Levain Bakery

PopUp Bagels Closes $8M Series A Round

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Wednesday, October 25, 2023

PopUp Bagels was launched in the pandemic in 2020 out of the home kitchen of Adam Goldberg in Westport, Conn. After handing them out to neighbors, word began to spread about what made them the best bagel on the planet -- the crispy outside, chewy inside and the perfect amount of seeds. Soon, people began to pay for them by ordering them online days in advance and picking them up at specified times and locations.

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  • The round was led by Stripes, a NYC-based growth equity firm which has funded such iconic brands as Levain Bakery and Erewhon Organic Grocer.
  • Investors in the previous round including Darren Rovell's Tastemaker Capital and Habitat Partners, the investment arm of Red Antler, also returned to coinvest.
  • It was not long before I realized we needed to finance our operation to allow more of the world to experience the PopUp Bagel way."
  • PopUp Bagels, whose motto is "Not Famous But Known" doesn't just sell the bagel.

One Six Six to Host Grand Opening Celebration

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Wednesday, August 9, 2023

The grand opening celebration will highlight local flavor, with bites and beverages from Goddess and the Grocer, Levain Bakery, Pour Souls Cocktail Club and Dipsy Desserts.

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  • The grand opening celebration will highlight local flavor, with bites and beverages from Goddess and the Grocer, Levain Bakery, Pour Souls Cocktail Club and Dipsy Desserts.
  • One Six Six is a 21-story building with 223 apartment homes with studio, one- and two- bedroom floor plans and three-bedroom penthouses.
  • ft. outdoor oasis includes a pool and spa, outdoor kitchen, lawn and lounge areas and a dog agility course.
  • The 14th floor Skygarden has a signature outdoor lounge with an entertainment beverage station and incredible views of the city.

Postable and Goody Join Forces to Create the Ultimate Card and Gift Experience

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Thursday, June 1, 2023

NEW YORK, June 1, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Postable – the innovative stationery company that prints, addresses, and mails cards for consumers – announces their partnership with state-of-the-art gifting platform, Goody.

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  • NEW YORK, June 1, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Postable – the innovative stationery company that prints, addresses, and mails cards for consumers – announces their partnership with state-of-the-art gifting platform, Goody.
  • If recipients don't love the gift chosen for them, they can even swap it for one of equal value, powered by Goody's unique gifting technology.
  • It used to take multiple trips to a stationery shop, a brick-and-mortar retailer, and the post office to send a card and gift.
  • Consumers also love their ridiculously easy-to-use custom card builder, augmented reality holiday card experiences, and gradual rollout of AI-integrated offerings.

LEVAIN BAKERY DEBUTS FIRST EVER SEASONAL COOKIE "ROCKY ROAD" FOR A LIMITED-TIME ONLY

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Tuesday, June 21, 2022

NEW YORK, June 21, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Levain Bakery has made its name as the purveyor of crispy-outside, ooey-gooey-inside cookies in five classic flavors: Chocolate Chip Walnut, Dark Chocolate Chocolate Chip, Oatmeal Raisin, Dark Chocolate Peanut Butter Chip, and Two Chip Chocolate Chip. Now, after more than 26 years, Levain Bakery is thrilled to introduce a brand-new seasonal cookie just in time for summer. Starting today, Rocky Road will be available in all Levain bakeries and online at www.levainbakery.com through the end of summer.

Key Points: 
  • Now, after more than 26 years, Levain Bakery is thrilled to introduce a brand-new seasonal cookie just in time for summer.
  • Starting today, Rocky Road will be available in all Levain bakeries and online at www.levainbakery.com through the end of summer.
  • And since it's a Levain cookie, it has that signature ooey gooey center customers have come to expect.
  • For more information on Levain Bakery, visit www.levainbakery.com or follow the brand on social media @levainbakery.

