Starship raises $50M to scale delivery bots
The robotics maker plans to expand its operations from U.S. college campuses to urban markets, as delivery aggregators …
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Glossy Pop Newsletter: With Sincerely Yours, Sephora officially targets Gen Alpha
Sincerely Yours will debut in Sephora, on September 6. While many Sephora brands have …
7 Data Points That Show How Consumer Sentiment Is Shifting
Sixty-five percent of Americans think we’re currently in a recession. They’re wrong….
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Beverage, But Make It Fashion: How Michelle Cordeiro Grant Is Turning Gorgie Into The Next Billion-Dollar Brand
Gorgie blends energy, fashion, and wellness into one can. Founder Michelle Cordeiro Grant is betting big on the beverage’s…
My Digestive Tract Flunked a Health Test. Here’s How I’m Coping.
More companies are selling nutrition and health-testing services, and a WSJ reporter tried one. Things got weird….
Danone Buys Majority Stake in Plant-Based Formula Maker Kate Farms
Santa Barbara, Calif.-based Kate Farms makes organic nutrition products for both medical and everyday needs…
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Exclusive: Gorgie, energy drink brand launched by Lively founder, raises $24.5 million Series A
Gorgie, founded by Michelle Cordeiro Grant, has raised a $24.5 million Series A led by Notable Capital, Fortune can …
Untamed raises £10 million Series B fund from leading global foodtech investors
Untamed, a pantry fresh, human-grade cat food brand, today announces a Series B funding round of £10 million to continue …
Glossy Pop Newsletter: With Sincerely Yours, Sephora officially targets Gen Alpha
Sincerely Yours will debut in Sephora, on September 6. While many Sephora brands have …
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Eating in Designer Stores, Shopping on TikTok: Five Consumer Trends for 2025
In the coming year, marketers will reach shoppers through podcasts souped up with video and new sports like Major League …
2024 was TikTok Shop’s beauty moment
At a little over a year old, TikTok’s shopping extension, which allows its users to buy and sell products without leaving …
We Grew Up Hating Cottage Cheese. Now We’re All Eating It.
Americans are hungry for protein—and loading up on a food they haven’t bought since the …
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TikTok Shop is outperforming Shein and Sephora among US shoppers online
TikTok Shop has surpassed retail giants Shein and Sephora in the battle for US shoppers, according to a new consumer …
TikTok Shop Is Gaining Ground. What a Ban Would Mean
TikTok’s online marketplace found a devoted audience this year, just in time for the holidays. But the looming U.S. ban …
20-year-olds borrowed $9,000 from their parents for a college startup—then launched a new business with sales of $1 million a month
Winston Alfieri and Troy Bonde were just 20 and 21 when they came up with the idea for Sauz, which is now available at …
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Zoe, a microbiome-focused nutrition company, raises $15M to expand in the US
Zoe, a nutrition company based in London, is expanding its presence in the United States after raising $15 million in a …
The Paradox Of Plenty: How Abundance, Technology, And Health Consciousness Are Reshaping American Consumer Behavior In 2024
In an era of rapid technological advancements and shifting societal norms, understanding consumer behavior has never been …
ZOE, a British personal-nutrition app, is growing fast
Most people mention the poo hammock. At this stage you would have already eaten (and digested) your blue cookie. The paper…
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Interest in energy drinks continues to explode even as brands experiment with new ingredients and caffeine content
Investor interest in cleaner, healthier energy drinks shows no signs of fizzling out. After a number of lucrative exits…
Exclusive: Sauz Pasta Sauce Enters Target Chainwide 15 Months Into Launch; Expands Nationwide In Whole Foods Markets
Sauz Pasta Sauce Enters Target Chainwide 15 Months Into Launch; Expands Nationwide In Whole Foods Markets …
Will Americans Ever Get Sick of Cheap Junk?
