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Afterpay Inspires More Choice and Flexibility This Holiday Season

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Tuesday, November 7, 2023
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With the festive season upon us, Afterpay is making it easier for consumers to discover, shop, and save through its evolved commerce platform.

Key Points: 
  • With the festive season upon us, Afterpay is making it easier for consumers to discover, shop, and save through its evolved commerce platform.
  • Armed with Afterpay’s lineup of flexible payment solutions, consumers can access app exclusives, new brands, and in-person experiences this season.
  • With the bulk of shoppers planning to finish their holiday shopping in November, Afterpay invites consumers to retail activities that allow shoppers to celebrate the holidays their way throughout the season.
  • Consumers equipped with the Afterpay app can unlock exclusive holiday deals from participating Afterpay merchant partners such as DICK’s Sporting Goods, Nordstrom, PetSmart, Sephora, and Wayfair.

Now Open: TYR Sport Unveils First-Ever Retail Location at Roosevelt Field

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Friday, October 20, 2023
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GARDEN CITY, N.Y., Oct. 20, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- TYR Sport is thrilled to announce the grand opening of its inaugural brick-and-mortar retail location at Roosevelt Field in Garden City, N.Y. 

Key Points: 
  • GARDEN CITY, N.Y., Oct. 20, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- TYR Sport is thrilled to announce the grand opening of its inaugural brick-and-mortar retail location at Roosevelt Field in Garden City, N.Y.
  • The 2,200-plus square foot retail space in Metro New York's premier shopping, dining and entertainment destination showcases a comprehensive range of TYR's highly acclaimed products.
  • "The launch of our first retail location is a monumental moment for us," says TYR CEO, Matt DiLorenzo.
  • TYR Sport was established in 1985 to provide the competitive swim market with new, innovative technical swimwear.

New MLB Rules Has Led To Massive Sponsorship Uptick of more than $1.5B

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Thursday, October 19, 2023
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STAMFORD, Conn., Oct. 19, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- SponsorUnited, the leading global sports and entertainment intelligence platform tracking over 1.1 million sponsorships and endorsements for 250,000 brands, today released its MLB Marketing Partnerships Report 2023 highlighting continued growth, top trends, and new sponsorship formats for the league this year.

Key Points: 
  • New MLB rules has led to massive sponsorship uptick of more than $1.5B according to SponsorUnited's latest report.
  • New rules lead to more viewers, attendees, and sponsorship deals
    With MLB's new rules emphasizing shorter games and more on-field action, viewership in the league's 25 core markets has exceeded that of those markets' top primetime shows by a whopping 125%.
  • The rule changes have attracted new fans and amplified the prominence of sponsorship assets, culminating in a net increase of 135 sponsorship deals league wide over last season.
  • This transformative approach has positioned MLB as a premier platform for sponsors, uniting past traditions with future opportunities."

Glydways Announces $56 Million Series B Round With New Science Ventures, ACS Group, Khosla Ventures and Gates Frontier

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Friday, October 6, 2023
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SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO, Calif., Oct. 6, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Glydways, a leader in developing on-demand Personal Rapid Transit (PRT), today announced it's $56 million Series B round, including the conversion of notes valued at more than $28 million and led by New Science Ventures with participation from The ACS Group and Gates Frontier. Khosla Ventures, Glydways first investor, is also participating in this latest round. The company has raised more than $70 million to date.

Key Points: 
  • Khosla Ventures, Glydways first investor, is also participating in this latest round.
  • "We are thrilled and grateful to welcome this brilliant group of investors to the Glydways team," said Gokul Hemmady, CEO of Glydways.
  • New Science Ventures , LLC (NSV) is a leading venture capital firm focused on building companies that leverage breakthrough science to create extraordinary value.
  • NSV invests in companies using science-based innovations to address market needs in the life sciences and information technology sectors.

Indeed, Hillman Grad, and 271 Films Looking for BIPOC Filmmakers to Tell The Story of the Future of Work for Rising Voices Season 4

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Friday, September 8, 2023
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“We've been blown away by the filmmakers that have come through the Rising Voices program over the past three seasons.

Key Points: 
  • “We've been blown away by the filmmakers that have come through the Rising Voices program over the past three seasons.
  • “Our partnership with Indeed is helping diverse filmmakers tell their stories, change perspectives, and open up opportunities for those who wouldn’t otherwise get the chance.
  • We are thrilled to launch Season 4.”
    Executives from Hillman Grad, 271 Films, and Indeed will select 10 finalists for the Rising Voices program, with films again focusing on the Future of Work.
  • In addition, they will be mentored by Lena Waithe, as well as executives at Hillman Grad and 271 Films.

Sunglass Hut and Ready Player Me Collaborate to Bring Digital Sunglasses to Avatars

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Tuesday, September 12, 2023
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Starting on September 14, customers can visit select Sunglass Hut stores across the United States to claim free sunglasses for their avatars.

