Jackie Chiquoine

CONTRIBUTOR

About Jackie

Jackie Chiquoine is a writer and trend forecaster with a background in retail analysis and consumer insight. Special areas of focus include DTC, youth culture, fashion and beauty, health and wellness, the cannabis industry, and technology.

Latest—
GOOD COMPANY » LAUNCH PAD

Marketers From CVS to Startup Geenie Take on Mental Wellness

As the pandemic taxed consumers’ emotional health and compromised their self-image, retailers and brands are embracing more inclusive and authentic representations of beauty.

GOOD COMPANY » THE LEAP

Thinx CEO Discusses Expansion Into National Retailers

As it enters the plus-size market, the feminine hygiene disruptor, which projects $100 million in sales this year, is boosting its commitment to inclusive product design.

GOOD COMPANY » LAUNCH PAD

Using TikTok to Drive Sales: Tips for Startups and Small Businesses

Small businesses are leveraging the video-sharing app to assert their authenticity, uniqueness and create new ‘brand communities.’

GOOD COMPANY » THE LEAP

How Startup Kevin's Natural Foods Is Tapping Into Consumers' Health Focus

How specialty home-ready meal brand Kevin’s Natural Foods went from bright idea to success story in little more than a year.

GOOD COMPANY » LAUNCH PAD

Cubicall Brings COVID-19 Safety to Modular Office Solutions

Businesses like Cubicall are betting that flexible, pandemic-informed spaces will shape the office of the future.

GOOD COMPANY » LAUNCH PAD

Alkaline Herb Shop's Founder on the Power of SMS Marketing

Alkaline Herb Shop founder on how SMS messaging outshined social media in driving customer loyalty and sales.

GOOD COMPANY » THE LEAP

How Cure Hydration Obtained Business Funding to Catalyze Its Growth

With a World Health Organization-approved formula and accessible wellness ethos, powdered electrolyte drink Cure Hydration is aiming to improve on plain old water.

GOOD COMPANY » THE LEAP

This Skin Care Startup Founded with $3,300 Now Heads to 505 Target Stores

How hard work, friendship and an eye towards affordability helped Three Ships capture market share in the rapidly growing natural beauty category.

GOOD COMPANY » THE LEAP

How Startup Hella Cocktail Landed Nationwide Distribution

Catering to new tastes and sober-curious millennials, Hella Cocktail is paving its own path to success.

GOOD COMPANY » THE LEAP

How Good Face Project Got Chosen for Target's Accelerators Program

Leveraging transparency and accessibility, the startup’s platform helps retailers tap into growing consumer demand for ‘clean’ products.