Retailers and Brands News
Scurri announces €9m million investment to accelerate growth
Scurri have announced a €9 million investment to accelerate growth in the U.K. market. Gresham House Ventures is leading the investment round. Existing investors including family offices represented by Millview advisory, Pa Nolan and others are continuing to support the company in this round. This
Wholesale marketplace Faire raises $260 million in funding
Faire, an online wholesale marketplace that recently launched in the UK and the Netherlands has raised $260 million in funding at a $7B valuation, led by Sequoia Capital. The funding round which included existing investors Lightspeed, DST, Founders Fund, Khosla, Forerunner, D1, YC, and Dragoneer
Skrill partners with Wix to support online business growth
Skrill have announced a new partnership with Wix. The Skrill payment gateway is now integrated with Wix meaning millions of business owners will be able to accept payments. Through the collaboration with Wix, Skrill offers a fully integrated payment solution that is quick and easy to
Experian partners with Microsoft to help businesses prosper
Experian have recently announced a new partnership with Microsoft which will help global businesses prosper by providing them with the tools they need to make more informed, intelligent decisions with their data and deliver better outcomes for their customers. Businesses that are Experian customers now
The Amazon Literary Partnership announces grant recipients
Following a successful first year, The Amazon Literary Partnership has announced the latest grant recipients for 2021. 23 UK-based non-profit literary organisations whose mission it is to champion emerging writers and diversity in storytelling have received grants. Amazon has made a conscious effort to support
cinch raises £1bn to accelerate growth across UK and Europe
Constellation Automotive Group have announced that their online B2C used car marketplace cinch has raised over £1bn in private capital to accelerate their growth. The group of leading global institutional investors included a wholly owned subsidiary of the Abu Dhabi Investment Authority (ADIA), GIC, Neuberger
Fashion marketplace Wolf & Badger become B Corp certified
Wolf & Badger, an online fashion marketplace for independent brands have announced that they are now B Corp certified. For the company, this is another step forward in its mission to make retail fair and drive a better future for all. Wolf & Badger wanted
Amazon Longitude Explorer Prize final shortlist announced
The Amazon Longitude Explorer Prize final shortlist has been announced and 40 inspirational projects from teams aged 11-16 are in the running to win a top prize of £20,000. The Amazon Longitude Explorer Prize competition aims to bring more recognition and diversity to STEM industries
Over 100 signatories commit to The Climate Pledge
Amazon have announced that more than 100 companies have now signed The Climate Pledge. Just months since their last announcement the amount of companies pledging to achieve net-zero annual carbon emissions by 2040 has increased by around 50%. Among the 52 new signatories joining The Climate