ecommerce

How Avara Grew from a Small Dallas Fashion Startup to an Inc. 5000 eCommerce Powerhouse

Five years ago, Emily Wickard launched Avara with a Google search and a "showroom" in her dining room. In August, her company made the Inc. 5000 list as the No. 1 fastest-growing e-commerce business in the U.S. Wickard tells Dallas Innovates how she got from there to here—and how Avara's success proves "you can start small and make it."
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How Selling in Amazon’s Store Fuels Local Businesses and Personal Passions
Amazon's "Sellers in Your Community" program lets entrepreneurs and small businesses share their stories with local leaders, creating more awareness and opportunity. Meet two Dallas-area founders who have big visions and philanthropic purpose.
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Retail, Digital Commerce Veteran Joins RETISIO as New President
by | Aug 4, 2023

Retail and digital commerce veteran Phil Newmoyer has joined Frisco-based RETISIO Inc. as its new president, bringing with him years of corporate leadership experience.

RETISIO, a leading provider of eCommerce solutions, said Newmoyer comes to the company after having served in roles such as CEO of Provoso Software, chief information officer for Toys R Us and Serta Simmons Bedding, and chief technology officer of Money Mart Financial Inc....

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Immerss Raises $1.1M in Seed Funding to Accelerate Its Live Video ecommerce Platform
by | Sep 8, 2021
Immerss aims to redefine the at-home shopping experience with its real-time video conferencing tool for brands and retailers.
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This Newly Launched Dallas Fashion Company Wants to Create a New Customer Experience for Luxury Retail Shoppers

by | Jan 12, 2021
Conversation Couture, founded by two local sisters, aims to drive additional luxury sales online—without sacrificing the customer-retail associate in-person connection. Here's how.
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GameStop CEO Sherman: Switching to E-commerce Helped Save Bottom Line
by | Jul 1, 2020
GameStop's CEO also talks about how the company is safely reopening its brick and mortar stores given the varying regulations across states and countries, as well as its corporate headquarters in Grapevine.
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E-Commerce Software Startup OrderMyGear Receives $35M Investment
by | Apr 4, 2018
The additional cash will allow OrderMyGear to accelerate investment in its software and expand its products and services.
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Rent the Runway
Rent the Runway to Make its North Texas Debut
by | Mar 5, 2018
The New York-based clothing rental company is opening up a distribution center in Arlington.
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Kibo

Kibo’s New Omnichannel Software Enables Manufacturers to Sell Direct

by | Sep 26, 2017
The omnichannel commerce platform obtained a new patent for software that collects inventory data from retailers and provides it to manufacturers.
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blockchain
5miles Forms Blockchain Lab to Offer Tech Services
by | Aug 31, 2017
5miles said the new blockchain network infrastructure will make it easier for consumers and businesses to transact beyond the traditional internet.
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