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Quarterly Consumer Review
We’re back for the third installment of Dwight’s Quarterly Consumer Review, and we have much to discuss. 2023 has flown by for food & beverage brands channeling energy and capital toward growing their retail footprint, for digitally native brands breaking into brick-and-mortar, for investors closing new funds, and for all of us following along for…
Read MoreSeven Tips for Maximizing Cash Flow
Mastering your company’s cash flow can be a daunting task, but having the right tools in your toolbelt can make all the difference between success and failure for a CPG brand. In this blog, we’ll explore seven tips and tactics for shortening cash cycles and maximizing your cash flow. Let’s dive in. 1. The Power of…
Read MoreFounder Spotlight: Sandra Velasquez
A Conversation with the Founder + CEO of Nopalera Sandra Velasquez fearlessly crafted Nopalera as a high-end aspirational Latina brand, intentionally drawing from the cultural tapestry of Mexico to redefine the perception of luxury for Latino products. Her emphasis on cultural storytelling and visually clear messaging became the catalyst for Nopalera’s rich identity, allowing the…
Read MoreDwight x CPG Wire Present: Quarterly Consumer Review
April 1st — June 30th, 2023 CPG Wire is back for the second installment of our quarterly industry report with a slew of updates following an eventful quarter for the consumer products industry. We’ve been following along as brands secured fresh funding, collaborated with each other, launched behind new doors, released new products, and exited the…
Read MoreDwight’s Sabbatical Benefit
A Month in Greece with our Managing Director, Jessica Bates This week on the blog, we’re taking a look at Dwight’s unique sabbatical perk with someone who has experienced it first-hand. After nearly seven years of dedicated service, our Managing Director Jessica Bates headed to Greece on her four-week hiatus. Throughout our conversation we dive…
Read MoreFounder Spotlight: Éva Goicochea
A Conversation with the Founder + CEO of maude When you read the tagline “Intimacy for All,” you get a glimpse into Éva Goicochea’s vision for maude’s customers. As a sexual wellness brand with ambitious goals, maude would have to navigate strict advertising regulations, limited wholesale opportunities, and societal taboos to effectively bring its intimacy…
Read MoreDwight x CPG Wire Present: DTC Trends & Fundraising Index
Janaury 1st — March 31st, 2023 Leading CPG Working Capital Provider Dwight Funding and DTC news aggregator CPG Wire combine expertise to present the first-ever index of the latest fundraises and trends across food & beverage, beauty, and general consumer product categories. Those of us who know DTC know that we have one of the most…
Read MoreComparing Revenue Based Financing and Asset-Based Lending
In today’s environment, scaling businesses have access to a variety of funding options. If you’ve looked at financing options, you’ve probably come across Asset-Based Loans (ABL) and Revenue-Based Financing (RBF). Both provide non-dilutive access to capital, but they differ in lending structure and how they think about risk. In this post, we’ll explore their differences…
Read MoreDwight’s 2022 in Review
It’s hard to believe another year has come and gone. From our vantage point, CPG in 2022 was shaped by inflation, the conscious consumer, staying power of DTC amidst diversification to other channels, and a shift away from 3rd party data. Between tinkering with promotion strategies, to upping the ante on green & social good…
Read MoreFounder Spotlight: Sustainability
A Conversation with the Founders of Cleancult, Fishwife, and Koio The push toward environmental sustainability has left no industry untouched, with CPG being a great example. Brands are tapping into resale, reworking supply chains, introducing reusable containers, and much more. When done correctly, sustainability initiatives can positively differentiate your brand in the market and help…
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