Key Points: 
  • Starting on September 14, customers can visit select Sunglass Hut stores across the United States to claim free sunglasses for their avatars.
  • Clients will be able to scan a QR code on the SmartShopper digital screens inside Sunglass Hut to redeem virtual Ray-Ban and Oakley iconic models for their Ready Player Me avatars.
  • The collaboration between Sunglass Hut and Ready Player Me marks a significant milestone in the development of virtual fashion.
  • "We are excited to collaborate with Sunglass Hut to bring digital sunglasses from Ray-Ban and Oakley to our users," said Timmu Tõke, CEO of Ready Player Me, the parent company of Ready Player Me.

Massage Heights Expands in California, Secures Signed Agreement in Encinitas with Longtime Multi-Unit Franchisees

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Monday, September 11, 2023
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ENCINITAS, Calif. , Sept. 11, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Massage Heights, a leading massage and wellness franchise, announces a signed franchise agreement in northern San Diego, further growing the brand's footprint in California. The location will provide an elevated experience to those in the community who are seeking personalized wellness treatment options. The Retreat is located at 130 N. El Camino Real in Encinitas and is slated to open by late October or mid-November 2023.

Key Points: 
  • ENCINITAS, Calif. , Sept. 11, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Massage Heights , a leading massage and wellness franchise, announces a signed franchise agreement in northern San Diego, further growing the brand's footprint in California.
  • Behind the new agreement is avid consumers-turned longtime franchisees, Mitchell and Deborah Simon.
  • Now, after being franchisees of the brand for a decade, the Simons have further reinvested into Massage Heights with a franchise agreement for their fifth location.
  • "We are proud to see the Simons growth with Massage Heights," said Susan Boresow, President & CEO of Massage Heights.

Caleres and Coveo AI Take Top Honors in Best Personalized Shopping Experience Category at the Glossy Fashion Awards

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Thursday, August 10, 2023
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“We’re delighted to be recognized for our efforts with Caleres,” said Elaine Cobb, Chief Customer Officer at Coveo.

Key Points: 
  • “We’re delighted to be recognized for our efforts with Caleres,” said Elaine Cobb, Chief Customer Officer at Coveo.
  • “We had a desire to deliver a more personalized, immersive shopping experience sitewide,” states Willis Hill, SVP and chief information officer at Caleres.
  • “The stand-out themes in this year’s Glossy Fashion Awards competition have been around sustainability, inclusivity and personalized shopping experiences,” said Jill Manoff, editor-in-chief, Glossy Magazine.
  • Congratulations to Caleres and Coveo on their impressive personalized shopping experience win!”
    The complete list of Glossy Fashion Awards winners is available at: https://www.glossy.co/awards/fashion/ .

Hero Digital Expands Leadership Team with Chris Kostakis as New Chief Technology Officer

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Wednesday, May 31, 2023
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NEW YORK, May 31, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Hero Digital, a leading independent digital customer experience company, has appointed industry veteran Chris Kostakis as Chief Technology Officer to lead the company's future technology vision and capabilities. 

Key Points: 
  • NEW YORK, May 31, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Hero Digital , a leading independent digital customer experience company, has appointed industry veteran Chris Kostakis as Chief Technology Officer to lead the company's future technology vision and capabilities.
  • With two decades of experience in the digital customer experience and commerce technology space, Kostakis is a proven leader in leveraging technology-driven strategies and capabilities for high-growth businesses through digital experience, commerce, and marketing transformation.
  • As the chief technology officer, Kostakis will oversee Hero Digital's technology capabilities and solutions that include capability and talent development; creation of value-add technology assets; strategic partnership roadmap; and the company's global technology delivery operations.
  • "I am thrilled to join Hero Digital's team of digital customer experience leaders and problem solvers, and to be part of a company that is pushing boundaries when it comes to digital experience and commerce solutions," said Kostakis.

Eyebuydirect Kicks Off Summer with Rare Discounts

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Tuesday, May 23, 2023
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LOS ANGELES, May 23, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Eyebuydirect, the leading online retailer for prescription eyewear, is offering sitewide promotions for over 3,000 on-trend lenses and frames, beginning this week and running through Memorial Day weekend.

Key Points: 
  • LOS ANGELES, May 23, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Eyebuydirect, the leading online retailer for prescription eyewear, is offering sitewide promotions for over 3,000 on-trend lenses and frames, beginning this week and running through Memorial Day weekend.
  • With 15 color options for lens tints with scalable opacity, each pair of glasses can be fully personalized to perfectly fit individual styles.
  • While Eyebuydirect is committed to providing styles to suit all aesthetics, top anticipated eyewear trends for the summer include:
    Bold Pops of Color: Think bright pink frames with purple lenses, it's all about mixing and matching a rainbow of hues.
  • For additional information about Eyebuydirect or to shop, please visit: https://www.eyebuydirect.com/ .