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                        <title>Success Lessons From the Media Entrepreneur Behind the (Multimillion-Dollar) ’90 Day Fiancé’ Franchise</title>
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                        <title>Cupcake Giant on Supercharging DTC Sales and Social Media Reach to Drive Business</title>
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                        <description><![CDATA[New financial leadership and surging brand awareness on social platforms position the dessert company for a critical inflection point in growth.]]></description>
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                        <title>Home Fragrance Entrepreneur on Mastering ‘Masstige’ Consumer Experiences</title>
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                        <description><![CDATA[Harry Slatkin shares how he’s built a business based on the ethos that “everybody should be treated as a luxury customer.”]]></description>
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                        <title>Small Businesses Making Shoes in the U.S.</title>
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                        <description><![CDATA[Few and far between, the remaining U.S. shoe manufacturers have found a niche or a loyal clientele who doesn’t mind spending more in exchange for attention to detail and quality.]]></description>
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                        <title>How Brooklyn Delhi Grew a Food Blog Into Mass Distribution of Modernized Indian Pantry Staples</title>
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                        <description><![CDATA[Founder Chitra Agrawal brings an Indian American point of view to branding and recipe development of the food startup, landing big retailers like Target.]]></description>
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                        <title>Small Businesses Offering Unique Furniture</title>
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                        <description><![CDATA[For home dwellers wanting to inject more personality into their living space, there are small businesses like Scout Design Studio and Pieces.]]></description>
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                        <title>Restaurant Chain PDQ Exec on Using (Labor-Saving) Self-Ordering Kiosks to Drive Sales</title>
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                        <title>How Fast-Growing Oral Care Disruptor Ordo Broke into Big Retail</title>
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                        <pubDate>Wed, 14 May 2025 00:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
                        <dc:creator>Denise Purcell</dc:creator>
                        <description><![CDATA[With its vision that everyone deserves high-quality, affordable (and fashionable) everyday oral care, the U.K. brand is making its presence known in U.S. mass merchants and drug chains.]]></description>
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                        <title>Trendy Startup PopUp Bagels’ New CEO on Its National Growth Strategy</title>
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                        <pubDate>Mon, 12 May 2025 00:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
                        <dc:creator>Mark Hamstra</dc:creator>
                        <description><![CDATA[The disruptor is betting on a highly efficient format for its “rip and dip” bagels that departs from typical quick-service chains as it expands, Tory Bartlett tells CO—.]]></description>
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                        <title>Small Skate Shops Integral to Their Communities</title>
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                        <title>Wix Exec on How Its YouTube Integration Is Helping Small Businesses Lean Into the Growing Social Shopping Trend</title>
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                        <description><![CDATA[After a successful B2B partnership with Google Shopping, website builder Wix wants to make it seamless for merchants to sell their wares on YouTube, too, VP Oren Inditzky tells CO—.]]></description>
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                        <pubDate>Thu, 01 May 2025 21:18:00 -0400</pubDate>
                        <dc:creator>Emily Iverson</dc:creator>
                        <description><![CDATA[Limited variety in the market and dull, utilitarian product design led these five small businesses to give pickleball gear a bit more personality.]]></description>
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                        <title>How to Leverage Social Media to Grow Your Brand</title>
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                        <pubDate>Thu, 01 May 2025 00:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
                        <dc:creator>Anna Baluch</dc:creator>
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                        <title>How Iconic Kid’s Brand Carter’s Is Connecting With Gen Z Parents by Leaning into Fashion and Style</title>
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                        <pubDate>Wed, 30 Apr 2025 20:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
                        <dc:creator>Joan Verdon</dc:creator>
                        <description><![CDATA[Carter’s Chief Creative and Growth Officer shares how the 160-year-old company is staying nimble to respond to a constantly changing customer base.]]></description>
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                        <title>5 Consumer Trends Shaping Spending Patterns in 2025</title>
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                        <pubDate>Wed, 30 Apr 2025 11:48:00 -0400</pubDate>
                        <dc:creator>Joan Verdon</dc:creator>
                        <description><![CDATA[Businesses need to give wary consumers a reason to shop, and research shows they are responding to deals, convenience, personalized suggestions, and promotions.]]></description>
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                        <title>How Essiespice Landed on Whole Foods’ Shelves As Direct-to-Consumer Sales Thrive</title>
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                        <pubDate>Tue, 29 Apr 2025 16:41:00 -0400</pubDate>
                        <dc:creator>Deborah Lynn Blumberg</dc:creator>
                        <description><![CDATA[Through community connections and corporate expertise, this spice blend and cooking sauce startup landed in 50 Whole Foods stores while media attention and museum partnerships have helped to boost sales.]]></description>
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                        <title>True Religion CMO on Tapping Into Cultural Touchpoints and Celebrity Fans to Win Over Gen Z and Become a Billion-Dollar Brand</title>
                        <link>https://www.uschamber.com/co/good-company/the-leap/true-religion-gen-z-comeback?utm_source=rss&amp;utm_medium=the-leap-and-growth-studio&amp;utm_campaign=feeds-total</link>
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                        <pubDate>Wed, 23 Apr 2025 11:59:00 -0400</pubDate>
                        <dc:creator>Deborah Lynn Blumberg</dc:creator>
                        <description><![CDATA[The denim giant is working to bounce back from two bankruptcies with a strategy that capitalizes on early 2000s nostalgia and courts a broader customer base, Kristen D’Arcy tells CO—.]]></description>
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                        <title>Fabletics President on Turning Online Shoppers Into Buyers</title>
                        <link>https://www.uschamber.com/co/good-company/the-leap/fabletics-social-proof-messaging?utm_source=rss&amp;utm_medium=the-leap-and-growth-studio&amp;utm_campaign=feeds-total</link>
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                        <pubDate>Thu, 17 Apr 2025 15:06:00 -0400</pubDate>
                        <dc:creator>Mark Hamstra</dc:creator>
                        <description><![CDATA[Social proof messaging boosts conversion rates for athleisure apparel brand, Ashley Kechter tells CO—.]]></description>
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                        <title>How Plantega Quadrupled Locations in 3 Years by Bringing Plant-Based Deli Classics to the Masses</title>
                        <link>https://www.uschamber.com/co/good-company/the-leap/plantega-deli-classics?utm_source=rss&amp;utm_medium=the-leap-and-growth-studio&amp;utm_campaign=feeds-total</link>
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                        <pubDate>Wed, 09 Apr 2025 12:22:00 -0400</pubDate>
                        <dc:creator>Denise Purcell</dc:creator>
                        <description><![CDATA[Founder and CEO Nil Zacharias incorporates turnkey plant-based menus in NYC bodegas to help grow product awareness and consumer access to this $8.1 billion segment of the U.S. food industry.]]></description>
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                        <title>Small Businesses Passionate About Escape Rooms</title>
                        <link>https://www.uschamber.com/co/good-company/growth-studio/escape-room-businesses?utm_source=rss&amp;utm_medium=the-leap-and-growth-studio&amp;utm_campaign=feeds-total</link>
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                        <pubDate>Tue, 08 Apr 2025 15:04:00 -0400</pubDate>
                        <dc:creator>Emily Iverson</dc:creator>
                        <description><![CDATA[These family-owned businesses took family game night to a new level so that friends and families could connect over a shared goal: escaping the room.]]></description>
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                        <title>Small Businesses Formulating Signature Scents</title>
                        <link>https://www.uschamber.com/co/good-company/growth-studio/olfactory-small-businesses?utm_source=rss&amp;utm_medium=the-leap-and-growth-studio&amp;utm_campaign=feeds-total</link>
                        <guid>https://www.uschamber.com/co/good-company/growth-studio/olfactory-small-businesses</guid>
                        <pubDate>Mon, 07 Apr 2025 00:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
                        <dc:creator>Emily Iverson</dc:creator>
                        <description><![CDATA[These independent perfumeries are sharing the art of fragrance with their customers, enhancing the olfactory experience and adding a personal touch.]]></description>
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                        <title>Bugaboo Chief Commercial Officer North America on Professional (and Personal) Success and Well-Being</title>
                        <link>https://www.uschamber.com/co/good-company/the-leap/bugaboo-exec-goes-unscripted?utm_source=rss&amp;utm_medium=the-leap-and-growth-studio&amp;utm_campaign=feeds-total</link>
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                        <pubDate>Fri, 04 Apr 2025 09:33:00 -0400</pubDate>
                        <dc:creator>Barbara Thau</dc:creator>
                        <description><![CDATA[Jeanelle Teves gets candid on the experiences and challenges that have shaped her journey in life and work — and the one business-mindset strategy ‘that’s served me really well.’]]></description>
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                        <title>How Sweet It Is: IT&#039;SUGAR CEO on the Company&#039;s &#039;Sugartainment&#039;-Geared Growth Trajectory</title>
                        <link>https://www.uschamber.com/co/good-company/the-leap/itsugar-sugartainment-growth-strategy?utm_source=rss&amp;utm_medium=the-leap-and-growth-studio&amp;utm_campaign=feeds-total</link>
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                        <pubDate>Fri, 28 Mar 2025 15:50:00 -0400</pubDate>
                        <dc:creator>Joan Verdon</dc:creator>
                        <description><![CDATA[The candy chain has built a sweets empire of 120 stores by using experiential retail to feed America&#039;s taste for treats.]]></description>
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                        <title>How Ty Inc. Is Taking Its Beanie Babies Brand to New Heights Amid the Appeal of (Low-Tech) Nostalgia</title>
                        <link>https://www.uschamber.com/co/good-company/the-leap/beanie-babies-bounce-back?utm_source=rss&amp;utm_medium=the-leap-and-growth-studio&amp;utm_campaign=feeds-total</link>
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                        <pubDate>Fri, 28 Mar 2025 00:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
                        <dc:creator>Joan Verdon</dc:creator>
                        <description><![CDATA[The plush toy manufacturer has put a new spin on a previous hit and is using its signature growth strategies to promote and sell it.]]></description>
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                        <title>How Manischewitz’s Rebrand Targets ‘Culturally Curious’ Younger Customers</title>
                        <link>https://www.uschamber.com/co/good-company/the-leap/manischewitzs-jewish-food-rebrand?utm_source=rss&amp;utm_medium=the-leap-and-growth-studio&amp;utm_campaign=feeds-total</link>
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                        <pubDate>Fri, 28 Mar 2025 00:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
                        <dc:creator>Deborah Lynn Blumberg</dc:creator>
                        <description><![CDATA[The 133-year-old company has embarked on a major rebrand that includes modernized marketing and packaging, and an ambitious roster of new products that expands its reach beyond the kosher food aisle.]]></description>
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                        <title>How AI Tech Startup Whippy Beat the Odds to Turn a Profit in Its First Year</title>
                        <link>https://www.uschamber.com/co/good-company/the-leap/ai-tech-whippy-turns-profit?utm_source=rss&amp;utm_medium=the-leap-and-growth-studio&amp;utm_campaign=feeds-total</link>
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                        <pubDate>Wed, 26 Mar 2025 15:29:00 -0400</pubDate>
                        <dc:creator>CO– Staff</dc:creator>
                        <description><![CDATA[Tapping into the surging market for AI agents that automate companies&#039; marketing and customer service functions, the B2B startup secured big annual contracts by solving business pain points at scale.]]></description>
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                        <title>How a Nature-Based End-of-Life Startup Is Innovating in the Deathcare Industry</title>
                        <link>https://www.uschamber.com/co/good-company/the-leap/startup-innovates-deathcare-industry?utm_source=rss&amp;utm_medium=the-leap-and-growth-studio&amp;utm_campaign=feeds-total</link>
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                        <pubDate>Wed, 19 Mar 2025 11:08:00 -0400</pubDate>
                        <dc:creator>Deborah Lynn Blumberg</dc:creator>
                        <description><![CDATA[Better Place Forests offers an alternative to traditional cemetery burial, which Americans are increasingly demanding, and is growing via content, key partnerships, and by building a complete set of end-of-life solutions.]]></description>
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                        <title>Beauty&#039;s Go-To Chemist Shares How He Built His Own Blockbuster Brand in BeautyStat</title>
                        <link>https://www.uschamber.com/co/good-company/the-leap/beautystat-beauty-chemist?utm_source=rss&amp;utm_medium=the-leap-and-growth-studio&amp;utm_campaign=feeds-total</link>
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                        <pubDate>Tue, 18 Mar 2025 00:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
                        <dc:creator>Faye Brookman</dc:creator>
                        <description><![CDATA[Without a mammoth marketing budget, Ron Robinson’s startup has become a top performer at Ulta Beauty.]]></description>
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                        <title>Small Businesses Selling Budget-Friendly Bridal Gowns</title>
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                        <guid>https://www.uschamber.com/co/good-company/growth-studio/bridal-gown-small-businesses</guid>
                        <pubDate>Mon, 17 Mar 2025 18:58:00 -0400</pubDate>
                        <dc:creator>Emily Iverson</dc:creator>
                        <description><![CDATA[These secondhand bridal salons give shoppers the power to practice environmental consciousness, save money, and give their beloved wedding dresses a second chance.]]></description>
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                        <title>Tariffs on Imports Rocking Small Businesses as They Scramble to Adapt</title>
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                        <pubDate>Mon, 03 Mar 2025 14:33:00 -0500</pubDate>
                        <dc:creator>Jeanette Mulvey</dc:creator>
                        <description><![CDATA[Business owners say tariffs will impact their ability to grow and hire and are already making them less profitable.]]></description>
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                        <title>FarmboxRx Delivers Fresh Food and a Customer Connection for Its Health Insurance Clients</title>
                        <link>https://www.uschamber.com/co/good-company/the-leap/farmboxrx-food-as-engagement-model?utm_source=rss&amp;utm_medium=the-leap-and-growth-studio&amp;utm_campaign=feeds-total</link>
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                        <pubDate>Wed, 26 Feb 2025 15:26:00 -0500</pubDate>
                        <dc:creator>Deborah Lynn Blumberg</dc:creator>
                        <description><![CDATA[Through her food-as-engagement company, Founder Ashley Tyrner-Dolce is getting fresh produce to people without local access.]]></description>
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                        <title>How Eco-Diaper Disruptor Kudos Landed Target as It Courts Millennial Parents</title>
                        <link>https://www.uschamber.com/co/good-company/the-leap/diaper-disruptor-kudos-lands-target?utm_source=rss&amp;utm_medium=the-leap-and-growth-studio&amp;utm_campaign=feeds-total</link>
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                        <pubDate>Tue, 25 Feb 2025 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
                        <dc:creator>Mark Hamstra</dc:creator>
                        <description><![CDATA[Founder and former Procter &amp; Gamble Engineer Amrita Saigal discusses how the on-trend startup found the perfect partner to support its brick-and-mortar debut.]]></description>
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                        <title>How Patriot Conceptions Uses Tech to Make Family-Building More Accessible</title>
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                        <guid>https://www.uschamber.com/co/good-company/growth-studio/patriot-conceptions-tech-transformations</guid>
                        <pubDate>Sun, 23 Feb 2025 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
                        <dc:creator>Danielle Fallon-O&#039;Leary</dc:creator>
                        <description><![CDATA[Patriot Conceptions is a 2024 CO—100 Digital Innovator. Here’s how this veteran-owned surrogacy and egg donation agency helps families grow through empathy and expertise.]]></description>
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                        <title>TrueChoicePack Adapts to Challenges With Strategic, Sustainable Approaches</title>
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                        <guid>https://www.uschamber.com/co/good-company/growth-studio/truechoicepack-sustainable-approaches</guid>
                        <pubDate>Sat, 22 Feb 2025 18:16:00 -0500</pubDate>
                        <dc:creator>Miranda Fraraccio</dc:creator>
                        <description><![CDATA[TrueChoicePack is a 2024 CO—100 Champion of Adaptability. Here&#039;s why they were chosen as a Top Small Business.]]></description>
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                        <title>How SI Grew Into a Worldwide Professional Services Firm</title>
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                        <pubDate>Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:13:00 -0500</pubDate>
                        <dc:creator>Miranda Fraraccio</dc:creator>
                        <description><![CDATA[SI - Special Investigations Limited is a 2024 CO—100 Global Star. Here&#039;s why it was chosen as a Top Small Business.]]></description>
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                        <title>Constant Contact’s CEO on How Mentorship Has Helped Him Focus on the Long Game</title>
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                        <pubDate>Sat, 15 Feb 2025 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
                        <dc:creator>Poornima Apte</dc:creator>
                        <description><![CDATA[Frank Vella shares how his early mentors molded his career and which three traits make them especially valuable.]]></description>
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                        <title>Small Businesses Giving Vintage Jewelry a Second Chance</title>
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                        <pubDate>Sun, 09 Feb 2025 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
                        <dc:creator>Anna Baluch</dc:creator>
                        <description><![CDATA[Made to last, pieces dating back 50 to 100 years prove to be timeless and valuable for these small businesses.]]></description>
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                        <title>How Milani Cosmetics Tapped Sports to Vault into Beauty’s Big Leagues</title>
                        <link>https://www.uschamber.com/co/good-company/the-leap/milani-cosmetics-sports-partnerships?utm_source=rss&amp;utm_medium=the-leap-and-growth-studio&amp;utm_campaign=feeds-total</link>
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                        <pubDate>Wed, 05 Feb 2025 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
                        <dc:creator>Faye Brookman</dc:creator>
                        <description><![CDATA[For the disruptor brand, high-wattage marketing collaborations with female athletes and influencers proved a case study in engaging shoppers and gaining market share.]]></description>
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                        <pubDate>Tue, 04 Feb 2025 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
                        <dc:creator>Danielle Fallon-O&#039;Leary</dc:creator>
                        <description><![CDATA[There are so many ways to express “I love you” in a gift, and these small businesses present some unique and sentimental options.]]></description>
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                        <title>How Retailers Are Tapping AI to Mitigate the High Cost of Product Returns</title>
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                        <pubDate>Mon, 27 Jan 2025 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
                        <dc:creator>Mark Hamstra</dc:creator>
                        <description><![CDATA[Technology is helping merchants cut costs by helping customers make more informed purchasing decisions, identifying “trusted buyers,” streamlining logistics, and minimizing fraud.]]></description>
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                        <title>How Fancypants Baking Co. Has Thrived Sustainably for Two Decades</title>
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                        <pubDate>Sun, 26 Jan 2025 13:33:00 -0500</pubDate>
                        <dc:creator>Danielle Fallon-O&#039;Leary</dc:creator>
                        <description><![CDATA[Here&#039;s how this zero-waste bakery has grown and adapted over the last 20 years.]]></description>
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                        <title>How BSG Tire Recycling Grew Through International Partnerships</title>
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                        <pubDate>Sun, 19 Jan 2025 15:40:00 -0500</pubDate>
                        <dc:creator>Miranda Fraraccio</dc:creator>
                        <description><![CDATA[BSG Tire Recycling is a 2024 CO—100 Global Star. Here&#039;s how this closed-loop recycling facility partners with global organizations to keep tires out of landfills and give them new life.]]></description>
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                        <title>Small Businesses Making Activity Boxes</title>
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                        <pubDate>Sun, 19 Jan 2025 14:46:00 -0500</pubDate>
                        <dc:creator>Emily Iverson</dc:creator>
                        <description><![CDATA[These curated kits stimulate creativity, encourage learning new skills, and give users a sense of accomplishment.]]></description>
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                        <title>Improve Efficiency and Profitability With AI</title>
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                        <pubDate>Sun, 19 Jan 2025 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
                        <dc:creator>Anna Baluch</dc:creator>
                        <description><![CDATA[In this edition of “Ask the Board,” we asked Shahla Karimi, Founder of Shahla Karimi Jewelry, to explain how she leveraged AI to enhance her business.]]></description>
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                        <title>How the Booming Off-Price and Resale Sectors Helped Kidsy Build a Million-Dollar Children&#039;s Marketplace</title>
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                        <pubDate>Thu, 02 Jan 2025 18:11:00 -0500</pubDate>
                        <dc:creator>Poornima Apte</dc:creator>
                        <description><![CDATA[Fueled by the growth of off-price retail and secondhand goods, the e-commerce startup is capitalizing on a void in the kids&#039; market, growing seven times since its September 2023 launch.]]></description>
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                        <title>How A Massive Social Media Following Helped Flo-Magic’s Toy Creator Break Into Big Retail</title>
