FRILLS AND FINISHING TOUCHES FOR LAURA ASHLEY LITTLE ONES

Laura Ashley and Stepping Stones Introduce New Licensing Partnership

Fort Mill, S.C – Laura Ashley’s smallest customers are about to have more accessories to don. Thanks to a recent licensing partnership between Stepping Stones and Laura Ashley, fall of 2016 will bring a new collection of hair accessories, hosiery and cold weather accessories in sizes newborn-6X to department and specialty stores. In addition, children’s rainwear is planned for spring 2017 launch.

“We are delighted to offer a new generation of customers more options for head-to-toe dressing. Our new accessories and hosiery collection with Stepping Stones gives moms another reason to choose Laura Ashley,” says Laura Ashley President Penne Cairoli.

The collection includes headbands, hair clips and hair ties. Delicate head wraps, hair barrettes and hair elastics inspired by the quintessentially English lifestyle to add charm to little outfits. Novelty caps for infants are beautifully crafted and memorable. Tights, socks or booty socks (both basic and novelty) are part of the collection to coordinate with classic Laura Ashley infant and girls dresses. 

“This is a natural partnership for us,” says Stepping Stones President Jack Mehani. “We’re excited to be under the Laura Ashley fashion umbrella and look forward to the success of this collection.”

About Laura Ashley, Inc.:

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

LAURA ASHLEY EXPANDS ITS SIGNATURE GARDEN COLLECTION IN ORCHARD SUPPLY

LAURA ASHLEY EXPANDS ITS SIGNATURE GARDEN COLLECTION IN ORCHARD SUPPLY

Fort Mill, SC -- Laura Ashley has partnered with America’s neighborhood hardware and garden store, Orchard Supply Hardware, to bring a fashionable new collection of garden tools and accessories to today’s garden enthusiast.

Laura Ashley, one of the world’s leading brands in fashion and home furnishings is expanding its outdoor range into Orchard Supply stores with an exclusive collection of colorful and innovative products including gloves, garden shoes, aprons, kneeling cushions and more. “We are excited to offer our customers the Laura Ashley garden collection” said Traci Smith, Vice President of Merchandising & Global Sourcing of Orchard Supply. “We strive to give our customers something new and different each time they visit our stores, and we’re certain they will appreciate these beautifully crafted pieces.”

The brand’s iconic designs transform traditional garden shoes, gloves and aprons into stylish essentials, while kneelers, tool bags and baskets are both fashionable and functional. The beautifully packaged boxed tool set is a perfect gift for friends and loved ones.

For over 63 years, the brand has captured the essence of the English lifestyle with distinctly designed, quality products. “The two collections for Orchard include a bold red Cressida print and a more subtle green & cream Kimono print,” said Penne Cairoli, Laura Ashley, Inc. President. “Both are classic Laura Ashley prints refreshed in contemporary colour palettes to appeal to generations of customers.”

Both the Cressida and Kimono collections are available in store now and online at www.osh.com.

ALIGNMED LAUNCHES NEW ALIGNSPORT LINE FOR MEN AND WOMEN

New Collection Uses Wearable Technology and Science Combo to Help Improve Strength, Oxygen Intake and Body Alignment

Santa Ana, CA – ALIGNMED®, the leader in interactive muscle apparel, today announced the launch of its newest line of performance apparel for men and women, ALIGNSPORT. Designed for everyday use, the new collection of performance apparel focuses on incorporating science with wearable technology and compression to keep the body naturally aligned, improve neuromuscular stimulation to enhance performance, increase overall strength, and prevent injury.

Designed for athletes and gym-goers of all levels, the collection includes a new Zipper Shirt, Pullover Shirt, Sports Bra, Mid-Calf Pants and Full-Range Insoles™.  The combination of the patented NEUROBAND™ technology and Muscle Mapping in each piece of apparel helps mimic the contractive properties of muscles to strengthen and align the body naturally and augmenting the kinetic movement of the muscles to create the exact amount of tension and support the muscles require. 

While compression on its own can help muscles, ALIGNSPORT products provide physical benefits beyond simple compression and act more like workout supplements. From the head to the toe, each ALIGNSPORT product delivers proven physical benefits, including: 

• For increases in upper body strength and improved shoulder mobility, the Zipper Shirt & Pullover Shirt keep the shoulders back and body alignment neutral.
• Wear the Sports Bra to increase oxygen intake and gain more upper body support 
• During lower body workouts, the Mid-Calf Pants engage and fire up the leg muscles and lifts and shapes the glutes
• And to keep the feet happy (and the rest of the body fresh), the Full-Range Insoles™ help increase foot strength and improves the body’s dynamic balance while delivering shock absorption and comfort

“ALGINSPORT is more than active or compression wear, it is an interactive muscle system that professional athletes and consumers alike have come to rely on for enhanced performance, improved body alignment and reduced fatigue. From Major League pitchers and NBA superstars to an everyday fitness enthusiast, our technology is proven to get people back to tip-top shape and keep injuries away,” says Josh Townsend, ALGINMED Chief Executive Officer. 

The full lineup of ALIGNSPORT products are available online at www.alignmed.com. 

ALIGNSPORT PRODUCT DETAILS

MID-CALF PANTS

Our mid-calf pants are the perfect marriage of fashion and function. Our internal technology shapes and fires your muscles while energizing and supporting your hips and legs. Perfect for any activity or daily wear.

• Stimulates glutes and hamstrings
• Increase lower body awareness
• Lifts and shapes glutes
• Designed with our POWERMESH™ panels
• Hidden waistband pockets for essentials
• Mid-rise waistband for control
• Diamond gusset for ultimate comfort
• Flatlock seams reduce chaffing
• Sizes: XS-XL
• Colors: Blue, Mint, Black, Navy/Grey
• MSRP: $86.00

SPORTS BRA

Engineered with our NEUROBAND technology, our Sports Bra interacts with your body to support the alignment of the chest, neck, scapula and spine. The Sports Bra provides the perfect amount of tension and preventative care for everyday use.

