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Dick’s Invites Consumers to Try Out for its ‘Varsity’ Influencer Team

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Dicks Sporting Goods is expanding its Dicks Varsity Team content creator and influencer program by inviting consumers who have a passion for both sports and social media to join.

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Gap, DoorDash, NBCU Execs Weigh in on the State of the Consumer

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Between the tariff tug-of-war, flailing markets, insanely high egg prices and general twitchiness (as one strategist put it), consumers have gotten a bit hard to nail down lately. Here’s what some of the leading minds in retail say consumers need now. One thing is clear its not AI.

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Hibbett and Nike Connect Loyalty Programs 

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After linking its loyalty program with Dick’s Sporting Goods in 2021, Nike is now partnering with Hibbett on a similar “ connected partnership.” For example, members will get access to exclusive products and outfit bundles, unique community experiences and personalized content.

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Crocs Expands Shoe Takeback Program Nationwide

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.; Anthropologie brought denim recycling to its stores on a year-round basis; Footwear retailer Dr. Martens debuted a resale program in March 2024 ; and Dick’s Sporting Goods expanded its partnership with sporting goods marketplace SidelineSwap in April 2024 , leveraging the resale platform for trade-in events at its stores.

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Nike to Double Down on DTC Following Q3 Gains, Plans Standalone Jordan Stores

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Nike is pushing forward with its digitally focused direct-to-consumer strategy following a strong Q3, with plans to build “the marketplace of the future” and bring standalone Jordan stores to North America. Revenues were up 5% YoY in the company’s fiscal Q3, which ended Feb. Wholesale Will Still Play a ‘Very Important Role’.

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How Localization is Helping CVS Position Itself as the Modern General Store

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If you want tennis balls, you can wait for them to be delivered or you can go to a big-box sporting goods store, but if you’re on the way to the courts shouldn’t you be able to go somewhere really convenient along the way? It’s almost like the old general store that is the core of what we offer. said Balbale.

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The Post-COVID Store: How to Tap the Pent-Up Need for Interaction Without Sacrificing Safety

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You look at ULTA Beauty or DICK’S Sporting Goods during the pandemic and they crushed it. These retailers are doing really well because they’re focusing on the needs of the consumer right now, where a lot of retailers didn’t for a long time.”. Now consumers look for that.”. said Scaretta. “