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Macy's to Launch Multi-Year Partnership with Big Brothers Big Sisters of America This Holiday Season

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Monday, October 31, 2022

Locations will offer holiday events to help local Big Brothers Big Sisters communities kick off the holiday season in style.

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  • Locations will offer holiday events to help local Big Brothers Big Sisters communities kick off the holiday season in style.
  • Founded in 1904, Big Brothers Big Sisters of America is the largest and most experienced youth mentoring organization in the United States.
  • The mission of Big Brothers Big Sisters of America is to create and support one-to-one mentoring relationships that ignite the power and promise of youth.
  • Big Brothers Big Sisters has over 230 local agencies serving more than 5,000 communities across all 50 states.

FIT ANNOUNCES INAUGURAL COHORT OF SOCIAL JUSTICE SCHOLARS AND APPOINTMENT OF NICOLE FINIGAN NDZIBAH AS EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF THE SOCIAL JUSTICE CENTER AT FIT

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Monday, October 24, 2022

NEW YORK, Oct. 24, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, the Fashion Institute of Technology (FIT) of the State University of New York (SUNY) announced they have welcomed the first cohort of  Social Justice Scholars, a program of the Social Justice Center at FIT.  The 11 first-semester students were selected to receive full scholarships provided by Brett Johnson, Capri Holdings, Carolina Herrera, and Ralph Lauren. The students, who graduated from high schools across New York State, are majoring in disciplines like Advertising and Marketing Communications, Fashion Business Management, Fashion Design, and Textile/Surface Design.

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  • As Social Justice Scholars at FIT, the students will receive scholarship support enabling them to earn their bachelor's degree.
  • "FIT is internationally recognized as a leader in career education for the creative industries," said FIT President Joyce F. Brown.
  • In addition, FIT also announces the appointment of Nicole Finigan Ndzibah as executive director of the Social Justice Center at FIT.
  • To learn more about the Social Justice Center at FIT and for ways to get involved, contact [email protected] or visit socialjusticecenter.fitnyc.edu/ .

Toys"R"Us® and Babies"R"Us® Return to the United Kingdom with Digital Flagship Launch

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Thursday, October 20, 2022

The UK ecommerce launch coincides with the successful rollout of Toys"R"Us shops at all Macy's stores across the U.S., marking a significant return of the brand in two of the top global toy markets.

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  • The UK ecommerce launch coincides with the successful rollout of Toys"R"Us shops at all Macy's stores across the U.S., marking a significant return of the brand in two of the top global toy markets.
  • "The momentum behind the Toys"R"Us brand and it's return to key markets including the UK and United States has been phenomenal.
  • Since Toys"R"Us' return to Australia in June 2019, we have scaled quickly as customers returned to the much-loved brand and our e-commerce model has proven its success."
  • The United Kingdom has one of the most advanced and mature e-commerce markets in the world, with internet-savvy consumers increasingly embracing online purchasing.

Anne Klein, Actress Gina Rodriguez and The Fashion Scholarship Fund (FSF) Make Latina Students' Dreams a Reality During Hispanic Heritage Month

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Tuesday, October 18, 2022

NEW YORK, Oct. 18, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- During Hispanic Heritage Month, iconic American women's fashion brand Anne Klein and Golden Globe Award winning actress Gina Rodriguez, the new face of Anne Klein, teamed up with the Fashion Scholarship Fund (FSF) to grant a handful of Latina design students' wishes, including a once in a lifetime opportunity to have a commemorative t-shirt sold at Macy's and AnneKlein.com with profits benefiting their peers and future design students through the FSF organization.

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  • In addition, Anne Klein and Gina Rodriguez hosted an intimate lunch at the Cecconi's in Los Angeles in celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month for local FSF Scholars.
  • Attendees included Latina Scholars- Diana Limon-Herrera, Paola Ochoa, and Karina Sanchez - who are currently enrolled at FSF Member Schools in the Los Angelesarea.
  • The Fashion Scholarship Fund (FSF) supports the careers of the country's most talented young students from all fashion and business disciplines.
  • The FSF was founded in 1937 and is the foremost fashion-oriented education and workforce development nonprofit in the U.S.

WITH LIDS, PARIS SAINT-GERMAIN BRINGS ITS EUROPEAN STORES INTO A NEW DIMENSION

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Tuesday, October 11, 2022

INDIANAPOLIS, Oct. 11, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- 10-time French league winner Paris Saint-Germain today announced it is expanding its partnership with Fanatics and global leading sport retailer Lids. As part of the Club's ongoing partnership, Paris Saint-Germain will entrust Lids, which is part owned by Fanatics, to oversee operations for the Club's European locations to create a unique and consistent retail experience in Europe and North America for sports fans and fashion enthusiasts alike.