• Increases oxygen intake 
• Improves support during exercise
• Improves shoulder mechanics
• Decreases wear and tear
• Increases upper body strength
• Vented POWERMESH™ panels
• Anti-microbial protection
• Designed with our patenting NEUROBAND technology
• Sizes: XS-XL
• Colors: Black, Blue, Nude, White
• MSRP: $84.00

PULLOVER SHIRT

The Original Posture Shirt®

The choice for enhanced performance, increased range of motion, injury prevention, pain reduction and faster recovery. Anatomically constructed with tension panel NEUROBANDS® that activate and stimulate specific muscle groups and joints to keep you in perfect form. Controlled resistance causes your muscles to contract to increase strength and keep you performing at your best. For those suffering from an injury or surgery, we recommend the Zipper Shirt.

• Increases Upper body strength
• Increases oxygen intake 
• Improves shoulder mechanics 
• Improves core activation
• Decreases wear and tear
• Vented POWERMESH™ panels
• Anti-microbial protection
• Designed with patented NEUROBAND® technology
• Women’s Sizes: XS-XL
• Women’s Colors: Blue, White, White/Grey,
• Men’s Sizes: S-XXL  
• Men’s Colors: Black, White, White/Grey
• MSRP (M/F): $79.00

ZIPPER SHIRT

The Original Posture Shirt®

 The choice for enhanced performance, increased range of motion, injury prevention, pain reduction and faster recovery. Anatomically constructed with tension panel NEUROBANDS that activate and stimulate specific muscle groups and joints to keep you in perfect form. Controlled resistance causes your muscles to contract to increase strength and keep you performing at your best. Recommended for those recovering from an injury or surgery.

• Increases upper body strength
• Increases oxygen intake
• Improves shoulder mechanics 
• Improves core activation
• Decreases wear and tear
• Vented POWERMESH™ panels
• Anti-microbial protection
• Designed with patented NEUROBAND® technology 
• Women’s Sizes: XS-XL
• Men’s Sizes: S-XXL
• Colors (M/F): Black, White
• MSRP (M/F): $79.00

FULL-RANGE INSOLES™

An innovative solution that will revitalize your feet with every step you take. The structure of our Full-Range Insoles are engineered to promote circulation to the feet and toes by immediately absorbing impact and instantly redirection that energy, getting you support and leverage when you need it most to maximize endurance, agility and comfort. 

• Increases foot strength
• Improves dynamic balance
• Improves agility and foot speed
• Improves shock absorption for impact training
• Durable and soft fabric wicks away moisture naturally
• Interchangeable and reversible in all footwear
• Designed with patented GEL-CHANNELING technology
• 1.0mm thick
• Women’s Sizes: 1S (5-6 ½), 2S (7-8), 1M (8-9), 2M (9 ½- 10 ½), 1L (9 ½-10 ½ Wide), 2L (11-12), 1X (13-15)
• Men’s Sizes: 1S (3 ½-4 ½), 2S (5-7), 1M (7-8), 2M (8-9), 1L (8-9 Wide), 2L (9-10 ½), 1X (11-12 ½), 2X (13-16)
• Insoles can be trimmed 1-2 sizes smaller for perfect fit. If in between, order larger size and trim. 
• MSRP: $41.00

ABOUT ALIGNMED®

Founded in 2004, ALIGNMED® is the leader in postural fitness apparel for medical, rehabilitation and performance and the creator of The Original Posture Shirt™. With its history rooted in medical, ALIGNMED works with more than 25 leaders in various fields of medicine including physical therapy, sports medicine and athletic training and partners with several institutes for research product advancement, including the Keck School of Medicine at University of Southern California, the Steadman Philippon Research Institute of Vail Colorado and the Kerlan-Jobe Sports Institute of Los Angeles. ALIGNMED is the parent company of ALIGNSPORT, a leading line of interactive muscle system apparel that helps improve performance, prevent injuries, promote proper body alignment and increase overall strength. www.alignmed.com 

BRAVO SPORTS CORP. ACQUIRES SKATEBOARD MANUFACTURER SECTOR 9

Santa Fe Springs, CA (July 5, 2016) — Bravo Sports Corp., a portfolio company of Transom Capital Group and global leader in the recreational and sporting goods markets, announces the acquisition of Sector 9, preeminent global provider of skateboards, from Billabong International.

“Sector 9 is one of the most recognizable and innovative skateboard brands on the market today,” says Leonardo Pais, CEO of Bravo Sports. “We are proud to add the company to Bravo Sports’ growing specialty division.”

Established in La Jolla, CA, in 1993 and known for its signature longboards and related apparel, protective gear, accessories and hardware, Sector 9 is proud to be one of just a few American skateboard manufacturers.  Products include boards, wheels, apparel and protective gear under the Sector 9 label and trucks under the Gullwing brand.  Additionally, Sector 9 offers performance / racing wheels under the RAD (Rider Approved Designs) brand.

“This is an exciting time of change and progression for the brand and we’re really excited about the future,” says Dennis Telfer, co-founder of Sector 9. “Bravo Sports has the knowledge and experience to take Sector 9 to the next level.”

Mark Heineken, chief brand officer of Bravo Sports, adds, “We will foster the innovation and skateboard technology that’s at the core of Sector 9 while expanding it as a lifestyle brand worldwide.”

