Fashion industry

Melissa Jochim, High Beauty Founder, Wins 2020 Fashion Group International Rising Star Awards; Recognized in Beauty Entrepreneur Category

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Wednesday, January 29, 2020
Fashion Group International, Fashion industry, FGI, Fashion

SANTA ROSA, Calif., Jan. 29, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --High Beauty skincare founder, Melissa Jochim, was awarded the prestigiousRising Star Award in the Beauty Entrepreneur categorybyFashion Group International(FGI) at Cipriani 42nd Street inNew York City.

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  • SANTA ROSA, Calif., Jan. 29, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --High Beauty skincare founder, Melissa Jochim, was awarded the prestigiousRising Star Award in the Beauty Entrepreneur categorybyFashion Group International(FGI) at Cipriani 42nd Street inNew York City.
  • Lifestyle,presented the award to Jochim in a venue filled with an elite group of fashion designers, press, and influencers.
  • "I am deeply honored to be recognized by Fashion Group International and to receive a Rising Star Award.
  • It is extremely gratifying to see our hard work recognized by members of the fashion and beauty industries," said Melissa Jochim, Founder & CEO of High Beauty.

Founder of Pause Well-Aging is an FGI Rising Star Finalist

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Tuesday, January 14, 2020
Fashion Group International, Fashion industry, FGI

NEW YORK, Jan. 14, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Pause Well-Aging founderRochelle Weitzner has been named a finalist in The Fashion Group International's (FGI) 23rd annual Rising Stars awards, in theBeauty Entrepreneur category.

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  • NEW YORK, Jan. 14, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Pause Well-Aging founderRochelle Weitzner has been named a finalist in The Fashion Group International's (FGI) 23rd annual Rising Stars awards, in theBeauty Entrepreneur category.
  • Each year, the Rising Star awards celebrate emerging brands with creative, innovative visions who've been in business between one to six years.
  • "Being named as a finalist for Fashion Group International's Rising Star Awards for Beauty Entrepreneur of the year award is a validation that what Pause stands for is very much needed in the beauty industry.
  • The 2020 Rising Star winners, selected by FGI members via online voting, will be announced at the FGI Rising Star luncheon at Cipriani 42nd Street on January 28, 2020.

A Radically New Way for Fashion Models to Connect, Collaborate, and Create With The Fashion Week Model App

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Tuesday, July 23, 2019
Culture, Fashion, Humans, Runway, Model, Fashion industry, Not Just a Label

The website app designed for those working in a team environment with models at various industry fashion weeks worldwide.

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  • The website app designed for those working in a team environment with models at various industry fashion weeks worldwide.
  • For the first time, fashion models will be the vehicle that connects the fashion industry.
  • The website brings together fashion industry pros who have collaborated and connected in a working relationship during fashion weeks worldwide.
  • The launch of The Fashion Week Model App allows models and fashion industry pros who work because of fashion week to connect, collaborate, and create on their projects like a runway show or a subsequent fashion editorial.

LeadsCon Announces Expanded Elements and Experiences For Leadscon 2020

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Thursday, May 9, 2019
Buyer, Fashion, Fashion industry

NORWALK, Conn., May 9, 2019 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --LeadsCon, producer of the world's largest event for lead-generation professionals, today announced new and expanded elements planned for the milestone LeadsCon 2020 , taking place March 30-April 1 in Las Vegas.

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  • NORWALK, Conn., May 9, 2019 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --LeadsCon, producer of the world's largest event for lead-generation professionals, today announced new and expanded elements planned for the milestone LeadsCon 2020 , taking place March 30-April 1 in Las Vegas.
  • New and expanded elements for 2020 represent a seven-figure investment in marketing, technology, design, content and buyer experiences to drive continued attendee growth, foster peer-to-peer interaction among buyers and sellers, provide deeper learning and spotlight innovation in lead generation.
  • "For more than a decade, LeadsCon has served as the lead-generation industry's largest community gathering," says event director Heather O'Connell.
  • New elements of LeadsCon 2020 include:
    POWER BUYERS.

Car Buyers Visiting Fewer Dealerships, Making Faster Decisions as Online Engagement Rises

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Tuesday, April 16, 2019
Culture, Buyer, Fashion, Fashion industry, Market

And less than 10% of car buyers are negotiating price online or filling out paperwork, activities that are known to improve the overall experience.

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  • And less than 10% of car buyers are negotiating price online or filling out paperwork, activities that are known to improve the overall experience.
  • Adds Helms, "However, we found that consumers are spending more of their shopping time online while making faster decisions and spending fewer days in market."
  • On average, according to the 2019 Cox Automotive Car Buyer Journey study, car buyers who purchased from a dealership visited 2.3 dealers.
  • The 2019 Car Buyer Journey shows car buyers are spending 61% of their total shopping time online, up from 57% two years ago.

3FJ records double-digit increase in buyer turnout

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Thursday, March 28, 2019
Chek Lap Kok, Fashion, Culture, Hong Kong, Buyer, Fashion industry, Retail, AsiaWorld–Expo, Costume jewelry

HONG KONG, March 28, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Held from 27 February to 2 March in Halls 3 and 6 of the AsiaWorld-Expo (AWE), Asia's Fashion Jewellery & Accessories Fair March (3FJ) recorded a 13.3 percent increase in buyer turnout, with international visitors, excluding China-based buyers, accounting for 54.2 percent of total attendance.

