GIMME Beauty's Aug. 7-11 sale, with a promotion for a free hair band, offers a wide variety of hair bands and brushes to fit every need.
SALT LAKE CITY, August 8, 2023 (Newswire.com)
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Just in time for the new school year, Gimme Beauty, makers of innovative hair care solutions that have become a social media sensation, announces an irresistible offer: a Back-to-School sale from Aug. 7-11 on its most popular products, including hair bands, brushes and more. During the sale, shoppers can select a free pack of hair bands with any purchase made exclusively on the GIMME website.
GIMME Beauty has everything to start the school year on the right foot, from hair ties and brushes to elastic stacks and claw clips. With the school year just around the corner, GIMME invites everyone to partake in the BOGO sale and enjoy its innovative range of product offerings making hair care one less thing to worry about.
The company's new campaign, GIMME Beauty Science Fair, demonstrates how to use its luxurious detangling brush with velvet grip finish and ergonomic notches for any hair type. The video incorporates school themes, engaging students to learn more about hair care and the features that work against tears, damage, frizz, or static. It underlines GIMME's commitment to making hair care simple, straightforward, and stress-free for customers.
GIMME detangling brushes are designed for thick, medium, and fine hair, and recently, the company has released a smaller version of the popular brush, the Mini Travel Detangling Brush, that fits perfectly in a backpack, purse or cosmetic case for a quick hair refresh at school.
GIMME's popular hair bands, which will come free with any purchase Aug. 7-11, come in many shades to match any hair color and can manage thick, fine, medium, long, curly, or extra fine hair. The innovative brand has reinvented hair bands with features customers have been asking for, with ties that provide a firm yet gentle hold, preventing headaches, dents, and damage.
You can shop the collection of GIMME's back-to-school essentials at GIMME Back-2-School on Aug. 7-11 with the promo code for a pack of free hair bands available on the site.
GIMME products can also be found at more than 23,00 popular retail stores, including Walmart, Target, Walgreens, ULTA, CVS, and Amazon, proving its monumental growth and acceptance in the market since its establishment in 2006.
GIMME Beauty's vision is to design innovative hair solutions that disrupt the status quo of the health and beauty hair care category. The company's products rank among the industry's fastest-growth hair accessories, according to Nielsen Market Data. Since it launched in 2006, GIMME has become a national brand available at more than 20,000 stores across the United States. Follow GIMME on Instagram or Facebook to learn about its latest collections.
Curiteva® Continues to Innovate by Adding a Navigation Instrument System to Complement Its Prodigy® Pedicle Screw System and SI-LUTION® Sacroiliac Joint Fusion Systems
HUNTSVILLE, Ala., August 8, 2023 (Newswire.com)
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Huntsville, Alabama-based technology company Curiteva® announces FDA 510(k) clearance to market a Navigation Instrument System to complement its Prodigy® Pedicle Screw System and SI-LUTION® Sacroiliac Joint Fusion Systems. The pioneers in 3D-printed PEEK interbody fusion technology designed these instruments to integrate seamlessly with the market-leading navigation system assisting surgeons in precisely locating anatomical structures for open and MIS procedures. The system includes reusable awls, probes, taps, drills, and drivers and is available for commercial release.
"Very few companies have been able to combine a highly engineered implant with user-friendly instrumentation. Curiteva's SI-LUTION does just that and more. Now, the SI-LUTION system affords surgeons the confidence and reliability of using navigation," stated Dr. Troy Morrison, CMH Orthopedic and Spine Center.
"We are well positioned with world-class scalable manufacturing to develop instruments to further leverage a surgeon's ability to validate implant placement while reducing overall radiation exposure and OR time. This exciting addition to our portfolio builds on the Curiteva commitment to deliver safe, innovative, and effective products to our customers," commented Executive Vice President Mark Mohlman.
About Curiteva:
Curiteva is a privately held technology and manufacturing company dedicated to advancing spine surgery and improving clinical outcomes by partnering with providers and suppliers to deliver innovative and intuitive implant systems to the market. Our business is founded on a commitment to building world-class manufacturing, accelerating research and development, maintaining lean operational discipline, and delivering novel technology to meet the evolving needs of our customers and the patients they serve. For more information, please visit www.curiteva.com.
