CEO Insights

A shaky factory floor abruptly shut down Ring Pop’s plant at a pivotal time. Now it’s set to make a sweet comeback.

When the Ring Pop factory in Scranton, Pennsylvania, unexpectedly shut down last summer because of a shaky floor, it abruptly halted production of tens…

Apr 13 •

Parija Kavilanz

Don't call it a trend or a fad. For Gen Z, secondhand shopping is a way of life

Younger consumers have turned to resale shopping with such intense commitment that their embrace of secondhand goods shouldn’t be described as a trend…

Mar 20 •

Parija Kavilanz

She gave period products a Gen Z-friendly glow up. Then a major retailer came knocking for her brand

Katie Diasti was done waiting.

Mar 13 •

Parija Kavilanz

China tariffs: An opportunity for this Idaho toymaker's 3D-printing setup

Paul Young, who owns a small-scale toy business in Idaho with a wildly successful product — thanks to TikTok — has analyzed the potential impact China…

Feb 21 •

Parija Kavilanz

💍Tis the season for engagements. Man-made diamonds and a pop of color are hot trends🥂

December is a peak month not only for holiday festivities but also celebrations of a different kind.

Dec 5, 2024 •

Parija Kavilanz

Old-school gadgets are making a comeback as younger shoppers fuel a retro revival

They’re back!

Nov 22, 2024 •

Parija Kavilanz

75 years of Smarties: The iconic candy is keeping its sweet tradition in the family

With Halloween right around the corner, candy brand Smarties is in crunch mode to meet the demand of trick-or-treaters nationwide.

Oct 16, 2024 •

Parija Kavilanz

Pacsun CEO Brieane Olson on how she's cracked the code on captivating Gen Z

Brieane Olson, CEO of Pacsun, is courting GenZers in all the right ways.

Sep 30, 2024 •

Parija Kavilanz

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