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Australian Solution Provider Raises $7.5 Million for Product Recognition Software

Tiliter, maker of a solution designed to recognize products without scanning barcodes, raised $7.5 million in a funding round led by Investec Emerging Companies. The proceeds will be used to…

News October 20

Klarna: From B2B Fintech to End-to-End B2C Experience Provider

Payment has often been defined as a “last step” in the buying journey — the finale of a customer’s journey through the immersive and exciting elements that make a brand or retailer stand out.   Klarna is…

Executive Viewpoints October 20

David’s Bridal Buys Online Resource Rustic Wedding Chic

David’s Bridal has acquired online wedding resource Rustic Wedding Chic. Maggie Lord, the founder of Rustic Wedding Chic, will join David’s Bridal to lead strategic partnerships, reporting to Chief Marketing…

News October 20
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Stein Mart Hires Hilco Streambank to Sell Off its IP

Off-price retailer Stein Mart, which filed for bankruptcy in August, has hired Hilco Streambank to put the brand’s intellectual property (IP) up for sale. Hilco Streambank will receive a percentage…

News October 20

FedEx Adds 2,000 Stores to Retail Returns Network

FedEx will partner with Happy Returns to offer the solution provider’s in-person return service at more than 2,000 FedEx Office locations. The program, which will let shoppers return ecommerce orders…

News October 20

RIC20 Recap: Speakers Provide Answers to Five Pressing Questions

Everyone in retail has Big Questions: What will this holiday season be like? Will the coronavirus surge in the cold weather, and will that force stores to close again? How…

Features October 20

The Logistical Nightmare Before Christmas: How to Avoid it

The 2020 holiday shopping season is anticipated to be remarkably different than any in recent years, especially when it comes to where people are expected to shop — online. With…

Executive Viewpoints October 20
David Sykes on Retail Remix

How Klarna Is Transforming the Role of Payments

Featuring: David Sykes, Klarna Historically, payment has been defined merely as a “last step” in the buying journey — the aftermath of the immersive and exciting elements that make a…

October 19

Alibaba Acquires Controlling Stake in Sun Art Hypermarket Chain

Ecommerce giant Alibaba will invest approximately $3.6 billion in the 484-store Sun Art hypermarket chain in a bid to compete in China’s growing online grocery industry. The transaction raises Alibaba’s…

News October 19
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