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Walmart to Pay 100% of College Tuition and Books for Associates

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Tuesday, July 27, 2021
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Today, Walmart announced it will pay 100% of college tuition and books for associates through its Live Better U (LBU) education program.

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  • Today, Walmart announced it will pay 100% of college tuition and books for associates through its Live Better U (LBU) education program.
  • Starting Aug. 16, the $1 a day fee will be removed for associates, making all education programs paid for by Walmart.
  • This means approximately 1.5 million part-time and full-time Walmart and Sams Club associates in the U.S. can earn college degrees or learn trade skills without the burden of education debt.
  • Additional information about Walmart can be found by visiting https://corporate.walmart.com , on Facebook at https://facebook.com/walmart and on Twitter at https://twitter.com/walmart .

Majid Al Futtaim Chooses CitrusAd as its Retail Media Technology Platform

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Tuesday, July 27, 2021
Software, Online Retail, Office Products, Data management, Specialty, Consumer, Technology, Food, Beverage, Cosmetics, Retail, Other Consumer, Marketing, Communications, Supermarkets, Retailing, Retailers, Hypermarkets, CAC 40, Carrefour, Majid Al Futtaim, Retail, Majid Al Futtaim Group, Iran Hyper Star

Majid Al Futtaim Retail, operator of Carrefour in the Middle East, Africa and Asia, is directly integrating its in-house technology and advanced analytics pipeline with the CitrusAd retail media platform, to accelerate the offering across all its markets in the coming weeks.

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  • Majid Al Futtaim Retail, operator of Carrefour in the Middle East, Africa and Asia, is directly integrating its in-house technology and advanced analytics pipeline with the CitrusAd retail media platform, to accelerate the offering across all its markets in the coming weeks.
  • Majid Al Futtaim operates over 375 Carrefour stores in 17 countries, and serves more than 750,000 customers daily and employs more than 37,000 people.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20210727005565/en/
    CitrusAd / Majid Al Futtaim Retail Media Technology Platform (Photo: Business Wire)
    By combining CitrusAds retail media technology with Majid Al Futtaims data and advanced analytical capabilities, the exclusive Carrefour franchisee will be providing brands and suppliers with unprecedented access to insights and relevant first-party data to drive meaningful growth.
  • Majid Al Futtaim Retail is the first retailer in the wider region to offer such transparent access for supplier success via the CitrusAd platform, signaling an exciting long-term strategy into digital retail media.

Conn's HomePlus Donates Much Needed Appliances to Ronald McDonald House Charities of Central Florida

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Wednesday, July 28, 2021
Retailing, Retailers, Conn's, Homeplus, Ronald McDonald House Charities, Ronald McDonald, Service companies

HOUSTON, July 27, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Continuing its mission of positively impacting the communities it serves, Conn's HomePlus (NASDAQ: CONN) has donated nearly $21,000 in brand name appliances to Ronald McDonald House Charities of Central Florida (RMHCCF).

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  • HOUSTON, July 27, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Continuing its mission of positively impacting the communities it serves, Conn's HomePlus (NASDAQ: CONN) has donated nearly $21,000 in brand name appliances to Ronald McDonald House Charities of Central Florida (RMHCCF).
  • "Conn's HomePlus believes in giving back to the communities we serve, and the Conn's Cares program provides a platform to make a difference by honoring deserving organizations like Ronald McDonald House Charities of Central Florida," said Norm Miller, Chairman and CEO of Conn's HomePlus.
  • The first Ronald McDonald House in Orlando opened its doors on December 13, 1996.
  • The Conn's HomePlus contribution will help provide additional comforts of home for the families staying at one of the three Ronald McDonald Houses in Orlando.

Survey of Japan Digital Transformation (DX) progress in the Real Estate Industry 2021

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Tuesday, July 27, 2021
Minato, Tokyo, GU, Japanese culture, Companies, Retailing

(Headquarters: Minato City, Tokyo; CEO: Ryo Higuchi; Securities Code: 3491; "the Company") on Friday 16th July, regarding how the real estate industry is embracing the wave of digital transformation.

