Walgreens Boots Alliance and McKesson Corporation are creating a joint venture that will combine their respective pharmaceutical wholesale businesses in Germany.

B2W, which owns brands such as Americanas.com, Submarino and Shoptime, is partnering with Linx, the leader and specialist in technology for retail, as a solution provider that will strengthen its online-to-offline strategy.

Hotter Shoes, the U.K.'s largest shoe manufacturer, is using predictive analytics to make design and buying decisions, working with First Insight Inc., a leading digital product testing and decision-making platform.

Elmer Chocolate, known for producing assorted seasonal candy at Christmas and Valentine’s Day, has selected ReposiTrak for more effective and precise collection of compliance and regulatory documents.

Chowly, a restaurant technology company that integrates third-party online orders with restaurants’ point-of-sale systems, is partnering with ezCater, the world’s largest online catering marketplace, to expand its off-premise offerings.

Pottery Barn Kids, Pottery Barn Teen and Pottery Barn, members of the Williams-Sonoma Inc. portfolio of brands, are celebrating the launch of Flour Shop x Pottery Barn Brands, the colorful home furnishings collaboration with Amirah Kassem of Flour Shop, the bakery known for its signature treats and social media-famous “Rainbow Explosion Cake.”