Acquisition

An asset or object bought or obtained, typically by a library or museum.

Source: merriam-webster.com

Uber Technologies Sells Money-Losing Auto Leasing Unit
Uber Technologies Sells Money-Losing Auto Leasing Unit
December 27, 2017  |  Ridesharing

Uber Technologies has reportedly sold its subprime auto leasing business in the U.S. to Fair.com, a car marketplace startup. The Wall Street Journal said the sale...

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Amazon Buys Maker Of Wireless Security Cameras Blink
Amazon Buys Maker Of Wireless Security Cameras Blink
December 22, 2017  |  Partnerships / Acquisitions

Amazon, the Seattle, Washington-based eCommerce giant, has inked a deal to acquire Blink, the wireless security camera company that launched in early 2016. On its...

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Overstock CEO To Sell eCommerce Business To Focus on Blockchain
Overstock CEO To Sell eCommerce Business To Focus on Blockchain
December 14, 2017  |  Blockchain

On Thursday (Dec. 14), Overstock.com CEO Patrick Byrne revealed that within the next three months the company should have a deal to sell or reorganize...

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European Property Group Makes A Big Buy Into US Malls
European Property Group Makes A Big Buy Into US Malls
December 12, 2017  |  Retail

Unibail-Rodamco, Europe’s largest property firm, is on track to purchase U.S. and U.K. mall operator Westfield Corp. for $16 billion. That big buy is a defensive...

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Chase Completes WePay Acquisition
Chase Completes WePay Acquisition
December 04, 2017  |  Partnerships / Acquisitions

JPMorgan Chase has officially completed its transaction of WePay as of Monday (Dec. 4). In an announcement, WePay said that under the terms of the...

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First Data Makes BluePay Acquisition Official
First Data Makes BluePay Acquisition Official
December 01, 2017  |  Partnerships / Acquisitions

First Data, a global leader in commerce-enabling technology and solutions, announced news that it has acquired BluePay Holdings. A provider of technology-enabled payment processing for merchants...

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Samsung Buys Another AI Startup To Bolster Bixby
Samsung Buys Another AI Startup To Bolster Bixby
November 30, 2017  |  Partnerships / Acquisitions

Samsung Electronics has inked a deal to acquire Fluenty, the Korean artificial intelligence (AI) startup. According to news from The Korea Herald, the deal includes the company’s...

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Why ModCloth Broke Up With Black Friday (To Run Off With Cyber Monday)
Why ModCloth Broke Up With Black Friday (To Run Off With Cyber Monday)
November 27, 2017  |  Retail

The final verdict on Black Friday is still pending, and in many circles that final word is eagerly awaited. As of right now, some are lauding...

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Williams-Sonoma Jumps On The AR Bandwagon
Williams-Sonoma Jumps On The AR Bandwagon
November 17, 2017  |  Retail

Williams-Sonoma is making a big acquisition to give its brand a big digital upgrade. New from Recode indicates that the home furnishings retailer will be buying San...

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