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Brand Leaders Gather in NYC to Unpack the Topic of Inclusivity in Thought Leadership Event

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Tuesday, April 9, 2024
Department Stores, Other Retail, Specialty, Professional Services, Bridal, Fashion, Data Analytics, Retail, Footwear, Online Retail, Success, Marketing, Perspective, RSVP

MakerSights, a modern research partner providing brands with high-impact product and assortment insights across the product life cycle, announces its thought leadership discussion for industry leaders in retail.

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  • MakerSights, a modern research partner providing brands with high-impact product and assortment insights across the product life cycle, announces its thought leadership discussion for industry leaders in retail.
  • The Perspectives by MakerSights event will bring together Consumer Insights and Product executives in New York City on April 30, 2024, and promises to spark engaging dialogue.
  • The discussion will center on tackling inclusivity in the apparel and footwear space, expanding beyond the traditional considerations of race and gender into the powerful lens of income.
  • Success stories of brands effectively expanding into new income brackets while maintaining brand equity.

Zola Expands into Emerging Technology with Launch of Split the Decisions GPT

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Wednesday, April 3, 2024
Data Management, Online Retail, Technology, Specialty, Other Technology, Bridal, Apps, Applications, Retail, Software, Artificial Intelligence, Internet, ChatGPT, Zola, Marketing, Multimedia, Light, Friction, AI

Today Zola , the most trusted authority in the wedding planning industry, announced the launch of Split the Decisions , an AI tool to help couples divide the decisions in wedding planning equally.

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  • Today Zola , the most trusted authority in the wedding planning industry, announced the launch of Split the Decisions , an AI tool to help couples divide the decisions in wedding planning equally.
  • By Zola’s estimates, couples make more than 500 decisions over the course of planning a wedding, and the “mental load” often falls on one person.
  • “Split The Decisions really acts like a mediator and makes each person think about their answers,” said Allison Cullman, VP Brand Marketing & Strategy at Zola.
  • Split the decisions is available with a ChatGPT+ subscription (which starts at $20/month) and can be found at www.zola.com/expert-advice/it-takes-two or in the ChatGPT store.

Rapaport Press Release: Prices of Lower-Clarity Diamonds Rise in March

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Tuesday, April 2, 2024
Retail, Luxury, Jewelry, Mining, Minerals, Bridal, Natural Resources, G7, Fluorescence, Letter, Government, De Beers, Movement, Cryptocurrency

Prices for round, 1-carat, D-H, SI diamonds increased 1.7% in March as the lower-clarity segment saw a correction after last year’s severe declines.

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  • Prices for round, 1-carat, D-H, SI diamonds increased 1.7% in March as the lower-clarity segment saw a correction after last year’s severe declines.
  • Diamonds with no fluorescence or black centers sold at premiums.
  • Group of Seven (G7) sanctions on Russian diamonds over 1 carat went into effect March 1.
  • Many questions about the US sanctions remain, including how the government will treat “grandfathered” diamonds.

Anda Pho Named President at Evite, the Leading Party Planning Authority

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Wednesday, March 27, 2024
Retail, Social Media, Communications, Bridal, Friends, Anda, Organization, POM Wonderful, Female, Human, Minecraft, Woman, The Walt Disney Company, Multimedia, Family, Generic drug

Evite, the world's leading digital platform for bringing people together, is celebrating a groundbreaking moment with the appointment of Anda Pho as its first-ever female President.

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  • Evite, the world's leading digital platform for bringing people together, is celebrating a groundbreaking moment with the appointment of Anda Pho as its first-ever female President.
  • Taking the reins in 2024, Anda leads a team of remarkable women executives, marking a significant milestone for the company and the event planning industry.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240327745156/en/
    Anda Pho, President of Evite Photo Credit: Evite
    Evite is the world's leading digital platform for bringing people together for life's celebrations.
  • "I'm incredibly excited to lead this talented team as we continue to build upon Evite's legacy," said Anda Pho, President of Evite.

Floriology® Institute Announces Exciting New Organizational Expansion

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Friday, March 22, 2024
Other Retail, Supermarket, Specialty, Bridal, Other Education, Training, Retail, Education, Online Retail, Certification, PFCI, Mechanics, Accreditation, Social media, Student, AAF, Curriculum, EMC, CFD, Tourism

Floriology® powered by BloomNet®, the premier education authority in floral design and business, announces a pivotal transformation within its organization.

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  • Floriology® powered by BloomNet®, the premier education authority in floral design and business, announces a pivotal transformation within its organization.
  • Angelyn, whose career is rooted deeply in the floral industry, brings her extensive experience and passion for floral education to her new position.
  • Angelyn's life-long connection to floristry and her dedication to staying abreast of the latest trends make her an ideal successor to uphold Floriology's rigorous educational standards.
  • With this change, Floriology is excited to unveil a series of innovative updates to our program.

Bright Announces Partnership with Trivest and Acquisition of PEAK Event Services

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Tuesday, March 19, 2024
Retail, Other Professional Services, Events, Concerts, Finance, General Entertainment, Professional Services, Other Entertainment, Luxury, Other Retail, Bridal, Restaurant, Bar, Specialty, Entertainment, Food, Beverage, Fashion, Growth, PEAK, Partnership, Acquisition, Hudson Valley, Multimedia, Video game

Bright Event Rentals (“Bright” or the “Company”) announces it has partnered with Trivest Partners, LP (“Trivest”), a Miami-based, founder-focused private equity firm with over 40 years of experience creating strategic partnerships and fostering growth.