Contact Information:
Kristen Kyzer
Director of Business Development [email protected]
256.213.1057
CINNAMINSON, N.J., August 8, 2023 (Newswire.com)
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Dr. Mark Huh was recognized for his valued and dedicated teaching by the University of Pennsylvania School of Dental Medicine.
Dr. Huh received a certificate of appreciation for his teaching during the academic year 2022-2023 from the University of Pennsylvania School of Dental Medicine (UPenn Dental School). Dr. Huh graduated UPenn Dental School in 2009. Dr. Mark Huh said, "I have always wanted to teach students at my school. I would like to give back what I learned to the students and pass on the knowledge."
Dr. Huh has been practicing near the school for many years and started his practice, Rapha Dental, in Cinnaminson, NJ, in 2018. Dr. Huh, the owner dentist of Rapha Dental, has been ranked as a topgeneral dentist for 2023. He has also been selected as Best Dentist in New Jersey from 2018 through 2023.
Dr. Huh was born in Seoul, South Korea. He attended the University of Washington at Seattle to earn a Bachelor of Arts degree in Chemistry. He then continued his education at the University of Pennsylvania School of Dental Medicine, where he received his Doctor of Dental Medicine degree with recognition of outstanding performance in the pre-doctoral endodontic program in 2009.
Following his education, he completed a one-year general practice residency program at the Bronx Lebanon Hospital Center, where he gained more surgical experience. Dr. Huh also attended a one-year MaxiCourse at the University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey, now known as Rutgers University, to further his practice of implantology. He became an associate fellow of the American Academy of Implant Dentistry and also a member of the American Dental Association and New Jersey Dental Association.
After graduation, Dr. Huh has been in touch with the school. He is serving at the Southwest NJ Committee of Penn Alumni Interview Program to help the University of Pennsylvania interview applicants for the school. He has been working as a Clinical Assistant Professor at the University of Pennsylvania (UPenn) School of Dental Medicine since 2022.
Dr. Huh enjoys golfing, gardening, experiencing new restaurants, and watching movies. He is passionate about delivering quality dental care, and you will always be treated with respect.
At Rapha Dental, Dr. Huh and his staff care deeply for their patients, as they always strive to make every dental visit as comfortable as possible. The positive environment that they have created allows Dr. Huh to provide the best dentistry and equipment available, providing all kinds of dental procedures that patient needs. At Rapha Dental, Dr. Huh accepts various insurances such as Delta Dental, Metlife, Guardian, and Aetna to accommodate more patients' needs. If you have questions or make an appointment at Rapha Dental, call 856-829-8668 or visit https://raphadentalllc.com/.
SaaS software veteran James Brooke brings his expertise to Sweft, a SaaS product workflow solution that is poised to revolutionize retailer performance by solving the $300Bn industry-wide 'In Stock, Not Online' (ISNO) inventory problem.
James Brooke, CEO Sweft James Brooke, former CEO of Amplience, has been appointed CEO of Sweft, a SaaS product workflow productivity tool that helps retailers solve their ISNO problem.
PHILADELPHIA, August 8, 2023 (Newswire.com)
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The founding team at Sweft is delighted to announce that James Brooke has been appointed as the new CEO of Sweft. James is a highly accomplished technology leader with 30 years of experience, including 15 years as the CEO of Amplience, a leading CMS platform for the retail e-commerce sector.
Under James' leadership, Amplience grew to become the leading retail Content Management System (CMS) business, powering over 400 e-commerce experiences with richly compelling content and media. The Amplience customer roster includes the likes of Crate & Barrel, Very Group, Otto, Gap, Coach, and ULTA Beauty, amongst many other leading retail brands. James' experience at Amplience is particularly relevant to Sweft as the two companies solve for adjacent retail business problems.
James adds, "I am hugely excited by the opportunity that Sweft presents. The founding team knows the problem intimately and has built an elegant solution that is relevant to all companies that sell online. At Amplience we repeatedly saw retailers struggling to launch products in a timely manner, leading to a big problem with 'In Stock, Not Online' inventory, but our focus was on the front-end processes and technologies required to deliver a consistent and compelling digital experience. Sweft solves the In Stock Not Online problem directly by accelerating product launch. Based on the conversations I've had with my retail network, I am convinced that, with the right go-to-market focus, Sweft can make rapid progress in North America and EMEA. It's an honor to be asked by the founding team to take the helm as CEO, and I look forward to working with the board and investors to take the company forward."