 “Sector 9 is the perfect fit in our strategy of creating an action sport life style division,” adds James Oh, principal of Transom Capital.  “We are pleased to have worked with Billabong International to successfully carve-out the Sector 9 business.”

Sector 9 has a growing and enthusiastic following, including A-list celebrities and top professional skateboarders.

ABOUT SECTOR 9: Founded in 1993, Sector 9 has developed into an all-encompassing surf, skate and snowboard brand with a focus on cutting-edge technology and strong design. The majority of Sector 9’s boards are crafted in its San Diego manufacturing facility, making it one of the few American-made board brands in operation today.

ABOUT BRAVO SPORTS: Bravo Sports, has a stable of market-leading brands, including: Pro-Tec™, Sector 9™, Kryptonics™, Gullwing™, Rad Wheels™, Vision™, Variflex™, Satellite™, Maple™, Channel One™, Static™, Ten-Eighty™, Hyper™, ONE Industries™, SixSixOne™,  E-Z UP™, Shade Tech™, Quik Shade™, John Deere™, Element™, Moto Shade™, Quik Chair™, Quik Shade Pets™,  Airzone™, PlayWheels™, Pulse Performance Products™,  Pulse Safe Start™; to go along with industry-leading licenses with outstanding partners like Marvel™, Nickelodeon™, Disney/Pixar™, Sanrio™, Dreamworks™, Darkstar™, and Speed Demons™.

ABOUT TRANSOM CAPITAL GROUP: Transom Capital Group is a Los Angeles-based private equity firm with an operational focus to private equity investing in the middle-market. The Transom Capital team has a proven track record of investing in and growing businesses for the long-term. Key to its success is its approach of heavy operational involvement via its proprietary ARMOR℠ value creation process (Acquisition, Restructuring, Monitoring & Operations, and Return) that helps unlock intrinsic value at its companies.  Visit the company at www.transomcapital.com.

VILLA REAL ESTATE CONTINUES EXPANSION ​AS MORE COASTAL PROPERTY EXPERTS JOIN FIRM

Newport Beach, CA – Villa Real Estate recently celebrated its third anniversary with more growth, adding coastal property experts Kate Coluccio, Joy Curtin and Gail Grabner to its team of luxury real estate professionals. The new hires come on the heels of a record first quarter of 2016, with sales up more than 50%, and Villa achieving one billion dollars in sales in 2015.

Kate Coluccio, who previously worked in international sales, has a strong background in the art of negotiation in highly competitive situations. Her career provided crucial skills to move across cultural and language barriers to negotiate and close multi-million dollar transactions. Consistently ranked top in sales, Coluccio now uses those skills to bring her clients the best deals possible.

A Newport Beach resident, Coluccio is known for her knowledge of the area, her integrity, responsiveness and timely follow up. As a mother of three, Coluccio understands the importance of highly desirable neighborhoods, and the best school districts. She specializes in Newport Beach and Eastside Costa Mesa, both of which are in the esteemed Newport-Mesa Unified School District.

Joy Curtin is a seasoned real estate professional and one half of the Curtin-Grabner Team. Specializing in fine homes throughout Southern California, Curtin has been previously recognized numerous times as an “Award Winning Top Producer.”  She is a proven marketing specialist and creates unmatched marketing pieces that present each property to its best advantage. 

A long-time Corona del Mar homeowner, Curtin has in-depth knowledge of the coastal area, and is active in the community. She has served as past President of the Newport Beach Arts Foundation, as well as supported other organizations.

Working with Curtin is Gail Grabner, an award-winning real estate agent since 1995. She previously achieved the status of President’s Club, President’s Circle and President’s Elite in her previous role. Known for her integrity, professionalism and personal service, Grabner can put the most complex transaction together. Her experience and negotiating skills ensure her clients have complete satisfaction in their home sales or purchases.

Gail’s extensive use of technology in buying and selling real estate allows information to get to her clients more efficiently. This, combined with her knowledge of the marketplace, analysis and interpretation of the data, and her proven marketing and advertising campaigns, help clients’ properties sell in the shortest amount of time and for the best possible price. 

In three years, Villa has quickly grown from one office with 30 agents to four offices with 150 agents. The firm nearly doubled its sales volume from 2014 to 2015, completing approximately 700 transactions last year. Villa agents also represented both parties in the most expensive residential sale in Orange County in 2015, and one of the highest sales in the first quarter of 2016.

Villa has been recognized as one of the “Top 100 Workplaces” in 2013, 2014 and 2015 by the Orange County Register, and “Best Places to Work” in 2014 and 2015 by the Orange County Business Journal.

ABOUT VILLA REAL ESTATE

Villa Real Estate is a leading luxury real estate firm in Southern California, driving the market forward to be the West Coast’s most client-centered, technologically advanced, and marketing-driven brokerage firm. Established in April 2013, by owner Gary Jabara and Partners Steve High, Evan Corkett, Kim Bibb, Jon Flagg and Tim Carr, Villa Real Estate has 150 agents in four offices, including Newport Beach, Corona del Mar, Laguna Beach, and the Balboa Peninsula. Villa Real Estate specializes in Southern California’s coastal communities, estates, and distinctive properties. Please visit villarealestate.com to learn more.

Kate Coluccio has joined Villa Real Estate. 

Coastal property expert Joy Curtain has joined Villa Real Estate. 

Gail Grabner has joined Villa Real Estate in Newport Beach.

CHEZ M’LAIN ANNOUNCES FIRST ONLINE STORE

Time-Honored Traditions and Luxury Goods for Every Day, Chez M’Lain’s Bed Linens, Home Décor,

Fashions, and Bespoke Decorative Accents Are Now Available Directly to Customers

Hanoi, Vietnam — Focused on creating tomorrow’s heirlooms, timeless design and handcrafted products, Chez M’Lain, an international luxury lifestyle and home goods brand, has just launched its first online store at www.chezmlain.com.

