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August 04, 2023 10:11 AM Eastern Daylight Time
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News ReleaseToolsGroup Named a Notable Vendor in the Gartner® Midmarket Context: Magic Quadrant™ for Supply Chain Planning Solutions
ToolsGroup
ToolsGroup, a global leader in retail and supply chain planning and optimization software, is proud to announce it has been named among ten Notable Vendors included in Gartner’s Midmarket Context: Magic Quadrant for Supply Chain Planning Solutions (July 2023). According to Gartner, “The SCP solution software market that supports midmarket enterprises consists of solutions that are cost-effective, user-focused and fast to deploy. The vendors included in this report all met the criteria of earning 60% or more of their 2021 revenue from midmarket enterprises with 100 to 999 employees or $50 million to $3 billion in revenue.” ToolsGroup’s continued focus on customers has driven technological innovations that make its solutions invaluable to midmarket companies. With a complete set of out-of-the-box capabilities for demand planning, inventory optimization, and replenishment, companies experience shorter time to implement and faster time to value. ToolsGroup helps customers outperform the competition, thanks to four major differentiators: · A dynamic data unification platform that enables end-to-end supply chain visibility and digital supply chain twins for more strategic planning · Probabilistic demand and supply planning that prepares supply chain teams for uncertainty and disruption in order to ensure continued customer satisfaction · AI-powered demand planning and automated inventory optimization for improved planner productivity and efficiency · A powerful multi-echelon inventory optimization model designed specifically for complex supply networks for reduced inventory and greater profitability Thanks to these capabilities, ToolsGroup customers experience a 20-30% reduction in inventory while achieving 99+% product availability. “We’re excited to be recognized by Gartner,” said ToolsGroup CEO, Inna Kuznetsova. “Supply chain leaders recognize the importance of automation and usability when skilled resources are scarce, as well as the business resilience linked to our unique probabilistic planning approach. ToolsGroup helps supply chain teams make better, faster decisions and provides the power to pivot and adapt successfully to disruptions and volatility.” Learn more about ToolsGroup’s award-winning, customer-centric supply chain planning solutions HERE. Gartner Disclaimer GARTNER is a registered trademark and service mark of Gartner, Inc. and/or its affiliates in the U.S. and internationally and is used herein with permission. All rights reserved. Magic Quadrant is a registered trademark of Gartner, Inc. and/or its affiliates and is used herein with permission. All rights reserved. Gartner does not endorse any vendor, product or service depicted in its research publications, and does not advise technology users to select only those vendors with the highest ratings or other designation. Gartner research publications consist of the opinions of Gartner’s research organization and should not be construed as statements of fact. Gartner disclaims all warranties, expressed or implied, with respect to this research, including any warranties of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose. About ToolsGroup ToolsGroup’s innovative AI-powered solutions enable retailers, distributors, and manufacturers to navigate through supply chain uncertainty. Our retail and supply chain planning suites empower a new level of intelligent decision making and unlock powerful business improvements in forecast accuracy, service levels, and inventory - delighting customers and achieving financial and ESG KPIs. Stay in touch with ToolsGroup on LinkedIn, Twitter, YouTube, or visit www.toolsgroup.com. Contact Details Meir Kahtan +1 917-864-0800 mkahtan@rcn.com Company Website https://www.toolsgroup.com
August 03, 2023 08:30 AM Eastern Daylight Time
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News ReleaseInnovative Eyewear CEO says company is leading innovation in smart eyewear; unveils new Blueshift Lens
Innovative Eyewear
Innovative Eyewear Inc CEO Harrison Gross joined Proactive's Stephen Gunnion with insights on the company's mission to revolutionize eyewear with smart technology - and news of the launch of the Lucyd Blueshift Lens. Harrison explained that the core product is a pair of smart glasses that seamlessly blend technology with style, enabling users to stay connected while protecting and correcting their vision. These smart glasses function as headphones, offer noise-canceling microphones, and integrate voice assistants like Siri and Google Voice for hands-free convenience. The addition of the Blueshift Lens provides protection against harmful blue light from digital screens. Gross said the recent introduction of ChatGPT integration brings powerful artificial intelligence (AI) capabilities to the glasses, allowing users to access vast amounts of information effortlessly. He also discussed the company's partnership with renowned fashion brands including Nautica, Eddie Bauer and Reebok, highlighting the vision to make smart eyewear a fashionable and accessible accessory. Although still a niche market, the company is optimistic about the smart eyewear market's growth potential. Contact Details Proactive Investors +1 604-688-8158 na-editorial@proactiveinvestors.com
