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JANUARY 7, 2014

Agoura Hills-based TouchCommerce , the provider of online chat services and products aimed at e-commerce retailers, reported today that it has partnered with German travel operator FTI, to provide a chat feature to FTI''s 5vorFlug brand page. Financial impact of the deal was not disclosed.

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NOVEMBER 24, 2020

Los Angeles-based Credit Key , a startup which helps e-commerce merchants offer up instant point-of-sale financing to customers, has raised $33.85M in its Series A funding. The startup--led by startup veteran John Tomich--integrates with e-commerce payment systems, appearing as a payment option at checkout. READ MORE>>.

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FEBRUARY 26, 2013

Woodland Hills-based ReachLocal said today that it has launched three, brand new services today, including a new website focused on the booking of home services. ReachSite helps provide search engine optimization, content optimization, and lead capture for companies, to help companies convert visitors into customers.

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JANUARY 19, 2022

Santa Barbara-based FastSpring, which develops e-commerce software used by software-as-a-service companies to manage sales and VAT taxes, prevent fraud, and more, says it has opened up new operations in Belfast, Ireland.

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NOVEMBER 27, 2019

Los Angeles-based inVia Robotics , which develops warehouse automation robots to help e-commerce companies with their operations, has enhanced its system, with a new product called inVia Connect, to help manage replenishment, cycle counting and returns. inVia's systems are used by such customers as Hollar and Rakuten. READ MORE>>.

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AUGUST 7, 2020

El Segundo-based online postage and shipping software developer Stamps.com reported its second quarter results on Thursday, saying it saw a 49 percent increase in its revenues for the quarter, to $206.7M, as a result of a surge in e-commerce activity. Postal Service, which was part of a fundraiser by John Oliver on Last Week Tonight.

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OCTOBER 2, 2017

Radial , a provider of e-commerce fulfillment services, says it is opening up a new, fulfillment center in Rialto, and plans to hire 950 seasonal workers at the location. Radial provider e-commerce and other similar services to brands and retailers. READ MORE>>.

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AUGUST 25, 2014

Santa Monica-based GoCoin , the Bitcoin payment software developer headed by Steve Beauregard, said last week that it has added a new feature which lets merchants bill customers via email and SMS. GoCoin said the new feature makes it easier for merchants to accept digital currency payments from customers. READ MORE>>.

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OCTOBER 15, 2018

Sendgrid offers up API-based email services, used by many Internet, e-commerce, on-demand and other service providers to send emails to their customers. Twilio said it would pay 0.485 shares of Twilio Class A common stock for each share of SendGrid common stock, or approximately $36.92

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OCTOBER 18, 2019

Irvine-based Ingram Micro , the IT services giant, said that its Ingram Micro Commerce & Lifecycle Services arm is opening up a second facility in Indianapolis, Indiana. Ingram Micro said the new center will eventually bring over 150 jobs to the Indianapolis metro area. READ MORE>>.

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DECEMBER 12, 2014

If you''re a brand or retailer, needing to get online, there are a lot of things to deal with to run your e-commerce business smoothly--everything from your e-commerce site itself, to taking photos of your products, packing and shipping, to digital marketing. John Tomich: OneStop Internet is an e-commerce services company.

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MAY 14, 2014

A Los Angeles plumbing and water heater repair and installation company, Ritz Plumbing & Heating , said this morning that it has started accepting Bitcoin for purchases of its service, effective immediately. The company did not say if it is accepting Bitcoin directly or using one of the new Bitcoin-to-dollar e-commerce exchange startups.

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JULY 16, 2018

Commerce, California-based Joybird , an online retailer and manufacturer of furniture, has been acquired by La-Z-Boy Incorporated , La-Z-Boy said on Monday. Financial terms of the deal were not announced. According to La-Z-Boy, Joybird had annual revenues last year of approximately $55M. READ MORE>>.

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APRIL 17, 2020

Pony.ai , a Chinese developer of self driving cars, said this morning that it has begun using its driverless cars for deliveries in Irvine, California, for purchases made off the e-commerce site Yamibuy. The move comes after the company's plan to launch a "robo-taxi" service were suspended due to widespread "shelter-in-place" in California.

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JULY 22, 2016

Agoura Hills-based TouchCommerce , the provider of customer service software and services, which e-commerce companies use to add live chat and support to their websites, has been acquired by Nuance Communications , Nuance said Thursday.

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JUNE 3, 2014

Agoura Hills-based TouchCommerce , which helps provide brands with online software and services for helping better connect with their customers and potential customers, said today that it is planning growth and hiring at a new headquarters in Agoura Hills. TouchCommerce is led by Bernard Louvat. READ MORE>>.

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AUGUST 9, 2018

Santa Monica-based business outsourcing service provider TaskUs , founded by Bryce Maddock and Jaspar Weir, said this morning that it has raised $250M in an investment round. The investment came from private equity investor Blackstone Group. According to TaskUs, the funding round values the company at $500M. READ MORE>>.

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AUGUST 12, 2014

Los Angeles-based e-commerce retailer Newegg said this morning that it is in a major expansion in both Asia and Europe, and has launched new, multilingual websites in India, Ireland, Netherlands, New Zealand, Poland and Singapore. According to NewEgg, the new websites are its first foray beyond the U.S., READ MORE>>.

