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Dunelm Enhances Product Discovery with Google Cloud’s Advanced Generative AI Technology

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LONDON, Oct. 9, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Dunelm, the UK homewares retailer, today announced a significant enhancement to its online shopping experience through a new collaboration with Google Cloud. As part of the two companies’ work together, Dunelm has implemented a new, generative AI-driven product discovery solution on Dunelm.com. This advancement will help further improve the consumer’s online journey, making it much easier to discover and engage with Dunelm products online.

Towards the end of 2023, Dunelm recognised an opportunity to modernize its website search capabilities. By transitioning from a first-generation search engine to Google Cloud’s Vertex AI Search for Retail platform, Dunelm aimed to provide a seamless and increasingly personalized shopping journey for its customers. Today, with Vertex AI Search for Retail, Dunelm can now offer Google-quality product discovery on its website, resulting in a significantly improved search experience for its customers.

John Gahagan, Chief Technology and Information Officer at Dunelm, said: “A key part of our strategy is to improve the ways we connect products to our customers. Partnering with Google Cloud brings innovative generative AI solutions to our online search capabilities, making it much easier for customers to find the products they want. This is an exciting step forward in providing a best-in-class online shopping experience. By leveraging the power of AI, we’re making it easier than ever for our customers to find inspiration, supporting our growth potential as ‘The Home of Homes.'”

Early testing of the new generative AI platform in 2024 yielded some notable improvements to key metrics, including a significant reduction in search friction, with less than 1% of search terms returning zero results. These enhancements translated to a more intuitive and efficient shopping experience, allowing customers to quickly discover the perfect products for their homes, from our extensive ranges across multiple homeware and furniture categories.

“Website search abandonment costs retailers millions of pounds annually, as consumers are unable to find the specific products they need,” said Tara Brady, President, Google Cloud EMEA. “We’re proud to collaborate on this important project to use generative AI to improve consumer experiences and shape the future of retail.”

Dunelm’s work with Google Cloud was in partnership with Kin + Carta (recently acquired by Valtech), who supported with the initial design and experimentation of the programme. The collaboration demonstrates the transformative potential of generative AI in retail. As Dunelm continues to innovate and enhance its digital offering, customers can look forward to even more personalized and engaging shopping experiences in the future.

About Dunelm

Dunelm is the UK’s market leader in homewares with a purpose ‘to help create the joy of truly feeling at home, now and for generations to come’. Its specialist customer proposition offers value, quality, choice and style across an extensive range spanning multiple homewares and furniture categories and including services such as Made to Measure window treatments.

The business was founded in 1979 by the Adderley family, beginning as a curtains stall on Leicester market before expanding its store footprint. The business has grown to 184 stores across the UK and has developed a successful online offer through dunelm.com which includes home delivery and Click & Collect options. Most stores include Pausa coffee shops, where customers can enjoy a range of hot and cold food and drinks.

From its textiles heritage in areas such as bedding, curtains, cushions, quilts and pillows, Dunelm has built a comprehensive offer as ‘The Home of Homes’ including furniture, kitchenware, dining, lighting, outdoor, decoration and DIY. The business predominantly sells specialist own-brand products sourced from long-term, committed suppliers.

Dunelm is headquartered in Leicester and employs c.11,500 colleagues.

About Google Cloud
Google Cloud accelerates every organization’s ability to digitally transform its business. We deliver enterprise-grade solutions that leverage Google’s cutting-edge technology – all on the cleanest cloud in the industry. Customers in more than 200 countries and territories turn to Google Cloud as their trusted partner to enable growth and solve their most critical business problems.

 

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United Warehouse Limited and Starwarehouse Engineering Limited Signed a service agreement for solar PV systems

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HONG KONG, Oct. 9, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — United Warehouse Limited, a fully owned subsidiary of Marvion Inc. (OTC: MVNC) announced the signing of a Service Partnership Agreement (the “Agreement”) for Solar PV Systems with Starwarehouse Engineering Limited. This partnership marks an important milestone for our company in sustainability and the green energy transition.

According to the Agreement, STARWAREHOUSE ENGINEERING LIMITED will be responsible to design and construct a 170kW solar panels on the roof of the United Warehouse. Starwarehouse Engineering will also install and maintain a solar electric generator at the capacity of 170kW. The power generated by the System will be sold to the China Light and Power (“CLP”) at the tariff scheme rate defined by CLP and will generate a long-term stable revenue for United Warehouse while reducing its carbon footprint.

