David Hampstead, CEO of Samarkand Group PLC, announces a three-year extension to the company's partnership with skincare brand TEMPLESPA, one of its key collaborators. Under this new deal, Samarkand will continue providing its Nomad Distribution services software and expand its Nomad Storefront offering for Chinese e-commerce platforms, including launching a Tmall Global flagship store in the second quarter. Additionally, Hampstead discusses the firm's recent agreement to become the exclusive distributor in China for Venture Life PLC's mouthwash brands, Dentyl Dual Action and Ultradex, further strengthening Samarkand's presence in the Chinese market.