Marketing: Page 31


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    Target names Michael Fiddelke chief operating officer

    The retailer also shuffled its merchandising team, splitting up responsibility for discretionary categories and essentials.

    By Nate Delesline III • Jan. 18, 2024
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    Retailers to use AI for marketing, financial forecasting: survey

    Major retailers and consumer packaged goods companies foresee their sales growing or remaining the same from last year, the report found.

    By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Jan. 17, 2024
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    The latest in experiential retail

    From new store concepts to accessibility efforts, retailers are constantly shifting their approach to better cater to shopper needs.

    By Retail Dive staff
  • Ulta CEO Dave Kimbell speaking at the National Retail Federation's Big Show in New York City on Jan. 15, 2023.
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    Ulta topped $10B in sales last year. How the beauty retailer stays relevant

    CEO Dave Kimbell discussed recent innovations the retailer has introduced and why the beauty category is expected to remain strong.

    By Jan. 17, 2024
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    Lululemon taps new global creative director

    Jonathan Cheung is taking on the role, while JJ Collier joins the retailer in the newly created position of vice president of design for outerwear.

    By Jan. 16, 2024
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    Casper unveils new store concept in California

    An existing Costa Mesa location underwent a refresh to highlight the brand’s top focus points: cooling, support and comfort.

    By Howard Ruben • Jan. 16, 2024
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    What it takes to build a private label

    Hint: It's more than poaching from Target’s slam-dunk owned brands operation.

    By Jan. 16, 2024
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    8 DTC brands to keep an eye on in 2024

    With some brands filing for bankruptcy or shutting down entirely, 2023 paved the way for innovation from newer companies.

    By Jan. 16, 2024
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    DTC skin care brand Curology launches on Amazon

    Following its entrance into physical retail in late 2022 through its partnership with Target, the brand continues to expand its distribution network.

    By Howard Ruben • Jan. 12, 2024
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    Under Armour taps new chief product officer, head of Americas

    Industry veteran Yassine Saidi will take over product, and Kara Trent will replace David Baxter in the brand’s largest region. 

    By Jan. 12, 2024
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    The Weekly Closeout: Layoffs at Amazon and LeBron James partners with Fanatics

    The e-commerce giant cut jobs in Prime Video and MGM Studios, while the NBA superstar joined Fanatics Collectibles.

    By Retail Dive Staff • Jan. 12, 2024
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    Victoria’s Secret to infuse AI into online shopping

    The intimate apparel company tapped Google Cloud’s Vertex AI to enhance search capabilities and personalize product recommendations.

    By Kristen Doerer • Jan. 12, 2024
  • Meati launched the Meati Steak Filet, made from mycelium produced through fermentation.
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    Meati Foods at Target? It’s part of the plant-based company’s growth strategy

    The mushroom-meat maker opens the new year with a major retail distribution deal and more lofty goals.

    By Elizabeth Flood • Jan. 11, 2024
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    Half of consumers will abandon or ‘significantly limit’ social media interactions by 2025: report

    The spread of misinformation, toxic user bases and the prevalence of bots is leading to a perceived decline in platforms, according to Gartner. 

    By Jan. 10, 2024
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    Blueland available in all 515 Whole Foods locations

    The move further expands the reach of the DTC cleaning brand, which is also sold through Costco, Meijer, Target and others.

    By Howard Ruben • Jan. 10, 2024
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    Walmart+ taps Andy Cohen to help consumers survive Quitter’s Day

    The retailer's vice president of creative explained how the campaign highlights the ways the membership can help consumers stick to New Year's resolutions.

    By Chris Kelly • Jan. 10, 2024
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    Instacart seeks off-site retail media scale with Google Shopping ads pact

    The partnership targeting high-intent grocery shoppers already has sign on from marketers like Danone and Kraft Heinz.

    By Peter Adams • Jan. 9, 2024
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    Purple CEO: Stores are the ‘toughest part’ of the brand’s model

    “Two-thirds of them are working and a third of them aren’t,” Rob DeMartini said during a presentation at ICR.

    By Jan. 9, 2024
  • The Nike "swoosh" on the side of a building, with another building seen behind it.
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    Nike, Tiger Woods end partnership after 27 years

    For nearly three decades, Woods was wearing Nike during some of his most memorable athletic achievements.

    By Nate Delesline III • Jan. 8, 2024
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    Walmart, Unity partner on immersive commerce

    Creators will be able to sell physical items in games, virtual worlds and apps. 

    By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Jan. 8, 2024
  • Four of Lemme's products in front of a red and white Target shopping bag.
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    Kourtney Kardashian Barker’s Lemme supplement brand launches at Target

    The brand’s products are now available nationwide in the mass merchant’s stores as well as on its website.

    By Howard Ruben • Jan. 8, 2024
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    CVS Pharmacy introduces 2-tiered loyalty program

    The drugstore retailer is offering a free tier and another that costs $5 per month, touting perks like discounts, same-day delivery and other incentives.

    By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Jan. 5, 2024
  • A zoomed in view of a Peloton bike with the logo visible in red.
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    Peloton brings fitness classes to TikTok in bigger push for Gen Z

    A co-branded content hub will reinforce the embattled fitness marketer’s recently introduced brand positioning around accessibility.

    By Peter Adams • Jan. 4, 2024
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    Halsey’s Gen Z-focused beauty brand AF94 partners with Ulta Beauty

    The makeup brand launched on Ulta’s website on Dec. 24 and will head to select stores beginning Jan. 14.

    By Howard Ruben • Jan. 3, 2024
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    Returns are the last, but not least, component of a holiday CX strategy

    The last thing retailers should do is make gift recipients feel guilty for making a return, according to experts. 

    By Bryan Wassel • Dec. 27, 2023
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    Deep Dive

    Can retail sell hygge?

    The Scandinavian concept of cozy gatherings and togetherness fits in well with the holidays. Until the excessive purchasing begins.

    By Dec. 24, 2023