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The Soft Power Shift: What It Means for U.S. Brands
Glyn Atwal
September 4, 2025
For U.S. brands, soft power is a valuable asset to be leveraged more effectively than competitors. U.S. brands may not be able to recreate centuries ...
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It’s U.S. Open Time: Pro Athletes Help Brands Win
Nick Cormier
September 3, 2025
Partnerships between brands and sports figures are becoming more popular, but now female athletes are starting to show a stronger ROI.
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Collectible Dolls Are Reborn
Pam Danziger
August 27, 2025
There is no age limit for doll collecting. In fact, it tends to grow with age. Among doll collectors, kids’ rooms abandoned during the empty-nesting ...
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Indie Sleaze Still Having a Moment
Jasmine Glasheen
August 13, 2025
If the staple of grunge core is tartan plaid, indie sleaze’s core staple is a pair of frayed black skinny jeans. Now that the trend ...
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The Latest Play: Kids Toys for Grown-ups
Warren Shoulberg
August 11, 2025
The boomer generation never met a nostalgic reminder of their youth that they didn’t respond to. And with more time (and money) on their hands, ...
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Aspirationals Compromise Luxury Brands
Pam Danziger
July 23, 2025
For brands and conglomerates, such as LVMH and Kering, that have exposure to both aspirational and legacy luxury consumer segments, it’s essential to do a ...
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For Next Gens, Fandom=Trust
Jasmine Glasheen
July 22, 2025
Trust is built in the quiet moments, researching a company’s comments on TikTok and the user-submitted product photos on their Amazon reviews. Loyalty, in turn, ...
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Gen Z Traditionalists: A Generational Misperception
Jasmine Glasheen
July 21, 2025
Tapping into Gen Z’s purchasing power means acknowledging the ideological fault lines that run through the generation—and building assortments that don’t try to blur them ...
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