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Retro is back: three in five US consumers regularly buy vintage

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Monday, October 3, 2022
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The study of 2,041 American shoppers found that 23% shop vintage to decorate their home, 19% for pure sentimental value, and 17% as a retro hobby.

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  • The study of 2,041 American shoppers found that 23% shop vintage to decorate their home, 19% for pure sentimental value, and 17% as a retro hobby.
  • Such items not only function in a way that is familiar for consumers, but they also serve as a slice of childhood nostalgia for consumers to take home.
  • Almost three quarters (72%) of 25-34s buy vintage, followed by 71% of 35-44s, 57% of 45-54s, and 39% of those 55+.
  • *Study of 2,060 US consumers, conducted between 12.17.2021 and 12.21.2021
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Retro is back: Nearly half of UK consumers regularly buy vintage

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Monday, October 3, 2022
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A study into changing consumer relationships with commerce has uncovered the nation's obsession with vintage from what we buy, to how we buy it

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  • A study into changing consumer relationships with commerce has uncovered the nation's obsession with vintage from what we buy, to how we buy it
    43% shoppers regularly buy vintage, and many miss old products, old stores and even old jingles
    LONDON, Oct. 3, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Nearly half (43%) of UK consumers surveyed buy vintage items, while significant numbers wish they could revisit the shopping experience of decades past, according to new research from omnichannel customer engagement platform Emarsys .
  • The study of 2,000 UK adults found that 12% shop vintage for pure sentimental value, 10% to decorate their home, and 10% as a retro hobby.
  • Such items not only offer comforting familiarity for consumers, but also serve as a slice of childhood nostalgia.
  • Almost three-fifths (58%) of 25-34s buy vintage, followed by 48% of 35-44s, 46% of 45-54s, and 26% of those aged 55+.

Dickies Launches its Multi-Generational Campaign Made in Dickies: Generations

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Wednesday, September 7, 2022
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FORT WORTH, Texas, Sept. 7, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Dickies, the world's leading workwear brand, marked its centennial anniversary earlier this year with 'Made in Dickies', a campaign honoring Dickies' blue collar, American roots by bringing workwear and work-inspired stories to life. Dickies has long been worn around the world by artists, farmers, skaters and welders making extraordinary things. It's makers like these who have contributed to the new 'Made in Dickies' campaign, demonstrating different types of work and skills that have been passed on through generations of families. 'Made in Dickies: Generations' spotlights the five iconic styles that are intrinsically Dickies through their 'Icon' series; five short-form videos showing that hard work runs in the family. From humble beginnings they hone their craft with pride, seeing the torch carried by future generations, creating their own legacy. The 'Icon' series will be available across Dickies' digital and social platforms globally.

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  • It's makers like these who have contributed to the new 'Made in Dickies' campaign, demonstrating different types of work and skills that have been passed on through generations of families.
  • 'Made in Dickies: Generations' spotlights the five iconic styles that are intrinsically Dickies through their 'Icon' series; five short-form videos showing that hard work runs in the family.
  • For 100 years and multiple generations, Dickies connection to work culture and community through self-expression continuously celebrates those who shape their own paths.
  • The global campaign led Dickies to partner with creative agency Breaks, UK talent including director Ollie Rillands, photographer Lily Brown, videographer Ali Hutchison and stylist Lewis Munro to produce the 5 Made in Dickies: Generations stories.

ASSA ABLOY acquires VHS in Turkey

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Thursday, September 1, 2022
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STOCKHOLM, Sept. 1, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- ASSA ABLOY has signed an agreement to acquire VHS Plastik Metal ("VHS"),a leading manufacturer of hardware systems for windows and doors based in Turkey.

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  • STOCKHOLM, Sept. 1, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- ASSA ABLOY has signed an agreement to acquire VHS Plastik Metal ("VHS"),a leading manufacturer of hardware systems for windows and doors based in Turkey.
  • "I am very pleased to welcome VHS into the ASSA ABLOY Group.
  • This constitutes an important next step in our strategy to grow market leadership in emerging markets," says Nico Delvaux, President and CEO of ASSA ABLOY.
  • VHS has a great team of people that I welcome to the ASSA ABLOY family and it gives us a local manufacturing footprint that offers great opportunities," says Neil Vann, Executive Vice President of ASSA ABLOY and Head of EMEIA Division.

ASSA ABLOY acquires VHS in Turkey

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Thursday, September 1, 2022
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STOCKHOLM, Sept. 1, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- ASSA ABLOY has signed an agreement to acquire VHS Plastik Metal ("VHS"),a leading manufacturer of hardware systems for windows and doors based in Turkey.

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  • STOCKHOLM, Sept. 1, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- ASSA ABLOY has signed an agreement to acquire VHS Plastik Metal ("VHS"),a leading manufacturer of hardware systems for windows and doors based in Turkey.
  • "I am very pleased to welcome VHS into the ASSA ABLOY Group.
  • This constitutes an important next step in our strategy to grow market leadership in emerging markets," says Nico Delvaux, President and CEO of ASSA ABLOY.
  • VHS has a great team of people that I welcome to the ASSA ABLOY family and it gives us a local manufacturing footprint that offers great opportunities," says Neil Vann, Executive Vice President of ASSA ABLOY and Head of EMEIA Division.