August 02, 2023 02:26 PM Eastern Daylight Time
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News ReleaseToolsGroup Wins Microsoft’s Best ISV Partner Award for the Third Year in a Row
ToolsGroup
ToolsGroup, a global leader in retail and supply chain planning and optimization software, is proud to announce it has been awarded Microsoft’s Best Independent Software Vendor Partner Award for the third year in a row. Microsoft presented the award at Inspire, during its annual partner event held at the Microsoft House in Milan, in recognition of ToolsGroup’s deep supply chain planning expertise, data-driven approach, and cloud-based solutions for retailers, distributors, and manufacturers. ToolsGroup is a Microsoft recommended partner in supply chain planning and an active member of the Microsoft Partner community, having also earned Microsoft’s Best ISV Solution Innovation Award in 2020. “ToolsGroup's continuous commitment in the retail world to support the digitization of companies represents the key element of the company's success, which again this year earned the Best ISV Partner award. For Microsoft, working alongside companies committed day after day to digitize a key sector such as retail – even addressing contingent challenges related to the supply chain – marks our commitment to support the digital growth of the Italian production fabric,” said Sara Anselmi, Global Partner Solutions Lead, Microsoft Italy. “We are honored to receive this award from Microsoft for the third year running,” said Francesco Stolfo, VP of Business Development Microsoft Alliance. “Our mission is to help companies across industries and around the world transform their supply chain processes, maximizing accuracy, efficiency, and agility through our AI-powered solutions. This recognition from Microsoft is a testament to our continued innovation and commitment to delivering valuable business benefits to our Azure-based joint customers.” This award is just the latest accolade ToolsGroup has earned, having already been recognized as a FeaturedCustomers Market Leader in Demand Forecasting and an Inbound Logistics Top 100 Logistics IT Provider this year. ToolsGroup has also merited G2’s “Users Love Us” and “High Performer Spring 2023” badges, thanks to customer feedback. Learn more about how customers and analysts have recognized ToolsGroup as a supply chain and retail planning leader HERE. About ToolsGroup ToolsGroup’s innovative AI-powered solutions enable retailers, distributors, and manufacturers to navigate through supply chain uncertainty. Our retail and supply chain planning suites empower a new level of intelligent decision making and unlock powerful business improvements in forecast accuracy, service levels, and inventory - delighting customers and achieving financial and ESG KPIs. Stay in touch with ToolsGroup on LinkedIn, Twitter, YouTube, or visit www.toolsgroup.com. Contact Details Meir Kahtan +1 917-864-0800 mkahtan@rcn.com Company Website https://www.toolsgroup.com
August 01, 2023 08:30 AM Eastern Daylight Time
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News ReleaseToggle3D.ai continues to see strong growth in users with over 10,000 now on platform
Toggle3D.ai Inc
Toggle3D.ai chief product officer Dasha Vdovina joined Steve Darling from Proactive with news about the company's remarkable growth. The software as a service (SaaS) solution, which utilizes generative AI to convert CAD files, has achieved a significant milestone by surpassing 10,000 users since the company's IPO in June. In total, there have been over 12,900 3D projects completed on the platform, representing a remarkable 300% increase. Vdovina expressed that the company is experiencing a tremendous influx of new users, with hundreds joining every day. However, Toggle3D.ai is not content with its current success and has ambitious plans for even faster and more substantial growth. To achieve this, the company is implementing several key initiatives. Firstly, it aims to make the Toggle3D app available in more countries, thereby expanding its global reach. Secondly, the company plans to run paid advertising campaigns in additional countries to attract new users. Toggle3D is also actively seeking valuable feedback from its customers to understand their needs better and utilize this information to drive product-led growth. Toggle3D.ai's innovative SaaS solution primarily caters to product designers and industrial designers. It offers seamless integration with CAD files, allowing users to effortlessly convert CAD data into Web 3D Mesh. The platform's ease of use and powerful capabilities have contributed to its rapid adoption and popularity among designers worldwide. With its significant user base and aggressive growth plans, Toggle3D.ai is poised to further solidify its position as a leading provider of AI-driven CAD conversion solutions, making a substantial impact in the design and industrial sectors. Contact Details Proactive Canada +1 604-688-8158 na-editorial@proactiveinvestors.com
July 31, 2023 11:15 AM Eastern Daylight Time
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News ReleaseCITY GEAR HOSTS CUTZ 4 KIDS BACK TO SCHOOL CELEBRATION WITH FREE HAIRCUTS AND SCHOOL SUPPLIES IN DAYTON, OHIO
Hibbett, Inc.
