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RangeMe Expands Premium Offerings to U.K.-Focused Brands

RangeMe

RangeMe, the leading online platform for product discovery is now offering suppliers interested in doing business with U.K. retailers the opportunity to experience the benefits of its Premium service, which has been helping thousands of brands boost their buyer engagement in the U.S. since 2017. The Premium subscription will provide brands with opportunities for increased visibility and engagement among the more than 1,000 U.K. buyers on the platform from leading retailers, including Asda, Boots, Co-op, LloydsPharmacy, Pets at Home, Tesco and Well Pharmacy. “We’re thrilled to extend the benefits of RangeMe Premium to the U.K. and look forward to expanding them throughout Europe and beyond,” says John van der Valk, CEO of RangeMe Europe. “The ultimate goal is to streamline the product sourcing process for buyers and sellers around the world, and this is a big step in that direction.” RangeMe Premium is an annual subscription plan that unlocks enhanced features for suppliers, including: The opportunity to get RangeMe Verified™, which shows retailers that they are “retail ready”. The ability to submit products directly to retailers. Access to exclusive insights into buyer behavior on RangeMe to identify trends in list price, profit margins, certifications, and frequently used buyer search terms. Profile Insights on buyer activity with their brands and products. Category Review Alerts that let brands know when retailers search for products within their categories. “As a Premium Verified member, buyers immediately know that we are ready to do business, and we have greater visibility to them when they conduct product searches on the platform,” says Julianne Ponan MBE, Founder of UK based brand Creative Nature, a supplier of healthy, allergen-free foods including baking and snacking. “What’s more, we can submit products directly to retailers, and the insights we get on the platform let us know which of our products are receiving the most buyer engagement, which helps us to better prepare when we meet with retailers, particularly at ECRM sessions.” About RangeMe RangeMe is the leading online platform that streamlines new product discovery between suppliers and retailers. The platform empowers retail buyers to efficiently discover innovative and emerging products, while streamlining the inbound product submission process. For product suppliers, RangeMe enables them to grow their retail relationships via a platform that gives them the tools to manage and sell their products, market their brand, and build awareness. There are more than 200,000 brands on the platform and 15,000 buyers. Brands can find more information at www.rangeme.com Contact Details RangeMe Joe Tarnowski joe.tarnowski@rangeme.com Company Website https://www.rangeme.com/

March 06, 2023 07:00 AM Eastern Standard Time

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Xigem Technologies agrees to definitive agreement to acquire EchoDigital

Xigem Technologies

Xigem Technologies CEO Brian Kalish joined Steve Darling from Proactive to share news the company has added to its portfolio by acquiring substantially all of the assets of EAFdigital Inc (EchoDigital). Kalish told Proactive EchoDigital is an artificial intelligence platform that is focused on the used automobile shopping and delivery sector. Contact Details Proactive Canada +1 604-688-8158 na-editorial@proactiveinvestors.com

March 03, 2023 11:37 AM Eastern Standard Time

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Graft Polymer "getting toward the end" of production upgrade process

Graft Polymer (UK) PLC

Graft Polymer (UK) PLC (LSE:GPL) independent non-executive director Alex Brooks speaks to Proactive's Thomas Warner about the progress the polymer modification specialist is making in expanding its manufacturing facility in Slovenia. Brooks reveals what's been achieved so far, and gives his take on how the business is positioned following its listing in January 2022. Contact Details Proactive UK Ltd Proactive UK Ltd +44 20 7989 0813 uk@proactiveinvestors.com

March 02, 2023 07:07 AM Eastern Standard Time

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HIBBETT | CITY GEAR GIVING AWAY FREE SHOES FOR A YEAR TO COMMEMORATE NIKE AIR MAX MONTH 2023

Hibbett, Inc.

