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CLEAN BEAUTY DEVELOPMENT LAB KKT CONSULTANTS APPOINTS KATIE HARRIS AS THE NEW CHIEF BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT OFFICER

KKT Consultants

KKT Consultants, a leading sustainable beauty product development and cosmetic formulation company, is thrilled to announce the appointment of Katie Harris as its new Chief Business Development Officer (CBDO) this August 2023. Harris, recognized by her peers for her commitment to client services, brings over a decade of experience and a proven record of success in B2B sales and relationship management as KKT Consultants continue to expand beyond skin care. Since its launch in March 2020, KKT Consultants has become the go-to resource for top brands like Kopari, Bloomi, May Lindstrom Skin, One Love Organics, Peach and Lily, Wildling, and Goop to develop efficacious, clean, and sustainable products coveted by consumers. To date, it has developed over 500 formulas in skin care, hair care, body care, sexual wellness, baby care, sun care, oral care, and even pet care categories, all with an emphasis on thoughtful innovations, safer formulations, and science-forward products. From product conception to its last drop, the chemists led by Koestline consult brands on every aspect of ways to reduce their carbon footprint and environmental impact without compromising efficacy or cosmetic elegance. This includes sustainable ingredient discovery and development, supporting greener manufacturing practices, and championing more transparency. “We are thrilled to bring Katie on the KKT Consultants team in order to better serve our growing clientele,” said Krupa Koestline, founder and CEO of KKT Consultants. “Combining her extensive relationships and industry insights, we can serve even more brands looking for fact-based solutions regarding clean and sustainable product development. Harris is actively involved in the Society of Cosmetic Chemists. Prior to joining KKT Consultants, Harris focused on the sales of raw materials and ingredients at Glenn Corporation, a sustainability-forward personal care supplier company, where she was awarded the Scott Trippel Award in 2020 and the 2022 Above and Beyond Account Manager award as voted by her peers. “Having worked with Krupa since before she launched KKT Consultants, I’ve been motivated and inspired by her vision and creativity in clean and sustainable product development,” said Harris. “I look forward to expanding the company alongside Krupa by bringing in new opportunities and brand partners.” While known for their award-winning formulations in skincare, KKT Consultants is expecting an increase in body care, global hair care, and sexual wellness products. The company is expected to grow by at least 40% year over year into 2024. About KKT Consultants: Focusing on clean and sustainable beauty, the cosmetic chemists at KKT Consultants, led by Krupa Koestline, understand the importance of innovation in today’s competitive and saturated beauty market. Savvy modern consumers demand effective products created with thoughtful innovations and safer formulations that are free of green-, clean-, and science-washing. It’s no longer about formulating products only with simple chemistry in mind. Rather, the effects active ingredients have on the entire body’s biology and health must be considered to be truly holistic. As such, KKT Consultants’ chemists formulate clean beauty products rooted in science, free of ingredients and processes with questionable safety. Based on the latest research in cosmetic chemistry, environmental science, and skin and body biology, we refuse to take shortcuts in developing products. As a result, our products are designed to be safe for consumers and the planet. For more, visit kktconsultants.com and @kktconsultants on Instagram. About Krupa Koestline, Founder and CEO OF KKT Consultants Cosmetic Chemist Krupa Koestline is a thought leader, trend forecaster, and industry pioneer in sustainable and clean beauty. With over a decade of experience, Koestline has created award-winning formulations with an emphasis on sustainability utilizing the latest innovations for brands like Kopari, Peach & Lily, and Tower 28. Journalists, brands, and retailers tap Krupa as their go-to expert to gain more insight into clean and sustainable beauty. In addition to features in top outlets like Allure, ELLE, and Fat Mascara, Krupa has also served as a clean-beauty guest expert for Cosmopolitan’s Clean Beauty Awards and Byrdie’s Eco Beauty Awards. She has also helped outlets like The Zoe Report and retailers like Credo update their definition of “clean beauty” to emphasize sustainability. Prior to KKT Consultants, Krupa’s corporate roles include VP of Product Development at a leading US manufacturing company and Chief Product Officer at Pure Haven. Krupa holds a Master of Science degree in Biology, a Bachelor of Science in Biotechnology, as well as a Business Certificate in Marketing from Cornell University. She is active in organizations such as the GRMA, Green Chemistry Council, and the Society of Cosmetic Chemists. Contact Details Glow Yang PR Gloria Yang +1 310-381-9964 gloria@glowyangpr.com Company Website https://www.kktconsultants.com

August 15, 2023 08:07 AM Eastern Daylight Time

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CITY GEAR HOSTS CUTZ 4 KIDS BACK TO SCHOOL CELEBRATION WITH FREE HAIRCUTS AND SCHOOL SUPPLIES IN HOUSTON

Hibbett, Inc.