                        <link>https://www.uschamber.com/co/good-company/the-leap/flo-magic-social-media-to-big-retail?utm_source=rss&amp;utm_medium=the-leap-and-growth-studio&amp;utm_campaign=feeds-total</link>
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                        <pubDate>Thu, 02 Jan 2025 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
                        <dc:creator>Deborah Lynn Blumberg</dc:creator>
                        <description><![CDATA[Founder Justin Flom went from magic shows to YouTube to 2,000 Walmart stores. He’s hoping his 24 billion YouTube views bring in buyers for Flo-Magic, his airbrush kit for kids.]]></description>
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                        <title>How 1-800-Flowers Is Reinventing and Revitalizing the Things Remembered Brand</title>
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                        <pubDate>Thu, 19 Dec 2024 18:52:00 -0500</pubDate>
                        <dc:creator>Joan Verdon</dc:creator>
                        <description><![CDATA[General Manager ReShon Anderson talks about her plans to transform the former mall mainstay into a personalized gifting powerhouse.]]></description>
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                        <title>How Camille Rose Became the No. 1 Black Woman-Owned Brand for Textured Hair</title>
                        <link>https://www.uschamber.com/co/good-company/the-leap/camille-rose-journey-to-big-retail?utm_source=rss&amp;utm_medium=the-leap-and-growth-studio&amp;utm_campaign=feeds-total</link>
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                        <pubDate>Wed, 11 Dec 2024 18:29:00 -0500</pubDate>
                        <dc:creator>Faye Brookman</dc:creator>
                        <description><![CDATA[Founder Janell Stephens won over retailers from Target to Ulta without compromising the quality of her ingredients or her formulas.]]></description>
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                        <title>What Amazon is Doing To Help Small Business Sellers During the Holiday Season</title>
                        <link>https://www.uschamber.com/co/good-company/the-leap/amazon-smb-holiday-sales?utm_source=rss&amp;utm_medium=the-leap-and-growth-studio&amp;utm_campaign=feeds-total</link>
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                        <pubDate>Thu, 05 Dec 2024 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
                        <dc:creator>Joan Verdon</dc:creator>
                        <description><![CDATA[The online giant’s new AI-powered tools produce marketing content and analyze sales data, enabling SMBs to use its supply chain and e-commerce tools anywhere they sell products.]]></description>
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                        <title>How a Former Waitress Built the Solidcore Fitness Chain and Made $100 Million</title>
                        <link>https://www.uschamber.com/co/good-company/the-leap/solidcore-fitness-growth?utm_source=rss&amp;utm_medium=the-leap-and-growth-studio&amp;utm_campaign=feeds-total</link>
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                        <pubDate>Tue, 03 Dec 2024 12:27:00 -0500</pubDate>
                        <dc:creator>Lori Ioannou</dc:creator>
                        <description><![CDATA[Against all odds, Anne Mahlum launched and grew one of the fastest-growing Pilates fitness chains in America thanks to her leadership acumen.]]></description>
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                        <title>How Pharmacist-Founded Auro Wellness Reached $4 Million in 4 Years</title>
                        <link>https://www.uschamber.com/co/good-company/the-leap/pharmacist-founded-auro-wellness-4-million-4-years?utm_source=rss&amp;utm_medium=the-leap-and-growth-studio&amp;utm_campaign=feeds-total</link>
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                        <pubDate>Tue, 26 Nov 2024 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
                        <dc:creator>Barbara Thau</dc:creator>
                        <description><![CDATA[As beauty consumers increasingly seek out brands backed by licensed medical professionals, the skincare and supplement startup is tapping into the heightened post-pandemic pursuit of holistic health solutions.]]></description>
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                        <title>How a &#039;Personal Board of Directors&#039; Nudged His Rise From a Dirt Road in Mississippi to Top LinkedIn Exec</title>
                        <link>https://www.uschamber.com/co/good-company/the-leap/linkedin-top-exec-mentor?utm_source=rss&amp;utm_medium=the-leap-and-growth-studio&amp;utm_campaign=feeds-total</link>
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                        <pubDate>Fri, 22 Nov 2024 14:44:00 -0500</pubDate>
                        <dc:creator>Poornima Apte</dc:creator>
                        <description><![CDATA[Great careers are a team sport, you can&#039;t play solo, says Andrew McCaskill. Here, the self-described &quot;Black Guy in Marketing&quot; shares his mentors&#039; best professional advice.]]></description>
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                        <title>How Whimstay Helps Property Owners Maximize Profits and Customers Travel at a Discount With Its Niche Online Marketplace</title>
                        <link>https://www.uschamber.com/co/good-company/the-leap/how-whimstay-maximizes-profits?utm_source=rss&amp;utm_medium=the-leap-and-growth-studio&amp;utm_campaign=feeds-total</link>
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                        <pubDate>Fri, 15 Nov 2024 12:11:00 -0500</pubDate>
                        <dc:creator>Deborah Lynn Blumberg</dc:creator>
                        <description><![CDATA[The travel startup partners with professional property managers and big brands like Wyndham to offer exclusive discounts on unrented vacation rentals, filling a gap left by booking platforms like Airbnb.]]></description>
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                        <title>Debunking Startup Myths With the Founders of AppArmor</title>
                        <link>https://www.uschamber.com/co/good-company/the-leap/apparmor-debunks-startup-myths?utm_source=rss&amp;utm_medium=the-leap-and-growth-studio&amp;utm_campaign=feeds-total</link>
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                        <pubDate>Thu, 07 Nov 2024 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
                        <dc:creator>Lori Ioannou</dc:creator>
                        <description><![CDATA[Defying conventional wisdom, the Sinkinson brothers built AppArmor, a SaaS public safety mobile app company, by bootstrapping and focusing on empathetic leadership to boost profitability.]]></description>
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                        <title>Lovesac’s Founder on How Its ‘Designed for Life’ Philosophy Will Fuel Growth</title>
                        <link>https://www.uschamber.com/co/good-company/the-leap/lovesacs-growth-philosophy?utm_source=rss&amp;utm_medium=the-leap-and-growth-studio&amp;utm_campaign=feeds-total</link>
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                        <pubDate>Fri, 01 Nov 2024 14:29:00 -0400</pubDate>
                        <dc:creator>Joan Verdon</dc:creator>
                        <description><![CDATA[The furniture company that won big with its ‘Sactional’ couches is betting its ‘buy better, buy less’ message will make it a billion-dollar brand.]]></description>
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                        <title>How Blender Bites Broke Into Grocers Like Walmart and Albertsons as It Meets the Growing Demand for Plant-Based Breakfasts</title>
                        <link>https://www.uschamber.com/co/good-company/the-leap/blender-bites-in-big-grocers?utm_source=rss&amp;utm_medium=the-leap-and-growth-studio&amp;utm_campaign=feeds-total</link>
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                        <pubDate>Tue, 01 Oct 2024 13:09:00 -0400</pubDate>
                        <dc:creator>Deborah Lynn Blumberg</dc:creator>
                        <description><![CDATA[Chelsie Hodge wanted to simplify the smoothie-making process while making healthy, nutrient-dense smoothies accessible to everyone.]]></description>
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                        <title>Oura CMO on How a Product Designed to Deliver Hyper-Personalized Health Results Scaled Into Big Retailers Like Target</title>
                        <link>https://www.uschamber.com/co/good-company/the-leap/oura-scales-into-big-retail?utm_source=rss&amp;utm_medium=the-leap-and-growth-studio&amp;utm_campaign=feeds-total</link>
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                        <pubDate>Tue, 17 Sep 2024 14:30:00 -0400</pubDate>
                        <dc:creator>Jackie Chiquoine</dc:creator>
                        <description><![CDATA[The wearable tech brand tapped into wellness trends to deliver on growing consumer interest in precision health technology.]]></description>
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                        <title>How Popband Rebuilt It&#039;s Beauty and Self-Care Brand</title>
                        <link>https://www.uschamber.com/co/good-company/the-leap/popmask-journey-to-success?utm_source=rss&amp;utm_medium=the-leap-and-growth-studio&amp;utm_campaign=feeds-total</link>
                        <guid>https://www.uschamber.com/co/good-company/the-leap/popmask-journey-to-success</guid>
                        <pubDate>Mon, 19 Aug 2024 12:57:00 -0400</pubDate>
                        <dc:creator>Faye Brookman</dc:creator>
                        <description><![CDATA[When competitors copied her hair tie innovation, Louisa Booth shifted her business model to self-care. Her new brand, Popmask, is now in 35,000 retail doors from CVS to Nordstrom.]]></description>
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                        <title>Mastercard’s SVP On the Mentor Who Taught Her Lifelong Leadership Skills</title>
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                        <pubDate>Mon, 19 Aug 2024 12:33:00 -0400</pubDate>
                        <dc:creator>Bruce Horovitz</dc:creator>
                        <description><![CDATA[Salah Goss explains how her mentor taught her to lift folks on her shoulder, then how to keep them steady for years to come.]]></description>
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                        <title>Kiehl’s Executive on How Partnering With Amazon Keeps the 173-Year-Old Company Fresh</title>
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                        <pubDate>Thu, 15 Aug 2024 14:37:00 -0400</pubDate>
                        <dc:creator>Faye Brookman</dc:creator>
                        <description><![CDATA[General Manager John Reed on being the latest premium brand to embrace the online giant — which is edging toward becoming the nation’s top beauty seller —to woo new customers.]]></description>
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                        <title>Wonder CMO on How Partnerships With Walmart to Chef Bobby Flay Are Key to Growth for the Digital Food Hall</title>
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                        <pubDate>Fri, 09 Aug 2024 11:40:00 -0400</pubDate>
                        <dc:creator>Mark Hamstra</dc:creator>
                        <description><![CDATA[Daniel Shlossman on how big retailers and high-profile chefs from Marcus Samuelsson to José Andrés are incentivized to help serial entrepreneur Marc Lore’s ‘fast fine’ dining concept grow.]]></description>
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                        <title>Retail Success for Eczema-Friendly Kids Clothing Bellabu Bear</title>
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                        <pubDate>Thu, 01 Aug 2024 13:16:00 -0400</pubDate>
                        <dc:creator>Poornima Apte</dc:creator>
                        <description><![CDATA[Keeping abreast of social media and tech trends has paid off for Tamara and husband Talal Kaakani’s bamboo pajama brand: Sales surged more than 2,800% in four years.]]></description>
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                        <title>LinkedIn Exec on New Tools Designed to Fuel Growth for SMBs and Entrepreneurs</title>
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                        <pubDate>Fri, 26 Jul 2024 10:02:00 -0400</pubDate>
                        <dc:creator>Joan Verdon</dc:creator>
                        <description><![CDATA[The professional networking platform unveils new ways to both connect with prospective customers and showcase small businesses’ achievements, says Ora Levit, Vice President, Product Management.]]></description>
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                        <title>How Google Is Expanding Its AI Tools to Help Small Businesses Connect With More Customers</title>
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                        <pubDate>Mon, 22 Jul 2024 11:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
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                        <description><![CDATA[Brands now can add images, videos, and reviews to their profile pages, and boost customer engagement with AI-generated immersive ads.]]></description>
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                        <pubDate>Mon, 08 Jul 2024 16:14:00 -0400</pubDate>
                        <dc:creator>Bruce Horovitz</dc:creator>
                        <description><![CDATA[Jonathan Shank explains how drummer Mickey Hart gave his life—and career—unexpected rhythm.]]></description>
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                        <pubDate>Thu, 20 Jun 2024 11:59:00 -0400</pubDate>
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                        <description><![CDATA[Expanded paid maternity leave and remote-work flexibility has resulted in improved employee engagement and happiness.]]></description>
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                        <pubDate>Tue, 18 Jun 2024 09:19:00 -0400</pubDate>
                        <dc:creator>Mark Hamstra</dc:creator>
                        <description><![CDATA[COO Melissa Baird on how personalization and AI tools have become core pillars for expanding the company’s specialized services, from heart health to weight management treatments.]]></description>
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                        <pubDate>Thu, 06 Jun 2024 13:56:00 -0400</pubDate>
                        <dc:creator>Joan Verdon</dc:creator>
                        <description><![CDATA[The 13-year-old company is growing its store footprint and expanding into wholesale.]]></description>
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                        <pubDate>Thu, 30 May 2024 10:23:00 -0400</pubDate>
                        <dc:creator>Bruce Horovitz</dc:creator>
                        <description><![CDATA[Jon Harris details how the mentor he’s worked with at three different companies influences his optimistic management style at the food giant, whose brands include Duncan Hines and Birds Eye.]]></description>
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                        <title>PuffCuff Founder on Winning Over Big Retailers With Hair-Raising Innovation That Fills an Unmet Need</title>
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                        <pubDate>Mon, 20 May 2024 15:31:00 -0400</pubDate>
                        <dc:creator>Faye Brookman</dc:creator>
                        <description><![CDATA[Ceata E. Lash’s transition from relaxed to natural hair sparked the creation of a hair clamp for textured locks. She’s sold more than 760,000 since 2013, cracking Sally Beauty to Walmart.com.]]></description>
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                        <title>How Black Wolf Nation Landed Its Men’s Grooming Products in National Chains and Surpassed $35 Million in Annual Revenue</title>
                        <link>https://www.uschamber.com/co/good-company/the-leap/black-wolf-nation-grooming-brand-growth?utm_source=rss&amp;utm_medium=the-leap-and-growth-studio&amp;utm_campaign=feeds-total</link>
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                        <pubDate>Mon, 22 Apr 2024 14:51:00 -0400</pubDate>
                        <dc:creator>Deborah Lynn Blumberg</dc:creator>
                        <description><![CDATA[Brothers and lifelong entrepreneurs Sam and Alex Lewkowict on bringing more men into the world of high-quality grooming products with their solutions-focused approach.]]></description>
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                        <title>This Scaling Digital Sports Startup Is Disrupting the Way Athletes and Fans Interact</title>
                        <link>https://www.uschamber.com/co/good-company/the-leap/digital-sports-startup-lockerverse?utm_source=rss&amp;utm_medium=the-leap-and-growth-studio&amp;utm_campaign=feeds-total</link>
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                        <pubDate>Thu, 18 Apr 2024 10:32:00 -0400</pubDate>
                        <dc:creator>Jackie Chiquoine</dc:creator>
                        <description><![CDATA[Lockerverse is creating a new kind of fandom-fueled community hub that aims to help athletes monetize their personal brands on their own terms.]]></description>
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                        <title>Marimekko CEO on How the Finnish Design House Is Betting on Its 73-Year-Old ‘Anti-Fashion’ Ethos to Win Over Nex-Gen U.S. Consumers</title>
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                        <pubDate>Mon, 15 Apr 2024 11:49:00 -0400</pubDate>
                        <dc:creator>Barbara Thau</dc:creator>
                        <description><![CDATA[The global brand is tapping influencers, a Nordstrom deal, and its first-ever denim line to woo millennials and Gen Z — who happen to share its brand values, Tiina Alahuhta-Kasko says.]]></description>
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                        <title>New Tech Helps J.C. Penney Meet Its Workers’ Financial and Scheduling Needs</title>
                        <link>https://www.uschamber.com/co/good-company/the-leap/j-c-penney-new-tech-boosts-employee-satisfaction?utm_source=rss&amp;utm_medium=the-leap-and-growth-studio&amp;utm_campaign=feeds-total</link>
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                        <pubDate>Tue, 12 Mar 2024 15:41:00 -0400</pubDate>
                        <dc:creator>Mark Hamstra</dc:creator>
                        <description><![CDATA[Chief Human Resources Officer Andre Joyner on how the retailer’s new employment solutions app boosted supply chain employees’ feelings of empowerment and job satisfaction.]]></description>
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                        <title>This Startup Landed Walmart and Costco by Tapping Into the $400 Billion Breakfast Market</title>
                        <link>https://www.uschamber.com/co/good-company/the-leap/black-owned-breakfast-startup-lands-big-retail?utm_source=rss&amp;utm_medium=the-leap-and-growth-studio&amp;utm_campaign=feeds-total</link>
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                        <pubDate>Mon, 04 Mar 2024 11:51:00 -0500</pubDate>
                        <dc:creator>Joan Verdon</dc:creator>
                        <description><![CDATA[The founders of Blanket Pancakes &amp; Syrup on how they leveraged their homemade recipes into a million-dollar brand.]]></description>
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                        <title>How Online Grocer Thrive Market Did $500 Million in Sales With Its Environmentally Sustainable Operating Model</title>
                        <link>https://www.uschamber.com/co/good-company/the-leap/thrive-market-sustainable-sales-model?utm_source=rss&amp;utm_medium=the-leap-and-growth-studio&amp;utm_campaign=feeds-total</link>
                        <guid>https://www.uschamber.com/co/good-company/the-leap/thrive-market-sustainable-sales-model</guid>
                        <pubDate>Fri, 01 Mar 2024 14:15:00 -0500</pubDate>
                        <dc:creator>Deborah Lynn Blumberg</dc:creator>
                        <description><![CDATA[Co-founder Sasha Siddhartha on building sustainability and social good into its core mission, and tapping new technologies to deliver affordable organic foods to more communities.]]></description>
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                        <title>SheaMoisture’s Playbook for Being a Purpose-Driven Brand</title>
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                        <guid>https://www.uschamber.com/co/good-company/the-leap/sheamoistures-playbook</guid>
                        <pubDate>Fri, 23 Feb 2024 11:53:00 -0500</pubDate>
                        <dc:creator>Faye Brookman</dc:creator>
                        <description><![CDATA[Since its founding as a tiny brand sold on the streets of Harlem, the beauty and personal care brand has been a case study in how to meaningfully give back while building its brand.]]></description>
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                        <title>How Culina Health Doubled Its Revenue in a Single Year While Making Nutrition Care More Accessible</title>
                        <link>https://www.uschamber.com/co/good-company/the-leap/culina-health-nutrition?utm_source=rss&amp;utm_medium=the-leap-and-growth-studio&amp;utm_campaign=feeds-total</link>
                        <guid>https://www.uschamber.com/co/good-company/the-leap/culina-health-nutrition</guid>
                        <pubDate>Fri, 16 Feb 2024 13:16:00 -0500</pubDate>
                        <dc:creator>Deborah Lynn Blumberg</dc:creator>
                        <description><![CDATA[Co-founders and dietitians Vanessa Rissetto and Tamar Samuels are on a mission to make nutritional counseling more affordable, accessible, and personalized for the now mulitmillion-dollar brand.]]></description>
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                        <title>How Meal Solutions Startup Hungryroot Is Using AI to Fuel Its Growth</title>
                        <link>https://www.uschamber.com/co/good-company/the-leap/how-startup-hungryroot-uses-ai-to-fuel-growth?utm_source=rss&amp;utm_medium=the-leap-and-growth-studio&amp;utm_campaign=feeds-total</link>
                        <guid>https://www.uschamber.com/co/good-company/the-leap/how-startup-hungryroot-uses-ai-to-fuel-growth</guid>
                        <pubDate>Fri, 26 Jan 2024 13:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
                        <dc:creator>Joan Verdon</dc:creator>
                        <description><![CDATA[The grocery delivery and meal planning company taps AI to know what its customers want to eat and buy.]]></description>
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                        <title>J.C. Penney VP Shares How Mentorship Helped Nurture Leadership ‘Superpowers’</title>
                        <link>https://www.uschamber.com/co/good-company/the-leap/j-c-penney-vp-mentor-nurtures-leadership-superpowers?utm_source=rss&amp;utm_medium=the-leap-and-growth-studio&amp;utm_campaign=feeds-total</link>
                        <guid>https://www.uschamber.com/co/good-company/the-leap/j-c-penney-vp-mentor-nurtures-leadership-superpowers</guid>
                        <pubDate>Mon, 08 Jan 2024 16:01:00 -0500</pubDate>
                        <dc:creator>Bruce Horovitz</dc:creator>
                        <description><![CDATA[Bill Cunningham explains how his mentor took a young and green potential leader and helped mold him into an executive with a knack for developing the talents of others.]]></description>
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                        <title>How Startup Inspired by Chinese Healing Tonics Landed on Major Retail Shelves</title>
                        <link>https://www.uschamber.com/co/good-company/the-leap/beverage-startup-wildwonder-path-to-success?utm_source=rss&amp;utm_medium=the-leap-and-growth-studio&amp;utm_campaign=feeds-total</link>
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                        <pubDate>Tue, 19 Dec 2023 14:34:00 -0500</pubDate>
                        <dc:creator>Deborah Lynn Blumberg</dc:creator>
                        <description><![CDATA[Wildwonder founder Rosa Li pays homage to her grandmother’s herbal remedies with her probiotic and prebiotic drinks, tapping into the multibillion-dollar market for these health-geared beverages.]]></description>
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                        <title>Amway CEO on Unlocking Customer Growth in The Crowded Health and Wellness Market</title>
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                        <guid>https://www.uschamber.com/co/good-company/the-leap/amway-community-connections</guid>
                        <pubDate>Wed, 13 Dec 2023 09:35:00 -0500</pubDate>
                        <dc:creator>Deborah Lynn Blumberg</dc:creator>
                        <description><![CDATA[The direct selling company of health to home products is leaning into the ever-burgeoning wellness and gig economies to accelerate growth.]]></description>
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                        <title>How Instagram Helped Natural Deodorant Startup Curie Land on Walmart Shelves</title>
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                        <pubDate>Tue, 05 Dec 2023 09:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
                        <dc:creator>Faye Brookman</dc:creator>
                        <description><![CDATA[Frustrated with the chemicals in many deodorants, Founder Sarah Moret saw an opportunity to create another option. Walmart’s buyers agreed, adding her brand to more than 4,000 of its stores.]]></description>
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                        <title>Mental Health Company Talkspace’s Path to Profitability</title>
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                        <guid>https://www.uschamber.com/co/good-company/the-leap/talkspace-path-to-profitability</guid>
                        <pubDate>Mon, 04 Dec 2023 08:33:00 -0500</pubDate>
                        <dc:creator>Deborah Lynn Blumberg</dc:creator>
                        <description><![CDATA[As the online therapy platform grows its business by selling more to health plans and employers, it’s also committed to supporting children and young adults’ mental health.]]></description>
