The inauguration ceremony of this exciting $550 million development took place today, Friday July 8at 10:00 a.m.and introduced the Governor of Nevada Steve Sisolak, Clark County Chairman of the Board of Commissioners James B. Gibson and Lieutenant Governor Lisa Cano Burkhead as speakers, alongside developers Guillaume Shopoff and David Daneshforooz, CEO of Dream Hotel Group Jay Stein and chief operating officer Michael Lindenbaumand Senior Vice President of McCarthy Building Companies Ross Edwards.

With increasing visitor numbers and more business relocations in recent history, Vegas is experiencing unprecedented growth and record wealth creation. The new Dream Las Vegas Hotel and Casino is expected to generate significant tax revenue and create 4,000 new direct and indirect construction jobs, while providing growing residential and commercial communities with a new reason to visit Vegas.

“The development of Dream Las Vegas is a great investment in our local economy – to boost tourism and create thousands of new jobs,” the Nevada state governor said. Steve Sisolak. “I’m thrilled to see the resort come to life in 2024, offering even more first-class amenities and services, and extending our state’s long history as a leader in hospitality and tourism.”

“The great thing about this development is that it helps us complete an important part of the boulevard that we have all seen underdeveloped for so many years,” added Clark County Commissioner Jim Gibson. “Finally, we have the opportunity to complete all the little things that have happened and that is huge for us. The economic value of this project far exceeds the $550 million investment. This is a Las Vegas Boulevard development reset to complete the work that needs to be done, and Dream is leading this reset. The result is something we will all be proud of.”

“This project represents a new kind of hotel experience in Las Vegas, offering tourists and locals a unique boutique hotel option on the Las Vegas Strip. the south end of the Strip, while providing countless jobs and income to local government,” explained the President and CEO of Shopoff Realty Investments. Guillaume Shopoff.

“As a native of VegasI am thrilled to be working alongside an amazing team and partners to achieve this important milestone in the development of Dream Las Vegas,” said Contour Founder and CEO David Daneshforooz. “Dream Hotel Group will bring new life to this end of the Strip with its curated food, beverage and entertainment offerings. »

“At Dream, we are all proud to play a part in creating what will be one of the most spectacular new additions to Vegas“said the CEO of Dream Hotel Group Jay Stein. “Vegas is a destination just like our Dream Hotels brand, marked by a young, vibrant energy and a vibrant culture and entertainment scene like nowhere else in the world. Working with innovative developers Shopoff and Contour, our goal is to create an experience-driven property that exceeds expectations, combining cutting-edge design, progressive programming and world-class hospitality with dining and nightlife. unmatched. We’re not just building another hotel, we’re building an experience that we hope will contribute substantially to the future of Vegas. Following the successful launch of Dream Hollywood, California in 2017, I have every confidence that Dream Las Vegas will be our new West Coast star and a vital addition to our growing portfolio.”

Steve HillCEO/President of the Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority added, “We are thrilled that Dream Las Vegas will soon join the spectacular Vegas skyline. We greatly appreciate the investment and vision of Shopoff Realty Investments, Contour and Dream Hotel Group in bringing a new ‘Only Vegas’ hotel, casino and entertainment experience to our millions of visitors.”

Scheduled to open in late 2024, Dream Las Vegas offers 531 beautifully appointed guest rooms and suites, and seven original dining and nightlife options, including a pool and day club on the third level, two bar and lounge concepts on the gaming floor, lobby bar, artisan coffee shop, and gelateria on the ground floor, plus a sports club, boutique nightclub, signature restaurant, and 24-hour restaurant on the third floor stage. The lifestyle hotel will also offer 12,000 square feet of meeting and event space, including a 5,000 square foot ballroom and 90-seat live entertainment theater, casino and hall. 20,000 square foot playground, a fitness center by TechnoGym and over-parking on site. Casino and gaming operations will be led by Peninsula Pacific Entertainment (P2E). Located along South Las Vegas Blvd., the hotel’s presence will support the local community and the 32 million tourists who visit Vegas every year, adding another facet to the south end of the Strip.

McCarthy Building Companies is the design-build contractor for the project. Senior Vice President Ross Edwards said: “We are proud to be part of this exciting design-build hotel and casino project on the Las Vegas Strip. This project will reflect the talent of approximately 1,200 construction professionals who will work on-site to bring the Dream Las Vegas brand to I can assure you that our industry is filled with excitement to help build a new Vegas benchmark and will do so in a work environment that is safe, welcoming, inclusive and empowering for all. »

The 20-story luxury hotel tower will feature a diverse mix of spectacular venues spread vertically across the rooftops and terraces composing the hotel’s design. The undulating contemporary design will feature a glass and lustrous metal facade, with stylistic details such as rounded corners, spacious double-height terraces, oversized windows and a unique aerodynamic character influenced by its context. When complete, Dream Las Vegas and its distinctly iconic architecture will introduce a refreshing new lifestyle-focused hotel experience and an innovative and welcome addition to the Vegas skyline.

Located at 5051 S. Las Vegas Blvd., across from the Mandalay Bay Resort and Bali Hai Golf Club, Dream Las Vegas will be one of the first hotel properties seen from the iconic Welcome to Vegas sign. Adjacent to the private aviation terminal at Harry Reid International Airport, two blocks from the new Allegiant Stadium (home of the NFL Las Vegas Raiders) and near the T-Mobile Arena (home of the NHL Vegas Golden Knights and Countless entertainment events including the Country Music Awards, Billboard Music Awards, iHeartRadio Music Festival and Strait to Vegas, a concert residency by the country music star George Strait), Dream Las Vegas is well situated to capitalize on the southward expansion of new Vegas developments, as well as the many hotels and casinos along the Las Vegas Strip.

With 15 hotels open today and 25 new sites in various stages of development around the world, Dream Hotel Group remains one of the fastest growing independent hotel companies in the world. The grand opening of Dream Las Vegas marks another exciting milestone in the continued growth and evolution of the company and its portfolio of lifestyle brands.

About Dream Hotels

Born in 2004, Dream Hotels are individually curated properties that together form a unique narrative. The brand is based on a design philosophy that is both surreal and contemporary chic. Situated in United States and overseas, the design of each property is informed by its local environment and brought to dream status by a group of world-renowned architects and interior designers. The result is a stay experience well suited to the discerning traveler seeking comfort in a truly cosmopolitan atmosphere. For more information about Dream Hotels, visit www.dreamhotels.com and follow @dreamhotels on Instagram.

About Dream Hotel Group

Dream Hotel Group is a hotel brand and management company with a rich 30-year history of managing properties in some of the most competitive hotel environments in the world. Home to its Dream Hotels, Unscripted Hotels, The Chatwal and new By Dream Hotel Group brands, Dream Hotel Group encompasses three business segments: Proprietary Brands, Hotel Management, and Restaurants and Nightlife. The company is committed to the philosophy that forward-thinking design, service and customer experiences should be available in all market segments. Dream Hotel Group is committed to providing travelers with an authentic connection to the destination of their choice through a truly original approach. With 15 hotels open today and 25 new sites in various stages of development around the world, Dream Hotel Group remains one of the fastest growing independent hotel companies in the world. For more information, visit www.dreamhotelgroup.com and follow @dreamhotelgroup on Twitter and LinkedIn.

About the outline

Contour is a privately held opportunistic real estate company that develops, owns and operates properties across United States. For more information, visit www.contourre.com or call (800) 964-8110.

