Lakeshore Learning Materials

Lakeshore Learning Expands Distribution Center in Kentucky

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Monday, December 4, 2023
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CARSON, Calif., Dec. 4, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Lakeshore Learning, a leading developer and retailer of educational materials for teachers, children and families, has announced the completion of the final stage of expansion for its distribution facility in Midway, Kentucky, which increased the site by approximately 364,000 additional square-feet. With this expansion, the facility is expected to bring 50 new jobs to the Midway community, increasing the site's full-time employees from around 425 to 475. These new jobs will include entry-level, supervisory, and manager distribution roles.

Key Points: 
  • The Midway facility is Lakeshore's second distribution center in the United States and has been in operation since 2017.
  • "We are thrilled to further grow our distribution center in Midway, Kentucky, and to continue serving our customers," said Artin Ghazarian, Chief Supply Chain Officer at Lakeshore Learning.
  • Lakeshore partnered with Kentucky state and local government to build the existing Midway distribution center, which now totals 1.4 million square-feet.
  • To learn more about Lakeshore Learning, visit lakeshorelearning.com and to find more information about the positions Lakeshore Learning is hiring for at the expanded facility, visit lakeshorelearning.com/about/careers.

Lakeshore Learning Announces New Distribution Center in Utah

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Thursday, October 5, 2023
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CARSON, Calif., Oct. 5, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Lakeshore Learning, a leading developer and retailer of educational materials for teachers, children and families, has announced the groundbreaking of a new 1.22-million-square-foot distribution facility in Garland, Utah, which is expected to bring approximately 550 new jobs to the community.

Key Points: 
  • Lakeshore Learning officially broke ground on Wednesday, October 4 alongside company leadership, community partners, and local civic leaders including Linda Bourne (mayor of Garland), Stan Summers (Commissioner, Box Elder County), and Lyle Holmgren (mayor of Tremonton.)
  • "We are excited to announce the construction of Lakeshore Learning's latest distribution center in Garland, Utah," said Artin Ghazarian, Chief Supply Chain Officer at Lakeshore Learning.
  • In addition to teacher and educational supplies, Lakeshore Learning has an extensive lineup of classroom furniture to meet the needs of the modern classroom.
  • This new facility will mark Lakeshore Learning's third distribution center in the United States and will feature state of the art automation and robotics.

Lakeshore Launches 2023 Gifts for Growing Minds Holiday Collection

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Tuesday, September 12, 2023
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CARSON, Calif., Sept. 12, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Lakeshore, the nation's leading provider of educational products and services, is thrilled to debut its latest creations just in time for holiday shopping—including an Explore the Outdoors! Travel Camper that channels kids' inner adventurist and a Make-A-Face Magnetic Designer that inspires creative exploration with mix & match facial features. The 2023 Gifts for Growing Minds product line encourages kids to use their imaginations to learn through play. With hundreds of items for children ages 0–11, Gifts for Growing Minds offers families entertaining ways to effortlessly bring learning home.

Key Points: 
  • The 2023 Gifts for Growing Minds product line encourages kids to use their imaginations to learn through play.
  • With hundreds of items for children ages 0–11, Gifts for Growing Minds offers families entertaining ways to effortlessly bring learning home.
  • "We are so excited to announce this year's Gifts for Growing Minds collection," said Alison Glaser, Vice President of Product Strategy at Lakeshore Learning.
  • The Gifts for Growing Minds collection is available now at LakeshoreLearning.com and at Lakeshore stores nationwide.

Flowspace Elevates Executives to Key Roles Leading Supply Chain SaaS and Fulfillment Operations

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Tuesday, August 22, 2023
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Flowspace , the platform powering independent fulfillment, announced today key executive promotions that further its continued acceleration in best-in-class supply chain software and solutions for the enterprise.

Key Points: 
  • Flowspace , the platform powering independent fulfillment, announced today key executive promotions that further its continued acceleration in best-in-class supply chain software and solutions for the enterprise.
  • Frank Garcia has been named SVP, Operations, overseeing logistics network operations, client experience, and customer success.
  • Garcia brings extensive logistics experience to the role, having served in client-side roles as Director of Supply Chain at Lakeshore Learning and supply chain-side roles at organizations including McMaster Carr and OceanX.
  • “Flowspace has built the very best software and solutions for brands seeking to leverage their supply chain as a competitive advantage in today’s market.

Lakeshore® Opens First Retail Store in Wisconsin

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Friday, June 23, 2023
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MILWAUKEE, June 23, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Lakeshore, a leading developer and retailer of educational materials for teachers, children and families, is excited to announce the opening of their new retail store in Milwaukee (16900 F West Bluemound Rd., Brookfield, WI 53005), marking the brand's first ever brick-and-mortar location in the state of Wisconsin. To celebrate the Milwaukee store's opening, Lakeshore has organized a lineup of fun-filled in-person events and opportunities to win prizes throughout June and July.

Key Points: 
  • "We are thrilled to grow our brick-and-mortar roster and to expand our presence and support our local sales force in the state of Wisconsin.
  • We're eager to celebrate this milestone with the Milwaukee-area community and look forward to connecting with local educators and families," said Joe Abbadessa, Lakeshore's Senior Vice President of Retail & Sales Strategy.
  • At Lakeshore's retail locations, customers are invited to experience educational in-store events, helpful services, and more.
  • This store location's hours will be as follows: Monday – Saturday 10AM – 8PM; Sunday 11AM – 5 PM.

