Attabotics appoints former Microsoft, Amazon leader Cyra Richardson as CTO and CPO
Robotics supply chain startup Attabotics announced the expansion of its C-suite on September 9 with the addition of former…
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Shopify rolls out new solution meant to help merchants manage global commerce, cross-border shopping
Shopify continues to refine its platform and ecosystem, announcing a new cross-border solution the Canadian e-commerce giant…
Shopify grows 846 percent over three-year period, places second on 2021 TSX30 ranking
Shopify ranked second this year on the 2021 TSX30, the Toronto Stock Exchange’s program showcasing the 30 top-performing…
Shopify makes strategic investment in Israeli ecommerce marketing startup Yotpo with new partnership
Two unicorns, Canadian ecommerce giant Shopify and Israeli ecommerce marketing startup Yotpo, have signed a multi-year platform…
R|T: The Retail Times – Emerge bets on Battlbox
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Creative Layer secures backing from Shopify CEO, Celtic House for personalized printing platform for Shopify creators
After selling Canvaspop in July, Ottawa’s Nazim Ahmed has already launched his next startup, Creative Layer, raising $3 million…
Facebook makes payments product available off platform, starting with US Shopify merchants
Last week, Facebook began rolling out Facebook Pay for merchants beyond its own platforms for the first time, beginning with…
ShopperPlus secures $20 million to expand online marketplace
Québec-based startup ShopperPlus has raised $20 million CAD in Series A financing to bring its e-commerce platform and delivery…
Fresh Prep raises $21 million Series B round to bring its meal kits to new markets
Vancouver-based startup Fresh Prep has secured $21 million CAD in Series B financing to expand its meal kit delivery service…
R|T: The Retail Times – Shopify takes TikTok shopping
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Gatik raises $107 million CAD Series B round, announces Texas expansion
Palo Alto and Toronto-based Gatik has secured $107 million CAD ($85 million USD) in Series B financing to fuel the expansion…
Emerge Commerce to acquire BattlBox, Carnivore Club for up to $23.8 million CAD
Toronto-based Emerge Commerce has signed a definitive agreement to acquire two North American brands that offer subscription…
Attabotics files patent infringement claim against Boston-based Urbx
In a new lawsuit, Canadian robotics supply chain company Attabotics claims that American startup Urbx, which also operates…
Funding roundup: Zilia, Lytica, GrowthGenius, Plentywaka, LifeBooster
Five Canadian tech companies have recently secured fresh funding to fuel their growth. Here are the details on who raised money,…
Acquisition roundup: Semios, Lone Wolf, Pluribus, Graph Blockchain, Frenter, NestReady
Six Canadian tech companies have recently made acquisitions or have been acquired. Here are the latest details on Canada’s…