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Upstate New York Warehouse Becomes Latest Amazon Site Seeking Unionization

An Amazon warehouse in Castleton, N.Y. is the latest of the ecommerce giant’s to seek unionization, according to the National Labor Relations…

ThredUP Forges Ahead with its War on Fast Fashion Amid Cost-Cutting Initiatives

Resale platform ThredUP has debuted a new, light-hearted marketing ploy in its ongoing battle against “fast fashion addiction,” mere days after announcing…

Lids Picks Basketball Theme for First Brick-and-Mortar Store in Australia

Lids is continuing its brick-and-mortar expansion with its first store in Australia, focusing on the NBA and WNBA for the Victoria-area shop….

Target Net Earnings Drop 90% in Q2 2022 While Walmart Sees Grocery Growth

Inventory markdowns weighed on Target in Q2 2022 as its net earnings dropped to $183 million, down almost 90% from its Q2…

Shopify Debuts Creator Marketplace to Connect Influencers with Merchants

Shopify has launched a new platform called Shopify Collabs that makes it easier for creators to find and partner with Shopify merchants…

IKEA U.S. Installs EV Chargers at 25+ Stores, Plans Wider Rollout by 2023

IKEA U.S. is deploying fast electric vehicle (EV) chargers at more than 25 retail locations across the country via a partnership with…

ABG Adds Ted Baker to its Brand Roster

Brand management firm Authentic Brands Group (ABG) has added another major retailer to its portfolio with the acquisition of beleaguered British fashion…

Walmart Adds Streaming to Walmart+ Membership With Paramount+ Partnership

Walmart is further enhancing the value of a Walmart+ membership with the addition of a Paramount+ Essential subscription at no extra cost….

PacSun Taps Virtual Influencer for BTS, Holiday Campaigns

PacSun has teamed up with a new kind of spokesperson for its back-to-school and holiday 2022 marketing campaigns — virtual influencer Miquela….

WSJ: Best Buy Cuts ‘Small Number’ of Store Jobs After Lowering Sales Forecast

Best Buy has started job cuts in stores across the U.S. as the retailer seeks to lower costs following its updated outlook…

Office Depot Expands Delivery Options Through Uber Partnership

Office Depot has made a deal with Uber to deliver business, office and school essentials nationwide through Uber Eats. The service will…

Wish Launches Marketing Blitz to Reintroduce Itself to Consumers

Wish has launched a global marketing campaign following almost a year’s pause on major advertising as new leadership settled in and formulated…

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