With the explosion of the influencer economy and the emergence of the consumer-as-creator, the entrepreneurial attitude and independent livelihoods of Gen Zers and Millennials are giving rise to new ways for brands to reach audiences

In a retail landscape saturated with attempts at authenticity, what can set brands apart in the minds of these influential younger consumers? The ability to demonstrate realistic imperfection, be open to discussions of mental health and engage in activism without a veneer of false positivity

Ahead of speaking at PSFK's Future of Retail Conference 2020, Maya Simon shares insights on building a holistic wedding planning experience based on feedback from today's couples, as well as serving as a lifestyle partner beyond the big day

The Qnicorn was originally a social media phenomenon, but Audi decided to bring it to life and drive it around Washington, D.C. for Halloween

How​ home improvement retailers are expanding their in-store and online services to better meet the needs of today’s homeowners and residents

PSFK chats with Affirm communications lead Ellen Kiehl to talk customer loyalty, new shopping habits and emerging trends in fintech

From Adidas to Lowe's, these brands are using social media in new ways to pull in shoppers and offer value to longtime fans

The Body Shop GM, Andrea Blieden, discusses leaning into the brand's heritage as a revolutionary, female-founded co, cultivating activist and sustainability measures to connect with values-driven millennials in a competitive, indie-saturated beauty market

Quenching insatiable millennial and Gen-Z- thirst for wellness-promoting options, the food & bev co-op is debuting the first brand incubated in its Lighthouse program, offering a line of plant-based drink blends designed to revamp its image

Equal Parts is combining its line of 15 kitchen basics with live help from a group of cooking coaches to build consumers' kitchen confidence and intuition in the age of takeout

With the Stay Human Project, the hospitality brand is working to create a community among its guests through unique in-room activations and activities

The three-floor Re:store allows Instagram-famous brands like Thinx and Boy Smells to try their hand at physical retail, all for a flat rate and commission

Zero combines a credit card and checking account in one place, providing consumers benefits like a line of credit and cash back while keeping them accountable and pioneering the next generation of mobile banking with a streamlined, design-led user experience

Lazy, over-sensitive, tech-addicted? Gen Z claps back, setting the record straight for a better understanding of the next consumer class