Hibbett (NASDAQ:HIBB), an athletic-inspired retailer with more than 1,100 Hibbett and City Gear specialty stores nationwide, today announced an Air Max Month inspired giveaway with a grand prize of free sneakers for a year. The 2023 Air Max Month promotion will run throughout the month of March to commemorate Nike Air Max Day, which is celebrated annually on March 26 th. “Nike Air Max is arguably the most iconic sneaker in history and we love to mark the anniversary each year with an exciting giveaway for someone to receive a wardrobe of new kicks,” said Sarah Sharp-Wangaard, Vice President Marketing, Hibbett. “Air Max technology is an innovation that changed the sneaker game more than 30 years ago and couldn’t be more relevant today.” The general public is invited to enter the Air Max Month giveaway, to win one year’s worth of sneakers simply by subscribing to Hibbett | City Gear emails, following @hibbettsports and @citygear on Instagram, commenting on Air Max Giveaway posts on both channels and tagging three friends, before March 31, 2023. Nike Air Max 1, designed by Tinker Hatfield was introduced on March 26, 1987 with a design that elevated Nike shoes with its unique air-cushioned technology and innovation. Each year the month of March is dedicated to celebrating the design and influence of the Air Max shoe, that is still beloved by countless fans today. Once again, Hibbett is proudly celebrating Nike Air Max and its impact with an Air Max Month giveaway of free sneakers for a year. One randomly selected winner will be contacted via email by April 13, 2023 and once contacted, must respond within 48 hours. The Grand Prize is valued at $3,000. The winner will receive one year’s worth of free sneakers. Official rules and details about the giveaway can be found here. About Hibbett, Inc. Hibbett, headquartered in Birmingham, Alabama, is a leading athletic-inspired fashion retailer with 1126 Hibbett and City Gear specialty stores, located in 36 states nationwide. Hibbett has a rich history of convenient locations, personalized customer service and access to coveted footwear, apparel and equipment from top brands like Nike, Jordan, and adidas. Consumers can browse styles, find new releases, shop looks and make purchases online or in their nearest store by visiting www.hibbett.com. Follow us @hibbettsports and @citygear on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter. Contact Details Wendy Yellin pr@hibbett.com Company Website https://www.Hibbett.com

March 01, 2023 10:05 AM Central Standard Time

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Goodway Group Expands Leadership With Strategic Hires Across Retail Media, Agency and Brand-Side Business Units and Media

