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Partnerships / Acquisitions
Humana Expands Alternative Treatment Options With One Homecare Acquisition
June 14, 2021

Humana is continuing its effort to bring more healthcare services to more people with the acquisition of One Homecare, a provider of home-based care services and risk management. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to...

Retail
Shipt’s Social Media And Streaming Push
June 14, 2021

For Shipt, the personal shopping and same-day delivery company, call it a case of cross-over appeal. Maybe a way to move up within the eCommerce food chain, so to speak. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free...

Partnerships / Acquisitions
Facebook Oculus Acquires BigBox VR
June 14, 2021

BigBox VR, maker of the virtual reality game “Population: One,” has been acquired by Oculus owner Facebook for an undisclosed amount, according to announcements by both companies. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all...

eCommerce
InMobi’s Glance Acquires Shop101 For Live Social eCommerce In India
June 14, 2021

Glance, an Indian technology company headquartered in Bangalore and owned by InMobi, has acquired eCommerce reseller Shop101 to advance live social selling in the country, according to a Monday (June 14) press release. Terms of the deal were not disclosed. Get the Full Story Complete the...

Retail
MySize Virtual Fitting Room App Links Up With French Fashion Retailer
June 14, 2021

Israeli company MySize, which offers a platform for “trying on” clothes virtually, is launching an expansion into the French market. The company said in a Monday (June 14) press release it is partnering with French fashion company La Caserne to offer the MySizeID app. Get...

Partnerships / Acquisitions
Brazil Sees Merger Mania As Deals Jump To $34 Billion
June 14, 2021

Brazil is seeing a flurry of mergers and acquisitions, with deals nearly quadrupling to $34 billion since last year, Bloomberg News reported on Monday (June 14). Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS...

Investments
Stripe Sees Boom In Investor Interest
June 14, 2021

Payments company Stripe has begun offering investors the opportunity to snatch up substantial stakes in the company from existing shareholders, The Wall Street Journal reported Monday (June 14). Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all...

Retail
DoorDash Partners With PetSmart On Delivery
June 14, 2021

San Francsico’s DoorDash, a “last-mile” delivery company, is partnering with pet retailer PetSmart for delivery of pet supplies and accessories. PetSmart has 1,500 locations nationwide. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content —...

Retail
May Retail Sales Will Support Or Refute NRF’s Optimistic Outlook
June 14, 2021

By this time Tuesday (June 15), economists, investors and retail industry watchers will know exactly how fast the consumer shopping surge grew last month after the Commerce Department releases its latest monthly report at 8:30 a.m. EST. Get the Full Story Complete the form to...