Caro Holdings Secures Strategic Partnership to Launch Marketplace Focused on Black-Owned Businesses
Caro Holdings (OTC: CAHO) has announced a strategic partnership with Kisqueya to develop a global marketplace platform specifically designed for Black-owned businesses. The platform will function as both a two-sided marketplace (similar to Etsy and Alibaba) and a listing directory, featuring AI-powered tools for personalized discovery, predictive analytics, and automated vendor onboarding.
The initiative will be launched nationally before expanding globally, with Caro Holdings providing the digital infrastructure and AI technology, while Kisqueya, led by founder Marie-Michelle Legrand, will manage vendor outreach and market development. The platform will offer AI Analytics for real-time customer insights, personalization tools, and automated AI voice communication features.
This development comes as global e-commerce sales reached $5.8 trillion in 2023, with marketplaces accounting for over 60% of sales. The platform aims to address entry barriers faced by small and minority-owned businesses in the growing e-commerce sector.
Caro Holdings (OTC: CAHO) ha annunciato una partnership strategica con Kisqueya per sviluppare una piattaforma di marketplace globale specificamente progettata per le imprese di proprietà nera. La piattaforma funzionerà sia come un marketplace bilaterale (simile a Etsy e Alibaba) sia come un elenco di directory, offrendo strumenti basati su AI per una scoperta personalizzata, analisi predittive e onboarding automatizzato dei fornitori.
L'iniziativa sarà lanciata a livello nazionale prima di espandersi a livello globale, con Caro Holdings che fornirà l'infrastruttura digitale e la tecnologia AI, mentre Kisqueya, guidata dalla fondatrice Marie-Michelle Legrand, gestirà il contatto con i fornitori e lo sviluppo del mercato. La piattaforma offrirà AI Analytics per approfondimenti sui clienti in tempo reale, strumenti di personalizzazione e funzionalità di comunicazione vocale automatizzata basate su AI.
Questo sviluppo arriva mentre le vendite globali di e-commerce hanno raggiunto i 5,8 trilioni di dollari nel 2023, con i marketplace che rappresentano oltre il 60% delle vendite. La piattaforma mira ad affrontare le barriere all'ingresso affrontate dalle piccole imprese e dalle imprese di minoranza nel crescente settore dell'e-commerce.
Caro Holdings (OTC: CAHO) ha anunciado una asociación estratégica con Kisqueya para desarrollar una plataforma de mercado global específicamente diseñada para empresas de propiedad negra. La plataforma funcionará como un mercado bidireccional (similar a Etsy y Alibaba) y como un directorio de listados, presentando herramientas impulsadas por IA para descubrimiento personalizado, análisis predictivos y incorporación automatizada de proveedores.
La iniciativa se lanzará a nivel nacional antes de expandirse globalmente, con Caro Holdings proporcionando la infraestructura digital y la tecnología de IA, mientras que Kisqueya, dirigida por la fundadora Marie-Michelle Legrand, gestionará el contacto con los proveedores y el desarrollo del mercado. La plataforma ofrecerá AI Analytics para obtener información del cliente en tiempo real, herramientas de personalización y características de comunicación de voz automatizada impulsadas por IA.
Este desarrollo se produce mientras las ventas globales de comercio electrónico alcanzaron los 5.8 billones de dólares en 2023, con los mercados representando más del 60% de las ventas. La plataforma tiene como objetivo abordar las barreras de entrada que enfrentan las pequeñas empresas y las empresas de minorías en el creciente sector del comercio electrónico.
Caro Holdings (OTC: CAHO)는 흑인 소유 기업을 위해 특별히 설계된 글로벌 마켓플레이스 플랫폼을 개발하기 위해 Kisqueya와 전략적 파트너십을 발표했습니다. 이 플랫폼은 Etsy 및 Alibaba와 유사한 양면 마켓플레이스와 목록 디렉토리로 기능하며, 개인화된 발견, 예측 분석 및 자동 공급업체 온보딩을 위한 AI 기반 도구를 제공합니다.
이 이니셔티브는 국가적으로 출시된 후 글로벌로 확장될 예정이며, Caro Holdings는 디지털 인프라와 AI 기술을 제공하고, Kisqueya는 창립자인 Marie-Michelle Legrand의 주도로 공급업체 outreach 및 시장 개발을 관리합니다. 이 플랫폼은 실시간 고객 통찰력, 개인화 도구 및 자동화된 AI 음성 통신 기능을 제공하는 AI Analytics를 제공합니다.
이 개발은 2023년 글로벌 전자상거래 판매가 5.8조 달러에 도달하고, 마켓플레이스가 판매의 60% 이상을 차지하는 가운데 이루어졌습니다. 이 플랫폼은 성장하는 전자상거래 분야에서 소규모 및 소수 민족 소유 기업이 직면한 진입 장벽을 해결하는 것을 목표로 합니다.
