Expansion

The action of becoming larger or more extensive. Expansion is the phase of the business cycle where real GDP grows for two or more consecutive quarters, moving from a trough to a peak.

Source: investopedia.com

Instacart Accelerates US Expansion Efforts
Instacart Accelerates US Expansion Efforts
April 25, 2017  |  Startups

After closing a $400 million Series D round at a valuation of $3.4 billion back in March, grocery delivery startup Instacart is eyeing some major U.S....

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Walmart Slows Down Plans For Africa
Walmart Slows Down Plans For Africa
February 07, 2017  |  Retail

Walmart has decided to slow down its plans to expand into Africa, deciding to take a slow and deliberate approach due to some costly mistakes...

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Alibaba Running Into Expansion Troubles In India
Alibaba Running Into Expansion Troubles In India
August 23, 2016  |  Retail

Alibaba, China’s largest eCommerce marketplace, is facing problems in its native land as it deals with sluggish expansion due to a maturing population and user...

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Global Payments’ Big Atlanta Expansion
Global Payments’ Big Atlanta Expansion
August 15, 2016  |  Payment Methods

Global Payments, the payments processor, is expanding in the southeast U.S., as The Atlanta Journal-Constitution reported on Friday (Aug. 12). The FinTech firm said it...

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Alibaba Coming To Australia By End Of 2016
Alibaba Coming To Australia By End Of 2016
July 26, 2016  |  International

Alibaba, the Chinese eCommerce marketplace giant, has announced plans to expand its reach to Australia by the end of 2016, according to media reports. The...

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Saudi Arabia’s Investment Arm Parks $3.5B In Uber
Saudi Arabia’s Investment Arm Parks $3.5B In Uber
June 02, 2016  |  Investments

Uber has garnered $3.5 billion from Saudi Arabia’s investment arm, known as the Public Investment Fund, according to The Wall Street Journal. The $3.5 billion...

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Guess Which City May Be Next For Amazon Prime Now?
Guess Which City May Be Next For Amazon Prime Now?
September 14, 2015  |  News

Amazon's purchase of a warehouse outside Boston has some thinking Prime Now could be on the way for the City on a Hill.

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