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The Second Hong Kong Shopping Festival Wraps Up Successfully

– E-commerce Express continues to support Hong Kong SMEs in seizing e-commerce opportunities, with total impressions exceeding 100 million

– The Second Hong Kong Shopping Festival Wraps Up SuccessfullyE-commerce Express continues to support Hong Kong SMEs in seizing e-commerce opportunities, with total impressions exceeding 100 millionThe second Hong Kong Shopping Festival concluded successfully in August 2025, with total impressions exceeding 100 million across the official website, e-commerce platforms and social media channels, representing an 11% increase compared to last year.- The Hong Kong Shopping Festival has been enhanced on platforms such as Taobao, JD.com, and Douyin, featuring nearly 260 brands and over 500 products by Hong Kong SMEs, offering mainland consumers a month-long one-stop discount promotion.- The Hong Kong Trade Development Council launched the E-commerce Express this year, with the Hong Kong Shopping Festival serving as the flagship event. The E-commerce Express will continue to organise various initiatives aimed at helping Hong Kong SMEs seize opportunities in the mainland e-commerce market.

HONG KONG, Sep 9, 2025 – (ACN Newswire) – The Hong Kong Shopping Festival, organised by the Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC) and fully supported by the Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR), concluded successfully, with over 100 million total impressions across the official website, e-commerce platforms and social media channel, an 11% increase compared to last year. The HKTDC launched the E-commerce Express this year, with the Hong Kong Shopping Festival serving as the flagship event. Following the festival, E-commerce Express will continue to organise various initiatives aimed at helping Hong Kong SMEs seize opportunities in the mainland e-commerce market.

Algernon Yau, Secretary for Commerce and Economic Development of the HKSAR Government, said: “The Hong Kong Shopping Festival has successfully brought about notable sales and enhanced the reputation of the brands of participating Hong Kong enterprises. The Government is committed to encouraging enterprises to expand their operations in both the mainland and overseas markets. To this end, the Government will continue to further assist Hong Kong enterprises in developing brands, upgrading and transforming through multi-pronged support measures, including funding schemes, training and information services, as well as promotional activities and exhibitions. Additionally, we look forward to continuing our support to the HKTDC to organise the Hong Kong Shopping Festival next year, thereby enabling the trade to grasp the business opportunities in the e-commerce market.”

Patrick Lau, Deputy Executive Director, HKTDC, said: “Brands owned by Hong Kong SMEs are known for their high quality and authenticity. There is strong demand for Hong Kong products among online consumers in the mainland. A recent survey by the HKTDC revealed that 78% of respondents had purchased Hong Kong products online in the past year. The Hong Kong Shopping Festival successfully opened up opportunities for Hong Kong brands and SMEs in the mainland e-commerce market. We are dedicated to supporting their expansion into both mainland and international markets through the E-commerce Express programme.”

The second Hong Kong Shopping Festival attracted nearly 260 brands, with an enhanced event page on platforms like Taobao, JD.com, and Douyin, showcasing over 500 Hong Kong products. This initiative offered mainland consumers a month-long, one-stop online shopping experience with exclusive discounts. The campaign used various promotional strategies, including full-screen ads, keyword searches, push notifications, and lucky draws, all aimed at driving traffic to the event page and associated online stores. Additionally, targeted online and offline advertising campaigns focused on high-end mainland consumers and visitors from the mainland, boosting the campaign’s visibility and the profiles of participating Hong Kong online stores.

This year, the Hong Kong Shopping Festival received support from renowned artists such as Samantha Ko, Grace Chan, Kenneth Ma, and Sisley Choi, along with over 30 influencers from the mainland, including Li Jiaqi, Lin Yilun, and Hu Ke. They conducted live-streaming sessions for more than 80 brands, with some sessions taking place in Hong Kong for the first time. All live-streaming sessions attracted over 10 million views in total. The topics surrounding the Hong Kong Shopping Festival generated substantial buzz on mainland social media, with discussions on platforms like Douyin and Xiaohongshu surpassing 50 million views, and continued to spread across WeChat, Weibo, and other online communities, amplifying the campaign’s reach.

Hong Kong Shopping Festival: Multi-strategy to enrich practical experience for local SMEs

During the promotional period, health supplements and food and beverage products gained significant popularity, highlighting the confidence of mainland consumers in the credibility and quality assurance of Hong Kong products. The Hong Kong Shopping Festival live-streaming sessions frequently topped the trending lists, with several best-selling items ranked in the top five across categories such as snacks and nuts, health supplements and outdoor footwear and apparel.

The Hong Kong Shopping Festival has received strong recognition from local brands, including Wah Yuen Foods (H.K.) Co., Ltd., a long-established snack manufacturer that has participated in the campaign for two consecutive years. Its Director Brian But said, “The e-commerce market in mainland China has immense potential. This campaign not only brings us closer to mainland consumers but also significantly enhances our brand visibility. Moreover, live-streaming has greatly amplified our promotional efforts. When consumers see influencers enjoying our products, it undoubtedly stimulates their desire to purchase.” Brian also noted that this year marked Wah Yuen’s first participation in a live-streaming session and several classic snacks gained popularity among more than 20 KOLs, including prominent streamers on Taobao and Douyin. The Satay Beef Slices became the best-selling item, contributing to a 50% increase in sales during the event. He said the Hong Kong Shopping Festival had significantly boosted his confidence and he hopes to launch more new products, leveraging e-commerce as a sales channel to create “hit products.”

Global Development also achieved outstanding results in its first participation in the Hong Kong Shopping Festival. Its trendy outdoor sportswear brand, ADVT, experienced a twofold increase in sales compared to last year, despite the summer typically being a slow season for windbreakers. The brand generated RMB 400,000 in sales across nearly 10 live-streaming sessions, with new visitors to its online store increasing tenfold. Its Vice President (Branding & Sales) Michael Fan said, “This success was truly unexpected. KOLs’ personal try-ons and real-time feedback significantly boosted consumer confidence, encouraging purchases of our higher-priced products. Additionally, the seminars and the one-on-one consultancy services provided valuable and practical e-commerce strategies that enabled us to pinpoint our core strengths, capitalise on our advantages, and define a clear development direction, thus opening a new chapter for the company’s growth.”

Bolstered by a successful market test during the Hong Kong Shopping Festival, several Hong Kong SMEs are exploring the establishment of cross-border online shop to penetrate the mainland market. A prominent example is Aximed Hong Kong Limited, a health supplement brand that participated in the festival through the HKTDC Design Gallery’s cross-border online shop. Aximed leveraged customised marketing tools beyond live-streaming such as WeChat promotion and Xiaohongshu seeding, resulting in a doubling of sales compared to the same period last year. The brand now intends to use the insights gained from this experience to refine both its product offerings and marketing approaches, with the ultimate goal of expanding its brand presence in the mainland market.

