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Allant Group Announces Formation of Product Technology Review Board

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Tuesday, March 26, 2024

DOWNERS GROVE, Ill., March 26, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Allant Group LLC, a Customer Data Orchestration company, is pleased to announce the formation of its Product Technology Review Board. The board is chartered to assist Allant's Board of Directors and Senior Leadership Team in guiding the company's strategic technology direction and generating competitive advantage for Allant.

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  • DOWNERS GROVE, Ill., March 26, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Allant Group LLC, a Customer Data Orchestration company, is pleased to announce the formation of its Product Technology Review Board.
  • The board is chartered to assist Allant's Board of Directors and Senior Leadership Team in guiding the company's strategic technology direction and generating competitive advantage for Allant.
  • Ms. Anderson will be joined by other market luminaries and Allant board members including Tim Suther and Ted West , as well as Allant CEO, Michael D. Fisher, and SVP of Product & Innovation, Keith Scheer.
  • "The review board will act as a crucial component of effective technology governance within Allant," said Michael D. Fisher, Allant CEO.

commercetools Accelerates Global Momentum, Announces Strong 2023 Business Results

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Tuesday, March 26, 2024

2023 was a standout year for commercetools.

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  • 2023 was a standout year for commercetools.
  • Our robust business momentum and fiscal results are evidence of the value customers find in commercetools and composable commerce," said Dirk Hoerig, co-founder and CEO of commercetools.
  • Customer base is now equally split across EMEA and the Americas, solidifying commercetools' global expansion and underscoring the company's strong foothold in the American market as a European SaaS company.
  • In the last 18 months, the company announced six new products, including commercetools Connect , commercetools Checkout and commercetools Foundry , making it easier than ever to infuse composability into the modern commerce stack.

United Kingdom Gift Card and Incentive Card Market Report 2024 - Retailers have Experienced a Strong Surge in Gift Card Revenue Amid Increasing Adoption in the U.K.

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Tuesday, March 26, 2024

DUBLIN, March 25, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The "United Kingdom Gift Card and Incentive Card Market Intelligence and Future Growth Dynamics (Databook) - Q1 2024 Update" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.

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  • DUBLIN, March 25, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The "United Kingdom Gift Card and Incentive Card Market Intelligence and Future Growth Dynamics (Databook) - Q1 2024 Update" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.
  • Retailers have experienced strong gift card revenue growth over the last 12 months amid the soaring demand driven by higher inflation and the cost-of-living crisis in the United Kingdom.
  • This report provides a detailed data centric analysis of gift card market, covering market opportunities and risks across a range of retail categories.
  • With over 75 KPIs at country level, this report provides a comprehensive understanding of gift card market dynamics, market size and forecast.

DNX Ventures announces final close of new Japan funds: Japan Fund IV and Japan Annex Fund III

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Friday, March 22, 2024

SAN MATEO, Calif., March 21, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- DNX Ventures (Japan Representative: Akira Kurabayashi), a venture capital firm based in Silicon Valley and Tokyo, is pleased to announce the final close of $122M for Japan Fund IV and $55M for Japan Annex Fund III, dedicated to follow-on investments. Cumulatively, including the Japan Seed Fund which concluded its funding two years ago, the total capital dedicated to Japan-focused funds stands at approximately 36.5 billion yen (~$263 million USD). This expansion of the Japan fund family empowers DNX Ventures to support startups from their inception through to the late stages. The focus will be on nurturing startups in Japan, with the potential inclusion of select ventures within the broader Asia region.

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  • "DNX Ventures", a Japan and U.S.-based VC firm, announced the final close of two new Japan funds, raising a total of approximately 36.5 billion yen (U.S. $243M).
  • SAN MATEO, Calif., March 21, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- DNX Ventures (Japan Representative: Akira Kurabayashi), a venture capital firm based in Silicon Valley and Tokyo, is pleased to announce the final close of $122M for Japan Fund IV and $55M for Japan Annex Fund III, dedicated to follow-on investments.
  • This expansion of the Japan fund family empowers DNX Ventures to support startups from their inception through to the late stages.
  • DNX Ventures announces  final close of new Japan funds: Japan Fund IV and Japan Annex Fund III
    Additionally, DNX will separately raise and announce a family of new Funds for investment in the U.S. and other regions.

RainFocus Named a Leader in the 2024 Gartner® Magic Quadrant™ for Event Technology Platforms

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Thursday, March 21, 2024

LEHI, Utah, March 21, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- RainFocus™, provider of the next-generation event marketing platform, today announced that it has been recognized as a Leader among event technology platforms by Gartner, Inc.

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  • LEHI, Utah, March 21, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- RainFocus ™, provider of the next-generation event marketing platform, today announced that it has been recognized as a Leader among event technology platforms by Gartner, Inc.
  • Gartner defines event technology platforms as tools that enable B2B marketers to execute virtual and/or in-person events for external audiences.
  • The report states that using comprehensive event technology is a necessity for marketers to effectively reach event audiences and deliver engaging experiences.
  • RainFocus' key differentiator is its focus on data, including its ability to unify event data across multiple events into a global attendee profile.

