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Noteholder group mobilizes to challenge Coupang deal to buy Farfetch

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Friday, January 26, 2024

The 2027 Ad Hoc Group (the Group) announced today it has formed to explore options over the proposed acquisition of the Farfetch business by Coupang.

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  • The 2027 Ad Hoc Group (the Group) announced today it has formed to explore options over the proposed acquisition of the Farfetch business by Coupang.
  • As a first step, Group members have declared a default under the 2027 Notes and accelerated those Notes, so they are immediately due and payable in full.
  • As such, the Group is seriously concerned by the rapid and unexplained deterioration in the financial position of Farfetch between August and December 2023.
  • “The Group believes this process sets an incredibly dangerous precedent,” said a spokesperson for the 2027 Ad Hoc Group.

Adwanted USA, Parent Company of SRDS, Launches SRDS Academy 2.0

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Wednesday, January 24, 2024

“SRDS is proud to offer a streamlined and comprehensive learning experience for students and agency professionals,” said Heather Petaccio, CEO at Adwanted USA.

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  • “SRDS is proud to offer a streamlined and comprehensive learning experience for students and agency professionals,” said Heather Petaccio, CEO at Adwanted USA.
  • “SRDS Academy is a testament to our dedication to shaping the next generation of advertising professionals and training new market entrants alike.
  • Throughout the course, students and media professionals will learn:
    For professors, SRDS Academy effortlessly integrates into lesson plans, streamlining the teaching process.
  • To learn more about SRDS Academy, visit www.srds.com/academy

Regis to Issue Second Quarter Fiscal 2024 Results on January 31, 2024

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Wednesday, January 24, 2024

Regis Corporation (NasdaqGM:RGS), a leader in the haircare industry, will issue financial results for the second fiscal quarter ended December 31, 2023 before the market opens on January 31, 2024.

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  • Regis Corporation (NasdaqGM:RGS), a leader in the haircare industry, will issue financial results for the second fiscal quarter ended December 31, 2023 before the market opens on January 31, 2024.
  • Following the release, the Company will host a presentation via webcast for investors beginning at 7:30 a.m. Central time to discuss its corporate developments and financial performance.
  • To participate in the live webcast, interested parties may register here or register by logging into www.regiscorp.com/investor-relations .
  • A replay of the presentation will be available later that day at the same address.

NICE Actimize Positioned as Overall Leader in the 2023 Quadrant Knowledge Communications Surveillance Report

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Tuesday, January 23, 2024

NICE Actimize, a NICE (Nasdaq: NICE) business, has been ranked by global advisory and consulting firm Quadrant Knowledge Solutions as the overall global Leader in its report titled “SPARK Matrix™: Communication Surveillance, Q4, 2023.” The Quadrant Knowledge Solutions research report, which provided competitive analysis and a ranking of 11 global communication surveillance vendors in the form of its proprietary SPARK Matrix, scored NICE Actimize highest across Technology Excellence and Customer Impact performance metrics for the second consecutive year.

Key Points: 
  • NICE Actimize, a NICE (Nasdaq: NICE) business, has been ranked by global advisory and consulting firm Quadrant Knowledge Solutions as the overall global Leader in its report titled “SPARK Matrix™: Communication Surveillance, Q4, 2023.” The Quadrant Knowledge Solutions research report, which provided competitive analysis and a ranking of 11 global communication surveillance vendors in the form of its proprietary SPARK Matrix, scored NICE Actimize highest across Technology Excellence and Customer Impact performance metrics for the second consecutive year.
  • The Quadrant Knowledge report, in positioning NICE Actimize and its SURVEIL-X Communication Surveillance solution, stated, “The solution utilizes scenario and AI-based analytics to monitor all forms of communication used by the employee.
  • NICE Actimize’s roadmap for SURVEIL-X Communication Surveillance includes enhancing the precision of AI-powered text analysis and transcription for all audio and video communications and expanding its language coverage.
  • In addition, it continues to use the communication activity from employees to enhance conduct surveillance as part of the SURVEIL-X capabilities.

Drumroll Please! The Knot Announces Top Wedding Professionals with the Best of Weddings Awards for 2024

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Thursday, January 18, 2024

In their 18th and 12th years respectively, The Knot Best of Weddings and Hall of Fame awards represent the best wedding professionals in the industry across all wedding vendor categories, rated by real couples on The Knot Vendor Marketplace .

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  • In their 18th and 12th years respectively, The Knot Best of Weddings and Hall of Fame awards represent the best wedding professionals in the industry across all wedding vendor categories, rated by real couples on The Knot Vendor Marketplace .
  • Exceptional vendors who have earned four or more of The Knot Best of Weddings awards are inducted into The Knot Best of Weddings Hall of Fame.
  • Wedding professionals who win The Knot Best of Weddings and Hall of Fame awards are members of WeddingPro , The Knot Worldwide’s business-to-business wedding brand and the largest wedding Vendor Marketplace and community for wedding professionals.
  • For more information about The Knot Best of Weddings awards and this year’s winners, please visit https://www.theknot.com/vendors/best-of-weddings .

