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Expo West

Expo West

We are excited to participate in Expo West and look forward to connecting with you during the event.

Insurgent brands continue to disrupt and capture an outsized share of Consumer Products growth. Expo West 2026 is an opportunity to explore the next wave of insurgent brands. Discover below a curated selection of our insights on Insurgent Brands in Consumer Products.

Bain on the Agenda

Our Attendees

Charlotte Apps Practice Executive Vice President Toronto

John Blasberg Partner Boston

Maria Kurenova Partner Atlanta

Jake Gorelov Partner New York

Amanda Howe Partner London

Liz Lippert Partner San Francisco

Emily Miller Partner Boston

Daniel Sobol Partner San Francisco

Nadya Yankovskaya Partner New York

Sarah Yates Practice Senior Manager New York

Related Insights

Insurgent Q&A: Chomps Cofounder Rashid Ali

“Our retail expansion story isn’t about taking share—it’s about growing the category.”

Insurgent Q&A: GOODLES Cofounder and CEO Jen Zeszut

“We measure success in tattoos and love letters on our office walls. It’s the best leading indicator for business success.”

Consumer Products M&A

In their quest for profitable growth, more companies are divesting brands or buying insurgents.

Insurgent Brands Steal the Spotlight in 2025

Bain & Company’s ninth annual review recognizes 120 high-growth US consumer products brands that have captured a staggering 39% of growth within their categories, including 43 newcomers to the list.

Insurgent Q&A: Once Upon a Farm CEO John Foraker

“Everyone will always tell you disruption can’t work for a million reasons until it does. You have to have conviction and belief that you will prove them wrong.”

Expo West 2025: Winning Brands Ride on the Strongest Consumer Trends

Innovation is concentrated in a few high-potential areas of consumer demand.

Reclaiming Growth in Consumer Products in 2025

Bain's consumer products experts showcase our 2025 Insurgent Brands list, share Expo West insights, and explore investment opportunities within the sector's evolving landscape.

Insurgent Brand M&A: A New Playbook for Consumer Products Acquirers

Bain experts discuss how tailoring the M&A playbook unlocks value for companies that buy insurgent brands.

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