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Ulta Picks 8 BIPOC-led Brands for MUSE Accelerator Program

Ulta Picks 8 BIPOC-led Brands for MUSE Accelerator Program

Ulta Beauty launched its 10-week MUSE Accelerator program on Sept. 12, 2022 as part of the retailer’s initiative…

News September 16
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California Suit Accuses Amazon of Anticompetitive Price Blocking

California Suit Accuses Amazon of Anticompetitive Price Blocking

This story has been updated to include comment from Amazon. In a complaint filed Sept. 14, 2022, California…

News September 15
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Misfits Market will buy fellow 'ugly produce' online grocer Imperfect Foods.

Misfits Market Looks to Corner the ‘Ugly Produce’ Category with Acquisition of Imperfect Foods

Misfits Market has announced plans to acquire fellow online grocer Imperfect Foods, both of which aim to tackle…

News September 7
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Qurate Retail Group has appointed new execs to lead livestreaming and merchandising.

Qurate Snags Amazon, Macy’s Execs to Accelerate Video Commerce Growth

Qurate Retail Group — parent company of QVC and HSN — has made two new executive appointments as…

News September 7
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CVS has acquired the healthcare platform Signify Health for $8 billion.

CVS Continues Medtail Expansion with $8B Acquisition of Signify Health

CVS Health has emerged victorious in what was reportedly a heated bidding war for Signify Health. The pharmacy…

News September 6
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CommerceHub to Buy ChannelAdvisor in $635 Million Deal

CommerceHub has agreed to purchase the 27.5 million outstanding shares of ChannelAdvisor  in a cash deal for $23.10…

News September 6
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Ulta's new Beauty& marketing campaign promotes confidence and acceptance.

With New ‘Beauty&’ Marketing Campaign, Ulta Promotes Confidence and Acceptance

Following on strong Q2 results, Ulta Beauty has debuted a new marketing campaign designed to “widen the lens…

News August 30
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Amazon is shuttering its in-house healthcare service Amazon Care.

Reports: Amazon to Shut Down In-House Telehealth Service Following One Medical Acquisition

Amazon is planning to shutter its home-grown urgent and primary care offering, Amazon Care, following the July acquisition…

News August 29
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WSJ: Bed Bath & Beyond Boosts Liquidity With $375M Loan

Bed Bath & Beyond (BB&B) has secured a $375 million loan, according to the Wall Street Journal. Citing…

News August 25
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