It’s no secret that brands, retailers, and American culture have long marketed and celebrated youth – often with the not-so-subtle implication that aging should be counteracted, reversed, or at least disguised. Ageism has long plagued US retail with a bias toward marketing and catering to…
During the Covid-19 pandemic customers relied on curbside pickup, buy online, pick up in store and home delivery to shop for essentials while physically distancing from others. And although retailers were quick to offer and expand these services, they are continually looking for new ways…
Retail partnerships work to combine the strengths of brands and retailers to create newness in familiar stores, promote brand awareness, and establish a unique and exciting customer experience. Two strategic beauty partnerships recently opened their doors this summer – Ulta Beauty shop-in-shops at Target and…
In the last week, analyst reports circulated suggesting that Nike reportedly plans to cut ties with at least six of its US wholesale partners, including DSW, Urban Outfitters, Shoe Show, Dunham’s Sports, Olympia Sports and Big Five Sporting Goods. The move comes as an apparent…
On Tuesday, Kohl’s announced a partnership with Facebook to use the social media giant’s consumer information to select a merchandising assortment. The assortment – featuring new or unknown brands – is entitled “Curated by Kohl’s,” and is part of CEO Michelle Gass’s efforts to enhance…
We are well into 2016 and the new year has brought a host of highly publicized store closures from Macy’s to Walmart, and there may well be other announcements coming. The continued demise of Sears, and bankruptcy talk swirling around The Sports Authority which could…
