AI might not be able to become sentient (or at least not yet), but it can understand, recognise and ultimately mimic human emotions. This is known as Emotion AI – a type of AI that can recognise, interpret and respond to emotions. It does this by analysing facial expressions, tone of voice, body language and…
Shares for Boot Barn were down nearly 6 points in after-market trading on Thursday despite the Western retailer reporting revenue that topped estimates. According to the Irvine, Calif.-based footwear company, net sales in the third quarter of fiscal 2025 increased 6.9 percent to $608.2 million, up from $520.4 million in the prior-year period. Net income…
Since 2008, InfoStream Solutions has been helping companies and organizations build and improve their online branding with specialized digital marketing, SEO, web design, and lead generation services. With approximately 30 clients representing a wide range of industries, InfoStream is often tasked with providing web copy, blog posts, and other written content as part of each…
Successful female tech founders need to have twice as much experience in tech than male founders to secure venture capital (VC) funding, according to a new report. Wokelo, an AI-powered insights platform for financial services, analysed 136 startups and female founder profiles that raised the most VC funding (a form of private equity funding for…
Asics North America wrapped up fiscal 2024 on a high note, delivering its second straight year of profit. According to the Japanese sportswear company, net sales in North America increased 17.8 percent to 135.0 billion yen (approximately $891.8 million) from 114.6 billion yen ($756.9 million) in fiscal 2023. Asics noted the increases were attributed to…
In the end, it could only go one way. We had been warned that today’s Spring Statement would be more of an update rather than much-needed reform or spending commitments. Still, some SMEs hoped the Chancellor, Rachel Reeves would have a change of heart on previously-announced tax hikes, like the rise in employer National Insurance…
Golden Goose continued to grow in 2024, boosted by the strong performance of its retail channel and growth in its main markets, the Europe, Middle East and Africa region, and the U.S. In the 12 months ended Dec. 31, revenues rose 13 percent to 654.6 million euros compared with 587 million euros in 2023. Figures…
A healthy work-life balance has become a non-negotiable for many employees in 2025. But with hybrid working models now the standard work model for SMEs, the line between workers’ professional and personal lives may be blurring, new data shows. Headspace, the popular mental health app, surveyed 2,000 workers for its 2025 Workforce State of Mind…
Birkenstock is starting off the year strong following a successful holiday season. Revenue in the first quarter of fiscal 2025 for the German footwear brand increased 19 percent to 362 million euros, up from 303 million euros the same time last year. Net income in Q1 was 20 million euros, or 11 cents a share,…
A successful website and online presence are more than just a good idea for a modern business. It’s an essential part of helping a target audience build a relationship with that company’s brand, products, and unique voice. However, even the best companies won’t get very far if no one can find them, and that’s where…