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Fresh Express Issues Recall of Limited Quantities of Two Salad Kits with Condiment Packs Containing Recalled Cheese Due to the Potential Risk of Listeria monocytogenes

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Friday, February 9, 2024
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ORLANDO, Fla., Feb. 8, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- As a consequence of a recall initiated by a cheese supplier, Rizo-Lopez Foods, Inc., Fresh Express is voluntarily recalling two salad kits with condiment packs that contain the recalled cheese, which may pose a potential health risk from Listeria monocytogenes.

Key Points: 
  • ORLANDO, Fla., Feb. 8, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- As a consequence of a recall initiated by a cheese supplier, Rizo-Lopez Foods, Inc., Fresh Express is voluntarily recalling two salad kits with condiment packs that contain the recalled cheese, which may pose a potential health risk from Listeria monocytogenes.
  • The salad kits being recalled were available for purchase at retail grocery stores in AL, CA, FL, GA, ID, UT and WA in limited quantities.
  • No other Fresh Express salads or salad kits or condiment packs containing cheese are included in this recall.
  • Fresh Express Recalled Salad Kits February 8, 2024

TodayPay Refund Study Shows Nearly All Consumers Want Choice

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Tuesday, January 16, 2024
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NEW YORK, Jan. 16, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- TodayPay Inc., a technology company pioneering a new category in payments called Refunds as a Service™ announced today at the National Retail Federation Big Show (NRF 2024) the unveiling of the much anticipated research study and white paper titled, "Where Is My Refund? Understanding When, Where & How Consumers Want Their Money Back."

Key Points: 
  • TodayPay, in consultation with The Refunds Blog™ , commissioned the comprehensive refund research study to further highlight consumer preferences and behaviors regarding refunds.
  • The study surveyed nearly 800 U.S consumers that have made an e-commerce purchase and subsequently returned the item for a refund in the 90 days leading up to the study.
  • TodayPay is transforming the broken refund process, from where money goes to die, into an intelligent customer acquisition channel for merchants and instant gratification for both merchants and consumers by offering refund certainty, speed, and choice."
  • TodayPay decouples the refund, which is a payment solution, from the return, which is a logistics problem.

TodayPay Appoints Seasoned Visa Executive

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Thursday, January 11, 2024
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LAS VEGAS, Jan. 11, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- TodayPay Inc., a technology company pioneering a new category in payments called Refunds as a Service™ announced today at the Consumer Electronics Show (CES 2024) that Visa executive Mike West has joined as a Strategic Advisor. Mike West brings deep industry expertise from leading Visa Direct's international commercialization and the network expansion by launching new use cases, innovative payment capabilities and value-added services.

Key Points: 
  • LAS VEGAS, Jan. 11, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- TodayPay Inc. , a technology company pioneering a new category in payments called Refunds as a Service™ announced today at the Consumer Electronics Show (CES 2024) that Visa executive Mike West has joined as a Strategic Advisor.
  • Mike West joins TodayPay with more than 25 years of experience in payments including senior roles at Visa, PayPal and American Express.
  • "I built TodayPay because I've seen firsthand how the speed of a payment can change somebody's life," said Balkin.
  • West holds an MBA from the University of New England, and a Corporate Finance Executive Program Diploma from London Business School.

UPDATED "50 STATES OF RECYCLING" ASSESSMENT FINDS THAT WELL-DESIGNED POLICY IS CRITICAL TO ACHIEVING HIGHER RECYCLING RATES; APPROXIMATELY $6.5 BILLION WORTH OF MATERIAL LOST TO LANDFILL ANNUALLY

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Thursday, December 14, 2023
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WESTMINSTER, Colo., Dec. 14, 2023  /PRNewswire/ -- Today, Eunomia Research & Consulting and Ball Corporation released an updated "50 States of Recycling" report, building on the original, first-of-its-kind state-by-state comparable assessment of common packaging materials by using data on generation, recycling and disposal rates from across the United States. Key findings include:

Key Points: 
  • 2023 "50 States of Recycling" report highlights the need for more accurate data, policy and infrastructure investment to improve statewide recycling rates.
  • Nationally, the value of material diverted from landfills is $2.6 billion, which only represents 32% of the value that could be captured annually.
  • There is around $6.5 billion worth of material that is lost to landfill annually that could be captured through more effective recycling practices.
  • Since the last iteration of the "50 States of Recycling" report, overall recycling rates across the country have stagnated or declined.

TodayPay Joins Visa's Fintech Fast Track Program

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Monday, October 30, 2023
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NEW YORK, Oct. 30, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- TodayPay Inc., a technology company pioneering a new category in payments called Refunds as a Service™, today announced that it has joined the Visa Fintech Fast Track Program. This provides TodayPay with the ability to speed up the process of integrating with Visa, allowing it to harness the reach, capabilities, and security of VisaNet, Visa's global payment network.

Key Points: 
  • NEW YORK, Oct. 30, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- TodayPay Inc ., a technology company pioneering a new category in payments called Refunds as a Service™, today announced that it has joined the Visa Fintech Fast Track Program.
  • Visa's Fintech Fast Track Program provides startups like TodayPay the ability to access Visa's growing partner network, and experts who can provide hands-on guidance to help companies get up and running quickly.
  • Learn more about Visa's Fintech Fast Track program at Visa.com .
  • "By joining Visa's Fintech Fast Track program, TodayPay gains access to Visa's scale, security, reach and network of partners, which can help rapidly growing fintechs get to market faster."

