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 […] Retail TouchPoints February 19, 2025February 19, 2025 2 min read Dept. ApparelTechnology & InnovationDept. FreshDept. PerimeterExecutivesMarketing: Social MediaHealth & WellnessGovernmentData & InsightsStrategyDept. Natural / OrganicPredictions and ForecastsConsumers 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
International Michaels names Staples Canada vet CEO [[{“value”:” Dive Brief David Boone succeeds Ashley Buchanan, who stepped down in January to lead Kohl’s. Published Feb. 19, 2025 A Michaels storefront. The company operates about 1,300 stores in the U.S. and Canada. The image by Rowanswiki is licensed under CC BY 1.0 “}]] RetailDive February 19, 2025February 19, 2025 < 1 min read International - North AmericaExecutivesMarketing: Social MediaTargetBrick and Mortar 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Shopper & Customer Is Burger King on the Right Path Forward? Throughout the history of the restaurant industry, companies that prioritize franchisee satisfaction over consumer demand have often struggled according to Steven Johnson Grocerant Guru® at Tacoma, WA based Foodservice Solutions®. A successful restaurant chain must balance franchisee profitability with customer satisfaction, focusing on product quality, pricing, and service rather than expensive remodels that offer […] Grocerant Guru February 19, 2025February 19, 2025 4 min read RestaurantsConsumersDept. GroceryData & InsightsShoppersTechnology & InnovationStrategyPricing & PromotionsMarketing: Loyalty & SubscriptionExecutivesPredictions and ForecastsOperations & Supply ChainSustainabilityFlagship StoresTrends: Food and Beverage 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Stores & Formats Kirkland’s Looks to Beyond, Inc. Partnership to Propel Profitability Home décor and furniture retailer Kirkland’s has updated its transformation strategy, and the company’s new partnership with Beyond, Inc. is now a central pillar of that effort. For going on two years, Kirkland’s has been working to improve its performance through a combination of inventory refreshes and marketing adjustments. Those efforts got a big […] Retail TouchPoints February 19, 2025February 19, 2025 3 min read Brick and MortarBrokersStrategyOperations & Supply ChainPepsiCoMerchandisingOwned Brands (Private Label)AcquisitionCustomer ExperienceReturnsMarketing: Social MediaOmnichannelBed Bath & BeyondShoppersStore LocationResults & InvestmentPredictions and ForecastsPartnershipsExecutivesMarketing: In StoreDeliveryTechnology & InnovationHealth & WellnessSustainability 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Data & Insights Trade Desk’s big bet on AI in advertising hits rollout snags Discussing the firm’s first revenue miss in eight years as a public company, CEO Jeff Green acknowledged a number of “people mistakes.” MarketingDive February 19, 2025February 19, 2025 < 1 min read Technology & InnovationAIExecutives 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Associates & Employees Best Buy, Hot Topic Upgrade Employee Educational Benefits Happy employees create a more successful retail environment, but one survey has found that nearly one in every two frontline employees are unhappy with their job due to low pay, inflexible hours, poor leadership and a lack of growth opportunities. As the retail industry continues to struggle with high employee turnover, Best Buy and Hot Topic are tackling […] Retail TouchPoints February 18, 2025February 18, 2025 3 min read AssociatesBest BuyUnileverPricing & PromotionsDept. NonfoodExecutivesEconomyCustomer ExperienceMarketing: Social MediaTechnology & InnovationBrick and MortarBrokersConsumersBOPISData & InsightsDept. AppliancesThick DataInclusivityMarketing: In StoreMarketing: TradeOperations & Supply ChainShoppers 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Corporate Strategy Heritage Grocers appoints new CFO Matthew Holt is taking over as finance chief of the ethnic grocery chain from Darren Karst, who has retired. Grocery Dive February 18, 2025February 18, 2025 < 1 min read ExecutivesInclusivityResults & Investment 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Department: Consumer Durables Nike teams up with Kim Kardashian shapewear brand Skims as it looks to reach more women Nike’s decision to partner with Skims comes as it looks to claw back market share and return to growth under new CEO Elliott Hill. CNBC February 18, 2025February 18, 2025 < 1 min read Dept. ApparelExecutives 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Corporate Strategy HanesBrands CEO to step down Steve Bratspies will stay with the company in an advisory role as the company moves in a new direction following the sale of Champion. RetailDive February 18, 2025February 18, 2025 < 1 min read Executives 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Technology & Innovation Hightouch bags $80m Series C at $1.2bn valuation as it brings AI decisioning to retail marketers Hightouch, a composable CDP and AI decisioning platform, has raised an $80 million Series C investment round at a valuation of $1.2 billion. This was led by Sapphire Ventures, with participation from NVC, Amplify Ventures, ICONIQ Growth, and Bain Capital Ventures. Sapphire Ventures Partner Rajeev Dham will join the Hightouch board. The investment will help […] Retail Technology Innovation Hub February 18, 2025February 18, 2025 3 min read Technology & InnovationAIData & InsightsShoppersStart UpsMarketing: Social MediaCustomer ExperienceInternational - UKOmnichannelResults & InvestmentExecutivesOperations & Supply ChainConsumersTwitterTrends: TechDept. NonfoodStreamingMarketing: BroadcastMarketing: Direct & PersonalizationMarketing: Loyalty & SubscriptionMarketing: TradeAssociatesPricing & PromotionsWeather 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Technology & Innovation Retail technology tie up as Pricer and Focal Systems announce in-store digitalisation strategic collaboration Pricer and Focal Systems have annnounced a partnership focused on accelerating the digitisation and optimisation of physical retail stores. This brings together Pricer’s dynamic pricing and shelf-edge communication expertise with 2024 RTIH Innovation Awards winner Focal Systems’ computer vision and product availability solutions. By integrating Focal Systems’ AI powered shelf vision cameras with Pricer’s […] Retail Technology Innovation Hub February 17, 2025February 17, 2025 2 min read Technology & InnovationAIData & InsightsMerchandisingMarketing: In StoreInternational - UKOmnichannelAssociatesMarketing: Social MediaShoppersBrick and MortarConsumersExecutivesDept. NonfoodGoogleOperations & Supply ChainTrends: TechTwitter 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
CPG: Food Market Research Pitfalls Early in my marketing career, at General Mills, we used to hold focus groups in a Minneapolis suburb called Eden Prairie. I once overheard a couple of our agency partners jokingly refer to this focus group ritual as going to see the “Oracles of Eden Prairie.” Whether new products, campaign strategy, or ad creative, the […] Tom Fishburne February 17, 2025February 17, 2025 4 min read Fun & HumorTechnology & InnovationAIThick DataSponsoredConsultingExecutivesData & InsightsDept. NonfoodGeneral MillsResults & InvestmentStrategyAgencies 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Media & Marketing Supercharge Your Practice With Growthtech CMO Survey Results Share Post Share Email The post Supercharge Your Practice With Growthtech appeared first on The CMO Survey. 0 Author Missing February 17, 2025February 17, 2025 < 1 min read Marketing: Social MediaThick DataExecutivesData & InsightsTwitterMeta (Facebook) 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Corporate Strategy Scottish govt urges NI hike reconsideration while M&S CEO’s phased approach is dismissed The Scottish government has called on Westminster to reconsider the increase to employers’ National Insurance contributions, warning that it would seriously hinder plans for growth. Employment and investment minister Tom Arthur believes the move will negatively impact consumers and Scotland’s economy. It’s claimed that the measure, announced by chancellor… This story continues at Scottish govt urges NI hike reconsideration […] Talking Retail February 17, 2025February 17, 2025 < 1 min read ExecutivesGovernmentEconomyConsumersResults & InvestmentAssociates 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
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 […] Retail Technology Innovation Hub February 17, 2025February 17, 2025 3 min read Technology & InnovationAIInternational - UKMarketing: OOHData & InsightsMarketing: Social MediaCoca ColaOmnichannelHoliday & EventsTescoTech: CashierlessPepsiCoPredictions and ForecastsTikTokPricing & PromotionsTrends: TechOperations & Supply ChainDeliveryTwitterBrick and MortarCOVID19Dept. ApparelExecutivesDept. HBCInclusivityMarketing: Loyalty & SubscriptionAgencies 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Corporate Strategy Red Robin Announces Departure of CMO Kevin Mayer There’s been a shakeup in Red Robin’s corporate lineup. RetailWire February 16, 2025February 16, 2025 < 1 min read Executives 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Restaurants Restaurants Will Outshine Retail Food Competitors in 2025 The restaurant industry is set to maintain its upward trajectory, outpacing other food retail sectors and solidifying its role as a dominant force in the U.S. economy. After surpassing $1 trillion in sales for the first time in 2024, the National Restaurant Association projects an even stronger 2025, with sales expected to hit $1.5 […] Grocerant Guru February 16, 2025February 16, 2025 4 min read RestaurantsTechnology & InnovationConsumersAIDept. GroceryData & InsightsEconomyMarketing: Loyalty & SubscriptionMarketing: Social MediaESG and CSRAssociatesCompetitionDeliveryExecutivesDept. FreshStore LocationResults & InvestmentMarketing: TradeOperations & Supply ChainStrategyShoppersPricing & PromotionsBrick and MortarMeta (Facebook)GovernmentDept. NonfoodCOVID19Twitter 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
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 […] Retail TouchPoints February 15, 2025February 15, 2025 2 min read AcquisitionInternational - UKExecutivesMarketing: Social MediaDept. ApparelBrick and MortarInternationalOmnichannelConsumersMeta (Facebook) 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Shopper & Customer Ikea Fortifies Partnership with Taskrabbit for Furniture Assembly Ikea has expanded its partnership with online home services marketplace Taskrabbit, enabling customers to easily book and pay for Taskrabbit furniture assembly at the time of their Ikea purchase. Ikea’s partnership with Taskrabbit, to help customers with the headache of putting together its flat-packed furniture, has been in place since 2017, but with this expansion […] Retail TouchPoints February 15, 2025February 15, 2025 2 min read ShoppersReturnsMarketing: Social MediaExecutivesPartnershipsMarketing: In StoreInternational - UKInternational - North AmericaBrick and Mortar 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Mass Target Feels Pretty: Retailer Adds 2,000+ Beauty Products to Assortment Target has expanded its beauty assortment with more than 2,000 products and nearly 50 new brands, with prices starting at $1.29 and 90% of the new arrivals