Department & Category Chili’s pop-up finances fast food meals in latest dig at rising prices A store emulating payday loan retailers doles out gift cards to “approved” visitors and serves a new burger positioned against the Quarter Pounder. MarketingDive April 16, 2025April 16, 2025 < 1 min read Pop UpsDept. Grocery 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Data & Insights Is Whole Foods Fresh Sustainable When Whole Foods launched its flagship Atlanta store, it embraced a forward-thinking market messaging strategy centered on βlocal, fresh food.β This approach not only highlights sustainability but also positions Whole Foods as a leader in the future of meals, meal prep, and meal components. By blending the trendy appeal of a food hall with […] Grocerant Guru April 12, 2025April 12, 2025 3 min read Dept. GroceryTechnology & InnovationAIWhole FoodsData & InsightsDept. FreshConsumersSustainabilityDept. BeverageShoppersDept. PerimeterStrategyDept. Adult BevPredictions and ForecastsDept. Fresh PreparedTrends: Food and BeverageCustomer ExperienceConsultingTrends: RetailAssociatesFlagship StoresHealth & WellnessOperations & Supply ChainPop UpsResults & InvestmentPricing & PromotionsRestaurantsDept. Fuel 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Restaurants Wingstop’s Bar Tender Pop-Up Serves Up Chicken Tenders Only for 2 Days in Brooklyn A Wingstop pop-up bar specializing in chicken tenders is making its debut in New York for two days. RetailWire April 10, 2025April 10, 2025 < 1 min read RestaurantsPop Ups 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Media & Marketing Pacsun Creates ‘Roadside Stand’ Pop-Up to Kick Off Coachella Pacsun will operate a “Roadside Stand” pop-up in Palm Springs, Calif. from April 10-12, aligning with the Coachella Festival and featuring exclusive merchandise, interactive moments and brand collaborations. A dedicated billboard in the Cabazon, Calif. area will help ensure Pacsun is top-of-mind before fans reach the festival grounds, and the retailer will be part of […] Retail TouchPoints April 9, 2025April 9, 2025 < 1 min read Pop UpsMarketing: Social MediaDept. ApparelGamingWalmartShoppersMarketing: OOHBrick and Mortar 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Department: Consumer Durables DTC footwear brand Vivaia opens first US store β[[{βvalueβ:β Dive Brief The 900-square-foot space located in New York City’s SoHo neighborhood follows a brief pop-up in that location late last year. Published April 8, 2025 By Howard Ruben Vivaia is also looking to expand its roster of wholesale partners, which already includes Nordstrom, Dillardβs and Von Maur. Courtesy of Vivaia β}]] RetailDive April 8, 2025April 8, 2025 < 1 min read Dept. ApparelMarketing: Social MediaTargetStore LocationPop Ups 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Media & Marketing Pinterest Plans Coachella Pop-Up, Forecasts Festival Season Fashion Trends Pinterest is marking the second year of its partnership with the Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival with a preview of the hottest festival-inspired trends and an immersive pop-up designed by Chappell Roan’s creative director. During both weekends of the festival, April 11-13 and April 18-20, this on-site space will allow visitors to use the […] Retail TouchPoints March 26, 2025March 26, 2025 2 min read Marketing: Social MediaPop UpsDept. ApparelConsumersTechnology & InnovationMeta (Facebook)Data & Insights 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Department: HBC Ulta Brings Ultimate Beauty Fan Event to San Antonio Ulta Beauty is activating its fandom by hosting a one-day-only immersive event experience in San Antonio. Aptly named Ulta Beauty World, the event is touted as an “all-access pass to discover the best in makeup, skincare, hair care and wellness.” Tickets for Ulta Beauty World are now available online for $160. Fans and beauty pros […] Retail TouchPoints March 5, 2025March 5, 2025 2 min read Dept. HBCPop UpsMarketing: Social MediaHealth & WellnessExecutivesBrick and Mortar 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Technology & Innovation Shopping Malls are Making a Comeback — What it Means for Product Manufacturers Shopping malls were once viewed as relics of the past—casualties of the eCommerce boom and shifting consumer habits. But, against the odds, malls are thriving again. What was once considered outdated is making a strong comeback in communities across the country. For product manufacturers, this revival is not just a phenomenon worth watching; it’s an […] Retail Bound March 5, 2025March 5, 2025 5 min read Technology & InnovationBrick and