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Why DTC Brands Keep Failing in Physical Retail
DTC brands are closing stores faster than they opened them. Allbirds plans to shutter up to 15 underperforming stores in 2024. That represents roughly one-third of…
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KENT Shark Tank Update with Daymond John
Sometimes, the biggest sustainability gaps are hiding in the smallest items. The story of KENT begins with a simple but profound realization. Stacy Grace, a Canadian…
FashionInsights
Behave Bras Shark Tank Update
One pitch, one bra, and one of the fastest Shark Tank deals ever. When entrepreneur Athena Kasvikis stepped into the Shark Tank during Season 13, she…
InsightsTrends
The 10 Best States for Ecommerce Business
New research from Omnisend, a leading email and SMS marketing platform for ecommerce brands, ranked every US state based on factors relevant to ecommerce entrepreneurs and found that for an…
BeautyInsights
54 Thrones Shark Tank Update
One founder turned childhood memories and cultural pride into a skincare brand that captivated Shark Tank. Christina Funke Tegbe’s journey to creating 54 Thrones began with…
FashionInsights
1587 Sneakers Shark Tank Deal Update
When culture meets commerce, the impact goes far beyond the pitch. The Shark Tank stage has seen many ambitious founders, but few have entered with the…
InsightsStrategy
Monosuit Shark Tank Deal Update
Some Shark Tank moments go viral even without a handshake. When Mia Murr, the founder of Monosuit, stepped onto the Shark Tank stage in Season 15,…
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Squid Socks Shark Tank Deal Update
A small parenting problem led to a big idea that stuck with the Sharks. Squid Socks is a standout example of how a simple, relatable problem…
BeautyInsights
Price Hikes Fuel Beauty’s Boom—But Can Brands Sustain the Glow?
The beauty industry demonstrated remarkable resilience in 2023, growing to $446 billion in global retail sales – a 10% increase from 2022 according to McKinsey’s latest report.…
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Collars & Co. Shark Tank Update
Some of the best business ideas start with solving your own problem. Collars & Co. is a standout example of how a simple, relatable idea can…