As brands plan for 2026, they are determined to not have their growth initiatives upended by another year of macroeconomic uncertainty.
A federal ban on hemp-derived THC-infused products that was recently passed as part of a bill to end the government shutdown has brands in the industry contemplating how best to work with lawmakers to avoid upending their business model.
Pattern, an e-commerce company that helps online merchants sell on third-party marketplaces, has filed for an initial public offering, reigniting debate about the viability of marketplace-reliant business models.