SAFE SWEAT ANNOUNCES FIRST LOCATION

New hybrid fitness boutique features private FITsuitesTM equipped with top-of-the-line equipment and programming to empower anxiety-free, hyper-efficient workouts

Safe Sweat will feature Watson dumbbells in their FITsuites.

Vancouver, BC (June 16, 2022) - Safe Sweat, a hybrid fitness concept combining the privacy of an at-home workout with the equipment and digital programming of a premium fitness facility, today announced its first location in Grandview Corners, South Surrey, BC, will officially open at the end of July. At the intersection of mental wellness and physical fitness, Safe Sweat offers a private fitness experience in fully equipped gym-like spaces called FITsuites, giving anyone who doesn’t want to workout in a group setting the best of both worlds.

Safe Sweat was founded by Emre Ozgur and Andrea Kloegman, two fitness industry experts with a combined 50 years’ experience working at the President and VP level for world-renowned brands. Having both witnessed and experienced body image issues and gym anxiety firsthand over the course of their careers, they sought to fill a void in the fitness industry with a gap-bridging solution for those wanting a premium workout experience without the potential judgment, ogling, discomfort or wait times that many experience at a traditional gym.

“Millions of people suffer from gym anxiety, but not enough people talk about it and we wanted to not only normalize the conversation but provide a solution,” says Safe Sweat founder Emre Ozgur. “By removing outside distractions, the need to wait for or wipe down equipment, and the stressors of working out in a busy public gym, the focus shifts back to the only person that matters: the person in the mirror.” Safe Sweat founder Andrea Kloegman adds, “We designed Safe Sweat for physical and mental empowerment, not to mention optimal workout efficiency.”

Safe Sweat founders Emre Ozgur and Andrea Kloegman

Safe Sweat’s flagship South Surrey location is 2,700 square-feet and will feature eight private FITsuites ranging in size from 150 to 250 square-feet. All rooms will be equipped with high-end finishes, the highest standards of safety and cleanliness, and everything you need to train at your best, including top-of-the-line cardio, squat racks, resistance training and functional equipment. Dimmable lighting and recovery tools will further support total body wellness. Each FITsuite will have a large digital screen programmed with the Safe Sweat Fitness library so members can select from workouts categorized by body part, workout type, fitness level and more. All FITsuites will be thoroughly sanitized in between sessions.

Safe Sweat membership options, including Sweat Lite, Sweat and Sweat Max, range from $160 to $275 per month and are currently available for pre-sale HERE. All memberships are available month-to-month with no contract. Members will be able to seamlessly book FITsuites in 50-minute intervals via the Safe Sweat App and can add an in-person Sweat Pro (Personal Trainer) to their fitness journey at any time. A maximum of 350 members will be allowed at the South Surrey location to ensure availability and flow. While workouts are completely private, there will always be First Aid and CPR-certified team members available. Safe Sweat plans to launch additional locations, as well as Franchise, in Canada and the U.S in the next 12 months.

Safe Sweat will be open Monday through Thursday from 5am to 10pm, Friday from 5am to 8pm, and Saturday and Sunday from 7am to 6pm. The studio will be staffed at all times and members check in through the app.



About Safe Sweat

Safe Sweat is a new kind of boutique fitness studio offering uninterrupted workouts, top-of-the-line equipment and a digital fitness library in the comfort of totally private FITsuitesTM. Founded in 2021 by Emre Ozgur and Andrea Kloegman, fitness industry veterans with over 50 years’ combined experience, Safe Sweat is a hybrid solution pioneering the future of fitness and bridging the gap between physical and mental wellness. By removing both the added pressures that stop people from going to the gym and the interruptions or motivation-lapse from working out at home, Emre and Andrea are on a mission to motivate an entirely new population of fitness enthusiasts and novices alike who, until now, haven’t found a solution that speaks to them. For more information, please visit www.safesweat.com and follow along @SafeSweat.

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LAURA ASHLEY & URBAN OUTFITTERS

Laura Ashley Announces Capsule Collection with Urban Outfitters

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Fort Mill, SC (July 30, 2018) - Laura Ashley, the British lifestyle brand, is announcing an exclusive capsule collection with Urban Outfitters. There's no doubt that the instantly recognizable Laura Ashley florals will bring waves of nostalgia to those who fell in love with Laura Ashley decades ago and anyone just getting acquainted with the legacy brand.

Coinciding with the company's 65th anniversary, the collection bridges Laura Ashley’s long history in textile design and fashion with the current trends in contemporary fashion. With '90s revival a touchstone for the Laura Ashley & Urban Outfitters collection, Laura Ashley will bring back customer-favorite prints with updated silhouettes and ditzy florals, a Laura Ashley signature. In addition, the collection will feature larger-scale modern prints and sun-washed, heirloom palettes -  perfect for summer and back-to-school. 

