Where the Roomba fits with Amazon

Roomba Prime?: iRobot should feel right at home with Amazon

Amazon announced its fourth-largest acquisition ever on Friday with a $1.7 billion buy of iRobot, the maker of the Roomba. This opens up opportunities for Amazon to move further into the smart home market. As with its recent acquisition of One Medical, it also has the makings of a new benefit for Prime.

Here's how Newell Brands is working to keep consumers spending on names like Rubbermaid, Sharpie, and Yankee Candle

Sharpie markers. Elmer's glue. Yankee Candle. Those are among the familiar names in the portfolio of Newell Brands. It gives the company an up-close view of a cross-section of consumer trends, and built-in resilience against headwinds. "The diversity of our portfolio is an advantage that we leverage in this environment," CEO Ravi Saligram told Business Insider.

DTC Business Breakdown: Vera Bradley goes beyond the bag

With travel reemerging this summer, brands that make luggage and bags are seeing an uptick in demand. Bainbridge Growth takes a closer look at how Vera Bradley is navigating this economic moment, from spending "bifurcation" to a shift in marketing tactics after iOS 14.5 changes.

Report: Consumers continued to spend in July

The latest Mastercard SpendingPulse survey showed a 9% year-over-year increase in consumer spending in July, with apparel and jewelry growth outpacing inflation. Ecommerce posted its first double-digit gains since December, clocking in at 11%. 

The Week Ahead: Inflation, earnings and eTail

This week, brands and retailers are gathering in Boston for eTail, while Ecommerce Day offers a virtual opportunity for learning. Plus, the latest inflation rate report and earnings from Blue Apron, Purple and more. Check out what’s on the agenda this week.

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