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Follett Higher Education Selects GK Software As Its Point-of-Sale Provider, Improving the Customer Experience for Over Six Million Students

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Wednesday, March 6, 2024

As the nation’s leading college store operator, Follett caters to a high volume of Generation Z consumers.

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  • As the nation’s leading college store operator, Follett caters to a high volume of Generation Z consumers.
  • In addition, 39% cited the ability to get what they want immediately and 27% said quick and helpful customer service were top priorities.
  • Follett selected GK to create a state-of-the-art and forward-facing experience across all its stores and pop-up shops.
  • The ability to deploy and manage diverse point-of-service methods even when offline ensures Follett customers receive the same exceptional shopping experience anywhere, anytime.

Texas Realtors Announces 2023 Realtor of the Year

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Thursday, February 22, 2024

AUSTIN, Texas, Feb. 22, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Mario Arriaga of the Houston Association of Realtors was named the 2023 Texas Realtor of the Year at the Texas Realtors Winter Meeting. Arriaga started his real estate career in 1974 and has made invaluable contributions to the Realtor association, the real estate industry, and the greater Houston community.

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  • AUSTIN, Texas, Feb. 22, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Mario Arriaga of the Houston Association of Realtors was named the 2023 Texas Realtor of the Year at the Texas Realtors Winter Meeting.
  • "Texas Realtor of the Year is awarded to an individual who embodies unwavering dedication to our industry and the public," said Jef Conn, chairman of Texas Realtors.
  • Among Arriaga's contributions at Texas Realtors include him leading the Public Policy Oversight Committee, receiving the Texas Realtors Strike Force Award for Grassroots Advocacy twice, serving as a TREPAC trustee, and being a champion for the association's Data Relevancy Project.
  • Rick Perry as an advisory board member for the Texas Real Estate Research Center at Texas A&M.

Mohr Partners Adds Jill Ecuyer as Managing Partner in Charlotte, NC

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Monday, January 22, 2024

DALLAS, Jan. 22, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Mohr Partners, Inc., a top-three global corporate real estate advisory & outsourcing services firm, is pleased to announce that Jill Ecuyer has joined the firm as Managing Partner to lead its Charlotte, North Carolina, office.

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  • DALLAS, Jan. 22, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Mohr Partners, Inc., a top-three global corporate real estate advisory & outsourcing services firm, is pleased to announce that Jill Ecuyer has joined the firm as Managing Partner to lead its Charlotte, North Carolina, office.
  • "I'm honored to take on this new role as Mohr Partners' market leader in Charlotte," Ecuyer said.
  • Prior to joining Mohr Partners, Ecuyer served as a Senior Associate for Crossman & Company.
  • "We are thrilled to welcome Jill to lead our Charlotte office," Mohr Partners Chairman & CEO Robert Shibuya said.

Global Commercial Real Estate Brand SVN® Appoints New Retail Product Council Co-Chair

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Thursday, December 7, 2023

Boston, MA, Dec. 07, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- SVN International Corp. (SVN), a global commercial real estate brand, is pleased to announce the appointment of Leslie Ka rr with SVN | Commercial Advisory Group as the Co-Chair of the SVN Retail Product Council.

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  • Boston, MA, Dec. 07, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- SVN International Corp. (SVN), a global commercial real estate brand, is pleased to announce the appointment of Leslie Ka rr with SVN | Commercial Advisory Group as the Co-Chair of the SVN Retail Product Council.
  • Bringing over two decades of specialized experience in retail real estate, Ms. Karr’s dynamic background reflects a profound knowledge and passion for the clients she represents.
  • “The Retail Product Council is a premier venue for the creative exchange of ideas that separate SVN Retail advisors from other retail service providers.
  • Ms. Karr is an active member of Commercial Real Estate Women (CREW), Chicago Women in Retail Leasing (WIRL), and the International Council of Shopping Centers (ICSC).

Grosvenor's North American Property Business Announces Investment Team Leadership Changes

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Thursday, December 7, 2023

"Michael has been a foundational member of our executive team and a source of inspiration for people throughout our company," said Steve O'Connell, CEO of Grosvenor's North American urban property business.

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  • "Michael has been a foundational member of our executive team and a source of inspiration for people throughout our company," said Steve O'Connell, CEO of Grosvenor's North American urban property business.
  • "Michael has served as CIO for 12 of his 23 years with Grosvenor; he had overall responsibility for all of our Investment property transactions and oversaw our Asset Management team.
  • Michael's strong leadership within Grosvenor has left an enduring impact and he has set his team up for continued success."
  • Since 2011 he has overseen all Investment property transactions and the company's Investment portfolio across North America.

SP NUTRACEUTICALS ENTERS NEXT CHAPTER OF BUSINESS GROWTH WITH NEW INVESTMENT PARTNER, CHOPRAX VENTURES, AND APPOINTMENT OF NEW CEO AND BOARD OF DIRECTORS

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Tuesday, December 5, 2023

BURLINGTON, ON, Dec. 5, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, SP Nutraceuticals announced a strategic partnership and equity agreement with ChopraX Ventures, led by its renowned clinician and Chairman Dr. Deepak Chopra, a pioneer at the forefront of medicine for the past 50 years. Simultaneously, SP Nutraceuticals announced a new slate of senior leadership and advisory members, including the appointment of Darren Contardo, current President of the company, as the new Chief Executive Officer, effective as of November 6, 2024. Darren will retain the President title. SP Nutraceuticals' flagship brand Metavo offers a suite of metabolism products which aim to support metabolic health.

