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Woof Gang Bakery & Grooming Expands to Canada with First Location Set to Open in Greater Toronto Area

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Tuesday, January 10, 2023
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Woof Gang Bakery & Grooming , the leading pet service franchise brand in the U.S., is excited to announce it will open its first store in Canada in 2023.

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  • Woof Gang Bakery & Grooming , the leading pet service franchise brand in the U.S., is excited to announce it will open its first store in Canada in 2023.
  • The pet store will be the company’s first franchise-owned international location in the Greater Toronto Area, with plans to open 200 locations in the country.
  • With its mission to be the world’s largest network of neighborhood pet stores, Woof Gang Bakery & Grooming has 200 locations open or under development across 18 states in the U.S. offering luxury spa services, gourmet treats and premium pet nutrition.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20230110005273/en/
    “We’re thrilled to be widening the Woof Gang Bakery & Grooming footprint starting with our Canadian debut in the vibrant greater Toronto area,” said Alex Macedo, previous Global Brand President for Tim Hortons and current Chairman of Woof Gang Bakery & Grooming.

Robert H. Smith School of Business' Center for Social Value Creation Identifies Six Ways Companies Can Drive Environmental, Social Change

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Friday, December 9, 2022
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COLLEGE PARK, Md., Dec. 9, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Today the Center for Social Value Creation (CSVC) at the University of Maryland's Robert H. Smith School of Business published an extensive report on the most effective strategies for driving environmental and social value creation (ESVC). The report sets out a new framework for understanding how companies, across nine industries, can generate meaningful, measurable improvement in environmental and social performance across industries.

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  • COLLEGE PARK, Md., Dec. 9, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Today the Center for Social Value Creation (CSVC) at the University of Maryland's Robert H. Smith School of Business published an extensive report on the most effective strategies for driving environmental and social value creation (ESVC).
  • The report set out three types of institutional change that enables effective use of ESVC levers: operational structure, financing, and measurement/reporting.
  • We hope to convene an ongoing conversation about how businesses can simultaneously drive financial growth and social and environmental value.
  • The Center for Social Value Creation is the Smith School's dedicated program for driving positive social and environmental outcomes in tandem with strong business performance.

Marriott International Expects to Introduce More Than 35 Luxury Hotels Around the World in 2023

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Wednesday, December 7, 2022
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CANNES, France, Dec. 7, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- From International Luxury Travel Market (ILTM) Cannes, Marriott International, Inc., today announced plans to introduce more than 35 luxury hotels in 2023, delivering the unique and meaningful experiences desired by today's luxury traveler. Boasting an unrivaled portfolio of luxury brands including The Ritz-Carlton, Ritz-Carlton Reserve, St. Regis, W Hotels, The Luxury Collection, EDITION, JW Marriott, and Bulgari Hotels & Resorts, Marriott International continues to push the boundaries, reimagining travel with a globally inspired perspective that defines the future of luxury. With an unparalleled footprint of nearly 500 luxury hotels and resorts in 68 countries and territories today, Marriott International is poised to further its position as the global leader in luxury hospitality with more than 200 luxury properties in the development pipeline. From Kenya to Singapore and Japan to Mexico, more than 35 new hotels are slated to open next year in sought-after and emerging destinations around the world.

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  • Boasting an unrivaled portfolio of luxury brands including The Ritz-Carlton, Ritz-Carlton Reserve, St. Regis, W Hotels, The Luxury Collection, EDITION, JW Marriott, and Bulgari Hotels & Resorts, Marriott International continues to push the boundaries, reimagining travel with a globally inspired perspective that defines the future of luxury.
  • From Kenya to Singapore and Japan to Mexico, more than 35 new hotels are slated to open next year in sought-after and emerging destinations around the world.
  • Our collective mindset has changed from viewing travel as a luxury commodity to an activity vital to overall well-being," said Tina Edmundson, Global Brand and Marketing Officer, Marriott International.
  • The brand is also slated to enter the luxury safari segment in 2023 with the expected opening of JW Marriott Masai Mara Lodge in Kenya.