The former CEO, Michael Robinson, will continue in a leadership role as Chief Product Officer and President of North America. Michael comments, "I am personally thrilled to have James join Sweft as CEO. Over the past 14 years, I have had the pleasure of working with James on numerous occasions and, as a result, I am well acquainted with his leadership abilities and character. As Sweft looks to grow quickly over the next few years, James' experience proving product-market fit and successfully scaling a similar SaaS solution will be invaluable. I'm excited to be able to focus on my primary passion, which is the amazing product we have built to solve the retail In Stock, Not Online problem."
ABOUT SWEFT LLC
Retailers are losing billions of dollars annually in revenue due to "ISNO" inventory, which refers to products In Stock, but Not available Online. ISNO arises from an over-reliance on manual processes and spreadsheets to manage the creation of the required digital assets and data. The disconnected processes and systems retailers use fail to provide the visibility and operational efficiency required to launch products quickly. Enter Sweft, the ultimate solution to ISNO. Sweft is a SaaS product workflow productivity tool designed to help retailers launch products more efficiently, resulting in optimized full-price sales. Sweft was created by an experienced team of former e-commerce retailers with a deep understanding of the ISNO problem. With Sweft, retailers sell more products at full price, improving profitability.
Limited-Edition Kizik Shoe Fuses Proprietary Hands-Free Technology With the Look and Feel of a JET-PUFFED Roasted Marshmallow
CHICAGO, PITTSBURGH & SALT LAKE CITY, August 8, 2023 (Newswire.com)
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JET-PUFFED, the leading marshmallow brand known for its puffy and fluffy marshmallows, has partnered with Kizik, the industry leader in hands-free footwear, to launch the first-ever S'mores Shoe ahead of National S'mores Day on Aug. 10.
This ultra-cushy Kizik shoe highlights the hue of a perfectly toasted JET-PUFFED marshmallow, transitioning from a white sole to a golden-brown top. Comfortable and durable, the S'mores Shoe features a puffy, quilted upper with foam padding throughout to create a soft, marshmallowy texture, capturing the essence of this beloved campfire treat.
"At JET-PUFFED, we take s'mores season very seriously as we aim to bring light and fluffy enjoyment to family and friends around the campfire," said Christina Brown, Associate Brand Manager at JET-PUFFED. "With nearly 40 million bags of our marshmallows sold over the summer season, the S'mores Shoe is a sweet treat for your feet — reminding you that JET-PUFFED marshmallows are the perfect ingredient for your summer s'mores."
The hands-free innovation built into the S'mores Shoe is one of more than 180 patents held by Kizik's parent company HandsFree Labs. This unmatched shoe-entry technology allows you to step right in without using your hands — just what you need when your fingers are covered in gooey marshmallow goodness.
"While comfort and hands-free are the top priorities at Kizik, we're constantly looking for ways to create unique, limited-edition footwear," said Blake Brown, Kizik VP of Brand and Creative. "Working with JET-PUFFED has been a tremendous partnership. We share a commitment to enhancing everyday experiences and making life's little moments more enjoyable. We can't wait to see the new S'mores Shoe around the campfire this summer."
Starting today, the JET-PUFFED x Kizik S'mores Shoe is available exclusively on kizik.com/jetpuffed for $119 in women's sizes 6-14.5 and men's 4.5-13, while supplies last.
For more information, visit @KraftJetPuffed and @wearkizik on Instagram and Facebook, or head to kizik.com.
ABOUT KRAFT HEINZ
We are driving transformation at The Kraft Heinz Company, inspired by our Purpose, Let's Make Life Delicious. Consumers are at the center of everything we do. With 2022 net sales of approximately $26 billion, we are committed to growing our iconic and emerging food and beverage brands on a global scale. We leverage our scale and agility to unleash the full power of Kraft Heinz across a portfolio of six consumer-driven product platforms. As global citizens, we're dedicated to making a sustainable, ethical impact while helping feed the world in healthy, responsible ways. Learn more about our journey by visiting kraftheinzcompany.com or following us on LinkedIn and Twitter.
