Heidi Rauch

The response to Pura Vida Miami's opening in Manhattan validates the rise of the ‘all day café’ as one of the fastest growing trends in consumer retail over the past three years. The strong majority of new growth stage F&B brands that sit within this category show a shift away from the assembly-style quick service restaurant model, now with a large focus on the ‘made-to-order’ service model. This is absolutely where we at Brand Urban are seeing the most consumer demand, as well as the most landlord excitement (from a pure amenity-perspective in both residential and commercial assets). But what constitutes an ‘all day café’? We are seeing concepts of all shapes and sizes: some concepts with limited-service models and others with full-service programs. Some concepts have retail, gifting and gourmet market components, others have great daytime coffee and pastry programs, and some have heavy lunch, happy hour, through dinner business. The key is prioritizing affordability and approachability - while increasing the average check through a touch of hospitality and ambiance. As a New Yorker, some of local OG’s in this category are Westville Restaurant Group, The Grey Dog and Jack’s Wife Freda – all of whom are continuing to show thoughtful growth with a combination of full-service and limited-service offerings. I continue to be amazed by the influx of best-in-class, growth stage brands from Maman NYC, Ruby's Cafe, Tatte Bakery & Cafe and Daily Provisions (to name a few). As I watch the urban and suburban growth on the horizon for these brands, coupled with growing consumer excitement, it is clear that this category is the future of casual dining. #alldaycafeculture #casualdining #consumerretail #trends #hospitality #limitedservicedining #realestate #brandurbanre

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#GoodFashionFund by FOUNT.eu has released its Lessons Learned during Phase 1 report, and here are our fruitful takeaways from the report: 👔 Manufacturers struggle to invest in new technologies without a proper commitment from brands and they often work for multiple companies with different approaches simultaneously. ⚙️The need for strong, sustained international partnerships to support manufacturers' adoption of new technologies. 🌏The imperative for enhanced collaboration and long-term commitment among diverse stakeholders in the textile industry to drive a sustainable transition on a larger scale Signs for technology solutions to achieve sustainability in the textile industry! Learn more and read the full report below. #Sustainability #TextileIndustry #CleanTech #GoodFashionFund #Textiledyeing

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As Stitch Fix continues to try mending itself, the online fashion company’s fiscal fourth-quarter earnings update looked mixed at best with some areas beating expectations and others setting off investors’ nerves. On Tuesday, the San Francisco-based online styling service reported revenue of $319.6 million over the three months ending on Aug. 3. Net loss clocked in at 29 cents per share, or $35.7 million, though that shifted to 12 cents when accounting for restructuring costs and discontinued operations. (In the first quarter, when Stitch Fix shuttered its U.K. business, it had to conform to certain accounting and reporting requirements.) Gross margin jumped 50 basis points year-over-year, landing at 44.6 percent. Continue reading about Stitch Fix on WWD: https://lnkd.in/eQjpMUj9

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Refining and elevating—not reinventing We’re excited to share the redesign of BRAVO SIERRA as they are moving into the premium market with a new line of hair and skin products designed for active lifestyles. Over the past year, we’ve worked hand in hand with Benjamin Bernet and his team to orchestrate this exciting pivot. Our focus was on refining and elevating—not reinventing. From designing the new packaging to creating the updated visual identity, we ensured that Bravo Sierra’s original ethos remained intact while meeting the demands of today’s more discerning male consumer. This new collection introduces modernized packaging, elevated formulations, and new scents, bringing the brand to prestige and specialty channels while staying true to its core DNA: no BS A huge shoutout to Benjamin Bernet and everyone at BRAVO SIERRA for their continued trust, to the team at Plainsight Studio for helping us shape the stunning new visuals, and to WWD Kathryn Hopkins for the great coverage of this next chapter for Bravo Sierra. Here’s to Bravo Sierra’s journey from mass market to prestige—and to a future filled with high-performance innovation! 👏 #BravoSierra #Design #PackagingDesign #BrandRelaunch #PrestigeMarket #PerformanceSkincare #NoBS #Collaboration #MensCare #WWD #Innovation #ProductDesign 🚀 #BravoSierra #Design #PackagingDesign #BrandRelaunch #PrestigeMarket #PerformanceSkincare #NoBS #Collaboration #MensCare #WWD #Innovation #ProductDesign

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A recent survey of apparel chief procurement officers (CPOs) by research firm McKinsey highlighted fashion brands want to have closer collaborations with their suppliers to enhance transparency and resilience. But brands must also seek out a supply chain that is flexible, fast, sustainable, tech-driven, and consumer-centric. #fashionsupplychain #apparelmanufacturing #fashiondigitization #sustainablefashion https://lnkd.in/e2QPBhdk

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We spoke to The Business of Fashion and shared our thoughts on current consumer sentiment and how they are spending.  #retail #consumer #JHA  https://lnkd.in/e7JDGGFE

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