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Nike Reorganizes Leadership Structure, Names New President

Nike has made significant structural and personnel changes at the top of its organization. The footwear company’s Consumer, Product and Brand leadership, formerly under the direction of President Heidi O’Neill,…

News May 6
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QVC ‘Age of Possibility’ Campaign Returns with 8-Hour TikTok Event

Following its recent debut of a 24/7 live social shopping experience on TikTok Shop, QVC is doubling down on the partnership with plans for a cross-category TikTok Shop Super Brand…

News May 6
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UPDATE: Kirkland’s Asks Beyond for $5 Million More

[Update as of May 6, 2025] Following lackluster Q4 2024 and full-year results, Kirkland’s is in active discussions to secure a $5 million expansion on its term loan credit agreement…

News May 6
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DoorDash Acquires Deliveroo For $3.9B, but That’s Only Part of the Story

DoorDash has acquired the UK-based delivery service Deliveroo for $3.9 billion. It’s a big deal that will significantly expand DoorDash’s global footprint, which is why it has overshadowed a second…

News May 6

Google’s Privacy U-Turn: What it Means for Marketers

Google has made headlines once again by announcing a significant shift to its approach to digital privacy. Rather than eliminating online cookies or offering users an opt-out option in Chrome,…

Executive Viewpoints May 6

UPDATE: Alimentation Couche-Tard, 7-Eleven Parent Sign NDAs to Insulate Merger Talks

[Update as of May 5, 2025] Alimentation Couche-Tard (ACT) and Seven & i Holdings (7&i), which have been in sometimes contentious discussions regarding convenience store giant ACT’s potential purchase of the…

News May 5

Skechers Goes Private in $9 Billion Acquisition

Skechers will be acquired by investment firm 3G Capital for $63 per share in cash, a 30% premium on the company’s 15-day volume-weighted average stock price. Shareholders have options that…

News May 5

Uber Eats Adds 1-800-Flowers to App, Supporting Delivery from 300+ Local Florists

1-800-Flowers.com, which already uses the Uber Direct white-label delivery service for merchants, will now appear directly on the Uber Eats app just in time for Mother’s Day. The service, available…

News May 5

Lowe’s Deploys AI-Powered Assistant for Associates Chainwide

Lowe’s has followed its March 2025 introduction of the Mylow customer-facing AI-powered app with one for associates, built on the same foundation, which it has launched to all 1,700+ stores…

News May 5
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