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AI-powered retail intelligence platform Radar raises 170 million dollars in funding

Radar, an AI-powered retail intelligence platform, has raised 170 million US dollars in Series B Funding, bringing the company’s total valuation to 1 billion US dollars. The funding round was co-led by Gideon Strategic Partners and Nimble Partners, with participation from Align Ventures. Radar aims to use this round of funding to accelerate the...

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Uber expands its retail offering to include Pacsun, Camping World & Lush

Uber Technologies has expanded its current app retail offering in the United States to include names like Pacun, as it grows its selection. From this week onwards, US consumers can order from hundreds of Pacsun, Camping World, and Lush retail locations through the Uber, Uber Eats, and Postmates apps. Launching in time for the upcoming holiday...

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DSW partners with Uber Eats for on-demand delivery across the US

Designer Shoe Warehouse (DSW) has partnered with food delivery platform Uber Eats to offer a selection of its footwear and accessories for sale with on-demand delivery. The partnership sees DSW leverage Uber Eats platform to offer immediate or scheduled delivery of its products from close to 500 DSW stores. The DSW storefront on Uber Eats offers...

Fashion

Dick’s Sporting Goods teams up with Uber Eats for on-demand delivery

Dick’s Sporting Goods has partnered with Uber Technologies to bring an offering of sportswear, footwear and sports gear to its on-demand delivery platform. Beginning this week, over 800 Dick’s Sporting Goods and Golf Galaxy stores will be available to browse and purchase from on Uber Eats, enabling on-demand or scheduled delivery of various...

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The Body Shop expands delivery partnership with Uber

British cosmetics company The Body Shop has expanded its delivery services with Uber Technologies to now include almost all of its US-based retail stores. The expansion will allow shoppers in the new areas, including Illinois, Nevada and Hawaii, to purchase The Body Shop products through Uber Eats. Covering 75 new storefronts, the addition will...

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Tech giants vow to double number of women managers by 2022

Forty-five tech giants committed Wednesday to doubling the number of women on their management boards to 30 percent by 2022, the French presidency said. Alibaba, BNP Paribas, Booking.com, IBM, L'Oreal and Uber were some of the high-profile companies to sign a pledge at the second "Tech for good" summit taking place in Paris. Businesses that...

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New Snapchat 'Groups' allow chats with up to 16 users

Snapchat rolled out a feature Tuesday for group chats with up to 16 people as the fast-growing social network sought to broaden its services ahead of an expected share offering. "The holidays are a great time to hang out with friends and spend time with family -- it's always better together! We couldn't think of a better time to announce Groups,...

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Uber to unveil e-commerce delivery program

Uber will soon no longer just be known for driving people around, they are about to become a shoppers best friend. For the last year, Uber has experimented with transporting packages, and now it's ready to make a formal arrangement for their package delivery services. The transportation service is partnering with a number of fashion brands as...

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Fashion

Swipecast: 'Uber for models'

A new app launched named Swipecast, dubbed the 'Uber for models', is set to disrupt the industry. The app uses a marketplace model to connect models directly with potential clients, by passing traditional agencies and their fees. Currently available for iOS, the app lets photographers, stylists and retailers search for models and arrange job...