About Shopoff Realty Investments

Shopoff Realty Investments is a Irvine, Californiareal estate company with a 30-year history of value-added and opportunistic investing across United States. The company is primarily focused on proactively generating appreciation through the repositioning of income-generating commercial properties and land asset law. The 30-year history includes operating as Asset Recovery Fund, Eastbridge Partners and Shopoff Realty Investments (formerly known as The Shopoff Group). For more information, visit www.shopoff.com or call (844) 4-SHOPOFF.

Disclosures
This is not an offer to buy or sell securities. Such an offer may only be made through the offering memorandum to qualified purchasers. Any investment in Shopoff Realty Investments programs involves substantial risk and is only suitable for investors who do not require cash and who can afford the loss of their entire investment. There can be no assurance that any strategy will be successful in achieving its investment objectives. The performance of this asset is not indicative of the future results of other assets. ¹Performance has varied over this period, with some offers generating losses. Securities offered by Shopoff Securities, Inc. member FINRA/SIPC, 18565 Jamboree Road, Suite 200, Irvine, California 92612, (844) 4-SHOPOFF.

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If you never thought a cooking pan could achieve Instagram cult status, you haven’t come across the original Our Place Always Pan. Praised by Oprah Winfrey, Cameron Diaz, Paris Hilton and more, the Los Angeles-based kitchenware brand’s $145 nonstick tool comes in eight lovely colors, has sold out multiple times since its launch in 2019 and scores 4.6 out of 5 stars with over 26,310 reviews on the brand’s website.

So it was only natural that we put Our Place’s latest offering, the new limited edition Always Cast Iron Pan, to the test to see if it lived up to the charm of its older sibling.

For those intimidated by cast iron cooking, it’s time to get over it: cast iron is ultra-durable, naturally nonstick, retains its heat wonderfully, and improves over time. And while your grandmother’s cast iron skillet probably needed to be seasoned with oil after use, today’s versions are pre-seasoned and ready to use right out of the box.

Going a step further, the Our Place version is made of matte black enameled cast iron, which means no seasoning is required and, unlike regular cast iron, can be used to cook acidic foods, such as base stews. of tomatoes. It can also scratch, so metal utensils should be avoided. And since you don’t build up seasoning over time, you’ll need to use a healthy dose of oil, butter, or another type of cooking fat when cooking.

Our Place boasts that the skillet can be used as a frying pan, skillet, sauté pan, griddle, roaster, baker, braiser and more – but that’s no different than other cast iron skillets, which are compatible with all stovetops. (we used ours on an induction hob). And, like the other versions, it can be used seamlessly from stovetop to oven (sear your steak on the stovetop, then move it to the oven to finish it off), and is capable of reaching temperatures up to 500 degrees, allowing you to stick it under the grill, as well.

Unlike most cast iron pans we’ve seen, this version comes with an oven-safe glass lid (up to 425 degrees), which comes in handy when you want to add steam, for example, a stir-fry vegetables. I have to admit I was nervous about breaking the thing up and didn’t use it for my cooking tests, but I could see it useful for something like paella.

The pan includes two silicone handles – one for the 6-inch handle and one for the opposite smaller assist handle (love them!), as well as a wooden spatula and a nifty built-in spoon rest and sponge all natural for cleaning.

But it’s a brand built on aesthetics. Considered “heirloom quality”, the pans feature a glossy exterior and, unlike the basic black of most cast iron varieties, come in six lovely shades: a dusty pink, pale oatmeal, muted green, a dusty grey-blue, charcoal and a soft purple. .

Construction, warmth, performance and – oof – weight

Now, one thing to know about cast iron is that it is heavy. The Always Pan version weighs 6.9 pounds and measures 9 ½ inches in diameter. This may surprise fans of the original 3-pound ceramic version. But the enamel coating ensures a nice smooth surface (best for even heat distribution) with no visible rips, pits or scratches. The 6-inch handle is pretty standard and comfortable enough to hold, but you really need to use the auxiliary handle if possible to lift the pan without difficulty.

But how did it work, you ask? We put the Always Cast Iron skillet through the same battery of tests used to determine the best cast iron skillets of 2022. We measured the time it took to heat the oil, the even distribution of heat throughout the skillet , the comfort of handling. and how easy it was to pour oil into a mason jar. We’ve also used it to fry eggs, sear steak, and bake cornbread.

Cast iron is famous for retaining heat, but not all pans heat evenly. We used an infrared thermometer gun to measure all areas of the pan and found inconsistent results, with the center of the pan measuring hottest and the right side hotter than the left. It was slower to heat oil than any of the cast iron pans we’ve tested previously and the Always doesn’t include pour spouts, which come in handy when trying to remove oil or grease from the pan. . We noticed splashing when we tried pouring oil from the Always into a mason jar.

As far as the kitchen is concerned, however, our dishes turned out to be very good. Our butter fried eggs came out nice and crispy around the edges and flipped easily, leaving only a tiny trace when we removed them from the pan. Our rib eye, seared in a tablespoon of cooking oil, crisped up beautifully and didn’t fight a fight when we flipped it a few times and removed it from the pan. And our cornbread browned evenly and came off the pan easily. It left a few crumbs stuck to the pan, but nothing that couldn’t be easily removed with a stiff bristle brush.

Speaking of which, the cleaning, overall, was easy. Contrary to popular myth, cast iron pans can be hand washed with a little dish soap as needed and a stiff bristle brush or abrasive sponge will help remove bits of food or grease stuck to the bottom. Just be sure to dry the pan completely when you’re done to avoid any rust buildup, although the enamel coating helps with that too.

Finally, no specific warranty is listed on the website, but the brand does note that it offers free exchanges or returns up to 30 days after the item has been shipped to your home.

Without a doubt, the Always Cast Iron Skillet looks great. The colors are soft and just plain lovely – there’s good reason they’re so Instagram-worthy. It’s just very nice to look at, while being efficient and easy to maintain.

But it’s also expensive. If you’re just looking for a great cast iron skillet that’s a total workhorse, you better pick up the $49.95 Lodge Chef Collection 12-inch Skillet, the winner of our cast iron skillet tests. melting. At a third of the price of the Always model, it beat out most of its more expensive competitors, has a comfortable elongated handle that makes it less heavy, includes two pour spouts and comes with a lifetime warranty.

But if you’re one of those rabid fans of the original Always Pan nonstick skillet, looking to add a colorful cast iron version to your collection, and swear by Oprah’s favorite things, you won’t be. sorry if you opt for Our Place’s foray into cast iron.

OnePlus Nord 2T review: Design and aesthetics

The curious thing about the new Nord 2T is that it reminds me of the original OnePlus One with a sandstone finish on the back and the iconic alert slider. I missed those from a mid-range OnePlus phone and I’m glad the brand brought back the classic elements that made OnePlus devices different from other smartphones. To me, the Nord 2T feels like stepping back in time, but it’s a smart thing to do in 2022.

The OnePlus Nord 2T reminds me of the original sandstone finish of the OnePlus One, although it’s a glass back and not quite the same. (Image credit: Anuj Bhatia/Indian Express)

Either way, the phone is very attractive and my review unit came in “Gray Shadow”. Instead of a grippy texture, the new phone uses smooth glass on the back. Otherwise, the rest of the phone is pretty standard for a mid-range smartphone in 2022. The Nord 2T has a plastic frame on the sides, Gorilla Glass 5 on the front and back, and a large camera module on one side.

