Joining many Bay Area companies seeking to go public in 2018, Upwork Inc. is reportedly looking to bring in $100 million through an initial public offering (IPO). The California company was created in 2014 with the merger of Odesk and Elance, the Silicon Valley Business...
To help consumers experience new ways to pay, Visa has announced a new relationship with New York Fashion Week: The Shows. Through the on-site experience, consumers will be able to tap to pay with contactless cards and devices, the company said in an announcement. Get the...
To assist eCommerce merchants with the fulfillment process, ShipBob has notched $40 million in Series C funding. The raise comes on the heels of a $17.5 million in a Series B round in 2017 and $4 million in Series A the year before, according to...
Digitally native brands, especially those that sell tactile products like footwear, are seeing an offline opportunity in opening flagship stores in major cities. Shoe brand Allbirds, in particular, has brought a large retail space in New York City. Get the Full Story Complete the form...
Outside the southeastern United States, Publix is neither a household name, nor an everyday experience. A highly regional grocery store chain, it’s only known in the six states where it actually operates. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy...
Amazon’s acquisition of Whole Foods has led to higher sales, but changes at the grocer haven’t been well-received by some workers who have noted a shift in compensation and culture. In response, a group of workers reportedly sent an email to staff at nearly 500...
Investors this week placed more than $447 million in B2B FinTech startups, with the biggest investment rounds landing at companies that address more than one point of friction. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to...
Though it may be late payments that grab headlines in the U.K., the fact remains that small and mid-sized entities also have to grapple with fraud. Among those struggles is dealing with impersonation fraud, or business email compromise scams. By now, the process may seem...
“Know your customer” and “know your supplier” are critical components of B2B partnerships and expanding supply chains. Technology has made it easier than ever for businesses to connect to corporate partners and clients regardless of location, but exposes these firms to risks from an array...
