Consumer & Retail

Mastercard's $10,000 grants are just the headline. The real story is the ecosystem it's building to fix a broken funding model for women entrepreneurs.

LiberNovo's new Maxis chair isn't just furniture; it's a challenge to the flawed, one-size-fits-all systems that fail a growing part of the workforce.

Glass-Media's new AI kiosk, built with LG's transparent OLED, isn't just a gadget. It's a strategic move to blend high-tech service with high design.

Creator-led brands are disrupting CPG, but the leap to retail is a minefield. A new playbook reveals the strategy, where AI visibility is becoming as critical as shelf velocity.

In a strategic pivot, GarageExperts is launching corporate-owned R&D hubs in Dallas-Fort Worth, testing a hybrid model to fuel national growth.

Following a major acquisition and new AI alliances, Altimetrik unveils a new identity focused on solving the toughest part of AI: scaling it in the real world.

A Kalamazoo company is betting on advanced chemistry to solve the one flaw holding back the countertop resurfacing industry—a move that could redefine the market.

Mophie's new chargers promise a fan-less, full-speed 25W future for Apple devices. We go beyond the launch to see if this quiet innovation can solve wireless charging's biggest heat problem.

Amped Fitness and Red Bull are betting that immersive experiences, not just low prices, are the future of gyms. But can this model scale and reshape the market?

A new partnership between BMO's Blue Rewards and Dollarama offers major points on budget buys, signaling a strategic shift in Canada's loyalty program wars.

Foundry Nation's new THC-infused colas tap into nostalgia, but their success hinges on navigating a complex web of consumer trends and looming regulations.

A new vocational school in Atlanta isn't just about haircuts. It’s a powerful indicator of where durable career growth and economic permanence can be found.

Zellers is betting its future on fond memories with giant mascots and food trucks. We decode if this nostalgia-fueled strategy is a sustainable blueprint for retail.

As USANA marks 10 years of its World Service Week, a closer look reveals how its direct-selling network is strategically engineered to power a global charity.

Unframe's acquisition of Swish AI is more than a press release. It's a savvy grab of key data tech from an insolvent firm, fueling its meteoric rise.

Sweeping the London Design Awards is more than a PR victory for NAVEE. It’s a calculated move in a larger strategy to dominate intelligent outdoor mobility.

US innovator FlexPatio enters Australia's $48B reno market with a high-tech pergola. Is its DIY-friendly, storm-proof design the key to unlocking value?

In a digital world, the physical print is a statement. A deep dive into the craft, guided by expert Henry McCoy, reveals why materials and process matter.

AIRA ushers in new leadership with Boris Steffen as President, poised to navigate economic turbulence and shape the future of the insolvency profession.

A new global conference, IMPAKT, launches in London, promising real outcomes over AI buzz. But in a crowded field, can it truly reshape executive discourse?