Children

Kodiak Cares Foundation Signs $1 Million Pledge to Sky High for Kids

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Monday, April 29, 2024
Health, Family, Oil, Gas, Consumer, Other Health, Energy, Philanthropy, Oncology, Research, Children, Hospitals, Fund Raising, Foundation, Science, Immunotherapy, Cancer, Hope, Child, Sky High

Kodiak Cares Foundation, the philanthropic arm of Kodiak Gas Services, proudly announces its contribution of $1 million to Sky High for Kids.

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  • Kodiak Cares Foundation, the philanthropic arm of Kodiak Gas Services, proudly announces its contribution of $1 million to Sky High for Kids.
  • “Kodiak Cares Foundation is honored to stand with Sky High for Kids in their mission to bring communities together to provide comfort, fund research and ultimately save lives of those fighting pediatric cancer,” said Cory Roclawski, President of Kodiak Cares Foundation.
  • Together, Kodiak Cares and Sky High will help ensure that every child facing cancer receives the support and care they need.”
    Kodiak Cares Foundation has endorsed a $1 million pledge directed towards Immunotherapy Research facilitated within the Sky High for Kids Immunotherapy Center at Texas Children’s Cancer and Hematology Center, an instrumental entity in the fight against pediatric cancer.
  • “We are deeply grateful for the generous support from Kodiak Cares Foundation,” said Brittany Hebert Franklin, CEO and Founder of Sky High for Kids.

Ivy Fertility Acquires Dallas IVF

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Monday, April 29, 2024
Other Health, Men, General Health, Family, Consumer, Hospitals, Parenting, Children, Baby, Maternity, Women, Practice Management, Health, IVF, Hedera, Patient, Parent

Ivy Fertility, a globally-recognized innovator in advanced reproductive technology, in-vitro fertilization (IVF), and third-party reproduction, announced today it has acquired Dallas IVF.

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  • Ivy Fertility, a globally-recognized innovator in advanced reproductive technology, in-vitro fertilization (IVF), and third-party reproduction, announced today it has acquired Dallas IVF.
  • Dallas IVF is a renowned fertility practice serving patients in the greater Dallas-Fort Worth area.
  • “Exceptional compassion is the cornerstone of Dallas IVF’s mission,” said Brian Barnett, MD, medical director at Dallas IVF.
  • Ivy Fertility offers hope to families all over the world, and we are excited to contribute to that effort as the newest member of their collaborative network.”
    “We are thrilled to welcome Dallas IVF to Ivy Fertility,” said Lisa Van Dolah, CEO of Ivy Fertility.

Revolutionary $50 Million Capital Campaign for Social Impact Innovation Center Launches with Immersive Theater Experience "Outside In" at Lincoln Center, Celebrating Mental Health Awareness Month

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Monday, April 29, 2024
Entertainment, Mental Health, Health, Consumer, Theatre, Children, Outside In, Mental Health Awareness Month, Sleep, Mental health, Medicine, Movement, Innovation Center station, Multimedia, Very important person

Created by The Child Center of NY and produced by SoulHouse, this groundbreaking production promises to captivate audiences and drive social impact.

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  • Created by The Child Center of NY and produced by SoulHouse, this groundbreaking production promises to captivate audiences and drive social impact.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240426300055/en/
    Scheduled for May 7th, 2024, "Outside In" marks the kickoff of a $50 million capital campaign for The Child Center of NY’s inventive Innovation Center.
  • Combining scripted performance with improvisation, this "Sleep No More"-type experience invites audiences to participate actively, providing a unique perspective on mental wellness.
  • For more information about "Outside In" and the Community Innovation Lab, please visit ChildCenterNY.org or contact [email protected] .

Kinaxis Positioned Highest on Ability to Execute in the Gartner® Magic Quadrant™ for Supply Chain Planning Solutions

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Friday, April 26, 2024
Chemicals, Plastics, Automotive Manufacturing, Aerospace, Manufacturing, Convenience Store, Catalog, Bridal, LGBTQ+, Health, Home Goods, Nuclear, Defense, Other Transport, Trucking, Teens, Rail, Parenting, Maritime, Children, Air, Baby, Maternity, Transport, Other Technology, Telecommunications, Software, Logistics, Supply Chain Management, Networks, VoIP, Other Energy, Internet, Mobile, Wireless, Utilities, Hardware, Other Defense, Oil, Gas, Electronic Design Automation, Contracts, Coal, Data Management, Office Products, Alternative Energy, Consumer Electronics, Energy, Technology, Other Consumer, Women, Seniors, Religion, Pets, Men, Family, Consumer, Other Retail, Wine & Spirits, Restaurant, Bar, Tobacco, Supermarket, Specialty, Automotive, Food, Beverage, Fashion, Cosmetics, Retail, Security, Satellite, Photography, Nanotechnology, Audio, Video, General Health, Online Retail, Luxury, Discount, Variety, Department Stores, General Automotive, Other Manufacturing, Textiles, Steel, Packaging, Engineering, Differentiation, MAGIC, Ecosystem, Pet, Publication, Magic, TSX, Research, Magic Quadrant, Strategic planning

Kinaxis® Inc. (TSX:KXS), a global leader in end-to-end supply chain orchestration, today announced it has been named a Leader in the 2024 Gartner® Magic Quadrant™ for Supply Chain Planning Solutions.

