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Shiperoo Pioneers Tech-led Retail Returns and Fulfilment with AUD 30 Million Investment in Robotic Automated Facilities in Australia and New Zealand

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Shiperoo, the latest tech-driven retail fulfilment and returns management provider, has announced AUD 30 million investment.The investment will lead to strategically located urban distribution facilities across Australia and New Zealand, equipped with custom-designed, high-end robotic automation paired with Shiperoo’s proprietary software.Shiperoo is geared to offer fast and efficient, automated fulfilment service for same-day shipping readiness, and provide end-to-end returns management for both physical and online retail sectors.Shiperoo’s proprietary software is designed to manage the returns processing, including receipt, verification, quality check and real-time actionable restocking, reselling and recycling processes. It will also deliver powerful metrics and visibility on returns trends to help retailers recover significant lost revenue.Shiperoo’s custom-designed automation system will enable high-density storage and powerful operational workflows allowing them to double their usable distribution space.

MELBOURNE, Australia, Sept. 4, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Shiperoo, the innovative brainchild of supply chain tech entrepreneurs Nishan Wijemanne and Rizan Mawzoon, has announced a transformative AUD 30 million investment into high-end automation and strategic urban fulfilment locations across Australia and New Zealand.

This visionary venture is reshaping the retail returns and fulfilment landscape, fuelled by a tech-first approach and a commitment to same-day shipping readiness.

Shiperoo is setting the stage for an automated, seamless retail experience with its state-of-the-art facilities with custom-designed robotic automation systems allowing for high-density storage and fulfilment space.

The expansion plans include multiple locations across Australia and New Zealand, showcasing the company’s dedication to elevating fulfilment standards and boosting the circular economy.

Tackling a multi-billion-dollar challenge

The founders bring more than 30 years of industry experience and innovation, having previously revolutionised Australia’s supply chain by introducing Autonomous Mobile Robots to many retail operations. They now aim to transcend traditional third-party logistics, tackling head-on the multi-billion-dollar challenge of retail returns, an issue intensified by the e-commerce boom.

Expanding experience and footprint

The advisory board, consisting of John King (outgoing CEO of Myer), Glenn Keast (Former COO of Cotton On Group) and Paul Greenberg (Online Retail Entrepreneur and founder of NORA), brings a wealth of experience and a robust support system to the Shiperoo family.

Full visibility and analytics on returns

Shiperoo’s cutting-edge facilities will be designed with an all-encompassing tech stack consisting of robotics and the company’s proprietary software that will facilitate rapid, same-day shipment readiness. It will also manage end-to-end returns, providing retailers with a holistic returns service from receipt of the returns through to order validation, quality checks and instant decisions on resale, restock or recycle. All with have full visibility and analytics for retailers, who can use the data to monitor returns trends and improve their products and stock management.

Wijemanne and Mawzoon remain steadfast in their belief that Shiperoo’s robust model is not merely an answer to the pressing challenges of today’s retail landscape but is also laying the groundwork for sustainable growth. Shiperoo is set to make a formidable impact on reverse logistics and the circular economy by tackling returns with a comprehensive tech-led solution for retailers. In addition, it promises to offer automated multichannel fulfilment that is not only speedy but also strategically located close to urban hubs, revolutionising the industry’s approach to logistics and customer satisfaction.

Additional comments from Shiperoo:

Co-Founder Nishan Wijemanne:

“Shiperoo was born from the desire to turn the dream of efficient, cost-effective returns management into a reality.

“Our investment in Australia and New Zealand is just the beginning of our journey to become the cornerstone of tech-led retail returns and multichannel fulfilment powering efficiencies and cost-savings for both physical retailers and e-commerce retailers.”

Co-Founder Rizan Mawzoon: 

“Our proprietary AI-powered software and state-of-the-art automation are designed to revolutionise the fulfilment journey, offering unparalleled efficiency, visibility and data analysis to our retail customers.”

Non-Executive Board Member Paul Greenberg:

“The e-commerce landscape has been in dire need of a solution like Shiperoo. The cutting-edge approach is what sets them apart. 

“Shiperoo’s founders are esteemed solution providers, highly regarded by the retail and logistics community. I’m confident they’ll continue to innovate, particularly in sustainable logistics practices and the often-overlooked opportunity that is returns management.”

About Shiperoo

Shiperoo is a visionary tech-led company transforming the landscape of retail returns and multichannel fulfilment in Australia and New Zealand. Founded by industry experts Nishan Wijemanne and Rizan Mawzoon, Shiperoo leverages decades of supply chain innovation to provide same-day, ready-to-ship solutions and cutting-edge, end-to-end returns management for retailers. With a significant AUD 30 million investment in advanced automation and strategically located urban facilities, Shiperoo is poised to meet the rapid delivery demands of both e-commerce and physical retail sectors.

The company’s proprietary AI-powered software and state-of-the-art automation systems, provide retailers with unparalleled visibility, data analysis and transparency. Shiperoo’s commitment to the circular economy and sustainable logistics practices sets it apart as a leader in tackling the challenges of retail returns. Shiperoo is not just redefining 3PL services, but is also reimagining the future of logistics and fulfilment to be more efficient, responsive and environmentally conscious.

For more information on Shiperoo, visit shiperoo.com    

For media enquiries , contact: Rachita Naik, Chief Marketing Officer, Shiperoo
E:  rachita@shiperoo.com             M: +61 423 431 894

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2026 Canton Fair Design Award Winners Showcase China’s Innovation Strength

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GUANGZHOU, China, Oct. 19, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — As the 140th Canton Fair opens, the winners of the 2026 Canton Fair Design Award (CF Award) have also been announced. Winning products are now on display in Area D of the Canton Fair Complex, offering visitors a closer look at some of the latest advances in Chinese manufacturing and industrial design.

