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Afresh Raises $13M For Fresh Food Management Technology
November 19, 2020

Afresh Technologies has raised $13 million in a Series A extension round to expand its fresh food management technology that helps grocers reduce food waste. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content...

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SellerX Raises $118M In Bid To Buy Up Amazon Sellers
November 19, 2020

Venture capital cash has been flowing this year to companies that plan to buy up sellers on Amazon and help them grow. In particular, such deals have targeted companies in the Fulfillment by Amazon program, in which the eCommerce giant warehouses a company’s products and...

Retail
Refreshed Curbside 2.0 Pickup Routine Points To Post-COVID Staying Power
November 19, 2020

The trend of businesses offering curbside pickup isn’t even a year old yet but the widely embraced COVID-era service solution is already undergoing a makeover. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content...

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Mobile Digital Payment Platform Satispay Gets $18M From Square
November 19, 2020

Italian payment app company Satispay SpA has received an investment of EUR15 million, or about $18 million, from Twitter CEO Jack Dorsey’s payment company Square Inc., according to Bloomberg. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access...

Partnerships / Acquisitions
UK FinTech SumUp Acquires POS Firm Goodtill
November 19, 2020

U.K. global payments service firm SumUp has acquired point-of-sale (POS) software provider Goodtill for an undisclosed amount. 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 our...

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Macy’s Troubles Continue; Digital Focus Leads To Cautious Optimism For Q4
November 19, 2020

The headwinds facing Macy’s pandemic-driven downturn recovery have been well-documented. Falling foot traffic at malls and a general department store category malaise are just two of them and the consequences were on display in its Q3 earnings announcement on Thursday (Nov. 19). Get the Full...

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Walgreens Launches New Loyalty Program, Ups Same-Day Service
November 19, 2020

Deerfield, Illinois-based pharmacy chain Walgreens has launched a revamped customer loyalty program, myWalgreens, which promises its customers new benefits as the company closes down its previous offering, Balance Rewards. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access...

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FastSpring Acquires SalesRight To Grow eCommerce Solutions For SaaS
November 19, 2020

FastSpring, a full-service eCommerce solution for software-as-a-service (SaaS) companies, is acquiring SalesRight, a Canadian SaaS startup that offers tools for business-to-business (B2B) sales teams. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content —...

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Luxury eCommerce Retailer Farfetch Officially Opens For Used Goods
November 19, 2020

Online retailer Farfetch is out to prove that the market for luxury merchandise fits fine with used goods. The eCommerce company is launching its Farfetch Second Life program in the U.S., according to Elle, a fashion industry publication. Get the Full Story Complete the form...