Marketing: Page 54


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    The Weekly Closeout: Apple introduces a pay later option and Walmart gives early access to Oreos

    An initial version of a BNPL service was introduced by Apple, while Walmart+ members get first dibs on the cookie brand’s new Blackout Cake flavor.

    By Retail Dive Staff • March 31, 2023
  • Basketball star Steph Curry holds a basketball with Under Armour founder Kevin Plank.
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    Under Armour names Steph Curry president of Curry Brand in expanded partnership

    As part of the deal, Curry’s influence at the brand will now expand to include golf, women’s, youth and sportstyle categories.

    By March 31, 2023
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    The latest in experiential retail

    From new store concepts to accessibility efforts, retailers are constantly shifting their approach to better cater to shopper needs.

    By Retail Dive staff
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    Build-A-Bear hires new chief marketer

    Julia Fitzgerald is taking on the role after the company delivered its most profitable year in its history. 

    By Tatiana Walk-Morris • March 31, 2023
  • Mackenzie Hughes and Sepp Straka sign with Mizzen+Main
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    Mizzen+Main signs 5 PGA players

    The DTC brand is deepening its ties in the sport by bringing on Mackenzie Hughes, Sepp Straka, Austin Cook, Max McGreevy and Harrison Endycott.

    By Howard Ruben • March 31, 2023
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    J.C. Penney, Sports Illustrated unveil swimwear collections

    The partnership builds on last year’s apparel collection from the two Authentic Brands Group-affiliated entities, as both seek to burnish their brands.

    By March 31, 2023
  • Blue-tinted lip balm, eyeshadow palette, and clay mask tube sit on a denim background
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    E.l.f. enters the fashion space with a beauty collection for American Eagle

    The blue-hued cosmetic collection — “Beauty Is In Your Jeans” — features eyeshadow, color-changing balm, a clay mask and a signature tote bag.

    By Lara Ewen • March 29, 2023
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    Walmart winds down Roblox play as metaverse lands in privacy crosshairs

    The retailer claims the decision was planned, while watchdog groups have ramped up pressure on such efforts over concerns they serve as stealth marketing to kids.

    By Peter Adams • March 28, 2023
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    Hailey Bieber’s skin care brand plans international expansion

    Rhode, which was founded just nine months ago, will enter the Canadian market on Tuesday and will launch in the U.K. later this year.

    By Howard Ruben • March 28, 2023
  • The exterior of a new Target store featuring the company's new design includes large glass panels and the company's red bullseye logo
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    Target to close 4 small-format stores this spring

    The retailer said small-format locations remain a key part of growth and will make up half of approximately 20 new stores opening in 2023.

    By Nate Delesline III • March 27, 2023
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    Torrid taps Belk veteran as chief commerical officer

    Mark Mizicko, who stepped into the role on Thursday, has over 25 years of retail experience from Hot Topic, Gymboree, Gap Inc. and the Limited Brands.

    By March 27, 2023
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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 March 24, 2023
  • A phone with the App Store download page for TikTok open.
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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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    The 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
  • Inside of the Studio by Sally store with a person in a salon chair and shelves full of products.
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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 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 ÅšwiÄ…tek 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
  • A Petco storefront. There is a white van parked outside and a person walking in the store.
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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 March 22, 2023
  • Parade's first swimwear collection
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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 March 22, 2023
  • Bobby Sanguinetti action shot playing hockey for the Carolina Hurricanes
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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
  • Images of Clinique's virtual world.
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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
  • Barbie Balmain collaboration
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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
  • Know Beauty founder Vanessa Hudgens
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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