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                        <title>Amazon Solves Top Small Business Pain Points</title>
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                        <pubDate>Mon, 20 Nov 2023 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
                        <dc:creator>Barbara Thau</dc:creator>
                        <description><![CDATA[Amazon&#039;s expanded supply chain function and AI-driven product listing tools aim to help SMBs drive sales on its site and beyond, says Claire O’Donnell, Director, Selling Partner Empowerment.]]></description>
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                        <title>Bluemercury Curates Beauty Assortments to Win Customers</title>
                        <link>https://www.uschamber.com/co/good-company/the-leap/bluemercury-shopper-journeys?utm_source=rss&amp;utm_medium=the-leap-and-growth-studio&amp;utm_campaign=feeds-total</link>
                        <guid>https://www.uschamber.com/co/good-company/the-leap/bluemercury-shopper-journeys</guid>
                        <pubDate>Sat, 18 Nov 2023 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
                        <dc:creator>Faye Brookman</dc:creator>
                        <description><![CDATA[Head of Merchandising and Spa Tracy Kline on how the Macy’s-owned beauty retailer distinguishes itself from the ever-expanding pack of beauty purveyors.]]></description>
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                        <title>CEO of 30-Year-Old Beauty Brand on Keeping Things Fresh</title>
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                        <guid>https://www.uschamber.com/co/good-company/the-leap/how-jane-iredale-connects-with-todays-beauty-consumer</guid>
                        <pubDate>Wed, 15 Nov 2023 08:45:00 -0500</pubDate>
                        <dc:creator>Faye Brookman</dc:creator>
                        <description><![CDATA[Since joining Jane Iredale in 2019, CEO Chris Payne has discovered how to balance the professional clean beauty brand’s roots with direct-to-consumer growth.]]></description>
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                        <title>Dickies CMO on How the Legacy Apparel Brand Wins Over New Consumers</title>
                        <link>https://www.uschamber.com/co/good-company/the-leap/dickies-cmo-shares-new-marketing-strategies?utm_source=rss&amp;utm_medium=the-leap-and-growth-studio&amp;utm_campaign=feeds-total</link>
                        <guid>https://www.uschamber.com/co/good-company/the-leap/dickies-cmo-shares-new-marketing-strategies</guid>
                        <pubDate>Wed, 15 Nov 2023 08:42:00 -0500</pubDate>
                        <dc:creator>Jackie Chiquoine</dc:creator>
                        <description><![CDATA[Sarah Crockett on the marketing initiatives and brand collaborations that are helping the ubiquitous workwear brand retain its heritage credibility while appealing to a new generation.]]></description>
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                        <title>How is Walmart Helping Small Businesses Scale</title>
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                        <pubDate>Thu, 26 Oct 2023 09:19:00 -0400</pubDate>
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                        <description><![CDATA[The giant retailer is expanding its Walmart Marketplace platform to attract more third-party sellers, which are helping to boost its online business.]]></description>
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                        <pubDate>Tue, 24 Oct 2023 09:56:00 -0400</pubDate>
                        <dc:creator>Lori Ioannou</dc:creator>
                        <description><![CDATA[The startup that uses AI to personalize ads defies the odds and raises $151 million in venture capital, in part during a credit crunch.]]></description>
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                        <pubDate>Wed, 11 Oct 2023 09:18:00 -0400</pubDate>
                        <dc:creator>Deborah Lynn Blumberg</dc:creator>
                        <description><![CDATA[Jessica Taylor combined her love of coffee, history, supporting students, and educating people into a business that elevates through specialty coffee blends.]]></description>
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                        <pubDate>Wed, 27 Sep 2023 08:54:00 -0400</pubDate>
                        <dc:creator>Faye Brookman</dc:creator>
                        <description><![CDATA[Competing in the $57 billion U.S. beauty industry against titans who have big advertising budgets is tough. Yet Hernandez did just that with Beauty Creations, poised to surpass $60 million in sales.]]></description>
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                        <pubDate>Tue, 12 Sep 2023 10:11:00 -0400</pubDate>
                        <dc:creator>Bruce Horovitz</dc:creator>
                        <description><![CDATA[For Scott Vifquain, one retail and two consulting firm mentors gave him the professional bandwidth to lead as Tech Chief of the menswear chain’s multimillion-dollar parent company, Tailored Brands.]]></description>
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                        <title>Mastercard Tools Fueling Small Business Growth</title>
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                        <pubDate>Wed, 06 Sep 2023 08:43:00 -0400</pubDate>
                        <dc:creator>Mark Hamstra</dc:creator>
                        <description><![CDATA[North America Small Business Lead Ginger Siegel on helping SMBs meet the demands of an evolving digital business climate — from offering online payment solutions to tools that thwart cyber fraud.]]></description>
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                        <pubDate>Thu, 31 Aug 2023 10:41:00 -0400</pubDate>
                        <dc:creator>Faye Brookman</dc:creator>
                        <description><![CDATA[CEO Doug Wood on how the company grew into a $1.8 billion retail, hospitality, wholesale, and licensing empire, with lessons on building brand equity, too.]]></description>
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                        <title>How Gopuff is Unlocking New Revenue Streams</title>
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                        <pubDate>Tue, 29 Aug 2023 08:48:00 -0400</pubDate>
                        <dc:creator>Mark Hamstra</dc:creator>
                        <description><![CDATA[Diverse brands from Apple to Noom are courting Gopuff’s customers via ads on its app, as ‘retail media networks’ gain popularity as a marketing vehicle for businesses.]]></description>
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                        <pubDate>Tue, 22 Aug 2023 08:52:00 -0400</pubDate>
                        <dc:creator>Bruce Horovitz</dc:creator>
                        <description><![CDATA[Chris Kuechenmeister explains how his mentor not only heightened his awareness of diversity and inclusion, but also schooled him on bringing ‘humanity, empathy, and vulnerability’ to business.]]></description>
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                        <title>Six Flags is Elevating the Theme Park Experience Using Amazon-Powered Tech</title>
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                        <pubDate>Wed, 16 Aug 2023 09:13:00 -0400</pubDate>
                        <dc:creator>Mark Hamstra</dc:creator>
                        <description><![CDATA[Its new Quick 6 retail store will be first theme park venue to deploy Amazon-powered cashierless checkout to reduce lines amid ‘the attention economy.’]]></description>
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                        <title>Newegg Wins Over Gen Z Customers Via Livestream Commerce</title>
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                        <pubDate>Tue, 08 Aug 2023 09:29:00 -0400</pubDate>
                        <dc:creator>Geoff Williams</dc:creator>
                        <description><![CDATA[After first experimenting, and then driving sales, via this emerging shopping vehicle, the brand is wooing a consumer group with an estimated $360 billion in buying power.]]></description>
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                        <pubDate>Mon, 31 Jul 2023 08:38:00 -0400</pubDate>
                        <dc:creator>Jackie Chiquoine</dc:creator>
                        <description><![CDATA[The startup is helping to shape the future of food with an innovative approach to everyday grocery items.]]></description>
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                        <title>TIAA Exec Shares His Top Three Mentors</title>
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                        <pubDate>Wed, 19 Jul 2023 09:35:00 -0400</pubDate>
                        <dc:creator>Bruce Horovitz</dc:creator>
                        <description><![CDATA[Colbert Narcisse on how two financial services execs and his high school guidance counselor—who guaranteed a loan for his first year at Harvard Business School—impact his decision-making today.]]></description>
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                        <title>How This Startup Tapped Into the Incontinence Market and Landed in Walmart</title>
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                        <pubDate>Tue, 18 Jul 2023 10:33:00 -0400</pubDate>
                        <dc:creator>Poornima Apte</dc:creator>
                        <description><![CDATA[Married Co-founders Mia Abbruzzese and Alexandra Fennell launched Attn: Grace, a line of sustainable incontinence products for women that aims to destigmatize the common condition.]]></description>
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                        <title>Google Pushes to Help Small Businesses Sell More With Generative AI</title>
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                        <pubDate>Tue, 11 Jul 2023 09:30:00 -0400</pubDate>
                        <dc:creator>Barbara Thau</dc:creator>
                        <description><![CDATA[How the search engine giant is weaving (free) content creation tools into its shopping ecosystem to level the playing field between big brands and SMBs.]]></description>
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                        <title>How Retailer J. Jill Is Leveraging the 40-Plus Women’s Market</title>
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                        <pubDate>Mon, 10 Jul 2023 10:04:00 -0400</pubDate>
                        <dc:creator>Joan Verdon</dc:creator>
                        <description><![CDATA[The clothing brand has expanded its sizes, created a premium collection, and added more work outfit options in response to customer feedback.]]></description>
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                        <title>Oracle NetSuite VP Discusses Her &quot;Informal&quot; Mentors</title>
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                        <pubDate>Tue, 27 Jun 2023 09:18:00 -0400</pubDate>
                        <dc:creator>Bruce Horovitz</dc:creator>
                        <description><![CDATA[Allison Auclair explains how her three mentors — two from her distant past and one who has been her mentor from day one at her current job — impact her decision-making every day.]]></description>
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                        <title>Constant Contact Wants to Help SMBs Monetize Content Via AI</title>
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                        <pubDate>Wed, 21 Jun 2023 09:04:00 -0400</pubDate>
                        <dc:creator>Mark Hamstra</dc:creator>
                        <description><![CDATA[Chief Product Officer for the marketing technology company on vastly simplifying campaign creation for small businesses across email, text, and social media.]]></description>
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                        <title>How Spritz Society Became a Multimillion-Dollar Cocktail Brand</title>
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                        <pubDate>Tue, 20 Jun 2023 08:56:00 -0400</pubDate>
                        <dc:creator>Jackie Chiquoine</dc:creator>
                        <description><![CDATA[Founder and influencer Ben Soffer has leveraged social media savvy to build a loyal brand fanbase in stores and online in the crowded ready-to-drink alcohol beverage market.]]></description>
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                        <title>How Walmart Is Building a New Shopping Channel for Small Businesses</title>
                        <link>https://www.uschamber.com/co/good-company/the-leap/how-walmart-is-building-a-new-shopping-channel-for-small-businesses?utm_source=rss&amp;utm_medium=the-leap-and-growth-studio&amp;utm_campaign=feeds-total</link>
                        <guid>https://www.uschamber.com/co/good-company/the-leap/how-walmart-is-building-a-new-shopping-channel-for-small-businesses</guid>
                        <pubDate>Mon, 05 Jun 2023 13:38:00 -0400</pubDate>
                        <dc:creator>Joan Verdon</dc:creator>
                        <description><![CDATA[Walmart Business General Manager and SVP Ashley Hubka on the retailer’s plan to become a one-stop shop for business customers.]]></description>
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                        <title>How Apple Is Providing Small Businesses With Tools to Connect &amp; Scale</title>
                        <link>https://www.uschamber.com/co/good-company/the-leap/apples-small-business-strategy-and-tools?utm_source=rss&amp;utm_medium=the-leap-and-growth-studio&amp;utm_campaign=feeds-total</link>
                        <guid>https://www.uschamber.com/co/good-company/the-leap/apples-small-business-strategy-and-tools</guid>
                        <pubDate>Wed, 31 May 2023 09:15:00 -0400</pubDate>
                        <dc:creator>Joan Verdon</dc:creator>
                        <description><![CDATA[Vice President Susan Prescott on how the tech giant is seeking to make life easier for small business owners.]]></description>
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                        <title>How Startup Back to the Roots Monetized the Gardening Boom</title>
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                        <guid>https://www.uschamber.com/co/good-company/the-leap/how-back-to-the-roots-monetized-gardening-boom</guid>
                        <pubDate>Mon, 22 May 2023 07:27:00 -0400</pubDate>
                        <dc:creator>Joan Verdon</dc:creator>
                        <description><![CDATA[Nikhil Arora, Co-founder of the organic seed and gardening kit company, on his company’s rise from a nascent startup to garnering over $100 million in retail sales.]]></description>
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                        <title>American Express Business Blueprint Is Designed to Help SMBs Grow</title>
                        <link>https://www.uschamber.com/co/good-company/the-leap/american-express-business-blueprint-designed-to-help-smbs-grow?utm_source=rss&amp;utm_medium=the-leap-and-growth-studio&amp;utm_campaign=feeds-total</link>
                        <guid>https://www.uschamber.com/co/good-company/the-leap/american-express-business-blueprint-designed-to-help-smbs-grow</guid>
                        <pubDate>Mon, 15 May 2023 09:25:00 -0400</pubDate>
                        <dc:creator>Mark Hamstra</dc:creator>
                        <description><![CDATA[Brett Sussman on how its ‘digital one-stop shop’ for small businesses’ financial needs offers cash-flow visibility, enabling smart decision-making during challenging economic times.]]></description>
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                        <title>School Uniform Brand French Toast Measures ROI in Social Impact, Not Units Sold</title>
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                        <pubDate>Mon, 01 May 2023 11:15:00 -0400</pubDate>
                        <dc:creator>Jackie Chiquoine</dc:creator>
                        <description><![CDATA[The children&#039;s clothing company is leaning into customer service and culturally relevant partnerships, like one with hit TV show “Abbott Elementary,” to connect with consumers across generations.]]></description>
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                        <title>GoodwillFinds: 121-Year-Old Resale Business Expands Its Online Reach</title>
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                        <pubDate>Wed, 12 Apr 2023 09:08:00 -0400</pubDate>
                        <dc:creator>Joan Verdon</dc:creator>
                        <description><![CDATA[Matthew Kaness shares how he’s building a new e-commerce identity for one of the oldest names in secondhand shopping.]]></description>
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                        <pubDate>Thu, 06 Apr 2023 09:17:00 -0400</pubDate>
                        <dc:creator>Faye Brookman</dc:creator>
                        <description><![CDATA[The venerable brand&#039;s new Goody Tru collection was created by BIPOC artists and designed to drive sales transactions and appeal to multicultural customers that value self-expression.]]></description>
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                        <title>How Dan-O’s Seasoning Leveraged TikTok to Find Success</title>
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                        <pubDate>Tue, 28 Mar 2023 09:20:00 -0400</pubDate>
                        <dc:creator>Poornima Apte</dc:creator>
                        <description><![CDATA[Forced to switch to the social media platform to sell his Dan-O’s Seasoning products when the pandemic hit, Dan Oliver has garnered millions of followers on TikTok. Sales followed.]]></description>
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                        <title>How GetYourGuide Reached $1 Billion ‘Unicorn Status’</title>
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                        <pubDate>Mon, 20 Mar 2023 09:09:00 -0400</pubDate>
                        <dc:creator>Barbara Thau</dc:creator>
                        <description><![CDATA[CEO of the digital marketplace on wooing vacationing consumers — particularly millennials — with day tours and activities from thousands of SMBs worldwide.]]></description>
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                        <link>https://www.uschamber.com/co/good-company/the-leap/how-digital-conveniences-drive-sales-for-chopt?utm_source=rss&amp;utm_medium=the-leap-and-growth-studio&amp;utm_campaign=feeds-total</link>
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                        <pubDate>Tue, 14 Mar 2023 08:28:00 -0400</pubDate>
                        <dc:creator>Mark Hamstra</dc:creator>
                        <description><![CDATA[Co-founder and Co-President on how the quick-service restaurant is leaning into off-premises dining opportunities and ‘making healthy eating exciting’ to grow.]]></description>
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                        <title>Paperless Post CEO on Tapping New Tech to Reach Customers</title>
                        <link>https://www.uschamber.com/co/good-company/the-leap/paperless-post-ceo-discusses-post-pandemic-innovations?utm_source=rss&amp;utm_medium=the-leap-and-growth-studio&amp;utm_campaign=feeds-total</link>
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                        <pubDate>Tue, 07 Mar 2023 09:05:00 -0500</pubDate>
                        <dc:creator>Joan Verdon</dc:creator>
                        <description><![CDATA[CEO shares how the brand used pandemic down time to boost innovation, reimagine its future, and generate ‘tremendous growth.’]]></description>
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                        <title>Neutrogena&#039;s Personalized Skincare Leans Into Demand for Customized Wellness</title>
                        <link>https://www.uschamber.com/co/good-company/the-leap/neutrogena-launches-personalized-vitamins-for-wellness?utm_source=rss&amp;utm_medium=the-leap-and-growth-studio&amp;utm_campaign=feeds-total</link>
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                        <pubDate>Tue, 28 Feb 2023 09:12:00 -0500</pubDate>
                        <dc:creator>Faye Brookman</dc:creator>
                        <description><![CDATA[AI and 3D technology combine to push the iconic skincare brand into the $3.3 billion beauty vitamin category.]]></description>
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                        <title>Lee Jeans’ COO on Tapping Vintage Trends to Woo A New Generation of Consumers</title>
                        <link>https://www.uschamber.com/co/good-company/the-leap/lee-jeans-taps-vintage-trends-to-woo-new-generation-of-consumers?utm_source=rss&amp;utm_medium=the-leap-and-growth-studio&amp;utm_campaign=feeds-total</link>
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                        <pubDate>Wed, 22 Feb 2023 05:44:00 -0500</pubDate>
                        <dc:creator>Jackie Chiquoine</dc:creator>
                        <description><![CDATA[These are not your mother’s jeans as the heritage brand updates its iconic essence with contemporary storytelling and design twists.]]></description>
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                        <title>Hormel Foods Modernizes Product Portfolio to Woo Today&#039;s Consumer</title>
                        <link>https://www.uschamber.com/co/good-company/the-leap/hormel-foods-modernizes-product-portfolio?utm_source=rss&amp;utm_medium=the-leap-and-growth-studio&amp;utm_campaign=feeds-total</link>
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                        <pubDate>Tue, 21 Feb 2023 06:12:00 -0500</pubDate>
                        <dc:creator>Mark Hamstra</dc:creator>
                        <description><![CDATA[The parent company of iconic brands from SKIPPY to SPAM focuses on global flavors and healthy fare to meet demands of both foodservice and retail customers.]]></description>
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                        <title>The Agency Taps Tech to Elevate User Experience &amp; Accelerate Growth</title>
                        <link>https://www.uschamber.com/co/good-company/the-leap/the-agency-taps-tech-to-elevate-user-experience?utm_source=rss&amp;utm_medium=the-leap-and-growth-studio&amp;utm_campaign=feeds-total</link>
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                        <pubDate>Mon, 30 Jan 2023 10:03:00 -0500</pubDate>
                        <dc:creator>Mark Hamstra</dc:creator>
                        <description><![CDATA[The Agency incorporates content, communication functionality from acquisition of digital platform Triplemint as it expands around the globe.]]></description>
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                        <title>How Shoppable Video Fuels Business for Haus Labs by Lady Gaga</title>
                        <link>https://www.uschamber.com/co/good-company/the-leap/how-shoppable-video-fuels-business-for-haus-labs-by-lady-gaga?utm_source=rss&amp;utm_medium=the-leap-and-growth-studio&amp;utm_campaign=feeds-total</link>
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                        <pubDate>Thu, 26 Jan 2023 09:03:00 -0500</pubDate>
                        <dc:creator>Poornima Apte</dc:creator>
                        <description><![CDATA[A collaboration between the artist’s beauty company and payment platform Klarna banks on video content to drive marketing and sales.]]></description>
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                        <title>Walgreens Adds Round-the-Clock Delivery to Boost Customer Engagement and Loyalty</title>
                        <link>https://www.uschamber.com/co/good-company/the-leap/walgreens-adds-round-the-clock-delivery?utm_source=rss&amp;utm_medium=the-leap-and-growth-studio&amp;utm_campaign=feeds-total</link>
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                        <pubDate>Wed, 11 Jan 2023 09:17:00 -0500</pubDate>
                        <dc:creator>Joan Verdon</dc:creator>
                        <description><![CDATA[The national pharmacy and retail chain has expanded its same-day deliveries to 24 hours a day, as customers demand convenience.]]></description>
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                        <title>How Economy Candy Sweetened Its Success Using Social Media</title>
                        <link>https://www.uschamber.com/co/good-company/the-leap/how-economy-candy-scaled-using-social-media?utm_source=rss&amp;utm_medium=the-leap-and-growth-studio&amp;utm_campaign=feeds-total</link>
                        <guid>https://www.uschamber.com/co/good-company/the-leap/how-economy-candy-scaled-using-social-media</guid>
                        <pubDate>Tue, 10 Jan 2023 09:08:00 -0500</pubDate>
                        <dc:creator>Joan Verdon</dc:creator>
                        <description><![CDATA[The 85-year-old family business is reaching customers nationwide, thanks to innovations by its third-generation, millennial owners.]]></description>
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                        <title>How Loop Media Is Disrupting the Digital Out-of-Home Market</title>
                        <link>https://www.uschamber.com/co/good-company/the-leap/loop-media-disrupts-digital-out-of-home-market?utm_source=rss&amp;utm_medium=the-leap-and-growth-studio&amp;utm_campaign=feeds-total</link>
                        <guid>https://www.uschamber.com/co/good-company/the-leap/loop-media-disrupts-digital-out-of-home-market</guid>
                        <pubDate>Wed, 04 Jan 2023 08:43:00 -0500</pubDate>
                        <dc:creator>Mark Hamstra</dc:creator>
                        <description><![CDATA[Startup leverages its Co-founder and Disney veteran’s media and entertainment background to stream ad supported content and drive business amid changing viewing habits.]]></description>
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                        <title>Eyewear Company MOSCOT Sets Its Sights on Global Expansion</title>
                        <link>https://www.uschamber.com/co/good-company/the-leap/moscot-sets-sights-on-global-expansion?utm_source=rss&amp;utm_medium=the-leap-and-growth-studio&amp;utm_campaign=feeds-total</link>
                        <guid>https://www.uschamber.com/co/good-company/the-leap/moscot-sets-sights-on-global-expansion</guid>
                        <pubDate>Tue, 20 Dec 2022 09:12:00 -0500</pubDate>