As summer vacation draws to a close and the new school year approaches, Hibbett | City Gear and Nike announce an action-packed Back to School celebration in Dayton, Ohio. Cutz 4 Kids will take place on Sunday, August 6, 2023 at City Gear, located at 3185 W. Siebenthaler, in Dayton. The Back to School event will run from 12pm to 5pm. “We appreciate our generous partners at Nike for helping us host this year’s Cutz 4 Kids event that will be bigger and better than ever,” said Pedro Hernandez, Hibbett, District Manager. “We are grateful to the Dayton community and want to thank them for their support.” City Gear wants to make the back to school prep a little easier with some free stuff for families, while they are getting their back to school shopping done. The public is invited to stop by on Sunday, August 6 th from 12pm to 5pm to join the fun. City Gear will provide free children’s haircuts and school supplies to attendees. Each year, City Gear hosts special back to school events across the country to show appreciation to local families in their communities, who may be stretched with back to school expenses. The company hires professional barbers and brings them onsite to provide free professional children’s haircuts for attendees. There is a party atmosphere to get kids pumped up about the new school year with their fresh new cuts and free school supplies. Throughout the day there is music, special promotions, giveaways, light refreshments and much more. Children of all ages are welcome to get free haircuts and school supplies on a first-come, first-serve basis, while supplies last. About Hibbett, Inc. Hibbett, headquartered in Birmingham, Alabama, is a leading athletic-inspired fashion retailer with 1143 Hibbett and City Gear specialty stores, located in 36 states nationwide. Hibbett has a rich history of convenient locations, personalized customer service and access to coveted footwear, apparel and equipment from top brands like Nike, Jordan, and adidas. Consumers can browse styles, find new releases, shop looks and make purchases online or in their nearest store by visiting www.hibbett.com. Follow us @hibbettsports and @citygear on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter. Contact Details Wendy Yellin pr@hibbett.com Company Website https://www.Hibbett.com
July 31, 2023 10:06 AM Eastern Daylight Time
News ReleaseCITY GEAR HOSTS CUTZ 4 KIDS BACK TO SCHOOL CELEBRATION WITH FREE HAIRCUTS AND SCHOOL SUPPLIES IN BIRMINGHAM
Hibbett, Inc.
As summer vacation draws to a close and the new school year approaches, Hibbett | City Gear announce an action-packed Back to School celebration in Birmingham. Cutz 4 Kids will take place on Sunday, August 6, 2023 at City Gear, located at 1632 Montclair Road, in Birmingham. The Back to School event will run from 12pm to 5pm. “As the new school year kicks off, we wanted to once again do something special by hosting Cutz 4 Kids in Birmingham, where we are headquartered,” said Adam Johnson, City Gear, District Manager. “We hope to see local families at this fun event to celebrate and kick off the new semester with new haircuts and other swag.” City Gear wants to make the back to school prep a little easier with some free stuff for families, while they are getting their back to school shopping done. The public is invited to stop by on Sunday, August 6 th from 12pm to 5pm to join the fun. City Gear will provide free children’s haircuts and school supplies to attendees. Each year, City Gear hosts special back to school events across the country to show appreciation to local families in their communities, who may be stretched with back to school expenses. The company hires professional barbers and brings them onsite to provide free professional children’s haircuts for attendees. There is a party atmosphere to get kids pumped up about the new school year with their fresh new cuts and free school supplies. Throughout the day there is music, special promotions, giveaways, light refreshments and much more. Children of all ages are welcome to get free haircuts and school supplies on a first-come, first-serve basis, while supplies last. About Hibbett, Inc. Hibbett, headquartered in Birmingham, Alabama, is a leading athletic-inspired fashion retailer with 1143 Hibbett and City Gear specialty stores, located in 36 states nationwide. Hibbett has a rich history of convenient locations, personalized customer service and access to coveted footwear, apparel and equipment from top brands like Nike, Jordan, and adidas. Consumers can browse styles, find new releases, shop looks and make purchases online or in their nearest store by visiting www.hibbett.com. Follow us @hibbettsports and @citygear on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter. Contact Details Wendy Yellin pr@hibbett.com Company Website https://www.Hibbett.com
July 31, 2023 10:06 AM Eastern Daylight Time
News ReleaseCITY GEAR HOSTS CUTZ 4 KIDS BACK TO SCHOOL CELEBRATION WITH FREE HAIRCUTS AND SCHOOL SUPPLIES IN JACKSON
Hibbett, Inc.
