B2B Growth News and Headlines

Catalyst IQ Unveils Intelligent SEO/AEO Technology to Increase Automotive AI Search Results
NewsFeb 4, 2026

Catalyst IQ Unveils Intelligent SEO/AEO Technology to Increase Automotive AI Search Results

Catalyst IQ introduced an AI‑focused SEO, AEO and GEO platform at the NADA convention, targeting automotive dealers. The solution uses real‑time market intelligence to match keywords with actual inventory and local demand, updating content as AI‑driven search trends evolve. Powered...

By MarTech Series
Fitch Solutions Delivers AI-Ready Credit Data on Snowflake Marketplace
NewsFeb 4, 2026

Fitch Solutions Delivers AI-Ready Credit Data on Snowflake Marketplace

Fitch Solutions has partnered with Snowflake to list its credit intelligence and loan‑level performance datasets on the Snowflake Marketplace. The initial offering includes Fitch Ratings data and dv01 benchmarks for U.S. auto, consumer unsecured, and non‑agency RMBS sectors, with more...

By MarTech Series
Similarweb and Bloomberg Expand Data Available on the Bloomberg Terminal
NewsFeb 4, 2026

Similarweb and Bloomberg Expand Data Available on the Bloomberg Terminal

Similarweb’s premium digital performance metrics are now embedded in Bloomberg Terminal’s Alternative Data Analytics Platform (ALTD ). Bloomberg selected Similarweb as its premium alternative data provider, delivering near‑real‑time signals such as unique visitors, average visit duration, bounce rate and page...

By MarTech Series
ParaScript® Launches Professional Services Division
NewsFeb 4, 2026

ParaScript® Launches Professional Services Division

ParaScript, an AI‑driven document processing firm, announced the creation of a Professional Services division dedicated to guiding customers through deployment, integration, and optimization of its technology. The unit targets data‑intensive sectors such as financial services and BPO, offering implementation management,...

By MarTech Series
Samsung Ads Expands Integration with Amazon DSP Into Europe
NewsFeb 4, 2026

Samsung Ads Expands Integration with Amazon DSP Into Europe

Samsung Ads announced that its premium Samsung TV Plus inventory is now available to marketers through Amazon DSP across Europe, extending the existing U.S. and Canada integration. Samsung TV Plus, the free ad‑supported streaming service on Samsung Smart TVs, serves...

By MarTech Series
Revolut Business Launches Full-Suite Merchant Acquiring Product in Australia
NewsFeb 4, 2026

Revolut Business Launches Full-Suite Merchant Acquiring Product in Australia

Revolut Business has introduced a full‑suite merchant acquiring platform in Australia, allowing companies to run payments end‑to‑end on a single system. The service offers 24‑hour settlement, including weekends, and supports fund holding in more than 30 currencies. Merchants can use...

By Finextra
Hey Papi Promotions Launches AI Marketing Services to Help Businesses and Organizations Get Discovered on AI Platforms
NewsFeb 4, 2026

Hey Papi Promotions Launches AI Marketing Services to Help Businesses and Organizations Get Discovered on AI Platforms

Hey Papi Promotions, an award‑winning Christian digital agency, announced AI Marketing Services designed to make businesses, churches, nonprofits and event organizers discoverable on AI chatbot platforms such as ChatGPT, Google Gemini and Microsoft Copilot. The offering blends ethical, values‑driven marketing...

By MarTech Series
Marketers Have the Data. Audience+ Finally Puts It to Work.
NewsFeb 4, 2026

Marketers Have the Data. Audience+ Finally Puts It to Work.

Stirista launched Audience+, a next‑generation audience platform that consolidates first‑party data, third‑party identity graph information, and website interactions into a single workspace. The tool offers real‑time audience building, multichannel activation and built‑in compliance safeguards, aiming to eliminate data silos that...

By MarTech Series
Finnish Startup Optivian Raises $2 Million Pre-Seed to Turn AI Into a Sales Execution Workforce
NewsFeb 4, 2026

Finnish Startup Optivian Raises $2 Million Pre-Seed to Turn AI Into a Sales Execution Workforce

Finnish startup Optivian secured $2 million in a pre‑seed round led by Failup Ventures and AI veteran Tero Ojanperä. The company is building an agentic AI platform that autonomously handles execution‑heavy B2B sales tasks, from business‑case creation to next‑best‑action recommendations. Early...

By ArcticStartup
CoSchedule Expands Social Media Management Capabilities With Mobile Publishing To Every Network
NewsFeb 4, 2026

CoSchedule Expands Social Media Management Capabilities With Mobile Publishing To Every Network

CoSchedule has upgraded its mobile app to let users publish content to every major social network, adding support for TikTok, YouTube Shorts, Mastodon, and Google My Business. The enhancements mirror the desktop experience, offering improved previews, color‑coded labels, first‑comment insertion,...

