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ArticleApparel manufacturer Hi-Tech Apparel acquires British software company Unmade
Unmade, a London-based scaleup, has been acquired by Bangkok, Thailand-based apparel manufacturer Hi-Tech Apparel. UnmadeOS, Unmade’s platform, uses patented automation and visualization technologies to enable brands to offer bespoke clothing on demand. Existing customers include sportswear brands such as New Balance and Decathlon as well as fashion brands such as ...
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News briefsPolar expands into algorithm business as ingredient brand
Fitness software and product supplier Polar has launched a new website dedicated to the selling and licensing of its algorithms. The company offers full-service partnerships, from the configuration and implementation of algorithms into devices to marketing support, assisted by a dedicated team at Polar. The new offering is aimed at ...
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News briefsStravito partners with KnowledgeHound to centralize survey data in one platform
Swedish software provider Stravito, a platform aimed at democratizing access to market research data, has announced a partnership with KnowledgeHound, a U.S.-based survey analytics platform, to offer fully centralized insights management. Companies subscribing to both platforms and taking advantage of this new integration can now access all of their survey ...
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ArticleReview: The latest innovations and trends from Techtextil and Texprocess
The relaunch of the two trade shows Techtextil and Texprocess at Messe Center Frankfurt, with more than 1,300 exhibitors from 51 countries, was a success. Together with Heimtextil, all three shows attracted more than 60,000 visitors. Textile innovations and technologies always provide the impetus for many sectors and promise market ...
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AnalysisHow COVID-19 has impacted the Fitness Market – Insights and Trends 2023
Thanks to vaccination and a bit more harmless variants of COVID-19, the fitness market is on the rise again. Booming for years before the pandemic caused a sudden halt, the branch is rearranging itself. In our fitness insights, we take a look at the situation before Corona hit, the changes ...
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News briefsInstant Commerce announces €2 million pre-seed funding
Instant Commerce, a Dutch e-commerce software startup, has raised €2 million in seed capital with the participation of the founders of Storyblok, Wandera, Snyk and Supercell. With the investment, the young company wants to build the product, expand the team, and create brand awareness throughout Europe. Instant Commerce was founded ...
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News briefsHanesbrands reports software attack, consequences yet unknown
Champion’s parent Hanesbrands Inc. has released an SEC filing informing the public of a ransomware attack on the company. The U.S. company has activated its response, and business continuity plans to contain the incident. According to the statement, the company has notified the appropriate law enforcement agencies and cooperates with ...
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SaaS provider Stravito launches new market research tool for retailers
The Swedish software provider Stravito, based in Stockholm, has launched Atlas. This new AI-based market research program targets non-research teams across retail businesses, delivering insights and market data from the retail industry and digestible and ready-to-use images, charts and material for presentations. The new software-as-a-service tool promises easy navigation utilizing ...
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ArticleSlinger becomes Connexa Sports Technologies
Slinger Bag Inc. is rebranding as Connexa Sports Technologies Inc, a connected sports technology company that brings together Slinger, PlaySight Interactive, Ltd, Gameface.ai and Foundation Sports Systems, LLC. As part of the restructuring, Slinger also moved its headquarters from Nevada to Delaware, effective May 16, 2022. With its portfolio of ...
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ArticleRussian import-replacement campaign faces difficulties
The Russian Industry and Trade Ministry has rolled out a 700 million rubles (€9.5m) program to support the import-replacement trend in the domestic sporting goods market. The authorities plan to encourage local companies to replace sportswear, sporting gear and athletic apparel, which are expected to be in short supply due ...
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ArticleGoPro swings to Q1 profit as DTC sales boost revenues
Action camera maker GoPro swung to a surprise first-quarter profit, boosted by strong revenues from its DTC channel, subscription services and increased prices. Total revenue was up 6 percent to $217 million, with DTC contributing $89 million, a rise of 8 percent for the channel. Subscribers grew 85 percent to ...
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News briefsEU continues to criticize Apple over use of Apple Pay
The European Commission has informed Apple of its preliminary view that the U.S. technology company has abused its dominant position in the markets for mobile wallets on iOS devices. By restricting access to a standard technology used for contactless payments with mobile devices in stores, Apple has restricted competition in ...
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News briefsWahoo acquires RGT Cycling and launches Wahoo X subscription service
U.S. company Wahoo Fitness has added the virtual cycling platform RGT Cycling (now Wahoo RGT) to its ecosystem of training and community connection solutions. Wahoo RGT is a virtual cycling simulator platform using detailed virtual roads, to be cycled alone or with others. Routes can be picked either from a ...
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Stravito hires key executives, accelerates expansion
Stravito, an AI-powered platform for businesses that democratizes access to market research, continues to expand its global leadership team following its $14.6 million Series A financing last fall. Stravito has appointed Laura Lockley as VP of customer success and Will Gardiner as VP of marketing. These appointments will help Stravito ...
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ArticleBlackwells wants Peloton to transform or sell
Peloton is again under pressure from activist investor Blackwells Capital LLC, which owns nearly 5 percent of the company and in January urged Peloton Interactive co-founder and CEO John Foley to resign. Blackwells released a presentation on April 12 stating that “two months since Peloton hired one of the highest-paid ...
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News briefsIntersport Germany invests in fully automated, rebuilt and expanded central warehouse
The Intersport warehouse in Heilbronn, Germany, has reached its limits due to years of growth in product ranges, unit numbers, complexity and stock turnover. A massive investment in floor space and logistics software and hardware has significantly increased the purchasing community’s warehouse size: In addition to the existing building, a ...
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News briefsYKK adds WaveOn to its software partner’s list for Touchlink fasteners
YKK has announced that the California-based software service provider WaveOn is joining its network of software partners supporting the YKK’s Touchlink fasteners enabled with Near Field Communication (NFC) technology. WaveOn looks to combine its software with the Touchlink hardware to help brand customers create a digital access point that can ...
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Afydad reelects its president
Afydad, Spain’s association of sporting goods manufacturers, has reelected Andrés de la Dehesa, CEO of Gescode, a producer of retail software in Catalonia, to another four-year term as president. Mar Peire has been reelected first vice president, and Guillermo Ruiz is making his debut as second vice president. Peire is ...
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News briefsiFIT launches iFIT Adventures, offering real-life excursions to iFIT workout destinations
iFIT, a specialist in connected fitness software, content and equipment, has announced the launch of iFIT Adventures, a new series of in-person travel fitness experiences that allow members to explore destinations around the globe. iFIT Adventures, led by iFIT’s in-demand trainers, are all-inclusive travel experiences that enable members to move ...
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News briefsPolartec sponsors 3D design online training with Portland Apparel Lab
In October 2021, Polartec launched a partnership with 3D solutions provider Browzwear and is now pushing further into the 3D design space. Starting in April 2022, the fabric specialist is sponsoring three design courses by the Portland Apparel Lab (PAL) to certify designers in VStitcher software, an industry-standard program from ...