In all the years I’ve spent covering American consumerism, I’ve heard one type of question from readers far more than any…
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Influencers Love Ozempic—but They Aren’t Telling You About the Risks
TikTok, Facebook and Instagram are supplanting physicians as authorities on weight-loss drugs, often without providing…
More than 40% of Gen Z thinks A.I. music, movies, and art will replace human-made content in 20 years—report
Love, drugs, and rock and roll are (mostly) dead. In 2023, our cultural zeitgeist is A.I., Ozempic, and the economy. And, …
‘People aren’t going to the grocery store for novelty’: Amid inflation, CPG startups go back to basics
These days, CPG startups are more focused on value and familiarity rather than trying to jump on the hottest new …
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TikTok Shop Could Be the Biggest Fashion E-Com Story of 2024: Here’s Why
TikTok Shop sees promising start as this Consumer Trends Report highlights potential…
Weight loss drugs like Ozempic are giving DTC telemedicine platforms a boost
Weight loss drugs like Ozempic — which, before the last couple of years, were typically used to treat diabetes — have …
Predictions from top investors on climate, politics, and health for 2024
Term Sheet readers say what to expect this year in the private markets…
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Shein shoppers say they’re more environmentally conscious than the average consumer
Shein has a reputation as a very unsustainable brand. So it might come as a surprise that sustainability is a priority for…
NOSH Notables 2023
We get asked certain questions a lot: Who can fund my business? Who should I hire to lead sales, to direct marketing, to …
Getting drunk off Dunkin’ and Eggos? Why every brand is suddenly spiking its drinks
From Dunkin’ coffee to SunnyD and AriZona Iced Tea, the food and beverage industry seems to have one big idea: adding…
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5 Key Takeaways From Holiday Spending That Will Shape Retail in 2024
Consumers surprised retailers this holiday season with the strength of their spending and their willingness to use next …
Understanding the consumers driving growth in alcohol-free: Part 2
A fifth of Americans plan to cut back on alcohol. What’s motivating them to drink …
‘Inspired and excited’: how can this Brooklyn baker stir success into her mix?
Clio Goodman’s bakery is making a splash in Brooklyn, and now she wants to take it to the next level with packaged cake …
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LVMH wants to stop counterfeit products on TikTok
The luxury conglomerate is reportedly in talks with TikTok and ByteDance to limit the sale of counterfeit items on TikTok …
What to Watch: New Year, New Consumer – What to Expect From 2024’s Shopper
In short, many want to spend less but shop sustainably — and do it all on TikTok…
After a bumpy year, consumer investors begin planning for 2024
As deals continue to trickle in, investors tell Modern Retail that funding series are set to make a comeback in 2024…
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Report: Despite Record Spending, Consumers Remain Worried About Rising Prices
As concerns about inflation and rising prices continue, Coefficient Capital and The New Consumer have released a 2023 …
Why Grandma’s Nutrition Drink Is So Hard to Disrupt
Upstarts have tried, and mostly failed, to compete with shakes like Ensure and Boost. They say the brands’ ties to health…
Meet the 66 rising stars of venture capital, who shook up the industry in 2023
Business Insider asked readers and top VCs to name the rising stars of venture capital. Here are the up-and-coming …
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Smooth operators — the start-ups changing the face of men’s skincare
Direct-to-consumer outfits have broken down traditional masculine barriers to build sales in the ‘premium mass’ sweet spot…
Covid Brought Booze to Your Door—and Made Delivery Worth Billions
Prohibition-era regulations stifled liquor e-commerce in the U.S. for decades. Pandemic lockdowns sparked demand almost…
The exhilarating world of post-pandemic shopping
Experts suggest that brick-and-mortar stores are about to get more fun, because they’ll be devoted exclusively to…
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Gyms aren’t coming back. Here’s how you’ll work out in the future
Some 59% of Americans don’t plan to return to a physical gym after the pandemic. What will fitness look like then?
5 Charts That Show Why CPG’s Run Will Continue Well Into 2021
The vaccine is coming, but data suggests demand for household staples isn’t going away anytime soon
The 3 best growth strategies for DTC brands when an acquisition is out of reach, according to VCs
Whether by SPAC or smaller buyer, 2020 amended the playbook for how consumer DTCs move toward a deal.
