Adidas said it expects headwinds from the loss of the Yeezy business to persist in 2023, after officially parting from the brand and its controversial founder Kanye “Ye” West in October. Click here to read the story at footwearnews.com. Discussion Questions:
In what CEO Brian Chesky calls “the biggest change to Airbnb in a decade,” the home rental company introduced a sitewide makeover Wednesday that makes it easier to find offbeat and niche properties. Click here to read the story at axios.com. Discussion Questions: Why is summer an important time of Read more…
Many millennials and older Gen Zers will remember the smell and feel of an Abercrombie & Fitch circa the 2000s. The music was loud, the lights were low, and the cologne was strong enough to make your mom wait outside. Click here to read the story at morningbrew.com. Discussion Questions: Read more…
On a recent Saturday afternoon, Alex Santos journeyed to his local Ikea with a singular mission: the procurement of a new Poäng chair. It was a simple in-and-out task. But 3 hours later, the 37-year-old IT manager found himself in the parking lot, slightly stupefied, with a shopping cart full of hand Read more…
UPS is jumping into the fashion market by releasing a limited edition apparel and merchandise collection that debuted at New York Fashion Week. Yes, this is the same UPS known for brown uniforms and delivering packages. Click here to read the story at magazine.promomarketing.com. Discussion Questions: What is New York Read more…
It’s Girl Scout cookie season in California, which means hundreds of thousands of girls armed with decadent treats, selling as many boxes as they can to meet their cookie quotas. Let’s face it: Most of us have a favorite Girl Scout cookie. Whether it’s Thin Mints or Trefoils, one thing Read more…
Peloton is about to begin effectively charging customers more for its original Bike and Tread products, citing rising inflation and heightened supply chain costs. Click here to read the story at cnbc.com. Discussion Questions: What is pricing? Why is pricing an important component of the marketing mix? What is inflation? What Read more…
Snap’s latest AR experiences come as brands look to connect with consumers during the critical holiday shopping season. The platform bills AR as the most personal, immersive and effective way to engage with consumers, and suggests that AR also stands for additional reach and accelerated results, Luke Kallis, vice president Read more…
With more Americans taking advantage of deals offered earlier, online spending on Black Friday declined for the first time, to $8.9 billion, according to Adobe Analytics data. Click here to read the story at abcnews.go.com. Discussion Questions: What is promotion? Why do you think promotion is so important around the Read more…
While the holiday season is full of many traditions like spending time with loved ones, baking sweet treats and decorating, buying gifts is among the most popular, and possibly most important for retailers. Click here to read the story at retaildive.com. Discussion Questions: What is direct marketing? What is a Read more…