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Ads Coming to Prime Video in 2024, but Amazon Promises ‘Meaningfully Fewer’ than on Other Streamers

Amazon is following the lead of nearly every other streaming service — including Disney+, Netflix and HBO’s Max — in announcing that…

Walmart: Virtual Worlds Offer Chance to ‘Experiment with a New Type of Commerce’

Walmart is actively pursuing what it sees as the “future of retail” in gaming environments. The company shared details about a number…

Staples Adds Uber Eats Delivery Option for School and Office Supplies

Staples has partnered with Uber Eats to make school and office supplies available for scheduled or on-demand delivery from its stores across…

Kroger Promises More Local Products on Shelves Post-Merger

Kroger will boost the number of local products on its shelves by 10% following the supermarket giant’s planned merger with Albertsons, which…

Foot Locker Continues Shift to Community Stores with New Chicago Location

Foot Locker has opened its new community-focused store at the Chatham Ridge Shopping Center in Chicago. The exterior of the store is…

Walmart Adds Subscription Service for Everyday Essentials

Walmart is continuing its encroachment onto Amazon’s turf with the addition of a new subscription service for repeat purchases, similar to Amazon’s…

Uniqlo Charity T-Shirt Project Raises $4.77 Million for Global Peace Activities

Coinciding with the International Day of Peace on Sept. 21, Uniqlo reported that its Peace for All charity T-shirt program has donated…

Treat, no Trick: NRF Forecasts Halloween Spending will Hit Record $12.2 Billion

Total spending on Halloween is expected to reach a record $12.2 billion this year, up from 2022’s record $10.6 billion, according to…

Amazon Brings its Newest Series Gen V to Life with Shoppable Virtual Experience

Amazon has launched a new virtual experience where fans can shop for products from Prime Video series and movies, beginning with the…

Walmart Pilots Pet Services Center in Georgia

Walmart has opened its first-ever Pet Services center at the same store in Dallas, Ga. Where it piloted the first Walmart Health…

Amazon, Target, Macy’s Plan to Hire Combined 388,000 Employees for the Holidays

Some of the biggest retailers in the U.S., including Amazon, Target and Macy’s, have announced their plans for holiday hiring, but all…

Timex Decides It’s Time for a Circular Program for Watches

Timex will seek to keep watches “on wrists and out of landfills” with the debut of its Timex ReWound program, according to…

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