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Wish Sold to Asian Ecommerce Platform Qoo10 for $173 Million

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After years of decline, ContextLogic has sold its discount shopping app Wish for approximately $173 million in cash to Qoo10 , an ecommerce platform that operates localized online marketplaces throughout Asia. billion value of our NOLs as profitable operations are targeted by the continuing business.

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Stop & Shop Launches Branded E-Commerce Platform, Retires Peapod Name

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In an effort to create a more seamless shopping experience under the Stop & Shop brand, the retailer has launched a Stop & Shop-branded e-Commerce platform and mobile app that will replace the Peapod digital platform customers previously used.

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Instacart Acquires Ecommerce Platform to Empower Local and Independent Grocers

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Instacart has acquired Rosie , an ecommerce platform serving local and independent grocers, wholesalers and retailers, as Instacart seeks to build on its commitment to smaller businesses in addition to expanding its digital offerings. . Local and independent grocers are so important to the grocery ecosystem.

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Walmart Debuts New Ecommerce Platform to Help SMBs ‘Save Time, Money and Hassle’

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Organizations can create multi-user accounts with up to five users, allowing members of the same company to share payment information, order history and purchasing capabilities. Qualified organizations also can enroll in the Walmart Tax-Exemption Program to automatically have eligible taxes removed during checkout.

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Branchbob Review: What You Need to Know About This Free Ecommerce Platform

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With so much on offer, it's no wonder more than half of all online companies use a CMS of some kind. Branchbob is a free ecommerce platform and cloud-based CMS, created in germany, that lets you conveniently set up your own online shop from your smartphone. Some of the most popular include WordPress, Shopify, and Wix.

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The Best B2B Ecommerce Platform for 2020

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Ecommerce is bigger today than ever. While it’s easy to assume that the age of online stores is focused strictly on the B2C marketplace, the truth is actually that B2B companies are gaining steam too. According to Statista, the B2B eCommerce market worldwide is worth $12.2 That’s more than 6 times the value of B2C ecommerce.

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Boxed Merges With Seven Oaks Acquisition to Go Public in Deal Valuing the Company at $900 Million

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Online grocery shopping platform Boxed and Seven Oaks Acquisition Corp. have agreed to a merger that will turn Boxed into a publicly traded company. Boxed’s ecommerce platform, which the company calls a ”curated, mobile-first, basket-building shopping experience,” is available for both B2C and B2B customers.

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