StretchSense re-enters US through acquisition

StretchSense re-enters US through acquisition
Victoria Young
Futuristic textile company StretchSense is back in the US market after buying animation studio MoCapNow. Last September, the Kiwi company was purchased out of administration by the newly-formed Sensor Holdings, which is majority-owned by venture capital fund Global from Day One (GD1). MoCapNow is a two-man motion capture studio based in Seattle, consisting of visual effects editors Ander Bergstorm and CJ Markham. GD1 senior investment manager John Kells confirmed the takeover involved Sensor Holdings issuing shares to the pair bu...

More Retail

Foodstuffs South Island ‘merger costs’ bill rises
Retail

Foodstuffs South Island ‘merger costs’ bill rises

More than $11 million has been spent so far on ‘merger-related costs’.

Gregor Thompson 03 Jul 2025
Foodstuffs NI warned by ComCom over supplier treatment
Retail

Foodstuffs NI warned by ComCom over supplier treatment

It obstructed a supplier request, says Grocery Commissioner.

Staff reporters 02 Jul 2025
Retailers say unseasonable weather compounded woes
Retail

Retailers say unseasonable weather compounded woes

The Warehouse Group and KMD Brands have both downgraded guidance in recent weeks.

Gregor Thompson 02 Jul 2025
Warehouse drops guidance, loss now in scope
Retail

Warehouse drops guidance, loss now in scope

The retailer has raised the possibility of a full-year earnings loss.

Gregor Thompson 01 Jul 2025