The Hong Kong Shopping Festival also helped mainland e-commerce professionals better understand Hong Kong brands and products, creating more opportunities for collaboration. Wei Yinghui, Managing Partner of Meione (Shanghai) Network Technology Co., shared, “Through the campaign, we have discovered many good-quality brands and products from Hong Kong. We want to leverage our live-streaming platform with Li Jiaqi to help more mainland consumers learn about and love these products. Looking ahead, we hope to find even more amazing offerings from Hong Kong, so everyone can experience the unique charm of the city both online and offline.”

E-Commerce Express: Year-Round Support for Hong Kong SMEs Expanding into the Mainland Market

HKTDC has launched a year-round promotional programme, E-Commerce Express, to provide enhanced support for SMEs entering the mainland market through e-commerce this year. As part of the programme, the second Hong Kong Shopping Festival collaborated with major e-commerce and social media platforms to promote Hong Kong brands and products. This enables businesses to connect more effectively with their target consumers and seize opportunities in the mainland e-commerce sector.

In addition to the Hong Kong Shopping Festival, the E-commerce Express offers a wide range of year-round services, including capacity-building seminars, business consultations, outbound missions, business matchingand market news, . Paul Ko, General Manager of China Bencaoworld Tea (Hong Kong) Co., Ltd.,said: “Through the activities and reports from the HKTDC, we have seen the confidence and recognition that mainland consumers have in Hong Kong brands, which has laid a solid foundation for our company’s expansion into the mainland market.” Paul earlier participated in an e-tailing business mission to Shenzhen organised under the ”E-Commerce Express” initiative. This year, the company joined the Hong Kong Shopping Festival for the first time and achieved solid results, with sales of several products and online store traffic more than doubling. “We have just established a new office in Shenzhen and will use the Greater Bay Area as a strategic base to continue expanding into the health and wellness markets of first-tier cities such as Shanghai and Beijing. We will also continue to increase investment in operating our online stores and social media platforms. Through connections facilitated by the HKTDC, we have already forged cooperation agreements with some chain stores in the Greater Bay Area, accelerating the entry of our products into the local market both online and offline.”

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The Hong Kong Shopping Festival invites renowned mainland China KOLs to host live-streaming e-commerce sessions, resulting in a very positive response.

The second Hong Kong Shopping Festival, organised by the HKTDC, achieves total impressions exceeding 100 million across the official website, e-commerce platforms and social media channel.

HKSAR Financial Secretary Paul Chan showed his support in a promotional video to promote the Hong Kong Shopping Festival.

Media Enquiries

Yuan Tung Financial Relations:Louise Song Tel: (852) 3428 5691 Email: lsong@yuantung.com.hkTiffany Leung Tel: (852) 3428 2361 Email: tleung@yuantung.com.hk

HKTDC’s Communications & Public Affairs Department:Sharon Ha Tel: (852) 2584 4575 Email: sharon.mt.ha@hktdc.orgKaty Wong Tel: (852) 2584 4524 Email: katy.ky.wong@hktdc.org

HKTDC Media Room:http://mediaroom.hktdc.com/tc

About HKTDC

The Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC) is a statutory body established in 1966 to promote, assist and develop Hong Kong’s trade. With over 50 offices globally, including 13 in Mainland China, the HKTDC promotes Hong Kong as a two-way global investment and business hub. The HKTDC organises international exhibitions, conferences and business missions to create business opportunities for companies, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), in the mainland and international markets. The HKTDC also provides up-to-date market insights and product information via research reports and digital news channels. For more information, please visit: www.hktdc.com/aboutus.

USPA Global and Global Polo Entertainment Extend Historic ESPN Relationship

Veteran ESPN Broadcaster Chris Fowler to Host Prestigious 2025 U.S. Open Polo

West Palm Beach, FL, Mar 18, 2025 – (ACN Newswire) – Global Polo Entertainment (GPE), the entertainment subsidiary of USPA Global, has extended its historic relationship with ESPN through 2026. USPA Global manages U.S. Polo Assn., the multi-billion-dollar global sports brand and the official brand of the United States Polo Association (USPA).

Veteran ESPN Broadcaster Chris Fowler

The relationship continues to build upon the landmark deal between GPE and ESPN, which brought the sport of polo to a massive global audience for the first time in 2022. Since that time, the exposure to the sport has extended to many parts of the world and millions of households across multiple platforms.

In 2025, ESPN will show fans the most prestigious tournament in North America, the U.S. Open Polo Championship®, as well as the U.S. Open Women’s Polo Championship® and the Gauntlet of Polo®, all taking place on the U.S. Polo Assn. Stadium Field One, along with the Women’s and Men’s National Intercollegiate Championship (NIC) games, in addition to other select international games. For game broadcasts and times, check your ESPN local listings.

Adding to the excitement of the 2025 polo season, veteran ESPN broadcaster Chris Fowler will be on site to host the 2025 U.S. Open Polo Championship on Sunday, April 20, in front of what is expected to be the largest crowd to ever watch the most prestigious tournament in North America. Fowler has been with ESPN for nearly 30 years, appearing on many of the network’s marquee properties, including hosting ESPN’s coverage of the Triple Crown horse races from 1998-2007.

Fowler is best known for his play-by-play for the company’s top college football game each week on ABC Saturday Night Football and SEC on ABC, where he works alongside analyst Kirk Herbstreit and sideline reporter Holly Rowe. Over the years, the Emmy-winning commentator has also been the voice of ESPN’s Grand Slam tennis coverage, and has hosted SportsCenter, College GameDay – including three Emmy wins for Outstanding Studio Show – Weekly while Fowler was at the helm, and men’s college basketball, including on-site NCAA Final Four coverage.

“I’ve been a fan of the sport of polo for years, and now I’m excited to be part of the genuine polo experience by hosting the U.S. Open Polo Championship in front of what is expected to be the largest crowd to ever watch the pinnacle of the sport in North America,” said Fowler about his new role. “I have provided commentary on so many great games and athletes, and now I will be able to speak about an entirely different kind of athlete alongside their equine partners in this thrilling game of speed and precision.”

“I’m also proud to be able to share this unique sport with the greater ESPN audience and give it the exposure it deserves as a competitive and skill-driven sport,” Fowler added.

The multi-faceted relationship will again bring the finals of the top North American polo events to ESPN platforms, with game distribution on ESPN2, ESPNU, ESPNEWS, ESPN.com and on-demand on the ESPN App.

“The USPA continues to work closely with ESPN and credits this amazing relationship with attracting an entirely new generation of sports fans to the exciting world of polo,” said J. Michael Prince, President and CEO of USPA Global, which oversees the worldwide, multi-billion-dollar U.S. Polo Assn. brand. “The addition of Chris Fowler to the U.S. Open Polo Championship broadcast team is a credit to the success of this groundbreaking relationship and serves to further drive the global momentum of the sport around the world.”

“We believe Chris aligns with the tradition, sophistication, passion and global reach of our sport!” added Prince.

By broadcasting many of the top polo tournaments in the world annually since 2022, including the U.S. Open Polo Championship®, the XII Federation of International Polo (FIP) Championship®, and the Paris Games Polo Challenge, the sport of polo has reached an entirely new and thriving audience on ESPN. The extension with ESPN will continue to bring more exposure to polo.

