Legendary rapper and entrepreneur Snoop Dogg is letting his new petwear brand, Snoop Doggie Doggs, off the leash and into retail. The DTC brand, which launched in fall 2022, is now available at Petco, Healthy Spot, PetSmart, Kohl’s and Faire, with more retail partners coming later this year. The brand was created in partnership with…
The world’s first Angry Birds-themed retail café will open July 8, 2023, in Flushing, Queens. The iSwii by Angry Birds Retail Café will serve as an interactive café and retail destination combining in-person and onscreen entertainment. The café is located in the food court of the new 275,000-square-foot multi-level Tangram retail center in the heart…
Christmas Tree Shops is planning to liquidate and close all of its stores if it can’t find a buyer, according to court documents. The company has retained SSG Capital Advisors to help it find potential investors or buyers for its assets, with an auction tentatively set for July 19, 2023. SSG sent materials to 350…
Almost as long as there has been TV, there has been the dream of television-enabled commerce (beyond simply running commercials and hoping viewers act on them, of course). As far back as 40 years ago multiple companies have tried to make “interactive television” a reality, beginning with Warner’s QUBE in 1977 and followed by GTE’s…
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Burlington Stores reportedly will acquire 44 former Bed Bath & Beyond leases out of 109 put up for auction as part of bankruptcy proceedings, by far the largest share of these stores, according to court records seen by CNBC. The off-price retailer will pay $12 million for the 44 leases and $1.5 million for another…
While some fallen retailers return as “ghost IPs” that exist only to wring the final few dollars out of their names, Overstock CEO Jonathan Johnson has far more concrete plans for the company’s acquisition of Bed Bath & Beyond’s intellectual assets. The most eye-catching part of the plan — rebranding Overstock’s own website as Bed…
As the online payments industry continues to evolve, new digital wallet solutions, such as mobile payment apps and e-wallet platforms, are becoming increasingly popular and reshaping the way consumers transact. As new payment options continue to gain traction, traditional payment methods, including credit cards, can’t compete with the convenience of digital wallets. Adding popular new…
When it comes to managing a wholesale business, providing a clear and efficient ordering process is crucial for both you and your customers. One key aspect of streamlining the experience is displaying individual product variations per row on your wholesale order form. The reason for this is simple. When you present all available options in…
Buying wine, liquor, cannabis, cigars, beer, and most new foods is like choosing a book without reading it first. You decide on labels, descriptions, recommendations, or personal preferences.
