Marketing: Page 79


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    SKU'd: The hottest fashion trend right now is higher prices

    Whoever says what goes up must come down obviously hasn't been to Chanel. Because they, along with other fashion houses, are increasing prices like it is going out of style. 

    By March 9, 2022
  • Gap's "All American" spring ad campaign
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    Gap champions individuality, self-expression for spring push

    Extending the campaign's reach offline, designer Dapper Dan will debut a special "Dap Gap" hoodie, nodding to the classic sweatshirt from the '90s.

    By Natalie Black (Koltun) • March 8, 2022
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    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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    Thinx brings its affordable line to Walmart

    After launching with Target last year, the period underwear brand's Thinx For All collection will be sold in nearly 560 Walmart stores and on its website.

    By March 8, 2022
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    After early silence, more luxury brands edge away from Russia over invasion of Ukraine

    Upscale fashion houses and jewelers have enjoyed growing attention in Russia for decades, but doing business there is becoming untenable.

    By March 8, 2022
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    Walmart, Space NK partner in a bid for prestige beauty shoppers

    The British retailer is teaming up with Walmart to bring a selection of skincare, makeup and haircare products to 250 stores. 

    By March 7, 2022
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    Crate and Barrel launches its first private label cookware collection

    The Kitchen by Crate collection includes bakeware, cutting boards and storage containers and will be available online and in stores.

    By March 7, 2022
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    From roadblocks to revenue: How 3 retailers countered common conversion pitfalls

    In this piece, we explore common challenges hindering retail profits, and how three leading retailers have refined approaches to meet shifting consumer demands.

    March 7, 2022
  • REI gear rental program
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    REI relaunches its lifetime membership program

    The program has new and enhanced benefits, and the retailer hopes to grow the effort to a 50 million member community by 2030.

    By March 4, 2022
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    Nike, Asos, Old Navy are most inclusive brands for Gen Z, study says

    Nearly half of surveyed students are more willing to buy from a brand that has better gender representation and inclusivity in its marketing and advertising.

    By Chris Kelly • March 4, 2022
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    Victoria's Secret CEO: 'The haters have gone away'

    Building on strength during the fourth quarter, the lingerie company has plans for more off-mall stores and a new tween line. But how real are its changes?

    By March 3, 2022
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    American Eagle debuts on Roblox with inclusive club showcasing spring apparel

    Rather than build a game from scratch, the retailer partnered with a popular role-playing offering that's drawn 1.5 billion visits on the metaverse platform.

    By Peter Adams • March 3, 2022
  • Talkshoplive furthers its partnership with Walmart.
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    Walmart moves further into livestream shopping

    The big-box retailer expanded its partnership with Talkshoplive as it further delves into scalable social shopping.

    By March 2, 2022
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    Target plans $5B investment in operations, including 30 new stores

    After growing its sales and stealing market share in recent years, the retailer is still hungry for new markets and customers.  

    By March 2, 2022
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    Aurate is opening stores again. Here’s how the brand is thinking through brick and mortar

    Like others in the DTC space, Aurate closed its stores once the pandemic hit. Now it's returning to the channel with two new stores and more on the horizon.

    By March 1, 2022
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    Macy's to invest $5B in social responsibility efforts

    The retailer's Mission Every One, an effort to "create a more equitable and sustainable future," includes boosting wages and diversifying leadership.

    By March 1, 2022
  • Banana Republic expands into baby and athletics categories.
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    Banana Republic launches baby, athletics categories

    The retailer is expanding product offerings to meet a consumer whose apparel needs have been reshaped by a pandemic. 

    By Feb. 28, 2022
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    The Weekly Closeout: Fanatics acquires Mitchell & Ness and Brooks tops $1B in revenue

    The sports merchandise retailer — with Jay-Z, Meek Mill and others — snapped up the lifestyle brand, while the running company hit record highs.

    By Retail Dive Staff • Feb. 25, 2022
  • Amazon sues two sites for allegedly selling fake reviews

    Over the past few years, the e-commerce giant has been trying to remove fake reviewers and counterfeit sellers from its platform.

    By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Feb. 24, 2022
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    Allbirds plans entry into wholesale to raise brand awareness

    The DTC company is still "unknown" to the majority of U.S. consumers and is hoping a select number of "premium" retail partners will help with that.

    By Feb. 24, 2022
  • Draper James RSVP launches at Kohl's.
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    Draper James RSVP debuts at Kohl's

    Reese Witherspoon's brand Draper James launched an exclusive collection that is now available in 500 Kohl's stores. 

    By Feb. 24, 2022
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    Wrangler enters Wild West of NFTs with Leon Bridges

    The brand will release 75 pieces that access real-world perks like a private concert, as well as a one-of-a-kind NFT inspired by a custom outfit for the artist.  

    By Peter Adams • Feb. 23, 2022
  • Target tests Starbucks orders and returns at curbside pickup.
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    Target to test Starbucks orders, returns with curbside pickup

    The retailer will debut the features this fall in select cities as its same-day services continue to expand.

    By Feb. 23, 2022
  • Soma launches a pop up highlighting its Bodify bra.
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    Soma debuts self-adjusting ‘Bodify’ bra

    The new tech-enabled bra comes just a couple of years after the brand released a patented measurement bra with fit tech company Like A Glove.

    By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Feb. 23, 2022
  • A pedestrian with a yellow bag walks by Nordstrom store windows decorated with red.
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    Brands may need retailers more than they realize

    Selling directly to consumers is all the rage, but brands rejecting wholesale could be missing out on sales and margin advantages.

    By Feb. 22, 2022
  • Brandon Maxwell releases first collection with Walmart.
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    Brandon Maxwell unveils first collections with Walmart

    The fashion designer was brought on last year as the creative director for the retailer's Free Assembly and Scoop brands. 

    By Feb. 22, 2022