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In this edition of “Ask the Board," we feature accomplished entrepreneur Vanessa Yakobson, CEO of Blo Blow Dry Bar and Founder of LashKind. Yakobson shares her customer service tips for entrepreneurs in the beauty and wellness space.

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Kiosk technology boosts average order size, improves efficiencies, and more, says Bryan Groc, Senior Vice President of Data Analytics for the fast-casual chicken chain.

How Fast-Growing Oral Care Disruptor Ordo Broke into Big Retail

With its vision that everyone deserves high-quality, affordable (and fashionable) everyday oral care, the U.K. brand is making its presence known in U.S. mass merchants and drug chains.

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The disruptor is betting on a highly efficient format for its “rip and dip” bagels that departs from typical quick-service chains as it expands, Tory Bartlett tells CO—.

Why This CEO Will Never Make His Employees Return to the Office

In this edition of “Ask the Board," we feature Kelly Roddy, CEO of WOWorks, which is home to six restaurant brands. He explains why he allows his workers to work remotely, rather than requiring them to come into an office.

Small Skate Shops Integral to Their Communities

Independently owned skate shops are more than retailers; they’re watering holes for the skateboarding scene in their area.

Grow with Retailer Distribution: 6 Tried-and-True Tips

In this edition of “Ask the Board," we feature Stephanie Redmond, a pharmacist and Founder of Dr. Stephanie’s and Bye Bye Weekend. She explains how entrepreneurs can succeed through retailer distribution.

Wix Exec on How Its YouTube Integration Is Helping Small Businesses Lean Into the Growing Social Shopping Trend

After a successful B2B partnership with Google Shopping, website builder Wix wants to make it seamless for merchants to sell their wares on YouTube, too, VP Oren Inditzky tells CO—.

Gen Z and Men Drive Fragrance Boom

The fragrance category grew faster than any other beauty segment in 2024. Industry leaders unpack just how.