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Back to SearchHow Shinola is emphasizing its American design and manufacturing roots
Detroit-based luxury design brand Shinola sells everything from jewelry to bikes to journals. In 2019, it even opened a hotel in downtown Detroit. Bu…
10 months, 3 weeks ago
Modern Retail Rundown: Olipop now valued at $1.85B, Poppi's Super Bowl marketing backlash & January retail layoffs
On this week’s Modern Retail Rundown, the staff kicks off the episode by discussing Olipop's new $50 million funding round, valuing the brand at $1.8…
10 months, 3 weeks ago
How Brooks harnessed the run club boom to generate record-breaking revenue
It’s been a great year for brands that sell shoes and other gear to runners.
Brooks Running, which is a subsidiary of Berkshire Hathaway, disclosed e…
10 months, 4 weeks ago
Rundown: Waffle House's egg surcharge, Chipotle downplays avocado concerns & Gap launches vintage drops series
On this episode of the Modern Retail Rundown, the staff looks at the impact of rising ingredient costs. For instance, this week Waffle House announce…
11 months ago
How Modern Animal is using technology to make pet care more customer-centric
Most founders are loath to compare their businesses to other companies. Not the veterinary care startup Modern Animal.
"We were definitely inspired by…
11 months ago
Rundown: Brands shuffle import strategies, retail layoffs & Chili's makes a comeback
On this week’s Modern Retail Rundown, the staff checks in on the latest tariff and import tax policy changes that are impacting U.S.-based brands. Me…
11 months, 1 week ago
How Whatnot is pushing social commerce forward amid TikTok's uncertain future
During the weekend when TikTok was briefly offline, Whatnot -- a platform that lets online brands and merchants sell products via livestreams on its …
11 months, 1 week ago
Rundown: Theft ring to pay back retailers, TikTok updates and VF Corp layoffs
In this week's Modern Retail Rundown, the staff discusses the latest retail news headlines. First, we dive into the latest developments about a retai…
11 months, 2 weeks ago
How Renais is trying to make ultra-premium gin popular in the U.S.
Renais has lofty ambitions to be the leading global ultra-premium gin brand.
The company, which launched in 2023 in Europe and expanded to the U.S. la…
11 months, 2 weeks ago
Rundown: Joann's second bankruptcy, Walgreens looks for new anti-theft solutions & new FDA health proposals
On this week’s Modern Retail Rundown, the staff gives an update on Joann's latest bankruptcy filing, the second in 10 months for the craft retailer. …
11 months, 3 weeks ago