Marketing: Page 24


  • Food products.
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    Private label momentum shows no signs of slowing

    Even if grocery prices fall, shoppers plan to continue purchasing store brands, new research from FMI — The Food Industry Association found.

    By Catherine Douglas Moran • June 20, 2024
  • Nicola Coughlan poses near flowers, wearing a Skims dress.
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    Skims features ‘Bridgerton’ star Nicola Coughlan in latest campaign

    The campaign, which was shot by Elizaveta Porodina, features the actor modeling items from the brand’s Soft Lounge collection.

    By Howard Ruben • June 20, 2024
  • A Macy's building with the word "Believe" written on it in bright lights. Explore the Trendline
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    Trendline

    A look at the 2024 holiday season

    From price-conscious shoppers to ever-changing tariffs, retailers have a lot to juggle this holiday season.

    By Retail Dive staff
  • Gwyneth Paltrow applying Goop's new mascara
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    Gwyneth Paltrow’s Goop launches mascara

    The product, which is priced at $28, is available on the company’s website as well as in Goop stores and retail partner locations.

    By Howard Ruben • June 18, 2024
  • A person wearing a white T-shirt, jeans and sunglasses sits in a red chair against a white wall staring a potted palm tree.
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    Courtesy of Lee and Heydude
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    Lee collabs with footwear brand Heydude

    The line with the Crocs-owned brand includes apparel and shoes and was the denim brand’s first collaboration to launch on Amazon.

    By Lara Ewen • June 18, 2024
  • A Bed Bath & Beyond location with a "store closing" sign taped across the storefront.
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    Beyond shakes up C-suite in quest for profitability

    Bed Bath & Beyond CEO Chandra Holt has left after less than five months as the struggling e-retail conglomerate streamlines its leadership.

    By June 17, 2024
  • A white room with displays of underwear and bras, featuring a photo of Kim Kardashian and others in the background.
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    Courtesy of Skims
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    Skims opens first permanent store in Washington, DC’s Georgetown neighborhood

    The Kim Kardashian-founded brand will open an additional four stores in 2024 and flagship locations in New York and Los Angeles at a future date.

    By Howard Ruben • June 17, 2024
  • Simone Biles turned to the side, with an American flag in the background.
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    Courtesy of Gap Inc.
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    Athleta buys first TV ad ahead of Paris Olympics, featuring Simone Biles

    Biles and fellow Olympian Katie Ledecky, who are both members of Athleta’s Power of She collective, will also appear in digital and out-of-home creative.

    By Tatiana Walk-Morris • June 17, 2024
  • Walmart on mobile and desktop
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    Walmart opens access to off-site customer journey insights for suppliers

    With Digital Landscapes, Walmart is looking to help suppliers answer questions about customer journeys beyond the retailer’s website and app.

    By Chris Kelly • June 17, 2024
  • Side by side pictures of two displays with mannequins.
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    A year after marketing turmoil, a more subdued Pride Month

    Quietest of all is Target, which took the brunt of protests in 2023, though the retailer says it stands behind the LGBTQ+ community in other ways.

    By June 17, 2024
  • Two blue bags with groceries on a doorstep.
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    Courtesy of Walmart corporate blog
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    Walmart+ Week returns Monday ahead of Amazon’s Prime Day

    This year's event includes deals on fuel, cash back on flights booked through Walmart+ Travel and a mystery offer.

    By Nate Delesline III • June 14, 2024
  • A diverse group of people hanging out, against a white background.
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    Walmart targets Gen Z with apparel brand relaunch

    The overhaul of its “No Boundaries” private label is the retailer’s latest attempt to gain traction in fashion, this time with casual style and low prices.

    By June 14, 2024
  • A billboard with an airplane and the words, "You think an airline for dogs is crazy? You've never flown in a duffle bag."
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    Courtesy of Bark, Inc.
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    The Weekly Closeout: GameStop raises $2B and Bark Air has a ruff start

    The meme stock frenzy continues to be kind to the gaming retailer, while Bark’s new airline effort faced a lawsuit within its first month of operation.

