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Mastercard SpendingPulse: February U.S. Retail Sales Rise 8.7% Year-over-Year* Amid Inflation, Return to Office

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Wednesday, March 9, 2022

U.S. consumer spending maintained positive momentum in February, according to Mastercard SpendingPulse TM, which measures in-store and online retail sales across all forms of payment.

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  • U.S. consumer spending maintained positive momentum in February, according to Mastercard SpendingPulse TM, which measures in-store and online retail sales across all forms of payment.
  • Overall retail sales excluding auto increased 8.7% year-over-year (YOY) and were up 17.3% compared pre-pandemic spending (2019).
  • Mastercard SpendingPulse reports on national retail sales across all payment types in select markets around the world.
  • Mastercard SpendingPulse defines U.S. retail sales as sales at retailers and food services merchants of all sizes.

Steelcase Named One of the World’s Most Admired Companies

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Monday, February 7, 2022

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich., Feb. 07, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- For the 16th consecutive year, Steelcase (NYSE: SCS) has been named among the worlds leading brands on Fortunes 2022 Worlds Most Admired Companies list in the Home Equipment and Furnishings category.

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  • GRAND RAPIDS, Mich., Feb. 07, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- For the 16th consecutive year, Steelcase (NYSE: SCS) has been named among the worlds leading brands on Fortunes 2022 Worlds Most Admired Companies list in the Home Equipment and Furnishings category.
  • A companys score must rank in the top half of its industry survey to be included on the list.
  • Were honored to again be recognized by Fortune magazine as a Worlds Most Admired company.
  • Organizations around the world trust Steelcase to help them create places that help people work better, be inspired and accomplish more.

Interscope Records Kicks off 30th Anniversary Celebration

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Thursday, January 13, 2022

LOS ANGELES, Jan. 13, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Interscope Records is proud to kick off its 30th anniversary celebration today.

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  • LOS ANGELES, Jan. 13, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Interscope Records is proud to kick off its 30th anniversary celebration today.
  • To coincide with the anniversary, the Los Angeles County Museum of Art (LACMA) will display over 50 artworks in an exhibition called Artists Inspired by Music: Interscope Reimagined.
  • City album.Artists Inspired by Music: Interscope Reimagined will be on view Sunday, January 30 through February 13, 2022, in LACMA's Resnick Pavilion.
  • The ambitious project was organized by Interscope Records Co-founder Jimmy Iovine, current Chairman, John Janick, music executive Josh Abraham, along with Interscope Vice Chairman Steve Berman, who worked closely with all of the music and visual artists.

Lippert Issues Inaugural Corporate Sustainability Report

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Thursday, January 13, 2022

LCI Industries (NYSE: LCII), which, through its wholly-owned subsidiary, Lippert Components, Inc. ("Lippert"), supplies, domestically and internationally, a broad array of highly engineered components for the leading original equipment manufacturers ("OEMs") in the recreation and transportation product markets, and the related aftermarkets of those industries, today issued its inaugural corporate sustainability report (CSR Report).

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  • LCI Industries (NYSE: LCII), which, through its wholly-owned subsidiary, Lippert Components, Inc. ("Lippert"), supplies, domestically and internationally, a broad array of highly engineered components for the leading original equipment manufacturers ("OEMs") in the recreation and transportation product markets, and the related aftermarkets of those industries, today issued its inaugural corporate sustainability report (CSR Report).
  • Our commitment to good corporate citizenship and reporting on our efforts is a natural progression for Lippert.
  • Building and enhancing our reporting capabilities will drive ongoing tracking of our performance allowing us to keep our stakeholders up-to-date on our sustainability progress, said Jason Lippert, President and CEO of Lippert.
  • To access the 2021 Lippert Corporate Sustainability Report, please visit www.lci1.com/sustainability .

The Lovesac Company Publishes Inaugural ESG Report

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Friday, December 17, 2021

STAMFORD, Conn., Dec. 17, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Lovesac Company (Nasdaq: LOVE) (Lovesac or the Company), the home furnishing brand best known for its Sactionals, The World's Most Adaptable Couch, has released its inaugural Environmental, Social, & Governance (ESG) Report.

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  • STAMFORD, Conn., Dec. 17, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Lovesac Company (Nasdaq: LOVE) (Lovesac or the Company), the home furnishing brand best known for its Sactionals, The World's Most Adaptable Couch, has released its inaugural Environmental, Social, & Governance (ESG) Report.
  • The report highlights Lovesacs priorities and initiatives on environmental stewardship, social commitments, corporate governance, and community service.
  • To that end, our inaugural ESG report is reflective of our work over the past several years as a company, and highlights our commitment to making an impact across our omni-channel business model and in the communities we serve.
  • As Lovesac looks to the future, it remains committed to advancing and reporting on the progress of its ESG priorities through successive ESG reports.

Craig Biorn, Artist, Receives 2021 Brightside Empirical Review Award

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Friday, December 10, 2021

MIAMI, Dec. 10, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --On December 9th, 2021 it was announced at the virtual Brightside Empirical Review (BER) Awards, the winner for 2021 is Craig Biorn.

