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THE PANERA BREAD FOUNDATION ANNOUNCES 2024 GRANT AWARDS

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Tuesday, March 19, 2024
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ST. LOUIS, March 19, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, the Panera Bread Foundation* announces its 2024 grant award recipients. A total donation of $2.25 million from the Panera Bread Foundation is funding 30 non-profit organizations that provide access and opportunity for programs supporting at-risk, underserved, or historically underrepresented children and youth to help them become leaders.

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  • ST. LOUIS, March 19, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, the Panera Bread Foundation * announces its 2024 grant award recipients.
  • The Panera Bread Foundation supports and strengthens communities by investing in non-profits that provide opportunities for youth to grow as leaders and gain access to education and career advancement.
  • The Panera Bread Foundation envisions a world where young people can dare to dream and where opportunity and economic mobility are accessible and equitable.
  • The full list of the Panera Bread Foundation's 2024 grant award recipients includes:

Verndale Announces Strategic Partnership with BigCommerce

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Thursday, March 14, 2024
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BOSTON, March 14, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Verndale, a premier digital experience agency, announces a strategic partnership with BigCommerce, a leading Open SaaS ecommerce platform trusted by tens of thousands of merchants and brands worldwide.

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  • BOSTON, March 14, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Verndale, a premier digital experience agency, announces a strategic partnership with BigCommerce , a leading Open SaaS ecommerce platform trusted by tens of thousands of merchants and brands worldwide.
  • Verndale expands its B2C and B2B digital commerce capabilities through a new strategic partnership with BigCommerce.
  • With a rich history of driving billions in online revenue for B2C and B2B clients, Verndale is uniquely positioned to enhance the digital commerce strategies of businesses utilizing BigCommerce.
  • "BigCommerce enables businesses to adapt, scale, and grow quickly, as well as to futureproof their solutions," notes Thomas John, Verndale's Commerce Practice Lead.

Digital Turbine's New Report Highlights Brands With "BIG" Opportunities in Mobile Games

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Wednesday, February 28, 2024
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AUSTIN, Texas, Feb. 28, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Digital Turbine and Apptopia today announced the launch of the BRAG Index IV, pivoting the Index's scope to focus specifically on the "Brands in Games" (B.I.G.) opportunity. The B.I.G. BRAG Index marks a pivotal moment for brand advertisers seeking to capitalize on the explosive growth and untapped potential of mobile gaming.

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  • version of the BRAG Index reveals 100+ brands with untapped advertising potential in mobile games.
  • BRAG Index marks a pivotal moment for brand advertisers seeking to capitalize on the explosive growth and untapped potential of mobile gaming.
  • BRAG Index IV highlights over 100 brands with untapped advertising potential in mobile games.
  • While nearly 11% of app usage occurs within mobile games, advertising spending in this space languishes at less than 4% of total ad spend.

Prodigy Education Levels-Up Leadership Team with Appointment of Jeff Cassidy as Chief Financial Officer

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Wednesday, February 14, 2024
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TORONTO, Feb. 14, 2024 /PRNewswire/ - Game-based learning leader Prodigy Education ('Prodigy') has made another key addition to its leadership team by appointing experienced EdTech executive Jeff Cassidy as Chief Financial Officer.

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  • TORONTO, Feb. 14, 2024 /PRNewswire/ - Game-based learning leader Prodigy Education ('Prodigy') has made another key addition to its leadership team by appointing experienced EdTech executive Jeff Cassidy as Chief Financial Officer.
  • Jeff brings deep experience in the consumer education space, having previously served as CFO with brands including EF Education First and Flatiron School.
  • Jeff's arrival is the third recent senior leadership hire for Prodigy, following the appointments of Chief Marketing Officer Sarah Welch and Executive Vice President, Game, Product, Mateus Ximenes .
  • "Jeff is yet another hugely valuable addition to Prodigy's leadership team, bringing with him deep experience in scaling companies in the education space," said Prodigy Co-Founder and Co-CEO Rohan Mahimker.

Nordstrom Rack to Open New Location in Manalapan Township

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Tuesday, February 13, 2024
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(NYSE: JWN) announced plans to open a new Nordstrom Rack in Manalapan Township, New Jersey in spring 2025.

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  • (NYSE: JWN) announced plans to open a new Nordstrom Rack in Manalapan Township, New Jersey in spring 2025.
  • "We look forward to being a part of the Manalapan Township community and serving our customers with an amazing offering of great brands at great prices," said Gemma Lionello, President of Nordstrom Rack Stores.
  • Nordstrom Rack is the largest source of new customers to Nordstrom.
  • The company operates four Nordstrom stores and nine Nordstrom Rack stores in New Jersey, generating more than 1,500 jobs statewide.

UserTesting Advances Experience Research with General Availability of its AI Insight Summary, Enabling Users to Quickly Analyze and Summarize Findings at a Click of a Button

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Tuesday, January 30, 2024
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UserTesting , a SaaS leader in experience research and insights , today unveiled its latest enhancements to the UserTestingⓇ Human Insight Platform.

