PYMNTS

AUGUST 24, 2020

Ninety-four percent of consumers believe companies need to do more than just earn profits — they expect them to give back to social causes in their communities and in the world at large. Donating to a variety of charitable causes can expand customer reach for retailer engagement. Charitable donations have also proven to boost sales.

Online 142

Online Rhode Island New York Retail 142

CB Insights

SEPTEMBER 6, 2017

As internet retailers are expanding their operations into brick-and-mortar operations (think Warby Parker, Argent, Bonobos, and BaubleBar ), venture capitalists are also investing in “physical-first” startups focused on creating new brick-and-mortar business models. New Frontiers in Retail Tech. How will we shop in 2020?

Maine 70

Maine Capital Rhode Island DC 70

CB Insights

NOVEMBER 9, 2017

Steering the ship — handling all of the engineering, manufacturing, marketing, and retailing, even when you’re taking 90 percent of the subsequent profits — was ultimately too expensive of a proposition, especially in comparison to other, less-handholding-oriented start-ups. Select VC Investors: Rhode Island Economic Development Corporation.

Capital 78

Capital Company San Francisco Operations 78