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coop & spree launches coop convos, a business and retail podcast with a pinch of basketball

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Sunday, December 18, 2022
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NEW CITY, N.Y., Dec. 18, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- coop & spree, the New York City-based contemporary retailer, has launched a podcast called coop convos, which is all things business, retail, and wellness.

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  • NEW CITY, N.Y., Dec. 18, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- coop & spree, the New York City-based contemporary retailer, has launched a podcast called coop convos, which is all things business, retail, and wellness.
  • coop convos is hosted by coop & spree CEO and founder, Brooke S. Richman, who will interview various business leaders, tastemakers and influencers in their aforementioned industries.
  • Since Richman is an avid New York Knicks Fan (the Spree in coop & spree comes from her childhood pup's name which paid homage to former Knick, Latrell Sprewell), she's even interviewed and secured some former NBA stars.
  • The Podcast is available on over 10 platforms, and the first episode will air Feb. 1, 2023.

Orro Adds KOA E.D.I. As New Southern California Distributor

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Tuesday, June 14, 2022
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SAN FRANCISCO, June 14, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Orro, creators of the professional-grade Orro Smart Living System, today announced the addition of Los Angeles, Calif.-based KOA Electronics Distribution Inc. (KOA E.D.I.) to its lineup of nationwide distributors. Amid strong pro-channel interest throughout the Southern California market, KOA E.D.I.'s eight locations make accessing the company's Orro One Pro and Orro S light switches quicker and easier than ever.

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  • SAN FRANCISCO, June 14, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Orro , creators of the professional-grade Orro Smart Living System, today announced the addition of Los Angeles, Calif.-based KOA Electronics Distribution Inc. (KOA E.D.I.)
  • Amid strong pro-channel interest throughout the Southern California market, KOA E.D.I.
  • 's eight locations make accessing the company's Orro One Pro and Orro S light switches quicker and easier than ever.
  • "As a distributor of the most trusted names and brands in the industry and a member of the PowerHouse Alliance, KOA offers round-the-clock sales through its website," says Patrick Gall (PG), head of channel development for Orro.

Orro Expands Connections for Third-Party Lighting, Plugs and Switches

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Thursday, March 17, 2022
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SAN FRANCISCO, March 17, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Orro , maker of a professional-grade Smart Living System, today announced new enhancements for its third-party lighting control capabilities, including connections to more connected switches, dimmers, plugs, outlets and lighting systems. By detecting motion, sound and light, with its powerful built-in sensors, Orro responds with the perfect amount of light, while learning and adapting lighting based on homeowners' habits and preferences. The results include healthier, human-centric lighting that supports natural circadian rhythms, while reducing lighting usage by up to 80%. Enhanced third-party features now extend those same benefits and unified control through Orro's switches and smartphone app to other connected lighting systems and brands, including Lutron Caséta, Lutron RA2 Select, Leviton, Kasa Smart by TP Link and LIFX.

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  • The results include healthier, human-centric lighting that supports natural circadian rhythms, while reducing lighting usage by up to 80%.
  • With simple software connections, Orro can extend some of its magic to many of the systems that dealers and home builders are already installing."
  • Combined with the latest software updates, Orro S can be paired with Orro One Pro and/or other third-party devices to create a unified lighting experience.
  • Like Orro One Pro, Orro S includes the form factor of a standard light switch, requiring no changes to existing electrical systems or plans.

TABITHA BROWN PARTNERS WITH PLANT-BASED MINI MEAL SOLUTION ORRO OFFERING A NEW HEALTHY ON-THE-GO SOLUTION

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Thursday, February 17, 2022
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EL SEGUNDO, Calif., Feb. 17, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --orro, the nutritional plant-based meal solution, has announced its partnership with Tabitha Brown, who joins orro as an equity partner of the company.

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  • EL SEGUNDO, Calif., Feb. 17, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --orro, the nutritional plant-based meal solution, has announced its partnership with Tabitha Brown, who joins orro as an equity partner of the company.
  • Tapping into the famed actress, Tabitha Brown, the brand will also be expanding later this year with more delicious flavors inspired by her favorite vegan recipes.
  • Brown frequently showcases orro in her videos and praises the product as the perfect solution for being on the go.
  • "We created orro for people on the move, and Tabitha Brown embodies our vision for the brand," said Shaun Neff, founder of orro.

Buffington Homes To Offer Orro as a Standard Feature

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Tuesday, January 11, 2022
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SAN FRANCISCO, Jan. 11, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Orro , creators of the professional-grade top-of-the-line Orro Smart Living System, today announced that Fayetteville, Ark.-based Buffington Homes is among the latest builders to offer Orro One Pro.

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  • SAN FRANCISCO, Jan. 11, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Orro , creators of the professional-grade top-of-the-line Orro Smart Living System, today announced that Fayetteville, Ark.-based Buffington Homes is among the latest builders to offer Orro One Pro.
  • In an exclusive agreement with systems provider and integrator Safe Haven Security, Buffington will offer Orro as a standard feature on all of its new homes this year.
  • "Even one Orro provides amazing features and benefits, but we're certain that once homebuyers experience the product there will be countless upgrades," says Buffington Homes senior purchasing agent, John Foshe.
  • Buffington plans to offer the feature on all new homes going forward.

