Merchant Innovation

Alibaba’s Big Day Of eCommerce And Logistics Investments
July 08, 2015

While the announcements from Alibaba were technically made on different days, within a 12-hour period on the evening of July 7 to the morning of July 8, the eCommerce giant released the news about two major investments in the eCommerce industry. Get the Full Story...

Merchant Innovation
PipelineRx’s Funding May Accelerate Telepharmacy Growth
July 08, 2015

Telepharmacy solutions provider PipelineRx announced yesterday (July 7) it secured a $9.1 million funding round led by Mitsui USA and joined by McKesson Ventures and existing investor AMN Healthcare. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access...

Batteries Plus Bulbs Plugs In Omnichannel Offerings
July 08, 2015

In order to keep up with the growing demand of the mobile-obsessed, online-first growing base of consumers, retailers have realized that not embracing omnichannel opportunities means they’re already behind. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access...

Europe
Airbnb-Like Online Property Site Disrupting Real Estate
July 08, 2015

Yopa calls itself an “Online Property Agent” and is changing the way homeowners sell their houses in the U.K, reports Forbes. It works around the clock, seven days a week, through a call center which organizes home visits and handles technical issues. Yopa aims to...

Gimbal Rolls Out USB-Powered Proximity Beacons
July 08, 2015

Gimbal, a mobile technology company based in San Diego, said Tuesday (July 7) that it is launching a Bluetooth Smart (low energy) beacon for use across a variety of devices. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free...

Europe
Fundible Eyes E-Gifting Market With Latest Investment
July 08, 2015

Fundible, an innovative purchasing system allowing a group of customers to buy big purchases in the traveling and leisure industry, just raised £110,000 in equity investment from the Wales Technology Seed Fund. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy...

Likeable Local Funded To Boost SMB Social Media
July 08, 2015

Likeable Local, a creator of social media software tools geared specifically for small businesses, announced yesterday (July 7) it secured $500,000 in growth funding. Seattle-based investment lender Lighter Capital, which specializes in revenue-based financing for small businesses, provided the funding. Get the Full Story Complete...

International
Xoom Launches Chinese Website
July 08, 2015

Digital money transfer provider Xoom announced the launch of its Chinese language site for sending money to China yesterday (July 7). The Chinese language will be made available on both Xoom’s desktop and mobile sites, allowing an in-language money transfer service complete with emails and...

Millennial Moms May Be Beacons’ New Best Friends
July 08, 2015

In-store beacons — technology that tracks in-store visitors and sends offers their way through their smart devices — are having a significant and effective impact in reaching moms within the Millennial generation, according to inMarket. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this...