Microsoft has finalized its $16 billion acquisition of artificial intelligence (AI) and speech technology firm Nuance Communications, the software giant said Friday (March 4). Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content —...
California-based pet health and wellness company Petco has agreed to purchase a 50% stake in Thrive Pet Healthcare, a veterinary firm that serves more than 1.3 million pet families annually, Petco announced Friday (March 4). Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and...
German footwear and streetwear retailer Snipes’ U.S. expansion plans continued this week when it acquired Expressions, a sneaker company based in New England. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no...
Mobi724 Global Solutions, which offers real-time artificial intelligence (AI)-powered payment card solutions, has entered into a $4 million agreement to buy Avenida+, a white label market and eCommerce business, according to a Wednesday (March 2) press release. Get the Full Story Complete the form to...
Online automotive marketplace Cars.com Inc. has finalized its acquisition of the Accu-Trade Group, which was announced last month, bringing real-time, VIN-specific appraisal and valuation data, instant guaranteed offer capabilities and logistics technology to the platform. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article...
Netflix will acquire Finnish mobile games maker Next Games, the streaming giant said on its website Tuesday (March 1). Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe...
Bank transfer platform Cheddar has acquired open banking technology firm Upside Saving, Business Cloud reported Tuesday (March 1). Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to...
Payments technology company Shift4 announced Tuesday (March 1) it is acquiring two other firms: Finaro, a cross-border eCommerce payments provider, and The Giving Block, which focuses on cryptocurrency fundraising for nonprofits. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited...
Goldfinch Partners and The Baupost Group have reached the initial closing in their acquisition of Western Union Business Solutions (WUBS) for $910 million, the two entities said in a press release Tuesday (March 1). Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article...
