Honest Retail
By Cameron McCarthy, Taylor Foxman, & Carlton Fowler
Honest Retail Jul 27, 2022
Episode 68: Expo East Recap & New Fund News
In this week's episode of Honest Retail, we chat about the topics and headlines that are capturing our attention.
Cameron McCarthy: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cameronkennethmccarthy/
Taylor Foxman: https://www.linkedin.com/in/taylor-foxman/
Carlton Fowler: https://www.linkedin.com/in/carlton-fowler-63069478/
Episode 67: Gatorade Water, Banza Launches Waffles, Momofuku Raises, & Cheetos Cake
In this week's episode of Honest Retail, we chat about the topics and headlines that are capturing our attention.
Cameron McCarthy: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cameronkennethmccarthy/
Taylor Foxman: https://www.linkedin.com/in/taylor-foxman/
Carlton Fowler: https://www.linkedin.com/in/carlton-fowler-63069478/
Episode 66: Klaviyo S-1, Mosh Raises, Big CPG Investments, & Instacart IPO.
In this week's episode of Honest Retail, we chat about the topics and headlines that are capturing our attention.
Cameron McCarthy: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cameronkennethmccarthy/
Taylor Foxman: https://www.linkedin.com/in/taylor-foxman/
Carlton Fowler: https://www.linkedin.com/in/carlton-fowler-63069478/
Episode 65: Brand Spotlights, Ghetto Gastro Launch, & Investor Sentiment
In this week's episode of Honest Retail, we chat about the topics and headlines that are capturing our attention.
Cameron McCarthy: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cameronkennethmccarthy/
Taylor Foxman: https://www.linkedin.com/in/taylor-foxman/
Carlton Fowler: https://www.linkedin.com/in/carlton-fowler-63069478/
Episode 64: Rao's Exit, Jell-O Rebrand, Skims, & Shopify Rollup
In this week's episode of Honest Retail, we chat about the topics and headlines that are capturing our attention.
Cameron McCarthy: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cameronkennethmccarthy/
Taylor Foxman: https://www.linkedin.com/in/taylor-foxman/
Carlton Fowler: https://www.linkedin.com/in/carlton-fowler-63069478/
Episode 63: Haus Revived, Mars Acquires Kevin's, & Threads.
In this week's episode of Honest Retail, we chat about the topics and headlines that are capturing our attention.
Cameron McCarthy: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cameronkennethmccarthy/
Taylor Foxman: https://www.linkedin.com/in/taylor-foxman/
Carlton Fowler: https://www.linkedin.com/in/carlton-fowler-63069478/
Margaret Wishingrad: https://www.linkedin.com/in/margaretwishingrad/
Ian Wishingrad: https://www.linkedin.com/in/icwish/
Episode 62: Arizona Goes Hard, Gorgie Raises, Overstock + Bed Bath & Beyond, & Ample Hills Revival.
In this week's episode of Honest Retail, we chat about the topics and headlines that are capturing our attention with guest, Paul Voge of Aura Bora.
Cameron McCarthy: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cameronkennethmccarthy/
Taylor Foxman: https://www.linkedin.com/in/taylor-foxman/
Carlton Fowler: https://www.linkedin.com/in/carlton-fowler-63069478/
Paul Voge: https://www.linkedin.com/in/paulvoge/
Episode 61: Modelo Moves To #1, Private Label Concerns, Retail Media, & Yasso Exits.
In this week's episode of Honest Retail, we chat about the topics and headlines that are capturing our attention.
Cameron McCarthy: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cameronkennethmccarthy/
Taylor Foxman: https://www.linkedin.com/in/taylor-foxman/
Carlton Fowler: https://www.linkedin.com/in/carlton-fowler-63069478/
Episode 60: Quickie Talking PartnerSlate & Uncrustables
In this week's episode of Honest Retail, we chat about the topics and headlines that are capturing our attention.
Cameron McCarthy: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cameronkennethmccarthy/
Taylor Foxman: https://www.linkedin.com/in/taylor-foxman/
Carlton Fowler: https://www.linkedin.com/in/carlton-fowler-63069478/
Episode 59: Chamberlain Coffee Raises, Retail Earnings, Wood Milk, & Most Trusted Brands.
