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Kecia Steelman, new President and CEO of Ulta Beauty.

Ulta Beauty Names New CEO as Dave Kimbell Retires

Ulta Beauty CEO Dave Kimbell will retire as CEO after 11 years with the company. Kecia Steelman, current…

News January 7
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Forever 21 homepage which will soon feature ads.

Fanatics, Forever 21, Belk Join Fluent Commerce Media Network

Commerce media company Fluent has added a varied roster of brands to its retail media network, including Fanatics,…

News January 7
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Samsung, Instacart Unveil Refrigerators that can Replenish Themselves

Consumers will now be able to use Samsung’s 2025 Bespoke refrigerator models equipped with digital screens to replenish…

News January 7
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Foodservice ecommerce solution Cut+Dry will integrate Instacart's retail media solution Carrot Ads.

Instacart Expands B2B Ad Reach Through New Partnership with Foodservice Solution Cut+Dry

Instacart is scaling the reach of its retail media technology, Carrot Ads, to give advertisers access to the…

News January 6
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Albertsons Hosts Third Annual Innovative Food and Pet Products Competition

Albertsons has once again launched its Innovation Launchpad competition, seeking emerging brands in the food, beverage and pet…

News January 6
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Sodexo Plans Nearly 100 Cashierless Campus ‘Food Hives’

Campus foodservice leader Sodexo will open nearly 100 “Food Hive” markets on college campuses by 2026, beginning with…

News January 6
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Final holiday sales figures indicate solid retail growth

Solid Holiday Sales Point to Increasing Consumer Confidence

[Editor’s Note: This story was updated on Jan. 6, 2025 to include sales figures from Salesforce.] The presents…

News January 6
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The Goodyear Blimp is celebrating its 100th anniversary

Goodyear Celebrates Centennial of Iconic Blimp with Merch, 100-City Flying Tour

Since 1925, the Goodyear Blimp has been a marketing icon, appearing everywhere from the Olympics to the first…

News January 3
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CFPB Sues Walmart for Illegal Payment Practices that Allegedly Cost Drivers $10 Million

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) has sued Walmart and Branch Messenger, alleging that the partners forced the…

News January 3
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