Deirdre Quinn on Tariffs, the Consumer, AI—and Why Product Still Wins

From tariff uncertainty to AI caution and early signs of consumer strength, Lafayette 148 CEO Deirdre Quinn shares how she’s navigating 2026—and why product focus remains her north star.

Pattern Beauty CEO on Brand Building in the Age of AI, Social Platforms, and Generational Change

CEO Christiane Pendarvis talks record-breaking growth, category expansion into body care and the requirements to win a multi-generational audience.

Berns Communications Group Rebrands as Berns & Co.

The new name reflects its evolution beyond traditional PR into a community-powered advisory model for retail, consumer brands, and tech companies.

TikTok, Gen AI and the Next Chapter in Commerce

What does the future hold for retail? That was a hot topic during the Retail Innovation Conference & Expo this week in Chicago.

Bubble Skincare Mixes Movies and Mental Health With Disney/Pixar Collab

The tween-friendly line of cleaners, moisturizers and treatments seizes the power of culture and commerce with a new “Inside Out 2” partnership.

Branded Resale Becoming Fashionable Profit Driver

One Gen Z shopper says she trusts brand-owned resale sites when she’s shopping for secondhand fashion.