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Starbucks Invests $100 Million In Food, Retail Startup Venture Fund

Starbucks has invested $100 million in Valor Siren Ventures, a new fund with plans to grow the next…

News March 21
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Post-Merger Culture Clashes Can Imperil Innovation

By Adam Blair, Executive Editor The very nature of a successful startup is that it offers something different…

Executive Viewpoints July 11
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Walgreens CIO Quits To Form Marketing Startup

Walgreens Chief Digital Officer and CIO Abhi Dhar is leaving the company in March to form an online…

News February 14
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Font Company Monotype Buys UGC Startup Olapic For $130 Million

Digital typesetting and typeface design company Monotype has acquired Olapic, a user-generated content (UGC) startup, for approximately $130…

News July 21
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UK Startup Bridges Store And Mobile With Real-Time Inventory Data

Although all Brexit-related news continues to stay top-of-mind for UK retailers and consumers, one startup is going full…

News July 13
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Ron Johnson Bets On Startup After JCPenney Misstep

When asked, “What is the best mistake you ever made?” by CNBC’s Courtney Reagan, Ron Johnson stated: “Going…

Features May 17
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Fossil Group Acquires Wearable Tech Startup Misfit For $260 Million

Fossil Group, a designer and distributor of consumer fashion accessories, watches and jewelry, has acquired wearable technology manufacturer…

News November 13
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Darby Smart Sparks DIY Revolution, Sees Significant Growth

Since its inception in 2010, Pinterest has acquired more than 70 million users who pin inspirational content and…

Features January 14
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Former J.C. Penney, Apple Exec Spearheads New Startup Project

Ron Johnson, who has held executive positions at a variety of retailers, including Target and Apple, and most…

News October 24
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