Key Points: 
  • SP Nutraceuticals' flagship brand Metavo offers a suite of metabolism products which aim to support metabolic health.
  • "We are excited to collaborate with SP Nutraceuticals and actively pursue breakthrough innovations in metabolic health," said David Lubotta, Managing Partner of ChopraX Ventures.
  • "I am honored to step into the position of CEO of SP Nutraceuticals in this exciting phase of growth," said Darren Contardo, CEO of SP Nutraceuticals.
  • New board members include:
    Trevor Clarke, former CEO of SP Nutraceuticals, will now serve as the Executive Director and Corporate Secretary.

Greenberg Traurig's Michelle Gambino, Howard Jeruchimowitz to Speak at 2023 ICSC+ U.S. Law Conference

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Thursday, October 26, 2023

PHOENIX, Oct. 26, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Michelle D. Gambino and Howard K. Jeruchimowitz, Real Estate Litigation shareholders at global law firm Greenberg Traurig, LLP, will speak about legal issues in retail leases at the 2023 ICSC+ U.S. Law conference. This year, the event takes place at the JW Marriott Phoenix Desert Ridge Resort & Spa Oct. 25-27.

Key Points: 
  • Michelle D. Gambino and Howard K. Jeruchimowitz, Real Estate Litigation shareholders at global law firm Greenberg Traurig, LLP, will speak about legal issues in retail leases at the 2023 ICSC+ U.S. Law conference.
  • PHOENIX, Oct. 26, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Michelle D. Gambino and Howard K. Jeruchimowitz , Real Estate Litigation shareholders at global law firm Greenberg Traurig, LLP , will speak about legal issues in retail leases at the 2023 ICSC+ U.S. Law conference .
  • Howard Jeruchimowitz, a Litigation shareholder in the firm's Chicago office , focuses his practice on the real estate, construction, and financial services industries.
  • Law conference has provided an opportunity for retail real estate legal professionals to gain industry-specific knowledge and insight from leading authorities in the field.

Co-Founder and Former CEO of Sir Kensington's, Mark Ramadan, and CEO of Citycon and Thirty-Year Retail Real Estate Veteran, F. Scott Ball, Join True Food Kitchen's Board of Directors

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Wednesday, October 11, 2023

Founded in 2008, True Food Kitchen elevates wholesome dining with craveable, chef-inspired dishes and beverages made with consciously sourced ingredients across its 44 restaurants.

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  • Founded in 2008, True Food Kitchen elevates wholesome dining with craveable, chef-inspired dishes and beverages made with consciously sourced ingredients across its 44 restaurants.
  • "We are thrilled to welcome Mark and Scott to our Board of Directors," said John Williams, CEO of True Food Kitchen.
  • Their knowledge and experience will be invaluable as we continue to grow and evolve True Food Kitchen."
  • "True Food Kitchen is an inspirational pioneer in creating clean, delicious food served with passion and care," said Ramadan.

MEGA RETAIL BROKER VIRGINIA PITTARELLI JOINS RETAIL BY MONA AS VICE CHAIR AND PRESIDENT OF THE NEWLY FORMED MONA W.I.S.E. COUNCIL

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Tuesday, October 3, 2023

NEW YORK, Oct. 3, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- MONA, the leasing and advisory firm guiding tenants and landlords through the evolving retail landscape, has hired mega retail broker Virginia "Ginny" Pittarelli, it was announced today.

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  • NEW YORK, Oct. 3, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- MONA, the leasing and advisory firm guiding tenants and landlords through the evolving retail landscape, has hired mega retail broker Virginia "Ginny" Pittarelli, it was announced today.
  • Pittarelli joins MONA as a Vice Chair after spending over 12 years at CROWN Retail Services.
  • Her clients include Sephora, Coach, Kate Spade, Stuart Weitzman, Pronovias, Godiva, Lip Lab and Vitamin Shoppe to name a few.
  • "I'm thrilled to work alongside Brandon and the MONA team to reinvent retail advisory in the modern retail world."

9th Consecutive Quarter of Double-Digit Sales Growth: Cencosud Reports 12.9% Increase in Revenues During the Second Quarter of the Year

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Friday, August 18, 2023

Revenues increased 12.9%, reaching US$4,518 million, the ninth consecutive quarter of double-digit sales growth.

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  • Revenues increased 12.9%, reaching US$4,518 million, the ninth consecutive quarter of double-digit sales growth.
  • The Company's Adjusted EBITDA grew 17.2% compared to the second quarter of 2022, reaching a double-digit Adjusted EBITDA margin for the 11th consecutive quarter, reaching 10.5%.
  • This growth is mainly explained by the acquisition of GIGA Atacado and the increase in sales of the Cash&Carry format.
  • In terms of omnichannel, Cencosud achieved an online penetration rate of 10.4% of total sales in the second quarter of the year.