1. Shopper & Customer

The Weekly Closeout: Valentine’s Day spending to top $29B, Merit to raise prices

Written by Posted on Less than 0 min read

Consumers are budgeting roughly $200 on gifts for the holiday, per NRF, while the beauty brand is increasing prices on select products.

View Original Article
Post Views: 82
Member since
Retail Dive provides in-depth journalism and insight into the most impactful news and trends shaping retail. The daily email newsletter, website, and app cover topics such as the future of brick-and-mortar, retail technology, e-commerce, marketing, payment technology, in-store operations, omnichannel shopper journey, and more. Retail Dive is a leading industry publication operated by Industry Dive. Our business journalists spark ideas and shape agendas for 7+ million decision makers in the most competitive industries. https://www.retaildive.com/
Do you like RetailDive's articles? Follow on social!

More from RetailDive

  1. Trends & External Forces

Trump admin appeals aspects of tariff refund order

​[[“value”:”The Department of Justice said the Court of International Trade lacks the authority to mandate refunds for all finally liquidated entries.”]]  View Original Article Government International Post Views: 57 RetailDive Member since November 25, 2020 Loading + Follow Following Retail Dive provides in-depth journalism and insight into the most impactful news and trends shaping retail. […]
< 1 min read
0
  1. Channel: Specialty & Other

Bed Bath & Beyond Inc. announces franchise plan

The company suggested franchisees use a platform it’s invested in to tokenize assets, potentially in lieu of traditional small business government financing. View Original Article Bed Bath & Beyond Government Post Views: 96 RetailDive Member since November 25, 2020 Loading + Follow Following Retail Dive provides in-depth journalism and insight into the most impactful news […]
< 1 min read
0
  1. Stores & Formats

Pacsun opens first US stores in nearly 20 years as foot traffic picks up

The apparel retailer, which is also expanding abroad for the first time next year, sees its physical locations as “cultural touchpoints.” View Original Article Brick and Mortar Dept. Apparel Store Location Post Views: 65 RetailDive Member since November 25, 2020 Loading + Follow Following Retail Dive provides in-depth journalism and insight into the most impactful […]
< 1 min read
0
  1. Trends & External Forces

Visa, Mastercard reach legal pact with merchants

The legal agreement, if approved by a federal court, could end two decades of litigation between the two biggest U.S. card networks and their merchant clients over credit card interchange fees. View Original Article Legal & Criminal Post Views: 77 RetailDive Member since November 25, 2020 Loading + Follow Following Retail Dive provides in-depth journalism […]
< 1 min read
0
  1. Stores & Formats

All Eddie Bauer stores to close after failure to find a buyer

The entity running the brand’s locations, which licenses the intellectual property from Authentic Brands Group, filed for bankruptcy last month. View Original Article Bankruptcy Brick and Mortar Post Views: 72 RetailDive Member since November 25, 2020 Loading + Follow Following Retail Dive provides in-depth journalism and insight into the most impactful news and trends shaping […]
< 1 min read
0
  1. Corporate Strategy

‘You have to be willing to challenge everything’: VF Corp leaders discuss turnaround progress

Executives from Vans, The North Face and Timberland laid out their plans for evolution while maintaining each brand’s heritage. View Original Article Executives Post Views: 73 RetailDive Member since November 25, 2020 Loading + Follow Following Retail Dive provides in-depth journalism and insight into the most impactful news and trends shaping retail. The daily email […]
< 1 min read
0
  1. Media & Marketing

Beyond the swipe: Building loyalty through the credit lifecycle

Co-brand credit cards are a valuable lifecycle marketing tool for brands looking to build loyalty. View Original Article Marketing: Loyalty & Subscription Post Views: 78 RetailDive Member since November 25, 2020 Loading + Follow Following Retail Dive provides in-depth journalism and insight into the most impactful news and trends shaping retail. The daily email newsletter, […]
< 1 min read
0
  1. Technology & Innovation

Gap partners with Google Cloud to advance AI strategy

Making AI tools available across the company will allow the retailer to focus on creativity, culture and customers, according to CTO Sven Gerjets. View Original Article AI Dept. Nonfood Executives Google Strategy Technology & Innovation Post Views: 75 RetailDive Member since November 25, 2020 Loading + Follow Following Retail Dive provides in-depth journalism and insight […]
< 1 min read
0
  1. Department: Consumer Durables

Crocs promotes Adidas vet to lead Heydude

Rupert Campbell arrived at the brand in March and now takes on new responsibilities, following the promotion of former brand chief Terence Reilly. View Original Article Dept. Apparel Post Views: 58 RetailDive Member since November 25, 2020 Loading + Follow Following Retail Dive provides in-depth journalism and insight into the most impactful news and trends […]
< 1 min read
0
  1. Corporate Strategy

