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Centric Software Transforms Assortment Optimization with Centric Visual Boards

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Monday, December 18, 2023

CAMPBELL, Calif., Dec. 18, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Centric Software® is pleased to announce that in 2023, brands and retailers from across the globe are accelerating more targeted assortment decisions by adopting Centric Visual Boards TM to get to the heart of consumer demand. Centric Software provides the most innovative enterprise solutions to plan, design, develop, source, buy, make, price, allocate, sell and replenish products such as fashion, outdoor, luxury, multi-category retail, grocery, food & beverage, cosmetics & personal care and consumer electronics to achieve strategic and operational digital transformation goals.

Key Points: 
  • Centric Visual Boards transform the assortment planning and merchandising process by leveraging modern tech to link people, processes, and systems in an easy to use, visual format.
  • The Centric Visual Boards family includes boards for assortment planning, product ideation and for delivering digital buy-ready omnichannel showrooms.
  • Centric Visual Boards customers have experienced benefits such as 90% faster assortment creation and update time, and 75% faster buy session setups.
  • "Centric Visual Boards are a unique innovation that we have developed in close collaboration with our customers," says Chris Groves, CEO of Centric Software.

eBay Opens Authentic Streetwear Store on Canal Street in NYC

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Thursday, November 2, 2023

NEW YORK, Nov. 2, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, eBay announces the launch of "Canal Street Wear," a retail shop in NYC with an unrivaled selection of authentic streetwear and sneakers from top eBay sellers. Shoppers will have access to authentic items from the most popular and coveted brands, verified by eBay Authenticity Guarantee – the marketplace's authentication service that recently expanded to streetwear.

Key Points: 
  • Shoppers will have access to authentic items from the most popular and coveted brands, verified by eBay Authenticity Guarantee – the marketplace's authentication service that recently expanded to streetwear.
  • Canal Street Wear brings eBay's incredible selection of authentic streetwear into the hands of shoppers on Manhattan's infamous Canal Street – a longtime hub for bootleg, counterfeit and gray-market goods.
  • Canal Street Wear's merchandise was curated from top rated eBay sellers NYMilan , RIF and Soled Out Jersey City .
  • Shoppers can visit Canal Street Wear (331 Canal Street) on November 3 and 4, from 12 pm - 7 pm ET.

COUNTRY MUSIC HALL OF FAME® AND MUSEUM TO OPEN NEW EXHIBITION, PATTY LOVELESS: NO TROUBLE WITH THE TRUTH

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Wednesday, June 28, 2023

NASHVILLE, Tenn., June 28, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Country Music Hall of Fame® and Museum will explore the life and career of Country Music Hall of Fame member-elect Patty Loveless in a new exhibition, Patty Loveless: No Trouble with the Truth .

Key Points: 
  • NASHVILLE, Tenn., June 28, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Country Music Hall of Fame® and Museum will explore the life and career of Country Music Hall of Fame member-elect Patty Loveless in a new exhibition, Patty Loveless: No Trouble with the Truth .
  • "Patty Loveless achieved lasting success by merging traditional country music styles with a modern sensibility in her song choices and musical arrangements," said Kyle Young, CEO of the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum.
  • "As a 12-year-old, I didn't want to set the world on fire, I just wanted to play and sing music.
  • Loveless has won five Country Music Association awards, two Academy of Country Music awards and two Grammys.

Stylitics Names Juliana Prather as Chief Marketing Officer

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Wednesday, June 21, 2023

Stylitics, the category leader in AI-powered digital merchandising and styling technology, today announced that it has appointed Juliana Prather as Chief Marketing Officer, effective immediately.

Key Points: 
  • Stylitics, the category leader in AI-powered digital merchandising and styling technology, today announced that it has appointed Juliana Prather as Chief Marketing Officer, effective immediately.
  • Prather will be responsible for developing and executing the company’s global marketing and brand strategies, reporting directly to Stylitics’ Founder and CEO Rohan Deuskar.
  • “Her experience and leadership as a global marketing leader in the retail industry make her the perfect addition to our company.
  • Juliana also adds an increased company focus on DEI and women's rights by expanding Stylitics' already diverse leadership team.

IFF Master Perfumer Anne Flipo Receives Fragrance Foundation Lifetime Achievement Award

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Friday, June 16, 2023

NEW YORK, June 16, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- IFF Master Perfumer Anne Flipo has received the highly coveted Lifetime Achievement Award from the Fragrance Foundation, at a ceremony held at New York's Lincoln Center.

Key Points: 
  • NEW YORK, June 16, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- IFF Master Perfumer Anne Flipo has received the highly coveted Lifetime Achievement Award from the Fragrance Foundation, at a ceremony held at New York's Lincoln Center.
  • "She exudes an unwavering optimism and vibrant energy that infuses every one of her fragrance creations," said Christophe de Villeplée, president, Scent, IFF.
  • The Lifetime Achievement Award stands as a testament to Flipo's remarkable achievements and profound impact on the perfume industry.
  • IFF, the IFF Logo, and all trademarks and service marks denoted with ™, SM or ® are owned by IFF or affiliates of IFF unless otherwise noted.

THE LEGEND CONTINUES… New York City's Iconic Fashion Retailer, Century 21 Re-Opens Tomorrow at its Flagship Location

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Monday, May 15, 2023

Tomorrow - May 16, 2023 -  The beloved retailer and purveyor of off-price luxury fashion is re-opening the doors of its flagship location in Manhattan's Financial District at 22 Cortlandt Street, with the support of experiences company LEGENDS.