The partnership is expected to be officially operational in early 2025 and run until December 31, 2033. The photovoltaic system is expected to generate a large amount of renewable energy every year, effectively reducing United Warehouse’s operating costs and promoting environmental sustainability.

CEO of Marvion Inc. Mr. Chan Sze Yu spoke for Marvion,

“This partnership not only aligns with our company’s commitment to green energy, but also demonstrates our balance between pursuing long-term financial returns and social responsibility. We look forward to the economic and environmental benefits that the PV system will bring to the company, and further strengthen our competitiveness in the Hong Kong market.”

This partnership not only represents Marvion and United Warehouse’s commitment to sustainability, but also further demonstrates Marvion Inc.’s commitment to environmental sustainability as a logistics warehouse service provider.

About Marvion

Marvion (MVNC) is a group provides logistics and warehousing services in the Hong Kong market. The group provides one-stop transport and storage solutions to business clients.

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ARES Security and MatrixSpace Provision Powerful Radar Integrated with AVERT MPO to Create Decisive Tactical Advantage for Expeditionary Forces

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Dramatically increased detect and track capabilities for a wide range of large-scale security situations

VIENNA, Va. and BURLINGTON, Mass., Oct. 9, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — ARES Security and MatrixSpace announce a technology partnership that combines the AI collaborative sensing capability of MatrixSpace Radar™ with ARES Security’s AVERT Mission Planning and Operations (MPO) software for autonomous systems.

The AVERT MPO software enables mission planning and control for squads of ground and aerial robotic systems from a single interface in a remote tactical operations center (TOC). The expendable low SWAP-C MatrixSpace Radar, which can be deployed on ground and aerial autonomous platforms, brings unparalleled adversary, vehicle, and sUAS detection capability into the AVERT MPO common operational picture.

Through this collaboration, customers, in particular branches of the Department of Defense, are now equipped with a decisive tactical advantage across a range of security and defense applications.

The new capabilities will be featured at the Department of Defense’s Thunderstorm 24.4 in early November, an invitation-only field technology showcase focused on innovative solutions for expeditionary military operations.

“Battlespaces and secure sites have a myriad of objects they must detect accurately, moving at rapid speeds in all weather conditions, day and night. Building MatrixSpace Radar into the ARES solution takes it to the next level in terms of managing and monitoring these secure locations. Enabling rapid counter UAS initiatives by bringing advanced technological solutions to the DoD is the key focus of our partnership,” stated Lori DeMatteis, CRO, MatrixSpace.

MatrixSpace Radar offers robust situational awareness of both airborne and ground-based objects, regardless of lighting and weather conditions. This facilitates highly accurate detection and Counter Uncrewed Aircraft System (CUAS) capabilities, Beyond Visual Line of Sight (BVLOS) flight for uncrewed, autonomous and tethered aircraft, and overall general awareness and security.

AVERT MPO integrates robotic platforms, sensors, and personnel using the tactical assault kit (TAK) into a common operational picture providing critical data for informed decisions and rapid response. AVERT MPO is unique in its ability to automate robotic sentries using trusted AI, intelligent pathing, and 3D modeling / simulation, and is capable of integrating with over 450 sensors through an advanced C2 platform, providing a decisive advantage during tactical operations.

Ben Eazzetta, CEO of ARES Security commented: “We are impressed by MatrixSpace’s powerful radar that delivers new levels of 4D outdoor surveillance, enhancing detection range, accuracy, and adaptability to adverse conditions. Paired with AVERT MPO’s AI-driven control and intelligent pathing, the solution enables precise mission planning, faster threat responses, and optimized patrols, creating a more robust security ecosystem for any security force protecting personnel and assets.”