                        <dc:creator>Joan Verdon</dc:creator>
                        <description><![CDATA[The business that was born on Manhattan’s Lower East Side more than 100 years ago is now telling its story, and winning customers around the world.]]></description>
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                        <title>Bugaboo GM Reveals the ‘Game-Changing’ Imprint of Her Mentors</title>
                        <link>https://www.uschamber.com/co/good-company/the-leap/bugaboo-gm-discusses-mentorship-lessons?utm_source=rss&amp;utm_medium=the-leap-and-growth-studio&amp;utm_campaign=feeds-total</link>
                        <guid>https://www.uschamber.com/co/good-company/the-leap/bugaboo-gm-discusses-mentorship-lessons</guid>
                        <pubDate>Tue, 13 Dec 2022 09:05:00 -0500</pubDate>
                        <dc:creator>Barbara Thau</dc:creator>
                        <description><![CDATA[Jeanelle Teves on the mentors that have helped her lead teams to turn ideas into results, such as the stroller brand’s best-selling product this year.]]></description>
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                        <title>How Amazon’s Holiday Growth Strategy Targets Small Businesses</title>
                        <link>https://www.uschamber.com/co/good-company/the-leap/amazons-holiday-growth-strategy-targets-small-businesses?utm_source=rss&amp;utm_medium=the-leap-and-growth-studio&amp;utm_campaign=feeds-total</link>
                        <guid>https://www.uschamber.com/co/good-company/the-leap/amazons-holiday-growth-strategy-targets-small-businesses</guid>
                        <pubDate>Tue, 22 Nov 2022 09:12:00 -0500</pubDate>
                        <dc:creator>Joan Verdon</dc:creator>
                        <description><![CDATA[The world’s largest online marketplace has added features to help SMBs boost their sales this holiday season, Keri Cusick, Director of Small Business Empowerment, tells CO—.]]></description>
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                        <title>Crate &amp; Barrel’s Spinoff Chain Bets on Text Messaging to Drive Holiday Sales</title>
                        <link>https://www.uschamber.com/co/good-company/the-leap/cb2-text-based-marketing-for-holiday-season?utm_source=rss&amp;utm_medium=the-leap-and-growth-studio&amp;utm_campaign=feeds-total</link>
                        <guid>https://www.uschamber.com/co/good-company/the-leap/cb2-text-based-marketing-for-holiday-season</guid>
                        <pubDate>Wed, 16 Nov 2022 09:27:00 -0500</pubDate>
                        <dc:creator>Jackie Chiquoine</dc:creator>
                        <description><![CDATA[CB2’s SVP of Marketing shares the home retailer’s mobile-centric gameplan for the season.]]></description>
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                        <title>How Wix Is Growing Its Business by Helping Small Businesses Grow Theirs</title>
                        <link>https://www.uschamber.com/co/good-company/the-leap/how-wix-is-helping-small-businesses?utm_source=rss&amp;utm_medium=the-leap-and-growth-studio&amp;utm_campaign=feeds-total</link>
                        <guid>https://www.uschamber.com/co/good-company/the-leap/how-wix-is-helping-small-businesses</guid>
                        <pubDate>Mon, 14 Nov 2022 09:15:00 -0500</pubDate>
                        <dc:creator>Joan Verdon</dc:creator>
                        <description><![CDATA[The website development platform, which saw a surge of activity during the pandemic, is focusing on helping all types of small businesses adapt to an increasingly omnichannel world.]]></description>
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                        <title>Noom Co-Founder and CEO on the Weight Loss App&#039;s Path to Success</title>
                        <link>https://www.uschamber.com/co/good-company/the-leap/noom-cofounder-interview?utm_source=rss&amp;utm_medium=the-leap-and-growth-studio&amp;utm_campaign=feeds-total</link>
                        <guid>https://www.uschamber.com/co/good-company/the-leap/noom-cofounder-interview</guid>
                        <pubDate>Fri, 11 Nov 2022 09:01:00 -0500</pubDate>
                        <dc:creator>Barbara Thau</dc:creator>
                        <description><![CDATA[Saeju Jeong shares the digital health platform’s ‘customer obsessed,’ test-fail-and-learn path to landing a scalable business model that’s disrupted the $450 billion U.S. wellness market.]]></description>
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                        <title>Salesforce’s Retail VP &amp; GM Discusses His 3 Mentors</title>
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                        <pubDate>Wed, 02 Nov 2022 08:56:00 -0400</pubDate>
                        <dc:creator>Bruce Horovitz</dc:creator>
                        <description><![CDATA[Rob Garf explains how his key mentors — his dad, a research analyst, and a CEO — have strongly impacted his actions as a corporate leader and how he works with others.]]></description>
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                        <title>What Businesses Must Know to Establish an Effective Pricing Strategy Today</title>
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                        <pubDate>Thu, 20 Oct 2022 15:14:00 -0400</pubDate>
                        <dc:creator>Barbara Thau</dc:creator>
                        <description><![CDATA[Susan Lee, revenue growth expert and Commercial Strategy Leader for EY-Parthenon Americas, shares critical elements of profit-minded pricing practices in a challenging inflationary landscape.]]></description>
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                        <title>Nespresso Delves Into Tech to Find Out What Its Best Customers Want</title>
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                        <pubDate>Tue, 20 Sep 2022 08:12:00 -0400</pubDate>
                        <dc:creator>Bruce Horovitz</dc:creator>
                        <description><![CDATA[The coffee brand’s VP of Marketing for its U.S. business explains how data intelligence is revealing what its devotees care most about.]]></description>
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                        <title>AriZona CEO: How the Tea Brand’s Foray into Snack Food Revealed Its Next Growth Opportunity</title>
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                        <guid>https://www.uschamber.com/co/good-company/the-leap/arizona-ceo-discusses-next-big-growth-opportunity</guid>
                        <pubDate>Tue, 13 Sep 2022 09:01:00 -0400</pubDate>
                        <dc:creator>Jackie Chiquoine</dc:creator>
                        <description><![CDATA[Careful experimentation and a deep knowledge of its customer base helped the beverage brand ace an entirely new product category with an inflation-resistant pricing strategy.]]></description>
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                        <title>How E-Commerce Trendsetter Sephora Is Giving Its Digital Business a Tech Makeover</title>
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                        <guid>https://www.uschamber.com/co/good-company/the-leap/sephora-cto-discusses-new-tech-platform</guid>
                        <pubDate>Tue, 30 Aug 2022 09:15:00 -0400</pubDate>
                        <dc:creator>Joan Verdon</dc:creator>
                        <description><![CDATA[When the beauty retailer opted to modernize its digital platform, four must-have features topped its shopping list that address rapidly changing consumer demands, says CTO Sree Sreedhararaj.]]></description>
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                        <title>How Meta Is Tackling Social Media Content Creation Training</title>
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                        <guid>https://www.uschamber.com/co/good-company/the-leap/meta-offers-social-media-content-creation-training</guid>
                        <pubDate>Mon, 22 Aug 2022 07:15:00 -0400</pubDate>
                        <dc:creator>Joan Verdon</dc:creator>
                        <description><![CDATA[‘Just getting started’ can be the biggest hurdle, Meta exec tells CO—.]]></description>
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                        <title>How Pacaso Reached $1 Billion ‘Unicorn Status’</title>
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                        <pubDate>Thu, 11 Aug 2022 09:39:00 -0400</pubDate>
                        <dc:creator>Barbara Thau</dc:creator>
                        <description><![CDATA[Founder and CEO Austin Allison on how the tech platform leveraged real estate industry expertise and ‘operational excellence’ to fill an unmet consumer need in the housing market.]]></description>
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                        <pubDate>Tue, 26 Jul 2022 08:59:00 -0400</pubDate>
                        <dc:creator>Mark Hamstra</dc:creator>
                        <description><![CDATA[Co-founders of the additive-free fruit — and now oat milk — treats on taking market share in the booming nondairy dessert category and expansion in national retailers.]]></description>
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                        <pubDate>Mon, 25 Jul 2022 08:37:00 -0400</pubDate>
                        <dc:creator>Joan Verdon</dc:creator>
                        <description><![CDATA[Entrepreneur David Yeom changed the business model of the 24-year-old brand with a bold strategy that holds big lessons for businesses large and small.]]></description>
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                        <pubDate>Tue, 19 Jul 2022 09:06:00 -0400</pubDate>
                        <dc:creator>Barbara Thau</dc:creator>
                        <description><![CDATA[Jill Standish, who leads transformation projects for the world’s biggest retailers, on how mentors that range from her farmer grandfather to a former boss inform her leadership strategies to this day.]]></description>
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                        <pubDate>Wed, 29 Jun 2022 09:02:00 -0400</pubDate>
                        <dc:creator>Joan Verdon</dc:creator>
                        <description><![CDATA[The online sales platform is responding to changes in how merchants want to sell, like via NFTs, and how consumers want to shop.]]></description>
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                        <title>How Curb Became a Multimillion-Dollar App</title>
                        <link>https://www.uschamber.com/co/good-company/the-leap/how-curb-entered-ride-hailing-economy?utm_source=rss&amp;utm_medium=the-leap-and-growth-studio&amp;utm_campaign=feeds-total</link>
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                        <pubDate>Wed, 08 Jun 2022 07:49:00 -0400</pubDate>
                        <dc:creator>Mark Hamstra</dc:creator>
                        <description><![CDATA[Curb VP and Head of Mobile on growing the platform’s active users by more than 300% in a fiercely competitive market via tech and a cabbie-first ethos.]]></description>
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                        <title>Klarna Bets on Live Video Chats to Connect Shoppers With Businesses</title>
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                        <pubDate>Wed, 25 May 2022 06:58:00 -0400</pubDate>
                        <dc:creator>Joan Verdon</dc:creator>
                        <description><![CDATA[The CMO of the buzzy payment platform on how its new virtual shopping tool serves the growing demand for personalized e-commerce experiences with a human touch.]]></description>
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                        <title>How Pura Vida Doubled Sales Every Year Since Launch to Become a National Jewelry Brand</title>
                        <link>https://www.uschamber.com/co/good-company/the-leap/pura-vida-bracelet-growth?utm_source=rss&amp;utm_medium=the-leap-and-growth-studio&amp;utm_campaign=feeds-total</link>
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                        <pubDate>Thu, 19 May 2022 07:15:00 -0400</pubDate>
                        <dc:creator>Barbara Thau</dc:creator>
                        <description><![CDATA[CEO and co-founder Griffin Thall on how the bracelet startup became a darling among millennials and Gen Z via micro-influencers, global artisans, and a purpose-driven business model.]]></description>
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                        <title>How a Pandemic Pivot at Campbell&#039;s Soup Co. Won Over Millennials &amp; Gen Z</title>
                        <link>https://www.uschamber.com/co/good-company/the-leap/campbells-pandemic-pivot-wins-over-gen-z?utm_source=rss&amp;utm_medium=the-leap-and-growth-studio&amp;utm_campaign=feeds-total</link>
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                        <pubDate>Wed, 11 May 2022 08:05:00 -0400</pubDate>
                        <dc:creator>Barbara Thau</dc:creator>
                        <description><![CDATA[Campbell’s CMO, Linda Lee, shares how the brand gained market share with younger consumers by leaning into their at-home eating tastes and via partnerships with Instacart to EA Madden video games.]]></description>
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                        <title>How Albertsons’ Supermarkets Improved Its Digital Business to Feed the Growing Appetite for Online Shopping</title>
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                        <pubDate>Tue, 03 May 2022 06:34:00 -0400</pubDate>
                        <dc:creator>Joan Verdon</dc:creator>
                        <description><![CDATA[The chief digital officer of one of the country’s largest grocery operators shares lessons learned during the company’s digital transformation.]]></description>
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                        <title>LinkedIn Services Marketplace Seeks to Help Small Businesses Grow</title>
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                        <pubDate>Wed, 27 Apr 2022 07:09:00 -0400</pubDate>
                        <dc:creator>Jackie Chiquoine</dc:creator>
                        <description><![CDATA[In a time of increased entrepreneurship, the professional networking platform is offering ‘digital storefronts’ to service-driven businesses.]]></description>
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                        <title>How Online Mattress Pioneer Saatva Plans to Take Its Sales to the Next Level</title>
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                        <pubDate>Thu, 21 Apr 2022 08:56:00 -0400</pubDate>
                        <dc:creator>Joan Verdon</dc:creator>
                        <description><![CDATA[Saatva set out a decade ago to disrupt the luxury mattress space and became a $400 million-plus company. It now wants to disrupt the luxury mattress store.]]></description>
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                        <title>Pet Brand BARK Marketing Strategy</title>
                        <link>https://www.uschamber.com/co/good-company/the-leap/how-bark-brand-grew-revenue?utm_source=rss&amp;utm_medium=the-leap-and-growth-studio&amp;utm_campaign=feeds-total</link>
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                        <pubDate>Tue, 19 Apr 2022 07:19:00 -0400</pubDate>
                        <dc:creator>Mark Hamstra</dc:creator>
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                        <title>How Startup Bevel Landed Big Retail</title>
                        <link>https://www.uschamber.com/co/good-company/the-leap/how-bevel-landed-big-retail?utm_source=rss&amp;utm_medium=the-leap-and-growth-studio&amp;utm_campaign=feeds-total</link>
                        <guid>https://www.uschamber.com/co/good-company/the-leap/how-bevel-landed-big-retail</guid>
                        <pubDate>Thu, 07 Apr 2022 07:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
                        <dc:creator>Barbara Thau</dc:creator>
                        <description><![CDATA[Founder and CEO Tristan Walker on the shaving disruptor’s journey from a business idea sparked by a lifelong challenge to a national personal care brand.]]></description>
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                        <title>Shipt Leans Into Personalized Same-Day Delivery Trends</title>
                        <link>https://www.uschamber.com/co/good-company/the-leap/shipt-sephora-same-day-delivery?utm_source=rss&amp;utm_medium=the-leap-and-growth-studio&amp;utm_campaign=feeds-total</link>
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                        <pubDate>Tue, 29 Mar 2022 08:33:00 -0400</pubDate>
                        <dc:creator>Joan Verdon</dc:creator>
                        <description><![CDATA[The delivery startup now owned by Target expanded its store reach by 40% and is looking to add local favorites to its roster to serve consumers’ post-pandemic demands.]]></description>
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                        <title>5 Licensing Lessons from The Multimillion-Dollar Smiley Company CEO</title>
                        <link>https://www.uschamber.com/co/good-company/the-leap/licensing-lessons-from-smiley-company-ceo?utm_source=rss&amp;utm_medium=the-leap-and-growth-studio&amp;utm_campaign=feeds-total</link>
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                        <pubDate>Wed, 09 Mar 2022 08:42:00 -0500</pubDate>
                        <dc:creator>Joan Verdon</dc:creator>
                        <description><![CDATA[Nicolas Loufrani, who gave the iconic Smiley Face brand—now feting its 50th anniversary with designer collections in major department stores—a second life, shares insider tips to winning at licensing.]]></description>
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                        <title>How FIT:MATCH Built a Multimillion-Dollar Business in Four Years</title>
                        <link>https://www.uschamber.com/co/good-company/the-leap/fitmatch-founder-interview?utm_source=rss&amp;utm_medium=the-leap-and-growth-studio&amp;utm_campaign=feeds-total</link>
                        <guid>https://www.uschamber.com/co/good-company/the-leap/fitmatch-founder-interview</guid>
                        <pubDate>Wed, 23 Feb 2022 07:14:00 -0500</pubDate>
                        <dc:creator>Barbara Thau</dc:creator>
                        <description><![CDATA[The founder of the apparel-tech startup broke into malls and scored a major partnership with Rihanna’s Savage X Fenty brand to fuel growth by serving consumers’ — and retailers’ — unmet needs.]]></description>
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                        <title>Yelp Adds Keyword Boosting Tool to Help Businesses Target Ads</title>
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                        <guid>https://www.uschamber.com/co/good-company/the-leap/yelp-keyword-boosting-tool</guid>
                        <pubDate>Wed, 16 Feb 2022 06:52:00 -0500</pubDate>
                        <dc:creator>Joan Verdon</dc:creator>
                        <description><![CDATA[The online review site’s new feature lets restaurants, service providers and other businesses direct their ad dollars at consumers who are the most likely to make a purchase.]]></description>
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                        <title>How Everyday Humans Went From Startup to 700 Target Stores</title>
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                        <pubDate>Mon, 14 Feb 2022 06:59:00 -0500</pubDate>
                        <dc:creator>Joan Verdon</dc:creator>
                        <description><![CDATA[The founder of Everyday Humans reveals the critical lessons learned while making the transition to big-box retail.]]></description>
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                        <title>How 1-800-Flowers Changed Its Corporate Gifting Strategy to Monetize the Remote Workforce Trend</title>
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                        <pubDate>Wed, 12 Jan 2022 08:12:00 -0500</pubDate>
                        <dc:creator>Joan Verdon</dc:creator>
                        <description><![CDATA[The gifting conglomerate that also owns Harry &amp; David has added a new B2B platform that businesses large and small can use to maximize employee and client appreciation programs.]]></description>
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                        <title>Checkin.com CEO on Reaching Profitability Its First Year in Business</title>
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                        <pubDate>Wed, 05 Jan 2022 08:59:00 -0500</pubDate>
                        <dc:creator>Barbara Thau</dc:creator>
                        <description><![CDATA[The CEO of Checkin.com shares what it took to turn a profit — an elusive-yet-coveted milestone for a nascent business.]]></description>
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                        <title>Startup Something Better Foods Brings Plant-Based Soul Food to Whole Foods</title>
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                        <pubDate>Tue, 14 Dec 2021 08:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
                        <dc:creator>Barbara Thau</dc:creator>
                        <description><![CDATA[The founder of startup manufacturer Something Better Foods shares how he broke into big retail with a plant-based soul food line that’s a 20-year-long labor of love born from loss.]]></description>
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                        <title>Retailer Joann Rethinks About Customer Service While Reinventing Its Stores</title>
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                        <pubDate>Mon, 06 Dec 2021 07:33:00 -0500</pubDate>
                        <dc:creator>Joan Verdon</dc:creator>
                        <description><![CDATA[As the fabric and crafting retailer embarked on an ambitious project to reinvent its stores, it first had to listen to what its customers were saying.]]></description>
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                        <title>Interview With Uber&#039;s Global Head of Grocery and New Verticals</title>
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                        <pubDate>Mon, 29 Nov 2021 08:31:00 -0500</pubDate>
                        <dc:creator>Barbara Thau</dc:creator>
                        <description><![CDATA[Uber&#039;s Raj Beri shares how the app is building on the pandemic-driven success of its grocery delivery business with a bold retail expansion worldwide via mega merchants and 10,000 SMBs.]]></description>
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                        <title>How Care+Wear Reached Business Profitability</title>
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                        <pubDate>Mon, 08 Nov 2021 08:30:00 -0500</pubDate>
                        <dc:creator>Barbara Thau</dc:creator>
                        <description><![CDATA[The founder and CEO of healthcare clothing company Care+Wear unpacks what it took to turn a profit — an elusive-yet-seminal goal for a growing business.]]></description>
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                        <title>How Sally Beauty Maximized Worker Productivity and Modernized Its Store Operations</title>
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                        <pubDate>Wed, 27 Oct 2021 08:01:00 -0400</pubDate>
                        <dc:creator>Joan Verdon</dc:creator>
                        <description><![CDATA[The 5,000-store beauty supply retailer brought its payroll and store management systems into the digital age, yielding lessons for businesses large and small.]]></description>
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                        <title>Klarna Aims to Be Part of Small Businesses’ Post-Pandemic Recovery</title>
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                        <pubDate>Mon, 18 Oct 2021 08:57:00 -0400</pubDate>
                        <dc:creator>Joan Verdon</dc:creator>
                        <description><![CDATA[The BNPL startup is promoting small retailers with marketing support to fee waivers.]]></description>
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                        <title>How the Pandemic Helped Frozen Yogurt Startup Yasso Boost Sales</title>
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                        <pubDate>Tue, 12 Oct 2021 06:47:00 -0400</pubDate>
                        <dc:creator>Mark Hamstra</dc:creator>
                        <description><![CDATA[The red-hot frozen novelties category grows as the pandemic inspires consumers to scoop up healthier treats.]]></description>
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                        <title>Slack Adds New Features to Become Indispensable in a Post-COVID Workplace</title>
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                        <pubDate>Tue, 05 Oct 2021 07:03:00 -0400</pubDate>
                        <dc:creator>Joan Verdon</dc:creator>
                        <description><![CDATA[The messaging platform is adding new ways to connect employees, as well as vendors and clients, as it seeks to become the digital headquarters for businesses large and small in the hybrid workplace.]]></description>
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                        <title>Why Talkspace Is One of the Fastest Growing Telehealth Startups</title>
                        <link>https://www.uschamber.com/co/good-company/the-leap/talkspace-therapy-app-business-growth?utm_source=rss&amp;utm_medium=the-leap-and-growth-studio&amp;utm_campaign=feeds-total</link>
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                        <pubDate>Tue, 28 Sep 2021 07:29:00 -0400</pubDate>
                        <dc:creator>Barbara Thau</dc:creator>
                        <description><![CDATA[President Mark Hirschhorn on how the pandemic and the rise of telemedicine have helped fuel the digital disruptor’s mission to democratize access to affordable mental health care.]]></description>
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                        <link>https://www.uschamber.com/co/good-company/the-leap/yelp-small-business-features?utm_source=rss&amp;utm_medium=the-leap-and-growth-studio&amp;utm_campaign=feeds-total</link>
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                        <pubDate>Wed, 18 Aug 2021 09:22:00 -0400</pubDate>
                        <dc:creator>Joan Verdon</dc:creator>
                        <description><![CDATA[The changes are designed to give businesses more control over their Yelp pages and more opportunities to reach high-value customers.]]></description>
