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PACSUN TO OPEN DEDICATED PAC1980 STORE FEATURING EXPANDED ACTIVEWEAR COLLECTION

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Thursday, July 20, 2023

/PRNewswire/ -- Pacsun, the leading youth lifestyle brand known for its fashion forward and accessible fashion offerings, is upgrading its retail footprint with the grand opening of its inaugural, dedicated activewear store at the Mall of America.

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  • Due to the overwhelming success and response around the collection, Pacsun recently rolled out PAC1980 in all Pacsun doors, and the new store aims to provide customers with an inspiring shopping experience that reflects Pacsun's commitment to quality, affordability, and style, while offering customers an even greater selection of fashionable and functional activewear.
  • "We are thrilled to open our first PAC1980 store at the Mall of America," said Addie Rintel, VP of Design Merchandising at Pacsun.
  • The smaller PAC1980 footprint within our existing Pacsun stores has been very well-received by our customers, and with its own dedicated store, we look forward to offering an even more expansive look at this category."
  • The PAC1980 collection is available online and at all Pacsun locations nationwide, ensuring that customers can access their favorite pieces with convenience and ease, and Pacsun plans to expand dedicated PAC1980 spaces in the future to reach even more customers in person.

Bar-S Brings Social Media Stars Together to Turn Up the Heat with an Iconic ‘80s Hot Dog Music Video!

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Thursday, June 1, 2023

The Grillin’ Maidens came together to cover American glam metal band Warrant's “Cherry Pie” in this summer’s grillin’ anthem, “Bar-S Guy” .

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  • The Grillin’ Maidens came together to cover American glam metal band Warrant's “Cherry Pie” in this summer’s grillin’ anthem, “Bar-S Guy” .
  • The music video brings nostalgic elements of classic ‘80s “hair bands” to a backyard grillin’ party.
  • “Bar-S Guy” was recorded in the legendary Sound Factory music studio in Los Angeles, where the bandmates met for the first time.
  • “When else do you get to partner with four other talented female artists to record a parody music video about grilling hot dogs, bacon, and chorizo?” said Betty Maxwell.

The Trevor Project Announces New Roundtable Series "Sharing Space" to Amplify the Voices of LGBTQ Young People

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Wednesday, March 29, 2023

NEW YORK, March 29, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Trevor Project, the leading suicide prevention organization for LGBTQ young people, today released a trailer announcing the upcoming release of "Sharing Space," a new roundtable series featuring conversations with LGBTQ youth moderated by curious, open-minded adults and allies. The first episode of this educational series will be moderated by longtime supporter of The Trevor Project, Daniel Radcliffe. Viewers will be able to access the video when it officially launches on YouTube at 12pm ET on Friday, March 31, 2023 — which also marks Transgender Day of Visibility.

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  • The first episode of this educational series will be moderated by longtime supporter of The Trevor Project, Daniel Radcliffe.
  • An advocate for LGBTQ rights, Radcliffe helps facilitate a heartfelt discussion exploring topics such as gender euphoria, respecting pronouns, self-discovery, and what genuine allyship looks like.
  • "Sharing Space" provides a much-needed platform for young trans and nonbinary voices – whom new research shows are coming out at younger ages compared to previous generations.
  • "LGBTQ young people, particularly transgender and nonbinary youth, are routinely forced to stand by and watch adults debate their very existence and life experiences.

Zulily Announces $40,000 "Magic for Moms" Fund to Treat Hardworking Holiday Magic-Makers

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Tuesday, December 13, 2022

SEATTLE, Dec. 13, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Today online retailer Zulily announced a new initiative, "Magic for Moms," which will provide 1,000 moms with $40 each in Zulily credit, encouraging them to treat themselves to a little magic as they finish up the holiday shopping for their families.

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  • "As moms go all out to make holiday magic for their families, Zulily is focused on making magic for moms," said Denise Jaeschke, VP of Integrated Customer Marketing at Zulily.
  • At Zulily, fun is part of the deal which is why the company is launching the "Magic for Moms" fund.
  • Zulily is an online superstore committed to delivering a fun shopping experience for moms everywhere, without breaking the bank.
  • For more information visit, www.zulily.com or The Find by Zulily , or follow @Zulily on Facebook , Instagram , Pinterest or Twitter .

Zulily Kicks Off Back-to-School Season with Inflation-Friendly Shopping Experience

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Wednesday, July 6, 2022

SEATTLE, July 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Back-to-school shopping is expected to be a bigger deal for families this year following more than two years of school pivots between virtual to in-person learning. In fact, back-to-school spending is estimated to increase 7.5% compared to last year1. But with inflation hitting a new 40-year high, finding ways to maximize savings is more important than ever, especially for moms, who are responsible for the majority of purchase decisions. To help moms navigate inflation and feel prepared for the first day of school, online retailer Zulily today launched its annual Back-to-School Shop featuring thousands of incredible deals on stylish must-haves and essentials from the brands kids love, plus unique items they can't find anywhere else.

