Marketing: Page 27


  • A Dollar General sign and brick storefront on a cloudy day with the company's signature black on yellow logo
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    Dollar General names Walmart vet as chief marketing officer

    The retailer also announced the appointment of six others to leadership roles in merchandising, store operations and asset protection. 

    By Nate Delesline III • June 21, 2024
  • Big Lots to remain open on Thanksgiving.
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    The Weekly Closeout: Big Lots issues ‘going concern’ warning and Amazon ditches plastic air pillow packaging

    The discount retailer said it may not meet its credit and term loan obligations, while Amazon aims to drop plastic air pillows in North American shipments by the holidays.

    By Retail Dive Staff • June 21, 2024
  • Trendline

    Digital innovation and technology trends in retail

    Generative AI and TikTok Shop have replaced the metaverse and NFTs as the hot topics of the day — here’s a look at how brands are using them.

    By Retail Dive staff
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    Macy’s kicks off summer with first campaign under new CMO

    The campaign will link back to the department store chain’s July Fourth fireworks display.

    By Sara Karlovitch • June 21, 2024
  • The interior of a Camp store.
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    Family experience retailer Camp to open 2 new locations

    In partnership with mall owner Simon, the interactive toy retailer will debut stores in Philadelphia and Houston.

    By June 20, 2024
  • The Amazon Prime app is seen on a mobile phone.
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    Amazon unveils cookieless ad-targeting solution

    Ad Relevance uses AI to analyze billions of browsing, shopping and streaming signals and improved addressability in testing.

    By Peter Adams • June 20, 2024
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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
  • 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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    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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    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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    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
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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
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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
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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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    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
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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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    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 Hammers • June 10, 2024
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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
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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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    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