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August 11, 2023 06:00 AM Eastern Daylight Time
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News ReleaseGarrett Brands Chooses ToolsGroup to Drive Digital Supply Chain Transformation
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ToolsGroup, a global leader in retail and supply chain planning and optimization software, is proud to announce it has been selected by Garrett Brands LLC, LLC, dba Garrett Popcorn Shops and Frango Chocolate, to support its increasing growth while achieving its high standards for product freshness and customer satisfaction. Garrett Popcorn has been a Chicago staple for over 70 years, and now has retail shops in 8 countries. Frango Chocolate was established over 100 years ago. Garrett Brands maintains a portfolio of perishable items affected by seasonal demand, all while maintaining a customer experience that is synonymous with the quality of Garrett Popcorn and Frango. To streamline operations and increase efficiency, Garrett Brands initiated a search for the right supply chain planning tools to further its digitalization efforts and fuel continued growth. Garrett Brands selected ToolsGroup Service Optimizer 99+ (SO99+), a suite of planning functions encompassing Demand Forecasting & Planning, Inventory Optimization, and Replenishment. These solutions tailor inventory to demand by accounting for market uncertainty, thanks to a powerful, built-in probabilistic forecast. ToolsGroup has over 60 food and beverage customers, giving the machine learning engine behind this forecast ample opportunity to learn and adapt to the industry’s unique challenges. By leveraging ToolsGroup’s native AI and automation, Garrett Brands can navigate the complexity of multiple channels and perishability amid network expansion. “Due to the perishable nature of its products, the food industry is up against the clock when it comes to fulfilling demand and particularly sensitive to volatility,” said ToolsGroup CEO, Inna Kuznetsova. “As the pioneers in using the probabilistic method and AI in supply chain, ToolsGroup has empowered many food industry leaders and trained our AI models to strategically and decisively neutralize the ramifications of supply and demand volatility. We’re excited to partner with Garrett Brands, helping them grow their business, combat food waste, and continue their long tradition of delighting customers.” ToolsGroup helps food producers achieve impressive business outcomes through intelligent probabilistic forecasting and inventory management. Learn more HERE. About Garrett Brands LLC GARRETT BRANDS LLC is the proud company behind the iconic Garrett Popcorn Shops and Frango Chocolate. While these brands are now recognized throughout the world, our hometown and our hearts are here in Chicago. We are grateful to be a part of special celebrations across generations, from holidays and weddings to quiet moments at home. For Garrett Brands press inquiries, please contact: Michelle Molise, 313-549-3137 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 10, 2023 10:30 AM Eastern Daylight Time
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News ReleaseLunatic Femme: A New Dimension in Lingerie That Ignites the Soul
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Lunatic Femme, a trailblazing lingerie brand, is shaking up the industry with its unique approach to design and empowerment. More than just boosting confidence or enhancing allure, Lunatic Femme is about igniting the soul, stirring what’s latent, revealing the hidden, and inspiring self-discovery. Proudly designed and manufactured in the heart of New York City, Lunatic Femme is contributing to the city's rich history of fashion innovation. Not only does Lunatic Femme redefine traditional beauty standards as an innovative lingerie brand, but it also serves as a driving force for soul expression. Whether you're feeling shy or bold, bored or stressed, there's something for you. From multi-way bodysuits that speak volumes to changeable, detachable harnesses that channel fierceness, removable ties that ignite passion to silk and lace that foster connection, Lunatic Femme isn't just about inclusivity—it's about guiding you on a journey of erotic self-discovery. A defining aspect of their lingerie is its adjustable nature, which breaks away from the standard small, medium, and large sizes. To address individual needs like needing more room in the hips or having a longer torso, an extra two inches of space on the straps have been thoughtfully included to provide a tailored fit, boosting comfort, confidence, and exploration. Plus, many of their pieces, like the Boa High-Waisted Panty and the Champagne Room 33 Lace-Up Bodysuit, come with detachable ties. These ties not only provide additional room, but also open up a world of playful possibilities. They can be used for adventurous and sensual play, wrapped around the body for harness-like looks or compression, or applied to the body as a silky means of play, discovery, or style. This unique feature sets their lingerie apart, offering a blend of practicality, versatility, and a touch of kink, ensuring each wearer can express their soul with the pieces in a way that’s uniquely their own. It’s no surprise that the philosophy behind Lunatic Femme goes beyond just creating luxurious lingerie. It's a brand that champions the power of self-love, the freedom of soul expression, and the joy of self-discovery. Lunatic Femme encourages individuals to explore their style, ignite their creativity, and feel empowered in their own skin. In a recent interview with renowned sexologist Dr. Jess, the company's founder, Stacy