SAN DIEGO, Dec. 9, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — FASHIONPHILE, the leading re-commerce platform for pre-owned, ultra-luxury accessories, today announced the launch of its full Investment Protection Collection, a new line of professional-grade care products designed to help consumers preserve the condition and resale value of their luxury handbags. Following the earlier rollout of select products from the line, the complete collection is now available to the public. This marks the first-ever, in-house consumer product launch for FASHIONPHILE.

FASHIONPHILE has investment protection down to a science, having cleaned and restored more than two million handbags and leather goods since its founding in 1999. Recognizing that luxury accessories like highly sought-after handbags, are tangible investments whose long-term value hinges on condition, the brand spent the past decade developing an at-home care system that meets the exacting standards of FASHIONPHILE’s own Atelier. With over 25 years of unrivaled expertise, FASHIONPHILE is uniquely positioned to deliver the authoritative care solution for extending item longevity and maximizing return on investment.

The Investment Protection Collection fills a critical gap in the market by offering care products that mirror the rigorous standards used by FASHIONPHILE’s own restoration experts. Developed in collaboration with FASHIONPHILE’s Atelier team, the line reflects their mission to breathe new life into ultra-luxury items, one meticulous cleaning at a time.

“Luxury is not about excess, it’s about quality and longevity. We want to encourage the treatment of luxury goods as long-term investments,” said Sarah Davis, Founder & President of FASHIONPHILE. “The products in the Investment Protection Collection are based on the products and systems our in-house professionals use every day. By bringing this expertise directly to the consumer, we are empowering them to actively protect the value of their collections and confidently participate in the circular economy.”

The Investment Protection Collection (sold separately) includes:

• ReNew Handbag Cleaning Kit: Handbag Cleaner, Conditioner, and a Microfiber Cloth ($85)
• Handbag Wipes: A resealable ziplock pack of 10 wipes to clean up your bag ($20)– coming soon
• Handbag Hook: Keep your bag off the floor with this stainless steel hook ($35)
• Handbag Protech Pouch: Sold Individually or as a set of each size of pouches – small, medium and large ($25–$35 or a complete set of all three sizes for $75 total)
• Mending & Repairs Kit: The Mending & Repairs Kit tackles everything from loose threads to unexpected mishaps and sudden snags ($30)

The complete Investment Protection Collection is available starting today at Fashionphile.com.

ABOUT FASHIONPHILE
Founded in 1999, FASHIONPHILE was the very first ultra-luxury re-commerce brand of its kind. More than 25 years later, the company has become the country’s largest resale platform for buying and selling ultra-luxury, pre-owned accessories including Chanel, Hermès, Gucci and Louis Vuitton. Excelling in digital and omnichannel experiences as well as luxury in-person services, FASHIONPHILE is recognized for its never-ending inventory of the most coveted handbags and accessories, a direct buyout model and best-in-class authentication. Through proprietary, leading-edge technologies and the forging of strategic partnerships, FASHIONPHILE continues to accelerate the luxury lifecycle to a velocity unparalleled to anywhere else in the world. In 2019, FASHIONPHILE became the exclusive re-commerce partner of Neiman Marcus. FASHIONPHILE has flagships in New York City, Los Angeles and San Diego, CA, and retail locations across the country in Scottsdale, AZ, Newport Beach, CA, Irvine, CA, San Francisco, CA, Austin, TX and Philadelphia, PA. In October 2025, FASHIONPHILE acquired Luxe Collective, marking their entry into the UK luxury resale market. For more information on FASHIONPHILE please visit: FASHIONPHILE.com and on Instagram @Fashionphile.

YAKIMA, Wash., Dec. 9, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Yakima Chief Hops (YCH) in partnership with the Pink Boots Society (PBS), is proud to release the latest Pink Boots Blend, created to support women and non-binary individuals in the fermentation industry through education and professional support.

The 9^th Annual Pink Boots Blend will be comprised of Ekuanot®, Centennial, HBC 638, and Mosaic®! This year’s blend combines tropical citrus and stone fruit notes with herbal and woody accents for a vibrant fruit medley complemented by a soft undertone of white tea and cedar.  “By offering both expressive citrus and grounding base characteristics, the blend empowers brewers to explore flavor in ways that feel both approachable and innovative,” says YCH Sensory Coordinator Dominic Wise. “There’s a soft, delicate aspect to this year’s blend that we’re excited about and think brewers will too.”

