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Take a Look Under The Hood of Award Winning Fruit Tech Startup Hectre

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  • Hectre are bringing clever simplicity to the US orchard industry, delivering gains to fruit farmers
  • The popular NZ fruit tech company were named winners in the global AgTech BreakThrough Awards and are now double finalists in another prestigious awards program
  • Take a look under the hood of this Kiwi success story and find out what makes them shine

AUCKLAND, New Zealand, April 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — For many businesses, 2021 was a wild ride, but despite the challenges, some companies shone. Popular NZ fruit tech company Hectre (pronounced Hectare) was a definite sparkler, winning at the global AgTech BreakThrough Awards and gaining a reputation for best in class among the US apple growing industry.

The clever simplicity of the Hectre Orchard Management App on show. Jason Woodworth, CEO of Lamont Fruit Farms uses Hectre and says the bilingual capability and ease of use has been a huge plus for their company. Harvest data, labor tracking and quality control are all captured in real time, flowing through to yield and labor reporting, and auto generating payroll data. Hectre customers can print waterproof bin tickets right in the field, straight off a mobile printer.
The clever simplicity of the Hectre Orchard Management App on show. Jason Woodworth, CEO of Lamont Fruit Farms uses Hectre and says the bilingual capability and ease of use has been a huge plus for their company. Harvest data, labor tracking and quality control are all captured in real time, flowing through to yield and labor reporting, and auto generating payroll data. Hectre customers can print waterproof bin tickets right in the field, straight off a mobile printer.

Extremely high tech, but so very easy to use. Hectre’s Spectre for Apples app detects and sizes apples straight off a photo on an iPad, in the field or in the packhouse, with results served up in seconds. Early fruit sizing has never been simpler.
Extremely high tech, but so very easy to use. Hectre’s Spectre for Apples app detects and sizes apples straight off a photo on an iPad, in the field or in the packhouse, with results served up in seconds. Early fruit sizing has never been simpler.

It’s time to take a look under the hood to discover how this innovative company, built with buckets of “Kiwi” work ethic and a huge passion to deliver “better”, has gone on to become one of the most exciting agritech companies on the global stage.

Last week, and perhaps unsurprisingly, Hectre were named finalists in two categories at the prestigious NZ Hi-Tech Awards. How did they arrive at this point?

It all started with an apple. It was 2016 and Hectre was a team of three visionary co-founders, who upon learning of the daily struggles faced by apple growers, set out to find a better way. In consultation with a group of growers, they created the design for the Hectre Orchard Management App and importantly, growers backed them.

Simon Easton, co-owner of Wairepo Orchards, grows apples near Nelson, in NZ’s South Island, and still remembers when one of the founders, Menilik Dyer, turned up at his orchard with a large notebook and asked, “As a grower, what is it that you need that we could help with?” Easton was sick to death of writing out bin tickets – the labels that must go with each full fruit bin detailing the immense amount of origin data that growers have to capture (it’s even greater now).

Easton is a numbers man and is driven by continually improving the performance of his orchard. He wants to get his hands on data so he can hone in on what’s working well and identify opportunities to perform even better. He’s enjoyed seeing the journey of the Hectre app from those early days to where it is now. “Being able to get cost info out of Hectre is awesome. To know that picking cost me this amount and pruning cost me that amount…I just love all of that.” 

“We’ve always been keen to roll up our sleeves, get alongside growers and learn everything we can from them. I think they respect the fact that we genuinely value their insights, their skills and their extraordinary commitment to what has to be one of the hardest industries to be in. When you consider that fruit growers only get one chance each year to make money (after harvest), and the rest of the time they’re slogging their guts out and pouring in funds. It takes bravery and an immense amount of care and hard work to survive and thrive. Our team is continually in awe of the growers we work with,” says Hectre Co-founder and CEO, Matty Blomfield.

In the first few years, Hectre built out the Hectre Orchard Management App, an app that enables fruit growers to digitise their orchards, removing all the double and triple handling of paper they traditionally deal with and the wasted time that goes with it. Growers can manage all their labour through the app, including auto calculation of piece rates, plus integration with payroll programs. The ability to gain insights on the performance of pickers and fruit quality, delivers direct benefits as growers continue to battle the challenges rising from the pandemic and environmental factors.

Those early relationships formed with NZ fruit growers, led to invaluable introductions to growers in one of the world’s apple growing meccas, Washington, USA. “I remember one of our first US trips. We had recognised how important it was to have boots on the ground. So, with no appointments in place, we booked a flight to the US and then glued ourselves to the phone, calling up every grower we could and telling them we’d be in their area next week and could we meet,” reflects Blomfield.