In this week's episode of Honest Retail, we chat about the topics and headlines that are capturing our attention, including:
- Chamberlain Coffee
- Recent Retail Earnings
- Wood Milk Ad
- Most Trusted Brands Report
Cameron McCarthy: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cameronkennethmccarthy/
Taylor Foxman: https://www.linkedin.com/in/taylor-foxman/
Carlton Fowler: https://www.linkedin.com/in/carlton-fowler-63069478/
Episode 58: Perfect's Leadership Change, Klaviyo IPO, Fishers Island Lemonade, & Text-Based Sales
In this week's episode of Honest Retail, we are joined by Emily Schildt from Pop Up Grocer to chat about the topics and headlines that are capturing our attention, including:
- Perfect Snacks' Leadership Change,
- Klaviyo IPO
- Fishers Island Lemonade Acquisition
- Postscript's Text-Based Sales
Cameron McCarthy: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cameronkennethmccarthy/
Carlton Fowler: https://www.linkedin.com/in/carlton-fowler-63069478/
Emily Schildt: https://www.linkedin.com/in/emilyschildt/
Episode 57: Retail Metaverse, Shopify Updates, Athletic + JetBlue, and RIP Bed Bath & Beyond
In this week's episode of Honest Retail, we chat about the topics and headlines that are capturing our attention, including:
- Retailers & The Metaverse
- Shopify Updates
- Athletic + JetBlue
- RIP Bed Bath & Beyond
Cameron McCarthy: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cameronkennethmccarthy/
Taylor Foxman: https://www.linkedin.com/in/taylor-foxman/
Carlton Fowler: https://www.linkedin.com/in/carlton-fowler-63069478/
Episode 56: Private Equity Update, More Ryan Reynolds, Cultured Breast Milk, & Cure Raises.
In this week's episode of Honest Retail, we are joined by Allison Ball from Food Biz Wiz to chat about the topics and headlines that are capturing our attention, including:
- PE & Food Brands
- Ryan Reynolds + Fintech
- Cultured Breast Milk
- Cure's Recent Raise
Cameron McCarthy: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cameronkennethmccarthy/
Taylor Foxman: https://www.linkedin.com/in/taylor-foxman/
Carlton Fowler: https://www.linkedin.com/in/carlton-fowler-63069478/
Allison Ball: https://www.linkedin.com/in/aball/
Episode 55: Meaningful Existence, Federal Cannabis Legalization Push, & Amazon Returns
In this week's episode of Honest Retail, we chat about the topics and headlines that are capturing our attention.
Cameron McCarthy: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cameronkennethmccarthy/
Taylor Foxman: https://www.linkedin.com/in/taylor-foxman/
Carlton Fowler: https://www.linkedin.com/in/carlton-fowler-63069478/
Episode 54: Phocus Refresh, Walmart Text To Shop, Pickup Only Grocery, & Mario + Truff.
In this week's episode of Honest Retail, we are joined by Nate Cooper of Barrel Ventures to chat about the topics and headlines that are capturing our attention.
Cameron McCarthy: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cameronkennethmccarthy/
Taylor Foxman: https://www.linkedin.com/in/taylor-foxman/
Carlton Fowler: https://www.linkedin.com/in/carlton-fowler-63069478/
Nate Cooper: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nathan-cooper-2ba9aa19/
Episode 53: Pepsi Rebrand, Sexual Wellness Boom, & Top of the Mornin Launch
In this week's episode of Honest Retail, we chat about the topics and headlines that are capturing our attention.
Cameron McCarthy: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cameronkennethmccarthy/
Taylor Foxman: https://www.linkedin.com/in/taylor-foxman/
Carlton Fowler: https://www.linkedin.com/in/carlton-fowler-63069478/
Episode 52: Heinz x Absolut, The Family Fund, Quip's Dentist Initiative, Brand Podcasts
In this week's episode of Honest Retail, we chat about the topics and headlines that are capturing our attention.
