Gardening tools. Backyard grills. And supplies for a staycation? As home improvement’s peak sales season begins, Lowe’s said it expects shoppers’ spring purchases to continue to be influenced by the Covid pandemic. Along with typical merchandise, the retailer said it will cater to consumers’ desire for a getaway — even if they’re just
Nordstrom Inc. announced the launch of its “Livestream Shopping” channel on Wednesday, with a Burberry styling event kicking things off on March 18. Nordstrom says Livestream Shopping will blend its in-person and virtual capabilities, as well as its expertise in a variety of categories, from fashion to beauty and home. Customers can interact with
Pizza has become a pandemic staple over the past year, which has only intensified a long-running rivalry between the biggest chains. As part of its bid to further boost sales and grab a bigger slice of the pie, Pizza Hut has turned to a reliable old friend: Pac-Man. The use of the
With many Americans avoiding spring break travel because of the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, Cheez-It wants to deliver a spring break experience directly to someone’s door for a new promotion. Earlier this week, Cheez-It launched its “Cheez-It Grooves Spring Break-In-A-Box” sweepstakes, which promises to deliver “all the benefits a spring break vacation provides” to the winner. Click here to
Lexus aims to show how its 2021 IS sedan can be part of a complete lifestyle of health and well-being with its “Retreats in Motion” experience. Amid studies showing that many Americans are stressed from the pandemic and worried about the future, Lexus’ luxury road trip can provide a much-needed respite to
Target said Tuesday that it hopes to build on recent growth by investing about $4 billion annually over the next few years to speed along new stores, remodel existing ones and increase its ability to quickly fulfill online orders. That represents a step up for the retailer, which invested about $2.65
P&G’s plan to open a barbershop inspired by Old Spice is a way to directly engage consumers with the men’s grooming brand, while also marking a return of experiential marketing efforts that had been suspended during the pandemic’s earlier days. Many barbershops closed temporarily last year amid concerns about the transmission of
DoorDash and Shake Shack are pooling their resources for a nostalgia-themed campaign as couples celebrate the first Valentine’s Day of the COVID-19 pandemic era. Millions of people are avoiding restaurants and bars, many of which are operating at limited capacity because of local restrictions, making Valentine’s Day a homebound occasion
Visit Orlando has unveiled a $2.2 million marketing campaign called, “The Wonder Remains.” Instead of targeting visitors worldwide, the campaign is aimed at the southeastern United States, specifically states within driving distance of Florida. Click here to read the story at orlandosentintel.com. Discussion Questions: Who is Visit Orlando? Why is
Valentine’s Day celebrates those who fill our hearts with sweet feelings. This year, at a time when many are apart from family and friends, Krispy Kreme is helping fans share love and appreciation for friends, neighbors, teachers, BFFs and others with heart-filled “Dough-Notes.” Krispy Kreme’s new “Dough-Notes” are a custom Valentine’s Day dozen box