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                        <title>Groupon Enhances Its Marketplace for Both Small Businesses and Consumers</title>
                        <link>https://www.uschamber.com/co/good-company/the-leap/groupon-marketplace-for-small-businesses?utm_source=rss&amp;utm_medium=the-leap-and-growth-studio&amp;utm_campaign=feeds-total</link>
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                        <pubDate>Mon, 02 Aug 2021 08:32:00 -0400</pubDate>
                        <dc:creator>Joan Verdon</dc:creator>
                        <description><![CDATA[The deals platform sees lots of opportunity in the $1 trillion-plus local economy.]]></description>
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                        <title>Thinx CEO Discusses Expansion Into National Retailers</title>
                        <link>https://www.uschamber.com/co/good-company/the-leap/thinx-expands-into-national-retailers?utm_source=rss&amp;utm_medium=the-leap-and-growth-studio&amp;utm_campaign=feeds-total</link>
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                        <pubDate>Tue, 27 Jul 2021 08:39:00 -0400</pubDate>
                        <dc:creator>Jackie Chiquoine</dc:creator>
                        <description><![CDATA[As it enters the plus-size market, the feminine hygiene disruptor, which projects $100 million in sales this year, is boosting its commitment to inclusive product design.]]></description>
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                        <title>Interview With Celebrity Hairstylist Ted Gibson on the Highs and Lows of Growing a Multimillion-Dollar Beauty Business</title>
                        <link>https://www.uschamber.com/co/good-company/the-leap/ted-gibson-celebrity-hairstylist-interview?utm_source=rss&amp;utm_medium=the-leap-and-growth-studio&amp;utm_campaign=feeds-total</link>
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                        <pubDate>Mon, 26 Jul 2021 08:13:00 -0400</pubDate>
                        <dc:creator>Barbara Thau</dc:creator>
                        <description><![CDATA[The beauty insider shares key takeaways from the game-changing moments that both catapulted and challenged his business, with actionable insights for small businesses to legacy brands.]]></description>
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                        <title>Pinterest Adds Tools to Help Small Businesses Get Discovered</title>
                        <link>https://www.uschamber.com/co/good-company/the-leap/pinterest-tools-for-small-business?utm_source=rss&amp;utm_medium=the-leap-and-growth-studio&amp;utm_campaign=feeds-total</link>
                        <guid>https://www.uschamber.com/co/good-company/the-leap/pinterest-tools-for-small-business</guid>
                        <pubDate>Tue, 20 Jul 2021 08:40:00 -0400</pubDate>
                        <dc:creator>Joan Verdon</dc:creator>
                        <description><![CDATA[The visual search engine is looking to turn images on its platform into shoppable moments.]]></description>
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                        <title>Footwear Brand Toms Rebrands and Finds Its Footing</title>
                        <link>https://www.uschamber.com/co/good-company/the-leap/toms-footwear-rebranding?utm_source=rss&amp;utm_medium=the-leap-and-growth-studio&amp;utm_campaign=feeds-total</link>
                        <guid>https://www.uschamber.com/co/good-company/the-leap/toms-footwear-rebranding</guid>
                        <pubDate>Wed, 23 Jun 2021 08:04:00 -0400</pubDate>
                        <dc:creator>Joan Verdon</dc:creator>
                        <description><![CDATA[The brand has ended its buy-a-pair, give-a-pair pledge and is looking to attract younger consumers with a new charitable model and a new shoe.]]></description>
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                        <title>Vera Bradley Builds Customer Community With ‘Micro-Influencers’</title>
                        <link>https://www.uschamber.com/co/good-company/the-leap/vera-bradley-micro-influencers?utm_source=rss&amp;utm_medium=the-leap-and-growth-studio&amp;utm_campaign=feeds-total</link>
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                        <pubDate>Tue, 25 May 2021 07:11:00 -0400</pubDate>
                        <dc:creator>Mark Hamstra</dc:creator>
                        <description><![CDATA[The company known for its iconic quilted bags is leveraging ‘brand ambassadors’ to reach local shoppers, tapping the playbook of the bracelet startup it acquired in 2019.]]></description>
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                        <title>How Startup Kevin&#039;s Natural Foods Is Tapping Into Consumers&#039; Health Focus</title>
                        <link>https://www.uschamber.com/co/good-company/the-leap/kevins-natural-foods-sales-growth?utm_source=rss&amp;utm_medium=the-leap-and-growth-studio&amp;utm_campaign=feeds-total</link>
                        <guid>https://www.uschamber.com/co/good-company/the-leap/kevins-natural-foods-sales-growth</guid>
                        <pubDate>Mon, 10 May 2021 07:09:00 -0400</pubDate>
                        <dc:creator>Jackie Chiquoine</dc:creator>
                        <description><![CDATA[How specialty home-ready meal brand Kevin’s Natural Foods went from bright idea to success story in little more than a year.]]></description>
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                        <title>PGA Tour Superstores See Record Growth Amid COVID-19 Pandemic</title>
                        <link>https://www.uschamber.com/co/good-company/the-leap/pga-tour-superstores-record-growth?utm_source=rss&amp;utm_medium=the-leap-and-growth-studio&amp;utm_campaign=feeds-total</link>
                        <guid>https://www.uschamber.com/co/good-company/the-leap/pga-tour-superstores-record-growth</guid>
                        <pubDate>Tue, 13 Apr 2021 07:37:00 -0400</pubDate>
                        <dc:creator>Mark Hamstra</dc:creator>
                        <description><![CDATA[Golf attracted consumers in record numbers in 2020, including many first-time players.]]></description>
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                        <title>LVMH’s VP of Planning Discusses the Imprint of His Mentor</title>
                        <link>https://www.uschamber.com/co/good-company/the-leap/lvmh-vp-discusses-mentorship?utm_source=rss&amp;utm_medium=the-leap-and-growth-studio&amp;utm_campaign=feeds-total</link>
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                        <pubDate>Thu, 08 Apr 2021 08:37:00 -0400</pubDate>
                        <dc:creator>Barbara Thau</dc:creator>
                        <description><![CDATA[Jose Chan shares the invaluable business lessons he’s learned from a mentor, from running an international brand to tapping both data and human intuition to drive business.]]></description>
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                        <title>Rhone Men&#039;s Athleisure Startup Plans for Growth</title>
                        <link>https://www.uschamber.com/co/good-company/the-leap/rhone-mens-athleisure-startup-growth?utm_source=rss&amp;utm_medium=the-leap-and-growth-studio&amp;utm_campaign=feeds-total</link>
                        <guid>https://www.uschamber.com/co/good-company/the-leap/rhone-mens-athleisure-startup-growth</guid>
                        <pubDate>Wed, 24 Mar 2021 08:01:00 -0400</pubDate>
                        <dc:creator>Lydia Dishman</dc:creator>
                        <description><![CDATA[Rhone Founder Nate Checketts is banking on the premise that guys will shop in stores and online for more than sweatpants in 2021.]]></description>
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                        <title>LensCrafters&#039; New Stores Highlight Premium Vision Care</title>
                        <link>https://www.uschamber.com/co/good-company/the-leap/lenscrafters-vision-care-and-eyewear?utm_source=rss&amp;utm_medium=the-leap-and-growth-studio&amp;utm_campaign=feeds-total</link>
                        <guid>https://www.uschamber.com/co/good-company/the-leap/lenscrafters-vision-care-and-eyewear</guid>
                        <pubDate>Mon, 22 Mar 2021 10:38:00 -0400</pubDate>
                        <dc:creator>Joan Verdon</dc:creator>
                        <description><![CDATA[As consumer demand for high-quality eye care is poised to rise, the stores showcase the retailer’s design-forward frames, lens technology and service.]]></description>
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                        <title>Microsoft&#039;s VP of Worldwide Retail Discusses Mentorship</title>
                        <link>https://www.uschamber.com/co/good-company/the-leap/microsoft-vice-president-mentorship-interview?utm_source=rss&amp;utm_medium=the-leap-and-growth-studio&amp;utm_campaign=feeds-total</link>
                        <guid>https://www.uschamber.com/co/good-company/the-leap/microsoft-vice-president-mentorship-interview</guid>
                        <pubDate>Wed, 10 Mar 2021 05:41:00 -0500</pubDate>
                        <dc:creator>Barbara Thau</dc:creator>
                        <description><![CDATA[Shelley Bransten shares the critical business lessons she’s learned from a “posse” of mentors — from pushing passed inertia to the payoff of following a (seemingly unglamorous) muse.]]></description>
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                        <title>S&#039;well Partners With Vitamin Company New Chapter for Growth</title>
                        <link>https://www.uschamber.com/co/good-company/the-leap/swell-partners-with-new-chapter?utm_source=rss&amp;utm_medium=the-leap-and-growth-studio&amp;utm_campaign=feeds-total</link>
                        <guid>https://www.uschamber.com/co/good-company/the-leap/swell-partners-with-new-chapter</guid>
                        <pubDate>Wed, 24 Feb 2021 07:39:00 -0500</pubDate>
                        <dc:creator>Mark Hamstra</dc:creator>
                        <description><![CDATA[A collaboration with vitamin company New Chapter could provide a template for future revenue streams, says CEO of the sustainable brand.]]></description>
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                        <title>Lululemon Bets on a Digital Future With Purchase of Fitness Device Mirror</title>
                        <link>https://www.uschamber.com/co/good-company/the-leap/lululemon-purchases-mirror?utm_source=rss&amp;utm_medium=the-leap-and-growth-studio&amp;utm_campaign=feeds-total</link>
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                        <pubDate>Tue, 23 Feb 2021 07:55:00 -0500</pubDate>
                        <dc:creator>Joan Verdon</dc:creator>
                        <description><![CDATA[The fitness device now gives the athleisure retailer the ability to bring its brand into the home workouts of its customers.]]></description>
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                        <title>How Pet Products Company Chewy Is Repositioning Its Brand</title>
                        <link>https://www.uschamber.com/co/good-company/the-leap/chewy-repositions-for-growth?utm_source=rss&amp;utm_medium=the-leap-and-growth-studio&amp;utm_campaign=feeds-total</link>
                        <guid>https://www.uschamber.com/co/good-company/the-leap/chewy-repositions-for-growth</guid>
                        <pubDate>Mon, 22 Feb 2021 07:30:00 -0500</pubDate>
                        <dc:creator>Mark Hamstra</dc:creator>
                        <description><![CDATA[A focus on innovation, like the launch of ‘Connect with a Vet,’ has helped the brand reposition to chase a bigger share of the $99 billion pet market.]]></description>
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                        <title>How Noom Incorporated Psychology and Technology Into Its Weight-Loss App</title>
                        <link>https://www.uschamber.com/co/good-company/the-leap/noom-weight-loss-app-technology?utm_source=rss&amp;utm_medium=the-leap-and-growth-studio&amp;utm_campaign=feeds-total</link>
                        <guid>https://www.uschamber.com/co/good-company/the-leap/noom-weight-loss-app-technology</guid>
                        <pubDate>Wed, 17 Feb 2021 08:57:00 -0500</pubDate>
                        <dc:creator>Barbara Thau</dc:creator>
                        <description><![CDATA[After ‘years of struggle,’ the heath-tech disruptor is leveraging behavioral science and full-time coaches to ride a wave of growth, says CEO and co-founder Saeju Jeong.]]></description>
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                        <title>How Cure Hydration Obtained Business Funding to Catalyze Its Growth</title>
                        <link>https://www.uschamber.com/co/good-company/the-leap/cure-hydration-obtains-funding-for-expansion?utm_source=rss&amp;utm_medium=the-leap-and-growth-studio&amp;utm_campaign=feeds-total</link>
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                        <pubDate>Tue, 16 Feb 2021 10:40:00 -0500</pubDate>
                        <dc:creator>Jackie Chiquoine</dc:creator>
                        <description><![CDATA[With a World Health Organization-approved formula and accessible wellness ethos, powdered electrolyte drink Cure Hydration is aiming to improve on plain old water.]]></description>
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                        <title>Capezio Dancewear Partners With GBG for Expansion</title>
                        <link>https://www.uschamber.com/co/good-company/the-leap/capezio-dancewear-partners-with-gbg?utm_source=rss&amp;utm_medium=the-leap-and-growth-studio&amp;utm_campaign=feeds-total</link>
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                        <pubDate>Mon, 15 Feb 2021 07:15:00 -0500</pubDate>
                        <dc:creator>Lydia Dishman</dc:creator>
                        <description><![CDATA[The iconic dancewear brand is moving into licensed sportswear and footwear for men, women and kids.]]></description>
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                        <title>Saks Embraces Tech to Find Success During the Pandemic</title>
                        <link>https://www.uschamber.com/co/good-company/the-leap/saks-fifth-avenue-new-technologies?utm_source=rss&amp;utm_medium=the-leap-and-growth-studio&amp;utm_campaign=feeds-total</link>
                        <guid>https://www.uschamber.com/co/good-company/the-leap/saks-fifth-avenue-new-technologies</guid>
                        <pubDate>Mon, 08 Feb 2021 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
                        <dc:creator>Joan Verdon</dc:creator>
                        <description><![CDATA[The legacy luxury retailer got a pleasant surprise during the pandemic: Its customers still wanted to buy designer clothes and shoes.]]></description>
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                        <title>This Skin Care Startup Founded with $3,300 Now Heads to 505 Target Stores</title>
                        <link>https://www.uschamber.com/co/good-company/the-leap/three-ships-skincare-heads-to-target?utm_source=rss&amp;utm_medium=the-leap-and-growth-studio&amp;utm_campaign=feeds-total</link>
                        <guid>https://www.uschamber.com/co/good-company/the-leap/three-ships-skincare-heads-to-target</guid>
                        <pubDate>Tue, 26 Jan 2021 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
                        <dc:creator>Jackie Chiquoine</dc:creator>
                        <description><![CDATA[How hard work, friendship and an eye towards affordability helped Three Ships capture market share in the rapidly growing natural beauty category.]]></description>
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                        <title>How Startup Hella Cocktail Landed Nationwide Distribution</title>
                        <link>https://www.uschamber.com/co/good-company/the-leap/hella-cocktail-lands-nationwide-distribution?utm_source=rss&amp;utm_medium=the-leap-and-growth-studio&amp;utm_campaign=feeds-total</link>
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                        <pubDate>Mon, 25 Jan 2021 09:33:00 -0500</pubDate>
                        <dc:creator>Jackie Chiquoine</dc:creator>
                        <description><![CDATA[Catering to new tastes and sober-curious millennials, Hella Cocktail is paving its own path to success.]]></description>
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                        <title>Moosejaw Aims to Drive Growth With a Broader Base of Outdoor Enthusiasts</title>
                        <link>https://www.uschamber.com/co/good-company/the-leap/walmart-moosejaw-grows-inclusively?utm_source=rss&amp;utm_medium=the-leap-and-growth-studio&amp;utm_campaign=feeds-total</link>
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                        <pubDate>Tue, 19 Jan 2021 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
                        <dc:creator>Joan Verdon</dc:creator>
                        <description><![CDATA[The company believes inclusivity is the key to welcoming and supporting the next generation of campers, hikers, backpackers and climbers.]]></description>
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                        <title>How Good Face Project Got Chosen for Target&#039;s Accelerators Program</title>
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                        <pubDate>Mon, 18 Jan 2021 09:42:00 -0500</pubDate>
                        <dc:creator>Jackie Chiquoine</dc:creator>
                        <description><![CDATA[Leveraging transparency and accessibility, the startup’s platform helps retailers tap into growing consumer demand for ‘clean’ products.]]></description>
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                        <title>JUNIPERunltd Offers New Approach to Multibillion-Dollar Adaptive Market</title>
                        <link>https://www.uschamber.com/co/good-company/the-leap/juniperunltd-gbg-adaptive-market?utm_source=rss&amp;utm_medium=the-leap-and-growth-studio&amp;utm_campaign=feeds-total</link>
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                        <pubDate>Wed, 13 Jan 2021 07:41:00 -0500</pubDate>
                        <dc:creator>Mark Hamstra</dc:creator>
                        <description><![CDATA[Backed by Frye&#039;s brand manager and Disney&#039;s licensee, Global Brands Group seeks to offer engaging content and well-designed products in a new online resource for persons with disabilities.]]></description>
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                        <title>Neighbor Brings Airbnb-Style Marketplace to Self-Storage</title>
                        <link>https://www.uschamber.com/co/good-company/the-leap/neighbor-self-storage-platform?utm_source=rss&amp;utm_medium=the-leap-and-growth-studio&amp;utm_campaign=feeds-total</link>
                        <guid>https://www.uschamber.com/co/good-company/the-leap/neighbor-self-storage-platform</guid>
                        <pubDate>Tue, 12 Jan 2021 07:42:00 -0500</pubDate>
                        <dc:creator>Mark Hamstra</dc:creator>
                        <description><![CDATA[The peer-to-peer space-sharing platform accelerates growth during pandemic, backed by new investors and veteran expertise.]]></description>
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                        <title>How Hershey&#039;s Found Growth During the COVID-19 Pandemic</title>
                        <link>https://www.uschamber.com/co/good-company/the-leap/hersheys-pandemic-growth?utm_source=rss&amp;utm_medium=the-leap-and-growth-studio&amp;utm_campaign=feeds-total</link>
                        <guid>https://www.uschamber.com/co/good-company/the-leap/hersheys-pandemic-growth</guid>
                        <pubDate>Tue, 05 Jan 2021 08:40:00 -0500</pubDate>
                        <dc:creator>Lydia Dishman</dc:creator>
                        <description><![CDATA[Stay-at-home orders created even bigger demand for chocolate and candy, and the 134-year-old brand delivered.]]></description>
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                        <title>Pandemic Panic-Buying Bolsters Sales for Toilet Paper Startup</title>
                        <link>https://www.uschamber.com/co/good-company/the-leap/toilet-paper-startup-succeeds-during-pandemic?utm_source=rss&amp;utm_medium=the-leap-and-growth-studio&amp;utm_campaign=feeds-total</link>
                        <guid>https://www.uschamber.com/co/good-company/the-leap/toilet-paper-startup-succeeds-during-pandemic</guid>
                        <pubDate>Mon, 21 Dec 2020 10:25:00 -0500</pubDate>
                        <dc:creator>Lydia Dishman</dc:creator>
                        <description><![CDATA[Who Gives a Crap scores a royal flush with a sustainable, socially conscious business model.]]></description>
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                        <title>Verizon’s President of Business Discusses His Mentors</title>
                        <link>https://www.uschamber.com/co/good-company/the-leap/verizon-president-of-business-discusses-mentorship-interview?utm_source=rss&amp;utm_medium=the-leap-and-growth-studio&amp;utm_campaign=feeds-total</link>
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                        <pubDate>Tue, 08 Dec 2020 08:16:00 -0500</pubDate>
                        <dc:creator>Barbara Thau</dc:creator>
                        <description><![CDATA[T.J. Fox shares how an unofficial-yet-influential roster of mentors, including his own employees, shapes his leadership style, informing a new small business initiative he’s spearheading today.]]></description>
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                        <title>Hippie Snacks Takes a Measured Approach to U.S. Expansion</title>
                        <link>https://www.uschamber.com/co/good-company/the-leap/hippie-snacks-united-states-expansion?utm_source=rss&amp;utm_medium=the-leap-and-growth-studio&amp;utm_campaign=feeds-total</link>
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                        <pubDate>Mon, 07 Dec 2020 07:56:00 -0500</pubDate>
                        <dc:creator>Joan Verdon</dc:creator>
                        <description><![CDATA[The natural foods company hopes to stand out in a crowded marketplace by creating new categories of better-for-you snacks.]]></description>
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                        <title>Industrious Eyes Growth With Its Flexible Office Space Model</title>
                        <link>https://www.uschamber.com/co/good-company/the-leap/industrious-flexible-office-spaces?utm_source=rss&amp;utm_medium=the-leap-and-growth-studio&amp;utm_campaign=feeds-total</link>
                        <guid>https://www.uschamber.com/co/good-company/the-leap/industrious-flexible-office-spaces</guid>
                        <pubDate>Tue, 24 Nov 2020 08:02:00 -0500</pubDate>
                        <dc:creator>Jackie Chiquoine</dc:creator>
                        <description><![CDATA[How the real estate disruptor, now partnering with Cushman &amp; Wakefield, is capitalizing on a bright spot in the challenging commercial office market: flexible office spaces.]]></description>
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                        <title>JibJab’s Responds to Pandemic With Quarantine Birthday Card</title>
                        <link>https://www.uschamber.com/co/good-company/the-leap/jibjab-quarantine-greeting-ecards?utm_source=rss&amp;utm_medium=the-leap-and-growth-studio&amp;utm_campaign=feeds-total</link>
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                        <pubDate>Mon, 23 Nov 2020 07:25:00 -0500</pubDate>
                        <dc:creator>Joan Verdon</dc:creator>
                        <description><![CDATA[The viral video pioneer is returning to its roots with more timely content, but users remain the stars of its funny messages.]]></description>
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                        <title>Fernish CEO Discusses Successful Pandemic Pivot</title>
                        <link>https://www.uschamber.com/co/good-company/the-leap/fernish-ceo-on-successful-pandemic-pivot?utm_source=rss&amp;utm_medium=the-leap-and-growth-studio&amp;utm_campaign=feeds-total</link>
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                        <pubDate>Wed, 11 Nov 2020 08:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
                        <dc:creator>Joan Verdon</dc:creator>
                        <description><![CDATA[The rental startup revamped its supply chain to double its home office and décor items while adding TVs and plants, as Americans began spending more time at home.]]></description>
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                        <title>How Backing From General Mills Is Helping PetPlate Scale</title>
                        <link>https://www.uschamber.com/co/good-company/the-leap/petplate-scales-with-general-mills-funding?utm_source=rss&amp;utm_medium=the-leap-and-growth-studio&amp;utm_campaign=feeds-total</link>
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                        <pubDate>Tue, 10 Nov 2020 08:10:00 -0500</pubDate>
                        <dc:creator>Mark Hamstra</dc:creator>
                        <description><![CDATA[This subscription-based service leverages its lean-and-agile concept to scale next-level growth with backing from General Mills’ 301 INC investment incubator.]]></description>
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                        <title>Self-Care Trend Fuels Growth for Amazing Lash Studio</title>
                        <link>https://www.uschamber.com/co/good-company/the-leap/self-care-trend-amazing-lash-studio?utm_source=rss&amp;utm_medium=the-leap-and-growth-studio&amp;utm_campaign=feeds-total</link>
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                        <pubDate>Tue, 27 Oct 2020 08:09:00 -0400</pubDate>
                        <dc:creator>Joan Verdon</dc:creator>
                        <description><![CDATA[The demand for above-the-mask beauty and the desire for affordable luxury — even during a pandemic — are driving one of the fastest-growing franchising trends.]]></description>
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                        <title>How Hyatt is Capitalizing on Remote-Work Boom</title>
                        <link>https://www.uschamber.com/co/good-company/the-leap/work-from-hyatt-remote-work-travel?utm_source=rss&amp;utm_medium=the-leap-and-growth-studio&amp;utm_campaign=feeds-total</link>
                        <guid>https://www.uschamber.com/co/good-company/the-leap/work-from-hyatt-remote-work-travel</guid>
