Economy of the San Francisco Bay Area

Specialty Candy Retailtainer, IT'SUGAR, Names Mike Koempel Chief Operating Officer

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Thursday, July 15, 2021
Fashion, Victoria's Secret, Economy of the San Francisco Bay Area, L Brands, Clothing, Retailers, Service companies

FT. LAUDERDALE, Fla., July 15, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- IT'SUGAR , one of the largest specialty candy retailers in North America with 96 retail locations, announced today it has appointed Mike Koempel as Chief Operating Officer.

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  • FT. LAUDERDALE, Fla., July 15, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- IT'SUGAR , one of the largest specialty candy retailers in North America with 96 retail locations, announced today it has appointed Mike Koempel as Chief Operating Officer.
  • Most recently, Mr. Koempel spent over three years at multi-billion-dollar retailer Victoria Secret Lingerie as Executive Vice President /Chief Operating Officer from 2017 to 2020.
  • Prior to Victoria Secret Lingerie, Mr. Koempel served as Executive Vice President/Chief Financial Officer at L Brands' Mast Global Division from 2007 to 2017.
  • Jeff Rubin, CEO of IT'SUGAR commented, "We are very excited to welcome Mike as Chief Operating Officer of IT'SUGAR.

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.

Victoria's Secret Continues Transformation With Launch Of New Partnerships To Positively Impact The Lives Of Women

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Wednesday, June 16, 2021
Fashion, Victoria's Secret Angels, Economy of the San Francisco Bay Area, Victoria's Secret, Pelotonia, Global Fund for Women, Clothing, California, States of the United States

The new partnerships The VS Collective and The Victoria's Secret Global Fund for Women's Cancers are designed to positively impact the lives of women.

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  • The new partnerships The VS Collective and The Victoria's Secret Global Fund for Women's Cancers are designed to positively impact the lives of women.
  • "At Victoria's Secret, we are on an incredible journey to become the world's leading advocate for women," said Martin Waters, Chief Executive Officer, Victoria's Secret.
  • "With The VS Collective, we are creating a platform that will build new, deeper relationships with all women.
  • Furthering its mission of being a champion for all women, Victoria's Secret will launch The VS Global Fund for Women's Cancers with longstanding partner, Pelotonia .

Golden Triangle Ventures, Inc. Announces the Acquisition of The Lodge Winery & Olive Oil Co. under the Company’s Food & Wine Division, Napa Wine Brands, Inc.

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Wednesday, May 26, 2021
Geography of California, California, Sonoma Valley, Napa Valley, California wine, American Viticultural Areas, Economy of the San Francisco Bay Area, Wine Country, Napa Valley AVA, Sonoma, California

Napa Wine Brands was founded by CEO, Arron Johnson, a longtime resident of the famed northern California Sonoma & Napa Valley wine country regions.

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  • Napa Wine Brands was founded by CEO, Arron Johnson, a longtime resident of the famed northern California Sonoma & Napa Valley wine country regions.
  • With extensive resources and award-winning products, Napa Wine Brands strives to develop some of the most desirable products in todays market.
  • Cars & engines Arron built ended up in almost every major national car magazine, as well as international press.
  • Napa Wine Brands has an array of fully developed products and services that provide value to the other divisions under Golden Triangle Ventures.

Book Now! Southwest Airlines Service For Eugene, Ore., To Begin Aug. 29, 2021, With Fares As Low As $39 One-Way

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Thursday, April 15, 2021
Economy of the San Francisco Bay Area, Oakland International Airport, Southwest Airlines, Airlines, USAAF Contract Flying School Airfields, Aviation, San Francisco Bay Area, Economy of Houston

"Daily nonstop service to Oakland and Las Vegas will be welcome additions for passengers in the Western Oregon region.

