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Invent Analytics Raises $17M to Help Retailers Maximize Profits with Supply Chain AI and Expand Platform Footprint

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Tuesday, April 30, 2024
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Invent Analytics is helping leading brands maximize profits by leveraging its AI-powered SaaS solutions for demand forecasting , inventory planning , replenishment , allocation , returns positioning , and pricing .

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  • Invent Analytics is helping leading brands maximize profits by leveraging its AI-powered SaaS solutions for demand forecasting , inventory planning , replenishment , allocation , returns positioning , and pricing .
  • LFX Venture Partners is a supply chain focused investor with over 15 years of experience in investing in technology-driven solutions that are designed to address age-old problems within the global supply chain.
  • Invent Analytics will use the funding to:
    John Seung, Managing Partner, LFX Venture Partners, said, "We're on a mission to build a better, more efficient, and sustainable global supply chain.
  • Our solutions leverage AI to make granular planning decisions across the supply chain, including planning, price optimization, and fulfillment.

Invent Analytics Raises $17M to Help Retailers Maximize Profits with Supply Chain AI and Expand Platform Footprint

Retrieved on: 
Tuesday, April 30, 2024
Supply, Woman, GNC, Partnership, EBRD, Software as a service, European Central Bank, Reconstruction, RIS, Analytics, Jos. A. Bank, Academy Sports + Outdoors, Tailored Brands, Renewable energy

Invent Analytics is helping leading brands maximize profits by leveraging its AI-powered SaaS solutions for demand forecasting , inventory planning , replenishment , allocation , returns positioning , and pricing .

Key Points: 
  • Invent Analytics is helping leading brands maximize profits by leveraging its AI-powered SaaS solutions for demand forecasting , inventory planning , replenishment , allocation , returns positioning , and pricing .
  • LFX Venture Partners is a supply chain focused investor with over 15 years of experience in investing in technology-driven solutions that are designed to address age-old problems within the global supply chain.
  • Invent Analytics will use the funding to:
    John Seung, Managing Partner, LFX Venture Partners, said, "We're on a mission to build a better, more efficient, and sustainable global supply chain.
  • Our solutions leverage AI to make granular planning decisions across the supply chain, including planning, price optimization, and fulfillment.

Collective Health Expands National Footprint into Texas with Grand Opening of Office in Plano

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Tuesday, April 23, 2024
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Collective Health, the leading employee health benefits platform with integrated member advocacy, clinical navigation, and an extensive partner ecosystem, today unveiled its newest office location in the Dallas suburb of Plano, Texas.

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  • Collective Health, the leading employee health benefits platform with integrated member advocacy, clinical navigation, and an extensive partner ecosystem, today unveiled its newest office location in the Dallas suburb of Plano, Texas.
  • “We are delighted to bring new opportunities, investment, and support to our growing client base in Texas,” said Ali Diab, CEO and co-founder of Collective Health.
  • Since its beginning in 2013, Collective Health has grown to service over 500,000 members and 70+ enterprise clients nationwide.
  • Collective Health looks to welcome over 50 new employees to its award-winning customer experience team in Plano by the end of the year.

Academy Sports + Outdoors Announces Participation in Upcoming Investor Conference

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Monday, March 25, 2024
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KATY, Texas, March 25, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Academy Sports and Outdoors, Inc. (the “Company”) (Nasdaq: ASO) today announced its participation in the following upcoming investor conference:

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  • KATY, Texas, March 25, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Academy Sports and Outdoors, Inc. (the “Company”) (Nasdaq: ASO) today announced its participation in the following upcoming investor conference:
    Presentation materials utilized during this event, as well as a live and replay webcast (for 30 days) of the fireside chat, will be made available on the Company's investor relations website at https://investors.academy.com .

C4 RECLAIMS ITS THRONE WITH ITS HARDEST HITTING PRE-WORKOUT LINE EVER

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Tuesday, April 2, 2024
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AUSTIN, Texas, April 2, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, Nutrabolt, owner of C4®, #1 selling global pre-workout brand, is shaking up the Active Nutrition landscape as it announces the rebrand of its C4 pre-workout powders, including new, innovative formulations; an updated look and feel of the product; and the "We Hit Harder(™)" brand equity platform. For over a decade, C4 has been a trailblazer in the Active Nutrition category and with this rebrand, Nutrabolt will launch a new era of pre-workout products, amping up its lineup and promising an unapologetically explosive experience. To kick off this rebrand, C4 is also unveiling a multifaceted brand campaign that highlights what happens when already hard hitting gym goers have the opportunity to hit even harder with the help of C4 pre-workout.

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  • To kick off this rebrand, C4 is also unveiling a multifaceted brand campaign that highlights what happens when already hard hitting gym goers have the opportunity to hit even harder with the help of C4 pre-workout.
  • To further the brand evolution, C4 is unveiling a vibrant electric yellow brand color and updated C4 logo, signaling a dynamic shift to the brand's identity.
  • "We are proud to be able to deliver a pre-workout product lineup so hard hitting and fast acting, you will have no choice but to choose C4."
  • For more harder hitting social content, check out C4 on Instagram , Twitter , and TikTok .

Academy Sports + Outdoors to Open 15-17 New Stores as its 2024 New Store Expansion Begins in Raleigh, N.C. and Indianapolis, Ind.

