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United Breast Cancer Foundation Pampers and Empowers Patients and Survivors at "Gifts of Comfort and Hope" Event in Rhode Island

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金曜日, 5月 10, 2024

WARWICK, R.I., May 10, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- United Breast Cancer Foundation (UBCF) is overjoyed to celebrate the incredible success of its "Gifts of Comfort and Hope" Mattress & Pink Bag Event, held on April 27 at the welcoming Warwick Mall in Rhode Island. This heartwarming event, overflowing with generosity and camaraderie, served nearly 250 breast cancer patients and survivors, distributed over 150 luxurious and therapeutic queen size mattresses, and gifted an incredible $1.8+ million worth of donated items. The Mattress & Pink Bag Event was more than just gifting helpful and supportive items, it ignited a renewed spirit of hope, and delivered a powerful message to those affected by breast cancer – they are not alone on this journey.

Key Points: 
  • The "Gifts of Comfort and Hope" Mattress & Pink Bag Event provided an opportunity to pamper breast cancer patients and survivors.
  • The turnout was amazing, and the Mattress & Pink Bag Event was a seamless, unforgettable experience for the breast cancer patients and survivors in attendance.
  • Stephanie Mastroianni, UBCF's Executive Director, driven by her mother's memory and a desire to bring comfort and support to breast cancer patients and survivors exclaimed, "There is a lot of love here.
  • The event brings them together and what they've been through, so it feels good to bring a sense of community.

Summer Announces Chief Innovation Officer, Don Weinstein, and an Advisory Board

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木曜日, 5月 9, 2024

NEW YORK, May 9, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Today, Summer –– the only end-to-end workplace student loan solution that saves employees an average of $40k and is proven to reduce turnover by 20% –– is announcing an addition to its leadership team, and formally introducing its Advisory Board of HR leaders. The news follows other major milestones for the startup, including $9M in funding and an industry-leading integration with ADP.

Key Points: 
  • Welcoming Don Weinstein, Former Global Chief Product & Technology Officer of ADP, as Summer's Chief Innovation Officer
    The team is announcing that technology leader Don Weinstein is joining Summer as its Chief Innovation Officer.
  • Formerly the Global Chief Product & Technology Officer at ADP, Don brings a wealth of experience and a proven track record of technological innovation in the workplace.
  • With his deep industry knowledge, Don is ideally positioned to guide Summer in delivering innovative solutions that meet the diverse needs of employers and their workforces.
  • Before his most recent role, he served as ADP's Chief Strategy Officer where he incubated several successful new business ventures, including ADP's Data Solutions business.

Qurate Retail Group Promotes Bill Wafford to Chief Administrative Officer

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水曜日, 4月 10, 2024

WEST CHESTER, Pa., April 10, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Qurate Retail GroupSM, part of Qurate Retail, Inc. (Nasdaq: QRTEA, QRTEB, QRTEP), today announced that Chief Financial Officer Bill Wafford has been promoted to the expanded role of Chief Administrative Officer and CFO. In addition to his current role as CFO, Wafford will also oversee the company's Transformation office, which remains focused on embedding best practices to support the company's turnaround and growth, and the global People function, which includes compensation & benefits, payroll, talent acquisition, and people & organizational effectiveness. Wafford will continue to report to David L. Rawlinson II, President and CEO of Qurate Retail, Inc.

Key Points: 
  • Wafford remains Chief Financial Officer with additional oversight of Business Transformation and People & Organizational Strategy to support growth strategies.
  • WEST CHESTER, Pa., April 10, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Qurate Retail GroupSM, part of Qurate Retail, Inc. (Nasdaq: QRTEA, QRTEB, QRTEP), today announced that Chief Financial Officer Bill Wafford has been promoted to the expanded role of Chief Administrative Officer and CFO.
  • The Transformation Office will continue to be led by Chief Transformation Officer, Bill Hunter, who will now report to Wafford.
  • Linda Aiello, who was appointed as Chief People Officer in October 2022, previously made the decision to depart Qurate Retail Group for a new opportunity.

Byline Bank Commercial Real Estate Group Provides $12M to Finance the Construction of Retail Building for Time Equities

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火曜日, 3月 19, 2024

CHICAGO, March 19, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Byline Bank’s Commercial Real Estate Group (BCREG) has closed on $12 million in financing for the construction of a 99,825-sq-ft retail building in Maryville, Tennessee, fully leased to the membership-only warehouse retailer BJ’s Wholesale Club, Inc.

Key Points: 
  • CHICAGO, March 19, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Byline Bank’s Commercial Real Estate Group (BCREG) has closed on $12 million in financing for the construction of a 99,825-sq-ft retail building in Maryville, Tennessee, fully leased to the membership-only warehouse retailer BJ’s Wholesale Club, Inc.
  • This loan, the seventh transaction Byline has financed for Time Equities and its affiliates, is enabling the full revitalization of a once-vacated mall in Maryville.
  • The redevelopment of this property brings new employment opportunities and provides the community with more local retail options for groceries and household staples.
  • “We are excited to support another Time Equities transaction while furthering BCREG’s strategy of building lasting relationships with best-in-class sponsors.”
    “We deeply value the longstanding relationship we have with Byline’s Commercial Real Estate Group.

Voices of Beauty Summit to Be Hosted by Landing International in Los Angeles

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月曜日, 3月 11, 2024

LOS ANGELES, March 11, 2024 /PRNewswire/ --  Landing International, the most awarded B2B beauty platform, uses its exclusive technology to ensure that every voice in beauty is heard and celebrated. By putting their unparalleled industry knowledge to work, they have positioned brands - especially indie and BIPOC-owned beauty brands - for success. In that vein, Landing International is thrilled to announce Voices of Beauty, the beauty industry's first two-day summit dedicated to creating change through diversity and inclusivity.