The app now covers numerous fruit types such as apples, pears, high value cherries, kiwifruit and more. And the Hectre app is currently being used by fruit growers and packers in 11 countries, including US industry giants Washington Fruit & Produce and Borton Fruit.

“The platform and tools they’ve built support fruit growers of all sizes, from small family farms, to large integrated global fruit institutions. We believe Hectre’s dedication to constant innovation provides a significant competitive advantage and aligns well with our own approach to business,” says Byron Borton, Chief Visionary Officer at Borton Fruit.

Hectre’s innovation approach has centred on what they term, “clever simplicity”. Creating leading edge tech for fruit growers and packers, with user simplicity at the forefront. Kylie Hall, Marketing Manager at Hectre, says that focus on clever simplicity has created a unique market advantage and one Hectre has become known for. “We recognise that it’s not enough to just create awesome technology. We’ve got to be fully focused on who will be using that tech and how we can make it as simple as possible. That way, users can learn quickly, and our customers can optimise their tech investment, gaining full benefit from their spend.”

In Waterport, New York, Lamont Fruit Farms are using Hectre’s Orchard Management App. CEO Jason Woodworth says the insights are excellent. “Hectre is now the tool we use to evaluate all of our blocks in the true sense of real time. You can track each and every project and monitor costs from the start of pruning until the end of harvest. The staff are fantastic with support and are always thinking forward.”

Two years ago, Hectre launched Spectre for Apples, a computer vision AI app that helps fruit growers and packers assess the size of their fruit, from the very first pick. In an industry where size really does matter, it’s a crucial piece of information, enabling improved decision-making regarding storage and packing, and empowering growers and packers to secure sales orders earlier than ever before.

Spectre works straight off an iPad or iPhone and serves up sizing information within seconds. Users simply take a photo on their iPad and Spectre will detect and size more than 100 pieces of fruit from the fruit bin. Mobile, fast and simple. “We’ve since developed Spectre models to meet the needs of citrus packers too and are working with pilot customers this US harvest for Spectre for Cherries,” notes Hectre R&D Manager, Luke Butters. The pilot was quickly oversubscribed.

The upcoming US apple harvest will see yet another leading-edge innovation delivered by Hectre, this time focused on providing insights for huge US apple packhouses. It will be another world first piece of fruit tech, developed by a Kiwi company shining brightly. “We’ll share more about that later,” grins Butters.

Today, Hectre now has the collective talents of a team of 34, spread across NZ, the US and Vietnam. “Our tech is delivering huge benefits for both growers and packers, but it’s our people that really make the difference. Our people uncover the needs. They build our tech. They help growers learn our tech and they support the success of our customers. Each of them is humble, caring, hard working and hugely supportive of each other. They are our secret ingredient, and we value them highly,” adds Hall.

David Downs, Chair of the NZ Hi-Tech Trust which organises the NZ Hi-Tech Awards program, says the standard of entries continues to grow each year. “This year’s finalists span the full spectrum of the hi-tech sector, and the level of innovative tech products and solutions continues to astound us all.” Hectre has been named a finalist for both the Most Innovative Hi-Tech Agritech Solution and for Hi-Tech StartUp Company of the Year.

About Hectre

Hectre is an award winning startup empowering fruit growers and packers with the world’s simplest to use orchard technologies. Originating in New Zealand, with teams in the US, NZ and Vietnam, Hectre creates simple to use, leading edge orchard management and mobile fruit sizing apps. With the Hectre app fruit growers can digitise their orchard management processes, saving time and money, and getting more of their fruit to market, enhancing their financial sustainability. Fruit packers can increase their early size sample rates by up to 3000%, gaining access to sizing data as soon as the fruit is picked, enabling better decision making, reduced costs and achieving greater sales. To learn more about Hectre, please visit www.hectre.com

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Dada’s JDDJ in action to guarantee medical supply and online health consultation with pharmaceutical partners

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SHANGHAI, April 2, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — As a number of cities in China are ramping up anti-epidemic measures, more consumers rely on online-to-offline services to purchase much-needed medications. JDDJ, one of China’s largest local on-demand retail platforms operated by Dada Group (Nasdaq: DADA), is proactively stepping up efforts to guarantee citizens’ medication needs in collaboration with its pharmaceutical partners.

Pharmacy-to-home service on JDDJ.
Pharmacy-to-home service on JDDJ.

In Shanghai where Dada is headquartered, a surge in number of orders for drugs becomes evident – to address citizens’ needs, JDDJ’s on-demand retail and delivery services have become essential. According to operating data from JDDJ on April 1, in March, the number of orders for epidemic prevention related medical supplies, the number of orders for chronic disease medicines, and that of orders for common household medicines in Shanghai have increased by 380%, 160% and 130%, respectively, on a month-over-month basis.

