How wearables are changing the face of sports brands
With smartwatch and fitness band sales more than doubling in the UK last year, brands are placing an impetuous on wearable technology in a bid to stand out from the competition.
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With smartwatch and fitness band sales more than doubling in the UK last year, brands are placing an impetuous on wearable technology in a bid to stand out from the competition.
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