FULFILLMENT FUND'S SIP & CELEBRATE HONORS LAKESHORE LEARNING, RAISES $500,000 TO SUPPORT LIFE-CHANGING PROGRAMS

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Wednesday, June 7, 2023
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LOS ANGELES, June 7, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- On Saturday, June 3, Fulfillment Fund held its annual spring fundraiser, Sip & Celebrate, at Citizen News in Hollywood, Calif. Philanthropists, educational leaders, and community members gathered together to raise more than $500,000 to support the organization's programs, which helps students from economically under-served and under-resourced communities in Los Angeles to get into and complete college, and pursue careers that create life mobility.

Key Points: 
  • Michaela Pereira, former anchor at CNN and of Good Day L.A. on KTTV Fox 11, hosted the event that honored Lakeshore Learning for their decades-long commitment to education and partnership with Fulfillment Fund.
  • The program also included a special musical performance by the Flor de Luna Quartet, alumni of Youth Orchestra Los Angeles, a Fulfillment Fund community partner.
  • "We are grateful to come together with our community to celebrate Lakeshore Learning's commitment to education in our Southern California and beyond, and to support Fulfillment Fund's mission of empowering youth through education," says Fulfillment Fund CEO Joanne Reyes.
  • Fulfillment Fund makes college a reality for first-generation and lower-income students, empowering them to access and afford higher education to achieve economic mobility.

Zakay Law Group APLC and JCL Law Firm APC File Wage and Hour Labor Class Action Lawsuit Against Real Time Staffing Services, Employbridge and Lakeshore Learning Materials

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Tuesday, January 31, 2023
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LOS ANGELES, Jan. 31, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The Los Angeles labor law attorneys, at Zakay Law Group, APLC and JCL Law Firm, APC, filed a class action complaint against Real Time Staffing Services, LLC, Employbridge, LLC, and Lakeshore Learning Materials, LLC (hereinafter, collectively, "Real Time Staffing Services, Employbridge and Lakeshore Learning Materials") for allegedly failing to provide employees with timely, off-duty meal and rest periods. The Real Time Staffing Services, Employbridge and Lakeshore Learning Materials class action lawsuit, Case No. 23STCV01037, is currently pending in the Los Angeles County Superior Court of the State of California. A copy of the complaint can be read here.

Key Points: 
  • The lawsuit alleges Real Time Staffing Services, Employbridge and Lakeshore Learning Materials violated the California Labor Code by failing to provide employees with timely, off-duty meal and rest periods.
  • LOS ANGELES, Jan. 31, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The Los Angeles labor law attorneys, at Zakay Law Group, APLC and JCL Law Firm, APC , filed a class action complaint against Real Time Staffing Services, LLC, Employbridge, LLC, and Lakeshore Learning Materials, LLC (hereinafter, collectively, "Real Time Staffing Services, Employbridge and Lakeshore Learning Materials") for allegedly failing to provide employees with timely, off-duty meal and rest periods.
  • The Real Time Staffing Services, Employbridge and Lakeshore Learning Materials class action lawsuit, Case No.
  • The lawsuit also alleges Real Time Staffing Services, Employbridge and Lakeshore Learning Materials violated the Private Attorneys General Act ("PAGA"), which gives rise to civil penalties as a result of Real Time Staffing Services', Employbridge's and Lakeshore Learning Materials' conduct.

ClassWallet Ranked Number 155 Fastest-Growing Company in North America on the 2022 Deloitte Technology Fast 500

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Wednesday, November 16, 2022
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MIAMI, Nov. 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- ClassWallet has ranked number 155 on the Deloitte Technology Fast 500TM, a ranking of the 500 fastest-growing technology, media, telecommunications, life sciences, fintech and energy tech companies in North America, now in its 28th year. ClassWallet grew 931% during the three-year 2018 to 2021 fiscal year period.

Key Points: 
  • MIAMI, Nov. 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- ClassWallet has ranked number 155 on the Deloitte Technology Fast 500 TM, a ranking of the 500 fastest-growing technology, media, telecommunications, life sciences, fintech and energy tech companies in North America, now in its 28th year.
  • "We're honored to be recognized by Deloitte as one of the fastest growing tech companies in North America," said Jamie Rosenberg, founder and CEO, ClassWallet.
  • Overall, 2022 Technology Fast 500 companies achieved revenue growth ranging from 241% to 125,138% from 2018 to 2021, with median growth of 611%.
  • Now in its 28th year, the Deloitte Technology Fast 500 provides a ranking of the fastest-growing technology, media, telecommunications, life sciences, fintech, and energy tech companies both public and private in North America.

Lakeshore® Launches the 2022 Gifts for Growing Minds Holiday Collection

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Friday, October 28, 2022
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The 2022 Gifts for Growing Minds product line invites kids to use their imaginations to learn through play.

Key Points: 
  • The 2022 Gifts for Growing Minds product line invites kids to use their imaginations to learn through play.
  • With hundreds of items for children ages 011, Gifts for Growing Minds offers families a fun-filled way to bring learning home.
  • "We're excited to add these new products to the Gifts for Growing Minds collection, fostering creativity and problem solving at home, at school and anywhere children learn."
  • TheGifts for Growing Mindscollection is available now at LakeshoreLearning.com and at Lakeshore stores nationwide.View the complete assortment at LakeshoreLearning.com.

ClassWallet Continues Strong Growth in 2022 Booking Over $1 Billion in Business and a More Than Doubling of Revenue

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Wednesday, October 12, 2022
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Headquartered in Hollywood, Florida and founded in 2014, ClassWallet is rapidly becoming a de facto standard in the education and state government markets.

Key Points: 
  • Headquartered in Hollywood, Florida and founded in 2014, ClassWallet is rapidly becoming a de facto standard in the education and state government markets.
  • In fiscal year 2022, the company booked more than $1.1 billion in business, representing 59% growth, year-over-year.
  • Transaction volume increased by 158% with the company processing $585 million in payments vs. $227 million in fiscal year 2021.
  • The continuing increase in business led to a ramping up of its hiring in fiscal 2022.