Reformation

Materials science company Kintra Fibers raises a $8 million Series A led by H&M Group and launches pilots with Reformation, Inditex, and BESTSELLER

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Wednesday, April 12, 2023

BROOKLYN, N.Y., April 12, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Kintra Fibers, a materials science company that has developed a proprietary bio-based and biodegradable polyester, has successfully raised $8 million in Series A funding in a round led by H&M Group. Notable strategic and institutional investors who co-invested in the round include BESTSELLER Invest FWD, Fashion for Good, New York Ventures (the investment arm of Empire State Development), TRE Ventures, Tech Council Ventures, and FAB Ventures (founded by Odile Roujol, former CEO of Lancôme).

Key Points: 
  • BROOKLYN, N.Y., April 12, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Kintra Fibers, a materials science company that has developed a proprietary bio-based and biodegradable polyester, has successfully raised $8 million in Series A funding in a round led by H&M Group.
  • "Our investment in Kintra Fibers' technology is a compelling opportunity to transform the manufacturing process and contribute towards a circular and climate-positive future.
  • "This capability to scale quickly and cost-effectively is a major advantage for Kintra Fibers as they work towards their goal of reducing the fashion industry's environmental footprint."
  • "We are excited to have industry leaders like H&M, BESTSELLER, and Fashion for Good invest in Kintra Fibers.

Rent the Runway Permanently Adds Extra Item to Every Subscription Shipment, Meaningfully Investing in Customer Experience

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Monday, March 6, 2023

This latest effort is one of many RTR plans to introduce in fiscal 2023 and beyond to reinvest in and reimagine the customer experience by delivering even greater value to subscribers.

Key Points: 
  • This latest effort is one of many RTR plans to introduce in fiscal 2023 and beyond to reinvest in and reimagine the customer experience by delivering even greater value to subscribers.
  • As a service that is used multiple times a week by many customers, Rent the Runway’s focus is to make the customer journey as efficient and delightful as possible.
  • “We believe that there is strategic value in giving her more items in her subscription, because we have seen from years of testing that providing an additional item drives higher loyalty and engagement,” said Jennifer Hyman, Co-Founder and CEO of Rent the Runway.
  • The “Era of Extra” will come to life in a 360, full funnel marketing campaign launching today and planned throughout the next several months.

Rubi Partners with Reformation, GANNI, H&M, Nuuly, and Patagonia to Decarbonize the Fashion Industry

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Wednesday, March 1, 2023

SAN FRANCISCO, March 1, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Rubi, the company creating a new way of manufacturing that exists in harmony with the planet, today announces its initial strategic pilot partnerships with global fashion brands Reformation, GANNI, Nuuly, H&M, and Patagonia, and a fresh $8.7 million in Series Seed funding led by Talis Capital, alongside Patagonia's Tin Shed Ventures, H&M Group, Collaborative Fund, and Necessary Ventures. With top brand partners and $13.5 million in total funding, Rubi has the capital, talent, and technology to rapidly scale its production process, push innovation through the apparel supply chain and deliver limited collections of planet-positive apparel to its customers.

Key Points: 
  • Innovations like Rubi are not only key to helping Reformation achieve Climate Positivity, but also play an important role in building a future for fashion that is actually hopeful and inspiring."
  • Rubi exists to ensure the planetary future by restoring Earth's ecological balance with reimagined supply chains that are symbiotic with the planet.
  • While we're applying our solution to the fashion industry first, it's our goal to make every supply chain exist in harmony with the planet."
  • Ciara Cates, Lead Material Developer for Patagonia said: "Patagonia is excited about the potential of carbon capture to make clean cellulosic pulp.

South Coast Plaza Debuts 25 New and Redesigned Boutiques This Season With Luxury, Contemporary, and Watch Brands

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Thursday, November 24, 2022

The success story that is South Coast Plaza continues as 25 new and redesigned boutiques and restaurants have debuted this season.

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  • The success story that is South Coast Plaza continues as 25 new and redesigned boutiques and restaurants have debuted this season.
  • South Coast Plaza stores and restaurants recently opened or coming soon include:
    A second Louis Vuitton boutique focused on travel, watches, and mens fashion.
  • South Coast Plaza is home to the largest collection of luxury timepiece and jewelry boutiques under one roof in North America.
  • South Coast Plaza continues to be a major patron of the arts, supporting the recently opened Orange County Museum of Art, which was built on land donated by South Coast Plaza.

NINE SHOPPING AND DINING RETAILERS TO OPEN THIS FALL AT THE SHOPS AT SPORTSMEN'S LODGE

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Friday, September 30, 2022

STUDIO CITY, Calif., Sept. 29, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Shops at Sportsmen's Lodge, a premier shopping, dining and wellness oasis that opened last year, today announced exciting additions to its impressive slate of retailers. Nine boutiques and restaurants are arriving this fall, joining a top-tier list of brands and culinary concepts at the fully leased, 95,000-square-foot open-air center in Studio City.

Key Points: 
  • "Their arrival underscores our commitment to curating an incredible mix of offerings that continue to make the center a landmark destination for shopping, dining, and gathering in the San Fernando Valley."
  • Opened August 30, Roberta's Pizza is offering Studio City diners a taste of New York with its legendary wood-fired pizzas.
  • In early October, an iconic lifestyle brand that defined the "LA Look" and sparked a revolutionary shift in style will open at The Shops at Sportsmen's Lodge.
  • A new heart for the Valley, The Shops at Sportsmen's Lodge is a daily oasis for wellness, shopping, and dining in LA's Studio City.

