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2023 Earthshot Prize Finalist on a mission to protect the planet from the cost of clothing. At Circ, weve created a technology system that returns clothes to the raw materials from which they were made. Again and again. Brand partners like Patagonia, Marubeni, and Fashion For Good are joining us in our goal of turning wasteful fashion lines into renewable fashion circles. By 2030, we expect to have recycled 10 billion garments, represent 10% of the global apparel market, and to have saved more than 100 million trees. As our ecology and economy grow evermore entwined, it is clear to us that the world already has all the clothing it needs to create all the clothing it will ever need. Join us in threading together the future of circular fashion and eliminating our collective fashion footprint.
The Big O Tires story begins back in 1962, just as Americas new love affair with the automobile was hitting high gear. The market for replacement tires was exploding, and independent tire dealers found themselves struggling to compete in the face of low prices offered by major tire manufacturers own company stores. Big Os founding fathers were a handful of progressive independent tire dealers who decided to band together to form a tire-buying cooperative so that they could secure volume pricing and keep their customers happy. Their concept worked. In the years that followed, The Big O Tires co-op evolved into a full-fledged franchise as it continued to find innovative ways to harness the power of the collective to benefit independent dealerships and their customers. Almost a half-decade later, Big O Tires has become North Americas largest retail tire franchisor, with over 400 independently-owned and operated locations in 20 states, providing customers with a broad range of automotive services in addition to quality tires, wheels and accessories. Big O has become an industry role model admired for its innovative approach to franchising and unmatched customer loyalty ratings. In 1996, Big O Tires joined forces with one of the largest and most respected tire marketers in the nation when it became part of the TBC Retail Group, an automotive retail network comprised of some 1,200 Big O Tires, Tire Kingdom, Merchants and NTB locations spanning 40 U.S. states. Big Os reach was broadened again in 2005, when TBC Corporation was acquired by Sumitomo Corporation of America, the largest wholly-owned subsidiary of Tokyo-based Sumitomo, one of the worlds leading traders of goods and services. As Big O Tires continues to thrive and adapt to an ever-changing marketplace, it remains rooted in its humble beginnings as a proud collective of independent dealers committed to putting its customers first.
Geneva Consulting Group (GCG) is a global network of Management Consulting Firms. We support companies and entrepreneurs across many different countries and industries in important decisions related to strategy, organisation & HR, technology, turnaround & transformation. Whether in Spain, the United States, Indonesia or Argentina, our firms share one common mindset – a ‘can do entrepreneurial vision and attitude. But more so in GCG, our independent minds take pride in providing a fresh perspective, working collaboratively across the world.
Ernie Ball Music Man is a premium instrument manufacturer based in San Luis Obispo, California. Founded in the early 1970s, the company specializes in handcrafted electric guitars and basses. It was originally established as Music Man by ex-Fender associates, including Leo Fender, and was acquired by Ernie Ball Inc. in 1984. Under the leadership of Sterling Ball and his family, the company has focused on meticulous craftsmanship and high-quality standards. The product lineup includes iconic instruments like the StingRay bass and the Silhouette guitar, both known for their innovative features and playability. Ernie Ball Music Man continues to develop new models, limited editions, and signature instruments in collaboration with musicians. The company prioritizes artist needs and has a strong commitment to supporting both established and emerging talent through sponsorships and events.