Simplicity

Norrøna, a Legendary Norwegian Brand Opens Its New Immersive and Inspiring Headquarters in Lysaker

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Wednesday, November 8, 2023

OSLO, Norway, Nov. 8, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Norrøna, the family-owned Norwegian adventure travel company and manufacturer of high-end outdoor apparel and outerwear, today unveiled a revolutionary global headquarters. The iconic brand welcomes a diverse international guestlist to the grand opening of the space, which sprawls  8,200-square-feet and includes Norrøna's largest and most immersive store to date, a flexible modern event space, and the company's newest venture into the restaurant industry, with the new Nordic-concept, Naturen Brasserie.

Key Points: 
  • "We said that we can create the most impressive, coolest retail concept in the world if we were given the right framework conditions.
  • And now we have," Jørgen Jørgensen, said Norrøna's fourth generation CEO and owner.
  • Towering at more than 16 feet tall, an iconic color wall made entirely of Gore-Tex makes a statement right at the entrance.
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VTEX Reports Third Quarter 2023 Financial Results

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Tuesday, November 7, 2023

VTEX (NYSE: VTEX) the global enterprise digital commerce platform for premier brands and retailers, today announced results for the third quarter of 2023 ended September 30, 2023.

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  • VTEX (NYSE: VTEX) the global enterprise digital commerce platform for premier brands and retailers, today announced results for the third quarter of 2023 ended September 30, 2023.
  • Non-GAAP subscription gross margin was 76.2% in the third quarter of 2023, compared to 73.8% in the same quarter of 2022.
  • Non-GAAP income from operations was US$1.7 million during the third quarter of 2023, compared to a Non-GAAP loss from operations of US$1.5 million in the second quarter of 2023 and a Non-GAAP loss from operations of US$6.0 million in the same quarter of 2022.
  • Non-GAAP positive free cash flow was US$2.7 million during the third quarter of 2023, compared to a Non-GAAP negative free cash flow of US$3.3 million both in the second quarter of 2023 and in the same quarter of 2022.

Three Simplicity Group Partners Honored with ID Twenty Awards at The Douglas Mooers Award for Excellence Dinner at NAILBA 42

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Tuesday, November 7, 2023

SUMMIT, N.J., Nov. 7, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Three Simplicity Partners were honored with the prestigious ID Twenty Award at the Douglas Mooers Award for Excellence Dinner at NAILBA 42: Diana Greenberg, Jane Riley, and Nathan Jacobson.

Key Points: 
  • SUMMIT, N.J., Nov. 7, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Three Simplicity Partners were honored with the prestigious ID Twenty Award at the Douglas Mooers Award for Excellence Dinner at NAILBA 42: Diana Greenberg, Jane Riley, and Nathan Jacobson.
  • The ID Twenty Awards honor independent distribution's most courageous innovators and visionaries, who have made important contributions to the insurance profession.
  • "Congratulations to the Class of 2023 ID Twenty award recipients, and especially to the three individuals we are fortunate to call Partners at Simplicity," said Bruce Donaldson, Partner, President and CEO of Simplicity.
  • "Anyone who knows and works with Diana, Jane, or Nathan would agree that they are extremely deserving of this recognition.

Huawei Network Summit 2023 (Europe): Huawei High-Quality 10 Gbps CloudCampus Solution Drives Enterprise Office Experience Upgrades in Europe

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Friday, October 27, 2023

MUNICH, Oct. 27, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Europe stop of Huawei Network Summit (HNS) 2023 was held successfully in Munich, Germany.

Key Points: 
  • MUNICH, Oct. 27, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Europe stop of Huawei Network Summit (HNS) 2023 was held successfully in Munich, Germany.
  • All of this would drive office experience upgrades in diverse industries such as public services, education, healthcare, retail, and manufacturing in Europe.
  • This future-proof solution brings all-around upgrades to user experience by dramatically improving the quality of wireless office, video conferencing, and network O&M on enterprise campuses.
  • With these office experience upgrades, Huawei's High-Quality 10 Gbps CloudCampus Solution will help European enterprises accelerate their intelligent transformation journeys through non-stop innovations.

Molecular Designs releases their new Direct-PCR Covid/Flu/RSV Simplicity Panel™ product

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Tuesday, October 10, 2023

BIRMINGHAM, Ala., Oct. 10, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Molecular Designs, a developer and manufacturer of molecular infectious disease assays , announces the release of its new Direct-PCR Covid/Flu/RSV Simplicity Panel™.

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  • BIRMINGHAM, Ala., Oct. 10, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Molecular Designs, a developer and manufacturer of molecular infectious disease assays , announces the release of its new Direct-PCR Covid/Flu/RSV Simplicity Panel™.
  • The Molecular Designs Direct-PCR Buffer is the fastest and easiest way of getting high-quality samples prepared for molecular testing.
  • Molecular Designs assays are manufactured to GMP and ISO 13485:2016 standards and are compatible with most PCR platforms.
  • "This innovative product enhancement further enables our laboratory clients to accelerate their workflow, lower expenses, and eliminate the time-consuming process of sample preparation," said Ted Kramm Chief Executive Officer at Molecular Designs.

