- Glossier unveiled apparel and accessories this week, with five of the eight items selling out within 24 hours. The beauty company’s moves display a desire to move towards becoming a lifestyle brand.
- 7-Eleven opens its second “up-scale” store in San Diego with eyes towards expanding their customer base. The store features more produce, pastries baked daily, expanded coffee and tea options, a deli, walk-in cellar for wine and beer, and taqueria.
- Walmart is making more organizational changes as it further integrates digital and store operations. This announcement means supply chain teams from both channels are combining under one leader.
- Amazon is reportedly offering brands perks on the site if, they agree to be acquired by the firm. The purchasing amount can be as low as $10,000 and the program is named “Amazon Accelerator.”
Source: Glossier Launches Products for Anytime, Any Wear | Morning Brew
Source: New 7-Eleven stores in San Diego make a move to attract millennials | San Diego Union Tribune
Source: Walmart announces executive shuffle to further integrate stores and digital | CNBC
Source: WSJ: Amazon entices sellers to part with brands for as low as $10K | Retail Dive
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