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MAHA Launches Darwin, an Evolutionary Reputation Intelligence Platform

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Thursday, June 1, 2023

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SAUSALITO, Calif., June 01, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- MAHA Global , a leading evolutionary AI SaaS company, announced today the launch of Darwin, the first reputation intelligence platform which unifies multi-stakeholder sentiment, corporate behavior as well as competitive and financial analytics.

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SAUSALITO, Calif., June 01, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- MAHA Global , a leading evolutionary AI SaaS company, announced today the launch of Darwin, the first reputation intelligence platform which unifies multi-stakeholder sentiment, corporate behavior as well as competitive and financial analytics.
For the first time, these methods can be applied to corporate data sets.
“Darwin provides a much needed scientific approach to help reputation teams improve their business outcomes by helping them better align their organization’s interests with their stakeholders,” said Haider Nazar, Co-Founder and CEO of MAHA.
This outdated framework provides fewer insights to reputation management teams.

Bye, Apple. See Ya, Nike. IndustryWeek Boots Big Names from Its Annual List of Largest Manufacturers

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Wednesday, May 24, 2023

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CLEVELAND, May 24, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Many of the United States' largest consumer product companies and industrial giants don't make anything and no longer belong on a list of the country's top manufacturers, editors at IndustryWeek, the leading news source for manufacturing leaders, determined.

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The IndustryWeek U.S. 500 list has tracked the largest publicly traded manufacturing companies in the U.S. since 2002.
For the 2023 list, however, editors eliminated Apple, Nike, Hasbro and many others that outsource production or are only tangentially related to manufacturing.
"We received many complaints about the inclusion of Nike and Apple—especially Apple because it dominated the list many, many times," said IndustryWeek Editor-in-Chief Robert Schoenberger.
For the full IndustryWeek U.S. 500 list, click here .

MIT Sloan CIO Symposium Announces Winner of the 2023 CIO Leadership Award

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Tuesday, May 16, 2023

CAMBRIDGE, Mass., May 16, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The 20th annual MIT Sloan CIO Symposium has announced Thomas R. Peck, Executive Vice President & Chief Information and Digital Officer at Sysco as the winner of the Annual MIT Sloan CIO Leadership Award. Over the past sixteen years, the Award has recognized Chief Information Officers (CIOs) who lead their organizations to deliver exemplary levels of business value through the innovative use of IT.

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CAMBRIDGE, Mass., May 16, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The 20th annual MIT Sloan CIO Symposium has announced Thomas R. Peck, Executive Vice President & Chief Information and Digital Officer at Sysco as the winner of the Annual MIT Sloan CIO Leadership Award .
"On behalf of the MIT Sloan CIO Symposium Awards Committee, we are extremely pleased to present the 2023 CIO Leadership Award to Thomas R. Peck, Executive Vice President & Chief Information and Digital Officer at Sysco," said Dr. George Westerman, Award Co-Chair.
"I am humbled to be selected as the MIT Sloan CIO Leadership Award winner on behalf of Sysco," said Mr. Peck.
Dr. Westerman presented the award to Mr. Peck at the The MIT Sloan CIO Symposium's Leadership Award Dinner on May 15.

Levi Strauss & Co. Appoints Kenny Mitchell as Chief Marketing Officer of the Levi’s® Brand

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Thursday, April 20, 2023

Levi Strauss & Co. (NYSE: LEVI) today announced the appointment of Kenny Mitchell as senior vice president and chief marketing officer of the Levi’s® brand, effective June 5.

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Levi Strauss & Co. (NYSE: LEVI) today announced the appointment of Kenny Mitchell as senior vice president and chief marketing officer of the Levi’s® brand, effective June 5.
Reporting to Michelle Gass, president, Levi Strauss & Co., Mitchell will be responsible for advancing the Levi’s® brand’s consumer marketing strategies, focused on building denim leadership equity, cementing its position as a true lifestyle brand and growing market share.
“Kenny is widely recognized as an innovative marketing leader and talent builder, with an impressive track record of growing global brands and pioneering digital marketing strategies to accelerate value creation,” Gass said.
Prior to this, Mitchell was vice president of brand content and engagement for McDonald’s USA, where he established the company’s strategic brand and consumer marketing agenda.

Levi Strauss & Co. Announces Time Change for First Quarter 2023 Earnings Release and Conference Call

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Friday, March 31, 2023

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Levi Strauss & Co. (NYSE: LEVI) announced the rescheduling of its earnings release and conference call for the first quarter ended February 26, 2023.

