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Week in Review: Victoria's Secret's male model, Instagram's tagging feature, Lululemon's big growth goal

The Glossy Podcast · with null · April 22, 2022 · 25 min

Summary

This episode breaks down Victoria's Secret's bold rebrand with inclusivity at its core, Instagram's game-changing product tagging for social commerce, and Lululemon's aggressive plan to hit $12.5 billion in sales by 2025. It offers crucial insights into how established brands are adapting to new consumer demands, leveraging social media for sales, and strategizing for exponential growth in competitive markets.

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brand & contentdtc strategyretail & omnichannelfinance & fundraising

Topics covered

brand repositioninginclusivity in marketinggender-neutral marketinginstagram product taggingsocial commercelululemon growth strategyathleisure marketdigital transformationconsumer behavior shiftsfashion retail trends

Episode description

On the Glossy Week in Review podcast, hosts senior fashion reporter Danny Parisi and editor-in-chief Jill Manoff discuss some of the biggest fashion news stories of the week. On this week's episode, the hosts discuss Victoria's Secret's latest inclusivity plays of hiring its first male model and launching a gender-free tween brand. They also weigh in on the implications of Instagram opening up its product tagging capabilities, and they break down Lululemon's plan to double its annual sales to $12.5 billion by 2025.

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What does this episode say about brand & content?
Victoria's Secret is actively repositioning its brand through inclusive marketing and product development, including hiring its first male model and launching a gender-free tween brand, to appeal to a broader, modern consumer base.
What does this episode say about dtc strategy?
Instagram's expanded product tagging capabilities are transforming social media into a more direct e-commerce platform, offering brands enhanced sales channels and discoverability.
What does this episode say about retail & omnichannel?
Lululemon's strategy to double annual sales to $12.5 billion by 2025 highlights the enduring strength of the athleisure market and provides a case study in ambitious growth planning within a competitive sector.
What does this episode say about finance & fundraising?
Brands must align with consumer values like inclusivity and authenticity to resonate with younger demographics (Gen Z, Gen Alpha) and maintain relevance in a rapidly evolving market.
What does this episode say about brand & content?
Leveraging social commerce features on platforms like Instagram is critical for digital transformation, enabling seamless shopping journeys and direct customer engagement.

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