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Indian Car Rental Startup Zoomcar Snags $92M
November 09, 2021

India-based car rental startup Zoomcar recently raised $92 million in a sale of shares or bonds to pre-selected investors and institutions, according to a Tech in Asia report Tuesday (Nov. 9).  Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited...

IPO
Sweetgreen Seeks Up to $2.7 Billion Valuation in IPO Despite Lack of Profitability
November 09, 2021

If Sweetgreen had a reputation for being a little pricy before, it now boasts a price tag of up to $2.7 billion. The Culver City, California-based salad chain, which own and operates 140 restaurants across 13 states and Washington, D.C., announced that it is seeking...

B2B Payments
International Trade Centre, Alibaba Team to Support MSMEs
November 09, 2021

The International Trade Centre (ITC) and Alibaba.com will team up for an initiative to help micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) bolster international exports and sustainability, according to a Tuesday (Nov. 9) press release. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article...

Retail
Retailers Using D2C Playbook for New Store Concepts
November 09, 2021

Amid the pandemic in 2020, U.S.-based retailers said they would close more than 10,700 stores, some of the starkest evidence of COVID-19’s impact on the economy and consumers’ accelerated shift to shopping online. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and...

Retail
Brands Prepare to Take Competition Virtual as Metaverse Goes Mainstream
November 09, 2021

When Facebook announced its rebranding to Meta Platforms, many people were left wondering what the metaverse is, leading to a spike in Google searches for the term at the end of October. But for brands and retailers, plans to capture consumers’ attention — and dollars...

Retail
Macy’s Boosts Minimum Wage Amid Labor Shortage
November 09, 2021

Macy’s, Inc., on Tuesday (Nov. 9) announced it will be raising its minimum wage for employees to $15 per hour as part of a corporate benefits package that will also include debt-free tuition and raises for employees at all levels of the company. Get the...

Retail
Resale Marketplaces See ‘Compelling Opportunity’ as Others Struggle With Supply Chain
November 09, 2021

Secondhand marketplaces thredUP and The RealReal say they have been immune thus far from the higher prices and tangled supply chains plaguing many other retailers and brands heading into the holiday shopping season, though shipping costs and staffing levels remain a challenge. Get the Full...

Retail
Primark Aims To Quadruple US Store Count
November 09, 2021

Discount clothing retailer Primark plans to increase the number of U.S. locations from 13 to 60 within the next five years, according to a Financial Times report. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all...

International
‘Democratization Of Finance’ Means Affordable Products For European Clients
November 09, 2021

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