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How 2020 transformed the grocery business: Morning Brief
Grocery habits were upended in 2020 and Instacart is the clear winner. Lots of things changed in 2020.
How Oatly accelerated growth during the pandemic
In a year of adversity, oat milk is on top, with dollar sales up 212% above last year. Oatly’s North America President Mike..
How Food and Beverage Brands Handle Choice, Change and Amazon
Shifts in consumer behavior are necessitating sales strategies for food and beverage brands.
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Consumer VC Firm Coefficient Capital Raises $170 Million First Fund
Coefficient Capital has raised a $170 million fund with plans to invest in consumer staples that could weather a recession…
Coefficient Capital co-founder Franklin Isacson on investing in times of crisis
Coefficient Capital co-founder Franklin Isacson describes himself as a cautious investor, especially in times of…
New Fund Coefficient Capital to Back Omnichannel Businesses
It’s not just what you sell that makes or breaks a brand, but where you sell it. That’s the thesis behind venture firm…
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Just Spices, the German spice mix startup, raises €13M Series B
Just Spices, the German-founded spice mix brand, is disclosing €13 million in Series B funding. The round is led by Five…
Bigger hauls, fewer choices: How the pandemic has changed our grocery shopping habits forever
A permanent shift toward online shopping means less innovation, fewer new brands and, for some people who lack choices, re…
A VC’s Advice for Raising Capital Post-Covid
Fundraising is forever changed. But you can still succeed. Pitching investors was difficult before — and now? “Fasten your…
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Thanksgiving Becomes Latest Holiday to Be Upended by Covid-19
Companies are preparing for less travel and smaller gatherings. That’s caused retailers to stock up on ham and smaller birds.
The boutique aperitif brand finding favor with millennials making more cocktails at home
Haus launched last year with a line of apéritifs made with all-natural ingredients, marketed toward millennials looking for..
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Starship raises $50M to scale delivery bots
The robotics maker plans to expand its operations from U.S. college campuses to urban markets, as delivery aggregators …
-
Glossy Pop Newsletter: With Sincerely Yours, Sephora officially targets Gen Alpha
Sincerely Yours will debut in Sephora, on September 6. While many Sephora brands have …
-
7 Data Points That Show How Consumer Sentiment Is Shifting
Sixty-five percent of Americans think we’re currently in a recession. They’re wrong….
-
Beverage, But Make It Fashion: How Michelle Cordeiro Grant Is Turning Gorgie Into The Next Billion-Dollar Brand
Gorgie blends energy, fashion, and wellness into one can. Founder Michelle Cordeiro Grant is betting big on the beverage’s…
-
My Digestive Tract Flunked a Health Test. Here’s How I’m Coping.
More companies are selling nutrition and health-testing services, and a WSJ reporter tried one. Things got weird….
-
Danone Buys Majority Stake in Plant-Based Formula Maker Kate Farms
Santa Barbara, Calif.-based Kate Farms makes organic nutrition products for both medical and everyday needs…
-
Exclusive: Gorgie, energy drink brand launched by Lively founder, raises $24.5 million Series A
Gorgie, founded by Michelle Cordeiro Grant, has raised a $24.5 million Series A led by Notable Capital, Fortune can …
-
Untamed raises £10 million Series B fund from leading global foodtech investors
Untamed, a pantry fresh, human-grade cat food brand, today announces a Series B funding round of £10 million to continue …
-
Glossy Pop Newsletter: With Sincerely Yours, Sephora officially targets Gen Alpha
Sincerely Yours will debut in Sephora, on September 6. While many Sephora brands have …
-
Eating in Designer Stores, Shopping on TikTok: Five Consumer Trends for 2025
In the coming year, marketers will reach shoppers through podcasts souped up with video and new sports like Major League …
-
2024 was TikTok Shop’s beauty moment
At a little over a year old, TikTok’s shopping extension, which allows its users to buy and sell products without leaving …
-
We Grew Up Hating Cottage Cheese. Now We’re All Eating It.
