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Tru Earth Reports High Growth Year with New Retail Locations and First European Office

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Wednesday, February 28, 2024
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WILMINGTON, Del., Feb. 28, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Tru Earth, a B Corp certified, multi-national household cleaning products organization focused on eliminating single-use plastic in the home, is celebrating its highest growth year ever, recording a 160% increase in revenue over its previous fiscal year. Additionally, the award-winning brand, founded nearly five years ago, also reported that it had reached a milestone of bringing $100 million of Tru Earth products to the homes of U.S. consumers.

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  • Additionally, the award-winning brand, founded nearly five years ago, also reported that it had reached a milestone of bringing $100 million of Tru Earth products to the homes of U.S. consumers.
  • Tru Earth's laundry eco-strips®, along with other innovative household cleaning products, currently has more than 27,000 retail distribution points throughout North America, across grocery, general, pharmacy, specialty, convenience, and home improvement.
  • "I am so proud of what our organization has achieved in less than five years," said Brad Liski, chief executive officer of Tru Earth.
  • To learn more about Tru Earth, find local retailers, and join its critical cause, please visit www.tru.earth and follow along with @TruEarthMovement on social media.

First Jar Lid Innovation in Over 75 Years Debuts in Western United States

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Wednesday, January 31, 2024
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DAYTON, Ohio, Jan. 31, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Consumer Convenience Technologies (CCT), today announces that its EEASY Lid – the first jar lid innovation in over 75 years – will make its debut in the western United States at the KeHE Summer Show on February 7-8 in Salt Lake City, Utah.

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  • DAYTON, Ohio, Jan. 31, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Consumer Convenience Technologies (CCT), today announces that its EEASY Lid – the first jar lid innovation in over 75 years – will make its debut in the western United States at the KeHE Summer Show on February 7-8 in Salt Lake City, Utah.
  • The EEASY Lid is designed to help brands provide an unprecedented level of accessibility to their jarred food products.
  • The EEASY Lid allows consumers to vent a vacuum-sealed jar by simply pressing a button on the lid , reducing the amount of torque needed to twist off the lid by up to 50%.
  • The EEASY Lid is also the world’s first aluminum lug jar lid – more sustainable than traditional steel lids, but just as durable.

Southeastern Grocers honors Black History Month with annual grant program and community service

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Thursday, February 1, 2024
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Southeastern Grocers Inc. (SEG), parent company and home of Harveys Supermarket and Winn-Dixie grocery stores, together with the SEG Gives Foundation, is honoring Black History Month and its enduring commitment to belonging, inclusion and diversity with the launch of its annual grant program and community service initiatives.

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  • Southeastern Grocers Inc. (SEG), parent company and home of Harveys Supermarket and Winn-Dixie grocery stores, together with the SEG Gives Foundation, is honoring Black History Month and its enduring commitment to belonging, inclusion and diversity with the launch of its annual grant program and community service initiatives.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240201842240/en/
    Southeastern Grocers, together with its Harveys Supermarket and Winn-Dixie associates, celebrates Black History Month and its commitment to belonging, inclusion and diversity with the launch of its annual grant program and community service initiatives, including the recent Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial Foundation Holiday Grand Parade in its hometown of Jacksonville.
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    The grocer is now accepting applications from nonprofits throughout the Southeast for its 2024 Romay Davis Belonging, Inclusion and Diversity Grant.
  • Raymond Rhee, Chief People Officer for Southeastern Grocers, said, “Black History Month is a time to honor the rich contributions made by Black visionaries, innovators and leaders – like Ms. Romay – and we are proud to continue to nurture the diverse communities we serve every day.

Southeastern Grocers completes strategic divestiture of its Hispanic banner

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Thursday, January 25, 2024
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Southeastern Grocers Inc. (SEG) today announces the completion of its strategic divestiture of Fresco y Más to Fresco Retail Group, LLC.

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  • Southeastern Grocers Inc. (SEG) today announces the completion of its strategic divestiture of Fresco y Más to Fresco Retail Group, LLC.
  • SEG continues to own and operate Harveys Supermarket and Winn-Dixie grocery stores.
  • Anthony Hucker, President and CEO of Southeastern Grocers, said, “The successful sale of Fresco y Más marks an important milestone on our path forward.
  • This includes approximately 400 stores in Alabama, Georgia, Louisiana, Mississippi and Florida where 75% of the stores are located.

FARO Technologies Announces CFO Transition

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Tuesday, January 16, 2024
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LAKE MARY, Fla., Jan. 16, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- FARO® (Nasdaq: FARO), a global leader in 4D digital reality solutions, today announced that Matthew Horwath has been promoted to SVP & Chief Financial Officer from his current position as Vice President of Finance at FARO, effective immediately.