Cameron McCarthy: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cameronkennethmccarthy/
Taylor Foxman: https://www.linkedin.com/in/taylor-foxman/
Carlton Fowler: https://www.linkedin.com/in/carlton-fowler-63069478/
Episode 51: Expo West Debrief, SVB, Ryan Reynolds + Mint Mobile, & DRNXMYTH Raises
In this week's episode of Honest Retail we chat about the topics and headlines that are capturing our attention, including:
- Expo West
- SVB
- Ryan Reynolds & Mint Mobile
- The DRNXMYTH raise
Cameron McCarthy: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cameronkennethmccarthy/
Taylor Foxman: https://www.linkedin.com/in/taylor-foxman/
Carlton Fowler: https://www.linkedin.com/in/carlton-fowler-63069478/
Episode 50: Erythritol News, Prime's Growth, Drizly x Gopuff, & Shopify Earnings.
In this week's episode of Honest Retail, we are joined by Patrick Schwarzenegger of Mosh, and we chat about the topics and headlines that are capturing our attention, including:
- Erythritol News
- Prime's Growth
- Drizly x Gopuff
- Shopify's Earnings
Cameron McCarthy: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cameronkennethmccarthy/
Taylor Foxman: https://www.linkedin.com/in/taylor-foxman/
Carlton Fowler: https://www.linkedin.com/in/carlton-fowler-63069478/
Patrick Schwarzenegger: https://www.linkedin.com/in/patrickschwarzenegger/
Episode 49: Halo Top Expands, Increasing Velocity With TikTok, & Smart Shelf Tags.
In this week's episode of Honest Retail, we are joined by Jimmy Freeman of NoBaked, and we chat about the topics and headlines that are capturing our attention, including:
- Halo Top's new products
- TikTok strategies for brands
- Smart shelf tags
Cameron McCarthy: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cameronkennethmccarthy/
Taylor Foxman: https://www.linkedin.com/in/taylor-foxman/
Carlton Fowler: https://www.linkedin.com/in/carlton-fowler-63069478/
Jimmy Freeman: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jamesfeeman/
Episode 48: Expo West, Magic Spoon Expansion, & Cometeer.
In this week's episode of Honest Retail, we chat about the topics and headlines that are capturing our attention, including:
- Expo West
- Magic Spoon Expansion
- Cometeer's Latest
Cameron McCarthy: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cameronkennethmccarthy/
Taylor Foxman: https://www.linkedin.com/in/taylor-foxman/
Carlton Fowler: https://www.linkedin.com/in/carlton-fowler-63069478/
Episode 47: Huel's Growth, Plant-Based Eggs, Camino Partners, & Guayaki Raises
In this week's episode of Honest Retail, we are joined by James McMaster of Huel, and we chat about the topics and headlines that are capturing our attention, including:
- Huel's growth
- Plant-based eggs are having a moment
- Camino Partners launches
- Guayaki Raise
Cameron McCarthy: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cameronkennethmccarthy/
Taylor Foxman: https://www.linkedin.com/in/taylor-foxman/
Carlton Fowler: https://www.linkedin.com/in/carlton-fowler-63069478/
James McMaster: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jamesmcmaster/
Episode 46: Athletic Brewing + Non-Alc Catch Up, Buy With Prime, & Slate Raises $10M
In this week's episode of Honest Retail, we are joined by Bill Shufelt from Athletic Brewing, and we chat about the topics and headlines that are capturing our attention, including:
- The rise of Athletic and the state of non-alc
- Buy With Prime
- Slate's recent raises
Cameron McCarthy: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cameronkennethmccarthy/
Taylor Foxman: https://www.linkedin.com/in/taylor-foxman/
Carlton Fowler: https://www.linkedin.com/in/carlton-fowler-63069478/
Bill Shufelt: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bill-shufelt-650059138
Episode 45: State of Dry January, Tito's + Martha Stewart, Pop Up Grocery, & PRIME Energy.