Although I found it comfortable and easy to manage, it’s not exactly a size that suits all users. Someone coming from a small phone might find the Nord 2T’s 6.43-inch screen huge. A transition to this big-screen phone might be a challenge for some. There’s a USB-C port at the bottom but no headphone jack – something that’s becoming increasingly common on smartphones at all price points.

OnePlus Nord 2T review: Display and speakers

On the front, there’s a 6.43-inch 1080p display with a 90Hz refresh rate. The screen is flat, rather than curved at the sides, and a punch-hole 32MP selfie camera is cut out at the top to the left. The screen is exactly the same as the one we saw on the Nord 2, but it’s not bad. The screen (it’s an AMOLED panel, after all) is crisp enough to make your apps, photos, videos, and websites appear and look even crisper and easier on the eye. However, it would have been great to see a slightly improved display with a 120Hz refresh rate.

OnePlus Nord 2T gets a 6.43-inch 1080p display with a 90Hz refresh rate. (Image credit: Anuj Bhatia/Indian Express)

One thing I would really like to point out is the sound coming from the speakers. Although the Nord 2T uses stereo speakers (a down-firing speaker on one side and its earpiece on the other), the audio quality isn’t on the same level as you would find on Samsung’s Galaxy A series phones. The speakers are decent for listening to casual music but lack depth and richness.

OnePlus Nord 2T review: Performance and battery

The Nord 2T uses a MediaTek Dimensity 1300 processor, which is a step up from the Dimensity 1200 that powered the Nord 2. It comes with either 8GB of RAM and 128GB of storage or 12GB of RAM and 256GB of storage, depending the model. The Dimensity 1300 feels noticeably faster and will run apps and games smoothly on the device. There were no dizzying improvements in our testing.

During day-to-day use, launching apps and playing games like Oceanhorn and Sonic 2, browsing Chrome and switching between apps, the Nord 2T felt as fast as any smartphone that I have been using for the past few months. It handled graphics-intensive games like Genshin Impact, but that’s also where you could find a performance difference between the Nord 2T and the OnePlus 10 Pro.

The phone offers capable performance for the price. (Image credit: Anuj Bhatia/Indian Express)

The phone comes with OxygenOS 12.1 based on Android 12, and the company promises two major Android updates and three years of security updates. I like the OnePlus version of Android. The interface is clean and the current incarnation of OxygenOS can be heavily customized, something enthusiasts have come to expect from a OnePlus phone.

Battery life is good, a full day on a single charge. The main selling point of the OnePlus Nord 2T is support for 80W SuperVOOC wired charging – and that includes the charger in the box. I was able to fill the Nord 2T’s 4500mAh battery from zero to 65% in just under half an hour. I consider fast charging to be an important feature to consider when buying a new smartphone.

In addition to betting on 80W charging for the Nord 2T, the device also supports 5G, making it upgradable. However, the phone does not have an official IP rating for dust and water resistance.

The OnePlus Nord 2T has a 50MP primary camera. (Image credit: Anuj Bhatia/Indian Express)

OnePlus Nord 2T review: Camera

You don’t get the premium camera performance of the OnePlus 10 Pro here, but unless you’re a pro user, you won’t notice the difference or necessarily need a phone that offers outstanding mobile photography experience. The Nord 2T has a triple camera system on the back: a 50MP main, an 8MP ultrawide and a 2MP monochrome sensor for black and white shots. The main camera captures very good photos in bright light but in low light the camera starts to suffer. OIS is a lifesaver but autofocus isn’t great, which I observed in my tests.

An example of a camera shot outdoors with the OnePlus Nord 2T’s ultra-wide mode. (Image credit: Anuj Bhatia/Indian Express)
An example of the camera taken outdoors with the OnePlus Nord 2T. (Image credit: Anuj Bhatia/Indian Express)
Another sample camera taken with the OnePlus Nord 2T. (Image credit: Anuj Bhatia/Indian Express)
The main camera performs well outdoors and in a well-lit environment. (Image credit: Anuj Bhatia/Indian Express)

The 8MP ultra-wide camera is pretty average but can produce some really good wide-angle shots depending on the subject and the bright light. Meanwhile, selfies taken using the 32MP front camera were bright and attractive, although lacking in fine detail. The video capture capability is quite good. The Nord 2T can shoot up to 4K at 30 fps or 1080p at 60 fps.

OnePlus Nord 2T review: should you buy it?

The Nord 2T isn’t reinventing how a mid-range smartphone should be in 2022, and that’s fine. That said, there’s a lot to like about the Nord 2T and what it brings to the table. It’s fast, the software is snappy and sleek, the screen is good, the battery life is great, and the cameras are reliable. Sure, the Nord 2T isn’t an exciting phone, but not all phones have to be made to feel special. I think OnePlus has nailed a good all-rounder. That’s the point.

When Shawn Frayne was just 10 years old in Orlando, Florida, his dad took him to see back to the future 2, who charted the course of his lifelong passion for advancing hologram technology. He was fascinated by the holographic shark in the film and dreamed of one day making much more polished, attractive and realistic holograms. When Shawn was 14, his father helped him create a hologram animation studio in his bedroom and he made his first animated hologram. From then on, Shawn never stopped experimenting and perfecting his techniques. He enrolled at MIT, which offered the most advanced undergraduate studies related to holograms, because the then dean of MIT had a strong belief in the future of the field.

Fast forward to early June 2022 when Shawn’s hardware and software company, Looking Glass Factory, launched the world’s largest holographic display – the Looking Glass 65″, 4 times larger than any other visible 3D holographic display of the group. I was one of the first to see it and was amazed at how such a flat screen could convey so much depth and 3D perspective. All of the company’s systems allow large groups of people to see up to 100 different perspectives of realistic 3D content at the same time Holograms appear to float off the screen with realism and depth, and it’s experienced without headphones, eye tracking or glasses 3D.

The secret to Looking Glass Factory’s technology lies in proprietary hardware and software-generated optics that convey subtle shadows and light, similar to what the French painter Monet did when painting Rouen Cathedral under so many conditions. different lighting, and Leonardo da Vinci tried captured in his paintings. Shawn quoted the latter as saying, “the crowning glory of painting stems from light and shadow. The essence of good painting, and the key to making an object look three-dimensional, is to do the shading well,” and that is why Leonardo spent more time studying and writing about shading than about any other artistic subject.

Target users of Looking Glass hardware and software include individuals and businesses. The 65″ model is ideal for experiential marketing, 3D storytelling, engineering, design, medical and scientific visualization, R&D, and art, photography, and filmmaking. Springbok Entertainment just released a movie Zanzibar: trouble in paradise, the very first holographic film or documentary, in competition at the Tribeca Film Festival in June. According to Brandon Zamel, CEO of Springbok Entertainment, “The massive increase in holographic size gives 3D storytellers the perfect canvas to push the boundaries of immersive experiences. It’s the start of a new way to experience cinema. But the technology isn’t just for movies.Users can use almost any 3D content, including the new capture capabilities of phones such as the iPhone X, 11 and 12, to create holograms using software and creation tools from Looking Glass Factory.These holograms can then be displayed on any size mirror;including the 7.9” Desktop Portrait model.

Looking Glass’ media player, HoloPlay Studio, easily views, edits and syncs holographic media and direct integrations are available for Unity, Unreal and Blender 3D authoring software and tools.

