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Axonify Celebrates One Billion Questions Answered in 2022

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Wednesday, November 16, 2022
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WATERLOO, ON, Nov. 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Axonify, a leader in frontline employee training and communications, today announced that its users have answered one billion training questions on its platform this year. This 2022 milestone is especially significant given that 4 billion questions—total—have been answered since Axonify launched 11 years ago. This accomplishment confirms the benefits frontline leaders see with continuous learning and demonstrates the importance of question-based learning to companies dedicated to the frontline.

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  • WATERLOO, ON, Nov. 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Axonify , a leader in frontline employee training and communications, today announced that its users have answered one billion training questions on its platform this year.
  • This 2022 milestone is especially significant given that 4 billion questionstotalhave been answered since Axonify launched 11 years ago.
  • "Reaching one billion questions answered in the Axonify platform in one year shows the growing commitment our customers have to providing crucial opportunities for the frontline to train, learn and grow in the flow of work," said Carol Leaman, CEO and Co-Founder, Axonify.
  • Unlike test-based training methods, Axonify delivers customizable content that reflects the specific needs of each frontline employee.

Sneaker and Streetwear Retailer SNIPES Selects Nedap iD Cloud for Multi-Brand RFID Project

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Tuesday, November 8, 2022
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Stocking global brands such as Nike and leading own brands such as Karl Kani, SNIPES' partnership with Nedap began in Germany earlier this year.

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  • Stocking global brands such as Nike and leading own brands such as Karl Kani, SNIPES' partnership with Nedap began in Germany earlier this year.
  • All German stores, equivalent to nearly half of all SNIPES stores in Europe, will deploy iD Cloud before the end of 2022.
  • The partnership will support SNIPES to successfully implement omnichannel services such as Buy Online, Ship From Store in the future.
  • Arjan Pruiksma, Business Solution Expert at Nedap, concluded: "By partnering with Nedap and our KPI-driven approach, SNIPES successfully improves merchandise availability across stores.

ŌURA Introduces Three New C-Suite Leaders

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Wednesday, November 9, 2022
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Additionally, URA increased the size of the Series C-1 round, previously announced in April, as a result of being oversubscribed.

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  • Additionally, URA increased the size of the Series C-1 round, previously announced in April, as a result of being oversubscribed.
  • People leaders are critical to the success of every business, and securing the right team has been a big focus of mine since I joined the organization earlier this year, said Tom Hale, Chief Executive Officer URA.
  • URAs commitment to innovation in health and consumer technology is incredibly inspiring, said Doug Sweeny, Chief Marketing Officer URA.
  • URA is the company behind the Oura Ring - the smart ring that delivers personalized health data, insights, and daily guidance.

Levi Strauss & Co. Appoints Michelle Gass as President

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Tuesday, November 8, 2022
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Levi Strauss & Co. (NYSE: LEVI) today announced leadership changes in its executive team with the appointment of Michelle Gass to the new position of president, LS&Co., reporting to Chip Bergh, president & CEO.

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  • Levi Strauss & Co. (NYSE: LEVI) today announced leadership changes in its executive team with the appointment of Michelle Gass to the new position of president, LS&Co., reporting to Chip Bergh, president & CEO.
  • Gass will be responsible for leading the Levis brand and the companys global digital and commercial operations.
  • Gass will begin her role with the company on January 2 and is expected to join the LS&Co.
  • I am thrilled to join Levi Strauss & Co., with its iconic brands, incredible team and unwavering commitment to corporate citizenship, Gass said.

This Giving Season, Small Donations Have a Big Impact with Good360

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Thursday, November 3, 2022
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This Giving Season, when considering where monetary donations will be most impactful, Good360 amplifies every dollar received.

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  • This Giving Season, when considering where monetary donations will be most impactful, Good360 amplifies every dollar received.
  • In fact, for every $10 donated, Good360 is able to distribute at least $500 in essential items to people in need.
  • Because of the efficiency of our model, we are able to make a tremendous impact.
  • In addition to cash donations, Good360 also accepts Bitcoin (BTC), Ethereum (ETH), Litecoin (LTC) Bitcoin Cash (BCH), Dogecoin, Basic Attention Token (BAT), and other cryptocurrency assets.

Major Fashion Brands Increase Emissions in 2022

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Tuesday, November 1, 2022
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SAN FRANCISCO, Nov. 1, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Stand.earth's 2022 Fashion Supply Chain Emissions Report, released today, shows how the fashion industry, responsible for 5–8% of annual climate emissions, has increased its emissions since committing itself to carbon reductions the previous year.

