...Forever 21, Inc. Private Apparel Founded 1984 Headquarters Los Angeles, California[1] Number of locations 480 (2011) Key people Do Won Chang Founder & CEO Jin Sook Chang Chief Merchandising Officer Linda Chang Chief Marketing Officer Esther Chang Chief Visual Officer Products Clothing, Accessories Revenue increase US$2.6 billion Total assets $1.40 billion Employees 27,228 Forever 21 is an American chain of clothing retailers with branches in major cities in the United States, Puerto Rico, Canada, Europe, Asia, Latin America, and the Middle East that offers trendy clothing and accessories for young women, men, and girls at low, affordable prices. Forever 21's marketing image is based around made-in-the-USA merchandise produced in California, however most product pages indicate items are imported. It sources its designs from hundreds of Southern California suppliers. Forever 21’s merchandise does not have uniform specifications, quality, patterns or even sizes; these details vary by supplier. Contents 1 History 2 Stores 2.1 Conversions 2.2 International 2.2.1 Europe 2.2.2 Asia 2.2.3 Latin America 3 Controversy 4 References 5 External links History Forever 21, Briarwood Mall, in Ann Arbor, Michigan The chain, originally known as Fashion 21, was intended at first mostly for middle-aged women. The store was founded in Los Angeles, California in 1984 by Do Won Chang...
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...1901 Harder Road Hayward, CA 94542 December 9, 2013 Cely Pichay 2005 W. Olive Avenue Porterville, CA 93257 Dear Ms. Pichay: I am writing to inform you about how it is hard for filipinos in the city of Porterville to be accepted into society. It is hard for any race to be socially accepted in this country. There are so much criteria that you have to pass to even be considered into society. You have to look a certain way, act a certain way, talk a certain way, etc. To be honest, I don't even know if I am socially accepted because I don't pass a certain criteria. If it's hard for me, then I can't imagine what it must feel like for another person in my race. If you are filipino, it is especially hard to get accepted into society because we're different from other people. We have different values and outlooks on life. I want to know what you are going to do to fix this issue in the city of Porterville. There are a lot of filipinos, teenagers especially, that will do anything to get accepted into society. We want to be accepted by everyone because we want them to like us. We care about what other people think about us because that's just how we are. I know I am like that because if someone doesn't like me, then I will do anything to get them to like me. Filipinos have a difficult time getting accepted because we look or act differently compared to other races. When someone looks at me, I feel their eyes judging me and I don't want to feel like that anymore because I get really...
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...INTRODUCTION Forever 21 is an American chain of fashion retailers with its headquarters in Los Angeles and sales of $3.7 billion in 2013. Forever 21 began as a 900 square foot store in Los Angeles in 1984, and has grown to sell their clothing lines Forever 21, XXI Forever, Love 21, and Heritage in over 600 stores in the Americas, Asia, the Middle East, and the UK. More than 60% of its apparel is manufactured in China and the average store size is 38,000 square feet. According to Adrienne Tennant, an analyst at Wedbush Morgan Securities, and Andrea Chang of the Los Angeles Times, Forever 21 is known for its trendy offerings and its economical pricing. The company sells clothing, accessories, and beauty products for women, men, and girls. The company has been involved in various controversies, ranging from labor practice issues and copyright infraction accusations to religion. HISTORY Forever 21 founders Do “Don” Won Chang and his wife Jin Sook Chang emigrated from South Korea to the United States in 1981.The luxurious cars of those in the retail industry influenced Don to enter the garment industry and so Fashion 21, later renamed Forever 21, was established. Don is the Chief Executive Officer and Jin Sook the Chief Merchandising Officer, with a combined net worth of $5 billion. As of September 2013, the couple ranked 264 in Forbes’ World’s Billionaires list and 90 amongst America’s wealthiest. Their two daughters joined the business in 2009, Linda leading the Marketing...