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  • UserTesting , a SaaS leader in experience research and insights , today unveiled its latest enhancements to the UserTestingⓇ Human Insight Platform.
  • Since its launch in August 2023, more than 800 beta customers have been using AI Insight Summary for smarter, faster insights.
  • It’s like having a dedicated UX researcher on our team who provides an instant overview of the user experience.
  • UserTesting customers can leverage our new templates to observe in-person experiences and optimize adoption, engagement, satisfaction, and brand loyalty.

Fernmoor Homes Reinvents The Shops @ Rockvale With New Tenants, Expansions and More

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Wednesday, January 24, 2024
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LANCASTER, Pa., Jan. 24, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The Shops @ Rockvale, an upscale shopping center located in Lancaster, Pennsylvania, announces a bumper crop of new leases for tenants joining this local retail hotspot, including commercial broker SVN | Latus Commercial Realty Group. The influx of new tenants is in response to an upgrade initiative launched by its new owner Fernmoor Homes. Fernmoor Homes, an innovative and experienced builder of properties in Pennsylvania, New Jersey and Delaware, unveiled the plan for a refresh to entice new business and shoppers in late 2023.

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  • The influx of new tenants is in response to an upgrade initiative launched by its new owner Fernmoor Homes .
  • Fernmoor Homes, an innovative and experienced builder of properties in Pennsylvania, New Jersey and Delaware, unveiled the plan for a refresh to entice new business and shoppers in late 2023.
  • SVN is the newest tenant at The Shops @ Rockvale, occupying 1,528 square feet, with a grand opening planned for Feb. 13 from 2 to 4 p.m. EST.
  • Fernmoor Homes previously announced popular brands Panera Bread and Orvis would also be coming to The Shops @ Rockvale, occupying a total of nearly 14,000 square feet and expanding the dining and shopping options offered.

BillingPlatform Secures $90 Million Growth Equity Investment from FTV Capital

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Wednesday, January 24, 2024
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DENVER, Jan. 24, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- BillingPlatform, the enterprise revenue lifecycle management platform for today's innovative business models, today announced a $90 million growth equity investment from FTV Capital, a sector-focused growth equity investor with more than 25 years of experience in enterprise technology and services, financial services, and payments and transaction processing. The investment will fuel BillingPlatform's continued expansion in a $10 billion market that is growing more than 10% per year as enterprises increasingly turn to the company's comprehensive portfolio of solutions for the Office of the CFO that enable new revenue streams and go-to-market strategies, reduce revenue leakage and improve customer satisfaction.

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  • FTV Capital's investment comes as BillingPlatform recorded significant growth, customer wins, and industry analyst and award recognition last year.
  • FTV Capital brings a flexible funding approach and makes equity investments that align with the objectives of company management teams to accelerate growth and expansion.
  • With this funding, FTV Capital joins Columbia Capital as institutional investors with minority investments in BillingPlatform.
  • We're excited to embark on the next chapter of this journey in partnership with BillingPlatform and FTV," added Jason Booma, partner at Columbia Capital.

Doherty Enterprises Inc. Expands Restaurant Portfolio in New York with Acquisition of 21 Applebee's® Restaurants formerly owned by Apple Metro

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Thursday, January 18, 2024
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ALLENDALE, N.J., Jan. 18, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Doherty Enterprises, Inc. (Doherty) announced today it has acquired 21 Applebee's restaurants located throughout the New York City metro area. The deal marks a significant strategic move, as Doherty expands its footprint in the restaurant franchise market. The Allendale, NJ-based company has been an Applebee's franchisee since 1993, and today owns and operates 104 Applebee's restaurants in New York, New Jersey, Florida, and Georgia.

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  • ALLENDALE, N.J., Jan. 18, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Doherty Enterprises, Inc. (Doherty) announced today it has acquired 21 Applebee's restaurants located throughout the New York City metro area.
  • The deal marks a significant strategic move, as Doherty expands its footprint in the restaurant franchise market.
  • Doherty acquired the 21 Applebee's restaurants in the New York City metro area from Applebee's franchisee, Apple Metro.
  • "Our mission at Doherty Enterprises is to become the best food service company in the communities we serve," said Doherty Enterprises Chief Operating Officer, Tim Doherty.

Creative Realities to Debut as Exhibitors at NRF 2024: Retail’s Big Show

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Tuesday, January 9, 2024
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Creative Realities marks a significant milestone this year by debuting at NRF with two exhibits.

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  • Creative Realities marks a significant milestone this year by debuting at NRF with two exhibits.
  • The content featured across the screen activations is also created by Creative Realities and reflects actual content from existing customers like Panera Bread and Freddy’s Steakburgers.
  • From dynamic advertising displays to interactive customer engagement, Creative Realities will demonstrate solutions that not only enhance the customer experience but also open new avenues for revenue generation.
  • “Participating in NRF Big Show 2024 is a pivotal moment for Creative Realities,” said Rick Mills, CEO of Creative Realities.