Why is it that "healthy" people (and almost everyone these days believes they are living a healthier lifestyle), often feel most inconvenienced when they're in a convenience store? They know they are paying a premium to get what they need, when they need it. Often what's needed when on-the-go is...
Naturals is no longer the groovy little cottage industry we all grew up in. Everyone is thinking natural and healthy. That includes convenience stores that are taking the healthy eating initiative very seriously as well as the most expensive, trendiest restaurants. It’s top-of-mind for the luxury traveler, the backpacker, the...
It’s official. I’m a biohacker and many of your customers are becoming biohackers, too. It’s the next logical step for people who want to be healthier. A movement led by thought leader David Asprey, creator of the popular Bulletproof Diet, biohacking takes a systems-thinking approach to your own biology. We all know that...
If you’re not selling your brand on Amazon, chances are someone else is and that money could be in your pocket. With increasing competition for every SKU, it’s more important than ever to learn how to navigate your business in the Amazon jungle. Ignore it at your peril. Amazon doesn’t sell...
We spoke with Rachel Greer, founder of Cascadia Seller Solutions, to get her Q4 top tips for merchants on Amazon.com. Cascadia is a consulting firm that provides solutions for small- and medium-sized enterprises to protect and build their brand on Amazon. 1) If you're brand registered, update your Storefront with...
Like many natural advocates, I’ve been living “well” and eating healthy for years. The new influx of brands spotted at the recent Natural Products Expo East in Baltimore, held September 14 -16, is catering to what we refer to as a “well-thy” consumer willing to pay a premium for products...
After attending the Annual Western Foodservice & Hospitality Expo, held at the Los Angeles Convention Center, I am more confident than ever that eating out, especially while traveling, is going to get healthier. The event sponsored by the California Restaurant Association was filled with celebrity chefs and brands in the...
Wellness was top of mind and the hot topic at the recent NACDS (National Association of Chain Drug Stores) Total Store Experience in San Diego, August 20 - 22. The industry as a whole is really “cleaning up” its act. Nielsen reports indicate clean label foods and beverages account for...
Technology is not just for the young at heart. At the recent CEWeek, the consumer electronics (CE) industry's official event in New York City, there were young technology companies showing innovations for all ages. Gary Kaye, founder of Tech50+, which is filled with information from seasoned journalists in-the-know, moderated a...
The smartest entrepreneurs I know are getting involved in the cannabis business, expecting to yield high growth. The legalized cannabis industry and medical, recreational and industrial hemp industries are expected to top $20 billion in the next three years. The Cannabis World Congress & Business Exposition, now in its fourth...
