Brooks Brothers

MAY 1st IS INTERNATIONAL JOCKSTRAP APPRECIATION DAY!

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Mercredi, mai 1, 2024

NEW YORK, May 1, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- On Wednesday, May 1st, BIKE Athletic invited some of Broadway's finest men to Times Square to shimmy and shake, dance and disrobe down to their jockstraps in celebration of the 150th Anniversary of the Jockstrap and Jockstrap Appreciation Day. These talented men are dancers from Broadway Bares, the annual, larger-than-life burlesque production that's produced by and benefits Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS.

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  • NEW YORK, May 1, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- On Wednesday, May 1st, BIKE Athletic invited some of Broadway's finest men to Times Square to shimmy and shake, dance and disrobe down to their jockstraps in celebration of the 150th Anniversary of the Jockstrap and Jockstrap Appreciation Day.
  • 2024 marks the 150th Anniversary of the Jockstrap.
  • HISTORY: The jockstrap was invented by C. F. Bennett to protect bicycle jockeys riding cobblestone streets.
  • The structure and comfort provided by the jockstrap led to the birth of modern men's underwear.

Knot Standard and Billy Reid Announce Strategic Merger to Revolutionize Retail Experience

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Jeudi, avril 11, 2024

"Joining and rebranding our stores with Billy Reid represents more than a business decision; it's a fusion of craftsmanship and innovation.

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  • "Joining and rebranding our stores with Billy Reid represents more than a business decision; it's a fusion of craftsmanship and innovation.
  • As CEO of Knot Standard, I am incredibly proud to bring our cutting-edge, AI-driven custom menswear and womenswear to Billy Reid's esteemed clientele and iconic brand.
  • Billy Reid will take immediate control of Knot Standard's eight retail locations, integrating these into its existing operations to offer a combined total of 19 locations nationwide.
  • In addition to the merger, Knot Standard is thrilled to announce its plans to launch with six additional retail brands, expanding its presence to over 60 additional retail stores by the end of the summer.

Wolseley Canada Announces Jeffrey Gallanty as VP, Supply Chain

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Lundi, mars 18, 2024

BURLINGTON, Ontario, March 18, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Wolseley Canada is pleased to announce the appointment of Jeffrey Gallanty, as VP Supply Chain, effective March 18, 2024.

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  • BURLINGTON, Ontario, March 18, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Wolseley Canada is pleased to announce the appointment of Jeffrey Gallanty, as VP Supply Chain, effective March 18, 2024.
  • “I am personally looking forward to the perspective and approach Jeffrey will bring to Wolseley,” says Sébastien Laforge, President, Wolseley Canada.
  • “His focus on customers and strengthening our supply chain are critical to executing on our overall strategy.”
    Jeffrey brings over 25 years of experience in supply chain logistics.
  • In his new role, Jeffrey will oversee all aspects of Supply Chain at Wolseley, including DC Operations, logistics and customer solutions, real estate and facilities.

Nation's Largest LGBTQ Scholarship Organization Establishes Corporate Advisory Board

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Jeudi, janvier 18, 2024

LOS ANGELES, Jan. 18, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Point Foundation, the nation's largest scholarship-granting organization for LGBTQ students, proudly announces the establishment of a Corporate Advisory Board, featuring accomplished leaders and visionaries from various sectors.

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  • LOS ANGELES, Jan. 18, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Point Foundation, the nation's largest scholarship-granting organization for LGBTQ students, proudly announces the establishment of a Corporate Advisory Board, featuring accomplished leaders and visionaries from various sectors.
  • "We are honored to welcome these exceptional leaders to Point Foundation's Corporate Advisory Board," said Point executive director and CEO, Jorge Valencia.
  • The Corporate Advisory Board comprises industry luminaries, including these inaugural members:
    Alma Derricks is a Senior Partner in Korn Ferry's Culture, Change & Communications (C3) consulting practice.
  • This collaboration aims to further increase the foundation's position as a leader in scholarship-granting organizations while fostering meaningful connections with corporate partners.

Global Retailers Choose Dayforce to Optimize Workforce Planning and the Frontline Employee Experience

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Lundi, janvier 8, 2024

As the only solution that offers workforce management (WFM) and global payroll capabilities on a single platform, Dayforce – Ceridian’s industry-leading cloud software – helps retailers and the hospitality industry empower and retain frontline workers, increase operational agility when making staffing decisions, and enhance the employee experience.

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  • As the only solution that offers workforce management (WFM) and global payroll capabilities on a single platform, Dayforce – Ceridian’s industry-leading cloud software – helps retailers and the hospitality industry empower and retain frontline workers, increase operational agility when making staffing decisions, and enhance the employee experience.
  • Ceridian is an innovative, collaborative partner that is helping us shape the employee experience of the future,” said Julia Knox, Chief Technology & Analytics Officer, Sobeys.
  • Dayforce workforce management empowers frontline employees through schedule flexibility and a consumer-like experience, while driving agile retail operations by giving real-time workforce intelligence to managers.
  • Reimagined Time Experience: The Dayforce platform is improving the employee time experience with a human-centric user experience that prioritizes simpler workflows, simplified clocking in and out, and accessibility.

