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LIDS UNVEILS BRICK & MORTAR RETAIL CONCEPT OF ITS SUCCESSFUL "LIDS HAT DROP" ECOMMERCE PLATFORM

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Friday, December 9, 2022

NEW YORK, Dec. 9, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, leading sports retailer Lids unveiled its newest retail concept, Lids Hat Drop, with the first store located in Jamaica, Queens, New York. The concept is the brick & mortar iteration of Lids' successful LidsHatDrop.com platform that launched earlier this year.

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The concept is the brick & mortar iteration of Lids' successful LidsHatDrop.com platform that launched earlier this year.
"After visiting Jamaica, Queens in 2021, it was clear that the location was ideal for our first brick & mortar Lids Hat Drop," said Britten Maughan, President of Lids.
Lids Hat Drop is the latest concept to debut from Lids as the retailer continues to expand its brick & mortar footprint.
To find a retail location near you visit blog.lids.com or join the #LidsLoyal on Instagram ( @lids ), Facebook ( @lids ), Twitter ( @lids ), or LinkedIn .

Postman’s Chief Evangelist Kin Lane Releases New Book on the API-First Transformation

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Monday, December 5, 2022

Postman , the worlds leading API Platform, today announced the launch of a new book The API-First Transformation authored by Postman Chief Evangelist Kin Lane.

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Postman , the worlds leading API Platform, today announced the launch of a new book The API-First Transformation authored by Postman Chief Evangelist Kin Lane.
This book is the accumulation of over 10 years of research and thousands of conversations with developers and leading organizations.
The API-First Transformation shows readers how to create their own API strategy, assemble the right technology, and put solutions to work.
Peter Shafton, CTO, ngrok
Postman Chief Evangelist Kin Lane has been writing about the technology, business, and politics of APIs for over a decade at APIevangelist.com.

G-III Apparel Group Announces Date for Third Quarter Fiscal 2023 Results

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Monday, November 28, 2022

G-III Apparel Group, Ltd. (NASDAQ: GIII) a global fashion leader with expertise in design, sourcing, and manufacturing, today announced that it will release its third quarter fiscal 2023 earnings before the market opens on Thursday, December 1, 2022.

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G-III Apparel Group, Ltd. (NASDAQ: GIII) a global fashion leader with expertise in design, sourcing, and manufacturing, today announced that it will release its third quarter fiscal 2023 earnings before the market opens on Thursday, December 1, 2022.
Management will host a conference call to discuss results at 10:30 a.m.
ET that same day, followed by a question and answer session for the investment community.
G-III designs, sources and markets apparel and accessories under owned, licensed and private label brands.

Wind Creek Chicago Southland partners with Chicago Bulls

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Thursday, November 17, 2022

Atmore, Alabama, Nov. 17, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Wind Creek Hospitality announced this morning a multi-year partnership with the Chicago Bulls as its Official Casino.

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Atmore, Alabama, Nov. 17, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Wind Creek Hospitality announced this morning a multi-year partnership with the Chicago Bulls as its Official Casino.
As a new brand coming to the Chicagoland market, we believed it was important to establish a name for ourselves and a level of credibility with the local market as quickly as possible says Brent Pinkston, Chief Operating Officer of Wind Creek Hospitality, parent company of the Wind Creek Chicago Southland Casino and Resort.
Wind Creek Hospitality is an authority of the Poarch Band of Creek Indians, the only federally recognized Indian Tribe in the state of Alabama.
Wind Creek Hospitality manages the Tribe's gaming facilities including: Wind Creek Aruba, Wind Creek Atmore, Wind Creek Bethlehem, Wind Creek Chicago Southland (Coming Soon), Wind Creek Curacao, Wind Creek Montgomery, Wind Creek Wetumpka, Wa She Shu Casino in Nevada, Casinoverse.com as well as racetracks in Alabama and Florida.

Goalrilla Releases Sports Documentary on Torrey Craig

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Thursday, November 17, 2022

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EVANSVILLE, Ind., Nov. 17, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Goalrilla Basketball is proud to release a sports documentary titled "Transform the Court: A Torrey Craig Story" featuring professional basketball player Torrey Craig.

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EVANSVILLE, Ind., Nov. 17, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Goalrilla Basketball is proud to release a sports documentary titled "Transform the Court: A Torrey Craig Story" featuring professional basketball player Torrey Craig.
Goalrilla donated four DC72E1, 72" in-ground basketball goals to Torrey's hometown basketball court and documented the process of renovating his beloved court.
Throughout the documentary, Torrey tells his personal story of adversity, dedication, and manifestation of his dreams to play basketball at the highest level.
"We are honored to share Torrey's story and keep encouraging young athletes to keep dreaming bigger," says Emily Patton, Brand Manager of Goalrilla Basketball.

Franklin BSP Realty Trust, Inc. Announces Appointment of Joe Dumars to the Board of Directors

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Monday, November 14, 2022

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Franklin BSP Realty Trust, Inc. (NYSE: FBRT) (FBRT or the Company) today announced the appointment of Joe Dumars to the FBRT Board of Directors, effective January 1, 2023.