As summer vacation draws to a close and the new school year approaches, Hibbett | City Gear and Staple announce an action-packed Back to School celebration in Houston. Cutz 4 Kids will take place on Sunday, August 27, 2023 at City Gear, located at 3636 Old Spanish Trail in Houston. The Back to School event will run from 12pm to 5pm. “We are excited to welcome the Houston community to our annual Cutz 4 Kids event for free haircuts and other fun stuff,” said DeMarcus Collins, City Gear, District Manager. “And a special shout out to our partners at Staple for helping us put this together. It’s gonna be a great time for all!” 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 27 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

August 14, 2023 10:13 AM Eastern Daylight Time

CITY GEAR HOSTS CUTZ 4 KIDS BACK TO SCHOOL CELEBRATION WITH FREE HAIRCUTS AND SCHOOL SUPPLIES IN KANSAS CITY

Hibbett, Inc.

As summer vacation draws to a close and the new school year approaches, Hibbett | City Gear and PUMA announce an action-packed Back to School celebration in Kansas City. Cutz 4 Kids will take place on Sunday, August 20, 2023 at City Gear, located at 8670 E. 63 rd St. in Kansas City.The Back to School event will run from 11am to 4pm. “We are excited to partner with PUMA to host this fun event for the Kansas City community to help kick off the new school year,” said Jennifer Holloway, City Gear, District Manager. “It’s always a fun time and the kids especially love getting in the Barber’s chairs for a new haircut.” 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 20 th from 11am to 4pm 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

August 14, 2023 10:07 AM Eastern Daylight Time

Be Ready for Back to School

News Media Group, Inc.

Contact Details Karl Wayne +1 334-440-6397 karl@newsmg.com Company Website https://newsmg.com/

August 14, 2023 06:00 AM Eastern Daylight Time

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Givex CEO Don Gray reveals strong 2Q performance and strategies for sustained growth

Givex Corp

Givex Corp CEO Don Gray joined Proactive's Stephen Gunnion with details of the company's strong second-quarter financial performance. For the three months ended June 30, Givex reported revenue of $19.4 million, up 15% year-over-year, and gross profit of $1.9 million, up 16% year-over-year. Adjusted EBITDA rose 69% to $1.7 million over the same span and the net loss narrowed 75% from $3.9 million to $978,000. Gray attributed the positive results to consistent strategies over the past few years, including attracting new clients, signing new business, and successful acquisitions. He emphasized the company's goal to increase gross profit and adjusted EBITDA, while aiming to reduce the net loss to zero and potentially achieve positive earnings. Gray acknowledged the challenge of managing operational costs, particularly payroll expenses, and discusses efforts to maintain control and possibly lower the payroll-to-gross-profit ratio. Regarding annual recurring revenue (ARR), Gray highlighted a 20% increase in trailing ARR, emphasizing the significance of new contracted revenue from acquisitions and new clients. He anticipated continued growth throughout the year, especially in the stronger third and fourth quarters. Contact Details Proactive Investors +1 604-688-8158 na-editorial@proactiveinvestors.com

August 11, 2023 02:08 PM Eastern Daylight Time

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Back-to-School Shopping 101

News Media Group, Inc.

Contact Details News Media Group, Inc. Karl Wayne +1 334-440-6397 karl@newsmg.com Company Website https://newsmg.com/

August 11, 2023 06:00 AM Eastern Daylight Time

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CEO reveals Nextech3D.AI's latest milestone: 50,000+ 3D models delivered and explosive growth ahead

Nextech3D.AI

Nextech3D.AI (CSE:NTAR, OTCQX:NEXCF) CEO Evan Gappelberg joined Proactive's Stephen Gunnion with details of the company's latest achievement of delivering over 50,000 3D models to customers. Gappelberg highlighted the company's rapid growth and anticipated even more impressive records ahead due to escalating 3D model demand. The company's preliminary second-quarter results, out last week, revealed a 155% increase in revenues to $1.4 million, with third-quarter revenue projected to surge by 200% to $1.7 million year-over-year. Gappelberg attributed a substantial portion of this exponential growth to the partnership with Amazon, which constitutes 70% of the eCommerce ecosystem. As Amazon's preferred 3D model supplier, Nextech3D.AI capitalizes on the expanding demand. With Amazon opening Seller Central to over 10 million merchants, Gappelberg envisions substantial growth potential, given that only a fraction of Amazon SKUs have been converted to 3D. He asserted that Nextech's breakthrough generative AI technology provides a competitive edge, streamlining 3D model creation and production at scale. Contact Details Proactive Investors Canada +1 604-688-8158 na-editorial@proactiveinvestors.com

August 10, 2023 12:09 PM Eastern Daylight Time

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HIBBETT FEATURES FATHER-DAUGHTER DUO FROM HENRICO, VIRGINIA IN LATEST SMALL-TOWN SNEAKERHEAD

Hibbett, Inc.

