Women's Wear Daily

Innovative Eyewear, Inc. Commences Shipping of Nautica Smart Eyewear Collection

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Thursday, February 1, 2024

MIAMI, Feb. 1, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Innovative Eyewear, Inc. ("Innovative Eyewear" or the "Company") (NASDAQ: LUCY; LUCYW), the developer of smart eyewear under the Lucyd®, Nautica®, Eddie Bauer® and Reebok® brands, is proud to announce the Nautica Smart Eyewear Collection has commenced shipping direct to customers in the US, with Canada and Mexico available shortly.

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  • MIAMI, Feb. 1, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Innovative Eyewear, Inc. ("Innovative Eyewear" or the "Company") (NASDAQ: LUCY; LUCYW), the developer of smart eyewear under the Lucyd®, Nautica®, Eddie Bauer® and Reebok® brands, is proud to announce the Nautica Smart Eyewear Collection has commenced shipping direct to customers in the US, with Canada and Mexico available shortly.
  • Additionally, the product has begun shipping to select Nautica retailers in LATAM, Japan and Europe for review and potential inclusion in their product lineups.
  • The Nautica Powered by Lucyd collection from Innovative Eyewear offers 8 distinct styles, combining our smart eyewear technology with fashion-forward design.
  • The Company recently received coverage on its cobranded Nautica smart eyewear in Women's Wear Daily, a leading US fashion publication.

MainStreetChamber Holdings, Inc (MSCH US: OTC) Acquires Substantial Equity Interest in kathy ireland® Worldwide Categories

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Thursday, January 18, 2024

LAS VEGAS, Jan. 18, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- MainStreetChamber Holdings, Inc (MSCH US: OTC) signed an agreement at 11:59pm on December 15th to acquire a 45% equity interest in the kathy ireland® Worldwide (kiWW®) categories of kathy ireland® Kids, kathy ireland® Laundry and kathy ireland® Home.

Key Points: 
  • LAS VEGAS, Jan. 18, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- MainStreetChamber Holdings, Inc (MSCH US: OTC) signed an agreement at 11:59pm on December 15th to acquire a 45% equity interest in the kathy ireland® Worldwide (kiWW®) categories of kathy ireland® Kids, kathy ireland® Laundry and kathy ireland® Home.
  • Women's Wear Daily says kathy ireland® Worldwide "is the highest-ranking, woman-owned licensing business in American history."
  • We have already experienced the power of the kathy ireland® brand, having originally acquired a license for kathy ireland® Kids furniture in North America over 18 months ago.
  • kathy ireland® Worldwide has an incredible leader in Kathy, an enormous customer base, a strong management team, and a history of over three decades of success."

Ten Outstanding Brands Recognized by the First Annual Consumer Marketing Awards

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Tuesday, December 5, 2023

LOS ANGELES, Dec. 5, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Consumer Marketing Awards (CMA Awards), produced by Consumer Product Events, the do-it-yourself matchmaker for products and press, announces the winners of the first annual award program that laudes marketers for their excellent work. The winners include the JKO Agency for VOODOO Makeup that won Best Launch Strategy, Tonies children's product collaboration with Star Trek's LeVar Burton for the Best Ambassador Campaign, Se.Lo's curvaceous beauty line for Best Packaging, Boku Superfood's health focus for Best Mission, Seedlip's sophisticated nonalcoholic spirit line for Best Positioning, Tony's Chocolonely attention grabbing high-octane branding for Best Logo, Gorgie for their exceptionally robust early-adopter response for Best Social Media Campaign, Sophie la Girafe for extending their iconic baby teething product into a skincare line and the Best Brand Extension Strategy, Liquid Death's sensational 'Murder Your Thirst' campaign for Best Tagline, and the Charlotte Tilbury X Elton John Rocket Fund holiday campaign for Best Publicity Placement. In a groundbreaking move, the entry fees for the award program benefit a scholarship for students in entrepreneurship programs in universities across the U.S.; an initial $5000 was seeded courtesy of Los Angeles-based Kearny Real Estate company. Submissions for the 2024 awards is now open; marketers are invited to apply at this link.

