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Social Commerce Battle Heating Up Just In Time For Summer
June 29, 2021

With Facebook expanding Instagram’s in-app Checkout capabilities across the pond to the United Kingdom — albeit on a trial basis — it’s clear that social commerce has become a full-on arms race between some of the most popular social media apps. Get the Full Story...

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Playboy Acquires Australian Brand To Expand D2C Capabilities
June 29, 2021

The parent company of Playboy will acquire Australian lingerie brand Honey Birdette, a move that expands Playboy’s direct-to-consumer (D2C) reach as Victoria’s Secret — formerly the dominant force in the lingerie market — continues its brand overhaul. Get the Full Story Complete the form to...

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D2C Home Décor Brand The Citizenry To Expand Furniture Line With $20M Funding
June 29, 2021

Direct-to-consumer (D2C) artisan home décor brand The Citizenry is making a post-pandemic pivot to physical retail stores after a year of rapid growth fueled by the red-hot nesting trend spurred by the pandemic. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and...

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Walmart Grows Healthcare Offerings With Rollout Of Private Label Insulin
June 29, 2021

After recently debuting a prescription savings program and unveiling a deal to acquire a telehealth provider, Walmart is rolling out “the first-ever private brand analog insulin,” according to a Tuesday (June 29) announcement. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and...

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Target Hopes Branded Monopoly Game Delivers A Win
June 28, 2021

Target and Hasbro are partnering to launch a Bullseye-branded board game later this summer in hopes that consumers’ newfound penchant for at-home activities keeps up even though pandemic restrictions no longer keep people indoors. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article...

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Optimism For Re-Imagined Brick-and-Mortar Rises From High-End Retail To Final Mile
June 28, 2021

To borrow from the old saying, reports of the demise of physical retail stores appear to be greatly exaggerated — at least, that’s what a growing number of prominent industry players have been saying lately. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this...

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Etsy Eyes Latin American Expansion With 2nd Acquisition This Month
June 28, 2021

Global handcrafted and creative goods eCommerce site Etsy will acquire a Brazilian handmade marketplace in a move that expands Etsy’s reach more securely in the Latin American market, which the company said is poised for huge growth. Get the Full Story Complete the form to...

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Burberry CEO Marco Gobbetti To Depart For Salvatore Ferragamo
June 28, 2021

Marco Gobbetti plans to vacate his role as chief executive officer (CEO) of Burberry and depart from the luxury goods company at the conclusion of the calendar year, according to a Monday (June 28) announcement. Gobbetti will leave his role following almost half a decade...

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Hubble Contacts Names Former 1-800-Flowers Exec As New CEO
June 28, 2021

Contact lens subscription company Hubble Contacts has named a former 1-800-Flowers.com executive, Steve Druckman, to serve as the firm’s chief executive officer, according to a Monday (June 28) announcement. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access...