In this week's episode of Honest Retail, we chat about the topics and headlines that are capturing our attention, including:
- Dry January
- Tito's & Martha Stewart
- Pop Up Grocer's New Store
- PRIME Energy
Cameron McCarthy: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cameronkennethmccarthy/
Taylor Foxman: https://www.linkedin.com/in/taylor-foxman/
Carlton Fowler: https://www.linkedin.com/in/carlton-fowler-63069478/
Episode 44: Poppi's Raise, KDP & C4, ChatGPT, & High Protein Snickers.
In this week's episode of Honest Retail, we chat about the topics and headlines that are capturing our attention, including:
- Poppi's Raise
- KDP & C4
- ChatGPT
- Protein Snickers
Cameron McCarthy: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cameronkennethmccarthy/
Taylor Foxman: https://www.linkedin.com/in/taylor-foxman/
Carlton Fowler: https://www.linkedin.com/in/carlton-fowler-63069478/
Episode 43: Fastest Growing Brands, Utah Cookie Wars, Web3 Check-In, Barilla Goes Premium, & KDP + C4
In this week's episode of Honest Retail, we are joined by Tom Shea from Adgile, and we chat about the topics and headlines that are capturing our attention, including:
- Fastest growing brands trend report
- Utah cookie wars
- Web3 check-in
- Barilla upgrades their offering
- KDP's recent C4 investment
Cameron McCarthy: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cameronkennethmccarthy/
Taylor Foxman: https://www.linkedin.com/in/taylor-foxman/
Tom Shea: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tomjohnshea/
https://morningconsult.com/fastest-growing-brands-2022/
Episode 42: Winc Bankruptcy, Huel Raises, 2023 Trends, & Big CPG Goes Mini.
In this week's episode of Honest Retail, we are joined by Denise Woodard of Partake Foods, and we chat about the topics and headlines that are capturing our attention, including:
- Winc's recent bankruptcy filing
- Huel raises new capital
- 2023 trends that we are focusing on
- Big CPG looks to mini sizes of their classic snacks
Cameron McCarthy: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cameronkennethmccarthy/
Taylor Foxman: https://www.linkedin.com/in/taylor-foxman/
Carlton Fowler: https://www.linkedin.com/in/carlton-fowler-63069478/
Denise Woodard: https://www.linkedin.com/in/denisegwoodard/
Episode 41: Black Friday Review, Retail Revamp, CRUMBS Relaunches, & Impacked raises
In this week's episode of Honest Retail, we are joined by Erica Rankin of Bro Dough, and we chat about the topics and headlines that are capturing our attention, including:
- Bro Dough's history
- Black Friday review
- Retail revamping post covid
- Crumbs relaunching into retail
- Impacked raising and the value of sourcing packaging
Cameron McCarthy: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cameronkennethmccarthy/
Taylor Foxman: https://www.linkedin.com/in/taylor-foxman/
Carlton Fowler: https://www.linkedin.com/in/carlton-fowler-63069478/
Erica Rankin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ericabrodough/
Episode 40: KDP + Athletic, Gen Z Trends, Grocery Delivery, & Erewhon Co-branded Products
In this week's episode of Honest Retail, we chat about the topics and headlines that are capturing our attention, including:
- Keurig Dr. Pepper's recent investment in Athletic
- Gen Z brand trends
- Smaller retailer grocery delivery
- Erewhon creating co-branded products
Cameron McCarthy: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cameronkennethmccarthy/
Taylor Foxman: https://www.linkedin.com/in/taylor-foxman/
Carlton Fowler: https://www.linkedin.com/in/carlton-fowler-63069478/
Episode 39: Beer, Wine, & Spirits Industry Wrap-Up!
In this week's episode of Honest Retail, we are diving into everything alcohol.
Cameron McCarthy: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cameronkennethmccarthy/
Taylor Foxman: https://www.linkedin.com/in/taylor-foxman/
Carlton Fowler: https://www.linkedin.com/in/carlton-fowler-63069478/
James Pelligrini: https://www.linkedin.com/in/james-pelligrini-8b715823/
Episode 38: Weed x Circle K, Retail Advertising, Third Space Stores, & BeatBox Raises.
