Marketing: Page 84


  • Square x TikTok
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    TikTok partners with Square, expanding its social commerce capabilities

    The latest partnership follows previous ones with Shopify and Google aimed at connecting consumers with sellers.

    By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Sept. 29, 2021
  • Etsy launches virtual house.
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    Etsy debuts shoppable virtual house

    Using augmented reality to generate virtual products, the experience allows customers to tour a curated home and purchase products they like.

    By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Sept. 28, 2021
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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
  • Apple's privacy changes drive up ad prices for e-commerce marketers

    The rising costs of mobile ads will push online retailers again to find ways to improve campaign performance, a report by ad-tech startup Moloco suggests.

    By Robert Williams • Sept. 28, 2021
  • Hims & Hers announces a new skincare line.
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    Hims & Hers debuts anti-aging, acne skincare products

    The telehealth company, which went public in January through a SPAC deal, has had strong sales growth over the past year.

    By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Sept. 27, 2021
  • Nordstrom introduces Home concept in NYC flagship.
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    The Weekly Closeout: Nordstrom debuts Home concept in New York, retail's big IPO wave

    A two-story retail experience opened at the department store's flagship, and Mattress Firm and Guitar Center are the latest to confidentially file to go public.

    By Retail Dive Staff • Sept. 24, 2021
  • ThredUp and Madewell launch a circular store.
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    Madewell, ThredUp open secondhand store in Brooklyn

    The pop-up will be around until the end of October, with the goal of educating shoppers about the potential future of circular fashion.

    By Sept. 24, 2021
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    A former J. Crew store employee is now one of its star collaborators

    Blackstock & Weber founder Chris Echevarria, who as a store employee once caught Mickey Drexler's attention, sees the classic men's loafer as an ideal canvas.

    By Sept. 24, 2021
  • Roku buys rights to stream Quibi shows on growing ad-supported channel
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    Roku unveils Shopify integration in quest to secure more SMB ad dollars

    The partnership signals another step in the growth of streaming TV ads as well as the convergence between commerce and content. 

    By Peter Adams • Sept. 23, 2021
  • "Better fir Better - For You" label by Walmart
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    Retrieved from Walmart on September 22, 2021
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    Walmart simplifies shopping for eco-friendly and healthy products

    The retailer has created an online shopping destination called Built for Better that includes items with independent certifications.

    By Catherine Douglas Moran • Sept. 23, 2021
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    Macy's, Neighborhood Goods to participate in Coresight's 10.10 Shopping Festival

    Citing the industry's growth in China, the firm's focus for this year's event is to speed up the adoption of live video shopping in the U.S.

    By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Sept. 22, 2021
  • ThirdLove launches into activewear.
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    ThirdLove launches into activewear

    The company faces category competition from traditional retailers like J.C. Penney and Target, as well as fellow DTCs like Thinx and Allbirds. 

    By Sept. 22, 2021
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    Reuse in focus at Nordstrom x Levi’s pop-up

    The partnership highlights emerging brands Collina Strada, Melody Ehsani and Thompson Street Studio.

    By Sept. 21, 2021
  • Claire's launches its first subscription box service.
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    Claire's launches its first subscription service

    The accessories retailer is getting into the subscription box space "to foster self-expression" among its Gen Z audience. 

    By Updated Sept. 21, 2021
  • Bloomie's storefront in Virginia.
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    Is Bloomie’s the future of department stores?

    The concept store may prove the company's agility and ability to bring in new audiences. 

    By Sept. 20, 2021
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    The Weekly Closeout: Drunk Elephant inks deal with Ulta and Indochino gets comfy

    The beauty brand, once exclusively sold at Sephora, expands its physical presence, while the DTC brand known for suits moves into knitwear.

    By Retail Dive Staff • Sept. 17, 2021
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    Baby boomers driving this year's apparel rebound: NPD

    Older folks are refreshing their wardrobes, buying more online and outspending millennials and Gen Z, according to the firm's Consumer Tracking Service.

    By Sept. 17, 2021
  • A Knix storefront in Santa Monica
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    DTC brand Knix plans first US stores

    Brick-and-mortar expansion plans were delayed last year during the height of the pandemic, but now the DTC brand is back with three California stores. 

    By Sept. 17, 2021
  • Perfect Corp AR makeup tutorial platform.
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    Perfect Corp. unveils virtual makeup tutorial tool

    Customers can purchase products used throughout the virtual tutorial with one click. 

    By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Sept. 15, 2021
  • Apple
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    Retrieved from Apple on September 09, 2021
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    'We're going back to the drawing board': DTC brands brace for more anti-tracking headaches

    Already saddled with the rising cost of customer acquisition, profitability for digitally native brands just got even more challenging.

    By Maria Monteros • Sept. 14, 2021
  • A diverse group of four people, wearing boots and khakis, sits on vintage suitcases in the desert.
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    The Weekly Closeout: GameStop may team with AMC and Banana Republic thinks of itself as ... Wakanda?

    What's better than two meme stocks coming together? Banana Republic's vision for its new brand identity, which includes some ambitious comparisons.

    By Retail Dive Staff • Sept. 10, 2021
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    Athleta to be sold in 135 REI stores

    The move, which expands on a partnership dating back to 2018, is part of the Gap-owned brand's goal of reaching $2 billion in net sales by 2023.

    By Sept. 9, 2021
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    Macy's Thanksgiving parade is letting spectators back in this year

    After being limited to television last year, the event is back, complete with giant balloons and health protocols.

    By Sept. 9, 2021
  • Petco expands its subscription box service

    The retailer has added more options to its PupBox offering as it works to sustain the sales gains it experienced this past year.

    By Sept. 8, 2021
  • A diverse group of four people, wearing boots and khakis, sits on vintage suitcases in the desert.
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    Banana Republic goes back to its roots with new brand identity

    A historical underperformer at parent company Gap, the brand is realigning around more casual offerings that speak back to its origins.

    By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Sept. 8, 2021
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    Fred Segal is dead. Long live Fred Segal.

    The man who gave retail some of its most worthy concepts died this year at 87, but his eponymous store in many ways is just getting started.

    By Sept. 8, 2021