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  • MIAMI, Dec. 10, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --On December 9th, 2021 it was announced at the virtual Brightside Empirical Review (BER) Awards, the winner for 2021 is Craig Biorn.
  • This prestigious Award is based on a 5 Star Rating on these principals E-experience, M-motivation, P-presentation, I-ideas, R-relevancy, I-innovation, C-creativity, A-accolades, L-leadership.
  • The BER Award places relevant special missions globally and harnesses their need for special attention.
  • We see the vision in his work that's why we chose to select him for this award and his eye-catching colors of depth," Elton R Brewington, Producer, Managing Editor of Brightside Global Trade and Elizabeth Brewington Editor, Reviewer for the Brightside Empirical Review Award.

LP Building Solutions Releases 2021 Sustainability Report

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Tuesday, December 7, 2021

NASHVILLE, Tenn., Dec. 7, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- LP Building Solutions (LP), a leading manufacturer of high-performance building products, released its 2021 Sustainability Report today. Serving as LP's inaugural environmental, social, and governance (ESG) report, the document outlines LP's five sustainability pillars—governance, people, environment, products, and community—which represent the foundation of the company's sustainability work and collective commitment to ESG principles.

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  • NASHVILLE, Tenn., Dec. 7, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- LP Building Solutions (LP), a leading manufacturer of high-performance building products, released its 2021 Sustainability Report today.
  • LP is aligned with SASB's Building Products and Furnishings standards and Forestry Management standards (the full SASB index is provided in LP's 2021 Sustainability Report).
  • As a leader in high-performance building solutions, Louisiana-Pacific Corporation (LP Building Solutions,NYSE: LPX) manufactures engineered wood building products that meet the demands of builders, remodelers and homeowners worldwide.
  • LP's extensive offerings include innovative and dependable building products and accessories, such as siding solutions (LP SmartSide Trim & Siding, LP SmartSide ExpertFinish Trim & Siding, LPBuilderSeries Lap Siding, and LP Outdoor Building Solutions), LP Structural Solutions (LP TechShield Radiant Barrier, LP WeatherLogic Air & Water Barrier, LP Legacy Premium Sub-Flooring, and LP FlameBlock Fire-Rated Sheathing and more), LP TopNotch Sub-Flooring, and oriented strand board (OSB).

Craig Biorn, Artist, is Nominated for the Brightside Empirical Review Award

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Friday, October 15, 2021

MIAMI, Oct. 15, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Artist, Craig Biorn, is nominated for the 2021 Brightside Empirical Review Award.

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  • MIAMI, Oct. 15, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Artist, Craig Biorn, is nominated for the 2021 Brightside Empirical Review Award.
  • The Brightside Empirical Review Award places relevant special missions globally and harnesses their need for special attention.
  • His art will premiere at the Fall High Point Brightside Global Trade 2021 Fall Edition.
  • Elton R Brewington, Producer, Managing Editor of Brightside Global Trade and Elizabeth Brewington Editor, Reviewer for the Brightside Empirical Review Award.

Mastercard SpendingPulse: Child Tax Credit Helps Lift U.S. Retail Sales Growth to 10.9%* in July

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Thursday, August 5, 2021

Retail sales in the U.S. grew for the 11th consecutive month in July, according to Mastercard SpendingPulse , which measures in-store and online retail sales across all forms of payment.

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  • Retail sales in the U.S. grew for the 11th consecutive month in July, according to Mastercard SpendingPulse , which measures in-store and online retail sales across all forms of payment.
  • With more cash in handfueled in part by the Child Tax Credit and pent-up savingsconsumers drove U.S. retail spending growth, excluding automotive and gasoline, to +10.9% compared to July 2020.
  • Return of the In-Store Shopper: Brick-and-mortar browsing is making its return, with in-stores sales making up 81.9% of total retail sales (ex auto) for the month.
  • Mastercard SpendingPulse defines U.S. retail sales as sales at retailers and food services merchants of all sizes.

Bennett Recognized by Wreaths Across America as the 2021 Recipient of the "James Prout Spirit of Giving Award"

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Monday, July 26, 2021

COLUMBIA FALLS, Maine and MCDOUNOUGH, Ga., July 26, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --This weekend, at its annual Stem to Stone event in Maine, Wreaths Across America (WAA) recognized Bennett Family of Companies as the sixth recipient of the organization's annual James Prout Spirit of Giving Award.

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  • COLUMBIA FALLS, Maine and MCDOUNOUGH, Ga., July 26, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --This weekend, at its annual Stem to Stone event in Maine, Wreaths Across America (WAA) recognized Bennett Family of Companies as the sixth recipient of the organization's annual James Prout Spirit of Giving Award.
  • The James Prout Spirit of Giving Award is named in memory of James Prout, owner of Blue Bird Ranch Trucking of Jonesboro, Maine.
  • Prout was the first person to volunteer to haul wreaths to Arlington National Cemetery when the program was in its infancy.
  • "Wreaths Across America holds a special place in the hearts of the truck drivers, agents and employees of the Bennett Family of Companies," said Lee Gentry.