If the thought of using a slice of bologna as a moisturizing face mask was tempting, you’re out of luck — for now.Oscar Mayer’s bologna-inspired face mask sold out less than a day after its release on Amazon. Kraft Heinz blamed the shortage on “unexpected incredibly high demand” and said in a statement Read more…
Procter & Gamble (P&G) Beauty had debuted its virtual world Beautysphere, allowing visitors to virtually interact with the brand’s beauty portfolio through live and simulated content. Click here to read the story at fashionunited.com. Discussion Questions: What is a brand? Who is P&G? Who is P&G Beauty? What is the Read more…
TJ Maxx’s stores have been popular in the pandemic with shoppers looking to score bargains on designer brands — but it’s been raising prices on some of those upscale products. Click here to read the story at cnn.com. Discussion Questions: What is pricing? Why is pricing an important component of Read more…
This holiday, Gap has joined forces with global pop superstar and cultural icon Katy Perry to underscore the importance of love, kindness, and acceptance with its new campaign, ALL TOGETHER NOW. Gap shines at the intersection of culture, fashion, and music, with Katy’s remix of “All You Need Is Love,” bringing Gap’s Read more…
Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen has teamed with musician Megan Thee Stallion for a new hot sauce to debut Oct. 19 as well as merchandise and franchised restaurants, the company said Thursday. Click here to read the story at nrn.com. Discussion Questions: Why might Popeyes be interested in a collaboration with Megan Read more…
Ford, following in the footsteps of Ferrari, is increasing its non-automotive merchandise in an effort to create a wider ranging brand. The company just hired Alexandra Ford English, daughter of Ford executive chair Bill Ford and great-great granddaughter of Henry Ford, to the newly-created position of global brand merchandising director. Read more…
Last Saturday, after a three-mile hike through the Presidio, I stood in a throng of tourists looking at the Golden Gate Bridge. As the crowd snapped photos of the landmark, I decided to join in. Click here to read the story at nytimes.com. Discussion Questions: What is product development? What Read more…
Gap Inc.’s Athleta and Old Navy banners have been getting all the attention lately, given a recent deal with Simone Biles for the former and a shift to store-wide inclusive sizing at the latter. But that may be about to change. Click here to read the story at adweek.com. Discussion Read more…
It’s a juxtaposition that Alderete said is intentional. Gen Z today has a deep fondness for the ’90s and early 2000s, but they want those styles presented in a modern way. “The younger generation is very fascinated by the ’90s,” Alderete said. “And that’s our brand heritage. Click here to Read more…
A new survey finds U.S. consumers want to make more environmentally-friendly choices when shopping for apparel, but many are held back by a lack of availability and trustworthy information on what makes clothing more (or less) sustainable. Click here to read the story at retailwire.com. Discussion Questions: What is sustainability? Read more…