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Kroger Considers Saying Goodbye To Convenience Stores
Retail // October 11, 2017

It looks like Kroger might be unloading its $1.4 billion convenience store business — an announcement that has filled the retail industry with glee and has sent the grocery store chain’s shares a-soaring. The news came via a statement issued at the company’s investor conference. Currently,...

Applause To Be Acquired By Vista Equity Partners
Partnerships / Acquisitions // August 24, 2017

Investment firm Vista Equity Partners has agreed to acquire digital experience research and testing firm Applause, the two companies announced. Applause will still operate as an independent unit, and executive leadership will remain the same following the deal, which is subject to standard regulatory approvals. Vista currently has...

Float Hybrid And Building A Better Bridge Between Music And Beer
Retail // June 22, 2017

There is little worse at a concert or music festival event that the realization one has to leave their seat or standing area — and venture forth to go buy a beer. Between the walk, the lines, the wait and the return, buying a cold...

Broadleaf Commerce Unveils Marketplace Edition
Retail // April 17, 2017

Digital Experience Platform company Broadleaf Commerce is unveiling its new Marketplace Edition this week. During the company’s live webcast, Marketplace Reveal: Managing Multiple Vendors with Broadleaf, the company’s lead senior software architect Elbert Bautista will discuss how the new offering will help enhance vendors’ capabilities...

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Kroger Considers Saying Goodbye To Convenience Stores

October 11, 2017
It looks like Kroger might be unloading its $1.4 billion convenience store business — an announcement that has filled the retail industry with glee and has sent the grocery store chain’s shares a-soaring. The news came via a statement issued at the company’s investor conference. Currently, Kroger is evaluating and developing a strategic alternative for the […]

Applause To Be Acquired By Vista Equity Partners

August 24, 2017
Investment firm Vista Equity Partners has agreed to acquire digital experience research and testing firm Applause, the two companies announced. Applause will still operate as an independent unit, and executive leadership will remain...