Caro Holdings (OTC: CAHO) a annoncé un partenariat stratégique avec Kisqueya pour développer une plateforme de marché mondiale spécifiquement conçue pour les entreprises détenues par des Noirs. La plateforme fonctionnera à la fois comme un marché à deux facettes (similaire à Etsy et Alibaba) et comme un annuaire, proposant des outils alimentés par l'IA pour une découverte personnalisée, des analyses prédictives et un onboarding automatisé des fournisseurs.
L'initiative sera lancée au niveau national avant de s'étendre à l'international, Caro Holdings fournissant l'infrastructure numérique et la technologie IA, tandis que Kisqueya, dirigée par la fondatrice Marie-Michelle Legrand, gérera le contact avec les fournisseurs et le développement du marché. La plateforme proposera des AI Analytics pour des insights clients en temps réel, des outils de personnalisation et des fonctionnalités de communication vocale automatisée basées sur l'IA.
Ce développement intervient alors que les ventes mondiales de commerce électronique ont atteint 5,8 billions de dollars en 2023, les marchés représentant plus de 60 % des ventes. La plateforme vise à surmonter les barrières à l'entrée auxquelles sont confrontées les petites entreprises et les entreprises de minorités dans le secteur du commerce électronique en pleine expansion.
Caro Holdings (OTC: CAHO) hat eine strategische Partnerschaft mit Kisqueya angekündigt, um eine globale Marktplatzplattform zu entwickeln, die speziell für von Schwarzen geführte Unternehmen konzipiert ist. Die Plattform wird sowohl als zweiseitiger Marktplatz (ähnlich wie Etsy und Alibaba) als auch als Verzeichnis fungieren und KI-gesteuerte Tools für personalisierte Entdeckungen, prädiktive Analysen und automatisierte Anbieteranmeldungen bieten.
Die Initiative wird zunächst national eingeführt, bevor sie global expandiert, wobei Caro Holdings die digitale Infrastruktur und die KI-Technologie bereitstellt, während Kisqueya, geleitet von der Gründerin Marie-Michelle Legrand, das Anbieter-Engagement und die Marktentwicklung verwaltet. Die Plattform wird AI Analytics für Echtzeit-Kundeninsights, Personalisierungstools und automatisierte KI-Sprachkommunikationsfunktionen anbieten.
Diese Entwicklung erfolgt, während die globalen E-Commerce-Verkäufe im Jahr 2023 5,8 Billionen Dollar erreichten, wobei Marktplätze über 60 % der Verkäufe ausmachten. Die Plattform zielt darauf ab, die Eintrittsbarrieren zu überwinden, mit denen kleine und von Minderheiten geführte Unternehmen im wachsenden E-Commerce-Sektor konfrontiert sind.
- Strategic expansion into the growing e-commerce marketplace sector
- Implementation of advanced AI technology for analytics and automation
- Targeting underserved market segment with high growth potential
- Early stage development with unproven market acceptance
- Potential execution risks in scaling from national to global operations
SHEFFIELD, United Kingdom, April 04, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Caro Holdings Inc. (OTC: CAHO), a growth enablement company leveraging operational expertise, funding, and AI-driven tools to scale emerging brands, announces a strategic partnership with Kisqueya to expand its existing digital platform to become a fully-fledged global marketplace. The initiative will support Black-owned businesses and independent brands, with a focus on global visibility and scalable ecommerce growth.
Designed as both a two-sided marketplace - similar to Etsy, Temu or Alibaba - and a listing directory – like yelp.com - it will connect sellers with international buyers while boosting discoverability for service-based businesses. Caro Holdings will host the core digital infrastructure, ecommerce framework, and AI-powered tools that support personalised discovery, predictive analytics, and automated vendor onboarding.
The platform will launch nationally before scaling into a global hub. Kisqueya will lead vendor outreach and market development, led by founder Marie-Michelle Legrand, a Haitian entrepreneur with a background in social law. Through Kisqueya, she combines ethical commerce with community impact, supporting young women through charitable initiatives.
“This partnership supports our goal to build inclusive, AI-driven platforms for underserved markets,” said Meriesha Rennalls, Director at Caro Holdings. “With Kisqueya, we’re creating a space where Black-owned businesses can grow with the tools and visibility they need.”
The platform will offer:
- AI Analytics – Real-time insights on customer behaviour and performance
- Personalisation Tools – Tailored shopping experiences
- Automated Communication – using AI voice for streamlined engagement
In 2023, global e-commerce sales hit
“This platform is about access and opportunity,” said Marie-Michelle Legrand, Founder of Kisqueya. “We’re opening pathways for Black-owned businesses to grow and scale.”
The company anticipates continued expansion through regional partnerships and additional sector-specific deployments.
About Caro Holdings Inc.
Caro Holdings is dedicated to accelerating the growth of brands through digital innovation and AI-powered solutions. Its comprehensive suite of services includes e-commerce strategy, digital marketing, AI voice technology, and growth capital. Discover more at www.caroholdings.com.
About Kisqueya
Kisqueya is a French boutique inspired by Haiti, offering handcrafted jewellery, accessories, and home décor. The brand blends cultural craftsmanship with social purpose, supporting young women through community-led programs. Discover more at www.kisqueya.fr.
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