﻿<?xml version="1.0" encoding="utf-8"?><rss version="2.0" xmlns:media="http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/"><channel><title>Cision News</title><link>https://news.cision.com</link><description>Cision is the leading global provider of media research, distribution, monitoring and evaluation services. With over 40 locations throughout the world, Cision provides the insight, expertise and intelligence that improve performance and build reputations.</description><pubDate>Tue, 09 Jun 2026 17:40:49 GMT</pubDate><image><title>Cision News</title><width>146</width><height>60</height><link>https://news.cision.com</link><url>https://news.cision.com/Content/img/news-logo.png</url></image><item><title>MEDIA ADVISORY</title><link>http://news.cision.com/seven-swords-media/r/media-advisory,c9383195</link><guid isPermaLink="false">cision1267810</guid><description><![CDATA[A behind the scenes look at Designer Carolyn Rafaelian, Founder and Creative Director of Alex and Ani on NECN’s “The Boss”
Giovanni Feroce, Alex and Ani CEO to appear on NECN’s 7am Morning Show with Steve Aveson and Bridget Blythe to promote tonight’s episode of “The Boss,” featuring Designer Carolyn Rafaelian, Founder and Creative Director of Alex and Ani. A television series that explores the leadership roles behind New England’s most successful brands, “The Boss” airs at 8pm on Monday night. Mr. Feroce also discusses Alex and Ani’s latest venture “Path of Life: Why I Wear My Alex and Ani,”]]></description><pubDate>Mon, 11 Mar 2013 14:10:51 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Alex and Ani Publishes Inspirational Stories in New Book, Path of Life: Why I Wear My Alex and Ani</title><link>http://news.cision.com/seven-swords-media/r/alex-and-ani-publishes-inspirational-stories-in-new-book--path-of-life--why-i-wear-my-alex-and-ani,c9381264</link><guid isPermaLink="false">cision1264182</guid><description><![CDATA[NEW YORK, NY (March 6, 2013) – Alex and Ani CEO Giovanni Feroce today announced publication of the company’s first book, Path of Life: Why I Wear My Alex and Ani. Co-written by Feroce and Alex and Ani Corporate Historian Cyd McKenna, Path of Life is an inspiring collection of stories from Alex and Ani customers that reflect each individual’s personal account of self-discovery. The book chronicles how Designer Carolyn Rafaelian, Alex and Ani’s Founder and Creative Director, has impacted the lives of her supporters. “We have received hundreds, if not thousands of stories of why people wear]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 06 Mar 2013 14:53:13 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>New Documentary Released on 10th Anniversary of 2003 Tragedy</title><link>http://news.cision.com/seven-swords-media/r/new-documentary-released-on-10th-anniversary-of-2003-tragedy,c9374161</link><guid isPermaLink="false">cision1249825</guid><description><![CDATA[Web series promotes learning, remembering, and healing
February 21, 2013 (Providence, RI) – The first episode in a new seven-part documentary web series, “The Station,” also referred to as “The Station Movie,” premiers today, the 10th anniversary of The Station nightclub fire, the fourth deadliest fire in the nation’s history. The episode is available for free instant streaming on the project’s website, www.thestationmovie.com, and companion YouTube channel, www.youtube.com/TheStationWebSeries.

Subsequent episodes will be posted on consecutive Wednesdays thereafter.

“The Station,” the]]></description><pubDate>Thu, 21 Feb 2013 16:33:15 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Alex and Ani “Best Friends” Bangle to Benefit American Heart Association</title><link>http://news.cision.com/seven-swords-media/r/alex-and-ani--best-friends--bangle-to-benefit-american-heart-association,c9364174</link><guid isPermaLink="false">cision1229863</guid><description><![CDATA[NEW YORK, NY (January 31, 2013) – Alex and Ani’s philanthropic division, Charity by Design, has extended its relationship with the American Heart Association to re-launch the “Best Friends” charm set of two expandable wire bangles on February 1st. Since the collaboration began in February of 2012, Alex and Ani has donated more than $200,000 to the American Heart Association with 20% of the sales from each bangle set going directly to the organization, which works to promote the energy, passion and power necessary to fight heart disease.