In conjunction with the games, ESPN will once again distribute multiple 25-minute made-for-television shows produced by GPE. The award-winning show “Breakaway: Presented by U.S. Polo Assn.” serves as a behind-the-scenes look into the lives and careers of polo players and horses from around the world and will include “Breakaway” episodes such as “Polo in the Palm Beaches,” “Women in Polo,” “Polo in College” and “Polo in England,” to name a few. Included in extended media distribution, these episodes will also air on StarSports, beIN Sports and Times of India.

“The USPA is delighted with the long-term vision of the ESPN relationship and with the recognition polo is receiving from a new fan base around the world by watching polo on ESPN,” said Stewart Armstrong, Chairman of the USPA. “We are anticipating another highly competitive season driven by the partnership of superior athletes, both the players and their equine partners, competing in the Gauntlet of Polo® series right here at the newly renovated USPA National Polo Center (NPC) – Wellington.”

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About ESPN

ESPN, the world’s leading sports entertainment brand, features eight U.S. television networks, direct-to-consumer ESPN+, ESPN Radio, ESPN.com, endeavors on every continent around the world, and more. ESPN is 80 percent owned by ABC, Inc. (an indirect subsidiary of The Walt Disney Company) and 20 percent by Hearst.

About U.S. Polo Assn. and USPA Global

U.S. Polo Assn. is the official brand of the United States Polo Association (USPA), the largest association of polo clubs and polo players in North America, founded in 1890. With a multi-billion-dollar global footprint and worldwide distribution through more than 1,200 U.S. Polo Assn. retail stores as well as thousands of additional points of distribution, U.S. Polo Assn. offers apparel, accessories, and footwear for men, women, and children in more than 190 countries worldwide. Historic deals with ESPN in the United States and Star Sports in India now broadcast several of the premier polo championships in the world, sponsored by U.S. Polo Assn., making the thrilling sport accessible to millions of sports fans globally for the very first time.

U.S. Polo Assn. has consistently been named one of the top global sports licensors in the world alongside the NFL, NBA, and MLB, according to License Global. In addition, the sport-inspired brand is being recognized internationally with awards for global and digital growth. Due to its tremendous success as a global brand, U.S. Polo Assn. has been featured in Forbes, Fortune, Modern Retail, and GQ as well as on Yahoo Finance and Bloomberg, among many other noteworthy media sources around the world.

For more information, visit uspoloassnglobal.com and follow @uspoloassn.

USPA Global is a subsidiary of the USPA and manages the global, multi-billion-dollar U.S. Polo Assn. brand. Through its subsidiary, Global Polo Entertainment (GPE), USPA Global also manages Global Polo TV, which provides sports and lifestyle content. For more sports content, visit globalpolo.com.

About the United States Polo Association® (USPA)

The United States Polo Association® is organized and exists for the purposes of promoting the game of polo; coordinating the activities of its member clubs and registered player members; arranging and supervising polo tournaments, competitions and games; and providing rules, handicaps and tournament conditions for those events. Its overarching goals are improving the sport and promoting the safety and welfare of its human and equine participants. Founded in 1890, the USPA is the largest voluntary sports organization in North America for the sport of polo. The USPA is currently made up of more than 200 member clubs and over 5,000 registered player members. It annually awards and oversees roughly 50 national tournaments hosted by its member clubs. For more information, please visit uspolo.org.

Contact Information

Shannon Stilson
VP, Sports Marketing & Media
sstilson@uspagl.com
+001.561.227.6994

Stacey Kovalsky
Senior Director, Global Communications
skovalsky@uspagl.com
+001.561.790.8036

SOURCE: USPA Global

LQR House Secures 1 Million GBP Purchase Order for SWOL Tequila from Access Fulfillment, Expanding to the UK

LQR House Inc. (the Company or LQR House) (NASDAQ:LQR), a niche ecommerce platform specializing in the spirits and beverage industry, proudly announces the receipt of a £1,080,000 GBP (approximately $1,350,000 USD) purchase order for its SWOL Tequila from Access Fulfillment, based in the UK. This strategic partnership marks LQR House’s entry into the UK market, with Access Fulfillment being the first UK-based partner the Company granted distribution rights for SWOL Tequila.

Access Fulfillment, established in November 2007, has evolved over 15 years to become a leader in storage, distribution, and fulfillment services. Boasting progressive technologies and unwavering customer service, the company has a solid track record in the wine industry and maintains strong relationships with local retailers. The Company believes that situated in Kent, Southeast England, Access Fulfillment’s transport connections to the UK road network and Europe make it an ideal partner for the expansion of SWOL Tequila.

LQR House CEO, Sean Dollinger, expressed enthusiasm about SWOL Tequila’s global trajectory, stating, “With purchase orders now coming in from Canada and the UK, we believe that SWOL starts growing into a global brand. We believe that the humbling reviews from SWOL customers validate our commitment to crafting a unique Anejo blend. In our view, SWOL’s success in a saturated tequila market is evident through the positive customer reviews and increasing orders.”

The Company believe that this significant partnership with Access Fulfillment aligns with LQR House’s mission to redefine the spirits industry through innovative products and strategic expansions.

About LQR House Inc.

LQR House intends to become a prominent force in the wine and spirits e-commerce sector, epitomized by its flagship alcohol marketplace, cwspirits.com. This platform seamlessly delivers a diverse range of emerging, premium, and luxury spirits, wines, and champagnes from esteemed retail partners like Country Wine & Spirits. Functioning as a technology-driven hub, LQR House utilizes software, data analytics, and artificial intelligence to elevate the consumer experience. CWSpirits.com stands out as the go-to destination for modern, convenience-oriented shoppers, providing a curated selection of alcohol products delivered to homes across the United States. Beyond its role as an e-commerce leader, LQR House is a marketing agency with a specialized focus on the alcohol industry. The Company measures campaign success by directly correlating it with sales on CWSpirits.com, demonstrating a return on investment. Backed by an influential network of over 550 figures in the alcohol space, LQR House strategically drives traffic to CWSpirits.com, enhancing brand visibility. LQR House intends to disrupt the traditional landscape of the alcohol industry, driven by its dedication to providing an unparalleled online purchasing experience and delivering tailored marketing solutions.

Forward-Looking Statements

Certain statements in this announcement are forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements involve known and unknown risks and uncertainties and are based on the Company’s current expectations and projections about future events that the Company believes may affect its financial condition, results of operations, business strategy and financial needs. Shareholders can identify these forward-looking statements by words or phrases such as “may,” “will,” “expect,” “anticipate,” “aim,” “estimate,” “intend,” “plan,” “believe,” “is/are likely to,” “potential,” “continue” or other similar expressions. The Company undertakes no obligation to update or revise publicly any forward-looking statements to reflect subsequent occurring events or circumstances, or changes in its expectations that arise after the date hereof, except as may be required by law. These statements are subject to uncertainties and risks including, but not limited to, the uncertainties related to market conditions, and other factors discussed in the “Risk Factors” section of the registration statements on Form S-1 filed with the SEC and other filings with the SEC. Although the Company believes that the expectations expressed in these forward-looking statements are reasonable, it cannot assure you that such expectations will turn out to be correct, and the Company cautions investors that actual results may differ materially from the anticipated results and encourages investors to review other factors that may affect its future results in the Company’s registration statements on Form S-1 and other filings with the SEC. Additional factors are discussed in the Company’s filings with the SEC, which are available for review at www.sec.gov.

