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Vuori Expands to the United Kingdom, France, Germany, Ireland, Netherlands, Australia, and Canada

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Wednesday, March 30, 2022

Breaking down the boundaries of traditional activewear, Vuori is a new perspective on performance apparel.

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  • Breaking down the boundaries of traditional activewear, Vuori is a new perspective on performance apparel.
  • In October 2021, Vuori was valued at $4 billion by SoftBank Vision Fund 2, which invested $400 million in the brand.
  • We are proud to announce Vuoris first-ever expansion outside of the U.S., said Joe Kudla, Founder and CEO at Vuori.
  • Irelands Brown Thomas will offer Vuori (two locations and online) as will Netherlands-based outdoor retailer Bever (20 locations and online).

A$AP ROCKY RELEASES FIRST EVER SPIRIT BRAND: MERCER + PRINCE

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Thursday, March 24, 2022

NEW YORK, March 24, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Multi-hyphenated artist, entrepreneur, actor, and fashion icon A$AP Rocky announces today his highly anticipated venture, Mercer + Prince, a new blended Canadian whisky created and developed in partnership with Global Brand Equities and E. & J. Gallo. Crafted to defy the traditional norms surrounding whisky production, Mercer + Prince is an unconventional spirit with unparalleled smoothness. Aged in American white oak barrels and influenced by Japanese Mizunara oak, this whisky is presented in a dynamic two-cup bottle design created to stand out on any surface.

Key Points: 
  • Crafted to defy the traditional norms surrounding whisky production, Mercer + Prince is an unconventional spirit with unparalleled smoothness.
  • "I'm so excited and grateful to finally introduce Mercer + Prince to the world," said Mercer + Prince founder A$AP Rocky.
  • Mercer + Prince is smooth in taste, disruptive in packaging and close to my heart in name.
  • With Mercer + Prince, Rocky wants to shake things up for the long term and we are fully on board."

New York, Paris, Milan, Decentraland; Global Fashion Goes Virtual with the World’s Biggest Metaverse Fashion Week to Date

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Thursday, February 24, 2022

NEW YORK, Feb. 24, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Metaverse - The virtual social world Decentraland announced today that it is hosting the worlds biggest, entirely digital, fashion week with the launch of Metaverse Fashion Week, to take place March 24 - 27, 2022.

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  • NEW YORK, Feb. 24, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Metaverse - The virtual social world Decentraland announced today that it is hosting the worlds biggest, entirely digital, fashion week with the launch of Metaverse Fashion Week, to take place March 24 - 27, 2022.
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  • Metaverse Fashion Week will also feature the notorious After-Show Parties that are synonymous with IRL fashion weeks.
  • In addition, there will be a #FashionFridays pre-party show on TwitterSpaces leading up to the start of Metaverse Fashion Week.

Yooma Wellness Announces Vitality CBD, Blossom and MYO Plant Nutrition Available on eBay

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Tuesday, February 22, 2022

Toronto, Ontario, Canada, Feb. 22, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Yooma Wellness Inc. ("Yooma") (CSE: YOOM, AQSE: YOOM), a global vertically integrated wellness platform that develops and markets a portfolio of CBD and wellness brands, is pleased to announce eBay has added Vitality CBD, Blossom Skincare ("Blossom") and MYO Plant Nutrition ("MYO") to its CBD pilot programme, marking a significant step forward for the global wellness market.

Key Points: 
  • Toronto, Ontario, Canada, Feb. 22, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Yooma Wellness Inc. ("Yooma") (CSE: YOOM, AQSE: YOOM), a global vertically integrated wellness platform that develops and markets a portfolio of CBD and wellness brands, is pleased to announce eBay has added Vitality CBD, Blossom Skincare ("Blossom") and MYO Plant Nutrition ("MYO") to its CBD pilot programme, marking a significant step forward for the global wellness market.
  • Fifty-one Vitality CBD SKUs, five CBD oils from Blossom and four MYO CBD SKUs will be available for purchase.
  • We are delighted that Vitality CBD, Blossom and MYO have been invited to join its CBD pilot programme.
  • MYO Plant Nutrition is a UK-based plant nutrition business with a mission to help people improve their full-body wellness.

Yooma Wellness Announces Launch of MYO Plant Nutrition in Boots Stores Across the UK

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Monday, January 17, 2022

The listing includes MYOs Plant Proteins in 838 stores, branched-chain amino acids (BCAA) and essential amino acids (EAA) in up to 574 stores, and functional sprays in 522 stores.

Key Points: 
  • The listing includes MYOs Plant Proteins in 838 stores, branched-chain amino acids (BCAA) and essential amino acids (EAA) in up to 574 stores, and functional sprays in 522 stores.
  • MYO products are 100%-plant-based, use clean and innovative ingredients, and focus on the growing area of full-body plant-based wellness, which includes nutrition, the gut, brain, immunity and other key elements of wellness.
  • James Lawson Baker, Founder of MYO Plant Nutrition, commented: This is a major milestone for MYO and we are absolutely delighted to be partnering with Boots, the leading health and beauty retailer in the UK.
  • Jordan Greenberg, CEO of Yooma, said: MYO Plant Nutrition is an exceptional example of how Yoomas buy-and-build strategy creates shareholder value.