In this week's episode of Honest Retail, we are joined by Ryan Woodbury from Needed, and we chat about the topics and headlines that are capturing our attention, including:
- Weed x Circle K
- Retail advertising growth
- The growth of third spaces inside stores
- BeatBox most recent raise
Cameron McCarthy: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cameronkennethmccarthy/
Taylor Foxman: https://www.linkedin.com/in/taylor-foxman/
Ryan Woodbury: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ryanrogerswoodbury/
Episode 37: Brand Spotlights, Restaurant Product Lines, & The Whole Foods Trend Report
In this week's episode of Honest Retail, we chat about the topics and headlines that are capturing our attention, including:
- Restaurant CPG Lines
- Whole Foods Trend Reports
Cameron McCarthy: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cameronkennethmccarthy/
Taylor Foxman: https://www.linkedin.com/in/taylor-foxman/
Carlton Fowler: https://www.linkedin.com/in/carlton-fowler-63069478/
https://www.modernretail.co/technology/what-the-kroger-albertsons-merger-means-for-the-retail-media-landscape/
Episode 36: Catching Up, Animal-Free Dairy, Kroger + Albertsons, & TikTok Distribution Centers
In this week's episode of Honest Retail, we chat about the topics and headlines that are capturing our attention, including:
- Animal-Free Dairy Products
- Kroger and Albertsons Merger
- TikTok Opens DC's
Cameron McCarthy: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cameronkennethmccarthy/
Taylor Foxman: https://www.linkedin.com/in/taylor-foxman/
Carlton Fowler: https://www.linkedin.com/in/carlton-fowler-63069478/
https://www.modernretail.co/technology/what-the-kroger-albertsons-merger-means-for-the-retail-media-landscape/
Episode 35: Expo East Rundown, Liquid Death's Raise, Foxtrot Memberships, & Brand Merchandise.
In this week's episode of Honest Retail, we are joined by Eli Weiss, and we chat about the topics and headlines that are capturing our attention, including:
- Expo East
- Customer Experience
- Liquid Death's Raise
- Foxtrot's New Program
- Brands & Merch
Cameron McCarthy: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cameronkennethmccarthy/
Taylor Foxman: https://www.linkedin.com/in/taylor-foxman/
Eli Weiss: https://www.linkedin.com/in/eliweisss/
Episode 34: Instacart's New Offering, Beyond Meat's COO Troubles, Death Peddlers, Aura Bora Raises, & The Drizly Ad Network
In this week's episode of Honest Retail, we chat about the topics and headlines that are capturing our attention, including:
- Instacart's new offering
- Beyond Meat's COO
- The new Liquid Death program
- Aura Bora raises
- Drizly's Ad Network
Cameron McCarthy: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cameronkennethmccarthy/
Taylor Foxman: https://www.linkedin.com/in/taylor-foxman/
Carlton Fowler: https://www.linkedin.com/in/carlton-fowler-63069478/
Episode 33: Hero Cosmetics Acquisition, Instagram Shopping Slows, Fast Twitch Launch, & Kim Kardashian's PE Launch.
In this week's episode of Honest Retail, we are joined by Alison Cayne, and we chat about the topics and headlines that are capturing our attention, including:
- Hero cosmetics acquisition
- Instagram shopping slows
- Fast Twitch Launch
- Kim K's private equity launch
Cameron McCarthy: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cameronkennethmccarthy/
Taylor Foxman: https://www.linkedin.com/in/taylor-foxman/
Carlton Fowler: https://www.linkedin.com/in/carlton-fowler-63069478/
Alison Cayne: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alison-cayne-223b0b14a/
Episode 32: Swoon X Amazon, Blank Street Coffee, & Chobani IPO
- Swoon X Amazon
- Blank Street Coffee
- Chobani IPO
Cameron McCarthy: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cameronkennethmccarthy/
Amrit Richmond: https://www.linkedin.com/in/amritrichmond
Carlton Fowler: https://www.linkedin.com/in/carlton-fowler-63069478/
Episode 31: The DTC Shift, Peloton Sells on Amazon, Future of Bang Energy, Truff x Hidden Valley, & Rao's Launches Pizza.
