Retail Dive
Back-to-school shoppers will prioritize essentials over apparel
Clothing buys will be spread out over the school year, while sporting goods are increasingly considered essential, according to two reports.
Retail Dive
Vans needs a good back-to-school season more than ever
With another quarter of declines at the skate-shoe brand, it was up to The North Face and Timberland to help owner VF Corp. beat Q1 expectations.
Topics: CPG
Entities: CPG
Retail Dive
Shein’s US ambitions hindered by FTC investigation, tariffs
The global e-commerce giant disclosed the investigation as it preps for a Hong Kong IPO and also noted it has been bumping prices to tackle tariff costs.
Retail Dive
Sephora names 12 beauty brands to accelerator cohort
Now in its 10th year, Sephora Accelerate aims to support the next generation of cosmetic, skin care, hair care and fragrance brands.
Retail Dive
Brand licensing firm snaps up DTC intimates brand Cosabella
Crown Brands Group also acquired lingerie brand Hanky Panky late last year and aims to buy more companies, including in other categories.
Topics: CPG
Entities: CPG
Retail Dive
Inside Canada Goose’s journey to reconnect with nature
Brand platform “Natural Intelligence” spotlights tornado chasers and outdoor adventures to reconnect the brand and its audience to the natural world.
Topics: CPG
Entities: CPG
Retail Dive
Dollar General opens call for small business vendors
The discount retailer is inviting eligible businesses to explore potential partnership opportunities and access training and funding resources.
Retail Dive
Rare Beauty draws inspiration from Greek mythology for global campaign
The Selena Gomez-founded cosmetics brand’s new effort around its second fragrance spans social, out-of-home, retail and paid digital.
Topics: CPG
Entities: CPG
Retail Dive
David’s Bridal debuts outlet shop-in-shop concept
An existing store in McAllen, Texas, is the first to launch the hybrid experience, which features full-price merchandise alongside discounted apparel.
Retail Dive
Gap reboots 1990s fragrances this week
Originals Dream, Grass, Heaven and Om, plus new entrant Harmony, will be available as of Thursday. Fans are excited — and nervous.
Retail Dive
Gap Inc. opens creator program to employees
Corporate, distribution and store staff can now apply to be influencers for the retailer’s brand portfolio, almost a year after the program’s launch.
Topics: CPG
Entities: CPG
Retail Dive
Pacsun, Ulta Beauty debut curated beauty collaboration
The retailers developed two beauty essentials kits and a limited-edition hoodie meant to encourage self-expression.