Goodway Group

Goodway Group, a leading data-driven and technology enabled digital media and marketing services firm, has announced the expansion of four strategic new hires. Stephani Estes joins as Chief Media Officer; Amy Krauss joins as Senior Vice President of Client Experience; Michael Arden joins as Vice President of Consumer Experience; and Amanda Wilson joins as Associate Director of Client Experience and Retail Media. Each brings a wealth of experience to their new roles and will be critical to the firm’s growth into vital categories including retail media, Goodway Group’s agency-side business and brand-side business as well as in the general category of media expertise. Stephani Estes brings over 15 years of experience working in media and advertising to her new role with Goodway Group. She previously held positions with Cramer-Krasselt, Compass Point Media and Bernstein-Rein Advertising, where she led media and strategy planning across campaigns. Estes’ experience also includes several years at Starcom MediaVest Group. “As the media landscape continues to evolve, this is an exciting time to join the incredible team at Goodway Group,” Estes said. “Newer media channels of interest like CTV and retail media have unique considerations, and it’s important to be intentional and holistic when incorporating them into the overall marketing mix. We are focused on helping our clients achieve their business goals through their media investments. I look forward to working with our clients on media strategies with the same spirit of innovation and excellence that has defined Goodway Group’s approach. ” Amy Krauss was previously at Motivation AI company Persado in the role of Senior Vice President of Customer Success, where she led a team of 60+ professionals and delivered valued business outcomes. Prior to that, she held multiple roles at Publicis Groupe for over 14 years, including leading Agency Operations at Performics, and serving as the Head of Resource Management for Publicis media where she managed workforce demands during the pandemic and launched a resource management practice for U.S. media agencies. In his prior role, Michael Arden served eight years at Omnicom Media Group as the Managing Director of Investment Data and Systems. He brings over 25 years of marketing, media investment, operations, research, and team-building experience. He has developed digital marketing and media strategy, implemented media-activation platforms and streamlined media operations across companies to drive business success. Lastly, Amanda Wilson joins Goodway Group with over 10 years of experience in management, client success and integrated marketing solutions. She previously worked at Taboola as a Senior Advertising Account Manager, Everyday Health Group as Manager of Client Success, and Entercom as Director of Media Planning and Account Management. “We are thrilled to welcome Stephani, Amy, Michael and Amanda to Goodway Group. Their collective experience is prized and allows us to grow our services in critical areas across our business,” said Michael Hayes, Chief Growth Officer, Goodway Group. “Retail media in particular has become a dominant force that has grown tremendously over the past few years. Goodway Group has been on the forefront of innovation in this area, and we look forward to continuing to grow this business alongside others in the near future.” About Goodway Group Goodway Group is a leading data-driven and technology-enabled digital media and marketing services firm with teams in the U.S. and the UK. Our diverse team of digital strategists, media practitioners, technologists, and data scientists have won the most prestigious awards for innovative marketing technology, impactful work, and inclusive remote-first places to work including being honored as a multi-year Ad Age Best Places to Work, AdExchangerâs Best Use of Technology by an Agency Award, and two MarTech Breakthrough Awards. The firm deploys deep expertise across both consumer and B2B marketing, including brand-performance advertising, retail media and commerce, and advanced analytics using proprietary digital programmatic technologies, data, analytics methodologies, and consultation. Goodway Group is an independent and remote-first media and marketing services firm with a 90+ year history. Find Goodway Group online at goodwaygroup.com or follow us on Facebook, Twitter or LinkedIn. Goodway Group. Honestly Smart Digital. Contact Details Alexandra Morrison +1 214-604-9658 alexandra@kitehillpr.com Company Website https://www.goodwaygroup.com/

March 01, 2023 09:00 AM Eastern Standard Time

Ending Pet Obesity

YourUpdateTV

A video accompanying this announcement is available at: https://youtu.be/c2ScvhOzt_s There’s a weight problem in America and it isn’t just affecting humans. Would it surprise you to know that more than half of dogs and 60 percent of cats are classified as clinically overweight, but 90 percent of pet parents with an overweight pet don’t realize it. With these stats in mind, it is important for pet parents to make health and wellness a top priority. We know that eating properly and maintaining a healthy weight is key to our overall well-being. Well, the same holds true for our beloved pets. Hill’s Pet Nutrition, a global leader in science-led nutrition, is on a mission to help end pet obesity and is teaming with Dr. Vernard Hodges and Dr. Terrence Ferguson, stars of Nat Geo show: Critter Fixers: Country Vets, for its annual End Pet Obesity campaign, which was created to help pet parents understand obesity and understand the actions needed to best maintain their pet’s health by providing education, free tools and resources. Dr. Hodges and Dr. Ferguson, stars of stars of Critter Fixers: Country Vets conducted a nationwide media tour earlier this year to discuss the End Pet Obesity campaign. Topics that Dr. Hodges and Dr. Ferguson discussed included: Concerning trends they are seeing in pet health What obesity can mean for a pet Ways a pet parent can best assess if their pet is overweight Tips for weight loss and maintenance For more information, visit endpetobesity.com Contact Details YourUpdateTV +1 212-736-2727 yourupdatetv@gmail.com

March 01, 2023 09:00 AM Eastern Standard Time

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ToolsGroup Announces Significant Enhancements To Its Industry-Leading Demand Planning Solution

