Dept. Apparel

  1. Department: Food

Arby’s Releases ’13-Hour Drip Fit’ Made Out of Napkins To Celebrate National BBQ Day, New Sandwiches

Arby’s is leaning hard into its latest promotion, one following (and coinciding with) the launch of its 13-Hour Smoked Brisket Sandwich and 6-Hour Smoked Pulled Pork Sandwich, which it launched in April — both sandwiches backed by celebs Cedric the Entertainer and Anthony Anderson and topped with the duo’s signature sauce. According to a May […]
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Ryde: and Heidi Montag Team Up To Challenge Unrealistic Wellbeing Standards With Bold US Launch

Heidi Montag is lending her voice and visibility to a bold new campaign from Ryde:, the global wellness brand that is officially launching in the U.S. market with a mission to simplify personal wellbeing. The campaign, titled “Wellbeing Made Easier,” challenges the increasingly complex and often unrealistic standards perpetuated by the modern wellness industry. Ryde: […]
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  1. Channel: Mass

Target Says ‘Hello Summer’ With 10,000 New Wallet-Friendly Essentials — Starting at Just $1

Target is looking to grab hold of the summer marketplace by debuting 10,000 new customer essentials, with prices starting at just $1. The Bullseye retailer shared the news via a press release, adding many items to its brick-and-mortar stores and website throughout August for the busy summer season. The retailer plans to offer new swimwear, […]
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  1. Department: Consumer Durables

Dick’s Sporting Goods Is Buying Foot Locker for $2.4B

Dick’s Sporting Goods may soon own Foot Locker. Dick’s and the struggling sneaker retailer have agreed to a $2.4 billion merger proposal. According to the Wall Street Journal, Dick’s proposed buying Foot Locker stock at $24 per share. Dick’s will reportedly use both cash and new debt to finance the deal. “We have long admired […]
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  1. Shopper & Customer

Why Ethical Sourcing Matters for Retail Product Startups

Introduction In today’s retail landscape, the spotlight is firmly on ethical sourcing. For product startups, this isn’t just a trend—it’s a pivotal strategy for growth and sustainability. But why is ethical sourcing so crucial? This blog post will explore its significance, unraveling the benefits it brings to brand reputation, customer loyalty, and business expansion. Expect […]
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  1. Department: Consumer Durables

Urban Outfitters Launches Immersive In-Store Experience with Nike

Urban Outfitters has picked Nike as the first partner for its new “On Rotation” retail experience, designed to fuel inspiration, discovery and connection via a curated mix of exciting brands. Launching with a cross-divisional assortment of Nike apparel and footwear, styled specifically for the Urban Outfitters customer, On Rotation will debut with lounge-style installations in […]
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  1. Technology & Innovation

Tesco F&F online – the good, the bad, and the glitchy: our most read retail technology articles from last week

Check out the articles on this here website that caught your fancy last week, including Marks and Spencer, PoundFun, H&M Group, Centra, Carrefour Belgium, StrongPoint, THG Ingenuity, Asda, LIveRamp, and Amazon. Marks and Spencer lacked business continuity plan amid ongoing cyber attack chaos, M&S insider claims An M&S insider has talked to Sky News about […]
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  1. Department: Consumer Durables

Despite 18% sales drop, Allbirds says it could return to top-line growth in Q4

​[[{“value”:” Dive Brief The footwear brand’s new product lineup is set to hit shelves this fall and a refreshed store concept at one location is leading to higher sales. Published May 9, 2025 An Allbirds store. Allbirds is updating locations to feel “warmer,” more welcoming and easier to shop. Caroline Jansen/Retail Dive “}]] 
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  1. Channel: Mass

Secret Shopper: F&F finally goes back online as Tesco nails the fashion but fumbles the website experience

Anyone who knows me in real life, the person behind RTIH’s Secret Shopper alias, knows I am unapologetically obsessed with F&F at Tesco. Their clothing range has come into its own over the past year or so, quietly stepping up its game and becoming one of the most stylish high street offerings out there. And […]
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  1. Media & Marketing

Pinterest Enhances and Refines Visual Search Tools

Realizing that it’s often difficult to find the right words to describe a look or a specific “vibe,” Pinterest has enhanced its search capabilities by allowing users to start their searches using images rather than words. Currently available for women’s fashion content across the U.S., Canada and the UK, Pinterest plans to expand the functionality […]
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  1. Department: Consumer Durables

Primark Aims to Extend Clothing’s Lifecycle by Bringing Repair Workshops to the U.S.

