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Drake Invests in Bullrider and Becomes a Partner and Advisor

Bullrider, a cannabis brand with a storied history in the Canadian cannabis landscape, is welcoming Aubrey Drake Graham (“Drake”), a Grammy-award winning rapper, singer-songwriter and producer as the brand’s new partner and strategic advisor.

Empire State Building Partners With Bronx Brewery As Second Vendor In ESB Pop-Up Program

In its 90th year, the Empire State Building has much to toast to as it brings Oktoberfest to its iconic 86th Floor Observatory with Bronx Brewery every Thursday through Saturday, Oct.

New IKEA research reveals important connections between home and wellbeing for Canadians

Following a year of unimaginable change, IKEA set out to understand how people around the world adapted their life at home through the global home furnishing retailer’s annual research project.

Lightspeed launches new flagship restaurant platform in North America

Lightspeed the one-stop commerce platform for merchants around the world to simplify, scale, and create exceptional customer experiences, today announced the launch of the all-new Lightspeed Restaurant, a unified hospitality commerce and point-of-sale (POS) platform.

Catrice Cosmetics Ends Partnership With ULTA Beauty

CATRICE Cosmetics one of the industry’s fastest growing mass cosmetics brands, is updating its retailer strategy in 2022 to ensure a more consumer-driven shopping experience.

Clair Report 2023: Rebag releases its second annual luxury resale value

Rebag, the authority for buying and selling luxury, releases the second edition of its Clair Report, a consumer resource covering shifts within the luxury market pertaining to retained brand value and pricing trends.

MINISO Expands in the U.S. and Canada With Numerous Store Openings

MINISO the joyful lifestyle brand of affordable, quality products, announces the opening of new stores in the U.S.

Saks OFF 5TH Increases Minimum Wage to $15 for Hourly Retail Sales Associates

Saks OFF 5th, premier luxury off-price destination, is continuing to support and invest in its people with wage increases, bonus opportunities and competitive benefit offerings.

H&M Collaborates With Iconic 90's Skate Brand No Fear

For autumn 2021, H&M collaborates with the iconic American skate and streetwear brand No Fear, boldly flipping the narrative and redefining fear, which can be an awesome source of power and kickstart of untold potential for young people around the world today. 

TWIX® Brings Iconic Rivalry To The NFT Space

Today, Mars Wrigley’s TWIX® announced it’s putting the “fun” in non-fungible token (NFT) as Left TWIX and Right TWIX bring their iconic, joyful rivalry to the digital art world with the launch of the brand’s first NFTs.

Blo Blow Dry Bar Secures Largest Multi-Unit Deal in Brand History

North America’s original blow dry bar and the world’s largest blow dry bar franchise, announced today the signing of a seven-unit franchise agreement in the Houston-area.

Olivia Wilde stars in newest Eco-Luxury Skincare Campaign, Available At Nordstrom

Award-winning filmmaker, actor, and activist Olivia Wilde stars in a raw, intimate campaign on the fifth anniversary of her partnership with eco-luxury skincare brand, True Botanicals.

Flowhub Announces $19 Million Strategic Funding Led by Headline, Poseidon and Shawn "Jay-Z" Carter

Flowhub, the cannabis retail point-of-sale platform for dispensaries, today announced the closing of $19 million in strategic funding, bringing the total amount of capital raised to nearly $50 millionwith a valuation of over $200 million.

Macerich Introduces 'QuikSpace,' Fully Digitized Platform For Short-Term Retail Leases

Macerich, one of the nation’s leading owners, operators and developers of one-of-a-kind retail and mixed-use properties in top markets, today announced QuikSpace, its new digital platform designed to make short-term leasing of retail space as easy and user-friendly as booking a vacation home, hotel room or apartment.

Away Announces Annual Designer Collaboration Series

Today, the global lifestyle brand Away announced an annual designer collaboration series, a first-of-its-kind collaboration program for the brand.

Macallan Launch Chocolate Infused Whisky Limited Collection With Sustainable Packaging

The Macallan has unveiled The Macallan Harmony Collection Rich Cacao, the first limited edition whisky in an innovative new series of single malts that will see the brand progress its journey towards sustainable packaging. 

Paka - Alpaca Apparel Company Releases Breathable Activewear Technology

Paka, the company that’s been setting a new norm for functional clothing by bringing alpaca fiber to the mainstream, announced today its expansion into thermoregulating activewear through the ‘BREATHE BY PAKA™’ head-to-toe line of soft and sustainable hoodies ($119 USD) and joggers ($125 USD) timed for Holiday 2021.

Dr. Martens Takes Center Stage At Nordstrom NYC

Beginning today, Nordstrom NYC is inviting customers to take to the stage with an immersive pop-up partnership with iconic footwear brand, Dr.

Bomē Launches the Coveted 'It' Skirt, The Only Skirt You Will Need

Bomē, an experimental design project that explores the cross between the artful expression of style and the soulful connectedness of the natural world, has announced the launch of its inaugural design, the Button Skirt.