In this week's episode of Honest Retail, we are joined by Mark Samuel of IWON Organics, and we chat about the topics and headlines that are capturing our attention, including:
- Peloton X Amazon
- The DTC shift
- Bang Energy X Dr. Pepper Keurig
- Truff X Hidden Valley
- Rao's gets into Pizza
Cameron McCarthy: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cameronkennethmccarthy/
Taylor Foxman: https://www.linkedin.com/in/taylor-foxman/
Carlton Fowler: https://www.linkedin.com/in/carlton-fowler-63069478/
Mark Samuel: https://www.linkedin.com/in/markalansamuel/
Episode 30: Adam Neumann's Recent Raise, The CPG + Investor Landscape, & The Eliqs Beverage Platform.
In this week's episode of Honest Retail, we are joined by Sandro Roco of Sanzo, and we chat about the topics and headlines that are capturing our attention, including:
- The Sanzo journey
- Flow's & Adam Neumann
- The current CPG & investor landscape
- Eliqs recent raise
Cameron McCarthy: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cameronkennethmccarthy/
Taylor Foxman: https://www.linkedin.com/in/taylor-foxman/
Carlton Fowler: https://www.linkedin.com/in/carlton-fowler-63069478/
Sandro Roco: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alessandroroco/
Episode 29: Haus Shutting Down, iRobot x Amazon, Brands Leveraging Reddit, & GoFundMe For Groceries.
In this week's episode of Honest Retail, we chat about the topics and headlines that are capturing our attention including:
- Haus shuttering operations
- Amazon's acquisition of iRobot
- Brand's leveraging Reddit for growth
- GoFundMe being used in creative new ways during economic hard times.
Cameron McCarthy: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cameronkennethmccarthy/
Taylor Foxman: https://www.linkedin.com/in/taylor-foxman/
Carlton Fowler: https://www.linkedin.com/in/carlton-fowler-63069478/
Episode 28: Celsius x PepsiCo, Tito's Trolling, & Wine Soda.
In this week's episode of Honest Retail, we chat about the topics and headlines that are capturing our attention including:
- Celsius and PepsiCo's recent partnership
- How Tito's is trolling the RTD trend
- The "invention" of wine soda
Cameron McCarthy: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cameronkennethmccarthy/
Taylor Foxman: https://www.linkedin.com/in/taylor-foxman/
Carlton Fowler: https://www.linkedin.com/in/carlton-fowler-63069478/
Episode 27: Claire's Revival, CPG Layoffs, Brand's Embracing Sports Marketing, & Boston Beer's Seltzer Problem
In this week's episode of Honest Retail, we are joined by Alex Sonageri, and we chat about the topics and headlines that are capturing our attention, including:
- RIP to the Choco Taco
- Claire's recent revival
- The CPG brand layoff landscape
- How brands are embracing sports marketing
- Boston Beer and their Truly problem
Cameron McCarthy: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cameronkennethmccarthy/
Taylor Foxman: https://www.linkedin.com/in/taylor-foxman/
Carlton Fowler: https://www.linkedin.com/in/carlton-fowler-63069478/
Alex Sonageri: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alexsonageri/
Episode 26: Startup Funding Landscape, RTD Cocktail Market, Prime Day, Foodberry, & Unilever vs. Ben & Jerry's.
In this week's episode of Honest Retail, we chat about the topics and headlines that are capturing our attention including:
- The current state of startup funding
- The booming RTD cocktail market
- Walmart vs. Prime Day
- Foodberry technology
- Unilever vs. Ben& Jerry's
Cameron McCarthy: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cameronkennethmccarthy/
Taylor Foxman: https://www.linkedin.com/in/taylor-foxman/
Carlton Fowler: https://www.linkedin.com/in/carlton-fowler-63069478/
Episode 25: Bed Bath & Beyond, Eclipse's Raise, Just Ice Tea, Away Update, & TikTok Creatives.