By MarTech Series
Fasoo Advances Personal Data Protection with AI-Powered Detection and Encryption
NewsFeb 4, 2026

Fasoo Advances Personal Data Protection with AI-Powered Detection and Encryption

Fasoo unveiled an AI‑driven personal data protection suite combining Fasoo Data Radar and Fasoo AI‑R Privacy. The solution moves beyond keyword scans, using context‑aware models to detect PII across unstructured formats with fewer false positives. Detected data is automatically encrypted,...

By MarTech Series
IFS Nexus Black Launches Resolve for Utilities
NewsFeb 4, 2026

IFS Nexus Black Launches Resolve for Utilities

IFS unveiled Nexus Black Resolve for Utilities at DISTRIBUTECH International 2026, extending its Field Service Management platform with industrial‑AI capabilities. The solution tackles utility pain points such as workforce shortages, aging assets, and extreme‑weather events through intelligent crew call‑outs, mutual‑aid...

By MarTech Series
Dokie AI Launches Enhanced AI Presentation Maker for More Professional, Polished Slides
NewsFeb 4, 2026

Dokie AI Launches Enhanced AI Presentation Maker for More Professional, Polished Slides

Dokie AI unveiled an upgraded AI Presentation Maker that promises faster slide generation, smoother transitions, and more professional formatting. The new AI PPT Maker transforms text or documents into structured decks while preserving user control over design. Enhanced workflow features...

By MarTech Series
Tencent Cloud EdgeOne Launches Free AI Crawler Control: Empowering Developers to Reclaim Content Sovereignty
NewsFeb 4, 2026

Tencent Cloud EdgeOne Launches Free AI Crawler Control: Empowering Developers to Reclaim Content Sovereignty

Tencent Cloud EdgeOne has rolled out its Basic Bot Management suite to all users, including those on the free tier, introducing AI Crawler Control and a CAPTCHA Page. The AI Crawler Control leverages continuous User‑Agent recognition to detect and act...

By MarTech Series
Vizrt Revolutionizes Corporate Communications With AI-Powered Augmented Reality in Zoom
NewsFeb 4, 2026

Vizrt Revolutionizes Corporate Communications With AI-Powered Augmented Reality in Zoom

Vizrt has launched InteractifAI and CaptivAIte, two AI‑driven tools that embed broadcast‑quality graphics and augmented‑reality visuals directly into Zoom Meetings and Zoom Rooms. The solutions let users overlay branded graphics, live data, QR codes and AR elements onto participant video...

By MarTech Series
The Social Outfit CEO on Building Commercial Success Through an Ethical Model
NewsFeb 4, 2026

The Social Outfit CEO on Building Commercial Success Through an Ethical Model

The Social Outfit, a Sydney‑based fashion brand that blends charity, retail and manufacturing, employs refugee and migrant women while operating its own workroom and stores. CEO Amy Low is adding commercial systems—cash handling, sourcing, inventory controls—to a model that has...

By Inside Retail Australia
ARC ‘Thrilled’ to Launch After Seven-Year Merger Effort
NewsFeb 4, 2026

ARC ‘Thrilled’ to Launch After Seven-Year Merger Effort

The Australian Retail Council (ARC) officially launched on February 4, merging the Australian Retailers Association and the National Retail Association after a seven‑year consolidation effort. Members approved the merger with 92.7% support and the Fair Work Commission gave its sign‑off...

By Inside Retail Australia
Digital Bank Revolut Adds Business Payments Features for Australia Market
NewsFeb 3, 2026

Digital Bank Revolut Adds Business Payments Features for Australia Market

Revolut Business has rolled out a full suite of account‑to‑account, online and in‑person payment capabilities for Australian merchants. The launch follows a 235% surge in monthly transaction volume on the platform over the past year. A Revolut‑conducted survey found 83%...

By Crowdfund Insider
GrowthRise Mastermind Recap Feb 3, 2026
NewsFeb 3, 2026

GrowthRise Mastermind Recap Feb 3, 2026

The GrowthRise Mastermind on February 3, 2026 highlighted three core challenges for B2B marketers: low demo show‑up rates, confusion between demand generation and capture, and inefficient platform spending. Experts advised retargeting engaged audiences, layering educational content before live demos, and separating US‑Canada...

