Paytronix Systems, Inc., a leading provider of reward program solutions to restaurants and retailers, announced that Garbanzo Mediterranean Fresh has successfully integrated its Paytronix-powered V.I.B. Rewards Club with the OLO online order platform for a seamless customer experience.

Starbucks Corporation announced the appointment of Rosalind Brewer as group president and chief operating officer, effective Oct. 2. Brewer, former President and CEO of Sam’s Club and current Starbucks board member, has more than 30 years of management experience and more than 10 years of experience leading multi-national retailers.

TraQtion, a leading provider of cloud-based quality and compliance software, is now used by Hooters of America, the franchisor and operator of more than 425 Hooters restaurants. TraQtion will help HOA strengthen its food and beverage supply chain to ensure supplier and product compliance in 28 countries.

Aptos announced the appointment of Vicki Cantrell as the company’s inaugural retail transformation officer. Cantrell will serve on the company’s executive leadership team, reporting to Aptos CEO and culture leader Noel Goggin

Pitney Bowes has signed a definitive agreement to acquire Newgistics, an Austin-based provider of parcel delivery, returns, fulfillment and digital commerce solutions for retailers and e-commerce brands selling in the U.S. The deal is for approximately $475 million and is expected to close by late third or early fourth quarter

Global lifestyle brand Rebecca Minkoff announced a partnership with Alipay, the world’s leading third-party payment platform, which enables Chinese shoppers to use their Alipay Mobile Wallet to make purchases at any Rebecca Minkoff store in the U.S. as well as at home when visiting rebeccaminkoff.com.