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The beauty and personal care market in the Philippines is expected to surge to $4.7 billion by 2026 as a wave of new consumers drive demand and the...

Food retail in the Philippines is expected to swell to $60 billion in 2020 as lockdowns force more people to stay indoors. Add public apprehension ...

When it comes to fruit juices and smoothies, consumers in the Philippines can’t get enough. The overall market in the Southeast Asian country is es...

Life and business partners, Natalie Holloway and Maximilian Kislevitz are the founders of Bala and the creators of Bala Balges, stylish weighted bands that amplify just about any workout. In this episode of Shopify Masters, Natalie and Max share how they tested product viability, received reputable media coverage, and built a multi-million brand without paid marketing. 

Al Cuttell, Diana Paisis, and Jos Reinders are the trio behind Bitten Design, a global giftware maker based in Utrecht, Netherlands. The team designs and produces over 40 new items each year and distributes them in over 45 counties. With over a decade of operating under their belts, the team shares how they entered entrepreneurship, built a global network of distributors, and remained financially independent.

The effects of COVID-19 have impacted independent businesses everywhere. We checked in with six of them to see how they’re adapting while staying connected to their communities. From an artists' collective to a direct-to-consumer fashion brand to a bakery, these businesses share what it’s like to constantly adjust their operations and communicate through a crisis. 

Velasca, one of the first Italian direct-to-consumer brands, shares its journey of disrupting the handcrafted footwear industry. From building relationships with shoemakers to creating relatable yet entertaining content to scaling its physical retail presence, Velasca highlights the steps it’s taken to build its business from a personal need. 

After Heatonist moved its online store to Shopify and saw positive results, Noah decided to entrust Shopify Fulfillment Network with his shipping needs. Noah recognized that Shopify’s process was in line with Heatonist’s mission, and entrusting fulfillment to SFN gave his team the time needed to focus on growing the business.

When Michael Bumgarner decided to start a CBD beauty company, he knew there’d be stigmas to fight. There were also big challenges ahead—including frustrating roadblocks from marketing and payment channels. But in the process, he built a soaring brand that is paving the way forward for struggling communities in rural America.

Alicja Buchowicz, the founder of Alicja Confections, actually hated chocolate as a kid. And unlike most chocolate makers, her business was born online and later expanded to a physical store. Alicja’s entrepreneurial journey is as distinct as her bars and she shares her recipe for creating memorable shopping experiences online and offline.

Terre Bleu owners Ian and Isabelle Baird left behind their city life to fulfill their dreams of living on a farm. After five years of operations, the couples share their journey of building a following on social media, expanding sales beyond the bloom season, and creating reasons for repeat visits.

With direct sales on a breakaway trajectory, find out how Artemis Design Co is handling the unexpected demand—and implementing new systems to help them keep doubling sales every year.