In addition, to better help those in need, JDDJ is now connected to JD Health, the healthcare subsidiary of JD.com, to provide 24-hour free online health consultation services as an effort to enable platform customers to obtain professional advice and guidance from doctors in a timely manner without leaving home. Data from JDDJ shows a strong demand in online medical consultation in March across the country, recording a month-over-month growth of 30% in number of consultations compared to February.

About Dada Group

Dada Group is a leading platform of local on-demand retail and delivery in China. It operates JDDJ, one of China’s largest local on-demand retail platforms for retailers and brand owners, and Dada Now, a leading local on-demand delivery platform open to merchants and individual senders across various industries and product categories. The Company’s two platforms are inter-connected and mutually beneficial. The Dada Now platform enables improved delivery experience for participants on the JDDJ platform through its readily accessible fulfillment solutions and strong on-demand delivery infrastructure. Meanwhile, the vast volume of on-demand delivery orders from the JDDJ platform increases order volume and density for the Dada Now platform. In June 2020, Dada Group began trading on the Nasdaq Global Market, under the ticker symbol “DADA.”

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d’Alba Premium Vegan Brand, White truffle first spray serum has exceeded 90,000 reviews

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SEOUL, South Korea, March 28, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — The white truffle first spray serum, the main product of premium vegan brand d’Alba, surpassed 10 million global cumulative sales in January this year. Despite the difficult market due to COVID-19 last year, the solid brand power in the domestic market allowed continuous increase in sales in the global market through e-commerce channels such as Amazon (USA), Qoo10 (Japan), Wildberries (Russia), and Shopee (Indonesia) etc.

d’Alba Premium Vegan Brand, White truffle first spray serum have exceeded 90,000 reviews
d’Alba Premium Vegan Brand, White truffle first spray serum have exceeded 90,000 reviews

The main product of d’Alba, the white truffle first spray serum, provides nutrients and hydration with a known superfood, avocado oil, and one of the rare and excellent antioxidants, white truffle infused essence, forming a double-layered structure. This all-in-one product can give both effects of a serum and a mist by simply shaking, so the oil and essence layers mix thoroughly, and spraying after cleansing. 

With its excellent ingredients, quality, and ease in use, d’Alba’s white truffle spray serum has recently achieved more than 90,000 reviews in “Naver SHOPPING”, Korea’s largest e-commerce channel. The record of 90,000 reviews for a single product is hardly found in other brands and other skincare categories, indicating that d’Alba has become a reliable brand for many consumers for a long time.

d’Alba is receiving good reviews not only from beauty creators but also from general consumers. During the year of 2021, a total of 1,262 beauty YouTubers in Korea voluntarily published a total of 24,510 unsponsored content with 4,221 brands. Among them, d’Alba ranked first in the skincare category, verifying that it is a brand loved by beauty creators. The d’Alba white truffle vital spray serum ranked first in the category after a fierce competition of 1,434 to 1.

The reason for the belief in d’Alba products from general consumers and beauty creators can be found in its excellent quality. Rare raw materials, especially the high quality Italian white truffles, are infused in all products, and all of them have completed hypoallergenic tests. Recently, it has been continuing its vegan campaign by obtaining the Italian vegan V-label certification, known for its pickiness, and releasing a ‘Suite Healing with d’Alba package’ through collaboration with Grand Hyatt Hotel, Seoul. Through this, d’Alba is ranked No. 1 in preference among vegan brands conducted by the Korea Corporate Reputation Research Institute and is strengthening its branding as a premium vegan brand.

The d’Alba white truffle first spray serum is growing rapidly not only in Korea but also in United States. It has also been acknowledged in the U.S. market by receiving 455 ratings and 4.5/5.0 rating over the past year in Amazon. The d’Alba white truffle first spray serum entered TOP 100 of the Amazon ‘FACE MIST’ Category in December 2021. After an event was held in March to commemorate the 7th anniversary of d’Alba’s foundation, it ranked fifth in the ‘FACE MIST’ category.

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Anycubic Unveils Kobra Series and Anycubic Photon M3 Series of 3D Printers

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SHENZHEN, China, March 27, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — Anycubic, a leading 3D printer manufacturer, today announced its Anycubic Kobra series and Anycubic Photon M3 series of 3D printers, featuring leading-edge Anycubic LeviQ auto bed leveling technology and Anycubic LighTurbo matrix light source that provides a radically improved user-friendly experience and superb print details.


“Anycubic’s brand-new Kobra series will debut two variations — Kobra and Kobra Max. With integrated structure and modular design, the Kobra series of 3D printers allow users to easily assemble the machine without requiring any soldering or complex mechanical assembly,” said James Ouyang, Vice President of Anycubic. “To further simplify the leveling process, we upgraded the automatic calibration system to Anycubic LeviQ auto bed leveling with 25 points. It will eliminate the need to calibrate the printer manually, making it easier to level your printer and yield more consistent results.”

