Eddie Bauer

Innovative Eyewear, Inc. 2023 Year-end Review

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Thursday, January 11, 2024

The Company believes these developments have significantly advanced its goal of building the global standard in smart eyewear.

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  • The Company believes these developments have significantly advanced its goal of building the global standard in smart eyewear.
  • Launched the patent-pending Lucyd app which enables handsfree connection to ChatGPT when the glasses are connected to most Apple devices.
  • Thanks to improved products and marketing, we have seen growth in most verticals in 2023, including a larger social media following.
  • The Company was featured in a number of leading business news outlets in 2023, including Forbes , Benzinga and Modern Wall Street .

GXO Brings Automation Expertise to Eddie Bauer

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Tuesday, October 17, 2023

GREENWICH, Conn., Oct. 17, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) --  GXO Logistics, Inc. (NYSE: GXO), the world’s largest pure-play contract logistics provider, announced today an agreement with Eddie Bauer, a SPARC group company, to optimize warehouse operations for the iconic American outdoor brand, including building a fully automated 385,000-square-foot warehouse. The Company will manage Eddie Bauer’s retail, ecommerce and reverse logistics, transitioning to the new automated distribution center upon its completion in the first half of 2024.

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  • GREENWICH, Conn., Oct. 17, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- GXO Logistics, Inc. (NYSE: GXO), the world’s largest pure-play contract logistics provider, announced today an agreement with Eddie Bauer, a SPARC group company, to optimize warehouse operations for the iconic American outdoor brand, including building a fully automated 385,000-square-foot warehouse.
  • The Company will manage Eddie Bauer’s retail, ecommerce and reverse logistics, transitioning to the new automated distribution center upon its completion in the first half of 2024.
  • “We are delighted to put our industry-leading technology and expertise to work for the iconic brand Eddie Bauer,” said Eduardo Pelleissone, President, Americas and Asia Pacific, GXO.
  • Mark Dorwart, Chief Logistics Officer, SPARC Group, said “We chose to enter a strategic partnership based on GXO’s proven expertise in automation and its commitment to continuous improvement.

Innovative Eyewear, Inc. Interim Company Update

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Thursday, August 3, 2023

Miami, FL , Aug. 03, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Innovative Eyewear, Inc. (“Innovative Eyewear” or the “Company”) (NASDAQ: LUCY; LUCYW), the developer of smart eyewear under the Lucyd®, Nautica®, Eddie Bauer® and Reebok® brands, is pleased to share an interim company update regarding the Company’s remarkable progress in 2023.

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  • Miami, FL , Aug. 03, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Innovative Eyewear, Inc. (“Innovative Eyewear” or the “Company”) (NASDAQ: LUCY; LUCYW), the developer of smart eyewear under the Lucyd®, Nautica®, Eddie Bauer® and Reebok® brands, is pleased to share an interim company update regarding the Company’s remarkable progress in 2023.
  • The Company recently entered into an engagement with a leading key account consultancy with significant experience in retail placement of eyewear.
  • Additionally, the Company recently signed an agreement with a bespoke influencer marketing agency, to promote the Company’s products.
  • In August 2023, the Company expects to launch a significant update to the Lucyd App, its patent-pending, voice-controlled onramp to ChatGPT for smart eyewear.

KINONA Restructures Leadership to Focus on Growth and Profitability

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Wednesday, April 12, 2023

SEATTLE, April 12, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Women's golf apparel brand KINONA announced today that co-founder Tami Fujii assumed the role of chief executive officer effective March 1, 2023. Under Tami's leadership, the brand will renew its focus on growth, with an emphasis on deeper integration of sales channels. Co-Founder Dianne Celuch will remain with the company as Chief Operating and Merchandising Officer, with responsibility for design, product development, supply chain, inventory planning and international sales of KINONA's leading edge products in the women's golf market. 

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  • Under Tami's leadership, the brand will renew its focus on growth, with an emphasis on deeper integration of sales channels.
  • "Women's golf is booming, and KINONA has the strong brand presence and customer loyalty to mature with the market," said Fujii.
  • KINONA is coming off of a successful fiscal year 2022 year, with sales growth of more than 50 percent year-on-year.
  • Since joining KINONA in 2021, Wlaschin has been instrumental in growing the online business and expanding the consumer base.

Clarus’ Black Diamond Equipment Appoints Neil Fiske as Brand President

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Thursday, February 2, 2023

SALT LAKE CITY, Feb. 02, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Black Diamond, Equipment, Ltd., a leading manufacturer and distributor of innovative, high performance outdoor equipment, apparel, and footwear, and a subsidiary of Clarus Corporation (NASDAQ: CLAR) (“Clarus” and/or the “Company”), has appointed Neil Fiske to the role of Brand President.

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  • SALT LAKE CITY, Feb. 02, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Black Diamond, Equipment, Ltd., a leading manufacturer and distributor of innovative, high performance outdoor equipment, apparel, and footwear, and a subsidiary of Clarus Corporation (NASDAQ: CLAR) (“Clarus” and/or the “Company”), has appointed Neil Fiske to the role of Brand President.
  • Fiske will be responsible for accelerating growth and lifting profitability by capitalizing on attractive expansion opportunities across various categories, channels and regions.
  • He joins Black Diamond® from Marquee Brands, a leading brand accelerator with a portfolio of 13 brands.
  • Clarus Executive Chairman Warren Kanders commented: “We are thrilled to have someone of Neil’s experience and talent leading Black Diamond, a brand we believe has tremendous growth potential globally.