ABOUT KIZIK
Based in Lindon, Utah, Kizik is the industry's leading hands-free footwear brand, boasting more than 180 pending and granted patents. Powered by the cutting-edge technology and relentless innovation of its parent company HandsFree Labs, Kizik's fashionable, hands-free footwear fuses modern design with next-level comfort and go-anywhere versatility. With a mission to inspire greater joy by making the everyday easier, Kizik is committed to empowering customers through convenience. Offering stylish silhouettes for men, women, and kids, Kizik's hands-free footwear truly is for everyone. To learn more, visit kizik.com and follow @wearkizik.
Barbie and Oppenheimer combined for the largest second week pre-sales in box office history while Disney’s Haunted Mansion looks at an under-whelming $25 million debut.
After posting an historic first week at the box office where Barbie became the highest domestic opening ever for a non super hero film or sequel in addition to posting the best Monday and Tuesday totals in Warner Bros history, it would seem momentum has not died down as the Greta Gerwig directed film is set to post a second weekend in the $90-$94 million range (per deadline). This is where I may toot my own horn just a little. On Thursday, when we post our predictions for the weekend, tracking had Barbie’s second weekend between $70-$80 million, that number just seemed too low to me considering those weekday numbers.
So now we are seeing early estimates for the weekend at that $90-$94 million range, and I’ll be honest, I think it is possible we see Barbie get to $100 million in its second weekend. That is how massive this movie has become. By the end of the weekend the film is expected to be right around the $700 million mark at the worldwide box office, which I don’t think anyone thought was going to happen when a big screen adaptation of Barbie was announced!
Barbie and Oppenheimer are combining for the largest second week pre-sales in history which is putting Christopher Nolan’s tale of the creation of the worlds first atomic bomb at around $46 million for its sophomore frame, which is an incredible hold for a 3-hour film that doesn’t feature anyone in spandex. I think audiences are taking advantage of seeing this movie in Imax, whether that is traveling hours to see it in one of the 19 domestic theaters playing it in 70mm Imax or just heading out to your local cinema that has its own Imax theater (which some have dubbed LieMax, although it is still a nice large screen) people realize that seeing a film in a premium format can be fleeting. Just look at Barbie, the film is going to be one of, if not the biggest release of the year, and it lost a lot of its premium screens this week to Haunted Mansion.
So, about Haunted Mansion… it would seem that it isn’t holding those premium screens the way Disney may have hoped as at my local theater I have already begun seeing them slowly putting Barbie back in those screens as Haunted Mansion appears to be a bust. With a budget around $150 million, the adaptation of the popular Disney Theme Park ride (and remake of the 2003 Eddie Murphy film) is looking to open around $25 million. To put that into perspective, that Eddie Murphy film, that cost $90 million and was dubbed a bomb back in 2003, opened to $24.2 million, and that is when the average ticket price was $6.03 (compared to 2023’s $10.53). Perhaps releasing this film in July and not October was a big mistake, but knowing Disney, the theatrical release was all just used as marketing for the film to play on Disney+ in October. You can check out Chris Bumbray’s 5/10 review here.
The big miss for me this week in terms of my predictions was the new A24 horror film Talk To Me. I had only seen limited marketing and expected the film to come in around $3-$4 million for the entire weekend. Well, the film actually managed $4 million in just its opening day and is expected to hit around $10 million for the weekend. That is solid for a film with a reported budget of under $5 million.
Is seeing a delightful feature film in your plans for the remainder of the weekend? If so, let us know what you plan on seeing in the comments and don’t forget to check back tomorrow when we have a full run down on this weekend’s box office numbers.
AUSTIN, Texas, August 7, 2023 (Newswire.com)
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Pet King Brands, the maker of veterinarian-recommended pet health brands, including ZYMOX® Dermatology and Oratene® Brushless Oral Care, proudly announces its sponsorship of Neighborhood Pet Store Day, a day to rally pet lovers of the world in support of independent pet retail businesses. The inaugural special new event will be held nationwide on Sept. 23, 2023.
Independent pet retailers, or "indie stores," enrich the lives of pets and offer their customers an unparalleled shopping experience. The commitment of independent pet retailers to provide high-quality products and share valuable insights on their benefits and usage demonstrates their unique commitment to providing a better overall shopping experience.
