Marketing: Page 56


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    The Home Depot names vice president of its retail media network

    Melanie Babcok takes on the role as many retailers delve into advertising as an additional revenue stream. 

    By Tatiana Walk-Morris • April 12, 2023
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    Care/of launches at Sam’s Club

    The DTC vitamin and supplement brand, which introduced products specifically designed for the club retailer, is steadily adding more wholesale partners.

    By Howard Ruben • April 10, 2023
  • A woman puts clothing into an RFID self-checkout kiosk Explore the Trendline
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    Trendline

    How retailers are thinking about in-store experience

    Complementary shop-in-shops, age-appropriate experiences and integrated technology are just a few ways retailers are reworking stores to suit shoppers.

    By Retail Dive staff
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    Puma assembles team of young activists to tailor sustainability initiatives

    The “Voices of a Re:Generation” program seeks to boost Puma’s efforts around climate change, a top priority for Gen Z on which many brands miss the mark.

    By Sara Karlovitch • April 10, 2023
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    Thierry Serier

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    Sponsored by Mood Media

    How one retailer is making real customer connections

    Creating memorable experiences that capture the attention of your shoppers requires a combination of media solutions that stimulates all of the human senses.

    April 10, 2023
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    Nike’s longtime chief communications officer to retire in June

    Nigel Powell has steered the company through thorny political issues, including the company’s decision to stand by football star Colin Kaepernick.

    By Natalie Schwartz • April 7, 2023
  • Basketball star Steph Curry holds a basketball with Under Armour founder Kevin Plank.
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    The Weekly Closeout: Steph Curry earns $75M stock award with Under Armour

    Meanwhile, Revlon is set to exit bankruptcy as a private company and Walmart added a perk for pickleball players.

    By Retail Dive Staff • April 7, 2023
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    Vans blurs lines of self-expression in new global ad campaign

    Arriving amid a turnaround plan, the effort recognizes how consumer priorities changed during the pandemic and introduces a ‘90s-inspired shoe.  

    By Peter Adams • April 7, 2023
  • A person holds up a shirt in front of a ring light for a livestream event.
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    Poshmark releases livestream shopping feature

    Posh Shows allows users to livestream on the social resale marketplace for the first time — even as other platforms step away from the format.

    By Tatiana Walk-Morris • April 6, 2023
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    Obsess launches self-service virtual store builder for brands

    Ava by Obsess, a new offering from the tech company, allows businesses to create and manage their own virtual experiences.

    By April 6, 2023
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    Personalized nutrition brand Gainful launches at Target

    The partnership, which marks the DTC brand’s first entrance into wholesale, puts Gainful’s products in 1,800 of the mass merchant’s stores.

    By Howard Ruben • April 5, 2023
  • Toys R Us Studios launches Geoffrey's World Tour YouTube series.
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    Toys R Us creates YouTube series featuring Geoffrey the Giraffe

    The marketing initiative also includes a partnership with Nickelodeon, and aims to teach kids about different cities around the world.

    By Tatiana Walk-Morris • April 4, 2023
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    David’s Bridal adds ‘hundreds’ of bridesmaid dresses under $100

    With three new pricing tiers, the retailer is aiming to offer a broader selection of affordable dresses for price-conscious shoppers.

    By Tatiana Walk-Morris • April 4, 2023
  • Yitty launches gender-affirming collection
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    Lizzo’s Yitty launches gender-affirming shapewear

    The collection, which comes a year after the Fabletics sister brand launched, comes as more retailers introduce more inclusive offerings.

    By Howard Ruben • April 3, 2023
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    Here’s what traditional and digital brands did for Metaverse Fashion Week

    Despite glitchy graphics and slow response times, brands unveiled their fashion shows and immersive experiences as planned.

    By Natalie Schwartz • April 3, 2023
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    After 15 years, Tommy John reflects on its omnichannel mindset

    The undergarments brand has been profitable since it launched. CEO Tom Patterson spoke with Retail Dive about his approach to growth.

    By April 3, 2023
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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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    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
  • To the right of a banner reading "Sports Illustrated for JC Penney" is a person in a blue swimsuit at a beach. To the left are two people in swimsuits at a beach against a blue sky with fluffy white c
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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
  • A collection of Rhode skin care products
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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