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P180 Announces Investment in Luxury Fashion Brand Altuzarra

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3 months ago

October 17, 2024

NEW YORK, Oct. 17, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — P180, a new venture focused on growing brand and retailer profitability in the luxury apparel space, announced its investment in global fashion brand Altuzarra. This strategic move follows P180’s recent investment in the multi-brand premium retailer, elysewalker.

Altuzarra, known for its modern yet timeless luxury womenswear, is an ideal partner for P180 due to the brand’s strong market presence, exceptional design, and the leadership of its visionary founder, Joseph Altuzarra. The direct-to-consumer business has grown tremendously over the last five years making it a natural choice for P180’s growing portfolio.

In addition to its financial investment, P180 will support Altuzarra’s digital transformation by onboarding Altuzarra.com onto CaaStle’s propriety platform. This critical step is expected to enhance Altuzarra’s e-commerce capabilities, transforming the digital channel into a guaranteed profit center for the luxury brand, while enabling the Altuzarra team to focus on evolving its creative vision and expanding its assortment.

Co-founded by industry veteran Brendan Hoffman and CaaStle CEO Christine Hunsicker, P180 invests in compelling fashion brands and implements CaaStle’s platform to accelerate growth, and lift both profitability and valuation. P180 will provide operational experience and access to industry resources including the CaaStle platform, which offers technology enabling rental, pricing, e-commerce management, and digital marketing capabilities and expertise.

“P180 is thrilled to announce our second investment, focusing on the designer-led brand Altuzarra,” says P180 Co-Founder Brendan Hoffman. “This marks our first investment in a mono-brand, reflecting our belief that designer-led brands like Altuzarra have significant revenue and profit potential when provided with the resources to optimize their operations, particularly in inventory monetization. Altuzarra’s brand strength, product excellence, and Joseph Altuzarra’s continued leadership make it the perfect partner for P180. We’re excited to help unlock new growth opportunities together.”

Altuzarra’s founder and creative director, Joseph Altuzarra, expressed enthusiasm about the new venture: “I am thrilled to be partnering with P180, marking an exciting milestone for Altuzarra. Their forward-thinking approach and industry expertise provide the ideal foundation for our brand’s next phase of growth. This partnership will not only allow us to expand our global presence but also help us strengthen our digital strategy. I’m particularly looking forward to leveraging P180’s expertise to create more impactful ways to connect with our customers while continuing to push the boundaries of our creative vision.”

Over the next 12-24 months, P180 plans to expand its portfolio with additional investments in compelling fashion brands and retailers, providing working capital, operational expertise, and innovative digital capabilities to help brands reach new heights.

About P180:
P180, a new venture co-founded by Christine Hunsicker, and Brendan Hoffman, is dedicated to driving brand and retailer profitability by introducing CaaStle’s monetization technology into the omni-channel experience. P180’s core mission is to invest in or acquire brands and retailers that stand to benefit from operational expertise and innovative technology.

About CaaStle:
CaaStle is the leading B2B technology company driving the next evolution of inventory monetization for apparel and beyond. The Company’s innovative CaaS (“Clothing as a Service”) rental platform has created a new economy for apparel – enabling retailers, fashion brands, content creators, and digital communities in the U.S. and U.K. to strategically participate in the rental economy and connect with highly engaged consumers looking for a more flexible and sustainable way to experience fashion. Named one of Fast Company’s Most Innovative Companies for two consecutive years, CaaStle is proving that rental is an essential and lucrative component of a brand’s omnichannel strategy. For more information, visit CaaStle.com.

About Altuzarra:
Altuzarra is a luxury fashion brand celebrated for its distinct blend of modern sophistication and timeless elegance. Since its founding in 2008 by Joseph Altuzarra, the brand has become synonymous with thoughtfully designed, meticulously crafted collections that marry creativity with an intimate understanding of the contemporary woman’s needs. Known for striking silhouettes, rich textures and prints, and an exacting approach to tailoring, Altuzarra creates clothing that empowers women to feel both confident and effortlessly chic, capturing the dynamic spirit of modern femininity.

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StorageUnits.com: 4 in 10 Americans Are Stockpiling Goods in Fear of Tariffs

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January 15, 2025

Americans prepare for anticipated economic shifts under President-elect Donald Trump.

SEATTLE, Jan. 15, 2025 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — StorageUnits.com, a reliable and user-friendly platform for finding the best and most convenient storage facilities, recently published findings from a December 2024 survey examining Americans’ preparedness in response to anticipated economic shifts under President-elect Donald Trump. The survey of 1,750 U.S. residents highlights significant stockpiling activity and large purchases.

