Social Gathering: Succession, blockchain loyalty programs, and guilt-free ice cream

A roundup of our favorite retail multimedia content from across platforms this week—from TikTok to Twitter. We’re keeping you hip, and you’re welcome.

RT: Web3 investor Li Jin got to try out the first public project from Blackbird Labs, a blockchain-based loyalty program created by the founder of Eater and Resy. Williamsburg diner Gertie is using Blackbird’s tech to power a new “friends and family” rewards program. (@ljin18 on Twitter)

Double tap: Discarded items from your favorite fast fashion brands may be in a heap of clothes in the Chilean desert. (@natgeo on Instagram)

Make your day: HBO’s Succession is bringing “quiet luxury” into the public eye. Former luxury buyer Ivanka Dekoning explains exactly what quiet luxury is all about, and its unique place in the retail world. (@ivanka.dekoning on TikTok)

Tune in: Guy Raz interviews Halo Top founder Justin Woolverton about the massive success of the low-calorie ice cream recipe he developed in his Cuisinart. (How I Built This with Guy Raz on Spotify)

Link up: Trove rounds up the biggest resale news in its newsletter The Resale Edit. In this week’s edition: ThredUp’s latest report, American Eagle’s brand resale program, plus Poshmark’s live shopping pilot. (Trove on LinkedIn)