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Walmart Connect’s Melissa Gallo joins Yieldmo as SVP, Global Exchange Operations

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Tuesday, August 3, 2021
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Yieldmo is proud to announce the addition of Melissa Gallo to its leadership team as SVP, Global Exchange Operations.

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  • Yieldmo is proud to announce the addition of Melissa Gallo to its leadership team as SVP, Global Exchange Operations.
  • Gallo will be responsible for leading the business execution of the Yieldmo Smart Exchange, running both buy-side and seller-side support operations teams and overseeing platform operations, client services and DSP partnership relationship support.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20210803005764/en/
    Melissa is a strong operations leader with vast knowledge of the digital advertising ecosystem, said Steinberg.
  • Gallo joins Yieldmo from Walmart, where she ran revenue operations for Walmart Connect.

Millennials drive DTC cross-border e-commerce growth as pandemic prompts 52% to buy online directly from international brands

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Tuesday, August 3, 2021
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Millennials have driven the rise in international direct-to-consumer (DTC) e-commerce purchases in the last six months, with reduced access to stores during the pandemic prompting over half (52%) of 2534-year-olds to buy online directly from international brands, the latest data from eShopWorld (ESW) reveals.

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  • Millennials have driven the rise in international direct-to-consumer (DTC) e-commerce purchases in the last six months, with reduced access to stores during the pandemic prompting over half (52%) of 2534-year-olds to buy online directly from international brands, the latest data from eShopWorld (ESW) reveals.
  • ESWs Global Voices: Pre-Peak Pulse 2021 survey of almost 15,000 consumers across 14 countries showed that 52% of shoppers overall were motivated to buy online during the pandemic.
  • Reduced access to stores also boosted cross-border e-commerce, with almost half (46%) of global shoppers surveyed saying it prompted them to buy directly from an international brand online, rising to 52% among those ages 2534.
  • Consumers in India and China (both 61%), Mexico (59%) and Russia (50%) were the most likely to have purchased directly from an international brand online in the first half of 2021.

Amazon and Best Buy Introduce New Insignia F50 Series Fire TVs

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Tuesday, August 3, 2021
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Today, Amazon (NASDAQ: AMZN) and Best Buy Co., Inc. (NYSE: BBY) announced a new lineup of Best Buy Insignia F50 Series Fire TVs.

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  • Today, Amazon (NASDAQ: AMZN) and Best Buy Co., Inc. (NYSE: BBY) announced a new lineup of Best Buy Insignia F50 Series Fire TVs.
  • Today, were thrilled to further expand the Fire TV line with a new generation of Insignia Fire TVs including the F50 Series.
  • The Insignia F50 Series Fire TV will be available at Best Buy stores and online, as well as Amazon.com later this summer.
  • In addition to collaborating on Fire TVs, Best Buy and Amazon are working together to innovate on purchase options for customers.

Hertz Global Holdings, Inc. to Announce Second Quarter 2021 Financial Results on August 9

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Tuesday, August 3, 2021
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ESTERO, Fla., Aug. 3, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Hertz Global Holdings, Inc. (OTCPK: HTZZ; OTCPK: HTZZW) announced today that it plans to report its second quarter 2021 financial results before market opening onMonday, August 9 and will provide pre-recorded audio commentary on the Company's second quarter 2021 results from President and CEO Paul Stone and CFO Kenny Cheung.

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  • ESTERO, Fla., Aug. 3, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Hertz Global Holdings, Inc. (OTCPK: HTZZ; OTCPK: HTZZW) announced today that it plans to report its second quarter 2021 financial results before market opening onMonday, August 9 and will provide pre-recorded audio commentary on the Company's second quarter 2021 results from President and CEO Paul Stone and CFO Kenny Cheung.
  • The Hertz Corporation, a subsidiary of Hertz Global Holdings, Inc., operates the Hertz, Dollar and Thrifty vehicle rental brands throughoutNorth America,Europe, theCaribbean,Latin America,Africa, theMiddle East,Asia,AustraliaandNew Zealand.
  • The Hertz Corporation is one of the largest worldwide vehicle rental companies, and the Hertz brand is one of the most recognized globally.
  • Additionally, The Hertz Corporation operates the Firefly vehicle rental brand and Hertz 24/7 car sharing business in international markets and sells vehicles through Hertz Car Sales.

Macy's And Reading Is Fundamental Announce Charitable Round-up And Teacher Recognition To Support Children's Literacy This Back To School Season

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Tuesday, August 3, 2021
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Additionally, Macy's will support RIF's newest reading initiative, Rally to Read 100, launching in September.