                        <pubDate>Mon, 26 Oct 2020 07:51:00 -0400</pubDate>
                        <dc:creator>Barbara Thau</dc:creator>
                        <description><![CDATA[How the hospitality brand is betting on the pandemic-fueled remote-work boom and ‘impulse travel’ trend to revitalize business.]]></description>
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                        <title>How Blenders Eyewear Reached a $90 Million Valuation in 7 Years</title>
                        <link>https://www.uschamber.com/co/good-company/the-leap/blenders-eyewear-90-million-dollar-valuation?utm_source=rss&amp;utm_medium=the-leap-and-growth-studio&amp;utm_campaign=feeds-total</link>
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                        <pubDate>Wed, 21 Oct 2020 07:49:00 -0400</pubDate>
                        <dc:creator>Jackie Chiquoine</dc:creator>
                        <description><![CDATA[With an acquisition by Safilo Group, Blenders Eyewear is taking on legacy brands and Warby Parker, too.]]></description>
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                        <title>Gemist Partners With De Beers to Disrupt Jewelry Industry</title>
                        <link>https://www.uschamber.com/co/good-company/the-leap/gemist-partners-with-de-beers?utm_source=rss&amp;utm_medium=the-leap-and-growth-studio&amp;utm_campaign=feeds-total</link>
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                        <pubDate>Tue, 13 Oct 2020 07:14:00 -0400</pubDate>
                        <dc:creator>Joan Verdon</dc:creator>
                        <description><![CDATA[Customers can design their own rings and other bling online, and test drive a low-cost replica before committing to the real thing.]]></description>
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                        <title>How Winky Lux&#039;s Target Launch Boosted Profitability Amid COVID-19</title>
                        <link>https://www.uschamber.com/co/good-company/the-leap/winky-lux-profits-at-target-amid-pandemic?utm_source=rss&amp;utm_medium=the-leap-and-growth-studio&amp;utm_campaign=feeds-total</link>
                        <guid>https://www.uschamber.com/co/good-company/the-leap/winky-lux-profits-at-target-amid-pandemic</guid>
                        <pubDate>Tue, 06 Oct 2020 07:59:00 -0400</pubDate>
                        <dc:creator>Lydia Dishman</dc:creator>
                        <description><![CDATA[How Winky Lux aims to grab market share from department stores with ‘joyful self-care.’]]></description>
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                        <title>How WubbaNub Made It Big Through Celebrity &amp; Brand Partnerships</title>
                        <link>https://www.uschamber.com/co/good-company/the-leap/wubbanub-expands-into-big-retail?utm_source=rss&amp;utm_medium=the-leap-and-growth-studio&amp;utm_campaign=feeds-total</link>
                        <guid>https://www.uschamber.com/co/good-company/the-leap/wubbanub-expands-into-big-retail</guid>
                        <pubDate>Tue, 29 Sep 2020 08:04:00 -0400</pubDate>
                        <dc:creator>Jackie Chiquoine</dc:creator>
                        <description><![CDATA[How WubbaNub founder Carla Schneider built a baby product brand, sold at Target and Nordstrom, with a fiercely devoted fan base.]]></description>
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                        <title>Seated App Pivots to Become a Multisource Sales Platform for Restaurants</title>
                        <link>https://www.uschamber.com/co/good-company/the-leap/seated-app-supports-restaurant-revenue?utm_source=rss&amp;utm_medium=the-leap-and-growth-studio&amp;utm_campaign=feeds-total</link>
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                        <pubDate>Mon, 28 Sep 2020 07:49:00 -0400</pubDate>
                        <dc:creator>Jackie Chiquoine</dc:creator>
                        <description><![CDATA[With a quick pivot, a new acquisition and $30 million in fresh funding, startup Seated supports three sources of restaurant revenue: dine-in, pickup and delivery, and private events.]]></description>
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                        <title>The North Face Expanded Sustainability Efforts With ‘Renewed’</title>
                        <link>https://www.uschamber.com/co/good-company/the-leap/the-north-face-renewed-sustainability?utm_source=rss&amp;utm_medium=the-leap-and-growth-studio&amp;utm_campaign=feeds-total</link>
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                        <pubDate>Wed, 23 Sep 2020 07:14:00 -0400</pubDate>
                        <dc:creator>Mark Hamstra</dc:creator>
                        <description><![CDATA[Repurposing used items becomes the next frontier in the evolution of sustainability amid the sharing economy.]]></description>
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                        <title>Walgreens Partners With DoorDash in the On-Demand Economy</title>
                        <link>https://www.uschamber.com/co/good-company/the-leap/walgreens-partners-with-doordash?utm_source=rss&amp;utm_medium=the-leap-and-growth-studio&amp;utm_campaign=feeds-total</link>
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                        <pubDate>Wed, 16 Sep 2020 07:47:00 -0400</pubDate>
                        <dc:creator>Joan Verdon</dc:creator>
                        <description><![CDATA[The drugstore chain’s vice president of digital commerce and omnichannel on how new instant delivery options enhance its strategy to help customers shop just how they want.]]></description>
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                        <title>India’s Top Wellness App Cure.fit Expands Into the U.S.</title>
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                        <pubDate>Wed, 09 Sep 2020 07:37:00 -0400</pubDate>
                        <dc:creator>Jackie Chiquoine</dc:creator>
                        <description><![CDATA[With demand for self-care on the rise, India’s top wellness app is spreading its differentiated model of fitness classes to therapy sessions to the U.S. and worldwide.]]></description>
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                        <title>Harry &amp; David Closes Its Stores to Focus on E-Commerce</title>
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                        <pubDate>Mon, 31 Aug 2020 07:58:00 -0400</pubDate>
                        <dc:creator>Lydia Dishman</dc:creator>
                        <description><![CDATA[The pandemic just accelerated the 86-year-old brand’s move to close stores and focus on e-commerce and digital marketing.]]></description>
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                        <title>Doorkee Disrupts Real Estate Industry With Its Peer-to-Peer Model</title>
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                        <pubDate>Wed, 26 Aug 2020 07:48:00 -0400</pubDate>
                        <dc:creator>Mark Hamstra</dc:creator>
                        <description><![CDATA[The New York City-based real estate startup eyes expansion of its peer-to-peer model into major U.S. markets, taking on players like Zillow and Apartments.com.]]></description>
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                        <title>Bevel Maintains Authenticity Among Procter &amp; Gamble Acquisition</title>
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                        <pubDate>Tue, 18 Aug 2020 08:46:00 -0400</pubDate>
                        <dc:creator>Jackie Chiquoine</dc:creator>
                        <description><![CDATA[How CEO Tristan Walker maintains an authentic connection with consumers as it expands to more than 10,000 retail doors.]]></description>
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                        <title>High-Level Women&#039;s Professional Network Chief Poised for Growth</title>
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                        <pubDate>Mon, 17 Aug 2020 07:45:00 -0400</pubDate>
                        <dc:creator>Lydia Dishman</dc:creator>
                        <description><![CDATA[Launched in 2019 to encourage in-person networking, the platform’s founders discuss pivoting to virtual events and growing fast.]]></description>
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                        <title>How Pandora Is Supporting Small Business Marketing Efforts</title>
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                        <pubDate>Mon, 03 Aug 2020 08:40:00 -0400</pubDate>
                        <dc:creator>Joan Verdon</dc:creator>
                        <description><![CDATA[The music and podcast streaming platform is promoting its ‘audio everywhere’ strategy as a way for local businesses to adjust their ad messages to a changing world.]]></description>
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                        <title>Starbucks Expands No-Contact Offerings During Pandemic</title>
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                        <pubDate>Thu, 30 Jul 2020 07:59:00 -0400</pubDate>
                        <dc:creator>Mark Hamstra</dc:creator>
                        <description><![CDATA[The coffee giant leans into new opportunities like grab-and-grow locations and digital commerce in light of COVID-19.]]></description>
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                        <title>How Mattel and Walmart Pivoted to Boost Sales During COVID-19</title>
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                        <pubDate>Mon, 27 Jul 2020 08:01:00 -0400</pubDate>
                        <dc:creator>Joan Verdon</dc:creator>
                        <description><![CDATA[Walmart’s ‘essential’ retail status, curbside delivery and ship-from-store service, let parents order toys along with groceries.]]></description>
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                        <title>How Truff Hot Sauce Got Started on Instagram</title>
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                        <pubDate>Tue, 21 Jul 2020 07:50:00 -0400</pubDate>
                        <dc:creator>Jackie Chiquoine</dc:creator>
                        <description><![CDATA[Inside the social-first strategy powering Truff, the viral ‘luxury’ condiment and a top-selling hot sauce on Amazon.]]></description>
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                        <title>How Rebag Is Eyeing Growth in the Resale Fashion Industry</title>
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                        <guid>https://www.uschamber.com/co/good-company/the-leap/rebag-eyes-growth-in-resale-fashion-industry</guid>
                        <pubDate>Wed, 15 Jul 2020 07:44:00 -0400</pubDate>
                        <dc:creator>Lydia Dishman</dc:creator>
                        <description><![CDATA[The resale destination for luxury handbags and accessories is seeing sales soar amid the pandemic, thanks to a tech edge and a human touch.]]></description>
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                        <title>Target CEO: How Protests &amp; COVID-19 Are Changing Retail</title>
                        <link>https://www.uschamber.com/co/good-company/the-leap/target-ceo-protests-pandemic-are-changing-retail?utm_source=rss&amp;utm_medium=the-leap-and-growth-studio&amp;utm_campaign=feeds-total</link>
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                        <pubDate>Mon, 29 Jun 2020 07:47:00 -0400</pubDate>
                        <dc:creator>Joan Verdon</dc:creator>
                        <description><![CDATA[Brian Cornell says the nation’s eighth largest retailer — and the entire industry — must drive change and say ‘enough’ to racial injustice.]]></description>
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                        <title>How Woman-Owned Copper Cow Coffee Is Disrupting the Coffee Industry Amid COVID-19</title>
                        <link>https://www.uschamber.com/co/good-company/the-leap/copper-cow-coffee-disrupts-coffee-industry-amid-covid-19?utm_source=rss&amp;utm_medium=the-leap-and-growth-studio&amp;utm_campaign=feeds-total</link>
                        <guid>https://www.uschamber.com/co/good-company/the-leap/copper-cow-coffee-disrupts-coffee-industry-amid-covid-19</guid>
                        <pubDate>Wed, 24 Jun 2020 08:39:00 -0400</pubDate>
                        <dc:creator>Jackie Chiquoine</dc:creator>
                        <description><![CDATA[CEO Debbie Wei Mullin reveals how this Vietnam-meets-California brew is soaring amid COVID-19 lockdowns — and drawing hard-won investor dollars with a little female grit.]]></description>
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                        <title>Meet the Startup Offering Stem Cell Therapy for Pets</title>
                        <link>https://www.uschamber.com/co/good-company/the-leap/gallant-stem-cell-therapy-for-pets?utm_source=rss&amp;utm_medium=the-leap-and-growth-studio&amp;utm_campaign=feeds-total</link>
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                        <pubDate>Tue, 16 Jun 2020 07:16:00 -0400</pubDate>
                        <dc:creator>Jackie Chiquoine</dc:creator>
                        <description><![CDATA[Flush with $11 million in funding, the founder of DogVaycay is now tapping into the growing business of pet health tech.]]></description>
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                        <title>Yahoo&#039;s Business Maker Sees Spike Amid Coronavirus Pandemic</title>
                        <link>https://www.uschamber.com/co/good-company/the-leap/yahoos-business-maker-finds-success-amid-pandemic?utm_source=rss&amp;utm_medium=the-leap-and-growth-studio&amp;utm_campaign=feeds-total</link>
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                        <pubDate>Mon, 15 Jun 2020 07:30:00 -0400</pubDate>
                        <dc:creator>Joan Verdon</dc:creator>
                        <description><![CDATA[Yahoo launched its Business Maker platform last fall and has seen demand for new websites surge.]]></description>
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                        <title>Interview With Lyft&#039;s Chief Strategy Officer on Innovating Post-Coronavirus</title>
                        <link>https://www.uschamber.com/co/good-company/the-leap/interview-with-lyft-chief-strategy-officer?utm_source=rss&amp;utm_medium=the-leap-and-growth-studio&amp;utm_campaign=feeds-total</link>
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                        <pubDate>Mon, 08 Jun 2020 07:20:00 -0400</pubDate>
                        <dc:creator>Joan Verdon</dc:creator>
                        <description><![CDATA[Raj Kapoor shares insights on creating a rapid-response corporate culture, and reveals how his personal experience with COVID-19 led to the creation of a site to aid clinical trials.]]></description>
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                        <title>Chobani Tackles Plant-Based Food Industry With Oat Products</title>
                        <link>https://www.uschamber.com/co/good-company/the-leap/chobani-expands-into-oat-products?utm_source=rss&amp;utm_medium=the-leap-and-growth-studio&amp;utm_campaign=feeds-total</link>
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                        <pubDate>Tue, 02 Jun 2020 07:16:00 -0400</pubDate>
                        <dc:creator>Victor Martino</dc:creator>
                        <description><![CDATA[America’s No. 1-selling Greek yogurt now wants to conquer the hot plant-based food space, marking its biggest expansion ever, as it hustles to feed folks in need amid COVID-19.]]></description>
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                        <title>How Ashley Stewart Came Back From Bankruptcy by Showing Its Customers Loyalty and Care</title>
                        <link>https://www.uschamber.com/co/good-company/the-leap/ashley-stewart-rebounds-from-bankruptcy?utm_source=rss&amp;utm_medium=the-leap-and-growth-studio&amp;utm_campaign=feeds-total</link>
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                        <pubDate>Wed, 27 May 2020 10:16:00 -0400</pubDate>
                        <dc:creator>Barbara Thau</dc:creator>
                        <description><![CDATA[CEO James Rhee reversed a 22-year profit loss for the plus-sized chain by making African American women feel seen and heard. That blueprint is now helping it navigate the pandemic.]]></description>
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                        <title>Entertainment Company Main Event Pivots Its Business Virtually</title>
                        <link>https://www.uschamber.com/co/good-company/the-leap/main-event-pivots-business-virtually?utm_source=rss&amp;utm_medium=the-leap-and-growth-studio&amp;utm_campaign=feeds-total</link>
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                        <pubDate>Mon, 18 May 2020 07:09:00 -0400</pubDate>
                        <dc:creator>Joan Verdon</dc:creator>
                        <description><![CDATA[How the Dallas-based entertainment company generated a wealth of good will, and learned new ways of connecting with customers through Instagram Live events and celebrity shoutouts.]]></description>
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                        <title>Mastercard Marketing and Cybersecurity Mentorship for Female Entrepreneurs</title>
                        <link>https://www.uschamber.com/co/good-company/the-leap/mastercard-marketing-cybersecurity-resources-for-entrepreneurs?utm_source=rss&amp;utm_medium=the-leap-and-growth-studio&amp;utm_campaign=feeds-total</link>
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                        <pubDate>Wed, 13 May 2020 07:23:00 -0400</pubDate>
                        <dc:creator>Joan Verdon</dc:creator>
                        <description><![CDATA[A look at the strategies designed to aid small businesses navigating COVID-19 and beyond, as they pivot online and look for new ways to reach customers.]]></description>
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                        <title>Pattern Brands Gears Offerings Toward Quarantined Consumers</title>
                        <link>https://www.uschamber.com/co/good-company/the-leap/pattern-brands-targets-quarantined-consumers?utm_source=rss&amp;utm_medium=the-leap-and-growth-studio&amp;utm_campaign=feeds-total</link>
                        <guid>https://www.uschamber.com/co/good-company/the-leap/pattern-brands-targets-quarantined-consumers</guid>
                        <pubDate>Mon, 11 May 2020 07:46:00 -0400</pubDate>
                        <dc:creator>Jackie Chiquoine</dc:creator>
                        <description><![CDATA[How brand whisperer Gin Lane transformed into a (renamed) DTC holding company, with home and kitchenware sites that serve the nation’s homebound moment.]]></description>
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                        <title>Hello Products Takes Natural Oral Care Mainstream</title>
                        <link>https://www.uschamber.com/co/good-company/the-leap/hello-products-takes-natural-oral-care-mainstream?utm_source=rss&amp;utm_medium=the-leap-and-growth-studio&amp;utm_campaign=feeds-total</link>
                        <guid>https://www.uschamber.com/co/good-company/the-leap/hello-products-takes-natural-oral-care-mainstream</guid>
                        <pubDate>Thu, 07 May 2020 06:34:00 -0400</pubDate>
                        <dc:creator>Mark Hamstra</dc:creator>
                        <description><![CDATA[Now a division of Colgate-Palmolive, the brand is launching a new line of CBD-infused products in Ulta Beauty stores and ramping up its e-commerce capabilities.]]></description>
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                        <title>Betabrand CEO on Its Successful Shift from Menswear to Women&#039;s Work-From-Home Fashion</title>
                        <link>https://www.uschamber.com/co/good-company/the-leap/betabrand-work-from-home-fashion?utm_source=rss&amp;utm_medium=the-leap-and-growth-studio&amp;utm_campaign=feeds-total</link>
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                        <pubDate>Mon, 04 May 2020 07:32:00 -0400</pubDate>
                        <dc:creator>Lydia Dishman</dc:creator>
                        <description><![CDATA[How Betabrand built its $70 million DTC fashion business on humor and social engagement, pivoting now to meet the new work-from-home normal.]]></description>
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                        <title>Pinterest&#039;s Unique Platform Is Allowing for Deeper Consumer Insight</title>
                        <link>https://www.uschamber.com/co/good-company/the-leap/pinterest-pivots-during-covid19?utm_source=rss&amp;utm_medium=the-leap-and-growth-studio&amp;utm_campaign=feeds-total</link>
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                        <pubDate>Thu, 30 Apr 2020 07:22:00 -0400</pubDate>
                        <dc:creator>Barbara Thau</dc:creator>
                        <description><![CDATA[As activity on the visual search engine soars amid COVID-19, the platform’s insights team is working with newfound urgency to deliver consumer trend analysis to help brands shape their advertising.]]></description>
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                        <title>Stella &amp; Dot Is Pivoting Its Home-Selling Model to Spur Growth</title>
                        <link>https://www.uschamber.com/co/good-company/the-leap/stella-dot-pivots-from-home-selling-to-online?utm_source=rss&amp;utm_medium=the-leap-and-growth-studio&amp;utm_campaign=feeds-total</link>
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                        <pubDate>Wed, 29 Apr 2020 07:09:00 -0400</pubDate>
                        <dc:creator>Jackie Chiquoine</dc:creator>
                        <description><![CDATA[Founder Jessica Herrin on the brand’s new strategy, and how fortuitously, a pre-COVID 19 pivot to social selling is girding the business to weather the crisis.]]></description>
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                        <title>Bookshop.org Helps Booksellers Stay in Business During COVID-19</title>
                        <link>https://www.uschamber.com/co/good-company/the-leap/bookshop-org-helps-booksellers-during-covid-19?utm_source=rss&amp;utm_medium=the-leap-and-growth-studio&amp;utm_campaign=feeds-total</link>
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                        <pubDate>Tue, 21 Apr 2020 08:01:00 -0400</pubDate>
                        <dc:creator>Lydia Dishman</dc:creator>
                        <description><![CDATA[The founder of the communal virtual storefront, which launched this year to help bookstores compete against Amazon, discusses adapting to change and the unexpected silver lining buoying its members.]]></description>
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                        <title>Online Marketplace Faire Helps Independent Businesses</title>
                        <link>https://www.uschamber.com/co/good-company/the-leap/online-marketplace-faire-helps-independent-businesses?utm_source=rss&amp;utm_medium=the-leap-and-growth-studio&amp;utm_campaign=feeds-total</link>
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                        <pubDate>Tue, 14 Apr 2020 07:44:00 -0400</pubDate>
                        <dc:creator>Joan Verdon</dc:creator>
                        <description><![CDATA[Online marketplace Faire, which has enjoyed rapid growth since its launch in 2017, is adding COVID-19 crisis-response tools to its new offerings designed to help independent stores.]]></description>
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                        <title>The Rise of Telehealth: Interview With PlushCare CEO</title>
                        <link>https://www.uschamber.com/co/good-company/the-leap/rise-of-telehealth-plushcare?utm_source=rss&amp;utm_medium=the-leap-and-growth-studio&amp;utm_campaign=feeds-total</link>
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                        <pubDate>Mon, 13 Apr 2020 09:22:00 -0400</pubDate>
                        <dc:creator>Jackie Chiquoine</dc:creator>
                        <description><![CDATA[How one digital health care startup is bringing care online in a moment of pandemic-fueled crisis.]]></description>
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                        <title>WW CEO Mindy Grossman Talks Brand Transformation [Interview]</title>
                        <link>https://www.uschamber.com/co/good-company/the-leap/interview-with-ww-ceo-mindy-grossman?utm_source=rss&amp;utm_medium=the-leap-and-growth-studio&amp;utm_campaign=feeds-total</link>
                        <guid>https://www.uschamber.com/co/good-company/the-leap/interview-with-ww-ceo-mindy-grossman</guid>
                        <pubDate>Tue, 10 Mar 2020 06:54:00 -0400</pubDate>
                        <dc:creator>Barbara Thau</dc:creator>
                        <description><![CDATA[WW CEO Mindy Grossman shares how the weight loss brand’s transformation into a ‘technology company with a human-centric overlay’ — and a little Oprah magic — is key to competing in today&#039;s market.]]></description>
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                        <title>The Bouqs Co. Expands With New Investor Funding</title>
                        <link>https://www.uschamber.com/co/good-company/the-leap/bouqs-co-expands-investor-funding?utm_source=rss&amp;utm_medium=the-leap-and-growth-studio&amp;utm_campaign=feeds-total</link>
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                        <pubDate>Mon, 09 Mar 2020 08:40:00 -0400</pubDate>
                        <dc:creator>Lydia Dishman</dc:creator>
                        <description><![CDATA[How $30 million will help the online floral company grow internationally and in bridal and brick-and-mortar retail, too.]]></description>
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                        <title>Strong Roots Takes Plant-Based Foods From Ireland to the US</title>
                        <link>https://www.uschamber.com/co/good-company/the-leap/strong-roots-expands-into-united-states?utm_source=rss&amp;utm_medium=the-leap-and-growth-studio&amp;utm_campaign=feeds-total</link>
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                        <pubDate>Wed, 04 Mar 2020 09:15:00 -0500</pubDate>
                        <dc:creator>Joan Verdon</dc:creator>
                        <description><![CDATA[The Irish food brand built a multi-million-dollar business in Ireland and the United Kingdom with its fresh approach to frozen vegetables. Now it’s looking to expand here.]]></description>
