Crate & Barrel

Crate & Barrel Launches Its First Virtual Store, an Immersive Re-Creation of Its New NYC Flagship, Powered by Obsess

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Thursday, November 16, 2023

NEW YORK, Nov. 16, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Crate & Barrel announced today that it has launched its first immersive virtual store in partnership with experiential e-commerce platform Obsess. The fully shoppable virtual environment takes the form of Crate & Barrel's new flagship in New York City's Flatiron neighborhood, which opens today at 881 Broadway, and features engaging animations and interactive personalization tools that let customers visualize their own sofa and living room set and build their own bouquet using the brand's selection of vases and botanicals.

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  • NEW YORK, Nov. 16, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Crate & Barrel announced today that it has launched its first immersive virtual store in partnership with experiential e-commerce platform Obsess .
  • We're thrilled to partner with Crate & Barrel on this launch and give its online customers, and especially those not based in New York City, an immersive way to discover and shop for products offered in the brand's new flagship store.
  • The virtual store is among the largest fully 3D-rendered spaces that Obsess has created to date, offering more than 450 products and eight interactive room environments, including separate dining, kitchen, living room, botanical shop and Crate & Kids areas.
  • Every element and product in the environment is available for purchase, giving online customers a very sensory-rich, lifelike shopping experience."

Crate & Barrel Opens New Flagship Store in Heart of New York Home Design District

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Thursday, November 16, 2023

CHICAGO, Nov. 16, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, Crate & Barrel unveils a New York City flagship location in the Flatiron district. Entering the brand's first-ever immersive design store, customers can shop the brand's classic whole home design surrounded by personalized experiences, all while receiving the best service in the city. The store is a celebration of Crate & Barrel's long standing relationship with New York City and features a selection of artisanal home goods exclusive to this location.

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  • CHICAGO, Nov. 16, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, Crate & Barrel unveils a New York City flagship location in the Flatiron district.
  • Entering the brand's first-ever immersive design store, customers can shop the brand's classic whole home design surrounded by personalized experiences, all while receiving the best service in the city.
  • "This historic building embodies Crate & Barrel, blending classic and timeless design with a modern vision for a true flagship experience that feels right at home in the heart of New York City," says Sebastian Brauer, Senior Vice President of Product Design, Visual Crate & Barrel.
  • "Crate & Barrel Design Desk professionals merge our customers' vision with our latest technology to bring their vision from concept to reality."

Tanger Announces Acquisition of Asheville Outlets in Asheville, North Carolina

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Monday, November 13, 2023

GREENSBORO, N.C., Nov. 13, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Tanger® (NYSE: SKT), a leading operator of upscale, open-air shopping centers, announced today that it has acquired its 38th shopping center, Asheville Outlets, as part of the continued execution of the company's external growth strategy. Tanger acquired the center for $70 million in an all-cash, off-market transaction, leveraging the company's platform and utilizing its cash holdings and strong balance sheet to create value for all stakeholders. Asheville Outlets is the second fully owned addition to Tanger's outlet portfolio this quarter, following the grand opening of Tanger Outlets Nashville in Tennessee last month.

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  • Asheville Outlets is the second fully owned addition to Tanger's outlet portfolio this quarter, following the grand opening of Tanger Outlets Nashville in Tennessee last month.
  • Asheville Outlets is a 382,000-square-foot, open-air shopping center located in the popular tourist market of Asheville, North Carolina.
  • Asheville Outlets benefits from proximity to the area's top attractions, including The Biltmore Estate, Blue Ridge Parkway, and the Grove Park Inn and North Carolina Arboretum.
  • Tanger will officially transition the center to become Tanger Outlets Asheville in early January 2024, leveraging the Tanger name, brand and platform to further strengthen leasing, sales and traffic for the center.

Fair Harbor Appoints Three Retail Veterans to its Board

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Wednesday, October 25, 2023

NEW YORK, Oct. 25, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Fair Harbor, the pioneering sustainable apparel brand that revolutionized the men's swimwear space with its proprietary fabric technology, welcomes three retail veterans to its Board. As the digitally native business focuses on continuing to expand its product offering and channel distribution, these experienced industry leaders will help drive Fair Harbor's next growth phase:

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  • NEW YORK, Oct. 25, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Fair Harbor , the pioneering sustainable apparel brand that revolutionized the men's swimwear space with its proprietary fabric technology, welcomes three retail veterans to its Board.
  • "We are excited to welcome Tracy, Silvia, and Jennifer to the Fair Harbor Board," said Jake Danehy, CEO and co-founder of Fair Harbor.
  • Silvia Mazzucchelli said: "I joined Fair Harbor because I deeply relate to its core mission of protecting the places we all love.
  • I am most impressed with the vision, dedication, entrepreneurial spirit, and authenticity the Fair Harbor team shows daily."

DASH LAUNCHES MUST-HAVE NEW APPLIANCES & COOKWARE JUST IN TIME FOR THE HOLIDAY SEASON

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Tuesday, October 3, 2023

NEW YORK, Oct. 3, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Dash, the feel-good kitchen brand, is bringing joy to the world and the kitchen appliance aisle this year with an exciting holiday lineup. New holiday additions include fan requests, exciting collaborations, and products to make consumers embrace the joy of home-cooking, including the highly anticipated launch of the 3-in-1 Mini Maker, the first-ever Mini Maker with removable plates.

