D2C

SHL Telemedicine Announces Advancements in its Direct-to-Consumer Strategy in the US

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Monday, October 23, 2023

These advancements in operations infrastructure are pivotal in laying the groundwork for the upcoming D2C offerings, which the company plans to initiate in the US already this year.

Key Points: 
  • These advancements in operations infrastructure are pivotal in laying the groundwork for the upcoming D2C offerings, which the company plans to initiate in the US already this year.
  • Erez Nachtomy, CEO of SHL Telemedicine, expressed, "Advancing towards the launch of our D2C operations in the US reflects our commitment to bridging healthcare accessibility gaps.
  • The SmartHeart® technology grants remote connectivity to a network of cardiologists, ensuring regulated and compliant ECG reviews across the US.
  • The ongoing developments embody SHL Telemedicine’s relentless pursuit of delivering unparalleled value to its customers and stakeholders while championing the transformative power of telemedicine.

transcosmos helps Ajinomoto Group run AJI MALL, the Group's e-commerce website

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Monday, October 23, 2023

TOKYO, Oct. 23, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- transcosmos inc. hereby announces that the company has built AJI MALL, Ajinomoto Group's D2C (direct-to-consumer) e-commerce mall powered by Shopify, and offered e-commerce operations services to the Ajinomoto Group. Not only creating a shopping-mall design website and web content specific to each brand, transcosmos has also linked member data stored in Ajinomoto Group's common ID platform - AJINOMOTO ID - to the website, connected actual data stored in the order management system with an ERP (enterprise resource planning) system, as well as deploying a CRM tool "b->dash." Ultimately, transcosmos has built and offered an environment and a framework that enable Ajinomoto Group to disseminate worldviews of its various D2C brands from the website.

Key Points: 
  • Ultimately, transcosmos has built and offered an environment and a framework that enable Ajinomoto Group to disseminate worldviews of its various D2C brands from the website.
  • As a strategy to make more Ajinomoto brand fans on the online mall, Ajinomoto Group plans to add more new brands going forward.
  • transcosmos, a Shopify Plus Partner, has helped Ajinomoto Group launch AJI MALL, the Group's D2C (direct-to-consumer) e-commerce platform.
  • transcosmos didn't stop there and created an AJI MALL guideline/rulebook summarizing all specifications of AJI MALL to help Ajinomoto Group smoothly roll out new brands on the site.

Nogin Survey Reveals Key Online Shopping Trends in Advance of the 2023 Holiday Shopping Season

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Thursday, October 12, 2023

TUSTIN, Calif., Oct. 12, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Nogin (Nasdaq: NOGN), a pioneer in Commerce-as-a-Service ("CaaS"), today announced the results of its survey examining online shopping trends and preferences.

Key Points: 
  • TUSTIN, Calif., Oct. 12, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Nogin (Nasdaq: NOGN), a pioneer in Commerce-as-a-Service ("CaaS"), today announced the results of its survey examining online shopping trends and preferences.
  • The survey, conducted online by The Harris Poll on behalf of Nogin, polled over 2,000 U.S. adults aged 18 and older.
  • With the holiday season approaching, adapting strategies to align with diverse consumer needs could be pivotal for direct-to-consumer (D2C) retailers.
  • Free shipping (81%) and discounts (68%) top the list of things online shoppers say would inspire them to purchase online.

Nogin Announces Exit from Product Sales Business

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Tuesday, October 10, 2023

TUSTIN, Calif., Oct. 10, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Nogin (Nasdaq: NOGN, NOGNW), a leading provider of innovative Commerce-as-a-Service (“CaaS”) technology and services, delivering advanced SaaS solutions that drive growth and simplify the D2C ecommerce experience, announced final agreements with various parties that complete the transition of Nogin exiting its product business. After this quarter, there will be no product sales reported from these businesses, which Nogin had previously indicated were targeted for transition. In addition, each of these relationships is now converted into a CaaS structure whereby Nogin contributes its ecommerce expertise while the partners we’ve allied ourselves with contribute their considerable product sourcing, design and inventory management expertise. These transactions will drive favorable impacts to our income statement and balance sheet and enable these customer relationships and businesses to grow substantially in the near term.

Key Points: 
  • After this quarter, there will be no product sales reported from these businesses, which Nogin had previously indicated were targeted for transition.
  • In addition, each of these relationships is now converted into a CaaS structure whereby Nogin contributes its ecommerce expertise while the partners we’ve allied ourselves with contribute their considerable product sourcing, design and inventory management expertise.
  • Jonathan Huberman, Nogin’s President, Chief Executive Officer and Chairman, said: “As we have consistently communicated, our product related business was not generating the financial results consistent with our profitability targets nor our business strategy.
  • “With the business now structured properly, we can accelerate our growth and profitability strategy with a business model that is consistent with our corporate objectives,” concluded Huberman.

Bob Marley and the Wailers — Catch A Fire — 50th Anniversary

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Friday, October 13, 2023

“Get Up, Stand Up” is from The Wailers’ last album together, “Burnin’,” which also celebrates its 50th anniversary on October 19.

