Marketing: Page 65


  • A Roblox avatar bounces a basketball in a basketball court with the text "School of Sport" on the right.
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    Courtesy of Dick's Sporting Goods
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    Dick’s Sporting Goods debuts virtual high school experience on Roblox

    Brands and retailers are flocking to the platform in the hopes of reaching younger consumers.

    By Tatiana Walk-Morris • July 28, 2022
  • Saks Off 5th names a new COO.
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    Courtesy of Saks Off 5th
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    Saks Off 5th partners with Rent the Runway

    Customers can purchase secondhand designer items from Rent the Runway on a new “pre-owned” section of Saks Off 5th’s website. 

    By July 28, 2022
  • Trendline

    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
  • Three children pose together in GapKid's Fall 2022 back-to-school campaign.
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    Courtesy of Gap
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    Gap reaffirms inclusivity theme in back-to-school campaign

    “Everyone Belongs” features kids enjoying hobbies they love and associates value with clothing in which people feel most themselves.

    By Jessica Deyo • July 28, 2022
  • Mannequins flank large wooden letters spelling out the word "market."
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    Courtesy of Macy's
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    Will Macy’s off-mall bet pay off?

    As the traditional mall declines, a lot is riding on how well the department store can execute its small-format, strip-center strategy. And whether it should.

    By July 27, 2022
  • A flip board on the inside of Glossier's Washington, D.C. store that reads "Pink skies ahead."
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    Cara Salpini/Retail Dive
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    Glossier’s fifth store to open in DC’s Georgetown neighborhood

    The brand’s brick-and-mortar expansion carries on, despite layoffs and price hikes earlier this year.

    By July 26, 2022
  • A digital mock up of the outside of a new small format Best Buy location.
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    Courtesy of Best Buy
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    Best Buy pilots a small-format, digitally focused store

    The 5,000-square-foot location in North Carolina excludes appliances and other large items, instead focusing on curated products and services.

    By July 26, 2022
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    Courtesy of Amazon
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    Deep Dive

    As consumers return to stores, why would Amazon shut the door?

    The e-retailer is expanding its grocery fleet and experimenting with apparel stores. But it has abandoned stand-alone brick and mortar for book sales and other merchandise.

    By July 25, 2022
  • Two models each stand beside a third model in a wheelchair, a large blue sash decorating the wall and floor.
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    Courtesy of Urban Outfitters
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    Urban Outfitters to bring Parade into select stores

    On the forefront of inclusive marketing in the competitive lingerie segment, the DTC brand joins others in turning to wholesale to stoke revenue.

    By July 25, 2022
  • A person using Pottery Barn's Clarence Vanity.
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    Courtesy of Pottery Barn
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    Pottery Barn launches accessible home collection

    The line, which features select ADA-compliant products, includes desks, pivot mirrors, grab bars and motion lift chairs.

    By July 25, 2022
  • A beauty area with Clinique products and mirrors for customers to try on products.
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    Courtesy of Clinique
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    Clinique Lab launches at Macy’s in NYC

    The concept rolled out at the Herald Square location, with more scheduled to come to other stores this year. 

    By July 25, 2022
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    Courtesy of Yeezy/Gap
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    Yeezy Gap collection now available at NYC flagship store

    The news comes after Kanye West's June trademark application for retail stores named YZYSPLY, and Gap’s CEO Sonia Syngal’s exit last week.

    By Dani James • July 22, 2022
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    Courtesy of The Honest Company
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    Walmart partnership expands The Honest Company's reach

    The DTC brand has been raising capital and hiring industry executives as it grows its online and in-store footprint.

    By Tatiana Walk-Morris • July 22, 2022
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    The Weekly Closeout: Tractor Supply names chief marketer and Mattel partners with SpaceX

    Kimberley Gardiner joins the retailer as its former CMO retires. Meanwhile, the toy company signed a multi-year agreement with Elon Musk’s space firm.

