Mintel vs SightX

Carter's Brand Refresh Targets Gen Z and Millennial Parents

Carter's has unveiled its first major brand refresh since 2000, aimed at appealing to Gen Z and millennial parents. The refresh includes a new logo (with an apostrophe replaced by a shooting star), a new visual identity, and a brand commitment: 'to let every child's light shine.' The accompanying 'Watch Them Glow' campaign launched on September 16, 2026, features a 60-second commercial on CTV platforms like Nexxen, Roku, Disney+, and Hulu, as well as digital and social channels. The campaign emphasizes self-expression and individuality, supported by Pew Research data. Carter's also introduced a creator program called 'Light Makers' with up to 15 Glow Grants in the first year. The rebrand follows new CEO Sharon Price John's appointment and increased marketing spend, contributing to a 5% net sales increase in Q2 2026. Partnerships with Outward Bound and Boys & Girls Clubs of America support children and families.

• Carter's launched its first major brand refresh since 2000, including a new logo, visual identity, and brand commitment: 'to let every child's light shine.'
• The 'Watch Them Glow' campaign launched on September 16, 2026, with a 60-second spot airing on CTV platforms like Nexxen, Roku, Disney+, and Hulu.
• The new logo replaces the apostrophe in 'Carter's' with a shooting star.

Global Beauty Ingredient Trends 2026

Mintel added a new featured research report: Global Beauty Ingredient Trends 2026 (Beauty and Personal Care).

Rep Data Integrates Sample Sourcing into SightX Platform

Rep Data has integrated its Research Desk sample sourcing capabilities directly into SightX, allowing researchers to design studies, select audiences, source samples and launch fielding without leaving the SightX platform. SightX, described as Rep Data’s all-in-one research platform, supports advanced methodologies such as MaxDiff, conjoint, TURF and pricing research. Research Desk provides centralized access to a vetted global supply network with controls for targeting, quotas, source mix, quality checks, pricing and pace. The integration also brings Rep Data’s data-quality tools (ReDem and Defender) into the workflow and lets researchers import their own audience samples into SightX. The announcement was published by MarTech Series on August 19, 2026.

• Rep Data integrated its Research Desk sample sourcing capabilities directly into the SightX platform.
• SightX supports research design, programming, fielding and analysis with methodologies including MaxDiff, conjoint, TURF and pricing research.
• Research Desk offers centralized access to a vetted global supply network and controls for targeting, quotas, source mix, quality checks, pricing and pace.

Investor Presentation Released: SightX, Inc.

AI parsed presentation narrative: SightX is positioning itself as a 'Human-Centered AI' platform that automates the entire research lifecycle, from survey design to advanced data synthesis. The central thesis is that AI should 'amplify' rather than replace researchers by handling repetitive tasks, allowing teams to focus on high-level strategy and impact. Strategic pillars: Human-Centered AI, End-to-End Automation.