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eBay offers small business sellers support
eBay announced the launch of its third annual Up & Running Grants program, created to support U.S. small businesses with e-commerce.
Black women-owned retailer to open second location
A lifestyle retailer that showcases Black women-owned businesses through consignment and weekend pop-ups is setting up shop in Atlanta.

Shopify makes $2.1 billion logistics acquisition
Shopify has made the largest acquisition in its history.
CSA Exclusive: Robert Irwin Jewelers offers digital insurance
A regional Southeast jewelry retailer is streamlining the process for customers to insure their purchases.
Meta pilots virtual commerce in the metaverse
The parent company of Facebook is stepping up its efforts to create a full-fledged virtual world, complete with shopping.
Regional grocer digitally engages in-store shoppers
Giant Food is piloting a next-generation, in-store product engagement platform in select Washington, D.C., area stores.
Chipotle launches burrito-rolling game — online
Chipotle Mexican Grill is offering a new promotion on the popular Roblox digital gaming platform with “real world” crossover.
Wendy’s to open immersive virtual store – and more - with Meta
Wendy’s and the company formerly known as Facebook are teaming up to create a metaverse environment.
Container Store launches new app, loyalty program
The Container Store is rolling out its new tier-based loyalty program in conjunction with a new mobile app.
Walmart to transform Wisconsin hub into next-gen distribution center
Walmart is continuing with its plan to renovate existing distribution centers with automated technology.
Robotic burger joint comes to Simon mall location
An automated “restaurant in miniature” is serving up hamburgers at the Newport Centre, a Simon mall in Jersey City, N.J.
Fuel/convenience retailer continues implementing automated checkout
BP is launching another pilot of frictionless self-checkout technology.
Starbucks CEO to leave; will open 20,000-plus stores by 2030
A familiar face is returning to lead Starbucks Corp. — on an interim basis.
Orangetheory scans studios for layout consistency
A fast-growing fitness franchise is creating “digital twins” of all its U.S. studios.