Marketing: Page 16


  • Shoppers walk by a black storefront with the name "Halara" on it.
    Image attribution tooltip
    Courtesy of Halara
    Image attribution tooltip

    DTC activewear brand Halara opens first pop-up shop

    The company, which says it releases hundreds of new styles per week, is testing the New York City market as one of a series of planned pop-ups.

    By Howard Ruben • June 3, 2024
  • Two kids do homework while an adult and another child use a kitchen appliance.
    Image attribution tooltip
    Courtesy of Instant Brands
    Image attribution tooltip

    Instant Pot Brands names new chief commercial officer

    The kitchen appliance brand also announced a leader of marketing, e-commerce and consumer care as it carves a path post-bankruptcy.

    By Howard Ruben • May 31, 2024
  • An orange Sierra-branded vehicle with outdoors products stacked on top.
    Image attribution tooltip
    Courtesy of Sierra
    Image attribution tooltip
    Column

    The Weekly Closeout: Best Buy sales fall 6.5% and Sierra hits 100 stores

    The electronics retailer continues to face pressure in its core segment, while T.J. Maxx’s outdoors-focused sibling eyes more growth ahead.

    By Retail Dive Staff • May 31, 2024
  • Digital rendering of the virtual L'Occitane virtual fragrance store.
    Image attribution tooltip
    Courtesy of L'Occitane
    Image attribution tooltip

    L’Occitane introduces virtual fragrance experience

    The L’Occitane Greenhouse highlights the company’s range of summer fragrances within a virtual world. 

    By Tatiana Walk-Morris • May 30, 2024
  • A digital rendering of Walmart Realm.
    Image attribution tooltip
    Courtesy of Emperia
    Image attribution tooltip

    Walmart launches immersive digital shopping experience

    Walmart Realm is composed of influencer-led virtual shops meant to shorten the distance between inspiration and commerce. 

    By Tatiana Walk-Morris • May 29, 2024
  • Target's summer 2024 display
    Image attribution tooltip
    Courtesy of Target
    Image attribution tooltip

    Target adds 1K summer items in affordability push

    In an attempt to draw in budget-sensitive shoppers, product prices start at $1 and more than half of the assortment is less than $15.

    By Tatiana Walk-Morris • May 24, 2024
  • WNBA player Caitlin Clark holding a Wilson basketball on a black background, with the words "Welcome to Wilson."
    Image attribution tooltip
    Courtesy of Wilson Sporting Goods
    Image attribution tooltip

    Wilson signs WNBA rookie Caitlin Clark

    As part of the deal, the sporting goods brand will partner with the athlete on a signature basketball line celebrating her legacy.

    By Howard Ruben • May 24, 2024
  • E.l.f. Cosmetics returns to TikTok with original song, dance challenge
    Image attribution tooltip
    Courtesy of e.l.f. cosmetics
    Image attribution tooltip
    Column

    The Weekly Closeout: E.l.f. Beauty reports $1B in net sales and Wayfair opens its first large-format store

    The cosmetics brand increased sales 77% year over year, while the DTC furniture company debuted a store in Wilmette, Illinois. 

    By Retail Dive Staff • May 24, 2024
  • Jack Russell Terrier dog carrying a metal plate in mouth with the green grass blurred in the background.
    Image attribution tooltip
    alexei_tm for iStock via Getty Images
    Image attribution tooltip

    Walmart adds pet telehealth benefit for Walmart+ members

    The retailer is partnering with Pawp on a perk that will give pet owners free virtual access to a team of veterinary professionals. 

    By Tatiana Walk-Morris • May 23, 2024
  • Kiehl's Calendula Serum-Infused Water Cream.
    Image attribution tooltip
    Courtesy of Kiehl's
    Image attribution tooltip

    Kiehl’s launches in the Amazon Premium Beauty store

    The skin care brand will have a dedicated storefront with products like sunscreen, facial creams and masks.

    By Tatiana Walk-Morris • May 23, 2024
  • A person stands on stage and makes a presentation about Google's AI products
    Image attribution tooltip
    Courtesy of Google
    Image attribution tooltip

    Google to bring ads to new AI Overview as part of search transformation

    At Marketing Live, the company also outlined how it’s enhancing shopping ads and supporting complex purchase decisions with generative AI.

    By Peter Adams • May 22, 2024
  • Shoe brand Kizik opens at Mall of America
    Image attribution tooltip
    Courtesy of Kizik
    Image attribution tooltip

    After opening Mall of America location, Kizik plots first East Coast store

    As it works to build out its physical footprint, the hands-free footwear brand plans to open a store at the King of Prussia mall in Pennsylvania on June 14.

