Unilever’s Dove activated its sponsorship of the FIFA World Cup at Target with exclusive SKUs and sweepstakes, building on a strong partnership with the mass merchant that has included an exclusive Bridgerton line and a Tea Party collection.
Walmart is stocking exclusive packaging from the brand depicting the winners of a “Best Pup” contest as part of the retailer’s larger push to emphasize its pet offerings.
Tapping into the functional beverage trend, Sprouts Farmers Market used its evergreen Forager Finds platform to spotlight its exclusive partnership with all-natural, protein-infused soda brand Proda.
Meijer received a honeycrisp apple berry flavor from Campbell’s V8 Energy this summer, a rare collaboration for the Midwestern mass merchant, which mostly focuses on regional partnerships.
The limited-edition Boba Cafe collection highlights the brand’s playbook of using exclusive, culturally relevant scents to drive foot traffic to rival big-box retailers.
The Pepsi Wild Cherry SPF lip gel rollout ties into a trend of drink-flavored lip products and comes as Target looks to expand its sun protection offerings.
The campaign is both a sale and community event in Chicago as the banner continues its strategy of hosting parties to build loyalty and brand recognition.