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Tuesday, March 26, 2024
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KATY, Texas, March 26, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Academy Sports + Outdoors ("Academy") (Nasdaq: ASO) a leading full-line sporting goods and outdoor recreation retailer, is excited to announce it will open 15-17 new stores in its fiscal 2024 year, starting with two new stores in the first quarter in Knightdale, North Carolina and Greenwood, Indiana. The grand opening festivities for the Knightdale, N.C. store took place on March 22-24 while the Greenwood, Ind. store will host its grand opening on April 12-14.

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  • The grand opening festivities for the Knightdale, N.C. store took place on March 22-24 while the Greenwood, Ind.
  • store will host its grand opening on April 12-14.
  • Academy also offers free services such as grill and bike assembly, scope mounting, bore sighting, line winding/spooling, and propane exchange.
  • Individuals interested in careers at Academy can visit careers.academy.com to apply for open positions.

Academy Sports + Outdoors and Grunt Style Foundation Come Together to Support Children of Fallen Patriots Foundation

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Thursday, February 22, 2024
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SAN ANTONIO, Feb. 22, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Academy Sports + Outdoors, in partnership with the Grunt Style Foundation is proud to support the education of Children of Fallen Patriots scholars. Through this collaboration, Academy Sports + Outdoors and Grunt Style raised over $250,000 that will fund nearly 50 years of college education, ensuring a brighter future for these deserving scholars. The nonprofit's mission focuses on providing college scholarships and educational counseling to military children who have lost a parent in the line of duty. They serve the families of servicemembers from all branches of the armed forces who have died as a result of combat casualties, military training accidents, service-related illnesses, suicide, as well as other duty-related deaths as ruled by the Department of Veterans Affairs. By providing college funding, they aim to alleviate the financial burden faced by these students and ensure they have the opportunity to pursue their educational goals.

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  • SAN ANTONIO, Feb. 22, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Academy Sports + Outdoors , in partnership with the Grunt Style Foundation is proud to support the education of Children of Fallen Patriots scholars.
  • Through this collaboration, Academy Sports + Outdoors and Grunt Style raised over $250,000 that will fund nearly 50 years of college education, ensuring a brighter future for these deserving scholars.
  • This past summer, the two national brands collaborated on a merchandise program that donated a portion of select Grunt Style-branded product purchases made in participating Academy Sports + Outdoors stores or on academy.com, to Fallen Patriots.
  • said David Kim, Co-Founder and Chief Executive Officer, Children of Fallen Patriots

Sportsman’s Warehouse Announces Craig McNair as Chief Retail Officer

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Friday, January 19, 2024
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WEST JORDAN, Utah, Jan. 19, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Sportsman’s Warehouse Holdings, Inc. (“Sportsman’s Warehouse” or the “Company”) (Nasdaq: SPWH) announced today that it has named Craig McNair as Chief Retail Officer to oversee store operations, effective January 29, 2024.

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  • WEST JORDAN, Utah, Jan. 19, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Sportsman’s Warehouse Holdings, Inc. (“Sportsman’s Warehouse” or the “Company”) (Nasdaq: SPWH) announced today that it has named Craig McNair as Chief Retail Officer to oversee store operations, effective January 29, 2024.
  • In his position, McNair will be responsible for the customer experience, in-store programs, training and talent development, and driving growth.
  • “Craig has significant experience working in retail operations to achieve organizational objectives, resulting in growth and profitability,” states Paul Stone, Sportsman’s Warehouse President and Chief Executive Officer.
  • “It’s exciting to transition my career back to specialty outdoor retail as it directly aligns with my personal love of the outdoors.

Academy Sports + Outdoors Announces Executive Appointment

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Tuesday, January 23, 2024
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KATY, Texas, Jan. 23, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Academy Sports and Outdoors, Inc. (Nasdaq: ASO) ("Academy") today announced the appointment of Robert (Rob) Howell to the role of Senior Vice President and Chief Supply Chain Officer. In this role, Mr. Howell will oversee supply chain operations, distribution centers, and domestic & international logistics. Mr. Howell will join Academy in February 2024 and report to Sam Johnson, President of Academy.

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  • KATY, Texas, Jan. 23, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Academy Sports and Outdoors, Inc. ( Nasdaq: ASO ) ("Academy") today announced the appointment of Robert (Rob) Howell to the role of Senior Vice President and Chief Supply Chain Officer.
  • In this role, Mr. Howell will oversee supply chain operations, distribution centers, and domestic & international logistics.
  • Mr. Howell will join Academy in February 2024 and report to Sam Johnson, President of Academy.
  • Mr. Howell brings nearly 30 years of supply chain, distribution, and logistics experience to Academy.

Academy Sports + Outdoors Announces Executive Appointment

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Tuesday, January 16, 2024
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KATY, Texas, Jan. 16, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Academy Sports and Outdoors, Inc. (Nasdaq: ASO) today announced the appointment of Chad Fox to a newly created role of Executive Vice President and Chief Customer Officer. In this role, Mr. Fox will oversee omnichannel, marketing, customer insights, and customer care. Mr. Fox joined Academy in January 2024, and reports directly to Steve Lawrence, Chief Executive Officer of the Company.

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  • KATY, Texas, Jan. 16, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Academy Sports and Outdoors, Inc. (Nasdaq: ASO) today announced the appointment of Chad Fox to a newly created role of Executive Vice President and Chief Customer Officer.
  • In this role, Mr. Fox will oversee omnichannel, marketing, customer insights, and customer care.
  • Mr. Fox joined Academy in January 2024, and reports directly to Steve Lawrence, Chief Executive Officer of the Company.
  • Mr. Fox brings nearly 25 years of retail, agency, and consumer packaged goods marketing experience to Academy.