Inside Retail

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

Dempstah has been named as the recipient of Ebay’s $100,000 Circular Fashion Fund this year. Ebay, in partnership with the Australian Fashion Council, launched the Circular Fashion Fund aimed at supporting innovation in the fashion industry to reach circularity by 2030.

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Inside Retail

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

With this backdrop, Ebay, supported by the Australian Fashion Council, has introduced the Circular Fashion Fund. This initiative pledges $200,000 in funding for Australian start-ups, that are working to change customer behaviours within the fashion industry, and advance the circular economy.

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Inside Retail

NOVEMBER 19, 2023

Through this organisation, Mecca has put 10,000 women through secondary school, and now injects funding into 21 social enterprises around the world that aim to educate, support and represent women. The post “Really powerful”: Why Mecca is expanding its female-focused business fund appeared first on Inside Retail Australia.

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Retail TouchPoints

AUGUST 3, 2022

Ulta Beauty has formally launched its venture capital fund Prisma Ventures , which will invest $20 million in emerging technology startups that seek to shape the future of online and in-store retail experiences. s acquisition of logistics solution Quiet Platforms.

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Retail Wire

DECEMBER 6, 2023

The Biden administration has revealed a $3 billion grant to fund a quarter of the costs of the Brightline West rail project.

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JULY 17, 2023

Radar , a technology company that provides a platform to support in-store inventory accuracy and location, has secured $30 million in a Series A funding round led by returning investor Align Ventures, along with The Ferrante Group, Future Archives and RX Ventures, which is the venture capital arm of South American retailer Lojas Renner.

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Inside Retail

MARCH 12, 2024

Apparel brand Superdry has confirmed it is in discussions with financial services company Hilco regarding additional funding to support its turnaround efforts. The post Superdry in talks to secure funding for turnaround plan appeared first on Inside Retail Australia. According to Reuters , the brand reported a 13.7

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Retail TouchPoints

NOVEMBER 15, 2021

Communication and payments platform Podium has raised $201 million in a Series D funding round led by YC Continuity , joined by Durable Capital Partners , Arpex Capital , Accel , Album VC , IVP , Sapphire Ventures , Summit Partners and Sorenson Capital. This latest round brings the company’s valuation to over $3 billion.

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Retail Focus

MARCH 25, 2024

This guide is designed to help beginners navigate the process of moving their funds with ease. Understanding Different Methods to Transfer Money There are several ways to move your funds, like online transfers, bank wires, and mobile apps. Each method is different.

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Retail TouchPoints

MAY 24, 2022

Livestreaming platform Firework has secured $150 million in Series B financing led by SoftBank Vision Fund 2 , bringing its total funding to-date to more than $235 million. market will more than triple by 2024 to reach $35 billion. Meanwhile, in North America, livestreaming represents just 0.1%

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Retail TouchPoints

JUNE 3, 2022

Starbucks workers who strike in support of unionizing will be protected by a Strike and Defense Fund, to which the Workers United union has committed $1 million in funding to replace wages and benefits that could be lost during a labor action. Workers United has accused Starbucks of violating U.S.

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Inside Retail

OCTOBER 18, 2022

Country Road has launched the first fashion industry climate fund in Australia, the Country Road Climate Fund, which will see the heritage retailer invest $1.5 million in grant funding over the next three years to help accelerate climate solutions for Australia’s fashion industry. The right thing to do.

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Retail TouchPoints

NOVEMBER 19, 2021

Online B2B wholesale marketplace Faire has closed a $400 million Series G funding round, its third in the last year. With this latest round, which pushes the company’s total funding to date above $1 billion , Faire is now valued at $12.4

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Inside Retail

JUNE 8, 2022

Lululemon Athletica and H&M Group are among backers of a $250 million fund aiming to speed up efforts to cut carbon emissions in the fashion industry’s supply chain, non-profit group Apparel Impact Institute said on Wednesday. The post H&M, Lululemon back $250 million Fashion Climate Fund appeared first on Inside Retail.

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Retail Wire

FEBRUARY 5, 2024

The funding will also provide the company time to consider possible transfer of its medical centers' ownership to other entities. Steward Health Care has managed to gather the necessary financing that will keep its Massachusetts hospitals running.

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Retail TouchPoints

DECEMBER 7, 2021

Australia-based tech platform Marketplacer , which helps brands, retailers and other businesses create their own online marketplaces, has received $38 million in fresh funding to build out its product suite, grow its partner program and continue its expansion in the U.S. Marketplacer launched in the U.S.

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Inside Retail

SEPTEMBER 20, 2023

Australian Unity Diversified Property Fund has divested Woodvale Boulevard Shopping Centre in Western Australia to a local syndicator for $36.5 The post Property Fund sells WA shopping centre Woodvale Boulevard appeared first on Inside Retail Australia.

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Inside Retail

NOVEMBER 6, 2023

Fashion brand Country Road is looking to inject another $500,000 into businesses working to mitigate the impact of climate change this year, following the launch of its Climate Fund last October. Now in its second year, the fund aims to deliver $1.5 And, according to Chamberlain, when it comes to making change: collaboration is key.

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Inside Retail

FEBRUARY 19, 2022

The Lego Foundation has launched a US$143 million global challenge to fund initiatives that make a positive impact on the young. The launch of the fund coincides with the Lego brand’s 90th anniversary. The post Lego Foundation launches US$143m fund for childhood development appeared first on Inside Retail.