Key Points: 
  • Tomorrow - May 16, 2023 -  The beloved retailer and purveyor of off-price luxury fashion is re-opening the doors of its flagship location in Manhattan's Financial District at 22 Cortlandt Street, with the support of experiences company LEGENDS.
  • New Yorkers and tourists in-the-know can now re-discover the thrill of "the hunt" as they shop luxury fashion at Century 21's head-turning prices.
  • The re-opened Cortlandt Street location houses the four main floors of the original space, with an intentional focus on Century 21's core business - fashion.
  • In celebration, Century 21 tapped NYC-based artist Timothy Goodman to create three  larger than life murals using objects and words that accentuate Century 21's place in NYC''s fashion scene.

Q3 FY23 Results: Mytheresa reports 18% GMV growth in Q3 FY23 and continued Adjusted EBITDA profitability

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Wednesday, May 10, 2023

The luxury multi-brand digital platform delivered another quarter of growth with continued Adjusted EBITDA profitability, despite significant macro headwinds.

Key Points: 
  • The luxury multi-brand digital platform delivered another quarter of growth with continued Adjusted EBITDA profitability, despite significant macro headwinds.
  • Michael Kliger, Chief Executive Officer of Mytheresa, said, “We are very satisfied with the global growth in our business producing industry-leading 18% top-line expansion.
  • Our margin has been impacted by strong promotional intensity of many competitors in Q3 but we deliver profitable growth.
  • Mytheresa does not intend to update its forward-looking statements until its next quarterly results announcement, other than in publicly available statements.

Q2 FY23 Results: Mytheresa Reports GMV Growth of 8% in Q2 FY23 and Strong Profitability of 9% Adjusted EBITDA Margin Despite Significant Macro-Economic Headwinds

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Thursday, February 23, 2023

The luxury multi-brand digital platform delivered another quarter of solid growth with continued strong profitability, despite significant macro-economic headwinds.

Key Points: 
  • The luxury multi-brand digital platform delivered another quarter of solid growth with continued strong profitability, despite significant macro-economic headwinds.
  • We are global, active across many luxury categories, uniquely focused on full-price selling and we have a high share of cost variability.
  • This enables Mytheresa to deliver strong profitability even at times of slower growth.
  • Mytheresa does not intend to update its forward-looking statements until its next quarterly results announcement, other than in publicly available statements.

Smeralda Holding Partners With LVMH Hospitality for Romazzino & Pitrizza Hotels

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Tuesday, February 14, 2023

Sardegna Resorts S.r.l., a Smeralda Holding Company wholly-owned by Qatar Investment Authority (“QIA”), has signed agreements with LVMH Hospitality Excellence, to manage two of the most renowned and exclusive hotels in Costa Smeralda.

Key Points: 
  • Sardegna Resorts S.r.l., a Smeralda Holding Company wholly-owned by Qatar Investment Authority (“QIA”), has signed agreements with LVMH Hospitality Excellence, to manage two of the most renowned and exclusive hotels in Costa Smeralda.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20230214005564/en/
    Smeralda Holding Partners With LVMH Hospitality for Romazzino & Pitrizza Hotels (Photo: Business Wire)
    LVMH Hospitality Excellence belongs to the world’s leading luxury group LVMH Moët Hennessy -Louis Vuitton.
  • The LVMH brand Belmond will manage the Hotel Romazzino, which will open for the 2024 season as the “Romazzino, A Belmond Hotel, Costa Smeralda.”
    The Hotel Pitrizza will be managed by the LVMH brand Cheval Blanc.
  • These changes are part of the Smeralda Holding Group’s long-term strategy to enhance and enrich Costa Smeralda as a best-in-class destination.

THE FRAGRANCE FOUNDATION'S LINDA G. LEVY RECEIVES FIRST-EVER CATALYST AWARD FROM THE NEW YORK URBAN LEAGUE AT 2023 CHAMPIONS OF DIVERSITY EVENT

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Thursday, February 16, 2023

NEW YORK, Feb. 16, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Linda G. Levy, president of The Fragrance Foundation (TFF), was honored with the New York Urban League's first-ever Catalyst Award for her leadership in advancing DEI in the multi-billion-dollar fragrance industry.  Some 250 leaders from the fragrance industry, multiple business sectors and the civic community came out in force to celebrate Levy at the New York Urban League's 2023 Champions of Diversity Symposium and Awards event. Levy spearheads #FragranceForwardTFF, The Fragrance Foundation's sweeping DEI initiative to provide real-time opportunities for people of all backgrounds, and to ensure that the industry reflects, embraces, and includes everyone, equitably, in the U.S. Photo highlights from the event can be found here.

Key Points: 
  • Some 250 leaders from the fragrance industry, multiple business sectors and the civic community came out in force to celebrate Levy at the New York Urban League's 2023 Champions of Diversity Symposium and Awards event.
  • The occasion also marked the launch of a new, comprehensive partnership between the New York Urban League (NYUL) and The Fragrance Foundation.
  • "I am honored to receive the inaugural Catalyst Award from the New York Urban League on behalf of The Fragrance Foundation and community," says Linda G Levy.
  • "New York Urban League is proud to present our 2023 Champions of Diversity with Linda G.  Levy as our very first Catalyst Award winner," says Arva R. Rice, president and CEO of the New York Urban League.