Study: Aldi a growing competitive forceShoppers continue to score traditional supermarkets high in quality and store cleanliness and selection, but deep-discounter Aldi is a growing threat. Walmart looks to score online with sports fansWalmart has announced a deal that couldn’t be more timely — and gives it an edge over Amazon. Madison Reed ramping up brick-and-mortar expansion; expands exec team Online beauty start-up Madison Reed has raised more capital as its looks to accelerate its online and offline growth. What keeps chief marketing officers up at night? Marketing officers have a lot to worry about these days. Starbucks brews up strong first quarter Starbucks Corp. came out of the gate running in its first quarter, with sales and earnings that beat Street estimates. RetailMeNot: Ten retail marketing trends for 2019 Retail marketers’ approach to younger shoppers may differ from conventional wisdom in 2019. CVS Pharmacy unveils ‘beauty marks’ in stores CVS Pharmacy is well ahead of schedule towards meeting its 2020 goal of full transparency for all its beauty imagery. American Eagle Outfitters puts unique spin on new marketing American Eagle Outfitters enlisted its Gen Z customers to star in its new marketing campaign — and also gave them full creative control. U.S. set to lose its position as world’s biggest retail market China’s economy may be slowing, but it is on track to overtake the United States and become the world’s top retail market this year. H&M teams up with ride service for a good cause H&M is giving free ride to New Yorkers who want to do their part for the environment. Third parties, SMBs thrive on Amazon Stores Some interesting sales trends emerged on the Amazon site during 2018. Five Pillars that Give Direct to Consumer Brands an Edge A host of new brands and business models have carved out market share from long-standing players – those focusing on a more direct to consumer model are at the forefront of this. First Previous 208 209 210 211 212 Next Last