"We are thrilled to support Neighborhood Pet Store Day, celebrating the indispensable role of local indie pet stores," said Pamela K. Bosco, President and founder of Pet King Brands. "Many preferred pet products reach indie store shelves first, which helps pet parents provide a personal investment in their pets' well-being."
Local independent pet stores are the go-to destination for pet parents seeking unique product selections and personalized service. This customer-focused experience cultivates a strong bond between the stores and the communities they serve.
"Local, independently owned pet businesses that provide high-quality foods and unique products, exceptional services, and expertise to the pet parents and pets in their community need more people to know and appreciate what they offer," according to Todd Dittman, Executive Director of IndiePet. "That is why IndiePet is proud to announce Neighborhood Pet Store Day."
Formed in 2016, IndiePet shines a light on independent pet stores that are experts in their market and care about their customers. IndiePet encourages all independent pet retailers to seize the opportunity to host local store events in their communities on Neighborhood Pet Store Day.
For detailed information about Pet King Brand's complete line of enzymatic pet health products and where to purchase them, visit zymox.com.
About Pet King Brands
Pet King Brands, the maker of ZYMOX® Ear and Skin products, Oratene® Brushless Oral Care, Equine Defense®, and ZYLAFEN®, is a leader in veterinarian-approved pet products made in the USA. Focused on the health and wellness of small and large animals of all ages, the products utilize the Power of the LP3 Enzyme System and have been Resolving Ear, Skin, and Oral Conditions for Over 25 Years. Led by President and Founder Pamela Bosco, who first introduced ZYMOX in 1998 with the help of her bioscientist brother, Michael Pellico, Pet King Brands has revolutionized the way people care for animals' ears, skin, and mouth, offering solutions that are gentle to the animal, easy to administer and free of harsh chemicals and antibiotics.
Contact Information:
Debra Decker
Director of Marketing [email protected]
8177139200
Despite it being a huge hit, American Pie only earned co-star Seann William Scott a shockingly low salary.
While American Pie was one of the biggest comedy hits of the nineties, grossing over $235 million on an $11 million budget (and millions more on DVD), one of its stars received a pretty paltry salary. Seann William Scott, who stole the movie as the breakout character Stifler, was a newcomer to movies at the time and, according to a recent interview, only earned $8000 for his role.
According to Deadline, Scott told T.V. host Rick Elsen that he was so broke after the movie that he went to work at the L.A. Zoo as a Churro guy. He spent most of the check buying a used Thunderbird, saying that while it sounds like very little money, “it was a lot of money for me at the time.”
At any rate, Scott was soon able to quit his LA Zoo job as Stifler became a breakout character, earning him a leading roles in the comedies Road Trip and Dude Where’s My Car (which may soon get a sequel), which came out a year later. Stifler also became a staple of the American Pie series, earning a cool $5 million for the most recent film, American Reunion. According to THR, his co-stars weren’t so lucky in that last movie, with only Biggs, Eugene Levy and Alyson Hannigan earning comparable money. Other stars from the series only earned in the $500-700,000 range, with Tara Reid only earning $250,000.
Apparently, the franchise is still pretty evergreen for the studio, spawning a slew of DTV sequels, and plans are apparently in the works for a fifth film (although it would likely be tamer), with it coming up on the first movie’s 25th anniversary.
Are you surprised by how little Seann William Scott earned for American Pie? Let us know in the comments.
Over 5,000 materials management and purchasing professionals were represented in the sweeping series of supply chain IT user polls, as formidable challenges are forcing providers to advance their technologies to maintain solvency.
TAMPA, Fla., August 7, 2023 (Newswire.com)
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Medical revenue losses, staffing troubles, inflation, and the sluggish recovery of inpatient volumes have added up to increased total health system expenses, upwards of 13% in Q2 2023. The compounding fiscal distresses of providers have created intensifying demand for advanced technologies to confront straggling supply chain systems and underperforming services, report 90% of the healthcare industry's collective C-suite.
Black Book™ collected survey responses from 5,220 health system materials managers, executives, staff, analysts, consultants, and directors from hospitals and medical organizations to determine the top-performing vendors among in-demand supply chain software, technology platforms, and systems, and assess the gaps and urgencies of materials management technology administration.
