There are always mixed sentiments when Halloween stuff starts hitting the shelves. Some can’t wait for spooky times, while others think summer is way too early for pumpkin-shaped Reese’s. Click here to read the story at morningbrew.com. Discussion Questions: What is seasonal marketing? What types of brands might benefit most Read more…
Costco, home of the ultimate big box store, is not mincing words about what it’s like to run a consumer business in the middle of a pandemic. Click here to read the story at cnn.com. Discussion Questions: What is supply chain? Why is the supply chain important to a business? Read more…
While some feel the time is ripe to cancel pumpkin spice altogether, the fall flavor still has a strong fanbase among American consumers—especially the younger cohorts. Some even feel the pumpkin spice season could start a little earlier. Click here to read the story at adweek.com. Discussion Questions: What are Read more…
The “it” bag among a subset of shoppers-in-the-know is adorned with tacky logos, contains a garish combination of two primary colors, and has a kind of glitchy zipper. Despite all this, it is sometimes unavailable due to high demand. You can often find it marked up by 300 percent on Read more…
Pop-Tarts is trying to round out its pitch to crucial Gen Z consumers through the partnership with Lyrical Lemonade, a collaborative first for the Kellogg brand. The multimedia company founded by 26-year-old Cole Bennett has scored attention for its music video work for high-profile artists such as Post Malone and Read more…
White Castle is expanding on the idea that it can be part of holiday celebrations with recipes that include its sliders as a key ingredient. With many people celebrating Easter at home instead going out for a special brunch or dinner because of worries about the pandemic, White Castle aims Read more…
At a time when America is grappling with a misinformation crisis, is it acceptable to mislead reporters and the public as a marketing strategy? For Volkswagen, the answer is yes. Click here to the read the story at usatoday.com. Discussion Questions: What is misleading marketing (as described in the headline of this Read more…
Peeps-flavored Pepsi cola has sprung for spring. Pepsi partnered with the marshmallow brand to launch the limited-edition PEPSI x PEEPS beverage. The new Peeps soda is only available via sweepstakes. The cola comes in 7.5-ounce mini cans in colors yellow, pink and blue. Click here to read the story at usatoday.com. Discussion Questions: Read more…
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 Read more…
As the weather warms up, we’ll all be looking for new, tasty ways to cool down. And some exciting frozen desserts are hitting the freezer aisle in just a few weeks. M&M’s parent company, Mars Wrigley, announced that they are expanding the M&M’s ice cream cookie sandwich collection with two new Read more…