Nordstrom names executives to lead marketing, private label

Deniz Anders was promoted to chief marketing officer, and Nina Barjesteh arrives from Dick’s Sporting Goods to lead the retailer’s owned brands.

By Daphne Howland • July 20, 2022

Amazon Business debuts first major campaign in grab at office supplies category

A debut spot focuses on a fictional pet-device company getting off the ground and applies humor to try and break with B2B advertising tropes. 

By Jessica Deyo • July 20, 2022

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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

Instagram launches payment-in-chat feature for businesses

The release allows brands to directly convert customer messages into transactions without leaving the app, positioning it to be a one-stop commerce destination. 

By Dani James • July 19, 2022

Klarna to open Los Angeles pop-up shop

Located on Melrose Avenue, the payment firm’s two-day shopping experience will showcase sustainable brands.

By Tatiana Walk-Morris • July 19, 2022

Thinx rebrands teen line, lowers price

The DTC period underwear brand last year also launched a cheaper line that sells through Walmart and Target.

By Daphne Howland • July 19, 2022

Macy’s and Toys R Us ramp up store-in-store partnership

Branded shops are coming to all of the department store retailer’s locations as it tries to capitalize on a growing category. 

By Ben Unglesbee • July 18, 2022

Walmart expands Spanish search on website

At the height of the pandemic, the retailer saw its Spanish queries spike more than five times compared to pre-pandemic levels.

By Tatiana Walk-Morris • July 18, 2022

How retail brands create unforgettable experiential marketing campaigns with influencers

Retailers have a new secret weapon for creating memorable experiential marketing campaigns.

July 18, 2022

Nike debuts new store concept with Nike Style

The store, which opened Friday in Seoul, South Korea, features gender-neutral merchandising and a content studio. 

By Cara Salpini • July 15, 2022

The Weekly Closeout: Kanye West files trademark for retail stores and Laffy Taffy turns to NFTs

The rapper filed trademarks for the name “YZYSPLY,” while the candy maker turned jokes found on its wrappers into non-fungible tokens.

By Retail Dive Staff • July 15, 2022

Abercrombie Kids launches denim collection with sizing options

The assortment was fit-tested with over 300 children, and comes in short, regular and long lengths in all sizes with waistband adjusters.

By Kaarin Moore • July 15, 2022

Inflation reshapes Amazon Prime Day

Shoppers used the two-day sale to stock up on household essentials and take care of some holiday lists, sticking mostly to smaller purchases.

By Daphne Howland • July 14, 2022

Summersalt launches The Forecast content platform

Led by The Knot’s former editor-in-chief, the platform will offer shoppers travel tips, fashion advice and inspirational stories.

By Tatiana Walk-Morris • July 14, 2022

GameStop launches NFT marketplace

The latest progression of the retailer’s digital transformation follows news that it fired its CFO and reportedly plans layoffs. 

By Dani James • July 13, 2022

Crocs' Heydude revamps its brand

The casual shoe brand is leaning into levity as it chases a $1 billion revenue target and is already beating growth expectations. 

By Ben Unglesbee • July 13, 2022

Can biometric data deliver more nuanced mass marketing?

Remembering passwords may be a thing of the past as Apple rolls out passkeys, but interest in biometrics reaches beyond authentication.

By Robert Williams • July 12, 2022

Discover @ Kohl's to feature diverse, women-owned brands at 600 stores

The department store just turned away a takeover bid. Now it's joining the likes of Macy’s, Target and Walmart in overhauling its merchandising tactics.

By Daphne Howland • July 11, 2022

Spending habits are changing. Is your in-store marketing keeping up?

After years of isolated shopping and dining from home, people are eager to get back out into their communities.

By Chris Cavanaugh, CEO, Imagine • July 11, 2022

Grove Collaborative strikes wholesale deal with Kohl's

The cleaning and personal care brand also expanded its distribution to grocery retailers Meijer and Giant Eagle.

By Tatiana Walk-Morris • July 8, 2022

The Weekly Closeout: Ulta, The Allure Store partner and UK antitrust watchdog takes on Amazon

Ulta announced a pop-up with the retail arm of the magazine, and Amazon is being investigated over its marketplace practices. 

By Retail Dive Staff • July 8, 2022

Athleta plots its first outlet stores

Two locations are set to open by the fall as the athletics brand works to build out its footprint. 

By Cara Salpini • July 8, 2022

Walmart merges in-home grocery delivery service with Walmart+

The retailer has also expanded InHome to cities including Miami, Dallas and San Francisco, in a move that almost doubles its geographic reach.

By Sam Silverstein • July 7, 2022

Target deepens back-to-school offers amid inventory headaches

The retailer is adding to promotions for students and teachers as back-to-school sales are forecast to exceed pre-pandemic numbers.  

By Tatiana Walk-Morris • July 7, 2022

Pinterest releases new shopping, seller features

The feature rollouts follow the appointment of a new CEO and the acquisition of an AI shopping platform.

By Tatiana Walk-Morris • July 7, 2022

Amazon dangles free Grubhub membership ahead of Prime Day

The e-commerce giant has inked a deal with the struggling food delivery service that includes an opportunity to take a minority stake.

By Daphne Howland • July 6, 2022