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Ultrahuman Raises $35M to Accelerate Growth and Research in the Health Monitoring Space

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Wednesday, March 20, 2024
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By collating a large set of biomarkers on an integrated platform across a range of products, Ultrahuman is able to create a grand unified view of the human body.

Key Points: 
  • Ultrahuman will deploy the funds towards building further manufacturing capacity and deeper research in the health tracking space.
  • Ultrahuman is at the forefront of the health-tech revolution, boasting the world's largest and only multi-device health ecosystem.
  • Their platform integrates glucose, sleep, movement, blood markers, and HRV, offering a comprehensive approach to health monitoring.
  • Ultrahuman has seen phenomenal growth over the past 12 months, becoming the second-largest player in the smart ring market while maintaining profitability.

Global Luxury Fashion Market Outlook 2023-2028 with LVMH, Kering, Burberry, Armani Group, and Prada Group Dominating - ResearchAndMarkets.com

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Friday, December 8, 2023
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APAC accounted for the highest share of the global luxury fashion market and over 31% in revenue in 2022.

Key Points: 
  • APAC accounted for the highest share of the global luxury fashion market and over 31% in revenue in 2022.
  • Moreover, the continuous rising disposable income of the middle-class population supports the region's luxury fashion market.
  • Further, luxury fashion retailers are also taking initiatives to make sustainability more visible in the luxury fashion market.
  • The global luxury fashion market by generation can be segmented as Gen X, millennials & Gen Z, and baby boomers & silent gen.

Convene Makes Key UK Leadership Hires

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Thursday, December 7, 2023
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Convene , a global lifestyle hospitality company that designs and manages premium meeting, event, and flexible workspaces, today announced two new UK leadership team appointments; Simon Lee joins as Head of Finance, Group Controller, effective immediately, and Niamh Martin will join Convene as Managing Director of the company's UK business, effective February 5, 2024.

Key Points: 
  • Convene , a global lifestyle hospitality company that designs and manages premium meeting, event, and flexible workspaces, today announced two new UK leadership team appointments; Simon Lee joins as Head of Finance, Group Controller, effective immediately, and Niamh Martin will join Convene as Managing Director of the company's UK business, effective February 5, 2024.
  • These additions will support continued expansion across the UK and into Europe as the company anticipates imminent growth opportunities globally.
  • “Convene has grown a strong foothold in the UK market since our expansion into London in 2022, including our recent acquisition of etc.venues earlier this year,” said Ryan Simonetti, CEO and co-founder of Convene.
  • As UK Managing Director, she will oversee site operations, financial performance, and growth of the company’s UK business.

LOBOS 1707 TEQUILA EXPANDS ITS GLOBAL FOOTPRINT WITH UNITED KINGDOM LAUNCH

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Monday, December 11, 2023
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NEW YORK, Dec. 11, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Lobos 1707 Tequila & Mezcal, the ultra-premium agave spirit brand, is now available in the United Kingdom – marking the brand's European expansion. Founded in 2020 by Chief Creative Officer Diego Osorio, with legendary athlete and cultural icon LeBron James, the products will be launching exclusively with Selfridges across its four stores and at selfridges.com. This news comes on the heels of the brand's international debut in Dubai earlier this year.

Key Points: 
  • NEW YORK, Dec. 11, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Lobos 1707 Tequila & Mezcal, the ultra-premium agave spirit brand, is now available in the United Kingdom – marking the brand's European expansion.
  • "I am thrilled to announce that Lobos 1707 & Mezcal is now available in Selfridges and welcome the UK to our wolf pack," said Diego Osorio, Founder and Chief Creative Officer of Lobos 1707 Tequila & Mezcal.
  • The Lobos 1707 Reposado Tequila, Lobos 1707 Joven Tequila and the premium Lobos 1707 Extra Añejo expressions will be available for purchase in-store or at selfridges.com for delivery or store collection, prices range from £64.99 to £180.
  • "It's exciting to see our Pack continue to grow as we expand our footprint around the world," said LeBron James, Investor and Partner of Lobos 1707 Tequila & Mezcal.

LOBOS 1707 TEQUILA EXPANDS ITS GLOBAL FOOTPRINT WITH UNITED KINGDOM LAUNCH

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Monday, December 11, 2023
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NEW YORK, Dec. 11, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Lobos 1707 Tequila & Mezcal, the ultra-premium agave spirit brand, is now available in the United Kingdom – marking the brand's European expansion. Founded in 2020 by Chief Creative Officer Diego Osorio, with legendary athlete and cultural icon LeBron James, the products will be launching exclusively with Selfridges across its four stores and at selfridges.com. This news comes on the heels of the brand's international debut in Dubai earlier this year.

Key Points: 
  • NEW YORK, Dec. 11, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Lobos 1707 Tequila & Mezcal, the ultra-premium agave spirit brand, is now available in the United Kingdom – marking the brand's European expansion.
  • "I am thrilled to announce that Lobos 1707 & Mezcal is now available in Selfridges and welcome the UK to our wolf pack," said Diego Osorio, Founder and Chief Creative Officer of Lobos 1707 Tequila & Mezcal.
  • The Lobos 1707 Reposado Tequila, Lobos 1707 Joven Tequila and the premium Lobos 1707 Extra Añejo expressions will be available for purchase in-store or at selfridges.com for delivery or store collection, prices range from £64.99 to £180.
  • "It's exciting to see our Pack continue to grow as we expand our footprint around the world," said LeBron James, Investor and Partner of Lobos 1707 Tequila & Mezcal.

