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G FUEL and Warner Bros. Discovery Global Consumer Products Create Killer Collab with "Friday the 13th" Energy Drink

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Friday, October 13, 2023

NEW YORK, Oct. 13, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- G FUEL Energy today announced its spine-tingling energy drink collaboration with Warner Bros. Discovery Global Consumer Products, Friday the 13th-inspired Hack 'N' Slash, is now available for purchase at GFUEL.com.

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  • NEW YORK, Oct. 13, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- G FUEL Energy today announced its spine-tingling energy drink collaboration with Warner Bros.
  • Discovery Global Consumer Products, Friday the 13th-inspired Hack 'N' Slash, is now available for purchase at GFUEL.com .
  • That's why we're thrilled to introduce the exclusive Hack 'N Slash Fruit Punch energy drink from G FUEL," said Mark Butera, GNC Vice President of DMM.
  • Powdered G FUEL Hack 'N' Slash Energy Formula is zero sugar and loaded with antioxidants from 18 different fruit extracts.

FitLife Brands to Acquire Substantially All of the Assets of MusclePharm Corporation

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Wednesday, September 27, 2023

Through the asset purchase transaction, the Company is acquiring substantially all of the assets and assuming none of the liabilities of MusclePharm (other than de minimus cure costs relating to certain assumed contracts).

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  • Through the asset purchase transaction, the Company is acquiring substantially all of the assets and assuming none of the liabilities of MusclePharm (other than de minimus cure costs relating to certain assumed contracts).
  • After current third-party resellers have exhausted their inventory, FitLife intends to fully internalize this revenue stream and drive further online revenue growth for the MusclePharm products.
  • As is the case with FitLife’s other brands, online sales of MusclePharm products are anticipated to generate substantially higher gross margins than those achieved through wholesale distribution.
  • Dayton Judd, FitLife’s Chairman and CEO, commented, “We are very excited to welcome MusclePharm to the FitLife family of brands.

Align Business Advisory Services Advises MacroCap Labs on its Sale to A111 Capital Partners

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Wednesday, September 27, 2023

WINTER PARK, Fla., Sept. 27, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Mergers and acquisitions advisory firm Align Business Advisory Services, has advised MacroCap Labs ("MacroCap") on its sale to A111 Capital Partners. The acquisition will expand MacroCap's rapid growth as a leading contract manufacturer and supplement manufacturing company.

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  • Mergers and acquisitions advisory firm Align Business Advisory Services, has advised MacroCap Labs ("MacroCap") on its sale to A111 Capital Partners.
  • WINTER PARK, Fla., Sept. 27, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Mergers and acquisitions advisory firm Align Business Advisory Services , has advised MacroCap Labs ("MacroCap") on its sale to A111 Capital Partners.
  • "We are thrilled to partner with A111 Capital Partners," added MacroCap Labs President & CEO, Chris Wagner "This partnership will accelerate our future growth through strategic initiatives."
  • Peninsula Capital Partners participated in the transaction as a junior equity partner alongside A111 Capital Partners.

Emplifi Social Commerce Cloud Helps Brands Make Social More Shoppable, Combining Social and Ecommerce Strategies To Drive Revenue 

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Tuesday, September 12, 2023

Emplifi , the leading customer engagement platform, today announced enhancements to its Social Commerce Cloud, giving brands the power to create more shoppable content across the brand’s social media channels.

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  • Emplifi , the leading customer engagement platform, today announced enhancements to its Social Commerce Cloud, giving brands the power to create more shoppable content across the brand’s social media channels.
  • Brands can quickly identify and integrate their strongest performing social media content into ecommerce experiences that accelerate the shopper’s journey and yield higher conversion rates.
  • We know this is the future of ecommerce, and want to enable brands to create high-performing shoppable content and maximize its impact across social channels,” said Todd McCaslin, CTO, Emplifi.
  • Influencer Content: Emplifi Influencers, the unified creators module that is part of the Social Commerce Cloud, helps brands track, manage, and communicate with influencers via the influencer portal.

rue21 Continues to Strengthen Leadership Team with CIO Appointment

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Thursday, September 7, 2023

PITTSBURGH, Sept. 7, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Leading fashion destination, rue21, known for its curated selection of styles designed to bring affordable fashion to everyone, today announced the appointment of Scott Saeger as new Chief Information Officer (CIO), effective Monday, September 11. Saeger brings extensive experience and technology strategy expertise to rue21, further enhancing the brand's customer journey and optimizing its platforms to support growth and enhanced interactions with rue21's diverse community.

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  • "We are thrilled to welcome Scott Saeger as our latest addition to the rue21 leadership team, fortifying our commitment to driving success in the affordable fashion industry," said Josh Burris, President and CEO of rue21.
  • "This strategic appointment marks a pivotal moment in our brand journey, cementing rue21's position to deliver exceptional experiences to our customers.
  • Saeger, who joins with experience from GNC, 1-800-Flowers, Hewlett-Packard, ExxonMobil, and Laura Mercier, rounds out the rue21 executive leadership team following the recent hires of three other key positions earlier this year:
    With a keen eye on the future and a commitment to staying at the forefront of the affordable fashion industry, rue21 has been making strategic executive appointments to strengthen its leadership team.
  • "I am excited to join the rue21 team as Chief Information Officer," said Scott Saeger.