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                        <title>Interview With Ron Johnson, Founder of Enjoy</title>
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                        <pubDate>Mon, 24 Feb 2020 08:16:00 -0500</pubDate>
                        <dc:creator>Joan Verdon</dc:creator>
                        <description><![CDATA[After success at Target and Apple’s stores, and a failed attempt to turn around J.C. Penney, Ron Johnson says he’s now delivering a new kind of customer experience: the ‘mobile retail store.’]]></description>
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                        <title>Ritual Taps Into the Health of Multi-Generational Customers</title>
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                        <pubDate>Wed, 12 Feb 2020 09:38:00 -0500</pubDate>
                        <dc:creator>Jackie Chiquoine</dc:creator>
                        <description><![CDATA[The DTC brand founder and CEO Katarina Schneider on leveraging consumer education and technology to scale the millennial-geared supplement brand.]]></description>
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                        <title>Eataly Strives for Customer Engagement In-Store and Online</title>
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                        <guid>https://www.uschamber.com/co/good-company/the-leap/eataly-customer-engagement</guid>
                        <pubDate>Tue, 11 Feb 2020 08:44:00 -0500</pubDate>
                        <dc:creator>Joan Verdon</dc:creator>
                        <description><![CDATA[Along with opening stores worldwide, the new Global CEO of Eataly wants to bring the experience of shopping in an authentic Italian market to your phone by enhancing its online offerings.]]></description>
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                        <title>CVS Has a New In-Store Marketing Strategy</title>
                        <link>https://www.uschamber.com/co/good-company/the-leap/cvs-in-store-marketing?utm_source=rss&amp;utm_medium=the-leap-and-growth-studio&amp;utm_campaign=feeds-total</link>
                        <guid>https://www.uschamber.com/co/good-company/the-leap/cvs-in-store-marketing</guid>
                        <pubDate>Mon, 10 Feb 2020 06:06:00 -0500</pubDate>
                        <dc:creator>Denise Power</dc:creator>
                        <description><![CDATA[Marcy Brewington, director, in-store marketing strategy, on the drugstore chain’s goals for crafting new signage to help consumers shop faster and discover new things.]]></description>
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                        <title>Artsy Is Making Art Collecting More Achievable</title>
                        <link>https://www.uschamber.com/co/good-company/the-leap/artsy-art-buying-platform?utm_source=rss&amp;utm_medium=the-leap-and-growth-studio&amp;utm_campaign=feeds-total</link>
                        <guid>https://www.uschamber.com/co/good-company/the-leap/artsy-art-buying-platform</guid>
                        <pubDate>Wed, 05 Feb 2020 08:30:00 -0500</pubDate>
                        <dc:creator>Joan Verdon</dc:creator>
                        <description><![CDATA[The online art platform was created to give galleries a virtual showcase and help them connect to buyers. Its new CEO wants to make it easier to click on a painting and buy.]]></description>
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                        <title>Top Business Lessons From Gwyneth Paltrow on Building Goop</title>
                        <link>https://www.uschamber.com/co/good-company/the-leap/top-business-lessons-from-gwyneth-paltrow-goop?utm_source=rss&amp;utm_medium=the-leap-and-growth-studio&amp;utm_campaign=feeds-total</link>
                        <guid>https://www.uschamber.com/co/good-company/the-leap/top-business-lessons-from-gwyneth-paltrow-goop</guid>
                        <pubDate>Mon, 03 Feb 2020 08:29:00 -0500</pubDate>
                        <dc:creator>Joan Verdon</dc:creator>
                        <description><![CDATA[The actress-turned-CEO/founder of the $250 million lifestyle brand shared advice about learning from mistakes and leaning into criticism and disagreement with an audience of retail executives.]]></description>
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                        <title>Interview with CEO of Thumbtack</title>
                        <link>https://www.uschamber.com/co/good-company/the-leap/interview-with-thumbtack-ceo?utm_source=rss&amp;utm_medium=the-leap-and-growth-studio&amp;utm_campaign=feeds-total</link>
                        <guid>https://www.uschamber.com/co/good-company/the-leap/interview-with-thumbtack-ceo</guid>
                        <pubDate>Wed, 29 Jan 2020 07:11:00 -0500</pubDate>
                        <dc:creator>Lydia Dishman</dc:creator>
                        <description><![CDATA[Founded at the dawn of the gig economy and now boasting a $1.7 billion valuation, the online services, two-sided marketplace represents the future of work.]]></description>
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                        <title>CAMP Founder Discusses Plans for Growth</title>
                        <link>https://www.uschamber.com/co/good-company/the-leap/camp-founder-plans-expansion?utm_source=rss&amp;utm_medium=the-leap-and-growth-studio&amp;utm_campaign=feeds-total</link>
                        <guid>https://www.uschamber.com/co/good-company/the-leap/camp-founder-plans-expansion</guid>
                        <pubDate>Mon, 27 Jan 2020 07:51:00 -0500</pubDate>
                        <dc:creator>Joan Verdon</dc:creator>
                        <description><![CDATA[CAMP set out to reinvent the toy store with a single location in New York City. Now there are five CAMP stores, and the founders have big plans for more.]]></description>
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                        <title>Toshiba Focuses on Streamlining Consumer Experience</title>
                        <link>https://www.uschamber.com/co/good-company/the-leap/toshiba-focuses-on-consumer-experience?utm_source=rss&amp;utm_medium=the-leap-and-growth-studio&amp;utm_campaign=feeds-total</link>
                        <guid>https://www.uschamber.com/co/good-company/the-leap/toshiba-focuses-on-consumer-experience</guid>
                        <pubDate>Wed, 22 Jan 2020 08:50:00 -0500</pubDate>
                        <dc:creator>Mark Hamstra</dc:creator>
                        <description><![CDATA[With new leadership, the technology provider sees an ‘urgent’ need for collaboration with other retail solutions providers, as ‘frictionless’ checkout evolves.]]></description>
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                        <title>Interview With Procurement Platform Startup Scout RFP</title>
                        <link>https://www.uschamber.com/co/good-company/the-leap/scout-rfp-procurement?utm_source=rss&amp;utm_medium=the-leap-and-growth-studio&amp;utm_campaign=feeds-total</link>
                        <guid>https://www.uschamber.com/co/good-company/the-leap/scout-rfp-procurement</guid>
                        <pubDate>Wed, 15 Jan 2020 07:36:00 -0500</pubDate>
                        <dc:creator>Mark Hamstra</dc:creator>
                        <description><![CDATA[Software automates sourcing of office supplies to freelance labor, granting businesses an alternative to Excel spreadsheets, while nabbing big clients from Netflix to Sephora along the way.]]></description>
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                        <title>3 Startups Capitalizing on the Grow-Your-Own-Food Movement</title>
                        <link>https://www.uschamber.com/co/good-company/the-leap/grow-your-own-food-startups?utm_source=rss&amp;utm_medium=the-leap-and-growth-studio&amp;utm_campaign=feeds-total</link>
                        <guid>https://www.uschamber.com/co/good-company/the-leap/grow-your-own-food-startups</guid>
                        <pubDate>Tue, 14 Jan 2020 08:17:00 -0500</pubDate>
                        <dc:creator>Victor Martino</dc:creator>
                        <description><![CDATA[Startups are feeding the American demand for locally grown food with no-fuss gardening kits that are landing at retailers like Costco and Target, including one from actress Zooey Deschanel.]]></description>
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                        <title>Room &amp; Board Combines Resident and Commercial Interior Offerings</title>
                        <link>https://www.uschamber.com/co/good-company/the-leap/room-and-board-resimercial-trend?utm_source=rss&amp;utm_medium=the-leap-and-growth-studio&amp;utm_campaign=feeds-total</link>
                        <guid>https://www.uschamber.com/co/good-company/the-leap/room-and-board-resimercial-trend</guid>
                        <pubDate>Mon, 13 Jan 2020 09:23:00 -0500</pubDate>
                        <dc:creator>Jackie Chiquoine</dc:creator>
                        <description><![CDATA[The furniture company is capitalizing on a demand for business spaces that look and feel more like residential ones, and move away from the sterile corporate interiors of the past.]]></description>
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                        <title>High End Beauty Meets Sustainability on Goodee</title>
                        <link>https://www.uschamber.com/co/good-company/the-leap/goodee-beauty-and-sustainability?utm_source=rss&amp;utm_medium=the-leap-and-growth-studio&amp;utm_campaign=feeds-total</link>
                        <guid>https://www.uschamber.com/co/good-company/the-leap/goodee-beauty-and-sustainability</guid>
                        <pubDate>Wed, 08 Jan 2020 07:28:00 -0500</pubDate>
                        <dc:creator>Joan Verdon</dc:creator>
                        <description><![CDATA[Twin brothers Byron and Dexter Peart have stocked their new e-commerce site with items chosen for their beauty, sustainability and positive social impact.]]></description>
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                        <title>How Coca-Cola Uses Shopper Marketing for Unique Campaigns</title>
                        <link>https://www.uschamber.com/co/good-company/the-leap/coca-cola-marketing-campaigns?utm_source=rss&amp;utm_medium=the-leap-and-growth-studio&amp;utm_campaign=feeds-total</link>
                        <guid>https://www.uschamber.com/co/good-company/the-leap/coca-cola-marketing-campaigns</guid>
                        <pubDate>Tue, 07 Jan 2020 07:28:00 -0500</pubDate>
                        <dc:creator>Denise Power</dc:creator>
                        <description><![CDATA[With more sales migrating to online channels, the beverage giant says this customer-centric marketing strategy helps both consumer product brands and stores achieve business goals.]]></description>
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                        <title>Jimmy John&#039;s Projects Growth With Acquisition</title>
                        <link>https://www.uschamber.com/co/good-company/the-leap/jimmy-johns-growth-after-acquisition?utm_source=rss&amp;utm_medium=the-leap-and-growth-studio&amp;utm_campaign=feeds-total</link>
                        <guid>https://www.uschamber.com/co/good-company/the-leap/jimmy-johns-growth-after-acquisition</guid>
                        <pubDate>Mon, 06 Jan 2020 08:34:00 -0500</pubDate>
                        <dc:creator>Mark Hamstra</dc:creator>
                        <description><![CDATA[The chief marketing officer of the fast-food chain, now part of Arby’s parent company, describes how its ‘Freaky’ loyalty program, ‘skinny mini’ sandwiches and Lil Jon will drive growth.]]></description>
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                        <title>How Commonwealth Joe is Disrupting the Coffee Industry</title>
                        <link>https://www.uschamber.com/co/good-company/the-leap/commonwealth-joe-smart-vending-machines?utm_source=rss&amp;utm_medium=the-leap-and-growth-studio&amp;utm_campaign=feeds-total</link>
                        <guid>https://www.uschamber.com/co/good-company/the-leap/commonwealth-joe-smart-vending-machines</guid>
                        <pubDate>Mon, 16 Dec 2019 09:25:00 -0500</pubDate>
                        <dc:creator>Victor Martino</dc:creator>
                        <description><![CDATA[Flush with high-tech innovation and new funding, the startup plans to spread its ‘smart’ vending machine model to the masses.]]></description>
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                        <title>Interview With CMO of Pandora Americas</title>
                        <link>https://www.uschamber.com/co/good-company/the-leap/pandora-jewelry-rebranding?utm_source=rss&amp;utm_medium=the-leap-and-growth-studio&amp;utm_campaign=feeds-total</link>
                        <guid>https://www.uschamber.com/co/good-company/the-leap/pandora-jewelry-rebranding</guid>
                        <pubDate>Tue, 10 Dec 2019 08:31:00 -0500</pubDate>
                        <dc:creator>Barbara Thau</dc:creator>
                        <description><![CDATA[Chief marketing officer Charisse Hughes shares how the global retailer’s new ‘Expressions Store’ encapsulates its brand revamp, strategic shift and relaunch in the U.S. market.]]></description>
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                        <title>How UNTUCKit Expanded Business Abroad</title>
                        <link>https://www.uschamber.com/co/good-company/the-leap/how-untuckit-expanded-abroad?utm_source=rss&amp;utm_medium=the-leap-and-growth-studio&amp;utm_campaign=feeds-total</link>
                        <guid>https://www.uschamber.com/co/good-company/the-leap/how-untuckit-expanded-abroad</guid>
                        <pubDate>Mon, 09 Dec 2019 08:31:00 -0500</pubDate>
                        <dc:creator>Lydia Dishman</dc:creator>
                        <description><![CDATA[Co-founder Chris Riccobono says that men are looking for the digitally native brand’s polished casual looks abroad, too.]]></description>
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                        <title>FabFitFun Enters a New Phase of Growth</title>
                        <link>https://www.uschamber.com/co/good-company/the-leap/fabfitfun-enters-new-phase-of-growth?utm_source=rss&amp;utm_medium=the-leap-and-growth-studio&amp;utm_campaign=feeds-total</link>
                        <guid>https://www.uschamber.com/co/good-company/the-leap/fabfitfun-enters-new-phase-of-growth</guid>
                        <pubDate>Tue, 03 Dec 2019 07:23:00 -0500</pubDate>
                        <dc:creator>Jackie Chiquoine</dc:creator>
                        <description><![CDATA[With one million members and $300 million in sales, the subscription box service&#039;s co-founder reveals how it&#039;s expanding into live TV shopping.]]></description>
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                        <title>Fidelity and WW Tackle Work Stress for Women</title>
                        <link>https://www.uschamber.com/co/good-company/the-leap/fidelity-and-ww-tackle-work-stress-for-women?utm_source=rss&amp;utm_medium=the-leap-and-growth-studio&amp;utm_campaign=feeds-total</link>
                        <guid>https://www.uschamber.com/co/good-company/the-leap/fidelity-and-ww-tackle-work-stress-for-women</guid>
                        <pubDate>Mon, 02 Dec 2019 06:47:00 -0500</pubDate>
                        <dc:creator>CO– Staff</dc:creator>
                        <description><![CDATA[The investment firm and the healthy lifestyle company together want to de-stress the pursuit of financial and physical health for women, who are increasingly the breadwinners in U.S. households.]]></description>
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                        <title>How Mr. Crumb Stuffing Started Exporting to the U.S.</title>
                        <link>https://www.uschamber.com/co/good-company/the-leap/mr-crumb-stuffing-breaks-into-american-retail?utm_source=rss&amp;utm_medium=the-leap-and-growth-studio&amp;utm_campaign=feeds-total</link>
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                        <pubDate>Mon, 25 Nov 2019 08:26:00 -0500</pubDate>
                        <dc:creator>Barbara Thau</dc:creator>
                        <description><![CDATA[The family-run brand from a small rural village managed to crack big U.S. retail, facing both opportunities and challenges along the way.]]></description>
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                        <title>Big Food and Startups Tackle Sustainability</title>
                        <link>https://www.uschamber.com/co/good-company/the-leap/rise-of-sustainable-food-brands?utm_source=rss&amp;utm_medium=the-leap-and-growth-studio&amp;utm_campaign=feeds-total</link>
                        <guid>https://www.uschamber.com/co/good-company/the-leap/rise-of-sustainable-food-brands</guid>
                        <pubDate>Tue, 19 Nov 2019 08:51:00 -0500</pubDate>
                        <dc:creator>Victor Martino</dc:creator>
                        <description><![CDATA[The future of food is sustainable, tasty and more biodiverse, as consumers voting with their dollars suggests.]]></description>
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                        <title>Marriott Is Entering the Home Rental Industry</title>
                        <link>https://www.uschamber.com/co/good-company/the-leap/marriott-enters-home-rental-industry?utm_source=rss&amp;utm_medium=the-leap-and-growth-studio&amp;utm_campaign=feeds-total</link>
                        <guid>https://www.uschamber.com/co/good-company/the-leap/marriott-enters-home-rental-industry</guid>
                        <pubDate>Tue, 05 Nov 2019 08:47:00 -0500</pubDate>
                        <dc:creator>Barbara Thau</dc:creator>
                        <description><![CDATA[As home rental players encroach on its business, the legacy hotel giant is fighting back with vetted, loyalty-points-earning, premium properties to woo today’s sharing-economy-touched travelers.]]></description>
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                        <title>Prevu Disrupts Real Estate by Focusing on Customer Experience</title>
                        <link>https://www.uschamber.com/co/good-company/the-leap/prevu-real-estate?utm_source=rss&amp;utm_medium=the-leap-and-growth-studio&amp;utm_campaign=feeds-total</link>
                        <guid>https://www.uschamber.com/co/good-company/the-leap/prevu-real-estate</guid>
                        <pubDate>Mon, 04 Nov 2019 08:35:00 -0500</pubDate>
                        <dc:creator>Mark Hamstra</dc:creator>
                        <description><![CDATA[Co-founder of the real estate disruptor explains how tech, $2 million in funding and salaried ‘advisors’ — not ‘pushy agents’ — will drive growth of the residential online platform.]]></description>
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                        <title>Interview with JustFoodForDogs&#039; CEO</title>
                        <link>https://www.uschamber.com/co/good-company/the-leap/justfoodfordogs-interview-carey-tischler?utm_source=rss&amp;utm_medium=the-leap-and-growth-studio&amp;utm_campaign=feeds-total</link>
                        <guid>https://www.uschamber.com/co/good-company/the-leap/justfoodfordogs-interview-carey-tischler</guid>
                        <pubDate>Mon, 21 Oct 2019 08:36:00 -0400</pubDate>
                        <dc:creator>Denise Power</dc:creator>
                        <description><![CDATA[CEO Carey Tischler details how human-grade entrees like venison and squash, and a unique retail ecosystem, can usher in real change to the pet food industry.]]></description>
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                        <title>Google Nest Wants to Make Smart Homes More Human</title>
                        <link>https://www.uschamber.com/co/good-company/the-leap/google-nest-smart-home-future?utm_source=rss&amp;utm_medium=the-leap-and-growth-studio&amp;utm_campaign=feeds-total</link>
                        <guid>https://www.uschamber.com/co/good-company/the-leap/google-nest-smart-home-future</guid>
                        <pubDate>Wed, 16 Oct 2019 08:16:00 -0400</pubDate>
                        <dc:creator>Joan Verdon</dc:creator>
                        <description><![CDATA[Kate Freebairn, director of user experience, explains how the company that helped create the term ‘smart home’ now wants to focus on what makes a home more human.]]></description>
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                        <title>Interview With citizenM&#039;s Chief Marketing Officer</title>
                        <link>https://www.uschamber.com/co/good-company/the-leap/citizenm-cmo-disccuses-democratizing-luxury-hotels?utm_source=rss&amp;utm_medium=the-leap-and-growth-studio&amp;utm_campaign=feeds-total</link>
                        <guid>https://www.uschamber.com/co/good-company/the-leap/citizenm-cmo-disccuses-democratizing-luxury-hotels</guid>
                        <pubDate>Tue, 15 Oct 2019 09:05:00 -0400</pubDate>
                        <dc:creator>Barbara Thau</dc:creator>
                        <description><![CDATA[The hotel chain, tricked out with on-demand, tech-enabled guest conveniences like ‘smart rooms,’ is spreading its upscale, artsy take on modern business travel stateside and abroad.]]></description>
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                        <title>How Chubbies Uses Logistics to Encourage Business Success</title>
                        <link>https://www.uschamber.com/co/good-company/the-leap/chubbies-marketing-interview?utm_source=rss&amp;utm_medium=the-leap-and-growth-studio&amp;utm_campaign=feeds-total</link>
                        <guid>https://www.uschamber.com/co/good-company/the-leap/chubbies-marketing-interview</guid>
                        <pubDate>Tue, 08 Oct 2019 09:11:00 -0400</pubDate>
                        <dc:creator>Denise Power</dc:creator>
                        <description><![CDATA[Retro fashion disruptor learned to ‘flex on the fly’ when a marketing campaign generated an unexpected, off-the-charts response.]]></description>
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                        <title>Interview With Credo Beauty CEO Dawn Dobras</title>
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                        <pubDate>Mon, 07 Oct 2019 08:13:00 -0400</pubDate>
                        <dc:creator>Mark Hamstra</dc:creator>
                        <description><![CDATA[CEO Dawn Dobras on the ‘Whole Foods of beauty’s’ growth strategy amid heightened consumer demand for natural, eco-friendly cosmetics.]]></description>
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                        <title>Interview with the Co-Founders and COO of Tiesta Tea</title>
                        <link>https://www.uschamber.com/co/good-company/the-leap/interview-with-tiesta-tea-founders?utm_source=rss&amp;utm_medium=the-leap-and-growth-studio&amp;utm_campaign=feeds-total</link>
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                        <pubDate>Thu, 26 Sep 2019 08:29:00 -0400</pubDate>
                        <dc:creator>Ciara McGibbon</dc:creator>
                        <description><![CDATA[Co-founders Dan Klein and Patrick Tannous and COO Alex Sosnov share how a startup idea among college friends became a brand sold in 8,000 stores nationwide.]]></description>
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                        <title>How Perfect Day Is Capitalizing on Food Technology</title>
                        <link>https://www.uschamber.com/co/good-company/the-leap/perfect-day-ice-cream-food-technology?utm_source=rss&amp;utm_medium=the-leap-and-growth-studio&amp;utm_campaign=feeds-total</link>
                        <guid>https://www.uschamber.com/co/good-company/the-leap/perfect-day-ice-cream-food-technology</guid>
                        <pubDate>Mon, 23 Sep 2019 09:17:00 -0400</pubDate>
                        <dc:creator>Victor Martino</dc:creator>
                        <description><![CDATA[The food technology company is angling for its animal-free dairy ‘flora’ to gain mass appeal.]]></description>
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                        <title>Colavita Looks Toward Millennials for Expansion Tactics</title>
                        <link>https://www.uschamber.com/co/good-company/the-leap/colavita-expands-toward-millennials?utm_source=rss&amp;utm_medium=the-leap-and-growth-studio&amp;utm_campaign=feeds-total</link>
                        <guid>https://www.uschamber.com/co/good-company/the-leap/colavita-expands-toward-millennials</guid>
                        <pubDate>Tue, 17 Sep 2019 08:41:00 -0400</pubDate>
                        <dc:creator>Barbara Thau</dc:creator>
                        <description><![CDATA[Giovanni Colavita, who leads the Italian, family-run food company’s U.S. business, is bringing imported startup brands to the states, while betting big that the future of grocery shopping is online.]]></description>
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                        <title>How Rent the Runway Thrives on Word-of-Mouth Marketing</title>
                        <link>https://www.uschamber.com/co/good-company/the-leap/rent-the-runway-word-of-mouth-marketing?utm_source=rss&amp;utm_medium=the-leap-and-growth-studio&amp;utm_campaign=feeds-total</link>
                        <guid>https://www.uschamber.com/co/good-company/the-leap/rent-the-runway-word-of-mouth-marketing</guid>
                        <pubDate>Mon, 09 Sep 2019 07:49:00 -0400</pubDate>
                        <dc:creator>Joan Verdon</dc:creator>
                        <description><![CDATA[RTR&#039;s COO explains how ‘good old-fashioned word-of-mouth’ helped the clothing rental company grow from startup to unicorn status.]]></description>
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                        <title>Neighborhood Goods Looks to Revive Department Store Shopping</title>
                        <link>https://www.uschamber.com/co/good-company/the-leap/interview-with-neighborhood-goods-ceo-matt-alexander?utm_source=rss&amp;utm_medium=the-leap-and-growth-studio&amp;utm_campaign=feeds-total</link>
                        <guid>https://www.uschamber.com/co/good-company/the-leap/interview-with-neighborhood-goods-ceo-matt-alexander</guid>
                        <pubDate>Mon, 26 Aug 2019 08:40:00 -0400</pubDate>
                        <dc:creator>Lydia Dishman</dc:creator>
                        <description><![CDATA[CEO and serial entrepreneur Matt Alexander on how the startup is reinventing the traditional model with emerging brands, community events and playful touches.]]></description>
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                        <title>How Dirty Lemon Is Growing Through Data and Technology</title>