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...Sports Fans Sports fans are a definitely a different breed of people. When their team or teams are playing their mentality is they better win this game and if they lose its then end of the world and puts a lot of the people in bad moods. This happens on the daily basis. Sports fans thrive for the excitement of the games. The excitement of the games and the atmosphere of the stadium bring them in to a whole different world. The fans that take it the most seriously are definitely soccer, baseball, hockey and football fans the most. The die-hard fans care about every game that is played by their team. Most of the time they will take the hard fought loss as if they are part of the team. People are crazy about sports, they’re die-hard fanatics, which sometimes care more about sports then their actual life. The biggest sports fans would have to be football; they go all out for their team. People plan their day around the game by getting to the field to barbeque and tailgate before the game. Most of the time it will be two to three hours before the game. Even some times people will just get to the stadium to tailgate and be in the atmosphere of everyone else and not go into the game because they don’t have tickets. Football fans are crazy they will throw parties in the parking lot before and after the games. They also have fans that paint their bodies and stand out in the freezing cold when normal people would be bulled up in cloths. Football Fans are crazy but that is just the...
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...Forever 21 a Global Company The global retailer that I have chosen is Forever 21 because they are a well-known retailer. Forever 21 is a well-known chain store and mostly targets young teenage to college age women. The store was founded in Los Angeles, California in 1984 by Do Won Chang and his wife Jin Sook Chang. The first fast fashion store opened in April 21 in 1984 and has grown nationally and globally since then. The market for Forever 21 has grown drastically within the past couple of years and they have ventured from just women and men’s clothes. Forever 21 carries a very wide assortment of merchandise and now caters to children and plus size women. The fashions of Forever 21 have a lower price point than most other chain stores so the fact that they are affordable items to attain and manufacturing is cheaper it is easier to expand their stores across the globe. Forever reaches its audience mobile all across the glove via the Forever 21 app because the CRM enables the brand to research their consumers by knowing their demographics and what they like and catering to the consumer and allowing interactions with the brand to be easier. “We’re looking to scale our online and mobile business faster, drive more return on ad spend and increase revenue through paid channels. Sociomantic and AdX are helping us accomplish these goals.”( Gerard Florendo) Forever 21’s consumers is very technology savvy and looks convenience so I think this approach works well for them along with...
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...Killa Tay-K Taymor Travon McIntyre better known as Tay-K is a seventeen year old rapper from Arlington, Texas. He burst on to the rap scene with his song “The Race”. Tay-K started his career by posting songs on Soundcloud. His songs got thousands of plays on Soundcloud and his music video posted on Youtube got 76 million views. Tay-K’s songs had violent and vulgar lyrics which reflected choices he made that landed him in jail. Tay-K has violated federal crimes and those crimes are murder and assault. On July 26th, 2016 Tay-k went and did a house invasion and homeowner Ethan Walker dead. Tay-K then found guilty and was arrested for murder and then let out and was put on house arrest. Tay-K had a separate killing in San Antonio, Texas and...
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...Professor Wilson September 6, 2015 “Eleanor Rigby” This song was written for many purposes in my opinion. I can see numerous themes as I read through the lyrics. The first theme that I noticed is the literal meaning. I could evaluate this from the very first line of the song. It states, “ah look at all the lonely people” (Beatles). Literally, I interpret this as meaning that there are many lonely people in this world. People who have no one to share their lives with but also people who choose to keep all their feelings inside of them. These lonely people shelter themselves from others emotionally and won’t let anyone get the chance to know them. I have seen this quite often growing up. I feel as if The Beatles may have been referring to both of these types of people: physically alone and emotionally drawn people. I believe that there are more meanings to the lyrics in this song though. I can see this song referring to religion as well. This song states that, “Father McKenzie, writing the words of a sermon that no one will hear no one comes near” and “no one was saved” (Beatles). I feel as if a powerful message is said here to the religious listeners of this song. Do I think this song is attacking the religious values of some? That might possibly be the case, however, I can see the argument in an array of spectrums. Lastly, a theme that stood out to me is when the song stated, “wearing the face that she keeps in a jar by the door” (Beatles). I think that some people...
