Late modern period

FAIR: New Nevada Poll Shows Voters Blame Biden for Border Crisis, Oppose Democrats' Effort to Include Amnesty in Budget Reconciliation Bill

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Thursday, July 15, 2021
Biden family, Joe Biden, Democrats United States), Federal government of the United States, Late modern period, Illegal immigration to the United States

WASHINGTON, July 15, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --A new poll finds that Nevada voters blame President Biden for the border crisis and oppose efforts by to include a massive amnesty for illegal aliens in a spending bill intended to upgrade the nation's infrastructure.

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  • WASHINGTON, July 15, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --A new poll finds that Nevada voters blame President Biden for the border crisis and oppose efforts by to include a massive amnesty for illegal aliens in a spending bill intended to upgrade the nation's infrastructure.
  • By 46% to 42%, Nevada voters object to the use of this legislative tactic "to enact major immigration legislation."
  • 59% of Nevada voters hold the Biden administration and its policies responsible for the current immigration and border crisis.
  • 46% of voters oppose of including an amnesty for illegal aliens in a bill to fund infrastructure upgrades.

Estevez Nomination Signals Biden Administration's Focus on China Threat

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Tuesday, July 13, 2021
Contemporary history, Politics, Presidency of Joe Biden, Federal government of the United States, Joe Biden, Bureau of Industry and Security, Layton, Democrats United States), Late modern period

WASHINGTON, July 13, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --China Tech Threat Co-Founder Roslyn Layton issued the below statement on Alan Estevez, who President Biden named today to head the U.S. Commerce Department's Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS).

Key Points: 
  • WASHINGTON, July 13, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --China Tech Threat Co-Founder Roslyn Layton issued the below statement on Alan Estevez, who President Biden named today to head the U.S. Commerce Department's Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS).
  • Read here for more on the elevated importance of BIS as the People's Republic of China seeks to acquire strategic U.S. technology to advance its military.
  • "We congratulate Mr. Estevez on his nomination at a time of expanded responsibility and oversight at BIS," said Roslyn Layton.
  • "Placing Mr. Estevez at the helm of BIS signals that the Biden administration understands the threat posed by China and is taking it seriously," Layton added.

L Brands Reports Second Quarter-to-Date 2021 Sales and Increases Second Quarter Earnings Guidance

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Tuesday, July 13, 2021
Economy of the San Francisco Bay Area, Fashion, Victoria's Secret, Contemporary history, Clothing, Late modern period

Second quarter 2020 sales were negatively impacted by the closure of stores for approximately half the quarter due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

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  • Second quarter 2020 sales were negatively impacted by the closure of stores for approximately half the quarter due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
  • Sales for the first nine weeks of the second quarter of 2021 increased 12 percent compared to sales of $2.101 billion for the same period of 2019.
  • Bath & Body Works sales for the first nine weeks of the second quarter of 2021 increased 48 percent compared to the same period of 2019.
  • Victorias Secret comparable sales for the first nine weeks of the second quarter of 2021 increased 3 percent compared to the same period in 2019.

United States DoD 2022 Budget Assessment: Research, Development, Test, and Evaluation (RDT&E); Procurement; and Operations and Maintenance (O&M) Categories - ResearchAndMarkets.com

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Monday, July 12, 2021
Contracts, Defense, Other Defense, United States Department of Defense, Presidency of Joe Biden, Late modern period

The "US DoD 2022 Budget Assessment and Growth Opportunities" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.

Key Points: 
  • The "US DoD 2022 Budget Assessment and Growth Opportunities" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.
  • This research service focuses on US Department of Defense (DoD) spending requests for the research, development, test, and evaluation (RDT&E); procurement; and operations and maintenance (O&M) categories.
  • The base year for DoD budgets is 2020, and the market forecast is estimated from 2021 to 2026.
  • The purpose of this study is to discuss the new Biden administration's 2022 DoD budget request.

JustFoodForDogs Appoints Gavin J. Lindberg as Chief Financial Officer

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Wednesday, July 7, 2021
Fashion, Clothing, Late modern period, Contemporary history, Nike, Inc., Converse

IRVINE, Calif., July 7, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --JustFoodForDogs (the "Company"), a leader in the fresh, human-grade food movement for pets, today announced the appointment of Gavin J. Lindberg as Chief Financial Officer, effective July 5, 2021.

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  • IRVINE, Calif., July 7, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --JustFoodForDogs (the "Company"), a leader in the fresh, human-grade food movement for pets, today announced the appointment of Gavin J. Lindberg as Chief Financial Officer, effective July 5, 2021.
  • Mr. Lindberg brings more than 20 years of strategic financial leadership and extensive experience driving consumer brand growth across international markets.
  • Prior to JustFoodForDogs, he spent 18 years in various financial and executive leadership roles at Nike, Inc., most recently serving as Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of Product, Innovation, and Brand, where he oversaw the implementation of operational enhancements and was responsible for the strategic financial direction of flagship brands such as Converse and Jordan Brand.
  • Previously, he served as Chief Financial Officer for Nike separately in both the EMEA and Greater China regions, and as finance chief for the Jordan Brand.

Removery Rebrands Vamoose Tattoo Removal In Chicago Region

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Tuesday, June 29, 2021
Tattooing, Laser medicine, Tattoo removal, Tattoo, Culture, Late modern period, Fads

AUSTIN, Texas, June 29, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Removery, the world leader in laser tattoo removal, change, and fade services, announced that it has completed the rebranding of Vamoose Tattoo Removal in Chicago.

