Those using the Shopify platform to host their e-comm operation, or to purchase their favorite items, will soon have the option to avail of DoorDash in terms of delivery options. “As the first on-demand marketplace that Shopify merchants can activate directly from their existing Shopify admin, we’re opening the door to retail merchants who can now reach their communities faster than ever,” said DoorDash exec Mike Goldblatt (more).

QVC is leaning on the star power of “Boy Meets World” star Danielle Fishel and boy band legend Lance Bass to promote its Christmas in July sales event. “Danielle Fishel and Lance Bass bring genuine star power and authentic joy to this celebration, and together with our incredible merrymakers, they’re giving shoppers the best gift of all: getting ahead of the holidays while the pressure is still off,” said QVC chief merchandising officer Rosalia Bucaro Polizzi (more).

Stripe and Advent International are offering to buy PayPal in a $53 billion bid, one which represents a significant 28% premium over PayPal’s closing valuation on July 14. PayPal has not responded to the offer as of yet, but had gained ~20% in early morning trading on July 15 (more).

Grocery bills in California could be set to rise following a non-recyclable packaging law which is set to go into effect. “Individuals may face heightened costs for goods as producers bear the expenses of meeting regulatory requirements … as these costs trickle down from producer to consumer,” the state’s program plan indicated (more).

Small gas stations and convenience stores with pumps are steadily losing ground to warehouse clubs and larger competitors with lower pricing as oil prices continue to rise. Add-ons such as chips, pop, energy drinks, and candy bars are no longer as assumed to come along with said purchases as before (more).