Charlotte's Web Reports 2023 Fourth Quarter and Year-End Financial Results

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Thursday, March 21, 2024

During the fourth quarter of 2023, the Company began revamping its eCommerce platform and upgrading its overall technology platform to increase traffic and transform the consumer experience.

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  • During the fourth quarter of 2023, the Company began revamping its eCommerce platform and upgrading its overall technology platform to increase traffic and transform the consumer experience.
  • Charlotte's Web reported a net loss of $8.5 million, or ($0.06) per share basic and diluted, for the fourth quarter of 2023, an improvement as compared to a net loss of $35.2 million, or ($0.23) per share basic and diluted, for the fourth quarter of 2022.
  • Adjusted EBITDA1 loss for the fourth quarter of 2023 was $6.5 million, compared to Adjusted EBITDA loss of $5.3 million in the fourth quarter of 2022.
  • Management will host a conference call to discuss the Company's 2023 fourth quarter and year-end at 11:00 A.M.

Alibaba.com Records Strong Growth in the Number of UK SME Buyers at This Year's March Expo

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Thursday, March 21, 2024

LONDON, March 21, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Alibaba.com, a leading platform for global business-to-business (B2B) e-commerce, has recorded a positive rise in the number of active B2B buyers from the UK at this year's March Expo 2024.

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  • In the UK, the most popular category by active buyers was the Skincare & Tools – specifically face care – category.
  • According to Alibaba.com's B2B Sentiment Survey, surveying 500 UK SME decision makers, 51% of SMEs now source via online B2B marketplaces.
  • With a virtually limitless product catalogue, Alibaba.com offers UK buyers unique opportunities to source new products from suppliers around the globe.
  • Jijay Shen, General Manager, Europe, Alibaba.com said: "At March Expo, we have seen SMEs focus on building resilience and growth via digital sourcing, which is reflected increased number of buyers from the UK.

ALUMINIUM CHINA 2024 to Unveil in Shanghai this July: Registration Now Open for Global Visitors

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Thursday, March 21, 2024

SHANGHAI, March 21, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- ALUMINIUM CHINA, Asia's premier tradeshow and B2B platform for the aluminium industry and its main application fields, organized by RX Greater China, is set to return to Shanghai New International Expo Centre, China from July 3rd to 5th.

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  • SHANGHAI, March 21, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- ALUMINIUM CHINA, Asia's premier tradeshow and B2B platform for the aluminium industry and its main application fields, organized by RX Greater China, is set to return to Shanghai New International Expo Centre, China from July 3rd to 5th.
  • With an unprecedented scale, the annual trade fair ALUMINIUM CHINA, is now open for registration.
  • Against this backdrop, ALUMINIUM CHINA 2024 is strategically scheduled to be co-located with Copper China and Asia's Lightweight Automotive Trade Fair.
  • To learn more about ALUMINIUM CHINA, please visit the official website or the Facebook Page .

ALUMINIUM CHINA 2024 to Unveil in Shanghai this July: Registration Now Open for Global Visitors

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Thursday, March 21, 2024

SHANGHAI, March 20, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- ALUMINIUM CHINA, Asia's premier tradeshow and B2B platform for the aluminium industry and its main application fields, organized by RX Greater China, is set to return to Shanghai, China from July 3rd to 5th.

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  • SHANGHAI, March 20, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- ALUMINIUM CHINA, Asia's premier tradeshow and B2B platform for the aluminium industry and its main application fields, organized by RX Greater China, is set to return to Shanghai, China from July 3rd to 5th.
  • Hosted at the Shanghai New International Expo Centre, the annual trade fair ALUMINIUM CHINA, is now open for registration.
  • Against this backdrop, ALUMINIUM CHINA 2024 is strategically scheduled to be co-located with Copper China and Asia's Lightweight Automotive Trade Fair.
  • ALUMINIUM CHINA 2024, a global platform committed to driving sustainable development in the aluminium industry, is poised to unite over 600 domestic and international exhibitors.

Bizzabo named a Leader in 2024 Gartner® Magic Quadrant™ for Event Technology Platforms

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Wednesday, March 20, 2024

NEW YORK, March 20, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Bizzabo, the Event Experience Operating System (OS), today announced it was named a Leader in the 2024 Gartner® Magic Quadrant™ for Event Technology Platforms.

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  • NEW YORK, March 20, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Bizzabo , the Event Experience Operating System (OS), today announced it was named a Leader in the 2024 Gartner® Magic Quadrant™ for Event Technology Platforms.
  • Gartner defines event technology platforms as "tools that enable B2B marketers to execute virtual and/or in-person events for external audiences.
  • "We are deeply honored to be recognized as a Leader in Gartner's first-ever Magic Quadrant for the event technology industry," said Eran Ben-Shushan, CEO and Cofounder at Bizzabo.
  • Gartner, Magic Quadrant for Event Technology Platforms Published 19 March 2024.