Rachel Osier Lindley, Author at Marketplace

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Sales of Texas homecoming mums slow due to COVID-19

by Rachel Osier Lindley

Nov 27, 2020

The iconic accessory is a rite of passage for Texas high schoolers, but a slow start to the school year has hurt business for mum makers.

Maya Gonzalez, 13, the daughter of Shannon Gonzalez, sports her fifth specialized mum. It is decked out with her favorite color and stuffed animal, and her initials, lights and feathers.

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Can consumers change their minds about "ugly" produce?

by Rachel Osier Lindley

Apr 22, 2019

Some entrepreneurs think so.

Marketing "ugly produce" has proved fruitful for some entrepreneurs.

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