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Geniuslink Acquires Social Shopping Site Kit From Patreon
Partnerships / Acquisitions // September 12, 2019

Patreon, a platform where content creators and influencers can get memberships from fans, announced that it’s selling Kit.com’s assets to Geniuslink, according to a report by TechCrunch. Kit is a social shopping site where influencers make up “kits” or bundles of items they recommend to...

The Secret To A Better Fit? Fighting Arbitrary Sizing
Retail // March 01, 2018

The “What’s your size?” shuffle is a specialized horror that female consumers from all walks of life complain bitterly about. It’s the sort of thing customers should be able to recite automatically. But, of course, it isn’t. There are many factors to take into consideration:...

Shopify Now Lets Merchants Hire Virtual Employee ‘Kit’ For Free
Innovation // June 07, 2017

Today in retail news, employee of the week award goes to Kit, Shopify’s virtual assistant for Shopify merchants, who handles digital marketing and advertising for merchants on the platform … for an upcharge of $10 to $25 a month. Except now, all Shopify merchants can...

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Ro Acquires Kit To Expand At-Home Medical Testing

June 30, 2021
Healthcare tech firm Ro has acquired at-home testing company Kit to expand its platform’s lab and diagnostics capabilities, the company announced on Wednesday (June 30). The value of the deal was not disclosed. Kit offers doctor-ordered, customizable tests for home delivery. Patients administer the tests — such as finger pricks for blood tests, weight measurement […]

Geniuslink Acquires Social Shopping Site Kit From Patreon

September 12, 2019
Patreon, a platform where content creators and influencers can get memberships from fans, announced that it’s selling Kit.com’s assets to Geniuslink, according to a report by TechCrunch. Kit is a...