Dept. Apparel

  1. Department: Consumer Durables

Nike Partners with Skims to Produce Sculpting Activewear

Nike and Kim Kardashian’s Skims have teamed up to launch the NikeSKIMS line of sculpting performance activewear. The first NikeSKIMS collection will debut in the U.S. this spring, available online and in select retail locations, with a global rollout that also will include footwear and accessories planned for 2026. The new brand merges Nike’s embrace […]
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  1. Data & Insights

How AI Overviews are Reshaping the Consumer Journey in 2025

With the rise of generative AI, the top of the marketing funnel is getting more complex. The digital marketing funnel from search to consideration to purchase is fragmenting into exploration across more varied digital channels, making it more challenging to capture a consumer’s attention and lead them where we want them to go. More and […]
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  1. Operations & Supply Chain

Leveraging Voice-Directed Picking to Optimize Multichannel Fulfillment

The pressures on retailers to seamlessly fulfill orders across physical stores, online platforms and mobile apps continue to intensify. Whether shipping directly to customers’ homes, enabling curbside pickup or restocking store shelves, consistently improving speed, accuracy and adaptability is crucial for meeting shopper expectations and maintaining market share. As digital commerce expands and consumers increasingly […]
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  1. Technology & Innovation

London calling as Landsec extends its long-term Piccadilly Lights partnership with Ocean Outdoor

Landsec has extended its partnership with Ocean Outdoor which manages the digital out of home (DOOH) contract for Piccadilly Lights in London. Under the terms of the agreement, Ocean will continue to manage content for the advertising DOOH screen well into the next decade, and work with Landsec on The Venue which sits beneath the […]
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  1. Acquisitions, Divestitures & Mergers

Steve Madden Buys Kurt Geiger for $364.1 Million

Steve Madden has entered a definitive agreement to purchase UK-based Kurt Geiger footwear and accessories brand for £289 million ($364.1 million) in cash from a group led by private equity firm Cinven. Kurt Geiger is on an expansion path in North America; the company opened its fourth U.S. store last month, with another five in […]
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  1. Media & Marketing

TikTok Introduces New ‘Most Loved’ Badge to Bolster Shoppers’ Confidence

As TikTok returns to the Google and Apple app stores, the social media platform’s shopping segment has introduced a new “Most Loved” badge aimed at giving consumers additional confidence in their TikTok Shop purchases. Business as Usual at TikTok Despite Continued Uncertainty TikTok and its users have been on a rollercoaster of uncertainty since January, […]
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  1. Corporate Strategy

Levi’s Looks to Maintain Momentum with Series of C-Suite Shifts

Levi Strauss & Co. announced a series of strategic leadership changes aimed at accelerating the company’s omnichannel transformation. In 2022, Levi’s announced plans to shift its strategy toward DTC, with plans for 400 new stores and a revamped ecommerce experience. Improvements to the company’s digital platform already are paying dividends, with ecommerce sales up 13% […]
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  1. Corporate Purpose

Uniqlo to Donate Equivalent of 2 Million Meals in 2025

Uniqlo has partnered with Feeding America to help provide 2 million meals to the organization’s local partner food banks across the U.S. Through Dec. 31, 2025, Uniqlo has committed to a minimum donation of $200,000 to the Feeding America organization. The fast fashion retailer will donate $150,000 up front, with the remaining $50,000 to be […]
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  1. Channel: Delivery

DoorDash Partners with Hustler Hollywood for V-Day Gifts, from Sweetly Romantic to NSFW

DoorDash has teamed with adult toy and apparel retailer Hustler Hollywood just in time for Valentine’s Day, offering deliveries of limited edition “sweet” and “spicy” flower bundles as well as other intimacy wellness products. The flower bundles will be available exclusively via DashMarts in five of the country’s most intimate cities, according to DoorDash data […]
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  1. Shopper & Customer

How to Boost Customer Acquisition With Direct Mail

As we leap into 2025, the name of the game for marketers is customer acquisition strategies that truly stick. And while digital tactics have their moment, there’s one trusty powerhouse that’s primed to deliver big results: direct mail. It’s the personal touch your audience is always looking for and it’s ready to take your marketing […]
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  1. Department: Consumer Durables