Monica Vinader Selects Constructor to Personalize Online Product Discovery and Deliver Key Intelligence to Merchandisers

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Tuesday, December 5, 2023
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SAN FRANCISCO and NORFOLK, U.K., Dec. 5, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Leading demi-fine jewelry brand Monica Vinader has selected Constructor, an AI-powered product discovery and search platform, to engage online shoppers with bespoke digital experiences. Constructor's platform supports Monica Vinader's continued and rapid international growth, and will empower monicavinader.com shoppers to easily discover the everyday fine jewelry items that reflect their own personal style.

Key Points: 
  • A leader in the accessible luxury jewelry market, Monica Vinader designs sustainable jewelry that celebrates individuality and " makes you feel like the best version of you ."
  • As the partnership kicks off, Monica Vinader will tap Constructor's solutions for search , browse , collections , and merchant controls and intelligence .
  • "The luxury jewelry and experiences we provide extend, of course, to online interactions," said Kunal Damani, Chief Operating Officer, Monica Vinader.
  • Eli Finkelshteyn, CEO of Constructor, said: "We're thrilled to be working with the team at Monica Vinader.

Cole Haan Celebrates Milestone of 500 Stores Globally

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Tuesday, November 14, 2023
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NEW YORK, Nov. 14, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Cole Haan, the nearly 100-year-old American lifestyle brand, announced today the opening of its 500th store, as the company addresses growing consumer demand across the globe. The expansion brings to new consumers worldwide the performance lifestyle footwear and accessories for which the brand is known. Over the past decade, Cole Haan has expanded its global retail footprint steadily and deliberately. Today, the brand is available in over 100 countries, up from just 13 countries in 2013.

Key Points: 
  • Over the past decade, Cole Haan has expanded its global retail footprint steadily and deliberately.
  • As we reach this important milestone, we are focused on a range of opportunities we have created for the future of Cole Haan," said Jack Boys, CEO of Cole Haan.
  • Furthermore, Cole Haan has opened shop-in-shop locations in the United Kingdom at the prestigious Harrods and Selfridges department stores.
  • These 500 stores represent the future of Cole Haan," said David Maddocks, Brand President of Cole Haan.

UZE Revolutionizes Cross-Seasonal Outerwear with Versatile Heated Jacket: Live on Kickstarter

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Tuesday, October 24, 2023
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MIAMI BEACH, Fla., Oct. 24, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- UZE (pronounced "use"), Miami's leading smart charging tech and wearable startup, unveils its revolutionary UZE Heated Jacket on Kickstarter today, October 24th. This modular jacket, first showcased at IFA 2023 and Smartech Selfridges, is engineered to transform your comfort across the seasons and sets new standards in versatility and adaptability for outerwear.

Key Points: 
  • The 27-day Heated Jacket Kickstarter Campaign follows a track record of 3 successful UZE crowdfunding campaigns, raising USD 1m+.
  • MIAMI BEACH, Fla., Oct. 24, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- UZE (pronounced "use"), Miami's leading smart charging tech and wearable startup, unveils its revolutionary UZE Heated Jacket on Kickstarter today, October 24th.
  • The UZE Heated Jacket is more than just a wearable; it's a game changer in outerwear and sustainability.
  • "The UZE Heated Jacket is more than just a wearable; it's a game changer in outerwear and sustainability.

Luxury Performance Footwear Brand, Athletic Propulsion Labs, Steps Up its Ecommerce Results with AI-Powered True Fit Guidance to Increase Revenue and Reduce Returns

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Monday, September 18, 2023
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BOSTON, Sept. 18, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Luxury performance athletic footwear brand, Athletic Propulsion Labs (APL), partnered with True Fit, the leading AI driven fit platform, to achieve a 2% leap in revenue while reducing fit-related returns by 15% from those customers leveraging True Fit recommendations.

Key Points: 
  • Hyper-personalized, high fidelity True Fit guidance delivered to 100% of APL's site traffic led to a 2% uptick in revenue and reduced returns by 15% from those customers leveraging True Fit recommendations.
  • BOSTON, Sept. 18, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Luxury performance athletic footwear brand, Athletic Propulsion Labs (APL) , partnered with True Fit , the leading AI driven fit platform, to achieve a 2% leap in revenue while reducing fit-related returns by 15% from those customers leveraging True Fit recommendations.
  • Shopify brand APL partnered with True Fit to reimagine rudimentary size charts with AI fit personalization.
  • Today, APL is globally recognized as the pioneer and innovator of the "luxury performance" category in men's and women's athletic footwear.

Klarna reports H1 2023 Results: smashes profitability target, continued growth ahead of e-commerce

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Thursday, August 31, 2023
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STOCKHOLM, Aug. 31, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Klarna, the AI-powered global payments network and shopping assistant, today reported its H1 results for 2023, which includes a profitable month in the second quarter ahead of target, successfully aligning with its strategic focus on both profitability and growth.

Key Points: 
  • STOCKHOLM, Aug. 31, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Klarna, the AI-powered global payments network and shopping assistant, today reported its H1 results for 2023, which includes a profitable month in the second quarter ahead of target, successfully aligning with its strategic focus on both profitability and growth.
  • Klarna has shown time and again that its approach to underwriting short-term lending to responsible consumers with a customer-centric, merchant-funded approach works.
  • You can find Klarna Holding AB and Klarna Bank AB reports on Klarna's IR site .
  • This disclosure contains information that Klarna Bank AB (publ) is obliged to make public pursuant to the Swedish Securities Markets Act (2007:528).