Investor and Media Contact:info@lqrhouse.com

SOURCE: LQR House Inc.

The Assembly Place Launches Its Largest Co-Living Space Till Date

Campus by The Assembly Place – Premium Co-Living Student Accommodation

The Assembly Place (TAP) has successfully launched its largest co-living space till date. Campus by the Assembly Place is Singapore’s first premium co-living student accommodation situated along 116 Lorong J and 119 Lorong K Telok Kurau, spanning more than 100,000 sqft with more than 20 facilities tailored for students, such as social kitchens, study pods, indoor gym and outdoor CrossFit zone and with landscapes that boast of hideout gardens and pavilions. There are a total of 426 beds in this asset.

“Many thoughts have been put into the design of this space since we took over the asset in May this year.” said Eugene Lim, CEO and Founder of The Assembly Place. “We realise that most student accommodation in Singapore would just have a single bed with a small desk beside it. What we have created is a self-sufficient loft system that our students can still enjoy their own privacy while staying with fellow members in the room. These pod-like system comes with its own bed, wardrobe, study table, as well as a space to put their luggage and even shelves for their books. Each space comes with its own lighting system and power sockets for charging of laptops and other electronics” he added.

“We have also engaged renown landscape architect, Ecoplan with our landscape design. With a site that spans more than 100,000 sqft, we want to ensure that the landscape and facilities that is created will be suitable for our students” said Lim.

More than just spaces, The Assembly Place is in the business of building a robust community. With the launch of Campus, TAP will have more than 1800 keys and is on target to cross 2000 keys by the end of this year. “As our community grow and with more members in our database, we can have more scalable and meaningful community events” says Lim. “We are very excited with the many programs that have been lined up at Campus which will also benefit our wider community. The joy is always to see our members connecting and making meaningful friendships, especially for our overseas friends during their stay in Singapore.”

Strengthening The Assembly Place’s Position as the Accommodation of Choice
Other than the launch of Campus, The Assembly place has also secured 2 more buildings, 18 Roberts Lane, by Goodland Group and 21 Lor 13 Geylang. These 2 additions will add on another 55 keys to TAP’s growing portfolio and stronghold in these areas. Renovation works has started for both projects and they will be launched by the end of this year.

TAP has also recently launched its second serviced residences, The Assembly Place, Serviced Residences @ River Valley which is located at 3 Tank Road and their third serviced residences located at 18 Penhas is slated to be launched by the end of the month.

These will add on to the range of accommodation choices that can cater to the different needs of our members and strengthen TAP’s position to be the accommodation of choice.

Strong Occupancy Rate
In early April this year, TAP took over Feng Lai Mansion, an 80 keys apartment block located at 39 Lorong 30 Geylang. It was launched in two phases during the third week of May after completing major renovation and uplifting works. Within the first 2 months of launch, TAP has managed to achieved 100% occupancy rate for this property. The strong take up rate can be attributed to the convenient location, attractive room rates and the growing demand of quality accommodation in the area.

Since the launch of the residential building block at 6 Duke’s Road and 551 Bukit Timah Road in February this year, all of the 42 keys within the property were fully leased within the first six weeks of launch and demand and occupancy has remained strong till date.

With the shift in mindsets and lifestyle preferences, TAP is optimistic that demand and occupancy for co-living will remain strong due to its cost-efficiency, social connections and convenience.

About The Assembly Place
The Assembly Place is a homegrown Co-Living brand that was founded in 2019 and started from a humble beginning of 6 rooms in 2019. It is the first Co-Living operator in Singapore to cover the full spectrum of accommodation spaces, to be the accommodation of choice. The Assembly Place aims to foster connections and build an inclusive community.

Contacts:
Eugene Lim (Founder & CEO): +65 9477 8051 eugene.lim@theassemblyplace.com
Hou Shiying (General Manager): +65 9619 4123 shiying.hou@theassemblyplace.com

Campus by The Assembly Place – Landscape

6 Duke’s Road & 551 Bukit Timah Road – Facade

U.S. Polo Assn. Presents Vibrant, Sporty Spring-Summer Collection 2024, at 104th Edition of Pitti Immagine Uomo

Multi-Billion-Dollar Global Sports Brand’s Motto, “Play Your Part,” at the Pitti Games

U. S. Polo Assn., the official brand of the United States Polo Association (USPA), presents its vibrant, sporty Spring-Summer Collection 2024 from June 13-16 at Pitti Immagine Uomo at the historic Fortezza da Basso in Florence.

The U.S. Polo Assn. tagline, “Play Your Part” is all about teamwork and doing what’s right in sports and in life. Perfectly matched with U.S. Polo Assn., “Pitti Games” is the theme that defines the style and atmosphere of this year’s Pitti Immagine. The show’s Creative Directors Leonardo Corallini and Angelo Figus emphasize “play” as the keyword, which is synonymous with energy, commitment, and a desire to succeed. These themes are shown consistently in the authentic style of U.S. Polo Assn.

The EVENTS:

Join U.S. Polo Assn. from June 13-16 at Booth 25 Cavaniglia, where the multi-billion-dollar sports brand will showcase its Spring-Summer Collection 2024, celebrating the brand’s heritage in the sport of polo since 1890. See the collection in an immersive digital setting that is unlike any the brand has presented before. Visitors to the booth will see the presence of U.S. Polo Assn.’s double horsemen logo and signature red, white and blue stripe, as well as video and online activations. Delicious Sammontana Gelati will be served at the booth to all guests, while the media will enjoy a toast of champagne by Taittinger, a tradition in the sport of polo, in a separate VIP Media Lounge.

A very special panel discussion on Wednesday, June 14, at 10:30 a.m. will feature entrepreneur, TV presenter, Instagram influencer, and sports enthusiast Federica Nargi, as well as Stefano Giansanti, Captain of the Italian Polo Team, and Alessandro Giachetti, Member of the Federation of Italian Sports Equestrian (FISE) Polo. Also presenting will be J. Michael Prince, the President & CEO of USPA Global Licensing, the company that manages and oversees the $2.3 billion U.S. Polo Assn. brand across 190 countries, and U.S. Polo Assn.’s Italian Apparel Licensee, Incom’s CEO, Lorenzo Nencini, who was recently appointed and serves on the 2023 Pitti Immagine’s Board of Directors.

