Acquisition

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

Source: merriam-webster.com

Panera Bread Confirms Sale
Panera Bread Confirms Sale
April 06, 2017  |  Retail

The speculation has ended. Panera Bread is selling. Yesterday (April 5) the quick-service restaurant chain announced that it has entered into a definitive merger agreement with...

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MoneyGram, Euronet Talks Progressing At A Slower Pace Than Expected
MoneyGram, Euronet Talks Progressing At A Slower Pace Than Expected
April 06, 2017  |  Payment Methods

Euronet Worldwide and MoneyGram International takeover discussions are moving ahead at a slower pace than expected, reported Bloomberg News. According to the report, which cited...

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Yelp Buys Wi-Fi Marketing Company Turnstyle Analytics For $20M
Yelp Buys Wi-Fi Marketing Company Turnstyle Analytics For $20M
April 05, 2017  |  Retail

Yelp, the online review company, announced Tuesday (April 4) announced it has acquired Turnstyle Analytics, a Wi-Fi marketing company helping local businesses use free Wi-Fi...

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AOL + Yahoo = Oath
AOL + Yahoo = Oath
April 04, 2017  |  Partnerships / Acquisitions

Verizon has announced that once its acquisition of Yahoo is complete and it merges Yahoo with AOL, the newly created division will get a new...

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CO-OP Acquires TMG, Announces Organizational Restructure
CO-OP Acquires TMG, Announces Organizational Restructure
April 04, 2017  |  Partnerships / Acquisitions

CO-OP Financial Services announced that it has acquired TMG and restructured some of its leadership team positions, according to a press release. “The acquisition of TMG...

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Amazon’s Shares Flirted With New High Last Week Amid Bevy Of News
Amazon’s Shares Flirted With New High Last Week Amid Bevy Of News
April 03, 2017  |  Amazon

Amazon had a news-filled week last week culminating with shares flirting with a new high in trading Friday (March 31). According to a report, shares...

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Amazon Secures Souq.com Acquisition
Amazon Secures Souq.com Acquisition
March 29, 2017  |  Partnerships / Acquisitions

It’s official. After months of will they? won’t they? and a last-minute challenger bid, Amazon has closed an acquisition deal to buy 100 percent Dubai-based...

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PYMNTS’ Daily Data Dive: The Amazon Scoop
PYMNTS’ Daily Data Dive: The Amazon Scoop
March 29, 2017  |  Daily Data Dive

Amazon’s quest to become the ultimate eCommerce site is well under way. Lately, Amazon has taken actions to move itself further along this path. Today...

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Amazon’s Bid for Dubai’s Souq.com Faces A Challenger
Amazon’s Bid for Dubai’s Souq.com Faces A Challenger
March 27, 2017  |  Retail

Amazon may be facing a big contender in its efforts to strike a deal to purchase Dubai-based online retailer Souq.com. Just last week, it was...

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