Consumer Rundown

Have you ever wished the candy aisle offered something more than the same old flavors? Well, today we're talking with Bella Hughes, co founder of Better Sour, a better for you gummy candy company, shaking up the industry with its globally inspired sour treats. Get ready to learn about the rise of global flavors, succeeding in the competitive retail landscape, and how Bella is using her success to...

Consumer Rundown podcast is your destination for the people, companies and trends transforming today's consumer markets. Whether you’re a CPG enthusiast, an aspiring entrepreneur, or a seasoned investor, tune in to learn about the stories driving the discussion within the consumer markets. Today we're chatting with Sandro, the founder of Sanzo, the sparkling water brand that's bringing unique Asia...

Consumer Rundown podcast is your destination for the people, companies and trends transforming today's consumer markets. Whether you’re a CPG enthusiast, an aspiring entrepreneur, or a seasoned investor, tune in to learn about the stories driving the discussion within the consumer markets. On today's episode we are joined by Melissa Facchina from Siddhi Capital. Melissa has seen it all, from build...

Welcome to the Consumer Rundown news podcast. On today's episode we discuss: The impact of Tuesday's inflation report The possible acquisition of Vizio by Walmart Product launches by Tiger Woods, and Snoop Dogg and Dr Dre. Tuesday's earnings releases by Hasbro and Coca-Cola Don't forget to subscribe to Consumer Rundown and visit us at consumerrundown.com  

Welcome to the Consumer Rundown news podcast. On today's episode we discuss: The challenges facing The Children's Place Expansion of private label offerings at Target and Macy's Beyoncé's new beauty brand, Cécred New fundraising by Odyssey, a functional energy drink maker utilizing mushroom Don't forget to subscribe to Consumer Rundown and visit us at consumerrundown.com  

Welcome to the Consumer Rundown news podcast. On today's episode we discuss Brita's acquisition of LARQ Change in CFO at Kroger and Costco Earnings reports from Under Armour, Hershey's' and Mattel New fundraising by Encore Consumer Capital Don't forget to subscribe to Consumer Rundown and visit us at consumerrundown.com  .

Welcome to the Consumer Rundown news podcast. On today's episode we discuss 1) Mexico Emerging as Top Source for U.S. Imports, Shifting from China 2) Target Exploring Paid Membership Program 3) Snoop Dogg and Master P are suing cereal giants Post and retail kingpin Walmart 4) VF Corp's plan to divest certain non core assets 5) Surging cost of Cocoa Impacting Chocolate Prices for Valentine's Day. D...

Consumer Rundown podcast is your destination for the people, companies and trends transforming today's consumer markets. Whether you’re a CPG enthusiast, an aspiring entrepreneur, or a seasoned investor, tune in to learn about the stories driving the discussion within the consumer markets. Today, we're thrilled to have Quaid Walker, co-founder of Bezel , the marketplace disrupting the pre owned lu...

Welcome to the Consumer Rundown news podcast. Today, we discuss improvement in the consumer confidence index. layoffs at UPS, Tom Brady merging his companies with Nobull and Robert Downey Jr. launching Happy Coffee. We also discuss earnings at Starbucks and Mondelez. Don't forget to subscribe to Consumer Rundown and visit us at consumerrundown.com  .

Welcome to the first episode of the Consumer Rundown news podcast. We at the Consumer Rundown are excited to announce that in addition to our interview podcast where we speak to consumer founders, investors, and industry experts. We’ve decided to launch a news podcast that covers the most important news within the consumer markets. Today is Monday January 29th, we discuss Amazon ditching the iRobo...

 Our guest today is Brent Vartan, a Managing Partner at Bullish. Bullish blends capital, consulting and creation to design the most remarkable businesses in the world. Its investment portfolio has included Harry's, Warby Parker, Casper, Sunday, Cake and many more leading consumer companies. Brent talks about his journey from advertising to venture capital and discusses the importance of emotional...

On today’s episode we’re talking to Kiyan Foroughi , the co-founder of needle an AI-powered marketing platform based in Singapore. Needle helps early stage ecommerce brands optimize their marketing spending by providing personalized recommendations and automating campaign creation. Kiyan is a serial entrepreneur, who previously founded Electric8 and Boticca.com, he shares his thoughts on the futur...

