News

Personalization Not Tried And True By Retailers
January 18, 2017

Personalization is a trendy thing these days. Fendi is making a line of pompoms to add to bags customers already own. Wine can be hand-selected for people, and cigars — complete with personalized cigar bands — have even become unique. And the most individual thing that everyone...

Revlon Revs Up New Strategic Growth Plan
January 18, 2017

In the new year, it seems very fashionable for retailers to re-think global growth. General Mills is investing in kale to sprout growth, Mattel tapped a Google executive for its new CEO and handbag companies like Fendi are leaning on a pompom add-on to spur sales....

International
Why US Firms Are Shelving Investment Plans In China
January 18, 2017

More companies in the U.S. may be holding off on making investments in China as a result of Trump’s call for steep tariffs on the country, The Wall Street Journal reported. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited...

Investments
Reverse Logistics: Optoro Clinches $30M Series D
January 18, 2017

Two weeks into 2017 and the Investment Tracker is showing some steady motion, with total fund flows comfortably in the low triple-digit range. This past week, the tally stood at $349 million, with FinTech at almost $238 million of that. Get the Full Story Complete...

Partnerships / Acquisitions
Breaking News: Augeo Levels Up Loyalty Game With edo Acquisition
January 18, 2017

Consumer engagement and loyalty are one of commerce’s favorite mystery boxes. Building it is fundamental, everyone in retail is after it, but after years (and arguably millennia) of study, no one has exactly cracked the secret code. There have been many attempts — some of...

Retail
The Limited Files For Bankruptcy
January 18, 2017

The Limited, a women’s apparel chain based in the United States, filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection, having shuttered all 250 stores nationwide. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no...

Fabletics Stretches VIP Membership Perks
January 18, 2017

Consumers who have jumped in and ran with athleisure company Fabletics, cofounded by actress Kate Hudson, are eligible for some extra special perks. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no...

Retail
SaaS Startup OrderGroove In $20M Series C
January 18, 2017

New York City-based subscription model and B2C eCommerce enabler startup OrderGroove recently raised $20 million in a Series C venture funding round led by National Securities Corporation. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all...

General Mills Invests A Crisp $6M In Kale Chip Company
January 18, 2017

The company most known for Cheerios, Pillsbury and Häagen-Dazs ice cream — General Mills — is turning over a new leaf to focus on healthy and trendy options, like dehydrated kale chips. The company said it will focus on the greens for growing the business....