Key Points: 
  • HONG KONG, March 28, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Held from 27 February to 2 March in Halls 3 and 6 of the AsiaWorld-Expo (AWE), Asia's Fashion Jewellery & Accessories Fair March (3FJ) recorded a 13.3 percent increase in buyer turnout, with international visitors, excluding China-based buyers, accounting for 54.2 percent of total attendance.
  • The scope of 3FJ's buyer profile consisted of wholesalers, retailers, importers, manufacturers/suppliers and exporters.
  • 3FJ featured quality exhibitors who represented the best of the fashion jewellery and accessories world.
  • 3FJ likewise debuted its Networking Area, an intimate space that hosted five events over a three-day period.

3FJ records double-digit increase in buyer turnout

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Thursday, March 28, 2019
Chek Lap Kok, Fashion, Culture, Hong Kong, Buyer, Fashion industry, Retail, AsiaWorld–Expo, Costume jewelry

HONG KONG, March 28, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Held from 27 February to 2 March in Halls 3 and 6 of the AsiaWorld-Expo (AWE), Asia's Fashion Jewellery & Accessories Fair March (3FJ) recorded a 13.3 percent increase in buyer turnout, with international visitors, excluding China-based buyers, accounting for 54.2 percent of total attendance.

Key Points: 
  • HONG KONG, March 28, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Held from 27 February to 2 March in Halls 3 and 6 of the AsiaWorld-Expo (AWE), Asia's Fashion Jewellery & Accessories Fair March (3FJ) recorded a 13.3 percent increase in buyer turnout, with international visitors, excluding China-based buyers, accounting for 54.2 percent of total attendance.
  • The scope of 3FJ's buyer profile consisted of wholesalers, retailers, importers, manufacturers/suppliers and exporters.
  • 3FJ featured quality exhibitors who represented the best of the fashion jewellery and accessories world.
  • 3FJ likewise debuted its Networking Area, an intimate space that hosted five events over a three-day period.

TechStyle Fashion Group Exceeds Five Million Active Members

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Monday, February 25, 2019
Other Consumer, Retail, Fashion, Consumer, Subscription services, Fashion, TechStyle Fashion Group, Information science, Culture, Fashion industry, Personalization

The VIP Membership program has allowed TechStyle to build a closer, more meaningful relationship with our global customer base, said Adam Goldenberg, TechStyle Fashion Group Co-CEO and Co-Founder.

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  • The VIP Membership program has allowed TechStyle to build a closer, more meaningful relationship with our global customer base, said Adam Goldenberg, TechStyle Fashion Group Co-CEO and Co-Founder.
  • TechStyle Fashion Group is a global fashion and lifestyle company founded in 2010 to deliver access, quality and style for unprecedented value.
  • TechStyle Fashion Group uniquely merges advanced technology with the latest fashion trends to offer an entirely new shopping experience to millions of customers worldwide, including 5 million VIP Members, through a portfolio of apparel and shoe brands.
  • TechStyle Fashion Group is reimagining the business of fashion through data, personalization and vertical integration to benefit the modern shopper.

Chinese Apparel Retailer Fast Fish Selects Aptos Technology to Support Global Growth

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Thursday, December 6, 2018
Clothing industry, Fashion, Fashion industry, Fast fashion, Aptos, California

A leader in fast-fashion casual wear, Fast Fish has selected Aptos solutions for forecasting, merchandise financial planning and assortment planning for all of its product ranges.

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  • A leader in fast-fashion casual wear, Fast Fish has selected Aptos solutions for forecasting, merchandise financial planning and assortment planning for all of its product ranges.
  • "The project with Aptos is strategic to our future," explains Chairman Mr. Rao Zhong Ming at Fast Fish.
  • "We are thrilled to work with the talented team at Fast Fish," comments Zaki Hassan, regional VP, Asia Pacific at Aptos.
  • Fast Fish keeps investing in new processes and tools to support growth and better serve its customers.

Fashion retailers questioned about sustainability

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Tuesday, November 27, 2018
Culture, Clothing, Fashion, British brands, Clothing industry, Fashion industry, Fast fashion, Missguided, Primark, ASOS, Burberry, Mary Creagh

Environmental Audit Committee questions leading high street, luxury and online fashion retailers

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  • The Environmental Audit Committee questions leading high street, luxury and online fashion retailers on Tuesday as part of its inquiry into the Sustainability of the Fashion Industry.
  • Paul Lister, Head of Ethical Trade & Environmental Sustainability Team, Primark
    Leanne Wood, Chief People, Strategy and Corporate Affairs Officer, Burberry
    Paul Smith, Head of Product Quality & Supply, Missguided
    CEOs of online retailers ASOS, Boohoo and Missguided were invited to attend after concerns were raised atthe Committee'sfirst hearing about UK garment workers not being paid the minimum wage.
  • Last month, Committee Chair Mary Creagh MP wrote to the chief executives of the UKs ten leading fashion retailers to find out what steps they are taking to reduce the environmental and social impact of the clothes and shoes they sell.
  • The Chair also asked the UKs leading online retailers to give evidence as part of the inquiry, following shocking evidence heard on 30 October about illegally low wages for garment workers and disposability of some fast fashion garments.