Join us as Jake Karls, a co-founder of Mid-Day Squares, reveals how they're disrupting the chocolate industry with bold storytelling, raw transparency, and unapologetic authenticity. We'll dive into their David versus Goliath battle with Hershey's and uncover Jake's unconventional marketing playbook. Jake’s inspiring journey is packed with valuable insights for anyone who dares to be different! Co...

Today, we're talking to Elle Lanning, the Managing Director at Camino Partners. Camino Partners is a business-building and investment platform partnering with entrepreneurs to build enduring value with values. It co-founded better-for-you Mexican food brand, SOMOS, and invested in companies such as Belgian Boys, gimme seaweed snacks and CAVA Mediterranean foods. Elle pulls back the curtain on Cami...

We are joined Kelly and Stephanie, the co-founders of Impact Food, Driven by a deep passion for sustainability and health, they founded Impact Food, a company dedicated to creating the most delicious and nutritious plant-based seafood alternatives. Tune in to explore the challenges, innovations, and principles that have shaped their inspiring journey. Consumer Rundown podcast, your destination for...

We dive into the journey of Christina Dorr Drake, the co-founder of Willa's Oat Milk. Christina shares the inspiration behind the brand and the pivotal insight that propelled her to launch Willa's. We also explore the evolving landscape of the plant-based market, delving into the impact of shifting consumer preferences and how education is reshaping product formulations throughout the category. Co...

Welcome to Consumer Rundown podcast, your destination for the people, companies and trends transforming today's consumer markets. On this episode, we are joined by Kal and Michael, the founders of Taika, a ready-to-drink coffee brand infused with functional mushrooms and adaptogens. We discussed how Taika is differentiating itself within crowded caffeine and energy markets. We learn about the bran...

Welcome to Consumer Rundown podcast, your destination for the people, companies and trends transforming today's consumer markets. On this episode, we are joined by John and Jiae, the founders of Sea Monsters, a seaweed snacks company. John and Jiae discuss their motivation for starting Sea Monsters, their vision for the future of seaweed snacks, and how they're leveraging their professional experi...

Welcome to Consumer Rundown podcast, your destination for the people, companies and trends transforming today's consumer markets. Are you looking to crack the code on Amazon, conquer the world of e-commerce, and supercharge your brand's success? Look no further! On this episode, we delve into the digital advertising with Evan Kesner, the CEO and co-founder of Straight-up Growth, an Amazon ad agenc...

Welcome to Consumer Rundown podcast, your destination for the people, companies and trends transforming today's consumer markets. On this episode, we delve into the captivating journey of Brandon Snower, the founder of Le Afre, a fashion brand that marries New York ambition with European flair. Discover how Brandon's transitioned from Wall Street to launching a brand focused on quality, accessibil...

Welcome to Consumer Rundown podcast, your destination for the people, companies and trends transforming today's consumer markets. On this episode, we interview Cessna Mac, a Principal at Amberstone Ventures, a growth equity firm that focuses on investing in emerging branded consumer product companies. We discuss Cessna's journey to venture capital and her approach to investing in branded consumer...

Welcome to Consumer Rundown podcast, your destination for the people, companies and trends transforming today's consumer markets. Today, we are joined by the Mike Gelb, founder of Consumer VC, a podcast and media company that focuses on consumer innovation and venture capital. Mike started the podcast in 2019 because he was interested in learning more about how top consumer investors make investme...

Welcome to Consumer Rundown podcast, your destination for the people, companies and trends transforming today's consumer markets. In this special episode, we are joined by the Nate Rosen, founder of Express Checkout. In this episode we dive deep into the world of commerce. Nate shares invaluable insights on everything from emerging brands to the ever-evolving landscape of the consumer market. Whet...

Welcome to Consumer Rundown podcast, your destination for the people, companies and trends transforming today's consumer markets. On today’s episode we talk to Jake Deleon. Jake, shares his entrepreneurial journey and the founding story of his company, Fila Manila, which aims to modern representation of authentic Filipino flavors to the American market. Jake, a first-generation Filipino American i...

Welcome to Consumer Rundown podcast, your destination for the people, companies and trends transforming today's consumer markets. On today’s episode we talk to Luke Johnson. The co-founder of Rose Street Capital, an early stage venture fund investing in direct-to-consumer and eCommerce. Learn about Luke's journey from angel investing to raising his own fund and his thoughts on what it takes to suc...