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  • Kinaxis® Inc. (TSX:KXS), a global leader in end-to-end supply chain orchestration, today announced it has been named a Leader in the 2024 Gartner® Magic Quadrant™ for Supply Chain Planning Solutions.
  • Of the 20 vendors evaluated, Gartner positioned Kinaxis highest on Ability to Execute, marking the company’s 10th consecutive Leaders Quadrant within the report, a complimentary copy of which can be downloaded here .
  • “We’re thrilled that once again, Kinaxis has been recognized by Gartner as a Leader for supply chain planning and equally proud to be recognized again as a Leader across the last ten Magic Quadrant reports,” said Andrew Bell, chief product officer at Kinaxis.
  • Gartner research publications consist of the opinions of Gartner's research organization and should not be construed as statements of fact.

Skechers Announces First Quarter 2024 Financial Results and Record Sales of $2.25 Billion

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Thursday, April 25, 2024
Men, Online Retail, Department Stores, Consumer, Fashion, Teens, Textiles, Retail, Children, Women, Footwear, Manufacturing, Public expenditure, Share repurchase, Depreciation, Skechers, Direct, Investment

Wholesale sales grew $127.1 million, or 9.8%, including increases in EMEA of 11.5%, APAC of 15.3%, and AMER of 5.9%.

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  • Wholesale sales grew $127.1 million, or 9.8%, including increases in EMEA of 11.5%, APAC of 15.3%, and AMER of 5.9%.
  • Direct-to-Consumer sales grew $122.6 million, or 17.3%, including increases in APAC of 16.5%, AMER of 10.5%, and EMEA of 62.4%.
  • For the second quarter of 2024, the Company believes it will achieve sales between $2.175 and $2.225 billion and diluted earnings per share of between $0.85 and $0.90.
  • Further, the Company believes that for the fiscal year 2024, it will achieve sales between $8.725 and $8.875 billion and diluted earnings per share of between $3.95 and $4.10.

Uforia unites artists, communities nationwide to support St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital this Dia del Niño

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Thursday, April 25, 2024
TV and Radio, Music, Fund Raising, Foundation, Philanthropy, Family, Celebrity, Consumer, Entertainment, Health, Continuing, University, Education, Other Consumer, Parenting, Children, Oncology, Cancer, Radio, Hope, Hospital, Travel, Housing, NCI-designated Cancer Center, Survival rate, Love, National Cancer Institute, Uforia Audio Network, Research, Life, Food, Movement, Multimedia, Child, Angel

This Friday, musical artists Ana Bárbara and DannyLux will join the Uforia Audio Network to celebrate Dia del Niño by rallying audiences behind the lifesaving mission of St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital® : Finding cures.

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  • This Friday, musical artists Ana Bárbara and DannyLux will join the Uforia Audio Network to celebrate Dia del Niño by rallying audiences behind the lifesaving mission of St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital® : Finding cures.
  • Support from listeners, partners like Uforia and Ángeles de Esperanza enables St. Jude to help children everywhere by advancing research and treatment of childhood cancer and other life-threatening diseases.
  • St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital is leading the way the world understands, treats and defeats childhood cancer and other life-threatening diseases.
  • Support the St. Jude mission by donating at stjude.org , liking St. Jude on Facebook , following St. Jude on X, Instagram , LinkedIn and TikTok , and subscribing to its YouTube channel.

Carter’s, Inc. Reports First Quarter Fiscal 2024 Results

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Friday, April 26, 2024
Family, Online Retail, Retail, Consumer, Children, Specialty, Baby, Maternity, Capital expenditure, International, Capital, Weather, GAAP, EPS, Security (finance)

Net sales decreased $34.4 million, or 4.9%, to $661.5 million, compared to $695.9 million in the first quarter of fiscal 2023.

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  • Net sales decreased $34.4 million, or 4.9%, to $661.5 million, compared to $695.9 million in the first quarter of fiscal 2023.
  • Changes in foreign currency exchange rates used for translation in the first quarter fiscal 2024, as compared to the first quarter of fiscal 2023, had a favorable effect on consolidated net sales of approximately $2.0 million, or 0.3%.
  • Operating income decreased $1.3 million, or 2.3%, to $55.0 million, compared to $56.4 million in the first quarter of fiscal 2023.
  • In the first quarter of fiscal 2024, the Company returned a total of $38.3 million to shareholders through cash dividends and share repurchases as described below.