Emma Roberts, Santa J Claus, and Influencers Unite for Giving Tuesday to Support St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital

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Mardi, novembre 21, 2023

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  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20231121621942/en/
    Donations from Giving Tuesday activations help kids like St. Jude patient Eri’Elle receive the treatment they need.
  • Tune in to the TikTok Live Give-a-Thon , a six-hour event with co-host Santa J Claus , an avid supporter of St. Jude who spreads cheer throughout the world.
  • St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital is leading the way the world understands, treats and defeats childhood cancer and other life-threatening diseases.
  • Support the St. Jude mission by donating at stjude.org , liking St. Jude on Facebook , following St. Jude on Twitter , Instagram , LinkedIn and TikTok , and subscribing to its YouTube channel.

Brooks Brothers Partners with Metrical to Drive E-Commerce Growth

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Mardi, novembre 28, 2023

DANVILLE, Calif., Nov. 28, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Brooks Brothers, America's longest-established apparel brand, today announced a partnership with Metrical to drive e-commerce growth. Through the partnership, Metrical will convert more e-commerce customers by combining Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning (ML) to predict online shopper behavior. In addition, Metrical's AI/ML models operate anonymously and use no Personally Identifiable Information (PII) ensuring that the consumer experiences remain private.

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  • Brooks Brothers uses Metrical's intent AI platform to enhance customer experience and loyalty without sacrificing privacy.
  • DANVILLE, Calif., Nov. 28, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Brooks Brothers, America's longest-established apparel brand, today announced a partnership with Metrical to drive e-commerce growth.
  • Through the partnership, Metrical will convert more e-commerce customers by combining Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning (ML) to predict online shopper behavior.
  • "For over 200 years, Brooks Brothers has appealed to consumers that expects impeccable service and a hassle-free experience to go along with our style, quality and craftsmanship of our merchandise," said Katherine Yoo, Sr. Director of E-commerce at Brooks Brothers.

MagnaReady® and Brooks Brothers Debut First Adaptive Button-Down Shirt

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Mardi, novembre 7, 2023

The Brooks Brothers x MagnaReady® shirt infuses the Brooks Brothers iconic Button Down Collar Shirt with stretch with MagnaReady’s® patented adaptive technology with magnetized closures for stress-free dressing.

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  • The Brooks Brothers x MagnaReady® shirt infuses the Brooks Brothers iconic Button Down Collar Shirt with stretch with MagnaReady’s® patented adaptive technology with magnetized closures for stress-free dressing.
  • The Brooks Brothers x MagnaReady shirt isn’t just a shirt; it’s a statement to the disability community that inclusivity and accessibility matter and are a priority for brands that are a foundation of the American fashion industry.”
    The Brooks Brothers x MagnaReady® shirt is woven in Oxford cloth combined with stretch, paired with the Original Polo® Button-Down collar that Brooks Brothers invented almost 125 years ago.
  • The Brooks Brothers x MagnaReady® shirt also features a rounded breast pocket, magnetized barrel cuffs and a pieced magnetic placket.
  • The Brooks Brothers x MagnaReady® shirt is available in white, classic blue and white stripe in sizes small through extra-large for $119.00 at www.magnaready.com .

Simon® Announces its 2023 "Shop with Purpose" Campaign to Benefit Susan G. Komen®

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Mardi, octobre 3, 2023

Participating Simon properties will offer the "Shop with Purpose" program throughout the month of October.

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  • Participating Simon properties will offer the "Shop with Purpose" program throughout the month of October.
  • Two new components in this year's campaign will raise additional funds and highlight the talented designs of artist Corey Paige.
  • "I am thrilled to be collaborating with Simon on their campaign for breast cancer awareness in partnership with Susan G. Komen," said Corey Paige.
  • As in past years, 100% of all proceeds will benefit Susan G. Komen.

Award-winning CEO Des Hague Shares Inspiring Story of Overcoming Cancel Culture and Finding Improbable Success in New Book

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Mardi, septembre 12, 2023

DENVER, Sept. 12, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- In 2014, award-winning CEO Des Hague's life was ruined by a social media mob over a forty-two second video clip.

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  • DENVER, Sept. 12, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- In 2014, award-winning CEO Des Hague's life was ruined by a social media mob over a forty-two second video clip.
  • Now, in his inspiring new memoir Fifteen Minutes of Shame: How a Twitter Mob Nearly Ruined My Life, Hague tells the story of how he overcame these odds to find improbable success and makes a compelling argument against the dangers of embracing cancel culture.
  • After nearly twenty years of steadily climbing the corporate ladder and becoming the CEO of one of the top hospitality providers in the world, Hague's life was a bona fide rags-to-riches success story.
  • In Fifteen Minutes of Shame, Hague reclaims his voice and reveals the heart of the person behind the screen.