Meghan Markle's 2024: Wherefore Art Thou, ARO?
Meghan's year was predictably light on the execution. Will 2025 be the same?
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As we reflect on the year the Meghan, the Duchess of Sussex has had, one significant omission stands out: American Riviera Orchard.
Where has ARO gone?
A seasoned businessperson wouldn’t dream of a soft launch without a trademark. But it seems like that’s exactly what happened here. After nine months, why has the launch been pushed and pushed? What events led to the hastily created Instagram page that’s currently collecting digital dust? Will the public ever be able to purchase the much-beleaguered jam? And what part did the Daily Mail play in ruining ARO’s launch? All the answers to these questions and more. Onto the Royal Tea!
The Good
The Duchess of Sussex’s 2024 was certainly more jam-packed and high profile than previous years.
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