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  • The Paris Saint-Germain stores in Europe will feature the Club's concept with the full and exclusive range including team jerseys, headwear, accessories, fashion collections, and exclusive product per location.
  • Those stores will also include customization stations, a signature feature available in most Lids retail stores, where consumers can customize their Rouge & Bleu products on-site.
  • "The opening of this new chapter will allow us to address the European market with a partner who is a pure player in retail.
  • A forward-thinking club, Paris Saint-Germain added an eSports team to its men's football, women's football, handball, and judo teams in 2016.

Budgeting, apps and coupons: New Klarna holiday report shows big behavior changes

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Thursday, October 6, 2022

"The data this year tells a slightly different story about holiday shopping.

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  • "The data this year tells a slightly different story about holiday shopping.
  • We're seeing a combination of shoppers tightening their budgets, and shoppers that are willing to spend at similar or higher rates.
  • "The vast majority of all holiday shoppers this season are focused on budget-friendly products, discounts, and smarter ways to shop."
  • Over half (55%) of shoppers say they will seek out flexible payment options, like interest-free BNPL, when making big purchases this holiday season.

Top 5 Collectibles Product to Revolutionize the Memorabilia Industry in 2023: Market Decipher

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Thursday, October 6, 2022

Market Decipher has completely revised the huge database of the Collectible Industry in October 2022 covering the country level analysis and statistics.

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  • Market Decipher has completely revised the huge database of the Collectible Industry in October 2022 covering the country level analysis and statistics.
  • NFT Fantasy Sports, NFT Trading Cards and the Sports NFT collectibles are new sensations in the industry among the top products.
  • McDonald's announced their collaboration with the streetwear brand Cactus Plant Flea Market for a new happy meal for adults with nostalgic collectibles toys.
  • The NFT Collectibles market includes Sports NFTs, Music NFTs, Art NFTs, and Movie Avatar NFTs.

Top 5 Collectibles Product to Revolutionize the Memorabilia Industry in 2023: Market Decipher

Retrieved on: 
Thursday, October 6, 2022

Market Decipher has completely revised the huge database of the Collectible Industry in October 2022 covering the country level analysis and statistics.

Key Points: 
  • Market Decipher has completely revised the huge database of the Collectible Industry in October 2022 covering the country level analysis and statistics.
  • NFT Fantasy Sports, NFT Trading Cards and the Sports NFT collectibles are new sensations in the industry among the top products.
  • McDonald's announced their collaboration with the streetwear brand Cactus Plant Flea Market for a new happy meal for adults with nostalgic collectibles toys.
  • The NFT Collectibles market includes Sports NFTs, Music NFTs, Art NFTs, and Movie Avatar NFTs.

Macy’s Launches Its Curated Digital Marketplace

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Wednesday, September 28, 2022

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  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20220927006105/en/
    Macy's launches curated digital marketplace.
  • (Graphic: Business Wire)
    After a year of intense work creating an exceptional experience for customers and sellers, we are thrilled to launch a curated marketplace on macys.com, expanding our digital assortment to new categories, brands and products that our customers will love, said Matt Baer, chief digital and customer officer at Macys, Inc. Seamlessly integrated into Macys digital shopping experience, marketplace gives our customers access to an array of expertly curated products from apparel and beauty to home improvement, toys, pet products and more.
  • Macys new digital marketplace gives customers more ways to own their style, aligned to the experience and expectations they have of the brand.
  • Between Macys existing and loyal customer base, cohesive and integrated digital experience, seller support and training, data and analytics and promotional participation, Macys marketplace will offer potential third-party vendors a differentiated experience expected to make it a leading marketplace for top sellers.

Dick Sullivan Named Executive Chairman and CEO of PGA TOUR Superstore

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Monday, September 26, 2022

ATLANTA, Sept. 26, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- PGA TOUR Superstore, owner and Chairman Arthur M. Blank announced today that Dick Sullivan, currently President and Chief Executive Officer for PGA TOUR Superstore, has been named Executive Chairman and CEO of PGA TOUR Superstore (PGATSS). Mr. Blank also announced the promotion of Jill Spiegel, currently PGATSS Chief Merchandising Officer, to President, making her one of the highest-ranking women in the golf industry and across Blank's portfolio of businesses.

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  • ATLANTA, Sept. 26, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- PGA TOUR Superstore , owner and Chairman Arthur M. Blank announced today that Dick Sullivan, currently President and Chief Executive Officer for PGA TOUR Superstore, has been named Executive Chairman and CEO of PGA TOUR Superstore (PGATSS).
  • The country's leading specialty retailer for golf and tennis, PGA TOUR Superstore currently operates 54 stores in 21 states with aggressive expansion plans in the coming years.
  • Given the unprecedented success and his demonstrated leadership, Sullivan was named A Most Admired CEO by the Atlanta Business Chronicle in 2021.
  • As the PGA TOUR's exclusive off-course/off-airport retail partner in North America, PGA TOUR Superstore provides customers with access to the same technology and expertise as card-carrying PGA TOUR pros.