The Laura Ashley & Urban Outfitters collection dives into the Laura Ashley archive, bringing iconic prints to fashion, accessories and shoes. The 14-piece collection will consist of dresses, tops, pants, and a skirt. The assortment will be available alongside accessories including hats, a silky scarf, and a canvas tote. Standout pieces include The Laura Ashley x UO Side Lace Midi Dress, Button Front Mini Dress, Luana Button Down, Leila Kick Flare Pant, and Ashley High Waisted Mini Skirt. Prices range from $19 to $89 USD.

  

With a new group of shoppers looking through second hand stores and scouring online resale sites for vintage Laura Ashley pieces, the new collection brings the company's greatest hits to a retailer known for giving shoppers trend-driven clothing and accessories they can't find anywhere else.

The Laura Ashley & Urban Outfitters collection launches Monday, July 30th in select Urban Outfitters stores across North America and online at urbanoutfitters.com.  

About Laura Ashley, Inc.

Established in London in 1953, Laura Ashley is one of the world’s best-loved fashion and home furnishings brands. Currently, Laura Ashley offers a complete range of lifestyle products, including women’s fashion and accessories and children’s apparel and home furnishings and accessories. For additional information, visit www.lauraashleyusa.com.

 

About Urban Outfitters

Urban Outfitters is a lifestyle retailer dedicated to inspiring customers through a unique combination of product, creativity and cultural understanding. Founded in 1970 in a small space across the street from the University of Pennsylvania, Urban Outfitters now operates over 200 stores in the United States, Canada and Europe, offering experiential retail environments and a well-curated mix of women’s, men’s, accessories and home product assortments. For more information visit Urban Outfitters at urbanoutfitters.com.

ANNOUNCING CIRCLE SOCIETY

Bravo Sports Corp. Will Launch New Innovative Roller Skate Brand In 2018

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Santa Fe Springs, CA (January 25, 2018) - Rooted in the action sports industry for more than 50 years, Bravo Sports Corp. will launch Circle Society, a new roller skate company, in 2018.

Bravo Sports’ Action Sports division has always been on the forefront of trends for skateboards, scooters, and protective gear. The company is now focusing on innovative roller skates, bringing them to a whole new generation of fans.  

Keeping the spirit of classic roller skates while adding modern technology, Instagram-ready details, and bold colors will make for a photogenic skate that’s fun and fashionable, no filters necessary.

Offering a premium quality and customizable fit, Circle Society will feature a patent-pending, adjustable-size roller skate constructed from synthetic leather and suede that will be able to accommodate up to three U.S. shoe sizes, allowing for users to grow with their skates and retailers to not worry about having to stock a full size run. All skates will be available in a U.S. youth 12-2 or kids 3-6 sizes.  

“We worked closely with kids in our target demographic to determine what they wanted in a roller skate and designed a line that features a skate that can complement what they wear every day and that they could show off to their friends,” says Todd Gormick of Bravo Sports. “Our proprietary adjustable skate designs are the perfect mix of a retro style that’s ready for today’s social media-conscious kids. It was time the outdated adjustable skates available today were updated with a cool, new style.”

Circle Society Roller Skates will be available for girls and boys ages 5 to 14, priced at $49.99. In stores fall 2018, the roller skates will be available in a variety of styles, colors, and prints, each one ready for its close-up.

Complementing these innovative skates will be protective helmets and pad sets, ranging between $14.99 and $19.99 each.

ABOUT CIRCLE SOCIETY: Circle Society, a high-fashion roller skate company, represents the fun all kids should experience with their best friends. Bringing roller skates to a whole new generation of fans, Circle Society keeps the spirit of classic roller skates while adding modern technology and patent-pending adjustable sizing so the skates grow as kids grow.  For more information, visit www.bravosportscorp.com.

PRO-TEC CELEBRATES 45 YEARS

San Diego, CA (January 23, 2018)  — Founded in 1973, Pro-Tec is celebrating 45 years as the original action sports protection brand.  The occasion is marked by a return to San Diego with a new headquarters, an expanded helmet line, a new range of snow helmets, and a collaboration with Volcom.

Pro-Tec relocated from San Clemente to join Sector 9 Skateboard Co., another brand under the Bravo Sports Corp. Specialty Division, in the new San Diego headquarters.  The move reflects the company’s commitment to its core market and marks a company promise to support and protect riders with proven and innovative products that professionals and beginners from around the world rely on every day.

The first announcements from the new office include Pro-Tec’s upcoming snow helmet line that will debut in the fall of 2018 as well as the collaboration with fellow Southern California brand Volcom, which will include Volcom X Pro-Tec skateboard, bike, and snow helmets. The range will incorporate an industry-first swirl injection mold for a one-of-a-kind look.