YCH will donate $1 from every pound of the blend sold directly to PBS, funding scholarships, training, and professional opportunities for all members. “As the industry shifts, the Pink Boots Blend gives producers of every size a way to stay creative and stay connected. It’s not about the scale of participation, it’s about the commitment to keep innovating together,” says PBS Executive Director, Georgina Solis. “Its impact reaches far beyond flavor; it strengthens the entire industry and contributes to professional development for women and non-binary talent.”

With over two thousand members across 31 countries, the Pink Boots Society’s mission is clear: support women and non-binary individuals in the rapidly growing fermentation and alcoholic beverage industry to advance their careers through education. The Pink Boots Blend directly supports this mission and gives brewers (and other makers) a high-quality product that opens the door to creative possibilities! Learn more about the Pink Boots Blend at www.yakimachief.com/commercial/hop-wire/9th-annual-pink-boots-blend. For general inquiries about the blend or YCH, please contact us at hops@yakimachief.com.

Yakima Chief Hops  

YCH is a 100% grower-owned global hop supplier with a mission to connect the world’s finest brewers with family hop farms. Operating for over 30 years, we have become leaders in innovation, quality, and customer service. We are a resource for brewers, providing industry-leading research and products. We are advocates of sustainability and meaningful social causes, working to support the communities around us. https://www.yakimachief.com/ 

KRAKÓW, Poland, Dec. 9, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Comarch, a global provider of IT solutions and services, today announced its recognition as a Strong Performer in The Forrester Wave™: Loyalty Platforms, Q4 2025. The report, authored by John Pedini, evaluated the most significant providers in the industry to help professionals select the right partner for their needs.

Strategic Vision 

According to the Forrester report, “Comarch is best suited for global, multibrand, multiregion enterprises that require industry expertise in airlines, fuel-retail, and financial services”.

The report also states “Comarch views loyalty technology as the catalyst for CX and martech, resulting in a roadmap focused on automation, AI, and modularity”.

Community and User Engagement

In this evaluation, Comarch received the highest score possible in the Community criterion. The report notes that “Comarch has an exceptionally busy live-event schedule and a large online community for users to learn and discuss best practices”.

“We believe our placement in the Forrester Wave evaluation reflects our unwavering commitment to technical excellence and strategic alignment with the evolving needs of global enterprises,” said Sami Nachawati, Consulting Director at Comarch. “Our focus on leveraging AI and ensuring a modular, highly configurable platform gives our clients the agility needed to deliver a superior customer experience.”

Access the Full Report

To examine the complete evaluation and learn more about Comarch’s placement, access the full The Forrester Wave™: Loyalty Platforms, Q4 2025 report here: https://www.comarch.com/trade-and-services/loyalty-marketing/resources/forrester-wave-loyalty-platforms-q4-2025/

Forrester does not endorse any company, product, brand, or service included in its research publications and does not advise any person to select the products or services of any company or brand based on the ratings included in such publications. Information is based on the best available resources. Opinions reflect judgment at the time and are subject to change. For more information, read about Forrester’s objectivity here.

About Comarch

Comarch was founded in 1993 in Kraków, Poland. It’s one of the biggest IT company in Europe and carries out projects for the leading Polish and global brands in the most important sectors of the economy. Tens of thousands of well-known brands in over 100 countries on 6 continents have used Comarch services, among others: Allianz, Auchan, BNP Paribas Fortis, BP, Carrefour, Heathrow Airport, Heineken, ING and LG U+, Orange, Telefónica, T-Mobile, Vodafone.

CONTACT: michal.ostasz@comarch.com 

KARLSKOGA, Sweden, Dec. 9, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Cell Impact has signed an agreement with a leading Asian automotive manufacturer for the production and delivery of a forming tool used in the manufacturing of flow plates. The order is valued at SEK 1.5 million, with delivery expected during Q1 2026.

Cell Impact has signed an agreement with a leading Asian automotive manufacturer for the production and delivery of a forming tool used in the manufacturing of flow plates.

The automotive manufacturer and Cell Impact have collaborated for several years through multiple customer projects, and this latest agreement is the result of previous successful initiatives.

“Each successful project has brought us one step closer to continuous production. The tool in question will be used by the customer to manufacture complete flow plates for testing and validation of pattern design and production quality,” says Daniel Vallin, CEO of Cell Impact.

