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Stop Hangover
Launches From
HiPleasures
HiPleasures, the manufacturer
of Sugar Cum, has launched
its second product: Stop
Hangover.
“We want people to have
a good time, but not have to
pay for it the next day,” said
CEO Brittani Feinberg. “Stop
Hangover is a revolutionary
new product that does just
what the name says it does.
Hangovers are misery, but
we’ve got you covered. Like
any product, Stop Hangover
should be used in moderation
and we don’t advocate misuse
of alcohol or drinking and
driving. We want people
to use our product and be
safe. This is more for the
occasional drinker/partier
who overdoes it and wants
not to feel horrible the next
day. We suggest that you
carry a packet or two with you
before heading out for a night
on the town.”
StopHangover is
available for purchase on
MyStopHangover.com. It’s
available in the Starter 5-Pack
(20 pills), Party 10-Pack (40
pills) and Ultra Party 20-Pack
(80 pills). Right now, the
whole collection is on sale
with substantial savings.
The affiliate program is
powered by Lead-Dyno.
Affiliates receive custom
resources and live progress
monitoring. Become an
affiliate by signing up at
StopHangover.leaddyno.com.
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Lovehoney Sells Stake in Company to Swiss Investment Firm
Lovehoney, a top pleasure products
e-tailer based in the United Kingdom,
has received an injection of funds
to expand overseas. Investment
company Telemos Capital has bought
a majority stake in the sex toy retailer.
The transaction is Telemos’ first
investment in the U.K. Financial
details have not been disclosed.
Lovehoney has grown into an
international success, delivering record
sales in the region of £100 million for
the year ended March 31, 2018.
More than half of sales (60
percent) came from the U.K., with
the remainder from Europe, U.S. and
Australia, all of which have achieved
significant growth in recent years. The
business delivered strong compound
annual sales growth of roughly 30
percent in the last three years. In
recognition of the business’ achievements, Lovehoney received the
Queen’s Award for Enterprise in 2016.
Following the investment, Lovehoney co-founders Richard
Longhurst and Neal Slateford will continue to lead day-to-day
operations with Telemos’ Executive Chairman Philippe Jacobs and
Chief Investment Officer Jacob Polny joining the Lovehoney board.
The partnership with Telemos highlights the achievements
of the Lovehoney management team, which has consistently
challenged the market while delivering innovative, high-quality
products and exceptional top-line growth.
With the backing of Telemos, Lovehoney will accelerate its
plans for international expansion, tapping into fragmented and
underdeveloped markets and building on its strong consumer
engagement. Lovehoney will invest in new technology and
marketing, allowing the business to raise its profile in new
geographies, and to continue to evolve its excellent customer
service, online content, community and innovative new products.
Neal Slateford, co-founder of
Lovehoney, said, “We’re excited
to be partnering with Telemos as
we continue our strategy to grow
Lovehoney into the world’s leading
sexual happiness retailer. This
investment shows the strength of
online retail and will allow us to break
into new markets globally.”
“This is the culmination of 16 years
of hard work by our brilliant teams
in Bath and our offices worldwide,”
added Richard Longhurst, co-
founder of Lovehoney. “It has been
a phenomenal journey for Neal and I
and we’re beyond excited at our future
plans for Lovehoney.”
Philippe Jacobs, executive chairman
of Telemos, stated, “We are delighted
to have made this investment which
demonstrates our differentiated
thinking and approach. Richard and Neal have created a great
company. We are excited to partner with founders with
long-term growth aspirations and a desire for a flexible and
nimble investor.”
Jacob Polny, chief investment officer of Telemos, added, “We
were attracted to Lovehoney’s category leadership, the strong
own-brand portfolio and the combination of customer service,
community and content that truly differentiates the proposition.
We look forward to working with Lovehoney’s founders
and management team to grow the business in the U.K. and
internationally in the years to come.”
Telemos comprises a team of a investment professionals who
combine the best of private equity and permanent growth capital.
Telemos identifies and supports management teams in consumer
goods, healthcare services and business services to help them
realize their long-term objectives. (Above, left to right: Philippe
Jacobs, Neal Slateford, Jacob Polny and Richard Longhurst.)
Breath IQ Shipping From Xgen Products
PLEASURE PRODUCT NEWS
PLEASURE PRODUCTS | NEWS
Xgen Products, a leading
adult products and novelties
distributor, is now shipping
Breath IQ, an alcohol
breathalyzer.
“We are pleased to offer
this disposable Breath IQ
breathalyzer, which is in huge
demand right now,” said Andy
Green, president of Xgen Products. “With fast results and 99.8
percent accuracy, the Breath IQ gives peace of mind and lets your
customers know that it’s not safe to drive or engage in other
potentially hazardous activity.”
The Breath IQ is the only FDA-approved and patented
breathalyzer of its kind which provides rapid and accurate results.
Contained in a durable plastic glow-in-the-dark keychain, the
Breath IQ immediately lets users know if they are below the legal
blood alcohol content of 0.08 percent which is the accepted limit
throughout the United States for impaired driving.
“Since alcohol impairs judgment, the Breath IQ is not for
testing oneself, but to test
others and let them know you
care,” Green said. “Impaired
driving is extremely dangerous
and carries immense penalties,
so tell your customers to do
their friends and loved ones a
favor and share the love with
the Breath IQ.”
As part of a proven military safety program, the Breath IQ
is reliable and proven to work under most conditions. Users
simply remove the cap and blow into the opening; results appear
instantly to demonstrate whether they are impaired.
Made for one-time use, the Breath IQ display case holds 40
units and is a consumable item which promises to invite and drive
repeat sales.
Retailers will want to prominently display the Breath IQ to
customers who are making it an instant impulse buy.
For more information, visit Xgenb2b.com, email
sales@xgenproducts.com or call (877) 450-XGEN.