U.K. commercial FinTech OakNorth was valued at $5 billion following Indiabulls Housing Finance‘s sale of a portion of its 40% stake in the startup bank, The Block Crypto reported, citing unnamed sources. Goldman Sachs acted as an advisor on the deal. Get the Full Story...
Buckle Corp, an insurance and credit provider for rideshare and delivery drivers and those who earn less than the average American wage, announced on Wednesday (Sept. 29) it raised $60 million through a Series B funding round. The round was led by Volery Capital Partners with contributions...
Among online grocers, Walmart is winning the contextual commerce race, announcing move after move to turn the online shopping experience from work to leisure. On Tuesday (Sept. 28), Buzzfeed announced that it is growing its Tasty brand’s partnership with the retailer, which first launched in...
Online checkout firm Fast announced the debut of its one-click checkout option, headless checkout, to allow shoppers to buy items virtually from anywhere, including at in-person events, while perusing articles online and on connected TVs, according to a Wednesday (Sept. 29) press release. Get the...
Motor vehicle technology firm Keyloop is finalizing a deal to acquire the software-as-a-service (SaaS) company FISC to drive new car sale optimization for dealers, financiers and original equipment manufacturers (OEMs). Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free...
When Amazon was trying to break into the fashion business five years ago, there were a lot of skeptics who doubted that the eCommerce giant could be seen as a place to buy a basic hoodie in the same cart as the season’s most trendy...
Over the last two years, a quick run to the store to pick up a forgotten or last-minute item has turned into a mobile shopping experience, with a multitude of companies providing delivery services for grocery stores, retailers and digital marketplaces. Get the Full Story...
In its quest to hold onto pandemic-era shoppers who turned to Etsy for masks and other handcrafted goods over the last 18 months, the marketplace took a big step forward in expanding how consumers can interact with sellers, opening the doors to an augmented realty...
Dollar Tree, Inc. on Wednesday (Sept. 29) announced it will roll out price points of more than $1 at all Dollar Tree Plus stores and will test higher prices on some items in selected Dollar Tree stores. Get the Full Story Complete the form to...
