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Tradewinds Universal (OTC:TRWD), a publicly traded holding company, today announced that it has formally appointed Alan Chang as a Director and member of its Board of Directors. Mr. Chang is the founder and Chief Executive Officer of Peppermint Hippo and the leader of TRWD’s Experiential Hospitality Division, which is focused on the adult nightlife sector.

Tradewinds Universal (OTC: TRWD), a holdings company executing a consolidation strategy in the experiential hospitality sector, today announced the relocation of its corporate headquarters to Las Vegas, Nevada, effective June 1, 2026.

NEW YORK, Oct. 23, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Tradewinds Universal, Inc. (OTC: TRWD) announced today continued progress in its strategy to modernize and consolidate one of America’s most fragmented and overlooked markets, a sector estimated to exceed $10 billion annually.For decades, this entertainment industry has operated in silos under aging ownership, outdated management models, and limited access to capital. Thousands of privately held venues across the U.S. remain undermarketed, underperforming, and undervalued, representing a massive opportunity for structured consolidation and modernization.A Fragmented Industry Ripe for TransformationThe market’s fragmentation has created ideal conditions for a public platform like TRWD to lead consolidation. Many operators today are reaching retirement age, running businesses focused on short-term cash flow rather than scalable operations or guest experience. Meanwhile, the sector’s lack of modern accounting, marketing, and reporting systems has limited its ability to attract institutional investment or national branding.Through its adult hospitality and entertainment division, TRWD is addressing these inefficiencies head-on with a disciplined acquisition and brand development model built around three core principles:- Rebuild: Acquire underperforming, outdated venues and upgrade operations with new systems, design, and management.- Rebrand: Transform properties under unified, recognizable brands that emphasize experience, professionalism, and long-term value.- Relaunch: Reopen with cohesive branding, improved customer experience, and performance-based oversight.

NEW YORK, Sept. 22, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Tradewinds Universal, Inc. (OTCID: TRWD), a fully reporting public holding company, today announced the appointment of Alan Chang, CEO and founder of Peppermint Hippo, to its Board of Directors. Chang will serve as Director overseeing the Company’s newly formed Adult Hospitality Division, including strategic expansion initiatives and the transaction between Tradewinds Universal and Peppermint Hippo.