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  • (Headquarters: Minato City, Tokyo; CEO: Ryo Higuchi; Securities Code: 3491; "the Company") on Friday 16th July, regarding how the real estate industry is embracing the wave of digital transformation.
  • The mission of ITANDI is to make the real estate transaction process easier and smoother by bringing technology into the entire process.
  • Real Estate Tech Association for Japan (Headquarter at Minato, Tokyo / Representatives: Masayuki Akagi, Shigenori Makiguchi)
    "Is your company making any progress on DX aspect?
  • The companies and organization carried out this survey are professionals in the real estate industry and are eager to make contributions to the process in this DX that is happening.

Next Frontier Brands Expands Leadership Roster, Appoints Retail Industry Veteran Bill Wafford as Chief Financial Officer

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Tuesday, July 27, 2021
Companies, Retailers, Secaucus, New Jersey, The Vitamin Shoppe, Retailing, JCPenney, Frontier Airlines, Frontier Communications

BOULDER, Colo., July 27, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Next Frontier Brands, an international consumer packaged goods company with a focus on beverage and wellness products, today announced the appointment of Bill Wafford as its Chief Financial Officer, effective July 26, 2021.

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  • Wafford to Lead Financial Reporting, Strategy and Operations for Next Frontier Brands
    BOULDER, Colo., July 27, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Next Frontier Brands, an international consumer packaged goods company with a focus on beverage and wellness products, today announced the appointment of Bill Wafford as its Chief Financial Officer, effective July 26, 2021.
  • "Bill Wafford is a highly respected financial leader with a long track record of success with Fortune 500 companies," said Joseph C. Magnacca, President and Chief Executive Officer of Next Frontier Brands.
  • Previously in his career, Wafford was the Chief Financial Officer of JCPenney, and was the Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer of Vitamin Shoppe.
  • "I am thrilled to be joining Next Frontier Brands and its team of world-class executives," said Wafford.

Search Nurture Announces Instacart Ads Integration

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Tuesday, July 27, 2021
Marketing, Retailers, Retailing, Instacart, Digital marketing, Advertising, Walmart

BERKELEY, Calif., July 27, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Retail ads specialist marketing agency Search Nurture today announced that its powerful retail ad management platform, SearchRAMP , will now support Instacart Advertising, offering advertisers of all sizes even greater reach and market exposure for their consumer product marketing campaigns.

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  • BERKELEY, Calif., July 27, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Retail ads specialist marketing agency Search Nurture today announced that its powerful retail ad management platform, SearchRAMP , will now support Instacart Advertising, offering advertisers of all sizes even greater reach and market exposure for their consumer product marketing campaigns.
  • "We're really excited to integrate the Instacart Ads offering into SearchRAMP," said Spencer Padway, CEO and Co-Founder of Search Nurture.
  • "We're very much looking forward to adding Instacart Ads into our service for clients," Padway said.
  • To learn more about launching Instacart Ads via Search Nurture, visit https://www.searchnurture.com/instacart-advertising-agency/
    About Us: Search Nurture is a full-stack digital marketing agency offering expertise across all digital channels, including organic search, content development, paid search, and social ads, web development, as well as retail marketing with various prominent retailers, including Amazon, Walmart, and Instacart.

Next Frontier Brands Expands Leadership Roster, Appoints Retail Industry Veteran Bill Wafford as Chief Financial Officer

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Tuesday, July 27, 2021
Companies, Retailers, Secaucus, New Jersey, The Vitamin Shoppe, Retailing, JCPenney, Frontier Airlines, Frontier Communications

BOULDER, Colo., July 27, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Next Frontier Brands, an international consumer packaged goods company with a focus on beverage and wellness products, today announced the appointment of Bill Wafford as its Chief Financial Officer, effective July 26, 2021.

