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China’s ‘Little Red Book’ Seeks $200M Investment

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It also created an Instagram-like social media platform through which celebrities can recommend products. competes with large eCommerce retailers such as Alibaba Group Holding Ltd. Another fashion retailer focused on women, Meilishuo , is reportedly eyeing an U.S. The company was founded in 2009 by Xu Yirong.

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BigCommerce Raises $64M Led By Goldman Sachs

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BigCommerce , the eCommerce platform for retailing brands, announced news on Wednesday (April 25) that it has closed a $64 million round of funding. Our mission is to help every business selling online maximize success through the benefits of SaaS,” said Brent Bellm, CEO of BigCommerce.

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Foursquare Completes Business Model Pivot; CEO Resigns

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For Foursquare , it has been quite a journey from its launch in 2009 to 2020. It’s that growth potential that Foursquare has been aiming to tap since its very splashy launch at SXSW in 2009, which Co-founder and Executive Chairman Dennis Crowley told Fast Company in a recent interview mostly astounded them when it was all over.

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Bank Innovation Relaunches

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Today, Bank Innovation releases its most significant redesign and relaunch since the site initially dropped online in 2009. We hope you love the new Bank Innovation. When we started Bank Innovation, while the crosswinds of the credit crisis were still swirling, we were the lone voice for innovation at banks.

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Bank Innovation Kicks Off Relaunch Beta

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We have undertaken our most significant redesign and relaunch since Bank Innovation initially dropped online in 2009. This beta officially kicks off today and marks a new chapter in the life of Bank Innovation. We hope you love it.

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Bitcoin Tracker: How Secure Are Bitcoins?

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Security in the digital age is a goal for most retailers and consumers — and nearly everyone else in the business world. When it comes to personal information, especially data linked to payment accounts, the level of privacy and accuracy of security are key in keeping the retail world spinning.

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Ninety-Two Percent Of Checkout-Savvy Merchants Use Reviews To Drive Conversions

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Reviews are just one tool in Amazon’s arsenal — and the playbook of other eCommerce retailers — to reduce customer doubts and encourage consumers to complete the checkout process. But not all retailers offer these features. User reviews can make or break products that appear on eCommerce retail websites like Amazon.

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