Starboard Launches First Land-Based Shops at Las Vegas Resort

Starboard Group’s new land-based vacation retail division, Starboard Resort, has opened its first group of stores, The Boutiques at Westgate Las Vegas, in partnership with Westgate Resorts. Three new shops will feature curated luxury items such as fine jewelry, on-trend fashion and special occasion apparel, as well as Starboard’s exclusive fashion jewelry brand. “We know […]
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  1. Technology & Innovation

Shopify powered Yeezy e-commerce website taken down after Kanye West brand sells swastika t-shirt

Kanye West’s Yeezy online store has been taken down by Shopify following the sale of swastika t-shirts. The musician and entrepreneur reportedly splashed out $2 million on a single advert which aired during the Super Bowl at the weekend, directing people to his website where the t-shirts were being sold. “So what’s up, guys? I […]
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  1. Shopper & Customer

How Fabletics Leverages Social Proof to Stand Out in the Athleisure Crowd

There’s no shortage of competition today in the athleisure sector, and like its counterparts, 12-year-old Fabletics is always looking for an edge. The brand’s first distinguishing mark is its membership model, which sets it apart from Lululemon, Vuori, Alo Yoga and the like. But recently Fabletics has been finding another way to stand out — […]
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  1. Shopper & Customer

The Grocerant Revolution: How Mix-and-Match Meal Components Are Winning Over Consumers

  What do consumers think a Grocerant is? According to Steven Johnson, the Grocerant Guru® at Tacoma, WA-based Foodservice Solutions®, the man who coined the term “Grocerant,” it is “any retail food item that is fresh prepared Ready-2-Eat or Heat-N-Eat.” Traditionally, these items have been found in grocery store service delis, convenience store prepared food […]
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  1. Technology & Innovation

Celtic & Co. taps Refined Networks e-commerce platform to launch with Nordstrom and Macy’s

British heritage fashion brand Celtic & Co. has been selected by two US online retailers to launch its SS25 collection.  Working in collaboration with e-commerce platform Refined Networks, its womenswear will be live online with Nordstrom and Macy’s by the end of February.  Zoe Bray, Managing Director at Celtic & Co., says: “We’re very excited […]
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  1. Holiday & Events

Revlon, Lids, Tubi and More Get in on Super Bowl Action with Unique Activations

For brands, the Super Bowl has become more than just an annual sporting event — the Big Game is now a big moment for brands to make a splash and connect with consumers. A game-day ad is the traditional method, but increasingly, brands are thinking outside the 30-second ad spot with activations that lean into […]
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  1. Associates & Employees

Thousands Strike at Denver-Area King Soopers Stores

Some 10,000 grocery workers in the greater Denver area went on strike against 77 of the region’s 121 King Soopers stores on Feb. 6, according to the AP and other media outlets. Members of the United Food and Commercial Workers (UFCW) Local 7 union voted last week by 96% to authorize a strike against the […]
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Valentine’s Day flower sales could shift to FTD, other brands in 2025

1-800-Flowers still leads in US, FTD is gaining share 1-800-Flowers is the largest flower service by sales headed into Valentine’s Day 2025, according to Earnest credit card data. However, the industry stalwart is likely to lose share this season if recent trends continue. Access chart in Dash. 1-800-Flowers commanded 37.0% of Valentine’s Day flower sales […]
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Shoppers believe best holiday deals are after holidays

A good number of consumers, over 77%, believe there are better deals available after the holidays, and nearly 51% plan to take advantage by making a large purchase in late December and January. Those are top findings from a Holiday Green survey, from CouponCabin, regarding consumer habits in the post-holiday time frame. When it comes to post-holiday […]
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2025 Outlook: A Snapshot into Ad Spend, Opportunities, and Strategies for Growth

IAB’s 2025 Outlook: A Snapshot into Ad Spend, Opportunities, and Strategies for Growth offering an early glimpse into ad spending trends for the coming year. The report is a must-read to gain and understanding of brand and agency buyers’ growth strategies and the challenges they foresee. The report covers: 2025 projections for the market overall […]
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AI at the retail edge: What’s possible now

There’s been a lot of talk lately about artificial intelligence (AI) and generative AI (GenAI) and how these technologies are going to revolutionize retail. But the retail revolution can’t be accomplished with sweeping generalizations about putting more technology into stores. Successful retail outcomes are built using technology to solve specific challenges, expanding on wins and […]
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