Tatiana Walk-Morris

Chicago, Detroit

A journalist who blogs: @Freelance_Beat Amplifying unheard voices. Use your words wisely. The keyboard is mightier than the sword.

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Articles

Visa’s Pismo names new CEO

6 days ago | paymentsdive.com | Tatiana Walk-Morris

An article from Dive Brief The Brazilian payments software business promoted new executives as it pursues growth under the auspices of its giant card network owner. Published April 18, 2025 By Tatiana Walk-Morris Visa completed its acquisition of the Brazilian payment business Pismo early last year.
Lids leans in to customization with refreshed store concept

1 week ago | retaildive.com | Tatiana Walk-Morris
Lowe’s to acquire Artisan Design Group for $1.3B

1 week ago | retaildive.com | Tatiana Walk-Morris

This audio is auto-generated. Please let us know if you have feedback. Lowe’s has agreed to acquire Artisan Design Group for $1.3 billion, the home improvement retailer announced Monday. ADG provides interior design, distribution and installation services for interior surface finishes including flooring, cabinets and countertops. The retailer will purchase Artisan Design Group with cash on hand.
As beauty continues to grow, TikTok Shop and Amazon will gain share

1 week ago | retaildive.com | Tatiana Walk-Morris

This audio is auto-generated. Please let us know if you have feedback. Between 2025 and 2030, the beauty sector is expected to grow at a compound annual growth rate of about 5%, TD Cowen predicted in a new report. The report estimates that the U.S. total addressable market for beauty, including wellness products, is valued at $115 billion. By 2030, Amazon’s market share in beauty is expected to reach 15%, up from 10% in 2024, second only to Walmart.
PayPal’s Xoom, Tencent partner on cross-border payments

1 week ago | paymentsdive.com | Tatiana Walk-Morris

An article from Dive Brief The deal provides another avenue for customers seeking to send remittances to Chinese consumers. Published April 10, 2025 By Tatiana Walk-Morris PayPal is the parent company of Xoom. Justin Sullivan via Getty Images Dive Brief:Xoom, PayPal Holdings’ digital remittance subsidiary, has to facilitate cross-border payments for Weixin Pay users, according to a press release.
Peloton names new COO, chief commercial officer

2 weeks ago | retaildive.com | Tatiana Walk-Morris

This audio is auto-generated. Please let us know if you have feedback. Peloton has named Charles Kirol its chief operating officer, a new role for the company that will report to CEO Peter Stern. At the same time, the company appointed its current chief emerging business officer, Dion Camp Sanders, as chief commercial officer, the fitness tech and equipment company announced Wednesday. Kirol, who joins Monday, will lead supply chain, IT, cost management and other operations functions.
Under Armour, Unless partner on plant-based sportswear collection

2 weeks ago | fashiondive.com | Tatiana Walk-Morris

This audio is auto-generated. Please let us know if you have feedback. Under Armour will release Under Armour X Unless, a collection of regenerative sportswear, during Milan Design Week from April 8 to April 10, the activewear brand announced Monday. The collection is the first collaboration between Under Armour and Unless, a zero-plastic regenerative fashion brand. Priced between $30 to $160, the collection features T-shirts, shorts and hoodies in men’s, women’s and unisex styles.
Rain raises $75M in equity funding

2 weeks ago | paymentsdive.com | Tatiana Walk-Morris

Rain, the employer-integrated earned wage access provider, has raised $75 million in equity funding,according to a Tuesday press release. While Prosus led the funding round, additional investors included Nextalia Ventures, Spark Growth Ventures, QED and Invus Opportunities, also participated in the round, the release said. The funding will support Rain’s efforts to scale and create more employee financial wellness and employer-centric services.
Under Armour, Unless partner on plant-based sportswear collection

2 weeks ago | retaildive.com | Tatiana Walk-Morris

This audio is auto-generated. Please let us know if you have feedback. Under Armour will release Under Armour X Unless, a collection of regenerative sportswear, during Milan Design Week from April 8 to April 10, the activewear brand announced Monday. The collection is the first collaboration between Under Armour and Unless, a zero-plastic regenerative fashion brand. Priced between $30 to $160, the collection features T-shirts, shorts and hoodies in men’s, women’s and unisex styles.
Big Lots stores begin to open under new ownership

2 weeks ago | retaildive.com | Tatiana Walk-Morris

This audio is auto-generated. Please let us know if you have feedback. Discount retail conglomerate Variety Wholesalers is bringing Big Lots back to physical retail. The company, which acquired 219 Big Lots locations out of bankruptcy, is opening nine Big Lots stores across six states this week, according to a Friday press release. Starting Thursday, the company will open locations in Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina, Tennessee and Virginia, per the press release.