"Collaboration with vendors and suppliers has become critical to ensure a seamless flow of goods and reduce the risk of shortages, and closer partnerships are allowing for better visibility into inventory levels and demand fluctuations," said Black Book's founder Doug Brown. "The pandemic exposed vulnerabilities in healthcare supply chains and as a result, there is an increased emphasis on building resilient supply chains capable of handling unexpected disruptions and diversified sourcing strategies."
Key findings in the annual Black Book survey include:
58% of hospital materials managers responding are prioritizing digitalization and technology Integration in CY2024 as their healthcare organizations are increasingly embracing digital solutions to optimize their outdated supply chains. Technologies like blockchain, Internet of Things (IoT) devices, and AI-driven analytics are being adopted to enhance transparency, traceability, and efficiency.
The use of data analytics and predictive modeling in healthcare supply chain management continues to be on the rise. Up from 62% in 2017, 93% of materials managers now confirm that these tools help their organizations forecast demand, identify potential disruptions, and make data-driven decisions to improve inventory management.
74% of all participants confirm that their healthcare organizations are paying more attention to sustainability and ethical sourcing compared to last year's survey results. Reducing waste, adopting environmentally friendly packaging, and ensuring fair labor practices are becoming high-impact priorities in the industry.
The rise of personalized medicine and advanced therapies requires specialized and often time-sensitive supplies. 90% of materials management respondents report that their healthcare supply chains need to adapt to accommodate the unique requirements of these treatments.
Patients are demanding greater transparency in the healthcare supply chain the impact has been a developing challenge for materials managers as consumers want to know the origin of their medications and medical devices and if they were sourced responsibly.
The last-mile delivery of healthcare products is a crucial area of focus for 77% of materials managers. Ensuring efficient and reliable delivery to patients' homes or alternative healthcare facilities, such as subacute and rehab units and assisted living facilities, is a major priority, particularly in the context of telemedicine and remote care.
"The lack of advanced analytic tools, strategic dysfunction caused by failed supply chain software integrations, and outdated dashboard and decision support systems have put focus on the immediate technology needs of health system materials managers in the next 18 months," said Brown.
69% of senior leaders in the 2023 Black Book survey revealed the absolute need for digital transformation in their supply chain divisions for the commercial stabilization and long-term survival of their healthcare organizations. Less than 6% of respondents confirmed their organizations have fully initiated comprehensive strategies for extensive materials management IT improvement.
Black Book's full 2023 supply chain software solutions survey results including 20 materials management categories and over 300 vendors can be viewed at https://blackbookmarketresearch.com/supply-chain-and-materials-management
Solutions ranking highest by supply chain client experience among 18 qualitative, key performance indicators for 2023 by survey participants are:
PURCHASING OPTIMIZATION & SOURCING SOLUTIONS
AMAZON BUSINESS - HEALTHCARE
GROUP PURCHASING ORGANIZATIONS & COALITION SERVICES
VIZIENT
BENCHMARKING & COMPARATIVE ANALYTICS
AXIOM BY SYNTELLIS PERFORMANCE SOLUTIONS
AUTOMATED ASSET TRACKING RTLS SOLUTIONS
ZEBRA TECHNOLOGIES
SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT CONSULTING & ADVISORY
BLUEBIN INC
COST ACCOUNTING & FINANCIAL DECISION SUPPORT SYSTEMS
AXIOM BY SYNTELLIS PERFORMANCE SOLUTIONS
MATERIALS MANAGEMENT IT IMPLEMENTATION & CLOUD SOLUTIONS
Black Book™, its founder, management, and staff do not own or hold any financial interest in any of the vendors covered and encompassed in the vendor satisfaction surveys it conducts. Black Book reports the results of the collected satisfaction and client experience rankings in publication and to media prior to vendor notification of rating results and does not solicit vendor participation fees, review fees, inclusion or briefing charges, consultation requirements, and/or vendor collaboration as Black Book directly polls vendors' clients.
Black Book™ has polled for vendor satisfaction and industry trends across the healthcare software, technology, and outsourcing sectors around the globe. Since 2010, Black Book began polling the client experience of now over two million healthcare software and services users. Black Book expanded its survey prowess and reputation of independent, unbiased crowd-sourced surveying to IT, clinical, operations, and financial professionals, physician practice administrators, nurses, consultants, executives, and hospital information technology managers.