Primark has conducted nearly 400 free “Love it for Longer” clothing repair workshops in its European stores since introducing the program in 2022 as part of the Primark Cares sustainability strategy. Now U.S. customers in the New York City and Washington, D.C. areas will learn simple mending and upcycling techniques such as fixing hems or […]
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  1. Technology & Innovation

Swedish retail giant H&M Group takes minority stake in fashion focused e-commerce platform Centra

Centra has announced an investment from H&M Group. The exact amount involved, which gives H&M Group a minority stake in Centra, was not disclosed in a press release, although media reports put it at SEK 50 million. The cash will be used for research and development, as well as to scale up in Europe and […]
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  1. Department: Consumer Durables

Nike names new brand president as Hill shuffles leadership structure

​[[{“value”:” Dive Brief As part of a reorganization, Amy Montagne will now lead the Nike brand, while 26-year veteran Heidi O’Neill is retiring. Published May 6, 2025 Nike Live, one of the retailer’s localized store concepts. Hill has worked in recent months to reconnect the retailer to its wholesale partners. Courtesy of Nike “}]] 
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  1. Department: Consumer Durables

Nike Reorganizes Leadership Structure, Names New President

Nike has made significant structural and personnel changes at the top of its organization. The footwear company’s Consumer, Product and Brand leadership, formerly under the direction of President Heidi O’Neill, will now be divided into three distinct areas: Consumer and Sport, Marketing, and Product Creation, inclusive of Innovation and Design. All these roles will report […]
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  1. Department: Consumer Durables

Skechers to go private in $9.4B deal

​[[{“value”:” Dive Brief 3G Capital is paying $63 per share in cash, which analysts say represents a bet that the footwear sector will be profitable in the long term despite tariffs. Published May 5, 2025 Shoes are displayed for sale in a Skechers retail store at the Barton Creek Square Mall on July 16, 2024, […]
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  1. Channel: Ecommerce & Digital

Pricing and The Four Ps of Marketing

“Price” is only one of the classic Four Ps of Marketing (the other three are “Product”, “Placement”, and “Promotion”). But it’s sure getting most of the focus right now, as businesses figure out how to brace for tariff impact. Some brands like Black & Decker have already started raising pricing. Others like P&G and Hasbro […]
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  1. Data & Insights

Visa, Mastercard, PayPal Dive into Agentic Era with Tools that Help Consumers ‘Use AI to Buy’

Payment providers are banking on the fact that millions of people will soon rely on AI to find the perfect sweater, research a new vacation spot or handle their weekly grocery shopping — and they want in on the action.  While the idea of AI handling these kinds of complicated tasks autonomously might sound like […]
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  1. Shopper & Customer

DSW Debuts In-Store Protection Kiosks to Help Shoe Shoppers ‘Get More Wear from Every Pair’

DSW has rolled out Imbox Protection machines at nearly 500 locations, allowing customers to protect their newly purchased footwear in just 60 seconds. Using a water-based spray, the enclosed Imbox machine coats shoes with a protective shield that repels water, stains, dirt, mud and fading without the use of harsh chemicals. The touch-free, in-store service […]
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  1. Department: Consumer Durables

JCPenney Launches Plus-Size Apparel Line with Supermodel Ashley Graham

JCPenney has partnered with plus-size supermodel and entrepreneur Ashley Graham to create a namesake collection for full-figured women that is scheduled to launch this fall. The retailer has consistently offered products designed for a range of body types, andall of its private label brands are offered in extended sizes. Graham, who made history as the […]
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  1. Data & Insights

Inflation-Proof Marketing: How Brands Can Win in an Age of Consumer Anxiety

Inflation anxiety is growing, and shoppers are becoming more selective, value-driven and emotionally invested in the brands they choose to support. This shift presents both a challenge and an opportunity: brands that recognize the evolving consumer mindset and adjust their strategies can win long-term loyalty, while those that fail to adapt risk being left behind. […]
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Charted: How Do U.S. Universities Make Their Money?

See this visualization first on the Voronoi app. Use This Visualization Charted: How Are American Universities Funded? This was originally posted on our Voronoi app. Download the app for free on iOS or Android and discover incredible data-driven charts from a variety of trusted sources. Key Takeaways More than half of American public college and […]
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Week in Review: Instacart CEO heads to OpenAI

Welcome back to Week in Review! We’ve got lots of news for you this week: There were CEO shake-ups at Instacart and 11x; the web series is back — kind of; Threads is getting video ads; and much more. Let’s get to it! Big move: Instacart CEO Fidji Simo will become OpenAI’s CEO for Applications, […]
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What’s next for Instacart as CEO Fidji Simo announces decision to join OpenAI as head of applications?

Instacart CEO Fidji Simo is departing the grocery technology company to join OpenAI as its Chief of Applications. In an email to employees, she said: “Let me start by saying this was an incredibly hard decision because I love this company. We are operating incredibly well as our last earnings results have shown. Our strategy […]
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Personalized Disruption: Grocery’s Secret to Breaking Old Habits

There’s no shortage of talk about technology that’s going to redefine, dominate, or transform retail this year. Much of this language boils down to marketing speech, and often, true industry disruption fails to materialize. There is no shortage of tech hyperbole in retail. But then there’s the occasional exception — a technology that genuinely does […]
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State of the Consumer Report

[Week of May 9] Timely insights on consumer behavior, pricing, and retail trends This weekly snapshot highlights the most relevant signals shaping where and how consumers are spending—from e-commerce and inflation shifts to essential vs. discretionary demand. What you’ll get from this week’s report: Cross-border e-commerce slowdown: Learn how tariff pressures are reshaping sales trends […]
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