Mergers & Acquisitions

LivePerson Adds Additional AI Features with Conversable Buy

The deal brings additional AI, social listening and outbound messaging management to LivePerson's conversational commerce platform.
Wagz Gets Connected with Link AKC Buy

The connected pet company has expanded its portfolio with the Link AKC smart collar, which tracks location, activity, health, and other data.
Coca-Cola Gets into the Kombucha Trade

The acquisition of an Australia-based health beverage maker signals Coke's first step into a category that's growing in more ways than one.
Stanley Black & Decker Extends Outdoor Portfolio with MTD Buy

The company will acquire a 20% stake in MTD Products, extending an existing commercial relationship that includes the manufacture of outdoor products under the Craftsman brand.
Adobe Adds B2B Chops with Marketo Acquisition

Acquisition of Marketo's business-to-business marketing platform will help Adobe deliver better customer experiences.
Post-Apocalyptic Retail Review

Great news, everyone: The “Retail Apocalypse” might not be happening after all. Welcome, instead, to the "Retail Renaissance."
L'Oréal Debuts 'Try On' Augmented Reality Tool

The new consumer engagement offering marks one of the first innovations driven by the cosmetics maker's March acquisition of technology house ModiFace.
Hershey Snags Some Pirate's Booty from B&G

The deal helps Hershey continue diversifying beyond chocolate and B&G reduce debt.

Catalina Names Jerry Sokol CEO