Fashion rentals marketplace Rent the Runway was hit hard by the pandemic, as its subscribers were largely renting outfits to wear to in-person events. Click here to read the story at techcrunch.com Discussion Questions:
At CES, the consumer tech industry’s big tech show, L’Oréal unveiled two new digital products designed to help with a traditionally analog task: applying makeup. Click here to read the story at fastcompany.com. Discussion Questions:
Finnish fashion label VAIN has just taken the art of upcycling to the next level, utilizing discarded McDonald’s uniforms to create an all-new collection of workwear. Click here to read the story at yahoo.com. Discussion Questions:
A good promotional product is all about perceived value. It doesn’t have to be made out of solid gold, but if a product looks like it’s well made and of good quality, people are more likely to hang onto it for a while. Click here to read the story at
When most people think about the metaverse, they typically think about virtual reality (VR) – strapping a bulky headset over one’s eyes and fully immersing themselves in a 3D virtual world. Click here to read the story at thedrum.com. Discussion Questions: What is digital marketing? Why is digital marketing important
Hollister introduced Share2Pay, a payment solution that lets customers send their shopping carts to other people via SMS text, per the Wall Street Journal. Click here to read the story at insiderintelligence.com. Discussion Questions: What is consumer behavior? Why is it important for businesses and brands to understand consumer behavior? What
J.C. Penney is turning to technology to help drive its revamped beauty strategy. The department store in late 2020 announced it was planning a new beauty concept after previous partner Sephora teamed up with Kohl’s instead. Click here to read the story at retaildive.com. Discussion Questions: What is distribution? How does distribution
In the face of rampant inflation, the CEO of omnichannel cosmetics firm e.l.f. Beauty says the company chose not to increase prices on roughly one-third of its least expensive entry-level items, while simultaneously raising them on higher cost merchandise. Click here to read the story at pymnts.com. Discussion Questions: What is pricing?
Usually, spilling ketchup on your clothes is reason to get mildly upset and reach for the stain remover. Click here to read the story at cnet.com. Discussion Questions: What is publicity? How do brands benefit from publicity? What is a publicity or marketing stunt? What is the goal of a
Gen Z is hooked on fast fashion, and ThredUP wants to do something about it. Enlisting the help of famous Gen Z breakout star Priah Ferguson of “Stranger Things,” the thrift giant has launched a confessional that aims to to break GenZ of its wasteful habit. Click here to read
This group deserves a standing ovation from us for an INCREDIBLE performance in this year's competition. Oh so close to winning it all this year. Credit to Mr. Gueth for coaching this impressive group of young men and women to a runner up finish! 👏
Congratulations to the @MVCTC_SM Seniors for finishing 2nd place in the National @sportsbized Fantasy Football Marketing Competition. Great job developing the Dayton Jokers into a national power!!!!! #MVCTC