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Franklin BSP Realty Trust, Inc. (NYSE: FBRT) (FBRT or the Company) today announced the appointment of Joe Dumars to the FBRT Board of Directors, effective January 1, 2023.
Following the appointment of Mr. Dumars, the Board will comprise eight directors, seven of whom will be independent.
Mr. Dumars, 59, is an experienced executive, owner, and operator of multiple businesses with a track record of accomplishments based on individual contribution, leadership and team building.
Mr. Dumars has been the EVP and head of basketball operations for the National Basketball Association (NBA) since 2022.

THE GENERAL INSURANCE ANNOUNCES MULTIYEAR MARKETING PARTNERSHIP WITH NBA G LEAGUE AND G LEAGUE IGNITE

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Tuesday, November 15, 2022

NASHVILLE, Tenn. and NEW YORK, Nov. 15, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The General Insurance, the NBA G League and G League Ignite today announced a multiyear marketing partnership that makes The General the exclusive auto-insurance partner of the NBA G League and G League Ignite. The collaboration creates a unique opportunity for The General to connect with G League audiences through creative storytelling, digital activations and community engagement efforts.

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-- The Collaboration Tips off with an Upcoming Docuseries Debuting on Dec. 5,"The Break
NASHVILLE, Tenn. and NEW YORK, Nov. 15, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The General Insurance, the NBA G League and G League Ignite today announced a multiyear marketing partnership that makes The General the exclusive auto-insurance partner of the NBA G League and G League Ignite.
"We're thrilled to tip off this new marketing partnership with the G League and Ignite.
"We're pleased to welcome The General as a partner of the NBA G League and Ignite," said George Wilson, Head of Partnerships at the NBA G League.
NBA G League Ignite is a first-of-its-kind team dedicated to developing top young prospects in preparation for the NBA Draft.

Camatic Seating Uses Infor Integrated AI Solution to Help Improve Customer Satisfaction, Increase Revenues and Optimize Vendor Selection Process

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Tuesday, November 15, 2022

NEW YORK, Nov. 15, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Infor®, the industry cloud company, today announced that Camatic Seating — a leading supplier and manufacturer of ergonomic seating solutions for stadiums, arenas, cinemas, theaters, educational institutions and transit areas around the world — is using Infor's integrated artificial intelligence (AI) solution to help improve customer satisfaction, increase revenues and optimize the vendor selection process.

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With Infor ColemanAI, Camatic Seating anticipates that it will increase its sales-win rates by 5%, which would translate into $10 million to $15 million in new revenue.
The company also expects that Infor Coleman AI will help speed up its vendor selection process by 93%, reducing the time it takes to pull vendor data from 30 minutes to two minutes.
With Infor Coleman AI applied to vendor performance data, Camatic Seating can automatically assign grades to suppliers in five categories.
Watch this video to see how Infor Coleman AI is helping Camatic Seating improve delivery performance, optimize vendor selection and deliver great customer experiences.

MERLIN ENTERTAINMENTS APPOINTS SCOTT M. O'NEIL CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER

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Monday, November 14, 2022

LONDON, Nov. 14, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Merlin Entertainments, Europe's largest and the world's second-largest visitor attraction operator, today announces the appointment of 25-year sports and entertainment industry veteran Scott M. O'Neil as Chief Executive Officer, effective 15 November 2022. O'Neil will be responsible for overseeing the business operations and global growth for Merlin Entertainments across its 147 attractions in 24 countries. O'Neil's appointment comes following outgoing CEO Nick Varney's decision to retire after 23 years.

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LONDON, Nov. 14, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Merlin Entertainments, Europe's largest and the world's second-largest visitor attraction operator, today announces the appointment of 25-year sports and entertainment industry veteran Scott M. O'Neil as Chief Executive Officer, effective 15 November 2022.
O'Neil will be responsible for overseeing the business operations and global growth for Merlin Entertainments across its 147 attractions in 24 countries.
Merlin is continuing to expand, with three LEGOLAND Resorts in China under development and further openings planned across the US and Asia.
"I would like to reiterate the Group's thanks to Nick for his outstanding leadership of Merlin Entertainments over the last 23 years.

From Downtown! Utah Jazz and Vivint Arena Select SeatGeek as their Official Ticketing Provider

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Thursday, November 10, 2022

SeatGeek , the technology platform that is transforming the live-event experience for fans, teams and venues, today announced its partnership with the NBAs Utah Jazz and Vivint Arena as their Official Ticketing Provider.

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SeatGeek , the technology platform that is transforming the live-event experience for fans, teams and venues, today announced its partnership with the NBAs Utah Jazz and Vivint Arena as their Official Ticketing Provider.
SeatGeeks technology will power all Jazz home games, as well as other concerts and shows featured at Vivint Arena.
Jazz fans and Vivint Arena event-goers can expect a leveled-up experience starting next season as SeatGeeks top-rated app puts the live event world at their fingertips.
By combining a consumer marketplace with innovative primary ticketing box office technology, SeatGeek has become a global ticketing leader.