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New Owner, Old Name: GameStop Canada Reverts to ‘EB Games’ Branding

French-Canadian entrepreneur Stephan Tetrault has acquired Electronics Boutique Canada, a.k.a. GameStop Canada, from GameStop Global Holdings. Tetrault will re-rebrand the retailer, which operates more than 185 stores across Canada, as…

News May 7

7-Eleven Enhances Subscription Service with Free Drinks and In-Store Exclusives

7-Eleven has launched an improved Gold Pass subscription and loyalty program, building on the 7NOW Gold Pass subscription delivery service introduced in January 2022. The enhanced program brings loyalty, perks…

News May 7

Bob’s Discount Furniture Plans 20 New Stores as it Expands to the Southeast

Bob’s Discount Furniture will open 20 new stores this year, including the retailer’s first foray into the Southeast U.S. and its first store in Vermont, reinforcing its ties to its…

News May 7

It’s Time to Confront the Exploitation Behind Ultra-Fast Fashion

After May 2, ultra-fast fashion will be slightly more expensive. The human cost, however, remains astronomical. For years, ultra-cheap, ultra-fast fashion has rewired where and how Americans shop. Led by…

Executive Viewpoints May 7

Family Dollar Partners with Uber Eats for Delivery from 5,000 Locations Nationwide

Family Dollar will now offer its products on the Uber Eats platform, allowing shoppers to access on-demand or scheduled deliveries from more than 5,000 Family Dollar stores across the country.…

News May 6

Nike Reorganizes Leadership Structure, Names New President

Nike has made significant structural and personnel changes at the top of its organization. The footwear company’s Consumer, Product and Brand leadership, formerly under the direction of President Heidi O’Neill,…

News May 6
Some of the original Q50 ambassadors for QVC's Age of Possibility campaign which kicks off again this year with a TikTok livestream.

QVC ‘Age of Possibility’ Campaign Returns with 8-Hour TikTok Event

Following its recent debut of a 24/7 live social shopping experience on TikTok Shop, QVC is doubling down on the partnership with plans for a cross-category TikTok Shop Super Brand…

News May 6
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UPDATE: Kirkland’s Asks Beyond for $5 Million More

[Update as of May 6, 2025] Following lackluster Q4 2024 and full-year results, Kirkland’s is in active discussions to secure a $5 million expansion on its term loan credit agreement…

News May 6
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DoorDash Acquires Deliveroo For $3.9B, but That’s Only Part of the Story

DoorDash has acquired the UK-based delivery service Deliveroo for $3.9 billion. It’s a big deal that will significantly expand DoorDash’s global footprint, which is why it has overshadowed a second…

News May 6
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