 Anycubic Kobra 3D printer makes printing easy
The Kobra 3D printer comes with an integrated direct extruder, which allows the machine to quickly push filament into the nozzle, providing reliable extrusion and easy retraction. In addition, the textured flexible spring steel sheet design can make 3D printed models more resistant and easier to remove.

Anycubic Kobra Max opens up the possibility of creating larger prints
The Kobra Max 3D printer features a build volume of 17.7 x 15.7 x 15.7 in. / 45 x 40 x 40 cm (HWD), which enables large-scale objects to be printed and the fun of releasing creativity to be explored. With the stable double Z-axis, the Kobra Max offers a more stable operation and even print.


“The Anycubic Photon M3 series will include three versions: Anycubic Photon M3, Anycubic Photon M3 Plus, and Anycubic Photon M3 Max. We have redefined the UV light of these resin 3D printers with the Anycubic LighTurbo matrix light source. With bright LED lights and a high light transmittance screen, the Photon M3 series can give a higher uniformity of light and strong light energy, thus producing great print details and faster print speed. In addition, the M3 series will continue to be equipped with laser engraved print platforms and replaceable anti-scratch film to contribute to higher print success rates and a longer screen service life,” added James Ouyang.

Anycubic Photon M3 3D printer offers a surprising amount of bang for customers’ buck
As an entry-level resin 3D printer for beginners, the Anycubic Photon M3 comes with a build volume of 18.0 x 16.4 x 10.2 cm (HWD). It is equipped with a 7.6-inch 4K+ monochrome LCD screen and 400:1 contrast ratio. The Photon M3 printer can print models with more precise edges and corners.

Anycubic Photon M3 Plus helps with the exploration of fun by remotely controlling and monitoring the 3D printing process
Apart from featuring an Anycubic LighTurbo matrix light source and 9.25” 6K exposure screen, the Anycubic Photon M3 Plus is also equipped with an Anycubic Auto Resin Filler. It can provide a resin backup whenever needed for the duration of printing, thus allaying concerns about running out of resin mid-print. Anycubic Photon M3 Plus is also the first machine that can support Anycubic Cloud. By connecting with Anycubic Cloud, the printing process of the Photon M3 plus 3D printer can be remotely controlled and monitored. 

Anycubic Photon M3 Max helps with realizing creativity with its large build volume and outstanding printing details
Anycubic Photon M3 Max is the most anticipated model in this product launch for its 13.6″ 7K monochrome screen and 6,480 x 3,600 pixel resolution. The large print volume of 30.0 x 29.8 x 16.4 cm (HWD) offers ample space for creativity. Anycubic Photon M3 Max is also equipped with the Anycubic Auto Resin Filler to prevent running out of resin in mid-print.

Anycubic also introduced the Water-Wash Resin+ series to reduce users’ costs in cleaning the prints. The resins are less odorous and can be washed in water without requiring isopropyl alcohol (IPA). This makes post-processing easier and reduces harm to the environment. In addition, the company has released Anycubic AirPure to reduce the odor produced from resin 3D printers and provides users with efficient purification and lasting freshness. Anycubic also announced its first-ever concept 3D printer, Anycubic Photon Nex. It marks the company’s breakthrough exploration in speed, smart printing, and science-fiction-inspired design and establishes the foundation for Anycubic’s future 3D printers with new functions and designs.

Pricing and availability:

Anycubic Photon M3 Max will begin pre-sales on March 28 from the official Anycubic store. The other four 3D printers will be available on the same day also from the official Anycubic store, Anycubic AliExpress store, Anycubic eBay store, and Anycubic Amazon store. Price details are as follows:

  • Anycubic Kobra starts from US$299
  • Anycubic Kobra Max starts from US$539
  • Anycubic Photon M3 starts from US$299
  • Anycubic Photon M3 Plus starts from US$699
  • Anycubic Photon M3 Max pre-sale for US$1,099

About Anycubic

Anycubic is a leading company in the 3D printing industry specializing in 3D printer R&D, manufacturing and sales, providing many affordable, high-performance, and smart printers for different customers, consumers, hobbyists, schools, and product designers. Since its establishment in 2015, we have been committed to propelling 3D printing technology to enable people from all walks of life to unleash their imagination and turn creativity into reality.

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Beat Global Competitors, Hisense Received “Dubai Quality Global Award” Certified by Vice President of the UAE

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QINGDAO, China, March 25, 2022 — Hisense has been honored by the Department of Economy and Tourism (DET) in Dubai with the coveted Dubai Quality Global Awards 2022 on March 23rd. The announcement was made under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice-President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai.

