Marketing Tactics

Von Maur Department Store is doubling down in Minnesota.

The family-owned company will open a 140,000-sq.-ft. store at the Rosedale Center in St. Paul. Scheduled to open fall 2018, the store will be the retailer’s second location in Minnesota. Construction is due to begin in spring 2017.

Stein Mart says it has extended its consumer credit agreement with Synchrony Financial with a new long-term deal.

Since 2006, Synchrony Financial and Stein Mart have partnered to offer credit card programs for qualifying cardholders at the retail chain’s 278 stores and at Steinmart.com. Consumers can apply in-store or online for the Stein Mart Style Credit Card or the Stein Mart Style Platinum Master Card.

Albertsons is joining other major retailers in working with its suppliers toward a goal of sourcing only cage-free eggs for its store operations.

The company, among the first and largest in the conventional retail grocery sector to make such a commitment, is making the move not only as part of its ongoing commitment to animal welfare but also in response to customer buying habits.

Chattanooga, Tenn. -- CBL & Associates Properties announce locations for the second phase of Fisher-Price play areas to be installed as part of a multi-year, multi-property partnership, which was announced fall 2015.

The play areas will resemble a larger-than-life Toy Box featuring iconic brands like Thomas & Friends, Little People and more. These exclusive attractions will be brought to life by PLAYTIME, LLC, long-time partner of CBL.

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Online retailer Wayfair Inc. is putting a digital spin on that most traditional of selling vehicles: the paper catalog.

Young girls are notoriously picky about what they wear, and now someone is doing something about it.

Kidpik, a new online shopping service aimed at girls age 3-12 (and their parents), offers curated, personalized fashion collections. Girls initially fill out an interactive quiz about their apparel preferences, and based on the results are assigned a look such as Girly Girl, Modest or Classic Chic.

An online brand known for its retro-inspired Indie fashions has brought on new executives to help it move into physical retailing and build an international presence.