There are plenty of examples that prove the Looking Glass holograms are ready for prime time. I recently visited Louis Vuitton and Nike’s “Dream Now” exhibit in Greenpoint, Brooklyn, which used about 50 different holograms to display 3D sneakers. Using non-contact gesture recognition technology, visitors could zoom and rotate 3D collectible shoe images. The screens were also used in numerous experiential marketing activations with key brands at the Cannes Lions Festival. Other examples of brand marketing applications that we can expect to see more include outdoor advertising, retail facilities, trade shows and events, theme parks, and digital art galleries. Another indication is the diversity of heavy hitters, tech-savvy board members like Sabrina Kieffer, former SVP at Vimeo and COO of Skillshare, and Brenda Freeman, formerly at Turner Broadcasting, DreamWorks, National Geographic, Magic Leap and Arteza.

As always, I love discovering new media formats that reduce customer friction and deliver great immersive experiences. As this is just the beginning of the wide-scale adoption of holograms, it’s up to brands and their agencies to start exploring the opportunities that are only limited by our imaginations.

Considering the respective professional successes of Chloe, Poppy and Cara Delevigne over the years, it’s surprising that it took a global pandemic to join forces.

The sisters’ first-ever collaborative venture, Della Vite, launched in the UK in August 2020 with the unveiling of two premium Proseccos: Della Vite Prosecco Superiore DOCG and Della Vite Treviso DOC.

And, despite a general apathy towards Italian sparkling wine at the time, it hit a storm.

“I think for anyone who brings a new product to market, there are always concerns associated with it, but there was something quite liberating about bringing something new, fresh and exciting to a category that didn’t have the best reputation,” says Chloe. .

“Entry-level Prosecco is a saturated market, but there aren’t many higher-quality options. People don’t tend to have a favorite brand of Prosecco the same way they have champagne or gin. That’s what we’re trying to change with DV: to be the first brand of Prosecco people ask for when they go to the bar.

Admittedly, they are not wine experts, but they understood that the involvement of these specialists from the start would be crucial for the success of their brand.

“Finding the Biasiotto family was a key step for us,” says Cara. “We wanted a winery that shared our vision of DV not only to taste good but also to do good from an environmental point of view.

“Fortunately, sustainable quality means just as much to Foss Marai [the Biasiotto’s third-generation family winery] as it does for us. But this commitment to quality means nothing can happen that fast!

“Our Glera grapes are hand-picked and we ferment the wine for at least 60 days, compared to 30 days for Prosecco.”

To produce each bottle, extra-dry blends are fermented using a unique in-house yeast strain, then ceramic-filtered, merging new technology with traditional production methods.

Whose efforts are already bearing fruit. Between Della Vite’s Treviso DOC and Superiore DOCG, the distribution of sales is currently in favor of DOCG (the highest grape quality classification in Italy).

“We are convinced that there is room for higher quality Prosecco,” says Chloé. “People don’t always want to drink champagne these days; it’s more formal and people feel they need a big party moment to open a bottle. It’s also a little heavier and more complex on the palate, which means that after about one drink people want to move on to another drink.

“Prosecco is different: it’s more spontaneous and relaxed, but also lighter and more refreshing. But that doesn’t mean it should be of lower quality. That’s what we tried to do with DV: bottle the amazing Prosecco we had in Italy and share its story with the rest of the world.

Which, despite the many challenges of Covid-19, quickly proved to be the right take at the right time.

Figures from the Wine and Spirit Trade Association (WSTA) show UK sparkling wine sales hit £1.3billion [$1.59 billion] in 2020, that equates to 135 million bottles, with Americans’ growing taste for Prosecco exploding at similar rates.

In September 2021, demand was so high – thanks, in large part, to global export delays – that they were launched in the United States with huge consumer consideration. And they didn’t stop there.

Following a modification of the Prosecco DOC (denominazione di origine controllata) in 2020, winegrowers are now allowed to produce rosé Proseccos containing up to 15% Pinot Nero / Noir, whereas they had to contain 100% Glera grapes until -the.

“We know there’s a massive trend for pink drinks, but most of the time it’s about how they look and not enough about how they taste,” says Cara. “We challenged ourselves to create a product that not only looks good, but also tastes great and we’re proud to say we believe the latest addition to the DV family does just that.”

In a bid to remove rosé-tinted glasses from the world, the 2021 Della Vite Prosecco DOC Rosé Millesimato is arguably the most complex in the portfolio yet: fermented for at least 90 days, the liquid features an aromatic nose of crushed wild berries and rhubarb, with a delicate, fruity palate and a creamy texture. In fact, it is so good that it has already received the “Master” medal in the prestigious Global Prosecco Masters.

“There can be a bit of skepticism around ‘celebrity’ brands, but I think that tends to be the case when it’s more of a name-badging exercise,” Chloe says. “That’s just not the case with DV – it’s our own business, which we’ve been building from the very beginning, rather than a brand endorsement or partnership, so naturally that’s something we’re passionate about. collectively incredibly and that we want to succeed.”

“Fortunately, we all have quite a different skill set, which makes it easier in terms of the value we can bring to the business,” says Poppy.

Although they share many responsibilities, Poppy leads the design and branding (“it’s something I really enjoy and it’s my handwriting on the bottle, which is special”), Cara leads everything US-based (“she knows all the cool bars and restaurants and where we want DV to appear!”) and Chloe runs the business (“she’s great at keeping us on track and she’s also our secret weapon when it comes to doing live TV interviews – nails them every time!”).

Granted, the brand is still in its infancy, but they’ve gotten off to a good start with high-end stockists in the UK, Europe and America. Cara even shared a bottle with her table at the amfAR gala in Cannes.

So, for now, the road to success is paved with education and promotion. “When we get people asking for a glass of DV or whatever, we’ll know we made it!” Poppy laughs.

SITUATION
As a leading value-added provider of packaging solutions and a 4th generation family business, Andler has been regularly approached for strategic discussions regarding exit opportunities. After careful consideration, the Company has decided to engage an advisor to support the exploration of its options, including a possible sale process with a shortlist of strategic parties. “Supporting the Andler family in assessing and refining their family and personal goals has been a highly collaborative process. Together, we were able to identify the best path forward and deliver maximum value with an optimal long-term partner,” said Pat ReinhardtManaging Director at G2 Capital Advisors.

COMMITMENT
G2 Capital Advisors, LLC (“G2”) acted as the exclusive selling advisor to Andler Packaging Group on its sale to Berlin Packaging. Through a fast-paced, collaborative process, G2 focused on identifying the right partner and deal structure to ensure the family and employee legacy would be maintained and achieve maximum brand value. and the business.

“Working with G2 was a great experience for all of our stakeholders. They were knowledgeable and responsive and helped us not only maximize value, but also find a partner we could really feel comfortable taking over with. our family’s business and legacy. We have enjoyed working with G2 and are excited to see this next chapter of our business unfold,” the Andler family said of the process.

RESULTS
G2 successfully led the Andler Packaging organization through an accelerated strategic process that achieved our customers’ key objectives and ultimately led to its acquisition by Berlin Packaging, one of the world’s leading providers of packaging services and solutions. packaging.

“It has been an honor to be a part of preserving Andler Packaging’s generational legacy. G2’s expertise in working with mid-market family businesses, such as Andler Packaging, has resulted in many “Excellent results for all family stakeholders by deploying our deep operational and transactional industry expertise. There were several elements of unique complexity based on the company’s 130-year history and complex ownership , multi-generational and multi-family,” said Victoria ArrigoniMD, head of industrial and manufacturing mergers and acquisitions at G2.

“We have a long-standing relationship with Berlin Packaging, not only as a competitor but also as a customer and supplier,” said Sam Andler, Managing Director of Andler Packaging Group. “Berlin Packaging’s values ​​and dedication to customer enthusiasm make this a great partnership. I look forward to the continued growth of our business and our people.”