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  • "Daily nonstop service to Oakland and Las Vegas will be welcome additions for passengers in the Western Oregon region.
  • In 2021, Southwest began service to Chicago(O\'Hare) andSarasota/Bradenton, both on Feb. 14; Savannah/Hilton Head andColorado Springs, both on March 11; and Houston(Bush) andSanta Barbara, Calif.,both on April 12.
  • Fares valid on nonstop service where indicated; if not indicated, fares are valid on single connecting service.
  • Learn more about how the carrier gives back to communities across the world by visiting Southwest.com/citizenship .\nBook Southwest Airlines\' low fares online at Southwest.com or by phone at 800-I-FLY-SWA.\n'

Alliance Data Improves Customer Experience With Reissue Of Victoria's Secret Credit Card, Providing New Digital Payment Features And Added Security

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Thursday, February 25, 2021
Marketing, Business models, Economy of the San Francisco Bay Area, Fashion, Victoria's Secret, Alliance Data, Touchpoint, Loyalty program

With nearly 1,400 stores worldwide and a robust e-commerce platform, Victoria's Secret customers can shop the brand anywhere and anytime.

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  • With nearly 1,400 stores worldwide and a robust e-commerce platform, Victoria's Secret customers can shop the brand anywhere and anytime.
  • We are excited to partner with Victoria's Secret to deliver a truly comprehensive payment and customer rewards solution for its millions of valued cardmembers."
  • Alliance Data (NYSE: ADS) is a leading provider of data-driven marketing, loyalty and payment solutions serving large, consumer-based industries.
  • Alliance Data helps its partners create and increase customer loyalty across multiple touch points using traditional, digital, mobile and emerging technologies.

Victoria's Secret Announces Return Of Swim In Stores

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Tuesday, February 16, 2021
Clothing, Women's clothing, Economy of the San Francisco Bay Area, Victoria's Secret, Bra

NEW YORK, Feb. 16, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --The Swim collection at Victoria's Secret is back and better than ever, available online and returning to select stores.

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  • NEW YORK, Feb. 16, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --The Swim collection at Victoria's Secret is back and better than ever, available online and returning to select stores.
  • The expanded assortment features the brand's heritage styles you know and love plus all new shapes and fashion pieces.
  • The Mix and Match collection lets you be your own stylist, with a variety of styles, patterns and colors for a look that's uniquely you.
  • The modern bra technology that Victoria's Secret is known for throughout iconic bra collections can also now be found across the swim assortment for a seamless go-to fit.

L Brands Invites You To Listen To Its Fourth Quarter 2020 Earnings Call Webcast

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Thursday, February 11, 2021
Retailers, Service companies, Retailing, Economy of the San Francisco Bay Area, Victoria's Secret, L Brands, Circle K, Bath & Body Works

Log on to www.LB.com or call:

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  • Log on to www.LB.com or call:
    If you are unable to participate during the live webcast, the call will also be archived and made available on www.LB.com .
  • L Brands, through Victorias Secret, PINK and Bath & Body Works, is an international company.
  • The company operates 2,669 company-operated specialty stores in the United States, Canada and Greater China, and its brands are also sold in more than 700 franchised locations worldwide.
  • The companys products are also available online at www.BathandBodyworks.com , www.VictoriasSecret.com and www.PINK.com .

Silicon Valley Leadership Group Sets Standard with 25x25 Program to Catalyze Business Competitiveness Through Diversity

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Monday, January 11, 2021
Geography of California, Television series, Regions of the United States, Economy of the San Francisco Bay Area, Silicon Valley Leadership Group, Silicon Valley

SAN JOSE, Jan. 11, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- In line with its mission to promote innovation and business competitiveness, Silicon Valley Leadership Group today announced the launch of its 25x25 diversity initiative.

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  • SAN JOSE, Jan. 11, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- In line with its mission to promote innovation and business competitiveness, Silicon Valley Leadership Group today announced the launch of its 25x25 diversity initiative.
  • 25x25 applies our Silicon Valley dynamic to driving diversity among companies as a way to build greater business competitiveness at this important moment," said Ahmad Thomas, CEO of Silicon Valley Leadership Group.
  • The Leadership Group will unveil and recognize its inaugural 25x25 participating member companies at its upcoming Diversity Summit.
  • SVLG CEO Ahmad Thomas recently named Angelica Cortez as the first Vice President of Racial Justice & Equity for the Silicon Valley Leadership Group.