ToolsGroup

ToolsGroup, a global leader in retail and supply chain planning and optimization software, has announced the latest version of its Service Optimizer 99+ (SO99+) software, making major advancements in its forecasting and demand sensing capabilities. This is just the latest of the company’s significant strides towards making supply chains a force for good by helping organizations guarantee service, reduce excess stock, and increase profits. “ToolsGroup SO99+ improved the accuracy of our forecasts for slower moving items by 5-10%,” said Sarah Voorhees, Vice President of Demand and Inventory Planning at American Tire Distributors. “Better probabilistic forecasts translate into better fulfillment, helping us reduce inventory, carry less safety stock, and increase revenue through fewer stockouts.” With the release of v8.60, ToolsGroup aims to further improve customer experience and supply chain performance with expanded capabilities that now deliver: - A New Product Introduction (NPI) Dashboard that provides an interactive display for SO99+ NPI forecasting. The dashboard enables immediate what-if scenario planning for all the attributes that may impact the performance of a new product introduction, a deeper understanding of the variables that affect the success of a new product launch, and the rationale supporting the projections for the launch forecast. - Automatic Forecast Model Backtesting that eliminates the typically time-consuming, manual calibration process of configuring, defining, and simulating forecast models, delivering significant forecasting accuracy improvements nearly automatically. - Re-Forecasting Based on Pre-orders that empowers users to incorporate actual orders into probabilistic forecasts to better determine future demand, improving short- and medium-term forecast accuracy while enabling customers to respond quickly and proactively to market changes. - Machine Learning Speed and Accuracy Enhancements, thanks to the implementation of new light gradient-boosting machine functionality (LightGBM) into the SO99+ machine learning engines. By incorporating this advanced modeling technique, SO99+ delivers unmatched machine learning scalability and results, ensuring faster processing and major forecast accuracy improvements. - Flexible Forecast Aggregation that simplifies demand planning by allowing demand teams to plan at the aggregate level, while retaining the variables and details necessary for accurate supply planning processes. This ensures higher-quality, more flexible forecasts because SKUs are no longer restricted to a single hierarchical view. “As businesses continue to face significant disruptions across their supply chains, new challenges are constantly rising to the forefront. Demand planners need to be able to act quickly and decisively,” says ToolsGroup CEO, Inna Kuznetsova. “With this release, we have improved the power of our demand planning and demand sensing abilities in SO99+ and further enable our customers to navigate uncertainty and make the most informed planning decisions faster. More accurate forecasts translate into less waste and greater customer satisfaction, making supply chains a force for good in demand.” These exciting new capabilities add to the industry leading innovations in SO99+ which include: - Probabilistic Forecasting that combines historical, real-time, and other demand-relevant data into an probabilistic model that determines the possibility (and likelihood) of a range of outcomes, accounting for risk and enabling greater planning dexterity. It seamlessly self-adjusts to a wide variety of demand behaviors, generating optimal forecasts in uncertain demand scenarios. - Demand Sensing that helps users better leverage granular data to capture changes in the market before they happen, ensuring proactive adjustments in demand planning and lower downstream latency while still delivering optimal service levels, ensuring fewer lost sales and increased revenues. - Self-Adaptive, Frequency-Based Forecasting that effectively forecasts both fast-moving items and products with intermittent demand by capturing network-wide changes and events and accounting for both order size and order frequency, delivering the most accurate forecast available. - Machine Learning Engines that are mapped to every unique attribute that can affect a forecast, from seasonality and promotions to causals and external factors, ensuring the most accurate and robust forecasts on the market. With SO99+, ToolsGroup provides the power of dynamic planning to over 365 customers across 45 countries, enabling intelligent decision making at the speed of business that transforms supply chain performance. Customers report a 5-10 percentage point improvement in forecast accuracy and a 3-5 percentage point increase in service levels while simultaneously achieving a 20-30% inventory reduction. Built-in automation cuts the planning workload by up to 90% and helps companies reduce waste by 10-30%. For more information about SO99+, read our blog on the 8.6 release HERE. ToolsGroup’s innovative AI-powered solutions enable retailers, distributors, and manufacturers to navigate through supply chain uncertainty. Our retail and supply chain planning suites empower a new level of fast, intelligent decision making and unlock powerful business improvements in forecast accuracy, service levels, and inventory - delighting customers and achieving financial and ESG KPIs. Stay in touch with ToolsGroup on LinkedIn, Twitter, YouTube, or visit www.toolsgroup.com. Contact Details Meir Kahtan +1 917-864-0800 mkahtan@rcn.com Company Website https://www.toolsgroup.com

February 28, 2023 10:30 AM Eastern Standard Time

HIBBETT | CITY GEAR AND HAPPY RETURNS, A PAYPAL COMPANY, LAUNCH 1100+ NEW RETURN BAR LOCATIONS ACROSS AMERICA

Hibbett, Inc.