GNC Partners with SPINS to Enhance Research and Trends Capabilities

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Thursday, September 7, 2023

PITTSBURGH, Sept. 7, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- To stay informed about pertinent trends, consumer habits, and shoppers' purchasing behaviors, GNC collaborates with some of the industry's best to amplify its expert internal research capabilities. That's why it recently selected SPINS as its new research partner. With a partnership designed to elevate the company's consumer-first mindset and leverage SPINS' expertise in the natural products industry for product development and product design, this collaboration is SPINS' largest VMS partnership to date, and will arm GNC with expansive data in the Vitamin, Mineral and Supplement (VMS) segments. 

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  • PITTSBURGH, Sept. 7, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- To stay informed about pertinent trends, consumer habits, and shoppers' purchasing behaviors, GNC collaborates with some of the industry's best to amplify its expert internal research capabilities.
  • "GNC and SPINS share a deep commitment to deeply understanding and transforming the future of health and wellness," said Michelle Walkley, Director, Customer Insights, GNC.
  • "Having insight into the SPINS platform is going to enhance our current data-driven approach to understanding market trends and evolving customer needs.
  • Through SPINS proprietary attribution and product intelligence platform, GNC will also be able to accelerate its innovation initiatives.

GNC and Ordergroove Sign Partnership Renewal to Advance Consumer Health and Well-Being via Omnichannel Subscriptions and Memberships

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Tuesday, September 5, 2023

Ordergroove , the leading provider of subscription solutions for retailers and brands, and GNC , a global leader in health and wellness solutions, are excited to announce a four-year renewal of their strategic partnership, originally established in 2015.

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  • Ordergroove , the leading provider of subscription solutions for retailers and brands, and GNC , a global leader in health and wellness solutions, are excited to announce a four-year renewal of their strategic partnership, originally established in 2015.
  • By leveraging data-driven insights and predictive analytics powered by Ordergroove, GNC offers subscribers and members personalized experiences that are tailored to meet each customer’s unique needs.
  • “This renewal underscores the trust and confidence GNC places in Ordergroove’s best-in-class omnichannel subscription and membership solutions that drive profitable, recurring revenue.
  • We look forward to being an integral part of driving GNC’s mission of fostering well-being for years to come.”

Mad Rabbit launches at Walmart

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Thursday, August 24, 2023

LOS ANGELES, Aug. 24, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Mad Rabbit, the leading maker and innovator of products for tattooed skin, today announces its launch at Walmart—the brand's first launch at mass retail. Starting today, a broad range of Mad Rabbit's tattoo products will start to roll out to nearly 2,000 doors and on walmart.com. The launch is Walmart's first full range of tattoo care products, providing solutions for tattooed skin from the first days of healing to maintaining the ongoing look and health of tattoos and tattooed skin.

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  • Mad Rabbit is bringing seven of its ten skincare products to Walmart including the Tattoo Balm, Soothing Gel, Tattoo Balm Stick, SPF, Numbing Cream, Daily Lotion and Daily Lotion Tube.
  • "We are thrilled to launch at Walmart and are grateful that they believed in Mad Rabbit," said Oliver Zak, CEO of Mad Rabbit.
  • Mad Rabbit was created after founders Oliver Zak and Selom Agbitor saw the need for tattoo care and jumped to fill the space.
  • "We are excited to welcome Mad Rabbit to the Walmart family," said Walmart Associate Merchant, Austin Stevens.

For the 9th Consecutive Year, HumanN is Named to the Prestigious Inc. 5000

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Thursday, August 17, 2023

Humann products are now available in over 8,000 retail locations across the nation, including Target, GNC, CVS, and more.

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  • Humann products are now available in over 8,000 retail locations across the nation, including Target, GNC, CVS, and more.
  • "This achievement is a testament to our innovative research, exceptional product development, and the trust our customers place in us.
  • "The mission of Humann is what drew us together," said Dr. John Ivy, PhD and President of Humann's Scientific Advisory Board.
  • The top 500 companies are featured in the September issue of Inc. magazine, available on newsstands beginning Tuesday, August 23.

Best ERC Companies (August 2023): Top Employee Retention Tax Credit Specialists Ranked by Better Business Advice

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Wednesday, August 9, 2023

Better Business Advice publishes an updated list of the best Employee Retention Tax Credit (ERC) services as of August 2023.

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  • Better Business Advice publishes an updated list of the best Employee Retention Tax Credit (ERC) services as of August 2023.
  • Bottomline Concepts - best for medium-sized and large businesses, trusted by 10% of Fortune 1000 companies
    Omega Tax Credits - fast application, fast funding and bridge loans available
    Lendio - several financing options available, competitive fees for ERC processing
    The best ERC companies according to Better Business Advice are Bottomline Concepts , Omega Tax Credits and Lendio .
  • All three companies are experienced in helping businesses calculate and claim their maximum eligible ERC tax credits from the IRS.
  • Omega also offers an ERC services calculator, to provide an estimate of the total ERC tax rebate a business may be eligible for.