Retail Articles

JCPenney Builds Online Support for its B2B Business

JCPenney is stepping further into the business-to-business realm with the launch of a tool that expands its support for businesses and nonprofits looking to purchase quality, durable products at bulk-order prices.

Beyond Acquires Buy Buy Baby in Deal That Could Generate Cryptocurrency Token

With an initiative that further reconstructs the Bed Bath & Beyond business, Beyond has entered into an asset purchase agreement with BBBY Acquisition Co. LLC to acquire the global rights of the Buy Buy Baby brand for $5 million, a deal that may render a cryptocurrency component.

Social Commerce, Influencers Building Trust Among Shoppers

Creator management platform Grin, in its 2025 Modern Consumer Survey, found two-thirds of consumers make a purchase through social media at least once a month, and 22% have bought more than 10 items via that channel during the past year.