retail therapy
Drop it like it’s hot
Venture firm Starting Line analyzes the economics of a product drop, using a real example from its d2c portfolio company. | learn more
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retail therapy
Joe Rogan is the new mainstream media
“Imagine if I had told you, a dozen years ago, that the former host of “The Fear Factor,” an MMA color commentator who loves cool cars and shooting guns and working out, a guy with a raw interview show featuring […]
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Nike continues closing wholesale accounts
The dynamic between brands and retailers is in flux. For decades, most brands needed retailers to reach consumers. For some time, they just preferred the convenience of selling in bulk to few customers. Now many of them have built enough […]
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Mike Tyson is building a 418-acre weed-themed resort
“The former heavyweight champ, famous for delivering a knockout punch, has been selling cannabis products since 2016 through his Tyson Holistic label that are as potent as one of his uppercuts.” | learn more
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Secret gyms and the economics of prohibition
“COVID-19 safeguards have created a black market for gyms.” | learn more
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How four brothers allegedly fleeced $19 million from Amazon
“The scheme involved 7,000 $94 toothbrushes, according to law enforcement.” | learn more
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Inside the dark, lucrative world of consumer debt collection
“In the murky world of unpaid bills, a banker and an ex-con can make a fortune — if they don’t run into too many crooks.” My practical takeaway from this article: the best strategy for dealing with debt collectors is […]
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Interview with Thrasio cofounder Josh Silberstein
In April I first shared news of Thrasio, the company that’s bought over 60 Amazon marketplace brands. In July they reached unicorn status with a billion dollar valuation. Jason Calacanis interviewed the cofounder and Co-CEO a couple weeks ago. He dropped a […]
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Running warehouses with tech-company DNA
ShipBob’s business is running warehouses so their e-commerce brand customers don’t have to. They ship a lot of packages with various carriers. This weekly time-in-transit page makes me smile because it’s data that might otherwise be locked away if not […]
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Licked pre-roll joints spark widespread recall
For decades, people have been licking joints to seal them. Now that this is a regulated retail industry, I think it’s fair to expect spit-free product. “Michigan marijuana regulators issued a broad product recall Thursday based on a “confirmed complaint” […]