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Yahoo
10 hours ago
- Business
- Yahoo
Fabletics Elevates Key Leaders as It Eyes $1 Billion Milestone
Fabletics has announced two key executive leadership Bhatia, who previously served as chief operating officer, has been elevated to president and COO. She has driven initiatives across e-commerce, production, operations and technology, while leading the brand's expansion into new channels. Her role now spans product creation, retail, wholesale and international Gomez, formerly senior vice president of brand marketing, is now chief marketing officer. She will lead all brand, digital innovation and customer engagement initiatives. According to Fabletics, Gomez has been leveraging customer insights to inform impactful marketing in 2013 and headquartered in El Segundo, Calif., the activewear brand operates on a membership-based model rooted in e-commerce and supported by a growing number of retail stores. Owned by TechStyle Fashion Group, Fabletics is on track to exceed $1 billion in revenue, according to Adam Goldenberg, Fabletics' cofounder and chief executive officer. He, Bhatia and Gomez have worked closely to guide the company's growth.'We're introducing new store formats and pursuing plans for international expansion — all while continuing to deliver the innovative partnerships and best-in-class product we are known for,' said Goldenberg in a statement. 'We are thrilled to have Meera and Carly expand their roles and position us for continued success.''I am honored to assume the roles of president and COO at Fabletics during a time of immense growth and international expansion,' said Bhatia. 'Fabletics is a driving force in an evolving activewear industry, leading from design, product, technology and community. I look forward to helping lead the brand to new heights in my new role.''I joined Fabletics last year because I believe it is at the cutting edge of customer engagement, and is truly reinventing the activewear space,' said Gomez. 'Stepping into the CMO role, I am excited to unlock new ways of elevating our brand and delivering an impactful customer experience that propels Fabletics forward in this next chapter.' More from WWD David Beckham Launches Beeup, Honey Fruit Gummies, With Shaun Neff Tracy Anderson Introduces New Studio Concept in Santa Monica: Privé Kathy Gohari Named President of Rodeo Drive Committee Best of WWD Kate Middleton's Looks at Trooping the Colour Through the Years [PHOTOS] Young Brooke Shields' Style Evolution, Archive Photos: From Runway Modeling & Red Carpets to Meeting Princess Diana The Most Memorable French Open Tennis Outfits With Serena Williams, Naomi Osaka & More [PHOTOS]
Yahoo
2 days ago
- Sport
- Yahoo
Chargers sign offensive lineman Elijah Ellis and waive tackle Tyler McLellan
EL SEGUNDO, Calif. (AP) — The Los Angeles Chargers signed offensive lineman Elijah Ellis on Tuesday and waived tackle Tyler McLellan. Ellis started all 13 games at left tackle as a senior at Marshall University last year. He helped the Thundering Herd average nearly 32 points a game and be among the nation's top 20 rushing teams. He transferred to Marshall after spending his first three seasons at Baylor, where he played nine games from 2021-23. ___ AP NFL:
Associated Press
2 days ago
- Sport
- Associated Press
Chargers sign offensive lineman Elijah Ellis and waive tackle Tyler McLellan
EL SEGUNDO, Calif. (AP) — The Los Angeles Chargers signed offensive lineman Elijah Ellis on Tuesday and waived tackle Tyler McLellan. Ellis started all 13 games at left tackle as a senior at Marshall University last year. He helped the Thundering Herd average nearly 32 points a game and be among the nation's top 20 rushing teams. He transferred to Marshall after spending his first three seasons at Baylor, where he played nine games from 2021-23. ___ AP NFL:
Daily Mail
3 days ago
- Daily Mail
Bullying victim wins enormous payout from school after teachers dismissed her abuse as BOY TROUBLE
A California student who was bullied by her peers and dismissed by teachers who claimed she was just experiencing trouble with young love won an enormous payout years after the abuse. Eleri Irons, now 21, filed a lawsuit against El Segundo Middle School in 2019 over ruthless bullying she endured, including a sickening student-made petition titled 'Let's kill Eleri Irons.' In 2022, a jury found the El Segundo Unified School District (ESUSD) was negligent in addressing Irons' situation, which led to her mental health issues and injuries, the ruling read. The district was ordered to pay Irons $1million in damages, and on Monday, the California Court of Appeal upheld that decision after ESUSD appealed the decision. The payout includes $700,000 for past noneconomic damages and $300,000 for future noneconomic damages, according to the ruling. Because of the ongoing harassment, Irons, who was 13 when the bullying started in 2017, harmed herself and suffered from PTSD, her attorney, Christa Ramey previously stated. Irons and her parents repeatedly went to administrators and counselors for help as the incidents occurred on school property and school-supervised field trips, but they 'dismissed the concerns as drama over a teen love triangle,' Ramey stated. The school district appealed the decision, claiming that the jury's findings were supported by insufficient evidence and Irons' injuries were caused by El Segundo Middle School employees' failure to protect the former student from others. The district also argued the trial court allowed Irons to rely on specific provisions of the California Education Code, per the ruling. They also said the court allowed the jury to consider negligent training and supervision theory when coming to a decision because Irons has dismissed her second cause of action, which included retention, negligent hiring, supervision and training, The