Marketing


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    Dollar General temporarily drops prices on 1K items during summer sale

    The retailer’s “7 Days of Savings” event starts Sunday, as consumers stretch their budgets during the back-to-school shopping season. 

    By Tatiana Walk-Morris • June 30, 2025
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    As revenue falls 10%, Nike preps for $1B tariff hit

    At the same time, the brand is restructuring teams around key sports and touted “significant progress” on rightsizing its classic footwear franchises.

    By June 27, 2025
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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
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    Kohl’s brings back summer sale coinciding with Prime Day

    The event, which runs July 7 to July 10, will feature discounts on hundreds of items across apparel, footwear and accessories, with most under $20.

    By Howard Ruben • June 27, 2025
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    The Weekly Closeout: J. Jill names chief merchant as Spirit Halloween resurrects seasonal hiring

    Courtney O’Connor, formerly head of merchandising at Club Monaco, joins Monday. Meanwhile, the spooky store plans to bring on 50,000 employees.

    By Retail Dive Staff • June 27, 2025
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    Parachute to close 19 stores this year, shift away from ‘massive storefronts’

    The home linens brand plans to focus on partnerships with major retailers, including Target, though it will maintain seven storefronts.

    By Dani James • June 27, 2025
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    Nike Virtual Studios vice president exits

    Ron Faris has left the company to take a role at Disney as Nike has pulled back from some of its virtual efforts.

    By June 27, 2025
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    QVC and HSN head to Philo

    As the company hones in on livestreaming e-commerce, the partnership with Philo TV guarantees new viewers for QVC Group.

    By June 26, 2025
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    The Backroom: Saks Global, Amazon and the state of luxury

    Fashion Dive Senior Editor Lara Ewen joins to talk about the latest tie-up between the department store conglomerate and the e-commerce giant.

    By Retail Dive Staff • June 26, 2025
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    The core objective of Lowe’s loyalty program? Drive one more trip

    The retailer’s dual loyalty programs focus on driving frequency by meeting customers' needs at every stage of their journey.

    By Bryan Wassel • June 26, 2025
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    Nordstrom’s anniversary sale adds 65 brands to the mix

    Also new this year is “Anniversary Big Deals,” in which a select assortment will be offered at a deeper discount of up to 50% off. 

    By Tatiana Walk-Morris • June 24, 2025
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    Unilever acquires Dr. Squatch, valuing brand’s viral marketing to Gen Z men

    The maker of soaps, shampoos and lotions has become well known for innuendo-laced ads starring “Euphoria” actor Sydney Sweeney.

    By Peter Adams • June 24, 2025
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    Fabletics names Vans vet chief marketing officer

    Carly Gomez has been promoted to the position, while Meera Bhatia’s COO role has been expanded to also include president. 

    By Howard Ruben • June 24, 2025
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    Walmart, Target announce competing Prime Day sales

    Both retailers are offering early access to paid loyalty members and highlighting back-to-school savings.

    By Dani James • June 23, 2025
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    Hibbett debuts kids-focused app, e-commerce site

    Just in time for back-to-school season, Hibbett Kids features personalized content, product drops and flexible payment options. 

    By Tatiana Walk-Morris • June 23, 2025
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    How ditching Pride now could hurt brands later

    Some retailers that once wholeheartedly celebrated and supported the LGBTQ+ community have pulled away. What if they want to rejoin the party?

    By June 23, 2025
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    The Weekly Closeout: Authentic hires an Amazon vet, Dôen secures funding

    Tim Derner joined the brand management firm as the global head of marketplaces, while the apparel brand closed on a Series A funding round.

    By Retail Dive Staff • June 20, 2025
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    NikeSkims launch pushed back due to production delays

    The first collection was set to debut this spring, but the two teams are working to ensure they drop the right product at the right time, a spokesperson said.

    By June 20, 2025
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    Sam’s Club offers temporary price cuts on 1K products

    The retailer is dropping prices on select summer items through July 22 as its parent company, Walmart, warns tariffs could raise prices.

    By Tatiana Walk-Morris • June 20, 2025
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    Investor slams Victoria’s Secret ‘super squad’ leadership as inexperienced, ineffectual

    Barington Capital wants the Angels back and says CEO Hillary Super lacks focus. The retailer says it’s confident in its “new and experienced leadership.”

    By June 20, 2025
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    JD Sports opens Las Vegas flagship

    The nearly 29,000-square-foot location builds on the retailer’s plans to expand its presence in the North American market.

    By Howard Ruben • June 18, 2025
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    Nordstrom to open Local concept in Brooklyn, eyes San Francisco location

    The department store, which once called Nordstrom Local the future of the company, is growing the fleet after years of stalling on the concept.

    By June 18, 2025
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    Pinterest tests AI to curate collages for advertisers

    The social media platform is working with Macy's on its auto collages pilot which aims to help brands better curate shoppable content. 

    By June 18, 2025
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    How Bob’s, Ikea are bucking the trend of furniture retail stagnation

    The segment, which grew during the height of the pandemic, has been contracting. However, value players are opening locations — and poised to take market share.

    By Shefali Kapadia • June 18, 2025
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    Kirkland’s tightens ties to Bed Bath & Beyond, rebrands as ‘Brand House Collective’

    The company, which also reported Q1 sales and profit declines, said Kirkland's stores will turn into Bed Bath & Beyond Home locations.

    By June 17, 2025
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    Amazon Prime Day is back — this time for 4 days

    The sales event runs from July 8 to July 11, and is being promoted with a new ad campaign featuring LeBron James.

    By Tatiana Walk-Morris • June 17, 2025