“Representative of loyalty, happiness and infinity,]]></description><pubDate>Thu, 31 Jan 2013 15:06:25 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Alex and Ani University January 20th TEDxPublic Street Event</title><link>http://news.cision.com/seven-swords-media/r/alex-and-ani-university-january-20th-tedxpublic-street-event,c9356441</link><guid isPermaLink="false">cision1215003</guid><description><![CDATA[January 11, 2013 (Providence, RI) – Dennis Rebelo, President of Alex and Ani University Professional Development Center, LLC (AAU) and Giovanni Feroce, Chief Executive Officer of Alex and Ani will stimulate dialogue about “Peak Storytelling” and the leader’s changing role as primary storyteller at the TEDxPublic Street event this month. Feroce will also share his “Reality Management” philosophy, which drives the executive communication strategies and daily operations of Alex and Ani, recently named the 13th fastest growing retailer in North America by INC Magazine.
The independently]]></description><pubDate>Fri, 11 Jan 2013 21:24:13 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Alex and Ani Taps Mobiquity for Mobile Checkout</title><link>http://news.cision.com/seven-swords-media/r/alex-and-ani-taps-mobiquity-for-mobile-checkout,c9339686</link><guid isPermaLink="false">cision1184108</guid><description><![CDATA[Lifestyle Retailer Answers Customer Demand and Introduces Mobile Point of Sale Transactions Just In Time for the Holidays; Delivered on Daily Systems Hardware
NEW YORK – November 27, 2012 – The days of waiting in line at your favorite retailer are coming to an end. Mobiquity (http://www.mobiquityinc.com/) (www.mobiquityinc.com) a professional services firm creating innovative mobile solutions and apps that drive business value, today announced that popular lifestyle retailer Alex and Ani, LLC (http://www.alexandani.com) (www.alexandani.com) has implemented new mobile checkout technology at]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 27 Nov 2012 14:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Lifestyle Brand Alex and Ani Receives Growth Investment from JH Partners</title><link>http://news.cision.com/seven-swords-media/r/lifestyle-brand-alex-and-ani-receives-growth-investment-from-jh-partners,c9322742</link><guid isPermaLink="false">cision1147750</guid><description><![CDATA[Providence, RI, October 23, 2012 – Alex and Ani, LLC, a rapidly growing lifestyle brand and specialty retailer, today announced that JH Partners, LLC, a private equity firm specializing in investing growth capital in consumer-focused companies, has acquired an interest in the company. Financial terms were not disclosed, although the investment is believed to be one of the largest in its category this year.

Alex and Ani offers consumers fashionable lifestyle products through multiple retail channels, including corporate owned and branded retail stores, upscale department stores, small]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 23 Oct 2012 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Alex and Ani Purchases landmark building in Wickford</title><link>http://news.cision.com/seven-swords-media/r/alex-and-ani-purchases-landmark-building-in-wickford,c9288086</link><guid isPermaLink="false">cision1082291</guid><description><![CDATA[Wilson’s of Wickford finds strategic partner to expand operations
PROVIDENCE, RI (July 31, 2012) – Giovanni Feroce, CEO of Alex and Ani, LLC, today announced that a preliminary agreement establishing a cooperative relationship between Alex and Ani and Wilson’s of Wickford in North Kingstown, RI has begun. Together, the lifestyle brand and the long-standing specialty store, each with a passion for Rhode Island and the community, will initiate a reinvigoration of the surrounding local economy.

“When Wilson’s of Wickford began in 1944, Ethel and Edward Wilson started a company focused on]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 01 Aug 2012 03:30:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Alex and Ani Purchases Sakonnet Vineyards; Move Represents “Major Re-investment” in Local Economy</title><link>http://news.cision.com/seven-swords-media/r/alex-and-ani-purchases-sakonnet-vineyards--move-represents--major-re-investment--in-local-economy,c9285791</link><guid isPermaLink="false">cision1076704</guid><description><![CDATA[CRANSTON, RI (July 17, 2012) – Giovanni Feroce, CEO of Alex and Ani, LLC, today announced that the lifestyle, eco-friendly brand has purchased a local Rhode Island winery, Sakonnet Vineyards, in Little Compton, RI. With this purchase, Alex and Ani will reinvent the surrounding community and economy.

