The Longaberger Company

Xcel Brands, Inc. Announces Third Quarter 2023 Results

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Monday, November 20, 2023
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Licensing revenues of $2.6 million for the quarter, an increase of $0.2 million as compared to the quarter ended June 30, 2023.

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  • Licensing revenues of $2.6 million for the quarter, an increase of $0.2 million as compared to the quarter ended June 30, 2023.
  • GAAP net loss of $5.1 million for the quarter, compared with GAAP net loss of $4.0 million in the prior year quarter.
  • Adjusted EBITDA of ($1.4) million for the quarter, compared with Adjusted EBITDA of ($2.9) million for the prior year quarter.
  • NEW YORK, Nov. 20, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Xcel Brands, Inc. (NASDAQ: XELB) (“Xcel” or the “Company”), a media and consumer products company with significant expertise in livestream shopping and social commerce, today announced its financial results for the quarter ended September 30, 2023.

Xcel Brands Announces License with ALPHA OES for Longaberger

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Monday, November 13, 2023
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NEW YORK, Nov. 13, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Xcel Brands, Inc. (NASDAQ: XELB) (“Xcel” or the “Company”), a media and consumer products company with billions of dollars in retail sales generated by its brands through social commerce and live-stream shopping, today announced a new licensing agreement with ALPHA OES, a provider of eCommerce services and strategies for brands.

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  • NEW YORK, Nov. 13, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Xcel Brands, Inc. (NASDAQ: XELB) (“Xcel” or the “Company”), a media and consumer products company with billions of dollars in retail sales generated by its brands through social commerce and live-stream shopping, today announced a new licensing agreement with ALPHA OES, a provider of eCommerce services and strategies for brands.
  • Under the terms of the licensing agreement, ALPHA OES will take over the day-to-day operations for Xcel’s Longaberger eCommerce business.
  • “We’re excited to partner with ALPHA OES on the Longaberger brand,” said Robert W. D’Loren, Chairman and CEO of Xcel Brands.
  • We’re also excited to work with Xcel on bringing Longaberger onto their social commerce marketplace, which we believe has the potential to reinvent customer acquisition of eCommerce brands that have a highly engaged audience through social commerce.”
    Under the new agreement, ALPHA OES will take over day-to-day management of Longaberger’s eCommerce business under a license with Longaberger Licensing, a subsidiary of Xcel.

Keeco Appoints Hope Margala as Chief Executive Officer

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Wednesday, September 6, 2023
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ROCK HILL, S.C., Sept. 6, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Keeco, a leading designer, manufacturer and distributor of home and bedding products in the U.S., announced today that Hope Margala has been appointed Chief Executive Officer.

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  • ROCK HILL, S.C., Sept. 6, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Keeco, a leading designer, manufacturer and distributor of home and bedding products in the U.S., announced today that Hope Margala has been appointed Chief Executive Officer.
  • "We look forward to partnering with Hope and believe that her deep experience in the CPG sector will allow Keeco and its affiliated brands to continue to play a leadership role in the industry.
  • Hope Margala is a seasoned executive with a proven track record of successfully delivering on growth initiatives and driving performance.
  • "I am honored to join the Keeco family," said Ms. Margala.

CHARLES & COLVARD LAUNCHES STRATEGIC PARTNERSHIP WITH XCEL BRANDS' LONGABERGER

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Thursday, April 13, 2023
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RESEARCH TRIANGLE PARK, N.C., April 13, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Charles & Colvard, Ltd. (Nasdaq: CTHR), a globally recognized fine jewelry company that specializes in moissanite and lab grown diamonds announced a new strategic retail partnership with XCEL Brands' Longaberger.

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  • RESEARCH TRIANGLE PARK, N.C., April 13, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Charles & Colvard, Ltd. (Nasdaq: CTHR), a globally recognized fine jewelry company that specializes in moissanite and lab grown diamonds announced a new strategic retail partnership with XCEL Brands' Longaberger.
  • In the near term, the relationship will showcase an assortment of its product brand Moissanite by Charles & Colvard® on the Longaberger website.
  • A new "friend" to Longaberger, Charles & Colvard has been a strong presence in the global lab grown market for nearly three decades, most notably known for their Made, Not Mined™ gems and fine jewelry.
  • "After 100 years of strengthening the bonds of craftspeople and consumers, Longaberger is proud to continue that mission by partnering with Charles & Colvard.

LP Building Solutions Names Berman and Hopkins as Vice Presidents

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Wednesday, March 1, 2023
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NASHVILLE, Tenn., March 1, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- LP Building Solutions (LP), a leading manufacturer of high-performance building products, today announced that Libby Berman has been named Vice President, Chief Tax Officer and Bob Hopkins has been named Vice President, Treasurer.