"Dubai Quality Global Award" by The Department of Economy and Tourism (DET)
"Dubai Quality Global Award" by The Department of Economy and Tourism (DET)

 


 


Hisense, a brand with less than 10 years of operating history in the Middle East market, won the reward among many competitors, indicating that Hisense is recognized for its outstanding strengths. The candidates of the award are strictly selected for three to four months. The judges believe that under the impact of the pandemic, winning the "Dubai Quality Global Award" shows Hisense’s unremitting efforts to re-open to the world and its positive contributions to local economic recovery and development.

Since October 2021, Hisense has started the preparation and submission of the award. During the rigorous evaluation process, the DET in Dubai conducted a comprehensive evaluation of Hisense in different terms.

Hisense’s development strategy and events plan deeply impressed the judges, especially the local activities and services such as HiME App and Hisense Supporting Center. As a unique digital platform, HiME App can keep in touch with users in real-time and provide consumers with quick responses and services. Its 24/7 service model also makes Hisense more competitive in the local market. Hisense Support center is an exclusive platform for product experience and fast after-sales service. During the pandemic, Hisense launched free services and additional warranties, which made it easier and more convenient for local consumers to enjoy the company’s products and services.

"We are so proud of winning the award, and we appreciate the DET for seeing our efforts in the region, which encourages our company for a brighter future." said Mr. Jason Ou, General Manager of Hisense Middle East and Africa Market, "Hisense has always adhered to high quality and advanced technology since developing the market in the Middle East and has entered a rapid development track locally."

Hisense will always adhere to technology, integrity, and quality, and continue to create trustworthy products and services for global consumers, thereby continuously enhancing its brand awareness and competitiveness.

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Retro Stage Presents The Roaring 1920s Party: the Arrival of Vintage Fashion in Paris

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MONTEREY, Calif., March 22, 2022 — Retro Stage had a retro 1920s party at a 1920s-style restaurant at 39 rue du Faubourg Montmartre in Paris on February 25, 2022. Many well-known French fashion influencers and stylists came to enjoy this 1920s Golden Time. The live video can be viewed in the official account of Retro Stage. Retro Stage is a popular vintage fashion brand with many vintage clothing and accessories from the 20s, 50s, and 60s.

Retro Stage x The Roaring 1920s Party
Retro Stage x The Roaring 1920s Party

Guests wore the latest Retro Stage 1920s dress, 1920 outfits for ladies including but not limited to 1920 flapper headband made of rhinestones and feathers, long-handled cigarette holders, long satin gloves, rhinestones brooches, pearl necklaces, and natural crystal style earrings. All the art deco gowns and accessories were provided by Retro Stage. Ladies were dressed like The Great Gatsby with the sequin maxi flapper dress. A jazz band was also in attendance, consisting of a singer in a 20s style attire, a guitarist, and a saxophonist. Everyone enjoyed dancing to jazz music.

For more 1920s style dresses, please visit: https://www.retro-stage.fr/

Exquisite buffets, as well as a variety of sweets were prepared for the guests. Many bloggers made stories and photos of the unforgettable evening on their Instagram accounts. Retro Stage streamed live on its social networks throughout the night, and with the participation of many fashion bloggers, Retro Stage has over 438,000 subscribers on its official account.

The party was a success, Retro Stage has made a hit in Paris. "The 1920s have always been a big source of our inspiration." Retro Stage said, "Beauty never fades." Retro Stage is more than a brand, it’s a way of life that helps every customer step into the past fashion with chic and glamorous vintage style. Retro Stage resonates in Paris fashion because they perfectly combine past and modern fashion and achieve a unique vintage style.

About Retro Stage

Retro Stage is a new e-commerce platform offering a unique variety of clothing and accessories from the 1920s, 1950s, and 1960s. New products are launched every week. France, USA, Italy, Spain, UK, Russia, United Arab Emirates, many influencers around the world proudly post their Retro Stage looks online.

For more information, please visit: https://www.retro-stage.com/

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JS Global’s SharkNinja Wins Seven NPD Group Home Industry Performance Awards For Market Share Gains

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  • NPD recognized SharkNinja for recording the largest dollar share increase in the U.S. or Canada markets for seven key home industry categories
  • The recognition from NPD Group brings to eight the number of well-known industry awards that SharkNinja has received so far this year
  • Industry recognition for SharkNinja this year builds on 19 respected industry awards received in 2021

NEEDHAM, Mass., March 18, 2022 — SharkNinja, an innovation leader in the consumer floorcare and small kitchen appliance industry, and part of JS Global Lifestyle Company Limited (Hong Kong: 1691), a world-leading producer of small household appliances, recently won seven Home Industry Performance Awards from the NPD Group, in recognition of the company’s expanding market share for key product categories in North American markets.