Amer Sports CFO: No visibility on tariff refunds

​[[“value”:”Andrew Page told Retail Dive that the company, which runs Arc’teryx and Salomon, will see little impact from the refunds anyway. Revenue at the business was up 32% in Q1.”]]  View Original Article Executives Government Post Views: 58 RetailDive Member since November 25, 2020 Loading + Follow Following Retail Dive provides in-depth journalism and insight […]
< 1 min read
0
  1. Retail Operations

Your ‘omnichannel’ media strategy is ignoring half the shopper journey

​[[“value”:”Commerce media’s measurement problem isn’t a secret. Brands know it. Retailers know it. And Fluent has the answer.”]]  View Original Article Omnichannel Shoppers Strategy Post Views: 53 RetailDive Member since November 25, 2020 Loading + Follow Following Retail Dive provides in-depth journalism and insight into the most impactful news and trends shaping retail. The daily […]
< 1 min read
0
  1. Uncategorized

Global coverage and effectiveness: Why CPG sales leaders own retailer success, direct or indirect

​[[“value”:”The CPG brands winning in retail aren’t covering more accounts — they’re covering smarter.”]]  View Original Article Post Views: 57 RetailDive Member since November 25, 2020 Loading + Follow Following Retail Dive provides in-depth journalism and insight into the most impactful news and trends shaping retail. The daily email newsletter, website, and app cover topics […]
< 1 min read
0
  1. Channel: Ecommerce & Digital

Amazon, USPS reach scaled-back delivery deal

​[[“value”:”The agreement will result in a 20% reduction in Amazon volume delivered by USPS, Reuters first reported, capping a bumpy negotiations process.”]]  View Original Article Amazon Delivery Post Views: 66 RetailDive Member since November 25, 2020 Loading + Follow Following Retail Dive provides in-depth journalism and insight into the most impactful news and trends shaping […]
< 1 min read
0
  1. Data & Insights

4 experts on how to make AI investments worthwhile

Leaders at CCW Las Vegas discussed the challenges of and strategies for cutting through AI hype, from understanding how costs scale to investing with customers in mind. View Original Article AI Technology & Innovation Post Views: 57 RetailDive Member since November 25, 2020 Loading + Follow Following Retail Dive provides in-depth journalism and insight into […]
< 1 min read
0
  1. Media & Marketing

J.C. Penney, Aéropostale link loyalty programs

​[[“value”:”Customers who shop at both retailers can earn points to redeem at either one. Both companies are part of the Catalyst Brands portfolio.”]]  View Original Article Marketing: Loyalty & Subscription Post Views: 60 RetailDive Member since November 25, 2020 Loading + Follow Following Retail Dive provides in-depth journalism and insight into the most impactful news […]
< 1 min read
0
  1. Uncategorized

Destination XL board rejects go-private offer — again

The retailer’s board recommended shareholders reject an updated offer from Zodiac Partners, calling it an opportunistic move on DXL’s current market pressures. View Original Article Post Views: 46 RetailDive Member since November 25, 2020 Loading + Follow Following Retail Dive provides in-depth journalism and insight into the most impactful news and trends shaping retail. The […]
< 1 min read
0
  1. Channel: Mass

Walmart debuts on Nasdaq

​[[{“value”:” The stock market transfer “signals a strategic alignment with the tech-heavy exchange,” according to analysts. Published Dec. 9, 2025 Nasdaq MarketSite headquarters. Walmart moved its listing from the New York Stock Exchange to Nasdaq. Alamy “}]]  View Original Article Marketing: Brand Marketing: Social Media Results & Investment Target Technology & Innovation Walmart Post Views: […]
< 1 min read
0
  1. Uncategorized

Kohl’s turnaround could take a while

In an update to its turnaround, the department store provided few details but emphasized it’s taking a “multiyear approach.” View Original Article Post Views: 52 RetailDive Member since November 25, 2020 Loading + Follow Following Retail Dive provides in-depth journalism and insight into the most impactful news and trends shaping retail. The daily email newsletter, […]
< 1 min read
0
  1. Acquisitions, Divestitures & Mergers

Walmart gets bullish on advertising business with Vibe.co acquisition

​[[“value”:”The retailer plans to strengthen its higher-margin advertising division through a deal to acquire the CTV tech platform.”]]  View Original Article Acquisition Streaming Technology & Innovation Walmart Post Views: 49 RetailDive Member since November 25, 2020 Loading + Follow Following Retail Dive provides in-depth journalism and insight into the most impactful news and trends shaping […]
< 1 min read
0

Target reprises another partnership in merchandise overhaul

The retailer is bringing back “Simply Shabby Chic” home goods, a few months after announcing the return of fashion designer Isaac Mizrahi. View Original Article Dept. Apparel Dept. Nonfood Target Post Views: 23 RetailDive Member since November 25, 2020 Loading + Follow Following Retail Dive provides in-depth journalism and insight into the most impactful news […]
< 1 min read
0
Next