By GrowthRise
LinkedIn Shares Key Trends in B2B Marketing
NewsFeb 3, 2026

LinkedIn Shares Key Trends in B2B Marketing

LinkedIn’s latest B2B marketing report highlights a shift toward human‑centric content, emphasizing video, events, and creator‑driven storytelling. The platform reports that 75% of decision‑makers view thought‑leadership pieces as more trustworthy than traditional product materials. Employee advocacy amplifies reach, with staff...

By Social Media Today
JPLoft Expands Mobile App Development Services to Meet Growing Digital Demand
NewsFeb 3, 2026

JPLoft Expands Mobile App Development Services to Meet Growing Digital Demand

JPLoft announced an expansion of its mobile app development services, emphasizing scalable architecture, AI/ML integration, and industry‑specific solutions. The new portfolio adds native iOS/Android, cross‑platform, and progressive web app capabilities built on cloud‑native, microservices and API‑first principles. JPLoft targets high‑growth...

By MarTech Series
PayPoint’s Merchant Rentals Taps EIT to Expand Payment Terminal Options
NewsFeb 3, 2026

PayPoint’s Merchant Rentals Taps EIT to Expand Payment Terminal Options

Merchant Rentals, a PayPoint Group subsidiary, has signed a strategic partnership with European Information Technology (EIT) to broaden its payment‑terminal portfolio. The collaboration adds vendor‑agnostic devices from Castles, PAX and Verifone to Merchant Rentals’ financing catalogue, giving merchants greater choice....

By The Fintech Times
Basware Appoints Chief Marketing Officer
NewsFeb 3, 2026

Basware Appoints Chief Marketing Officer

Basware announced the appointment of Kira Mondrus as its new Chief Marketing Officer, joining the executive team reporting to CEO Jason Kurtz. Mondrus brings over 20 years of B2B technology marketing experience, most recently scaling Tricentis from $13 million to more than $500 million in...

By Finextra
Privy Acquires Sendlane to Strengthen Its Position as an Ecommerce Growth Platform
NewsFeb 3, 2026

Privy Acquires Sendlane to Strengthen Its Position as an Ecommerce Growth Platform

Privy announced the acquisition of Sendlane, an email and SMS marketing platform, to strengthen its unified ecommerce growth solution. The deal follows Privy’s 2023 purchase of Emotive and builds on a client base of more than 6,000 brands. Privy reports...

By MarTech Series
Momentus Technologies Announces AI-Powered Platform Enhancements for Venue and Event Operations
NewsFeb 3, 2026

Momentus Technologies Announces AI-Powered Platform Enhancements for Venue and Event Operations

Momentus Technologies unveiled three AI‑driven upgrades—Ask Mo, Momentus Analytics, and Smart Imports—to streamline venue and event operations. The tools aim to cut manual effort, accelerate insight delivery, and improve data accuracy across the event lifecycle. The enhancements arrive after a...

By MarTech Series
Cooler Co. Moves Manufacturing to Canada
NewsFeb 3, 2026

Cooler Co. Moves Manufacturing to Canada

Cooler Co., a fast‑growing Canadian yerba mate and kombucha brand, has shifted all manufacturing to Canada, consolidating kombucha brewing in Coquitlam, B.C., and yerba mate production at National Dry in Toronto, Ontario. The move eliminates cross‑border logistics, cuts unit costs,...

By Retail Insider Canada
Walmart Connect Canada Academy Ad Certification Designed to Educate and Empower Advertisers
NewsFeb 3, 2026

Walmart Connect Canada Academy Ad Certification Designed to Educate and Empower Advertisers

Walmart Connect Canada has launched the Walmart Connect Canada Academy Ad Certification, a free, self‑paced program designed to teach advertisers and partners the fundamentals of retail media and Sponsored Products on its platform. The certification includes two initial courses—Retail Media...

By Retail Insider Canada
Widdop & Co Showcases WiddopDropship Platform Spring Fair
NewsFeb 3, 2026

Widdop & Co Showcases WiddopDropship Platform Spring Fair

Widdop & Co has launched WiddopDropship.co.uk, a dropship platform that lets independent retailers list its full product range without holding inventory. The service was demonstrated at Spring Fair’s Hall 4 Village stand, highlighting a low‑risk growth model where Widdop fulfills orders...

By ChannelX (formerly Tamebay)
French Connection Group Looking to Expand in North American Market
NewsFeb 3, 2026

French Connection Group Looking to Expand in North American Market

French Connection Group announced a long‑term licensing partnership with G‑III Apparel Group to design, source, and distribute men’s and women’s apparel and accessories across North America. The deal leverages G‑III’s extensive retail relationships and supply‑chain infrastructure, giving French Connection a...

