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The Coming Millennial FinTech Crisis

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While they enjoy many FinTech innovations, most millennials don’t have a snowball’s chance of earning more than their parents — ever. It’s one thing for the millennial offspring of the billionaire hedge-fund scions to fall short of making a billion because they only manage to pull down $760 million a year. It’s a fact. population.

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The Future Of Entertainment? Try Professional Gaming

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“It is the juxtaposition of social networking and entertainment and sports all combined,” said Glen Calvert , chief operating officer of Fnatic , a London-based eSports outfit that hires professional gamers, runs tournaments and sells branded gaming apparel and gear. It's not just a video game. CMO’s Jaw Hits The Floor.

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As Pizza Hut Struggles, QSRs Grapple With Delivery Investments

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QSR magazine and other analysts point to a direct link between delivery and the consumer experience and consumer satisfaction. Restaurants need to meet guests where they are – and remain on-brand throughout the experience. They warn that delivery is a customer-centric strategy, not a technology solution.

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Dollar Shave Club’s Next Act: Holistic Male Wellness

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When the world first encountered the brand in 2011, Dollar Shave Club didn’t have much more than an innovative idea for selling razors and a viral video about the concept. On top of razors, toothpaste and cologne, the brand will now offer deodorant sticks and wipes. Same quality, but 90 percent less expensive. “We

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Sephora’s High-Tech, Social Justice Case For Cosmetics

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In retail, and especially for personal beauty brands trying to navigate brick-and-mortar and online subscription spaces, this is doubly true. In cosmetics, the right foundation can make the difference between a look worthy of a celebrity and something more akin to a haunted house.

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Digital Spaces As Virtual Makeup Studios, Augmented Reality Style

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billion, and brands are already getting onboard with the technology. The device then asks the person to take a selfie, which appears on the screen in the style of a magazine cover. In an effort to attract millennials, Zara planned to integrate augmented reality into its store, it was reported in March.

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Target, Dwell And Why Everyone Is Doubling Down On Decor

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But they are all part and parcel to the magic of the Target — or Tarjay — brand. The Great Recession — and the subsequent tightening of the national belt — pushed Target away from that branding, as low prices became the order of the day for a wide swath of the American consuming public. High-End Modern Design, Middle-Class Pricing.

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