New York Venture Partners’ Managing Director Trace Cohen shares his predictions for tech for 2019 and takes a look at how his 2019 predictions fared.
E-Commerce
Sneaker Marketplace Stadium Goods Acquired by Farfetch for $250M
Stadium Goods, the sneaker multi-channel marketplace, has been acquired by Farfetch, the luxury fashion platform in a deal with an enterprise value of $250M.
How Today’s Full Customer Buying Journey Is Critical
Whether you are an executive, an entrepreneur, a marketer, or a salesperson, it’s time to look beyond how you sell, and focus on how your customers buy.
6 Ways Subscription E-Commerce Businesses Will Evolve
Today, we are in a subscription box craze with hundreds of “of-the-month clubs” providing a regular supply of everything from beauty supplies to socks. I, myself, am in the subscription e-commerce business. My company, Carnivore Club, is a monthly subscription service for cured, artisan meats. I’ve learned that, just like with any other industry, you […]
5 Reasons Your E-Commerce Startup Might Be Struggling
When the chips are down and your business isn’t moving inventory, it can be incredibly frustrating and confusing. It’s tempting to look at flashy marketing efforts, gimmicks, “growth hacks” or other quick fixes and feel like your business isn’t harnessing the newest marketing tools available. Being the founder of a digital marketing agency with more 100 clients […]
Mention Me Raises $7M to Unleash The Potential of Referral Programmes
Referral marketing has evolved from word-of-mouth to special promo codes to send to your friends. But are these methods actually effective? According to Mention Me, the referral marketing SaaS startup, if you execute the right way then refer-a-friend programmes can become core marketing channels. This London software company has meticulously built a transparent and user-friendly […]
Robots Saving Retail From An Apocalypse
The lights are going out at malls across the United States with more than 20 major retail bankruptcies in 2017. As of today, store closures have skyrocketed to 7,000 doors throughout the nation, affecting such iconic brands as Toys R Us, Walgreens, Gap, Sam’s Club, The Children’s Place, Hallmark, Stride Ride, Aeropostale, Wet Seal, The […]