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Discount Tire Acquires 25 Dunn Tire Locations

Discount Tire has purchased the retail tire and automotive maintenance operations of Dunn Tire, which provides parts and installations for brakes, lube and oil services, front-end repairs and state vehicle…

News October 3
New brand management firm Full Glass Wine Co has acquired the Wine Insiders brand.

DRINKS Sells Wine Insiders Brand to Focus on Core Alcohol Ecommerce Tech

Alcohol ecommerce solution DRINKS has sold the Wine Insiders brand, which it acquired in 2014, to the new brand management firm Full Glass Wine Co. Financial details of the transaction…

News October 3
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Macy’s Accelerates Small-Format Expansion Plans

Macy’s Inc. is betting big on going small, with plans to open up to 30 new small-format locations across the country in 2024. The planned expansion is in addition to…

News October 3
Two Ebay sellers featured in the company's new Small Business Report.

How Ebay is Separating Itself from the Marketplace Pack with a Focus on ‘Enthusiasts’

As it marks its 28th year in business, Ebay finds itself in a vastly different world than the one where it started. Back in 1995, “online marketplaces” weren’t a thing,…

Features October 3

Is Your Fulfillment Strategy Healthy Enough to Keep Pace with Customer Expectations?

By my recollection, the world of flexible fulfillment hit an inflection point about 15 years ago. It was at that point that putting the technology and operations in place to…

Executive Viewpoints October 3
Meal kit provider Blue Apron has entered into a definitive agreement to be acquired by Marc Lore's Wonder Group.

Blue Apron Acquired by Marc Lore’s Wonder Group for $103 Million

Meal kit provider Blue Apron has entered into a definitive agreement to be acquired by Wonder Group, the food delivery and takeout company founded by entrepreneur Marc Lore. Under the…

News October 2
TikTok's new generative AI creative assistant.

TikTok Launches Generative AI Tool to Help Brands with Content Creation

TikTok has debuted a new AI-powered virtual assistant, the TikTok Creative Assistant, to “intelligently collaborate with brands and creators throughout their creative journey on TikTok.” The tool draws on the platform’s…

News October 2
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Destination XL and Untuckit Create Capsule Shirt Collection for Big and Tall Shoppers

Destination XL (DXL) has partnered with Untuckit on a capsule collection of its shirts in sizes and lengths never previously offered to cater specifically to big and tall men. The…

News October 2

A Beginner’s Guide to a Cookie-Free Marketing Strategy

It’s time to say goodbye to cookies. A full 60% of marketers believe the era of advertising cookies and IDs is coming to an end. And yet there’s a successional…

Executive Viewpoints October 2
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