MortarAIConsumersShoppersSustainabilityCustomer ExperiencePop UpsHealth & WellnessPredictions and ForecastsMarketing: Loyalty & SubscriptionPartnershipsStore LocationMetaverseESG and CSRGamingPricing & PromotionsTech: AR and VRFlagship StoresMarketing: TradeNestleMarketing: Social MediaInclusivityMarketing: Direct & PersonalizationInternational - North AmericaGovernmentMeta (Facebook)TargetStrategyDept. GroceryThick DataTrends: RetailTrends: ShoppingMarketing: In StoreConsultingDept. Toys & GamesDept. NonfoodDept. ApparelData & InsightsCOVID19Vendors 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Department: HBC Revolve Turns LA Pop-Up into Permanent Store Millennial and Gen Z-focused fashion retailer Revolve Group has decided to turn its temporary holiday pop-up at The Grove in Los Angeles into its first permanent location. Launched in 2003, Revolve Group connects a community of consumers and global fashion influencers with more than 1,000 emerging, established and owned brands. The company sells through two complementary segments: Revolve, which is focused […] Retail TouchPoints February 26, 2025February 26, 2025 2 min read Pop UpsDept. ApparelShoppersConsumersStore LocationOmnichannelAcquisitionDept. HBCMarketing: Social MediaHoliday & EventsDept. FreshDeliveryExecutivesStrategyMarketing: BrandMerchandisingPricing & PromotionsDept. Natural / Organic 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Data & Insights RTIH’s Secret Shopper heads to Regent Street, London and lululemon’s biggest EMEA store lululemon is one of those brands that, once you try it, you’re hooked. Their leggings fit like a dream, their loungewear is effortlessly chic, and their accessories blend practicality with style. So, when I heard they were opening a brand new flagship store on Regent Street, I knew I had to be there on opening […] Retail Technology Innovation Hub February 24, 2025February 24, 2025 6 min read Data & InsightsMarketing: Social MediaMeta (Facebook)Dept. ApparelShoppersTechnology & InnovationDept. BeverageInternational - UKAssociatesDept. DairyStore LocationFlagship StoresBrick and MortarOcadoPricing & PromotionsOmnichannelMarketing: In StoreSustainabilityResults & InvestmentPop UpsOwned Brands (Private Label)Health & WellnessMarketing: TradeHoliday & EventsDept. FuelCoca ColaDept. NonfoodDept. FreshDept. GroceryTwitter 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
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 βGrocerant,β it is βany retail food item that is fresh prepared Ready-2-Eat or Heat-N-Eat.β Traditionally, these items have been found in grocery store service delis, convenience store prepared food […] Grocerant Guru February 10, 2025February 10, 2025 4 min read ConsumersDept. GroceryRestaurantsDept. FreshData & InsightsBrick and MortarDeliveryWaWaDept. PerimeterCostcoDept. NonfoodShoppersDept. Fresh PreparedPackagingMarketing: In StoreCompetitionPredictions and ForecastsBOPISDept. ApparelSustainabilityDept. DeliTechnology & InnovationPop UpsPlatedMarketing: BrandMarketing: Direct & PersonalizationOperations & Supply Chain 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
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 […] Retail TouchPoints February 8, 2025February 8, 2025 6 min read AITechnology & InnovationHoliday & EventsDept. ApparelConsumersDept. PetPop UpsDept. HBCMarketing: BroadcastStreamingFood DeliveryDoorDashMarketing: Social MediaExecutivesKraftHeinzMarketing: BrandMarketing: Digital MediaPartnershipsMarketing: Retail MediaDept. NonfoodMeta (Facebook)Health & WellnessDept. Toys & GamesStrategyBrick and MortarPredictions and ForecastsPricing & PromotionsTrends: Retail 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Department: Consumer Durables Abercrombie to Touch Down in New Orleans for Super Bowl Pop-Up Following the success of its licensed product collection with the National Football League, Abercrombie & Fitch is planning a one-day “Abercrombie House” pop-up in New Orleans leading up to Super Bowl LIX. On Saturday, Feb. 8 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., Abercrombie House will feature merchandise for Super Bowl LIX alongside apparel for the […] Retail TouchPoints January 29, 2025January 29, 2025 2 min read Dept. ApparelHoliday & EventsPop UpsMarketing: Social MediaSustainabilityStrategyPredictions and ForecastsPartnershipsKraftHeinzExecutivesConsumersBrick and Mortar 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Retail Ecosystem Bloomingdale’s Brings Garden Brand Flamingo Estate to Rotating Pop-Up Space Bloomingdale’s has transformed the rotating retail space at its New York City flagship in New York City into a pop-up market with