Power Your Purpose With Marie Claire for Seventh Annual Power Trip

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Wednesday, November 16, 2022
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LOS ANGELES, Nov. 16, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Marie Claire hosted its seventh annual Power Trip November 14-15, connecting today’s most influential women across the U.S. for a 36-hour summit that begins in the sky. This year’s summit theme was “Power Your Purpose”, bringing women together to reprioritize what’s most important to them, whether it’s living a more purpose-driven life, leading a double-bottom line company, seeing more of the world, or meeting more interesting people. The invite-only event began with East Coast power women boarding a chartered United Airlines aircraft to meet power women in Los Angeles for a non-stop, uniquely crafted networking extravaganza filled with surprising content and exclusive access to some of the brightest and most innovative minds in the country.

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  • The Power Trip was Presented by FP Movement, Biossance, Simon G. and Fairmont Century Plaza and More
    LOS ANGELES, Nov. 16, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Marie Claire hosted its seventh annual Power Trip November 14-15, connecting todays most influential women across the U.S. for a 36-hour summit that begins in the sky.
  • For the third year in a row, the United Explorer and Business Cards from Chase helped Marie Claire encourage the Power Women of today to reprioritize, reset, and set positive travel and business intentions while on the 2022 Power Trip and beyond.
  • The issue will feature the first annual Power List highlighting women who did something powerful, game-changing, or newsworthy in the past 12 months.
  • To learn more about the Power Trip: Power Your Purpose and join the conversation, follow the hashtag #PowerTrip2022 and Marie Claire on social media.

Harry Potter: A Yule Ball Celebration Announces New Details, Bringing Harry Potter Fans A Step Closer to the Magic of the Wizarding World to This Holiday Season

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Thursday, November 10, 2022
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HOUSTON, Nov. 10, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, Warner Bros. Discovery Global Themed Entertainment and Fever, the leading global entertainment discovery platform, revealed new details about its upcoming magical and interactive themed experience, Harry Potter: A Yule Ball Celebration opening in the heart of Houston, TX on November 18th.

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  • Subsequently, "Harry Potter: A Yule Ball Celebration" will host a "Champions Waltz", a dance-off competition, and a fashion parade for guests to show off their Yule Balllooks.
  • To learn more about Harry Potter: A Yule Ball Celebration, please visit harrypotteryuleballcelebration.com and/or follow us on Facebook and Instagram .
  • This expanding portfolio of Warner Bros. owned Wizarding World experiences also includes Harry Potter New York the flagship store, Warner Bros.
  • The Wizarding World continues to evolve to provide Harry Potter fans with fresh and exciting ways to engage.

Miral and Warner Bros. Discovery Announce Harry Potter Themed Land Coming to Abu Dhabi's Yas Island

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Thursday, November 10, 2022
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ABU DHABI, UAE, Nov. 10, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Miral, Abu Dhabi's leading creator of immersive destinations and experiences, in partnership with Warner Bros. Discovery, announced today a Harry Potter themed land will be coming to Yas Island, Abu Dhabi, within the world's largest indoor theme park, Warner Bros. World Abu Dhabi.

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  • Discovery, announced today a Harry Potter themed land will be coming to Yas Island, Abu Dhabi, within the world's largest indoor theme park, Warner Bros. World Abu Dhabi.
  • The creative vision for this newly designed Harry Potter themed land from Miral and Warner Bros.
  • The Harry Potter themed land will be significant in scale and join the existing six Immersive Lands in the award-winning theme park, bringing Harry Potter to fans like never before.
  • Discovery owned Wizarding World tours and retail also includes the flagship Harry Potter New York, Warner Bros.

Miral and Warner Bros. Discovery Announce Harry Potter Themed Land Coming to Abu Dhabi's Yas Island

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Thursday, November 10, 2022
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ABU DHABI, UAE, Nov. 10, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Miral, Abu Dhabi's leading creator of immersive destinations and experiences, in partnership with Warner Bros. Discovery, announced today a Harry Potter themed land will be coming to Yas Island, Abu Dhabi, within the world's largest indoor theme park, Warner Bros. World Abu Dhabi.

