Clothing

UNIQLO to Open First Stores in Texas, Bringing LifeWear to Houston and Dallas

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Friday, April 5, 2024

NEW YORK, April 5, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- UNIQLO will open its first stores in Texas in Houston and Dallas, and extend its west coast presence, including new cities San Diego and Sacramento, this Fall/Winter. In total, the brand will open 11 new stores across Texas and California, a significant portion of the 20+ new store openings planned for North America in 2024. The upcoming store openings will build on UNIQLO's ambitious store growth plan to reach 200 stores in North America by 2027, focusing on regions with existing brand presence and new markets across the country.

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  • In total, the brand will open 11 new stores across Texas and California, a significant portion of the 20+ new store openings planned for North America in 2024.
  • "We are thrilled to be coming to Texas, a state where we have seen positive customer demand and where UNIQLO LifeWear products can perfectly serve the needs of the various lifestyles and climates throughout Houston and Dallas," said Yoshihide Shindo, UNIQLO USA CEO.
  • Today UNIQLO has more than 2,400 stores worldwide, including 74 stores in North America.
  • New UNIQLO stores opening in 2024 include:
    First Colony Mall (Sugar Land, TX)
    The Parks Mall at Arlington (South Arlington, TX)

Today’s Marketplace Addresses Growing 5G Connectivity Demands and Importance of Network Security

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Monday, March 25, 2024

In this world of smartphones, smartwatches, autonomous vehicles, smart homes, and even RFID (radio frequency identification) enabled clothing – IoT may have finally arrived.

Key Points: 
  • In this world of smartphones, smartwatches, autonomous vehicles, smart homes, and even RFID (radio frequency identification) enabled clothing – IoT may have finally arrived.
  • However, the digital economy has generated a higher demand for bandwidth and network security than initially predicted.
  • By leveraging cutting-edge 5G, Wi-Fi and security technologies, Boingo enables organizations to stay ahead of the curve, meet connectivity demands and capitalize on opportunities presented in the 5G era.”
    Anthony Hendrickson, Ph.D. addresses the need for students to stay current with evolving technology.
  • These interviews are syndicated across the financial news media landscape targeting investors, journalists, financial professionals, and interested viewers.

New to The Street Announces Episode 564, Five Corporate Interviews, Airing on The Fox Business Network, Monday, March 25, 2024, at 10:30 PM PT

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Friday, March 22, 2024

Fetch.ai's (CRYPTO: FET) ($FET) CEO, Humayun Sheikh, interview is on New to The Street's "Game Changers" segment with TV Host Ana Berry.

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  • Fetch.ai's (CRYPTO: FET) ($FET) CEO, Humayun Sheikh, interview is on New to The Street's "Game Changers" segment with TV Host Ana Berry.
  • Humayun gives a corporate progress update on its AI ecosystem and the tools available for developers.
  • Fetch.ai makes AI tools available to many who can develop and deploy AI-based apps anytime, anywhere, and on an operational scale.
  • As an easy-to-use Fetch AI ecosystem, developers can create and deploy AI-based apps promptly and at an affordable price.

Premier Kinew Strengthens Manitoba With Card Check Law and Anti Scab Legislation

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Monday, March 18, 2024

By introducing laws to ban replacement workers and restoring card check certification, Premier Kinew's government is prioritizing the well-being of working families by restoring fairness at the bargaining table.

Key Points: 
  • By introducing laws to ban replacement workers and restoring card check certification, Premier Kinew's government is prioritizing the well-being of working families by restoring fairness at the bargaining table.
  • Premier Kinew's commitment to workers is evident in the enactment of vital legislation to support them.
  • The use of scab labour not only undermines the collective action of striking workers but also exacerbates conflict and hostility on picket lines.
  • “Workers everywhere should be able to exercise their right to strike without worrying about the threat of scab labour,” continued Bruske.

Warrior Protection and Readiness Coalition Hosts Successful 2024 Legislative Summit

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Thursday, March 14, 2024

MARBLEHEAD, Mass., March 14, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- This past week, the Warrior Protection and Readiness Coalition (WPRC) hosted its 15th annual Legislative Summit in Washington D.C., bringing together 100 industry leaders of the domestic manufacturing companies who support the uniform and equipment needs of the warfighter.

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  • MARBLEHEAD, Mass., March 14, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- This past week, the Warrior Protection and Readiness Coalition (WPRC) hosted its 15th annual Legislative Summit in Washington D.C., bringing together 100 industry leaders of the domestic manufacturing companies who support the uniform and equipment needs of the warfighter.
  • During this event, the WPRC announced that Senator John Boozman and U.S. Representative Donald Norcross (NJ-1) have been awarded the 2024 WPRC Sentinel Award.
  • This accolade is in recognition of their outstanding legislative work to bolster the U.S. domestic defense industrial base, which plays a crucial role in supporting U.S. servicemembers and homeland security personnel.
  • This was an opportunity for WPRC members to hear directly from Department of Defense (DoD) and executive leadership regarding the Administration’s domestic defense industrial base priorities.

Aquafil Announces Full Year and Fourth Quarter 2023 Financial Results

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Thursday, March 14, 2024

Arco, March 14, 2024 — The Board of Directors of Aquafil S.p.A. [ECNL:IM] [ECNLF:OTCQX], chaired by Prof. Chiara Mio, met today and approved the Company’s consolidated operating and financial results at December 31, 2023.

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  • Arco, March 14, 2024 — The Board of Directors of Aquafil S.p.A. [ECNL:IM] [ECNLF:OTCQX], chaired by Prof. Chiara Mio, met today and approved the Company’s consolidated operating and financial results at December 31, 2023.
  • The trends anticipated during the presentation of the Company’s targets last November were confirmed by the Group’s consolidated results.
  • In the fourth quarter, demand in EMEA exceeded that recorded in the same period of the previous year for both fibers for carpets and polymers.
  • Founded in 1965, Aquafil is one of the main producers of nylon in Italy and worldwide.

French Toast Kicks Off Springtime With a School Uniform Giveaway and Savings to Celebrate the Season

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Thursday, March 14, 2024

From March 13th through the 31st, families can participate in the giveaway by entering here with their name and email address.

Key Points: 
  • From March 13th through the 31st, families can participate in the giveaway by entering here with their name and email address.
  • To further celebrate the arrival of spring, French Toast is curating a special blog post filled with outfit inspiration to spruce up children's schoolwear.
  • French Toast offers Find Your Fit size technology to help make it easy to choose the best size when shopping online.
  • With a commitment to combining quality, comfort, and durability, French Toast helps all kids feel confident and ready to shine every day.

Stitch Fix Announces Appointment of Lillian Reaume as Chief People Officer

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Wednesday, March 13, 2024

SAN FRANCISCO, March 13, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Stitch Fix, Inc. (NASDAQ: SFIX), the leading online personal styling service, announced today that Lillian Reaume has joined the company as its Chief People Officer.

Key Points: 
  • SAN FRANCISCO, March 13, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Stitch Fix, Inc. (NASDAQ: SFIX), the leading online personal styling service, announced today that Lillian Reaume has joined the company as its Chief People Officer.
  • She reports to Matt Baer, CEO of Stitch Fix.
  • Prior to Stitch Fix, she held several HR leadership roles at Amazon, including Head of HR for the Alexa organization.
  • Chief Product and Technology Officer Tony Bacos joined the company in November of last year after serving as Chief Digital Officer at Frontdoor and Chief Product and Technology Officer at Amazon Fashion.

Grom Social Enterprises Announces May Release of Newly Designed COPPA-Compliant Grom Social App Featuring Enhanced Safety Measures for Parents and New Interface Brimming with Fun Just for Kids!

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Tuesday, March 12, 2024

The new Grom app will debut in iOS beginning in early May, with the updated interface for Android users slated to premiere at a later date.

Key Points: 
  • The new Grom app will debut in iOS beginning in early May, with the updated interface for Android users slated to premiere at a later date.
  • The updated Grom Social app comes with a brand-new look, feel, and experience with all the safety integrations today’s kids deserve and need.
  • Existing users and their parents will migrate from the current experience to immediately enjoy Grom’s exciting new environment and interface.
  • When it comes to safety, Grom incorporates the latest advancements in online safety measures, ensuring compliance with COPPA regulations and providing parents with enhanced control and monitoring features.

Fiserv Small Business Index™ for March 2024: Seasonal Factors Impact Small Business Sales as Spring Arrives

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Thursday, April 4, 2024

Fiserv, Inc. (NYSE: FI), a leading global provider of payments and financial services technology, has published the Fiserv Small Business Index™ for March 2024.

Key Points: 
  • Fiserv, Inc. (NYSE: FI), a leading global provider of payments and financial services technology, has published the Fiserv Small Business Index™ for March 2024.
  • The Fiserv Small Business Index is an indicator of the performance of small businesses in the United States at national, state, and industry levels.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240404737908/en/
    March 2024 Fiserv Small Business Index Values (Graphic: Business Wire)
    Nationally, the seasonally adjusted Fiserv Small Business Index decreased one point to 141.
  • Small business sales grew +2.0% year-over-year, while declining -0.8% month-over-month.