“Sakonnet Vineyards represents a true Rhode Island success story,” said Mr. Feroce. “Since its founding in 1975, the winery has experienced impressive growth and has become an industry standard of excellence for the entire New England region. Wine production from Sakonnet Vineyards has]]></description><pubDate>Thu, 19 Jul 2012 05:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Ernst &amp; Young selects Carolyn Rafaelian, Owner of Alex and Ani, as Entrepreneur Of The Year® 2012 Award winner in NE</title><link>http://news.cision.com/seven-swords-media/r/ernst---young-selects-carolyn-rafaelian--owner-of-alex-and-ani--as-entrepreneur-of-the-year--2012-aw,c9276610</link><guid isPermaLink="false">cision510919</guid><description><![CDATA[PROVIDENCE, RI (June 22) – Ernst & Young LLP today announced that Designer Carolyn Rafaelian, Owner and President of Alex and Ani, received the Ernst & Young Entrepreneur Of The Year® 2012 Award in the Consumer Products category in New England. The award recognizes outstanding entrepreneurs who demonstrate excellence and extraordinary success in such areas as innovation, financial performance and personal commitment to their businesses and communities. Ms. Rafaelian was selected by an independent panel of judges, and the award was presented at a special gala at the Boston Marriott Copley]]></description><pubDate>Sat, 23 Jun 2012 05:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Hannoush Jewelers Launches Alex and Ani, Inc.</title><link>http://news.cision.com/seven-swords-media/r/hannoush-jewelers-launches-alex-and-ani--inc-,c9270549</link><guid isPermaLink="false">cision504916</guid><description><![CDATA[Determined to spread the brand’s Positive Energy in 57 Locations
PROVIDENCE, RI (June 7th) – Camile Hannoush of Hannoush Jewelers, today announced that the company will feature Alex and Ani’s eco-friendly, positive energy, Made in America patented products in all 57 Hannoush Jeweler locations in 13 states.

“This partnership between Hannoush Jewelers, one of the largest family-owned jewelry companies in America, and Alex and Ani is as natural as it is exciting,” Giovanni Feroce, CEO of Alex and Ani, Inc., said. “Both companies have arisen from small family business and have experienced]]></description><pubDate>Fri, 08 Jun 2012 03:55:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Alex and Ani Selects Bank of America as its Long-Term Banking Partner</title><link>http://news.cision.com/seven-swords-media/r/alex-and-ani-selects-bank-of-america-as-its-long-term-banking-partner,c9267867</link><guid isPermaLink="false">cision501990</guid><description><![CDATA[PROVIDENCE, RI (May 31, 2012) – Alex and Ani, Inc. has chosen Bank of America in order to support and grow its many retail operations domestically and worldwide. Furthermore, as Rhode Island’s fastest growing company, all operations in Alex and Ani’s vertical will be supported by the bank’s many financial instruments now in place. As a result of this new partnership, manufacturing and corporate expansion is now underway throughout the state.

“As we spread positive energy around the world and help make ‘Made in America’ once again a promise of uncompromised quality, we will seek partners]]></description><pubDate>Thu, 31 May 2012 13:10:09 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Anthony Gemma Would Hold, David Cicilline Would Lose RI 1st Congressional Seat for Democrats...</title><link>http://news.cision.com/seven-swords-media/r/anthony-gemma-would-hold--david-cicilline-would-lose-ri-1st-congressional-seat-for-democrats-,c9262452</link><guid isPermaLink="false">cision496373</guid><description><![CDATA[According to Roll Call and The Hill Independent Political Analyses
PAWTUCKET, RI – Two widely respected Washington, D.C.-based political news e-publications – Roll Call and The Hill– independently have posted cogent analyses of the race between Anthony Gemma and incumbent David Cicilline for the Democratic nomination for Congress from Rhode Island’s 1st District. Their conclusions are identical:

  · David Cicilline likely would lose in the General Election to Republican Brendan Doherty.
  · Anthony Gemma likely would defeat Doherty and hold the Rhode Island 1stDistrict for the Democratic]]></description><pubDate>Mon, 21 May 2012 18:22:55 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Disney Partners with Alex and Ani Launch Exclusive Charm Bangles Designed for Disney Properties</title><link>http://news.cision.com/seven-swords-media/r/disney-partners-with-alex-and-ani-launch-exclusive-charm-bangles-designed-for-disney-properties,c9258046</link><guid isPermaLink="false">cision491678</guid><description><![CDATA[CRANSTON, RI (May 9) – Giovanni Feroce, CEO of Alex and Ani, Inc., today announced that Disney Theme Park Merchandise has partnered with Alex and Ani to create four new flat charm expandable wire bangles. The Disney bangles will be available for purchase exclusively at the Disney domestic properties, Walt Disney World and Disneyland.