G2 Capital Advisors provides M&A, capital markets and restructuring advisory services to the middle market. G2 offers integrated, multi-product and sector-specific services by combining highly experienced senior executives with specialized investment bankers. G2 aspires to be the trusted advisor of choice for our clients, including corporate and institutional investors.

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Media Contact: Jennifer Johnsonvice president of marketing
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• MySize states that FirstLook Smart Mirror and AI-driven MySizeID will be showcased at Product Innovation Apparel New York 2022 click here
• CO2 GRO says Columbia rose trial results show its CO2 Delivery Solutions technology increased total yield and percentage of high quality plants click here
• Cypress Development Reports Positive Lithium Recovery Rates at DLE Portion of Nevada Pilot Plant click here
• Phunware unveils PhunWallet 1.3 update with PhunToken QR code reward functionality click here
• AIM ImmunoTech signs lease agreement for new state-of-the-art product development and testing facility in New Jersey click here
• American Battery Technology Announces Positive Drilling Results From Its Initial Underground Exploration Drilling Program At Its Tonopah Flats Lithium Project click here
• Fobi AI launches new partnership with top loyalty and brand marketing provider Yotpo click here
• BetterLife Pharma will present preclinical data of BETR-001 at the FENS Forum in Paris, France in July click here
• Irwin Naturals plans to expand chain of psychedelic mental health centers in Georgia with acquisition of two clinics from Invictus Clinic click here
• Dalrada appoints Brian McGoff as new President and COO click here
• Mandalay Resources discovers high-grade gold while drilling at its Björkdal operation in Sweden click here
• Burcon NutraScience executes $10 million loan agreement with Large Scale Investments to fund plant-based technology commercialization efforts click here
• Gevo signs agreement to supply Finnair with 7 million gallons of sustainable aviation fuel per year for five years click here
• Essex Minerals welcomes the first phase of exploration of the Mt Turner copper-molybdenum-gold project by Meryllion Resources click here
• Wellbeing Digital Sciences appoints Natalie Dolphin as VP of Marketing and Investment Relations click here
• FPX Nickel Signs Development Memorandum of Understanding with Local Partner for Decar Nickel District click here
• Solstice Gold Corp Begins Phase 1 Drilling at 100% Owned Red Lake Extension Project click here
• Cabral Gold is very encouraged by the gold in oxide tests on the MG target at the Cuiú Cuiú project, Brazil click here
• CULT Food Science Corp files third patent application for cultured meat fortified with cholesterol-lowering supplements click here
• Looking Glass Labs says CEO will speak about NFTs in Hollywood at Collision conference click here
• Levitee Labs appoints economist David Bentil as chief executive click here
• PowerTap Hydrogen Capital provides an update on its continued efforts in California and its recent participation in the California Hydrogen Leadership Summit click here

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Pitti Uomo, a men’s fashion trade show and event, took place this week. The show is known for its emphasis on refined menswear and über dapper street style, but organizers have incorporated various elements to round out the offering. This year, Wales Bonner was the guest designer, a niche previously filled by designers such as Telfar, Virgil Abloh and Glenn Martens of Y/PROJECT. Belgian designer Ann Demeulemeester, one of the ‘Antwerp Six’ who retired from her line in 2013, was the guest of honor and Pitti exhibited looks from her archives as well as new creations from the current team.

During the show, which was themed around Pitti Island, organizers held special sections dedicated to sustainability, Ukrainian fashion designers and an unexpected activation of Juicy Couture. Traditional streetwear didn’t feature heavily at the show, but many collections are infused with the category’s sporty appeal, including Chinese sportswear company Li-Ning’s collaboration with Scandinavian brand Soulland.

While the men’s and women’s division guides retail buying teams and is still present in most stores, Pitti’s brands featured men’s and women’s looks that felt easily interchangeable without labeling the line as unisex. . And as the pandemic and dress-at-home begin to become less of a concern, brands are helping consumers embrace real clothes with soft, refined, yet comfortable and well-made tailoring. Here are some highlights of Pitti Uomo 102.

MILAN, ITALY, June 15, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Nature has always been an eternal subject throughout human history. Harmony in nature and life is also a conception of beauty and love. As an essential part of life, the kitchen also extends the conversation with nature, and different brands also have their unique styles of interpreting kitchen, nature and love. From June 7 to 12, with the common ambition to create a meaningful and comfortable setting around well-being, ASKO and Norm Architects, two leading Scandinavian brands, came together to create a stimulating setting for this year’s Salone del Mobile EuroCucina. year in Milan, and made a perfect collaboration on the interpretation of nature.

The first sight of the setting is the long communal table in the middle, which attracted countless attentions during the presentation days. With a minimalist design table, he explained the meaning of the house: the lively guests who gathered to identify the design atmosphere of ASKO, listened to the introduction of Michelin chefs and designers. Like the subject “Scandinavian Moment”, the setting captured the moment with the nature-focused collaboration of ASKO and NORM.

ASKO and NORM collaboration showcased the beauty of Scandinavian living

Gather experts in the kitchen, achieve delicacy with ASKO

ASKO brought together many Michelin-starred chefs and collaborated with sommeliers from all over the world during the exhibition. With delicate wine and food as the medium, ASKO intends to explore the endless possibility of the best kitchen equipped with excellent skills, to realize the perfect fusion of ASKO Scandinavian design and high-end kitchen.

Exquisite cuisine from ASKO chefs, durable feature of ASKO dishwashers

ASKO head chef Tim Delissen and chef nutritionist and food writer Anastassia Khozissova embraced the culinary skills of Scandinavian nature spirits, explored the potential of the kitchen of the future, and conveyed the ASKO philosophy to the guest.

The ASKO dishwasher also showed its high efficiency after entertaining the guests. Holding the eco-friendly and people-oriented concept, as ASKO’s brand new product which received the iF DESIGN AWARD 2022, it was constructed with more steel and less plastic and comes with multiple features smart and sustainable, saving water and energy. environment.

State-of-the-art technology, strong collaborations

Michelin-starred chef UrošFakuc and Jonas LagerstrÖm also used the precise temperature control system of the ASKO Elevate™ induction cooktop to cook in the best conditions. With a unique tower that brings the extraction surface closer to the pans, the technology can translate into high extraction performance and more delicious, healthier cooking. As a result, the Elevate™ induction cooktop offers the perfect solution for an open kitchen space.

The innovative ASKO Elevate™ induction hob with integrated extraction also received the iF DESIGN AWARD 2021 for Celsius°Cooking™ technology. It helps avoid undercooking and overcooking which can affect the nutritional value of food and pose health risks and brings a convenient and healthier approach to cooking.

The secrets of the ASKO Air Conditioned Wine Cellar

Besides delicious food, wine is also a necessity. In the exhibition, ASKO invited the world’s professional sommeliers Andreas Larsson together with Michelin starred chef Jonas LagerstrÖm to explore the precious wine. In addition, sommelier Valentin Bufolin innovated by taking the history of wine as a common thread to encourage visitors to taste wine throughout the days of the exhibition.

The wine collection is particularly “refined and elegant”, requiring the combination of technology and art. Sommeliers understand the importance of caring for wines, viewing taste as an introduction to show the need for conservation. The ASKO Wine Climate wine cellar is capable of storing up to 190 bottles. It also has three individually controlled temperature zones for different types of wine, clean charcoal-filtered air, virtually vibration-free compressors, and humidity monitoring. Additionally, Wine Climate Cabinet energizes guests with the Connect Life companion app which is connected to Vivino. The application can be used to catalog wine bottles to enable simple and smart management of a wine collection and provides useful information about it.

