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Hims GLP-1s

Executive Briefing

The Ozempic dupes are crushing it for Hims & Hers

Also: Another non-alc bottle shop is closing. And can Brian Niccol save Starbucks? Read more →

AG1 CEO Kat Cole

Executive Briefing

What’s going on at AG1?

As its founder steps back — and Kat Cole takes over as CEO — has Athletic Greens hit its DTC growth ceiling? Read more →

From the Editor

Introducing the Consumer Trends 2024 Mid-Year Report

What’s driving growth in the beauty industry? And what’s the deal with Zyn? Read more →

Foxtrot co-founder Mike LaVitola

Executive Briefing

Foxtrot’s comeback mantra: Simpler, better

Mike LaVitola has a rare second chance to reboot. Will it work? Also: Cava’s steak enters the ring. And Momofuku wants to be a restaurant company again? Read more →

Hungryroot groceries

Focus on AI: In Partnership With Work & Co

The grocery store of the future is using AI to feed Americans healthier food

Hungryroot has built a $300+ million online grocery business by shopping for its customers. Read more →

Foxtrot coffee pour

Executive Briefing

What happened to Foxtrot?

Pouring one out for Chicago’s beloved convenience store startup after its sudden, unexpected closure. Also: A new CEO for Food52. Read more →

Levels Wefunder campaign

Executive Briefing

The sketchy side of crowdfunding

Companies like Levels are asking consumers to invest — with a lot less information than VCs would demand. Read more →

Executive Briefing

The 50 top-growing food categories in America

Instacart’s view of the grocery world. Plus: An Expo West scene report, Nike’s growth challenges, and more airline loyalty ‘innovation’. Read more →

Expo West Special 2024

From the Editor

Introducing the Consumer Trends Food & Wellness Special Report 2024

What do Americans say they want to eat? What are they actually eating? A 56-slide special report, just in time for Expo West. Read more →

Whole Foods Market Daily Shop

Executive Briefing

Maybe Whole Foods isn’t asleep at the wheel

New Erewhon-sized stores in New York sound smart. (Please, steal their cafés, too.) Read more →

Vizio sponsorships slide

Executive Briefing

Why Walmart is buying a TV brand

Vizio will cost $2+ billion, but it’s priceless for Walmart’s advertising business. Read more →

Poppi Super Bowl Commercial

Executive Briefing

Poppi in play

Also: Instacart earnings, Target goes low, another Foxtrot CEO, and more. Read more →

Executive Briefing

McDonald’s is here to save us from diabetes. Just kidding!

The new CosMc’s brand is taking on Starbucks, all right — in the sugar department. Read more →

Trunk Hotel Yoyogi Park

Executive Briefing

Two new Japanese boutique hotels that are doing it right

How to actually compete with Airbnb. Also: The Tokyo salad chain that publishes sales data — in real-time. And the truth about that Foxtrot deal. Read more →

Humane AI pin

Executive Briefing

The AI pin is probably doomed

But Humane’s new thing is a sign of things to come. Also: Instacart’s first earnings, when DTC marketplaces make sense, and the Amazon Fashion flop. Read more →

Acid League Shortcut Sauces

Executive Briefing

Recalibrating for retail

The lessons behind Acid League’s new ‘Shortcut’ sauces. Plus: Chipotle on Ozempic, Sweetgreen’s new plates, and a coffee experience I’ll never forget. Read more →

Sana Javeri Kadri

In Conversation

Diaspora Co. wanted to be Patagonia, not a DTC unicorn

Sana Javeri Kadri on the cardamom supply chain crisis, redesigning for retail, and her next chapter in Mumbai. Read more →

Blue Apron 2022 Investor Day

Executive Briefing

What happened to Blue Apron?

Marc Lore’s Wonder is putting $APRN shareholders out of their misery. Also: Nike wants more ‘everyday’ runners. And was Lulu-Mirror worth it? Read more →

All-Love Racquet Club founder Erika Bond

Executive Briefing

A new tennis brand for everyone

Meet LA’s All-Love Racquet Club. Also: Is Airbnb getting worse? Or better? Yes. And some NYC retail notes. Read more →

Instacart CEO Fidji Simo

Prospectus Prospectus

Instacart got huge. It’s going public. Now how will it grow?

Analyzing the online grocery service’s S-1 filing. Read more →