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Artisan Home Decor Brand, The Citizenry, Announces Two New Executive Hires

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Thursday, October 20, 2022
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DALLAS, Oct. 20, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Citizenry, a direct to consumer home decor brand that partners with artisans around the world, announced today two new executive hires including Todd Wandell as its first Chief Product Officer and Paulo Kos as Vice President of Design and Development, Hard Goods. The Citizenry continues to build momentum as a leading socially conscious brand setting the standard for fair trade for the industry. Now, the socially motivated home decor company is adding two retail industry veterans to supercharge product expansion into furniture and other new categories. 

Key Points: 
  • The Citizenry continues to build momentum as a leading socially conscious brand setting the standard for fair trade for the industry.
  • Now, the socially motivated home decor company is adding two retail industry veterans to supercharge product expansion into furniture and other new categories.
  • He is a thoughtful, visionary leader with a proven track record of spotting white space and building large-scale, highly profitable programs.
  • With these new hires they will push the brand forward and expedite the expansion into furniture, the most-clicked segment of the website.

Paychex Expands Board, Appoints President and CEO John B. Gibson, Jr.

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Friday, October 14, 2022
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The board has appointed Paychex president and CEO John B. Gibson, Jr. to fill the new position.

Key Points: 
  • The board has appointed Paychex president and CEO John B. Gibson, Jr. to fill the new position.
  • Gibson is the fourth president and CEO in the 50-year history of Paychex.
  • In addition to his appointment to the board of directors, Gibson will serve on the executive committee of the board.
  • Gibson joined Paychex as senior vice president of service in May 2013, bringing with him more than 20 years of experience in HR solutions, technology, and business services.

aCommerce X Galderma Success Story

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Thursday, October 13, 2022
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With the emerging consumer trend for science-driven skincare, Galderma knew the potential of expanding its reach and introducing its brand benefits to a broader audience.

Key Points: 
  • With the emerging consumer trend for science-driven skincare, Galderma knew the potential of expanding its reach and introducing its brand benefits to a broader audience.
  • Galderma was determined to establish a presence in the newly minted playground, that is e-commerce.
  • Data presented by aCommerce allowed Galderma to execute bundling and sampling strategies shifting assortments that started with 50+ SKUs to a selection that is growing by the day.
  • aCommerce team achieved success utilizing extensive market experience working with the top brands from various industries, relationships with the platforms and marketplaces, understanding of the market, the focus on innovating our systems and technologies, and a dedicated team that embodies the aCommerce DNA.

FLO Holds Ribbon Cutting Event at Michigan Facility

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Tuesday, October 4, 2022
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"There is no better location for FLO to plant roots in the U.S. than Michigan the birthplace of the American auto industry," said Louis Tremblay, FLO President and CEO.

Key Points: 
  • "There is no better location for FLO to plant roots in the U.S. than Michigan the birthplace of the American auto industry," said Louis Tremblay, FLO President and CEO.
  • Michigan has created a clear roadmap for success for EV charging companies like FLO, providing funding and launching initiatives aimed at expanding charging access and accelerating EV adoption.
  • The Auburn Hills facility puts FLO at the center of the United States' electric transition, as American car manufacturers continue to prioritize and ramp up EV production in Detroit.
  • An economic report released by BW Research estimates the facility will generate $51.7 million in labor income for Michigan workers that benefit
    from the construction and operations of the facility.

Epicore Biosystems Partners With 3M and Innovize to Scale Development of its Sweat-Sensing Wearable Technology

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Thursday, September 29, 2022
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CAMBRIDGE, Mass., Sept. 29, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Epicore Biosystems, a digital health company developing advanced sweat-sensing wearables to provide real-time personalized hydration insights for performance and safety, today announced a new collaboration with 3M's (NYSE: MMM) Health Care Business, a manufacturer and distributor of medical products and solutions, and Innovize Inc. (Innovize), a custom medical device manufacturer. Leveraging 3M's leading skin-interfacing materials and Innovize's manufacturing capabilities, Epicore Biosystems will further scale its portfolio of advanced wearable hydration solutions.

Key Points: 
  • Leveraging 3M's leading skin-interfacing materials and Innovize's manufacturing capabilities, Epicore Biosystems will further scale its portfolio of advanced wearable hydration solutions.
  • Epicore Biosystems has built a nimble network of domestic partners to effectively deploy its sweat-sensing technology as rising temperatures intensify the risk of dehydration among athletes and industrial workers in high-heat environments.
  • "Our collaboration with 3M and Innovize ensures that Epicore Biosystems has a strong domestic production infrastructure," said Jeffrey Model, chief product officer and co-founder at Epicore Biosystems.
  • Epicore Biosystems' product development incorporates materials and design strategies created in collaboration with Innovize to support high volume manufacturing.

The Lerner Group at Hightower Advisors Promotes Three New Partners

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Tuesday, September 20, 2022
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DEERFIELD, Ill., Sept. 20, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Lerner Group at Hightower Advisors, a wealth management firm providing investment management, financial planning, estate coordination, and legacy planning, announces the promotion of three new Partners and Managing Directors: Michael Schneider, Megan Kowalski, and David Sokolovsky, CFA, CFP®, each bringing a decade of experience. They will lead initiatives in the Family Office space and join current Partners and Managing Directors, JR Gondeck and Mingdong Tan, in continuing the company's mission to help families build a legacy wealthier than money.