Symbiosis in cooperation: harmony with nature and sustainability

The exhibit products also applied the brand new ASKO color “Peral Grey”. The color is a soft gray painted glass, which has a subtle metallic touch – a unique combination designed to add warmth, understated elegance and originality to any kitchen, further emphasizing Scandinavian roots. The roots reflected in volcanic rock and the majestic fjords that Pearl Gray represents bring the endless design of the people-centered spirit of Scandinavia.

The collaboration of ASKO and NORM, starred chefs, helps more people to experience the design concept of ASKO high-end products, present the perfect solution to design the kitchen with art and full exposure advanced industrial technology. Scandinavian design aesthetics deliver high-end kitchen products that are humanized and offer an inspiring narrative of home life, underlining ASKO’s purpose to exist.

About ASKO

Since 1918, ASKO has been the leading Swedish brand in the Scandinavian market. Inherited from a Scandinavian design built on a proud heritage of almost 100 years, ASKO pays attention to the combination of beauty and functionality, considering the human-centered minimalist design. ASKO is the only home appliance brand to receive the Nordic global energy efficiency label “Swan” by 2022. ASKO aims to create high-end professional kitchen, laundry and appliances.

Company: ASKO Electric (Shanghai) Co., Ltd.

Contact person: Gemma.ma

Website: http://www.askochina.cn/

Phone: 400-889-9988

Hyderabad: Beautiful Mangalore roof tiles have dominated Indian roof designs for decades. Tell us, don’t you pass by the tile-roofed houses of Mangalore just to breathe nostalgia? What if we said, “You can have such a roof for yourself too?” Well, Nuvocotto is the brand that brings you the most popular and premium Mangalore tiles (as well as other tiles).

Although Nuvocotto offers many types of floor and ceiling tiles, this one has its own charm. The universal availability of Mangalore tiles makes them the preferred choice of designers, fabricators and end customers. Nuvocotto has a range of Mangalore tile patterns, and we’ve noted each one for you.

They offer six different designs for this tile, namely, Mangalore tiles: these are the classic, natural red Mangalore tiles, with a size of 10×16 inches; Mangalore Tiles-Smart: These are the evolved versions of the classics, but they look even more authentic. Its size and color are the same as the previous ones.

Now, if you are looking for something undeniably extraordinary, Nuvocotto also offers Mangalore full glass tiles and semi-glass tiles. These tiles will give your roof a magical look by reflecting the sky. Besides these four, Nuvocotto also has Mangalore Penta and Ridges roof designs which come in natural red as well as transparent patterns.

All of these Mangalore tiles from this exceptional terracotta brand look like a work of art. They will not only enhance the beauty of your home, but also make it stand out from the crowd. Mangalore tiles have a long lifespan. They can stay for up to fifty years unless outside forces break them.

But why Mangalore tiles?
These tiles from Nuvocotto have good ventilation and provide natural insulation, making your summers more joyful. They are aesthetic. There is no doubt that clay tiles are also best for coastal areas where heavy rains crush the roofs, but Mangalore Sloped Roof Tiles are made to survive that.

Made from premium quality materials, Nuvocotto’s Mangalore tiles are durable, sturdy and long lasting. Whether it’s your homes, commercial shops or villas, Nuvocotto tiles can beautify them all. The elegant and nostalgic feel of the Mangalore tile is unmistakable. As this is the most common tile, experts for the installation and maintenance of these tiles are commonly available.

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There’s no better way to beat the heat than cracking open an ice-cold drink that will quench your summer thirst. Coca-Cola is gearing up for the season by launching new drinks, but of the 200 brands it has worldwide, the company also plans to phase out other flavors by the end of the year. Yet there is no shortage of new or classic products that have been building customer loyalty for decades.

The company that brought us beloved brands like Minute Maid, Simply Lemonade and Sprite is adding more beverages to its product assortment while cutting others that haven’t quite made it. Keep scrolling to find out which drinks are coming or going.

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Fans of the Simply Lemonade brand will be delighted to hear that a new ready-to-drink fortified seltzer is in development. This summer, the canned concoction is set to debut 4 flavors made with lemonade, including Signature Lemonade, Strawberry Lemonade, Watermelon Lemonade, and Blueberry Lemonade. Each 12-ounce slim can contains 5% alcohol by volume and contains 170 calories per can.

The brand’s parent company, Coca-Cola, has teamed up with Molson Coors to bring the fortified lemonade products to life, first announcing the planned January release. As part of the collaboration, Molson Coors will produce, distribute and market Simply Spiked Lemonade, which will hit store shelves by summer.

Since its launch in 2006, Simply Lemonade has become “The Coca-Cola Company’s second-largest brand by net revenue in the United States, behind Coca-Cola, and Simply® beverages are found in half of all American homes,” according to a January 2022 press release.

Time is running out for Coca-Cola’s HONEST Tea line, which is expected to be discontinued by the end of the year. The company cited ongoing supply chain challenges as the reason for terminating the product after nearly 25 years. With flavors like Half Tea & Half Lemonade, Honey Green Tea, Peach Tea and Pomegranate Blue, Coca-Cola has announced that HONEST bottled tea will be phased out while the company instead focuses on other products like cans and HONEST Kids juice packets.

A press release revealed that HONEST tea was “negatively impacted by lower immediate consumption sales and limited glass supplies”. However, Gold Peak and Peace Teas will also remain available for purchase, and the company says there is often consumer overlap between the two.

Minute Maid’s new drink aims to target the Gen Z crowd. Aguas Frescas or Minute Maid AF features the “refreshing AF” slogan as a double meaning and comes in flavors like hibiscus, mango and strawberry, as well as two other flavors, Limonada and Strawberry Limon, both available at Coca-Cola Freestyle fountains. .6254a4d1642c605c54bf1cab17d50f1e

Traditional agua fresca is a light, non-alcoholic drink popular in Mexico and made of water, fruit, sugar, and lime juice. The Minute Maid version contains real fruit juice and natural flavors. Each 16-ounce can contains less than 100 calories.

A press release from Minute Maid AF noted that the fruit-based waters “will fill a void for Gen Z, who so far have not found a brand of juice to quench their collective thirst for diverse options and adventurous”.

Along with new drinks hitting grocery store shelves soon and others coming to a halt, a classic Coca-Cola brand is about to get very different.

Sprite fans, listen up! The classic, fizzy lemon-lime soda gets a makeover and wants customers to refresh from the inside out. Coca-Cola’s new ‘Heat Happens’ campaign features resigned logo and packaging with a strong focus on ‘keeping a cool head’ this summer despite life’s daily challenges, big and small (like queuing or losing your wifi connection).

The campaign announcement also mentioned that “Sprite’s packaging graphics will retain their recognizable green hue, while a clean look for Sprite Zero Sugar…[and] features a bold, black font and logo. The first-ever global platform will also have a “Recycle Me” message to support sustainability efforts.

What about the nutritional content of these drinks and others? Here are 5 brands of soda to avoid right now.

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A screen in the floor of George Freeman’s house displays memorabilia from the monastery.

Boom. Boom. Boom. The roar of a helicopter rotor slices through the air, disrupting the night sky above the brown wooden church on Boren Avenue. A disc jockey in a monk’s robe waits to emerge as the chopper lowers to land. The spotlights radiate upwards. Somewhere in the cavernous depths of the building, Mozart Fugue in D minor filters down the street to the line of people snaking up the block.

