Dunkin’ Brands Says It’s in Talks to Be Acquired by Inspire
Inspire Brands, the owner of Buffalo Wild Wings and Jimmy John’s, is backed by the Atlanta-based private equity firm Roark Capital.
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Hellman & Friedman backs Sprinklr at a $2.7 billion valuation
Sprinklr has benefited from global businesses looking to speed up their transition to digital platforms because of the coronavirus pandemic.
Taco Bell owner adds burgers with Habit deal
Yum has shown willingness to buy and invest in other companies in recent years such as Grubhub Inc. and acquired QuickOrder.
Retail Tech M&A #5: Voice recognition gives retailers more ways to communicate
McDonald's and Nordstrom rely on voice and text-assisted technology to better communicate with customers in the fifth installment of Mergers & Acquisitions' weekly 7-part series on retail technology M&A.
M&A wrap: McDonald’s, Nordstrom, Huntsman, S&P, TripAdvisor, Wind Point, Retail Tech M&A
McDonald's and Nordstrom use voice technology to improve customer service, as we examine in the fifth installment of Mergers & Acquisitions' weekly 7-part series on retail technology M&A. S&P buys technology research firm. TripAdvisor expands online menu offerings. More deal news from Huntsman and Wind Point.
Retail Tech M&A: 7 Technologies Driving Change
All eyes are on the retail industry, which is undergoing transformational changes. Mergers & Acquisitions' examines the impact of 7 technologies on M&A in the retail sector.
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Retail Tech M&A #2: Why Walmart and other retailers are buying artificial intelligence startups
Walmart and McDonald's use AI to lure customers, while Amperity aims to provide a 360-degree view of what a customer is buying. Check out the second installment of Mergers & Acquisitions' weekly 7-part series on retail technology M&A.
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M&A wrap: Google, CloudSimple, Luminate, Wind Point, York Capital, Walmart, McDonald’s
Google moves forward with dealmaking spree, despite antitrust probe. Luminate backs SaaS provider. Wind Point, York Capital make logistics deals. Walmart and McDonald's use AI to lure customers.