Andrea Hyde

International Council of Shopping Centers, Inc. serves the global retail real estate industry. Its programs include webinars, global awards program, exhibit, sponsorship and advertising, opportunities. The company was founded in 1957 and is headquartered in New York, NY.

Freeman Spogli & Co Inc (Freeman Spogli) is a private equity firm founded in 1983 by Bradford M. Freeman and Ronald Paul Spogli. The firm is headquartered in Los Angeles, California and their offices in New York.

Floor & Decor Outlets of America, Inc. retails flooring and related products. Its products include stone, wood, laminate, and vinyl. The company was founded by George Vincent West in 2000 and is headquartered in Atlanta, GA.

Be Sunshine LLC operates as a media company. The company was founded by Reese Witherspoon and is headquartered in Los Angeles, CA.

Candle Media LLC is a home for high-quality brands and franchises that is built for the digital age. The company is based in Sacramento, CA and has subsidiaries in the United States, United Kingdom, Singapore, Mexico, and Canada. The company brings together elite talent operating at the intersection of content, community, and commerce to position leading entertainment businesses for accelerated, sustainable growth. The company has also made a strategic minority investment in Westbrook Inc., a media company focused on empowering artists to tell stories that connect the world. Candle was founded in 2021 by Kevin A. Mayer and Thomas O. Staggs, who are also the co-chairmen and co-CEOs. Candle has acquired Hello Sunshine, a mission-driven media company that puts women at the center of every story it creates, and Moonbug Entertainment Ltd., a digital-first children’s entertainment company behind highly popular shows such as Cocomelon and Little Baby Bum.

JH Partners LLC (JH Partners) is a private equity firm founded in 1986. The firm headquartered in San Francisco, California.

Alex & Ani LLC designs and sells fashion accessories. Its products include bracelets, necklaces, earrings, and rings. The company was founded by Carolyn Rafaelian in 2004 and is headquartered in Cranston, RI.

The Children's Defense Fund, Inc. provides policies and programs that supports children out of poverty, abuse and neglect. The firm also provides health care, education, moral and spiritual foundation for them. The company was founded by Marian Wright Edelman in 1973 and is headquartered in Washington, DC.

Regent Holding Co. LLC deals with the wholesale of decorative accessories. The company was founded by Susan Wang and Robert Wang in 2001 and is headquartered in Memphis, TN.

RCC Western Stores, Inc. retails western footwear and apparels. The company is headquartered in Irvine, CA.

Strand Equity Partners LLC (Strand Equity Partners) is a private equity firm founded in 2012 by Seth Rodsky and Ted Schwartz. The firm is headquartered in Los Angeles, California.

City Barbeque, Inc. operates restaurant chain. It provides catering services for formal wedding receptions, casual backyard get-togethers, and everything in between. The company was founded by Rick Malir in 1999 and is headquartered in Dublin, OH.

Garden Green Products LLC engages in the provision of seed and seed starting products. It operates through the following brands: american seed, NK Lawn & Garden, Ferry-Morse, Jiffy, SUPERthrive, Livingston, Jiffy Hydro, and McKenzie Seed. The company was founded in 1980 and is headquartered in Norton, MA.

Paradies Holdings LLC operates retail stores and restaurants in airports. The company is headquartered in Atlanta, GA.

Boot Barn, Inc. retails western footwear and apparels. Its products include shoes, shirts, jeans, pants, jackets, skirts, buckles & belts, hats, handbags, watches and gift items for men, women, and kids. The company was founded by Kenneth Meany in 1978 and is headquartered in Irvine, CA.

Morgan Stanley & Co. LLC is a registered broker-dealer subsidiary of Morgan Stanley Domestic Holdings, Inc., ultimately owned by Morgan Stanley (NYSE: MS) in the US. Headquartered in New York City, the firm was founded in 1987 and provides debt and equity services including underwriting, M&A advice, securities dealing and brokerage and trade execution. Their client base ranges from large global institutional investors to hedge funds at the cutting edge of innovation in the industry.

Ashley Stewart, Inc. provides clothing and accessories for plus size women. It offers dresses, tops, jeans and bottoms, swimwear, and shoes and accessories. The company was founded by Joseph J. Sitt in 1991 and is headquartered in Secaucus, NJ.

Applaud LLC develops and operates a social networking website. The company is headquartered in Cincinnati, OH.

Vera Bradley Designs, Inc. engages in the designs, productions, markets and retails of accessories for women. The company was founded on November 15, 1982 and is headquartered in Roanoke, IN.

Tao Group Hospitality delivers distinctive culinary and premium entertainment experiences through its widely recognized portfolio of restaurants, nightclubs, lounges, and daylife venues. The private company operates in multiple cities, including New York, NY, and Sydney, and has 28 venues under 20 brands. The combined company operates over 90 branded locations in over 20 markets across four continents. The CEOs of the company are Jason E. Strauss and Noah Tepperberg. Tao Group Hospitality is part of Madison Square Garden Entertainment Corp. (MSG Entertainment) and acquired Hakkasan Group in April 2021.

Restoration Hardware, Inc. engages in the retail and provision of home furnishings. It offers furniture, lighting, textiles, rugs, bathware, decor, outdoor, baby, child, and teen products. The company was founded by Stephen Gordon in 1980 and is headquartered in Corte Madera, CA.

Part of Urban Outfitters, Inc., Anthropologie.com LLC is a company that operates retail clothing stores. The company is based in Philadelphia, PA.

Forever 21, Inc. owns and manages women's clothing stores. The firm operates under the brand names Forever 21, XXI Forever, For Love 21, Heritage 1981, and Reference banners. The firm's fashion stores also offer men's and women's clothes, footwear, cosmetic items, and other accessories. The company was founded by Do Won Chang and Jin Sook Chang on April 21, 1984 and is headquartered in Los Angeles, CA.

Part of Urban Outfitters, Inc., URBN US Retail LLC is a company that sells women's clothing, shoes, furniture, and home furnishings through online platforms. URBN US Retail LLC is based in Philadelphia, PA.

Bonobos, Inc. operates men's clothing stores. Its products include pants, denim, shirts, suits and blazers, sweaters, tees, knits, belts, bags, shoes and accessories. The company was founded by Andrew Dunn and Brian Spaly in 2007 and is headquartered in New York, NY.

Van Leeuwen Ice Cream LLC sells ice cream. The firm offers chocolate, strawberry, salted caramel, mint chip, peanut butter marshmallow crunch, coffee, chocolate cake and black sesame ash. The company was founded by Ben van Leeuwen, Peter van Leeuwen and Laura O'Neill in 2008 and is headquartered in Brooklyn, NY.

Lifealike Ltd. provides residential accommodation services. It offers vacation packages to individuals to stay in distinctive homes. The company was founded by Gregory John Benenson Marsh, Evan Frank, Demetrios Zoppos and Timothy James Davey in 2009 and is headquartered in London, the United Kingdom.