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PetSmart Acquires Leading Online Pet Food Retailer

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PetSmart is boosting its digital offerings through the acquisition of Chewy, the leading online retailer of pet food and products. After the deal is closed, Chewy, which was founded in 2011, will continue to be led by CEO Ryan Cohen and operate primarily as an independent subsidiary of PetSmart.

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Online Liquidation Enjoys Fresh Growth As More Consumers Embrace Returns

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Online liquidation is nothing new, of course, but it’s gaining force and taking new forms, as the YouTube videos demonstrate. The idea is the oldest in retail: Buy low — very low, in fact — and sell high, usually via eBay and other online marketplaces. But the opportunities are real. And investors have taken notice. More Returns.

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Online Styling Company Stitch Fix Might Be Considering IPO

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Online styling company Stitch Fix is in preliminary discussions with bankers regarding an initial public offering, according to Fortune. Founded in 2011, the company offers a subscription service of regular fashion “fixes,” or curated boxes of clothing compiled by both human stylists and data analytics.

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Chatbots Bringing On Business Operations Revolution?

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Now while Facebook initially launched its Messenger chat service in 2011, it wasn’t a major hit right away and the social media giant continued to refine its offering. One surprising industry that’s entering this market is insurance. Cambridge, Mass.–based

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AI Plays Key Role In Preventing Subscription Churn

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The December Subscription Commerce Tracker® explores the latest developments in the SaaS sector, as well as trends in the subscription market, as businesses seek flexible solutions to help them weather the pandemic. The New York Times recently made headlines when the number of its online subscribers reached a record 6 million in Q3 2020.

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Vietnam’s AppotaPay Granted Intermediary Payments License

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Founded in 2011, Appota Group grew out of the Topica Founder Institute. Its online gaming ecosystem generates content, advertising, esports and more. Prior to our licensing, AppotaPay only operated for our in-house services, such as payment for game titles that Gamota (a subsidiary of Appota) published. percent to reach $14.59

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Yotpo Joins UPS eCommerce Tech Program For SMBs

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Yotpo, the New York-based eCommerce marketing platform, has been selected as a partner by the UPS Customer Technology Program ( CTP ) that promises to provide small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) with access to customer reviews, visual marketing, loyalty and referrals, the company announced. Terms of the deal were not disclosed.

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