Key Points: 
  • LOS ANGELES, March 11, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Landing International , the most awarded B2B beauty platform, uses its exclusive technology to ensure that every voice in beauty is heard and celebrated.
  • By putting their unparalleled industry knowledge to work, they have positioned brands - especially indie and BIPOC-owned beauty brands - for success.
  • In that vein, Landing International is thrilled to announce Voices of Beauty , the beauty industry's first two-day summit dedicated to creating change through diversity and inclusivity.
  • Sarah Chung Park, CEO and Founder of Landing International, says, "As founders and leaders, we have influence.

Automation Anywhere Announces Record Fourth Quarter Led by Strength of Gen AI-led Deals, Large Enterprise Customers and Strong Customer Retention

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月曜日, 3月 11, 2024

SAN JOSE, Calif., March 11, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Automation Anywhere, the leader in intelligent automation that puts AI to work across organizations, today announced it delivered record fourth quarter performance, boosted by its generative AI-powered automation solutions, large enterprise customer deals, and robust sales worldwide. With its strong performance and increased momentum globally, the company reported that Q4 results exceeded its forecast and goals, notably a 50 percent growth from the third quarter and 14 percent increase in large deals year on year.

Key Points: 
  • "Our fourth quarter and full year 2024 results illustrate our ongoing ability to deliver value to our customers," said Mihir Shukla, CEO and Co-founder of Automation Anywhere.
  • We're seeing more and more customers experience the tangible benefits of deploying AI and Intelligent Automation solutions at scale to help transform their business safely and securely.
  • The company's high customer retention rate is a strong signal that customers are engaged, committed, and aligned with Automation Anywhere's strategy and vision.
  • "The feedback we have received from our customers reaffirms the value that can be achieved from GenAI and automation.

Automation Anywhere Announces Record Fourth Quarter Led by Strength of Gen AI-led Deals, Large Enterprise Customers and Strong Customer Retention

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月曜日, 3月 11, 2024

SAN JOSE, Calif., March 11, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Automation Anywhere, the leader in intelligent automation that puts AI to work across organizations, today announced it delivered record fourth quarter performance, boosted by its generative AI-powered automation solutions, large enterprise customer deals, and robust sales worldwide. With its strong performance and increased momentum globally, the company reported that Q4 results exceeded its forecast and goals, notably a 50 percent growth from the third quarter and 14 percent increase in large deals year on year.

Key Points: 
  • "Our fourth quarter and full year 2024 results illustrate our ongoing ability to deliver value to our customers," said Mihir Shukla, CEO and Co-founder of Automation Anywhere.
  • We're seeing more and more customers experience the tangible benefits of deploying AI and Intelligent Automation solutions at scale to help transform their business safely and securely.
  • The company's high customer retention rate is a strong signal that customers are engaged, committed, and aligned with Automation Anywhere's strategy and vision.
  • "The feedback we have received from our customers reaffirms the value that can be achieved from GenAI and automation.

JCPenney Celebrates Women’s History Month Through Community Grant Initiative

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月曜日, 3月 4, 2024

Additionally, JCPenney is honoring Women’s History Month by releasing a "Women Making Change" apparel collection.

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  • Additionally, JCPenney is honoring Women’s History Month by releasing a "Women Making Change" apparel collection.
  • Eligible applicants can be any woman actively serving their community through volunteer work at a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization.
  • In honor of Women’s History Month, JCPenney will be making donations to the causes and charities these community leaders support.
  • “While these initiatives are highlighted today, we hope their impact is celebrated beyond this one month.”

Dress for Success® Worldwide Launches its Largest Campaign, Your Hour, Her Power®, Celebrating 31 Honorees from Global Network

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金曜日, 3月 1, 2024

NEW YORK, March 1, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Dress for Success Worldwide, the leading global nonprofit employment resource for women, today launched its largest annual campaign, Your Hour, Her Power, to celebrate Women's History Month in the United States and International Women's Day around the world.

Key Points: 
  • For the first time in the history of the campaign, this year Your Hour, Her Power honors 31 trailblazing women served by the Dress for Success network of 139 affiliates across 22 countries.
  • This outstanding group of women reflects Dress for Success's global footprint.
  • Each Honoree will be celebrated on her unique day in March and spotlighted on the campaign microsite, yourhourherpower.org .
  • We are grateful to them and to all who support our commitment to help women thrive from the inside out."

Afro Unicorn® Launches Magical Tresses Haircare Collection in Target Nationwide, Transforming the Beauty Landscape for Black and Brown Girls

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木曜日, 2月 29, 2024

Afro Unicorn initially debuted its haircare collection on Walmart's website in August 2023 before reaching its stores the following month and CVS locations in January 2024.

Key Points: 
  • Afro Unicorn initially debuted its haircare collection on Walmart's website in August 2023 before reaching its stores the following month and CVS locations in January 2024.
  • "With the launch of Magical Tresses at Target , we're spreading the joy and confidence that comes from embracing our diverse beauty and encouraging Black and Brown girls to love the crown on their heads.
  • Afro Unicorn Magical Tresses goes beyond haircare – it's a celebration of diverse hair textures with a mission to instill confidence in girls everywhere.
  • For more information about Afro Unicorn Magical Tresses, please visit www.afrounicornhaircare.com or follow @afrounicorn_hair or @gotaprilshowers on social media.