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Katapult Grows First Quarter Revenue 18% Year-Over-Year

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水曜日, 5月 15, 2024

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PLANO, Texas, May 15, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Katapult Holdings, Inc. (“Katapult” or the “Company”) (NASDAQ: KPLT), an e-commerce-focused financial technology company, today reported its financial results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2024.

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PLANO, Texas, May 15, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Katapult Holdings, Inc. (“Katapult” or the “Company”) (NASDAQ: KPLT), an e-commerce-focused financial technology company, today reported its financial results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2024.
“We were able to deliver gross originations and revenue growth above our expectations, despite a challenging retail environment,” said Orlando Zayas, CEO of Katapult.
Our non-Wayfair gross originations grew 9% during the first quarter, Katapult Pay(R) gross originations grew by more than 150% and our repeat purchase rate remained strong at 56%.
"During the first quarter we faced retail headwinds, but as expected, we picked up momentum as the quarter progressed,” said Nancy Walsh, CFO of Katapult.

SYNCHRONY SKILLS ACADEMY AND THE KNOWLEDGE HOUSE PREPARE UNDERSERVED ADULTS FOR THE DIGITAL ECONOMY

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木曜日, 5月 9, 2024

Knowledge, Education, City, Partnership, Synchrony, Curriculum, Native, TKH, Data science, French Montana, Workforce, Equalizer, Student, Organization, Tutoring

STAMFORD, Conn., May 9, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The Synchrony Skills Academy is partnering with The Knowledge House (TKH), a Bronx, NY founded tech nonprofit organization, to launch the Technology Fellowship which will offer data science training and career coaching to underserved adults in Connecticut.

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Starting this fall, the inaugural cohort will focus on a data science curriculum taught by instructors from The Knowledge House to prepare the local community for careers as data analysts.
The Knowledge House and the Synchrony Skills Academy partnership aims to increase pathways to sustainable, living wage tech careers through skills training and talent development.
The Synchrony Skills Academy has hosted technical upskilling and reskilling programs for high school students, community college students and adults, impacting more than 150 participants from underserved communities in lower Fairfield County.
To learn more about the Technology Fellowship, Powered by Synchrony Skills Academy and The Knowledge and the application process, please visit https://www.theknowledgehouse.org/technology_fellowship/ or email [email protected]

Kick Off Summer with Better Rest During Mattress Firm's 2024 Memorial Day Sale

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水曜日, 5月 1, 2024

HOUSTON, May 1, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Mattress Firm, the nation's largest mattress specialty retailer, is kicking off the summer season with its 2024 Memorial Day Sale. For those looking for an end-of-spring refresh or the perfect mattress to keep them cool during the summer, Mattress Firm has the hottest deals just in time for the warm nights ahead.

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HOUSTON, May 1, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Mattress Firm , the nation's largest mattress specialty retailer, is kicking off the summer season with its 2024 Memorial Day Sale.
May 1 is the official start of Better Sleep Month, and what better way to celebrate than with incredible deals from Mattress Firm!
Summer also brings Mattress Firm's newest brand campaign that asks, "How do you sleep at night?".
Whether you lack self-awareness or not, you can still shop Mattress Firm's 2024 Memorial Day Sale to find the right mattress for you at a fraction of the cost.

CISOs Connect's Board of Distinguished CISOs Selects Top 100 Peers, Honoring Professional Prowess and Contributions to Industry

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火曜日, 4月 16, 2024

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NEW YORK, April 16, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- CISOs Connect's™ Esteemed Board of Judges has announced this year's winners of its preeminent peer-to-peer tribute, the CISOs Connect's™ Top 100 CISOs (C100) awards.

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NEW YORK, April 16, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- CISOs Connect's™ Esteemed Board of Judges has announced this year's winners of its preeminent peer-to-peer tribute, the CISOs Connect's™ Top 100 CISOs (C100) awards.
What distinguishes these awards from other industry honors is the transparency of the process, with defined eligibility criteria and a declared board of judges to choose the winners.
We created the C100 to recognize those who take it a step further through continuous learning and impressive contributions to the industry."
In addition to honoring the Top 100 CISOs in the U.S., the Board of Esteemed Judges also paid tribute to four other peers.

Childcare Benefits More Than Pay for Themselves

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火曜日, 3月 26, 2024

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"The lack of quality, affordable childcare in the US is a crisis for working families, 40% of whom are in debt because of the cost of childcare.

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"The lack of quality, affordable childcare in the US is a crisis for working families, 40% of whom are in debt because of the cost of childcare.
"Until now, we lacked the data that demonstrated a clear return on investment for companies that provide childcare benefits.
The study also finds that childcare benefits can help individual employees avoid more than two weeks of absences annually, boosting employee productivity.
"One striking example of how the benefits pay for themselves is tied to something as basic as showing up.

