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45 Major Companies Commit to Hiring Over 20,000 Refugees at Tent Business Summit

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Monday, September 19, 2022

NEW YORK, Sept. 19, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- With the United States welcoming tens of thousands of refugees from Afghanistan, Ukraine, and other crises, today, dozens of America's largest employers and best-known brands are announcing new commitments to hire 22,725 refugees in full time positions in the U.S., helping to advance the economic and social integration of refugees across the country. This is the most significant set of business commitments in support of refugees on record.

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  • This is the most significant set of business commitments in support of refugees on record.
  • The U.S. Business Summit on Refugees, organized by the Tent Partnership for Refugees (Tent) a network of 260 major businesses committed to supporting the economic integration of refugees brings together leading companies including Amazon, Hilton, PepsiCo, Pfizer, and Tyson Foods, to announce commitments to hire and train thousands of refugees in the United States over the next three years.
  • The Summit is the first in a series of milestones to continue to mobilize companies in support of refugees.
  • "The American business community is showing incredible leadership, and I am so proud of the companies standing up for refugees today," said Hamdi Ulukaya, CEO of Chobani and founder of Tent.

Netcore Cloud Appoints David Stewart as Senior Vice President - Sales and Business Development in North & South America

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Thursday, September 15, 2022

NEW YORK, Sept. 15, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Netcore Cloud, a profitable SaaS company and global leader in customer communication, engagement, and retention, has appointed David Stewart as Senior Vice President of Sales and Business Development for The Americas. This appointment comes following the company's recent announcement of plans to be generating 40% of revenue from international markets by 2025, with a greater focus on the US and Europe.

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  • NEW YORK, Sept. 15, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Netcore Cloud , a profitable SaaS company and global leader in customer communication, engagement, and retention, has appointed David Stewart as Senior Vice President of Sales and Business Development for The Americas.
  • David is a seasoned sales leader with deep domain expertise in digital marketing, mobile marketing, data management, and machine learning.
  • He has held several leadership roles at global organizations like Camera IQ, ZineOne, and Treeline Inc., and will now serve as Netcore's SVP of Sales and Business Development in North and South America.
  • David Stewart added, "I am thrilled to join the senior leadership team at Netcore to continue our growth in North and South America.

Cruelty Free Europe: EU Citizens Demand An End To Animal Testing

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Wednesday, August 31, 2022

BRUSSELS, Sept. 1, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- For a record-breaking second time, over one million people across the European Union have said loudly and clearly that animal testing must end. 

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  • The Save Cruelty Free Cosmetics/End Animal Testing ECI was launched in August 2021 by animal protection organisations Cruelty Free Europe, PETA, Eurogroup for Animals, the European Coalition to End Animal Experiments and HSI Europe, supported by global beauty and personal care companies, The Body Shop and Dove, and actively promoted by a coalition of groups and campaigners from every corner of Europe.
  • The End Animal Testing European Citizens' Initiative (ECI) has brought together a network of NGOs across Europe.
  • A European Citizens' Initiative is an official EU initiative to influence law makers in Europe a unique tool for change.
  • Cruelty Free Europeis a Brussels-based network of animal protection groups working to bring animal testing to an end across Europe.

Cruelty Free Europe: EU Citizens Demand An End To Animal Testing

Retrieved on: 
Wednesday, August 31, 2022

BRUSSELS, Sept. 1, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- For a record-breaking second time, over one million people across the European Union have said loudly and clearly that animal testing must end. 

Key Points: 
  • The Save Cruelty Free Cosmetics/End Animal Testing ECI was launched in August 2021 by animal protection organisations Cruelty Free Europe, PETA, Eurogroup for Animals, the European Coalition to End Animal Experiments and HSI Europe, supported by global beauty and personal care companies, The Body Shop and Dove, and actively promoted by a coalition of groups and campaigners from every corner of Europe.
  • The End Animal Testing European Citizens' Initiative (ECI) has brought together a network of NGOs across Europe.
  • A European Citizens' Initiative is an official EU initiative to influence law makers in Europe a unique tool for change.
  • Cruelty Free Europeis a Brussels-based network of animal protection groups working to bring animal testing to an end across Europe.

The Body Shop Canada continues to expand new concept stores nationally

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Monday, August 15, 2022

The Body Shop is creating a local destination for changemakers with new Workshop stores that call back to the retailer's activist roots.

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  • The Body Shop is creating a local destination for changemakers with new Workshop stores that call back to the retailer's activist roots.
  • The Oshawa Centre opening coincides with the recent relaunch of The Body Shop's best selling Vitamin C skincare range.
  • In Oshawa, The Body Shop partnered with Chrrie, a young local multimedia artist and environmental activist, to create a window mural inspired by the brand's 'Be Seen.
  • These stores are the ultimate changemaking beauty experience," said Hilary Lloyd, VP of Marketing and Corporate Responsibility for The Body Shop North America.

