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Meta unveiled a host of new ways its helps brands connect with consumers via ads and messaging.

Meta Looks to Creators, Messaging for New Ways to Connect Consumers and Brands

Meta has unveiled a suite of product updates across Facebook, Instagram and its messaging platforms aimed at bolstering…

News October 4
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Amazon Access Supports Shoppers Who Rely on Government Assistance

Amazon Access Supports Shoppers Who Rely on Government Assistance

Amazon has introduced the Amazon Access program, which provides greater savings and resources for qualified recipients of government…

News October 4
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Naver Acquires Poshmark for $1.2 Billion

Korean internet company Naver Corp. will acquire Poshmark for approximately $1.2 billion, or $17.90 per share. The price…

News October 4
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CNBC: Walmart Expands Employee Abortion Coverage, Increases Family Planning Services

Walmart Launches Limited-Edition Collectibles in Partnership With NECA

Walmart and the National Entertainment Collectibles Association (NECA) have partnered to launch AutoT, a digital collectible platform featuring…

News October 4
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Starboard Cruise Services Promotes Sherrie Day to Lead Merchandising Role

Starboard Cruise Services Promotes Sherrie Day to Lead Merchandising Role

Starboard Cruise Services, the LVMH Moët Hennessy Louis Vuitton luxury retail-at-sea company, has promoted Sherrie Day to the…

News October 3
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Ann Taylor and LOFT Launch Shared Loyalty Program

Ann Taylor and LOFT have launched StyleRewards, a revamped multi-tender loyalty program that lets shoppers earn benefits across…

News October 3
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Reuters: IKEA’s Home Deliveries Will be Made by EVs by 2025

Reuters: IKEA’s Home Deliveries Will be Made by EVs by 2025

IKEA is reportedly aiming to make home deliveries by electric vehicles by 2025, Jesper Brodin, CEO of the…

News October 3
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FT: TikTok Planning to Launch North American Live Shopping Platform

TikTok will reportedly enter a partnership with TalkShopLive to launch its live shopping platform in North America, two…

News October 3
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Burberry Appoints New Chief Creative Officer as Tisci Departs

Burberry Appoints New Chief Creative Officer as Tisci Departs

Burberry has appointed Daniel Lee to the role of Chief Creative Officer starting Oct. 3, 2022. He will…

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