In this week's episode of Honest Retail, we chat about the topics and headlines that are capturing our attention including:
- Bed Bath & Beyond's decline
- Eclipse's recent raise
- Just Ice Tea launch
- Away's new product line
- How brands are using TikTok creatives and agencies
Cameron McCarthy: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cameronkennethmccarthy/
Taylor Foxman: https://www.linkedin.com/in/taylor-foxman/
Carlton Fowler: https://www.linkedin.com/in/carlton-fowler-63069478/
Episode 24: Goldfish & Gen Z, 15-Minute Delivery Decline, Meatless Meat, Stone Acquisition, & The Kellogg's Split.
In this week's episode of Honest Retail, we are joined by Nate Rosen and we chat about the topics and headlines that are capturing our attention including:
- Gen Z's recent obsession with Goldfish
- The declined of 15-minute delivery
- Meatless meat fizzles
- Sapporo acquires Stone
- Kellogg's breaks up their business
Cameron McCarthy: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cameronkennethmccarthy/
Taylor Foxman: https://www.linkedin.com/in/taylor-foxman/
Carlton Fowler: https://www.linkedin.com/in/carlton-fowler-63069478/
Nate Rosen: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nathaniel-rosen/
CLIF Bar Acquisition, Magic Spoon's Monster Round, Wonder, Grocery Inflation & The Rise of Mezcal.
In this week's episode of Honest Retail, we chat about the topics and headlines that are capturing our attention including:
- The CLIF Bar acquisition
- Magic Spoon's latest round
- Wonder and their new chef on-demand model
- The Rise of Mezcal
Cameron McCarthy: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cameronkennethmccarthy/
Taylor Foxman: https://www.linkedin.com/in/taylor-foxman/
Carlton Fowler: https://www.linkedin.com/in/carlton-fowler-63069478/
Episode 22: The Glossier Change Up, BeReal's Rise, Drone Ice Cream Delivery, & Redbud's Raise.
In this week's episode of Honest Retail, we are joined by Aja Singer and we chat about the topics and headlines that are capturing our attention including:
- Glossier's change at the top
- The new Gen Z app, BeReal
- Drone ice cream delivery
- Redbud brands and the studio model
Cameron McCarthy: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cameronkennethmccarthy/
Taylor Foxman: https://www.linkedin.com/in/taylor-foxman/
Carlton Fowler: https://www.linkedin.com/in/carlton-fowler-63069478/
Aja Singer: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ajasinger/
Episode 21: Honest Tea Discontinued, Dippin' Dots Sale, Retail Earnings, & The Baby Formula Shortage.
In this week's episode of Honest Retail, we chat about the topics and headlines that are capturing our attention including:
- Honest Tea discontinued
- Dippin' Dots sale
- The major hit from retail earnings
- The issues around the baby formula shortage
Cameron McCarthy: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cameronkennethmccarthy/
Taylor Foxman: https://www.linkedin.com/in/taylor-foxman/
Carlton Fowler: https://www.linkedin.com/in/carlton-fowler-63069478/
Episode 20: GoPuff's Struggles, Kraft Heinz Having Fun, Instacart IPO, & Big CPG Divesting.
In our twentieth episode of Honest Retail, we are joined by Will Nitze from IQBAR and chat about the topics and headlines that are capturing our attention including:
- GoPuff's recent struggles
- Kraft having fun with their marketing
- Instacart IPO
- Big brands divesting from recent acquisitions
Cameron McCarthy: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cameronkennethmccarthy/
Taylor Foxman: https://www.linkedin.com/in/taylor-foxman/
Carlton Fowler: https://www.linkedin.com/in/carlton-fowler-63069478/
Will Nitze: https://www.linkedin.com/in/will-nitze/
Episode 19: Lemon Perfect's Big Round, Grocery Tech, Gummy Bears Forever, Retail Accelerators, & Bag Bans.
In our nineteenth episode of Honest Retail, we chat about the topics and headlines that are capturing our attention including:
- Lemon Perfect's recent round
- Cleark and grocery tech
- The rise and staying power of gummy bears
- Sephora's accelerator
- NJ bag ban
Cameron McCarthy: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cameronkennethmccarthy/
Taylor Foxman: https://www.linkedin.com/in/taylor-foxman/
Carlton Fowler: https://www.linkedin.com/in/carlton-fowler-63069478/