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🔫 Black Rifle’s Mixed Signals

🔫 Black Rifle’s Mixed Signals

Black Rifle Coffee Company said it’s right on target for 2025 – even if the numbers don’t seem to be all that great at a glance. But with energy drinks now on shelves and retail handing the company some strong numbers, it has its scope set on growth.

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⚖️ Celsius Looks For ‘Balance’ After Down Q1

Though the company stole some big headlines with its acquisition of Alani Nu at the beginning of 2025, Celsius has endured a “slow start” to the year in the words of Chairman and CEO John Fieldly this morning.

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💗 Gopuff Sizes Up

Gopuff is going big – so to speak. The ecommerce grocery platform launched GoXL this week, a new line of multipack and bulk items available for home delivery via the company’s app.

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🥤 It’s Kind Of Wild, But Katie Lee Biegel Is Changing The Way We Drink

🥤 It’s Kind Of Wild, But Katie Lee Biegel Is Changing The Way We Drink

Bestselling author and TV personality Katie Lee Biegel discusses her journey into the organic wine business as the co-founder of Kind of Wild. She reflects on the evolution of the food and beverage industry, the power of in-person and digital consumer engagement, and why authenticity – not the “celebrity chef” label – is at the heart of her approach to food, wine, and business.

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