Key Points: 
  • BOULDER, Colo., July 27, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Next Frontier Brands, an international consumer packaged goods company with a focus on beverage and wellness products, today announced the appointment of Bill Wafford as its Chief Financial Officer, effective July 26, 2021.
  • "Bill Wafford is a highly respected financial leader with a long track record of success with Fortune 500 companies," said Joseph C. Magnacca, President and Chief Executive Officer of Next Frontier Brands.
  • Previously in his career, Wafford was the Chief Financial Officer of JCPenney, and was the Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer of Vitamin Shoppe.
  • "I am thrilled to be joining Next Frontier Brands and its team of world-class executives," said Wafford.

Airstream® Launches Pottery Barn Special Edition Travel Trailer

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Tuesday, July 27, 2021
Airstream, Shelby County, Ohio, Streamliners, Pottery Barn, Trailer, Caravan, Williams-Sonoma, Inc., Retailers, States of the United States, Retailing

JACKSON CENTER, Ohio, July 27, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Airstream , Inc., maker of the iconic "silver bullet" travel trailer, today announced the launch of its new Pottery Barn Special Edition Travel Trailer a 28-foot Airstream designed in partnership with Pottery Barn , a portfolio brand of Williams-Sonoma, Inc. (NYSE: WSM), the world's largest digital-first, design-led and sustainable home retailer.

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  • JACKSON CENTER, Ohio, July 27, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Airstream , Inc., maker of the iconic "silver bullet" travel trailer, today announced the launch of its new Pottery Barn Special Edition Travel Trailer a 28-foot Airstream designed in partnership with Pottery Barn , a portfolio brand of Williams-Sonoma, Inc. (NYSE: WSM), the world's largest digital-first, design-led and sustainable home retailer.
  • The perfect blend of comfort and style, the Pottery Barn Special Edition Travel Trailer is a beautiful, timeless addition to Airstream's fleet of travel trailers.
  • The result is a travel trailer made for the modern era, where work, play, life, and learning blend at home and on the road.At the heart of this new travel trailer is the full complement of Airstream's innovative technology solutions improvements and amenities that take the Pottery Barn Special Edition Travel Trailer one step closer to the future of travel.
  • The Airstream Pottery Barn Special Edition Travel Trailer has an MSRP of $145,500 and is now available at dealers nationwide.

Serenity Kids Partners with Target to Launch First Ethically Sourced Meat-Based Baby Food Line in Over 700 Locations Nationwide

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Tuesday, July 27, 2021
Target Corporation, Meat, Retailing, Food, Retailers, Service companies

AUSTIN, Texas, July 27, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Serenity Kids , the fastest growing shelf-stable baby food brand, continues to increase its nationwide retail availability to over 700 Target locations and on Target.com, offering the first ethically sourced meat-based baby food varieties.

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  • AUSTIN, Texas, July 27, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Serenity Kids , the fastest growing shelf-stable baby food brand, continues to increase its nationwide retail availability to over 700 Target locations and on Target.com, offering the first ethically sourced meat-based baby food varieties.
  • The Ethically Sourced Meat Baby Food line is made with only high-quality pasture raised meat from small American regenerative family farms and Certified USDA Organic vegetables - with no sugary fruits.
  • The brand's Ethically Sourced Meat Baby Food line debuting into Target stores nationwide includes five varieties in 3.5 oz.
  • At select Target locations nationwide and on Target.com, Serenity Kids' five meat-based baby food pouch varieties are available for $3.99 MSRP each.

Deloitte and FMI - The Food Industry Association: New Study Examines the Future of Work in the Food Industry

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Tuesday, July 27, 2021
Marketing, Retailing, Service companies, Food industry, Mass production, Grocery store, Deloitte, Food, Retail

The pandemic created a new dynamic across the food industry as restaurant closures drove at-home consumption of food to new heights.

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  • The pandemic created a new dynamic across the food industry as restaurant closures drove at-home consumption of food to new heights.
  • Deloitte and FMI The Food Industry Association, have developed a series of reports to examine how food retailers and suppliers are approaching the future of work.
  • The first report, " Future of Work: The State of the Food Industry ," reveals the industry's future of work maturity, goals, roadblocks and investment.
  • Through work transformation efforts, the food industry also aims to improve the customer experience (27% overall and 39% among food retailers).