MGM Resorts International and its sports betting venture Roar Digital announced a multiyear deal with national sports bar Buffalo Wild Wings on Thursday. In the coming months, odds and point spreads will begin appearing on screens at select Buffalo Wild Wings. On Thursday, the two companies will launch Picks and Props, a free-to-play, mobile-only football […]
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Amazon introduces first OLED TV with built-in Alexa
Look out Roku, Amazon’s Fire TV streaming system is coming to more products than ever. The retail giant just dropped 15 new Fire TV-equipped gadgets on attendees at the IFA show in Berlin. Most of them are televisions destined for Europe and the UK — including the first OLED TV with Fire TV, which will […]
Fitbit has a new Versa 2 smartwatch with Alexa, and a new Premium health service
September is shaping up to be a big month for smartwatches. Fitbit on Wednesday announced its new Versa 2, which will arrive in stores on Sept. 15. Samsung has a new smartwatch arriving two days earlier on Sept. 13, and a new Apple Watch is likely around the corner, too. But, the $200 Fitbit Versa […]
L Brands hit with class action over financial disclosures
A shareholder filed a class action against L Brands over what the lawsuit alleges were false and misleading statements by the company and its executives about the retailer’s financial situation, according to a complaint filed last month in an Ohio federal district court. Attorneys last week issued a press release inviting other plaintiffs to join […]
Forever 21 reportedly preparing potential bankruptcy filing
Teen retailer Forever 21 Inc. is preparing for a potential filing as its turnaround options fade, Bloomberg reported Wednesday, citing people with knowledge of the plans. According to Bloomberg, Forever 21 hired a team of advisers to help restructure its debt and has been in talks for additional financing, but negotiations with possible lenders have […]
Gen Z doesn’t like branding, so Doritos tries a new approach
Snack giant Doritos has launched an ad campaign which features no logo or brand name, to attract a younger, advertising-averse generation. The PepsiCo-owned brand’s campaign is called “Another Level” and features plain chip bags and the triangular-shaped snack itself and launched with a 60-second “Anti-Ad” on YouTube.
Walmart soars as e-commerce growth drives earnings beat and raises 2020 outlook
Walmart’s stock jumped 6.5% on Thursday after the retailer reported second-quarter results that topped Wall Street forecasts. Here are the key numbers from Walmart’s results: Revenue: $130.4 billion, compared to $130.07 billion expected by analysts Earnings per share: $1.27, versus $1.22 expected by analysts Net income: $3.64 billion, compared to $3.51 billion estimated by analysts
With tariffs looming, shoppers say they’ll adjust spending
About 60% of shoppers say they’ll adjust which retailers they shop at if the Trump Administration’s proposed tariffs on Chinese imports go into effect, according to a survey from rewards app Shopkick. The company surveyed more than 30,000 of its app users.
Walmart, Ikea sued by University of California over LED bulbs
The University of California is looking to halt imports of vintage-style LED light bulbs that are sold at five of the nation’s biggest retailers, including Walmart Inc., Target Corp. and Amazon.com Inc.
Back to school sales to grow up to 2.5%
This back-to-school season could bring a “significant slowdown” in sales, according to a new report from Coresight Research emailed to Retail Dive. The firm expects 2% to 2.5% year-over-year growth in non-food retail sales between July and September, down from 4.4% growth for the period in 2018.