Glossier goes wholesale with Sephora debut

Clif Bar showing 'strong results' for Mondelēz, despite price increases

Mondelēz acquired Clif Bar for $2.9 billion last year. A few months after the deal closed, Mondelēz said Clif is already delivering strong results, even as it raised prices in a move that was rare for the energy bar brand. With a big market opportunity ahead, the integration of Clif Bar into Mondelēz is still ongoing.

Amazon expands same-day delivery, with fees, while battling slow growth

Amazon is cutting costs in many areas, but logistics is not one of them. The company is ramping up same-day delivery through a network of warehouses that are designed specifically for fast service. While it is another use of Prime, this speed comes with a fee of $2.99 for orders below $25. – Wall Street Journal

Glossier debuts at Sephora in the U.S., Canada

It’s official: Glossier is now available at Sephora. While there is plenty of symbolic weight to a direct-to-consumer darling entering its first wholesale agreement, this move also makes business sense. Glossier was already one of the most-searched brands at Sephora. It’s a reminder for brands about the importance of having a full picture of demand.

Livestream shopping enhanced by Newegg to attract creators

Live shopping is getting a boost in the consumer electronics category, thanks to new features from Newegg. The platform revamped studios that were used for sales and marketing to provide space for creators to broadcast across nine channels. – Multichannel Merchant

This Week in Commerce: eTail West, Target and DTC earnings

Welcome to a new week. Many retail industry leaders are starting the week heading to Palm Springs for eTail West. Meanwhile, a group of retailers and DTC brands will offer more data and insight on holiday results for 2022 in earnings reports.

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