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AppDirect Acquires Builtfirst to Expand Marketplace Solutions
Acquisitions // May 09, 2024

AppDirect has acquired Builtfirst, saying this will further its aim to become “the premier destination for marketplace solutions.” The acquisition adds Builtfirst’s self-service marketplace platform technology to AppDirect’s suite of solutions focused on its business-to-business (B2B) commerce platform, the companies said in a Thursday (May 9) press...

Mercado Libre Surpasses Expectations With Strong Q3 Earnings
Earnings // November 01, 2023

Latin American eCommerce platform Mercado Libre reported third-quarter earnings that surpassed expectations and showcased its success in the region. The company’s income from operations reached a record high of $685 million in the quarter, up 131% year over year (YoY), Mercado Libre said in a Wednesday...

Interviews & Exclusives
JOOR Cracks the Code on B2B Payments for Wholesale Fashion Industry

October 14, 2024
The biggest trend this fall in fashion retail? It’s independent retailers, Kristin Savilia, CEO at JOOR told PYMNTS’ Karen Webster. “Independent retailers are having their moment right now because they’re able to curate to the audience they know best and are buying what they know their customer will love,” she added. Within JOOR’s own marketplace platform, a […]

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AppDirect Acquires Builtfirst to Expand Marketplace Solutions

May 09, 2024
AppDirect has acquired Builtfirst, saying this will further its aim to become “the premier destination for marketplace solutions.” The acquisition adds Builtfirst’s self-service marketplace platform technology to AppDirect’s suite of solutions focused on its business-to-business (B2B) commerce platform, the companies said in a Thursday (May 9) press release. “This acquisition provides an immediate pathway for Builtfirst customers […]

Mercado Libre Surpasses Expectations With Strong Q3 Earnings

November 01, 2023
Latin American eCommerce platform Mercado Libre reported third-quarter earnings that surpassed expectations and showcased its success in the region. The company’s income from operations reached a record high of $685 million...