Shoppers find better deals this year as Prime Day fuels record $14.2B across e-commerce
This year during the event, more consumers avoided big-ticket items, and fewer made multiple purchases, according to Numerator data.
Has the internet made fashion self-conscious?
Iâve noticed that some of my influencer friends have started to be more self-deprecating either on par with their own â often sponsored â content or by splitting personas between Instagram (manicured, curated) and TikTok (off the cuff, playful).
Balenciaga is bringing fashion shows to the Apple Vision Pro
In February, Mytheresa CEO Michael Kliger told Vogue Business that the potential to attract new customers using the Vision Pro was a key reason that the e-tailer was eager to offer a shopping experience early on.
Why Burger King is all-in on gamification
Burger King recently launched a new video game for its 70th birthday called Balloon Burst that gave members of the chainâs Royal Perks loyalty program an opportunity to enter a sweepstakes and earn points.
Heinz swaps âDeadpool & Wolverineâ for condiments in meta movie tie-in
The condiment maker is hoping the color of the charactersâ superhero uniforms â red and yellow, respectively â will remind consumers of the classic ketchup and mustard combination as summer cookout season remains in swing.
Hugo Boss slashes guidance as demand weakens
âAlthough the timing of any macro recovery remains uncertain, our strategy of consistently investing in our strong brands, Boss and Hugo, gives us confidence in our ability to continue driving above-trend growth and capturing further market share.
Urban Outfitters blends physical, digital with back-to-school campaign
Like many Gen Z-forward brands, Urban Outfitters is employing the use of influencers including Anya Tisdale, Kai McPhee, Morgan Maher and Rabab.
Chubbies signs branded license deal with Team USA, Olympic Heritage
Although the upcoming capsules are geared toward men, a spokesperson for the brand told Fashion Dive in an email that there are âplans to expand the Team USA x Chubbies series into youth and kids styles for future launches.â
J.C. Penney launches summer sales that overlap with Prime Day and beyond
Penney is touting discounts on name brands like Leviâs, Adidas, Puma, Forever 21, IZOD, Carterâs and Reebok, as well as on its own private labels including Arizona, Liz Claiborne, A.n.a., St. Johnâs Bay, Okie Dokie and Xersion.
The Weekly Closeout: Von Dutch is acquired and Bath & Body Works partners with Crocs
A recent survey commissioned by Forter showed that nearly all respondents (90%) reported that their cost of living rose over the past five years, and nearly two-thirds of shoppers said they changed their online shopping habits in response to higher prices.
Walmart beefs up automated grocery distribution network
In a Q4 2024 earnings call, Walmart CFO John David Rainey said the company was âon trackâ to meet its targets, with automated distribution centers supporting approximately 1,500 stores entering fiscal 2025.
Walmart builds wide lead among US retail media networks, report finds
Sensor Towerâs analysis offers a peek into the top-performing retail media networks in the U.S., excluding Amazon, which effectively operates in a category of its own.