As summer vacation draws to a close and the new school year approaches, Hibbett | City Gear and Levi’s announce an action-packed Back to School celebration in Jackson, Mississippi. Cutz 4 Kids will take place on Sunday, August 6, 2023 at City Gear, located at 2566 Robinson Road in Jackson. The Back to School event will run from 12pm to 5pm. City Gear wants to make the back to school prep a little easier with some free stuff for families, while they are getting their back to school shopping done. The public is invited to stop by on Sunday, August 6 th from 12pm to 5pm to join the fun. City Gear will provide free children’s haircuts and school supplies to attendees. “Cutz 4 Kids has been a big hit across the country for years and every year they get bigger and better,” said William Knight, Hibbett, District Manager. “We are grateful to our partners at Levi’s for helping us put on this event and hope that the Jackson community will come join the celebration and enjoy the music, kid’s haircuts and more.” Each year, City Gear hosts special back to school events across the country to show appreciation to local families in their communities, who may be stretched with back to school expenses. The company hires professional barbers and brings them onsite to provide free professional children’s haircuts for attendees. There is a party atmosphere to get kids pumped up about the new school year with their fresh new cuts and free school supplies. Throughout the day there is music, special promotions, giveaways, light refreshments and much more. Children of all ages are welcome to get free haircuts and school supplies on a first-come, first-serve basis, while supplies last. About Hibbett, Inc. Hibbett, headquartered in Birmingham, Alabama, is a leading athletic-inspired fashion retailer with 1143 Hibbett and City Gear specialty stores, located in 36 states nationwide. Hibbett has a rich history of convenient locations, personalized customer service and access to coveted footwear, apparel and equipment from top brands like Nike, Jordan, and adidas. Consumers can browse styles, find new releases, shop looks and make purchases online or in their nearest store by visiting www.hibbett.com. Follow us @hibbettsports and @citygear on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter. Contact Details Wendy Yellin pr@hibbett.com Company Website https://www.Hibbett.com
July 31, 2023 10:03 AM Eastern Daylight Time
News Releasethread beauty Names Recording Artist Saucy Santana as First Celebrity Brand Ambassador
thread beauty
thread beauty, the pioneering Gen-Z focused cosmetics brand continues to break beauty boundaries by announcing its first-ever Celebrity Beauty Ambassadorship with the viral music sensation and influential LGBTQIA+ advocate, American Hip-Hop Artist Saucy Santana, to promote affordable, inclusive beauty, and redefine beauty standards for BIPOC and LGBTQIA+ communities. As a multi-hyphenate Artist and LGBTQIA+ icon, Santana embodies the fearless spirit of authenticity that thread beauty epitomizes. Beginning his career in the music industry as the Celebrity Makeup Artist to the City Girls, Saucy Santana ’s unapologetic personality, fearless approach to self-expression as a LGBTQIA+ musical artist and his viral empowering anthems championing black women, align perfectly with thread beauty 's commitment to making beauty affordable and accessible for all melanated beauty lovers of color and marginalized communities. As one of the few openly queer Hip-Hop Artists in the industry, Santana courageously paves the way for diversity in the music industry, challenging norms and celebrating the beauty of diversity through his artistry and activism. In turn, thread beauty continues to disrupt outdated beauty standards and pushes the envelope to introduce diverse images of beauty to its shelves at exclusive retailer Target. "It's one thing to be the first celebrity face of thread beauty, but to also be the first celebrity face as a black, feminine, gay man will mean so much to my community - especially for boys like me! Within the community, boys that are considered bigger, dark skin, plus-size & feminine don't get a lot of opportunities. So it means a lot to me and speaks volume to who thread beauty is as a brand, that they chose me for this opportunity to show up for my community and make us more visible! And I love that!" shared Saucy Santana Launching in 2022 and created by The Lip Bar Inc CEO & Founder Melissa Butler, thread beauty, the Target-clean and cruelty-free Black-owned and female-founded brand, has been dually focused on delivering multi-use products in a broad range of shades at an affordable price (all products are $8), and championing diversity and challenging traditional beauty norms. By joining forces with Saucy Santana, the