Hibbett, Inc. (NASDAQ:HIBB), an athletic-inspired fashion retailer, today announced the addition of Happy Returns’ Return Bars in its more than 1,100 Hibbett and City Gear specialty stores nationwide. Online shoppers can now quickly make returns from hundreds of online retailers in-person, box-free and label-free at Hibbett and City Gear stores in 36 states. “Innovation is a key operating principle for Hibbett as we continuously look for ways to improve the shopper experience and adapt to ever-changing consumer needs and wants,” said Ben Knighten, Senior Vice President, Store Operations, Hibbett, Inc. “We are helping expand the Happy Returns network with the added convenience of more than 1,100 new Return Bars and introducing Happy Returns shoppers to the best-in-class Hibbett and City Gear customer experience.” Known for the hottest trends and leading brands in athletic-inspired fashion and footwear from brands like Nike, Jordan and adidas, Hibbett provides underserved markets with exceptional product and unrivaled customer service. Through this work with Happy Returns, Hibbett will further extend its customer service to millions of consumers who may not have shopped with Hibbett and City Gear before. Additionally, the Hibbett and Happy Returns alliance will help reduce cardboard waste through the use of reusable containers and will help lower greenhouse gas emissions compared to returns by mail. To use Happy Returns, online shoppers retrieve a QR code from the website where they purchased their item. The shopper then brings the return item and QR code to one of 1,100+ Hibbett or City Gear locations near them and stops by the checkout counter to drop it off, for an immediate refund and an emailed coupon to use in store once the return is completed. “Returns are finally being recognized for their importance in the shopping journey,” said David Sobie, VP of Happy Returns, a PayPal company. “Shoppers have no patience for printing labels or boxing items to return via mail and instead overwhelmingly choose to return box-free and in person whenever possible. With the addition of Hibbett’s stores to our network, we now have over 6,000 Return Bars, which means 78% of American households are within 10-mile drive of a Happy Returns drop off location.[1]” About Hibbett, Inc. Hibbett, headquartered in Birmingham, Alabama, is a leading athletic-inspired fashion retailer with 1126 Hibbett and City Gear specialty stores, located in 36 states nationwide. Hibbett has a rich history of convenient locations, personalized customer service and access to coveted footwear, apparel and equipment from top brands like Nike, Jordan, and adidas. Consumers can browse styles, find new releases, shop looks and make purchases online or in their nearest store by visiting www.hibbett.com. Follow us @hibbettsports and @citygear on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter. [1] Analysis 2020 Census Data Contact Details Wendy Yellin pr@hibbett.com Company Website https://www.Hibbett.com

February 28, 2023 10:05 AM Eastern Standard Time

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Top Fashion Brands Use AI-Driven Omnichannel MySizeID And Naiz Fiz To Deliver The Right Size The First Time Around

MySize, Inc.

