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Amazon will bring advertising to Prime Video beginning in 2024.

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…

News September 22
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Walmart is adding commerce features to its House Flip mobile game.

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…

News September 22
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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…

News September 22
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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…

News September 22
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Foot Locker has opened its new community-focused store in Chicago, which will include a rolling calendar of local programming and events to engage the community.

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…

News September 22
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Walmart has introduced a new subscription service.

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…

News September 21
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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…

News September 21
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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…

News September 21
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Amazon has created a virtual store based on Godolikin University from the upcoming series Gen V.

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…

News September 20
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