    By May 22, 2024
  • A white brick Lululemon storefront in WIlliamsburg, Virginia
    Image attribution tooltip
    Dani James/Retail Dive
    Image attribution tooltip

    Lululemon restructures product, marketing teams as Chief Product Officer Sun Choe exits

    The roles of chief brand officer and global creative director will expand as Choe leaves for a new opportunity and won’t be replaced.

    By May 22, 2024
  • Interior shot of a Party City's balloon service area.
    Image attribution tooltip
    Courtesy of Party City
    Image attribution tooltip

    Party City to re-open 3 stores featuring new format

    The locations in Maryland, Florida and New Jersey have new design elements including a “balloon shopping experience” and “birthday worlds.” 

    By Tatiana Walk-Morris • May 21, 2024
  • Exterior of Target store
    Image attribution tooltip
    Sam Silverstein/Retail Dive
    Image attribution tooltip

    Target to cut prices on 5K items

    The initiative follows several recent moves by the retailer to appeal to value and price-sensitive consumers.

    By May 20, 2024
  • Four people wearing items for Figs' partnership with The U.S. Olympic & Paralympic Committee and The LA28 Olympic and Paralympic Games
    Image attribution tooltip
    Courtesy of Figs
    Image attribution tooltip

    Figs will outfit hundreds of healthcare professionals at the Summer Olympics

    The scrubs brand formed a multiyear agreement with The U.S. Olympic and Paralympic Committee and The LA28 Olympic and Paralympic Games.

    By Howard Ruben • May 20, 2024
  • Grocery products.
    Image attribution tooltip
    Courtesy of Walmart
    Image attribution tooltip

    Walmart wants shoppers across incomes to feast on its new private brand

    Findings from Numerator suggest the retailer’s bettergoods line appeals to lower-income and higher-income consumers, but for different reasons.

    By Catherine Douglas Moran • May 20, 2024
  • A Target storefront with the company's signature red color scheme and bullseye logo
    Image attribution tooltip
    Courtesy of Target
    Image attribution tooltip

    Target captures ‘That Target Feeling’ in new ad campaign

    The big-box retailer has drawn inspiration from its social media following for its latest campaign.

    By Tatiana Walk-Morris • May 20, 2024
  • Kelsey Plum posing in Skims' latest campaign
    Image attribution tooltip
    Courtesy of Skims
    Image attribution tooltip

    WNBA players star in Skims latest campaign

    Candace Parker, Kelsey Plum, Cameron Brink and others are featured just months after the brand was named the official underwear partner of the WNBA.

    By Howard Ruben • May 17, 2024
  • A Dollar General storefront at dawn or dusk with an empty parking lot
    Image attribution tooltip
    Permission granted by Dollar General
    Image attribution tooltip
    Column

    The Weekly Closeout: Dollar General taps store operations exec as PetSmart searches for a chief toy tester

    Lee DeVille will lead operations for three of the discounter’s retail divisions. But the pet retailer’s new role requires a furrier candidate.

    By Retail Dive Staff • May 17, 2024
  • Corporate executives talking about data
    Image attribution tooltip
    gorodenkoff via Getty Images
    Image attribution tooltip

    Chief marketers enter ‘era of less’ as budgets plunge below pre-pandemic levels

    Nearly two-thirds of marketers believe they don’t have the resources to execute 2024 strategies, while some are pinning their hopes on AI, per Gartner.

    By Peter Adams • May 17, 2024
  • Pinterest and "Real Simple" magazine's shoppable "Best & Brightest" issue.
    Image attribution tooltip
    Courtesy of Pinterest
    Image attribution tooltip

    Pinterest teams with Real Simple for magazine’s first shoppable issue

    The issue, which leverages QR codes that lead to curated Pinterest boards, highlights over 120 products and expands the platform’s bid to publishers. 

    By Jessica Deyo • May 17, 2024
  • Mindy Kaling and others modeling pieces from the celebrity's second collection with Andie Swim.
    Image attribution tooltip
    Courtesy of Andie Swim
    Image attribution tooltip

    Mindy Kaling and Andie Swim launch second collection together

    The summer camp-themed capsule includes cover-ups, two-piece suits and one-piece suits and comes as the swimwear market heats up.

    By May 16, 2024
  • Billowy clouds in a blue sky above a storefront.
    Image attribution tooltip
    Daphne Howland/Retail Dive
    Image attribution tooltip

    Best Buy updates mobile app with personalization, discovery features

    The electronics retailer is adding elements like Shop with Videos, Best Buy Drops and other additions to promote its products.

    By Tatiana Walk-Morris • May 16, 2024
  • Close-up of a person browsing Costco products on Uber
    Image attribution tooltip

    Photo illustration: Costco; Getty Images

    Image attribution tooltip

    Uber takes on Instacart with expanded Costco partnership

    The club retailer is now available on Uber Eats in several unspecified locations across the U.S., Canada, Mexico and Japan, with more to come.

    By Catherine Douglas Moran • May 16, 2024