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  • LAKE MARY, Fla., Jan. 16, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- FARO® (Nasdaq: FARO), a global leader in 4D digital reality solutions, today announced that Matthew Horwath has been promoted to SVP & Chief Financial Officer from his current position as Vice President of Finance at FARO, effective immediately.
  • Matthew succeeds Allen Muhich, the Company's current Chief Financial Officer, who will provide transition services to the Company through April 1, 2024.
  • "During his tenure with FARO, Matthew has overseen every financial discipline and has demonstrated a passion for business performance and improving operating results.
  • I would also like to thank Allen for his years of service to FARO."

Chilau Foods Opens Crowdfunding Round Due to Rapid Expansion into Retail Stores Across the U.S.

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Tuesday, January 9, 2024
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More than 100 individual investors have joined the brand's community funding round as the company rapidly expands into retail locations across the U.S.

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  • More than 100 individual investors have joined the brand's community funding round as the company rapidly expands into retail locations across the U.S.
  • While brand names dominate the soup aisle, their offerings primarily revolve around traditional flavors like chicken, beef and vegetable.
  • After one week of opening the funding round, Chilau Foods secured funding from 130 investors, working its way toward its goal of $1 million to accommodate its rapid expansion.
  • For more information about Chilau Foods and its crowdfunding campaign, visit https://wefunder.com/chilaufoods/ .

Winn-Dixie celebrates Mardi Gras 2024 with Carnival festivities across the Gulf Coast

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Thursday, January 11, 2024
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From king cakes to parades, Winn-Dixie has all the classic food and fun to make this year's Mardi Gras memorable.

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  • From king cakes to parades, Winn-Dixie has all the classic food and fun to make this year's Mardi Gras memorable.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240111708529/en/
    Let the good times roll with Winn-Dixie during Carnival season this year.
  • This Carnival season, Winn-Dixie continues to celebrate the fun-filled culture and decadent flavors that connect us all to the heart of the Gulf Coast.
  • Winn-Dixie is proud to infuse local stores with the spirit of Mardi Gras and celebrate with customers throughout the season by hosting several free events across the Gulf Coast.

Southeastern Grocers offers WINNing savings to support New Year’s resolutions

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Wednesday, January 10, 2024
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View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240110989246/en/

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  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240110989246/en/
    Southeastern Grocers is helping customers achieve their savings resolutions and WINN in 2024 with a wide range of affordable, award-winning products and incredible rewards, available in stores and online.
  • Dewayne Rabon, Chief Merchandising Officer for Southeastern Grocers, said, “We know sticking to New Year’s resolutions can be challenging.
  • Customers can also maximize their savings by using the grocer’s award-winning rewards program through the Fresco y Más, Harveys Supermarket and Winn-Dixie mobile apps.
  • Customers who shop directly through the grocer’s rewards app or website will receive the same savings benefits of in-store deals and promotions.

Relationshop To Merge Mercatus Technologies and Stor.ai, Creating a Connected Commerce Ecosystem for Grocery Retailers of All Sizes

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Tuesday, January 9, 2024
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View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240109892479/en/

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  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240109892479/en/
    Relationshop To Merge Mercatus Technologies and Stor.ai, Creating a Connected Commerce Ecosystem for Grocery Retailers of All Sizes (Graphic: Mercatus)
    The strategic merger combines Mercatus' enterprise eCommerce platform with Relationshop’s expertise in unifying first-party data and powering personalized digital engagement.
  • This transaction comes on the heels of Relationshop acquiring Stor.ai, an eCommerce solution for independent grocers, in Jan. 2023.
  • The combined capabilities of all three companies will create a connected commerce ecosystem with robust shopper engagement, personalization and loyalty solutions scaled for retailers of all sizes in North America, Europe and the Middle East.
  • “The senior leadership team at Mercatus, backed by our board, is wholeheartedly devoted to advancing the connected commerce requirements of grocery retailers,” he said.

Southeastern Grocers celebrates exemplary service in 2023 and $3.7M in donations to fuel local communities in need

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Wednesday, December 27, 2023
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Additionally, SEG has continued to be a steadfast community partner by donating more than $3,727,000 back into the community to support neighbors in need.

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  • Additionally, SEG has continued to be a steadfast community partner by donating more than $3,727,000 back into the community to support neighbors in need.
  • Throughout 2023, we celebrated many WINNs as we worked together to improve our stores, support our neighbors and lend a helping hand to community members in need.
  • In 2023, SEG and the SEG Gives Foundation donated more than $3.7 million to more than 1,300 community partners throughout the Southeast.
  • Looking ahead to 2024, SEG plans to continue serving neighbors in need while investing in the communities it serves throughout its five-state footprint.