U.S. Polo Assn. will also be celebrating “Live Authentically,” an evening inspired by fashion, art, sports and music, on Wednesday, June 14, with a spectacular VIP Party in the magical Giarino Torrigiani.

Nestled in the heart of Florence, where inspiration will surround this private, invitation-only event, the Torrigiani Garden is the largest private urban garden in Europe. This unforgettable night will feature a candlelit dinner served around a horseshoe table, and include a world-renowned artist, a remarkable horse whisperer, and conclude with one of the most popular rock bands in the region originating from Florence. The featured wine will be provided by world-renowned Il Borro, alongside Champagne Partner Taittinger and sweet treats by Sammontana Gelati. Last but not least, specialty branded Porsches, representing “horsepower,” will be exhibited and sponsored by Centro Porsche Firenze.

The COLLECTION:

The season’s U.S. Polo Assn. Men’s and Women’s Collection of apparel, presented by Incom, is inspired by the colors and moods of the Mediterranean Sea and focuses on beautiful sun-washed colors and shades of blue, relaxed fits, and artisan materials. Consumers will also see amazing textures in menswear from lightweight woven shirts, like linen and seersucker, to light, cheerful colors and florals that exude a retro flare. U.S. Polo Assn. never strays far from its origins or its authentic connection to the sport of polo with the classic polo shirt. This season, consumers will find fun and fashionable variations, whether it’s retro, stripes, color blocking or the most classic simple style. Polos look great on everyone, whether it’s men, women or kids. For women, the polo dress is coming back in a big way, and you’ll see feminine details like ruffles, embroidery, and eyelet fabrics. The brand’s USPA Life product continues to grow with a focus on sustainable denim, the use of supima cotton, and more. The product is identifiable by labels and a logo promoting the colors of USPA Life – white, navy, and field green – the consumer’s cue to our sustainably sourced product.

For handbags this season, presented by Eastlab, consumers can expect the softest of leather and simple shapes, from warm caramel colors to pops of citrus like lime, yellow, pink and lavender. Beach and destination bags are made of natural fabrics like canvas and raffia or straw for a hand-crafted artisanal look. U.S. Polo Assn. logos and monograms alongside equestrian prints are a mainstay and look great on any fabric. Going from day into night, we see shimmering metallics that remind us that sporty is also elegant.

Spring-Summer 2024 shoes presented by Bonis provide many new styles, offering new materials, colors, and innovative structures that respect the brand’s philosophy while always paying close attention to the themes of quality, sport and authenticity. The collection is characterized by an expansion of both the casual and the sportier styles with an introduction of various new models that range from the more classic model to more urban and sportier. U.S. Polo Assn.’s women’s and men’s new collection presents styles that underline the commitment to build on USPA LIFE, the sustainable initiative of the brand.

The season’s U.S. Polo Assn. Watch & Jewelry Collection by EuroTrade is known for its sport-inspired, classic American style, and each season the designs reach a new level with unique details, shapes and colors. The Spring-Summer 2024 Collection combines new elements and stunning colors, from pastels to brights, with the key elements of our brand’s heritage. Within the collection, customers will find a combination of natural gemstones, enamel elements, and colored crystals to create perfect summer essential accessories.

Finally, the signature red, white and blue stripe is omnipresent for U.S. Polo Assn., from apparel, shoes, and accessories to store decor and game gear, because it’s a pillar of the brand. Look for this accent embedded in much of the Spring-Summer Collection 2024.

The EXECUTIVES:

Alongside Nencini in Florence for Pitti week is J. Michael Prince, President and CEO of USA-based USPA Global Licensing, which manages the multi-billion-dollar U.S. Polo Assn. brand globally. Prince said, “I am proud to be here in Florence representing U.S. Polo Assn. at the greatest industry trade show in the world, alongside such outstanding partners as Incom, Bonis, EastLab and EuroTrade, who represent the very best of what our global brand has to offer,” said Prince “We plan to bring some excitement to the Pitti Uomo show with this Collection, while also showcasing our brand’s authentic connection to the sport of polo. And our very special VIP party at the magical Giarino Torrigiani gardens will be a night to remember; an event of fashion, art, sport and music that’s not to be missed!”

Florentine by birth, Lorenzo Nencini joined the family company, Incom, based in Montecatini Terme, in his early twenties. When Incom and U.S. Polo Assn. entered their licensing arrangement at the end of 2007, Nencini became responsible for the partnership that has helped both Incom and U.S. Polo Assn. become a great success story in Western Europe. About his appointment to the Pitti Immagine Board of Directors explains Nencini, “It’s both a privilege and an honor to be a member of a board consisting of talented entrepreneurs, where together we can share ideas and innovations to enhance the breadth and depth of Pitti Immagine. My goal for participation on the Pitti Board is to stimulate and inspire a modern vision for the future of fashion at the world’s most influential men’s fashion tradeshow.”

Alongside Prince and Nencini, U.S. Polo Assn. licensees in Italy are Augusto Bonetto representing Bonis, Andrea Zini representing EastLab, and Franco Zuccon representing EuroTrade, who will all be present to proudly show their respective products and speak with partners, vendors, and other brand representatives.

About U.S. Polo Assn.

U.S. Polo Assn. is the official brand of the United States Polo Association (USPA), the non-profit governing body for the sport of polo in the United States and one of the oldest sports governing bodies, having been founded in 1890. With a multi-billion-dollar global footprint and worldwide distribution through over 1,100 U.S. Polo Assn. retail stores and thousands of department stores, sporting goods channels, independent retailers, and e-commerce, U.S. Polo Assn. offers apparel for men, women, and children, as well as accessories and footwear in more than 190 countries worldwide. U.S. Polo Assn. was named one of the top five sports licensors in 2022, alongside the NFL, MLB, and NBA, according to License Global. Visit uspoloassnglobal.com and follow @uspoloassn.

About Incom S.p.A.

Incom S.p.A., founded in Montecatini Terme (PT) in 1951, manages, as a licensee, the apparel for the U.S. Polo Assn. brand in Western Europe, which produces and distributes iconic clothing brands all over the world. In addition, Incom is one of the main suppliers of military and paramilitary clothing in the Italian State both for uniforms and for technical clothing. Since January 2008, it has been producing and distributing men’s, women’s, and children’s clothing in Western Europe under the U.S. Polo Assn. brand, with record sales results and growth. For further information, visit www.incomitaly.com.

EuroTrade s.r.l.

EuroTrade is U.S. Polo Assn.’s licensee in Western Europe for watches and accessories. Headquartered in Italy, EuroTrade was founded in 1987 and specializes in the creation and distribution of high-quality watches and accessories characterized by original design and innovative technology. EuroTrade offers the market an original and trendy accessory to wear on any occasion. Visit www.incomitaly.com/en/euro-trade-s-r-l/.

About Bonis S.P.A

Bonis is the exclusive footwear licensee for U.S. Polo Assn. in Europe. Founded in 1970, Bonis is a leading company in the footwear business and is a partner selected by some of the most influential international brands. Located in the heart of the Asolo and Montebelluna footwear district, the home of the most important sport system brands. Bonis works with private labels, contracting and licensing. Visit www.bonis-spa.com.

