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Assurance IQ Leverages the Innervate Experience Orchestration Platform To Power World-Class Marketing Experiences

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Wednesday, November 15, 2023

SAN CARLOS, Calif., Nov. 15, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Innervate, the dynamic customer experience (CX) company, today announced that Assurance IQ, an insurance technology company that aims to simplify the process of purchasing insurance by using technology and data-driven solutions, is leveraging the Innervate platform to orchestrate marketing experiences. With Innervate's platform, Assurance IQ immediately gained access to scalable creative production, consistent branding, tighter data controls and better-performing creative across numerous CX use cases.

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  • SAN CARLOS, Calif., Nov. 15, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Innervate , the dynamic customer experience (CX) company, today announced that Assurance IQ , an insurance technology company that aims to simplify the process of purchasing insurance by using technology and data-driven solutions, is leveraging the Innervate platform to orchestrate marketing experiences.
  • With the Innervate solution, Assurance IQ has a scalable content platform to evolve its brand.
  • Assurance iQ needed to break down silos to work more effectively with an eye toward scaling in the future.
  • Innervate's plug-and-play platform enabled Assurance IQ to divide its media management and creative orchestration into two distinct practices.

Paris Baguette Continues To Dominate the Bakery Franchise Industry, Signs Agreement in Delray Beach, FL for One Location

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Wednesday, November 15, 2023

DELRAY BEACH, Fla., Nov. 15, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Paris Baguette, the bakery café concept with 4,000 units worldwide including nearly 150 in the United States, has seen significant growth in the past year. After a remarkable 2022 and strong end of 2023, the franchisor is continuing along an impressive growth trajectory with its most recent signing in Delray Beach, FL.

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  • DELRAY BEACH, Fla., Nov. 15, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Paris Baguette, the bakery café concept with 4,000 units worldwide including nearly 150 in the United States, has seen significant growth in the past year.
  • "No other bakery café franchisors are doing what Paris Baguette is on the same scale.
  • In 2023, Paris Baguette aims to sign 160 franchise agreements and open 64 new cafés.
  • The total investment to franchise with Paris Baguette ranges from $652,565 and $1,750,900 including a $50,000 franchise fee.

Ocutrx Unveils OcuLenz AR/XR Headset, Aiding Vision for Patients with Advanced Macular Degeneration

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Wednesday, November 15, 2023

IRVINE, Calif. and COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo., Nov. 15, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Ocutrx Technologies, Inc., a leader in augmented reality (AR) and 3D technology for medical and surgical applications, today is pulling back the curtain on its latest innovation: OcuLenz™, its groundbreaking AR/XR headset. OcuLenz is engineered to enhance visual clarity for individuals living with advanced macular degeneration (AMD).

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  • OcuLenz is engineered to enhance visual clarity for individuals living with advanced macular degeneration (AMD).
  • This technological advancement is particularly significant given the prevalence of advanced age-related macular degeneration – the leading cause of vision loss in adults over the age of 65 .
  • OcuLenz stands apart from traditional magnification aids, transforming the landscape of visual assistance for AMD patients through its advanced pixel manipulation software.
  • By shifting pixels from the impaired central vision area to the more effective peripheral vision, OcuLenz compensates for the central vision loss characteristic of AMD.

Gourmia's New Fry 'N Fold™ Digital Air Fryer Takes Up Half the Storage Space

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Wednesday, November 15, 2023

BROOKLYN, N.Y., Nov. 15, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Just in time for the holidays, Gourmia®, a designer and manufacturer of innovative countertop kitchen appliances, offers this handy, healthy holiday gift idea: its Fry 'N Fold™ Digital Air Fryer (model GAF789). It air fries to crispy perfection without a drop of fatty oil, then easily nests within itself when not in use, a space-saving size about half the size of a traditional air fryer. It features a shatterproof glass basket and is the perfect gift for cooks of all abilities, from novice to gourmet chef.

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  • It air fries to crispy perfection without a drop of fatty oil, then easily nests within itself when not in use, a space-saving size about half the size of a traditional air fryer.
  • "Now our Fry 'N Fold™ Air Fryer might make us America's number-one provider of healthy holiday gifts that are easy to use and convenient to store.
  • The Gourmia Fry 'N Fold Air Fryer is perfect for everyday meal cooking and preparing goodies for entertaining family and friends."
  • The Gourmia Fry 'N Fold air fryer features an extra-large, square 7-quart glass basket and 10 one-touch cooking presets, ranging from presets to air fry, bake, roast, broil, dehydrate, and more.

Marketwake Acquires Punchlist, Sparking a New Wave of Streamlined Collaboration

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Tuesday, November 14, 2023

ATLANTA, Nov. 14, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Marketwake, an award-winning digital marketing agency located in Atlanta, has officially acquired Punchlist, the innovative feedback management tool that streamlines feedback and collaboration across teams. This partnership marks a significant milestone for both companies and their users, as it combines Marketwake's strategic growth expertise with Punchlist's no-code, visual-first feedback solution. In the coming weeks, Marketwake will unveil new, expansive plans for Punchlist, promising to enrich the user experience without altering the core functionality that thousands have come to rely on.

Key Points: 
  • Digital marketing agency Marketwake enhances creative collaboration and feedback with the strategic purchase of feedback management tool Punchlist.
  • ATLANTA, Nov. 14, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Marketwake , an award-winning digital marketing agency located in Atlanta, has officially acquired Punchlist , the innovative feedback management tool that streamlines feedback and collaboration across teams.
  • Through their acquisition of Punchlist, Marketwake aims to drive growth, inspire change, and improve the creative workflow.
  • Interested parties are encouraged to keep an eye on the Marketwake Blog for updates.

