Fanatics has launched its new livestream commerce business, Fanatics Live, which had first been announced in February 2023 when former Google and Snap executive Nick Bell was brought in to run the new division. Fanatics Live aims to create a space where sellers and fans can “unite their passions and interests” and transact on collectible…
Safeway and Albertsons have launched Vine & Cellar, a curated collection of wines available for sale online with direct shipping to customers in California. The selection includes wines priced from $10 per bottle to more than $1,000, with plans to expand the assortment even further. All wines offered by Vine & Cellar are individually selected…
Rural lifestyle retailer Tractor Supply is revving up its growth plans with a new long-term target of eventually operating 3,000 stores in the U.S. — 200 more stores than previous targets. The retailer currently has 2,200 locations and will open approximately 70 new stores this year, said John Ordus, Tractor Supply’s EVP and Chief Stores…
Two of the world’s largest companies, Walmart and PepsiCo, are teaming up to support regenerative agriculture practices on more than 2 million acres of farmland in the U.S. and Canada. Using $120 million of investments, the seven-year collaboration aims to cut 4 million metric tons of greenhouse gas emissions by 2030, roughly equivalent to the…
Merchants on the WooCommerce platform will be among the first to integrate directly with TikTok’s new Shop feature, which allows brands to sell directly on the social media platform. The integration is an expansion of an ongoing partnership between WooCommerce and TikTok that also includes a number of advertising integrations. Now, through the beta program,…
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Joann has extended its partnership with Flybuy to power the craft retailer’s buy online, pick up in-store (BOPIS) offering. Since the beginning of the COVID pandemic, Joann, like many omnichannel retailers, has experienced higher customer demand for convenient pickup services. “Flybuy has powered our curbside pickup program for years, which has enabled us to boost…
Dollar General is adding more than 100 new items to its private label brand, Clover Valley, as part of its “Food First” initiative to provide customers with healthier options including more food items and fresh food. Originally introduced in 2009, the expansion will bring the range of Clover Valley items to approximately 600, with new…
Authentic Brands Group has received approval from the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the District of Delaware to purchase footwear brand Rockport. Financial terms of the deal were not disclosed. In addition, Authentic has signed a long-term licensing agreement with Marc Fisher Footwear, a leading full-service fashion footwear company and the U.S. footwear partner for the…
Old Navy is offering a one-year, money-back guarantee for uniform styles purchased during back-to-school season. The retailer will provide a full refund within one year of purchases on uniform products bought from July 7 through September 30, 2023, that don’t stand up to the wear and tear of the school year. While items can be…