Offering luxury linens for bed and home, cashmere wovens, and decorative home products with hand embellished accents, the Chez M’Lain collection uses the world’s highest-quality materials, including Italian linen, silk satin, and directly sourced Mongolian cashmere.  The line includes sheets, shams, pillow cases, duvets, throw pillows, table clothes, napkins, hand towels, blankets, quilts, and throws, wraps, sweaters, bow ties, shirts and more.

Previously available only in discerning boutiques and through interior designers, Chez M’Lain was inspired to create an online store to also offer customers the opportunity to purchase the line directly and create unique heirlooms with custom options and bespoke touches, such as fine embroidery and custom monograms, that can be treasured today and passed on to future generations.

In a world of instant gratification and fast fashion Chez M’Lain is taking a step back. “There is a time and place for the slow and luxurious that makes the difference between the quick and disposable,” says Amelia Fendell, co-owner of Chez M’Lain. “With many of the time-honored traditions being lost to time and technology, Chez M’Lain is looking to foster and preserve these skills.  We are proud to follow a philosophy where the best things in life take time and are rewarded by high standards and a long life.”

With a team of over 250 master artisans based in Hanoi, Vietnam, the company is focused on technique and handwork.  It can take two women three months to hand embroider a set of bed linens and Chez M’Lain’s hand-spun Davos cashmere throws and blankets require the work of traditional weavers, as well as the skills of women to hand spin yarn and prepare the materials even before the weaving begins.  When ordered, the cashmere and blankets ship within the week, while the bedding and table linens are often made to order and often takes two to five weeks depending on the style. 

Another way the brand sets itself apart is by offering custom, unique pieces for moments worth preserving that are only limited by customers’ imaginations. Images of their children’s artwork can be embroidered onto a pillow.  Weddings, births, and anniversaries can be marked by custom embroidery.  Patterns can be taken from sentimental objects and replicated on home accents. No matter what the idea, Chez M’Lain’s founders and artisans can work with each order to create long-lasting pieces meant to be cherished for years to come.

ABOUT CHEZ M’LAIN:

Chez M’Lain, established in 1998, offers a full range of fine linens, home accents and lifestyle luxuries that honor traditional textile techniques.  Founded by Amelia Fendell and Nguyen Thuc Van, Chez M’Lain is an international endeavor that works with over 250 master artisans in Vietnam, where the line is handcrafted.  Chez M’Lain fabrics, bedding, and products can be found in the homes of international politicians, celebrities, business icons, and more.  Fendell and Van also craft private-label goods under the label Horatio Creations, which has worked with ABC Carpet & Home, Nicolette Horn, In-di-go Blu, and Donna Karan’s Urban Zen, among others. After growing up in the South, Fendell now splits her time between the Netherlands, where the Chez M’Lain administrative offices are based, and Vietnam, while Van is based full-time in Vietnam, where the Chez M’Lain studio and production is located. www.chezmalin.com

DELMAR JEWELERS AND LAURA ASHLEY ANNOUNCE LICENSING PARTNERSHIP

DELMAR JEWELERS AND LAURA ASHLEY ANNOUNCE LICENSING PARTNERSHIP

Fort Mill, S.C – From beautiful floral and delicate ribbon motifs to diamond-studded pieces, Delmar Jewelers is poised to accessorize Laura Ashley ladies in fine jewelry. The brand has entered into a licensing partnership with Laura Ashley and will launch its fine jewelry collection June 3-6 at the largest jewelry trade show, JCK Las Vegas. Pieces will be available at online specialty retailers in Fall 2016.

“This partnership is a perfect fit for the brand,” says Laura Ashley President Penne Cairoli. “Each piece from Delmar Jewelers is unique and refined, inspired by our heritage, for our sophisticated Laura Ashley customer.”

Customers will be delighted by the extensive range that includes classic wedding sets along with more modern necklaces and bracelets with pops of color.  Pearls, iconic for the brand, are mixed with gemstones in lovely rings, pendants, charms, lockets and brooches.  Some inspired by the famous Laura Ashley Bramble Sprig. The collection is designed to be beautiful and add something special for every day wear.

A family-owned and operated jewelry manufacturer, Delmar Jewelers has delighted its customers for more than 38 years with its timeless jewelry. Each piece represents a commitment to design and craftsmanship; while stunning, most are wearable on a day-to-day basis.

“We are delighted to join the Laura Ashley family and introduce their brand and its influential legacy to the world of fine jewelry,” says Julie Gniwisch, founder and CEO of Delmar Jewelers.

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 and children’s apparel and a variety of home furnishings and accessories including bed linen, ready-made curtains and mattresses. For additional information, visit www.lauraashleyusa.com.

Boxfli’s Tips for Organizing Your Dorm/Closet

Boxfli’s Tips for Organizing Your Dorm/Closet: With small dorm rooms, you have to be as organized as possible. Here are Boxfli’s dorm organization tips:

1.       Use and re-use! Don’t just use a shipping box once and throw it out.  Get a colorful, printed box that you can use to ship or pack your college essentials, use as storage in your dorm room and then use again to get your things home when the school year is over.

2.       Closet organization doesn’t have to be all clear plastic tubs. Make it fun! Rather than using plastic boxes to store your clothes, go green and use corrugated boxes that are made from recycled material and are recyclable themselves. Not all boxes have to be brown and boring. Get colorful boxes that will add a seriously fun pop to your closet, home, or garage.