influential Rapper and trailblazing figure within the LGBTQIA+ community, thread beauty is furthering its mission to inspire and empower all beauty lovers of color, specifically in the queer community, with self-affirming cosmetics for the girls, guys, theys, thems and everyone in between, to feel not only welcome but also confident enough to unapologetically express their authentic selves. The thread beauty x Saucy Santana partnership serves to strengthen the brand’s commitment to being an ally to the LGBTQIA+ community by further putting their money where their mouth is outside of Pride Month and empowering individuals from all walks of life to celebrate self-love, authenticity, beauty, self-expression and inclusivity through the harmonious fusion of music and cosmetics. Santana’s empowering lyrics encourage his fans to embrace their uniqueness and find strength in their identities, energetically rapping about topics such as self-confidence, body positivity, and overcoming adversity, fostering a sense of empowerment and self-love among his listeners. As a proud ally to the queer community, thread beauty currently donates 15% of every purchase on their brand site to LGBTQIA+ allyship organizations year-round. Saucy Santana is in full support of thread beauty ’s ongoing #takepride campaign, which has been active since June of 2022 and donates to LGBTQIA+ causes, including the LGBTQ Freedom Fund, Black AIDS Institute, The Trevor Project and Joshua Home: An LGBTQ Safe Haven. "Prior to launching thread beauty, we weren't seeing diversity in the beauty space, especially when it comes to men in makeup. thread was very proud to be the first brand to put a man-in-makeup on our main header displays in Target. I know first-hand that representation matters. If there's a little boy out there that wears makeup or wants to wear lip gloss but doesn’t see that in the retail spaces, then there's room for shame or the need to seek validation. I truly believe that without representation, you are left seeking validation, and thread beauty shows up to validate the niches that were not being previously validated - especially in the color cosmetics space. Who better to be the face of a beauty brand championing unapologetic self-expression and genuine authenticity than 'the' Saucy Santana? We are overwhelmed & overjoyed that we get to embark on this first partnership with him." shared thread beauty CEO & Founder, Melissa Butler As the first beauty brand to feature male models and creators in its in-store header visuals at Target, thread beauty’s new campaign images will once again be disrupting ‘the norm’ or ‘standard idea’ of drug store beauty, reinforcing the need for this groundbreaking partnership. Furthermore, due to the brand’s continued focus on diversity and inclusivity, thread beauty 's newly expanded line of “ face it ” complexion sticks, now features the largest shade range of any stick foundation available in store at Target - with an inclusive range of 26 shades and counting! thread beauty is available on threadbeauty.co, Target.com and in Target stores nationwide. For all thread beauty media inquiries, please contact thread@firstandlastpr.com About thread beauty Created in 2011 by beauty entrepreneur and The Lip Bar Inc CEO Melissa Butler, thread beauty is a Gen-Z focused, Black-owned and female-founded clean and cruelty-free beauty brand inspired by the BIPOC and LGBTQIA+ communities. thread beauty is on a mission to create products that cater to all beauty lovers, with diversity, inclusivity, accessibility, allyship and self-expression at the forefront of the brand’s identity. thread beauty focuses on delivering multi-use products in a broad range of shades, ranging from deep melanin shades, to bold, bright pigments, all at an affordable price of $8. thread beauty is available on threadbeauty.co, in Target stores nationwide and Target.com. Tik Tok: threadbeauty Instagram: @threadbeauty Website: https://threadbeauty.co About Saucy Santana Saucy Santana is an American Rapper and viral social media personality with over 5M followers across all social media platforms. His viral songs include Walk, Material Girl, MaterialGworllllllll! featuring Madonna and Booty featuring Latto. Saucy Santana spawned two of the hottest viral trends of 2021; #WalkChallenge and #MaterialGworll. Santana has opened for Lizzo on two US tours, is a LGBTQIA+ advocate and has an infectious personality that has cultivated a global fanbase. Tik Tok: saucysantana Instagram: @the1saucysantana Website: https://www.saucy-santana.com Contact Details thread beauty First and Last PR +1 201-569-2080 thread@firstandlastpr.com Company Website https://threadbeauty.co/collections/faves
July 31, 2023 07:56 AM Eastern Daylight Time
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