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Food
Amazon is taking a major step into the quick-commerce arena by allowing shoppers in 1,000 U.S. cities to order perishable food items through its Same-Day Delivery service. The expansion positions the e-commerce giant to compete more directly with Instacart and Walmart+ as consumer demand for rapid grocery delivery
Retail
Gildan Activewear has agreed to acquire U.S. undergarment maker Hanesbrands in a cash-and-stock deal valued at $2.2 billion, the companies announced Wednesday. The Canadian apparel manufacturer will pay roughly $6 per Hanesbrands share, a 24% premium to Monday’s closing price, in a move aimed at strengthening its
Retail
Bed Bath & Beyond is making a comeback—though not quite as you remember it. The once-bankrupt home goods chain, which shuttered after filing for bankruptcy in April 2023, has been revived under new ownership and a new banner: Bed Bath & Beyond Home. The first location of this reimagined
Retail
Tween-focused retailer Claire’s has filed for bankruptcy protection for the second time in seven years, aiming to restructure its business and avoid liquidation. The company, a longtime fixture in American malls known for its ear piercing services and affordable accessories, is currently saddled with approximately $500 million in debt
Food
Shares of WK Kellogg surged more than 50% on Wednesday after reports surfaced that Italian confectionery giant Ferrero is nearing a roughly $3 billion acquisition of the iconic U.S. cereal maker. The deal, expected to close as soon as this week, was first reported by The Wall Street Journal,
Food
Luckin Coffee, the Chinese chain that skyrocketed to popularity by outpacing Starbucks in its own strongest international market, is officially entering the U.S. — and it's not being subtle about it. The fast-growing brand launched its first two American stores on Monday in New York City, signaling a
Food
Del Monte Foods, a cornerstone of American pantries for over a century, has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection, signaling a dramatic turning point for the 138-year-old food company. Known widely for its canned fruits, vegetables, and iconic brands like Contadina and College Inn, the company is now actively pursuing
Retail
Home Depot has announced a definitive agreement to acquire GMS Inc., a major building products distributor, for approximately $4.3 billion in cash, intensifying its push to serve professional contractors and tradespeople. The acquisition, expected to close by early 2026, will be executed through Home Depot’s SRS Distribution subsidiary,
Artificial Intelligence (AI)
Mattel, the powerhouse behind beloved toy brands like Barbie, Hot Wheels, and Polly Pocket, has entered into an ambitious new partnership with OpenAI to bring generative artificial intelligence into the heart of toy-making and entertainment. This collaboration marks the first time OpenAI has teamed up with a toymaker, signaling a
Retail
Meta is preparing to make a significant move into brick-and-mortar retail, following a strategy that may mirror Apple’s global store presence. The company is developing plans to open physical stores and hire retail employees, marking a strategic shift aimed at boosting sales of its hardware products like Meta Quest
Retail
Dick’s Sporting Goods is acquiring rival Foot Locker in a $2.4 billion deal, signaling a bold move to expand its global footprint and solidify its role in the evolving retail landscape — even as trade tariffs and shifting consumer behavior introduce new risks. Announced Thursday, the acquisition will mark
Supply Chain
Amazon announced plans to invest approximately $4 billion by the end of 2026 to significantly expand its delivery infrastructure in rural areas across the United States. The initiative aims to triple the size of the company’s rural delivery network and dramatically reduce shipping times for customers in less densely