B2B Growth News and Headlines

Science in Sport Retains Coast 2 Coast Distribution as U.S. Cycling Distributor
NewsApr 16, 2026

Science in Sport Retains Coast 2 Coast Distribution as U.S. Cycling Distributor

Coast 2 Coast Distribution (C2C) has been appointed the exclusive U.S. distributor for Science in Sport (SiS), the UK‑based maker of cycling nutrition products. The deal gives C2C sole rights to sell SiS formulas to bike shops and cycling‑focused e‑commerce sites across the United...

By SGB Media
Walmart Offers Facility Services to Businesses
NewsApr 16, 2026

Walmart Offers Facility Services to Businesses

Walmart has launched Upstream Facility Services, a B2B offering that extends its in‑house maintenance capabilities to external companies. Leveraging the same systems that support thousands of Walmart and Sam’s Club stores, Upstream provides HVAC, refrigeration, electrical, plumbing and general maintenance...

By Hardware Retailing
U.S. Bank Eyes Amazon Tie-Up for Small-Biz Boost
NewsApr 16, 2026

U.S. Bank Eyes Amazon Tie-Up for Small-Biz Boost

U.S. Bank announced a co‑brand credit‑card partnership with Amazon, slated to launch in Q3 2026. The deal will replace American Express as the issuer and target roughly 700,000 Amazon small‑business customers. U.S. Bank expects the program to generate about $1.6 billion in new loans...

By Banking Dive
EXEC: MTB Components Brand Pembree Expands U.S. Distributor Deal with BTI
NewsApr 16, 2026

EXEC: MTB Components Brand Pembree Expands U.S. Distributor Deal with BTI

Pembree, the UK‑based mountain‑bike components brand acquired by Look Cycle in November 2024, announced an expanded U.S. distribution agreement with Bicycle Technologies International (BTI). The partnership deepens Pembree’s presence across BTI’s extensive network of independent bike dealers, leveraging BTI’s catalog of...

By SGB Media
The Interview: Co-Founder Abhi Arora on Building Second-Hand Wholesale Marketplace Fleek
NewsApr 16, 2026

The Interview: Co-Founder Abhi Arora on Building Second-Hand Wholesale Marketplace Fleek

London‑based Fleek, a B2B marketplace for vintage and second‑hand wholesale clothing, has scaled from a Brick Lane startup to a Silicon Valley‑backed global player. Since its first sale in November 2021, it now supports over 10,000 resellers sourcing stock from more...

By TheIndustry.fashion
Platnova Celebrates Third Anniversary with over 100,000 Users and a Bold Bet on Zero Fees
NewsApr 16, 2026

Platnova Celebrates Third Anniversary with over 100,000 Users and a Bold Bet on Zero Fees

Platnova marks its third anniversary with more than 100,000 verified users spanning 50+ countries and 15 currencies. The Lagos‑based fintech has broadened its suite to include multi‑currency wallets, a high‑yield Vault savings product, debit cards and a USD account for...

By Techpoint Africa
UniverCell Canada Expands Through Franchising Growth
NewsApr 16, 2026

UniverCell Canada Expands Through Franchising Growth

UniverCell Canada, a bootstrapped electronics repair retailer, opened a new store in Mississauga, bringing its footprint to 17 locations across Ontario, Manitoba and Quebec. The company’s growth is driven by a franchise model that allows rapid expansion without heavy corporate...

By Retail Insider Canada
Deliverect Streamlines Quick-Commerce Operations for Asda
NewsApr 16, 2026

Deliverect Streamlines Quick-Commerce Operations for Asda

Deliverect, the Belgian food‑tech unicorn, has signed a partnership with UK supermarket Asda to streamline its quick‑commerce operations. The platform consolidates orders from on‑demand delivery services such as Uber Eats, Just Eat and Deliveroo into a single workflow, giving Asda...

By Retail Detail (EU)
Vodafone Touts Commercial 5G Slicing for Enterprises
NewsApr 16, 2026

Vodafone Touts Commercial 5G Slicing for Enterprises

Vodafone Business has rolled out a commercial 5G+ Local Slicing service that delivers a dedicated slice of its standalone 5G network to enterprise customers across areas up to 5 km². The offering promises guaranteed mobile performance for high‑density venues such as...

By Mobile World Live
Dakota Forms Partnership with Pocketalk to Bring Easy-To-Use  Two-Way Translation to the Healthcare Sector
NewsApr 16, 2026

Dakota Forms Partnership with Pocketalk to Bring Easy-To-Use Two-Way Translation to the Healthcare Sector

Dakota Integrated Solutions has partnered with Pocketalk to embed a two‑way translation device and enterprise app into its healthcare product line. The handheld Pocketalk unit translates spoken and written language in real time, featuring a noise‑cancelling microphone and support for...

By Health Tech Digital (UK)
Scale Computing Launches Velocity Partner Program
NewsApr 16, 2026

Scale Computing Launches Velocity Partner Program

Scale Computing unveiled the Velocity Partner Program, a next‑generation channel initiative that swaps traditional volume‑based incentives for competency‑driven rewards. The program is designed to give partners greater autonomy, faster quote‑to‑close times, and predictable margins while reducing dependence on vendor resources....

By Engineering.com
MukAway Partners with MV Kelly
NewsApr 16, 2026

MukAway Partners with MV Kelly

MukAway, a digital material‑management platform, has sealed a partnership with groundworks specialist MV Kelly, extending its reusable‑materials network across the United Kingdom. The deal gives MukAway access to MV Kelly’s hundreds of active residential sites, boosting transaction density and operational reach. MukAway...

By The Construction Index
Digital Insure Selects MHC to Modernize Customer Communications and Support Operational Resilience
NewsApr 16, 2026

Digital Insure Selects MHC to Modernize Customer Communications and Support Operational Resilience

Digital Insure, a Europe‑based digital‑first insurer, has chosen MHC’s NorthStar Customer Communications Management platform to replace its homegrown document‑generation system. The SaaS solution will run in a private Amazon cloud, boosting operational resilience, regulatory compliance and daily efficiency. MHC was...

By MarTech Series
Synamedia and SoFast Announce Strategic Go-to-Market Partnership
NewsApr 16, 2026

Synamedia and SoFast Announce Strategic Go-to-Market Partnership

At the NAB Show 2026, Synamedia and SoFast announced a strategic go‑to‑market partnership to help broadcasters, OTT platforms, telecom operators and smart‑TV manufacturers launch FAST, PayTV and VOD services faster. The deal merges Synamedia’s cloud‑native video infrastructure with SoFast’s ready‑to‑deploy...

By TTVNews (Latin America)