The four initial expandable bangle charms include the timeless icons Mickey, Minnie, and the Disneyland and Disney World Castles. Alex and Ani is one of few branded companies to partner with Disney at the Disney properties.

“Walt Disney has been an]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 09 May 2012 14:43:44 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Alex and Ani and Bloomingdale’s Announce Partnership</title><link>http://news.cision.com/seven-swords-media/r/alex-and-ani-and-bloomingdale-s-announce-partnership,c9254778</link><guid isPermaLink="false">cision488868</guid><description><![CDATA[CRANSTON, RI (May 3) – Giovanni Feroce, CEO of Alex and Ani, Inc. today announced a partnership with Bloomingdale’s to create an Alex and Ani “Shop Within a Shop” on the 2nd floor of the retailer’s flagship Manhattan store located at 59th Street and Lexington Avenue.

The exciting, unique “Shop Within a Shop” is currently displayed and will be up until May 15, however, the collection will continue to be available at the upscale retailer. During this time, a variety of recycled, eco-friendly expandable wire charm and beaded bangles will be available for purchase, beginning at $28.

“]]></description><pubDate>Thu, 03 May 2012 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Alex and Ani in the Winner’s Circle at the Kentucky Derby Launches New Line of Charm Bangles</title><link>http://news.cision.com/seven-swords-media/r/alex-and-ani-in-the-winner-s-circle-at-the-kentucky-derby-launches-new-line-of-charm-bangles,c9253695</link><guid isPermaLink="false">cision487352</guid><description><![CDATA[CRANSTON, RI (April 30) – Giovanni Feroce, CEO of Alex and Ani, Inc., today announced that Alex and Ani will unveil a new line of expandable wire charm bangles featuring world-renowned symbols of the Kentucky Derby to coincide with the 138th running of the first jewel in Thoroughbred racing’s Triple Crown. The Kentucky Derby is held annually on the first Saturday in May™ in Louisville, Kentucky at Churchill Downs.

"Vibrant hats, mint juleps, shiny leather saddles, and, most importantly, the magnificent horses bred to run and triumph, invoke the energy of the Kentucky Derby," said]]></description><pubDate>Mon, 30 Apr 2012 17:27:30 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Alex and Ani, Inc. Designs Official Team USA Charm Commemorating London’s 2012 Games</title><link>http://news.cision.com/seven-swords-media/r/alex-and-ani--inc--designs-official-team-usa-charm-commemorating-london-s-2012-games,c9247010</link><guid isPermaLink="false">cision480698</guid><description><![CDATA[PROVIDENCE, RI (April 17, 2012) - Alex and Ani, Inc. is proud to announce it has been selected by the U.S. Olympic Committee as an official licensee to design a commemorative Official Team USA Charm. A portion of the proceeds of the sales will support the training of U.S. Olympic and Paralympic athletes and hopefuls.

Celebrating the legacy of the Olympic and Paralympic Games, Carolyn Rafaelian, Owner of Alex and Ani, designed the Official Team USA Charm to recognize the extraordinary patriotism of Americans and embody classic American values such as loyalty, dedication and the freedom to]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 17 Apr 2012 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Alex and Ani and Major League Baseball Properties Team Up</title><link>http://news.cision.com/seven-swords-media/r/alex-and-ani-and-major-league-baseball-properties-team-up,c9244192</link><guid isPermaLink="false">cision477434</guid><description><![CDATA[CRANSTON, RI (April 9) – Giovanni Feroce, CEO of Alex and Ani, Inc., today announced that Alex and Ani, Inc. and Major League Baseball Properties (MLBP) have teamed up to create expandable wire bangles and charms for an initial grouping of 15 Clubs, with more to follow. The initial offerings will be the Angels, Atlanta Braves, Boston Red Sox, Cincinnati Reds, Houston Astros, Los Angeles Dodgers, Miami Marlins, Milwaukee Brewers, New York Mets, New York Yankees, Philadelphia Phillies, St. Louis Cardinals, San Diego Padres, San Francisco Giants, and Texas Rangers.

The collection will]]></description><pubDate>Mon, 09 Apr 2012 18:44:51 GMT</pubDate></item></channel></rss>