Volcom’s addition of bike and snow will position the brand in new categories and expand its reach and visibility in the world of action sports.  The bike helmets are set to debut in summer 2018 and snow in winter 2018. The releases coincide with Pro-Tec’s signing of 13-year-old Brighton Zeuner, the youngest-ever X-Games winner.

Along with their current sales reps, John Crouch (Pacific Northwest) and Mike Girard (New England), Pro-Tec welcomes the following new snow specific sales reps to the their brand:

·         Doug Coger: Southern California, Arizona and Southern Nevada.

·         Andrew Walford and Ryan Hughes: Northern California and Northern Nevada.

·         Steve Wikner: Midwest (Both Sides of the Lake)

·         Davey Gonzales: Utah, Colorado, New Mexico

·         Mark Neustadter: New York, Pennsylvania and New Jersey

Consolidating the entire team under one roof will facilitate brand collaborations, product development as well as unifying the sales and marketing personnel in one space.

ABOUT PRO-TEC: Founded in 1973, Pro-Tec is the original action sports protective gear brand, featuring the market’s most recognizable style of helmets. Today, Pro-Tec delivers the very best in modern protective equipment, with a broad range of impact technology options for a variety of action sports.   Pro-Tec is a division of Bravo Sports Corp., a portfolio company of Transom Capital Group and global leader in the recreational and sporting goods markets. Learn more at www.protecbrand.com.  

BON-TON STORES LAUNCH LAURA ASHLEY HOME

Coordinated Furnishings for Bed and Bath

Milwaukee, WI - The Bon-Ton Stores, Inc. (NASDAQ: BONT), which operates Bon-Ton, Boston Store, Bergner’s, Carson’s, Elder-Beerman, Herberger’s and Younkers stores, now offers its customers Laura Ashley Home, the British lifestyle company and one of the world’s leading brands in fashion and home furnishings. Known for its beautifully crafted, distinctive designs and modern color palettes, Laura Ashley Home will be available at all Bon-Ton family of stores and the full collection is available online.

Laura Ashley Willow collection available at Bon Ton

Laura Ashley Willow collection available at Bon Ton

With Laura Ashley’s iconic prints and rich heritage as the inspiration, the collection is designed so customers can easily coordinate products to create a warm, comfortable living space. Offerings include seven-piece bedding sets, quilts, bedspreads, window valances, sheet sets, towels, accent rugs, bath rugs, decorative pillows, blankets, throws and bed pillows with complementary décor details including paint, wallpaper and accessories.

“We’re excited to offer the Laura Ashley Home collection to our customers," said Scott Ternes, General Merchandising Manager for Home at The Bon-Ton Stores, Inc. “This heritage brand, known for its quality and timeless designs, is sure to be a customer favorite.”

The Laura Ashley Home collection starts at $30 for paint, wallpaper and accessories up to $360-450 for a seven-piece bedding set, available in twin, full, queen and king sizes. The seven -piece sets include the comforter, shams, euro shams and two decorative pillows, with the new fall collection featuring the Willow and Cranberry Cottage lines.

Cranberry Cottage: This quintessentially British collection for comfortable easy living, features layers of patterns and textures. The lead print is a beautiful traditional plaid in colorways of cranberry, hedgerow, and new pale marine.

Willow Collection: This soft contemporary seven -piece bedding set has a dramatic single spray of branching pussy willows that arch diagonally across the top of the bed in subtle tones of pale gray on a soft beige ground.

About The Bon-Ton Stores, Inc.: The Bon-Ton Stores, Inc., with corporate headquarters in York, Pennsylvania and Milwaukee, Wisconsin, operates 260 stores, which includes 9 furniture galleries and four clearance centers, in 24 states in the Northeast, Midwest and upper Great Plains under the Bon-Ton, Bergner's, Boston Store, Carson's, Elder-Beerman, Herberger's and Younkers nameplates. The stores offer a broad assortment of national and private brand fashion apparel and accessories for women, men and children, as well as cosmetics and home furnishings. The Bon-Ton Stores, Inc. is an active and positive participant in the communities it serves. For further information, please visit thebontonstoresinc.com or the company’s web site at bonton.com. Join the conversation and be inspired by following Bon-Ton on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and Pinterest.

