October 8, 2019 Responses to offensive product launches are gender- and market-specific, with more women than men expecting immediate action in both the US and UK, according to a recent survey from First Insight. By Rachel Deeley LONDON, United Kingdom — When it comes to diversity and inclusion, consumers are holding brands to account with […]
September 24, 2019 By Mary Hanbury • In a conversation with Business Insider, 29-year-old Australian entrepreneur Nick Molnar explained why buynow, pay-later shopping models are resonating with millennials who have scarred by recession. • Molnar said that this generation prefers to spend their own money rather than engage in interest-bearing loans or credit cards. • […]
September 16, 2019 By Jessica Binns When it comes to sustainability in fashion, what’s hidden on the inside counts, too. That’s what Chargeurs wants apparel companies to keep in mind as brands of all stripes attempt to pivot toward responsible sourcing. The 147-year-old French maker of apparel interlinings is launching the Sustainable 50, a collection […]
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September 3, 2019 By Aarthi Swaminathan Microlending is surging, and Afterpay is riding the wave. The Australian fintech company — which offers buy now, pay later options for consumers — announced stunning huge results, noting that the underlying global sales for the fiscal year of 2019 increased by 140% to $5.2 billion. The company — […]
September 3, 2019 Through alliances with Parsons School of Design and the Fashion Institute of Technology, the European company is trying to raise its profile and support young talent. By Rosemary Feitelberg Chargeurs is tightening its ties to the New York fashion scene through new alliances. For the kickoff of its partnership with The New […]
July 29, 2019 By Maghan McDowell With backing from Forerunner Ventures and Y Combinator, Zyper is positioning “super fans” as an alternative to paid influencers. Vogue Business Key takeaways: Zyper, a marketing platform that connects brands with top fans instead of traditional influencers, has raised $6.5 million from Talis Capital, Forerunner Ventures and Y Combinator. This […]
June 20, 2019 By Hanna Kozlowska “STOP Encouraging Influencers,” and “DEAD END – Awkwardly Branded Captions Up Ahead #SPON,” declare street signs sprinkled around the world’s biggest marketing festival, Cannes Lions, which is held in June in France. The signs are trying to point out to the world’s top marketers that influencers, who are supposed […]
June 10, 2019 By Angela Velasquez Denim shoppers can “buy now, pay later” for the latest pair of Levi’s. The U.S. denim brand is the latest to partner with Afterpay, the digital platform that offers consumers interest-free installment plans for in-store and online purchases. The payments company recently announced new partnerships with Levi’s, Ray-Ban, O’Neill […]
June 5, 2019 By Samantha Hurst Afterpay, a digital platform that offers interest-free installment plans for online purchases, announced on Wednesday it has formed new partnerships with Levi’s, Ray-Ban, O’Neill, and Tarte Cosmetics, among many other brands and retailers in the U.S. Afterpay reported that since launching in the country just over a year ago, […]
March 4, 2019 By Charisse Jones A quarter of consumers are subscribing to services like beauty products seller Birchbox and the Dollar Shave Club, while another 32 percent intend to sign up for such services in the next six months, according to a survey by First Insight, a tech firm that queries consumers for retailers. […]
January 29, 2019 The select group of business leaders will offer their insights on retailing and related topics By Joanne Friedrick, Contributing Editor NEW YORK—A podcast designed to help executives navigate the changing retail landscape was launched by the Retail Influencer Network—a group of industry leaders with decades of experience. Making its debut with commentary […]
January 24, 2019 “Retales From the Frontline” podcasts will cover such topics as entrepreneurs and their new formats, brand storytelling and Millennial shoppers. By David Moin There’s a new source for industry insight. The Retail Influencer Network has launched a podcast series titled “Retales from the Frontline,” covering such topics as entrepreneurs and their new […]
July 3, 2018 by Jeff Kauflin, Forbes Staff Layaway is a decades-old, much-maligned way to finance something you can’t immediately afford, since it often leads to exorbitant interest rates. Now a young Australian entrepreneur has taken a Millennial twist on the practice and built a booming business. Afterpay, a consumer lending company based in Sydney, […]
Experts to weigh in on changing retail landscape May 10, 2018 New York – A new executive group plans to bridge the knowledge gap between retailing and innovative technology. The Retail Influencer Network is made up of experts from retail, brands and media who have been recognized as top business influencers. They include: Pano Anthos, founder […]
By Angela Velasquez on May 10, 2018 A new group of seasoned retail business leaders, investment professionals and analysts created by Berns Communication Group wants to close the knowledge gap between traditional retail and technology through the power of influence. The Retail Influencer Network is a group of well-known voices in the retail sector with insight about the industry, consumer behavior […]
A diverse group of retailers, investors, tech experts and industry analysts have been invited to participate in the network. By David Moin on May 9, 2018 The Retail Influencer Network has been formed to bring retail, technology and financial leaders together to help retailers and Silicon Valley understand what each sector needs, serve as a […]
May 9, 2018 A diverse group of retailers, investors, tech experts and industry analysts have been invited to participate in the network. By David Moin The Retail Influencer Network has been formed to bring retail, technology and financial leaders together to help retailers and Silicon Valley understand what each sector needs, serve as a source […]
May 19, 2018 By Lauren Thomas • Women like e-commerce for shopping, while men still prefer bricks and mortar, according to a new survey from First Insight. • The survey finds men are less likely to use Amazon to price shop. • Retailers still have a long way to go to meet shoppers’ expectations online […]