Avangrid Joins JUST Capital and PayPal’s Worker Financial Wellness Initiative

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水曜日, 3月 6, 2024

Avangrid, Inc. (NYSE: AGR), a leading sustainable energy company and member of the Iberdrola Group, is continuing to prioritize their employees’ financial security and health by joining The Worker Financial Wellness Initiative by JUST Capital and PayPal.

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Avangrid, Inc. (NYSE: AGR), a leading sustainable energy company and member of the Iberdrola Group, is continuing to prioritize their employees’ financial security and health by joining The Worker Financial Wellness Initiative by JUST Capital and PayPal.
The Initiative, established in collaboration with the Financial Health Network and Good Jobs Institute, offers resources to help companies assess and improve workers’ financial health.
The Worker Financial Wellness Initiative will cement us as a benefits leader and help us continue to enhance our programs and resources.”
The Worker Financial Wellness Initiative was launched in 2020 and engages directly with corporate leaders to promote the business value of financial health investment and empower them to perform worker financial health evaluations.
Today, the initiative includes companies such as Chipotle, Chobani, Even, Prudential Financial, Synchrony, and Verizon, representing one million American workers.

Pathward Appoints Neeraj Mehta To Board Of Directors

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水曜日, 2月 28, 2024

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Pathward Financial, Inc. (Nasdaq: CASH) and its subsidiary Pathward®, N.A., an industry leading financial empowerment company driven by its purpose to power financial inclusion, today announced that Neeraj Mehta has been appointed as an independent member of the Board of Directors, effective Feb. 27, 2024.

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Pathward Financial, Inc. (Nasdaq: CASH) and its subsidiary Pathward®, N.A., an industry leading financial empowerment company driven by its purpose to power financial inclusion, today announced that Neeraj Mehta has been appointed as an independent member of the Board of Directors, effective Feb. 27, 2024.
Mehta will serve as a member of the Audit Committee and Governance, Nominating and Sustainability Committee of the Pathward Financial, Inc. and Pathward, N.A.
Neeraj brings with him nearly three decades of experience in the banking and financial space, and his knowledge directly supports Pathward’s operating strategy, which we believe will continue to deliver solid results and drive shareholder value,” said Becky Shulman, chair of the Board of Directors for Pathward Financial, Inc. and Pathward, N.A.
Mehta has served as chief executive officer at DigniFi, a FinTech company looking to refine vehicle financing by removing barriers everyday people encounter, since 2021.

American Banker announces honorees for 2024's Most Influential Women in Payments, representing companies like American Express, KeyBank, Mastercard, Visa and more

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水曜日, 2月 28, 2024

NEW YORK, Feb. 28, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- American Banker, Arizent's essential resource for senior executives in financial services, has announced honorees for The Most Influential Women in Payments, the annual initiative that recognizes and celebrates trailblazing women leaders in the payments sector. This year's honorees are embracing agility and curiosity by finding unique pathways for advancement, leveraging generative AI and navigating transformational mergers.

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This year's honorees are embracing agility and curiosity by finding unique pathways for advancement, leveraging generative AI and navigating transformational mergers.
These women embody the resilience, savvy and shrewdness it takes to lead, and their accomplishments are nothing short of remarkable.
"These women embody the resilience, savvy and shrewdness it takes to lead, and their accomplishments are nothing short of remarkable."
Since 2013, The Most Influential Women in Payments has recognized the professional achievements and influence of top-performing female executives.

Mattress Firm's 2024 PREZZZ Day Sale™ is Here with Massive Savings

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水曜日, 1月 31, 2024

HOUSTON, Jan. 31, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Now is the perfect time to upgrade or change your mattress during the first major sale of the new year from Mattress Firm, the nation's largest mattress specialty retailer. If one of your New Year's resolutions was to get better sleep, establishing a sleep routine or upgrading your bedroom, Mattress Firm has you covered by offering incredible deals during their PREZZZ Day Sale™ starting today.

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That's why now is the perfect time to take advantage of seasonal sales like Mattress Firm's PREZZZ Day Sale to upgrade your sleep sanctuary.
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Free adjustable base offer valid to complete mattress set, has no cash value, and cannot be used as credit.

2023 VETTY Awards® Recognizes Marketing Excellence in Animal Health Care Worldwide

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木曜日, 1月 11, 2024

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ORLANDO, Fla., Jan. 11, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The North American Veterinary Community (NAVC) is pleased to announce today the winners of the 2023 VETTY Awards®, an international awards program dedicated to recognizing marketing excellence in the animal health care industry.

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The VETTY Awards®, an international awards program recognizes excellence in the animal health care industry.
"We are proud of the amazing work that those in marketing and advertising are accomplishing in the animal health care industry.
Category: In-Clinic Consumer Awareness Campaign
"Merck Animal Health BRAVECTO® & SENTINEL® Unlock Better Protection Integrated Campaign" by Merck Animal Health and Circa Healthcare.
Since its inception, the VETTY Awards® has rapidly grown to be a prestigious awards program, pulling entries from around the world and recognizing the best in marketing animal health care products, programs and services.