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Instagram launches Live Rooms in bid to expand livestreaming capabilities
Up to four people can livestream at once, and viewers can buy badges for hosts, as well as use other features such as Shopping and Live Fundraisers.
By Tatiana Walk-Morris • March 3, 2021 -
ThirdLove launches new ad campaign titled “Your Boobs Deserve ThirdLove.” The image was retrieved from that video on Feb. 24, 2021.
ColumnRetail Therapy: ThirdLove encourages women to end their bad 'bra-lationship'
The company launched a humorous ad campaign that depicts a support group for women enduring toxic affairs with bras.
By Maria Monteros • Feb. 26, 2021 -
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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.
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Sephora plans 260-store expansion through Kohl’s, owned stores
Sixty of the stores will be freestanding Sephora locations, as part of a "2020 strategy shift due to the impact of the pandemic."
By Cara Salpini • Feb. 26, 2021 -
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American Eagle creates AR shoppable jeans guide for Snapchat
With fewer customers shopping in-store, the retailer is leaning into social media experiences and its lingerie brand.
By Tatiana Walk-Morris and Cara Salpini • Feb. 26, 2021 -
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Target to roll out dedicated Apple shops inside 17 locations
The recent announcement is the latest shop-in-shop partnership the retailer has made following similar deals with Ulta and Disney.
By Maria Monteros • Feb. 25, 2021 -
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Macy's Media Network brings in $35M since launch
Debuted in August, the effort mirrors how other retailers are trying to combine existing capabilities in areas like loyalty with advertising sales.
By Peter Adams • Feb. 24, 2021 -
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Skincare company Heyday raises $20M, plans ‘hundreds’ of franchised stores
The company is bringing on a former Rent the Runway exec to lead the expansion as it vows to invest in a more personalized online experience.
By Cara Salpini • Feb. 23, 2021 -
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Deep DiveThe outdoors boom spared many retailers from the harshest impacts of COVID
Outdoor companies faced their share of ups and downs during the pandemic, but a tidal wave of new customers could prime the space for future growth.
By Cara Salpini • Feb. 23, 2021 -
What big-box retailers have to gain from DTC brands
The benefits for a direct-to-consumer brand sitting on a Walmart or Target shelf seem obvious. But mass merchants have a lot to learn from those brands.
By Caroline Jansen • Feb. 22, 2021 -
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ThirdLove expands into loungewear
This launch marks the first real expansion for the DTC brand, which up to this point, has been focused squarely on bras and underwear.
By Cara Salpini • Feb. 19, 2021 -
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ColumnRetail Therapy: The Girl Scouts step further into fashion
The organization teamed up with shoe brand K-Swiss to create a special collection of footwear inspired by its famous cookies.
By Caroline Jansen • Feb. 19, 2021 -
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Standard Cognition hits $1B valuation with $150M investment
The autonomous checkout tech company plans to use the new funding to fuel its goal of reaching 50,000 stores in the next five years.
By Sam Silverstein • Feb. 19, 2021 -
Dr. Squatch released its first Super Bowl ad with the tagline, "You're Not A Dish." The image was retrieved from that video on Feb. 17, 2021.
DTC soap brand's first Super Bowl ad reaps rewards in market share
Dr. Squatch's top seller gained 200% in market share in its category on Amazon, according to Profitero.
By Maria Monteros • Feb. 17, 2021 -
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Target names new marketing chief amid leadership shuffle
The retailer announced a number of changes to its executive team, including the promotion of Cara Sylvester to the chief marketing and digital officer role.
By Maria Monteros • Feb. 17, 2021 -
Banana Republic names new chief brand officer
Ana Andjelic has 15 years of experience leading luxury lifestyle brands and joins the retailer at a time when the public is rethinking workwear.
By Kaarin Moore • Feb. 17, 2021 -
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Walmart+ gains traction 5 months after launch
Less than a year after its release, the subscription service has attracted up to 8.2 million members, a CIRP study found.
By Maria Monteros • Feb. 12, 2021 -
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L.L. Bean unveils athleisure collection
The launch comes "at a time that feels especially relevant" from a retailer that has sold outdoor and comfortable apparel for more than a century.
By Daphne Howland • Feb. 12, 2021 -
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ColumnRetail Therapy: A chimp sanctuary will help heal the brokenhearted
Get a piñata with your ex's name on it from Save the Chimps, and a chimpanzee will break it — for a cause, of course.
By Maria Monteros • Feb. 12, 2021 -
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Deep DiveMarketers play it safe as pandemic's effects linger
Industry leaders are pinning their hopes on a better year, but experts say marketing likely won't return to normal anytime soon.
By Maria Monteros • Feb. 10, 2021 -
Dick’s Sporting Goods expands clearance store concept
The retailer announced it will open four Warehouse stores and one traditional store at a time when much of the industry is challenged.
By Kaarin Moore • Feb. 10, 2021 -
Pinterest’s ascent continues as holidays spur explosive adoption of shopping ads
The platform plans to scale its sales team "significantly" to court advertisers, while investing more in commerce, Story Pins and automation.
By Peter Adams • Feb. 9, 2021 -
Kohl's turns to Eddie Bauer as outdoor sales surge
The off-mall department store last year announced a plan to grow its activewear sales from 20% of its business to at least 30%.
By Daphne Howland • Feb. 8, 2021 -
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Retailers tout initiatives for Black History Month
But many Black-owned brands are getting swept up in a public relations rush that could undermine their long-term success.
By Daphne Howland • Feb. 5, 2021 -
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ColumnRetail Therapy: Lowe's wants couples to celebrate Valentine's Day in its stores
The home improvement retailer is hosting a "Night of Lowemance" where 50 couples will be invited to an in-store splash painting date night.
By Caroline Jansen • Feb. 5, 2021 -
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Sharon Chuter, Ulta partner on Make it Black campaign
Beauty retailers will repackage their most iconic products in black to redefine what the word means, with proceeds going to Black founders and businesses.
By Cara Salpini • Feb. 5, 2021
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