Key Points: 
  • "Our three new partners were identified early on in their careers, and for two, you could argue from their internship days, as natural leaders,"said Mingdong Tan, Partner and Managing Director of The Lerner Group at Hightower Advisors.
  • Therefore, the team at The Lerner Group believes it is more important than ever to educate, innovate and evolve.
  • The Lerner Group at Hightower Advisors is a financial advisory team that provides a collaborative approach to wealth management by incorporating investment management, financial planning and estate coordination, as well as legacy planning.
  • The Lerner Group takes a collaborative approach to helping families align their values and goals to help preserve and enhance their wealth.

Caspian Agency Announces the Only Methodology for the Events Industry 'The Caspian 10 Essentials'

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Friday, September 2, 2022
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Their methodology focuses on ensuring strategic discipline, creativity, and logistical rigor and leads to excellent, unique results.

Key Points: 
  • Their methodology focuses on ensuring strategic discipline, creativity, and logistical rigor and leads to excellent, unique results.
  • Their training program has been recognized by the San Diego State University for its practical and scientific approach to creating and managing events and convening and organizing meetings.
  • It has also been taught internationally and is featured in curricula in the San Diego State University Masters in 'meetings and events' degree program.
  • Caspian Agency also provides the organizations with the opportunity to create and host their events virtually.

aCommerce and Johnson & Johnson Launch Sustainable Packaging Solution for a Better E-commerce Future in the Philippines

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Thursday, September 1, 2022
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The solution was developed through a wide-scale collaboration to reduce e-commerce waste and create a sustainable future for e-commerce in Southeast Asia.

Key Points: 
  • The solution was developed through a wide-scale collaboration to reduce e-commerce waste and create a sustainable future for e-commerce in Southeast Asia.
  • The new packaging solution will replace previously non-recyclable packaging materials with new, innovative, green, and simple packaging, rolling out through the month of August.
  • Our consumers win, and so will our environment," said Denise Peralta, Johnson & Johnson Philippines head of e-commerce.
  • Visit Johnson & Johnson stores and shop responsibly and worry-free:
    Johnson & Johnson (Philippines), Inc. (J&J Philippines) launched J&J PH Chat & Shop as its official social-commerce platform to simplify purchasing of various consumer health products.

aCommerce and Johnson & Johnson Launch Sustainable Packaging Solution for a Better E-commerce Future in the Philippines

Retrieved on: 
Thursday, September 1, 2022
Northwestern University Master of Product Design and Development Management, Chatbot, Abrasion, Shock, Goal, Data Analytics Acceleration Library, ACOM, Johnson & Johnson, Environment, SET, Fine chemical, Online shopping

The solution was developed through a wide-scale collaboration to reduce e-commerce waste and create a sustainable future for e-commerce in Southeast Asia.

Key Points: 
  • The solution was developed through a wide-scale collaboration to reduce e-commerce waste and create a sustainable future for e-commerce in Southeast Asia.
  • The new packaging solution will replace previously non-recyclable packaging materials with new, innovative, green, and simple packaging, rolling out through the month of August.
  • Our consumers win, and so will our environment," said Denise Peralta, Johnson & Johnson Philippines head of e-commerce.
  • Visit Johnson & Johnson stores and shop responsibly and worry-free:
    Johnson & Johnson (Philippines), Inc. (J&J Philippines) launched J&J PH Chat & Shop as its official social-commerce platform to simplify purchasing of various consumer health products.

Crate & Kids Introduces Exclusive Collection with John Robshaw

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Tuesday, August 30, 2022
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CHICAGO, Aug. 30, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, Crate & Kids debuts its latest collaboration, a partnership with textiles designer John Robshaw. The John Robshaw for Crate & Kids Collection brings an assortment of beautiful and luxe textiles to consumers' homes, from crib sheets and throw pillows, to quilts and rugs. Robshaw, famously known for his global aesthetic, blends cultures and techniques with Crate & Kids products, resulting in a maximalist, yet design-forward line for kids to express themselves. The collection keeps sustainability top of mind, using preferred, organic fibers that will wrap kids in luxury.

Key Points: 
  • The John Robshaw for Crate & Kids Collection brings an assortment of beautiful and luxe textiles to consumers' homes, from crib sheets and throw pillows, to quilts and rugs.
  • Robshaw, famously known for his global aesthetic, blends cultures and techniques with Crate & Kids products, resulting in a maximalist, yet design-forward line for kids to express themselves.
  • Known for high-quality products, exclusive designs and timeless style since 1962, Crate & Barrel Holdings, Inc. includes lifestyle brands Crate & Barrel, CB2, Crate & Kids and Hudson Grace.
  • Every season, John Robshaw Textiles presents a collection of prints for his bedding line, as well as pillows, fabrics, wallpaper, and tabletop.