GIRONA, Spain, Oct. 6, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Online sports equipment retailer TradeInn has announced a major transformation of its operational centre in Celrà. With this initiative, the company is significantly increasing its logistics capacity following almost a decade of technological innovations applied to order fulfilment. This milestone is key to addressing the strategic challenge of reaching €1.5 billion in revenue in the coming years.

Founded in Girona, TradeInn has established itself as one of the leading international e-commerce giants. The company currently operates through multiple specialist stores focused on different sports disciplines, such as Trekkinn, Bikeinn and Runnerinn, selling in more than 190 countries, with over 80% of its revenue generated outside the Spanish market. The expansion of its logistics headquarters will enable the company to support this rapid pace of international sales, ensuring the efficient delivery of a dynamic catalogue that already exceeds 3 million products.

The logistics evolution underpinning this business model has been developed in four major stages:

2017, first milestone. Introduction of the first automatic packaging machine and a carrier-based sorting system (sorter), increasing processing capacity from 300 to 1,000 packages per hour.

2019, second milestone. Addition of a second automated packaging line, doubling the centre’s throughput to 2,000 packages per hour.

2021, third milestone. Implementation of a pocket sorter system to process single-item and multi-item orders simultaneously. This tripled goods handling capacity from 2,000 to 6,000 units per hour and required the facility to be expanded from 12,000 m² to 24,000 m².

2026, fourth milestone. TradeInn is undertaking a comprehensive expansion. The logistics centre is increasing its floor space and storage capacity to 50,000 m² and installing 195 racks, each 60 metres long and 12 metres high, capable of holding up to €170 million worth of stock available for immediate shipment.

In terms of goods processing, the centre is adding 20 induction stations capable of handling 16,000 units per hour, two new packaging machines (bringing the total to four), and a multi-format case packer, reaching an operational dispatch capacity of 6,000 orders per hour.

Finally, in terms of sorting and distribution, the company is expanding the pocket sorter for high-turnover products and adding a new outbound sorter with the capacity to sort 7,500 packages per hour.

Thanks to this logistics engineering deployment, TradeInn is ensuring a constant flow of outbound shipments and strengthening its technical competitiveness in order to maintain a strong position within global e-commerce.

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New Research Use Only kit combines proprietary bead surface chemistry and magnetic bead retrieval to enable streamlined genomic DNA extraction from large urine volumes. Processing larger volumes (up to 400 mL) may lead to a 7.6-fold increased total DNA yield compared to conventional 40-50 mL volumes.

LEIDEN, Netherlands, Oct. 6, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Qurin®, a research and development company focused on urine-based liquid biopsy diagnostics in oncology, announces the launch of the QatraTM Genomic DNA Extraction Lab Kit (RUO), developed specifically for the extraction of genomic DNA (gDNA) from large volumes of urine.

Qatra enables researchers to process urine volumes ranging from standard laboratory samples (40-50 mL) up to a full void (400 mL), providing access to more of the biological material available within the original sample. At the core of the technology is Qurin’s proprietary magnetic bead surface chemistry (patent pending), designed for efficient DNA capture from whole urine, combined with a proprietary magnetic retrieval system (patent pending) optimized for recovering DNA-loaded beads directly from large sample volumes. Qatra processes the sample in a single streamlined workflow, reducing sample handling and hands-on processing, while preserving the integrity of the recovered genomic DNA. This is an advantage over current workflows that require large urine samples to be concentrated or divided across multiple extractions. The workflow has also been developed with automation in mind, supporting scalable processing of large-volume urine samples.

In internal studies, Qatra demonstrated greater DNA recovery, with average yields rising 7.6-fold as sample volume increased from 50 to 400 mL. These findings demonstrate the potential of large-volume processing to recover more of the DNA present in a urine sample, particularly when biomarkers are present at low concentrations and analysing only a small aliquot may leave a substantial proportion of the available biomarker material unused.

Qatra R&D Program

The Qatra Genomic DNA Extraction Lab Kit (RUO) is the first product to emerge from Qurin’s broader Qatra R&D Program, which is dedicated to developing technologies for the capture and extraction of biomarkers from urine.