Innovative Eyewear, Inc. Announces Multi-Year, Global Licensing Agreement with Authentic Brands Group for Eddie Bauer® Smart Eyewear

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Wednesday, December 28, 2022

Miami, FL, Dec. 28, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Innovative Eyewear, Inc. (“Innovative Eyewear” or the “Company”) (NASDAQ: LUCY; LUCYW), the developer and retailer of smart eyewear under the Lucyd® and Nautica® brands, is pleased to announce that through an agreement with Authentic Brands Group (Authentic), it has licensed the iconic outdoor brand Eddie Bauer® for smart eyewear.

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  • Miami, FL, Dec. 28, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Innovative Eyewear, Inc. (“Innovative Eyewear” or the “Company”) (NASDAQ: LUCY; LUCYW), the developer and retailer of smart eyewear under the Lucyd® and Nautica® brands, is pleased to announce that through an agreement with Authentic Brands Group (Authentic), it has licensed the iconic outdoor brand Eddie Bauer® for smart eyewear.
  • “We are pleased to partner with Lucyd to expand Eddie Bauer’s eyewear offering,” said Henry Stupp, President, Lifestyle EMEA-India at Authentic.
  • Throughout the brand’s history, Eddie Bauer has registered dozens of patents on various outdoor clothing construction and sporting equipment.
  • The Eddie Bauer smart eyewear collection is expected to launch in 2023.

Cotopaxi CEO & Founder, Davis Smith will transition to Chairman of the Board in July 2023

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Friday, January 6, 2023

SALT LAKE CITY, Jan. 6, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Certified B Corporation™ and impact-driven adventure brand, Cotopaxi, is announcing that their CEO & Founder, Davis Smith, will be transitioning to Chairman of the Board at the company and will be assigning his current CEO role to Damien Huang, on July 1, 2023.

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  • The entire executive leadership team, including Stephan Jacob, COO and Co-Founder, will remain in place under Damien's leadership.
  • Cotopaxi's commitment to conscious capitalism will remain at the heart of Cotopaxi mission and business aspirations.
  • "Cotopaxi has experienced remarkable growth over the last nine years and is proof that doing good and doing well are not mutually exclusive.
  • Effective July 1, 2023, Davis will begin serving as Chairman of the Board.

Cordial Ranked Number 398 Fastest-Growing Company in North America on the 2022 Deloitte Technology Fast 500™

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Wednesday, November 16, 2022

SAN DIEGO, Nov. 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Cordial, the cross-channel marketing and data management platform for brands to communicate in personal, intelligent ways, today announced it ranked 398 on the Deloitte Technology Fast 500™, a ranking of the 500 fastest-growing technology, media, telecommunications, life sciences, fintech, and energy tech companies in North America. Cordial witnessed 328% revenue growth between fiscal years 2018-2021.

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  • SAN DIEGO, Nov. 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Cordial , the cross-channel marketing and data management platform for brands to communicate in personal, intelligent ways, today announced it ranked 398 on the Deloitte Technology Fast 500 , a ranking of the 500 fastest-growing technology, media, telecommunications, life sciences, fintech, and energy tech companies in North America.
  • We're committed to helping marketers use the right data at the right time and with the right people."
  • Now in its 28th year, the Deloitte Technology Fast 500 provides a ranking of the fastest-growing technology, media, telecommunications, life sciences, fintech, and energy tech companies both public and private in North America.
  • Technology Fast 500 award winners are selected based on percentage fiscal year revenue growth from 2018 to 2021.

Brad Hiranaga Joins Cotopaxi as Chief Brand Officer in Latest C-suite Expansion

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Thursday, November 3, 2022

SALT LAKE CITY, Nov. 3, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Certified B Corporation™ and impact-driven adventure lifestyle brand, Cotopaxi, welcomes new Chief Brand Officer Brad Hiranaga as the latest C-suite executive to join the team during an exciting year for brand growth. Hiranaga joins Cotopaxi from his most recent post as Chief Marketing Officer of General Mills, where he spent 5 years building some of the most loved brands in the world and transforming marketing to create remarkable experiences for people. Over his 18 year career at General Mills, Hiranaga commercially led and grew a $2 billion business unit, expanded and integrated e-commerce into all brands in the portfolio, digitized the "Box Tops for Education" loyalty program, and established the mission for General Mills: Be a Force for Good. Hiranaga's ability to build inspired, high-performing teams motivated to deliver bold marketing ideas that solve real problems, grow businesses, and shape culture set him apart for the position.

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  • SALT LAKE CITY, Nov. 3, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Certified B Corporation and impact-driven adventure lifestyle brand, Cotopaxi , welcomes new Chief Brand Officer Brad Hiranaga as the latest C-suite executive to join the team during an exciting year for brand growth.
  • Hiranaga joins Cotopaxi from his most recent post as Chief Marketing Officer of General Mills, where he spent 5 years building some of the most loved brands in the world and transforming marketing to create remarkable experiences for people.
  • "Cotopaxi is poised for a meteoric ascension as an impact-driven adventure brand, and Brad is the perfect fit to help drive us through the next phase," explains Davis Smith, Founder and CEO.
  • "As a marketer, the opportunity to build and grow the Cotopaxi brand is my dream job.

Kohl’s Helps Customers Ring in the Holiday Season with Wide Assortment of Gifting and Apparel Options for the Entire Family

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Tuesday, October 18, 2022

Kohls is a one-stop-shop for customers to find gifts, apparel, and other needs at prices for every budget.

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  • Kohls is a one-stop-shop for customers to find gifts, apparel, and other needs at prices for every budget.
  • This season, customers can be confident knowing that theyre finding the top gifts for family and friends at Kohls.
  • National Brands: Kohls also boasts a strong portfolio of must-have national brands that are popular among customers of all ages and demographics.
  • Each shop boasts a 2,500 square foot immersive beauty experience and an expanded beauty holiday gifting assortment.