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Levi Strauss & Co. (NYSE: LEVI) announced the rescheduling of its earnings release and conference call for the first quarter ended February 26, 2023.
The earnings release will now be available prior to market open on Thursday, April 6, 2023, followed by a conference call at 6 a.m. Pacific Time / 9 a.m. Eastern Time.
To access the conference call, please pre-register using this link .
To access the company’s related press release on April 6, 2023, please visit http://investors.levistrauss.com .

Levi Strauss & Co. to Webcast First Quarter 2023 Earnings Conference Call

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Thursday, March 23, 2023

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Levi Strauss & Co. (NYSE: LEVI) will host a conference call to discuss the company’s financial results for the first quarter ended February 26, 2023.

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Levi Strauss & Co. (NYSE: LEVI) will host a conference call to discuss the company’s financial results for the first quarter ended February 26, 2023.
To access the conference call, please pre-register using this link .
A replay of the webcast will be available on http://investors.levistrauss.com starting approximately two hours after the event and archived on the site for one quarter.
To access the company’s related press release on April 6, 2023, please visit http://investors.levistrauss.com .

Levi Strauss & Co. Announces New General Counsel

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Wednesday, March 22, 2023

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Levi Strauss & Co. (NYSE: LEVI) today announced changes to the Legal leadership team.

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Levi Strauss & Co. (NYSE: LEVI) today announced changes to the Legal leadership team.
Chief Legal Officer Seth Jaffe will be retiring from Levi Strauss & Co., effective June 2.
for seven years and currently serves as Deputy General Counsel with responsibility for the commercial legal team.
Before joining LS&Co., Jedrzejek was associate general counsel at Gap Inc.

What Are the Hottest Apparel and Footwear Brands by Generation and Gender? New Rankings May Surprise Retailers and Brands

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Monday, March 20, 2023

BOSTON, March 20, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Shopping attitudes and behaviors vary, sometimes widely, by generation – but each generation still plays a key influence role, whether it's over style and fashion or spending power.

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Footwear and Apparel Brand Heat Index ..
To help brands and retailers identify which brands are gaining popularity – or brand "heat" –global strategy consultancy L.E.K.
The second annual Brand Heat Index ranks brands by generation – Gen Z, millennial and Gen X – across four product categories in men's and women's apparel and footwear.
Footwear consumers are increasingly demanding both style and comfort, indicating that brands need to differentiate themselves when it comes to both fashion and function.
In the meantime, distinctive silhouettes continue to help footwear brands stand out, such as Crocs, HEYDUDE, UGG, Vans and BIRKENSTOCK.

PVH Names Chief Communications Officer

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Wednesday, March 8, 2023

PVH Corp. (NYSE: PVH) today announced the appointment of Amber (McCasland) McCann as Executive Vice President and Chief Communications Officer, effective April 6, 2023.

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PVH Corp. (NYSE: PVH) today announced the appointment of Amber (McCasland) McCann as Executive Vice President and Chief Communications Officer, effective April 6, 2023.
Ms. McCann, a highly experienced corporate communications executive, will lead all aspects of PVH’s global internal and external communications strategy and report to Stefan Larsson, CEO of PVH Corp.
View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20230308005498/en/
Ms. McCann joins PVH with extensive global retail and consumer experience, most recently as Vice President of Global Brand and Communications at Poshmark, where she guided the company’s global communications strategy through its IPO in 2021 and acquisition by NAVER Corp. in 2023.
Mr. Larsson said, “Amber has an impressive track record as an innovative brand and corporate communications leader with international experience at the intersection of fashion, consumer, and technology.

Klarna US growth surges with GMV up 71% YoY

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Wednesday, February 22, 2023

"We're thrilled at the growth and momentum we've achieved in the US, and are confident in our path towards profitability," said Sebastian Siemiatkowski, CEO, Klarna.

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"We're thrilled at the growth and momentum we've achieved in the US, and are confident in our path towards profitability," said Sebastian Siemiatkowski, CEO, Klarna.
Whether they're using the Klarna App for a smoother all-in-one shopping experience or checking out with our interest-free payment solutions, we're saving consumers time, money, and making Klarna essential in today's economy."
Klarna is a strategic growth partner for retailers, offering payment options that increase consumer trust, loyalty, and conversion alongside unique marketing and advertising solutions that drive measurable growth.
"Klarna's marketing revenue is our fastest growing revenue stream, creating over 600 million leads for our retail partners to drive shared growth," said David Sandstrom, CMO, Klarna.