About Eastlab

Eastlab is the exclusive licensee for U.S. Polo Assn. handbags in Europe. Founded in 2015, Eastlab today represents some of Italy’s major players in the production and marketing of bags, footwear, accessories, and suitcases. Eastlab’s targeted response to market demand and passion for the craft has allowed the company to quickly acquire great credibility in the market and gain the trust of important partners. Visit www.eastlab.it/.

Contact Information:
Stacey Kovalsky
Senior Director, Global Communications
skovalsky@uspagl.com
+001.561.790.8036

Paola Varani
paolavarani@hubcomm.net

Laura Varani
lauravarani@hubcomm.net

Sara Montanelli
saramontanelli@hubcomm.net

Laura Manfrin
laura@twins-pr.com

Maura Busatto
maura@twins-pr.com

Eccentric Engine launches Virtual Retail Cloud at NADA 2023

Eccentric Engine presents 1st ever Virtual Retail Cloud platform for dealerships in North America
Witness the North American debut at NADA 2023, Booth #6711, Dallas, 26-29 January
Early partners include Bay Area marquee dealerships Steven Creek VW and Dublin Cadillac

Eccentric Engine (Eccentric Inc.), a 3D visualization platform company and home to top automotive brands in India in their digital transformation journey, is gearing up to deliver ‘Virtual Retail Cloud’, its flagship offering, to U.S. auto dealerships from January, 2023.

Escalade-Sport in the Dublin Cadillac Virtual Showroom

Varun Shah, CEO & CO-Founder of Eccentric Inc.

Jessie Dosanjh, President of Dublin Cadillac (California Automotive Retailing Group)

Joe Castelino, Stevens Creek VW (American Motors Group)

Eccentric Engine is now registered as Eccentric Inc. in the U.S. (Eccentric Engine in India) and plans deep investment in industry agnostic virtual tools, which are being deployed for the U.S. automotive retail market this month. The first showcase of their new metaverse tech will be at North American Dealer Association (NADA) 2023, Booth #6711, from January 26-29.

Varun Shah, Co-Founder and CEO Eccentric Engine said, “We are excited about the growth path of Eccentric Engine and transforming the company into a global player. We look forward to extending the best of virtual retailing to our OEM & Dealer partners across the world. By virtue of Virtual Retail Cloud, we welcome new car dealers across North America to adopt a scalable and cutting-edge retail experience.”

The U.S. market is experiencing a wave of concepts in automotive retail metaverse, of which, several concepts were featured at the 2023 CES in Las Vegas, NV, earlier in the month. At the 2023 NADA Show, Eccentric Engine will demonstrate ready-to-use Virtual Retailing solutions encompassing 3D and AR-VR that can be deployed at scale for North American dealerships.

Shah added, “Over the past year, I met a diverse group of global dealers, spent time onsite to understand global dealership models, customer expectations and the gaps that existed. The dealers had broken experiences, and wished to provide a one-stop solution to their prospects to enable a faster and intelligent purchase decision. Unlike other technology companies, we have honed the expertise to deploy and measure at scale.”

Eccentric Inc. has signed two new customers in the Bay Area, Stevens Creek VW (American Motors Group) and Dublin Cadillac (California Automotive Retailing Group). The 3D platform will allow dealerships to design unique virtual retail interfaces to help buyers explore cars in an immersive experience and make an informed decision.

Joe Castelino, Fixed Operations Director, Stevens Creek VW (American Motors Group), remarked “Being in the heart of Silicon Valley, technology is a way of life for our customers. We are excited to partner with Eccentric Engine to offer an engaging and decisive retail journey for our customers. Their rich expertise in automotive digitalization spans a decade and we are looking forward to build together a transformative customer journey. The shift from multi-click, multi-page experience to a single seamless virtual interface, from 2D to 3D, is what excites us.”

Eccentric Engine plans to leverage the millions of interactions it registers on its platform to obtain unique customer insights and build several use cases. Included on the roadmap for Virtual Retail cloud services:

– Develop and build an exclusive 3D warehouse for quick deployment, reducing OEM dependency.
– Offering capabilities to create virtual experiences such as a no-code platform to develop virtual journeys.
– Robust back-end analytics that will offer deep insights on buyer preferences.
– Actively syndicate intelligence from deployments to dealerships & OEMs around the world.

Jessie Dosanjh, President, Dublin Cadillac (California Automotive Retailing Group), stated, “We pride ourselves in being a progressive and trusted group. Cadillac is a luxury brand and we are excited to bring to our customers premium digital shopping experiences through our new partner Eccentric Engine. Thanks to their capabilities, our buyers will be more confident about their purchase. We look forward to having virtual retailing capabilities on our website and within our store premises.”

“The Virtual Retailing Cloud ecosystem will be a game changer empowering buyers across the world. We are proud of our partnerships in USA, Japan, South Africa and Indonesia already enabling this,” concluded Shah.

A McKinsey Automotive report estimates that more than 25% of the current US$ 3 trillion new cars market is set to go virtual by 2025 globally. By 2025, more than 100 million interactions will be powered by Eccentric Engine.

About Eccentric Engine
Founded in 2012, Eccentric Engine is a pioneer in Automotive Visualization. Its Virtual Retail suite of proprietary solutions, including One 3D Visualisation, Experience Manager and Conceirge, delivers seamless omnichannel experiences, enabling customers to ‘show better and sell faster’ on the web and empowering consumers with informed and smarter buying decisions. Eccentric Engine has built virtual 3D models for clients including Tata Motors, Maruti Suzuki, MG, Renault-Nissan, Toyota and Citroen. Please visit https://eccentricengine.com.

For Enquiries:
Varun Shah, CEO Eccentric Engine,
San Ramon, CA, varun@eccentricengine.com

Deeptie Sethi, deeptie@vividenterprises.com

Hafary poised to become a key player in Southeast Asia’s ceramic industry – JV to add manufacturing capabilities to its portfolio

Hafary Holdings Limited (“Hafary” or the “Group”), the leading distributor of premium ceramic tiles in Singapore has expanded its operations by gaining manufacturing capabilities through the incorporation of a new Joint Venture (“JV”) Company, International Ceramics Manufacturing Hub Sdn Bhd (“ICMHSB”). The JV will enable the Group to move upstream and overcome supply chain constraints as well as leverage on majority shareholder Hap Seng Consolidated Berhad’s (“Hap Seng”) MML brand and its distribution networks to grow sales in Malaysia and the regional export market.

Since 2015, the strong union between the two companies, Hafary and Hap Seng, have provided a steadfast supply of ceramic tiles to the building material industry in the region. 2023 will see Hap Seng and Hafary move to the next level of their integration, with the ceramic manufacturing and distribution business divisions within the Hap Seng Group consolidated under the umbrella of Hafary, arguably one of the most competent players in this industry. The strong synergies are bound to solidify their leadership position in the ceramics industry going forward.

