Walmart's marketing chief to depart after a year on the job

The retail giant also announced the creation of a new retail marketing team focused on store initiatives, merchandising and e-commerce.

By Ben Unglesbee • Aug. 20, 2019

Retail Therapy: Amazon's not so 'Marvelous' gas deal

Los Angeles commuters can blame Jeff Bezos for making matters worse for the already traffic-ridden city.

By Caroline Jansen • Aug. 16, 2019

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A look at the 2026 holiday season

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

By Retail Dive staff

J.C. Penney sued by Zumba over marketing campaign

The fitness company took issue with the retailer's use of the slogan "From A to Zumba" to sell fitness apparel. 

By Ben Unglesbee • Aug. 16, 2019

Ulta highlights DTC brands with Sparked platform

Sephora recently launched a similar in-store merchandising initiative for makeup brands as both retailers bank on digital natives to drive traffic.

By Cara Salpini • Aug. 14, 2019

Kohl's to partner with emerging brands

"Curated by Kohl's" will rotate quarterly, with items sold in various departments, and a collaboration with Facebook is coming next spring.

By Daphne Howland • Aug. 13, 2019

Allbirds steps outside the shoe market

With its socks launch the direct-to-consumer brand follows a familiar expansion trajectory into an adjacent category.

By Cara Salpini • Aug. 13, 2019

Target expands Levi's offering with Red Tab items

The back-pocket trademark has been a sign of authenticity for decades, and signals the mass merchant's confidence in attracting high-spending customers.

By Daphne Howland • Aug. 12, 2019

The North Face plans to refresh 'majority' of fleet by 2024

A new SoHo location is the first step of the brand's revamped retail strategy, which is centered around stronger connections with customers.

By Cara Salpini • Aug. 12, 2019

Foot Locker drops throwback Nike swoosh merch

The duo's collaboration taps sports and music stars to capture sneakerhead sales and highlight the history of Nike's iconic logo.

By Dianna Christe • Aug. 12, 2019

Retail Therapy: Busch submits its bid to be the drink of fall

The beer brand reignited its #BuschLatte campaign with the launch of a limited edition beer and a nostalgic advertisement.

By Caroline Jansen • Aug. 9, 2019

Puma puts geotargeted ads on taxis

The campaign centers around the grand opening of the brand's flagship store on Fifth Avenue in New York City. 

By Barry Levine • Aug. 8, 2019

Is your team exhausted by brute force marketing? Save them with these 5 steps

Are you sacrificing your team to brute force marketing? Here’s how to stop: Fix your process.

By Pete Deubler, Executive Director of Business Process Strategy, Quad • Aug. 8, 2019

A'gaci to auction IP in Ch. 11

After opting to liquidate in its second bankruptcy in less than two years, the apparel retailer is selling off its name and other brand assets.

By Caroline Jansen , Ben Unglesbee • Updated Sept. 18, 2019

Kmart Australia deploys AR furniture demos in web-based ads

The tech allows consumers to virtually visualize decor and furniture products available at the retailer. 

By Peter Adams • Aug. 6, 2019

Macy’s back-to-school push debuts with Snapchat shopping, TikTok challenge

In its first campaign on the social apps, the retailer aims to appeal to mobile-savvy consumers and drum up user-generated content.

By Robert Williams • Aug. 6, 2019

The bare truth: Why MeUndies grew its sizing and style options

Founder and CEO Jonathan Shokrian hopes to address customer feedback on fit with extended sizing and a new female-focused line.

By Cara Salpini • Aug. 6, 2019

Victoria's Secret cancels its runway show

The brand is under fire in the #MeToo era as smaller rivals take share, especially among younger shoppers.

By Daphne Howland • Aug. 5, 2019

Retail Therapy: Crocs gets the upper hand

The person behind Unnecessary Inventions created a glove inspired by the foam clogs, which is simply a treat for anyone with eyes.

By Caroline Jansen • Aug. 2, 2019

How GNC uses post-sale communications to drive sales, loyalty

Learn how GNC is driving a 10x lift in sign-ups for their paid loyalty program and more revenue from auto-delivery opt-ins and personalized product recommendations.

Aug. 2, 2019

Target launches 'archives' collection highlighting design partnerships

The mass merchant is celebrating 20 years of working with famed designers to deliver its signature cheap chic offering to customers.

By Ben Unglesbee • Aug. 1, 2019

Allyson Felix snubs Nike, signs with Athleta

The brand's first sponsored athlete was one in a group of women who criticized Nike for its treatment of pregnant athletes.

By Cara Salpini • July 31, 2019

Gap launches 'It's our denim now' campaign

The brand is turning to its core jeans offer as it prepares to separate from the Old Navy banner that has supported it for years.

By Daphne Howland • July 31, 2019

Pinterest rolls out browsable catalogs alongside Pins

Fresh efforts to streamline shopping on the platform come as a new report finds it's the most efficient digital channel for retail brands.

By Barry Levine • July 31, 2019

Gucci hires diversity chief

The luxury Italian label hopes to change its internal culture and global brand strategy following controversial missteps earlier this year.

By Daphne Howland • July 31, 2019

30 minutes with the CEO of Birchbox

Co-founder Katia Beauchamp breaks down the beauty brand's model, marketing changes and why she chose Walgreens as a partner.

By Cara Salpini • July 30, 2019