its latest partner, Flamingo Estate. Flamingo Estate is a home and garden-focused brand powered by a collection of more than 120 farmers and growers that use regenerative practices to make products ranging from […] Retail TouchPoints January 28, 2025January 28, 2025 2 min read Pop UpsPredictions and ForecastsMarketing: Social MediaExecutivesPartnershipsMarketing: In StoreFlagship StoresDept. Fuel 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Associates & Employees DTLR, Shoe Palace Shift to Mobile POS at 450 U.S. Stores Lifestyle retailer DTLR and footwear and apparel chain Shoe Palace — both owned by JD Sports — will deploy mobile POS and inventory orchestration solutions from Jumpmind across their combined 450 stores in the U.S. The UK-based JD Sports acquired Shoe Palace in December 2020 and DTLR in February 2021 as part of a push […] Retail TouchPoints January 17, 2025January 17, 2025 2 min read AssociatesBrick and MortarTechnology & InnovationAcquisitionExecutivesInternational - UKMarketing: Social MediaOperations & Supply ChainPredictions and ForecastsDept. ApparelMergersPartnershipsPop UpsPricing & Promotions 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Retail Ecosystem Live from New York: Saks Features Pop-Up Shop, Limited-Edition Merch for Saturday Night Live’s 50th Saks Fifth Avenue is planning a range of activities to celebrate the 50th anniversary of its “neighbor” Saturday Night Live (the show is filmed across the street from Saks’ 5th Avenue flagship at 30 Rockefeller Plaza). In honor of the show’s milestone birthday, Saks has rolled out an exclusive line of SNL merch via a […] Retail TouchPoints January 9, 2025January 9, 2025 2 min read Pop UpseditESG and CSRPartnershipsStrategyPredictions and ForecastsMarketing: Social MediaDept. ApparelHealth & WellnessFlagship StoresBrick and Mortar 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Data & Insights Experiential Retail Trends in Beauty: Embracing Pop-Ups and Immersive Marketing The beauty retail industry is embracing experiential retail, a strategy that transforms shopping into an immersive and interactive experience. Experiential retail goes beyond simply buying products—it’s about creating memorable moments through activities, curated spaces, or interactive elements that engage customers on a deeper emotional level. Beauty pop-ups and flagship stores have become destinations, offering gamified […] Mintel December 18, 2024December 18, 2024 5 min read Technology & InnovationAIConsumersDept. HBCData & InsightsPop UpsDeliveryMarketing: Social MediaInternational - UKPredictions and ForecastsMarketing: In StoreShoppersDept. NonfoodPackagingESG and CSRFlagship StoresHoliday & EventsTrends: RetailDept. BeverageDept. DeliDept. Fresh PreparedDept. Toys & GamesMarketing: Loyalty & SubscriptionDept. GroceryBrick and MortarSustainabilityCOVID19Dept. FreshStrategySponsoredMerchandising 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Stores & Formats Chi-Chiβs: Reimagining a Legacy Brand for the Modern Consumer Chi-Chi’s, once a celebrated pioneer in Tex-Mex cuisine within the United States, retains an enduring allure despite the closure of its U.S. restaurants in 2004. Today, the brand survives through a robust retail presence, primarily focused on salsa, tortillas, and related products. With consumers increasingly craving bold flavors and convenient meal solutions, Chi-Chi’s stands […] Grocerant Guru December 17, 2024December 17, 2024 5 min read ConsumersTechnology & InnovationAIData & InsightsDept. GroceryMarketing: Social MediaMarketing: BrandPackagingRestaurantsSustainabilityInternational - North AmericaPredictions and ForecastsMeta (Facebook)Marketing: In StoreInclusivityOperations & Supply ChainHealth & WellnessESG and CSRTwitterPop UpsMarketing: Loyalty & SubscriptionDept. NonfoodStrategyInsight ProvidersBig DataPartnershipsStore LocationTrends: Food and BeverageTikTokDeliveryHoliday & EventsDept. FreshBrick and MortarCoca ColaConsultingData VisualizationWalmart 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Department: Food Has Amazon Finally Cracked the Code for Grocery Retailing? In 2020 my beloved local Fairway went under, and for five years the store space has languished, sitting dark and empty alongside several other shuttered chains: Modell’s, Subway (although somehow the Kohl’s has survived). However, one month ago the lights turned back on — with bright green flag chains strung across the parking lot and […] Retail TouchPoints December 11, 2024December 11, 2024 8 min read AmazonDept. FreshShoppersBrick and MortarTechnology & InnovationDept. PerimeterWhole FoodsDept. GroceryTech: CashierlessMarketing: In