AT&T Launches New Offers and Helpful Tools for Small Businesses Just in Time for National Small Business Week

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Wednesday, May 4, 2022

DALLAS, May 4, 2022  /PRNewswire/ --

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  • AT&T is equipping small businesses with special offers and helpful tools tosupport their success as we celebrate National Small Business Week , May 1-7, 2022.
  • May 1: AT&T Business is kicked off the week with our Not Small in Spirit Sweepstakes3to celebrate small businesses and the way they have adapted to change.
  • May 2: AT&T Small Business Panel, "The Power of Adaptability" moderated by small business expert and She Ventures owner Georgina Miranda .
  • We celebrate small businesses year-round by providing them with solutions and tools to help grow their business and achieve their dreams."

Levain Bakery™ Meets over 200% Increase in E-Commerce Demand with RRD’s Packaging and Warehousing Solutions

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Thursday, February 3, 2022

Donnelley & Sons Company (RRD) (NYSE: RRD), a leading global provider of marketing and business communications, helped Levain Bakery meet a 200% increase in e-commerce demand during the pandemic.

Key Points: 
  • Donnelley & Sons Company (RRD) (NYSE: RRD), a leading global provider of marketing and business communications, helped Levain Bakery meet a 200% increase in e-commerce demand during the pandemic.
  • Photo Credit: Mark Weinberg
    Amid the onset of COVID-19, Levain experienced skyrocketing demand for its assortments of cookies available for purchase online.
  • Simultaneously, the company needed to address an e-commerce packaging redesign while scaling up its warehousing capacity.
  • COVID-19 accelerated the urgency for Levain to address its evolving package design and warehousing needs, said Lisa Pruett, President, RRD Packaging Solutions, Forms and Labels.

Gopuff Launches in New York, Bringing Its Unmatched Platform for Instant Delivery of Immediate, Everyday Needs to the City That Never Sleeps

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Wednesday, October 20, 2021
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  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20211020005622/en/
    Gopuff is now delivering thousands of products to New Yorkers' doors in 30 minutes.
  • (Photo: Business Wire)
    We are excited to officially launch Gopuff in New York City, said co-founder and co-CEO Yakir Gola.
  • Gopuff is an integral builder in every community we operate, delighting customers, promoting local entrepreneurs, creating jobs, and supporting local programs.
  • In New York City, Gopuff has partnered with many local businesses to bring their beloved products to customers instantly.

gorjana Expands Retail Footprint into D.C. Metro Area this Fall

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Friday, October 15, 2021

Currently, D.C. and Bethesda represent one of our top metropolitan e-commerce regions so we are thrilled to bring our branded retail store experience to these communities.

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  • Currently, D.C. and Bethesda represent one of our top metropolitan e-commerce regions so we are thrilled to bring our branded retail store experience to these communities.
  • We want to share pieces of our home in Laguna Beach with every community we become a part of and the D.C. metro area is going to get that in a really big and beautiful way, said Gorjana Reidel and Jason Griffin Reidel, gorjana co-founders.
  • These locations will be centralized to a handful of other great retail and dining options and were really looking forward to becoming a part of these lively communities.
  • Based in Laguna Beach, California, the gorjana brand was founded in 2004 on the apartment floor of husband and wife duo Jason and Gorjana Reidel.

Levain Bakery's Iconic Cookies Now Available Nationwide At Whole Foods Market Stores

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Wednesday, April 14, 2021

The iconic bakery announced today a partnership with Whole Foods Market to bring bites of NYC perfection to freezer aisles nationwide.

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  • The iconic bakery announced today a partnership with Whole Foods Market to bring bites of NYC perfection to freezer aisles nationwide.
  • Over the next few weeks, people all over the country will now be able to enjoy the fully-baked Levain Bakery Frozen Cookies in their own homes, elevating the everyday dessert.\nWhole Foods Market stores will carry three classic Levain Bakery cookie varieties, including Chocolate Chip Walnut, Two Chip Chocolate Chip, and Dark Chocolate Chocolate Chip, a flavor debuting exclusively at Whole Foods Market.
  • "\n"Whole Foods Market shoppers are always seeking innovative and delicious products, which is why we are thrilled to launch Levain Bakery\'s cookies in stores nationwide," said Alex Hickey, Category Manager at Whole Foods Market.
  • Levain Bakery frozen cookies are sold in packages containing eight, two-ounce frozen cookies.