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Lids Expands Global Brick & Mortar Footprint With First Ever Stores In Europe

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Friday, December 3, 2021
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INDIANAPOLIS, Dec. 3, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Leading sports retailer, Lids is expanding its brick-and-mortar retail presence internationally with the opening of its first standalone stores in Europe. For its European debut, Lids will open four locations throughout the London metropolitan area: Seven Dials (now open) and The 02 Peninsula Square in London, Lakeside Shopping Centre in Essex, and Churchill Square Shopping Centre Russel Place in Brighton, all opening in December.

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  • Each store will mimic the immersive shopping experience of extensive licensed and branded merchandise Lids has long been known for.
  • The expansion into the UK is strategic from Lids as the retailer looks to further expand its international footprint moving forward.
  • Lids Sports Group operates stores under the Lids, Locker Room by Lids, Fanzz, Yankees Clubhouse Shops, Dodgers Clubhouse, Cardinals Clubhouse, and numerous other nameplates.
  • To find a retail location near you visit blog.lids.com or join the #LidsLoyal on Instagram ( @lids ), Facebook ( @lids ), Twitter ( @lids ), or LinkedIn .

Tanger Outlets Promotes Leslie Swanson to Chief Operating Officer and Appoints Andrew Wingrove as Chief Commercial Officer

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Thursday, December 2, 2021
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GREENSBORO, N.C., Dec. 2, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Tanger Factory Outlet Centers, Inc. (NYSE:SKT), a leader in the outlet industry, announced today the promotion of Leslie Swanson from Executive Vice President of Operations to Chief Operating Officer and the appointment of Andrew Wingrove to the role of Chief Commercial Officer.

Key Points: 
  • GREENSBORO, N.C., Dec. 2, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Tanger Factory Outlet Centers, Inc. (NYSE:SKT), a leader in the outlet industry, announced today the promotion of Leslie Swanson from Executive Vice President of Operations to Chief Operating Officer and the appointment of Andrew Wingrove to the role of Chief Commercial Officer.
  • "I am incredibly excited to have Leslie assume the role of Chief Operating Officer.
  • Further, Wingrove brings to Tanger over 15 years of experience across consumer brands.
  • "I am delighted to have the opportunity to join the Tanger team in this newly created role," said Wingrove.

Toys"R"Us Opening Global Flagship at American Dream

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Wednesday, December 1, 2021
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NEW YORK, Dec. 1, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- WHP Global, parent company of Toys"R"Us®, announces the forthcoming grand opening of a new two-story Toys"R"Us flagship store inside American Dream, the unmatched entertainment/retail center in Bergen County, New Jersey.

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  • NEW YORK, Dec. 1, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- WHP Global , parent company of Toys"R"Us , announces the forthcoming grand opening of a new two-story Toys"R"Us flagship store inside American Dream, the unmatched entertainment/retail center in Bergen County, New Jersey.
  • Debuting our first Toys"R"Us flagship here is a no-brainer," said Yehuda Shmidman, WHP Global and Toys"R"Us Chairman and CEO.
  • Opening mid-December, just in time for the 2021 holiday shopping season, the Toys"R"Us flagship at American Dream marks the return of the first standalone flagship store of the iconic and beloved toy brand in the USA.
  • "American Dream is a world-class destination with one-of-a-kind experiences and first-to-market entertainment/retail concepts, designed to delight a multi-generational audience," said Don Ghermezian, CEO of American Dream.

Klarna supercharges US offering with launch of 'Pay Now' option and Klarna Card

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Tuesday, November 23, 2021
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By launching 'Pay Now' and introducing the Klarna Card in the US, we are continually developing our services to meet consumers' changing needs."

Key Points: 
  • By launching 'Pay Now' and introducing the Klarna Card in the US, we are continually developing our services to meet consumers' changing needs."
  • While Klarna is best known for its Pay in 4 service in the US, Klarna offers a wide range of payment and shopping services globally.
  • The Klarna Card is a tangible extension of the Klarna app experience, offering US consumers the same control, convenience and flexibility when making purchases using a physical card as they do using Klarna at a retailers' checkout or in the Klarna app.
  • The Klarna Cardconnects seamlessly with the Klarna app, enabling consumers to track and securely manage their card payments.

Macy’s Launches First-Ever NFT Series in Celebration of the 95th Annual Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade®

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Friday, November 19, 2021
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To kick-off the celebration, a special auction will begin on Friday, November 19, featuring 10 Epic Macys Parade NFTs, which are unique 1 of 1 designs.

Key Points: 
  • To kick-off the celebration, a special auction will begin on Friday, November 19, featuring 10 Epic Macys Parade NFTs, which are unique 1 of 1 designs.
  • The Macys Parade NFT auction launches on Friday, November 19 at 12:00 AM ET and runs through Tuesday, November 30 at 11:59 PM ET.
  • In addition, Macys has structured the smart contracts of each Macys Parade NFT such that any sale of a Macys Parade NFT in the after-market on compatible marketplaces will generate an additional 10 percent donation to Make-A-Wish.
  • The Macy's Parade NFT initiative was produced by Macy's in partnership with media agency Spark Foundry and Sweet.