The Body Shop Mobilizes Young People to Vote in 2022 U.S. Midterm Elections

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Friday, August 12, 2022

campaign, The Body Shop is removing barriers for first-time voters in the U.S. through education and access.

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  • campaign, The Body Shop is removing barriers for first-time voters in the U.S. through education and access.
  • To help spread the word, The Body Shop is rallying Be Heard ambassadors across North America.
  • NEW YORK, Aug. 12, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --This International Youth Day, The Body Shop U.S. announces bold action to drive youth voter engagement and registration across the country, ahead of the midterm elections this November.
  • They will advise The Body Shop Executive Leadership Team with the views and voices of young people.

Natura &Co's sales stabilized in Q2 and profitability is impacted by cost pressure

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Friday, August 12, 2022

SÃO PAULO, Aug. 12, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Natura &Co's (NYSE – NTCO; B3 – NTCO3) second--quarter performance continued to reflect the challenging environment in which it is operating, but the Group recorded positive signs including strong growth by the Natura brand in Brazil and Latin America, another quarter of double-digit growth by Aesop in constant currency and further improvement in Avon's fundamentals.

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  • Digitally-enabled sales include online sales (e-commerce + social selling) and relationship selling using digital apps.
  • Sales to franchisees posted a decline in Q2, but are showing increased retail sales month on month, further reducing inventory as they recover from lockdowns.
  • Natura &Co is a global, purpose-driven, multi-channel and multi-brand cosmetics group which includes Avon, Natura, The Body Shop and Aesop.
  • Founded in 1969, Natura is a Brazilian multinational in the cosmetics and personal care segment, leader in direct sales.

Natura &Co's sales stabilized in Q2 and profitability is impacted by cost pressure

Retrieved on: 
Friday, August 12, 2022

SÃO PAULO, Aug. 11, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Natura &Co's (NYSE – NTCO; B3 – NTCO3) second--quarter performance continued to reflect the challenging environment in which it is operating, but the Group recorded positive signs including strong growth by the Natura brand in Brazil and Latin America, another quarter of double-digit growth by Aesop in constant currency and further improvement in Avon's fundamentals.

Key Points: 
  • Digitally-enabled sales include online sales (e-commerce + social selling) and relationship selling using digital apps.
  • Sales to franchisees posted a decline in Q2, but are showing increased retail sales month on month, further reducing inventory as they recover from lockdowns.
  • Natura &Co is a global, purpose-driven, multi-channel and multi-brand cosmetics group which includes Avon, Natura, The Body Shop and Aesop.
  • Founded in 1969, Natura is a Brazilian multinational in the cosmetics and personal care segment, leader in direct sales.

Jane Expands Executive Team with the Appointment of Laura Ravo as Chief Operating Officer and Krista Kovichar as Chief Financial Officer

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Tuesday, August 9, 2022

With the recent announcement of the new Chief Technology Office and Chief Marketing Officer, Jane is excited to also welcome Laura Ravo as Chief Operating Officer and Krista Kochivar as Chief Financial Officer, effective immediately, reporting to CEO Joana McKenna.

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  • With the recent announcement of the new Chief Technology Office and Chief Marketing Officer, Jane is excited to also welcome Laura Ravo as Chief Operating Officer and Krista Kochivar as Chief Financial Officer, effective immediately, reporting to CEO Joana McKenna.
  • As the newly appointed Chief Operating Officer, Laura Ravo brings with her an extensive background in retail management and operations.
  • Jane is excited to introduce Krista Kovichar as its new Chief Financial Officer to guide Jane through this exciting phase.
  • Joana commented, Krista is a deeply talented finance executive and will be an invaluable addition to the Jane leadership team.

Uber and The Body Shop Expand On-Demand Delivery Partnership Nationwide

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Monday, August 8, 2022

SAN FRANCISCO, Aug. 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, Uber Technologies, Inc. (NYSE: UBER) and The Body Shop announced the expansion of their partnership to include almost all of the beauty company's retail stores across the U.S. This expansion brings new locations to the Uber platform and allows consumers in new cities including Illinois, Nevada, Georgia, Pennsylvania and even Alaska and Hawaii, to shop for their favorite The Body Shop products through Uber Eats.

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  • SAN FRANCISCO, Aug. 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, Uber Technologies, Inc. (NYSE: UBER) and The Body Shop announced the expansion of their partnership to include almost all of the beauty company's retail stores across the U.S.
  • This expansion brings new locations to the Uber platform and allows consumers in new cities including Illinois, Nevada, Georgia, Pennsylvania and even Alaska and Hawaii, to shop for their favorite The Body Shop products through Uber Eats.
  • Uber One members benefit from $0 Delivery Fee on all The Body Shop orders with $15 minimum purchase.
  • "Two years since The Body Shop pilot program with Uber Eats began, we're thrilled to expand our partnership to now offer reliable, fast, same-day delivery to all of our US customers, in 75 stores across the country," said Aliza Birnberg-Perruzzi, AVP, Marketing, US.