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The Athlete's Foot Announces 2023 Global Retail Earnings Numbers

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Tuesday, February 27, 2024
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ATLANTA, Feb. 27, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- In 2023, The Athlete's Foot (TAF), a trail-blazing force in the athletic-inspired lifestyle and streetwear market, has reported significant financial success for the fiscal year 2023. With a remarkable 7% surge, TAF achieved $593 million in global sales, reinforcing its position as a leader in the industry. This achievement is a testament to TAF's unwavering commitment to financial growth and community engagement, even amidst a challenging retail landscape.

Key Points: 
  • ATLANTA, Feb. 27, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- In 2023, The Athlete's Foot (TAF), a trail-blazing force in the athletic-inspired lifestyle and streetwear market, has reported significant financial success for the fiscal year 2023.
  • With a remarkable 7% surge, TAF achieved $593 million in global sales, reinforcing its position as a leader in the industry.
  • This achievement is a testament to TAF's unwavering commitment to financial growth and community engagement, even amidst a challenging retail landscape.
  • In 2023, TAF celebrated financial growth and heightened customer engagement with the successful global rollout of its innovative "Neighborhood" store concept.

The Athlete's Foot Celebrates Black History Month with Youth Day Event

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Wednesday, February 21, 2024
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ATLANTA, Feb. 21, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The Athlete's Foot (TAF), the renowned global retailer celebrated for its athletic-inspired lifestyle and streetwear, is excited to announce its upcoming Black History Month Youth Day Event. This event came to fruition through a strategic partnership with leading organizations, including Finish First, a premier sports performance group, Movers and Pacers, a community-focused running club, and Delta Community, renowned for its commitment to financial literacy. The event will take place on Saturday, February 24th, from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. at 90 Boulevard NE, Atlanta, GA 30312. Featuring youth activist Yolanda Renee King, granddaughter of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., as a distinguished guest and speaker, inspiring participants with her advocacy for equality and justice.

Key Points: 
  • ATLANTA, Feb. 21, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The Athlete's Foot (TAF) , the renowned global retailer celebrated for its athletic-inspired lifestyle and streetwear, is excited to announce its upcoming Black History Month Youth Day Event.
  • This event is a vibrant celebration of Black American heritage, aiming to empower youth through a comprehensive program focused on health, wellness, and financial literacy.
  • This activity is designed for physical engagement and enlightening conversations on significant Black History Month themes, fostering a deeper understanding and appreciation among the youth.
  • This significant contribution will be accepted by youth activist Yolanda Renee King, head of the Youth Council.

IFC, T. Rowe Price to Create First Blue Bond Strategy to Support the Sustainable Blue Economy across Emerging Markets

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Monday, November 20, 2023
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The proposed T. Rowe Price Emerging Markets Blue Economy Bond Strategy (T. Rowe Price Blue) is expected to mobilize international capital from eligible investors to support blue-labeled investments in emerging markets globally through blue bonds issued by financial institutions and real sector companies.

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  • The proposed T. Rowe Price Emerging Markets Blue Economy Bond Strategy (T. Rowe Price Blue) is expected to mobilize international capital from eligible investors to support blue-labeled investments in emerging markets globally through blue bonds issued by financial institutions and real sector companies.
  • "The investor capital deployed into blue bonds through T. Rowe Price Blue will make a vital contribution to furthering a blue economy," said Makhtar Diop, IFC Managing Director.
  • "This first-of-its-kind strategy with a dedicated vehicle for blue investment will also be critical in promoting sustainable capital markets in emerging markets and developing economies."
  • The proposed T. Rowe Price Emerging Markets Blue Economy Bond Strategy will draw on IFC's leadership in the blue bond market.

Whistleblower Law Collaborative Sponsoring and Speaking at The Anti-Fraud Coalition 23rd Annual Conference

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Friday, October 13, 2023
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BOSTON, Oct. 13, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Anti-Fraud Coalition (TAF Coalition) 23rd Annual Conference will be held October 18-20, 2023, in Washington, D.C. Whistleblower Law Collaborative (WLC) will once again be an active participant in the Conference both as a proud sponsor and with members speaking on important and timely topics.

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  • BOSTON, Oct. 13, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Anti-Fraud Coalition (TAF Coalition) 23rd Annual Conference will be held October 18-20, 2023, in Washington, D.C. Whistleblower Law Collaborative (WLC) will once again be an active participant in the Conference both as a proud sponsor and with members speaking on important and timely topics.
  • Speaking at the TAF Coalition Conference will be Attorney Erica Blachman Hitchings , a member of TAF's President's Council and Government Relations Committee, Attorney Linda C. Severin , and Advanced Certified Paralegal, Kelly Shivery.
  • The panel is entitled, Every Case is a Part C Case Now: How Relators Can Help Stymie the Scourge of Fraud in the Medicare Advantage Space.
  • She and her fellow panelists will explore the recent case law developing around the Anti-Kickback Statute, particularly with respect to causation and damages.

Grammy Winner Tasha Cobbs Leonard Opens New The Athlete's Foot Location in Greenville, SC

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Tuesday, October 10, 2023
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ATLANTA, Oct. 10, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The specialty footwear and lifestyle retailer, The Athlete's Foot (TAF), is proud to announce the official grand opening of Grammy-winning gospel artist Tasha Cobbs Leonard's newest location in Greenville, SC located at 1120 N. Pleasantburg Dr., Ste 302/303. Tasha, alongside her husband and co-owner, Kenneth Leonard, are set to bring a unique touch to the brand's presence in Greenville. The self-professed "sneakerhead" has a passion for giving back to her community and will continue to do so by elevating the local fashion and sneaker culture industry in her beloved hometown. Tasha is the first female recipient of TAF's StAART Program which stands for Strategic African American Retail Track. The program was founded by TAF, in the summer of 2020 at the height of the Black Lives Matter Movement to generate awareness and promote change for the disparities in the footwear industry.

