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Culture Kings Redefines In-Store Retail Experience with First U.S. Flagship Store in Las Vegas

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Friday, November 4, 2022

The store is stocked with more than 18 international brands exclusively designed by Culture Kings, including Carr, GOAT Crew, Saint Morta, and styles from 60 leading third parties, establishing Culture Kings as the new authority in global streetwear.

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  • The store is stocked with more than 18 international brands exclusively designed by Culture Kings, including Carr, GOAT Crew, Saint Morta, and styles from 60 leading third parties, establishing Culture Kings as the new authority in global streetwear.
  • "It has always been my vision to launch stores in the U.S., and there is no better city than Las Vegas, said Simon Beard, CEO and Co-Founder of Culture Kings.
  • "The Culture Kings Las Vegas flagship store captures our signature retailtainment ethos and enables us to share the ultimate Culture Kings brand experience with our American audience.
  • Consumers are interacting with brands on a different level, and Culture Kings is transforming traditional retail into an unforgettable, immersive experience that cant be replicated.

Tapcart Ranks in the top 500 on the 2022 Inc. 5000 Annual List

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Tuesday, August 16, 2022

SANTA MONICA, Calif., Aug. 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Tapcart, a leading mobile commerce platform that enables Shopify-powered brands to launch mobile apps, has been named to Inc. Magazine's Inc. 5000 list, the most prestigious ranking of the nation's fastest-growing private companies. The distinguished award represents a one-of-a-kind look at the most successful companies within the economy's most dynamic segment—its independent businesses. 

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  • Tapcart ranks no.439 on the 2022 Inc. 5000 with three-year revenue growth of 800 percent.
  • SANTA MONICA, Calif., Aug. 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Tapcart ,a leading mobile commerce platform that enables Shopify-powered brands to launch mobile apps, has been named to Inc. Magazine's Inc. 5000 list, the most prestigious ranking of the nation's fastest-growing private companies.
  • The distinguished awardrepresents a one-of-a-kind look at the most successful companies within the economy's most dynamic segmentits independent businesses.
  • "It is an honor to be recognized by Inc. as one of the fastest-growing private companies in the nation," says Eric Netsch, CEO and founder at Tapcart.

a.k.a. Brands Holding Corp. Announces Preliminary Unaudited Second Quarter Results

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Thursday, July 21, 2022

Brands Holding Corp. (NYSE: AKA), a brand accelerator of next generation fashion brands, today announced preliminary unaudited financial results for the second quarter ending June 30, 2022.

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  • Brands Holding Corp. (NYSE: AKA), a brand accelerator of next generation fashion brands, today announced preliminary unaudited financial results for the second quarter ending June 30, 2022.
  • The Company also announced that its final second quarter fiscal year 2022 earnings results will be released on Wednesday, August 10, 2022, after the market close.
  • For the second quarter of fiscal 2022:
    Net sales growth of 6% to approximately $158.5 million as compared to last year; 11%1 in Constant Currency.
  • We delivered double digit1 revenue growth in Constant Currency for the second quarter on top of tremendous growth last year.

Jonathan Yuska Appointed President of Culture Kings U.S.

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Thursday, June 9, 2022

Brands Holding Corp. (NYSE: AKA) (the Company), a brand accelerator of direct-to-consumer (DTC) fashion brands for the next-generation, today announced the appointment of Jonathan Yuska as President of Culture Kings U.S. division.

