David Protein has our attention. Here’s the bigger plan.

Peter Rahal on building a house of brands, the new David Bronze, and winning in the bar category. Plus: What Americans actually mean when they say they…

Feb 13 • Dan Frommer

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January 2026

Introducing the Live Shopping Update, in partnership with Whatnot

Live shopping generated $22 billion in North America and Europe last year. Here’s what’s driving the boom.

Jan 30 • Dan Frommer

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The things that inspired me in 2025

A (belated) year-end gift guide for the mind.

Jan 7 • Dan Frommer

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December 2025

Introducing Consumer Trends 2026

Despite last year’s chaos, the American consumer never stopped spending, and many say they’re trading up.

Dec 12, 2025 • Dan Frommer

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November 2025

Ozempic users are going crazy for deli meat, fries, and handbags

GLP-1s are life-changing drugs, transforming not only waistlines but also identity and indulgence.

Nov 14, 2025 • Dan Frommer

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Waymo is the rare case where a product genuinely exceeds expectations

Also: Do all founders need to become Instagram influencers? And who’s cutting back on Chipotle?

Nov 3, 2025 • Dan Frommer

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October 2025

The future of shopping is coming into view

With Walmart and Shopify onboard, can OpenAI train humans to shop with ChatGPT?

Oct 18, 2025 • Dan Frommer

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Obvious Shirts and the business of fandom

How a Chicago Cubs superfan built a multi-million-dollar merch business without spending on ads — and why staying niche might be better than trying to…

Oct 11, 2025 • Dan Frommer

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Chase’s $800 Sapphire Reserve: The math is messy, but the strategy is brilliant

Chase and Amex are transforming credit cards into lifestyle subscriptions, designed to redirect your spending. (And for the first time, I’m…

Oct 4, 2025 • Dan Frommer

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September 2025

How consumers are using — and thinking about — AI right now

Gen. Z uses AI more than any other generation. They’re also seriously skeptical.

Sep 26, 2025 • Dan Frommer

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Erewhon is going to crush it in NYC (eventually)

Sorry, that tiny kiosk inside a Kith club doesn’t really count. Also: Lululemon’s stale sweats, PwC’s sketchy holiday forecast, and more.

Sep 6, 2025 • Dan Frommer

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August 2025

People want new stuff all the time

But it has to be good. Also: Why Sweetgreen’s fries are canceled. And notes from Q2 earnings.

Aug 9, 2025 • Dan Frommer

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