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Resale’s Next Big Wave: Execs From ThredUp to Trove on How Tech and Brand Adoption Are Driving Secondhand Retail Boom
The consumer appetite for pre-owned goods continues to accelerate, and new technologies that make it easier to sell and buy secondhand are fueling sales.
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Scents of Change: Generation Z and Men Drive Fragrance Boom
The fragrance category grew faster than any other beauty segment in 2024. Industry leaders unpack just how.
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Cooking Convenience Trends Are Driving Sales for Food and Beverage Companies
Time-pressed consumers want restaurant-quality food at home, opening big opportunities for mixes, meal starters, kits, sauces, and other shortcuts — especially those with global flavors.
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Startups & Legacy Brands Monetize the Pain Points of Remote Work
Groundfloor, Webex by Cisco, and Letsmeet, are offering solutions that facilitate out-of-office functions and strengthen relationships among coworkers, as the work-from-anywhere trend continues.
Forecasters on 5 Key Consumer Trends for the Year Ahead
Expert trend forecasters look at big picture shifts in consumer attitudes and brand innovation to understand how companies can prepare to drive business throughout the year.
Startups Turn to Venture Debt to Turbocharge Growth
As VC funding dries up, companies of all sizes look to raise more expansion capital via this alternative form of financing.
4 Trend-Driven Ways Brands Are Tapping Personalization for Growth
Innovative startups to established players — from Gobble meal kits to Amazon — are relying on customized experiences and a human touch to win over new consumers.
Inside How 3 Scaling Startups Cracked Walmart, Target, and Ulta
Executives from condiment brand Fila Manila, skincare disruptor BYOMA, and Bean Box coffee on adding color and newness to mass retailers’ shelves and identifying sustainable growth strategies, too.
Experts Tips for Driving Holiday Sales in a Cautious Consumer Environment
In-store experiences, digital tools, and strategic promotions can help drive brand awareness — and consumer spending.
Cost of Holiday Product Returns
Automation helps merchants make returns processes more efficient and sustainable and retain customers.
How Retailers Are Taking ‘Grab-and-Go’ Checkout to the Next Level
QuikTrip, Hudson Nonstop, Whole Foods Market among retailers testing advanced checkout solutions, including cashier-less technology and biometric scanners.
Supermarkets and Startups Offer Big Lessons on Driverless Product Delivery
With robots and drones on the ground, grocers such as Kroger and food-delivery disruptors like Grubhub explore the business opportunity of autonomous merchandise deliveries.
5 Recession-Fighting Marketing Strategies From Big Brands
How big brands are betting on loyalty programs, trend forecasting, and limited-time-only deals to ring up sales in an inflationary market.