NPD recognized SharkNinja for recording the largest dollar share increase in the U.S. or Canada markets for seven key home industry categories in 2021, compared to 2020, a testament to the continued popularity and success of the brands. The awards were announced during The Inspired Home Show, hosted by the International Housewares Association in Chicago from March 5-7.

The NPD awards further reflect Ninja’s strong performance in the U.S., where it has held the No. 1 rank in small kitchen appliance brands for the last two years[1]. In the U.S., the Ninja brand was recognized for the largest share gain in four categories of small appliances: kitchen electrics; cook and heat, or "heated"; electric food prep, or "motorized"; and coffee and beverage[2]. Ninja also received recognition for expanding its share of two U.S. housewares categories: total housewares; and bakeware and cookware.

In the Canada[3] market, Ninja was recognized by NPD for expanding its share of the kitchen electrics categories.  

"We’re excited that SharkNinja’s growth and leadership in key categories is being recognized by these Home Industry Performance Awards. This is further demonstration of SharkNinja’s ability to achieve success across our product lines, while achieving growth in existing categories, new categories, and through international expansion," said Mark Barrocas, global president of JS Global, and president of SharkNinja. "This builds on our outstanding track record in 2021, when the Shark and Ninja brands were collectively recognized with 19 respected industry awards. That pace continues in 2022, reflecting the extraordinary value we provide to our consumers," said Barrocas. 

The recognition from NPD Group brings the number of well-known industry awards that SharkNinja has received so far this year to eight. Last month, Ninja won the overall air fryer category in the "2022 Allrecipes Community Choice Awards", a product category that has quickly become a staple in many U.S. households as consumers continue shifting towards healthy cooking options and continue cooking more at home in general, a trend that is extending beyond the pandemic.

The awards haul for SharkNinja so far in 2022 builds on the strong performance in 2021, when the company was recognized both for its growing product portfolio within existing categories, as well as its expansion into new categories.

The Ninja brand portfolio of small kitchen appliances won more than 10 awards in 2021. Ninja’s air fryer category received repeated accolades throughout last year, with Popular Mechanics recognizing the Ninja Foodi 13-in-1 Dual Heat Air Fry Oven as its "Best Versatile Cooking Appliance" in the "Gear of the Year: The Best Products We Tested in 2021" list. Multiple Ninja coffee machines also received awards recognition in 2021, including the Ninja DualBrew Pro Specialty Coffee System, which won "Best Coffee Maker" from "The Rolling Stone Essentials 2021." Meanwhile, versions of the Ninja Foodi NeverDull Premium Knife System were recognized in the House Beautiful "Live Better Awards 2021" and the Good Housekeeping "2021 Kitchen Gear Awards."

Shark, the No.1 vacuum brand in the U.S. for the last 4 consecutive years[4], also garnered repeated industry recognition last year. Shark ended 2021 with at least seven awards in the cleaning category, including the "Good Housekeeping 2021 Cleaning Awards" for the Shark Wandvac System, which captured "Slimmest Stick Vacuum." The Shark Steam & Scrub captured "Deep-Cleaning Steam Mop." Other products to capture industry accolades include the Shark VACMOP Pro, which won "Best Vacuum-Mop Hybrid" from Better Homes & Gardens. By combining powerful suction for dry debris and spray mopping for wet stuck on messes, the VacMop has received broad support from retailers in the U.S. and has been well received by consumers as well since its launch in early 2020. Aside from award recognition, the product has become a best seller in retailers’ floor care departments and has generated record setting sell-outs during television direct sales airings.

The SharkNinja brands also received awards and recognition internationally in markets such as Europe and Japan. In Japan, SharkNinja’s expanded product portfolio has been led by growth in lightweight cordless vacuums. One notable award is for SharkNinja’s local product, the Shark EVOPOWER System Advanced (CS651J). Japan’s "Kaden Hihyo" (Home Appliance Criticism) magazine awarded it the "Best Buy High-End Stick Vacuum" award, noting the product is only competitor to have both usability and cleaning performance for high-end cordless sticks.

The strong performance of Shark and Ninja brands in 2021 and so far in 2022, across all the categories where they participate, highlights the category leadership of a wide variety of SharkNinja products. Shark, Ninja and the entire JS Global group continue to hold a leading position in the global small household appliances market thanks to an intense focus on quality, reliability, consumer satisfaction and accessible innovation to consumers. By focusing on its three-pillar growth mantra of growth in existing categories, growth in new and adjacent categories, and growth in international markets, JS Global is bringing innovative and design-driven products to audiences around the world.     

