Tagged: shopping

November 15, 2021 @ 7:46 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Affirm (NASDAQ: AFRM) notes that Buy Now, Pay Later (BNPL) is more than just a “modern twist” on layaway. Affirm writes in a blog post that consumers love the flexible payment method as a way to “avoid credit cards and manage their cash flow.” The… Read More

June 19, 2021 @ 9:36 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Universal and streamlined shopping app nate has secured $38 million in capital through a Series A round led by Renegade Partners, along with contributions from Forerunner Ventures and existing investors Canaan Partners and Coatue Management. nate’s Series A has been finalized a year after the… Read More

March 3, 2021 @ 2:18 pm By Samantha Hurst  |  

  Payment processing and global retail banking platform Klarna announced on Wednesday it has expanded its open banking solution to eight more  European countries. The countries are  Portugal, Denmark, Luxembourg, Ireland, Croatia, Estonia, Lithuania, and Latvia. According to Klarna, the solution processes more than 150 million transactions per year, offers third-party providers access to… Read More

February 18, 2021 @ 9:28 pm By Samantha Hurst  |  

  Payment processing platform Klarna announced on Thursday it has formed a new partnership with Sweden-based cryptocurrency broker Safello. Klarna reported that the partnership it will allow the payment platform to enter the cryptocurrency industry. “In recent months, Safello has experienced increased growth, both in new… Read More

December 15, 2020 @ 9:43 am By Samantha Hurst  |  

  Payment processing platform Klarna announced on Tuesday it has formed a new partnership with payments and commerce solution platform Verifone. Klarna reported that through the partnership it will be available as the buy now pay later solution to millions of Verifone devices in the U.S…. Read More

October 6, 2020 @ 10:38 am By Samantha Hurst  |  

  Payment processing platform Klarna announced on Tuesday it has formed a five-year partnership with the American department store, Macy’s. Through the collaboration, Macy’s will offer customers the ability to pay in four equal, interest-free installments at online checkout as part of enhanced shopping experience. “Within… Read More

September 2, 2020 @ 3:41 pm By Samantha Hurst  |  

  Sezzle, Inc. (ASX: SZL), a U.S.-based installment payments platform, announced on Wednesday the launch of its virtual card for shoppers, which will reportedly enable Sezzle customers to pay using interest-free installments both in-store and online. Sezzle revealed the Sezzle Virtual Card will allow brick… Read More

September 1, 2020 @ 12:42 pm By Samantha Hurst  |  

Cosmose AI, a China-based offline shopping platform, announced on Tuesday it secured €12.5 million through its Series A funding round, which was led by Tiga Investments with participation from OTB Ventures and TDJ Pitango. Founded in 2014, Cosmose AI claims it “harnesses anonymous mobile user… Read More

August 27, 2020 @ 2:56 pm By Samantha Hurst  |  

Payment processing platform Klarna announced on Thursday it has added one million new consumers in the U.S. in just three months.  The company reported it has also seen strong growth momentum in its retail partnerships in the US, which have grown by more than 158% year… Read More

August 11, 2020 @ 12:04 pm By Samantha Hurst  |  

Payment processing platform Klarna announced on Tuesday it is introducing Google Pay for in-store purchases in the US. Klarna reported that Sephora, Journeys, and rue21 are among the first Klarna merchant partners to offer Google Pay, in addition to Apple Pay, for in-store purchases. The option… Read More

June 12, 2020 @ 2:24 pm By Samantha Hurst  |  

  Thyngs, a UK-based mobile technology platform, announced on Friday it has launched its touch-free technology solution to help make integration and transaction experiences safer for retail and hospitality customers. This technology was created during the COVID-19 pandemic and lockdowns. “The latest iteration of the… Read More

May 11, 2020 @ 10:07 am By Samantha Hurst  |  

Lolli, a U.S.-based bitcoin rewards platform, announced on Monday it secured $3 million through its Seed II funding round, which was led by Pathfinder, with participation from beauty entrepreneur Michelle Phan, Sound Ventures, Craft Ventures, Company Ventures, Adam Leber, Abe Burns, and Chapter One Ventures…. Read More

April 9, 2020 @ 11:11 am By Samantha Hurst  |  

Fold, a U.S.-based mobile app that allows consumers to earn bitcoin while shopping, announced it has joined Visa’s Fast Track program in order to speed up the process of integrating with the credit card giant. Fold revealed that by joining the program it is now… Read More

February 11, 2020 @ 7:34 am By Samantha Hurst  |  

Payment processing platform Klarna announced on Tuesday the launch of its `Consumer Council’ According to Klarna, the global initiative sees the platform invite consumers to a meet-up and share their thoughts on different themes related to their experiences. The platform further explained: “The first Consumer Council… Read More

July 18, 2019 @ 9:15 am By Samantha Hurst  |  

Payment processing platform Klarna announced on Thursday it has formed a new partnership with British contemporary fashion brand Superdry. Through the partnership, Superdry customers are now able to Pay later or Pay in 3 in the UK, and later this month will be able to Pay in 4 in… Read More

April 3, 2019 @ 2:54 pm By Samantha Hurst  |  

Integrated payments and marketing platform RiverPay Inc. announced on Wednesday it recently began facilitating payments through Alipay and WeChat Pay, two mobile payment platforms most favored by Chinese consumers, at Brooks Brothers brand stores in key North American travel destinations, including the brand’s flagship store… Read More

December 31, 2016 @ 11:57 am By Samantha Hurst  |  

 All By Mama, an online marketplace that’s dedicated to parent-run businesses, is set to close its equity crowdfunding campaign on Crowdcube, later today. The company has successfully secured its initial £75,000 funding target and is now nearing £76,500. Launched in 2014 by Gemma Whates, All By Mama currently… Read More

November 30, 2015 @ 10:42 am By Samantha Hurst  |  

Acquire Real Estate, a real estate crowd investing platform, recently partnered with full-service real estate investment company, Katz Properties, to provide an investment opportunity in Pompano Marketplace, a 238,800 SF fully occupied retail center located in Pompano Beach, Florida. The crowd investing project closed quickly,… Read More

October 23, 2015 @ 2:15 pm By Samantha Hurst  |  

Last month, the UK-based cross-platform shopping app, Shop n Social, launched an equity crowdfunding campaign on Seedrs to raise £450,000 so that it can continue research and development. Shop n Social, which was founded this year by entrepreneur Ajit Gupta, is described as a “revolutionary new app” that… Read More

June 2, 2015 @ 10:05 am By Samantha Hurst  |  

EasyAsk Technologies has launched an Crowdfunder campaign to dramatically increase its reach to retailers who need a stronger solution in the mobile commerce (mCommerce) space. EasyAsk’s technology is in lockstep with the current trend toward mCommerce. EasyAsk is reportedly known for its advanced, intuitive search,… Read More