Q & A : Polly Rodriguez , Unbound Babes

We get up and close and personal with the co-founder and CEO of the pioneering sexual wellness brand .

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Message in a bottle

New and niche fragrance brands are disrupting a sector long dominated by big names . Here ’ s what it means for retail more broadly .

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# Gifted : Do you know the rules ?

A guide to the Federal Trade Commission ’ s new rules for the use of influencers , affiliate marketing , reviews and more .

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Heading south

Many people fled big cities during Covid , but where did they go ? We take a look at the new boomtowns .

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Standout stores

From automated salad bars to Gen Z and Millennial-friendly grocers , these incredible spaces are elevating the shopping experience .

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From the warehouse to the boardroom

How Alison Francis worked her way up from cashier assistant to chief diversity officer at Costco Wholesale .

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Business toolbox

Buy From A Black Woman founder Nikki Porcher ; Research-backed tips for scheduling meetings ; The future of soft skills in the workplace .

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