--- title: (11) description: (11) image: https://www.hubspot.com/hubfs/assets/hubspot.com/buzz/HubSpotOpenGraph.png --- # Trends ![](https://www.nlopchantamang.com/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/Sterlings-4.png) Marketing, [Interviews](https://www.nlopchantamang.com/tag/interviews), [Database](https://www.nlopchantamang.com/tag/database), [Membership Required](https://www.nlopchantamang.com/tag/membership-required), [Articles](https://www.nlopchantamang.com/tag/articles), [Beauty](https://www.nlopchantamang.com/tag/beauty), [profile](https://www.nlopchantamang.com/tag/profile) ### [Sterlings Mobile: How one company innovated hair service on the go](https://www.nlopchantamang.com/articles/sterlings-mobile-how-one-company-innovated-hair-service-on-the-go) Feb 2, 2020 2:57:27 PM *The Trends Small Business Database houses hundreds of small businesses, along with their financials and unique stories. You can access the entire database [here](https://trends.co/articles/smallbizdatabase/) or read dozens of in-depth features [here](https://trends.co/articles/small-business-features/).* [Read More](https://www.nlopchantamang.com/articles/sterlings-mobile-how-one-company-innovated-hair-service-on-the-go) ![](https://www.nlopchantamang.com/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/Screen-Shot-2020-01-21-at-12_20_29-PM-4.png) [Membership Required](https://www.nlopchantamang.com/tag/membership-required), [Articles](https://www.nlopchantamang.com/tag/articles), [health and wellness](https://www.nlopchantamang.com/tag/health-and-wellness), [Analysis](https://www.nlopchantamang.com/tag/analysis), [profile](https://www.nlopchantamang.com/tag/profile), [sports and fitness](https://www.nlopchantamang.com/tag/sports-and-fitness), [Media](https://www.nlopchantamang.com/tag/media), [Entertainment](https://www.nlopchantamang.com/tag/entertainment) ### [How The Athletic Grew a Niche Audience to ~1m Subscribers in 4 Years](https://www.nlopchantamang.com/articles/how-the-athletic-grew-a-niche-audience-to-nearly-1m-subscribers-in-4-years) Jan 21, 2020 2:23:00 PM In 4 years, the sports news website [The Athletic ](https://theathletic.com/)has become a guide for modern and legacy media entities, as well as niche-driven subscription businesses in many other markets, both in terms of revenue model and content.  [Read More](https://www.nlopchantamang.com/articles/how-the-athletic-grew-a-niche-audience-to-nearly-1m-subscribers-in-4-years) ![](https://www.nlopchantamang.com/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/GettyImages-627786738-4.jpg) [Real Estate](https://www.nlopchantamang.com/tag/real-estate), [Membership Required](https://www.nlopchantamang.com/tag/membership-required), [Articles](https://www.nlopchantamang.com/tag/articles), [Analysis](https://www.nlopchantamang.com/tag/analysis), [profile](https://www.nlopchantamang.com/tag/profile), [Property](https://www.nlopchantamang.com/tag/property), [Entertainment](https://www.nlopchantamang.com/tag/entertainment) ### [How One Company Made Billions from Manufactured Homes and RV Parks](https://www.nlopchantamang.com/articles/how-one-company-made-billions-from-manufactured-homes-and-rv-parks) Jan 21, 2020 12:15:11 PM Billionaire Sam Zell is considered the father of the modern real estate industry in the United States.  [Read More](https://www.nlopchantamang.com/articles/how-one-company-made-billions-from-manufactured-homes-and-rv-parks) ![](https://www.nlopchantamang.com/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/GettyImages-1093138234-scaled-1-4.jpg) [Business](https://www.nlopchantamang.com/tag/business), [Articles](https://www.nlopchantamang.com/tag/articles), [Retail](https://www.nlopchantamang.com/tag/retail) ### [Simon Malls & The Big Business of Future Retail Trends](https://www.nlopchantamang.com/articles/simon-malls-the-big-business-of-future-retail-trends) Jan 7, 2020 7:49:00 AM Brick ‘n mortar retail had a bumpy 2019. A number of [notable retailers](https://www.cbinsights.com/research/retail-apocalypse-timeline-infographic/) — including Gymboree, Payless Shoes, Forever 21, Sugarfina, and Destination Maternity — declared bankruptcy and, collectively, closed thousands of stores. While the transition to ecommerce (“Amazon effect”) is often cited as the death knell for physical retail, in-store sales still account for [~90% of the multi-trillion dollar US retail sector](https://www.census.gov/retail/mrts/www/data/pdf/ec_current.pdf). [Read More](https://www.nlopchantamang.com/articles/simon-malls-the-big-business-of-future-retail-trends) ![](https://www.nlopchantamang.com/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/GettyImages-56294676-May-12-2021-03-05-05-79-PM.jpg) [how to](https://www.nlopchantamang.com/tag/how-to), [Membership Required](https://www.nlopchantamang.com/tag/membership-required), [Articles](https://www.nlopchantamang.com/tag/articles), [Analysis](https://www.nlopchantamang.com/tag/analysis), [industry deep dive](https://www.nlopchantamang.com/tag/industry-deep-dive), [sports and fitness](https://www.nlopchantamang.com/tag/sports-and-fitness), [Media](https://www.nlopchantamang.com/tag/media), [Entertainment](https://www.nlopchantamang.com/tag/entertainment) ### [How to Capitalize on the Fast-Growing Sports Gambling Industry](https://www.nlopchantamang.com/articles/how-to-capitalize-on-the-fast-growing-sports-gambling-industry) Jan 2, 2020 4:58:22 PM Remember when Nevada was the only state where you could place a legal, regulated bet on a sporting event? Neither do I, and that was just two years ago.  [Read More](https://www.nlopchantamang.com/articles/how-to-capitalize-on-the-fast-growing-sports-gambling-industry) ![](https://www.nlopchantamang.com/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/lrg-Screen-Shot-2019-08-17-at-10_01_58-AM_20190817151823-4.png) [Membership Required](https://www.nlopchantamang.com/tag/membership-required), [Uncategorized](https://www.nlopchantamang.com/tag/uncategorized) ### [Trends Small Business Database](https://www.nlopchantamang.com/articles/trends-small-business-database) Jan 2, 2020 2:00:24 PM   [Read More](https://www.nlopchantamang.com/articles/trends-small-business-database) ![](https://www.nlopchantamang.com/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/GettyImages-1189349093-4.png) [Membership Required](https://www.nlopchantamang.com/tag/membership-required), [Articles](https://www.nlopchantamang.com/tag/articles), [Analysis](https://www.nlopchantamang.com/tag/analysis), [industry deep dive](https://www.nlopchantamang.com/tag/industry-deep-dive) ### [Fast Growing Businesses in 2019](https://www.nlopchantamang.com/articles/fast-growing-businesses-in-2019) Dec 30, 2019 8:30:48 PM [The story](https://trends.co/articles/how-one-company-created-a-niche-market-for-young-people-who-want-fancy-bibles/) [Read More](https://www.nlopchantamang.com/articles/fast-growing-businesses-in-2019) ![](https://www.nlopchantamang.com/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/photo-1576948794092-074fed67dea4-3.jpeg) [Membership Required](https://www.nlopchantamang.com/tag/membership-required), [Articles](https://www.nlopchantamang.com/tag/articles), [q and a](https://www.nlopchantamang.com/tag/q-and-a), [Analysis](https://www.nlopchantamang.com/tag/analysis), [Technology](https://www.nlopchantamang.com/tag/technology), [environment](https://www.nlopchantamang.com/tag/environment) ### [The Best Upcoming Business Trends 2020 Predictions](https://www.nlopchantamang.com/articles/business-trends-2020-predictions) Dec 30, 2019 1:03:52 AM What are the biggest trends you see in 2020? We reflected on [that question ](https://www.facebook.com/groups/Trends.co/permalink/443514902993952/)ourselves and shared it with entrepreneurs, investors, futurists, and Trends members. [Read More](https://www.nlopchantamang.com/articles/business-trends-2020-predictions) ![](https://www.nlopchantamang.com/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/rosebox-RNYFFGipKUA-unsplash-4.jpg) [how to](https://www.nlopchantamang.com/tag/how-to), [Membership Required](https://www.nlopchantamang.com/tag/membership-required), [Articles](https://www.nlopchantamang.com/tag/articles), [eCommerce](https://www.nlopchantamang.com/tag/ecommerce), [industry deep dive](https://www.nlopchantamang.com/tag/industry-deep-dive) ### [How to Capitalize on the $10B+ Subscription Box Industry](https://www.nlopchantamang.com/articles/how-to-capitalize-on-the-10b-subscription-box-industry) Dec 20, 2019 11:01:24 AM It’s no secret that the past decade has sent companies flocking toward the subscription model. And who can blame them: that sweet recurring revenue and the promise of a $1B exit (a la Dollar Shave Club) is compelling. But it’s not too late to launch a subscription box — you just have to know what market to enter.  [Read More](https://www.nlopchantamang.com/articles/how-to-capitalize-on-the-10b-subscription-box-industry) ![](https://www.nlopchantamang.com/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/stephan-henning-S0hFspmvm_s-unsplash-3.jpg) [Membership Required](https://www.nlopchantamang.com/tag/membership-required), [Articles](https://www.nlopchantamang.com/tag/articles), [Entertainment and Media](https://www.nlopchantamang.com/tag/entertainment-and-media), [Analysis](https://www.nlopchantamang.com/tag/analysis), [industry deep dive](https://www.nlopchantamang.com/tag/industry-deep-dive), [Markets](https://www.nlopchantamang.com/tag/markets) ### [The Ultimate Business Trends 2020 List](https://www.nlopchantamang.com/articles/the-ultimate-business-trends-2020-l) Dec 20, 2019 10:48:26 AM **What’s going to happen in 2020 in the business and tech world? ** [Read More](https://www.nlopchantamang.com/articles/the-ultimate-business-trends-2020-l)