About MatrixSpace
MatrixSpace is re-imagining radar, addressing the next generation of AI-enabled sensing so that objects can be identified and data collected at the edge in real-time. We have built the smallest, expendable radar system to provide new levels of integrated outdoor surveillance in 5D (the size, location, range and movement of objects in time) that makes it accessible to a broad range of public and private enterprises. Today we are already working with several branches across the Department of Defense. www.matrixspace.com

About ARES Security:
ARES Security Corporation is a leading security software company and developer of the Enterprise Security Platform™ that is proven to reduce costs and increase effectiveness in numerous industries. The AVERT® software was first developed in 1999 in coordination with the Defense and Threat Reduction Agency to protect U.S. special weapons stockpiles. The solution has been protecting the country’s most critical assets since then. The Enterprise Security Platform consists of multiple AVERT solutions that cover the entire physical security lifecycle including software for security design, assessment, command and control, situation management, building information management, robotic operations, virtual training, and real-time decision support. AVERT solutions have received accreditations from the Department of Defense and the Department of Energy and are also DHS SAFETY Act certified. Government agencies, critical infrastructure and utilities, Fortune 500 corporate enterprises, and commercial clients around the world trust AVERT solutions to secure their people and assets.
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Franchise FastLane Names Joy Shadley Senior Vice-President of Marketing

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Franchise FastLane, the industry’s No. 1 franchise sales organization (FSO), has announced the hiring of Joy Shadley to serve as the company’s new SVP of Marketing.

OMAHA, Neb., Oct. 9, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — “Driving our marketing expertise forward”

Franchise FastLane, the industry’s No. 1 franchise sales organization (FSO), has announced the hiring of Joy Shadley to serve as the company’s new SVP of Marketing. Her start date was Sep. 29, and she’s now officially assumed the oversight and leadership of all marketing strategies and initiatives. Shadley is tasked with guiding the marketing team in driving brand visibility, customer engagement, and overall growth, while aligning marketing efforts with broader business goals. Her focus will also ensure cohesive messaging across channels, foster innovation, and deliver results through data-driven strategies and collaboration across departments. Shadley will be based at FastLane’s Omaha headquarters, reporting directly to the company’s new President and COO, Tim Koch.

“With the addition of Joy Shadley to lead our marketing department, our organization is now fully staffed and prepared to accelerate our brand awareness outreach efforts.” — Tim Koch, President and COO of Franchise FastLane.

“With the addition of Joy Shadley to lead our marketing department, our organization is now fully staffed and prepared to accelerate our brand awareness outreach efforts,” stated Tim Koch, President and COO of Franchise FastLane. “Our executive leadership team is impressed with her credentials, expertise, and her previous management experience with several high-profile companies. I speak for all of us when I say we’re greatly looking forward to Joy’s contributions and the many different ways our franchise brands will benefit from her impressive knowledge and experience.”

A highly experienced marketing veteran with over a decade of C-suite level experience, Joy Shadley has achieved unparalleled success in driving growth at the brand level, increasing revenue, and boosting consumer engagement for a variety of companies across several industries. As an executive, she brings an innate understanding of how to build highly functional teams among a wide cross section of employees, integrating marketing, creative, and sales departments to develop interagency cohesiveness. During a career that began in product management, Shadley has worked in a variety of industries including insurance, SaaS, finance, and CPG – all while maintaining a thriving independent consulting practice. Prior to joining Franchise FastLane, she worked with multiple startup companies and entrepreneurial clients, helping them scale operations, determine optimal go-to-market strategies, and set measurable KPIs.

“I’m very excited to join the team at Franchise FastLane, an organization that has earned a well-deserved reputation as the undisputed industry leader among franchise sales organizations,” stated Shadley. “I hope to bring a dynamic mindset and out-of-the-box thinking to an organization that’s already established a highly successful and efficient marketing operation. Each of the high-performing brands in Franchise FastLane’s portfolio deserve nothing less, and we hope to elevate their profiles even further as we look to drive growth at both the unit and multi-unit level.”

Shadley earned a Bachelor of Science in International Business from the University of Nebraska at Lincoln and also completed Executive MBA coursework at Northwestern University.

About Franchise FastLane

Franchise FastLane provides outsourced franchise development services to emerging franchisors. It manages the entire franchisee sales lifecycle from initial lead generation to prospect qualification through to deal closure. FastLane works with franchisors to perfect their discovery process, bring qualified franchisee leads and drive explosive growth. The company leverages a rigorous diligence and onboarding process, industry-leading technology platform, and exceptional sales executives to drive successful franchise development for its franchisor clients, nine of which have been acquired by private equity groups. Franchise FastLane was founded in 2017 in Omaha, NE by Ryan Zink and Carey Gille, making 2024 the company’s seventh anniversary. To date, Franchise FastLane has helped award franchises in over 7,600 territories, helping to change more than 3,000 lives for the better through franchise ownership. For more information, please visit www.franchisefastlane.com.

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