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Markmi Raises €1.1M to Bring AI-Powered Markdown Assistant to Fashion Retailers Across Europe and the U.S.

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1 year ago

April 2, 2025

GHENT, Belgium, April 2, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Fashion tech startup Markmi has raised €1.1 million in seed funding to accelerate the rollout of its AI-driven markdown assistant across Belgium, the Netherlands, the Nordics, and the U.S. later this year.

Fashion retailers are under growing pressure to protect margins in a market shaped by shifting consumer behavior and rising costs. When it comes to markdowns—whether during mid-season sales, end-of-season clearances, or events like Black Friday—they can’t afford to leave money on the table. Yet many still rely on spreadsheets and gut feeling, leading to missed revenue & margin.

Markmi replaces these outdated methods with a smart, fast, and fashion-specific AI assistant. It empowers merchandising teams to make data-driven pricing decisions that increase sell-through and profitability. Customers including C&A, G-Star, Zizzi, ZEB, and Torfs have already seen 5–10% revenue growth and 2–5% margin improvements during markdown periods.

“Markdowns are one of the biggest cost lines in a fashion retailer’s P&L,” said Markus Krenn, VP & Head of Commercial Planning Europe at C&A. “Markmi has significantly reduced this cost for us.”

Founded by Laurent Mainil, whose family has deep roots in the Belgian fashion industry, Markmi emerged from firsthand experience during the pandemic, helping retailers manage inventory and hit revenue targets under pressure.

Markmi analyzes multiple scenarios in minutes, providing clear price recommendations that show the impact of different discount levels on sales, margin, and inventory. For instance, at G-Star EU, the tool ran 14.5 million calculations for its inventory in 5 days, enabling teams to select the most profitable strategy, in the blink of an eye.

The round includes backing from fashion and tech investors such as Wolf (Luc Van Mol, ex-ZEB), the Torfs family, and tech veterans Lorenz Bogaert, Matthias Geeroms, Jan Teerlinck, Roeland Delrue, Jonas Deprez, and PMV.

Looking ahead, Markmi plans to evolve into a full AI-powered pricing platform for fashion retail, expanding into areas like full-price optimization and promo management.

“Retailers worldwide face the same challenge: setting the right price at the right time,” said Mainil. “With AI, it’s no longer a guessing game; it’s a strategic advantage.”

About Markmi
Markmi is the AI-powered markdown assistant for fashion retail. It helps fashion teams make faster, smarter, and more profitable markdown decisions.

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Technology

IGCS International Announces Strategic Equity Investment by Lacks Enterprises

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46 minutes ago

April 22, 2026

DALLAS, April 22, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — IGCS International, a CVE-certified SDVOSB and leading provider of mission support and MRO supplies to the U.S. Department of Defense and federal agencies, today announced that Lacks Enterprises has acquired an equity stake in the company.

The strategic investment combines IGCS’s expertise in government supply chain, logistics, and MRO solutions with Lacks Enterprises’ advanced manufacturing capabilities, including electroplating, injection molding, composites, and testing for aerospace and defense.

“IGCS has built a strong track record supporting the Department of Defense… Partnering with Lacks Enterprises allows us to integrate cutting-edge manufacturing innovation into our offerings,” said Russ Spears, President of IGCS International.

Media Contact: Russ Spears, 214-733-7278, russ@igcsintl.com

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Shoulder Innovations to Report First Quarter 2026 Financial Results on May 13, 2026

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46 minutes ago

April 22, 2026

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich., April 22, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Shoulder Innovations, Inc. (“Shoulder Innovations”) (NYSE: SI), a commercial-stage medical technology company exclusively focused on transforming the shoulder surgical care market, today announced it will release financial results for the first quarter of 2026 after market close on Wednesday, May 13, 2026.

Management will host a conference call to discuss financial results beginning at 4:30 p.m. ET / 1:30 p.m. PT on May 13, 2026. Those interested in listening to the conference call may do so by dialing (877) 407-8216 for domestic callers or (412) 902-1015 for international callers and providing access code 13759613. A live and archived webcast of the event will be available in the “Investor Relations” section of the Shoulder Innovations website at https://ir.shoulderinnovations.com/.

About Shoulder Innovations
Shoulder Innovations is a commercial-stage medical technology company exclusively focused on transforming the shoulder surgical care market, with a current offering of advanced implant systems for shoulder arthroplasty. These systems are a core element of Shoulder Innovations’ ecosystem, which is designed to improve core components of shoulder surgical care – preoperative planning, implant design and procedural efficiency – to benefit each stakeholder in the care chain. Shoulder Innovations’ ecosystem is also comprised of enabling technologies, efficient instrument systems, specialized support and surgeon-to-surgeon collaboration. Together, these elements seek to address the long-standing clinical and operational challenges in the shoulder surgical care market by delivering predictable outcomes, procedural simplicity, and efficiency across all sites of care.

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Brian Johnston or Sam Bentzinger
Gilmartin Group LLC
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Accuray to Report Third Quarter Fiscal 2026 Financial Results on May 6, 2026

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46 minutes ago

April 22, 2026

MADISON, Wis., April 22, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Accuray Incorporated (NASDAQ: ARAY) will report financial results for the third quarter of fiscal year 2026, ended March 31, 2026, during a conference call hosted by company management at 1:30 p.m. PT/4:30 p.m. ET on May 6, 2026.

The conference call dial-in numbers are 1-833-316-0563 (USA) or 1-412-317-5747 (international). In addition, a dial-up replay of the conference call will be available approximately one hour after the call’s conclusion for one week. The replay number is 1-855-669-9658 (USA) or 1-412-317-0088 (international), conference ID: 4178502.

A live webcast of the call will also be available from the Investor Relations section of the company’s website at investors.accuray.com. A webcast replay can be accessed on the website and will remain available until Accuray announces its results for the fourth quarter of fiscal 2026.

About Accuray
Accuray is committed to expanding the powerful potential of radiation therapy to improve as many lives as possible. We invent unique, market-changing solutions designed to deliver radiation treatments for even the most complex cases—while making commonly treatable cases even easier—to meet the full spectrum of patient needs. We are dedicated to continuous innovation in radiation therapy for oncology, neuro-radiosurgery, and beyond, as we partner with clinicians and administrators, empowering them to help patients get back to their lives, faster. Accuray is headquartered in Madison, Wisconsin, with facilities worldwide. To learn more, visit www.accuray.com or follow us on Facebook, LinkedIn, X, and YouTube.

Investor and Media Contact
Steve Monroe
VP, Financial Planning & Analysis, Accuray
Investor.relations@accuray.com

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