Key Points: 
  • Tasha, alongside her husband and co-owner, Kenneth Leonard , are set to bring a unique touch to the brand's presence in Greenville.
  • Tasha is the first female recipient of TAF's StAART Program which stands for Strategic African American Retail Track.
  • Tasha Cobbs Leonard, shares, "I'm honored to be a part of The Athlete's Foot family of franchise owners.
  • Darius Billings, Vice President of Marketing and Community Engagement, states, "The Athlete's Foot and the StAART Program are proud of Tasha and her new location in Greenville, SC.

Spotfire Set to Host The Analytics Forum: Analytics for Insight and Action

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Thursday, September 14, 2023
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Spotfire, a business unit of Cloud Software Group, provides powerful, self-service analytics for data-intensive businesses.

Key Points: 
  • Spotfire, a business unit of Cloud Software Group, provides powerful, self-service analytics for data-intensive businesses.
  • Today, Spotfire announced The Analytics Forum (TAF) , to be hosted virtually September 19-21.
  • Today’s leaders are looking to make data-driven decisions that move the needle for their business, leading to this year’s theme: “Analytics for Insight and Action.” At TAF, attendees will learn how global business leaders and analytics power users make high-value, timely business decisions based on insights gleaned with Spotfire® offerings.
  • Also, the ever-popular Spotfire Hackathon is back in a convenient, hands-on digital format for its third consecutive year.

Kite Mobility secures $3.5M in capital, to accelerate growth and continue leading the private electric vehicle rideshare market

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Tuesday, August 29, 2023
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TORONTO, Aug. 29, 2023 /CNW/ - Kite Mobility's 3rd seed round will help accelerate rapid growth across Canada.

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  • TORONTO, Aug. 29, 2023 /CNW/ - Kite Mobility's 3rd seed round will help accelerate rapid growth across Canada.
  • Kite's electric mobility-sharing solution can displace up to 10 parking spots per 1 shared electric vehicle, allowing building developers to save several millions in capital costs per project.
  • We look forward to accelerating Kite's growth by leveraging our long standing and trusted relationships in the development community."
  • Kite plans to accelerate projects in lock-step with leading real estate developers, and together, innovate and offer solutions to pressing carbon reduction challenges within buildings and communities.

The Athlete's Foot Announces Inaugural Employee IMPACT Scholarship Program

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Monday, August 21, 2023
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ATLANTA, Aug. 21, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Specialty footwear and lifestyle chain, The Athlete's Foot (TAF), is proud to announce its inaugural class of Employee IMPACT Scholarship Program 2023 recipients that will receive a five thousand dollar grant towards their continuing education. TAF is passionate about promoting education and driving change at the community level. This generous scholarship program focuses on the merits of five outstanding The Athlete's Foot employees across their 60 US and Caribbean franchises. The recipients are all TAF employees who have shown exceptional dedication to their store and team.

Key Points: 
  • ATLANTA, Aug. 21, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Specialty footwear and lifestyle chain, The Athlete's Foot (TAF), is proud to announce its inaugural class of Employee IMPACT Scholarship Program 2023 recipients that will receive a five thousand dollar grant towards their continuing education.
  • This generous scholarship program focuses on the merits of five outstanding The Athlete's Foot employees across their 60 US and Caribbean franchises.
  • Cassidy Dansberry, Marketing Manager shares, "At The Athlete's Foot we value our employees and support them in continuing their pursuit of higher education.
  • We hope our IMPACT Scholarship Program will inspire our employees to complete their courses of study or continue to their next level of learning.

Gilead Partners with CHAI and Penta to Improve Treatment and Adherence Rates Among Children with HIV in Low and Middle Income Countries

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Thursday, July 13, 2023
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For more than 30 years, Gilead has been a leading innovator in the field of HIV, driving advances in treatment, prevention and cure research.

Key Points: 
  • For more than 30 years, Gilead has been a leading innovator in the field of HIV, driving advances in treatment, prevention and cure research.
  • However, just over 50% of them are on antiretroviral treatment compared to 76% of adults living with HIV on treatment today.
  • Many LMICs have a high burden of mother-to-child transmission and the prevalence of HIV among children remains high.
  • “By developing medicine formulations that meet the needs of children, and by improving palatability, through these partnership, we have the ability to potentially increase adherence rates in children.

The Athlete's Foot Partners with Adidas on 'The Athlete of the Mic' with the Winner to Perform at Birthday Bash ATL

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Thursday, June 22, 2023
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ATLANTA, June 22, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The specialty footwear and lifestyle retailer, The Athlete's Foot (TAF), and leading sportswear manufacturer, Adidas have partnered once again to host the iconic, The Athlete of the Mic contest. The winner, Atlanta's own DYKingz, performed live onstage at Birthday Bash ATL alongside mega hip-hop stars including 21 Savage & Friends, GloRilla, Finesse2Tymes, NLE Choppa, Jacquees, and more in front of more than 30,000 fans at the State Farm Arena on June 17, 2023.

Key Points: 
  • This year contestants had the option to audition live in key markets including Raleigh, NC, Atlanta, GA, and Dallas, TX, or submit their audition video online.
  • The final four, Atlanta winner, DYKingz , Raleigh winner, Sitch , Dallas winner, South Dallas KeKe , and online winner, iamBree-Ze all took the stage to perform live at the Who's Hot contest on Friday, June 16th in Atlanta.
  • We look to add new cities each year for live auditions to further opportunities in the communities we serve."
  • The Athlete of The Mic Winner DYKingz Performing at Birthday Bash ATL on June 17, 2023, in Atlanta