Orro Launches New Integration with Sonos, Providing Seamless In-Wall Control for Sonos Speakers

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Wednesday, June 30, 2021
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The new integration is certified by the Works with Sonos program, ensuring it delivers a seamless smart home experience for customers and installers.

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  • The new integration is certified by the Works with Sonos program, ensuring it delivers a seamless smart home experience for customers and installers.
  • To set up the integration, Orro professional installers and customers simply need to select Sonos from the Integrations section of the Orro App.
  • Once selected, Orro searches for the Sonos system and within seconds, the customer's entire Sonos system is connected with and controllable by Orro.
  • Control via Orro's integrated touchscreen, voice or the Orro app
    Works with Sonos Certification - control volume, pause, skip tracks, and more on Sonos

Orro Announces Unified Smart Home App

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Thursday, June 10, 2021
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SAN FRANCISCO, June 10, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Orro , creators of the professional-grade top-of-the-line Orro Smart Living System, today announced an update to the Orro app, providing unified control of popular smart home products from companies including Ecobee, Philips Hue, August and more in addition to full control of the Orro Switch throughout the home.

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  • SAN FRANCISCO, June 10, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Orro , creators of the professional-grade top-of-the-line Orro Smart Living System, today announced an update to the Orro app, providing unified control of popular smart home products from companies including Ecobee, Philips Hue, August and more in addition to full control of the Orro Switch throughout the home.
  • The new release enables Orro customers to have the same control of Smart Door Locks, Thermostats, Smart Device Remotes and more that they currently enjoy through the Orro switch integrated touch screen, via their Orro smartphone apps.
  • The updated Orro app with unified smart home controls is now available at the Apple App Store and the Google Play app store.
  • By unifying smart living experiences around a home's lighting control system, Orro provides professionals with a single smart home solution, accessible via touch or voice without having to install and configure additional hardware.

Orro Announces Google Nest Integration for the Orro Switch

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Wednesday, June 2, 2021
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SAN FRANCISCO, June 2, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Orro , creators of the professional-grade top-of-the-line Orro Smart Living System, today announced the integration of Nest products to Orro.

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  • SAN FRANCISCO, June 2, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Orro , creators of the professional-grade top-of-the-line Orro Smart Living System, today announced the integration of Nest products to Orro.
  • As a certified partner in Google's Device Access program, this latest Orro integration allows homeowners to have seamless control and access to Nest thermostats and doorbells from any Orro Switch throughout the home creating a single unified smart home system with advanced, intelligent ambient control.
  • "This new update enables professional installers to easily integrate Nest into a smart home unified by Orro and Orro Switches located throughout a house, delivering on the promise of the truly 'intelligent' smart home that today's homeowners demand."
  • The easy-to-install system unifies a smart home, automatically implementing perfect lighting, with recallable lighting scenes, room-to-room intercom and more.

Virgo Investment Group Announces Growth Equity Investments in Two L.A. Libations "Better for You" Brands

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Wednesday, May 26, 2021
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BURLINGAME, Calif., May 26, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Virgo Investment Group ("Virgo") today announced a strategic investment with beverage incubator L.A. Libations, leading off with two initial investments in L.A. Libations' brands.

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  • BURLINGAME, Calif., May 26, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Virgo Investment Group ("Virgo") today announced a strategic investment with beverage incubator L.A. Libations, leading off with two initial investments in L.A. Libations' brands.
  • ORRO, founded by serial entrepreneur Shaun Neff and L.A. Libations, has partnered with top vegan influencer Tabitha Brown and experienced explosive growth since launch.
  • L.A. Libations CEO and Founder, Danny Stepper, said, "Virgo shares our vision and passion in bringing better for you brands to the masses.
  • Virgo focuses on two distinct strategies - creating, building and scaling asset-based/credit businesses, and executing transformative growth equity investments in Founder-led or Family-owned companies.

Orro Announces Alexa Built-in Integration

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Tuesday, April 13, 2021
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b'SAN FRANCISCO, April 13, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Orro , creators of the professional-grade top-of-the-line Orro Smart Living System, today announced their Alexa Built-in integration for the Orro Switch.

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  • b'SAN FRANCISCO, April 13, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Orro , creators of the professional-grade top-of-the-line Orro Smart Living System, today announced their Alexa Built-in integration for the Orro Switch.
  • Available via wireless update for Orro owners, the upgrade allows homeowners to directly access Alexa through their Orro Switches, providing Alexa capabilities including checking the weather or news, setting timers and reminders and even controlling other smart home devices.
  • Once activated, users simply say "Alexa", and the Orro Switch wakes to listen for a command, while Orro\'s implementation of Alexa\'s ESP (Echo Spatial Perception) ensures that the switch closest to the person speaking responds back.\n"Our far-field microphone array, speaker, and onboard application processor enable Orro Switches to offer functions similar to a standalone Alexa device," said Colin Billings, founder and CEO, Orro.
  • "With our Alexa Built-in integration, professional installers can simply install Orro Switches in the home and their customers will be getting smart light control, integrated control of other devices, and built-in voice control all from a single device.