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Ahold Delhaize USA Names Marc Stolzman Chief Sustainability Officer

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Tuesday, February 20, 2024
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SALISBURY, N.C., Feb. 20, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Ahold Delhaize USA today announced that Marc Stolzman has been named the Chief Sustainability Officer for Ahold Delhaize USA, reporting to JJ Fleeman, CEO of Ahold Delhaize USA.

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  • SALISBURY, N.C., Feb. 20, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Ahold Delhaize USA today announced that Marc Stolzman has been named the Chief Sustainability Officer for Ahold Delhaize USA, reporting to JJ Fleeman, CEO of Ahold Delhaize USA.
  • In this role, Marc will oversee all aspects of health and sustainability for the U.S. businesses, including strategy and goal setting, in alignment with Ahold Delhaize global sustainability ambitions and commitments, as well as all U.S. regulatory, compliance and financial reporting.
  • “I look forward to working with each of the U.S. brands, which are already leaders in sustainability, as well as our suppliers and partners, as we together pursue our passion for empowering healthier people and a healthier planet.”
    Before joining Ahold Delhaize USA, Marc served as President of Kymeta Corporation and also served as CFO before his promotion.
  • He is based in Ahold Delhaize USA’s Quincy, Mass., office.

Strategic Organizing Center Issues Statement on Starbucks

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Tuesday, March 5, 2024
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The Strategic Organizing Center (the “SOC”), a shareholder of Starbucks Corporation (Nasdaq: SBUX) (“Starbucks” or the “Company”), today issued the following statement:

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  • The Strategic Organizing Center (the “SOC”), a shareholder of Starbucks Corporation (Nasdaq: SBUX) (“Starbucks” or the “Company”), today issued the following statement:
    The SOC launched our campaign for change at Starbucks this past November because we believed the Company’s response to its employees’ attempts to unionize was misguided.
  • Starbucks also took the significant step of providing employees represented by Workers United with the May 2022 benefits, including credit card tipping.
  • We also believe Starbucks’ establishment of its Environmental, Partner and Community Impact Board Committee represents an important governance reform, one which we hope will increase board oversight and performance on Starbucks’ partner-related issues.
  • 1 The New York Times: Starbucks and Union Agree to Work Out Framework for Contract Talks , By Noam Scheiber (Feb. 27, 2024).

Glass Lewis Recommends Shareholders Vote FOR ONLY each of the Starbucks Director Nominees

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Friday, March 1, 2024
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Starbucks Corporation (Nasdaq: SBUX) today announced that proxy advisory firm Glass, Lewis & Co. (“Glass Lewis”) has recommended that Starbucks shareholders vote on the WHITE proxy card “FOR” ONLY each of the 11 Starbucks director nominees in connection with the Company's Annual Meeting of Shareholders, which will take place virtually on March 13, 2024, at 10 a.m. PT.

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  • Starbucks Corporation (Nasdaq: SBUX) today announced that proxy advisory firm Glass, Lewis & Co. (“Glass Lewis”) has recommended that Starbucks shareholders vote on the WHITE proxy card “FOR” ONLY each of the 11 Starbucks director nominees in connection with the Company's Annual Meeting of Shareholders, which will take place virtually on March 13, 2024, at 10 a.m. PT.
  • Starbucks is pleased that Glass Lewis recognizes the strength of the Starbucks Board and supports the election of all its directors.
  • Starbucks reminds shareholders that every vote is important and encourages shareholders to review the Starbucks proxy solicitation materials carefully and use the WHITE proxy card to vote today “FOR” ONLY each of the 11 Starbucks director nominees.
  • If you have any questions about how to vote your shares, please call the firm assisting us with the solicitation of

Strategic Organizing Center Issues Statement on ISS Recommendation

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Friday, March 1, 2024
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The Strategic Organizing Center (the “SOC”), a shareholder of Starbucks Corporation (Nasdaq: SBUX) (“Starbucks” or the “Company”), today commented on the recent report published by Institutional Shareholder Services Inc. (“ISS”) in relation to Starbucks’ upcoming Annual Meeting of Shareholders (the “Annual Meeting”).

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  • The Strategic Organizing Center (the “SOC”), a shareholder of Starbucks Corporation (Nasdaq: SBUX) (“Starbucks” or the “Company”), today commented on the recent report published by Institutional Shareholder Services Inc. (“ISS”) in relation to Starbucks’ upcoming Annual Meeting of Shareholders (the “Annual Meeting”).
  • “While ISS acknowledged the validity of a number of our arguments in its report, we disagree with the view that board change is not currently needed at Starbucks.
  • ISS also concurs that shareholders should be concerned by Starbucks’ share price performance since unionization efforts began.
  • Further, we agree with ISS that the recent announcement of Starbucks and Workers United committing to a path forward is meaningful progress.

Leading Proxy Advisor ISS Recommends Shareholders Vote FOR ONLY the Starbucks Director Nominees

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Thursday, February 29, 2024
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Starbucks Corporation (Nasdaq: SBUX) today announced that leading proxy advisory firm Institutional Shareholder Services ("ISS") has recommended that Starbucks shareholders vote on the WHITE proxy card ONLY “FOR” the Starbucks 11 director nominees in connection with the Company's Annual Meeting of Shareholders, which will take place virtually on March 13, 2024, at 10 a.m. PT.

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  • Starbucks Corporation (Nasdaq: SBUX) today announced that leading proxy advisory firm Institutional Shareholder Services ("ISS") has recommended that Starbucks shareholders vote on the WHITE proxy card ONLY “FOR” the Starbucks 11 director nominees in connection with the Company's Annual Meeting of Shareholders, which will take place virtually on March 13, 2024, at 10 a.m. PT.
  • Starbucks is pleased that ISS recognizes the strength of the Starbucks Board and supports the election of all its directors.
  • The company urges shareholders to disregard any materials sent to you by SOC, including any blue proxy card, and NOT to vote using any blue proxy card.
  • Use the WHITE proxy card to vote today ONLY for each of the 11 highly qualified Starbucks director nominees.

