Jan. 18 - New chief marketers at Ulta, Peloton | Nordstrom turns stylists into ambassadors

Ulta names Samsung exec new chief marketer

Michelle Crossan-Matos, who also has 16 years of experience at P&G, succeeds Shelley Haus, who died in June.

Neiman Marcus Group hires new brand, retail chiefs

The luxury retailer made the newly created roles as part of its “Revolutionize Luxury Experiences” growth strategy to invest in technology and stores. 

Nordstrom enlists company stylists for new fashion ambassador program

The retailer ended its Trunk Club box service last year, but reiterated its commitment to expanding its stylists’ role in connecting with shoppers.

Lowe’s in-houses retail media operations in efficiency play

The move serves as a potentially worrying sign to agencies that have invested heavily in marketing services related to the red-hot category.

Peloton appoints chief marketing officer

Leslie Berland most recently held the CMO role at Twitter and brings about a decade of experience from American Express. 

Nordstrom’s longtime chief merchant to retire

Teri Bariquit spent nearly 40 years at the retailer and is credited with dragging its merchandising operations into the 21st century. 

Restraining order sought against Dollar General over Ohio price discrepancies

Dollar General also faces a lawsuit from the state’s attorney general that accuses the retailer of deceptive pricing.

Lululemon hires Burberry veteran as chief merchant

Elizabeth Binder spent 12 years at the luxury fashion brand and will report to Chief Product Officer Sun Choe.

Rent the Runway teams up with Amazon Fashion in quest for growth

The tie-up also expands the e-commerce giant’s assortment of better apparel.

Creators face their ‘worst nightmare’ with possible TikTok ban

Ikea looks to bolster its in-house capabilities in a ‘post-catalog era’

How Hollister and Forever 21 manage long-term creator relationships

Does Amazon-owned Twitch have a leg up on live shopping?

L’Oréal Hands Over the Creative Reins to Influencers Over 40