Ah, yes. Amazon Prime Day.

Every year, marketers are bombarded with new marketing terms that promise to lead them to the hottest trends and fastest results. That’s how words like “disruption,” “growth hacking,” and “actionable insights” become as oft-used as “low-hanging fruit” and “let’s take this offline.” But do they really mean anything?

I spend lots of time thinking about (and shopping in!) unique store concepts. I’m always on the lookout for that one new idea or spin on the traditional brick-and-mortar concept that feels fresh, new, and right for our increasingly ecommerce-driven world.