Marketing: Page 13


  • Glossier CEO Kyle Leahy speaking during the National Retail Federation's Big Show in January 2024.
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    Top retail conferences in 2025

    Topics this year include AI, consumer trends and brand loyalty.

    By Retail Dive Staff • Updated Jan. 24, 2025
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    Bath & Body Works expands fabric care collection to all US stores

    The collection features laundry detergent and scent boosters, and the company hinted at further home fragrance products in the future. 

    By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Oct. 1, 2024
  • Trendline

    Gen Z and millennials

    If there's anything retailers want more than financial stability right now, it's to understand Gen Z. 

    By Retail Dive staff
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    PwC expects 7% bump in average holiday spending, increased traffic to stores

    Despite easing inflation, however, consumers remain selective and motivated by price.

    By Oct. 1, 2024
  • Simon taps influencers to draw Gen Z to the mall

    A new campaign celebrates mall culture and invites people to be part of the experience, according to Simon's chief marketing officer. 

    By Nate Delesline III • Oct. 1, 2024
  • A leafy green bush sits in front of a reddish brick store against a bright blue sky, with the name Kohl's in white block letters.
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    Kohl’s kicks off holiday shopping with October deals event

    The department store joins other major retailers offering fall promotions with its “3 Days of Deals” sale. 

    By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Sept. 30, 2024
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    Levi’s gets nostalgic with Beyoncé in first chapter of new campaign

    “Reiimagine” will reinterpret several of the brand’s iconic advertisements, starting with the singer’s gender-flipped take on the 1985 spot “Launderette.”

    By Chris Kelly • Sept. 30, 2024
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    Party City cuts prices on 2K items ahead of the holidays

    The celebrations and events retailer said it’s responding to consumers, who continue to feel budgetary pressure.

    By Nate Delesline III • Sept. 27, 2024
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    The Weekly Closeout: L’Occitane CEO departs and Crocs partners with Squishmallows

    The beauty retailer created an office of the CEO to lead in the interim, while the footwear collab features three shoe designs and several Jibbitz charms.

    By Retail Dive Staff • Sept. 27, 2024
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    What to know about privacy laws when collecting personal data on shoppers

    Retailers have moved away from collecting identifiable information from consumers, but need to be aware of requirements for the personal data they do gather, an Albertsons privacy official said. 

    By Peyton Bigora • Sept. 27, 2024
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    Lulus partners with Dillard’s amid wholesale push

    The brand will launch a special occasion collection at the department store in time for homecoming, with a prom assortment planned for next year.

    By Sept. 27, 2024
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    Most holiday shoppers will buy a gift for themselves this year

    Consumers will spend over $1,200 on gifts, food, decor and experiences for the season, according to JLL, and roughly 83% will buy something for themselves.

    By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Sept. 27, 2024
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    Online holiday sales in the US to hit record $240.8B: Adobe Analytics

    The number of purchases done on mobile devices is expected to grow more than 10% compared to last year and will make up 53.2% of all online shopping.

    By Howard Ruben • Sept. 26, 2024
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    Lowe’s to offer October members-only sale

    In a company first, the retailer is offering early deals for loyalty program customers.

    By Nate Delesline III • Sept. 26, 2024
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    Lego to host online, in-store gaming workshops for kids

    The interactive programs will be held at select stores next month, while online events are hosted by gaming influencer Kennedy Rose. 

    By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Sept. 26, 2024
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    Podcast

    The Backroom: The state of the art of couponing

    The team discusses a recent deep dive into the movement, led by deal-hunting influencers, and what it means for consumers and retailers alike.

    By Retail Dive Staff • Sept. 26, 2024
  • A couple wearing several pieces of jewelery embraces outdoors in the daytime.
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    Kay Jewelers to revamp store fleet amid new brand positioning

    In a bid to attract younger shoppers, the retailer is updating stores, adding a new product collection and focusing its branding on authentic relationships.

    By Nate Delesline III • Sept. 25, 2024
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    Fytted launches virtual fitting room tool

    The app allows users to virtually try on clothing from over 600 brands including Free People, Lululemon and J. Crew. 

    By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Sept. 25, 2024
  • A phone user browses Depop's mobile app.
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    Depop can now generate product descriptions from just one photo

    Sellers on the secondhand fashion marketplace can now use generative AI to populate product attributes for listings, including category, color and brand. 

    By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Sept. 24, 2024
  • Actress Michelle Buteau stars in Amazon's 2024 back-to-school campaign.
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    Amazon launches AI-powered video ad generator ahead of the holidays

    Gellé Frères, a French skin care retailer, has already been testing the tool that can convert a single product image into multiple videos. 

    By Peter Adams • Sept. 23, 2024
  • A virtual influencer appears before a Pacsun store
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    Virtual influencers gain traction

    The cost, speed and quality of virtual personas are “only poised to improve as GenAI advances,” according to a PitchBook report.

    By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Sept. 23, 2024
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    Deep Dive

    No, not all companies are abandoning diversity, equity and inclusion. Here’s why.

    Amid a high-profile backlash, many businesses are scrutinizing their policies. But the vast majority end up sticking with DEI, in part because it’s key to growth.

    By Sept. 23, 2024
  • The exterior of Perfect Moment's store in the SoHo neighborhood of New York. A yellow cab is parked out front.
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    Perfect Moment to open first store in SoHo

    The brand, known for its high-end ski apparel, will open in New York City next month to feature its autumn-winter 2024 womenswear collection.

    By Howard Ruben • Sept. 23, 2024
  • George Kittle, a football player, is seen in a gym wearing apparel from his collaboration with Chubbies.
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    Chubbies lands NFL licensing deal, names ‘creative director of football’

    San Francisco 49ers tight end George Kittle will lead design efforts and drive strategy for the casualwear brand’s new partnership.

    By Laurel Deppen • Sept. 23, 2024
  • A customer walks through an aisle of artificial Christmas trees in a Walmart store.
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    The Weekly Closeout: Retailers gear up for the holidays, Figs opens second store

    Major retailers are rolling out early holidays sales events, while the DTC scrubs brand continues to build out its physical footprint.

    By Retail Dive Staff • Sept. 20, 2024
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    Brilliant Earth expands footprint with 2 Boston-area stores

    The DTC jewelry brand has opened a new location in Chestnut Hill, Massachusetts, and is planning another in Boston’s Seaport district in November.

    By Howard Ruben • Sept. 20, 2024