Clothing

Trek Bicycle Launches its First Cycling Apparel Line that Contains More Sustainably Sourced Materials

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Thursday, April 7, 2022

WATERLOO, Wis., April 7, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- In a continued effort to prioritize sustainability and reduce the company's overall environmental footprint, Trek Bicycle is reimagining what is possible for professional-grade cycling apparel with the launch of its first-ever line of clothing made from sustainably sourced materials. The new line of apparel includes cycling jerseys, shorts, and socks made with recycled materials, including fabric fibers spun from recycled plastic water bottles and pre-consumer textile waste. In total, the spring/summer apparel collection diverts 40 tons of material from landfills annually.

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  • The new line of apparel includes cycling jerseys, shorts, and socks made with recycled materials, including fabric fibers spun from recycled plastic water bottles and pre-consumer textile waste.
  • The new apparel line from Trek is designed and manufactured with more sustainably sourced materials, tackling the environmental impacts of the fashion industry head on.
  • The new Trek-branded cycling apparel delivers premium quality, comfort, and top performance that matches all products under the Trek name.
  • In addition to the new apparel line, Trek is switching their apparel packaging to be made of 100% recycled content.

BHG.HK LIMITED: Launch of User-participatory Animated Generative NFT, Open to All

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Thursday, April 7, 2022

The NFT created will be issued by the ANIME GAME CLUB and sent to the creator after sales begin and will be displayed on OpenSea.

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  • The NFT created will be issued by the ANIME GAME CLUB and sent to the creator after sales begin and will be displayed on OpenSea.
  • We also accept requests for anime from users, and you can create your own NFT using parts from popular recent anime.
  • ANIME GAME CLUB plans to sell 10,000 NFTs, of which 1,000 will be NFTs submitted by users.
  • Applications can be made through the home page, and details are explained on Twitter and Discord.

Clubhouse Media Group, Inc. Announces Cover Model Jamie Villamor Joins HoneyDrip.com

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Thursday, April 7, 2022

LOS ANGELES, April 7, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --Clubhouse Media Group, Inc. (OTCMKTS: CMGR) ("CMGR"), an influencer-based social media firm and digital talent management agency, today announced Jamie Villamor, cover model, social media influencer, and entrepreneur has joined the HoneyDrip.com platform.

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  • LOS ANGELES, April 7, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --Clubhouse Media Group, Inc. (OTCMKTS: CMGR) ("CMGR"), an influencer-based social media firm and digital talent management agency, today announced Jamie Villamor, cover model, social media influencer, and entrepreneur has joined the HoneyDrip.com platform.
  • Honeydrip.com is a new digital platform designed and owned by Clubhouse Media Group with a focus on the empowerment of creators.
  • "We are beyond thrilled to have Jamie join the site" said Danche Prokopov, General Manager of HoneyDrip.com.
  • Jamie is also a model who has appeared on the cover of some of the largest publications such as Muscle & Fitness, Maxim, Glamour, FHM, Marie Claire, and Cosmopolitan magazines.

Infrafon Smart Badge Connected by Sequans' Monarch Technology

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Thursday, April 7, 2022

PARIS, April 7, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Sequans Communications S.A. (NYSE: SQNS) announced that Infrafon is using its Monarch cellular IoT technology to connect its award-winning Infrafon CC1 Smart Badge, an intelligent name tag introduced earlier this year at Mobile World Congress.

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  • PARIS, April 7, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Sequans Communications S.A. (NYSE: SQNS) announced that Infrafon is using its Monarch cellular IoT technology to connect its award-winning Infrafon CC1 Smart Badge, an intelligent name tag introduced earlier this year at Mobile World Congress.
  • The Infrafon CC1 Smart Badge is a computerized name tag with smartphone functions that are fully controlled in the cloud.
  • Sequans' Monarch 2 GM02S LTE-M/NB-IoT module provides the cellular IoT connectivity that enables the Infrafon Smart Badge to remain always connected via the highly reliable LTE-M cellular network.
  • "The Infrafon Smart Badge is a truly innovative personal communication system with a multitude of uses, for example, in healthcare and workplace safety," said Louis Chuang, EVP of Sequans' Massive IoT Business Unit.

Sustainable fashion search engine, Ethical Clothing, launches in the US & Canada with thousands of searchable, ethically produced clothes

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Wednesday, April 6, 2022

BARCELONA, Spain, April 6, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- An uptick in the importance of brand values and consumer consciousness has resulted in not only large high street brands taking sustainable fashion seriously, but also a significant increase in new smaller brands that have sustainability baked into their DNA. Studies in the US show that more than two thirds of Americans are willing to pay more for sustainable products, but most (74%) don't know how to identify them. The launch of Ethical Clothing's sustainable fashion search engine in North America aims to resolve this problem.

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  • Ethical Clothing, a Spanish based sustainable fashion search engine, adds hundreds of sustainable North American fashion brands to its catalogue making it easy for conscious consumers to find sustainably produced fashion that fits their style and budget.
  • The launch of Ethical Clothing's sustainable fashion search engine in North America aims to resolve this problem.
  • As tech savvy people, keen to shop consciously, they noticed a significant rise in the number of sustainable clothing brands.
  • With ethical-clothing, he hopes to use this experience to help connect sustainable brands and conscious fashion consumers across the globe.