About Laura Ashley, Inc.: Laura Ashley, Inc., headquartered in Fort Mill, S.C., focuses on licensing the Laura Ashley® brand name in North and South America. Established in London in 1953, Laura Ashley is one of the world’s best-loved fashion and home furnishings brands. Currently, Laura Ashley has more than 30 licensed product lines in North and South America, ranging from women’s fashion and accessories, children’s apparel, infant layette and feeding, pet products and a variety of home furnishings and accessories including bed linen, ready-made curtains and mattresses. For additional information, visit www.lauraashleyusa.com. CONTACT: Christine Hojnacki, 414-347-5329 christine.hojnacki@bonton.com

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PRE-SALES UNDERWAY FOR NEW HOMES IN COSTA MESA AT VITAE BY PLANET HOME LIVING

August Move-Ins Set for Modern, Detached Single Family Homes

Vitae are single family homes offering two and three bedrooms with smart home and green features that come standard in both floorplans.

Vitae are single family homes offering two and three bedrooms with smart home and green features that come standard in both floorplans.

Costa Mesa, California – Vitae by Planet Home Living, a new community of 20 detached single-family homes offering two and three stories of modern living, have begun pre-sales with move-ins and a model grand opening slated for August. The interest list for Vitae, a development of new modern homes in Costa Mesa, is more than 150 homebuyers and growing.

Designed with the latest in energy efficiency and smart home technology, Vitae boasts standard features such as a Ring doorbell, Kevo keyless entry, Nest thermostat, USB port outlets, a garage door that can be opened from your phone, pre-wiring for EVC and solar panels, low-e energy efficient windows, and more.

Vitae’s two floorplans range from 1,620 to 1,707 square feet and offer two and three bedrooms, private yards and attached two car garages. The homes feature sleek and refined architecture with contemporary finishes such as quartz countertops, stainless steel appliances, modern pendant lighting, smooth drywall, and brushed nickel hardware and levers throughout. Prices start in the $790,000s to mid $800,000s.

“Vitae is designed for today’s savvy homebuyer, who wants a smart home, with energy efficient features, modern, designer touches and a great location,” said Sean Casey of Villa Real Estate, who along with his wife Lisa, are exclusive agents for the new community.  “This is a unique opportunity to own a new, single family home in a desirable area with great walkability. And you won’t just have a private yard, you’ll actually own the land, as these are not condominium homes.”

Vitae is recognized with a Walk Score of 87, the highest Walk Score of all new homes selling in Costa Mesa. Based on data collected from walkscore.com the 87 is just 3 points shy of what Walk Score defines as a Walker’s Paradise where day to day life can be accomplished on foot without having to get in a car.  According to Redfin’s announcement in March 2017, Orange County is one of the only cities where it won’t cost homeowners more to buy a home in a pedestrian friendly neighborhood.

Michael Marini, CEO of Planet Home Living, experts in thoughtful and well-designed small-lot living, says, “The green and tech features of Vitae, combined with the great location, is important to new home buyers, especially in Southern California. Our focus is to give today’s buyers a single-family home that perfectly suits their lifestyle, and Costa Mesa is ideal for this type of development.”

Designed by international award-winning KTGY Architecture + Planning, Vitae is Planet Home Living’s newest development in Orange County. The two companies have partnered on several successful small-lot communities around Greater Los Angeles. KTGY has more than 900 homes in various stages of construction developed under the Los Angeles Small Lot Ordinance, which it helped to formulate with the City of Los Angeles. Planet Home Living communities have proven to sell out within weeks of the grand opening.

VIP Tours of the community are available by appointment to those on the interest list. The models will open in August. To find out more about Vitae, or to join the interest list and schedule a tour, please visit www.planethomeliving.com/vitae or call Sean Casey of Villa Real Estate at 949.689.2498.  

About Villa Real Estate - Established in 2013, Villa Real Estate is Orange County’s leading luxury real estate team specializing in the region’s coastal communities.  The firm has 150 agents and four offices with locations in Laguna Beach, the Balboa Peninsula, Corona del Mar, and the company’s headquarters in Newport Beach. For more information, visit www.villarealestate.com.

About Planet Home Living - Founded in 2007, Planet Home Living is a full-service real estate building and development company that is dedicated to the creation of unparalleled living environments. From conception to exit, Planet Home Living remains focused on the complete development of a project, which includes strategic acquisition, distressed workouts, land entitlement, design, bidding, construction and sales. Planet Home Living’s passion is for environmental architecture that will stand the test of time. www.planethomeliving.com

 About KTGY Architecture + Planning - Celebrating 25 years, KTGY Architecture + Planning is an international award-winning full-service architecture and planning firm delivering innovation, artistry and attention to detail across multiple offices and studios, ensuring that clients and communities get the best the firm has to offer no matter the building type or location. KTGY’s architects and planners combine big picture opportunities, leading-edge sustainable practices and impeccable design standards to help create developments of enduring value. KTGY serves clients worldwide from offices located in Chicago, Denver, Irvine, Los Angeles, Oakland, Pune and Tysons. Visit www.ktgy.com