Marketing

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    Ulta to sell beauty brand Odele in stores, online

    The partnership adds to the beauty retailer’s growing assortment of products from DTC brands.

    By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Feb. 7, 2023
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    Children’s brand Hanna Andersson launches activewear

    The DTC company enters a new product category following a handful of executive leadership changes over the past several years.

    By • Feb. 7, 2023
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    How personalization shapes the retail industry

    As consumer data becomes more readily available, a host of new opportunities (and missteps) has opened up for retailers that want to tap into the potential of rich shopper data.

    By Retail Dive staff
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    Adidas launches first new label in five decades

    Adidas Sportswear is fronted by new brand ambassador Jenna Ortega, and features tracksuits and other everyday looks.

    By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Feb. 6, 2023
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    Mielle creates hair care bundles based on ‘Harlem’ characters

    The partnership with the Prime Video show comes just weeks after Procter & Gamble announced plans to acquire the hair care brand.

    By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Feb. 6, 2023
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    Our Place continues retail expansion with new LA store

    The DTC cookware brand opened its first store around two months ago on Abbot Kinney Boulevard.

    By • Feb. 3, 2023
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    CVS launches beauty and personal care brand

    CVS Pharmacy wants to target its broad customer base with affordable products through its new private label, One+Other.

    By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Feb. 3, 2023
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    The Weekly Closeout: Dollar General reaches store milestone and REI lays off staff

    The discount chain opened its 19,000th store in Missouri this week while the outdoor retailer is cutting 8% of its headquarters workforce.

    By Retail Dive Staff • Feb. 3, 2023
  • Five pastel-colored shoes, without their mates, float against a cloudy-sky background.
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    Nike sues Lululemon over shoe manufacturing patents

    The Canadian apparel brand, known for its performance fabrics, released its first footwear designs less than a year ago.

    By • Feb. 1, 2023
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    Ikea partners with Annie Leibovitz for Life at Home Report project

    The famous photographer, which the retailer has named its artist in residence, will take portraits of people inside their homes all over the world. 

    By • Feb. 1, 2023
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    Nike, Tiffany announce collaboration

    The big-name partnership drew a host of disappointed comments online, specifically around the Air Force 1.

    By • Feb. 1, 2023
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    Many brands are ‘reluctant buyers’ of ads on retail media networks, study shows

    The majority of marketers surveyed by the Association of National Advertisers use at least five retail media networks, but some have concerns.

    By Jessica Deyo • Feb. 1, 2023
  • Two mannequins stand in the middle of the new Men's Seventh Floor at Saks Fifth Avenue New York.
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    Saks focuses on men with new ambassador program

    The invite-only program comes as the department store is expanding its menswear offering at its New York City flagship.

    By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Jan. 30, 2023
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    The Weekly Closeout: Foot Locker faces privacy suit and Levi’s misquotes Mark Twain

    A lawsuit alleges the athletics retailer violated California’s privacy act. Meanwhile, Levi’s CEO Chip Bergh cited the author on why skinny jeans are not dead.

    By Retail Dive Staff • Jan. 27, 2023
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    Activewear brand On doubles down on triathlon with three brand ambassadors

    The company is also launching an “On Track Nights” global running event series that will feature athlete appearances and track races.

    By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Jan. 27, 2023
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    How Lego transformed after the pandemic

    Company leadership said the most important lesson learned during the pandemic was to remain agile. 

    By • Jan. 26, 2023
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    The Athlete’s Foot builds out its marketing team

    The company promoted two executives and added two new positions including a social media coordinator and a marketing coordinator. 

    By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Jan. 25, 2023
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    DOJ slams Google to end ‘monopolistic grip’ on digital advertising

    Following a previous antitrust suit focused on search, the DOJ now has its sights set on the firm’s alleged “stranglehold” on the ad-tech ecosystem. 

    By Chris Kelly • Jan. 25, 2023
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    JanSport introduces adaptive backpack collection

    The backpacking company modified its original models to meet the needs of those with limited mobility.

    By • Jan. 24, 2023
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    Savage X Fenty launches pop-up shop ahead of Rihanna’s Super Bowl performance

    The Los Angeles pop-up will showcase a limited edition Game Day collection, featuring hoodies, sweatpants, varsity jerseys and more.

    By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Jan. 24, 2023
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    H&M transforms Williamsburg store to showcase athletic collection

    The location is a “kinetic, tactile playground” that showcases the retailer’s new H&M Move brand and offers daily fitness classes. 

    By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Jan. 24, 2023
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    Away taps former Foxtrot exec as chief marketing officer

    As the travel brand sees increased interest in travel from consumers, Carla Dunham brings marketing experience from Foxtrot and Equinox.

    By • Jan. 23, 2023
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    Sponsored by SpotOn

    For brick and mortar retailers looking to expand, online is the way to go

    Thanks to new omnichannel tech, selling online is a low-cost way for independent retailers to grow.

    Jan. 23, 2023
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    Sponsored by Fyllo

    Retail media in real life: stores are the next big retail media channel

    Discover how retailers and brands can take the benefits of retail media in store.

    By Sumant Yeramilly • Jan. 23, 2023
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    3 ways AI can supercharge sizing to help apparel brands boost conversion, reduce returns and personalize the retail experience

    We highlight three key ways your apparel brand can leverage AI and machine learning to increase conversion and personalize retail both online and in stores.

    Jan. 23, 2023
  • A cardboard box with a round light-blue logo and the words "Stitch Fix" leans against a bright yellow door.
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    The Weekly Closeout: Amazon discontinues charity program, Stitch Fix takes to Twitter for CEO search

    The e-commerce giant is ending its AmazonSmile program after a decade and the styling service is seeking out CEO applicants via social media.

    By Retail Dive Staff • Jan. 20, 2023