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  • LOS ANGELES, Dec. 5, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Consumer Marketing Awards (CMA Awards), produced by Consumer Product Events, the do-it-yourself matchmaker for products and press, announces the winners of the first annual award program that laudes marketers for their excellent work.
  • Submissions for the 2024 awards is now open; marketers are invited to apply at this link.
  • Best Launch Strategy - JKO Agency's VOODOO Makeup campaign, whose use of models at Couture Fashion Week, New York ignited a firestorm of popularity.
  • Best Ambassador Campaign - was bestowed upon Tonies, the screenless immersive story-telling audiobox for their collaboration with Star Trek's LeVar Burton.

MainStreetChamber Holdings, Inc. (MSCH U.S.: OTC) Announces Strategic Agreement with kathy ireland® Worldwide

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Wednesday, November 22, 2023

Under the terms of the agreement, MainStreetChamber Holdings, Inc. (MSCH U.S.: OTC) will obtain equity and licensing rights in kathy ireland Kids, kathy ireland Laundry, and kathy ireland HOME.

Key Points: 
  • Under the terms of the agreement, MainStreetChamber Holdings, Inc. (MSCH U.S.: OTC) will obtain equity and licensing rights in kathy ireland Kids, kathy ireland Laundry, and kathy ireland HOME.
  • Women's Wear Daily (WWD) says kathy ireland® Worldwide "is the highest-ranking woman-owned licensing business in American history."
  • kathy ireland® Worldwide has an incredible leader, enormous customer base, a strong management team, and a history of over three decades of success."
  • This strategic alliance represents significant and disruptive potential for MainStreetChamber Holdings (MSCH U.S.: OTC), because of the successful brand identity of kathy ireland® Worldwide.

James Spina to Retire as Editor-In-Chief of 20/20 Magazine

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Wednesday, October 4, 2023

NEWARK, N.J., Oct. 4, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Jobson Optical Group announced today that James Spina, SVP of Editorial and Editor-in-Chief of 20/20 Magazine will be retiring at the end of 2023. For more than 25 years, James has led the 20/20 team as a trusted voice in the industry for optical products, trends, technology, and continuing education.

Key Points: 
  • NEWARK, N.J., Oct. 4, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Jobson Optical Group announced today that James Spina, SVP of Editorial and Editor-in-Chief of 20/20 Magazine will be retiring at the end of 2023.
  • For more than 25 years, James has led the 20/20 team as a trusted voice in the industry for optical products, trends, technology, and continuing education.
  • During his tenure as the Editor-in-Chief of 20/20 Magazine, Spina and his team have stood at the forefront of the optical industry, providing our audience with cutting-edge commentary on many aspects of our community.
  • In addition, Spina was also at the forefront of the addition of Continuing Education and Pro to Pro content in every issue of 20/20, along with the seamless integration of Lenses & Technology into 20/20 Magazine.

Kathy Ireland Negotiating with Zoom Casa at Berkshire Hathaway Shareholder's Meeting

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Friday, May 5, 2023

OMAHA, Neb., May 5, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Kathy Ireland, Chair & CEO of kathy ireland® Worldwide (kiWW®), will attend this year's annual Berkshire Hathaway Shareholder Meeting, beginning today, alongside many marketing and licensing executives.

Key Points: 
  • OMAHA, Neb., May 5, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Kathy Ireland, Chair & CEO of kathy ireland® Worldwide (kiWW®), will attend this year's annual Berkshire Hathaway Shareholder Meeting, beginning today, alongside many marketing and licensing executives.
  • Ms. Ireland is a long-term shareholder in Berkshire Hathaway, and a longtime friend of Irv & Susie Blumkin, chair of Nebraska Furniture Mart, and Warren & Astrid Buffet.
  • During the conference, negotiations will continue between kathy ireland® Worldwide and Zoom Casa, a disruptive real estate company led by Fred Bin.
  • Upchurch was instrumental in facilitating multimillion dollar transactions for trusts related to kathy ireland® Worldwide and Zoom Casa.

Chinese beauty giant S'YOUNG debuts on 2022 WWD Beauty Inc Top 100

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Thursday, April 27, 2023

With its outstanding performance in 2022, S'Young ranked the 49th and joined the top 100 list with other globally renowned beauty companies, the debut marks a new milestone of breakthrough significance for S'Young.