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...Management 303 SWOT Analysis DreamWorks DreamWorks animation is one of best companies in their field. Leading the way in family animation films, DreamWorks has many positive qualities that cause their rivals to worry. Since their creation in 1994 this company has produced 23 amazing films. Some films reaching record breaking numbers in sales. “In 2010 DreamWorks Animation became the first company to produce three animated films in a single year. Those three films were “How to Train Your Dragon”, “Shrek Forever After” and “Megamind”, which were all in 3D. In 2009, they announced that every two years a total of five animated feature films would be released”. DreamWorks mission statement “DreamWorks Animation SKG is devoted to producing high-quality family entertainment through the use of computer-generated (CG) animation. With world-class creative talent and technological capabilities, our goal is to release two CG animated feature films a year that deliver great stories, breathtaking visual imagery and a sensibility that appeals to both children and adults.” One of the many strengths that this company has is the fact that their films raise excellent numbers in sales. DreamWorks has produced the number one animation film (Shrek 2) in the past ten years. Along with the excellent numbers in sales and quality films, the employees are very happy to work. The amount of turnover is very slim. In fact DreamWorks was named number ten on the list of...
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...In honestly and truth, am a follower of your teaching ,someone I could want to grow to be like. You are a father to all and nobody can dispute that. Everybody respect you and will never want to do anything that will make you bad perception about them. I have great experience working at the commission and the support you render to me sacrificially, I appreciate and love you. And God almighty will bless you. MY CONFESSION Everybody makes mistake, my mistake was combined with a lot of tears, regret, honestly and desire. I didn’t just wake up one morning and decide to lie to you, am not that kind of person. Have always been honest, smile a lot, share the way I feel, my story to people to know. I lost everything when I wanted to go for my visa first interview, when I was asked to resign even tho have not got the visa. I lost the plead to get a visa, I was left stranded and people I told, told me how stupid I was to have been honest with my employer that people don’t do it. I wake up everything, asking myself ”am I really stupid” ? I cried. Fortunately, with your kindness, you gave me back my job, but on probation with reduce salary. Which was not big deal and I was very grateful. Not long after that, Yetunde had to leave for her masters, (everybody knew how brilliant yetunde was) she was celebrated, rewarded with the short time notification she gave that shes leaving. Yetunde got her visa before she told the commission (don’t know if the management know about that ) and gave...
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...In the wake of the Black Lives Matter movement, the United States began re-examining previously idolized historical figures. Among these figures is Christopher Columbus, who is routinely used as a symbol of daring exploration, with his notoriety best highlighted by Columbus Day being a federal holiday. However, for America, Christopher Columbus marks the start of a tradition of abhorrent treatment of the Indigenous Peoples which lays the foundation for Indigenous land to be viewed through a lens of commodity by settlers who justified their actions through Christianity. Columbus Day wasn’t recognized as a federal holiday until 1937, over four hundred years after Christopher Columbus first set foot in the Americas. When President Benjamin Harrison first proposed a national celebration of the holiday in 1892, he cited it as a day for Americans to, “devote themselves to such exercises as may best express honor to the discoverer and their appreciation of the great achievements of the four completed centuries of American life” and called Columbus, “the pioneer of progress and enlightenment.” The idea of this holiday was then picked up by Italian Americans, particularly the Knights of Columbus who are a “Catholic Fraternal Organization,” as a way to boost the social status of Italian Americans in the early 1900 During this time, over four million Italians had just immigrated to the United States and were often socially excluded, not falling into the standard definition of “white” at...
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...Biologic Effects Of Aloe Vera Gel http://www.ispub.com/journal/the-internet-journal-of-microbiology/volume-9-number-2/biologic-effects-of-aloe-vera-gel.html Nidhi KathuriaSenior Lecturer, Dept. of Prosthodontics, PDM Dental College And Research Institute Neelam GuptaReader, Dept. of Prosthodontics, PDM Dental College And Research Institute ManishaSenior Lecturer, Dept. of Prosthodontics, PDM Dental College And Research Institute Rahul PrasadSenior Lecturer, Dept. of Prosthodontics, Bharati Vidyapeeth Dental College Nikita MBBS Student Citation: N. Kathuria, N. Gupta, . Manisha, R. Prasad, . Nikita: Biologic Effects Of Aloe Vera Gel. The Internet Journal of Microbiology. 2011 Volume 9 Number 2 Keywords: Aloe vera gel, antibacterial, antifungal, antiviral, denture adhesive, tooth gel, denture cleanser. Abstract Aloe vera is known for its many health benefits. It helps in improving the appearance of skin, treat digestive problems and boost immune systems. Use of aloe vera is beneficial in many oral conditions. Due to its anti bacterial qualities it is effective in fighting the bacteria and preventing bad breath, gingivitis, stomatitis and periodontitis. Acute mouth lesions are improved by direct application of aloe vera gel on herpetic viral lesions, apthous ulcers and cracks occurring at corner of mouth. Denture patients with sore spots and ill fitting complete or partial dentures can benefit by the use of aloe vera. It also promotes cell growth and act as detoxifying...
