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Levi’s to test AI-generated models
The clothing brand said the move to supplement humans with AI models supports its diversity and sustainability efforts.
By Xanayra Marin-Lopez • March 24, 2023 -
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75% of marketers expect to spend more on TikTok even as ban looms
As the battle over the future of TikTok intensifies, 56% of marketers believe it is highly or somewhat unlikely that the federal government will ban the platform.
By Chris Kelly • March 24, 2023 -
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How the purpose of stores is evolving
Stores have always evolved in order to compete as times, technology and tastes change. And, most of all, to please customers.
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ColumnThe Weekly Closeout: Eloquii partners with Gabi Fresh and ‘Bad Spaniels’ goes to the Supreme Court
The plus-size brand has a new, exclusive swimwear collection. Meanwhile, Jack Daniel’s says the parody dog toy’s bark is, in fact, as bad as its bite.
By Retail Dive Staff • March 24, 2023 -
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Wellness brand Golde enters Ulta
The brand initially launched three of its products within The Wellness Shop, an initiative the beauty retailer introduced in 2021.
By Howard Ruben • March 24, 2023 -
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Sally Beauty introduces DIY salon concept store
Five additional Studio By Sally locations will open in 2023, with an eye to launch 100 throughout the U.S. over the next three to four years.
By Kaarin Vembar • March 24, 2023 -
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At Home cuts prices as supply chain costs ease
The retailer raised prices last year when expenses grew by $300 million, but executives have found ways to relieve the pressure.
By Tatiana Walk-Morris • March 23, 2023 -
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Gap pumps brakes on retail media unit
The pause shows not all retail media networks are a surefire bet, even as overall ad sales by retailers are expected to sustain meteoric growth.
By Peter Adams • March 23, 2023 -
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On signs tennis stars Iga Świątek and Ben Shelton
The DTC athletic shoe brand, which is backed by Roger Federer, is continuing to deepen its presence in the sport.
By Howard Ruben • March 23, 2023 -
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Petco adds 1M customers in 2022
The retailer is leaning into its health and wellness offerings, introducing a pet food subscription service in partnership with Freshpet.
By Caroline Jansen • March 22, 2023 -
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Parade expands into swimwear
The collection, which uses a material made from recycled bottles, is available in sizes XS to 3XL.
By Caroline Jansen • March 22, 2023 -
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Fanatics is NHL’s new uniform supplier
The sports merchandise retailer replaces Adidas, which allowed a seven-year deal with the hockey league to end.
By Nate Delesline III • March 21, 2023 -
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Clinique launches virtual lab
The Clinique Lab builds on the brand’s concept space at Macy’s in Herald Square, but with a virtual storefront.
By Tatiana Walk-Morris • March 21, 2023 -
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Atmos, New Balance launch retail collaboration in Washington, DC
The concept, dubbed the NBSE, features exclusive New Balance footwear and will serve as a gathering place for community events.
By Tatiana Walk-Morris • March 20, 2023 -
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Mattel CFO sees movie tie-in boosting Barbie sales
The toymaker had a tough 2022, but CFO Anthony DiSilvestro expects the outlook to improve and says parents will always prioritize spending on their children.
By Chris Gaetano • March 20, 2023 -
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Vanessa Hudgens’ Know Beauty relaunches on Amazon
The brand initially launched in 2021, aiming to tackle consumers’ entire skin care regimes. Now, it’s prioritizing one product at a time.
By Howard Ruben • March 17, 2023 -
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Ironic totes help deliver L.L. Bean’s second-best revenue year
The Maine outdoor retailer, best known for its iconic boots, plans to expand inclusive sizing after seeing sales rise 15% in that segment.
By Daphne Howland • March 17, 2023 -
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ColumnThe Weekly Closeout: Neiman Marcus expands partnership with Ferragamo, Peeps beefs up collabs ahead of spring
The department store will have in-store activations, customer experiences and exclusive products from the brand, while the confection’s list of partners grows.
By Retail Dive Staff • March 17, 2023 -
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Walmart launches clean beauty platform with most products under $10
Clean Beauty at Walmart includes formulas free of more than 1,200 ingredients and will expand over time.
By Cara Salpini • March 17, 2023 -
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Saks Fifth Avenue stylists to become brand ambassadors for luxury travel company
Luxury consumers are showing a strong interest in travel. A partnership between Saks and Inspirato hopes to leverage that enthusiasm.
By Kaarin Vembar • March 15, 2023 -
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Reebok to develop exclusive products in expanded partnership with Macy’s
With a new owner steering the brand, Reebok has been forging partnerships with a number of retailers seeking to grow their product assortments.
By Tatiana Walk-Morris • March 15, 2023 -
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Living Proof brings personalized beauty quiz to the metaverse
The hair care brand unveiled a virtual shopping experience that helps customers find a custom routine and purchase products.
By Xanayra Marin-Lopez • March 15, 2023 -
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Glossier revamps executive team with new chief commercial officer
The beauty brand also promoted two executives to chief creative director and chief marketer roles.
By Cara Salpini • March 15, 2023 -
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Aéropostale’s expansive metaverse strategy kicks off with Tesla giveaway
An upcoming drop of 30,000 NFTs that unlock exclusive perks and entry to digital realm AeroWorld is the first step of a four-phase metaverse activation.
By Jessica Deyo • March 14, 2023 -
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Sephora, TikTok launch content creator program
The partnership will pair social media content creators with up-and-coming brands from the beauty retailer's accelerator program.
By Nate Delesline III • March 13, 2023 -
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Princess Polly inks first wholesale partnership with Pacsun
The brand’s best-selling products will be available on the retailer’s website and 15 of its brick-and-mortar stores.
By Caroline Jansen • March 13, 2023