Urine is an attractive matrix for molecular research because it can be collected non-invasively and repeatedly and is naturally available in relatively large volumes. Its potential may also extend beyond cancers of the urogenital tract, as small fragments of circulating cell-free DNA, including tumour-derived DNA, can cross the renal filtration barrier and enter urine. At the same time, DNA and other biomarkers can occur at low concentrations, creating a need for technologies capable of efficiently accessing biomarker material from the available urine volume.

The broader Qatra R&D Program is therefore being developed as a modular platform for laboratory and at-home biomarker extraction from urine. The platform is designed to enable high-quality biomarker extraction from volumes up to 400 mL (an average full void) while supporting automated processing. Its modular approach is envisioned to accommodate different biomarker classes, including genomic DNA, cell-free DNA, RNA, extracellular vesicles, proteins and other, using bead-based modules for laboratory workflows and cartridge-based modules for at-home collection and biomarker capture.

“Urine has tremendous potential for molecular analysis, but we need technologies designed around the unique characteristics of the sample,” said Marc Peeters, CEO at Qurin. “With Qatra, our aim is simple: process more of the available urine, recover more of its molecular information, and make that process as efficient and scalable as possible.”

The Qatra genomic DNA Extraction Lab Kit is available for Research Use Only (RUO) and is not intended for use in diagnostic procedures.

About Qurin

Qurin is a research and development company focused on urine-based liquid biopsy diagnostics in oncology, building an end-to-end platform that connects biomarker extraction with clinically actionable assays. Its two complementary R&D programs address both sides of this approach: the Qatra R&D Program develops technologies to efficiently capture and extract high-quality biomarkers, including DNA, RNA and proteins, from urine volumes up to 400 mL (an average full void), while the QumbraTM R&D Program develops assays and interpretive software that translate urinary biomarker signals into clinically meaningful insights. Together, the programs aim to unlock the potential of urine across the oncology care pathway. For more information, visit www.qurin.com.

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The relationship enables Prophix and PwC clients to automate and scale their finance functions across budgeting and planning; reporting; and consolidation and close.

TORONTO, Oct. 6, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Prophix®, a global leader in financial performance management, today announced a strategic relationship with PwC Belgium that will empower companies to transform and elevate their finance functions.

In today’s competitive landscape, organisations demand more than compliance, they seek actionable insights, seamless automation, and reliable data to confidently drive their business forward.

Together, Prophix and PwC will help companies plan, automate and scale by providing the right solutions, services, and the autonomous platform that support:

Budgeting and Planning: Budgets are no longer a burden. Enhance budget accuracy, reduce risks, and leverage automation to boost business user adoption.Reporting and Analysis: Create comprehensive, easy-to-understand dashboards with just a few clicks, providing clear insights into company performance.Workflow and Automation: Automate repetitive tasks and build end-to-end workflows to save time and ensure reliable reporting.Consolidation and Close: Accelerate close cycles, improve data quality, enhance analytical capabilities, unify data sources, and gain full control over your processes.

This synergy ensures that clients receive the best possible advice and solution for their specific needs.

“Our relationship with Prophix brings together technology and finance expertise to help clients plan smarter, automate better, and make decisions with confidence,” said Geert Schellekens, Partner, PwC Belgium.

“Effective Autonomous finance requires a human-in-the-loop approach that combines trusted data and AI with leading advisors who understand the business behind the numbers. Together, Prophix and the PwC Belgium team brings these pieces together. I’m proud to see this collaboration take shape and see the value that we will provide for our customers,” explained Alok Ajmera, CEO of Prophix.

About PwC
At PwC, we help clients build trust and reinvent so they can turn complexity into competitive advantage. We’re a tech-forward, people-empowered network with more than 364,000 people in 136 countries and 137 territories. Across audit and assurance, tax and legal, deals and consulting we help build, accelerate and sustain momentum. Find out more at www.pwc.com.

PwC refers to the PwC network and/or one or more of its member firms, each of which is a separate legal entity. Please see www.pwc.com/structure for further details.

About Prophix
Prophix® is a global leader in financial performance management, empowering finance teams to lead with clarity, capacity, and confidence. From planning and budgeting to forecasting, reporting, reconciliation, and consolidation, Prophix brings it all together in one intelligent platform.

Prophix One™, the flagship Autonomous Finance Platform, combines AI, automation, and intuitive technology to simplify complex work and elevate finance to a more strategic role. By automating routine tasks, delivering predictive insights, and enabling real-time collaboration, Prophix empowers finance teams to focus on driving business growth.

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