Retail Is Not Dead?

A weekly newsletter for founders, investors, and operators exploring the trends shaping the future of retail and commerce

Featured

Oct 4, 2025

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9 min read

NYC Retail AI Market Map

Check out some of the exciting companies in NYC building retail AI!

Noah Sobel-Pressman

Issue #59: How Can CPG Brands Get VC Funding?

Aug 17, 2025

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15 min read

Issue #59: How Can CPG Brands Get VC Funding?

What retail metrics do brands need to hit to succeed and get funding?

Noah Sobel-Pressman

Apr 20, 2025

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7 min read

Issue #45: Inside the Rise of PopUp Bagels

What has changed since the last time PopUp Bagels was covered? Unsurprisingly, a lot has changed!

Noah Sobel-Pressman

Weekly Issues

May 31, 2026

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6 min read

Issue #96: Content Is The New Commerce

In today's world, you need to make sure the content you put out and the media you pay for all connect back to commerce in one way or another

Noah Sobel-Pressman

May 17, 2026

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7 min read

Issue #95: Every Great CPG Brand Needs Specialty Retail

Does launching in a unique channel early give you a big advantage? I say YES!

Noah Sobel-Pressman

May 10, 2026

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7 min read

Issue #94: Luckin Coffee Conquers NYC?

Can the new coffee shop on the block disrupt the incumbents with its innovative mobile ordering ONLY strategy?

Noah Sobel-Pressman

Interviews

May 13, 2026

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10 min read

Interview #4: Sivan Gompers

The Head of Ops & Strategy at Squared Circles shares her thoughts on CPG, retail, and more!

Noah Sobel-Pressman

Apr 12, 2026

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10 min read

Interview #3: Matt Leeds

The founder of Forward Consumer Partners shares his thoughts on the retail, CPG, and investing industries!

Noah Sobel-Pressman

Mar 11, 2026

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9 min read

Interview #2: Joe Rotondo

The CEO of Smearcase, a frozen cottage cheese dessert, shares his thoughts on CPG and the future of the retail industry

Noah Sobel-Pressman

All Content

May 31, 2026

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6 min read

Issue #96: Content Is The New Commerce

In today's world, you need to make sure the content you put out and the media you pay for all connect back to commerce in one way or another

Noah Sobel-Pressman

May 17, 2026

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7 min read

Issue #95: Every Great CPG Brand Needs Specialty Retail

Does launching in a unique channel early give you a big advantage? I say YES!

Noah Sobel-Pressman

May 13, 2026

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10 min read

Interview #4: Sivan Gompers

The Head of Ops & Strategy at Squared Circles shares her thoughts on CPG, retail, and more!

Noah Sobel-Pressman