    By Retail Dive Staff • June 14, 2024
  • The interior of Revolve's store in Aspen, Colorado.
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    Revolve Group opens first physical store

    The Aspen, Colorado, location comes after a successful pop-up shop and will feature collections from both Revolve and Fwrd.

    By Tatiana Walk-Morris • June 13, 2024
  • A Too Faced retail experience at The Grove shopping center in Los Angeles.
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    Too Faced joins Amazon’s premium beauty store

    The move comes just weeks after sister brand Clinique opened an Amazon storefront as the e-commerce giant ups its beauty game.

    By Howard Ruben • June 12, 2024
  • A Lowe's storefront with the company's blue and white signage
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    Lowe’s names chief marketing officer

    Jennifer Wilson was promoted to the role and oversees a number of initiatives including the company’s retail media network.

    By Tatiana Walk-Morris • June 12, 2024
  • A display of makeup products with "Pretty Smart" branding on them.
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    Courtesy of Pretty Smart
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    Beauty brand Pretty Smart launches exclusively at Walmart

    Developed in partnership with Walmart’s merchandising team, the brand aims to offer luxury beauty products at an affordable price point.

    By Howard Ruben • June 11, 2024
  • Givenchy Beauty's Roblox experience, the Givenchy Beauty House, overhauled in celebration of Pride Month.
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    Givenchy Beauty makes over Roblox space for Pride Month

    The luxury brand overhauled its space on the platform to feature rainbows, flags and a pop-up showcasing virtual wearables from LGBTQ+ designers.

    By Jessica Deyo • June 10, 2024
  • A person in a blue vest in a store
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    Walmart to bring electronic shelf labels to thousands of stores

    The retailer expects to deploy the technology to 2,300 locations by 2026 in a bid to improve efficiency and customer service.

    By Sam Silverstein • June 10, 2024
  • Laura Kim for Crate & Barrel
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    Crate and Barrel debuts home collection with fashion designer Laura Kim

    Kim, who is the co-creative director of Oscar de la Renta, is making her debut in the homewares space with the retailer. 

    By Tatiana Walk-Morris • June 10, 2024
  • A 3-D art display of Hello Kitty atop a Claire's store for the character's 50th anniversary.
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    Courtesy of Claire's, Hello Kitty
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    The Weekly Closeout: Kirkland’s explores strategic alternatives as Claire’s celebrates Hello Kitty

    The home retailer is also instituting a cost-savings plan as sales fell 5% in Q1. Meanwhile, the tween brand is honoring the iconic character’s 50th anniversary.

    By Retail Dive Staff • June 7, 2024
  • The exterior of Hoka's New York City flagship store
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    Hoka opens New York City flagship store

    The Fifth Avenue location marks the popular running brand’s second store in New York City and eighth store in the U.S.

    By Howard Ruben • June 7, 2024
  • A shopper with a shopping cart full of merchandise stands in front of a Sam's Club sign outside the store
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    Sam’s Club looks to members to bolster private label offerings

    In a new initiative, the Walmart-owned club retailer is enlisting the help of 50,000 shoppers to help co-create products for its Member’s Mark line. 

    By Peyton Bigora • June 7, 2024
  • Lululemon storefront.
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    Lululemon CEO says it missed opportunities in the women’s business in Q1

    A narrow color palette and insufficient inventory in smaller sizes contributed to slower growth in the U.S., though overall revenue was still up 10%.

    By June 6, 2024
  • A portrait of a person with long brown hair, right elbow sticking out.
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    Courtesy of Victoria's Secret & Co.
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    Victoria’s Secret beat expectations in Q1, but is it enough?

    Its namesake and Pink brands have held onto some 20% market share in intimates, though its beauty business is its best-performing category.

    By June 6, 2024
  • A screen grab of the interior of Ikea's Roblox store.
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    Ikea remodels remote work with paid positions for Roblox store

    The Swedish retailer is offering jobs to 10 people to staff the digital space and drive real-world recruitment.

    By Sara Karlovitch • June 6, 2024