3.       Use a color code system for your out of season clothes so you can easily find what you packed away on the top shelf.  Find a box pattern that matches every season, so you can organize with prints and colors instead of plain labels and plastic bins. It will make finding summer dresses, autumn coats and rain boots or ski pants quick and easy. This can also apply to holiday clothes and accessories. Keep your holiday-specific clothes sorted by using holiday prints. Stash your Halloween costumes in an orange box and your Christmas sweaters in a holiday or red box. No need for labels when the boxes are so specific.

4.       File boxes are super sturdy and versatile. You can put almost anything in them, but we highly recommend sweaters, jackets, handbags and other bulky items.  The handles make it easy to move around and the lid keeps out dust. Sweaters need to be stacked and not hung, so boxes are perfect for keeping your cashmere and knits in tip top shape — not sagging and stretching — when they’re in storage.

5.       Shirt boxes don’t have to just be for shirts. Easily fold your scarves, beanies, polos, camisoles, and even dresses neatly in these longer, flat boxes. They’re so versatile and last a long time. You can also easily stack multiple boxes on a closet shelf for more storage.

6.       If your closet is small, move storage items or off-season clothes out of the closet to maximize space.  Put them in pretty boxes that can be displayed under your desk or bed. No one has to know what’s in there and it adds a pop of color to the room without looking unorganized or junky.

7.       Smaller boxes are great for jewelry and accessories. Your collection can be color-coded for gold and silver or by what the item is, such as a necklace, bracelet, rings, or earrings. Plus, using flat boxes or smaller sized boxes keeps necklaces from getting tangled and earrings from getting lost or separated, though we hear mismatched earrings are pretty trendy right now.

8.       You don’t have to buy expensive hat boxes to store your favorite fedora, baseball cap, or cowboy hat. So they don’t lose their shape or get smashed on top of each other get a box that is about 6 inches tall. Storing them in boxes helps them from getting smashed, retains their shape and keeps them clean and ready for the next time you need them.

Visit Boxfli.com for more ideas.

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FITFUSION LAUNCHES FITNESS APP ON APPLE TV FEATURING JILLIAN MICHAELS

Celebrity Fitness Instructors and Workout DVD Library Now Available On Apple TV for $4.99 per Month

 Miami, FL – FITFUSION, the leading streaming subscription fitness service featuring the nation’s foremost health and fitness experts, is proud to announce the new FITFUSIONTV app on Apple TV. 

Instructors on the app include: Jillian Michaels, Andrea Orbeck, Billy Blanks, Dashama, Erica Ziel, Doonya, Ilyse Baker, Janis Saffell, Jennifer Nicole Lee, Mike Donavanik, Tee Major, Elle Young, Kenta Seki, and more.

Now available for download, the FITFUSIONTV app grants access to top trainers and an extensive library of workout DVDs for just $4.99 per month, 6 months for $24.99 or a year for $44.99. With hundreds of fitness and healthy living videos, FITFUSIONTV provides access to quality workouts in an easy-to-use format.  Users can search by modality or by trainer.

As alternative to expensive gym memberships or whether the goal is to lose weight or build muscle, the FITFUSIONTV app can help users with their workout routine from the comfort of their home.  With more than 100 workouts that spans from high intensity interval training (HIIT), bootcamp, strength and cardio to yoga, Pilates, prenatal, kickboxing and more, there’s something for the beginner to expert.

With the goal of making working out from home easier than ever, the FITFUSIONTV Apple TV app comes on the heels of the company’s AT&T U-Verse FITFUSIONTV channel, which was launched in November 2015.

ABOUT FITFUSION.COM:  Launched in November 2013, FITFUSION.com and FITFUSIONTV offers hundreds of hours of fitness DVDs for instant streaming.  FITFUSION presents a wide range of options for everyone, from fast-paced intense bootcamp, HIIT and cardio workouts to Pilates, yoga, prenatal and more.  FITFUSION’s workout library is currently available on FITFUSIONTV at AT&T U-Verse and Apple TV with a monthly subscription ($4.99), as well as on FITFUSION.com ($9.99 a month), which allows users to stream, rent or purchase videos allowing access anytime, anywhere via smart phones, tablets, computers and TV.

JILLIAN MICHAELS BODYSHRED ANNOUNCES NATIONAL 2016 EXPO AND CERTIFICATION WORKSHOP SCHEDULE

JILLIAN MICHAELS BODYSHRED ANNOUNCES NATIONAL

2016 EXPO AND CERTIFICATION WORKSHOP SCHEDULE

Miami, FL – Jillian Michaels, America’s favorite trainer, will offer one-day Certification Workshop classes to give fitness professionals across the country an opportunity to become a certified Jillian Michaels BODYSHRED instructor. 

Philadelphia MANIA                                                       2/21/2016

AAA I - Colorado Springs                                               2/28/2016

ECA World – OBOW, New York                                  4/18/2016

California MANIA, Orange County                            3/20/2016

Fitness Fest, Scottsdale                                                 5/1/2016

IDEA Los Angeles                                                             7/17/2015

Dallas MANIA                                                                    8/28/2016

D.C. MANIA                                                                        9/11/2016

Midwest Chicago MANIA                                             10/2/2016

Boston MANIA                                                                  11/13/2016

Michaels is teaming with fitness expos from coast to coast, including SCW MANIA, AAAI ISMA, ECA, IDEA and Club Industry, to bring her unique fitness and motivation style to trainers that wish to continue their education and bring BODYSHRED group exercise classes to their clients and fitness centers. Currently available in fitness centers nationwide, BODYSHRED is a nonstop, high-intensity, resistance and endurance-based 30-minute group exercise class.

Jillian Michaels BODYSHRED Certification Workshops will educate instructors on the science behind the fat-burning workout, as well as her motivational teaching style. Handpicked Master Trainers will also lead instructors through Michaels’ unique 3-2-1 interval system, which incorporates 3 minutes of strength training, 2 minutes of high-impact cardio, and 1 minute of active recovery.

