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Boatsetter Notches $10M ‘Extension’ Funding Round
August 14, 2019

To help it grow its business, boat rental firm Boatsetter has announced a $10 million Series A “extension” funding round. The investment was led by Valor Equity and WestCap Group, according to reports. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy...

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Retail Innovation Depends On Older Consumers, Too
August 14, 2019

Youngsters tend to get all the credit when it comes to being a force that drives retail innovation, and that’s fair enough. Their mobile habits, for instance, are fueling so much change in commerce and also payments. But older consumers shouldn’t be counted out, either....

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Taking Breakfast Cereal To Innovation ‘School’
August 14, 2019

Some entrepreneurs aim to reinvent food categories when they can’t find options to meet their nutritional needs. The Cereal School Co-founder Dylan Kaplan helped start the company after he and Helen Guo, co-founder and CEO, wanted to try to cut sugar out of their diets and...

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WeWork’s IPO Filing Details Steep Revenue, Loss Growth
August 14, 2019

With its next step toward a high-profile debut that could come as early as September, the parent company of WeWork unveiled its papers for an initial public offering (IPO). The filing illustrates a company that has sharp revenue growth but has losses that have been...

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BoA: Amazon’s Prime Day Boosted Retail Sales In July
August 14, 2019

A new report has revealed that Amazon’s Prime Day — along with promotions by other retailers — led to a boost in July retail sales. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content...

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Domino’s Pizza Pedals Delivery Using Custom eBikes
August 13, 2019

Domino’s Pizza is rolling out an eBike partnership to ensure food is delivered in the most efficient way possible, the company said in a press release on Tuesday (Aug. 13). Saying a bike is often the solution to traffic congestion and parking challenges, the company...

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Snap Unveils Third Generation Of Spectacles
August 13, 2019

With new 3D effects included for Snapchat use, Snap has reportedly introduced its third generation of wearable sunglass cameras called Spectacles. Users can, for instance, capture 3D snaps that have an effect of side-to-side depth due to dual-angle cameras, according to reports. Get the Full...

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Building A Luxury Omnichannel Consignment Experience
August 13, 2019

Some entrepreneurs enter the marketplace with the goal of changing the world – or at least the vertical where they have planted their flag. But Luxury Garage Sale Co-founders Brielle Buchberg and Lindsay Segal had much smaller ambitions in mind. In fact, they weren’t initially aiming to launch...

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Back-To-School Season Fuels Retail Activity And Innovation
August 13, 2019

You can probably tell by the happy looks on all the children’s faces, but in case not — back-to-school season is upon us. Not only is it a big time for retail but, in a sense, a kind of dress rehearsal for the upcoming all...