priced at less than $20. The retailer is spotlighting the new brands online and with special displays in-store. “We know consumers love shopping beauty at Target because it’s […] Retail TouchPoints February 14, 2025February 14, 2025 2 min read TargetDept. HBCMerchandisingConsumersMarketing: Social MediaExecutivesInclusivityMarketing: In StoreOperations & Supply ChainShoppersBPAmazon 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Corporate Strategy Compliance is Futile Without Transparency: 340B, MDRP, MFP Overlap Lead to Iceberg Ahead Today’s guest post comes from Angie Franks, CEO at Kalderos Angie describes the compliance challenges that stakeholders face in managing the complex interactions of the 340B Drug Pricing Program, the Medicaid Drug Rebate Program, and IRA’s Maximum Fair Price and inflation rebate provisions. She explains how clean, comprehensive claims data can resolve these issues. To learn […] Drug Channels February 14, 2025February 14, 2025 2 min read Data & InsightsMarketing: Social MediaShoppersMeta (Facebook)ExecutivesEconomyBrokers 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
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, […] Retail TouchPoints February 14, 2025February 14, 2025 2 min read Marketing: Social MediaTikTokShoppersDept. NonfoodGovernmentGoogleMarketing: UGCBrick and MortarConsumersInternational - North AmericaReturnsOperations & Supply ChainPredictions and ForecastsDept. ApparelExecutivesESG and CSRDept. HBCDeliveryPop Ups 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
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% […] Retail TouchPoints February 13, 2025February 13, 2025 3 min read ExecutivesDept. ApparelOperations & Supply ChainTechnology & InnovationAmazonStrategyBrick and MortarConsumersDept. GroceryMarketing: VoiceMarketing: Social MediaCOVID19MerchandisingOmnichannelSustainabilityData & InsightsResults & InvestmentGovernment 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Trends & External Forces Donald Trump Signs Executive Order Ending ‘Forced Use’ of Paper Straws President Donald Trump claims Americans were under the “forced use” of paper straws. RetailWire February 13, 2025February 13, 2025 < 1 min read GovernmentExecutives 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Grocery SpartanNash’s store acquisitions pay off The grocery company’s strong retail sales helped offset weakness in its wholesale business during the fourth quarter, executives said during an earnings call Wednesday. Grocery Dive February 13, 2025February 13, 2025 < 1 min read SpartanNashRegional GroceryResults & InvestmentExecutives 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Shopper & Customer Tailored Brands names Best Buy, Target vet as chief customer officer The men’s apparel retailer hired Whit Alexander to create personalized brand experiences and build customer loyalty. RetailDive February 13, 2025February 13, 2025 < 1 min read ShoppersTargetExecutivesBest BuyMarketing: Loyalty & SubscriptionMarketing: Direct & PersonalizationDept. Apparel 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Corporate Strategy Mattress Firm CEO exits One week after Tempur Sealy finalized its acquisition of the company, John Eck has stepped down from the role. RetailDive February 13, 2025February 13, 2025 < 1 min read ExecutivesAcquisition 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Corporate Strategy Levi’s expands C-Suite leaders’ responsibilities The changes follow the decision to cut up to 15% of its global corporate workforce as part of an initiative to drive cost savings and long-term growth. RetailDive February 13, 2025February 13, 2025 < 1 min read ExecutivesAssociates 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Corporate Strategy Welch’s CMO on shaking off staid marketing, embracing experiential Scott Utke, who says Welch’s previously underspent on marketing, has led an ambitious rebrand and is in the midst of retooling its agency roster. MarketingDive February 12, 2025February 12, 2025 < 1 min read Executives 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Corporate Strategy Kroger names new CFO David Kennerley will replace interim CFO Todd Foley, who plans to retire from the grocer at the end of its fiscal first quarter. Grocery Dive February 12, 2025February 12, 2025 < 1 min read ExecutivesKroger 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Data & Insights Partnerships & Alt Profit Media & Marketing Data & Insights Shopper & Customer 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 […] Written by Earnest Research February 11, 2025February 11, 2025 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Holiday & Events Holiday & Events 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 […] Written by Retail Customer Experience January 17, 2025January 17, 2025 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Trends & External Forces Data & Insights Technology & Innovation Trends & External Forces 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 […] Written by IAB January 16, 2025January 17, 2025 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Uncategorized A major shift in North American grocery retail Spending is migrating away from traditional supermarkets and hypermarkets to channels that better align with busy lifestyles. The post A major shift in North American grocery retail appeared first on Retail Insight Network. Written by Retail Insights Network January 14, 2025January 14, 2025 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Data & Insights Technology & Innovation 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 […] Written by RetailDive January 13, 2025January 13, 2025 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked