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Direct-to-consumer floral delivery brand The Bouqs Co. is popping up in three Whole Foods Market stores throughout California.

The Bouqs Company is Blooming in 3 California Whole Foods Stores

Direct-to-consumer floral delivery company The Bouqs Co. is popping up in three Whole Foods Market stores throughout California to give local customers fast and easy access to its fresh florals…

News July 11
Rendering of BP Pulse charging stations at a Simon property.

Mall Owner Simon Plans EV Charging Hubs at 75 Locations

Oil and gas giant BP has signed a deal to bring electric vehicle (EV) charging hubs under its BP Pulse banner to 75 Simon Property Group sites across the U.S.…

News July 11
An Ebay seller packs up an order.

Ebay Aims to Support Sellers with Cash Advances, Streamlined Advertising Hub

Ebay is working to better support its sellers with a revamped advertising experience as well as a new Business Cash Advance offering that gives sellers quick access to revenue-based loans.…

News July 11
A florist prepares an order for 1-800-Flowers.com.

How 1-800-Flowers’ Delivery Partnership with Walmart GoLocal has Blossomed into Real Results for Local Florists

Any retailer will tell you delivery is complicated, whether what’s being delivered is office paper or sandwich bread. But outside of all the logistical challenges already inherent in the delivery…

Features July 11

Why Adtech Embracing AI and Automation is a Risky Long-Term Play

Adtech has been in the AI and automation business for far longer than the current AI revolution. The use of LLMs (large language models) to enable the optimization and maximization…

Executive Viewpoints July 11
Executives from the Home Depot and Altra Running recently shared how they're advertising on Reddit to build consumer trust and connect with context.

The Reddit Influence: How Altra Running and The Home Depot Capitalize on Community and Context

Digital channels and platforms — especially social networks — have democratized product discovery and access. Through algorithm-powered feeds, consumers receive a curated selection of accounts, brands and products that they…

Features July 10
Pinterest and Primal Kitchen are bringing the Colorful Kitchen Pop-Up to Chicago, Los Angeles and New York City to showcase highly curated food and kitchen trends.

Pinterest and Primal Kitchen Tap Cooking Creators for Summer Pop-Ups

After hosting successful pop-up shops with apparel brands like Abercrombie and Anthropologie, Pinterest is digging into the culinary world by partnering with condiment and sauce brand Primal Kitchen. The companies…

News July 10

Walmart Expands Perishable Network with New DCs and Facility Expansions

Walmart will increase support for its grocery operations with enhancements to its perishable network, including five new high-tech perishable distribution centers (DCs), expansions to four traditional perishable DCs and a…

News July 10
Image from the Shein X Rescued line, developed in partnership with Queen of Raw.

Shein Commits €250 Million to Circularity Efforts in UK, Europe Amid London IPO Push

Shein may be hoping to grease the wheels of its latest IPO effort in London with newly announced plans to invest €250 million (approximately $271 million) in circularity and ESG…

News July 10
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