Matt Ryan Joins the Board of Directors of Dine Brands Global, Inc.

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Friday, February 23, 2024
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Dine Brands Global, Inc. (NYSE: DIN), the parent company of Applebee's Neighborhood Grill + Bar®, IHOP® and Fuzzy’s Taco Shop® restaurants, announced today that Matt Ryan will be joining as a new independent member of its Board of Directors.

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  • Dine Brands Global, Inc. (NYSE: DIN), the parent company of Applebee's Neighborhood Grill + Bar®, IHOP® and Fuzzy’s Taco Shop® restaurants, announced today that Matt Ryan will be joining as a new independent member of its Board of Directors.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240223303050/en/
    Matt Ryan has been appointed to the Dine Brands Board of Directors.
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    Matt currently serves as Chief Executive Officer of Soli Organic, the market leader in organic controlled environment agriculture.
  • His knowledge of building new avenues for growth and leading marketing, brand, and product functions for other global brands will make him a strong addition to Dine Brands’ Board of Directors,” said Richard Dahl, Chairman of the Board of Directors, Dine Brands Global, Inc.

Strategic Organizing Center Releases Investor Presentation Highlighting Why Board Change is Needed Now in Order to Brew a Better Starbucks

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Tuesday, February 20, 2024
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The Strategic Organizing Center (the “SOC”), a shareholder of Starbucks Corporation (Nasdaq: SBUX) (“Starbucks” or the “Company”), today announced the release of an investor presentation detailing the urgent need for change at the Company.

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  • The Strategic Organizing Center (the “SOC”), a shareholder of Starbucks Corporation (Nasdaq: SBUX) (“Starbucks” or the “Company”), today announced the release of an investor presentation detailing the urgent need for change at the Company.
  • The presentation – titled “Brew a Better Starbucks” – is available at www.BrewABetterStarbucks.com .
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240220437846/en/
    The SOC stated: “Starbucks is an iconic company that has lost its way.
  • Most importantly, these nominees possess expertise sorely lacking on the current Board.

TreviPay to Host the First “TreviPay Crossroads,” The B2B Payments Conference, in Kansas City

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Tuesday, February 20, 2024
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TreviPay , the most-trusted B2B payments and invoicing network, announced today its inaugural two-day payments conference, TreviPay Crossroads , is coming October 2-4, 2024, to Kansas City.

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  • TreviPay , the most-trusted B2B payments and invoicing network, announced today its inaugural two-day payments conference, TreviPay Crossroads , is coming October 2-4, 2024, to Kansas City.
  • Tony Harris, CEO at THINC B2B, former CMO at Digi-Key Electronics and the Crossroads manufacturing track chair, added, “Crossroads is the hub for B2B payments and commerce leaders.
  • “TreviPay Crossroads is the place to be to share knowledge and come together with others who are passionate about using technology to drive innovation across all aspects of B2B payments and commerce,” said Brandon Spear, CEO at TreviPay.
  • To be the first to get the latest on speakers, agenda, pricing and registration information, visit TreviPay Crossroads .

ZenOffers announces the re-launch of ZenOffers.com, featuring free $20 gift cards at Sam's Club, AARP and 1-800-Contacts

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Tuesday, March 5, 2024
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WESTPORT, Conn., March 5, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- ZenOffers.com, a leading consumer deals site specializing in deals, discounts and members-only offers is pleased to announce the the redesign of the site and new special offers for consumers. ZenOffers.com is celebrating this milestone with significantly discounted memberships featuring Sam's Club, AARP, RemodelYourHome, and 1-800-contacts and the opportunity for consumers to earn gift cards worth up to $20. Current gift cards available at http://www.zenoffers.com/gift-card-offer include Sam's Club, Apple, Starbucks and XBox.

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  • ZenOffers has relaunched ZenOffers.com and is offering free $20 gift cards at Sam's Club, AARP and 1-800-Contacts.
  • ZenOffers.com is celebrating this milestone with significantly discounted memberships featuring Sam's Club, AARP, RemodelYourHome, and 1-800-contacts and the opportunity for consumers to earn gift cards worth up to $20.
  • Current gift cards available at http://www.zenoffers.com/gift-card-offer include Sam's Club, Apple, Starbucks and XBox.
  • The relaunched ZenOffers.com now gives their members exclusive offers to shop trustworthy and well-loved brands like Sam's Club, AARP, RemodelYourHome and 1-800-contacts, with the added benefit of earning free gift cards.

70 companies unite to launch Tent UK, a new coalition of businesses committed to connecting refugees to work

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Tuesday, March 5, 2024
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LONDON, March 5, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The Tent Partnership for Refugees (Tent) – a global network of companies committed to the labour market integration of refugees – is announcing the launch of Tent UK , a coalition of 70 major companies committed to hiring refugees and helping them become job ready.

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  • LONDON, March 5, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The Tent Partnership for Refugees (Tent) – a global network of companies committed to the labour market integration of refugees – is announcing the launch of Tent UK , a coalition of 70 major companies committed to hiring refugees and helping them become job ready.
  • Tent is uniquely placed and ready to help companies develop ambitious programmes to include refugees."
  • "Tent is immensely proud to have brought together 70 leading businesses resolved to connect refugees to meaningful employment," said Jen Stobart, UK Director at Tent.
  • Tent UK is Tent's sixth national coalition to launch, adding to existing coalitions in Canada, France, Mexico, Spain and the United States.