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Superstar Salman Khan joins Green India Challenge

Hyderabad (Telangana) [India], June 22: Bollywood superstar Salman Khan arrived in Hyderabad for his film shooting and participated in the Green India Challenge 5.0 along with Rajya Sabha MP and Green India Founder J Santosh Kumar here on Tuesday.


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Accompanied by his film crew, Salman planted saplings at Ramoji Film City.

Speaking on the occasion, he said that every person should take the responsibility for the plantation programme and also take adequate care of the saplings until they grow big trees. It is unfortunate that human loss due to natural calamities, heavy rains and floods is immense. The only solution to check human loss is to promote massive plantations.

Salman praised the TRS MP Santosh for taking up the big task of the plantation programme. He said that the MP's Endeavour to improve Green Cover in India will help to safeguard the Earth and future generations. He called upon his fans and followers to join Green India Challenge and plant saplings on a large scale.

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Santosh Kumar thanked the Bollywood star for accepting his request and joining the Green India Challenge. He said that the Bollywood star's initiative to plant saplings will definitely inspire crores of his fans. Apart from the film crew, Green India Challenge Co-Founder Raghava, Karunakar Reddy was also present.


Warner Bros. to launch dog apparel with Kanine

Los Angeles [USA], June 22: Warner Bros. Consumer Products has signed a three-year dog apparel and accessories licensing agreement in greater Asia with Kanine Pets World Limited, a subsidiary of Kanine Group.


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Pic Courtesy: WB reference image


The deal will see Kanine designing, producing and distributing products for dogs including apparel, accessories and toys featuring the properties of ‘DC League of Super-Pets,’ Looney Tunes and Tom and Jerry.

Samuel Wong, chief executive and chief financial officer at Kanine Group, said in a statement: "We’re so thrilled to bring the amazing world of ‘DC League of Super-Pets’, Looney Tunes and Tom and Jerry to the dog category and onto Kanine.com. We believe there’s so much fun and imagination from these world class properties that every one of our furry friends can be a superhero and share in our dream of the ‘Pets Ecosphere, Redefined.’

“Kanine’s extension into the character landscape is one further step towards our goal to be the most relevant platform for premium dog products globally.”

The debut collection will launch in August 2022 to coincide with Warner Bros. Pictures’ releasing the ‘DC League of Super-Pets’ film in cinemas. The products will be available in the greater Asia region on kanine.com, as well as in selected department stores and pet stores.

Sean Coxall, chief marketing officer at Kanine Group, added: “It’s very exciting to partner with Warner Bros. Consumer Products and be able to create incredible new character merchandise for dogs. This is a very important segment for dogs and it’s important that Kanine can offer something for everyone on its platform. We have some amazing character launches planned for the next 12 months starting with the ‘DC League of Super-Pets’.”

In recent months, Kanine Group has signed licensing agreements with fashion brands including Hugo Boss and Tommy Hilfiger to launch branded dog apparel and accessories.


Gap Inc. invests 1 million dollars in in Allyson Felix’s Saysh footwear brand 'Saysh'

San Francisco (California) [US], June 19: Gap Inc and Athleta have invested 1 million dollars in Saysh, a footwear branded founded by Olympic medallist Allyson Felix and brother Wes Felix.


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Pic Courtesy: Saysh Official


Felix reportedly was unable to find the perfect sneaker whilst preparing for the Tokyo Olympics last year, prompting her to set up Saysh, a shoe brand by women, for women, focused on community building.

In a Series A funding round the company secured 8 million dollars in investment. Felix previously collaborated with Athleta when she was contracted as the brand’s first athlete partner in 2019. At the time Felix ended a partnership with Nike, calling out the sporting giant for not being supportive of new mothers in an op-ed in the New York Times.

As part of the investment, Gap Inc. has taken a 2 percent equity stake in Saysh, according to a company spokeswoman. In addition, Athleta, a 220-unit operation, has a partnership to sell Saysh footwear via its site.

Saysh will use the investment to focus on its e-commerce, wholesale distribution and community-based retail, reported WWD, in addition to expanding its product categories and launch activity-specific sneaker styles.

Felix parted ways with her former sponsor Nike several years ago and published a New York Times op-ed in 2019 that called out the activewear giant for not being supportive of new mothers. In competition and through her own business, Felix, who has two children, is committed to supporting women and their families.

Last year Felix and Athleta also joined forces to kick off “The Power of She Fund: Child Care Grants.” That initiative earmarked $200,000 to help professional female athletes with children finance their travels for competitions. Six mothers, who competed in the Tokyo Summer Olympics, were among the beneficiaries of that monetary commitment. During those Summer Games, Felix, who is now the most decorated U.S. Olympic track athlete, wore Athleta apparel and Saysh spikes.

Saysh was started by Felix with her brother Wes, who serves as chief executive officer. The company will use the funding to amp up its branded e-commerce, wholesale distribution and community-based retail — an area that the founders are looking to build up. The $8 million investment will also be used to expand its product range and to introduce activity-specific sneaker styles.

Springbank Collective was an additional early-stage investor that recruited a group of angel investors through a Special Purpose Vehicle, according to information provided by Saysh. The New York Road Runners Club’s CEO Kerin Hempel, The Black Doula’s Sabia Wade and gender and policy expert Anne-Marie Slaughter were participants. Felix shares the collective’s mission to support working women and their families.

Athelta’s investment was brokered by Gap’s Strategic Growth Office, the unit that is on the lookout for opportunities to increase growth and fast-track capabilities across its portfolio of brands.

Venture capital firm Redpoint has previously invested in Netflix, Sonos and other companies.


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