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JLL Research: ‘Eatertainment’ Concepts on the Rise

COVID-19 kept people cooped up at home and cooking their own meals (including that infamous sourdough bread), but…

Features May 24
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For most of its 15 years in operation, Graf Lantz had a cult-like following based on its timeless product designs and emphasis on high-quality, sustainable materials — conditions that led to a steady 25% year-over-year growth rate since 2016. Then the brand went viral during the pandemic thanks to its eco-friendly handcrafted face masks, which helped Graf Lantz expand its customer base 14X over the past three years.

Graf Lantz Seeks Growth Without Sacrificing Product Quality or Sustainability

For most of its 15 years in operation, Graf Lantz had a cult-like following based on its timeless…

Features May 23
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Why Curacao ‘Zags’ When Other Retailers ‘Zig’ — and How This Drives its Success

Every retailer strives to understand its customers, but few are as deeply in tune with their audiences as…

Features May 22
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Online retailer Azazie has set out to reinvent bridal retail. (Source: Azazie)

As Legacy Bridal Retailers Flounder, DTC Brand Azazie is Selling 5,000 Dresses a Day

The bankruptcy of David’s Bridal in April — its second in five years — signaled more than just…

Features May 19
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Touchland has set a powerful foundation for growth by investing in data. Using NetSuite ERP, the brand is able to better manage and analyze business performance.

How Touchland Uses Data to Drive Brand Expansion

A strong foundation supports the DTC brand’s booming business across all channels

Features May 18
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The Boll & Branch store in New Jersey brings the brand’s comfy luxury aesthetic to life.

How DTC Brand Boll & Branch is Getting Comfortable in Brick-and-Mortar

There’s a special type of brand interaction that can only take place in stores. The ability to touch…

Features May 17
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Walmart+ has steadily grown over the last two-and-a-half years to reach over 59 million subscribers.

How Walmart+ SVP Plans to Get ‘Most of America’ to Join the Membership Program

The debut of the Walmart+ membership program in September 2020 was a significant departure for the retailer. “We…

Features May 16
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CMO Council: Breaking Down Silos Between Sales and Marketing is Key to Organizational Success

Collaboration is key to a successful retail enterprise, but companies may have some work ahead to leverage their…

Features May 15
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When it comes to connecting to young consumers online, UGC and gaming are crucial new battlegrounds.

Deloitte: UGC and Gaming Offer Brands New Opportunities to Build Connections

Could we soon have a follow-up to the Buggles’ 1981 song Video Killed the Radio Star? If the…

Features May 12
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