The order will have a limited impact on Cell Impact’s earnings for the current year but is strategically important as it moves the collaboration closer to full-scale production at the customer.

About Cell Impact
Cell Impact AB (publ) is a global supplier of advanced flow plates to fuel cell and electrolyzer manufacturers. The company has developed and patented a unique method for high velocity forming, Cell Impact Forming™ which is significantly more scalable and cost-efficient compared to conventional forming methods. Cell Impact Forming is an environmentally friendly forming technology that consumes no water and very little electrical power.
The Cell Impact share is listed on Nasdaq First North Growth Market and FNCA Sweden AB is the company’s Certified Advisor (CA).

MES products from Rockwell meet manufacturers’ immediate needs while laying the foundation for future autonomous operations

MILWAUKEE, Dec. 9, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Rockwell Automation, Inc. (NYSE: ROK), the world’s largest company dedicated to industrial automation and digital transformation, today announced a series of strategic innovations to its Manufacturing Execution System (MES) portfolio, focused on flexibility, scalability and resiliency.

Kristin Fielder, Group Product Manger, Rockwell Automation, presenting Rockwell’s MES solutions at the 2025 Plex Summit

Rockwell’s elastic MES portfolio is a cloud-native, interoperable MES platform designed to unify operations across operational technology (OT) and information technology (IT). This elastic, modular approach accelerates time to value, simplifies operations and allows manufacturers to scale capabilities as needed – empowering progress toward autonomous operations.

Traditional MES solutions often operate in silos, limiting visibility across OT and IT. According to Rockwell’s 2025 State of Smart Manufacturing Report, 21% of manufacturing leaders cite integration challenges as a top internal obstacle. Rockwell’s elastic MES eliminates these barriers with a single, unified platform that connects the manufacturing lifecycle – from materials and inventory to production and tooling. Embedded analytics, AI-driven insights and connected worker technology keep production agile, visible and optimized.    

“Legacy MES systems, while foundational, have become barriers to agility in an era defined by rapid change,” said Lorenzo Veronesi, associate research director, IDC, a manufacturing research service. “This future lies in modern, flexible and scalable MES platforms that enable manufacturers to reconfigure processes on demand, integrate seamlessly across the digital thread, and accelerate innovation. This evolution marks a critical step in moving the industry toward a truly adaptive, future-ready operations.”

“Our elastic MES strategy and investments drive a fundamental shift in how manufacturers connect and optimize their operations,” said Anthony Murphy, vice president of product management, Rockwell Automation. “DIY and disparate systems increase cost, risk and complexity. Rockwell’s elastic MES unifies critical applications across OT and IT on a cloud-native, resilient architecture that grows with our customers.”

Rockwell’s Elastic MES Solutions

Rockwell’s MES solutions serve as the digital backbone of modern manufacturing, connecting software, hardware and services into a unified OT/IT environment. Designed for interoperability and scalability, the platform combines the power of the cloud with the resilience of the edge.  

Rockwell’s MES portfolio includes the following elastic qualities:

• Purpose-built for manufacturing: Tailored for discrete, hybrid, and regulated industries, ensuring compliance, traceability, and security
• Comprehensive capabilities: A multi-tenant Software as a Service (SaaS) environment with embedded AI technology to guide manufacturers along their autonomous operations journey
• Unified OT/IT integration: Seamless connectivity delivers holistic visibility and stronger business resiliency
• Extensible by design: A secure, resilient platform designed to integrate with existing systems and leverage emerging technologies like AI
• Resilient edge-to-cloud deployment: Flexible options from cloud-only to hybrid configurations to fit each site’s operational needs

“Plex gives us flexibility to grow our digital infrastructure at our own pace,” says David Rudofsky, chief financial officer, Wonton Food Inc. “We selected what worked for us initially and there are various capabilities we can consider for future expansion, like material tracking and production efficiency. For industries like food and beverage, Rockwell’s purpose-built MES offerings simplify compliance for SQF and customer audits and reduce implementation time by eliminating the need for heavy customization. Our operations benefit from a secure and connected foundation that encourages continuous improvement.” 

Operational Impact and Business Outcomes

Manufacturers worldwide are already realizing the benefits of Rockwell’s MES solutions:

• A stationery, lighter, and shaver manufacturer leveraged Plex MES to unlock scalable capabilities and gain real-time production visibility.
• A baking mix manufacturer automated WIP management, and improved performance across finance and operations with Plex MES.
• A pharmaceutical developer implemented FactoryTalk® PharmaSuite® to create a digital manufacturing core and enhance efficiency.

