Vartana has raised $20 million to grow its B2B sales closing and financing platform. The firm will use this Series B capital to continue its product innovation, scale its outreach to the software and hardware reseller market and other enterprises, expand the Vartana Capital Marketplace...
Dublin-headquartered NomuPay has raised $53.6 million to expand its cross-border payment platform. NomuPay’s Unified Payments Platform is built for regions seeing high growth in cross-border and eCommerce and currently simplifies payments throughout Southeast Asia, Turkey and Europe, the company said in a Wednesday (May 31) press release. The platform...
Instacart is testing a feature that allows users to pick their favorite shoppers. “We often hear that both customers and shoppers would love the ability for a customer to schedule an order with a specific shopper after a great experience,” the company announced on its...
Abercrombie & Fitch has made significant strides since its days of provocative advertising campaigns that showcased young shirtless male models, turning the brand into a sought-after fashion symbol among millennials. On Wednesday (May 24) the brand and retailer reported it has surpassed analysts’ expectations by...
For an industry that thrives on sensory experiences and relies heavily on personal touch and physical treatments, the beauty industry is boldly venturing into a new realm — the metaverse. This emerging virtual world seeks to revolutionize the conventional beauty experience by seemingly eradicating the...
Merchants are embracing smaller footprints in a greater effort to cut costs and renew customer focus. Marking a significant shift in retailer strategy, major stores determined to adapt to the reality of today’s economic landscape are overhauling their brick-and-mortar approach. The move is being spearheaded...
Twitter is now worth a third of the $44 billion Elon Musk paid for it. That’s according to a recent assessment by Fidelity, which has reportedly slashed the value of its own stake in the company — now listed as X Holdings — a number...
Regardless of income level, we’re all wary of what things cost and where the best deal can be had, online or in-store. It’s not too far-fetched to say we’ve become a nation of bargain-hunters. At a high level, merchants face a conundrum. There’s a world...
Financial fraud is growing faster and more sophisticated, making smart defense crucial for today’s organizations. Still, as the world grows ever more digital, so too do consumers’ and corporations’ identities, as well as the authentication controls around them. This transition period has provided bad actors...
