It’s the Small Things: Trends in Consumer Products
Read about city-dwellers driving demand for outdoor clothing and equipment, an emerging e-commerce fatigue, and other trends shaping the middle-market and M&A activity.
Consumer Products
Consumer Products M&A—How to Come Out Looking Great
It takes a special mix of attributes to ensure success.
Newly Listed BurgerFi Serves up Sustainable Beef to Clean-Eating Clientele
The Florida-based “better burger” chain focused on delivery technology, ghost kitchens and curbside pickup to boost business in 2020.
Investors Clean up in Car Wash Space
Drawn in by quick returns, newcomers should focus on customer service—or get hosed.
Discussing Today’s Retail and E-commerce Deal Pipeline with Dr. Alex Mehr
Dr. Alex Mehr, the co-founder and CEO of Retail Ecommerce Ventures, discusses the retail deal pipeline, common e-commerce mistakes and more.
Eager Consumers Rev up Growth in Powersports
Post-pandemic interest expected to drive aftermarket demand.
Can the Pandemic Darlings Sustain Their Growth?
Home improvement businesses, private-label food makers and fashion resellers have had a good run in the pandemic, but was it just a blip or a launchpad for lasting growth?
MMG Growth Engine Award Finalist: Solo Stove
In spite of the pandemic, outdoor accessory maker Solo Stove saw its growth reach a new level as consumers stayed at home and spent time outside.
CBD Makers Make Their Case to Consumers
The gold rush for CBD may be over, but plenty of opportunity remains for companies and investors—if they can convince consumers first.
Rebalancing the Retail Landscape with REV
These talented e-commerce entrepreneurs are on a mission to save beloved retail brands from oblivion, creating a second life for them online.