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APRIL 25, 2019

PayPal ’s venture capital arm has invested $11 million in online returns service Happy Returns. The funding is the largest round to date for the company, bringing Happy Returns’ total raise to $25 million. It’s a huge validation for us,” Happy Returns Co-Founder and CEO David Sobie said in an interview, according to CNBC. “It

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JULY 24, 2020

a lifestyle brand that offers apparel, accessories and fragrances as well as spirits and hand-rolled cigars. Williform , founder and CEO of the three-year-old Atlanta-based company. . “I Registering And Extending Brand Appeal . This growth is creating opportunities for numerous retailers, including BlackCool & Co. ,

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SEPTEMBER 24, 2019

The site is a mix of curated products that continuously change, according to a release by the company. The site will offer many of the products that are also in the store, like shoes, beauty products and home accessories, but will also sell online-exclusive items. We are excited for customers to experience the brand in this new way.”

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JANUARY 20, 2021

Pointing to increased demand for premium products and continued lifestyle changes from the coronavirus, Procter & Gamble reported an 8 percent increase in total revenues Wednesday, led by a 50 percent increase in its online sales. In particular, the company is linking its continued growth with what it calls “constructive disruption.”. “We

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OCTOBER 20, 2017

Since its founding in 2015, Qüero has turned to brick-and-mortar pop-up shops to do just that — and now, the company is hoping advanced technology can allow it to reach customers in new ways. And, rather than spending on overhead costs like stores and inventory, the company launched online, selling directly to consumers.

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JANUARY 12, 2021

With the expanded success of ecommerce in the last twelve months, brands have more opportunities than ever to engage in digital channels with their consumers and stand out from the competition. It seems that businesses and customers truly are at a new inflection point with this technology and opportunities are available for brands.

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MAY 7, 2024

BankBazaar.com, India’s leading fintech co-branded Credit Card platform and online platform for free Credit Score, marks its third consecutive year of fast and sustainable growth, with an unaudited operating revenue of Rs.215 in co-brand Credit Cards in force compared to the previous year. 215 Crore in FY24.

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FEBRUARY 20, 2020

But you might be forgiven for a big longing for the industry’s prodigal son: Toys R Us. Because Toys R Us is back. That unburdens Toys R Us from shipping, marketing and fulfillment costs. No one expects Toys R Us to steal its market share back from Walmart, Target and Amazon. CFO columnist Russ Banham has an idea.

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JANUARY 16, 2019

Bebe, eCommerce, online store, loyalty program, clubbebe, website, online shopping, women’s fashion, women’s clothing, retail, news. The retailer bebe has launched a new online store and an enhanced customer loyalty program, partnering with Branded Online on both projects. ”

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JUNE 24, 2020

The best way to get us to pay attention might be through that little screen in the palms of our hands. The pandemic has spurred us to do just about everything through our smartphones. The company said at the time that the funding will be used to help develop its Play2Pay rewards platform. million seed funding round.

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OCTOBER 3, 2018

Amazon is now promoting its own products inside the listings of competitive brands. According to CNBC , some users searching for various products in beauty, health and household and baby items have reported seeing the link “Similar item from Our Brands” show up at the bottom of the listing.

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MARCH 9, 2018

Beleaguered toy retailer Toys R Us is in the midst of prepping plans to liquidate its U.S. The plans come as the company has yet — and the emphasis may be on “yet” — to find a buyer for those operations or finalize its debt restructuring plans. Toys R Us managed to garner a $3.1 As has been widely reported, the U.S.

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JULY 19, 2019

The parent of the Toys R Us brand, Tru Kids , plans to bring stores under the legendary name to the United States for the 2019 holiday season. The locations will also include interactive components with new activities and events with brand stations. In Other Brick-and-Mortar News.

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DECEMBER 28, 2020

Direct-to-consumer (D2C) brands came in two flavors during 2020. The second flavor were the brands that had seen traction before the pandemic and flourished during it with innovative marketing, fresh business models and cool packaging. When those markets sparked a fan base and reorders, the company was born.

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SEPTEMBER 17, 2020

Online sportsbooks have been beneficiaries of that dictum ever since COVID-19 eradicated most live sports, leaving millions of fans and a great many bettors potentially mired in boredom. Under its Giants deal, DraftKings will receive “premier brand integration across MetLife Stadium during Giants home games,” per the companies’ statement.

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FEBRUARY 12, 2019

Even with the liquidation of Toys R Us operations in the U.S., Now, the company is looking to restart the brand in places such as the U.S. consumers can engage with Toys ‘R’ Us and Babies ‘R’ Us again this holiday season.” consumers can engage with Toys ‘R’ Us and Babies ‘R’ Us again this holiday season.”

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DECEMBER 15, 2020

to help offer an alternative payment method for those looking to transact online, according to a press release. The launch of Paysafecash, an eCash solution, will try to combat financial inequality as many Americans prefer to use cash over solutions like credit or debit. for our Paysafecash solution," he said in the release.

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MAY 18, 2018

There is no shortage of direct-to-consumer mattress brands as mattress sales move from brick-and-mortar retail to eCommerce. One brand, though, saw a market opportunity as brands like Casper and Leesa took off. But the brands currently on the market were a useful learning experience for Nectar.