About JS Global

JS Global Lifestyle Company Limited (Hong Kong: 1691) is a world leading producer of small household appliances. It ranks fifth globally in the small household appliance industry and third among small household appliance-focused companies. It primarily operates three major brands: Shark, Ninja and Joyoung. The Company’s success is centered around its deep understanding of consumer needs, and is built on its strong product innovation and design capability powered by a global research and development platform, marketing strengths driving high brand engagement, and an omni-channel distribution coverage with high penetration.

About SharkNinja

SharkNinja is an innovation leader in the housewares industry and creator of the familiar household brands Shark® and Ninja®. SharkNinja provides the latest in easy-to-use innovative technology with a growing line of solutions that consist of Shark cleaning and home care products and Ninja kitchen appliances. Products are sold at major retailers and through distributors around the world. Ninja and Shark are registered trademarks of SharkNinja Operating LLC. SharkNinja is a subsidiary of JS Global Lifestyle Company Limited (Hong Kong: 1691) a leader in small household appliance innovation.

[1] Source: The NPD Group/Retail Tracking Service, based on brand-level dollar sales, 52 weeks view for January 5, 2020-January 2, 2021; January 3, 2021-January 1, 2022

*Categories covered under claim: kitchen appliances category group

[2] Source: The NPD Group / Retail Tracking Service, U.S. dollar sales, 52 weeks ending January 1, 2022 vs. prior period

[3] Source: The NPD Group / Retail Tracking Service, Canada dollar sales, 12 months ending December 2021 vs. prior period

[4] Source: The NPD Group/Retail Tracking Service, based on brand-level dollar sales, 52 weeks view- January 7, 2018-January 5, 2019; January 6, 2019-January 4, 2020; January 5, 2020-January 2, 2021; January 3, 2021-January 1, 2022.

*Categories covered under claim: full-size vacuum, hand/stick vacuum, non-electric carpet sweepers, specialty cleaning categories; excluding all other specialty, deep carpet cleaner, electric carpet sweeper, hand-held specialty cleaning subcategories. 

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Edmond Lococo, Managing Director, ICR Inc.
JSGlobalPR@icrinc.com

Company Contacts
Adam Quigley, VP of Finance at SharkNinja
AQuigley@sharkninja.com
Alicia Guo, Director of Investor Relations at JS Global
alicia.guo@jsgl.com

Investor Relations
ir@jsgl.com

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Zendure’s Power Station Earns ¥49M and a Good Design Award in Japan

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SuperBase Pro, touted as the world’s fastest-recharging power station and the only one with IoT, is currently being delivered to people in the US who backed their $1.4M USD campaign.

PALO ALTO, Calif., March 5, 2022 — Zendure’s SuperBase Pro power station has raised over 49 million yen ($423,000 USD) on Makuake, one of Japan’s most popular crowdfunding sites. This is in addition to the $1.4M USD that the power station had earned from an earlier Indiegogo crowdfunding campaign.

Zendure’s SuperBase Pro power station has raised over 49 million yen ($423,000 USD) on Makuake, one of Japan’s most popular crowdfunding sites. This is in addition to the $1.4M USD that the power station had earned from an earlier Indiegogo crowdfunding campaign.
Zendure’s SuperBase Pro power station has raised over 49 million yen ($423,000 USD) on Makuake, one of Japan’s most popular crowdfunding sites. This is in addition to the $1.4M USD that the power station had earned from an earlier Indiegogo crowdfunding campaign.

The money the company raised wasn’t the only victory SuperBase Pro enjoyed in Japan. The new power station also received a Good Design Award, after Zendure entered the product on the basis of its industrial design, unique features, and green energy focus.

Deliveries from the Indiegogo campaign are already underway in the US, and backers will start to receive their orders soon.

SuperBase Pro 2000 is the US-based company’s latest power station, which features IoT and GPS hardware, offline UPS functionality, and an intelligent companion app with remote control and green energy tracking features. The power station has built-in industrial grade wheels and an extending handle for maximum portability, and can deliver up to 4,000W of surge power. SuperBase Pro can be recharged to 80% in just one hour, and fully charged in two hours. The power station was demoed at CES 2022 in Las Vegas at Zendure’s camping-themed booth.

As part of the company’s Spring Sale, SuperBase Pro is currently available on Indiegogo InDemand with limited-time promotional pricing. The sale ends on March 10th, when the price will increase.

Hot on the heels of the SuperBase Pro campaign, Zendure also launched Passport III, a new travel adapter, on Kickstarter. Passport III has proven to be very popular, having surpassed its fundraising goal in the first minute of the campaign. The campaign has raised $350,000 USD so far from over 5,000 backers. There are two weeks left in the campaign.

In addition, Zendure has released teasers hinting at other products coming out this year, including another power station. Very little specific information has been released about the product.

"All I can say is, when it comes to the new power station, we’re being very quiet about it right now," said Zendure founder and CEO Bryan Liu.