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...The Interdisciplinary Center Herzliya Lauder School of Government, Diplomacy and Strategy Argov Fellows Program in Leadership and Diplomacy Cultural Diplomacy: An Important but Neglected Tool in Promoting Israel’s Public Image Ronit Appel, Assaf Irony, Steven Schmerz, Ayela Ziv May 2008 Table of Contents 1. Introduction and Research Methodology Introduction……………………………………………………………………..3 Research Questions………………………………………………………..……4 Methodology………………………………………………………………..…..5 2. A Definition of Cultural Diplomacy and its Benefits Cultural Diplomacy: A Definition……………………………………….…….7 Benefits of Cultural Diplomacy – In General and Specifically for Israel……………………………………..8 Can the Benefits of Cultural Diplomacy be Measured?.................................................................................17 Examples of the Positive Effects of Cultural Diplomacy Programs…………………………………………18 French-German Relations: A Case Study of Successful Cultural Diplomacy………………………………21 3. Appreciation for Cultural Diplomacy in the United States and Europe The United States of America…………………………………………..……..25 Europe……………………………………………………………………..…..28 4. Cultural Development in Israel Israeli Culture……………………………………………………………….…31 Organizations in Israel Promoting Culture……………………………....……34 Governmental Support of the Promotion of Culture………………………….35 5. The Israeli Government’s Attitude Toward Cultural Diplomacy Does the Israeli Government Value Cultural 1 Diplomacy?.............
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...réalité : imposer ses propres règles du jeu 12- Le design : les vrais artistes simplifient 13- Fabriquer le Mac : le voyage est la récompense 14- Entrée en scène de Sculley : le défi Pepsi 15- Le lancement : changer le monde 16- Gates et Jobs : quand deux orbites se croisent 17- Icare : à monter trop haut… 18- NeXT : Prométhée délivré 19- Pixar : quand la technologie rencontre l’art 20- Un homme comme les autres : Love is a four letter word 21- Toy Story : Buzz et Woody à la rescousse 22- La Seconde Venue : le loup dans la bergerie 23- La restauration : car le perdant d’aujourd’hui sera le gagnant de demain 24- Think Different : Jobs, iPDG 25- Principes de design : le duo Jobs et Ive 26- L’iMac : hello (again) 27- JOBS P-DG : toujours aussi fou malgré les années 28- Les Apple Store : genius...
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...A Technical Paper titled ‘EVERY WATT IS PRECIOUS’ [pic] BY SANKET S. VYAVAHARE & JIVRAJ P. PAPDIWAL B.TECH (MECHANICAL) COEP CONTACT: E-mail:- 1.SANKET- vyavaharess11@yahoo.in 2. JIVRAJ – jivraj22@gmail.com Mobile: - 1.SANKET -9028184677 2. JIVRAJ-9881838482 ABSTRACT: “Every Watt is precious” Energy lies at the core of all economic activity & controls a country’s rate of growth and development; the type and volume of our energy usage determines our environment. In the case of the developing countries, like ours, the energy sector assumes a critical importance in the view of the ever increasing energy needs requiring huge investments to meet them. If India is to achieve the targeted growth in GDP, it would need commensurate input of energy, mainly commercial energy in the form of coal, oil, gas and electricity. However, India’s fossil fuel reserves are limited. Among the various strategies for meeting energy demand, efficient use of energy and its conservation emerges out to be the least cost option in any given strategies, apart from being environmentally benign. In our effort of writing this paper we hereby want to put forth the Scope for Energy Conservation both in Residential as well as in the Non Residential areas, ‘Energy Efficient Technologies’, their financial analysis & want to prove the fact that use of some of...
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