BLOCKv launches ultra low gas blockchain, new staking features and customisable marketplaces in major update to Ecosystem

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Tuesday, December 21, 2021

ZUG, Switzerland, Dec. 21, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Leading NFT platform BLOCKv today announced the launch of an ultra low gas NFT blockchain, new token staking tools and the ability to create custom NFT marketplaces on their platform, in a major upgrade to their existing functionality. The news rounds off a bumper 2021 for the BLOCKv platform, which hosted international campaigns for household names including the NBA, Selfridges and Doritos/Call Of Duty, forged new partnerships with Accenture, WPP and Lonsdale Saatchi & Saatchi and even created Dogecoin infused NFTs for the Decentralized Dance Parties' viral Million Doge Disco. Now, BLOCKv is looking to the future and partnering with blockchain industry PR specialists Wachsman to further increase the reach of their growing ecosystem, as well as introducing a host of new platform features powered by their native VEE token.

Key Points: 
  • ZUG, Switzerland, Dec. 21, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Leading NFT platform BLOCKv today announced the launch of an ultra low gas NFT blockchain, new token staking tools and the ability to create custom NFT marketplaces on their platform, in a major upgrade to their existing functionality.
  • Now, BLOCKv is looking to the future and partnering with blockchain industry PR specialists Wachsman to further increase the reach of their growing ecosystem, as well as introducing a host of new platform features powered by their native VEE token.
  • The addition of two staking pools, a token bridge and our own NFT blockchain offers token holders a new way to benefit from the increasingly widespread usage of BLOCKv technology" said BLOCKv Co-Founder Reeve Collins.
  • Finally, a smart contract based token bridge will enable token holders to transfer their VEE from Ethereum to BLOCKv Mainnet and back with ease.

Infarm raises $200m to accelerate global expansion of climate-resilient vertical farms

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Thursday, December 16, 2021

Erez Galonska, co-founder and CEO of Infarm, said: "The current food system is broken.

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  • Erez Galonska, co-founder and CEO of Infarm, said: "The current food system is broken.
  • "Building a global farming network of our climate-resilient vertical farms is a core mission at Infarm, which is why we're excited to announce this latest funding round.
  • This strategic investment will support our rapid global expansion and bolster our R&D so that we can grow more varieties of crops close to consumers across Europe, Asia, North America and the Middle East.
  • Each farm is equipped with numerous lab-grade sensors that have collected more than 60 billion data points from its global farming network.

Infarm raises $200m to accelerate global expansion of climate-resilient vertical farms

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Thursday, December 16, 2021

AMSTERDAM, Dec. 16, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Infarm, a rapidly growing urban farming company with a global presence, announced today that it has raised $200 million in a Series D funding round. The investment included participation from existing and new investors, including the Qatar Investment Authority (QIA) - which will support the company's expansion to countries in the Middle East - Partners in Equity, Hanaco, Atomico, Lightrock, and Bonnier.

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  • In 2023, Infarm will open its first Growing Center in Qatar, where it will harvest tomatoes, strawberries and other fruiting crops besides herbs, salads and leafy greens.
  • Erez Galonska, co-founder and CEO of Infarm, said: "The current food system is broken.
  • "Building a global farming network of our climate-resilient vertical farms is a core mission at Infarm, which is why we're excited to announce this latest funding round.
  • Each farm is equipped with numerous lab-grade sensors that have collected more than 60 billion data points from its global farming network.

Sustainable Lifestyle Brand bella dahl Makes Waves with their Highly Anticipated Debut: 2022 Swim Collection

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Thursday, December 9, 2021

The new bella dahl swim styles can be worn year-round with other bella dahl pieces, letting women stay comfortable and fashionable for every adventure.

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  • The new bella dahl swim styles can be worn year-round with other bella dahl pieces, letting women stay comfortable and fashionable for every adventure.
  • "After four years of planning and a year of creating, we are thrilled to be launching our debut swim collection.
  • "Our swim line will be followed by a release of a bella dahl resort collection, which will embody the perfect palate of pieces for your Spring & Summer 2022 wardrobe."
  • bella dahl is a globally renowned ready-to-wear apparel brand that combines casual California fashion with modern sustainability.

Yooma Wellness Reports Results for Third Quarter of 2021

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Monday, November 29, 2021

TORONTO, Nov. 29, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Yooma Wellness Inc. ("Yooma" or the "Company") (CSE: YOOM, AQSE:YOOM), a Toronto-based vertically-integrated global wellness platform that develops and markets a portfolio of wellness brands, today released its interim financial statements (the "Financial Statements") for the three-month period ended September 30, 2021 (the "Reporting Period").

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  • TORONTO, Nov. 29, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Yooma Wellness Inc. ("Yooma" or the "Company") (CSE: YOOM, AQSE:YOOM), a Toronto-based vertically-integrated global wellness platform that develops and markets a portfolio of wellness brands, today released its interim financial statements (the "Financial Statements") for the three-month period ended September 30, 2021 (the "Reporting Period").
  • Lorne Abony, Chairman at Yooma, commented: Yoomas success in the third quarter solidly-positions the Company in the global CBD and wellness space.
  • This dual-listing was successfully completed and the Companys common shares began trading on the AQSE on August 10, 2021.
  • Vitality CBD products continue to achieve premium rankings on Amazon UK for CBD search results, and significant quarter-over-quarter revenue growth.