With all of this, on May 13, 1977, one of Seattle’s most controversial dance clubs opened its doors.

The monastery has attracted enduring devotion and seething disdain during its tumultuous eight-year run. What started as a nightclub for all ages, especially young gay men, later turned into a church and a de facto homeless shelter. Then, in 1985, at the direction of King County Attorney Norm Maleng, Seattle officials issued a civil relief against the monastery, alleging drug use, prostitution, and underage drinking as reasons. to close it. The building was demolished and the city passed the Teen Dance Ordinance the same year to deter imitators from pushing back.

Monastery regulars, however, remember the club as a haven for the queer community, a family, a place to be yourself. “The monastery saved my life,” more than one told me at a 45th birthday party. “Georges saved my life.”

This “George” is George Freeman, now 83, of the Universal Life Church and the “Science is God” house. At the time, the nightclub owner and event planner had just moved from New York to Seattle when he came across an empty Methodist church on the corner of Boren and Stewart. It had a steeply pitched roof, stained glass windows and an imposing bell tower. “There was a big sign: ‘For Rent,'” Freeman explains. “You know exactly where I went after that.”

Lease in hand, Freeman transforms the place of worship into a dance church. Flashing lights and disco balls. A huge dance floor with “the best sound system you can find”. A hot tub and a tiny 30-seat movie theater.

“The last time we closed was at 9 a.m.,” Freeman says. “These people were going out, sweating, their clothes were messy, their hair was dripping. They partied all night and had a wonderful time. They became family.”

The history of the church was an accident. People saw the building, Freeman said, assumed it was a real church and knocked on the door for help. “We ended up with homeless people. We ended up with homosexuals. They were kicked out of their homes, excommunicated from churches, beaten by friends and family, and on the verge of suicide…TThat’s how we evolved into a church where gay people had the right to be who they were.”

In May 1979, he made it official by becoming ordained and obtaining a certificate of association with the Universal Life Church. But the troubles, which started shortly after the club opened, only got worse from there.

In October 1977, police raided the monastery and arrested Freeman, alleging he was selling liquor without a liquor license and serving minors. Further raids in the years that followed led to a back-and-forth of charges, arrests, denials and appeals. After the monastery became a church, Freeman claimed, it was authorized to administer sacramental drinks to the congregation. Officials saw it as a way to evade state liquor laws; he saw it as targeted discrimination. “The problem is, I’m black and queer,” Freeman said in a 1983 Seattle Daily Times article.

Then in 1985, Norm Maleng played his ace. The prosecutor filed a civil action for damages to permanently close the monastery. Plainclothes police alleged “gross drug dealing, liquor code violations and licentious conduct involving primarily underage patrons,” the official said. Seattle Times communicated on April 29, 1985.

Freeman denies many of these claims as hearsay, noting that the most damning charges have always been dropped. “In those days, you would go to the Colosseum, Paramount, any concert, and everyone was stoned,” he says. “It was targeted prosecution. They never went after straight nightclubs.”

After a 10-day trial, Superior Court Judge Gerard Shellan granted a permanent injunction against Freeman and the monastery, calling it a public nuisance. The building was torn down and the Teen Dance Ordinance stifled Seattle’s burgeoning youth dance scene for the next 17 years – it was eventually replaced by the All-Ages Dance Ordinance in 2002.

Freeman continues to uphold the monastery’s legacy to this day. “Nobody death at the monasteryery. NOTo no one has been cut at the Monastery. We’ve been here for eight years, and that family is still alive today.”

On May 13, Freeman hosted a monastery 45th anniversary party at his Capitol Hill home. There was a check-in desk, paid security, and cases of Kirkland champagne (Freeman’s favorite brand). The all-white dress code was followed until abandoned or completely abandoned. And at 10 p.m. the music was pounding, every space packed with people.

Old monastery regulars chatted and danced alongside newcomers, many of whom had heard about Freeman and the evenings from a friend. Who, like so many in the generation before them, just wanted a place where they could finally belong. Who, here with these people, could finally be.

Monday night isn’t usually date time, but on June 6, Kylie Minogue brought a double dose of her effervescent energy to Manhattan’s intimate Café Carlyle. Not only has the Aussie pop icon reinvented a handful of her dance-pop classics for the chic, stripped-down cabaret setting, she’s officially popped the cork in the US on Kylie Minogue Wines, which is now hitting the markets. Americans after causing a sensation in Great Britain

If the crowd of friends and fans (including Lucy Liu, Christian Siriano and Dion Lee) were a bit stunned to be steps away from Ms Minogue when she started cooing the familiar la-la-la’s of the signature hit “Can’t Get You Out of My Head”, Kylie herself was a bit in awe of the whole experience.

“It was a real pinch moment for me,” she says Billboard the next day, relaxing on a sofa at the Carlyle Hotel in an elegant floral-print dress (as she offers guests wine, her glass – with a Watch what’s happening live guest place at a few hours – is filled with water). “I have these moments where I think, ‘you’re just this little boy from Melbourne who fantasized about doing something, anything in the industry one day.'”

Minogue, of course, has enjoyed quite a varied career, acting in everything from hit soap operas to red Mill while racking up sales to the tune of 80 million records worldwide and earning 14 No. 1s on Dance Club Songs. And like any self-respecting pop star, she’s dabbled in the world of branding — though she’ll readily admit that not all partnerships are created equal.

“I won’t say (what), but some things that I did, at that time, it made sense or I had to do it. But – if i could turn back timeshe sings, putting some Kylie flair on the Cher classic. “But hey – you win some, you lose some.”

In the winning category, indisputably, its association with London’s Benchmark Drinks on its own rosé. In less than two years, she has sold five million bottles, seen her prosecco rosé become the UK’s best-selling branded prosecco rosé and won a Golden Vine Award for her entrepreneurial spirit. She credits the brand’s meteoric success – which first crossed her mind when a ray of sunshine caught a glass of rosé she was enjoying in Nashville while taping 2018 Golden — to the fact that this partnership taps into his genuine affection for the drink in question.

“It’s not just a collaboration with anything. We believe in growing this brand,” she says. “People can smell authenticity. They just know it. It wouldn’t have been any use doing it if I wasn’t really invested in it and felt like it could do something and touch people.

With a rosé-centric palette and an “obsessive-to-detail” approach to business, Minogue worked with Benchmark Managing Director Paul Schaafsma to select its portfolio of wine brands (three of its nine rosés are available in markets such as as California, Florida, New York, Massachusetts, New Jersey, Texas and Ohio), claiming it was the “kismet” that brought them together.

Although Minogue acknowledges that she is a relative newcomer to the wine industry, her decades in the entertainment world have taught her not to “jump into an industry” and expect to be treated like a star simply. “because you are famous and respected in another industry”. Pay your respects and earn your stripes and be open to learning something else. (With a smirk, she acknowledges that immersing herself in the world of vines and winemakers is “not the worst day at work.”)

But even with all the research and planning that has gone into this venture, Minogue fears there might be some trepidation about launching it in the UK in 2020, just as the pandemic took hold. “With [my 2020 album] Disco and wine, I thought, “Is it insensitive to release something that represents joy at this time?” “Minogue of course launched both the wine and the album that year, and the fan response to the Disco the album reflected UK consumer response to his rosé; during uncertain and stressful times, a burst of bubbly excitement – ​​whether in a glass bottle or three-minute dance-pop anthems – was a welcome release. “The Disco album, it turns out, touched a lot of people. Every time someone says that to me, it means a lot to me,” says Minogue.