    By Retail Dive Staff • July 22, 2022
  • A ray of sunshine peeks out from the left corner of a storefront with a "Market by Macy's banner.
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    Courtesy of Macy's
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    Macy's to close a full-line store in St. Louis amid small-format expansion

    The retailer will open a Market by Macy’s in the area, along with two others, including one that will share space with a new off-price Backstage.

    By July 21, 2022
  • Youtube billboard saying "More than just viewers."
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    Sean Gallup / Staff via Getty Images
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    YouTube partners with Shopify for new commerce features

    The video platform now allows creators to link their Shopify stores to channels, and users can pay without leaving the site.

    By Dani James • July 21, 2022
  • A small Telfar bag with a sherpa coat backdrop, the image is overlaid with a transparent barcode.
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    Photo Illustration: Arturo Holmes/Getty Images; Industry Dive

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    SKU’d: 3 designers reinventing fashion’s business models

    Telfar, Marc Jacobs and Tommy Hilfiger are taking a unique approach to retail. Their creative decisions may soon be the way everyone wants to do business. 

    By July 21, 2022
  • A pedestrian with a yellow bag walks by Nordstrom store windows decorated with red.
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    Daphne Howland/Retail Dive
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    Nordstrom names executives to lead marketing, private label

    Deniz Anders was promoted to chief marketing officer, and Nina Barjesteh arrives from Dick’s Sporting Goods to lead the retailer’s owned brands.

    By July 20, 2022
  • A group of businesspeople sit in a conference room gathered around an ostrich wearing an imaginary device that translates animal speech.
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    Courtesy of Amazon
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    Amazon Business debuts first major campaign in grab at office supplies category

    A debut spot focuses on a fictional pet-device company getting off the ground and applies humor to try and break with B2B advertising tropes. 

    By Jessica Deyo • July 20, 2022
  • An Instagram user messages a brand to see what dog shirts are in stock.
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    Courtesy of Meta
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    Instagram launches payment-in-chat feature for businesses

    The release allows brands to directly convert customer messages into transactions without leaving the app, positioning it to be a one-stop commerce destination. 

    By Dani James • July 19, 2022
  • Mockup of the storefront of the Klarna pop up store in Los Angeles.
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    Courtesy of Klarna
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    Klarna to open Los Angeles pop-up shop

    Located on Melrose Avenue, the payment firm’s two-day shopping experience will showcase sustainable brands.

    By Tatiana Walk-Morris • July 19, 2022
  • A teenager holds up a pair of blue undies.
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    Courtesy of Thinx
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    Thinx rebrands teen line, lowers price

    The DTC period underwear brand last year also launched a cheaper line that sells through Walmart and Target.

    By July 19, 2022
  • Geoffrey the giraffe points to brightly colored shelves of toys in a Macy's store
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    Courtesy of Macy's via Businesswire
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    Macy’s and Toys R Us ramp up store-in-store partnership

    Branded shops are coming to all of the department store retailer’s locations as it tries to capitalize on a growing category. 

    By July 18, 2022
  • A person sits on a couch petting a cat; a laptop features the Walmart website.
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    Courtesy of Walmart
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    Walmart expands Spanish search on website

    At the height of the pandemic, the retailer saw its Spanish queries spike more than five times compared to pre-pandemic levels.

    By Tatiana Walk-Morris • July 18, 2022
  • Female influencer record live viral video camera at home studio
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    Chaay_Tee via Getty Images
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    Sponsored by GRIN

    How retail brands create unforgettable experiential marketing campaigns with influencers

    Retailers have a new secret weapon for creating memorable experiential marketing campaigns.

    July 18, 2022
  • An illuminated Nike Style store in Seoul, South Korea, at night.
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    Courtesy of Nike
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    Nike debuts new store concept with Nike Style

    The store, which opened Friday in Seoul, South Korea, features gender-neutral merchandising and a content studio. 

    By July 15, 2022