Since debuting in 2013, BODYSHRED has become one of the most talked-about workout classes in North America. While trainers work within Michaels’ 3-2-1 framework and choose from an expanding library of over 250 movements, they get to inject their own style and personality into the classes, as well.

Trainers will also learn how to incorporate various weights, as well as different modifications for all fitness levels.  And the same way that clients stay motivated with new movements and exercises, trainers can showcase their personalities and unique styles by crafting classes that are specific to them.

Clocking in at just 30 minutes, it’s quick and results-oriented, which keeps motivation high. Each BODYSHRED class includes 4 circuits of the 3-2-1 sets, giving clients a complete head-to-toe workout without ever feeling repetitious, boring, or formulaic. Because BODYSHRED is always changing and engaging different muscle groups, there are no plateaus to reach and clients can see their bodies changing in a dynamic, dramatic and constant way.

For a list of workshops by area or to sign up for the Certification Workshop visit www.jillianmichaelsbodyshred.com. Instructors must hold a national certification from an accredited organization such as AFAA, ACE, NASM, ACSM A, or NESTA to register. In addition to the workshop, trainers must then pass a practical exam administered on-site, as well as an at-home written exam. Continuing education units from AFAA, ACE, NESTA, and NASM are awarded upon completion of the workshop.

Jillian Michaels BODYSHRED Certification Workshops are also available in cities across the nation. For more on those dates and locations, click here: https://www.jillianmichaelsbodyshred.com/bodyshred-certification-workshops

ABOUT JILLIAN MICHAELS BODYSHRED

Created by America’s favorite trainer, Jillian Michaels BODYSHRED™ is a high intensity, holistic resistance and endurance based 30-minute group exercise class held at fitness centers nationwide.  Since launching in November 2013, Jillian Michaels BODYSHRED Certification Workshops have trained more than 2,500+ fitness instructors. For more information on how to get certified or how to offer Jillian Michaels BODYSHRED at a fitness center, visit http://www.jillianmichaelsbodyshred.com.

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BRAVO SPORTS CORP. ACQUIRES ICONIC PROTECTIVE GEAR BRAND PRO-TEC

Santa Fe Springs, CA (December 15, 2015) — Bravo Sports Corp., global leader in the recreational and sporting goods markets, announces the acquisition of Pro-Tec, the original action sports protective gear brand founded in 1973.

“When you think of action sports protection, you think of Pro-Tec,” says Leonardo Pais CEO of Bravo Sports. “With the technology and industry recognition of Pro-Tec’s safety products, adding this iconic brand to our roster of exceptional brands and products is truly exciting for us at Bravo Sports.”

Bravo Sports plans to continue Pro-Tec’s legacy by supporting and protecting riders around the world, from sidewalks to the slopes.  Famous for classic styling and innovative protective gear, Pro-Tec’s helmets, pads, guards and other products have protected skate, bike, water, and snow athletes of all ages for more than four decades. With the company’s action sports heritage and proven success, athletes have come to rely on Pro-Tec products.

“Since we acquired Bravo Sports in June of 2015, we have been excited to grow the company and move it into the future with a diverse product offering, while still speaking to the customers,” adds Russ Roenick, Managing Director of Transom Capital . “With Pro-Tec as the first major acquisition since we’ve been at the helm of Bravo Sports, we can offer our customers protection from a name that’s trusted all over the world.”

“During the three year duration that Dye Precision, Inc. owned Pro-Tec, Dye made great strides in improving global distribution, product technology, branding, and Pro-Tec’s online presence.  Pro-Tec is in good hands with Bravo Sports, who will continue offering industry-leading sports protection for athletes internationally,” says Dave DeHaan President and CEO at Dye Precision, Inc. “As the original action sports protective gear brand, we’re proud that Bravo Sports will take Pro-Tec into the future and still honor its heritage.

Joining other Bravo Sports action sports brands, SixSixOne and ONE Industries, Pro-Tec will be moving day-to-day operations to Bravo Sports’ South Orange County campus from its headquarters in San Diego.

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.

 ABOUT BRAVO SPORTS: Bravo Sports, has a stable of market-leading brands, including: PlayWheels™, Pulse Performance Products™,  Pulse Safe Start™, Kryptonics™, Darkstar™, Speed Demons™,  Vision™, X Games™, Satellite™, Maple™, Channel One™, Static™, Ten-Eighty™, Hyper™, ONE Industries™, SixSixOne™, Pro-Tec™, E-Z UP™, Shade Tech™, Quik Shade™, John Deere™, Element™, Moto Shade™, Quik Chair™, Quik Shade Pets™,  Airzone™, and Variflex™; to go along with industry leading licenses with outstanding partners like Marvel™, Nickelodeon™, Disney/Pixar™, and Sanrio™.

ABOUT TRANSOM CAPITAL GROUP: Transom Capital Group is a Los Angeles-based private equity firm with an operational focus to private equity investing in the middle-market. The Transom Capital team has a proven track record of investing in and growing businesses for the long-term. Key to its success is its approach of heavy operational involvement via its proprietary ARMOR℠ value creation process (Acquisition, Restructuring, Monitoring & Operations, and Return) that helps unlock intrinsic value at its companies.  Visit the company at www.transomcapital.com.

LAURA ASHLEY TO LAUNCH WELLNESS COLLECTION WITH UPPER CANADA

 Fort Mill, S.C. – English fashion and home furnishings brand, Laura Ashley has partnered with Upper Canada Soap, innovator in bath, beauty and wellness products, to manufacture a collection of wellness products for the United States and Canada.

