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Casey’s Buys 63 C-Stores from EG Group

Casey’s General Stores will purchase 63 convenience stores from EG America, a subsidiary of the UK-based EG Group. The stores, in Kentucky and Tennessee, currently operate under the Minit Mart…

News August 16
Aldi has acquired the Winn-Dixie and Harvey's Supermarket banners.

Aldi Adds 400 Stores with Acquisition of Harveys Supermarket, Winn-Dixie

Southeastern Grocers (SEG) has initiated a strategic divestiture of its business, with Aldi set to acquire all SEG grocery operations under the Winn-Dixie and Harveys Supermarket banners and investment group…

News August 16
7-Eleven app update

7-Eleven Enhances Mobile App’s Shopping, Delivery and Deals Functionality

7-Eleven has upgraded its mobile app with simplified login and registration, a centralized deals and rewards area for 7Rewards loyalty members and improved in-app shopping and delivery experiences via 7NOW…

News August 16
Shoppable TV may leapfrog livestreaming in the U.S.

Shoppable TV May Leapfrog Livestreaming in the U.S. — Here are 3 Tips to Get in the Game

There’s been a lot of anticipation surrounding livestream shopping in the U.S., based largely on its success in China. But so far that anticipation has yet to crystallize into livestreaming…

Features August 16

3 Things You Need to Do Before Deciding on a Rebrand of Your Small Business

Rebranding can help refresh your image, communicate your value proposition and attract more customers. But costs can range from roughly $30,000 to $50,000 over a period of three to four…

Executive Viewpoints August 16

Amazon Pay Adds BNPL Option for Prime Visa and Amazon Visa Cardholders

Prime Visa and Amazon Visa cardmembers can now make equal monthly payments for items they purchase on tens of thousands of participating online retail sites when they use Amazon Pay.…

News August 15
Merchants are revamping the post-purchase experience to focus on transparency and value for customers.

3 Post-Purchase Fails…and How to Fix Them  

Executive teams have historically looked at the customer journey as a funnel, aiming to bring consumers from an initial point of engagement through to a purchase. But leaders are increasingly…

Features August 15

PayPal Names Intuit Exec as New President/CEO

PayPal Holdings has named long-time Intuit executive Alex Chriss as its new President and CEO, effective Sept. 27, 2023. The appointment follows a search process conducted over the past several…

News August 15
DTC disruptor Parade has been acquired by women-owned Ariela & Associates.

Ariela Buys DTC Intimates Trailblazer Parade

Women-owned intimates company Ariela & Associates International (AAi) has agreed to acquire DTC disrupter Parade. Parade will join the other brands in AAi’s portfolio, which includes Fruit of the Loom (master…

News August 15
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