David Mayer

David Mayer

David Mayer is a senior partner at Lippincott, a global creative consultancy specializing in brand and innovation.

The Rise of Brand Partnership in Physical Retail

Store-within-a-store (SWAS) strategies are nothing new, from the more traditional cosmetic brand and department store relationships, to the ongoing partnerships we’ve seen between brands like Best Buy and Sony. And while the concept is a familiar one, this past year has brought a new flurry of activity in this space: Target with Ulta, Kohl’s with…