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  • Additionally, Macy's will support RIF's newest reading initiative, Rally to Read 100, launching in September.
  • Giving back is a core pillar of Macy's values and the longstanding partnership with RIF has resulted in a total contribution of more than $43 million toward children's literacy.
  • For more than 160 years, Macy's, the largest retail brand of Macy's, Inc., has served generations at every stage of their lives.
  • With fashion, value and celebration as our guide, Macy's makes life shine brighter for our customers, colleagues and communities.

Walmart Inks One of The Nation's Largest Community Solar Agreements with Nexamp

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Tuesday, August 3, 2021
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BOSTON, Aug. 3, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Walmart, the world's largest retailer, has contracted with Nexamp as an anchor tenant to support 129 Megawatts of community solar projects, in one of the biggest deals of its kind.

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  • BOSTON, Aug. 3, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Walmart, the world's largest retailer, has contracted with Nexamp as an anchor tenant to support 129 Megawatts of community solar projects, in one of the biggest deals of its kind.
  • Walmart is subscribing to 23 Nexamp community solar projects in New York, supporting the growth of clean energy.
  • "Walmart continues to lead by example through its bold commitments in support of a cleaner energy future," said Nexamp CEO Zaid Ashai.
  • Nexamp's industry-leading community solar platform makes solar an option for anyone, offering guaranteed savings on annual electricity costs.

REI and Hipcamp launch partnership to help members find and book unique outdoor stays

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Tuesday, August 3, 2021
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SEATTLE, Aug. 3, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- REI, the nation's largest consumer-owned co-op and outdoor retailer, and Hipcamp, the world's largest provider of outdoor stays, today announce a multiyear partnership that will make it easier for REI members to find and book unique getaways including tent camping sites, cabins, treehouses, RV stays, glamping sites, and more.

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  • SEATTLE, Aug. 3, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- REI , the nation's largest consumer-owned co-op and outdoor retailer, and Hipcamp , the world's largest provider of outdoor stays, today announce a multiyear partnership that will make it easier for REI members to find and book unique getaways including tent camping sites, cabins, treehouses, RV stays, glamping sites, and more.
  • To celebrate thislaunch, REI Co-op members will receive a 20-percent-off discount code via email from REI to redeem online at Hipcamp.com.
  • The code may be used at checkout between August 3-17, and allows members to book stays across the United States months in advance.
  • REI members can also access special pricing on rentals for their next trip with Hipcamp.

Yiwugo.com Selected as A Key Comprehensive E-commerce Platform of Zhejiang

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Tuesday, August 3, 2021
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Tmall, Netease Yanxuan, vip.com, among the 20 platforms, were selected at the same time.

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  • Tmall, Netease Yanxuan, vip.com, among the 20 platforms, were selected at the same time.
  • Yiwugo.com has always been committed to the transformation and upgrading of the physical market by adding e-commerce to brick-and-mortar businesses.
  • Having received e-commerce training from Yiwugo.com, Chen Xianjie moved Xian Jie Commodities Firm, which began as an offline foreign trade operation, onto Yiwugo.com.
  • Now, Li bases her online business on Yiwugo.com and will continue to do word-of-mouth marketing for the platform.

UpstartWorks Hires Amazon Veteran to Lead Business Development

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Tuesday, August 3, 2021
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CHICAGO, Aug. 3, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- UpstartWorks , an advanced e-commerce commercialization platform for industrial brands, today announced Amazon veteran, Konok Biswas, will be joining the company as Vice President of Business Development and Strategy.

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  • CHICAGO, Aug. 3, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- UpstartWorks , an advanced e-commerce commercialization platform for industrial brands, today announced Amazon veteran, Konok Biswas, will be joining the company as Vice President of Business Development and Strategy.
  • Biswas appointment is part of a broader focus of global business development for UpstartWorks as the company continues to expand its footprint and presence in the industrial e-commerce and B2B spaces.
  • "UpstartWorks is transforming how digital business operates and we recognize the value Konok will bring to the team," said Rohan Thambrahalli, President & Founder of UpstartWorks.
  • Biswas spent five years at Amazon helping grow Amazon Business & later led two sales teams focused on initiatives that drove Amazon's worldwide growth.

WhyHotel Announces Newest DC Pop-Up Hotel Location

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Tuesday, August 3, 2021
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WASHINGTON, Aug. 3, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- WhyHotel , a hospitality platform and operator, today announced WhyHotel Washington DC Union Market, a new pop-up hotel within Press House .

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  • WASHINGTON, Aug. 3, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- WhyHotel , a hospitality platform and operator, today announced WhyHotel Washington DC Union Market, a new pop-up hotel within Press House .
  • Owned by Foulger-Pratt , the building is located at 331 N St NE, and includes 120 units for WhyHotel guests.
  • Beginning August 5th, WhyHotel Washington DC Union Market will be open for bookings.
  • WhyHotel guests can escape the concrete jungle by visiting the tranquil courtyard or sweat it out in the multi-level fitness center.