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Retail TouchPoints

APRIL 26, 2021

Membership club Vivrelle , which provides access to a shared closet of designer handbags, jewelry and diamonds, has secured $26 million in Series A funding. The subscription service, founded by husband and wife team Blake and Wayne Geffen in 2018, allows members to keep items as long as they want, or swap them out monthly.

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Retail TouchPoints

APRIL 8, 2021

Trax , a cloud-based solution that helps CPG brands and retailers optimize their inventory strategies through data and analytics, has secured $640 million in Series E funding. The round was led by SoftBank Vision Fund 21 and technology-focused funds managed by existing investor BlackRock.

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Retail TouchPoints

MARCH 22, 2022

Reach , a combined payments, tax and fraud platform designed to improve handling of cross-border commerce transactions, has received $30 million in its latest funding round. The funding round was led by Vistara Growth and includes investment from Bluesky Equities, Tribune Capital and Rising Tide.

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Retail TouchPoints

APRIL 28, 2022

DTC hair dye brand Madison Reed has snagged $33 million in new financing, bringing its total funding to nearly $220 million. This new round of funding was led by Sandbridge Capital, with participation from Marcy Venture Partners.

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Retail TouchPoints

MARCH 9, 2022

million in a seed funding round led by the Serena Williams-founded VC firm Serena Ventures. In addition to Serena Ventures, investors in this funding round included Maple VC, Inovia Capital , Hyphen Capital and a group of early Shopify employees. million of total funding. Calico has now reached $2.15

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Retail TouchPoints

APRIL 22, 2022

Amazon is creating a $1 billion venture investment program, the Amazon Industrial Innovation Fund (AIIF), with the goal of supporting innovation in customer fulfillment, logistics and the supply chain. Amazon also made a major investment in economic initiatives in March 2022 as part of its $2 billion Amazon Housing Equity Fund.

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Inside Retail

MARCH 2, 2023

million in debt and equity capital to help fund expansion and strengthen its balance sheet. million capital and debt-raising round to fund expansion appeared first on Inside Retail. Retail Food Group is to raise $47.4 The company says it has already received commitments to $24.9 The post RFG sets off $47.4

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Retail Wire

JANUARY 18, 2024

It's giving its high school seniors an unusual platform to showcase their innovation and win funding for their creative projects. There's a unique opportunity starting up at the Science Leadership Academy in Philadelphia. This exciting initiative is like a mini version of the popular TV show, 'Shark Tank'.

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Inside Retail

JUNE 14, 2022

Sydney-based clothing technology company Citizen Wolf has launched a crowdfunding program to fund expansion abroad. The clothing-slash-tech company is now seeking funding through a Birchal equity crowdfunding raise, which allows customers receive shares in the company’s earnings. . “We

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Retail TouchPoints

MAY 1, 2023

Global funding in Q1 2023 was $76 billion , a 53% decline from the same period in 2022, according to data from Crunchbase. In addition, every separate funding stage was down by 44% to 54% YoY, which shows investors are comprehensively assessing all current and potential investments at all stages of growth.

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Retail TouchPoints

OCTOBER 13, 2021

Vuori has received a $400 million investment from SoftBank Vision Fund 2 that values the activewear brand at $4 billion just six years after its debut. SoftBank Vision Fund 2 is the second institutional investor to back Vuori, following Norwest Venture Partners, which invested in the company in 2019. Listen to the full episode here.].

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Inside Retail

NOVEMBER 20, 2022

The post Bushbuck raising funds for an Australian expansion push appeared first on Inside Retail. In addition, the company says its next step is to invest in its back office by implementing an enterprise resource planning system to support its growth ambitions. “We

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LS Retail

APRIL 11, 2024

©iStock/JARAMA In this appeal to Congress , more than 35 artists, activists, scholars and others call for funding for Ukraine. The opinions expressed in this commentary are those of the signatories. Key statement: "If Russia breaks through, this will be our fault. And then we will understand what we have lost."

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Inside Retail

MARCH 22, 2022

A 50-per-cent share of Brisbane’s Grand Plaza Shopping Centre has been acquired by EG Australian Core Enhanced Funds for an undisclosed amount. The post Investment fund takes half share in Brisbane’s Grand Plaza Shopping Centre appeared first on Inside Retail. billion in sales occurring since the beginning of last year.

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Rangeme

APRIL 22, 2024

Without sufficient funds to invest in inventory, marketing, and infrastructure, even the most promising ventures can struggle to gain traction. It’s important to ensure you fully understand the pros and cons of the funding solutions you may be considering.

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Inside Retail

JULY 19, 2022

The North Face says it will launch its Explore Fund – a program designed to boost equity in the outdoor industry – in Australia and New Zealand. The Explore Fund was established to fund local organisations that foster new explorer communities and advance outdoor opportunities.

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Retail TouchPoints

MARCH 30, 2021

Last-mile delivery solution provider Pickup has closed a $15 million Series B funding round. This funding will allow us to expand our services, enabling more brands and retailers to offer exceptional delivery.”. With the new investments, Pickup has raised a total of $26 million in funding to-date, according to Crunchbase.

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JULY 12, 2021

billion in fresh funding and is now valued at $37.6 The new funding is a major vote of confidence in the potential of digital commerce in India, still a relatively nascent market. The Flipkart Group — India’s homegrown digital commerce conglomerate that is majority-owned by Walmart — has raised U.S.

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