Rockwell’s MES portfolio delivers intelligent guidance, predictive insights and operational agility, helping manufacturers streamline production and evolve toward autonomous operations.

To learn more about Rockwell’s elastic MES solutions, visit the Plex website.

Rockwell Automation
Rockwell Automation, Inc. (NYSE: ROK), is a global leader in industrial automation and digital transformation. We connect the imaginations of people with the potential of technology to expand what is humanly possible, making the world more productive and more sustainable. Headquartered in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, Rockwell Automation employs approximately 26,000 problem solvers dedicated to our customers in more than 100 countries as of fiscal year end 2025. To learn more about how we are bringing Connected Enterprise to life across industrial enterprises, visit www.rockwellautomation.com.

Accomplished institutional investment professional to lead national growth in Canada and strengthen institutional, advisor and allocator engagement

TORONTO, Dec. 9, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — 3iQ Corp. (“3iQ”), a global pioneer in digital asset investment solutions, today announced the appointment of Ash Tahbazian as Head of Business Development, Canada. In this role, Mr. Tahbazian will oversee national growth initiatives and expand 3iQ’s presence among institutional investors, family offices, advisors and high-net-worth clients seeking secure, compliant access to the digital asset economy.

Mr. Tahbazian brings more than two decades of experience across asset management, digital assets and institutional client strategy. He has partnered with pension plans, insurance companies, asset managers and family offices in Canada and internationally to help them navigate complex investment structures, adopt emerging technologies and strengthen governance frameworks. He is highly regarded for his ability to translate fast-moving market developments into clear, actionable insights for senior decision-makers.

“Ash’s deep institutional background and digital asset expertise make him a strong addition to our global business development team,” said Pascal St-Jean, President and CEO of 3iQ. “His ability to provide clarity, discipline, and strategic guidance will support our continuing leadership in Canada and further expand access to our regulated digital asset solutions.”

Before joining 3iQ, Mr. Tahbazian held senior roles at State Street and CIBC Mellon, where he contributed to significant revenue growth and led teams of more than 100 professionals across sales, service and relationship management. His experience in custody, fund administration, capital markets, investment analytics and product development gives him a comprehensive view of how institutional portfolios are constructed, monitored and supported throughout investment lifecycles.

Mr. Tahbazian most recently served on the leadership team at Virgo Digital Asset Management, where he focused on distribution strategy, key partnerships and institutional education as digital asset investing evolved. His work emphasized bridging established financial infrastructure with blockchain-based platforms while upholding the governance and regulatory standards required by asset owners and allocators.

At 3iQ, Mr. Tahbazian will lead business development strategy across Canada, deepen engagement with advisors and institutional allocators, and support broader education and adoption around digital asset investing. His approach focuses on clarity, disciplined execution and aligning innovative solutions with institutional needs.

“I’m excited to join 3iQ at a pivotal time for the digital asset industry,” said Ash Tahbazian. “Investors are seeking trusted, regulated partners to help them navigate the intersection of traditional finance and blockchain-based opportunities. 3iQ has been a leader and trailblazer in shaping this landscape in Canada, and I look forward to supporting clients as they evaluate digital asset exposure within their portfolios.”

Mr. Tahbazian holds both the CFA charter and CPA designation and is a graduate of the University of Toronto.

About 3iQ Digital Asset Management

Founded in 2012, 3iQ is one of the world’s leading alternative digital asset managers, pioneering institutional-grade investments. 3iQ launched the world’s first Digital Assets Managed Account Platform (QMAP), a hedge fund investment solution, offering innovative risk-managed investment solutions to gain exposure to digital assets. 3iQ was also the first to launch a Bitcoin and Ethereum ETP listed on a major global stock exchange, integrate staking into its Ethereum and Solana ETFs boosting investor returns, and offering other regulated ETFs. In 2024, Monex Group, a leading Japanese financial group, took a majority stake in 3iQ. Since 2012, 3iQ has been at the forefront of innovation in digital asset investment management. To learn more about 3iQ, visit 3iq.io.

W: https://www.3iq.io/
L: https://www.linkedin.com/company/3iq-corp/
X: https://x.com/3iq_corp

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