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  • NASHVILLE, Tenn., March 1, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- LP Building Solutions (LP), a leading manufacturer of high-performance building products, today announced that Libby Berman has been named Vice President, Chief Tax Officer and Bob Hopkins has been named Vice President, Treasurer.
  • "Bob and Libby have been invaluable contributors to the LP team for many years now," said LP Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer Alan Haughie.
  • Berman joined LP in 2018 as Chief Tax Officer, overseeing LP's global tax function.
  • Prior to joining LP, Hopkins worked for Longaberger, a family-owned home interior products company, and for Limited Brands (now called Bath & Body Works, Inc.).

Halston Announces Sleepwear Collaboration With Homebodii

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Thursday, December 1, 2022
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Halston, a division of Xcel Brands and one of the most iconic names in American fashion, today announced a collaboration with Australian luxury sleepwear brand, Homebodii.

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  • Halston, a division of Xcel Brands and one of the most iconic names in American fashion, today announced a collaboration with Australian luxury sleepwear brand, Homebodii.
  • Homebodii x Halston marks the first collaboration for the Halston brand under its new Creative Director, Ken Downing.
  • Halston x Homebodii is glamorous, fun, sexy and sophisticated, the ultimate in stylish sleepwear.
  • Collaborating with Ingrid was a dream because blurring the lines of conventional dressing is a hallmark of HALSTON.

Xcel Brands to Report Third Quarter 2022 Financial Results on November 14, 2022

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Wednesday, November 9, 2022
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NEW YORK, Nov. 09, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Xcel Brands, Inc. (NASDAQ: XELB) (Xcel or the Company), a media and consumer products company, today announced that it will report its third quarter 2022 financial results on November 14, 2022.

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  • NEW YORK, Nov. 09, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Xcel Brands, Inc. (NASDAQ: XELB) (Xcel or the Company), a media and consumer products company, today announced that it will report its third quarter 2022 financial results on November 14, 2022.
  • The Company will hold a conference call with the investment community on November 15, 2022, at 10:00 a.m.
  • Interested parties unable to access the conference call via the webcast may dial 800-715-9871 or 646-307-1963 and use the passcode 7112310.
  • Xcel owns the Judith Ripka, Halston, LOGO by Lori Goldstein, and C. Wonder brands and a minority stake in the Isaac Mizrahi brand.

Xcel Brands Announces Launch of C. Wonder by Christian Siriano

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Friday, September 16, 2022
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Xcel Brands, Inc. (NASDAQ: XELB), a media and consumer products company with unparalleled expertise in livestream shopping, today announced the launch of C. Wonder by Christian Siriano.

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  • Xcel Brands, Inc. (NASDAQ: XELB), a media and consumer products company with unparalleled expertise in livestream shopping, today announced the launch of C. Wonder by Christian Siriano.
  • Bringing Christian on board to lead the transformation of C. Wonder by Christian Siriano is another key step in the creation of a live-selling ecosystem that connects our brands directly with consumers, said Robert W. DLoren, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Xcel Brands.
  • Ive always loved the C. Wonder brand and Im thrilled to join the team at Xcel Brands to collaborate and share the brand with new audiences, said Mr. Siriano.
  • C. Wonder by Christian Siriano offers amazing products at great prices and promises to transport our customers to a place they have never been.

Xcel Brands To Report Second Quarter 2022 Financial Results On August 15, 2022

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Wednesday, August 10, 2022
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NEW YORK, Aug. 10, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Xcel Brands, Inc. (NASDAQ: XELB) (Xcel or the Company), a media and consumer products company, today announced that it will report its second quarter 2022 financial results before the market opens on August 15, 2022.

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  • NEW YORK, Aug. 10, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Xcel Brands, Inc. (NASDAQ: XELB) (Xcel or the Company), a media and consumer products company, today announced that it will report its second quarter 2022 financial results before the market opens on August 15, 2022.
  • The Company will hold a conference call with the investment community at 11:00 a.m. Eastern Time that day.
  • A webcast of the conference call will be available live on the Investor Relations section of Xcels website at https://ir.xcelbrands.com/events-presentations.
  • Xcel was founded in 2011 with a vision to reimagine shopping, entertainment, and social media as one thing.

Xcel Brands Appoints Ken Downing as Creative Director for Halston

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Thursday, July 21, 2022
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Xcel Brands, Inc. (NASDAQ: XELB), a media and consumer products company with unparalleled expertise in livestream shopping, today announced that it has appointed Ken Downing as Creative Director of the Halston brand, effective August 1, 2022.

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  • Xcel Brands, Inc. (NASDAQ: XELB), a media and consumer products company with unparalleled expertise in livestream shopping, today announced that it has appointed Ken Downing as Creative Director of the Halston brand, effective August 1, 2022.
  • Were extremely pleased to bring Ken on board to guide the creative vision of Halston as we solidify our leadership within the fast-growing retail livestreaming marketplace.
  • Its an honor to reenvision and evolve the future of Halston, an iconic American luxury brand that has been a cultural touchstone for more than 50 years, said Ken Downing, Creative Director of Halston.
  • Xcel owns the Judith Ripka, Halston, LOGO by Lori Goldstein, and C. Wonder brands and a minority stake in the Isaac Mizrahi brand.