BIRMINGHAM, AL – August 10, 2023, Hibbett, Inc. (NASDAQ:HIBB), an athletic-inspired fashion retailer with more than 1,140 Hibbett and City Gear specialty stores nationwide, today announced the latest release of the exclusive Small-Town Sneakerhead (STSH) digital series, celebrating sneaker culture. This episode features Kijafa McKinzie, a 44 year-old sneaker collector, husband and father from Henrico, Virginia with a passion for sneakers that spans over 27 years. “We have featured a dozen sneaker enthusiasts from small towns since we launched the Small-Town Sneakerhead project over three years ago,” said Sarah Sharp-Wangaard, VP Marketing, Hibbett. “What makes this series so great is that we spotlight diverse collectors from often unexpected towns all over the US and the feedback from the sneaker community has been tremendous.” In the latest Small-Town Sneakerhead episode, viewers get acquainted with Kijafa McKinzie, a native of Hampton who attended Virginia State University and now resides in Henrico. McKinzie’s extensive sneaker collection boasts 300 pairs, a passion that began around the age of 18. “My inspiration for collecting was initially just wanting to look good and wear what the sports stars I looked up to were wearing. When looking for shoes I’m drawn to the nostalgic feel, where I was when the shoe was originally released and the colorway and silhouette. Being a sneakerhead means knowing the history, colorways and materials and how innovative the shoe is. I feel like I’m one of the more classic sneakerheads. For me it’s just a true love of kicks,” McKinzie expressed. Interestingly, McKinzie’s 16 year-old daughter, Dylan is following in her father’s footsteps by building her own sneaker collection. “Ever since I can remember my Dad has been buying me sneakers. In the beginning, I wasn’t as interested in the sneakers and just wore them. However, after a while, I really started to get more into the different sneaker colorways and styles. Now I look for shoes that are comfortable, cute and complement my style,” said Dylan. During their visit to Virginia, the STSH crew accompanied McKinzie to his home to see his “kicks closet” with approximately 300 pairs and visited some of his favorite spots in and around Henrico and nearby Richmond. “My hometown is special because of its rich history and culture. Some of my favorite places are the Hippodrome Theater, and southern food spots like Mama J’s Kitchen in the historic Jackson Ward. They also stopped to do some back to school shopping and Dylan had her eye on some new sneakers for the first day of school. “Seeing her Mom and I on Saturday mornings trying to win sneaker raffles must have rubbed off on her. Dylan became more interested in sneakers when she got into high school and just witnessing her interest in any sneakers puts a smile on my face. We look online for new releases and discuss what she feels could work for her style. She is a simple kind of girl when it comes to sneaker’s, so she normally gravitates to styles like the Jordan 1’s, Dunks and Air Force 1’s. I’m more into OG classics and colorways. The older she gets, the more interest she has and the more I am loving it. Participating in Small-Town Sneakerhead has been a great way for us to showcase our love for sneakers,” McKinzie added. "We had the pleasure of celebrating the generational passion for sneakers through the dynamic of Kijafa and Dylan, in the humble town of Henrico, VA. In honor of the AF1 and Back to School, it was seamless storytelling, representing everyone getting ready for school shopping and style this fall, regardless of their hometown,” said Matt Halfhill, Founder and CEO, Nice Kicks. About Small-Town Sneakerhead In 2020, Hibbett launched the Small-Town Sneakerhead project to provide sneakerheads from all walks of life the platform to share their personal sneaker narrative. Produced in partnership with Nike and Nice Kicks, the series highlights the evolving sneaker scene and enthusiasts from across the country. Hibbett has featured collectors from East Buffalo, NY, Cheyenne, WY, Hampton, VA, Cape Girardeau, MO, Murphy, TX, Hopkinsville, KY, Lafayette, LA, Crosby, TX, Sandy Springs, GA and St. George, UT and Anniston, AL with more exciting stories coming soon. 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

August 10, 2023 12:05 PM Eastern Daylight Time

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Garrett Brands Chooses ToolsGroup to Drive Digital Supply Chain Transformation

ToolsGroup

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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