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UK’s Trouva Raises $22M To Support Non-Amazon Sellers
Investments // November 27, 2019

London startup Trouva has raised £17 million ($21.8 million) in funding to grow its online marketplace featuring independent boutiques, as reported on Wednesday (Nov. 27). Trouva’s platform showcases brick-and-mortar boutiques selling “beautiful” and elusive trinkets. Funding was led by Octopus Ventures, C4 Ventures and Downing...

Why Less Is More For Creatures Of Comfort
Retail // August 15, 2017

For reasons largely unknown, at some point in the evolution of female fashion, terribly uncomfortable bordering on painful has become the accepted standard.  Shoes that are too pointy, dresses that are too tight to accommodate a fully inflated set of lungs and cosmetic rituals so...

J.C. Penney Takes Familiar Turn With New Boutique Toy Shop Launch
Retail // July 18, 2017

Brick-and-mortar stores have been wrapped up in a transformative time period for the past few years. While the eCommerce arena continues to grow, some retailers have integrated tablets, introduced contactless point-of-sale payments and developed brand-specific mobile applications — all in the name of becoming more...

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UK’s Trouva Raises $22M To Support Non-Amazon Sellers

November 27, 2019
London startup Trouva has raised £17 million ($21.8 million) in funding to grow its online marketplace featuring independent boutiques, as reported on Wednesday (Nov. 27). Trouva’s platform showcases brick-and-mortar boutiques selling “beautiful” and elusive trinkets. Funding was led by Octopus Ventures, C4 Ventures and Downing Ventures. Also participating were BGF and LocalGlobe. This round brought […]