Etsy at 20: How Online Marketplaces Revolutionized Handmade Commerce
For decades, handmade items were confined to markets, craft fairs and the occasional boutique shelf. Sellers who created handcrafted and tailored items depended on factors like geography, foot traffic and […]
From URL to IRL: Online-First Brands Are Going Brick-and-Mortar
Something surprising has been happening in commerce. Across the country, shoppers may notice storefronts for brands like Warby Parker and Allbirds that they once knew only from digital ads or […]
KOSMA’s “Low Cost” Is a High Price for Speech
The Congressional Budget Office (CBO) recently released its official score for the Kids Off Social Media Act (KOSMA), and according to the report, the bill’s price tag is practically pocket […]
From Combat to Commerce: How Veterans Are Using Retail Tools to Power Their Next Mission
Thousands of businesses offer discounts to honor veterans and military members during Memorial Day weekend. But the retail industry offers so much more to service members. After leaving the military, […]
AI’s Transformative Power: A Revolution in Medical Imaging
The advancements to healthcare from applying artificial intelligence (AI) technologies are booming. One notable revolution has been AI’s application to medical imaging. This nascent technology is already dramatically improving the […]
From Supplements to Sound Baths: The New Era of Wellness Retail
Manhattan’s largest retail tenant might surprise you. It’s not the iconic department store, Macy’s, whose 1.25 million square feet of city retail space holds the second spot. And it’s not […]
Trading Innovation for Control: Misguided American Antitrust Could Hand China the Tech Crown
America’s position as the global technology leader is more fragile than we care to admit: an uncomfortable, but necessary truth to confront. China, with its authoritarian disregard for caution and […]
In Seeking to Break Up Google, DOJ Presents a Case Based on Central Planning and Vibes
As the remedies phase of the Department of Justice’s antitrust lawsuit against Google wraps up, the most pressing question remains unanswered: What is the government actually trying to accomplish? For […]