Consumers are increasingly influencing what brands create next simply through the way they use, combine and share products. Chipotle’s new Chili Lime Chips turn a consumer-created eating habit into an official menu item after people began pairing seasoned packaged chips with Chipotle entrées and sharing the combination online. It reflects a broader shift toward participation, where everyday consumer creativity can become a valuable source of ideas, demand signals and commerci

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