Industry: Retail

OfficeMax moving a bit to the digital side with new CMO

Steve’s breakdown: The new guys’ job includes “brand management and evolution of the company’s traditional marketing vehicles to new media including digital and social.” Did you hear that digital agencies??? […]

Pearle Vision on the lookout for creative shop

Steve’s breakdown: Pile and Co. is handling this pitch so I hope you have your credentials over there. And if you don’t, did it sooner than later so you don’t miss out […]

Plink plucks itself a CMO

Steve’s breakdown: We have a bit of a coming together of old pals here. Which could mean they are almost ready to pull the trigger on some real marketing here. […]

American Greetings invites agencies to pitch

Steve’s breakdown: This is a double pitch. Media and creative are up for grabs. BTW: I was on the pitch team when J. Walter Thompson won this account back in […]

First CMO at Perfumania

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Agency growth by tapping Chinese tourists

Steve’s breakdown: Expanding an agency’s services is a fast way to increase revenue and one of the fastest growing markets in the world is the Chinese consumer. And we think […]

RedPrairie keeps commerce in motion with new CMO

Steve’s breakdown: We’ve got a BtoB account here. They say they can optimize inventory, improve employee productivity & increase sales. Maybe I should hire them!! ATLANTA, GA: RedPrairie Corporation, a global […]

Family Dollar checks out new CMO

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Bed Bath & Beyond shopping for CMO

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Tire retailer Beaurepaires seeks media agency

Steve’s breakdown: Here’s one of those times we see the difference between American and Australian english. Tyre vs. Tire Anyway, the Vince Martin Winter Wonderland spots are hilarious. (Mostly because Christmas […]

Harrods in Review

Steve’s breakdown: This is a big one folks. If you don’t know, Harrods is The UK luxury department store and it comes with lots of prestige. The Haystack Group is handling […]

Sunoco bought but still Pumping

Steve’s breakdown: Sunoco is not dead yet – and it may never die no matter who owns it. But that’s my point here. The retail business will stay in Phily […]

Nuffield Health looks to pump up with Agency Review

Steve’s breakdown: “Nuffield Health, the not-for-profit gym and healthcare business, is looking for an agency to handle its advertising account.” NEW MALDEN, UK: The company has approached agencies directly to […]

Puppy video assignment from the ASPCA

Steve’s breakdown: Small shop project alert! I think the main communications problem here is that people don’t know what puppy mills are. NEW YORK, NY: Did you know that most […]

Amazon needs to start thinking outside the box store

Steve’s breakdown: Amazon is doing fine but if more stores stop selling their products, it’s going to be a big problem which will probably need a marketing adjustment. SEATTLE, WA: Wal-Mart […]

Additech adds a CMO

Steve’s breakdown: This is a curious hire considering the new CMO has worked at Shell, Hasbro, Clorox and ACNielsen. I suspect she’ll want to make her mark and that could mean […]

Walmart owned supermarket puts digital in review

Steve’s breakdown: “ASDA, which is owned by Walmart, is holding a review of its $15 million digital media roster, across mobile, search, affiliate marketing and display.” Our suggestion here is […]

Filene is coming out of the Basement

Steve’s breakdown: Coming out of bankruptcy is not easy but this was a beloved brand and I suspect there might even be some pent-up demand. Secondly, they will not be […]

Abercrombie & Fitch is losing it!

Steve’s breakdown: The featured video is proof that this article is dead on. Please, please, please – someone get in there and fix this! NEW ALBANY, OH: Abercrombie & Fitch Co.’s […]

Lidl kicks off $27 million creative and media review

Steve’s breakdown: Chemistry meeting start in September so if you want to get in there, act now! And in case you didn’t know, Lidl is a discount supermarket chain based in Germany that operates […]

Family Christian prays for a worthy new CMO

Steve’s breakdown: This retail chain has approximately 281 stores in 261 cities and they are on a mission. Can I get an Amen?!? Anyway, they clearly have plans to expand and […]

Savannah Coffee Roasters get robust new CEO

Steve’s breakdown: When the new CEO said this about the brand, she wasn’t kidding: “All it lacked was marketing.” YIKES! SAVANNAH, GA: Savannah Coffee Roasters new CEO Lori Collins to grow […]

BP to sell Arco gas stations to Tesoro

Steve’s breakdown: This move will put the headquarters of the gas station brand in the United States and that’s always good news. FYI: they have more than 1,300 ARCO-branded sites […]

Westpac looks for know how: In Review

Steve’s breakdown: Judging by the recent creative featured above, it’s probably a good move to put this into review. Especially because of the last line of the spot: “We know […]

Prescribing PR: CVS Caremark account in review

Steve’s breakdown: They say RFPs have been sent out but if you have the juice to talk them into your pitch, jump on it! WOONSOCKET, RI: Drugstore and benefits company […]

Shopko gets CMOed

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Ex-Yahoo chief gets a new gig at ShopRunner

Steve’s breakdown: My spidey-senses are tingling on this one. We believe Thompson will push hard to grow this company just to make Yahoo eat their words. Look for big expansion moves […]

Yankee Candle lights it up with new CMO

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Jackson Hewitt dances to a new CMO

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Sears Holdings shops for media agency

Steve’s breakdown: The review includes Sears & Kmart. BTW, we knew something like this would happen review when we reported New CMO at Sears Holdings: We predict digital account will […]

UK shopping destination, Bluewater, shops for PR firm

Steve’s breakdown: “Shopping destination Bluewater is understood to be in talks with consumer agencies as it faces increased competition from Westfield’s Shepherd’s Bush and Stratford City centres.” KENT, UK: Bluewater is […]

Ducsa gets pumped up for ad review

Pedro’s breakdown: Ducsa, Uruguay´s largest private gasoline distributor, is looking for a new agency and receiving proposals this month. JWT, Cámara/TBWA and other major agencies are reportedly bidding for the […]

Carrefour to rebrand 129 stores in Argentina

Pedro’s breakdown: Carrefour, the French supermarket giant, is increasing its foothold in Argentina, announcing the purchasing of 129 stores of local supermarket chain EKI. Word is the newly purchased EKI […]

JC Penny CEO takes over CMO duties

Steve’s breakdown: On October 3 we reported Target CMO Departs for JCPenney: No love lost . . . yet. Well, the love that was lost was at JC Penny and […]

$1.5 billion Macy’s media account up for grabs

Steve’s breakdown: A) We saw this coming in February when we reported Macy’s makes some moves at the top of Marketing. 2) Joanne Davis Consulting is supporting the review so […]

Best Buy Update III: Founder is Out!

Steve’s breakdown: The count down to the Best Buy agency review has officially started. Do the research and be ready to pounce once the dust settles. RICHFIELD, MN: Best Buy […]

Casual Male Retail Group sizes up new CMO

Steve’s breakdown: Looks like the big responsibility for the new guy is the DestinationXL brand and that could mean the creation of a new ad account. CANTON, MA: Casual Male […]

Media agency contest at Arcadia

Steve’s breakdown: “Arcadia, the retail group owned by Sir Philip Green, is reviewing its $6.2 million media planning and buying account, currently held by Carat.” LONDON, UK: The parent group […]

Best Buy Update II: Everybody’s New

Steve’s breakdown: Earlier this month we reported “Best Buy CEO & CMO gone” but now we feel it’s time to give you the whole 2012 picture in regards to people […]

B&Q seeks DM for TradePoint

Steve’s breakdown: B&Q is reviewing the CRM and direct marketing account for its TradePoint business, which targets professionals in the building trade. DONCASTER, UK: The retailer has approached a number […]

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