Past Quick Takes

Smash Hits. Gig Economy. Sexy Dates.

And why timing matters when redesigning your brand.

Jun 10 •

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Blush Boom. Copycat Cosmetics. Selling Air.

And the shadiness of tanning beds moonlighting as 'wellness'.

May 13 •

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Terminal Drift. Fairway Flexes. Plastic-Free Gum.

And...is Coco Cult’s ‘good poop’ promise enough to take it from niche to mainstream?

Apr 1 •

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Vowel Takebacks. 'Zalpha' Knows Best. Lowkey Beauty.

And will next-gen Trotter's be "Trotter's"?

Mar 18 •

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Must Reads. Office Hours. Let's Get Reacquainted.

A look back before we look ahead.

Mar 11 •

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Burberry's Checkmate. Battle Binkies. Algae Oil Has Arrived!

And has Magic Spoon lost its magic?

Mar 4 •

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Acquisition Aces. Valentine's Day Pineapple. Made In America.

Plus, time for a little Q&A.

Feb 18 •

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Pickles & Cherries. Sudsy Life Preservers. Camp Humor.

We're back to our usual hometown programming.

Feb 4 •

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Mustard Sommeliers. A Better Sézane. Merch Drops— Bleh!

Our brand spottings from Paris and Chicago.

Jan 22 •

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Spain Spottings. Zebra Striping. Lush's Dodgy Tribute.

It's a week of exclusively Euro quick takes.

Jan 14 •

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Gracias, Graza. Oye, Olay. Mia's Stateside Must-Grabs.

We're both scouting the aisles in Chicago this week.

Dec 17, 2024 •

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Magnificent Colour. Squirm Words. Girl Water (Yawn, Nestlé).

And who's winning the Ina vs. Martha exposure battle?

Dec 10, 2024 •

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