Strengthening core capabilities through a synergistic JV

With over 40 years of industry experience and its extensive distribution capabilities in Singapore, Hafary is well-positioned to capitalise on this regional expansion opportunity. Together with its JV partners, Guangdong ITA Element Building Materials Co. Limited (“ITA”) and CNA Pte Ltd (“CNA”), the Group will lease two manufacturing plants in Johor, Malaysia, from Hap Seng Group.

CNA, an established premium tile manufacturer will bring its significant manufacturing capabilities and know-how into the JV. Having operated manufacturing plants in China for over 13 years and in Malaysia for over 3 years, CNA has vast experience in serving international markets like America, EU and Australia. Coupled with ITA’s fine expertise in tile design patterns, Hafary is on track to become a key player in Southeast Asia’s ceramic industry. To further build on their core capabilities, Hafary has plans to invest approximately MYR40 million to ramp up the plants’ production capacity from approximately 16,000 m2 per day to approximately 41,000 m2 per day.

In addition to helming Hap Seng Group’s ceramic business division, Hafary will also undertake the distribution of the MML brand of ceramic tiles through its wholly owned subsidiary Hafary Trading Sdn Bhd (“HTSB”) for retail, project as well as export markets. With greater control over its supply chain, Hafary will be able to fully capture MML’s steadily growing demand and will also be better equipped to take on larger project opportunities.

The road ahead: Forging a path to become key player in the ceramic industry in SEA
These strategic partnerships with Hap Seng’s subsidiaries and the synergies that they will generate will help set Hafary on a robust growth trajectory. The joint venture will enhance not only Hafary’s distribution outreach but also its production capabilities across Singapore, Malaysia and beyond. With this integration, Hafary strives to address potential supply chain issues in order to stay ahead of the competition. As Hafary continues to scale, it will aim for greater level of efficiency in its operations moving forward.

About Hap Seng Consolidated Berhad

Hap Seng Consolidated Berhad (“HSCB”) is a public company listed on the Main Market of Bursa Malaysia Securities Berhad. HSCB is a diversified group with six core businesses namely plantation, property investment & development, credit financing, automotive, trading and building materials. Progressive and forward-looking, the Group’s emphasis on value creation, operational excellence and sustainability has enabled the Group to consistently deliver value to our shareholders

About Hafary Holdings Limited

Hafary Holdings Limited (“Hafary”) is a public company listed on the Main Board of Singapore Exchange. Hafary is a leading supplier of premium tiles, stone, mosaic,wood-flooring, quartz top and sanitary ware and fittings in Singapore. Leveraging on our strong sourcing and procurement network, we carry a wide variety of surfacing materials from Europe (mainly Italy and Spain) and Asia and supply to our customers at competitive prices.

About CNA Pte Ltd

CNA Pte Ltd (“CNA”) focuses on ceramic tile manufacturing and currently have over 3 years’ of experience in operating tile factories in Malaysia. CNA has extensive experience in the Ceramic manufacturing factory in China which focuses on high-end ceramic tile designs for international markets.

About Guangdong ITA Element

Guangdong ITA Element (“ITA”) is Hafary’s existing long term business partner in China and Hafary owned 50% shareholdings in ITA. ITA owned various design patterns in the tiles industry and has design capabilities. Since the establishment of this joint venture, Hafary has been sourcing tiles from ITA.

Issued for and on behalf of Hafary Holdings Limited. by Financial PR
Kamal SAMUEL/Shivam SARAF/Urvija DIWAN
Email: kamal@financialpr.com.sg / shivam@financialpr.com.sg / urvija@financialpr.com.sg
Tel: (65) 6438 2990 / Fax: (65) 6438 0064

KOHLER, together with Lazada Singapore, to bring 30 leading lifestyle brands under one roof in month-long online to offline shopping experience

KOHLER, a global lifestyle brand and leader in kitchen and bath products, has partnered with Lazada Singapore to bring 30 complementary leading lifestyle brands together for the first time, to provide online shoppers with a curated showcase of luxurious home, kitchen, bath, and lifestyle products they can experience in-store. Come Home to KOHLER & Friends (Powered by Lazada) utilises Lazada’s powerful e-commerce platform to complete the shopping experience and is aimed at satisfying changing consumer habits post-pandemic.

Thematic spaces featuring various ranges of KOHLER’s products, complemented by 29 participating brands at Come Home to KOHLER & Friends (Powered by Lazada) – Photo by Kohler

The month-long event will provide consumers with a unique immersive in-store feel to the digital shopping experience and offer a one-stop solution for shoppers to experience all 30 brands side by side in real-life home settings. KOHLER and the other 29 brands will showcase their curated range of products at the KOHLER Experience Centre (KEC) from 15 July to 15 August 2022.

The 822 sqm KEC occupying two units of shophouses along Peck Seah Street will house several thematic spaces featuring various ranges of KOHLER’s innovative, intuitive, and immersive products, complemented by participating brands such as Samsung, Bang & Olufsen, LEGO, L’OCCITANE, Razer, Nespresso, OSIM, Tefal, WMF, and Philips Lighting. The curated showcase is perfect for first-time homeowners looking for inspiration for their new home or existing homeowners looking to refresh various areas of their homes. Shoppers can explore the different themes throughout multiple levels of KEC and view dedicated spaces such as the living room, bedroom, study, kitchen, and bathroom.

Each themed bathroom and living space are thoughtfully furnished by Kohler designers and representatives from the other brands. As soon as shoppers are inspired by any product they see, they can scan QR codes to purchase on the Lazada app. This means that shoppers can fully immerse themselves in these dedicated home spaces, check out and enquire about the products on display, purchase online immediately, and head home to wait for their items to arrive. This is the future of shopping.

“We are collaborating with Lazada to provide online customers with what they want – an immersive online to offline (O2O) shopping environment to have a real-life experience of how our products feel, look and work, and ask questions for an informed purchase,” said Leo Leong, General Manager, Kohler Kitchen & Bath Group, North and Southeast Asia. “This is further complemented by our partnering brands which have collaborated with us to showcase their products in this new experience. Not just that, shoppers can enjoy online prices of up to 60% off during the fair and shopping benefits through the LazMall pages with peace of mind knowing that the products purchased are 100% authentic, with *free returns!”

At KEC, shoppers will also be treated to freebies and giveaways and the opportunity to register for cooking and home interior decor workshops on selected dates available for booking in person. During Come Home to KOHLER & Friends (Powered by Lazada), the KEC is opened to the public from 15 July to 15 August 2022, daily from 10am to 9pm, including Sundays.

*Free shipping and return policies vary with brands and sellers.