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  • Discovery, announced today a Harry Potter themed land will be coming to Yas Island, Abu Dhabi, within the world's largest indoor theme park, Warner Bros. World Abu Dhabi.
  • The creative vision for this newly designed Harry Potter themed land from Miral and Warner Bros.
  • The Harry Potter themed land will be significant in scale and join the existing six Immersive Lands in the award-winning theme park, bringing Harry Potter to fans like never before.
  • Discovery owned Wizarding World tours and retail also includes the flagship Harry Potter New York, Warner Bros.

65 Equity Partners Invests $150 Million in Cityneon: Group to Rebrand to Neon

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Wednesday, October 26, 2022
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SINGAPORE, Oct. 26, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --Cityneon Holdings ("Cityneon", the "Company"/collectively with its subsidiaries, the "Group"), welcomes a fresh investment of S$150 million from 65 Equity Partners, an independently managed investment firm wholly-owned by Temasek Holdings.

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  • SINGAPORE, Oct. 26, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --Cityneon Holdings ("Cityneon", the "Company"/collectively with its subsidiaries, the "Group"), welcomes a fresh investment of S$150 million from 65 Equity Partners, an independently managed investment firm wholly-owned by Temasek Holdings.
  • 65 Equity Partners is an independently managed wholly-owned investment platform of Temasek which focuses on providing equity and structured capital solutions to leading companies with growth aspirations, in Southeast Asia, Europe and the United States.
  • In Singapore, the strategy of 65 Equity Partners is to provide capital solutions to local enterprises with fundamentally sound businesses to help them expand regionally or transform strategically.
  • 65 Equity Partners will also invest in leading companies and new economy businesses in Singapore and the region, ahead of their eventual listing in Singapore.

65 Equity Partners Invests $150 Million in Cityneon: Group to Rebrand to Neon

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Wednesday, October 26, 2022
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SINGAPORE, Oct. 25, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --Cityneon Holdings ("Cityneon", the "Company"/collectively with its subsidiaries, the "Group"), welcomes a fresh investment of S$150 million from 65 Equity Partners, an independently managed investment firm wholly-owned by Temasek Holdings.

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  • SINGAPORE, Oct. 25, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --Cityneon Holdings ("Cityneon", the "Company"/collectively with its subsidiaries, the "Group"), welcomes a fresh investment of S$150 million from 65 Equity Partners, an independently managed investment firm wholly-owned by Temasek Holdings.
  • 65 Equity Partners is an independently managed wholly-owned investment platform of Temasek which focuses on providing equity and structured capital solutions to leading companies with growth aspirations, in Southeast Asia, Europe and the United States.
  • In Singapore, the strategy of 65 Equity Partners is to provide capital solutions to local enterprises with fundamentally sound businesses to help them expand regionally or transform strategically.
  • 65 Equity Partners will also invest in leading companies and new economy businesses in Singapore and the region, ahead of their eventual listing in Singapore.

The Vitamin Shoppe's BodyTech® Sports Nutrition Brand and Warner Bros. Consumer Products Launch Exclusive Flavor Collaborations Inspired by Characters from the DC Universe including Superman, Batman, Wonder Woman, Black Adam and More

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Monday, October 17, 2022
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SECAUCUS, N.J., Oct. 17, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- It's not a bird. It's not a plane. It's The Vitamin Shoppe's mightiest collaboration yet: Sports nutrition inspired by the DC™ Universe.

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  • It's The Vitamin Shoppe's mightiest collaboration yet: Sports nutrition inspired by the DC Universe.
  • Additional products, flavors, and DC Universe Super Hero and Super-Villain character collaborations will be unveiled as part of this exclusive assortment in the future.
  • For more information about The Vitamin Shoppe, visit www.vitaminshoppe.com , and for more information about DC, visit www.dc.com .
  • Globally, The Vitamin Shoppe serves customers in select Asia, South America, and Central America markets through local omnichannel partners.