Village Hotel Sentosa Reopens With New and Exciting Experiences For Families

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Thursday, September 1, 2022
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SINGAPORE, Sept. 1, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Village Hotel Sentosa (VHS) by Far East Hospitality ,a family-friendly hotel located within idyllic Sentosa island, has officially reopened its doors today.

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  • SINGAPORE, Sept. 1, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Village Hotel Sentosa (VHS) by Far East Hospitality ,a family-friendly hotel located within idyllic Sentosa island, has officially reopened its doors today.
  • Offered as part of the Village Playcation package, Mini Hotelier has been conceptualised to nurture the little ones' imagination and creativity and expose them to new experiences.
  • Children can pick from five different experiences: Mini Artist, Mini Housekeeper, Mini Engineer, Mini Chef and Mini Gardener.
  • Available now till 23 December 2022, the Village Playcation room package is priced from $1,180nett for a two-night stay in a Family Room

Palantir Announces Partnership with Beckett Collectibles

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Wednesday, August 31, 2022
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Palantir Technologies Inc. (NYSE: PLTR, "Palantir"), a leading creator of data platforms used by enterprise and growth stage companies, today announced that Beckett Collectibles, the most trusted name in the collectibles industry, is deploying Palantir Foundry across the companys operations to help accelerate its digital transformation.

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  • Palantir Technologies Inc. (NYSE: PLTR, "Palantir"), a leading creator of data platforms used by enterprise and growth stage companies, today announced that Beckett Collectibles, the most trusted name in the collectibles industry, is deploying Palantir Foundry across the companys operations to help accelerate its digital transformation.
  • Beckett aims to eventually have the most comprehensive data set in the collectibles space and the hobby community, across comics, cards, VHS, and other assets
    Foundry will serve as the backend management platform for all collectibles on Beckett, from physical cards to NFTs.
  • Founded more than 30 years ago, Beckett Collectibles is a household name in the collectibles industry and possesses troves of information allowing it to price, grade, and authenticate assets, with industry-leading accuracy and integrity.
  • Todays Beckett customers expect speed, reliability, and trust, and thats what Palantirs Foundry offers, said Kunal Chopra, CEO of Beckett.

Schools Across the U.S. and Around the World Partner with VHS Learning to Open a World of Opportunities to Students

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Tuesday, August 23, 2022
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BOSTON, Aug. 23, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Schools across the U.S. and in eight countries have started or renewed partnerships with VHS Learning this year to provide teacher-led, high school online courses in a variety of disciplines. Some have been partnering with the nonprofit organization for over 20 years.

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  • "Online learning is a valuable tool that can help schools provide students with greater course variety and options for learning," said Carol DeFuria, President & CEO of VHS Learning.
  • "Schools around the world value our 26 years of experience educating students online, and many partner with us year after year.
  • VHS Learning is a nonprofit organization with over 25 years of experience providing world-class online programs to students and schools everywhere.
  • For more information about VHS Learning please visit https://www.vhslearning.org/ and follow on Twitter at @VHSLearning.

Faded Arcade Allows Holders to Get a Stake in a Retro Gaming Studio

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Monday, August 1, 2022
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Las Vegas, NV, Aug. 01, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- FadedArcade is an unique NFT initiative that allows NFT holders to be stakeholder in a retro game studio.

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  • Las Vegas, NV, Aug. 01, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- FadedArcade is an unique NFT initiative that allows NFT holders to be stakeholder in a retro game studio.
  • FadedArcade is a game studio that has already developed a Game Metaverse called SunnyVale Pixelverse with 10 playable games already.
  • All the games are Pixel Art and Retro Gaming inspired, the type of games that has never been so popular.
  • They are designed as Arcade machine access tokens: only token holders get access to the already existing gaming metaverse.

P3 GLOBAL SERVICES ACQUIRES FILM BUREAU'S DIGITAL SCREENER PLATFORM

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Tuesday, July 19, 2022
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VALENCIA, Calif., July 19, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- P3 Global Services, the industry leader in design, production and distribution of physical merchandise announces today the acquisition of the Film Bureau digital screener platform.

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  • VALENCIA, Calif., July 19, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- P3 Global Services, the industry leader in design, production and distribution of physical merchandise announces today the acquisition of the Film Bureau digital screener platform.
  • "We are thrilled to be back in the awards space" said Kevin Gold, EVP Sales, Operations & Client Services at P3 Global Services.
  • This is a very exciting time for P3 Global Services and we look forward to the upcoming awards season."
  • While the platform puts P3 Global Services back in the digital screener world, it also opens vast possibilities for other industries to utilize the services that will make content sharing a safe and expeditious experience.