Aurigo Software Gears Up for Expansion with New Mysore Facility in January 2024

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Tuesday, November 14, 2023

The increase in headcount needs has been fueled by higher demand from capital owners for Aurigo's cloud-based solutions over the last 2 years and into 2024.

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  • The increase in headcount needs has been fueled by higher demand from capital owners for Aurigo's cloud-based solutions over the last 2 years and into 2024.
  • Balaji Sreenivasan, CEO and founder of Aurigo Software, remarked, "The Mysore expansion isn't just about growth; it's about accessing a broader talent reservoir and leveraging the unique advantages of Tier 2 cities.
  • As we augment our presence in Austin, Toronto, and Bangalore, Mysore emerges as a strategic choice to harness talent and optimize operational costs."
  • Heramba Hegde, Vice President of Finance and Head of Facilities at Aurigo Software, explained the rationale behind the new campus, "Expanding to Mysore signifies our commitment to exploring new horizons.

Envestnet Launches Envestnet Retire Complete--Providing Advisors Access to a Competitive Retirement Savings Program for Clients

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Tuesday, November 14, 2023

BERWYN, Pa., Nov. 14, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Financial advisors can now offer retirement plan sponsors access to a cost-effective, streamlined plan solution with fiduciary and investment support. The solution, Envestnet Retire Complete—a new offering from Envestnet in collaboration with retirement services provider Empower—can help strengthen the opportunities for participants to achieve a more secure retirement.

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  • BERWYN, Pa., Nov. 14, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Financial advisors can now offer retirement plan sponsors access to a cost-effective, streamlined plan solution with fiduciary and investment support.
  • The solution, Envestnet Retire Complete—a new offering from Envestnet in collaboration with retirement services provider Empower—can help strengthen the opportunities for participants to achieve a more secure retirement.
  • Envestnet Retire Complete combines Envestnet's fiduciary guidance and investment due diligence with Empower's personalized communications and investments to help more employers provide competitive 401(k) plans.
  • "Together, we can enable more organizations to offer a competitive benefits package for attracting and retaining top talent."

Winners of the 2024 Rank Prize for Optoelectronics Announced

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Tuesday, November 14, 2023

LONDON, Nov. 14, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Founded in 1972 by the British industrialist and philanthropist Lord J. Arthur Rank, the prestigious Rank Prize is awarded biennially in the fields of nutrition and optoelectronics.

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  • The 2024 Rank Prize for Optoelectronics is awarded to four inventors of adaptive optics technologies for imaging the human retina: Dr Junzhong Liang, Professor Donald T. Miller, Professor Austin Roorda and Professor David R. Williams
    LONDON, Nov. 14, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Founded in 1972 by the British industrialist and philanthropist Lord J. Arthur Rank, the prestigious Rank Prize is awarded biennially in the fields of nutrition and optoelectronics.
  • The 2024 Rank Prize for Optoelectronics is awarded to four internationally leading scientists for the development of instruments that use adaptive optics technologies to capture high-resolution images of the living human retina.
  • The four winning scientists are:
    Professor Donal Bradley CBE FRS, Chair of Rank Prize Optoelectronics Committee: "The prize recognizes a seminal contribution to imaging within the eye that opens new opportunities to understand this complex optical instrument and to improve eyesight through precise interventions.
  • The Prize will be awarded formally at an event in London on 1 July 2024.

Natura &Co to sell The Body Shop to Aurelius

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Tuesday, November 14, 2023

SÃO PAULO, Nov. 14, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Natura &Co (NYSE – NTCO; B3 – NTCO3) announces that it has reached agreement to sell The Body Shop to international private equity group Aurelius, marking a new step in the Group's strategy to simplify and refocus its operations.

Key Points: 
  • Under the transaction, Aurelius has signed an agreement to acquire The Body Shop for an enterprise value of GBP 207 million, including an earn-out of GBP 90 million.
  • The Body Shop will benefit from Aurelius' strong track record in building up companies to continue its transformation journey.
  • The Body Shop also became a certified B Corp™ in 2019, broadening its sustainability commitments and regaining its advocacy voice.
  • Fabio Barbosa, Chief Executive Officer of Natura &Co, declared: "With the sale of The Body Shop, we are taking another important step in Natura &Co's new development cycle to unlock significant value.

Natura &Co to sell The Body Shop to Aurelius

Retrieved on: 
Tuesday, November 14, 2023

SÃO PAULO, Nov. 14, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Natura &Co (NYSE – NTCO; B3 – NTCO3) announces that it has reached agreement to sell The Body Shop to international private equity group Aurelius, marking a new step in the Group's strategy to simplify and refocus its operations.

Key Points: 
  • Under the transaction, Aurelius has signed an agreement to acquire The Body Shop for an enterprise value of GBP 207 million, including an earn-out of GBP 90 million.
  • The Body Shop will benefit from Aurelius' strong track record in building up companies to continue its transformation journey.
  • The Body Shop also became a certified B Corp™ in 2019, broadening its sustainability commitments and regaining its advocacy voice.
  • Fabio Barbosa, Chief Executive Officer of Natura &Co, declared: "With the sale of The Body Shop, we are taking another important step in Natura &Co's new development cycle to unlock significant value.