News from August 2021
ThredUp buys out European reseller Remix Global in $28.5M deal
By Trina Thomas | Aug 17, 2021
ThreadUp, an online consignment and thrift store, bought out their European competitor Remix Global AD.
Suralink to launch cloud-based data centers in Germany, Canada
By Trina Thomas | Aug 17, 2021
Suralink recently announced it will further expand globally by launching two cloud-based data centers in Germany and Canada.
'We've expanded significantly': Calypso Lemonade goes global
By John Kelly | Aug 17, 2021
Calypso Lemonade, based out of Milwaukee, is now available globally
Imaging Endpoints to open new office in Switzerland
By Trina Thomas | Aug 17, 2021
Imaging Endpoints will launch a new office location in Switzerland after committing to an international expansion of the organization in Asia and Europe.
Kardashian West brings Skims clothing line to Australia
By Karen Kidd | Aug 17, 2021
Folks in the land down under will be able to purchase Kim Kardashian West's "SKIMS Down Under" next year without paying for international shipping and jumping through other hoops.
Energea Global and BTG Pactual team up to develop solar projects in Brazil, playing 'crucial role in the global energy transition'
By John Kelly | Aug 17, 2021
Energea Global, a renewable energy investment manager, recently signed a $27 million deal with BTG Pactual, the largest investment bank in Latin America, to construct a portfolio of solar projects in Brazil.
'The acquisition of S4N enables our continued progress': EPAM acquires software company
By John Kelly | Aug 16, 2021
EPAM Systems, Inc. a leading global provider of digital platform engineering and development services, is expanding its global footprint within the Latin American region
ViacomCBS expands film streaming services into Australia and New Zealand, increases offerings
By John Sammon | Aug 16, 2021
Media giant ViacomCBS recently extended its newest streaming service, Paramount Plus, into Australia and New Zealand, and has dramatically increased the number of movies available for viewing.
Reddit will benefit from dedicated resources on the ground with Sydney expansion plans, media platform's COO says
By Karen Kidd | Aug 16, 2021
Social media and discourse platform Reddit's plans announced last month to open offices in Sydney, Australia, will benefit the company and the thousands of users on its platform, Reddit's chief operating officer said at the time.
Optus 'ideal partner' for Aussie content delivery deal, The Athletics' commercial director says
By Karen Kidd | Aug 16, 2021
The Athletic, a popular subscription sports website, is teaming up with Optus Sport to deliver news and analysis of major football tournaments free to its subscribers in Australia, the Sydney Morning Herald reported Aug. 9.
Gage Growth launches Cookies cannabis brand in Ontario
By Karla Florez | Aug 16, 2021
Gage Growth Corp. will soon begin selling the Cookies cannabis brand online in Ontario, Canada.
Vuzix brings its smart glasses to Canada for 'an expansive range of telemedicine applications'
By Andy Nghiem | Aug 16, 2021
Vuzix Corporation recently announced it is expanding the presence of its Global Smart Glasses in Canada.
Tech firm Virtusa expands to Nova Scotia for its ‘talented and innovative workforce'
By Karla Florez | Aug 16, 2021
Virtusa Corporation, a global provider of digital strategy, digital engineering and IT services and solutions, recently confirmed plans to expand its operations to the Canadian province of Nova Scotia.
Texas-based OJO Labs brings its real estate platform to Canada, where the housing market is 'moving at lightning speed'
By Andy Nghiem | Aug 16, 2021
Real estate platform OJO Labs, based in Austin, Texas, recently announced that it is expanding its services to Canada.
Coinbase receives licensing approval to expand to Germany
By Caleb Lombardo | Aug 16, 2021
As the cryptocurrency craze enters yet another wave, Coinbase, a leading cryptocurrency buying and selling service, recently announced it is expanding to Germany.
Rain Carbon opens state-of-the-art lab in Germany
By Caleb Lombardo | Aug 15, 2021
Rain Carbon Inc., a leading global producer of carbon-based products and advanced materials, is opening a state-of-the-art rubber lab at its production facility located in Duisburg, Germany.
Ziebart makes international moves to leverage auto industry market
By Trina Thomas | Aug 15, 2021
An automotive aftermarket service corporation has signed numerous franchise agreements that will grow its presence locally and internationally.
Planet Fitness to expand in Mexico, add 80 new locations
By Trina Thomas | Aug 15, 2021
Planet Fitness will expand operations in Mexico over the next five years though a franchise agreement with Fitness Para Todos.
More companies are mandating vaccines for their employees
By Art Benavidez | Aug 15, 2021
With the new Delta variant of the coronavirus surging amongst unvaccinated people in the US, more businesses are mandating that their employees get vaccinated.
Foot Locker acquires WSS, Atmos: ‘Both transactions reflect our commitment to our growth strategy’
By Kasey Schefflin-Emrich | Aug 15, 2021
American footwear chain Foot Locker will purchase two smaller shoe retail chains, one from California and one based in Japan.