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As Gen Z Enters Prime Spending Years, Brands Sharpen Their Pitch

Retail TouchPoints

They’ve been shaped/scarred by not one but two global economic traumas — the Great Recession of 2008-2009 and the COVID pandemic — and they’ve grown up with social media playing an increasingly large (and loud) role in shaping culture, including how these consumers shop, research and purchase products and services.

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From Niche Product to Viral Sensation: How Bogg Bag Ventured into 1,800 Target Stores

Retail TouchPoints

Now, Bogg Founder and CEO Kim Vaccarella is bringing the bag to even more consumers thanks to a new partnership with Target. However, this latest expansion has kickstarted a new growth trajectory for the business, which started in 2008. RTP: You’ve gone through quite a journey from when you started the business in 2008.

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Three trends shaping the luxury retails sector in 2025

Inside Retail

Until recently, there didnt seem to be a limit to the price that consumers would pay for a luxury status symbol, such as a leather handbag. per cent), the US will remain a key market for luxury brands, attracting affluent consumers and driving sales across various product categories, Zheng said.

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VIDEO: Former CEO Mindy Grossman on why retailers are like professional athletes

Inside Retail

There has to be a reason that resonates with the consumer to make them want to make a purchase and ultimately want to continue to have loyalty to your brand and be a part of it. You need to totally build the shopping experience from the consumer backwards. But at the end of the day, its the people who buy the product, right?

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How Lush uses its stores as platforms for education and community connection

Inside Retail

Lush Australian campaigns have included: A collaboration with Sea Shepherd in 2008 to protest shark finning near the Great Barrier Reef. Beyond the bath bomb Since its inception, Lush has used its products as part of its protest efforts, aligning limited-edition items with global and local causes. A partnership with GetUp!

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How MCoBeauty’s Shelley Sullivan built a $1b brand and redefined masstige beauty

Inside Retail

Beauty business Following the acquisition, MCoBeauty will sit within DBGs VidaCorp portfolio, which also includes Nude By Nature, founded in 2008, and Makeup Cartel, founded in 2013. Her success is a direct answer to a shifting consumer mindset, why should luxury beauty only be accessible to a few? he told Inside Retail.

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Unlocking the Power of Built Spaces to Influence Shopper Sentiment and Behaviors

Retail TouchPoints

Modern consumers don’t just visit storefronts to shop — they come to engage with products and, more importantly, to connect with brands on a personal level. By integrating holistic design principles, retailers can cultivate environments that not only enhance consumer sentiments but also drive sales for a competitive edge.

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