Key Points: 
  • "In addition to our everyday deals, we wanted to do more to maximize mom's savings and make her shopping experience as stress free as possible by reducing inflation impact."
  • Catherine's back-to-school shopping list consists of items her kids love, and teachers approve, so moms can earn an "A+" in back-to-school shopping this year.
  • Moms can begin shopping for back-to-school at Zulily.com and on the mobile app now, and find more information and back-to-school shopping tips on Zulily's The Find .
  • With expertise in technology, merchandising, creative production, logistics, marketing, customer service, and more, Zulily team members work together to deliver a fun and engaging shopping experience that sparks discovery, connection and entertainment.

Eastpak and Depop Partner to Launch Re-Built to Resist Collection in the United States

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Tuesday, November 30, 2021

Available exclusively on Eastpak's US Depop shop, this unique offering is a sustainably conscioussolution to reducing waste while preserving style.

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  • Available exclusively on Eastpak's US Depop shop, this unique offering is a sustainably conscioussolution to reducing waste while preserving style.
  • This exclusive Re-built to Resist collection is the sustainability driven result of the limited warranty policy.
  • "The Rebuilt to Resist upcycled collection will showcase just how durable Eastpak product is."
  • The RE-BUILT TO RESIST collection backpacks retail for $50 and will be available at Eastpak's Depop Shop on November 30, 2021, while product lasts.

 British Fashion Council Launches the Fashion Awards Experience on Roblox and the First Ever Fashion Award for Metaverse Design

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Monday, November 29, 2021

The British Fashion Council (BFC) is delighted to announce a brand new category as part of The Fashion Awards 2021the first ever Fashion Award for Metaverse Design exclusively with Roblox and its first winner, cSapphire .

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  • The British Fashion Council (BFC) is delighted to announce a brand new category as part of The Fashion Awards 2021the first ever Fashion Award for Metaverse Design exclusively with Roblox and its first winner, cSapphire .
  • Alessandro Michele, Creative Director of Gucci, will make an appearance as an avatar to present the award in The Fashion Awards experience on Roblox.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20211129005246/en/
    Alessandro Michele, Creative Director of Gucci, presents the first ever Fashion Award for Metaverse Design in The Fashion Awards experience on Roblox.
  • The Fashion Awards immersive experience on Roblox is available on the platform starting November 29th and until December 7th, 2021.

Dial® Gives Back to Teachers by Partnering with DonorsChoose

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Friday, October 15, 2021

"At Dial, we want to make a meaningful difference in consumers' lives" says Randi Melton, VP of Marketing Beauty Care, Activation.

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  • "At Dial, we want to make a meaningful difference in consumers' lives" says Randi Melton, VP of Marketing Beauty Care, Activation.
  • Dial believes that teachers shouldn't have to use their own resources for basic necessities, which is why the brand is proud to support the wellbeing of teachers, students and their classrooms through a partnership with DonorsChoose.
  • Teachers go above and beyond to care for their students, and both Dial and DonorsChoose are dedicated to getting teachers and students the resources they need," says Janelle Lin, SVP of Partnerships & Business Development at DonorsChoose.
  • Dial is also running a Science of Clean social campaign on Instagram and TikTok to help inspire teachers and educate consumers.

Pacsun Supports Los Angeles Rams Community Efforts with 2021 Season Partnership

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Thursday, October 14, 2021

LOS ANGELES, Oct. 14, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Pacsun has signed on as a sponsor for the Los Angeles Rams for the 2021 NFL season, building on a partnership that began in 2019.

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  • LOS ANGELES, Oct. 14, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Pacsun has signed on as a sponsor for the Los Angeles Rams for the 2021 NFL season, building on a partnership that began in 2019.
  • "Extending our partnership between Pacsun and the Los Angeles Rams could not come at a more thrilling time as the Rams settle into their new home at SoFi Stadium during the 2021 season," said Alfred Chang, Co-CEO of Pacsun.
  • To kick off the community efforts, Pacsun will donate $1 million at the retail level to the Partnership for Los Angeles Schools for 20,000 units of clothing which will be provided to students who attend Partnership schools in these historically under-resourced communities.
  • "Through this incredible partnership with Pacsun, we are excited to bring this unique support to the 14,000 LAUSD students served by the Partnership for Los Angeles Schools in Watts, South LA and Boyle Heights," said Molly Higgins, VP of Community Affairs and Engagement, Los Angeles Rams.