The Curious Consumer

This week, we’re ogling over crazy-fast shipping, wondering how “delicious” and "visceral fat reduction” have managed to enter the same product copy (@ Lemme), unpacking Live Nation’s latest bev partnership, and, obviously, learning how Nate dodged laced brownies in high school. Our latest newsletter gets into more details on all of the above. Read it here: https://expresscheckout.co/p/the-drones-...

We’re coming in hot off of Black Friday/Cyber Monday! In this episode, we’re sharing some results from this sale weekend, thoughts on Quince’s foray into food + wine, Aldi’s massive US expansion (and what that says about consumer behavior), and more. If you’re fascinated by “dupe culture”, check out our recent deep dive on Quince ! Gift guides can all be found here ! As always, if you have any tho...

Welcome back to another episode of The Curious Consumer! This week, we’ve got a great lineup of consumer goods stories—from the beverage brand that’s secretly winning through foodservice, to the new era of medical-grade skincare platforms. The breakdown: 00:00 Intro 00:48 Tractor Beverage: From foodservice to retail 05:18 The new era of non-alc beverages 10:18 Silk’s high-protein soy milk 15:45 Th...

Welcome back to The Curious Consumer! In our weekly podcast, we break down the latest news in consumer brands and retail. This week features some of the most controversial news we’ve covered yet (with our unfiltered, hot takes to boot). Our Express Checkout newsletter subscribers know: we had a whole lot more news to share in writing this week, too. To get a full breakdown of all consumer goods +...

We are SO excited to share that this episode was sponsored by our friends at Glimpse ! Glimpse is offering brands 30 days FREE plus a 12-month lookback at their deductions to see where they could’ve saved $. Getting started is super easy—onboarding takes 15 minutes with a specialist. No CC or complicated forms required (love to hear it). On this week’s episode of The Curious Consumer, we’re talkin...

Welcome back to The Curious Consumer! In our (now) weekly episode, we break down the latest news in consumer brands and retail. Today, we get into: * Why your dog is probably eating better than you * Culture Pop x Noah Kahan * Why plant-based alternatives aren’t working right now * The new brand in teen personal care * Bon Jovi’s son’s new brand incubator * The brand reinventing car freshener * Th...

Hello hello! We’re excited to test out a new format on the pod :) Every Monday, we share the previous week’s biggest news in consumer + retail in our newsletter, Express Checkout. Now, we’re bringing that newsletter to life—walking through each Monday edition on the pod. This week, we chat about: * Gen Z males’ new fragrance obsession * The latest protein-infused products (protein Pop-Tarts and Ba...

Welcome back to another episode of The Curious Consumer! This is our part 2 episode of our dive into protein. If you haven’t watched our first one, you can check that out here ! Protein isn’t just for bodybuilders anymore. It’s everywhere. It’s in your cereal, your ice cream, even your condiments. I know. 🥣🍦🥨 This week on The Curious Consumer, we’re diving deep into the “protein-ification” of A...

Welcome back to another episode of The Curious Consumer! Today we’re talking about the hottest topic right now…..PROTEIN. Let’s get one thing straight: protein isn’t just a trend. It’s a fundamental part of our nutrition, and it’s been essential long before it started trending on social media. Whether you’re an athlete, a busy parent, or just someone trying to eat a little healthier, protein plays...

Energy drinks are for the girls: a deep dive into the drink that's all of a sudden everywhere! In this episode of 'The Curious Consumer,' hosts Nate and Jenna explore the evolving energy drink market, discussing everything from nostalgic brands like Red Bull and Monster to newcomers like Celsius and Bloom. They delve into historical origins, from Japan's early energy tonics to Red Bull's global do...

Here we are—our first-ever podcast!!! After yapping via written word for almost 3 years, it’s time to go verbal (visual?) with our new pod, The Curious Consumer. In our ~ inaugural ~ episode of The Curious Consumer podcast, we partake in a fun yap sesh about consumer habits, wellness trends, and the coolest (weirdest?) new consumer products. Expect a good hearty convo on the behind-the-scenes of t...