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ThredUP Buys Europe’s Remix for $28.5M

ThredUP, an online secondhand marketplace for apparel and accessories, has acquired an online resale marketplace from the U.K., Remix.
Gopuff to Raise $1B with $15B Valuation

Gopuff, the instant needs micro-fulfillment and delivery company, is aiming to raise $1 billion in a funding round that would bring the company’s valuation up to $15 billion.

Publicis Groupe Acquires Retail Media Platform CitrusAd

Publicis Groupe has acquired retail media technology company CitrusAd.
Piggly Wiggly Midwest Acquired by C&S Wholesale Grocers

Piggly Wiggly Midwest will be acquired by C&S Wholesale Grocers, Chain Store Age reported.
Digital-First Makeup Brand Glossier Raises $80M

Glossier, a direct-to-consumer makeup brand beloved by millennials and Gen Z, has raised $80 million in a Series E funding round.
L Brands to Change Name After Spinning Off Victoria’s Secret

L Brands is changing its name to Bath & Body Works, Inc. after its board of directors approved the spin off of Victoria’s Secret, which was previously announced.
Nordstrom Strikes Deal with ASOS for Stake in Four Brands

Department store retailer Nordstrom has penned a deal with ASOS to acquire a minority interest in the Topshop, Topman, Miss Selfridge and HIIT brands.
Livestream Shopping Company Reaches $100M Valuation

Popshop Live, a livestream shopping community, has raised an estimated $20 million in a Series A funding round, reaching a valuation of $100 million.
Forever 21, Brooks Brothers Owner Goes Public

Authentic Brands Group, which includes retailers Forever 21, Brooks Brothers and more under its portfolio, has filed for an initial public offering.
Walmart Invests in Drone Company After Ramping Up Deliveries

Walmart has invested in DroneUp, a drone services provider, as the retailer continues to increase its drone delivery services.
Gopuff Makes Two Acquisitions

Gopuff, a consumer goods micro-fulfillment company, has made two recent acquisitions to improve its market position.
Washington Prime Group Files for Bankruptcy

Washington Prime Group, a real estate investment trust that primarily owns shopping centers, and some of its subsidiaries has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection.
7-Eleven to Sell 300 Stores in FTC Settlement

Convenience store chain 7-Eleven is divesting 293 stores as part of a settlement agreement with the Federal Trade Commission.
GNC Inks Exclusive Deal with Walmart

GNC will sell a curated assortment of products in 4,000 Walmart stores and on Walmart.com.

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