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  • "The holiday season is a special time for celebrating with friends, families, gifts, and food, of course.
  • New This Holiday Season From Dash:
    Dash Food ($12.99): Adding to the holiday fun this year, Dash is expanding into consumables with Dash Waffle Mix , Cake Mix , and Pop ping Popcorn .
  • Pair this festive Mini Maker with the Dash Cake Mix and its festive mix-ins for an afternoon of family fun.
  • For more gift-giving ideas this holiday season, don't miss these other tried-and-true Dash products.

nutribullet® Introduces the Future of Personal Blending with the nutribullet® Ultra

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Thursday, September 7, 2023

LOS ANGELES, Sept. 7, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The next evolution of personal blending and nutrition is here. nutribullet® is launching the nutribullet® Ultra — a smart, dynamic machine that offers more power, sustainability, and durability for simpler, more efficient blending.

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  • LOS ANGELES, Sept. 7, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The next evolution of personal blending and nutrition is here.
  • nutribullet® is launching the nutribullet® Ultra — a smart, dynamic machine that offers more power, sustainability, and durability for simpler, more efficient blending.
  • The nutribullet® Ultra takes the essence of the nutribullet® consumers know and love and advances it forward.
  • Designed to produce the smoothest and fastest blends around, the nutribullet® Ultra features:
    A 1200 watt motor, making it the brand's most powerful single-serve blender.

Tech Square Ventures Leads Investment in Paccurate

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Thursday, August 10, 2023

NEW YORK and ATLANTA, Aug. 10, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Paccurate, the leading cartonization platform for shipping and fulfillment optimization, today announced the closing of a $3.5M round led by Tech Square Ventures, a leading early-stage investment firm.

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  • NEW YORK and ATLANTA, Aug. 10, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Paccurate, the leading cartonization platform for shipping and fulfillment optimization, today announced the closing of a $3.5M round led by Tech Square Ventures, a leading early-stage investment firm.
  • TSV was joined by Las Olas Venture Capital and Royal Street Ventures, with significant participation from existing investors SpringTime Ventures, Grand Ventures, FirstMile Ventures, and Cannell Venture Partners.
  • Vasant Kamath, a general partner at Tech Square Ventures, said, "We are excited to invest in Paccurate, to bring true spatial optimization to the supply chain and logistics sector.
  • James Malley, Co-founder and CEO of Paccurate, said, "With the support of Tech Square Ventures, we are excited to accelerate delivery of a powerful savings and sustainability solution to the market.

Crate & Barrel Enters into Home Renovation Category with New Kitchen and Bathroom Collection

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Thursday, July 13, 2023

CHICAGO, July 13, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, Crate & Barrel unveils its entry into the home renovation category with its first collection of kitchen and bathroom products. With 55% of homeowners planning to remodel this year,* the brand designed the new assortment for easy, no demolition home refreshes.

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  • The brand's first home renovation collection includes bathroom and kitchen hardware, vanities, islands and more, designed for approachable upgrades
    CHICAGO, July 13, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, Crate & Barrel unveils its entry into the home renovation category with its first collection of kitchen and bathroom products.
  • The new collection includes kitchen islands, bathroom vanities, lighting, and hardware in a variety of high-design styles and finishes, launching alongside a lineup of Kohler's best-in-class faucets and accessories.
  • "We're entering into this category to give customers high-design products and professional support to tackle their renovation inspiration with ease."
  • These products will be available beginning July 13 at Crate & Barrel in stores and online at www.crateandbarrel.com/home-remodel/ .

Gladly Introduces Its AI and Automation Customer Service Platform, Gladly Sidekick

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Thursday, July 13, 2023

SAN FRANCISCO, July 13, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Today, Gladly, the only customer service software company built around people, not tickets, announced Gladly Sidekick. The new AI and automation platform enables brands to scale their customer service through personalized self-service. Gladly Sidekick is designed to work hand-in-hand with Gladly Hero, the company's platform for personalized agent-assisted customer service.

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  • Connected to the company's acquisition of Thankful, Gladly Sidekick helps brands save money, deliver personalized customer service at scale, and build lifelong customer loyalty
    SAN FRANCISCO, July 13, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Today, Gladly , the only customer service software company built around people, not tickets, announced Gladly Sidekick.
  • Gladly Sidekick is designed to work hand-in-hand with Gladly Hero, the company's platform for personalized agent-assisted customer service.
  • "AI is transforming how companies provide customer service, but with customer loyalty at stake, it must be done right," said Joseph Ansanelli, CEO of Gladly.
  • Gladly Sidekick is the company's new consumer AI and automation platform for customer service teams, built to help consumers help themselves.

Tanger Expands Mix of Home Goods Retailers Across its Centers

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Thursday, June 15, 2023

GREENSBORO, N.C., June 15, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Tanger® Outlets (NYSE: SKT), a leading operator of upscale, open-air shopping centers, continues to broaden its retail categories by expanding the selection of home goods retailers offered at its centers in the U.S. and Canada, in line with its long-term diversification strategy.

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  • "Expanding our partnerships with retailers in the home category provides a more diverse selection of premium retailers for our existing shoppers.
  • Importantly, we believe it can also help us attract an even wider audience to our centers and deliver increased traffic and retailer sales."
  • These new partners are part of the growing list of established home goods leaders with physical outlet locations at these and other Tanger centers.
  • By doing so, Tanger aims to provide guests with even greater access to exceptional value at their favorite retailers and brands.