Marketing

J.C. Penney Targets Millennial Women With New Plus-Size Line
April 13, 2016 at 2:10 pm

J.C. Penney Co. is launching its first fashion brand for plus-size women, Boutique+, and itโ€™s partnered with โ€œProject Runwayโ€ winner Ashley Nell Tipton for two capsule collections tied to the brand. Boutique+ is slated to arrive in 500 stores as well as online on May 1. The brand is designed with the millennial shopper in mind,โ€ฆ

Gap Apologizes for 'Racist' Ad
April 8, 2016 at 11:38 am

Gap says the company is โ€œsorry to anyone weโ€™ve offended.โ€ Apparel maker Gap on Tuesday has apologized for an image used in an ad that some critics said was racially insensitive. The ad in question depicts four young girls that are part of Le Petit Cirque, a traveling circus company that features boys and girls between theโ€ฆ

The Reality of Retail: Marketing Beyond the Moment
April 4, 2016 at 6:59 pm

If you had a dime for each time youโ€™ve been told you need to reach the omnichannel customer, youโ€™d have at least $20. I think Iโ€™m up to $45.90. This relentless, finger-wagging nag isnโ€™t unjustified. The always-on availability of cheap, high-speed internet connections and the warp-speed evolution of mobile devices has created a consumer thatโ€ฆ

Whole Foodsโ€™ Strategy for Luring Millennials: Be a โ€˜Super Cool Hangโ€™
March 24, 2016 at 10:36 am

When the first branches of Whole Foods new 365 Supermarket open later this year, shoppers will see more than just lower prices. The millennial-oriented chain is being positioned as a cheaper alternative to its older sibling, and Whole Foods is trying an unusual technique to attract shoppers: filling their new locations with tattoo shops, veganโ€ฆ

6 Best Practices for Influencer Marketing
March 23, 2016 at 5:50 pm

When the first branches of Whole Foods new 365 Supermarket open later this year, shoppers will see more than just lower prices. The millennial-oriented chain is being positioned as a cheaper alternative to its older sibling, and Whole Foods is trying an unusual technique to attract shoppers: filling their new locations with tattoo shops, vegan [โ€ฆ]

Lane Bryant Ad Starring Ashley Graham Rejected by TV Networks
March 11, 2016 at 8:23 am

Some people just can't handle #ThisBody. A new commercial that's part of Lane Bryant's body positive campaign may never get a chance to air. A representative for the clothing company tells PEOPLE it has been rejected by multiple TV networks, including NBC and ABC. The ad stars curvy models, like size-16 Sports Illustrated cover girlโ€ฆ

Start Your Holiday Marketing Planning Today
March 2, 2016 at 12:01 pm

From where I stand, 2015 was a watershed year for holiday sales. Expected to increase by 3.7 percent, they officially surpassed the 10-year average. Online spending is expected to jump 11 percent from 2014. Ad impressions will increase by 50 percent, and clickthrough rates will rise by a full 100 percent. U.S. online holiday sales will surpass $95 billion this year.โ€ฆ