Among this year’s top honorees, a domestically developed high-performance sport motorcycle and an intelligent navigation capsule robot gastric endoscopy system received the Best of the Best Award, the competition’s highest recognition.

The Canton Fair also enhanced the visitor experience with a themed showcase area within the award exhibition. Built around four application-oriented concepts, namely Outdoor Pleasure, Smart Living, Cozy Home and Kitchen Elegance, the immersive displays demonstrate how innovative designs can be integrated into everyday life, helping visitors better understand the practical value behind these award-winning products.

This year, 4,218 products from 2,112 companies competed for the award. Following multiple rounds of evaluation, 222 products from 174 companies were selected.

The award-winning products reflect several key trends shaping the next stage of Chinese manufacturing. Innovation remains a defining theme, with breakthrough technologies ranging from upper limb motor function assistance and enhancement system to exoskeleton robots, underscoring the growing momentum of high-end manufacturing.

Meanwhile, intelligent technologies continue to gain traction across industries. Smart products account for more than 30% of this year’s winners, with AI-powered glasses, intelligent conference terminals and smart healthcare devices extending AI applications across home, office, medical and outdoor environments.

Sustainability is also becoming increasingly embedded throughout the product lifecycle. Green products represent over 40% of the winning entries, while innovations such as integrated energy-saving panels and sugarcane paper demonstrate how environmentally conscious practices are being incorporated into product design, materials selection and manufacturing processes.

Established in 2013, the Canton Fair Design Award is widely regarded as a benchmark for design innovation in China’s foreign trade sector. The award recognizes products that combine design excellence with commercial value, promoting the transformation and upgrading of Chinese manufacturing and supporting high-quality trade development. Entries are evaluated across five dimensions: innovation, quality, functionality, aesthetics and sustainability.

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InstaMall Launches Same-Day Fashion Delivery Experience, Bringing 80+ Brands to Shoppers’ Doors in Miami

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First-of-its-kind shopping app pairs artificial intelligence with same-day delivery, bringing luxury
and contemporary brands directly to customers’ doorsteps 

Featured luxury and contemporary brands include AllSaints, John Varvatos and Aritzia

MIAMI, Oct. 19, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — InstaMall, a first-of-its-kind shopping app offering same-day delivery and access to real-time inventory across luxury and contemporary fashion, launches today in Miami, Florida. Now available via iOS and Android, InstaMall provides access to more than 80 contemporary and luxury fashion brands across Miami’s five premier retail clusters, including Balmain, Louis Vuitton, Bottega Veneta, Ganni, Coach, Diesel, Reformation, Aritzia, Cult Gaia, Prada and more. InstaMall will add more brands within the app in the coming weeks and seasons. 

Sitting at the intersection of fashion, technology and commerce, InstaMall brings inspiration and purchase together through a more dynamic way to discover and shop for fashion. The experience combines access to luxury and contemporary brands with the convenience of same-day delivery, bringing the speed customers have come to expect across categories like food and groceries to fashion while maintaining the brand experience retailers and shoppers expect.

Within the app, customers will have access to InstaMall’s AI-powered stylist and virtual try-on features, making it easier to browse, discover and shop styles online. InstaMall’s AI Stylist serves as an intelligent shopping assistant that responds to customers’ preferences in real time. Customers can use the AI Stylist to receive product recommendations, build outfits, ask questions and discover new styles, while its virtual try-on feature allows them to visualize select items on themselves before making a purchase.

“InstaMall was founded on the belief that the convenience customers have come to expect from same-day delivery should extend to the way they shop for fashion,” said Elliot Aboud, Founder and CEO of InstaMall. “As fashion and technology continue to evolve together, we saw an opportunity to create a more seamless shopping experience that brings customers closer to the brands they love, combining a curated assortment, AI-powered styling and virtual try-on with the ease and convenience of same-day delivery.”

Prior to founding InstaMall, Elliot Aboud helped build the Aroma360 and Hotel Collection brands, overseeing the launch of the first retail store and expanding the retail footprint to more than 30 stores across the United States and two in Dubai. InstaMall is bringing fashion and luxury to the next generation with its seamless shopping experience and wide selection of brands.

Customers can download InstaMall through the Apple App Store or Google Play, or by going to instamall.co.

About InstaMall 

InstaMall is a same-day fashion shopping and discovery app reimagining how consumers shop for luxury and contemporary brands. Sitting at the intersection of fashion, technology and commerce, InstaMall brings inspiration and purchase together in an experience that gives consumers a more dynamic way to discover and shop. Where on-demand delivery has long existed for categories like food and groceries, InstaMall brings that same convenience to luxury fashion for the first time, delivering the same day without compromising the brand experience fashion retailers and their customers expect. The company launched publicly in Miami on October 16, 2026, and plans to expand nationally. For more information, please visit instamall.co.

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PTC to Announce Fourth Fiscal Quarter and Full Year 2026 Results on Wednesday, November 4, 2026

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BOSTON, Oct. 19, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — PTC (NASDAQ: PTC) will release its fiscal 2026 fourth quarter and full year results on Wednesday, November 4th after the stock market closes. As previously announced on October 5th, 2026, PTC entered into a definitive agreement to be acquired by Schneider Electric. In light of the pending transaction, PTC is suspending quarterly earnings conference calls and is no longer providing quarterly or annual guidance.

The earnings press release and accompanying financial data tables will be accessible on the Investor Relations section of the company’s website at PTC Investor Relations.

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PTC (NASDAQ: PTC) is a global software company that enables manufacturers and product companies to digitally transform how they design, manufacture, and service the physical products the world relies on. Headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts, PTC employs over 7,000 people and supports more than 30,000 customers globally. For more information, please visit www.ptc.com.

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