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Reminiscing on a great experience at The Lead Summit in NYC! 🔥 We got to connect with some of the biggest DTC brands and learn how they're navigating changing consumer behavior and rapidly evolving AI technology.

In this week's round-up of brand to consumer news from The Indicator, H&M is repositioning the brand through new experiences, Brat Summer continues for K18 Hair with Charlie XCX endorsement, Adobe expects mobile devices to drive 53% of sales during the upcoming holiday season, and Canopy will expand its physical presence with a national SEPHORA launch. Want more industry news weekly? Stay in The Lead by subscribing here: https://lnkd.in/e-w8A-jz

In last week's round-up of brand to consumer news from The Indicator, Mars is planning to acquire Pringles maker Kellanova, new online-only apparel retailer Edikted is gaining popularity with back-to-school shoppers (on TikTok), Nike is giving up its recently adopted softer tone to stand out from competitors once again, and Recurate resale platform was acquired by competitor Trove. Want more industry news weekly? Stay in The Lead by subscribing here: https://lnkd.in/e-w8A-jz

In last week's round-up of brand to consumer news from The Indicator, REVOLVE is opening its first permanent store in Aspen after a successful pop-up, retail vacancy rates have slipped to a 10-year low in the US and rents continue to rise globally, ACE Hardware is investing $1 billion in experiential retail, and Placer.ai boosts valuation to $1.5B after raising another $75M. Want more industry news weekly? Stay in The Lead by subscribing here: https://lnkd.in/e-w8A-jz

In last week's round-up of brand to consumer news from The Indicator, New Balance plans to reach $10 billion in sales in the next few years, Savage X Fenty (the Rihanna-founded intimates, loungewear, and sportswear brand) is partnering with Nordstrom, Randa Apparel & Accessories acquires XIX Palms, and KiwiCo, Inc. is finally launching in brick-and-mortar by entering Barnes & Noble, Inc. and Target stores this month. Want more industry news weekly? Stay in The Lead by subscribing here: https://lnkd.in/e-w8A-jz

Take a look inside The Innovation Forum from The Lead Summit 2024! The 200+ attendee event brought together Brand and Retail leaders, investors, entrepreneurs, and corporate innovators to identify the next big opportunity. The forum was a dynamic space where forward-thinking leaders and innovators came together to share, learn, and inspire. A big thank you to all the speakers, panelists, and attendees who made the Innovation Forum an inspiring and impactful experience. Let's continue to drive innovation and lead the way! SAVE THE DATE! Join us May 28-29 in NYC for The Lead Summit 2025! This is the future of brand-to-consumer. #TheLeadSummit #Brands #DTC

Meetings Non-Stop! Lots of learning, lots of meeting, lots of discovery: This was The Hosted Meeting Program For the first time, The Lead Summit introduced a best-of-breed 1-to-1 meeting program and there is nothing random about it. 1. Personalized matchings ensured that attendees met with the right vendors. 2. Participants connected with executives and decision-makers. 3. Time and productivity was maximized, attendees to made meaningful connections in a short span. Thank you to everyone who participated and contributed to the success of the Hosted Meeting Program. Let’s continue to build strong, innovative partnerships! SAVE THE DATE! Join us May 28-29 in NYC for The Lead Summit 2025! We’ll have triple the number of hosted meetings, with the same incredible event experience. This is the future of brand-to-consumer. #TheLeadSummit #Brands #DTC

What an incredible agenda! The on-stage sessions from The Lead Summit this year were nothing short of amazing, packed with valuable insights and forward-thinking strategies from brands like Target, Marc Jacobs, H&M, Kenneth Cole, Macy’s, Signet Jewelers, Under Armour, New Balance, and hundreds of others. A huge thank you to our speakers and participants for making The Lead Summit a hub of knowledge and inspiration. Let’s keep the momentum going and continue to innovate with purpose! SAVE THE DATE! Join us May 28-29 in NYC for The Lead Summit 2025! This is the future of brand-to-consumer. 

In last week's round-up of brand to consumer news from The Indicator, DTC brand FIGS outfitting the Team U.S.A. medical team while Pampers Professional opens the first-ever nursery in the Olympic Village for athlete parents, Nike is showing out at the Olympics with an immersive experience in the Centre Pompidou titled “Art of Victory'', Rihanna’s Fenty Beauty is partnering with an untapped market at the games - over 600 volunteers who give winners their medals, and BIRKENSTOCK opened its first store in Paris. Want more industry news weekly? Stay in The Lead by subscribing here: https://lnkd.in/e-w8A-jz

Non-Stop activities at The Lead Summit! Tattoos, Dream House, Custom Apparel, Sunglasses, and so many more! These are the activations that made The Lead Summit 2024 unforgettable. Thanks to the teams at Narvar, Listrak, Kustomer, Vericast, and Brkfst.io for making this show floor a true experience. SAVE THE DATE! Join us May 28-29 in NYC for The Lead Summit 2025! This is the future of brand-to-consumer. #TheLeadSummit #Brands #DTC