                        <link>https://www.uschamber.com/co/good-company/the-leap/dirty-lemon-growth-strategy?utm_source=rss&amp;utm_medium=the-leap-and-growth-studio&amp;utm_campaign=feeds-total</link>
                        <guid>https://www.uschamber.com/co/good-company/the-leap/dirty-lemon-growth-strategy</guid>
                        <pubDate>Wed, 14 Aug 2019 09:35:00 -0400</pubDate>
                        <dc:creator>Denise Power</dc:creator>
                        <description><![CDATA[The text-to-order model of direct-to-consumer beverage company Iris Nova vaults its signature wellness brand to new heights today, with plans to invest in other early-stage companies tomorrow.]]></description>
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                        <title>Interview With Orangetheory Founder Ellen Latham</title>
                        <link>https://www.uschamber.com/co/good-company/the-leap/orangetheory-cofounder-ellen-latham-interview?utm_source=rss&amp;utm_medium=the-leap-and-growth-studio&amp;utm_campaign=feeds-total</link>
                        <guid>https://www.uschamber.com/co/good-company/the-leap/orangetheory-cofounder-ellen-latham-interview</guid>
                        <pubDate>Mon, 12 Aug 2019 07:54:00 -0400</pubDate>
                        <dc:creator>CO– Staff</dc:creator>
                        <description><![CDATA[The 10-year-old fitness chain is a proven hit with millennials and Gen-Xers. Now baby boomers and wellness initiatives could drive a healthy growth spurt.]]></description>
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                        <title>Interview with Sandals CEO | Expansion &amp; a Culture Shift</title>
                        <link>https://www.uschamber.com/co/good-company/the-leap/sandals-ceo-gebhard-rainer-interview?utm_source=rss&amp;utm_medium=the-leap-and-growth-studio&amp;utm_campaign=feeds-total</link>
                        <guid>https://www.uschamber.com/co/good-company/the-leap/sandals-ceo-gebhard-rainer-interview</guid>
                        <pubDate>Wed, 07 Aug 2019 08:53:00 -0400</pubDate>
                        <dc:creator>Barbara Thau</dc:creator>
                        <description><![CDATA[Former Hyatt executive Gebhard Rainer discusses the culture shift afoot at its resorts — from a gourmet donut shop to staff that’s been taken ‘off script’ — and why he’s not worried about Airbnb.]]></description>
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                        <title>Facebook Marketplace Holds New Opportunities for Businesses</title>
                        <link>https://www.uschamber.com/co/good-company/the-leap/new-business-opportunities-with-facebook-marketplace?utm_source=rss&amp;utm_medium=the-leap-and-growth-studio&amp;utm_campaign=feeds-total</link>
                        <guid>https://www.uschamber.com/co/good-company/the-leap/new-business-opportunities-with-facebook-marketplace</guid>
                        <pubDate>Tue, 30 Jul 2019 07:27:00 -0400</pubDate>
                        <dc:creator>Joan Verdon</dc:creator>
                        <description><![CDATA[Facebook Marketplace is changing how car dealerships, realtors and retailers connect with customers. It’s all about finding consumers where they spend a lot of their time — on social media.]]></description>
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                        <title>Macy’s Blends Online and In-Store Experiences</title>
                        <link>https://www.uschamber.com/co/good-company/the-leap/macys-digital-fragrance-bars?utm_source=rss&amp;utm_medium=the-leap-and-growth-studio&amp;utm_campaign=feeds-total</link>
                        <guid>https://www.uschamber.com/co/good-company/the-leap/macys-digital-fragrance-bars</guid>
                        <pubDate>Mon, 29 Jul 2019 07:17:00 -0400</pubDate>
                        <dc:creator>Joan Verdon</dc:creator>
                        <description><![CDATA[The nation’s largest department store chain is using technology to change the way it sells perfume and hoping to improve the customer experience in the process.]]></description>
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                        <title>b8ta Reinvents How New Product Innovation Debuts in Stores</title>
                        <link>https://www.uschamber.com/co/good-company/the-leap/toys-r-us-b8ta-retail-stores?utm_source=rss&amp;utm_medium=the-leap-and-growth-studio&amp;utm_campaign=feeds-total</link>
                        <guid>https://www.uschamber.com/co/good-company/the-leap/toys-r-us-b8ta-retail-stores</guid>
                        <pubDate>Tue, 23 Jul 2019 07:47:00 -0400</pubDate>
                        <dc:creator>Denise Power</dc:creator>
                        <description><![CDATA[The &#039;retail-as-a-service&#039; platform offers nascent brands a foot in the door while bringing new experiences to legacy merchants, like interactive play spaces in Toys ‘R’ Us’ holiday reboot.]]></description>
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                        <title>Monster.com CEO Plots a Millennial-Focused Comeback</title>
                        <link>https://www.uschamber.com/co/good-company/the-leap/monster-ceo-scott-gutz?utm_source=rss&amp;utm_medium=the-leap-and-growth-studio&amp;utm_campaign=feeds-total</link>
                        <guid>https://www.uschamber.com/co/good-company/the-leap/monster-ceo-scott-gutz</guid>
                        <pubDate>Mon, 22 Jul 2019 07:56:00 -0400</pubDate>
                        <dc:creator>Barbara Thau</dc:creator>
                        <description><![CDATA[Disrupted by LinkedIn and aggregators like Indeed.com, the online job board is fighting back by investing in tech like artificial intelligence and video ads to enhance and personalize the job hunt.]]></description>
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                        <title>Interview With Care/of CEO Craig Elbert</title>
                        <link>https://www.uschamber.com/co/good-company/the-leap/interview-care-of-ceo-craig-elbert?utm_source=rss&amp;utm_medium=the-leap-and-growth-studio&amp;utm_campaign=feeds-total</link>
                        <guid>https://www.uschamber.com/co/good-company/the-leap/interview-care-of-ceo-craig-elbert</guid>
                        <pubDate>Thu, 18 Jul 2019 09:16:00 -0400</pubDate>
                        <dc:creator>Ciara McGibbon</dc:creator>
                        <description><![CDATA[The co-founder of the direct-to-consumer vitamin brand discusses his experience with growing and adapting when launching a product that meets a distinctive demand.]]></description>
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                        <title>Amazon Business Bent on Being the Go-To B2B Platform</title>
                        <link>https://www.uschamber.com/co/good-company/the-leap/amazon-business-b2b?utm_source=rss&amp;utm_medium=the-leap-and-growth-studio&amp;utm_campaign=feeds-total</link>
                        <guid>https://www.uschamber.com/co/good-company/the-leap/amazon-business-b2b</guid>
                        <pubDate>Tue, 16 Jul 2019 11:45:00 -0400</pubDate>
                        <dc:creator>Denise Power</dc:creator>
                        <description><![CDATA[With $10 billion in annualized sales in four years’ time, and plenty of room to grow in the U.S. and abroad, Amazon’s sister site is one to watch in the business-to-business market.]]></description>
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                        <title>Bonobos CEO on Leading a Menswear Brand as a Female Executive</title>
                        <link>https://www.uschamber.com/co/good-company/the-leap/bonobos-ceo-micky-onvural?utm_source=rss&amp;utm_medium=the-leap-and-growth-studio&amp;utm_campaign=feeds-total</link>
                        <guid>https://www.uschamber.com/co/good-company/the-leap/bonobos-ceo-micky-onvural</guid>
                        <pubDate>Tue, 16 Jul 2019 09:35:00 -0400</pubDate>
                        <dc:creator>Lydia Dishman</dc:creator>
                        <description><![CDATA[The former chief marketing officer believes that she, as a woman and marketing veteran, can best tell the story of the menswear brand to inspire growth.]]></description>
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                        <title>How Sweetgreen Builds Customer Experience and Growth</title>
                        <link>https://www.uschamber.com/co/good-company/the-leap/sweetgreen-customer-experience?utm_source=rss&amp;utm_medium=the-leap-and-growth-studio&amp;utm_campaign=feeds-total</link>
                        <guid>https://www.uschamber.com/co/good-company/the-leap/sweetgreen-customer-experience</guid>
                        <pubDate>Mon, 15 Jul 2019 06:25:00 -0400</pubDate>
                        <dc:creator>Victor Martino</dc:creator>
                        <description><![CDATA[VP Kevin Quandt says sustainability plus taste are two key ingredients in the secret sauce of success for the rapidly growing, healthy, fast-casual restaurant chain.]]></description>
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                        <title>Comcast Expands Viewing Access for People with Disabilities</title>
                        <link>https://www.uschamber.com/co/good-company/the-leap/comcast-expands-viewing-accessibility?utm_source=rss&amp;utm_medium=the-leap-and-growth-studio&amp;utm_campaign=feeds-total</link>
                        <guid>https://www.uschamber.com/co/good-company/the-leap/comcast-expands-viewing-accessibility</guid>
                        <pubDate>Mon, 08 Jul 2019 08:40:00 -0400</pubDate>
                        <dc:creator>Mark Hamstra</dc:creator>
                        <description><![CDATA[The communications giant joins businesses from a variety of industries in finding ways to make their products and services more accessible to all.]]></description>
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                        <title>Bumble’s Margarita Mixers Highlight the Brand’s Offline Efforts</title>
                        <link>https://www.uschamber.com/co/good-company/the-leap/bumble-margarita-mixers-highlight-offline-efforts?utm_source=rss&amp;utm_medium=the-leap-and-growth-studio&amp;utm_campaign=feeds-total</link>
                        <guid>https://www.uschamber.com/co/good-company/the-leap/bumble-margarita-mixers-highlight-offline-efforts</guid>
                        <pubDate>Mon, 01 Jul 2019 08:59:00 -0400</pubDate>
                        <dc:creator>Barbara Thau</dc:creator>
                        <description><![CDATA[How the dating app/social network wooed millennials with interactive mixology events in cities across the country amid the rise of face-to-face experiences from digital brands.]]></description>
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                        <title>The Grommet CEO: Launching in a Scrappy Startup</title>
                        <link>https://www.uschamber.com/co/good-company/the-leap/grommet-jules-pieri?utm_source=rss&amp;utm_medium=the-leap-and-growth-studio&amp;utm_campaign=feeds-total</link>
                        <guid>https://www.uschamber.com/co/good-company/the-leap/grommet-jules-pieri</guid>
                        <pubDate>Thu, 27 Jun 2019 08:35:00 -0400</pubDate>
                        <dc:creator>Denise Power</dc:creator>
                        <description><![CDATA[Staying focused on their solid vision was what propelled the co-founders of The Grommet through their launch during the Great Recession.]]></description>
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                        <title>Online Mattress Brand Nectar Expands Its Direct-to-Consumer Offerings</title>
                        <link>https://www.uschamber.com/co/good-company/the-leap/nectar-mattress-expansion?utm_source=rss&amp;utm_medium=the-leap-and-growth-studio&amp;utm_campaign=feeds-total</link>
                        <guid>https://www.uschamber.com/co/good-company/the-leap/nectar-mattress-expansion</guid>
                        <pubDate>Wed, 19 Jun 2019 08:32:00 -0400</pubDate>
                        <dc:creator>CO– Staff</dc:creator>
                        <description><![CDATA[The online retailer is expanding into every room in the home, with a house of brands, says Eric Hutchinson, co-founder of Nectar parent company, Resident.]]></description>
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                        <title>9 Questions for the CMO of Truist SunTrust Bank</title>
                        <link>https://www.uschamber.com/co/good-company/the-leap/truist-suntrust-bank-cmo?utm_source=rss&amp;utm_medium=the-leap-and-growth-studio&amp;utm_campaign=feeds-total</link>
                        <guid>https://www.uschamber.com/co/good-company/the-leap/truist-suntrust-bank-cmo</guid>
                        <pubDate>Thu, 13 Jun 2019 13:04:00 -0400</pubDate>
                        <dc:creator>Lydia Dishman</dc:creator>
                        <description><![CDATA[The former Apple engineer was steeped in strong branding early on, and is now leading a charge to make people feel less stressed about their money.]]></description>
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                        <title>Best Buy Targets Tech-Savvy Senior Market</title>
                        <link>https://www.uschamber.com/co/good-company/the-leap/best-buy-targets-senior-market?utm_source=rss&amp;utm_medium=the-leap-and-growth-studio&amp;utm_campaign=feeds-total</link>
                        <guid>https://www.uschamber.com/co/good-company/the-leap/best-buy-targets-senior-market</guid>
                        <pubDate>Wed, 12 Jun 2019 08:30:00 -0400</pubDate>
                        <dc:creator>Joan Verdon</dc:creator>
                        <description><![CDATA[America is getting older, and companies, including the nation&#039;s leading electronics chain, are investing in new products and services to help the elderly remain in their homes.]]></description>
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                        <title>Dollar Shave Club Unveils New Fragrance Line</title>
                        <link>https://www.uschamber.com/co/good-company/the-leap/dollar-shave-club-new-fragrance-line?utm_source=rss&amp;utm_medium=the-leap-and-growth-studio&amp;utm_campaign=feeds-total</link>
                        <guid>https://www.uschamber.com/co/good-company/the-leap/dollar-shave-club-new-fragrance-line</guid>
                        <pubDate>Thu, 30 May 2019 08:28:00 -0400</pubDate>
                        <dc:creator>Mark Hamstra</dc:creator>
                        <description><![CDATA[Its Blueprint cologne assortment seeks to provide high quality at an affordable price for mass appeal.]]></description>
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                        <title>Soles4Souls CEO: Eliminating the Middle Man Is Good for Small Business</title>
                        <link>https://www.uschamber.com/co/good-company/the-leap/soles4souls-ceo-helping-small-business?utm_source=rss&amp;utm_medium=the-leap-and-growth-studio&amp;utm_campaign=feeds-total</link>
                        <guid>https://www.uschamber.com/co/good-company/the-leap/soles4souls-ceo-helping-small-business</guid>
                        <pubDate>Tue, 28 May 2019 08:32:00 -0400</pubDate>
                        <dc:creator>Denise Power</dc:creator>
                        <description><![CDATA[With a business DNA baked into its model, like its DSW deal, the footwear nonprofit transforms its supply chain to embrace partners who can’t pay fast, but whose direct impact matters more.]]></description>
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                        <title>Here&#039;s How Madison Reed Is Disrupting the Haircare Industry</title>
                        <link>https://www.uschamber.com/co/good-company/the-leap/how-madison-reed-is-disrupting-haircare-industry?utm_source=rss&amp;utm_medium=the-leap-and-growth-studio&amp;utm_campaign=feeds-total</link>
                        <guid>https://www.uschamber.com/co/good-company/the-leap/how-madison-reed-is-disrupting-haircare-industry</guid>
                        <pubDate>Mon, 20 May 2019 08:29:00 -0400</pubDate>
                        <dc:creator>Ciara McGibbon</dc:creator>
                        <description><![CDATA[With a new Ulta deal, Madison Reed founder Amy Errett continues to capitalize on the haircare market by focusing on the ‘why’ instead of the ‘what.’]]></description>
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                        <title>How RV Rental Platform Outdoorsy Became the &#039;Airbnb&#039; of RVs</title>
                        <link>https://www.uschamber.com/co/good-company/the-leap/outdoorsy-disrupts-rv-rental-industry?utm_source=rss&amp;utm_medium=the-leap-and-growth-studio&amp;utm_campaign=feeds-total</link>
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                        <pubDate>Wed, 15 May 2019 08:19:00 -0400</pubDate>
                        <dc:creator>Denise Power</dc:creator>
                        <description><![CDATA[How the RV rental platform is monetizing the traveler’s appetite for on-the-go adventures worldwide.]]></description>
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                        <title>David’s Bridal Post-Bankruptcy Marketing Plan Focuses on Diversity &amp; Millennials</title>
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                        <pubDate>Wed, 08 May 2019 06:52:00 -0400</pubDate>
                        <dc:creator>Barbara Thau</dc:creator>
                        <description><![CDATA[Chief marketing officer Liz Crystal discusses how the wedding retailer is courting millennials and Generation Z by contemporizing the shopping experience and celebrating the diversity of brides.]]></description>
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                        <title>Pura Vida Bracelets Utilizes Micro-Influencers to Boost Brand</title>
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                        <pubDate>Mon, 06 May 2019 08:38:00 -0400</pubDate>
                        <dc:creator>Denise Power</dc:creator>
                        <description><![CDATA[Celebrity shoutouts are nice, but it’s photography and ‘authentic’ peer-to-peer engagement that’s building a following of devotees for the artisan jewelry brand, Pura Vida CEO Griffin Thall tells CO—.]]></description>
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                        <title>Why Major Food Retailers Are Offering Meal Kits in Grocery Stores</title>
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                        <pubDate>Tue, 30 Apr 2019 10:22:00 -0400</pubDate>
                        <dc:creator>Victor Martino</dc:creator>
                        <description><![CDATA[Online subscription meal kits were supposed to disrupt supermarket retailing, but instead they’re moving into grocery stores.]]></description>
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                        <pubDate>Tue, 23 Apr 2019 13:49:00 -0400</pubDate>
                        <dc:creator>Barbara Thau</dc:creator>
                        <description><![CDATA[Why the $1.4 billion sportswear brand is weaving customer reviews and Instagram stories into its e-commerce site.]]></description>
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                        <title>Uber Focuses on Safety with Former State Police Officer in Leadership Role</title>
                        <link>https://www.uschamber.com/co/good-company/the-leap/uber-safety-programs?utm_source=rss&amp;utm_medium=the-leap-and-growth-studio&amp;utm_campaign=feeds-total</link>
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                        <pubDate>Fri, 12 Apr 2019 09:30:00 -0400</pubDate>
                        <dc:creator>Lydia Dishman</dc:creator>
                        <description><![CDATA[Tracey Breeden’s 15-year career in law enforcement is called into play as head of global women&#039;s safety and gender-based violence programs.]]></description>
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                        <title>Airbnb for Work Expands to Include Non-Business Travelers</title>
                        <link>https://www.uschamber.com/co/good-company/the-leap/airbnb-for-work-travel?utm_source=rss&amp;utm_medium=the-leap-and-growth-studio&amp;utm_campaign=feeds-total</link>
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                        <pubDate>Tue, 26 Mar 2019 13:20:00 -0400</pubDate>
                        <dc:creator>Denise Power</dc:creator>
                        <description><![CDATA[Head of Airbnb for Work, David Holyoke, reveals its plans to include those who do not travel for work with a variety of spaces where business professionals can collaborate and grab some R&amp;R, too.]]></description>
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                        <title>Brandless Founder Tina Sharkey: Build Relationships in a Virtual Business</title>
                        <link>https://www.uschamber.com/co/good-company/the-leap/brandless-tina-sharkey?utm_source=rss&amp;utm_medium=the-leap-and-growth-studio&amp;utm_campaign=feeds-total</link>
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                        <pubDate>Wed, 06 Mar 2019 08:48:00 -0500</pubDate>
                        <dc:creator>Lydia Dishman</dc:creator>
                        <description><![CDATA[After building vast online communities including iVillage and Baby Center, Tina Sharkey, is determined to grow the e-commerce household goods startup into a gathering place for exchanging ideas.]]></description>
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                        <title>MM.LaFleur CEOs Strategy to Take the Angst Out of Dressing for Work</title>
                        <link>https://www.uschamber.com/co/good-company/the-leap/mmlafleur-sarah-lafleur?utm_source=rss&amp;utm_medium=the-leap-and-growth-studio&amp;utm_campaign=feeds-total</link>
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                        <pubDate>Tue, 26 Feb 2019 10:18:00 -0500</pubDate>
                        <dc:creator>Barbara Thau</dc:creator>
                        <description><![CDATA[With minimalist designs and personal stylists, the direct-to-consumer brand is broadening its offerings for professional women.]]></description>
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                        <title>Birchbox CEO: Next Big Thing: Stores, Multibillion Dollar Opportunity</title>
                        <link>https://www.uschamber.com/co/good-company/the-leap/birchbox-retail-walgreens-katia-beauchamp?utm_source=rss&amp;utm_medium=the-leap-and-growth-studio&amp;utm_campaign=feeds-total</link>
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                        <pubDate>Mon, 25 Feb 2019 09:11:00 -0500</pubDate>
                        <dc:creator>Barbara Thau</dc:creator>
                        <description><![CDATA[The online subscription box service is looking to offline expansion at Walgreens to fuel its next phase of growth.]]></description>
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                        <title>FireDisc Brothers Reinvent Outdoor Cooking with a Business That Gives Back</title>
                        <link>https://www.uschamber.com/co/good-company/the-leap/firedisc-founders?utm_source=rss&amp;utm_medium=the-leap-and-growth-studio&amp;utm_campaign=feeds-total</link>
                        <guid>https://www.uschamber.com/co/good-company/the-leap/firedisc-founders</guid>
                        <pubDate>Wed, 20 Feb 2019 14:18:00 -0500</pubDate>
                        <dc:creator>Denise Power</dc:creator>
                        <description><![CDATA[In this edition of &quot;The Leap,&quot; entrepreneur brothers Griff and Hunter Jaggard, co-founders of FireDisc, on what inspired their extremely popular outdoor cooking business.]]></description>
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                        <title>How an Ex-21st Century Fox Executive Is Going Big in the Podcast Space</title>
                        <link>https://www.uschamber.com/co/good-company/the-leap/wondery-hernan-lopez?utm_source=rss&amp;utm_medium=the-leap-and-growth-studio&amp;utm_campaign=feeds-total</link>
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                        <pubDate>Tue, 29 Jan 2019 14:29:00 -0500</pubDate>
                        <dc:creator>Denise Power</dc:creator>
                        <description><![CDATA[In this edition of “The Leap,” CO— chats with self-described &quot;wantrapreneur&quot; Hernan Lopez, whose podcast company, Wondery, is now cranking out audio hits like &quot;Business Wars&quot; and &quot;Dr. Death.&quot;]]></description>
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                        <title>1-800 GOT JUNK? Founder is Defying Experts, and Winning Anyway</title>
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                        <pubDate>Fri, 25 Jan 2019 11:54:00 -0500</pubDate>
                        <dc:creator>Denise Power</dc:creator>
                        <description><![CDATA[In this edition of &quot;The Leap,&quot; Brian Scudamore reveals how his $300 million home services empire champions a willingness to fail in order to achieve success.]]></description>
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                        <title>Fair Indigo&#039;s Bill Bass on Adapting to Changing Consumer Values</title>
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                        <pubDate>Mon, 14 Jan 2019 14:27:00 -0500</pubDate>
                        <dc:creator>Denise Power</dc:creator>
                        <description><![CDATA[In this edition of “The Leap,” Bill Bass, founder of Fair Indigo fair trade apparel, explains how he rethought his brand in response to rapidly changing consumer values.]]></description>
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                        <title>Instant Pot Founder Robert Wang on the Power of Word-of-Mouth Marketing</title>
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                        <pubDate>Thu, 03 Jan 2019 11:48:00 -0500</pubDate>
                        <dc:creator>Denise Power</dc:creator>
                        <description><![CDATA[In this edition of “The Leap,” Instant Pot inventor and CEO Robert Wang tells CO— why he took the Leap to eschew advertising in favor of word-of-mouth marketing.]]></description>
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                        <title>Walmart.com’s Marc Lore on When to Take the Risk, Even Without a Safety Net</title>
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                        <pubDate>Wed, 02 Jan 2019 14:37:00 -0500</pubDate>
                        <dc:creator>Denise Power</dc:creator>
                        <description><![CDATA[In this edition of “The Leap” we explore how Lore&#039;s advice on interpreting market signals and adjusting strategy even if it feels risky.]]></description>
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