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Big Lots introduces new rewards app
The app is available to Big Rewards members and includes exclusive deals and a personalized dashboard, among other features.
By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Nov. 11, 2024 -
Kizik taps 20-year Nike vet as SVP of design
Andreas Harlow, former vice president and global footwear creative director of Nike’s Jordan Brand, joined the hands-free footwear brand earlier this fall.
By Howard Ruben • Nov. 8, 2024 -
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The latest in experiential retail
With customers returning to in-store shopping, retailers are testing out new store concepts, exiting others and otherwise refining their brick-and-mortar touchpoints.
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The Weekly Closeout: E.l.f. Beauty enters Dollar General as retail preps for a new president
The beauty brand is looking to democratize its offerings, while retail trade groups and analysts sound the alarm on tariffs amid the election results.
By Retail Dive Staff • Nov. 8, 2024 -
Amazon debuts virtual holiday shop
The immersive 3D shopping experience includes music, animations and a guided journey to help with product discovery.
By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Nov. 7, 2024 -
Under Armour plots ‘most significant’ marketing to date as it works to win back shoppers
“I don’t believe the consumer’s mad at us, we just have to give them a reason to want to engage with us again,” CEO Kevin Plank said on a call with analysts.
By Cara Salpini • Nov. 7, 2024 -
Allbirds makes progress in Q3 but profits remain elusive
The DTC footwear brand’s store closures have hurt sales and saved cash. Now it’s introducing new styles and stepping up its marketing.
By Daphne Howland • Nov. 7, 2024 -
Benefit Cosmetics launches first virtual 3D shopping experience
The grocery store-inspired digital space, dubbed “The Benemart,” blends gaming and holiday shopping.
By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Nov. 7, 2024 -
Best Buy pushes tech in holiday ad series
The campaign features the retailer’s new hologram spokesperson, “Gram,” and addresses common problems like finding the perfect gift.
By Nate Delesline III • Nov. 6, 2024 -
Dick’s recreates iconic holiday film moments with NFL’s Watt brothers
In a new spot, former NFL player J.J. Watt is trapped in a Dick’s store after closing, leading to a series of silly antics.
By Sara Karlovitch • Nov. 6, 2024 -
Amazon’s holiday campaign spotlights classic song, acts of kindness
“What the World Needs Now Is Love” features heavily in the effort that extends Amazon's focus on music around the holidays.
By Peter Adams • Nov. 5, 2024 -
Lowe’s launches home maintenance support tool for loyalty members
With the Lowe’s Digital Home Platform, members can access personalized info about their products, including warranties and manuals.
By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Nov. 5, 2024 -
Etsy focuses on personalized gifts in sprawling holiday campaign
Waldo, of “Where’s Waldo?” fame, travels the world but only feels seen upon returning home and receiving a thoughtful gift in the platform’s campaign.
By Sara Karlovitch • Nov. 5, 2024 -
Peloton targets millennial men with first part of multiphase campaign
The friendly rivalry between football-playing brothers T.J. and J.J. Watt is the focus of “Find your push. Find your power.”
By Chris Kelly • Nov. 4, 2024 -
Target touts early Black Friday sale
This week, the retailer will hold a pre-Thanksgiving sale and has also begun offering daily and weekly deals.
By Nate Delesline III • Nov. 4, 2024 -
The Children’s Place launches Shein storefront
The deal allows the youth apparel company to distribute its products through the fast-fashion giant’s platform and diversify its omnichannel strategy.
By Laurel Deppen • Nov. 4, 2024 -
Nike shakes up senior leadership
Ann Miller will lead global sports marketing, and Chief Supply Chain Officer Venkatesh Alagirisamy will be elevated to the team. Both are 18-year company veterans.
By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Nov. 1, 2024 -
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The Weekly Closeout: Brooks Running hits revenue record and Ollie’s Bargain Outlet acquires former Big Lots stores
The running brand surpassed $1 billion in global revenue year to date, while Ollie’s acquired more leases from the bankrupt discounter.
By Retail Dive Staff • Nov. 1, 2024 -
In time for the holidays, Affirm updates its app
Consumers made more purchases via BNPL platforms last holiday season. With the lingering impact of inflation, shoppers may do the same this year.
By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Oct. 31, 2024 -
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The Backroom: Retailers creeping it real
Halloween will drive $11.6 billion in spending this year. Plus, it’s fun!
By Retail Dive Staff • Oct. 31, 2024 -
Walmart+ annual membership fee slashed in half for the holidays
The retail giant is also offering trial subscriptions as usual amid a Black Friday-Cyber Monday push ahead of an extra-short season.
By Daphne Howland • Oct. 30, 2024 -
Build-A-Bear appoints chief brand officer
Kim Utlaut spent over 20 years in leadership roles at Coca-Cola, most recently serving as the general manager for franchise leadership.
By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Oct. 30, 2024 -
Product review videos to influence holiday shopping
YouTube, Facebook and Instagram are the top social media platforms shoppers are using for research this season, according to a Circana report.
By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Oct. 30, 2024 -
Macy’s taps actress Alison Brie for holiday campaign
The spots, which depict Brie embodying the human version of the department store’s annual gift guide, will air across TV, digital and social channels.
By Howard Ruben • Oct. 29, 2024 -
Party City taps Instacart for same-day delivery
Customers can now get delivery in as fast as an hour from over 700 of the retailer’s stores across the country.
By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Oct. 29, 2024 -
Target Thanksgiving meal feeds 4 for $20
The retailer joins a slew of grocers that have rolled out holiday meal discounts in an effort to assuage consumer concern about food prices.
By Peyton Bigora • Oct. 29, 2024