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AUGUST 24, 2020

Consumers take notice when companies lead with socially responsible approaches, often viewing such businesses in higher regard and perceiving their products as greater in value. Retailers are not just looking to donate a percentage of profits to a charity or cause, either, but are also seeing it as a way to foster customer engagement.

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MAY 8, 2017

The UK’s top retailers are facing tough competition online from U.S.-based s top 10 retail companies as ranked by unique visitors to their desktop brand sites. s top 10 retail companies as ranked by unique visitors to their desktop brand sites. The additions displaced U.K.

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JULY 17, 2019

India’s largest business travel service provider, Yatra Online, has entered into a definitive merger agreement with Atlanta-based software firm Ebix. Yatra will become part of the EbixCash travel portfolio, Ebix’s Indian subsidiary, but will still serve customers under the Yatra brand.

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NOVEMBER 19, 2020

The expansion will now cover retail brands including H&M , O.N.S. Forty-six percent prefer shopping online. Klarna allows customers to use the mobile app to create a one-time virtual card at participating stores, which can be used to purchase items. Klarna’s 2020 Holiday Retail Report found that most U.S.

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AUGUST 25, 2017

Starbucks is planning to permanently shut down operations for its online store, effective Oct. In addition, Starbucks aims to stay in contact with its most loyal online shoppers to apprise them of product inventory information and which items are sold out, Starbucks’ spokesperson Maggie Jantzen told Business Insider.

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PYMNTS

FEBRUARY 23, 2018

Taco Bell is living más as it pulls ahead of Burger King as the fourth-largest quick-service restaurant (QSR) brand with new delivery options and, yes, nacho fries. McDonald’s CEO and President Steve Easterbrook told the Bernstein Strategic Decisions Conference in New York that the company sees great potential in delivery.

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AUGUST 22, 2019

wellness brands and how they manage import and export activity. In an interview with PYMNTS, Grovara CEO Peter Groverman said the recent announcement helps “close the loop” on the company’s proprietary technology platform. Grovara has built technology to automate, streamline and manage relationships with brands and buyers.

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OCTOBER 24, 2016

Its adaptive platform has a control panel that allows agents to customize content, colors and images in real time so it fits perfectly with their branding and marketing strategies. The platform also uses responsive design so it dynamically works for mobile, tablet or desktop.

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NOVEMBER 10, 2019

Ingenico Group announced that it has partnered with Belgium ePharmacy firm Newpharma on a new payment solution for online pharmaceutical buyers. The company sells over 37,000 products annually, and is accredited by the Federal Agency for Medicines and Health Products (FAMHP). We are thrilled to support Newpharma’s rapid development.

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JUNE 24, 2019

Ahead of this year’s holiday season, defunct toy chain Toys R Us could be making a comeback: The remnant of the company will reportedly open a shopping website along with roughly six U.S. CEO Richard Barry , who is an ex- Toys R Us executive, has been putting forward a vision for toymakers to bring the chain back, said sources.

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SEPTEMBER 27, 2017

Toys“R”Us has just managed to secure $3.1 billion in financing, a big vote of investor confidence for the toy and game retail brand which had recently declared bankruptcy. Toys“R”Us officially filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy on Sept.

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MAY 3, 2018

More and more, digital-first brands are becoming brick-and-mortar-second brands with an intentional presence in the physical retail world — even if that presence is much smaller than the footprint left by the retailers that fizzled before them. The brand says it intends to keep expanding in the fall, with L.A. next on the list.

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SEPTEMBER 9, 2019

In the age of direct-to-consumer (DTC) brands, however, digital innovators are taking a new approach to bike shopping. They are selling just one model of bicycles online, and helping consumers choose the right size with digital fitting tools. Instead, they may be in the market for a fun, reliable alternative for day-to-day use.

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NOVEMBER 23, 2020

Instead, it was the latest move in a business model that the company has long followed. It’s a plan the company describes as “transforming well-known, distressed retail brands into eCommerce success stories.” REV Executive Chairman Tai Lopez stressed RadioShack ’s sales potential as a well-known global brand.

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JANUARY 21, 2021

Barneys became the latest brand to rise from the dead recently when the retailer reopened as “ Barneys at Saks ,” a store within a store at the flagship Manhattan site of its former rival, Saks Fifth Avenue. “We The launch of Barneys at Saks is a seminal moment to reignite the brand for the future.”.

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APRIL 13, 2017

Buying bikes online can bring up a lot of fears for consumers. When it comes to assessing fit, style and assembly, purchasing a bike online can be a daunting task. PYMNTS: How did roll: Bicycle Company get started? SH: The idea for roll: Bicycle Company was born in our brick and mortar shops.

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FEBRUARY 26, 2019

Caesars Entertainment announced that it has reached an agreement to offer DraftKings , the leading sports-tech entertainment brand in the country, providing market access for its online gaming products. The access is exclusive to Caesars locations across select states where the company operates casino properties.

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JULY 30, 2020

Louis’ best midsize companies to work for. “I Louis and serving thousands of colleagues around the globe, is the leading global digital consultancy transforming how the world’s leading enterprises and biggest brands connect with customers and grow their businesses. A Company with a Great Culture and the People to Prove it.

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FEBRUARY 22, 2018

After a weak holiday sales season, Toys R Us is planning to shutter about more 200 stores. The company also plans to lay off many of its corporate staff, the Wall Street Journal reported based on information from people familiar with the situation. Toys R Us had approximately 1,600 stores globally, with about half of them in the U.S.

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