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Brands constantly speak of innovation. They celebrate transformation, responsibility, customer-centricity, and long-term value. Yet every November, many return to one of the oldest commercial reflexes: the mass-discount ritual known as Black Friday. This article is part of Branding Strategy Insider’s newsletter. You can sign up here to get thought pieces like this sent to your inbox. A practice wrapped in modern packaging, but rooted in a logic from another era. A practice that once emerged...

Sphere helps automate registration, calculation, filing, and remittance obligations for companies. “We help companies collect tax on customer transactions,” Nicholas Rudder said, explaining that companies have to collect tax on purchases and remit it to authorities each month or quarter. 

The Indian edtech startup ended its first day as a public company on a high, with its shares closing 44% higher than they were listed for, indicating that the country's edtech sector may still recover after years of gloom.

Tayla Cannon's Rebuildr receives $1.1 million investment from Slow Ventures.

Agentio, which matches creators with brands, is expanding beyond YouTube and testing Meta platforms to facilitate sponsored content.

Instead of getting an AI-generated travel plan, Boop aims to give users access to itineraries from real people who went on real trips. 

With consumers increasingly directing questions to ChatGPT, not Google, product discovery is changing — and the promise to give brands visibility and control over this fast-growing search channel has made Peec AI one of Europe's hottest startups.

Shopify POS and Lavu POS are two leading point-of-sale systems — but which one actually fits your business? I spent over 100 hours researching and testing both platforms across retail and restaurant settings to help you make the right decision.…

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In over a decade of working in ecommerce — advising brands, testing platforms, and reviewing supply chain tools — I’ve seen a lot of dropshipping platforms come and go. But two names that consistently stand out are Spocket and Zendrop.…

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Building wellness habits that last isn’t about perfection or extreme lifestyle overhauls. It’s about making consistent, manageable choices that compound over time. The daily decisions you make regarding sleep, nutrition, movement, and stress management directly influence not just how long you live, but the quality of those years. If you’re ready to invest in sustainable practices that support longevity, these evidence-based strategies will guide you toward building habits that stick and deliver real results. Prioritize Quality Sleep for Optimal Recovery […]

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In 2025 alone, Ramp has leapt from being worth $13 billion to $32 billion with new rounds every few months.

Probably no surprise to those who chronicle our fractured behaviors, we have become unwilling to compromise. As uncompromising consumers, we want benefits that contradict and complement at the same time. We want brands to consistently deliver a paradox promise. A paradox promise is when a brand offers and delivers the optimization of two contradictory benefits. Success today requires brands to address needs-driven, occasion-based conflicts by developing compelling, trustworthy branded paradox promises that deliver relevant, differentiated...

Working with, and for ecommerce teams for years has made one thing clear: the right CRM software can double your sales efficiency, but the wrong one can slow everything down. HubSpot and Pipedrive are two of the biggest names in…

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Jeff Bezos is partly backing a new AI startup called Project Prometheus that has raised $6.2 billion in funding, and will take on duties as co-chief executive.

Inference optimization startup Luminal has announced $5.3 million in a seed funding round led by Felicis Ventures, with angel investment from Paul Graham, Guillermo Rauch, and Ben Porterfield. 

Three-time founder Andrew Berman is back with a startup that helps IT ensure business users' AI agents operate securely.

Bone AI, a South Korean startup, is combining AI and manufacturing to build next-gen defense robotics and challenge the region’s industry giants.

Flatpay’s bet is that it can challenge larger players by charging small merchants a flat transaction rate to use its card terminals and point-of-sales systems.

The UK and Australia share many cultural similarities despite being on opposite sides of the globe. Both nations speak English, have Westminster-style parliaments, share a passion for cricket and rugby, and enjoy pub culture. However, when it comes to residential architecture and home design, these two Commonwealth nations couldn’t be more different. From compact Victorian terraces in London to sprawling single-story ranch homes in Sydney, the contrast between British and Australian housing reflects each country’s unique climate, geography, and cultural […]

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A lawyer representing JPMorgan said Javice’s legal team billed for expenses, including luxury hotel upgrades, 24 hours of work in a single day, and cellulite butter.