Brickandmortar

Marine Layer’s Cofounders on Brick-and-mortar Investments, Why Materials Matter and Running a B Corp Business

February 6, 2026

More than 15 years ago, two childhood friends decided to make the switch from finance to fashion, and Marine Layer was born. The spark for the company came from cofounder and chief…

Brick-and-mortar bookshops look better than ever in the Amazon age

January 9, 2026

Welcome to the first Fast Company’s Plugged In of 2026, and Happy New Year to you. More than 18 years ago, as the internet was transforming how we consume everything from news to music,…

Rocksbox Sets Brick-and-mortar Retail Agenda

June 25, 2025

Rocksbox, originally a jewelry rental subscription business launched in 2012, is rolling out brick-and-mortar stores for the first time. The brick-and-mortar agenda started with a…