Grocery giants Lidl and Whole Foods Market are two of the world's simplest brands

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Tuesday, October 10, 2023

NEW YORK, Oct. 10, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Siegel+Gale, the global brand experience firm—known as The Simplicity Company—has today announced its World's Simplest Brands Tenth Edition (WSBX). WSBX ranks the leading brands on simplicity, asking more than 15,000 people across nine countries which brands and industries provide the simplest experiences. According to the research, 64% of people are willing to pay more for simpler brand experiences, and 78% of people are more likely to recommend a brand for its simpler experiences and communications.

Key Points: 
  • WSBX ranks the leading brands on simplicity, asking more than 15,000 people across nine countries which brands and industries provide the simplest experiences.
  • Brand complexity results in $780 billion of total annual unrealized revenue among the global brands surveyed.
  • Additionally, since 2009, the publicly traded simplest brands consistently outperform the average global stock index by 1,600%.
  • "From finance to technology to groceries, the findings in World's Simplest Brands Tenth Edition reveal that simplicity is not a byproduct of success – it's the reason why brands thrive."

Grocery giants Lidl and Whole Foods Market are two of the world's simplest brands

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Tuesday, October 10, 2023

NEW YORK, Oct. 10, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Siegel+Gale, the global brand experience firm—known as The Simplicity Company—has today announced its World's Simplest Brands Tenth Edition (WSBX). WSBX ranks the leading brands on simplicity, asking more than 15,000 people across nine countries which brands and industries provide the simplest experiences. According to the research, 64% of people are willing to pay more for simpler brand experiences, and 78% of people are more likely to recommend a brand for its simpler experiences and communications.

Key Points: 
  • WSBX ranks the leading brands on simplicity, asking more than 15,000 people across nine countries which brands and industries provide the simplest experiences.
  • Brand complexity results in $780 billion of total annual unrealized revenue among the global brands surveyed.
  • Additionally, since 2009, the publicly traded simplest brands consistently outperform the average global stock index by 1,600%.
  • "From finance to technology to groceries, the findings in World's Simplest Brands Tenth Edition reveal that simplicity is not a byproduct of success – it's the reason why brands thrive."

Driving its Organic Growth, Simplicity Names Ken McGee Chief Operating Officer

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Wednesday, October 4, 2023

SUMMIT, N.J., Oct. 4, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Simplicity Group Holdings, Inc. ("Simplicity") today announced that it has elevated Ken McGee to the role of Chief Operating Officer.

Key Points: 
  • SUMMIT, N.J., Oct. 4, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Simplicity Group Holdings, Inc. ("Simplicity") today announced that it has elevated Ken McGee to the role of Chief Operating Officer.
  • Mr. McGee, who joined Simplicity in 2022, has been leading the Company's integration efforts to support Simplicity's 65 wholly owned subsidiaries.
  • In his new role, Mr. McGee will now be responsible for overseeing Simplicity's daily business operations, with a focus on driving efficiency and assuring quality control.
  • I am confident that Ken will bring the same level of focus and success to his new role as Chief Operating Officer."

PEET'S COFFEE LAUNCHES FIRST-EVER, 360-DEGREE MARKETING CAMPAIGN "COFFEE FOR COFFEE PEOPLE", TAKING A HUMOROUS LOOK AT THE INDUSTRY

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Monday, September 18, 2023

EMERYVILLE, Calif., Sept. 18, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- For Peet's Coffee, the brand that pioneered the craft coffee revolution in the U.S., the uptick in orders these days for "one non-fat, extra dry cinnamon triple-cherry chai latte with sweet persimmon fizzer, hold the foam" is getting out of hand. That's why Peet's is celebrating "Coffee for Coffee People" in a new brand campaign that launches today. 

Key Points: 
  • That's why Peet's is celebrating "Coffee for Coffee People" in a new brand campaign that launches today.
  • "Coffee companies seem to have lost the plot recently in terms of caring about actual coffee.
  • So it felt like rich territory for Peet's to come out and let people know that our priority is simply coffee, the best coffee."
  • "As a devoted regular "coffee coffee" drinker myself, I knew the audience was out there for a brand that put coffee first, so it was just a matter of connecting with them.

Peak Season Fulfillment Experts to Reveal Findings from 2023 Global Supply Chain Executives Survey

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Thursday, September 7, 2023

ATLANTA, Sept. 07, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Three peak season experts from Deposco will reveal the findings from “Prepare for Peak 2023: Speed, Simplicity and Growth” in a Sept. 12 webinar. The research was developed from a July 2023 survey of retailers, wholesalers, and 3PL/4PL firms who were asked about challenges, priorities, and predictions for peak season 2023. The survey found insight from more than 350 US and European supply chain executives.

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  • --Sept. 12 webinar “Prepare for Peak 2023: Speed, Simplicity and Growth” to provide guidance and forecasts for Peak Season--
    ATLANTA, Sept. 07, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Three peak season experts from Deposco will reveal the findings from “Prepare for Peak 2023: Speed, Simplicity and Growth” in a Sept. 12 webinar .
  • The research was developed from a July 2023 survey of retailers, wholesalers, and 3PL/4PL firms who were asked about challenges, priorities, and predictions for peak season 2023.
  • The survey found insight from more than 350 US and European supply chain executives.
  • “This report and the webinar will serve as a Peak Season ‘boot camp’ for supply chain execs looking to simplify supply chain, speed value, and adapt to growth,” said Johnson.