Mattel to Bring Three Channels to Samsung TV Plus

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Thursday, April 25, 2024
Retail, Online, Consumer Electronics, Technology, General Entertainment, Other Entertainment, TV and Radio, Parenting, Children, Licensing (Entertainment), Family, Entertainment, Consumer, Internet, Toys, Universe, Education, Hot Wheels, Barbie, Thomas & Friends, Samsung Electronics, Phillumeny, Business development, FAST, SVP, Monster High, Multimedia, Master, Samsung, American Girl, Mobile phone

Mattel, Inc. (NASDAQ: MAT) has partnered with Samsung to deliver its first three 24/7 Free Ad Supported Streaming (FAST) channels on Samsung TV Plus, Samsung’s free TV streaming service.

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  • Mattel, Inc. (NASDAQ: MAT) has partnered with Samsung to deliver its first three 24/7 Free Ad Supported Streaming (FAST) channels on Samsung TV Plus, Samsung’s free TV streaming service.
  • The shows will be found on Samsung TV Plus’ dedicated ‘Kids’ destination on the Samsung TV Plus home screen.
  • “Mattel choosing to launch its first FAST channels with Samsung TV Plus is a testament to the service and audiences we have built,” added Sarah Nelson Uberto, Head of Business Development, Partnerships at Samsung TV Plus.
  • “Barbie and Friends, Hot Wheels Action and Mattel Jr. add even more choice to Samsung TV Plus’ stable of family-friendly, brand-safe content we know both viewers and advertisers will love.”
    To learn more about Mattel and Samsung TV Plus, please visit www.samsungtvplus.com

More Preparation, Communication and Control: Hyatt Reveals Survey Findings on the Hotel Stay Needs of Neurodivergent Travelers

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Thursday, April 25, 2024
Other Travel, Health, Family, Lodging, Human Resources, Millennials, Travel, Consumer, Professional Services, People with Disabilities, Mental Health, Vacation, Children, Generation Z, One57, KultureCity, Learning, Rest, Social media, Hyatt House, Headspace, Disability, Dyslexia, Apple Watch, Communication, IPhone, NYU, Gen, Yoga, Digital, Environment, Spectrum, Noise, Caregiver, User-centered design, Humidifier, CAC, Multimedia, Empathy, Apple Wallet, WCAG, Hotel

), include Hyatt House Seattle/Bellevue , Hyatt House Seattle/Redmond , Hyatt Place Salt Lake City/Downtown/The Gateway , Hyatt Place New York/Yonkers , Hyatt House Philadelphia/King of Prussia , Hyatt Place St. Paul/Downtown and Hyatt Place Arlington/Courthouse Plaza .

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  • ), include Hyatt House Seattle/Bellevue , Hyatt House Seattle/Redmond , Hyatt Place Salt Lake City/Downtown/The Gateway , Hyatt Place New York/Yonkers , Hyatt House Philadelphia/King of Prussia , Hyatt Place St. Paul/Downtown and Hyatt Place Arlington/Courthouse Plaza .
  • 30 percent of neurodivergent travelers want to receive a phone call about an upcoming hotel stay.
  • Hyatt hotels remain committed to offering appropriate colleague training opportunities to better serve the needs of neurodivergent travelers and caregivers.
  • While all travelers believe that self/mobile checkout would greatly improve their experience, it is particularly favored by neurodivergent business travelers.

Mercedes-Benz USA and Atlanta Falcons’ Bijan Robinson Team Up with Little Free Library to Build 175 Book-Sharing Boxes Across the Country

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Thursday, April 25, 2024
General Automotive, Entertainment, Family, EV, Electric Vehicles, Books, Consumer, Automotive, Professional Services, Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG), Other Philanthropy, Philanthropy, Children, Fund Raising, Other Automotive, Volunteering, Miami-Dade County Public Schools, Learning, Mercedes-Benz USA, Little Free Library, Safety, Atlanta Falcons, Book, Literacy, Child, Multimedia, Student

Little Free Library aims to promote literacy and community engagement by offering free access to books through small, publicly accessible book-sharing stations.

Key Points: 
  • Little Free Library aims to promote literacy and community engagement by offering free access to books through small, publicly accessible book-sharing stations.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240425180968/en/
    Bijan Robinson, Atlanta Falcons Running Back and MBUSA Brand Ambassador, with preschool students and Little Free Library.
  • "We are immensely proud of what we have accomplished together with Little Free Library, thanks to the unwavering dedication of our employee volunteers.
  • Partnering with Mercedes-Benz USA allows us to bring Little Free Library to areas where we can have significant impact.