Archive - 🛍️Retail Therapy

The War in Iran Is Coming for Your Retail Therapy

Gas prices are only the start. Your moisturizer, your Asics, and your summer vacation are next.

Apr 17 • Rani Monson

The 1 Thing Missing From Your Annual Review

Now. But it won't happen since NeeDoh is the most sought-after toy on the planet

Apr 14 • Rani Monson

Nobody Had This On Their Bingo Card for Coachella

How a ramen noodle brand outsmarted the internet from a desert highway with a billboard on the I-10.

Apr 13 • Rani Monson

Diamonds Are Forever. Prices Are Not.

A made-up holiday, lab-grown stones, and one extremely reasonable request.

Apr 8 • Rani Monson

Next OpenAI Gong Show: Buying Tech Talk Show TBPN

When billionaires buy media, free speech is the first casualty. TBPN is next.

Apr 5 • Rani Monson

Our 'Work' Appearance: When It Helps Us Fit In vs. Stand Out -- Amy Jo Benavides & Rani Monson

Women and What We Wear to Work -- and Why! Live video from Rani Monson

Apr 2 • Rani Monson and Amy Benavides

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March 2026

I Was Told the Only Cashmere I Owned Looked Like a Sweatshirt

What we wear to work costs way more than money. Join Our Live Video Chat Thursday April 2 on the stress of being middleage and dressing for work.

Mar 31 • Rani Monson

He Said It 'Looked Like Me,' Now I Own Six

How a Valentine's Day watch turned into a full-blown microbrand obsession -- and why women are the watch world's best-kept secret

Mar 28 • Rani Monson

They Took Away the One Thing Getting Me Through the Week

Topo is not available and won't be until Q3. What will I do without my bubbly beverage of choice? It's the best mineral water on the market.

Mar 17 • Rani Monson

Live with Rani Monson: watches!

A recording from Rani Monson's live video

Mar 14 • Rani Monson

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Can Someone Explain the Appeal of Quince?

At a new $10B evaluation & $2B in expected revenue, I just don’t get why everyone is so in love with Quince. What do you buy there that you like?

Mar 13 • Rani Monson

Save $ on Procedures & Products for National Chemical Peel Day

RETAIL THERAPY: BEAUTY RESEARCH REPORT -- Chemical Peels

Mar 10 • Rani Monson

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