Square Inc. has announced that it has purchased OrderAhead’s dining pickup website and app that enables customers to place takeout food orders without picking up the phone or waiting on line. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited...
This week, Barnes & Noble Education made its announcement that it will be acquiring MBS Textbook Exchange, LLC (MBS) for $174.2 million. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional...
Grameen America, a leading nonprofit microfinance organization, announced yesterday (Feb. 21) that it is partnering with Citi and Mastercard to provide financial technology solutions that will assist low-income minority women entrepreneurs. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free...
Synchrony Financial’s CareCredit, a provider of promotional financing for health care, announced Tuesday (Feb. 21) it inked a deal with Citibank to acquire the Citi Health Card portfolio. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all...
Apple is adding fuel to the biometrics expectations and rumors surrounding its 2017 iPhone device with the acquisition of Israeli facial recognition startup RealFace. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content —...
An investor group made up of Bain Capital Private Equity, Bow Street and Adama Partners completed the acquisition of online diamond and jewelry retailer Blue Nile, making it a privately held company. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy...
Mattel Inc. is expanding its push into China by partnering with parenting website Babytree to create an online learning platform for early childhood development. Founded in 2006, Babytree provides families in China a platform to learn and exchange ideas on early education, child development tracking...
Aiming to diversify beyond smartphones and data plans, Verizon Communications announced Thursday (Feb. 16) it has inked a deal to acquire private drone management software firm Skyward for an undisclosed amount. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free...
Telenor, the Norwegian telecom company, has partnered with Google to offer its customers in Europe and Asia Rich Communications Services (RCS), which is a messaging service that has upgraded features. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free...