Mercury News reported. The appeals court decided the district's arguments lacked merit, and ultimately ruled it breached its duty to confirm and protect Irons. Melissa Gooden, then-principal at the middle school, reportedly lied about calling the police as she learned of the petition calling for Irons' death on June 13, 2018. Even after finding out about the petition, teachers failed to notify Irons' parents. Ramey previously told the LA Times that Gooden 'didn't call the police that day. She attempted to make it seem like they did everything they could, but in reality, during the entire year, they didn't do anything.' According to Ramey, Irons' father called the school fuming over not being told about the petition immediately and said he would be coming to the school to speak with Gooden the next day. Police said they weren't called until that following day, just minutes before Irons' father came to speak with them. 'They never investigated a single claim of bullying made by my client,' Ramey said of school administrators. Police said they spoke to Irons and her father and identified the student who made the petition and a girl who signed it, who were then both suspended, though police found no credible death threat. 'Every teacher, counselor and administrator who touched this case failed not only my client, but also the aggressors and every other student at the school,' Ramey said. 'Bullying is to be taken seriously and the administrators are culpable when they don't stop it,' she continued. Following the 2022 ruling, Melissa Moore, the previous El Segundo Superintendent, said the district will be making changes in the wake of the case. She retired after decade in the position in 2024. Moore has since been replaced with Dr. Jason Johnson. The school district, which is made up of approximately 3,500 students, added two new student safety positions at elementary schools to avoid repeating the situation. 'As a school district, we respect the ruling of the court and acknowledge the findings of the lawsuit,' Moore reportedly said. 'The next steps are up to our legal counsel. As we move forward, we are committed to self-improvement and doing everything we can to prevent bullying in our schools, she concluded. New security measures have also been introduced to all schools in the district, The Mercury News reported. In 2022 Irons said she was actually 'thankful' for the events as she hopes it means students will not encounter the same obstacles she did when she was bullied. 'I am so thankful that I have been able to share my experience and to actually be taken seriously so that the next time a child asks for help, the school will address it the way they should have for me,' she said. Irons has gone on to attend the University of San Diego, where she is currently a junior history major, per the school's website. In March, she presented research at the Phi Alpha Theta Southern California Regional Conference, hosted by California State University.
American Military News
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- American Military News
AI toys and games? Barbie maker Mattel teams up with OpenAI to create new products
Your next toy or game may be able to converse with you. Mattel, the El Segundo toy maker behind Barbie and Hot Wheels, said Thursday that it's teaming up with OpenAI, which created popular chatbot ChatGPT, to 'bring the magic of AI to age-appropriate play experiences.' The companies are planning to unveil their first product later this year but haven't said what it will be. A person familiar with the collaboration said it will be for people at least 13 years old. While Mattel's products are popular among kids, the company also markets toys to adults. The joint effort between the toy company and major player in artificial intelligence shows how AI is permeating every part of life, including playtime. 'AI has the power to expand on that mission and broaden the reach of our brands in new and exciting ways,' said Josh Silverman, chief franchise officer at Mattel, in a statement. 'Our work with OpenAI will enable us to leverage new technologies to solidify our leadership in innovation and reimagine new forms of play.' Mattel will have to tackle data privacy and security concerns that come with selling kids products connected to the latest technology. In 2015, Mattel worked with San Francisco startup ToyTalk on a doll known as Hello Barbie. The doll connected to the internet through Wi-Fi and could chat with children and even tell jokes. The toy maker also released Hello DreamHouse, which lit up parts of the house in response to voice commands. The recording of voice data required for the toys sparked concerns from security experts and privacy advocates. They worried about data breaches and the potential hackers could use the toys to talk to kids. Both toys were discontinued. Mattel said in its news release that it will 'emphasize safety, privacy, and security in the products and experiences that come to market.' Mattel also makes popular games such as Uno and Apples to Apples. The company sells a game called Pictionary vs. AI in which players draw pictures and AI guesses what they are. Tech companies are integrating AI assistants into other products including smart glasses. OpenAI announced in May that it was working with Jony Ive, a former Apple executive known for designing iconic products such as the iPhone, to release new AI products. Mattel workers are also using AI to create toys. The toy maker is deploying ChatGPT software to help with tasks such as product development. 'With OpenAI, Mattel has access to an advanced set of AI capabilities alongside new tools to enable productivity, creativity, and company-wide transformation at scale,' said Brad Lightcap, chief operating officer at OpenAI, in a statement. ___ © 2025 Los Angeles Times. Distributed by Tribune Content Agency, LLC.
