The Weekly Closeout: Petco partners with Nationwide for pet insurance and Shopify plans on becoming profitable

The pet retailer will begin offering plans starting next year, and the e-commerce company had a second-quarter revenue increase of 22%.

By Retail Dive Staff • Oct. 28, 2022

Claire’s targets ‘Gen Zalpha’ with Roblox virtual destination

The virtual experience is an effort to secure its position with the microgeneration of consumers who came of age during the pandemic.

By Aaron Baar • Oct. 27, 2022

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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

Belk hires Stein Mart vet as chief merchandising officer

MaryAnne Morin will take on the role, replacing Chris Kolbe, who was CMO for a little more than a year.

By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Oct. 26, 2022

Target triples Apple shop-in-shops ahead of holidays

The tech giant now has over 150 branded locations inside Target stores as the two companies expand their partnership. 

By Ben Unglesbee • Oct. 26, 2022

Why brands should go beyond a metaverse cameo

Executives with iHeartMedia, Vatom and Procter & Gamble discussed the shift to an always-on metaverse strategy during an Advertising Week panel.

By Jessica Hammers • Oct. 26, 2022

Gap’s real Yeezy problem

The struggling brand is left with garbage bags full of clothes from a collaboration meant to revitalize its fortunes.

By Daphne Howland • Oct. 25, 2022

Kohl’s announces November holiday sales events

The department store and other major retailers are competing for consumers' dollars with early sales and month-long discounts. 

By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Oct. 25, 2022

Retail would like to buy a vowel

Brands are turning to naming strategies like spelling words incorrectly and cutting out vowels. But it’s about much more than domain availability.

By Cara Salpini • Oct. 24, 2022

Purple hires new chief marketer

Keira Krausz starts the position on Nov. 1, replacing Patrice Varni who is leaving the DTC company after a little more than a year. 

By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Oct. 21, 2022

Klarna releases price comparison search tool, shoppable video

CEO Sebastian Siemiatkowski says the new products mark the company's "evolution to becoming a place where consumers and retailers can now search, discover, and create."

By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Oct. 20, 2022

Walmart announces early Black Friday deals online, in store

The retailer is bringing back its “Black Friday Deals for Days” event, beginning in early November and featuring products from Lego, Dyson and Apple.

By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Oct. 20, 2022

Google enhances shopping experience for search

The company’s updates come just as consumers — who are feeling the impact of high prices — start shopping for holiday gifts. 

By Dani James • Oct. 20, 2022

Target’s Deal Days event drives an uptick in store traffic: report

The retailer saw a 3.2% bump in footfall during its October holiday sale event, according to Placer.ai.

By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Oct. 19, 2022

Amazon opens second Style fashion store

An Amazon Style is now open in Columbus, Ohio, and uses technology to personalize the shopping experience. 

By Kaarin Moore • Oct. 19, 2022

Walmart launches beta version of content creator platform

The retailer is strengthening its reach into social commerce by allowing creators to set up affiliate links and access performance data.

By Dani James • Oct. 18, 2022

How Walmart is experimenting with shoppable content

From recipe site integrations to interactive videos, the retailer has embraced partnerships that aim to boost inspiration and ease for at-home cooking. 

By Catherine Douglas Moran, Julia Himmel, Shaun Lucas • Oct. 18, 2022

Amazon’s fall sales event estimated to have fallen short of Prime Day — while still raking in billions

Transaction values and revenue in the holiday kickoff sale came in well under the company’s traditional summer sale this year, according to outside estimates.

By Ben Unglesbee • Oct. 14, 2022

J.C. Penney to offer holiday sales throughout November

The retailer has tapped the Backstreet Boys for a Facebook Live event to kick off its holiday festivities.

By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Oct. 14, 2022

The Weekly Closeout: Lacoste names deputy CEO and Mattress Firm is (still) mulling an IPO

Catherine Spindler was most recently the company’s chief brand officer, while the mattress company’s owner is still figuring out what to do with it.

By Retail Dive Staff • Oct. 14, 2022

Victoria’s Secret aims for $7.4B in revenue with focus on core merchandise and international expansion

The intimates giant will take back market share from DTC rivals thanks in part to its dramatic marketing pivot, CEO Martin Waters said Thursday.

By Daphne Howland • Oct. 13, 2022

Nordstrom touts events, services ahead of the holidays

From gifting stations to holiday breakfasts, the department store is prepping for a busy season at its stores.

By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Oct. 13, 2022

Marketers ramp up promotions to curb expected holiday lows, survey says

During the holiday season, 32% of marketers plan to increase promotional activity, compared to just 13% last year, CommerceNext and CommX found.

By Jessica Hammers • Oct. 11, 2022

Target starts Black Friday deals early

The retailer is launching savings three weeks earlier than last year, as consumers are cautious with spending decisions.

By Kaarin Moore • Oct. 10, 2022

How Gen Z breaks marketing’s cultural mold

In new research, Horizon Media found the group no longer believes in mainstream pop culture, pushing the industry in a new direction. 

By Aaron Baar • Oct. 10, 2022

U.S. luxury rising: Driving engagement in new markets and creating artful retail experiences

A lack of international tourists, supply chain constraints and rising costs have not stopped luxury brands from thriving in the ever-evolving U.S. retail landscape.

By Barrie Scardina • Oct. 10, 2022