By Ernest Dela Aglanu, Benzinga Shopping for clothing online, while convenient, can at the same time be very difficult, especially because the buyer can't try the clothes on first. All too often, they may receive apparel that doesn't fit – sometimes marring an otherwise great experience. A survey conducted by Power Reviews revealed that clothing topped the list of items returned by customers who purchase online. Clothing led with 88% returns, followed by shoes at 44%, and electronics at 43% as the most returned product categories. The survey further explained that the top three reasons people gave for returning an item were that it didn't fit (70%), the item was damaged or defective (65%), or the item didn't match the description (49%). These fit-related problems are costing retailers worldwide $642.6 billion, and only 48% of returns can be resold at full price. Even worse, an estimated 5 billion pounds of returns end up in landfills. To help solve this nagging problem and ensure customers receive clothing and other items that fit, MySize Inc. (NASDAQ: MYSZ) (TASE: MYSZ.TA), an omnichannel e-commerce platform and provider of artificial intelligence (AI)-driven measurement solution, has been partnering with a growing list of top retailers. Since 1999, the company has developed products such as MySizeID and recently acquired Naiz Fit to enhance customers' shopping experience by helping them find the perfect fit while driving revenue growth and reducing costs for its business clients. MySize says it is helping fashion brands and retailers use AI to create virtual try-on experiences. Now, customers can use their smartphones to create a profile and then virtually try on different clothing items. Top Fashion Brands Are Using MySize Technology Interestingly, some big brands have adopted MySize AI-driven measurement solutions to enhance customer experience while maximizing profits, serving as a testament to the quality of their product. In May last year, Denim brand Levi Strauss & Co. (NYSE: LEVI) revealed that it was adding more digital tools like MySize technology to help customers find the right size jeans as part of its mandate to grow direct-to-consumer sales. The company said it would implement two new digital fit features to its site: a predictive fit algorithm and a photo bank of products on people of different body types. Forint S.p.a., a leading Italian maker of uniforms for customers including the Vatican, Italy’s Presidency, and the Senate, in December 2022, selected the MySizeID sizing solution for its business. The company said it would offer MySizeID to all its business-to-business customers, providing a smarter and easier way to interact, resulting in a seamless experience and more accurate service. Another company that has adopted MySize's technology is Estudio de Moda SAS, a leading Colombia-based retail company with a portfolio of brands, including Diesel, Celio, Superdry PLC (LON: SDRY), Marithe François Girbaud, and Replay. The company announced on January 5 this year it will implement MySizeID sizing solution on its Diesel Colombia e-commerce site. Apart from the announcements mentioned above, MySize has entered into agreements with Temperley London, a luxury British fashion brand, and 7 For All Mankind (Brazil), a premium global clothing brand, to license its MySizeID apparel sizing solution. Also, after a year of proven success with Levi Strauss & Co. Turkey (Levi's Turkey), Dockers (Turkey) decided to integrate MySize's proprietary AI-driven sizing technology solution. According to the company, the successful integration of the MySizeID widget has reduced return rates for a subsidiary of the world's global leader in jeans wear. MySize believes that its technology, compared to others, can provide several advantages to consumers — especially including a better fit the first time — and retailers, who can save money because returns are reduced. People are also more likely to buy more when they are confident about fit. The technology also benefits the environment as it reduces waste associated with returns, carbon footprint, and clothing being discarded. This article was originally published on Benzinga here. MySize, Inc. (NASDAQ: MYSZ) (TASE: MYSZ.TA) is an omnichannel e-commerce platform and provider of AI-driven measurement solutions to drive revenue growth and reduce costs for its business clients. Orgad, its online retailer platform, has expertise in e-commerce, supply chain, and technology operating as a third-party seller on Amazon.com and other sites. MySize recently launched FirstLook Smart Mirror, a mirror-like touch display that provides in-store customers an enhanced shopping experience and contactless checkout. FirstLook Smart Mirror extends MySize's reach into physical stores and is expected to contribute to revenues through unit sales and recurring service fees.MySize has developed a unique measurement technology based on sophisticated algorithms and cutting-edge technology with broad applications, including the apparel, e-commerce, DIY, shipping, and parcel delivery industries. This proprietary measurement technology is driven by several algorithms that are able to calculate and record measurements in a variety of novel ways. To learn more about MySize, please visit our website: www.mysizeid.com. This post contains sponsored advertising content. This content is for informational purposes only and is not intended to be investing advice. Contact Details Or Kles, CFO ir@mysizeid.com Company Website https://mysizeid.com

February 28, 2023 09:00 AM Eastern Standard Time

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