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Natural Grocers® Honors Martin Luther King Jr. Day, 2024 with Annual In-store Fundraiser to Jack and Jill of America Foundation

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Thursday, January 11, 2024
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LAKEWOOD, Colo., Jan. 11, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Natural Grocers®, the leading family-operated organic and natural grocery retailer in the U.S., is pleased to announce its upcoming in-store fundraising campaign in support of the Jack and Jill of America Foundation (JJOAF) on January 15, 2024.  The company is on a mission to raise $60,000 or more for JJOAF's College Graduation Assistance Program (GAP) Fund by donating a portion of their sales at their stores nationwide.

Key Points: 
  • Natural Grocers pledges to donate 1% of sales from its 167 stores, in honor of Martin Luther King Jr. Day to help students attending HBCUs achieve their goals.
  • In May 2023, we invested $239,000 in 258 graduates across eight schools," said Pier Blake, Executive Director of the Jack and Jill of America Foundation.
  • Jack and Jill of America Foundation is the philanthropic arm of Jack and Jill of America, Incorporated (JJOA, Inc.).
  • Click here to learn more about the Jack and Jill of America Foundation and the College GAP Fund.

INBLOOM Announces Exclusive Nationwide Brick-and-Mortar Retail Collaboration With Whole Foods Market

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Tuesday, January 9, 2024
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NEW YORK, Jan. 9, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- INBLOOM, the holistic plant-based nutrition and supplement brand founded by actress and entrepreneur Kate Hudson, today announced Whole Foods Market as its exclusive retail supplier, marking the company's first nationwide launch into select brick-and-mortar stores. The brand's foray into retail caps an incredible three years of business since its launch in 2020 and a growing customer base of like-minded health enthusiasts who cherish the powerful properties of earth's most incredible plants.

Key Points: 
  • NEW YORK, Jan. 9, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- INBLOOM , the holistic plant-based nutrition and supplement brand founded by actress and entrepreneur Kate Hudson, today announced Whole Foods Market as its exclusive retail supplier, marking the company's first nationwide launch into select brick-and-mortar stores.
  • "We are on a mission to holistically support the key pillars of beauty, brain and body, and I can't think of a better retail supplier that has garnered more trust in the space than Whole Foods Market.
  • We are so excited that our new lineup has made its exclusive debut into 450 stores nationwide in select Whole Foods Market stores.
  • Supported by herbalists and certified nutritionists, INBLOOM strives to democratize access to premium, expert-backed wellness to the masses.

Holiday Online Sales Defy Gloomy Forecasts and Cap a Surprisingly Strong Season With Robust December Sales

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Thursday, January 4, 2024
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Holiday Online Spending Increase -- 2023 vs. 2022 (Graphic: Business Wire)

Key Points: 
  • The surprising degree to which overall holiday online sales jumped in 2023 is a testament to the resilience of U.S. consumers.
  • When retailers ultimately offered those deals, consumers responded in a big way.”
    Heading into Q4, Signifyd projected holiday season sales would increase 5% over a year ago.
  • Instead, online sales in the last three months of the year were up 4%, 8% and 11%, which was good news for ecommerce businesses.
  • The category including alcohol and cannabis products was up 19% year over year, while leisure and outdoor, electronics and luxury all had strong showings.

Yerbaé Expands Distribution, Secures Authorization with Kroger Division- Mariano’s

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Wednesday, January 3, 2024
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Yerbaé Brands Corp. (TSX-V: YERB.U; OTCQX: YERBF) (“Yerbaé” or the “Company”), a plant-based energy beverage company, announced a significant expansion in its distribution channels through a strategic partnership with Mariano's, a mid-west supermarket chain owned by Kroger.

Key Points: 
  • Yerbaé Brands Corp. (TSX-V: YERB.U; OTCQX: YERBF) (“Yerbaé” or the “Company”), a plant-based energy beverage company, announced a significant expansion in its distribution channels through a strategic partnership with Mariano's, a mid-west supermarket chain owned by Kroger.
  • Mariano's, a subsidiary of Kroger, has become a key player in the supermarket industry in the Midwest since opening its doors in 2010.
  • Yerbaé is proud to be part of the Mariano's portfolio, aligning with the supermarket's commitment to providing a premium shopping experience.
  • The inclusion of Mariano's in Yerbaé's distribution network marks a substantial milestone for the company's growth and market reach.

"You Are What You Eat" Docuseries Features Prime Roots Plant-Based Meats Freshly Slicing at Delis Counters Near You

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Saturday, December 30, 2023
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BERKELEY, Calif., Dec. 30, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Prime Roots, the leading innovator of freshly-sliced plant-based deli classics made from koji, is featured as a delicious innovation at the deli counter in final episode 4 of the "You Are What You Eat: A Twin Experiment" docuseries launching January 1, 2024. The docuseries follows four sets of twins whose diets diverge with one eating an omnivore diet and the other plant-based to see how key health indicators changed.

Key Points: 
  • The docuseries follows four sets of twins whose diets diverge with one eating an omnivore diet and the other plant-based to see how key health indicators changed.
  • The series was based on the recent Stanford Study that showed multiple benefits of eating plant-based after just four weeks of the diet change.
  • Plus, nutritionally, Prime Roots' products have protein, fiber, and do not contain nitrates, hormones, antibiotics, cholesterol, soy, top nine allergens, and are non-GMO and gluten-free.
  • Expanding rapidly in distribution, Prime Roots deli classics and charcuterie made from koji can currently be ordered in California, Oregon, and New York City and visit store finder for specific locations where Prime Roots products are available.

Scilex Holding Company announces major pharmacy initiative with the national leading pharmacy chain to stock ELYXYB® in most of their stores throughout the U.S.