Baker, shared her vision and mission for the brand. Stacy emphasized the importance of challenging conventional beauty standards and creating a space where individuals can play while expressing themselves and their sensuality authentically. “We’re a brand that recognizes and celebrates that you’re not one thing — and so your lingerie shouldn’t be either,” said Stacy. “It should be a pleasure zone where you get to explore and express the full-blown breadth and depth of all you are, in all your moments and moods.” With sustainability at the forefront of their values, Lunatic Femme uses ethically sourced, non-violent silk and ensures fair labor practices throughout their supply chain. By prioritizing sustainability, the brand aims to make a positive impact not only on their customers, but also on the environment. In the words of Stacy, “guilt has no place when you’re unapologetically sexy.” Lunatic Femme's commitment to inclusivity, soul expression, and sustainability has garnered attention from fashion enthusiasts and industry experts alike. Infusing designs that captivate with a commitment to social responsibility, Lunatic Femme is not only poised to become a leading force in the lingerie industry, but also a catalyst for igniting self-discovery among its clientele. For more information about Lunatic Femme and to explore their collection, visit their website at lunaticfemme.com. Contact Details Lunatic Femme Stacy Baker hello@lunaticfemme.com Company Website https://lunaticfemme.com/
August 10, 2023 08:00 AM Eastern Daylight Time
News ReleaseToolsGroup And River Logic Partner to Provide a Comprehensive Supply Chain Planning Solution
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ToolsGroup, a global leader in retail and supply chain planning and optimization software, announced a partnership today with River Logic, Inc, a global innovator in advanced analytics for planning and decision support, offering both a platform for custom solutions as well as network optimization and production planning and scheduling applications. Combining River Logic’s advanced supply chain design and production capabilities with ToolsGroup’s award-winning demand planning, inventory optimization, and supply planning capabilities, customers can now benefit from a more comprehensive supply chain planning solution. This strategic integration empowers organizations to leverage a unique modeling approach by providing visualization and scenario planning of the physical and financial value chain overlaid with a virtual representation of the actual flow of goods. This enables organizations to benefit from both longer-term strategic supply chain design variations and the resulting impact on inventory and service levels. “As a customer of both ToolsGroup and River Logic, I am very excited by this news,” said Moid Alwy, Chief Supply Chain Officer at American Tire Distributors. “Coupling physical supply chain design decisions with the digital flow of goods moving through the supply chain is the holy grail of the industry.” The ToolsGroup Service Optimizer 99+ (SO99+) supply chain planning solution empowers supply chain teams to make better decisions faster in times of supply and demand volatility. SO99+ provides end-to-end visibility through a digital supply chain twin that models goods and inventory movement. Equipped with probabilistic planning and advanced inventory optimization, the solution leverages powerful artificial intelligence and machine learning to better predict supply and demand requirements. This enables organizations to improve forecasts and reduce on-hand inventory while maximizing service levels. “We are excited to partner with ToolsGroup to enable a more comprehensive supply chain planning solution that, in turn, will offer more value to enterprises looking to establish more resilient and profitable supply chains,” said Carlos Centurion, President of River Logic. The foundation of River Logic’s technology is a Digital Planning Twin™, which helps companies easily, quickly, and thoroughly assess a truly end-to-end set of scenarios. This includes the full value chain as-well as product portfolio, sustainability targets, and the financial impact in terms of profitability, and the ability to finance the operation. “The partnership with River Logic is a win-win for our joint customers, improving efficiency and providing powerful business benefits,” said ToolsGroup CEO, Inna Kuznetzova. “Closely linking supply planning with production planning will improve efficiency and performance for our customers. And connecting actual digital supply chain flows with the digital supply chain planning twin will give supply chain leaders the ability to act more quickly and make strategic decisions with more confidence.” Learn more about this partnership 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 08, 2023 10:30 AM Eastern Daylight Time
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Digital Asset DirectBack to School Ready!
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Contact Details News Media Group Jennifer Rivera +1 954-667-9647 jrivera@newsmg.com Company Website https://newsmg.com/
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
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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
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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 Releasethread beauty Names Recording Artist Saucy Santana as First Celebrity Brand Ambassador
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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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