As for new music, she says she’s heading back into the studio in July, noting that an unexpected benefit of the lockdown has been learning to self-record on gear at home: “It means I can check in late, which I like to do”. She adds. And whenever the next tour takes place, will bottles of Kylie Minogue Rosé be on hand at tour stops? “It’s like you took the words out of my mouth,” she laughs.

EAST LYME, CT (WFSB) – Neighbors in East Lyme are talking about an attempted breakup on Plants Dam Road last week.

It happened in broad daylight.

A family member was at home when the duo repeatedly rang the front doorbell.

When they got no response, they went to the back.

The video shows a young man wearing shorts and a mask staring at the locked sliding glass door to the aft deck.

In an upstairs bedroom was the very frightened sister of this man.

“My sister was at home, she texted that someone was ringing the doorbell a million times. She didn’t know who it was, so she just stayed in her room,” said David, d ‘East Lyme. “I don’t know what it was, but they were trying to open the door. The door gave way a little.

“Cameras are becoming extremely important, they not only help us after the fact, but in many cases when they are visible and deter crimes from happening,” police chief Michael Finkelstein said.

The chef said dogs are also a good deterrent, like Jasmine, who guards her owners’ house, as well as outside cameras.

“Usually you feel very safe until you hear the story of the recent break-in attempt,” said neighbor Leigh Schneider.

As soon as the two intruders saw the camera, they fled.

East Lyme Police said the case was isolated.

“Since we released the information on social media, we’ve had very positive feedback from people with possible identities that we’re trying to work on at this point,” Finkelstein said.

“Of course I’m worried. I’m worried about my neighbours, a lot of people are working, I’m here all the time,’ said John McBride from East Lyme.

A brand new doorbell camera is also one to keep an eye on.

“It’s a lot safer to have the Ring because it logs everything as soon as someone comes in here, you see things,” David said.

The police said these security cameras were really useful.

Even if you don’t have one, your neighbor can and could capture a license plate or an image of a suspicious vehicle.

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The company is working on a premiumization strategy and reshaping its portfolio with renovations and innovations from brands such as Signature and Royal Challenge and stepping it up after gaining momentum.

The move is intended to bolster Diageo’s stake in prestige and accelerate growth rates that are visible in earnings, she said.

“We have a very good presence in scotches. And with the activations we’ve done around Johny Walker, the renovation of the Black Dog scotch and the launch of Talisker and Singleton, which are malt brands, we’re seeing a very high double-digit growth in scotches and that massively helps our premiumization journey,” Nagarajan told PTI.

Diageo India will focus on accelerating the luxury and premium Scotch Whiskey portfolio, increasing participation in higher prestige.

The company manufactures, sells and distributes an exceptional portfolio of premium brands such as Johnnie Walker, Black Dog, Black & White, VAT 69, Antiquity, Signature, Royal Challenge, McDowell’s No. 1, Smirnoff and Captain Morgan.

Additionally, it has also introduced Royal Challenge American Pride, an American bourbon whiskey, which helps the company reach out to younger customers who want accessible drinks.

“It brings more women into the fold. It’s a really inclusive launch. It reinforces our participation in higher prestige,” she said.

Diageo India aspires to be the “best performing” consumer products company with double-digit revenue growth in the country.

“Our mission is to be the premier CPG business in India, with sustained double-digit revenue growth with mid to high teenage margins and also delivering long-term value to our stakeholders,” Nagarajan said.

The company also works towards ESG (environmental, social and governance) objectives and its brands participate in sustainability initiatives.

Diageo India, a unit of British spirits maker Diageo Plc, also aims to be a water positive company and works on conservation projects and tries to replenish more water than it uses.

“Under Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR), we collected 41,000 tonnes of plastic waste in March and recycled it. By the end of June, we will be plastic waste positive. We will collect and recycle more plastic than we put out,” she says.

It is also working towards net zero carbon by 2025 on Scope I and II operations and 2030 on Scope III operations.

“Greenhouse gas emissions from our own operations have been reduced from 26,000 to 6,000 metric tons…We continue to go zero fossil fuels in our distilleries,” she said, adding that the company also works on reforestation and doubles solar capacity from 1.3 to 2.6 MW

Diageo India is taking packaging initiatives on the sustainability side. The company introduced the Hipster format, a pocket-sized portable scotch whiskey in a PET bottle.

“Now Black & White uses a 100% biodegradable and recyclable Hipster pack and all other brands that are in the Hipster format will switch to this 100% biodegradable and recyclable pack over the next few months,” she added.

Diageo India has also revamped Signature, which is a flagship premium brand, with sustainability proposals.

“We have renovated it with sustainability proposals. The glass bottles in which it is sold are made of 40% recycled glass. The cardboard, which is on the bottle, is made from sustainably sourced paper, certified by the Forest Stewardship Council. It is 100% natural ingredients,” she said, adding that it was well received by consumers.

Diageo is now on a “strong upward trajectory” on stock growth in the market, where it has revived. It also revamped its popular Royal Challenge brand in three states and is on a roll, and would continue to roll out across the country now, Nagarajan added.

Last month, USL announced the sale and franchise of more than 30 popular brands to Singapore-based Inbrew Beverages for an estimated consideration of Rs 820 crore.

USL’s popular portfolio comprised around 30 low-cost entry-level liquor brands, with an average price below Rs 400 for a 750ml bottle, and straddling whisky, rum, brandy, vodka and gin.

The company expects to complete the transaction, which includes brands such as Haywards, Old Tavern, White-Mischief, Honey Bee, Green Label and Romanov, by the end of the September quarter.

In November 2020, Adidas took its first steps into cycling shoes after a 15-year absence. The brand’s long association with sport began in the 1970s, culminated with Eddy Merckx and continued until 2005 when it moved away from cycling shoes and Jan Ulrich. Aside from a brief alliance as clothing sponsor of a fledgling Team Sky, Adidas seemed content to leave the sport to the specialists.

But then came 2020, and a steady stream of enthusiastically received and factually named products. There was a road cycling shoe called The Road Cycling Shoe. There was an indoor cycling shoe called The Indoor Cycling Shoe. There was a gravel cycling shoe that you can probably guess the name of. There was even a pair of strapless cycling shorts, which was even more of a deal breaker than it looks.

And now comes adidas’ first BOA dial equipped cycling shoe – which uses Parley Ocean Plastic, a BOA dial and the same sole as the road cycling shoe. Mix it all up in the Adidas product name generator and you get the Parley Road Cycling BOA shoes.

The sole uses a three-bolt pattern, with a “rigid nylon and fiberglass composite plate” that “couples innovation with performance” and “transfers the power of every pedal stroke to distance”. Parley Ocean Plastic is an eco-friendly recycled material, which makes up “at least” 50% of the yarn in the upper, with the rest coming from recycled polyester.

The upper is meant to be breathable and sock-like, cinched in by a single BOA dial at the top. Adidas doesn’t say if the bumpers on the sole are replaceable, suggesting they probably aren’t, but there’s an abrasion resistant layer in the toe area that should help protect against chafing tires when you’re stylish on the trail. the city. The triple stripe is reflective and the shoes are rather attractive “Hazy Emerald / Cloud White / Utility Green” (pictured) or “Core Black / Carbon / Core Black” (which you can probably imagine, if you can imagine a pair of shoes completely black bikes).

Overall, they look pretty cool, if not the most technically advanced off-charter stiffness offering. They’re available in unisex sizes EU 36-48, and priced at £170/€180.

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