By Retail Insider Canada
Technology Brings Flexibility to Workspace Group
NewsFeb 3, 2026

Technology Brings Flexibility to Workspace Group

Workspace Group, London’s largest provider of flexible offices, studios and light‑industrial units, is leveraging technology to enhance customer service and operational efficiency. After five years of leading its connectivity programme, Head of Technology Chris Boultwood oversaw the rollout of enterprise‑grade...

By Diginomica
$26M Funding Round Backs Veremark’s International Expansion and Service Rollout
NewsFeb 3, 2026

$26M Funding Round Backs Veremark’s International Expansion and Service Rollout

Veremark, a London‑based workplace‑trust platform, secured $26 million in Series B funding led by Gresham House Ventures, with existing backers and a debt facility from Salica Partners. The round follows Veremark’s acquisition of Agenda Screening Services, expanding its checks to over 180...

By Tech.eu
Banks Rethink Blanket Merchant Bans as Regulatory Guidance Evolves
NewsFeb 3, 2026

Banks Rethink Blanket Merchant Bans as Regulatory Guidance Evolves

Banks are reexamining blanket merchant bans after regulators removed reputational risk from exam criteria in 2025, prompting a shift toward nuanced, data‑driven underwriting. Maverick Payments’ VP Kyle Becker explained that clear risk‑appetite statements combined with automated KYC/KYB, AI monitoring and...

By PYMNTS
Covideo Announces New Suite of Generative AI Video Solutions for Dealerships
NewsFeb 3, 2026

Covideo Announces New Suite of Generative AI Video Solutions for Dealerships

Covideo unveiled a generative AI video suite at the NADA Show 2026, introducing VIN Reels and AI Video Agent to automate dealership communications. VIN Reels instantly creates vehicle showcase videos using inventory data, while the AI Video Agent delivers lifelike...

By MarTech Series
Rate Rise Reality Check: Why Retailers Must Pivot to Productivity and Cash Flow
NewsFeb 3, 2026

Rate Rise Reality Check: Why Retailers Must Pivot to Productivity and Cash Flow

The Reserve Bank of Australia raised the cash rate to 3.85%, ending a brief period of monetary easing. The hike lifts borrowing costs for households and retailers, squeezing disposable income and prompting shoppers to trade down and chase promotions. Retailers,...

By Inside Retail Australia
Q&A with Ashley Burkle, Director of Business Development at Identiv
NewsFeb 3, 2026

Q&A with Ashley Burkle, Director of Business Development at Identiv

In a February 2026 interview, Ashley Burkle, Director of Business Development at Identiv, outlined the company’s push to embed secure digital identities into consumer packaging through NFC, BLE and UHF RFID technologies. Identiv’s solutions turn everyday products into connected data sources,...

By The Retail Bulletin
Wingstop UKI Appoints Former Ocado Executive as Group Finance Director
NewsFeb 3, 2026

Wingstop UKI Appoints Former Ocado Executive as Group Finance Director

Wingstop UKI has appointed Alistair Fraser as its group finance director, adding to recent senior hires that include a chief growth officer and a chief brand officer. Fraser previously led finance at BKUK, Ocado, and Whitbread, bringing extensive strategic and...

By The Retail Bulletin
Lulus Beefs up Its Wholesale Strategy with Nordstrom and Dillard’s Expansions
NewsFeb 3, 2026

Lulus Beefs up Its Wholesale Strategy with Nordstrom and Dillard’s Expansions

Occasionwear brand Lulus, celebrating its 30th anniversary, is accelerating its wholesale expansion. After a 140% jump in wholesale sales last year, the brand now sells in all 350 Nordstrom locations and has more than doubled its presence at Dillard’s to...

By Glossy
Why Canada’s Grocery Code of Conduct Won’t Lower Food Prices
NewsFeb 3, 2026

Why Canada’s Grocery Code of Conduct Won’t Lower Food Prices

Canada’s Grocery Code of Conduct became fully effective on Jan. 1, 2026, establishing an independent framework for retailer‑supplier relations among the nation’s five largest grocers. The code emphasizes transparency, dispute‑resolution and fair dealing, but it does not contain any mechanisms to cap...

By Retail Insider Canada
Fintech Firm Pine Labs Strengthens Presence in Sri Lanka via Card Management Partnership with Pan Asia Bank
NewsFeb 3, 2026

Fintech Firm Pine Labs Strengthens Presence in Sri Lanka via Card Management Partnership with Pan Asia Bank

Pine Labs is expanding its fintech footprint in Sri Lanka by partnering with Pan Asia Banking Corporation to launch its cloud‑native Credit+ card‑management platform. The solution automates the entire credit‑card lifecycle, integrating with the bank’s core systems and enabling real‑time...

