PYMNTS

AUGUST 2, 2016

Fashion is largely fueling the rise in footwear sales, as many consumers, especially millennials, “prefer matching their footwear with their daily outfits,” according to the TechNavio report. Celebrity-endorsed fashion, sponsoring sports teams and attracting consumers through social media are some marketing initiatives adopted by vendors.

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Industry Charlotte social media Branding 100

William Mills

SEPTEMBER 7, 2016

Integrated with major retailer API’s like Amazon, eBay, Best Buy and several other aspirational brands. I’ve heard that financial planners are having a hard time getting Millennials thinking about retirement but instead focus on short-term financial goals – homes, vacations, etc. 01:59 pm InSpirAVE – [link] – @InSpirAve.

Mobile 40

Mobile Cards Fraud Data 40

CB Insights

JULY 20, 2017

Colorescience , a chemical-free skin care brand, ranked third with a $15M investment. Within branded cosmetics, startups focused on skincare have attracted the most deals. In May 2017, L’Occitane added its second portfolio company in LimeLight by Alcone , a makeup and chemical-free skincare brand. Series A in March.

Trends 28

Trends Branding social media San Francisco 28