Naples Soap Company, a subsidiary of the GNS Group, Inc. (OTC: GNSG), a specialty retailer known for its high-quality skin care, hair care and accessory products, has completed all filings necessary to upgrade to “Yield” sign on OTCMarkets.com The Company is currently awaiting the change in designation from CE to Yield. Based on first and second quarter results, the Company is tracking to achieve in excess of $10 million USD in revenue and is expected to show a profit for its fiscal year which ends December 31, 2021.

In addition, the Company is reviewing the timing and mechanics of a corporate name change from the current name of GNS Group, Inc. to a name that is better aligned with the Naples Soap Company name and brand. This corporate name change will prompt the need for a new stock trading symbol and CUSIP number, and the Company plans to start the process for this change in the fourth quarter of this year.

About The GNS Group, Inc. and Naples Soap Company

Founded in 2009 by Deanna Wallin, Naples Soap Company is a producer of more than 250 bath, body and personal care products that are made in the USA. Products are sold at the Company’s 10, soon to be 13, retail locations in Florida. Naples Soap Company products are sold online from the Company’s website at www.naplessoap.com, through other DTC (direct-to-consumer) channels such as Amazon.com and in more than 300 boutiques, spas and stores throughout the United States via the Company’s wholesale division. For more information about Naples Soap Company, visit www.naplessoap.com. Naples Soap Company is a wholly owned subsidiary of publicly traded The GNS Group, Inc. (OTC: GNSG).

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