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Friday, December 15, 2023
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National leading pharmacy chain to stock ELYXYB® in most of their stores throughout the U.S.

Key Points: 
  • National leading pharmacy chain to stock ELYXYB® in most of their stores throughout the U.S.
  • Previously, Scilex Holding Company announced pharmacy initiative to stock ELYXYB® for the other leading pharmacy chain in the U.S.
    Scilex is also in the process of negotiating similar potential stocking arrangements with additional pharmacy chains remaining in the U.S.
    PALO ALTO, Calif., Dec. 15, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Scilex Holding Company (Nasdaq: SCLX, “Scilex” or “Company”), an innovative revenue-generating company focused on acquiring, developing and commercializing non-opioid pain management products for the treatment of acute and chronic pain, today announced a national leading pharmacy chain to stock ELYXYB®.
  • ELYXYB’s product profile mapped with a high degree of certainty to these stated unmet needs.
  • In clinical studies, patients treated with ELYXYB® demonstrated pain relief in as little as 15 minutes, and significant pain relief compared to placebo within 45 minutes in approximately 50% of patients.2,3
    For more information on ELYXYB®, including Full Prescribing Information, please visit ELYXYB.com .

Heavy Restaurant Breakfast Buyers Drive Both Commercial Restaurant Visits and Retail Sales, Reveals Circana’s New Complete Consumer Insights

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Thursday, December 14, 2023
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The latest insights highlight consistent growth in commercial restaurant visits for morning meals (+4% in the last 12 months), driven primarily by Tuesday to Thursday visits, when people are most likely to be commuting to the office.

Key Points: 
  • The latest insights highlight consistent growth in commercial restaurant visits for morning meals (+4% in the last 12 months), driven primarily by Tuesday to Thursday visits, when people are most likely to be commuting to the office.
  • The key driver of this restaurant growth, the heavy restaurant breakfast buyer, accounts for only 20% of U.S. shoppers, but makes up nearly 60% of restaurant breakfast sales.
  • Typically, older male consumers (aged 45-54) with a higher income ($100K+ yearly household income) are the heavy restaurant breakfast buyers, and they spend five times more on restaurant breakfasts than the average consumer and often seek out caffeinated beverages and convenient, on-the-go breakfast items.
  • Their CPG preferences also mimic their restaurant purchases, favoring ready-to-drink (RTD) coffee, and grab-and-go items like pastries, donuts, and bakery items.

Stryve Foods Announces Major Distribution Expansion into Leading Retailers Across the United States

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Tuesday, November 28, 2023
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The company's innovative and protein-packed snacks will now be available at Southeastern Grocers, Cub Foods, Lunds/Byerly's, Fresh Thyme, Lowes Foods, AAFES, Holiday Oil, Timewise, Family Express, and Dash In.

Key Points: 
  • The company's innovative and protein-packed snacks will now be available at Southeastern Grocers, Cub Foods, Lunds/Byerly's, Fresh Thyme, Lowes Foods, AAFES, Holiday Oil, Timewise, Family Express, and Dash In.
  • This expansion marks a significant milestone for Stryve Foods, as it continues to gain recognition for its commitment to providing consumers with its high-protein, low-carb, air-dried meat snack products.
  • The inclusion of these retailers in our distribution network allows us to reach a broader audience and further deliver on that promise," Boever concluded.
  • Stryve invites consumers to discover the bold taste and nutritional benefits of its products at any of the retailers listed above.

Mastercard SpendingPulse: U.S. Retail Sales Grew +3.1%* This Holiday Season

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Tuesday, December 26, 2023
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According to preliminary insights from Mastercard SpendingPulseTM , U.S. retail sales excluding automotive increased +3.1% year-over-year this holiday season, running from November 1 through December 24.

Key Points: 
  • According to preliminary insights from Mastercard SpendingPulseTM , U.S. retail sales excluding automotive increased +3.1% year-over-year this holiday season, running from November 1 through December 24.
  • Mastercard SpendingPulse measures in-store and online retail sales across all forms of payment and is not adjusted for inflation.
  • “This holiday season, the consumer showed up, spending in a deliberate manner,” said Michelle Meyer, Chief Economist, Mastercard Economics Institute.
  • “The economic backdrop remains favorable with healthy job creation and easing inflation pressures, empowering consumers to seek the goods and experiences they value most.”
    Key retail trends this holiday season included:
    Shopping Extravaganzas In-Store & Online: Online retail sales increased +6.3% YOY while in-store sales were up a more modest +2.2% YOY.

Toshiba Global Commerce Solutions Earns Top Ranking in the RIS Software LeaderBoard 2024

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Thursday, December 21, 2023
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Toshiba Global Commerce Solutions has ranked 9th in the 2024 RIS Software LeaderBoard Top 20 and achieved top rankings across 11 other categories in the prestigious ranking of retail solution providers.

Key Points: 
  • Toshiba Global Commerce Solutions has ranked 9th in the 2024 RIS Software LeaderBoard Top 20 and achieved top rankings across 11 other categories in the prestigious ranking of retail solution providers.
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    Toshiba Global Commerce Solutions ranked 9th in the prestigious 2024 RIS Software LeaderBoard Top 20 annual ranking across more than 100 retail solution providers.
  • (Photo: Business Wire)
    “It is an honor to be recognized by RIS and to earn a top ranking for the RIS Software LeaderBoard Top 20 and multiple other categories.
  • In recent years, Toshiba Global Commerce Solutions has continued to strengthen its position as a global solution provider by delivering an extensive ecosystem of hardware, software, and service solutions that enable retailers to thrive and prosper.