Fred Hajjar, Co-Owner, and Hiral Patel, Marketing Manager at uglychristmassweater.com, discuss the success of the company from its 2012 founding though today, when the "Ugly Christmas Sweater Party" has become a tradition for many.
During its first year in business, the company made $40,000 in sales. For Christmas 2017, the company sold over 100,000 sweaters that sell for an average of $49.99 to $59.99 apiece.
Patel and Hajjar talk the rise in popularity of the ugly sweater and what makes their particular brand so unique. The company recently began a customization line, allowing consumers to choose the phrases on their sweater of choice.
Molly Shannon and Ana de Armas are set to host Saturday Night Live next month. Shannon, a former cast member, will host on April 8 while de Armas will host for the first time on April 15.
On this episode of ChedHER: Melissia Hill, Founder and CEO of Ooshie, breaks down the challenges of growing a business, and the rise of Black women entrepreneurs; Sandra Velasquez, Founder of Nopalera, explains why she turned down investors on Shark Tank, and what she looks for in investors; Freada Kapor Klein, Founding Partner of Kapor Capital, talks about ways to close the equity gap; Ashley Tyrner, CEO and Founder of FarmboxRx, is this week's female founder spotlight of the week.
Actor Keanu Reeves joined Cheddar News this week to talk about the fourth sequel project its place in the franchise and how filming John Wick has impacted his life.
