Yields are close to as low as they have ever been. Should you be loading up on debt to pour into stocks, property and other things that might produce a return above the cost of repaying the loan? One notable investor shows how getting everything right can deliver fat returns—but […]
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How Brands and Sellers Can Benefit From Amazon’s Massive Growth
As Amazon is growing in tandem with the consumer shift toward an all-digital experience, savvy sellers can take advantage to position their brands better and make more sales. Grow Your Business, Not Your Inbox Stay informed and join our daily newsletter now! December 9, 2020 4 min read Opinions expressed […]
Good American CEO Talks Brand’s ‘Explosive’ 2020 Growth, Inclusive Footwear Launch
COVID-19 certainly hasn’t put a damper on spirits at Good American, which will register 78 percent growth in revenue in 2020. “I’ve not had to lay people off or furlough, our business has been explosive,” chief executive officer Emma Grede told WWD, admitting she was “protectionist” when lockdown first started […]
4 Branding Tips From Gary Vaynerchuk and Entrepreneurs Who Built Brands the World Can’t Ignore
November 30, 2020 9 min read Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. The pandemic has created the most competitive digital landscape the world has ever seen. Whether for your company or for yourself, it’s never been more crucial to build your personal brand. To sell yourself to a world […]
A Guide on How to Support Independent and Minority-Owned Brands
Refinery29 For Us, By Us: 17 Businesses Owned By Black Women To Support On Black Friday This holiday season, Team Unbothered wants you to put your coins where your mouth is. So we’ve rounded up a list of dope businesses owned by Black women for you to support this Black […]
Insider Q&A: Bloomin’ Brands CEO David Deno
This undated photo provided by Bloomin’ Brands, Inc. shows David Deno, the CEO of Bloomin’ Brands. The pandemic is making changes at Bloomin’ Brands, which owns Outback Steakhouse and other restaurants. CEO Deno says 39% of orders are now delivery and carryout, up from 20% in 2019. (Bloomin’ Brands, Inc. […]
Brands Answer Tumultuous Election Year With Merch and Initiatives
In the run-up to the 2020 presidential election, as tens of millions of citizens already cast ballots in early voting states, brands devised ways to make their own voices heard. In a particularly turbulent election season in which President Donald Trump has repeatedly challenged the integrity of voting by mail […]
6 Brands We Love That Make Their Products Right Here in the UK
Refinery 29 UK We Need To Talk About The Pressure Of Black Excellence I am a fraud. Or at least…I think I am? Last year, I – a frustrated law school student at the time – wrote an essay challenging #BlackExcellence and a year later, it’s been published in an anthology […]
How Digital Beauty Brands Make Wholesale Work | The Business of Beauty, BoF Professional
NEW YORK, United States — Launching wholesale retail during a pandemic may seem counterintuitive: beauty business has boomed online as a result of lockdowns and cautious shoppers looking to avoid visiting stores. But in beauty, stores still matter. Pre-Covid, brick and mortar accounted for 85 percent of beauty sales, according […]
Changes To Customer Behavior That Brands Need To Pay Attention To As We Approach The Holiday Season
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Back in April, I wrote an article that gathered results from several research sources and attempted to describe how the coronavirus pandemic was changing customer behavior. That article suggested that: Customers are watching brands. More customers are responding to marketing emails more than sales emails. Customers are flocking online. Customers […]
Extend your brand’s reach with a digital branch
Businesses need to engage online with customers to stay relevant and survive future uncertainty With the continuing disruption and uncertainty caused by the coronavirus pandemic, many brands face significant challenges retaining their customers, let alone growing their businesses. The past few months have highlighted a pre-existing need for brands to […]
These are the 5 brands with the most complaints for their online service, according to Profeco
All of the annoyances were related to purchasing faulty online products. Grow Your Business, Not Your Inbox Stay informed and join our daily newsletter now! October 8, 2020 2 min read This article was translated from our Spanish edition using AI technologies. Errors may exist due to this process. Whirlpool. […]
9 Clothing Brands Supporting Immigrants to Shop in 2020
courtesy Whether you’re shopping for holiday gifts or just browsing online for yourself, you’re faced with a lot of options—like a lot. If you’re tired of buying meaningless stuff day in and day out (let’s face it, we’ve all got enough of that) and are striving to be more socially […]
7 interesting brands to watch at TNW2020
Although we’ve spent a big chunk of this year at home, that hasn’t kept innovators down. In fact, a lot of your most loved and followed brands have taken this time to debut new ideas and products that will break boundaries, disrupt outdated processes, and offer original solutions for the […]
U.K. Ambassador on Trade, Fashion Week and Her Favorite Brands
After six months, British Ambassador to the U.S. Karen Pierce has settled into her new role, which is focused on deepening the relationship between the U.K. and the U.S. as both countries hash out a new free trade agreement as a result of Brexit. Here, Pierce, whose prior roles included […]
Brands Are Still Falling Short on Online Customer Experience in These Key Areas
Brands have been investing in their online customer experience, trying to capitalize on shoppers who have moved to e-commerce but still expect quality service. But while advice abounds on what is needed to impress the modern consumer, there is still a gap between those recommended strategies and the solutions that […]
Crocs Is Proof That Brands Can Make the Coronavirus Work for Them
As much of the footwear sector struggles amid the ongoing pandemic, Crocs is bucking the trend — and proving that brands can make the coronavirus work for them. The clog maker far exceed expectations for the second quarter as its trend-right casual product, tight connection with consumers and focus on […]
This New Online Retailer Pairs Shoppers With Beauty Brands That Align With Their Values
“Today, more than ever, shoppers understand that how and where they spend their dollars can drive real economic impact,” says Geenie founder Chana Ginelle Ewing. Geenie founder Chana Ginelle Ewing. We’re living in a time when major corporations are being put on blast — for problematic labor practices, problematic leadership, problematic […]
Mall Operator Simon And Authentic Brands Jointly Make $305M Stalking Horse Bid For Bankrupt Brooks Brothers
Brooks Brothers Inc. announced Thursday it was seeking a bankruptcy court’s permission to enter an asset purchase deal with Sparc Group LLC, a joint venture between the Barneys and Nautica brands owner Authentic Brands Group LLC and mall operator Simon Property Group Inc (NYSE: SPG). What Happened Sparc is offering to buy all […]
Brands Must Embrace the Novice Consumer + Experience Matters Online
Click here to read the full article. The footwear industry has struggled with a sales slump during the pandemic, but the outdoor market has performed well — even seeing substantial growth as the weather has improved. Today, FN hosted several industry experts in its latest virtual roundtable discussion, presented by […]