Americans are hungry for protein—and loading up on a food they haven’t bought since the …
-
TikTok Shop is outperforming Shein and Sephora among US shoppers online
TikTok Shop has surpassed retail giants Shein and Sephora in the battle for US shoppers, according to a new consumer …
-
TikTok Shop Is Gaining Ground. What a Ban Would Mean
TikTok’s online marketplace found a devoted audience this year, just in time for the holidays. But the looming U.S. ban …
-
20-year-olds borrowed $9,000 from their parents for a college startup—then launched a new business with sales of $1 million a month
Winston Alfieri and Troy Bonde were just 20 and 21 when they came up with the idea for Sauz, which is now available at …
-
Zoe, a microbiome-focused nutrition company, raises $15M to expand in the US
Zoe, a nutrition company based in London, is expanding its presence in the United States after raising $15 million in a …
-
The Paradox Of Plenty: How Abundance, Technology, And Health Consciousness Are Reshaping American Consumer Behavior In 2024
In an era of rapid technological advancements and shifting societal norms, understanding consumer behavior has never been …
-
ZOE, a British personal-nutrition app, is growing fast
Most people mention the poo hammock. At this stage you would have already eaten (and digested) your blue cookie. The paper…
-
Interest in energy drinks continues to explode even as brands experiment with new ingredients and caffeine content
Investor interest in cleaner, healthier energy drinks shows no signs of fizzling out. After a number of lucrative exits…
-
Exclusive: Sauz Pasta Sauce Enters Target Chainwide 15 Months Into Launch; Expands Nationwide In Whole Foods Markets
Sauz Pasta Sauce Enters Target Chainwide 15 Months Into Launch; Expands Nationwide In Whole Foods Markets …
-
Will Americans Ever Get Sick of Cheap Junk?
In all the years I’ve spent covering American consumerism, I’ve heard one type of question from readers far more than any…
-
Influencers Love Ozempic—but They Aren’t Telling You About the Risks
TikTok, Facebook and Instagram are supplanting physicians as authorities on weight-loss drugs, often without providing…
-
More than 40% of Gen Z thinks A.I. music, movies, and art will replace human-made content in 20 years—report
Love, drugs, and rock and roll are (mostly) dead. In 2023, our cultural zeitgeist is A.I., Ozempic, and the economy. And, …
-
‘People aren’t going to the grocery store for novelty’: Amid inflation, CPG startups go back to basics
These days, CPG startups are more focused on value and familiarity rather than trying to jump on the hottest new …
-
TikTok Shop Could Be the Biggest Fashion E-Com Story of 2024: Here’s Why
TikTok Shop sees promising start as this Consumer Trends Report highlights potential…
-
Weight loss drugs like Ozempic are giving DTC telemedicine platforms a boost
Weight loss drugs like Ozempic — which, before the last couple of years, were typically used to treat diabetes — have …
-
Predictions from top investors on climate, politics, and health for 2024
Term Sheet readers say what to expect this year in the private markets…
-
Shein shoppers say they’re more environmentally conscious than the average consumer
Shein has a reputation as a very unsustainable brand. So it might come as a surprise that sustainability is a priority for…
-
NOSH Notables 2023
We get asked certain questions a lot: Who can fund my business? Who should I hire to lead sales, to direct marketing, to …
-
Getting drunk off Dunkin’ and Eggos? Why every brand is suddenly spiking its drinks
From Dunkin’ coffee to SunnyD and AriZona Iced Tea, the food and beverage industry seems to have one big idea: adding…
-
5 Key Takeaways From Holiday Spending That Will Shape Retail in 2024
Consumers surprised retailers this holiday season with the strength of their spending and their willingness to use next …
-
Understanding the consumers driving growth in alcohol-free: Part 2
A fifth of Americans plan to cut back on alcohol. What’s motivating them to drink …
-
‘Inspired and excited’: how can this Brooklyn baker stir success into her mix?