StoreCustomer ExperienceConsumersReturnsDept. Fresh PreparedMerchandisingDept. DeliOwned Brands (Private Label)DeliveryMarketing: TradeAcquisitionHealth & WellnessDept. Natural / OrganicMarketing: Social MediaRegional GroceryMergersPop UpsHy-VeeInstacartStore LocationRestaurantsLegal & CriminalOperations & Supply ChainPackagingMarketing: Loyalty & SubscriptionBOPISBankruptcyDept. RefrigeratedDept. NonfoodSustainabilityDept. ApparelInternational - UKDept. BakeryPartnershipsWakefernDept. DairyPricing & PromotionsPredictions and ForecastsExecutives 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Shopper & Customer Calpak Embarks on a New Retail Adventure: Physical Stores When Edward and Judy Kwon founded Calpak 35 years ago, they modernized the luggage and travel goods sector by investing in innovative design and marketing. Over the past seven years, the brand’s VP of Marketing, Jeannie Shin, has witnessed and supported this evolution, especially as the brand built its direct-to-consumer (DTC) business online. But as […] Retail TouchPoints December 5, 2024December 5, 2024 5 min read ShoppersPartnershipsPop UpsBrick and MortarOperations & Supply ChainESG and CSRMarketing: Social MediaOmnichannelMerchandisingMarketing: In StoreMarketing: Loyalty & SubscriptionCOVID19GoogleExecutivesDept. NonfoodConsumersStore Location 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Retailer Media What are retail media networks? Key benefits and real-world examples In today’s digital world, the way we shop is constantly evolving, and so are the ways brands reach consumers. Enter stage right: retail media networks – data-driven advertising spaces within online shopping platforms that help brands reach consumers at the point of purchase. But what exactly are retail media networks, and why are they becoming […] GWI (Global Web Index) December 3, 2024December 3, 2024 8 min read Marketing: Retail MediaConsumersShoppersData & InsightsTargetMarketing: Social MediaMarketing: Direct & PersonalizationPredictions and ForecastsAmazonDept. NonfoodDept. ApparelMarketing: In StoreStrategyMetaverseSustainabilityWalmartRoundelDept. Natural / OrganicAgenciesHealth & WellnessDept. GroceryDept. FreshDept. Sporting goodsPop UpsPricing & PromotionsResults & InvestmentTrends: MarketingTrends: RetailWalmart Connect 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Data & Insights What Makes Anthropologie Stores So Special? Anthropologie has developed a truly distinct in-store experience; one that evokes emotional attachment and inspires discovery. How does the brand achieve this as it grows across formats, markets and even into digital channels? During this episode of Retail Remix, Mindy Massey, Global Executive Director of Retail for Anthropologie, shares how her growth and evolution within […] Retail Remix Podcast November 25, 2024November 25, 2024 < 1 min read Brick and MortarSustainabilityMarketing: Social MediaMarketing: In StorePop UpsPodcastsExecutivesData & Insights 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Corporate Strategy As Gap Inc. makes progress in Q3, all eyes are on the CEO β[[{βvalueβ:β This audio is auto-generated. Please let us know if you have feedback. Dive Brief: Gap Inc. made progress across all brands in Q3, pushing net sales up 1.6% year over year to $3.8 billion and comps up 1%. Store sales fell 2%, while online sales rose 7% and were 40% of total net sales. […] RetailDive November 22, 2024November 22, 2024 3 min read ExecutivesDept. ApparelMerchandisingResults & InvestmentDept. Toys & GamesWeatherDept. NonfoodMarketing: BrandOperations & Supply ChainOwned Brands (Private Label)Pop Ups 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Media & Marketing Meta Debuts Experiential LA Pop-Up for its Ray-Ban Smart Glasses Meta has opened a pop-up shop in Los Angles dedicated to its Ray-Ban smart glasses. Called the Meta Lab, the experiential store concept first debuted at Meta’s Connect conference for developers in late September; now the Melrose Ave. LA pop-up is bringing the experience to the public through Dec. 31, 2024. Image courtesy Meta The […] Retail TouchPoints November 13, 2024November 13, 2024 3 min read Meta (Facebook)Technology & InnovationAIPop UpsPartnershipsMarketing: Social MediaStrategyBrick and MortarPodcasts 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Media & Marketing Meta’s Los Angeles pop-up features Ray-Ban smart glasses The company is promoting digital eyewear at its Meta Lab through December, with an eye to launching a shop-in-shop in Phoenix at the end of January. RetailDive November 12, 2024November 12, 2024 < 1 min read Meta (Facebook)Pop Ups 