ZAPPOS.COM NAMES SCOTT SCHAEFER AS CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER

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Wednesday, April 6, 2022

LAS VEGAS, April 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Zappos.com, the experiential e-commerce and customer service company, today announces the appointment of Scott Schaefer to Chief Executive Officer. Schaefer, a long-tenured leader within the organization, has been acting CEO since December 2021. Prior to serving as acting CEO, he served as Vice President of Finance which was preceded by multiple positions with financial, operational, and strategic scopes at the company over the course of his nearly 14-year tenure at Zappos. Before joining Zappos in 2008, Schaefer held finance related roles at Davenport Wealth Management and Ernst & Young.

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  • LAS VEGAS, April 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Zappos.com, the experiential e-commerce and customer service company,today announces the appointment of Scott Schaefer to Chief Executive Officer.
  • Schaefer, a long-tenured leader within the organization, has been acting CEO since December 2021.
  • Before joining Zappos in 2008, Schaefer held finance related roles at Davenport Wealth Management and Ernst & Young.
  • "I am thrilled and honored to continue my journey at Zappos as Chief Executive Officer," said Scott Schaefer.

The Future is Bright: Millennials are Entering Motherhood with Control and Confidence, Prioritizing Self-Care and Maximizing Their Time

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Wednesday, April 6, 2022

SEATTLE, April 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Whether for the first time or third, becoming a mom is an occasion full of emotion and excitement when the days can feel long but the years fly by. With more than 4 million babies being born each year, online retailer, Zulily, aims to make moms' lives easier and help maximize savings so she can stay focused on celebrating the little and big moments that come with a new family addition. This is exactly why Zulily is debuting its bi-annual Welcome Baby Event from April 6 – May 4 with the theme, "We Got You, Mama!" to help all new and expecting moms find the products and brands they need and want throughout their motherhood journey.

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  • This is exactly why Zulily is debuting its bi-annual Welcome Baby Event from April 6 May 4 with the theme, "We Got You, Mama!"
  • to help all new and expecting moms find the products and brands they need and want throughout their motherhood journey.
  • Over 500 millennial moms across the country, both new and expectant, told Zulily that they are feeling more prepared and confident as they enter motherhood.
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MERRELL ANNOUNCES 'THIS IS HOME' - A MULTIYEAR SUSTAINABILITY COMMTTMENT AIMED AT PROTECTING THE OUTDOORS

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Wednesday, April 6, 2022

ROCKFORD, Mich., April 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Merrell®, the leading outdoor performance and lifestyle brand, today announced This Is Home, a multi-year sustainability initiative designed to inspire consumers to protect the nature that shapes their everyday lives. The campaign will focus on digital, social, and connected TV while showcasing Merrell footwear and apparel that is made with more sustainable materials. The goal is to inspire people to get outside while minimizing their environmental impact.

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  • As part of Merrell's continuous commitment to sustainability, the company partnered with ReCircled to implement Merrell ReTreadSM.
  • The program, which launches in April in the US and Canada, allows consumers the opportunity to give back Merrell footwear.
  • To participate in the Merrell ReTreadSM program, consumers can visit retread.merrell.com to obtain a free return label to ship their used Merrell footwear to ReCircled.
  • The Merrell ReTreadSM program is one of the many pledges Merrell has made to deepen its commitment to sustainability through its This Is Home initiative.

Windsor Fashions Launches Evelyn Ortiz Prom Edit

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Tuesday, April 5, 2022

SANTA FE SPRINGS, Calif., April 05, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Windsor Fashions LLC, the shopping destination for every occasion, is excited to announce Evelyn Ortizs 2022 Prom Dresses Collection .

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  • SANTA FE SPRINGS, Calif., April 05, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Windsor Fashions LLC, the shopping destination for every occasion, is excited to announce Evelyn Ortizs 2022 Prom Dresses Collection .
  • This year, Windsor is owning the long-awaited return to in-person Prom events by making fashion accessible to all, and has tapped Evelyn to curate a unique collection of ten Prom Dresses, prom shoes , jewelry and more, to create the perfect ensemble for every girls special night.
  • Windsors assortment of prom styles does not stop there with an array ofshort and long prom dresses, as well as jumpsuits, accessories for prom and prom shoes, there is something for all.
  • Every girl wants a glam look for Prom 2022 so Windsor carries formal head-to-toe looks from prom dresses and prom shoes to prom jewelry, clutches,and hair accessories for a picture-perfect style.

South African Textile Industry 2022: Quick Response Manufacturing Requires More Rapid Supply of Raw Materials - ResearchAndMarkets.com

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Tuesday, April 5, 2022

The textile industry has been in long term decline since 1994 as a result of trade liberalisation, the increase in cheap Asian imports, and declining competitiveness and manufacturing capacity of local players.

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  • The textile industry has been in long term decline since 1994 as a result of trade liberalisation, the increase in cheap Asian imports, and declining competitiveness and manufacturing capacity of local players.
  • Mechanisms in the plan aim to reduce input costs for clothing manufacturers while securing supply agreements for local textile manufacturers.
  • The trend does not put similar pressure on the textile industry, but it does require a more rapid supply of raw materials.
  • Global supply chain disruptions have presented domestic textile manufacturers with a unique opportunity to provide stock more quickly than international suppliers.