A premium line of wellness products featuring Laura Ashley’s signature designs are being developed with generations of customers in mind. Launching to specialty stores in spring 2016, the collection will include items such as hot water bottles and covers, ice packs, gel packs, walking canes, and pill cases.

“We want to extend our product range beyond what is expected and delight both new and life-long customers with innovative products that are both stylish and functional,” said Laura Ashley President Penne Cairoli.

Upper Canada President Stephen Flatt adds, “The Laura Ashley brand resonates with consumers all over the world. We are excited to partner with Laura Ashley to broaden our product range and appeal to new customers.”

 Upper Canada Soap:

Upper Canada Soap’s mission is to create and design personal care and beauty products which are distinctive, innovative and compelling so as to continuously excite its customers and bring a sense of energy and anticipation to the market. In Business since 1969 Upper Canada Soap is a leading beauty partner in North America; with over 40 years’ experience in the bath, beauty and wellness categories. Today Upper Canada carries over 3,000 products under a variety of brands, licenses and private label ventures.

 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 and children’s apparel to a variety of home furnishings and accessories including fashion and basic bed linen, mattresses and ready-made curtains. For additional information, visit www.lauraashleyusa.com.

VILLA REAL ESTATE SPONSORS 42nd ANNUAL CORONA DEL MAR HOME TOUR

Villa to Host Reception & Drawing to Win $500 Fashion Island Gift Card

Newport Beach, CA -- The Corona del Mar High School Parent Teacher Association is proud to announce the 42nd annual Corona del Mar Home Tour on Tuesday, October 13. Villa Real Estate is the Platinum Sponsor for this year’s event, which will feature six beautiful homes in Corona del Mar.

In support of the Corona del Mar Home Tour, Villa Real Estate will host an open house at their newest office on East Coast Highway and Fernleaf in Corona del Mar.  All attendees of the Home Tour are invited to stop by Villa’s office between 12 and 3 p.m. to enjoy refreshments and enter a drawing to win a $500 gift certificate to Fashion Island. 

The Corona del Mar Home Tour will also include a breakfast reception at Le Pain Quotidien, lunch by Pascal, and a late afternoon cocktail party at Bliss Home & Design. All proceeds from the Home Tour will benefit Corona del Mar High School.

“Villa is a dedicated community partner, so we’re proud to sponsor the 42nd annual Corona del Mar Home Tour,” said Cari Young, Vice President of Villa. “We are committed to education by raising funds and supporting school events in our neighborhoods. Not only do Villa clients seek out our local schools, but many of our agents have children who attend these schools as well.”

Tickets, priced at $80, are available online now at www.cdmhometour.com. The price includes access to all six homes on the tour as well as the receptions and a special pop-up boutique at the Sherman Library and Gardens. 

The event is from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m., and guests are invited to tour the homes at their own pace and in any order.

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 quickly grown to include four offices with locations in Newport Beach, the Balboa Peninsula, Corona del Mar, and Laguna Beach. Known for its stellar service, Villa Real Estate uses multi-platform marketing on behalf of local, regional and international clientele. Villa Real Estate’s agents all have experience in the luxury sector, giving every client unparalleled service from start to finish. www.villarealestate.com 

TO Media Co's Allison Olmstead Tells Forbes.com How to Relax on Vacation

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JILLIAN MICHAELS BRINGS BODYSHRED™ CERTIFICATION WORKSHOP TO CHICAGO THIS SEPTEMBER

Miami, FL – Jillian Michaels, America’s favorite trainer, has teamed with Midwest MANIA to give fitness professionals in Chicago an opportunity to become a certified Jillian Michaels BODYSHRED instructor.  Available in fitness centers nationwide, BODYSHRED is a nonstop, high-intensity, resistance and endurance-based 30-minute group exercise class.

The Jillian Michaels BODYSHRED Certification Workshop will be held on Sunday, September 27 at The Westin O’Hare Hotel (6100 North River Road, Rosemont, Illinois 60018) during Midwest MANIA (September 25-27).

During an all-day class, fitness instructors will learn Michaels’ BODYSHRED Program, her 3-2-1 system, motivational and teaching style, and more to keep classes positive, upbeat and packed to capacity. Each BODYSHRED workout follows Michaels’ “3-2-1” interval format, which includes 3 minutes of strength training, 2 minutes of cardio and 1 minute of core work.

Jillian Michaels BODYSHRED is something fresh for both fitness centers and their members who want the latest, most talked-about workout classes. In true Jillian Michaels style, every BODYSHRED workout is a challenge from start to finish and hits every muscle in the body.  With each class lasting just 30 minutes, it’s a quick, results oriented, whole body workout.

Highlighting the personality of the instructors, those teaching can choose from more than 250 movements and exercises to create unique and dynamic classes. Plus, beginners to advanced fitness enthusiasts can modify the exercises so each workout is challenging and there are no plateaus to reach.  

For a list of workshops by city or to sign up for the Certification Workshop visit www.jillianmichaelsbodyshred.com.    In order to maintain high standards, instructors must hold a national certification from an accredited organization such as AFAA, ACE, NASM, ACSM A or NESTA to register. In addition to the workshop, trainers must then pass a practical exam administered on-site, as well as an at-home written exam. Continuing education units from AFAA, ACE, NESTA and NASM are awarded upon completion of the workshop.

For more information on Midwest MANIA, visit http://scwfit.com/midwest/. 

 ABOUT JILLIAN MICHAELS BODYSHRED

Created by America’s favorite trainer, Jillian Michaels BODYSHRED™ is a high intensity, holistic resistance and endurance based 30-minute group exercise class held at fitness centers nationwide.  Since launching in November 2013, Jillian Michaels BODYSHRED Certification Workshops have trained more than 2,500+ fitness instructors. For more information on how to get certified or how to offer Jillian Michaels BODYSHRED at a fitness center, visit www.jillianmichaelsbodyshred.com.