Notes to Editors
Come Home to KOHLER & Friends (Powered by Lazada)
15 July to 15 August 2022
KOHLER Experience Centre
52/54 Peck Seah Street, Singapore 079320
Tel: 6224 0039
Lazada URL: https://bit.ly/KOHLERFriends
Media Images can be downloaded here https://tinyurl.com/tav95en2

Featured Kohler products on sale
(1) More than 50% off Veil Dual Flush Two-Piece Toilet – $846 (U.P. $1,782)
(2) 50% off Family Care Bathroom Furniture – $1,002 (U.P. $2,004)
(3) 20% off Moxie Handshower, sound by Harman Kardon – $399 (U.P. $499)
(4) 45% off Malleco Touchless Pull-down Kitchen Faucet – $873 (U.P. $1,587)
(5) 50% off KOHLER Malleco Single Kitchen Sink – $690 (U.P. $1,368)

Check out other amazing offers on display by other participating leading lifestyle brands.

Giveaways/promotions during Come Home to KOHLER & Friends (Powered by Lazada)
– The top 10 spenders stand to win amazing prizes from KOHLER, OSIM or Bang & Olufsen worth more than $8,000. (Minimum spending of $800 is required to qualify)
– Spin & Win – Shoppers who spend a minimum of $80 during the fair will stand a chance to win Manchester United premiums.
– Sing For Sale – Sing your heart out and enjoy 40% off Moxie Handshower, sound by Harman Kardon from only $299 (U.P. $499)

Activities & Workshops
Sessions are free. Please register 15 mins before each workshop at KEC.
– Cooking Workshop with Chef Ivan Yeo with Food Tasting; Dates: Saturday, 30 July 2022; Time: 4pm to 6pm
– Home Interior Seminar by Bowerman Interior; Date: Sunday, 7 Aug 2022; Time: 3pm to 4pm

About Kohler Co.

Founded in 1873 and headquartered in Kohler, Wisconsin, Kohler Co. is one of America’s oldest and largest privately held companies, with more than 35,000 associates. With more than 50 manufacturing locations worldwide, Kohler is a global leader in the design, innovation and manufacture of kitchen and bath products; engines and power systems; luxury cabinetry and tile; and owner/operator of two five-star hospitality and golf resort destinations in Kohler, Wisconsin, and St. Andrews, Scotland. The company also develops solutions to address pressing issues, such as clean water and sanitation, for underserved communities around the world to enhance the quality of life for current and future generations. For more details, please visit KOHLER.SG.

About KOHLER on LazMall

As part of KOHLER’s mission of providing a higher level of gracious living for those touched by our products and services, KOHLER’s online store on LazMall offers our customers another convenient way to shop for our quality and innovative kitchen and bath products. With over 100 products ranging from toilet, lavatory, faucet, bathroom furniture, bathroom accessories, and kitchen sink and faucet available online to choose from, our customers can be assured that our products are 100% authentic, with 15-day easy returns and free delivery.

LG Uplus Kiosks Go Touchless with Kardome’s Voice Technology

The innovative voice technology enables private, secure voice recognition interaction in kiosks and digital signage

Kardome today announced it has contracted with LG Uplus to install its Voice Activation Software in the mobile service provider’s store kiosks. Kardome is excited to partner with LG Uplus to provide its customers with secure voice interaction in its kiosk digital assistants.

The voice technology startup will install its voice activation technology in 2,000 LG Uplus store kiosks throughout South Korea by the end of the year. LG Uplus is one of South Korea’s largest mobile service providers.

The development of voice technology is shifting into high gear, with consumers demanding touchless solutions due to hygienic concerns during the pandemic.

Privacy and security are also a concern when using voice recognition software in public spaces. Kardome allays these concerns with its unique location-based voice user interface (VUI).

“We are proud to see our voice activation technology employed in LG Uplus kiosks,” says Dani Cherkassky, Kardome CEO and cofounder. “Our voice user interface software will give the company’s customers private, secure voice interactions in any environment.”

Kardome’s VUI technology provides a personalized digital experience using parametric or directional loudspeakers. The speakers transmit the digital voice assistant’s responses only to the relevant customer standing before the kiosk.

The location-based source separation technology enables this secure and private voice interaction, capturing only the relevant customer’s speech, regardless of background noise or passerby.

About Kardome
Kardome is an Israeli-based voice technology startup. The company’s innovative location-based, noise-reduction VUI technology gives clear, real-time voice command input and audio output in any environment. Kardome’s goal is to solve end-user frustrations with speech recognition and voice command devices.

About LG Uplus
LG Uplus Corp is a South Korean telecommunications and Mobile phone service provider controlled by the LG Group, one of the country’s largest family-owned business conglomerates.

More information: http://bit.ly/LGUplusKardome
Video demonstration of Kardome’s Voice technology in LG Uplus store kiosks in Gwangju, South Korea https://youtu.be/VjsSoOn3e4k

Contact:
Laura Tate, Kardome VP Marketing
+1 323-205-6436
Laura.tate@Kardome.com

Bluewill U.S. Online Shopping Platform launch on August 4

Bluewill, is pleased to launch its North America shopping platform on Wed, August 4, 2021 (PST). All Bluewill products will be available for the US opening, at www.Bluewill.com.

With the volatile markets of 2020-2021, people prefer to shop online, with E-commerce catching and finally surpassing offline retail in terms of annual sales. Many shops and merchants have tried to capture this growing market, offering low prices, but product quality and service guarantees often end up lacking in the end. This will continue in the coming months and years, but there are also some positive changes taking place. The Bluewill team is working hard to bring something new!

A brand new way of shopping, ‘Sharing is Saving’
Bluewill brings a new concept to e-commerce, ‘Sharing is Saving’. Achieve a lower price by creating or participating in ‘2 People Group’ or ‘5 People Group’ after clicking “Group Purchase” in lower right corner of product page, shopping with up to 70% discounts. People could buy the same product with their friends, family, neighbors by sharing links through Whatsapp, Facebook, Messenger, Twitter, Pinterest etc, or even waiting for strangers to join the group, purchase any products at lower prices, after successfully placing a “Group Purchase”.

So far, over 90% of Group Purchase participants have succeeded in buying with their friends. Then, the “Price Match Policy” ensures that customers on Bluewill always get the lowest prices compared to any other online shopping mall or marketplace. As a final reward for everyone, the “Deal of the Day” offers three new super-deal products daily, to all customers.

Patents, Supply chains and Smart products
The Bluewill team’s parent company was founded in Germany in 2005. Over the past 17 years, it has been building relationships with over 700 factories and achieving strategic partnerships with high-quality industrial supply chains. Their products and services have been granted 649 patents and 122 software copyrights with 232 patents pending and earning over 1 million positive reviews worldwide.

They have an established research and development centre as well. They are dedicated to creating smart products and offering a smart digital life to global citizens on their own individual terms. In 2020, their total annual sales exceeded US$1.5 billion.

Bluewill’s supply chain has been integrated and optimized to maximize benefits to its customers. Over the years, Bluewill has maintained close relationships with a variety of global brands to bring a convenient and enjoyable shopping experience to people around the world. The Bluewill platform will be available in other countries soon, so stay tuned.

Media Contact:
Josh Carter, Bluewill
E: info@Bluewill.com
T: +86 755 3362 2851
U: www.Bluewill.com

SOURCE: Bluewill