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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
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
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
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
Google’s Privacy U-Turn: What it Means for Marketers
Google has made headlines once again by announcing a significant shift to its approach to digital privacy. Rather than eliminating online cookies or offering users an opt-out option in Chrome,…
Executive Viewpoints May 6
UPDATE: Alimentation Couche-Tard, 7-Eleven Parent Sign NDAs to Insulate Merger Talks
[Update as of May 5, 2025] Alimentation Couche-Tard (ACT) and Seven & i Holdings (7&i), which have been in sometimes contentious discussions regarding convenience store giant ACT’s potential purchase of the…
News May 5
