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How Startups Are Taking Bold Bets in Underserved Markets

Where other would-be founders might see challenges, risk, or complexity, Better Place Forests, Whimstay, and OneRail founders saw opportunities for innovation, customer satisfaction, and business success.

YouTube, Vimeo, and Whatnot Execs on How Video Is Critical to Brand Growth in the Age of AI

These three video-based businesses are leveraging their platforms to take advantage of a time when video is becoming a critical element for reaching customers.

Right Time, Right Product: Companies Using Tech to Drive Growth With Resale Business Models

KEH Camera, Chairish, and PayMore added new tech to traditional secondhand operations to create thriving resale companies.

How Three Legacy Brands Are Modernizing While Honoring Their Histories

How Manischewitz, Amway, and True Religion are modernizing marketing, products, and celebrity engagement to stay relevant with younger consumers while honoring their heritage.

How Businesses From The RealReal to Hinge are Leveraging Substack to Boost Brand Engagement and Growth

Companies are increasingly exploring content and storytelling strategies on the newsletter publishing platform to deepen customers’ relationships with their brands and products, drive loyalty, and even stoke sales.

Successful Food Startups' Approach to Product Expansion

Founders and execs reveal the growth strategies behind product introductions.

Targeting Him: How Men Became the Next Frontier in Beauty Brand Expansion

After years of predictions about a men’s grooming revolution, brands and experts from Kiehl’s to YouTube say the industry’s long-anticipated moment may finally be here.

Beauty Brands Well-Positioned for Growth as Consumers Tighten Their Belts

As shoppers seek value amid economic uncertainty, Suave, Fine’ry, and Slatkin + Co. are scoring wins with quality products at accessible prices.

Marketers Court Black Friday Shoppers With Emotion-Fueled Gifting Experiences That Glimpse 2026 Trends

Retailers and brands are leaning into culture, nostalgia, and community-driven products and experiences to woo economy-weary holiday shoppers in-store, where most retail sales are still generated.

Retailers and Brands Large and Small Unlock (AI-Aided) Opportunities in a Challenging Pricing Environment

Longer promotions, vendor negotiations, and tech-driven solutions help meet the demands of cautious consumers.