Key Points: 
  • With its outstanding performance in 2022, S'Young ranked the 49th and joined the top 100 list with other globally renowned beauty companies, the debut marks a new milestone of breakthrough significance for S'Young.
  • WWD Beauty Inc's Top 100 holds significant importance as the "Global Beauty Industry Yearbook," ranking of the world's largest beauty manufacturers is calculated by beauty sales for the 2022 calendar year, conducting scientific and rigorous quantitative examinations of company's economic conditions, representing its authority through international scientific approaches.
  • Through its 17 years of rich experience in beauty brand management, S'Young was listed in WWD Beauty Inc 2022 Top 100 list for the first time in 2023, ranking 49th.
  • Its pioneering "CP" (China Partner) model has empowered beauty companies on brand positioning, differentiated communications, marketing, retailing and supply chain management.

Chinese beauty giant S'YOUNG debuts on 2022 WWD Beauty Inc Top 100

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Thursday, April 27, 2023

SHANGHAI, April 27, 2023 PRNewswire/ -- S'Young Group Co., Ltd. (S'Young, the Company) (300740.SZ) has made the Women's Wear Daily (WWD) Beauty Inc's annual top 100 ranking for the first time in 2022.

Key Points: 
  • SHANGHAI, April 27, 2023 PRNewswire/ -- S'Young Group Co., Ltd. (S'Young, the Company) (300740.SZ) has made the Women's Wear Daily (WWD) Beauty Inc's annual top 100 ranking for the first time in 2022.
  • With its outstanding performance in 2022, S'Young ranked the 49th and joined the top 100 list with other globally renowned beauty companies, the debut marks a new milestone of breakthrough significance for S'Young.
  • WWD Beauty Inc's Top 100 holds significant importance as the "Global Beauty Industry Yearbook," ranking of the world's largest beauty manufacturers is calculated by beauty sales for the 2022 calendar year, conducting scientific and rigorous quantitative examinations of company's economic conditions, representing its authority through international scientific approaches.
  • Through its 17 years of rich experience in beauty brand management, S'Young was listed in WWD Beauty Inc 2022 Top 100 list for the first time in 2023, ranking 49th.

DOYLE TO AUCTION THE COLLECTION OF WHITNEY ROBINSON AND MARK KARIMZADEH ON APRIL 19

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Wednesday, April 5, 2023

NEW YORK, April 5, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Doyle Auctioneers & Appraisers has announced the landmark auction of The Collection of Whitney Robinson & Marc Karimzadeh on Wednesday, April 19 at 10am.

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  • NEW YORK, April 5, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Doyle Auctioneers & Appraisers has announced the landmark auction of The Collection of Whitney Robinson & Marc Karimzadeh on Wednesday, April 19 at 10am.
  • Living with and loving these objects for the past two decades, they are ready to share their special collection with discerning collectors from around the globe.
  • The collection offers a range of Contemporary sculpture and paintings by Pedro Friedeberg, Daniel Arsham, Tyler Hayes, Sebastian Black and Russell Crotty.
  • Interested bidders can browse the catalogue online and place bids at Doyle.com
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Kathy Ireland Continues to Amaze, Announces Launch of Your Home TV Streaming Network

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Wednesday, December 14, 2022

TAMPA, Fla., Dec. 14, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Super model turned super mogul and global business leader, Kathy Ireland, continues to innovate and grow her global brand, kathy ireland® Worldwide (kiWW®). License Global ranked kiWW® as the #15 brand in the world in 2021, with total retail sales of $3.1 billion. kiWW® has been described by WWD (Women's Wear Daily) as "the most valuable woman-owned licensing business in American history." Kathy is now expanding the company's global reach via the fastest growing segment in media today – Streamed Programming.

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  • TAMPA, Fla., Dec. 14, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Super model turned super mogul and global business leader, Kathy Ireland, continues to innovate and grow her global brand,
    kathy ireland Worldwide (kiWW).
  • Kathy is now expanding the company's global reach via the fastest growing segment in media today Streamed Programming.
  • Before we introduce Kathy's latest venture, the launch of Your Home TV streaming network, let's revisit her unparalleled accomplishments over the past 25+ years.
  • Your Home TV is also differentiating by being a "Browser-based Network", the latest trend in streaming.