Introducing WeddingWire’s 2024 Couples’ Choice Awards® Winners

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Thursday, January 18, 2024

Honoring the wedding industry’s top local wedding professionals, WeddingWire —a trusted wedding vendor directory—today announces the winners of its annual Couples’ Choice Awards® .

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  • Honoring the wedding industry’s top local wedding professionals, WeddingWire —a trusted wedding vendor directory—today announces the winners of its annual Couples’ Choice Awards® .
  • Vendors who have received at least seven reviews on WeddingWire with an average score of 4.5+ between January 1, 2023, and December 31, 2023, received the WeddingWire Couples’ Choice Award®.
  • Less than 5 percent of vendors on WeddingWire have received the Couples’ Choice Award®, making this an esteemed honor.
  • For more information about WeddingWire’s Couples’ Choice Awards® and this year’s winners, please visit https://www.weddingwire.com/couples-choice-awards .

Rapaport Press Release: Rapaport Launches New Market for Natural Pearls

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Monday, January 15, 2024

The Rapaport Group is creating a new market for natural pearls.

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  • The Rapaport Group is creating a new market for natural pearls.
  • Rapaport and DANAT are united in our dedication to the creation of an ethical and transparent natural pearl market.
  • Natural pearls are only available in very limited quantities setting them apart from commonly found cultured pearls.
  • Rapaport Natural Pearls will be on display at the Tucson AGTA Gem Fair, booth 1726, from Jan 30 – Feb 4.

Signia by Hilton Debuts Flagship Hotel in Downtown Atlanta

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Friday, January 12, 2024

Today, Hilton (NYSE: HLT) announced the highly anticipated opening of the 976-room Signia by Hilton Atlanta , marking the first new build and Georgia hotel for the Signia by Hilton brand, and Atlanta’s largest ground-up hotel development project in 40 years.

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  • Today, Hilton (NYSE: HLT) announced the highly anticipated opening of the 976-room Signia by Hilton Atlanta , marking the first new build and Georgia hotel for the Signia by Hilton brand, and Atlanta’s largest ground-up hotel development project in 40 years.
  • Signia by Hilton Atlanta participates in Hilton Honors , the award-winning guest-loyalty program for Hilton's 22 distinct hotel brands.
  • Signia by Hilton Atlanta joins the thoughtfully curated and growing Signia by Hilton portfolio of hotels, which currently include Signia by Hilton Orlando Bonnet Creek , Signia by Hilton San Jose and the upcoming debut of Signia by Hilton Indianapolis , slated to open in late 2026.
  • Signia by Hilton Atlanta is located at 159 Northside Drive NW Atlanta, Georgia 30313.

SITE Centers Provides 2023 and YTD 2024 Transactions Update

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Thursday, January 11, 2024

SITE Centers Corp. (NYSE: SITC), an owner of open-air shopping centers in suburban, high household income communities, today provided an update on fourth quarter 2023 and first quarter to date 2024 transaction activity as part of presentations to certain investors in meetings hosted by Evercore ISI.

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  • SITE Centers Corp. (NYSE: SITC), an owner of open-air shopping centers in suburban, high household income communities, today provided an update on fourth quarter 2023 and first quarter to date 2024 transaction activity as part of presentations to certain investors in meetings hosted by Evercore ISI.
  • “SITE Centers closed on the sale of 12 properties in the fourth quarter bringing total dispositions since June 30, 2023 to $854.5 million including fourth quarter dispositions of $736.2 million at a blended 6.5% cap rate.
  • The pace and scale of our asset sales are a testament to the quality of the SITE Centers portfolio and demand for well-positioned open-air shopping centers.
  • “We also acquired $62.4 million of Convenience assets in the fourth quarter in key markets including Atlanta, Charlotte and Phoenix highlighting the opportunity set for Curbline Properties as we move closer to the expected spin-off date.”

David’s Bridal Redefines Luxury with Launch of Sculpting Satin and Power Mesh Fabrics for a Fabulously Fitting Spring 2024 Line

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Wednesday, January 10, 2024

The Dream Makers at David’s Bridal, LLC (“David’s”), the nation’s leading bridal and special occasion authority, today gave luxury new meaning with the release of David’s highly-anticipated Spring 2024 assortment.

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  • The Dream Makers at David’s Bridal, LLC (“David’s”), the nation’s leading bridal and special occasion authority, today gave luxury new meaning with the release of David’s highly-anticipated Spring 2024 assortment.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240110658995/en/
    David’s Bridal Redefines Luxury with Launch of Sculpting Satin and Power Mesh Fabrics for a Fabulously Fitting Spring 2024 Line (Photo: Business Wire)
    Today also marks the release of David’s Bridal’s exclusive fabrics, available across bridal, bridesmaids, and occasion-wear.
  • David’s proprietary fit technology, modeled on over 10,000 women’s bodies, is now available in four new fabrics, allowing her to find the perfect fit.
  • “We are always listening to what she’s looking for,” said Nancy Viall, President, Merchandising and Supply Chain for David’s Bridal.