Preventing Lost Fishing Gear in Harsh Waters Now Possible With Smart Farallon Buoy & ZAGO Sustainable Sealing Screws

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Friday, November 19, 2021
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For fishers and fisheries, replacing lost fishing gear is costly and income lost to "ghost fishing" is irreplaceable.

Key Points: 
  • For fishers and fisheries, replacing lost fishing gear is costly and income lost to "ghost fishing" is irreplaceable.
  • The smart Farallon Buoy by Blue Ocean Gear eliminates these issues, providing real-time tracking and monitoring of deployed fishing gear to anywhere in the world - land or sea - via mobile app or web interface.
  • For fishers and fisheries, replacing lost fishing gear is costly and pollutes oceanwaters.
  • In addition to pressure-resistance, we like that ZAGO seal screws are sustainable, reusable and can be unscrewed and retightened multiple times for end-of-season maintenance."

Make-A-Wish America reveals the 2021 class of Chris Greicius Celebrity Award winners

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Tuesday, November 16, 2021
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PHOENIX, Nov. 16, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Make-A-Wish America has awarded JoJo Siwa, Night, Patrick Mahomes, Roman Reigns, Sen McLoughlin, Shawn Mendes, the Texas Rangers, and T.J. Oshiewith the Chris Greicius Celebrity Award for playing a pivotal role in furthering the Make-A-Wish mission.

Key Points: 
  • PHOENIX, Nov. 16, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Make-A-Wish America has awarded JoJo Siwa, Night, Patrick Mahomes, Roman Reigns, Sen McLoughlin, Shawn Mendes, the Texas Rangers, and T.J. Oshiewith the Chris Greicius Celebrity Award for playing a pivotal role in furthering the Make-A-Wish mission.
  • JoJo Siwa: As an actress, singer, entrepreneur and dancer, JoJo has gained popularity with wish kids who admire her versatility and authenticity.
  • Night: Night is a multimedia talent management company that represents some of the most requested YouTube creators among wish kids.
  • The Chris Greicius Celebrity Award now in its 31st year of existence is named after Chris Greicius, the 7-year-old boy whose wish to be a police officer inspired the creation of Make-A-Wish in 1980.

ShipBob Launches B2B Fulfillment Suite with EDI Compliance for B2B Distribution & Retail Dropshipping for Brick-and-Mortar & Online Retail Sales

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Thursday, November 11, 2021
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In this release, ShipBob achieves EDI compliance, which includes both a retail dropshipping solution that automates fulfillment and shipping of orders from retailers' websites and an expanded B2B solution for brick-and-mortar purchases in the US to start.

Key Points: 
  • In this release, ShipBob achieves EDI compliance, which includes both a retail dropshipping solution that automates fulfillment and shipping of orders from retailers' websites and an expanded B2B solution for brick-and-mortar purchases in the US to start.
  • This gives ShipBob the ability to fulfill orders according to each retailer's compliance guidelines, including third-party shipping and retailer-compliant packing slips.
  • "The launch of our B2B Suite, which pairs a turnkey solution with our direct-to-consumer capabilities, has not existed in the market until today.
  • Retail dropshipping is direct-to-consumer fulfillment for orders placed on a retailer's US ecommerce site that get fulfilled directly by ShipBob instead of by the retailer.

Macy’s, Inc. Announces Significant Investments in its People by Launching a Debt-Free Education Program, Raising Minimum Wage and Expanding Other Benefits

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Tuesday, November 9, 2021
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The Company will also invest to increase compensation and benefits for colleagues across Macys, Inc.

Key Points: 
  • The Company will also invest to increase compensation and benefits for colleagues across Macys, Inc.
  • Beginning in February 2022, Macys will provide a debt-free education benefit program to its colleagues, investing approximately $35 million over the next 4 years.
  • The Company will raise the minimum rate across all Macys, Inc. locations for new and current colleagues.
  • Once all these investments are made, average base pay will be above $17/hour and average total pay will be $20/hour.

Tastemaker and Trendsetter Sofia Richie Launches Exclusive Collection With Macy’s

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Thursday, November 4, 2021
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Today, trendsetter and entrepreneur Sofia Richie launched a limited-edition exclusive collection with Macys (NYSE:M) private brand, bar III.

Key Points: 
  • Today, trendsetter and entrepreneur Sofia Richie launched a limited-edition exclusive collection with Macys (NYSE:M) private brand, bar III.
  • Created in partnership with Reunited Clothing, the Sofia Richie collection features casual silhouettes in knits, faux-leather outerwear and matching sets.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20211104006000/en/
    Discover the Sofia Richie x bar III collection at Macy's; Cutout Shrug Sweater, $59.00 (Photo: Business Wire)
    The Sofia Richie x bar III collection allows me to bring my personal style to my followers, said Richie.
  • Shop the Sofia Richie x bar III collection, available now, at select Macys stores and on macys.com/sofiarichie .