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  • Bright Event Rentals (“Bright” or the “Company”) announces it has partnered with Trivest Partners, LP (“Trivest”), a Miami-based, founder-focused private equity firm with over 40 years of experience creating strategic partnerships and fostering growth.
  • Bright represents the second platform investment in the Trivest Recognition Fund, a recently raised $1.3 billion fund focused on founder-led and family-owned businesses that have achieved significant scale.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240319307679/en/
    Headquartered in Los Angeles, CA, Bright is the country’s leading, full-service event rental solutions company.
  • “We are excited by the Trivest partnership and their experience in the rental industry and across business and consumer services,” said Bjornstad.

New Coresight Research Report Delivers Insights into AI Pricing for Retailers

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Monday, March 18, 2024
Artificial Intelligence, Footwear, Professional Services, Office Products, Convenience Store, Bridal, Data Analytics, Other Technology, Software, Toys, Other Retail, Home Goods, Data Management, Supply Chain Management, Supermarket, Online Retail, Technology, Specialty, Luxury, Discount, Variety, Department Stores, Food, Beverage, Fashion, Cosmetics, Retail, Future, Partnership, Machine learning, Feminism and modern architecture, Pressure, Research, Artificial intelligence, Investment, AI

The Future of Pricing: How AI Is Transforming Price Planning in Retail is made available to non-subscribers of Coresight Research in partnership with Competera , a pricing solution company that empowers retailers to set and maintain optimal pricing in real time using artificial intelligence (AI).

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  • The Future of Pricing: How AI Is Transforming Price Planning in Retail is made available to non-subscribers of Coresight Research in partnership with Competera , a pricing solution company that empowers retailers to set and maintain optimal pricing in real time using artificial intelligence (AI).
  • The Future of Pricing: How AI Is Transforming Price Planning in Retail report includes results from a February 2024 survey of U.S. retailers and outlines the measurable advantages of utilizing AI for pricing decisions, as well as the obstacles retailers must overcome to maximize the returns of AI pricing technology investments.
  • But more retailers are realizing that AI pricing can mean the difference between millions in profits or millions in losses.
  • According to Coresight Research’s analysis, using AI-based pricing solutions, retailers across different verticals can increase annual revenues by 10%, on average, and improve margins by as much as 5%, but retailers need to better integrate AI pricing with other systems to maximize its potential.

Perfect Corp. Introduces glTF 2.0 Format Support for Its Virtual Jewelry Try-On Solution, Matching Industry Standards for Fast 3D SKU Creation

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Monday, March 11, 2024
Fashion, Cosmetics, Retail, Audio, Video, Convenience Store, Software, Catalog, Bridal, Internet, Online Retail, Luxury, Department Stores, Social Media, Technology, Mobile, Wireless, Marketing, Advertising, Communications, Supermarket, GlTF, Corp, 3D, OBJ, AI, Graphics, SKU, Conceptual model, Jewellery, Multimedia, Video game

The latest update to Perfect Corp.’s system now supports the upload of glTF 2.0 (Graphics Library Transmission Format) files, streamlining 3D file upload and formatting processes for brand partners in the jewelry and watch industries.

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  • The latest update to Perfect Corp.’s system now supports the upload of glTF 2.0 (Graphics Library Transmission Format) files, streamlining 3D file upload and formatting processes for brand partners in the jewelry and watch industries.
  • Introduces glTF 2.0 Format Support for Its Virtual Jewelry Try-On Solution, Matching Industry Standards for Fast 3D SKU Creation (Graphic: Business Wire)
    Previously, Perfect Corp.’s system exclusively accommodated OBJ (Wavefront Object) file types, which primarily conveyed information about the frame or shape of 3D models.
  • With the integration of glTF 2.0 file support, Perfect Corp.’s SKU creation process has been revolutionized.
  • Increased Efficiency: The new support for glTF 2.0 files simplifies the overall SKU creation process, making it more user-friendly and accessible for brands of all sizes.

Centric Brands Announces Joint Business Venture with Jennifer Fisher

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Wednesday, March 6, 2024
Marketing, Communications, Specialty, Fashion, Teens, Retail, Other Consumer, Social Media, Women, Seniors, Convenience Store, Other Natural Resources, Catalog, Bridal, Mining, Minerals, Family, Natural Resources, Consumer, Packaging, Online Retail, Luxury, Other Retail, Manufacturing, Collection, Son, Multimedia, Jennifer Fisher, Culture, Growth, CPG, Personality, The New York Times, Centric, Human, Jewellery, Jennifer, Partnership

Centric Brands LLC (“Centric” or the “Company”) today announced a joint venture with Jennifer Fisher, renowned New York-based jewelry designer and media personality.

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  • Centric Brands LLC (“Centric” or the “Company”) today announced a joint venture with Jennifer Fisher, renowned New York-based jewelry designer and media personality.
  • This new venture will leverage the expertise of both companies to expand the Jennifer Fisher brand into new categories while accelerating domestic and international growth of the Jennifer Fisher core jewelry business.
  • "We are thrilled to welcome Jennifer Fisher into our world-class portfolio of industry-leading brands,” said Jason Rabin, Chief Executive Officer, Centric Brands.
  • “We have created a blueprint for incubating and growing brands that combines the strengths of Centric Brands with talented partners like Jennifer Fisher to create products and culture that resonates with customers.”
    Jarrod Kahn, Accessories Group President, Centric Brands said, “Together, Jennifer and the Centric team will continue to expand the Jennifer Fisher brand by expanding her existing jewelry business and delivering new product categories that resonate with consumers globally.