Samantha Nelson

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Samantha Nelson is a freelance writer covering the commerce marketing industry. She is a former Senior Editor - Content for the Path to Purchase Institute, having covered Kroger, Dollar General, Family Dollar, Whole Foods, Meijer, Southeastern Grocers, Publix, Ahold Delhaize, PetSmart and Petco.

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06/14/2023

Monster Energy Awards Custom Sneakers at 7-Eleven

The energy drink brand promoted the launch of its Ultra Strawberry Dreams flavor with an exclusive sweepstakes at 7-Eleven.
05/31/2023

Target Welcomes Parade Underwear to Stores, Website

The inclusive and sustainable DTC brand launched at 380 Target stores and Target.com in March.
06/06/2023

‘The Little Mermaid’ Costume Designs Make Their Way to Target

Target is tying in to the May 26 release of the Disney movie with an exclusive apparel collection inspired by costume designer Colleen Atwood’s work on the film.
06/05/2023

Meijer Celebrates Women’s History Month With Groceries and Art

The mass merchant spotlighted women-owned CPG brands and launched a special art collection featuring work from three Midwestern women.
06/12/2023

Ghost Brings FaZe Pop Energy Drink to 7-Eleven

The lifestyle and supplement brand activated its ongoing partnership with esports organization FaZe Clan to launch an energy drink exclusively at 7-Eleven.
06/01/2023

7-Eleven Leverages Pac-Man's Popularity

7-Eleven tapped into nostalgia by partnering with Bandai Namco’s "Pac-Man" video game franchise on a sweepstakes.
05/23/2023

Monster Energy Brings Supercross Promotion to 7-Eleven

Monster Energy Corp. activated its sponsorship of the AMA Supercross Championship by bringing a receipt-submission program to 7-Eleven and Speedway.
05/22/2023

Consumers to Design Disney Lego Set for Target

Target and Lego are running a “100 Years of Fairytales” contest challenging consumers to design a Disney Lego set that will be sold exclusively at the mass merchant
05/16/2023

Wet n Wild Launches Sesame Street Makeup at Walmart

Walmart received an exclusive launch window in March for Markwins Beauty Brands’ Sesame Street x Wet n Wild cosmetics collection before the line gradually rolled out to other major retailers.
05/15/2023

Axe Gives Walmart Shoppers an Exclusive Virtual Experience

Unilever’s Axe is promoting the February launch of its premium Fine Fragrance Collection by partnering with rapper Lil Baby on a virtual experience and manga available exclusively to Walmart shoppers.