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1-800-FLOWERS Expands Experiential Offerings with Alice’s Table Acquisition

1-800-FLOWERS.com Inc. has acquired Alice’s Table, a lifestyle business that offers digital livestreamed floral and culinary experiences. Financial…

News January 11
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Fanatics Solidifies Move into Trading Cards with Acquisition of Topps

Digital sports platform Fanatics has acquired trading card brand Topps mere months after snagging the rights to produce…

News January 5
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Exclusive Q&A: The 9 Themes Shaping the Future of DTC

2021 was a critical year for the direct-to-consumer (DTC) space. With consumers’ rapid shift to ecommerce channels, DTC…

Features January 4
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Container Store Buys Closet Works for $21.5M to Add Wood-Based Products

The Container Store has acquired Chicago-based home storage solutions and closet organization company Closet Works for $21.5 million…

News January 3
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New Klarna Browser Extension Lets Shoppers Access BNPL Anywhere Online

Klarna has launched a new browser extension that enables consumers shopping on desktop computers to access its buy…

News December 17
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Nike Furthers Metaverse Ambitions with Acquisition of Virtual Sneaker Brand RTFKT

Nike has acquired RTFKT — a company that creates digital artifacts, including “Metaverse-ready” sneakers and other collectibles —…

News December 14
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Spanx Acquired by Blackstone, Now Valued at $1.2B

Shapewear brand Spanx has taken its first outside funding 21 years after its founding, with global investment firm…

News October 22
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Clarus Commerce Expands Loyalty Options With Acquisition of PrizeLogic

Clarus Commerce has acquired digital engagement solution provider PrizeLogic in a deal that aims to combine both companies’…

News September 10
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Shutterfly Acquires Spoonflower for $225M, Doubles Down on Home Décor Growth

The home décor market saw significant growth in 2020 as consumers rushed to outfit their homes for remote…

News August 17
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