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Facebook and Netflix are once again celebrating the new season of a hit show with a curated shopping experience – and this time featuring Hollywood star power.

In an email to Chain Store Age, Facebook said that to mark the upcoming Oct. 22 debut of the third season of the Emmy-nominated Netflix series Nobody Wants This, its Facebook Marketplace resale platform is teaming with Netflix on an integrated campaign that includes a custom shopping component and Hollywood actress Kristen Bell, one of the stars of the series.

Developed by the Rethink creative agency and the Netflix Brand Creative Studio, the campaign, “You Don’t Live in Rom-Com, But You Can Shop Like You Do,” features a promotional film starring Bell reprising her character from the series Joanne, who is searching for a Facebook Marketplace seller who has listed an end table she wants rather than her love interest from the show.

Facebook Marketplace, Netflix and Rethink have also created a custom in-app Nobody Wants This shopping destination with real Facebook Marketplace listings and a specially curated selection of listings with the look and feel of the show. Customers can search “Nobody Wants This” on their Facebook mobile app to try it out. 

Facebook Marketplace also curated custom gifts directly from its sellers at a Nobody Wants This “Housewarming Party” in Los Angeles where creators and influencers joined the cast to kick off the new season. 

This is not the first promotional collaboration between Facebook and Netflix. For a six-week period running from January to March, Facebook Marketplace marked the fourth season of the Netflix 19th century period romance Bridgerton with themed collections spanning categories including furniture, fashion and tea-time essentials.

[READ MORE: Facebook partners with Netflix for ‘Bridgerton’ store on Marketplace]

Torrid Holdings Inc. will soon see a change in its C-suite.

The larger-size young women’s fashion retailer said that CFO Paula Dempsey has resigned to “pursue another opportunity.“  Dempsey will remain in the role through mid-November to ensure a smooth transition.

Torrid has appointed Will Langley as interim CFO, effective October 28. Langley brings with him 20 years of experience at department store retailer Belk where, most recently, he served as finance chief from January 2020 through May 2025.  Before that, Langley held a series of finance roles of increasing responsibility at Belk.

Torrid is led by Lisa Harper, who took the reins in 2022. Prior to that, she served as CEO of Belk, from 2016 through 2021, 

In comments, Dylan Carden, an analyst with equity research firm William Blair,  said that Langley’s background could prove “particularly relevant as Torrid moves beyond its store optimization efforts and shifts more of its focus toward improving profitability, managing inventory, and strengthening cash flow against a still-challenging retail backdrop.“

 He added that Langley’s experience managing liquidity, debt, and financial restructuring should also bring a useful perspective as Torrid looks to maintain financial flexibility while executing its turnaround, which is in its early stages.

First Citizens Bank is expanding its accessibility ahead of the holiday season by partnering with a major retailer.

The bank is teaming up with ATM solutions provider NCR Atleos to provide its customers with surcharge-free access to ATMs at more than 2,000 Target stores. First Citizens Bank customers may use their debit card at ATMs in Target locations to access essential banking services, including withdrawing cash, checking account balances and transferring funds between eligible linked accounts, without paying a surcharge fee at participating locations.

First Citizens Bank says the expanded network at Target stores is the latest in a series of investments in the “client experience.”

[READ MORE: First Look: Target’s Bridgehampton store has elevated design — but no red]

"Supporting our customers’ long-term financial well-being is at the heart of what we do, and that commitment guides how we make banking services accessible,” said Michael Wilson, head of wealth and consumer banking at First Citizens Bank. "The consumer banking experience needs to meet customers where they are through multiple channels, whether in-person or digitally enabled. Having in-store accessibility is a practical extension of the convenience and service our customers expect from First Citizens."

Headquartered in Raleigh, N.C., First Citizens Bank operates more than 600 branch locations across more than 20 states.

Target operates more than 2,000 U.S. stores, in addition to its e-commerce business. The retailer is continuing to expand its store network, and plans to open eight stores this fall across six states.

A partnership between Wildfire Systems and Badge extends rewards programs to the mobile wallets of Apple, Google and Samsung.

Loyalty and consumer insights platform Wildfire Systems is teaming with mobile wallet infrastructure provider Badge to bring personalized merchant offers and rewards into consumers' native mobile wallets. Wildfire client can integrate their existing rewards offerings into Apple Wallet, Google Wallet and Samsung Wallet through Badge technology. Meanwhile, Badge clients gain access to offers from Wildfire's network of more than 50,000 merchant programs - without the need to build new infrastructure or merchant relationships.

Customers who add their rewards pass will see personalized cashback and savings from Wildfire's merchant network in their compatible mobile wallet. Badge keeps the pass current as offers change through dynamic updates, push notifications, and location-aware reminders. 

[READ MORE: One-third of consumers spend more when using digital wallets]

"Our clients are constantly looking for ways to deliver more value to customers," said Jordan Glazier, CEO of Wildfire Systems. "Our partnership with Badge gives clients a way to extend their existing rewards programs into mobile wallets, meeting their customers where they are to discover and use offers. In turn, our merchant network gives Badge's clients a steady stream of relevant offers to put in front of their customers."

Both companies plan to develop new capabilities and expand their reach across the market for digital payments and loyalty services via their partnership.

"The next evolution of mobile wallets is about what happens beyond the transaction," said Eric Senn, CEO of Badge. "By combining our technology with Wildfire's merchant offer network, we can help our clients put relevant savings opportunities directly into consumers' hands, whether they're shopping online or walking into a store. It's about making rewards more accessible, timely and useful in everyday life."

TikTok isn’t waiting for Thanksgiving to start its Black Friday and Cyber Monday promotions.

TikTok Shop, the U.S. e-commerce platform of TikTok, is hosting a Black Friday and Cyber Monday sales event from Wed. Nov. 11 to Monday, Nov. 30. TikTok Shop brings shoppable videos and livestreams from retailers, brands and content creators directly to user feeds.

According to the video-focused social media app, content related to the #holidayshopping hashtag content rose 263% month-over-month in September and nearly one-third of U.S. TikTok users expect to buy a gift on the app this Black Friday (Nov. 27). TikTok Shop plans to feature exclusive offerings, product bundles, and unique collaborations with brands and retailers throughout the holiday season.

During the 2025 four-day Black Friday-Cyber Monday weekend, TikTok Shop reported sales surpassing $500 million and sellers hosting livestreams seeing 84% year-over-year sales growth across more than 760,000 sessions and 1.6 billion views. 

The social commerce retailer also reports that its TikTok Live Shopping livestream platform sales more than doubled sales in the first half of 2026 compared to the prior-year period. In the upcoming holiday season, TikTok expects Live Shopping to play a bigger role in e-commerce sales.

A three-day delivery badge will mark eligible products expected to arrive within three business days. And new for this holiday season, eligible purchases can be returned at approximately 10,000 Happy Returns locations across the U.S. with no box or label needed.

[READ MORE: TikTok integrates box-free, label-free returns into its e-commerce site]

Best Buy is also getting an early start on holiday sales via TikTok. Starting in late October,  the consumer electronics giant will operate a storefront on TikTok Shop, with its launched timed to coincide with the holiday season.