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  • Brands Holding Corp. (NYSE: AKA) (the Company), a brand accelerator of direct-to-consumer (DTC) fashion brands for the next-generation, today announced the appointment of Jonathan Yuska as President of Culture Kings U.S. division.
  • Joining the Culture Kings leadership team, Yuska will report to Simon Beard, CEO & Co-Founder of Culture Kings, and will spearhead the brands continued expansion in the United States.
  • Jonathan has an extensive, impressive background working with athleticwear and lifestyle brands, and we are confident that he will be an invaluable asset to Culture Kings, said Simon Beard, CEO & Co-Founder of Culture Kings.
  • Culture Kings is a leading streetwear lifestyle brand that uniquely blends sports, music and fashion unlike anyone else.

a.k.a. Brands to Open First U.S. Culture Kings Flagship Store in Las Vegas

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Tuesday, March 1, 2022

Brands Holding Corp. (NYSE: AKA), a brand accelerator of direct-to-consumer (DTC) fashion brands for the next-generation, today announced that it has signed a lease with intent to open its first U.S. Culture Kings flagship store in late 2022 at The Forum Shops at Caesars in Las Vegas, Nevada, a Simon Property.

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  • Brands Holding Corp. (NYSE: AKA), a brand accelerator of direct-to-consumer (DTC) fashion brands for the next-generation, today announced that it has signed a lease with intent to open its first U.S. Culture Kings flagship store in late 2022 at The Forum Shops at Caesars in Las Vegas, Nevada, a Simon Property.
  • The stores nightclub vibe, promoted events and in-store gamification creates exciting social media content that generates viral hype among Culture Kings customers, driving traffic both in store and online.
  • The assortment will include merchandise from leading third-party brands as well as Culture Kings proprietary world exclusive brands.
  • The Culture Kings store format serves as a powerful customer acquisition tool and provides shoppers with a unique, immersive streetwear experience.

Former Twitter Australia MD to lead Yotpo's JAPAC operations, plans to put Aussie eCommerce on the map

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Friday, February 25, 2022

With consumer retail habits evolving, brands like Culture Kings, Princess Polly, and JSHealth have emerged as significant contributors to Australia's online retail industry.

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  • With consumer retail habits evolving, brands like Culture Kings, Princess Polly, and JSHealth have emerged as significant contributors to Australia's online retail industry.
  • David Michaeli, Head of New Markets at Yotpo,said the JAPAC region is experiencing notable growth, and Nicoletti's appointment was a strategic move in furthering the momentum.
  • Yotpo is an eCommerce marketing platform that helps thousands of forward-thinking brands like Steve Madden, Brooklinen, and Princess Polly accelerate direct-to-consumer growth.
  • Yotpo is a three-time Forbes Cloud 100 company with teams across the world including the United States, United Kingdom, Israel, Bulgaria, and Australia.

a.k.a. Brands Holding Corp. Announces Expansion of Board of Directors with Appointments of Simon Beard and Ilene Eskenazi

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Tuesday, January 4, 2022

Brands Holding Corp. (NYSE: AKA), a brand accelerator of direct-to-consumer (DTC) fashion brands for the next-generation, today announced the appointment of Simon Beard and Ilene Eskenazi to its Board of Directors effective December 31, 2021.

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  • Brands Holding Corp. (NYSE: AKA), a brand accelerator of direct-to-consumer (DTC) fashion brands for the next-generation, today announced the appointment of Simon Beard and Ilene Eskenazi to its Board of Directors effective December 31, 2021.
  • We are thrilled to have both Simon and Ilene join our Board at such an exciting time in our business, said Jill Ramsey, Chief Executive Officer of a.k.a.
  • Brands.
  • Beard is a highly accomplished entrepreneur, having co-founded the premium streetwear brand Culture Kings in Brisbane, Australia in 2008.

a.k.a. Brands Completes Acquisition of Premier Direct-to-Consumer Men’s Fashion Brand, mnml

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Thursday, October 21, 2021

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  • Brands Holding Corp. (NYSE: AKA), a brand accelerator of direct-to-consumer (DTC) fashion brands for the next-generation, (a.k.a.
  • Founded in Los Angeles in 2016, mnml is a high-growth mens streetwear brand that designs premier, fashion forward apparel at affordable prices.
  • Brands is a top-tier acquirer and accelerator of DTC brands and the perfect partner to scale mnml," said Matthew Fields, founder and chief executive officer of mnml.
  • Brands will realize the expected benefits of the mnml acquisition or that the acquisition will achieve the results discussed in this release.