Hits of the Week 8-15-22

| David Hurwitz

How are online accounts, transactions and loyalty points sold on the dark web? How can you identify information stolen by bad actors and react to it? Find out in our … Continue Reading →

Avalara Being Acquired by Vista Equity Partners for $8.4B

| Mike O'Brien

Avalara, a provider of tax compliance automation software, is being acquired and taken private by global investment firm Vista Equity Partners for $8.4 billion, a generous 27% premium over the July 6 closing price as demand grows worldwide from retailers needing to sort out complex tax issues.

MCM Ecommerce & Marketing 8/10/22

| David Hurwitz

With the advent of headless commerce and APIs, retailers and brands — and affinity-based communities — can easily launch their own successful marketplace. Learn more in this MCM special report. … Continue Reading →

LaserShip, OnTrac Plan to Expand Transcontinental Network

| Mike O'Brien

Ten months after joining forces, regional carriers LaserShip and OnTrac have launched a transcontinental home delivery network linking east and west coasts, with plans to expand to Texas in early 2023 and other markets thereafter, offering shippers an alternative to FedEx and UPS.

Körber Supply Chain Acquiring Assets of enVista

| Mike O'Brien

Körber Supply Chain, a unit of Hamburg-based Körber AG, is acquiring order management and freight audit assets from enVista, with the KKR-backed joint venture looking to more than double to $1 billion in revenue in 5-6 years as it pursues larger firms like Manhattan Associates and Blue Yonder.