Day: February 9, 2021

Ocado sales boosted by huge take-up of online shopping during the pandemic

By Keisha P. Crabtree 2 weeks ago

Bloomberg

EV Company With Almost No Revenue Posts 3,000% Gain in 8 Months

(Bloomberg) — There is nothing about the finances of Blink Charging Co. that would suggest it’s one of the hottest stocks in America.It’s never posted an annual profit in its 11-year history; it warned last year it could go bankrupt; it’s losing market share, pulls in anemic revenue and has churned through management in recent years.And yet a hot stock it is. Investors have bid Blink’s share price up 3,000% over the past eight months. Only seven stocks — out of about 2,700 that are worth at least $1 billion — have risen more over that time. The reason: Blink is a green-energy company, an owner and operator of charging stations that power up electric vehicles. And if investors are certain of one thing in the mania that is sweeping through financial markets, it is that green

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The Spring Trend Fashion Girls Are Wearing Instead of Leggings

By Keisha P. Crabtree 2 weeks ago

If there’s anything last year taught us, it’s that loungewear isn’t going anywhere. During a time where comfortable clothing is being more prioritized than ever before, fashion girls have naturally been searching for ways to make casual and cozy pieces feel as forward as possible. Leggings are usually on the forefront of most loungewear wardrobes, but this spring, It girls have officially proven that there’s a new style in town that’s not quite a legging, not quite a bodysuit, but a trendy new hybrid. We’re not sure if we should be calling them bodysuits with shorts, tight rompers, or playsuits, but hopefully, by listing all three, you’ll get a solid picture of the kinds of onesies we’re talking about here.

These fitted rompers feel as though you’re living in leggings, but the styling opportunities are ten times more exciting. So far, fashion girls have either been wearing them alone with

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IMG Models Signs Natalia Bryant

By Keisha P. Crabtree 2 weeks ago

Natalia Bryant has signed with IMG Models.

The agency will represent the 18-year-old Los Angeles native — the daughter of Vanessa Bryant and the late Kobe Bryant — in beauty and fashion.

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“I have always been interested in fashion since a very young age,” said Natalia Bryant in an exclusive statement. “I have a love for the industry, and ever since I can remember, I wanted to model. There is a lot to learn, but I feel this is a great opportunity for me to learn and express myself creatively.”

IMG Models will focus on building Bryant’s profile through editorial and brand endorsements, noted the agency.

“Natalia has such a bright future ahead of her, and we were taken aback by her beauty, talent and drive from our first encounter,” said IMG Models’ senior vice president Maja Chiesi. “We’re honored to partner with Natalia in shaping

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MAGIC Pop-up in Orlando Will Offer Curated Assortment

By Keisha P. Crabtree 2 weeks ago

MAGIC is taking the plunge.

After the pandemic forced the trade show operator to convert to digital exhibitions last year, the company is sticking its toe back in the water with the MAGIC Pop-Up Orlando, kicking off at the Orange County Convention Center today. The show will run through Thursday and will include brands that have traditionally shown at WWDMAGIC, Stitch, Project Women’s and MICAM Americas in Las Vegas. The limited-capacity, appointment-driven event will focus on women’s trend and contemporary apparel, accessories and footwear, as well as an assortment of men’s classic and contemporary brands.

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In addition to MAGIC, the pop-up will also include Womenswear in Nevada and the Offprice Show, which also relocated from Vegas to Florida for this edition of the show. WWIN focuses on women’s fashion and accessories and Offprice will continue to specialize in discounted apparel, accessories and footwear in a variety of

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