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BeiGene Appoints Julius Pryor III as First Global Head of Diversity and Health Equity

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Thursday, March 30, 2023
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BeiGene (NASDAQ: BGNE; HKEX: 06160; SSE: 688235), a global biotechnology company, today announced the appointment of Julius Pryor III as its first Global Head of Diversity and Health Equity, effective immediately.

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  • BeiGene (NASDAQ: BGNE; HKEX: 06160; SSE: 688235), a global biotechnology company, today announced the appointment of Julius Pryor III as its first Global Head of Diversity and Health Equity, effective immediately.
  • “As a global company determined to deliver accessible and affordable medicines to more patients around the world, health equity and diversity are central values for BeiGene,” said Graham Hardiman, Head of Global Human Resources at BeiGene.
  • Mr. Pryor joins BeiGene from the J. Pryor Group, where he served as a General Managing Partner.
  • He was Vice President of Global Diversity at both J&J and CCE, and served as Head of Innovation, Diversity & Inclusion at Genentech.

BUILT BRANDS AND BYU FOOTBALL ANNOUNCE CONTINUED PARTNERSHIP

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Tuesday, August 23, 2022
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AMERICAN FORK, Utah, Aug. 23, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- BUILT Brands, LLC, celebrates year two of its historic NIL partnership with Brigham Young University athletes, introducing the high protein CougarTail Puff Bar and pledging 15 percent of its sales to the company's continued commitment to Cougar football players. Proceeds from the new CougarTail Bars will be in addition to the commitment BUILT made to athletes last year as part of new NCAA name, image, and likeness (NIL) rules that allowed BUILT to employ all BYU players, which included providing an amount equal to full tuition for walk-ons, or athletes who play without a scholarship.

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  • The BYU CougarTail is a 16-inch maple bar served at major university athletic events, and according to Nick Greer, BUILT Brand's owner and CEO, "BYU fans love them almost as much as they do their athletic teams.
  • What's more, each sale will directly support Cougar Football and provide an opportunity for every Cougar fan to get involved in NIL.
  • BYU head coach Kalani Sitake said, "We are grateful for BUILT Brand's continued innovation and support for our Built4Life program that helps empower players to build upon a foundation of love, learning and service.
  • BUILT Brands, LLC, manufactures the next generation of nutrition bars for high-performance living.

FOTL, Inc. Achieves 40% Reduction in Greenhouse Gas Emissions in Own Operations Worldwide

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Tuesday, August 2, 2022
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BOWLING GREEN, Ky., Aug. 2, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Fruit of the Loom, Inc. is proud to announce a 40% reduction in greenhouse gas emissions at its own operations, putting the Company well on track to achieve its ambitious goal of reducing scope 1 and 2 emissions by 50% by 2030. This goal was announced in 2021 as a part of the Company's science-based target approved by the Science Based Targets initiative to keep a rise in temperature below 1.5°C by 2030. This achievement and more can be found in Fruit of the Loom, Inc.'s newly released 2021 Sustainability Report, part of the Company's Fruitful Futures sustainability plan, available on www.FOTLInc.com.  

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  • Since we manufacture 86% of what we sell, this is a significant accomplishment."
  • The progress to reach a science-based target by 2030 is just one of the many goals in the Company's sustainability plan, Fruitful Futures.
  • It connects Fruit of the Loom, Inc.'s portfolio of iconic brands, including Fruit of the Loom, Russell Athletic, Spaldingand Vanity Fair.
  • Other key highlights during the 2021 reporting year include:
    Zero Waste: All Fruit of the Loom, Inc. owned operations are zero waste facilities.

9Rooftops Welcomes Derrick Rivers as VP + Creative Director

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Wednesday, February 2, 2022
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9Rooftops recently welcomed Derrick Rivers as VP + Creative Director.

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  • 9Rooftops recently welcomed Derrick Rivers as VP + Creative Director.
  • He has already proven to be a valuable addition to the agency, working to bring creative solutions to life for several 9Rooftops clients.
  • Derrick is a well-rounded creative professional who has managed countless successful campaigns from concept development all the way to execution over the years, said Scott Seymour, EVP + Chief Creative Officer at 9Rooftops.
  • Before joining 9Rooftops, Rivers served as a Creative Director of Entertainment at Cashmere, where he was responsible for all entertainment accounts, including WarnerMedia, FX and Universal.

