Global-e Acquires ReturnGo to Enhance Post-Purchase Experience

Global-e Acquires Flow Commerce

November 24, 2021

E-Commerce

Global-e has agreed to acquire Flow Commerce, a Hoboken-based cross-border e-commerce software provider, for up to approximately $500 million (cash and stock). The deal expands Global-e's capabilities and addressable market to serve small and emerging direct-to-consumer brands, and broadens its relationship with Shopify.

Global Blue Acquires ZigZag Global from Circularity Capital

March 8, 2021

Software

Global Blue has acquired ZigZag Global Limited, a UK-based SaaS returns-management platform, from Circularity Capital. The acquisition gives Global Blue additional post-purchase and returns management capabilities to expand its retailer solutions and accelerate ZigZag's international growth.

UPS Acquires Happy Returns from PayPal

October 25, 2023

Transportation

UPS has agreed to acquire Happy Returns, a U.S.-based software and reverse logistics company, from PayPal. The deal (terms undisclosed) will fold Happy Returns' no-box, no-label returns platform and drop-off network into UPS's package network and The UPS Store footprint — expanding box-free return availability to more than 12,000 U.S. locations; Happy Returns CEO David Sobie will continue to lead the business. The acquisition is expected to close in the fourth quarter of 2023, subject to customary conditions and regulatory approvals.

Affirm Holdings Acquires Returnly

April 21, 2021

Payments & Fintech

Affirm Holdings, Inc. announced a definitive agreement to acquire Returnly for approximately $300 million in cash and equity. The acquisition brings Returnly's post-purchase payments and digital returns platform (serving >1,800 merchants and 8+ million shoppers) into Affirm to expand its merchant payment offerings and improve post-purchase experiences.

ClearCourse Acquires B2B eCommerce Platform GOb2b

October 10, 2024

Cloud & SaaS

ClearCourse, a London-based software and embedded payments specialist, has acquired B2B eCommerce platform GOb2b to expand its industry-specific software offerings for small and mid-sized businesses. GOb2b, which serves customers across the United Kingdom and Ireland in sectors such as food and drink, health and safety, and manufacturing, will be integrated into ClearCourse's suite of solutions.

Global Go Acquires Adherence Compliance Inc.

April 20, 2023

Cloud & SaaS

Global Go, LLC acquired certain assets of Adherence Compliance Inc., a SaaS cannabis risk-management and compliance platform. The asset purchase brings Adherence’s cloud-based compliance software and recurring SaaS revenue into Global Go’s services platform to expand its capabilities and access to government and financial institution clients.