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Department: Consumer Durables That’s Shoe Biz: Zappos and Allbirds Sponsor Shoe Swap During NYC Marathon Running a marathon, no matter when you finish, is an athletic feat to be admired. But what about those standing by to cheer on the runners? Don’t they deserve some support? The folks at Allbirds and Zappos thought so, and so was born a Comfort Zone activation during the recent New York City Marathon, located […] Retail TouchPoints November 12, 2024November 12, 2024 < 1 min read Dept. ApparelAmazonUnileverMarketing: Social MediaPop UpsPartnerships 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Retail Ecosystem One Stop launches nationwide BBC Children in Need support and pop-up store Over the course of twelve years, One Stop has raised £1.2m for BBC Children in Need – and this year, the convenience retailer said it is determined to add even more to its fundraising bucket. One Stop has been involved through a variety of ways such… This story continues at One Stop launches nationwide BBC Children […] Talking Retail November 4, 2024November 4, 2024 < 1 min read Pop Ups 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Holiday & Events Spirit Halloween bets on struggling real estate to fuel its growing business. Hereβs how Spirit Halloween must strategically execute its real estate operations to open its more than 1,500 pop-up stores each year. CNBC October 23, 2024October 23, 2024 < 1 min read Holiday & EventsDept. FuelPop UpsOperations & Supply ChainBrick and Mortar 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Media & Marketing Someone Tell Pizza Hut Stunt Marketing Does Not Work In a time when brands are fighting for consumer attention, Pizza Hut’s announcement of its βPersonal Pan Pizza Hutβ pop-up to celebrate National Pizza Month may seem like an exciting, Instagram-worthy idea. For two days only, Pizza Hut will host a reservation-only, personalized dining experience in New York City. Guests can customize their iconic […] Grocerant Guru October 23, 2024October 23, 2024 4 min read RestaurantsConsumersMarketing: Social MediaData & InsightsDept. GroceryShoppersESG and CSRPop UpsMeta (Facebook)Marketing: Direct & PersonalizationMarketing: Loyalty & SubscriptionTwitterCoca ColaMergersDept. FreshDept. BeverageDeliveryPricing & Promotions 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Ecommerce & Digital Channel: Mass Data & Insights Technology & Innovation Walmart will use geospatial tech to power delivery The data-science capability redefines the retailer’s delivery maps to expand the channel’s reach and accessibility. Written by Grocery Dive April 17, 2025April 18, 2025 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Data & Insights Retailer Media Agencies & Vendors Data & Insights Technology & Innovation Why Kroger’s former chief data officer is starting an AI-focused firm Todd James recently left the grocer’s 84.51° data analysis unit to start a firm that helps companies solve common problems related to artificial intelligence. Written by Grocery Dive April 17, 2025April 18, 2025 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Operations & Supply Chain International Technology & Innovation Trends & External Forces Operations & Supply Chain Q1 2025 Top Retail Trends What happened in retail in Q1? (A lot!) What’s up: πΊ Tariffs πΊ Supply chain shifts πΊ AI adoption πΊ Value-oriented retailers’ store counts What’s down π» Retailers with declining relevance π» The status quo and certainty π» DEI programs Written by Lisa Goller March 24, 2025March 24, 2025 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Drug Department: HBC Acquisitions, Divestitures & Mergers Corporate Strategy Corporate Finance Media & Marketing Retailer Media Retail Ecosystem Shopper & Customer Trends & External Forces Retail Operations Associates & Employees Stores & Formats Walgreens Agrees to $10B Sycamore Partners Acquisition Walgreens Boots Alliance (WBA) has finalized a deal with private equity firm Sycamore Partners to take the company private after being in the stock market for nearly 100 years. Sycamore will pay $11.45 per share in cash for the Walgreens business, according to a company announcement. Shareholders can receive up to $3 more per share […] Written by Retail TouchPoints March 7, 2025March 7, 2025 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Grocery Corporate Strategy Kroger CEO Rodney McMullen resigns after ethics review His departure follows a company board investigation into conduct “unrelated to the business,” the grocer said. Written by Grocery Dive March 3, 2025March 3, 2025 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked