Acquisition

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

Source: merriam-webster.com

Why QVC Is Buying zulily For $2.4B
Why QVC Is Buying zulily For $2.4B
August 18, 2015  |  Acquiring

Online retail giant QVC is reportedly acquiring flash sales site zulily for $2.4 billion in a cash-and-stock deal. The acquisition, which comes almost two years...

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eBay Makes Its Move Into High-End Consigning
eBay Makes Its Move Into High-End Consigning
July 21, 2015  |  Acquiring

In its first major move since its official split for PayPal last week, eCommerce marketplace eBay acquired Twice, an online consignment shop startup, a person...

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Mozido Expands Into Africa With NettCash Acquisition
Mozido Expands Into Africa With NettCash Acquisition
July 21, 2015  |  Acquiring

The Austin-based cloud platform mobile payments and retail engagement solutions provider announced today it acquired majority ownership of Zimbabwe mobile wallet company NettCash, further establishing...

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NCR Shares Jump After $9B Bid Rumors Swirl
NCR Shares Jump After $9B Bid Rumors Swirl
July 20, 2015  |  Acquiring

ATM manufacturer NCR saw significant stock price increases on Friday (July 17) as Reuters reported Thoma Bravo was putting together a bid for the company...

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Rakuten Sees Virtual Fitting Room Startup As Good Fit
Rakuten Sees Virtual Fitting Room Startup As Good Fit
July 14, 2015  |  Acquiring

Japan’s largest online retailer, Rakuten, announced the acquisition of fit preference specialist Fits.me yesterday (July 13). The eCommerce company plans to utilize Fit.me’s virtual fitting...

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