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SHEIN buys UK fashion brand Missguided

by Mark Dowdall | Nov 1, 2023

Online retailer, SHEIN, has completed its takeover of Missguided, a women’s fashion brand from Mike Ashley’s Frasers Group.

InstaShop acquires GroCart to enhance MENA presence

by Mark Dowdall | Jun 20, 2023

GroCart is aiming to expand its B2B operations across the MENA region, targeting countries such as Egypt that have a high concentration of small shops.

eBay acquires Certilogo to enhance authentication

by Mark Dowdall | May 19, 2023

Certilogo is a connected platform that provides AI-powered apparel and fashion goods, digital IDs and authentication. The deal marks a key investment for eBay in the growing pre-loved fashion category.

Ocado Group set to acquire 6 River Systems from Shopify

by Mark Dowdall | May 9, 2023

Ocado Group has agreed to acquire 6 River Systems, a U.S. based firm which has developed an Autonomous Mobile Robot to help warehouse workers pick and restock items more quickly

Ingenico acquires Phos to extend merchant payment acceptance

by Mark Dowdall | Mar 28, 2023

The acquisition of Phos is part of Ingenico’s greater shift towards software-driven services. The market for SoftPoS terminals is expected to grow from 3.1 million worldwide in 2022 to almost 12 million in 2027.