Key Points: 
  • AUSTIN, Texas, June 29, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Removery, the world leader in laser tattoo removal, change, and fade services, announced that it has completed the rebranding of Vamoose Tattoo Removal in Chicago.
  • Trained in the most advanced laser tattoo removal equipment and procedures, the tattoo removal specialists at Removery use PicoWay laser technology that makes the process as fast, effective, and comfortable as possible.
  • Removery was formed in 2019 through the merger of four leading tattoo removal brands that have been operating since 2011.
  • To learn more about Removery and tattoo removal, see before-and-after pictures, or schedule an in-person or virtual consultation, visit Removery.com.

Tattooed Chef Will “Ink Your Greens” in Celebration of National Tattoo Day

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Monday, June 28, 2021
Lotteries, Sweepstake, Tattoo, Chef, Late modern period, Fads, Contemporary history

Were ecstatic to launch Ink Your Greens to have some fun with our Tattooed Chef family and celebrate all that weve accomplished together, said Galletti.

Key Points: 
  • Were ecstatic to launch Ink Your Greens to have some fun with our Tattooed Chef family and celebrate all that weve accomplished together, said Galletti.
  • The Ink Your Greens Sweepstakes is Sponsored by Tattooed Chef.
  • Understanding consumer lifestyle and food trends, a commitment to innovation, and self-manufacturing allows Tattooed Chef to continuously introduce new products.
  • Tattooed Chef provides approachable, great tasting and chef-created products to the growing group of plant-based consumers as well as the mainstream marketplace.

Guess?, Inc. Announces Participation at the Jefferies Virtual Consumer Conference

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Wednesday, June 16, 2021
Fashion, Online Retail, Retail, Luxury, Other Retail, Department Stores, Fashion, Guess, American culture, L.A.M.B., Fads, Late modern period

Guess?, Inc. (NYSE: GES) announced today that the Company will be presenting at the Jefferies Virtual Consumer Conference on Wednesday, June 23, 2021 at 10:20 a.m. Eastern Time.

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  • Guess?, Inc. (NYSE: GES) announced today that the Company will be presenting at the Jefferies Virtual Consumer Conference on Wednesday, June 23, 2021 at 10:20 a.m. Eastern Time.
  • The Company will be represented at the conference by Carlos Alberini, Chief Executive Officer, Katie Anderson, Chief Financial Officer, and Fabrice Benarouche, VP, Finance and Investor Relations.
  • The webcast will be available for 30 days following the conference.
  • Guess?, Inc. designs, markets, distributes and licenses a lifestyle collection of contemporary apparel, denim, handbags, watches, eyewear, footwear and other related consumer products.

Delta Apparel Acquires Innovative Technology Company, Autoscale.ai

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Tuesday, June 8, 2021
Other Consumer, Technology, Other Retail, Specialty, Software, Fashion, Consumer, Data management, Retail, Online Retail, Fashion, Soffe, Late modern period, 2nd millennium, Contemporary history

Delta Apparel, Inc. (NYSE American: DLA), a leading provider of core activewear and lifestyle apparel products, announced today it has acquired Dallas-based technology company, Autoscale.ai, to further leverage its existing proprietary automated product workflow from design to fulfillment.

Key Points: 
  • Delta Apparel, Inc. (NYSE American: DLA), a leading provider of core activewear and lifestyle apparel products, announced today it has acquired Dallas-based technology company, Autoscale.ai, to further leverage its existing proprietary automated product workflow from design to fulfillment.
  • Integrating Autoscales innovative technology into our portfolio is a critical part of our strategy to drive enterprise value over the long term by providing an automated, scalable, seamless solution for on-demand, decorated apparel from design to fulfillment, said Delta Group President, Deborah H. Merrill.
  • The transaction was structured with the acquisition purchase price substantially based upon future profits resulting from the Autoscale.ai technology.
  • Delta Apparel, Inc., along with its operating subsidiaries, DTG2Go, LLC, Salt Life, LLC, and M.J. Soffe, LLC, is a vertically-integrated, international apparel company that designs, manufactures, sources, and markets a diverse portfolio of core activewear and lifestyle apparel products under the primary brands of Salt Life, COAST, Soffe, and Delta.

Kontoor Brands to Host Virtual Investor Day 2021: Catalyzing Growth

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Monday, May 24, 2021
Retail, Textiles, Manufacturing, Fashion, Fashion, 2nd millennium, Late modern period, Contemporary history, Kontoor Brands, Lee, KTB, Wrangler, Brand

Kontoor Brands, Inc. (NYSE: KTB), a global lifestyle apparel company, with a portfolio led by two of the worlds most iconic consumer brands, Wranglerand Lee, will host an investor meeting today, Monday, May 24, 2021, at 2:30 p.m.

Key Points: 
  • Kontoor Brands, Inc. (NYSE: KTB), a global lifestyle apparel company, with a portfolio led by two of the worlds most iconic consumer brands, Wranglerand Lee, will host an investor meeting today, Monday, May 24, 2021, at 2:30 p.m.
  • At the virtual event, Kontoor Brands President and Chief Executive Officer Scott Baxter, Chief Financial Officer Rustin Welton and other members of Kontoors leadership team will provide an overview of the companys strategy for Catalyzing Growth and key initiatives designed to drive sustainable, long-term growth for the companys stakeholders.
  • Kontoor Brands, Inc. (NYSE: KTB) is a global lifestyle apparel company, with a portfolio led by two of the worlds most iconic consumer brands: Wrangler and Lee.
  • Kontoor Brands is a purpose-led organization focused on leveraging its global platform, strategic sourcing model and best-in-class supply chain to drive brand growth and deliver long-term value for its stakeholders.