According to the survey, 28% of Americans are actively stockpiling goods, with another 17% planning to start soon. Household essentials (78%) and non-perishable foods (78%) rank as the most commonly stockpiled items, while 20% of respondents say they are stockpiling a year’s supply or more. Among active stockpilers, 15% have already spent over $1,000, and 7% are using rental storage units to manage their surplus goods.

Fear of tariffs is a key driver behind this behavior, with 9 in 10 respondents expressing concern about how Trump’s proposed tariffs will impact the cost of goods. The survey also reveals that 1 in 3 Americans have made or plan to make large purchases—such as electronics, appliances, and cars—before Trump takes office, citing his election as a significant influence on their decisions.

This survey, commissioned by StorageUnits.com and conducted online via Pollfish in December 2024, collected responses from 1,750 U.S. residents. To view the study write-up, please visit: https://www.storageunits.com/4-in-10-americans-are-stockpiling-goods-in-fear-of-tariffs/

StorageUnits.com is an emerging startup dedicated to helping consumers across the United States discover the best and most convenient storage options in their local communities. The website provides comprehensive resources and tools for traditional self-storage, full-service storage, and moving solutions. For more information, please visit http://www.storageunits.com.

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InventHelp Inventors Develop New Solar Phone Charging Resort Table (LOS-249)

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6 minutes ago

January 15, 2025

PITTSBURGH, Jan. 15, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — “We thought there should be a way to charge your phone or other mobile device while lounging at the pool,” said one of two inventors, from Newbury Park, Calif., “so we invented the SOLAR PHONE CHARGING RESORT TABLE. Our convenient and environmentally-friendly design eliminates the need to find a traditional outlet or power source for charging your phone.”

The patent-pending invention provides an improved poolside table for resorts, hotels, and cruise ships. In doing so, it allows users to charge their smartphones and other mobile devices. As a result, it increases convenience, and it could enhance the guest experience. The invention features a durable and waterproof design that is easy to use so it is ideal for hotels, resorts, cruise lines, etc.

The original design was submitted to the Los Angeles sales office of InventHelp. It is currently available for licensing or sale to manufacturers or marketers. For more information, write Dept. 23-LOS-249, InventHelp, 100 Beecham Drive, Suite 110, Pittsburgh, PA 15205-9801, or call (412) 288-1300 ext. 1368. Learn more about InventHelp’s Invention Submission Services at http://www.InventHelp.com.

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GEEKOM Announces the Best Cost-Effective Mini PC- GEEKOM A6

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January 15, 2025

TAIPEI, Jan. 15, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — GEEKOM, the Green Mini PC Global Leader, is going to release a new model named the A6 on January 17th, 2025.

This mini PC is already available for pre-order on GEEKOM‘s official website. Priced at $449, it may just be the new best mini PC under $500.

According to the official information, the GEEKOM A6 mini PC employs a well-ventilated aluminum chassis which measures only 0.47 liter, but it packs enormous power under the hood, thanks to the perfect combination of a beefy processor, high-bandwidth DDR5 RAM, and a fast PCIe Gen4 SSD.

At the heart of the GEEKOM A6 is the AMD Ryzen 7 6800H processor. With 8 powerful Zen3+ cores, 16 threads and 16MB L3 cache, this mobile chip is on par with the latest mainstream desktop CPUs in processing speed, allowing the GEEKOM A6 to handle complex computing duties like multimedia editing, code writing and data-intensive analysis with ease. The integrated Radeon 680M GPU also matches entry-level discrete graphics cards in gaming performance, giving the A6 enough oomph to run modern AAA titles smoothly at 1080P resolution. In addition, the A6 comes with Windows 11 OS, so buyers can use the mini PC right out of the box.

When it comes to heat dissipation, the mini PC features GEEKOM’s super-efficient IceBlast cooling technology. With air being actively redirected to different layers of the system, and pushed out through the rear of the chassis, key internal components can stay cool and stable even when tasks are loaded.

Besides its superb performance, the GEEKOM A6 is also perfectly reliable. It is built with premium material and has undergone rigorous testing before mass production, including 120 hours of high and low temperature test, 90 minutes of vibration test, 15000 cycles of I/O plug-unplug durability test, strict EMI radiation test and more. As a result, the A6’s lifespan is expected to be twice as long as that of mini PCs from other brands. Also, each GEEKOM mini PC is covered by a 3-year limited warranty, and the company offers 24/7 after-sale services for its users.

The A6’s launch event will be streamed live on GEEKOM‘s official YouTube channel on January 17th, 2025. During the launch event, GEEKOM will randomly give viewers promo codes to get the A6 at a discounted price.

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