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NOVEMBER 17, 2016

Los Angeles-based e-commerce service provider Onestop Internet --which is backed by Bessemer Ventures and Fung Capital USA--said it has run a new consumer survey, which shows that Amazon is a "serious threat" to its customers, apparel brands. The company said the margin of error for this study at a 95% confidence level is 4.4%.

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OCTOBER 15, 2015

Los Angeles-baesd Onestop Internet , which provides outsourced fulfillment and technology for brands and their e-commerce efforts, said Wednesday that it has named Denise Wallen-Grant as its new Vice President of Planning, Merchandising, and Allocation. Onestop Internet is backed by Bessemer Ventures and Fund Capital USA. READ MORE>>.

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APRIL 10, 2014

Agoura Hills-based TouchCommerce , which provides Internet and mobile chat technology and services which helps to engage customers browsing e-commerce sites, reported today that it has signed up Total Gym Fitness as a customer for its new mobile products. Financial details of the win with Total Gym were not announced.

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MAY 22, 2014

NetZero Wireless said it has teamed up with Volante Mobile, a master agent for mobile products and services where NetZero''s mobile and home wireless broadband products will be made available in 1,500 wireless retail locations in Texas, California, and Florida. Previously, NetZero had only offered up its service online or via phone.

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FEBRUARY 5, 2014

City of Industry-based NewEgg , the unsung, billion dollar e-commerce giant which is among the largest online businesses in Southern California, is taking on Amazon Prime with a new program it launched this morning-- NewEgg Premier. per year program. per year program.

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NOVEMBER 20, 2013

Los Angeles-based customer and contact relationship management software provider Nimble said Tuesday that it has linked with cloud integration startup Kevy , to help connect their cloud apps into Nimble. nimble kevy customer relationship management cloud marketing email' Financial terms of the deal were not disclosed. READ MORE>>.

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JUNE 4, 2013

E-commerce giant Amazon.com is getting ready to start providing fresh grocery delivery in Los Angeles, according to reports Tuesday. Amazon is currently only offering those delivery services under the AmazonFresh name in Seattle. The expansion plans apparently are part of a move by Amazon to provide grocery delivery across the nation.

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JUNE 27, 2019

In an age of ever increasing marketing spend to attract customers, how do you make sure you aren't spending more acquiring a company than they are worth? Los Angeles-based Retina is using machine learning and artificial intelligence to figure out customer lifetime value (CLV) for such businesses as Dollar Shave Club. What is Retina Go?

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FEBRUARY 12, 2013

Telesign , the provider of Internet security and authentication services and tools, said today that it has acquired global SMS provider Routo Telecommunications. Los Angeles-based Telesign, which is headed by serial entrepreneur Steve Jillings, said that the acquisition will help it improve its fraud prevention services.

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NOVEMBER 12, 2015

According to the two, they will link to develop and deliver new identity services, to help improve online account security, verify financial and e-commerce transactions, and prevent fraud. The first products are expected in 2016. READ MORE>>.

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AUGUST 28, 2018

Santa Monica-based Happy Returns , which is helping e-commerce retailers provide a better level of customer satisfaction, is expanding its network of locations in an extension of a deal with the Paper Source. According to the two companies, they are expanding a partnership where Paper Source is hosting Return Bars in its stores.

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APRIL 13, 2011

Santa Monica-based EdgeCast Networks , the operator of a content delivery network (CDN), said today that it has entered into general availability of its new Application Delivery Network service. The new service is focused on serving up web applications and dynamic customers for its customers.

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APRIL 10, 2014

Agoura Hills-based TouchCommerce , which provides Internet and mobile chat technology and services which helps to engage customers browsing e-commerce sites, reported today that it has signed up Total Gym Fitness as a customer for its new mobile products. Financial details of the win with Total Gym were not announced.

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MAY 28, 2015

E-commerce giant Amazon.com is expanding free, same day delivery in Los Angeles, to members of its Prime service, as part of a broader expansion if its same day delivery services. Amazon.com has been slowly rolling out same day delivery for Prime members nearby its giant distribution centers. READ MORE>>.

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JANUARY 20, 2016

Los Angeles-based Telesign , the developer of a service that is heavily used by Internet services providers, financial services, e-commerce, and others userse to verify and authenticate their users, has added behavioral analysis to its toolkit, the company said today. READ MORE>>.

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FEBRUARY 9, 2021

They typically have specific budgets lined up, and they're looking for ways to diversity, and also access new customers. As we've started to see certain processing services like Apple Pay and what not take shape, it's been easier to pay for things online. E-commerce has become a huge factor. What does that mean specifically?

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FEBRUARY 16, 2016

Amazon.com has begun offering up on-demand, restaurant delivery services in San Diego, via the company's Prime Now mobile app, the e-commerce giant said this morning.

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JANUARY 28, 2016

Los Angeles- and Berlin-based eKomi , a developer of software to solicit ratings and reviews from e-commerce customers, has added Anastassia Lauterbach to its board of directors. eKomi is led by Michael Ambros, and says it is headquartered in Berlin and Los Angeles with additional offices in London, Paris, and Madrid.

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SEPTEMBER 2, 2015

Los Angeles-based TeleSign , the provider of two-factor, mobile authentication services and software, said today that it has launched a new product, called TeleSign Smart Verify. The new product provides an API to help with end-user verification and two-factor authentication for both online and mobile apps.

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