she has experienced issues, including having her US trademark application initially rejected.
The King of Prussia Mall in Philadelphia and the Dallas Galleria, two large US shopping centers, will now finally offer the luxury lifestyle products on sale. The stores in which her jams, honeys, wallpaper, pet shampoo and other items will be sold are owned by Netflix, with whom Harry and Meghan have a lucrative contract.
According to sources, Meghan’s entrepreneurial ambitions will be “made or break” if her products sell well in the Netflix House superstores. She’s had designs on a new brand for some time, since she and Harry admitted their “professional split” as they had “reached a crossroads”.
The actress’s next, and possibly final, Netflix series With Love, Meghan will debut on March 4 on the streaming service because of the current circumstances. Prince Harry is “barely mentioned,” but the former actress offers advice on how to entertain.
The source told Mail Online: “This is make or break for Meghan. Her new series is being released as soon as Netflix’s doors open… This is a big move for Netflix. The first stores are located in two of the biggest malls in the United States, which have been converted into department stores. This will determine the future for Meghan as a businesswoman. Let’s face it, she hasn’t been that successful so far”.
Jams and honeys will be on the menu at the department store’s cafés, it is understood. The units, themselves, meanwhile will also feature merchandise from Meghan’s biggest shows, like Stranger Things.
The mother of two is under pressure, though, as her $20 (£16) million Spotify podcast series was canceled after Spotify’s CEO, Bill Simmons, described Meghan and her husband Prince Harry as “grifters.”
And the couple’s $100 (£80) million five-year Netflix deal expires later this year and insiders believe it will not be renewed. Netflix might reconsider if Meghan’s show is a huge hit and she profits from selling so many products, the source added. At this point, Netflix is only interested in supporting her show before quietly letting the contract expire.
The streaming giant anticipates eventually opening all of its Netflix House stores. On the website, it says: “Netflix House is a year-round home for fans to live the stories they love. Enjoy rotating immersive experiences, exclusive merchandise, food, drinks and much more”.
Source: Mirror
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