Direct-to-Consumer

Shake Shack's lowered guidance reveals a consumer trading down from premium burgers, a worrying sign for the entire fast-casual industry's health.

The online furniture favorite opens a new studio in Charlotte, betting that a hands-on experience is the key to winning over modern home decorators.

As Father's Day approaches, a new trend emerges. Dads prefer shared activities over gifts, and companies are noticing. Enter the experiential subscription box.

A skincare brand is challenging the FDA over sunscreen ingredients, revealing decades of regulatory delay and raising questions about what’s safe for our skin.

Boca Raton-based Proforce Pest Control lands on the PCT Top 100 list, but can its customer-first philosophy keep pace with its explosive 558% growth?

With the 2026 World Cup looming, the Jersey-based chain partners with Olympian Kaylyn Kyle in a strategic move blending authentic endorsement with expansion.

Premium apparel brand Tommy John partners with Cart.com, centralizing US fulfillment to enhance customer experience and scale its growing D2C operations.

LA Galaxy star Marco Reus partners with RITFIT, showcasing how elite athletic training is merging with accessible, high-quality home gym ecosystems.

The wellness brand is shifting gut care from a quick fix to a daily ritual with a new product line and a savvy digital strategy targeting modern consumers.

From a one-day debut to a 120,000-fan mega-fest, Afro Plus Fest's massive expansion signals a new era for global Black music and Maryland's economy.

Founder Jamie Salter becomes Executive Chairman to hunt deals, while new CEO Matt Maddox is tasked with scaling the $38 billion global brand empire.

With new CMO Anisha Raghavan, the science-heavy supplement brand plans to translate its complex clinical research into mainstream consumer success.

As Drake's triple-album shatters records, a new financing deal for his OVO brand reveals how investors are turning cultural influence into a new asset class.

With a key earnings report and investor conference ahead, all eyes are on Ulta Beauty to prove its resilience in a rapidly evolving retail landscape.

Kantar's new BrandZ Top 100 shows AI is the engine of growth, but the most powerful brands combine tech with deep consumer trust and meaningful difference.

From 'Brown Sugar' to 'Jaws,' Michael Elliot's Cinema Puzzles turns iconic film moments into premium collectibles, tapping into a billion-dollar nostalgia market.

With $500K in new funding, snack startup B-SIDES is bringing its 90s-inspired, upcycled puffs from online success to over 1,500 retail stores.

With a new CEO known for scaling operations, TSC Miami signals an aggressive move to dominate the booming on-demand and creator merchandise market.

Bricks & Minifigs and Santoki launch a customizable LEGO MOC Wall Clock with a nationwide building contest, offering over $1,000 in prizes.

A local husband-and-wife duo is launching a bubble tea dynasty in Dallas, opening the first of ten Chatime locations amid a competitive market.