Chargeurs PCC Launches the NATIVA™ Collection, the World’s First Assortment of Inner Components Made with Sustainable, Traceable NATIVA™ Wool

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Tuesday, June 28, 2022

Today at the 10th Future Fabrics Expo in London, Chargeurs PCC, the worlds largest apparel interlinings manufacturer, launched the first-ever collection of inner components made with sustainable, traceable, blockchain-backed NATIVA wool.

Key Points: 
  • Today at the 10th Future Fabrics Expo in London, Chargeurs PCC, the worlds largest apparel interlinings manufacturer, launched the first-ever collection of inner components made with sustainable, traceable, blockchain-backed NATIVA wool.
  • The NATIVA label stands for quality and authenticity and guarantees that products have been created with respect for the environment and animal welfare.
  • Brands incorporating Chargeurs PCC inner components made with NATIVA wool can communicate their sustainability credentials to customers by leveraging the NATIVA story of certified traceability.
  • Chargeurs Luxury Materials, the world leader in luxury combed wool and sister company to Chargeurs PCC, developed the NATIVA branded fiber concept.

Zeta Appoints Williams-Sonoma Executive, Jeanine Barnett Silberblatt, to Board of Directors

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Wednesday, June 15, 2022

Zeta Global (NYSE:ZETA), a cloud-based marketing technology company that empowers enterprises to acquire, grow, and retain customers more efficiently, today announced that it has appointed Williams-Sonoma executive, Jeanine Barnett Silberblatt, to the Zeta Board of Directors as a Class II director.

Key Points: 
  • Zeta Global (NYSE:ZETA), a cloud-based marketing technology company that empowers enterprises to acquire, grow, and retain customers more efficiently, today announced that it has appointed Williams-Sonoma executive, Jeanine Barnett Silberblatt, to the Zeta Board of Directors as a Class II director.
  • The addition of Silberblatt expands Zetas board and enhances the Companys governance as it enters its second year listed on the NYSE.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20220615005300/en/
    Jeanine Barnett Silberblatt joins Zeta's Board of Directors.
  • On behalf of Zeta, I am thrilled to welcome Jeanine to our Board of Directors, said David A. Steinberg, Zetas Co-Founder, Chairman, and CEO.

Ecovative Announces New Partnership and New Cooperative Member

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Tuesday, May 17, 2022

Full-size mycelium sheets are grown in sheets up to 24 meters in length and 1.8 meters wide over the course of just 9 days.

Key Points: 
  • Full-size mycelium sheets are grown in sheets up to 24 meters in length and 1.8 meters wide over the course of just 9 days.
  • These mycelium materials represent viable, sustainable, scalable alternatives to the fashion and apparel industries' unsustainable status quo.
  • Leveraging its Mycelium Foundry, Ecovative works with partners throughout the textiles, food and packaging industries to grow better materials for everyday needs.
  • The Ecovative subsidiary leverages the deep expertise of Ecovatives Mycelium Foundry to grow sustainable materials tuned for performance.

Second National Fashion Technology Mentorship Series Event to Pave the Way Forward for Members of the Fashion Industry

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Monday, February 28, 2022

MIDDLETOWN, Del., Feb. 28, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- OMNIOUS.AI an award-winning, Samsung-Accelerated, hyper-personalized-visual AI solutions developer for fashion retailers is partnering with fashion industry innovators to host the second National Fashion Technology Mentorship Series (NFTMS) event after its successful first session in February.

Key Points: 
  • MIDDLETOWN, Del., Feb. 28, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- OMNIOUS.AI an award-winning, Samsung-Accelerated, hyper-personalized-visual AI solutions developer for fashion retailers is partnering with fashion industry innovators to host the second National Fashion Technology Mentorship Series (NFTMS) event after its successful first session in February.
  • From leading fashion brands to local universities, every participant in our movement creates an impact not only on the fashion industry, but within underrepresented communities.
  • Why: 100% of event ticket sales will be donated to The Wright Fashion House to provide real support to young, Black fashion entrepreneurs.
  • BDMT (Business Development Marketing Transformation) Global, a 4-time award-winning community-building initiative leader headquartered in Boston also supports this movement.

Sweet Flower, Los Angeles' Largest Owned and Operated Cannabis Retailer Launches New Innovative Retail Concept at Platform, Culver City

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Tuesday, February 22, 2022

LOS ANGELES, Feb. 22, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --Sweet Flower, Los Angeles' largest owned and operated cannabis retailer, continues to lead innovation in cannabis retail with their showroom popup at Platform, commencing in February.

Key Points: 
  • LOS ANGELES, Feb. 22, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --Sweet Flower, Los Angeles' largest owned and operated cannabis retailer, continues to lead innovation in cannabis retail with their showroom popup at Platform, commencing in February.
  • Through March 11th, visitors to Platform can visit Sweet Flower's "Pop Up at Platform" to learn more about Sweet Flower and its expertly curated selection of cannabis products.
  • The opening of Sweet Flower Culver City makes Sweet Flower the largest and the most premium owned and operated cannabis retailer in Los Angeles.
  • We look forward to Sweet Flower engaging, educating and serving our broad audience at our beautiful Culver City location."