BlueLinx Appoints Seth Freeman as Vice President, Marketing and Communications, Further Strengthening and Diversifying its Leadership Team

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Monday, January 31, 2022
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In this newly created role, Seth will be responsible for leading the marketing, communications, and public relations team.

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  • In this newly created role, Seth will be responsible for leading the marketing, communications, and public relations team.
  • Seth is a seasoned marketing leader with an established track record of building brands and accelerating growth through integrated marketing campaigns and captivating storytelling.
  • We are thrilled to welcome Seth to the BlueLinx family and expect him to play an integral role advancing our performance-based culture and strengthening the BlueLinx brand, said Shyam Reddy, SVP, Chief Administrative Officer.
  • Seth is a well-rounded talent and an immediate bar raiser who further strengthens, deepens, and diversifies our leadership team.

Supporting Our Community During the Toughest Times

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Tuesday, November 16, 2021
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Budget T-Shirt has made a commitment to its customers and its staff not to abandon them during these tough times.

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  • Budget T-Shirt has made a commitment to its customers and its staff not to abandon them during these tough times.
  • To show our continued support from our community, we are making a large clothing donation to Canuck Place Childrens Hospice.
  • At Canuck Place, we are grateful for the support of community donors like Budget T-Shirt, says Debbie Butt, Director of Communications & Events at Canuck Place Childrens Hospice.
  • Recognized internationally as leaders in the field of pediatric palliative care, the need for our services has grown exponentially over the years.

Hugo Boss Gains Largest Social Media Coverage In Fashion Week History With 4 Billion Impressions In 4 Days

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Monday, October 11, 2021
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With a global streaming across the BOSS channels, all customers were given a digital front row seat.

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  • With a global streaming across the BOSS channels, all customers were given a digital front row seat.
  • Social media stars like Chiara Ferragni, Fedez, Fai Khadra, Avan Jogia, and Benji Krol in addition shared their experiences of the day.
  • This made the event, which took place last Thursday, the largest social-first event in the HUGO BOSS history.
  • It underlines the great potential and global brand strength of BOSS and pays into our target to turn customers into fans.

Hugo Boss Gains Largest Social Media Coverage In Fashion Week History With 4 Billion Impressions In 4 Days

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Monday, October 11, 2021
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With a global streaming across the BOSS channels, all customers were given a digital front row seat.

Key Points: 
  • With a global streaming across the BOSS channels, all customers were given a digital front row seat.
  • Social media stars like Chiara Ferragni, Fedez, Fai Khadra, Avan Jogia, and Benji Krol in addition shared their experiences of the day.
  • This made the event, which took place last Thursday, the largest social-first event in the HUGO BOSS history.
  • It underlines the great potential and global brand strength of BOSS and pays into our target to turn customers into fans.

FOTL, Inc. Commits to 1.5-Degree-Celsius Pathway to Reduce Greenhouse Gas Emissions by 2030

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Thursday, October 7, 2021
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The SBTi defines and promotes best practice in science-based target setting and independently assesses companies' targets.

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  • The SBTi defines and promotes best practice in science-based target setting and independently assesses companies' targets.
  • The commitment to a science-based target is just one of the many goals in the Company's global sustainability plan, Fruitful Futures.
  • It connectsFruit of the Loom, Inc.'s portfolio of iconic brands, including Fruit of the Loom, Russell Athletic, Spalding and Vanity Fair.
  • Additionally, 100% of all retail paper-based material was recyclable and 87% of retail packaging was made with recycled plastic content.

Sergio Tacchini Europe, Ltd. enters into License Agreement with the Batra Group

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Thursday, October 7, 2021
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NEW YORK and LONDON, Oct. 7, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, Sergio Tacchini Europe, Ltd. and Batra Group announced that they have entered into a long-term, exclusive license agreement beginning with the Spring/Summer 2022 season.

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  • NEW YORK and LONDON, Oct. 7, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, Sergio Tacchini Europe, Ltd. and Batra Group announced that they have entered into a long-term, exclusive license agreement beginning with the Spring/Summer 2022 season.
  • Under this arrangement, Batra Group will distribute Sergio Tacchini branded apparel and accessory products to retailers in the UK and Ireland.
  • Sergio Tacchini is a globally distributed lifestyle brand which has become synonymous with culture and sport.
  • "The Batra Group, led by Rajiv Batra is a world class fashion apparel company with a keen understanding of today's streetwear customer," said Howard Cohen, Sergio Tacchini CEO and Twin Lakes Capital Partner.