Hammitt Fets Fringed Handbag featured in Vanity Fair

That 70's vibe! Fall's most coveted looks embrace fringe, patchwork, suede, and paisley. Can you dig it. The September 2015 issue of Vanity Fair features the Fets Fringed Handbag from Hammitt ($675) in the Fanfair Trend Watch section.

Jillian Michaels' BODYSHRED featured in Fashion Trends Daily

Jillian Michaels may be #AmericasFavoriteTrainer, but after experiencing BODYSHRED, her latest fitness class at Los Angeles’ IDEA World Fitness Convention, she’s proving to be one of America’s toughest, too. The Biggest Loser coach, soon-to-be reality television star and SpikeTV host and judge led a class of almost 600 fitness fanatics at the expo, giving each and everyone a taste of BODYSHRED, the latest way to experience a Jillian Michaels’ workout.

Read the full article here: http://www.fashiontrendsdaily.com/living/jillian-michaels-bodyshred

JILLIAN MICHAELS BRINGS BODYSHRED™ CERTIFICATION WORKSHOP TO LOS ANGELES THIS JULY

Miami, FL – Jillian Michaels, America’s favorite trainer, has teamed with IDEA WORLD Fitness Convention to give fitness professionals in Los Angeles an opportunity to become a certified Jillian Michaels BODYSHRED instructor.  Available in fitness centers nationwide, BODYSHRED is a nonstop, high-intensity, resistance and endurance-based 30-minute group exercise class.

The Jillian Michaels BODYSHRED Certification Workshop will be held on Sunday, July 19 at Los Angeles Convention Center (West Hall, 1201 S Figueroa Street, Los Angeles, CA 90015) during the IDEA WORLD Fitness Convention.

During an all-day class, fitness instructors will learn Michaels’ BODYSHRED Program, her 3-2-1 system, motivational and teaching style, and more to keep classes positive, upbeat and packed to capacity. Each BODYSHRED workout follows Michaels’ “3-2-1” interval format, which includes 3 minutes of strength training, 2 minutes of cardio and 1 minute of core work. 

Jillian Michaels BODYSHRED is something fresh for both fitness centers and their members who want the latest, most talked-about workout classes. In true Jillian Michaels style, every BODYSHRED workout is a challenge from start to finish and hits every muscle in the body.  With each class lasting just 30 minutes, it’s a quick, results oriented, whole body workout.

Highlighting the personality of the instructors, those teaching can choose from more than 250 movements and exercises to create unique and dynamic classes. Plus, beginners to advanced fitness enthusiasts can modify the exercises so each workout is challenging and there are no plateaus to reach.  

For a list of workshops by city or to sign up for the Certification Workshop visit www.jillianmichaelsbodyshred.com.    In order to maintain high standards, instructors must hold a national certification from an accredited organization such as AFAA, ACE, NASM, ACSM A or NESTA to register. In addition to the workshop, trainers must then pass a practical exam administered on-site, as well as an at-home written exam. Continuing education units from AFAA, ACE, NESTA and NASM are awarded upon completion of the workshop.

For more information on IDEA WORLD Fitness Convention, visit http://www.ideafit.com/fitness-conferences/idea-world-fitness-convention.

ABOUT JILLIAN MICHAELS BODYSHRED

Created by America’s favorite trainer, Jillian Michaels BODYSHRED™ is a high intensity, holistic resistance and endurance based 30-minute group exercise class held at fitness centers nationwide.  Since launching in November 2013, Jillian Michaels BODYSHRED Certification Workshops have trained more than 2,500+ fitness instructors. For more information on how to get certified or how to offer Jillian Michaels BODYSHRED at a fitness center, visit www.jillianmichaelsbodyshred.com.

QUIK SHADE SOLO LT FEATURED ON WESTTEXASNEWS.COM

Santa Fe Springs, CA – With the summer here,  WestTexasNews.com, a local news website for West Texas residents, just featured the Solo LT from Quik Shade, leaders in instant canopies and chairs.

The June 29th, 2015 article talks about how to protect yourself from incidental, everyday exposure to UV rays with few tips and products and included the Solo LT.  The website had this to say about the Quik Shade canopy:

“People who want to stay out of the sun can take a Quik Shade Solo LT ($199; quikshade.com) into the back of your minivan. It offers 7 x 7 feet of protection from the rays, and sets up lightning-fast, using quick-release sliders with Teflon bearings.”

ABOUT BRAVO SPORTS:

Bravo Sports, global leader in the recreational and sporting goods markets, has a stable of market-leading brands, including:  E-Z UP™, Shade Tech™, Quik Shade™, John Deere™, Element™, Moto Shade™, Quik Chair™, Quik Shade Pets™,  Airzone™, Variflex™, Pulse Performance Products™,  Pulse Safe Start™, Kryptonics™, Darkstar™,  Speed Demons™,  X Games™, Satellite™, Maple™, Channel One™, Static™, Ten-Eighty™, and Hyper™; to go along with several industry leading licenses with other outstanding partners like Marvel™,  Nickelodeon™, Disney/Pixar™ and Sanrio™.  Products made by Bravo Sports, which include Instant Canopies, Instant Shaded Pet Beds, Skateboards, Scooters, Electric Scooters, Skates, Ramps, Rails, Trampolines, and more, can be found at major retailers worldwide.  Bravo Sports headquarters is located at 12801 Carmenita Rd., Santa Fe Springs, CA 90670. 562-484-5100   www.bravosportscorp.com, www.pulsescooters.com, www.quikshade.com,www.quikshadepets.com, www.ezup.com, http://www.safestartscooter.com