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  • SAN FRANCISCO, Nov. 1, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Stand.earth's 2022 Fashion Supply Chain Emissions Report , released today, shows how the fashion industry, responsible for 58% of annual climate emissions, has increased its emissions since committing itself to carbon reductions the previous year.
  • The data is clear, the leading fashion brands need to step up and do more to lower their carbon emissions.
  • At COP26 all of these brands increased their commitment under the UN Fashion Charter, promising to halve their emissions by 2030.
  • While many brands showed a 'COVID dip' in emissions in 2020, eight out of ten brands' supply chain emissions climbed again in 2021, putting them further off-track to meet their emissions goals.

Met Your Corporate Renewable Energy Goals? Think Again.

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Tuesday, October 25, 2022
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MINNEAPOLIS, Oct. 25, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Meyers, a Minnesota company that designs and produces innovative packaging, labeling, and retail display solutions for global brands, recently learned through a third-party audit that there was a shortfall in its 2021 Renewable Electricity Data. The review by Green2Sustainable (G2S) uncovered a large discrepancy between the data in Meyers' utility bills and its 2021 Annual Sustainability Report. Here's how they navigated the complicated process to discover and correct the difference, and how other businesses can avoid a similar situation.

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  • How a MN Company learned through audit of shortfall in 2021 renewable energy data, and the journey to correct it.
  • "We told our clients, partners, and team that we reached 100 percent renewable electricity before the end of 2021 yet that turned out not to be true.
  • After extensive review of the G2S findings and determining which data was correct, Meyers has purchased additional Renewable Energy Credits (RECs) to make up for the shortfall in renewable electricity usage during 2021.
  • Meyers continues to work with local utility Xcel Energy to maximize the amount of renewable electricity delivered locally and minimize the purchase of third-party RECs.

Consumer Purchase Intent More than Doubles When Socially Conscious Brands Engage Advertising Media Partners that Share Common Values, According to UM's Future Impact Study

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Thursday, October 20, 2022
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"Our Future Impact Study drives home the fact that an authentic commitment to social values and finding partners that share those values is beyond an obligation -- it's a business catalyst," said Deidre Smalls-Landau, EVP, Managing Director, Mediabrands Identity. "This project was born out of a commitment to supporting the reality that companies doing social good is smart business. Brands will now be able to make more informed decisions and allocate their dollars to see higher purchase intent while supporting the causes that are important to them, and to consumers."

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  • The research highlights the importance of socially responsible practices and values -- including integrity, equity and sustainability -- on consumer decision making, with consumer purchase intent more than doubling when socially conscious brands engage advertising media partners that share common values.
  • The study also highlights how cultural dynamics affect the importance of socially conscious media partners.
  • The Future Impact study set out to understand how a brand's commitment to sustainability, equity and integrity impacts consumer purchase intent, as well as brand perception when advertisers focus their ads on media partners that engaged in responsible media practices.
  • The methodology for The Future Impact study included a survey of 5,000 participants around a variety of randomized household brands, media partners and social value attributes in various scenarios.

Amy’s Kitchen to Purchase Over 14,000 MWh of Renewable Electricity, Enough to Power Almost 2,000 Homes

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Tuesday, October 18, 2022
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Amys Kitchen (Amys) announced it will purchase renewable energy from rsteds Sunflower Wind Farm in Marion County, Kansas in a first-of-its-kind Power Purchase Agreement that will provide wind power for almost 30 percent of the companys operations.

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  • Amys Kitchen (Amys) announced it will purchase renewable energy from rsteds Sunflower Wind Farm in Marion County, Kansas in a first-of-its-kind Power Purchase Agreement that will provide wind power for almost 30 percent of the companys operations.
  • This action furthers the companys goal of powering 100 percent of its operations with renewable electricity by 2030 (2030 RE100).
  • Amys is one of several Walmart suppliers invited to participate in the companys renewable energy accelerator, Gigaton Power Purchase Agreement , powered by Schneider Electrics NEO Network.
  • After participating in the Gigaton PPA program, Amys Kitchen will be more than one-third of the way to reaching its 2030 RE100 goal.

Axonify and Achievers Bring Advanced Rewards to the Frontline Worker Experience

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Tuesday, October 18, 2022
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WATERLOO, ON, Oct. 18, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Axonify, a leader in frontline employee training and communications, today announced its new strategic relationship with Achievers, an industry-leading employee experience software platform. This strategic relationship will expand Axonify's existing digital offerings for mutual customers and strengthen the overall frontline employee experience.

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  • This strategic relationship will expand Axonify's existing digital offerings for mutual customers and strengthen the overall frontline employee experience.
  • Frontline workers are at a breaking point, with Axonify research indicating that nearly 42 percent are prepared to leave their current jobs.
  • Through this strategic relationship, mutual customers of Axonify and Achievers' will have an easier way for employees to access their rewards and receive recognition for their achievements.
  • "We look forward to working together to deliver a more robust rewards experience to this highly engaged customer base and offer the Achievers Employee Experience Platform to frontline workers."