Toronto-based mobile studio Tiny Hearts acquired by Shopify
Toronto-based mobile studio Tiny Hearts has been acquired by Shopify. It’s the second acquisition for Shopify in just…
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As Black Friday approaches, Shopify launches app to give users access to flash sales
Shopify has launched a new sale app called Frenzy, focused on giving users quick access to flash sales just in time for Cyber…
Five Canadian companies among 500 Startups’ Batch 19
500 Startups has announced the 44 companies accepted into Batch 19 of its program — and five Canadian companies are among…
Shopify launches iOS keyboard to help merchants promote their products on social networks
Shopify has announced the launch of an iOS keyboard that it says can help merchants better promote their products. When a customer…
Thirdshelf wins Ingenious Award from IT Association of Canada
Montreal-based Thirdshelf has received an Ingenious Award from the IT Association of Canada. The Ingenious Awards are a year-long…
U-Feast says its private table platform helps restaurants win customers on #TheDisruptors
A “foodie” experience often entails just going to a fancy restaurant and sharing a photo of your meal on Instagram.…
As competitor letgo launches in Canada, Varagesale CEO calls focus on trust a key differentiator
How do you make something as popular as second-hand retail platform Kijiji — or its U.S. equivalent Craigslist — even better?…
Shopify would rather buy Google than be bought by Google
In a recent BNN interview, Shopify’s chief financial officer Russ Jones shot down the idea of a Google acquisition by stating…
Shopify reports 89 percent YoY Q3 revenue growth as Gail Goodman joins board
Shopify released its results for Q3 2016, which ended on September 30, 2016. Shopify’s total revenue in the third quarter…
New Frank + Oak 50/50 Founders’ Fund promises funding equality to entrepreneurs
Today, Frank + Oak announced the launch of its 50/50 Founders’ Fund as part of its effort to support early stage entrepreneurs,…
Ecommerce report: Targeted campaigns account for only 5% of emails, result in 32% of revenue
Ecommerce solutions builder Demac Media has released the results of its Q3 2016 Benchmark Report, a report the company releases…
Goldman Sachs includes BuildDirect co-founder Jeff Booth among its 100 Most Intriguing Entrepreneurs of 2016 list
At its Builders + Innovators Summit in Santa Barbara, California, Goldman Sachs named BuildDirect co-founder and CEO Jeff Booth…
Spently tells #TheDisruptors that rise of e-receipts is creating new way to communicate with customers
As paper receipts become less popular among retail brands, electronic transactions and receipts create an opportunity for brands…
Cymax cuts staff after Deloitte financial audit warns of “material uncertainty”
Burnaby-based Cymax, an ecommerce company that sells home and office furniture directly from the manufacturer, has been pushed…
Shopify now allowing merchants to sell products through Facebook Messenger
After already launching the ability to communicate with customers through Facebook Messenger, Shopify has followed up with…