AppCard News
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C&S, AppCard Team on Personalized Marketing, Customer Loyalty and E-Coupons
C&S Wholesale Grocers Inc. has partnered with AppCard Inc., a personalized marketing and shopper analytics platform for independent grocers, to provide a next-generation customer loyalty and digital coupon solution. The platform will be launched in Pennsylvania and South Carolina markets before being expanded nationwide. The platform will help independent grocers create personalized customer experiences, providing a competitive advantage. AppCard services more than 1,400 independent grocers and 17 million households across the United States, Canada, Japan, and South and Central America.
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Marketing platform co AppCard acquires ProLogic
Israeli marketing platform company AppCard has acquired US company ProLogic Retail Services. The acquisition will position AppCard as the leading loyalty and digital offers provider for the grocery market. The combined expertise and scale of both companies will allow AppCard to better serve grocers needs with highly effective marketing solutions. Following the acquisition, AppCard will be processing 500 million transactions per year and reach more than 17 million households. The financial details of the acquisition were not disclosed. AppCard is funded by investors including Jerry Yang, Peter Thiel, Eric Schmidt, Alexander Rittweger, and PLDT Capital.
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AppCard Acquires Leading Grocery Loyalty and Marketing Solutions Provider, ProLogic Retail Services
AppCard Inc. has completed the acquisition of ProLogic Retail Services, the largest provider of loyalty marketing solutions for independent grocers. The acquisition positions AppCard as the leading loyalty and digital offers provider for the grocery market. AppCard will now be processing approximately 500 million transactions per year and reach more than 17 million households. The acquisition further emphasizes AppCards commitment to its retailer and wholesaler partners in the grocery industry.
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Loyalty marketing platform AppCard raises $20M series B to prepare for mobile commerce revolution
AppCard, a mobile-first loyalty marketing program for small and medium-sized retailers, has announced a $20 million Series B round led by Alexander Rittweger and PLDT capital. The investment will be used to expand the companys technology offering, business, and sales organizations. AppCard connects users with their favorite retail stores, sending personalized offers to their phones. The platform aims to improve customer loyalty and lifetime value by collecting and analyzing customer data. The company targets small and mid-sized businesses that have fewer resources to launch and manage loyalty programs. AppCard is expected to grow 5x this year.
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Mobile Loyalty Startup AppCard Lands $6.5M From Heavy Hitters
AppCard, a startup that aims to change the way brick-and-mortar stores acquire and retain customers, has raised $6.5 million in funding. The funding comes from tech heavyweights including Peter Thiel, Sean Parker, Eric Schmidt, and Jerry Yang. AppCard offers a free mobile app that connects users with their favorite stores, providing personalized offers, rewards, and digital receipts. The company also offers a loyalty platform for merchants, providing analytics and personalized offer creation. AppCard has recently partnered with Epson to make its loyalty platform available with Epsons OmniLink smart POS solutions. The startup was founded in 2011 and is expected to have a real roll-out in the first quarter of 2013.
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