Key Points: 
  • “Get Up, Stand Up” is from The Wailers’ last album together, “Burnin’,” which also celebrates its 50th anniversary on October 19.
  • “Get Up, Stand Up” is from The Wailers’ last album together, “Burnin’,” which also celebrates its 50th anniversary on October 19.
  • The special 50th Anniversary Reissue of “Catch A Fire,” Marley’s first album for Island Records, will be released on November 3.
  • Catch A Fire is the fifth studio album by Bob Marley and the Wailers and was the first to be released by Island Records UK.

Guidance Celebrates Winning Optimizely's 2023 Commerce Partner of the Year

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Wednesday, October 11, 2023

"Commerce is a broad topic at Optimizely, and one partner has stood out in 2022.

Key Points: 
  • "Commerce is a broad topic at Optimizely, and one partner has stood out in 2022.
  • The winning partner is a top driver of Commerce Cloud adoption and has successfully implemented data-driven digital commerce solutions that resulted in sustained ecommerce growth for our mutual clients.
  • "Guidance is extremely honored to be selected as the Commerce Partner of the Year," said Jason Meugniot, CEO of Guidance.
  • Read the press release here: Guidance Celebrates Winning Optimizely's 2023 Commerce Partner of the Year North America

CrankTank Expands E-Commerce and Digital Strategy Services to Europe to Serve U.S. and European Brands

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Monday, October 9, 2023

INNSBRUCK, Austria, Oct. 9, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- CrankTank, a digital marketing and e-commerce strategy agency, is pleased to announce the formation of an office in Innsbruck, Austria. Complementing CrankTank's headquarters in Idaho, the new facility will serve its U.S. brand partners wishing to expand D2C sales success found in North America to their European customers. It will also allow the company to serve its European brand partners in their local time zones and often in their native tongue, improving the speed of delivery and levels of service.

Key Points: 
  • CrankTank has hired Susanne Pfrengle as Managing Director of CrankTank Europe.
  • "I am very happy to join the CrankTank Team and help brands tackle the European D2C market," said Susanne.
  • Emphasizing E-Commerce and Digital Strategy, CrankTank provides marketing strategy for outdoor, bike, and winter sports industries.
  • With the addition of Susanne Pfrengle's leadership in the European office, CrankTank has greatly expanded their support and services in Europe to global clients.

EQS-News: Marley Spoon Group SE: Marley Spoon appoints Daniel Raab as new COO to support on organic and inorganic growth strategy

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Wednesday, October 4, 2023

Berlin, Luxembourg, 4th October 2023: Marley Spoon Group SE, a leading global subscription-based solutions provider for home cooking and Marley Spoon SE, a 84% subsidiary of Marley Spoon Group SE, announce that Daniel Raab has been appointed as member of the management board (Vorstand) of Marley Spoon Group SE and Marley Spoon SE.

Key Points: 
  • Berlin, Luxembourg, 4th October 2023: Marley Spoon Group SE, a leading global subscription-based solutions provider for home cooking and Marley Spoon SE, a 84% subsidiary of Marley Spoon Group SE, announce that Daniel Raab has been appointed as member of the management board (Vorstand) of Marley Spoon Group SE and Marley Spoon SE.
  • Rolf Weber has resigned as COO and member of the management board of Marley Spoon SE, and will continue in his role as Director and CEO of Marley Spoon Australia.
  • Daniel joins Marley Spoon Group at an exciting stage in its growth journey.
  • The addition of Daniel to Marley Spoon’s leadership team provides the company with deep e-commerce experience to support its organic and inorganic growth strategy.

EQS-News: SYNLAB AG: SYNLAB enters into investment agreement relating to a public acquisition offer by Cinven

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Friday, September 29, 2023

The SYNLAB Management Board and Supervisory Board know Cinven well as a trusted and supportive long-standing shareholder and anticipate a good further cooperation.

Key Points: 
  • The SYNLAB Management Board and Supervisory Board know Cinven well as a trusted and supportive long-standing shareholder and anticipate a good further cooperation.
  • Both will carefully review the offer document following its publication and will then issue their reasoned statement on the adequacy of the Offer.
  • In the investment agreement, Cinven commits to support the strategic ambitions of SYNLAB to strengthen its position as an international leader in medical diagnostic services and specialty testing.
  • Cinven does not intend to seek or enter into a domination and profit and loss transfer agreement (DPLTA) with SYNLAB.

Genus AI Secures $11M Total Funding In Seed Round for Generative AI in E-Commerce

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Monday, September 25, 2023

NASHVILLE, Tenn., Sept. 25, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Genus AI, a generative AI platform for D2C and e-commerce brands, announced it has secured over $6 million in a seed round extension, bringing the company's total seed funding to $11 million.

Key Points: 
  • NASHVILLE, Tenn., Sept. 25, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Genus AI, a generative AI platform for D2C and e-commerce brands, announced it has secured over $6 million in a seed round extension, bringing the company's total seed funding to $11 million.
  • This funding has allowed Genus AI to become one of the leaders in supporting direct to consumer and e-commerce brands with generative AI solutions to increase growth across social channels such as Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, X and Pinterest.
  • Awe Inspired, a popular direct to consumer jewelry company has successfully adopted the Genus AI platform.
  • Genus AI is a venture backed technology startup which recently moved its headquarters from San Francisco to Nashville, Tennessee.