Clio Goodman’s bakery is making a splash in Brooklyn, and now she wants to take it to the next level with packaged cake …
-
LVMH wants to stop counterfeit products on TikTok
The luxury conglomerate is reportedly in talks with TikTok and ByteDance to limit the sale of counterfeit items on TikTok …
-
What to Watch: New Year, New Consumer – What to Expect From 2024’s Shopper
In short, many want to spend less but shop sustainably — and do it all on TikTok…
-
After a bumpy year, consumer investors begin planning for 2024
As deals continue to trickle in, investors tell Modern Retail that funding series are set to make a comeback in 2024…
-
Report: Despite Record Spending, Consumers Remain Worried About Rising Prices
As concerns about inflation and rising prices continue, Coefficient Capital and The New Consumer have released a 2023 …
-
Why Grandma’s Nutrition Drink Is So Hard to Disrupt
Upstarts have tried, and mostly failed, to compete with shakes like Ensure and Boost. They say the brands’ ties to health…
-
Meet the 66 rising stars of venture capital, who shook up the industry in 2023
Business Insider asked readers and top VCs to name the rising stars of venture capital. Here are the up-and-coming …
-
Smooth operators — the start-ups changing the face of men’s skincare
Direct-to-consumer outfits have broken down traditional masculine barriers to build sales in the ‘premium mass’ sweet spot…
-
Covid Brought Booze to Your Door—and Made Delivery Worth Billions
Prohibition-era regulations stifled liquor e-commerce in the U.S. for decades. Pandemic lockdowns sparked demand almost…
-
The exhilarating world of post-pandemic shopping
Experts suggest that brick-and-mortar stores are about to get more fun, because they’ll be devoted exclusively to…
-
Gyms aren’t coming back. Here’s how you’ll work out in the future
Some 59% of Americans don’t plan to return to a physical gym after the pandemic. What will fitness look like then?
-
5 Charts That Show Why CPG’s Run Will Continue Well Into 2021
The vaccine is coming, but data suggests demand for household staples isn’t going away anytime soon
-
The 3 best growth strategies for DTC brands when an acquisition is out of reach, according to VCs
Whether by SPAC or smaller buyer, 2020 amended the playbook for how consumer DTCs move toward a deal.
-
How 2020 transformed the grocery business: Morning Brief
Grocery habits were upended in 2020 and Instacart is the clear winner. Lots of things changed in 2020.
-
How Oatly accelerated growth during the pandemic
In a year of adversity, oat milk is on top, with dollar sales up 212% above last year. Oatly’s North America President Mike..
-
How Food and Beverage Brands Handle Choice, Change and Amazon
Shifts in consumer behavior are necessitating sales strategies for food and beverage brands.
-
Consumer VC Firm Coefficient Capital Raises $170 Million First Fund
Coefficient Capital has raised a $170 million fund with plans to invest in consumer staples that could weather a recession…
-
Coefficient Capital co-founder Franklin Isacson on investing in times of crisis
Coefficient Capital co-founder Franklin Isacson describes himself as a cautious investor, especially in times of…
-
New Fund Coefficient Capital to Back Omnichannel Businesses
It’s not just what you sell that makes or breaks a brand, but where you sell it. That’s the thesis behind venture firm…
-
Just Spices, the German spice mix startup, raises €13M Series B
Just Spices, the German-founded spice mix brand, is disclosing €13 million in Series B funding. The round is led by Five…
-
Bigger hauls, fewer choices: How the pandemic has changed our grocery shopping habits forever
A permanent shift toward online shopping means less innovation, fewer new brands and, for some people who lack choices, re…
-
A VC’s Advice for Raising Capital Post-Covid
Fundraising is forever changed. But you can still succeed. Pitching investors was difficult before — and now? “Fasten your…
-
Thanksgiving Becomes Latest Holiday to Be Upended by Covid-19
Companies are preparing for less travel and smaller gatherings. That’s caused retailers to stock up on ham and smaller birds.
-
The boutique aperitif brand finding favor with millennials making more cocktails at home
Haus launched last year with a line of apéritifs made with all-natural ingredients, marketed toward millennials looking for..