Zendure is a portable power company with a focus on sustainable energy located in Silicon Valley in the United States and the Guangdong – Hong Kong – Macao Greater Bay Area in China. Since its establishment, Zendure has continuously launched innovative products, made rapid breakthroughs in the core technologies of energy storage and power supplies, and continues to bring pleasant surprises to the user experience. The company recently received a multi-million dollar series-A round of funding from a joint investment from Shanghai GP Capital and YOTRIO group.

Contacts:
Company name: Zendure
Media: Tom Haflinger 
pr@zendure.com
Phone: +1 800 219 0960

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Forever New launches new native mobile apps with poq to improve digital engagement

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Leading female fashion brand offers customers new mobile app experiences by replatforming to poq

LONDON, March 2, 2022 — Global mobile app platform providerpoq today announces Forever New, the Australian founded global fashion brand, has launched new mobile apps using poq’s composable commerce mobile app stack.

With a global footprint spanning 300 retail destinations across 10 countries, the women’s apparel specialist chose poq to relaunch its mobile apps to deliver a frictionless customer journey and improve loyalty experience.

The MACH-certified native mobile app platform from poq has allowed Forever New to offer its customers rich and engaging content features, such as ‘App Stories’ and content carousel, as well as sophisticated communication capabilities.

The apps integrate with Forever New’s ecommerce platform to leverage the existing product catalog, merchandising and loyalty programs, with app build and launch taking just 12 weeks.

Ged Steele, Chief Operating Officer, Forever New commented: "We chose poq because we were impressed by the app platform capability and flexibility. One of the main aims with this project was to provide a high quality app experience. We also wanted a partner who would support our long-term app strategy and work with us in delivering engaging experiences for our loyal customers."

Jay Johnston, Chief Executive Officer, poq said: "It is an honour to work with a leader such as Forever New, they truly understand their customer and want to reward them with the best native app experience. We were delighted to offer them a platform that could deliver such an experience in a matter of weeks enabling them to use a composable, ‘mobile-first’ approach as the driving force for their customer retention strategy."

About poq

Poq is a MACH-certified cloud-based platform, empowering retailers to create highly effective native mobile apps that provide a superior shopping experience. These apps allow retailers to sell more, deepen loyalty and deliver engaging content. To learn more, please visit poqcommerce.com.

About Forever New

Forever New is a global fashion brand established and based in Melbourne, Australia. The brand’s mission is to provide everlasting pieces to elevate the customer’s personal style and enhance her confidence. It’s the unique approach to fashion’s latest trends that makes the brand one of Australia’s fastest-growing fashion success stories. Today, Forever New’s global footprint spans more than 270 retail and concession stores across 30 countries.

 

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Harfington is Committed to Becoming the Most Trustworthy MRO One-Stop Shopping Platform

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HUIZHOU, China, Feb. 28, 2022 — Harfington is an international consumer-oriented online spare part shopping platform, which provides a wide variety of repair and craft product choices for DIY users. It has assisted millions of families, building professionals, and industrial users by linking them directly with the globally recognized top-rated spare part manufacturers. Harfington has helped its customers solve all sorts of issues during renovations, repairs, and home maintenances. Since 2018, Harfington has been committed to providing customers with the finest, best quality, and widest variety of MRO (Maintenance, Repair, and Operation) products at the most affordable prices, creating a one-stop spare part shopping platform with convenient and fast services.

Harfington - the Most Trustworthy MRO One-Stop Shopping Platform
Harfington – the Most Trustworthy MRO One-Stop Shopping Platform

Whether people are organizing the garden, repairing houses, mounting door and windows, installing faucets, servicing their beloved coffee machine, or DIYing a machine, Harfington is always the right place to find the correct spare parts that they need. It is time to say goodbye to the countless searching for parts in the home improvement stores. Harfington currently has over 200,000 SKU products in stock that can meet customers’ needs. From the simple parts like a screw, a pipe, a light bulb, or a doorknob to the complex products like an electronic IC board, Harfington can give customers all the options that they need. If customers cannot find something on Harfington, please let them know, and they will add the product in the shopping list and put it on the platform so that customers can buy it soon.

To help the customers test out and fall in love with Harfington, the platform is handing out a $3 discount coupon for all the new users with no additional requirements. This means that buyers only need to pay $2 for any $5 product they are buying on Harfington. Also, free shipping is provided for any order over $10. Join Harfington today.

In the future, Harfington will add more products in the shopping list for DIY enthusiasts, such as auto parts, auto repair products, and household products, etc.

About Harfington

Harfington is a professional hardware and spare part online shopping platform and will continue striving to become the most trustworthy and comprehensive online shopping platform in the MRO field. For more information, visit www.harfington.com and follow @harfington_official on Instagram and @Harfington_Official on Facebook.