TodayPay Launches Innovative Payment Solution

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Monday, October 23, 2023
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LAS VEGAS, Oct. 23, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- TodayPay Inc. emerged from stealth mode today at Money 20/20 in Las Vegas, to unveil the world's first faster payment technology solution helping merchants offer their customers instant refunds in multiple payment choices. TodayPay is a technology company pioneering a new category in payments called Refunds as a Service™ – an entire suite of alternative refund solutions for merchants to Refund Now Pay Later™ and offer Better Refund™ choices for consumers. 

Key Points: 
  • LAS VEGAS, Oct. 23, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- TodayPay Inc. emerged from stealth mode today at Money 20/20 in Las Vegas, to unveil the world's first faster payment technology solution helping merchants offer their customers instant refunds in multiple payment choices.
  • "I built TodayPay because I've seen firsthand how the speed of a payment can change somebody's life," said Balkin.
  • TodayPay decouples the refund, which is a payment solution, from the return, which is a logistics problem.
  • – Matias Lancewicki, Founder & CEO Ezri
    "TodayPay is revolutionizing the refunds industry and GrailPay is honored to power the bank payment and financing infrastructure for TodayPay.

GOVERNOR HOCHUL ANNOUNCES PARTNERSHIP WITH CODE FOR AMERICA AND IRS ON FIRST-OF-ITS-KIND TOOL TO HELP NEW YORKERS FILE TAXES DIRECTLY FOR FREE

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Tuesday, October 17, 2023
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NEW YORK, Oct. 17, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Governor Kathy Hochul today announced that New York State will partner with Code for America on a first-of-its kind direct filing tool to help eligible New Yorkers electronically file their taxes with the New York State Department of Taxation and Finance for free. The announcement follows an update from the Internal Revenue Service that New York, as well as Arizona, California, and Massachusetts, will integrate state e-filing tools with the IRS' federal e-filing tool as part of a limited, scaled pilot, beginning in 2024.

Key Points: 
  • The lessons we learn from this pilot will help ensure that Direct File, when fully implemented, will meet the needs of New York taxpayers.
  • In New York, Direct File users will be able to share their federal information with the filing tool built by Code for America.
  • New Yorkers will now be able to file directly and quickly, which is better for everyone – taxpayers and government alike.
  • New York, Arizona, California, and Massachusetts will work with the IRS for the initial state integration in the Direct File pilot in 2024.

Defending Margins, Boosting Profits: Narvar's New Study Reinvents the Returns Narrative

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Thursday, September 14, 2023
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SAN FRANCISCO, Sept. 14, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- As the global ecommerce market prepares to surpass $6 trillion, the challenges surrounding the complexities of returns intensify. Yet, Narvar's recent "State of Returns" report unveils a counter-narrative: a well-executed returns strategy isn't just a defense against growing costs – it is now a potent catalyst, accelerating customer loyalty and optimizing Customer Lifetime Value (CLTV).

Key Points: 
  • SAN FRANCISCO, Sept. 14, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- As the global ecommerce market prepares to surpass $6 trillion, the challenges surrounding the complexities of returns intensify.
  • Yet, Narvar's recent "State of Returns" report unveils a counter-narrative: a well-executed returns strategy isn't just a defense against growing costs – it is now a potent catalyst, accelerating customer loyalty and optimizing Customer Lifetime Value (CLTV).
  • Ecommerce, now encompassing 20% of all retail purchases, presents a double edged sword for retailers – ushering in new opportunities yet amplifying the complexities associated with product returns —  with the rate of returns hovering at a substantial 16%.
  • Even better, a remarkable 61% end up spending more than the initial value, showcasing a potent strategy to boost your bottom line.

Fortune Media and Great Place To Work Recognize Innovation Refunds as No. 36 on the 2023 Best Workplaces in Consulting & Professional Services List

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Wednesday, September 13, 2023
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Great Place To Work® and Fortune magazine have selected Innovation Refunds for the 2023 Fortune Best Workplaces in Consulting & Professional Services™ List.

Key Points: 
  • Great Place To Work® and Fortune magazine have selected Innovation Refunds for the 2023 Fortune Best Workplaces in Consulting & Professional Services™ List.
  • The Best Workplaces in Consulting & Professional Services award is based on analysis of survey responses from over 127,000 employees from Great Place To Work Certified™ companies in the consulting and professional services industry.
  • Thank you to our entire team for helping Innovation Refunds earn this incredible honor.”
    The Best Workplaces in Consulting & Professional Services list is highly competitive.
  • “Congratulations to the Best Workplaces in Consulting & Professional Services,” says Michael C. Bush, CEO of Great Place To Work.

Manhattan Associates Transforms Retail Returns

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Tuesday, September 5, 2023
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Manhattan Associates Inc. (NASDAQ: MANH) has announced enhanced Returns Management capabilities to streamline and optimize the returns process, and deliver a frictionless experience for both consumers and retailers.

Key Points: 
  • Manhattan Associates Inc. (NASDAQ: MANH) has announced enhanced Returns Management capabilities to streamline and optimize the returns process, and deliver a frictionless experience for both consumers and retailers.
  • The new returns features strengthen customer loyalty by creating a frictionless experience, promoting an increase in store traffic and cross-selling opportunities.
  • Returns are an inconvenience to consumers and a big cost for retailers, and our enhanced Returns Management capabilities help retailers provide a world-class experience to their customers even after the sale, strengthening loyalty and, in turn, profitability,” said Ellie Crawford, director of Product Management for Manhattan.
  • The additions improve returns processes across the Manhattan Active® Omni solution suite, extending from the contact center all the way to the store applications.