Marketing: Page 22


  • Four birch trees to left of a light brick wall with a red star and a "Macy's" sign, with a small row of bushes in snow.
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    Macy’s names new VP of media network

    Michael Krans is joining the department store from Walmart Connect, where he led the fashion team. 

    By Tatiana Walk-Morris • March 12, 2024
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    Hair care brand Glaze inks wholesale partnership with Target

    The Waldencast Ventures subsidiary is now available in over 300 of the mass merchant’s stores as well as on its website.

    By Howard Ruben • March 11, 2024
  • A smiling, diverse group of people, stand in a row, wearing colorful tops and blue jeans of various shades.
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    Courtesy of Macy's
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    US private label sales grew 6% last year, reaching $217B: report

    Sales have steadily risen since 2019, but units have plateaued somewhat since their peak in 2020, according to Circana.

    By Tatiana Walk-Morris • March 11, 2024
  • Imagery supporting "Respect the Handmade," the first campaign from Michaels for its MakerPlace by Michaels shop.
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    Michaels promotes online MakerPlace with ‘Respect the Handmade’

    A new brand campaign and an in-store pilot of the marketplace further position the company as an alternative to Etsy. 

    By Jessica Deyo • March 11, 2024
  • Two shoppers leave a Best Buy store.
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    Spencer Platt via Getty Images
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    Best Buy’s suppliers help defray costs in choppy electronics market

    The retailer logged $20 million in vendor spending on things like promotions, displays, special staffing and fulfillment services.

    By March 8, 2024
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    Ōura launches on Amazon

    The tie-up with the e-commerce giant follows a partnership with Best Buy formed last year as the wearable tech brand builds out its wholesale presence.

    By Howard Ruben • March 8, 2024
  • Three models side by side wearing items from the A & F Wedding Shop
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    Courtesy of Abercrombie & Fitch
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    Abercrombie & Fitch enters wedding category

    The apparel company is offering a curated collection of celebration-ready pieces, allowing shoppers to sort items by occasion.

    By March 8, 2024
  • A person riding a BowFlex exercise bike.
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    The Weekly Closeout: BowFlex files for Chapter 11, Public Lands partners with Saucony

    The at-home fitness company has a $37.5 million buyout offer, and the Dick’s Sporting Goods banner teamed up with the footwear brand on running shoes.

    By Retail Dive Staff • March 8, 2024
  • Two people stand on a mountain wearing brown activewear from a Merrell collaboration with Sweaty Betty.
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    Courtesy of Wolverine World Wide
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    Merrell, Sweaty Betty to launch women’s hiking collection

    The collaboration, which features footwear, activewear and accessories, will be available at select retailers and via both brands’ e-commerce sites.

    By Lara Ewen • March 7, 2024
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    Courtesy of REI Co-op
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    REI releases first nongendered apparel collection for adults

    The company also said it is transitioning its in-house brand away from gender-specific merchandise “where it makes sense.”

    By Tatiana Walk-Morris • March 7, 2024
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    Courtesy of Basma Beauty
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    Basma now sells its TikTok-approved cosmetics at Sephora

    The beauty brand entered the color category with a cream blush its social media community helped “co-create.” 

    By Tatiana Walk-Morris • March 7, 2024
  • External shot of a Tractor Supply.
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    Taunya Moore/Retail Dive
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    Tractor Supply revamps loyalty program with lower threshold for perks

    The over 30 million Neighbor’s Club members represent more than three-quarters of sales for the retailer. 

    By Tatiana Walk-Morris • March 6, 2024
  • Exterior of Target store
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    Target launches private label toy brand

    The retailer’s Gigglescape assortment will include stuffed animals, books and games priced at $20 or less.

    By March 6, 2024
  • StockX app designed for Apple Vision Pro with 3D models of sneaker releases.
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    StockX releases immersive shopping experience for Apple Vision Pro

    With the new app, users can view 3D product models of sneakers that appear on shelves in their home environment.

    By Tatiana Walk-Morris • March 6, 2024
  • Three people wearing Youthforia beauty products
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    Youthforia expands its partnership with Ulta

    The brand’s Date Night Skin Tint Serum Foundation is available in over 500 Ulta stores, while the BYO Blush is sold in all of the beauty retailer’s locations.

    By Howard Ruben • March 6, 2024
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    AsiaVision via Getty Images
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    ‘Clunky’ chatbots disrupt e-commerce experiences, survey finds

    AI-powered chatbots are the top reason consumers abandon an online shopping experience, an Intellias survey found.

    By Bryan Wassel • March 5, 2024
  • A Target storefront with the company's signature red color scheme and bullseye logo
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    Courtesy of Target
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    Target to launch paid membership program to rival Amazon Prime, Walmart+

    Target Circle 360 will cost $99 a year and comes as the retailer plans 300 new stores in the coming decade.

    By March 5, 2024
  • Spanx's "We Live in Spanx" campaign featuring track athlete Allyson Felix.
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    Spanx leans into apparel offering with first-ever global campaign

    Timed to Women’s History Month, “We Live in Spanx” spans digital and out-of-home and nods to the many roles women often juggle.

    By Jessica Deyo • March 5, 2024
  • People model ThirdLove bras.
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    ThirdLove partners with Neiman Marcus

    The DTC intimates brand is expanding its reach and gaining access to luxury shoppers through the department store. 

    By March 5, 2024
  • Artist Tyla stars in news ads from Gap that are backed by "Back on 74" by Jungle
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    Gap reworks Jungle’s TikTok hit to show off spring linen collection

    New ads directed by Jungle members emulate the music video for “Back on 74,” which went viral on TikTok due to its elaborate dance choreography.

    By Peter Adams • March 4, 2024
  • The entrance to a downtown mall, with people walking by.
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    Daphne Howland/Retail Dive
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    The former Westfield San Francisco Centre rebranding to ‘Emporium’

    Rehabilitating the embattled shopping center, whose new name evokes a long-ago West Coast department store, will take a lot of effort.

    By March 4, 2024
  • This is the cover image for the podcast series "How Retailers Are Moving Beyond Coupons and Loyalty Points"
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    Sponsored by Talon.One

    [PODCAST] Redefining Incentives: How Retailers Are Moving Beyond Coupons and Loyalty Points

    Listen to this three-part podcast series, find out how incentive approaches are changing and what retail innovators are doing differently.

    By Retail Dive's studioID • Updated May 6, 2024
  • Party City's new store format.
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    Party City to expand new store format after promising results

    The retailer said it has moved away from a traditional aisle experience and developed “birthday worlds” within each store. 

    By Tatiana Walk-Morris • March 1, 2024
  • Olipop's imagery for its new "senior soda consultant" job posting.
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    Olipop seeks best friend creator duo for expenses-paid national tour

    The brand will pay its senior soda consultants up to $40,000 to join it at various stops in the U.S. and generate creative digital content.

    By Jessica Deyo • March 1, 2024
  • Katie Ledecky, Athleta's newest member of its Power of She initiative
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    Athleta signs 5-year partnership with Katie Ledecky

    The brand added the Olympic swimmer as the newest member of its Power of She Collective and debuted the “Find your Movement” campaign.

    By Howard Ruben • March 1, 2024