By Crowdfund Insider
B2B Sellers Rewire Operations as Ecommerce and EDI Converge
NewsFeb 2, 2026

B2B Sellers Rewire Operations as Ecommerce and EDI Converge

B2B manufacturers and distributors are stitching ecommerce platforms together with EDI networks and ERP systems to create a single, real‑time order‑processing fabric. The integration delivers consumer‑grade self‑service—contract pricing, live inventory, shipment tracking—while automatically converting online orders into standardized EDI documents...

By Digital Commerce 360
New Podcast on AI Growth and Product Strategy
PodcastFeb 2, 2026

New Podcast on AI Growth and Product Strategy

In this episode, Casey Winters explores how companies can achieve growth in the era of artificial intelligence, outlining effective AI product and growth strategies. He highlights the importance of integrating AI responsibly into product roadmaps, leveraging data-driven experimentation, and aligning...

By Casey Winters
ZEDEDA Doubles Customer Acquisition Amid Fortune 500 Momentum
NewsFeb 2, 2026

ZEDEDA Doubles Customer Acquisition Amid Fortune 500 Momentum

ZEDEDA announced it doubled its new customer acquisition year‑over‑year, with nearly half of those wins coming from Fortune or Global 500 firms. The company secured marquee contracts across automotive, telecommunications, energy and manufacturing, while expanding its global footprint with a...

By AI-TechPark
Moore Announces Dan Thain as Chief Integrated Creative Officer
NewsFeb 2, 2026

Moore Announces Dan Thain as Chief Integrated Creative Officer

Moore, a leading constituent experience management firm, announced Dan Thain as its new chief integrated creative officer. Thain will set the strategic direction for Moore’s integrated creative function and oversee the digital creative team, leveraging his background in nonprofit fundraising...

By MarTech Series
LogicGate Celebrates Landmark Year with Industry Recognition and Growth
NewsFeb 2, 2026

LogicGate Celebrates Landmark Year with Industry Recognition and Growth

LogicGate announced a landmark 2025, posting roughly 50% year‑over‑year ARR growth from large enterprises and earning a Leader position in the Gartner Magic Quadrant for GRC tools. The company also collected multiple awards, including Best Risk Management Platform at the...

By AI-TechPark
Cyclotron Launches Strategy Office to Guide Enterprises Through AI-Driven Transformation
NewsFeb 2, 2026

Cyclotron Launches Strategy Office to Guide Enterprises Through AI-Driven Transformation

Cyclotron announced the launch of a new Strategy Office dedicated to AI‑driven transformation, pairing an Innovation & Strategy pillar with an AI Engineering & Delivery pillar. Led by Susan Moyer and Davis DeFontes, the office offers workshops, roadmap creation, and...

By MarTech Series
Miro Launches MCP Server to Connect Visual Collaboration With AI Coding Tools
NewsFeb 2, 2026

Miro Launches MCP Server to Connect Visual Collaboration With AI Coding Tools

Miro announced its Model Context Protocol (MCP) server, a bidirectional integration that connects the visual collaboration workspace with AI‑powered coding environments. Developed with Anthropic, AWS, GitHub, Google and Windsurf, the server links Miro canvases to 11 AI coding platforms such...

By MarTech Series
How Digital Freelancing Is Reshaping the Way UK Businesses Work
NewsFeb 2, 2026

How Digital Freelancing Is Reshaping the Way UK Businesses Work

The UK’s labour market is quietly pivoting toward digital freelancing as businesses seek cost‑effective, on‑demand expertise. Small and medium‑sized enterprises are leveraging freelance platforms to fill design, development, marketing and administrative gaps without long‑term commitments. Professionals are also embracing freelance...

By TechBullion
Intuit Partners with Affirm to Provide Pay-Over-Time Offering for QuickBooks Online
NewsFeb 2, 2026

Intuit Partners with Affirm to Provide Pay-Over-Time Offering for QuickBooks Online

Intuit announced a multi‑year partnership with Affirm, making the lender the exclusive pay‑over‑time solution within QuickBooks Payments. The integration lets eligible U.S. small and mid‑market businesses offer customers installment plans, including 0% APR options, while the business receives funds upfront....

By MarTech Series
Lyric Health Appoints Bill Schmitt as Chief Growth Officer
NewsFeb 2, 2026

Lyric Health Appoints Bill Schmitt as Chief Growth Officer

Lyric Health announced the hiring of Bill Schmitt as its inaugural Chief Growth Officer, a newly created role designed to steer strategic growth across the company’s AI‑driven virtual‑care platform. Schmitt will direct demand generation, partnership development, and customer success while...

By AI-TechPark