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In today’s Retail Daily Minute:
- GameStop shareholders approved a stock issuance amendment tied to the company’s pursuit of eBay, giving CEO Ryan Cohen more flexibility to sweeten a future bid after eBay’s board rejected GameStop’s $56 billion offer earlier this year.
- Walmart added eight new drone delivery hubs across Greater Houston with Wing, expanding its Texas footprint to 13 nests as it races toward a planned 270+ location drone network by 2027.
- Home Depot rolled out new Pro Xtra loyalty partnerships with Tecovas, Jimmy John’s, 7-Eleven, and Rosie’s AI Answering Service, deepening its bid to become the go-to ecosystem for professional contractors.
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Today’s Top Headlines
1. GameStop Shareholders Approve Stock Move for eBay Acquisition
GameStop shareholders approved a stock issuance amendment (68.7% of votes cast) easing its path to bid for eBay, after its unsolicited $56 billion offer was rejected in May. GameStop has since raised its eBay stake to 6.55%, and CEO Ryan Cohen dropped his $35 billion bonus bid to stay focused on the deal. (Read More)
2. Walmart Grows Wing Drone Delivery Hubs in Houston Metro Area
Walmart is adding eight new Wing drone hubs across Greater Houston, expanding its network to 13 nests serving more than 1 million area consumers since its January 2026 launch. The retailer plans to add 150 more stores with Wing service, building toward 270+ drone delivery locations by 2027 across nearly 20 U.S. markets. (Read More)
3. Home Depot Expands Pro Xtra Rewards With Four New Partners
Home Depot added rewards from four partners to its Pro Xtra program: Tecovas boot discounts, Jimmy John’s savings, 7-Eleven fuel discounts, and free trials from Rosie’s AI Answering Service. The quarterly-refreshing offers deepen Home Depot’s B2B loyalty ecosystem to win more professional contractor market share and loyalty. (Read More)
4. Nordstrom Launches Its Biggest Sale Yet for the 125th Anniversary
Nordstrom is marking its 125th anniversary with its biggest-ever Anniversary Sale, running July 18-Aug. 9 with over 100 brands, including 50+ newcomers like Puma and Reformation. The retailer is launching its largest catalog yet, a star-studded campaign, block parties in three cities, and tiered early cardmember access. (Read More)
5. Aldi to Open 50 New Stores Across Colorado Over Next Two Years
Aldi is expanding into Colorado, planning to open 50 stores in the Denver and Colorado Springs areas over the next two years, backed by a new distribution center expected to bring hundreds of jobs. Part of 180 U.S. store openings this year, the grocer is also revamping its website with shoppable recipes and meal-planning tools. (Read More)
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