Old Dominion

Shippo and Cover Genius Partner to Debut Shippo Total Protection, an Enhanced Insurance Solution for Merchants

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Tuesday, October 24, 2023

“Shipping protection has long been an add-on option we recommend to our users for peace of mind and we’re excited to team up with Cover Genius to enhance the experience for our merchants,” said Andreas Lieber, Chief Operating Officer at Shippo.

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  • “Shipping protection has long been an add-on option we recommend to our users for peace of mind and we’re excited to team up with Cover Genius to enhance the experience for our merchants,” said Andreas Lieber, Chief Operating Officer at Shippo.
  • “Shippo users now benefit from new features like porch piracy protection, global coverage, and affordable pricing, to name a few.
  • Global coverage - Previously, Shippo merchants could only add shipping insurance for outbound shipments originating from the United States.
  • By partnering with Cover Genius, the coverage is now extended to packages being shipped from other countries throughout North America, EMEA and APAC.

Old Dominion Freight Line Receives Prestigious Mastio Quality Award for the 14th Consecutive Year

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Tuesday, October 24, 2023

Old Dominion Freight Line, Inc. (OD), a leading national Less-Than-Truckload carrier, has been named the winner of the Mastio Quality Award for the 14th consecutive year.

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  • Old Dominion Freight Line, Inc. (OD), a leading national Less-Than-Truckload carrier, has been named the winner of the Mastio Quality Award for the 14th consecutive year.
  • This esteemed award, determined by logistics professionals, is presented annually to the #1 national LTL carrier for quality by Mastio & Company.
  • These performance criteria are utilized to calculate the prestigious Mastio Quality Award recipient.
  • For the 14th consecutive year, we are delighted to again recognize Old Dominion as the #1 national LTL carrier based on their performance in the 2023 Mastio Customer Preference and Carrier Performance Study.

nShift meets online shopper expectations in new partnership with Cover Genius

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Thursday, October 19, 2023

LONDON, Oct. 19, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Some 57% of online shoppers expect a full refund if their package arrives damaged.[1] With over half of consumers receiving damaged goods each year, online retailers risk significant revenue loss to replace and reship those items if accidents happen during the delivery process. [2]

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  • The embedded protection solution, enabled by Cover Genius' global distribution platform, XCover , allows nShift's online retailers, brands and webshops to replace items that are lost, stolen, or damaged in delivery.
  • Online retailers and carrier companies typically take great care to ensure that customers receive their items in great condition.
  • nShift Insurance addresses this problem and is available starting with nShift Transsmart as of today.
  • "Partnering with Cover Genius enables us to offer efficient, end-to-end and scalable protection solutions in new markets around the world.

Crimson Cup Coffee & Tea Publishes 2023 Guide on How to Start a Coffee Shop in Virginia

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Sunday, September 17, 2023

COLUMBUS, Ohio, Sept. 17, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Want to learn how to open a coffee shop in Virginia? Get tips on starting a profitable business in The Old Dominion from coffee shop startup experts at Crimson Cup Coffee & Tea.

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  • Learn how to start a coffee shop in Virginia from Crimson Cup Coffee & Tea!
  • Get tips on starting a profitable business in The Old Dominion from coffee shop startup experts at Crimson Cup Coffee & Tea.
  • For 2023, the company's 7 Steps coffee shop startup consulting team has updated its " How to Start a Coffee Shop in Virginia " guide with even more tips and resources.
  • "Virginia ranks 34th among the states in the number of coffee shops per capita, with fewer than one coffee shop for every 6,593 Virginia residents.

Old Dominion Freight Line Provides Update for Third Quarter 2023

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Wednesday, September 6, 2023

Old Dominion Freight Line, Inc. (Nasdaq: ODFL) today reported certain less-than-truckload (“LTL”) operating metrics for August 2023.

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  • Old Dominion Freight Line, Inc. (Nasdaq: ODFL) today reported certain less-than-truckload (“LTL”) operating metrics for August 2023.
  • Marty Freeman, President and Chief Executive Officer of Old Dominion, commented, “The decrease in Old Dominion’s tonnage for August reflects continued softness in the domestic economy as well as a change in the mix of our freight.
  • We undertake no obligation to publicly update any forward-looking statement to reflect developments occurring after the statement is made, except as otherwise required by law.
  • Old Dominion Freight Line, Inc. is one of the largest North American LTL motor carriers and provides regional, inter-regional and national LTL services through a single integrated, union-free organization.

Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Hollywood Wins Academy of Country Music Award: Casino of the Year - Theater Award

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Tuesday, June 27, 2023

HOLLYWOOD, Fla., June 27, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- On Monday, the Academy of Country Music® announced the winners of the ACM Industry Awards and Studio Recording Awards, and Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Hollywood is the proud recipient of the Casino of the Year – Theater Award. This marks a first-time ACM Award win for the venue.

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  • HOLLYWOOD, Fla., June 27, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- On Monday, the Academy of Country Music® announced the winners of the ACM Industry Awards and Studio Recording Awards, and Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Hollywood is the proud recipient of the Casino of the Year – Theater Award.
  • "Hard Rock has been a brand synonymous with premium entertainment for over five decades," said Jim Allen, Chairman of Hard Rock International and CEO of Seminole Gaming.
  • ACM Industry Awards recognize venues and talent buyers/promoters who have bought or promoted a predetermined number of Country Music concerts and helped promote Country Music ticket sales.
  • For more information about Hard Rock Live at Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Hollywood and its upcoming events, visit myHRL.com .

Old Dominion Freight Line Provides Update for Second Quarter 2023

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Monday, June 5, 2023

Old Dominion Freight Line, Inc. (Nasdaq: ODFL) today reported certain less-than-truckload (“LTL”) operating metrics for May 2023.

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  • Old Dominion Freight Line, Inc. (Nasdaq: ODFL) today reported certain less-than-truckload (“LTL”) operating metrics for May 2023.
  • Greg C. Gantt, President and Chief Executive Officer of Old Dominion, commented, “Old Dominion’s revenue results for May reflect continued softness in the domestic economy as well as a decrease in fuel surcharge revenue.
  • While our volumes decreased on a year-over-year basis, our LTL shipments per day remained relatively consistent with the first quarter of 2023 and our yield continued to improve.
  • Old Dominion Freight Line, Inc. is one of the largest North American LTL motor carriers and provides regional, inter-regional and national LTL services through a single integrated, union-free organization.

THE CORDISH COMPANIES AND CAESARS ENTERTAINMENT UNVEIL DETAILS FOR MAJOR POMPANO BEACH MIXED-USE DEVELOPMENT - THE POMP

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Thursday, May 4, 2023

POMPANO BEACH, Fla., May 4, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Cordish Companies and Caesars Entertainment announced today their Pompano Beach development, The Pomp, will be anchored by a dynamic Live! dining and entertainment district. Located 35 miles north of Miami and less than 10 miles north of Fort Lauderdale, the 223-acre project is one of the largest developments in South Florida. Once complete, The Pomp will bring together entertainment, dining, hotel, retail, residential, office and lifestyle amenities, alongside the successful Harrah's Pompano Beach casino, in one world-class destination.

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  • "It's incredibly exciting for The Cordish Companies to continue advancing this game-changing project with our partners at Caesars Entertainment," said Blake Cordish, Principal of The Cordish Companies.
  • through our partnership with The Cordish Companies," said Anthony Carano, President and COO of Caesars Entertainment.
  • "The City of Pompano Beach is delighted to have Caesars and Cordish partner on this incredible project," said Pompano Beach Mayor Rex Hardin.
  • at The Pomp and Harrah's Pompano Beach, recently announced Topgolf will also anchor the Pompano Beach development with their eighth Florida location.

Old Dominion Freight Line Announces New Executive Officer

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Monday, May 1, 2023

Old Dominion Freight Line, Inc. (Nasdaq: ODFL) today announced that effective immediately, its Board of Directors has elected Christopher J. Kelley, who currently serves as the Company’s Vice President – Central States Region, to serve as the Company’s Senior Vice President – Operations.

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  • Old Dominion Freight Line, Inc. (Nasdaq: ODFL) today announced that effective immediately, its Board of Directors has elected Christopher J. Kelley, who currently serves as the Company’s Vice President – Central States Region, to serve as the Company’s Senior Vice President – Operations.
  • Greg C. Gantt, the Company’s President and Chief Executive Officer, said, “This promotion reflects Chris’ outstanding prior contributions to our Company and our confidence in his leadership.
  • Our forward-looking statements are based upon our beliefs and assumptions using information available at the time the statements are made.
  • Old Dominion Freight Line, Inc. is one of the largest North American LTL motor carriers and provides regional, inter-regional and national LTL services through a single integrated, union-free organization.

Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Hollywood Nominated for Prestigious Academy of Country Music Award

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Wednesday, April 26, 2023

HOLLYWOOD, Fla., April 26, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Hollywood has been nominated for an Academy of Country Music Award in the Casino of the Year – Theatre category. The 58th Academy of Country Music Awards will be hosted by global superstars Dolly Parton and Garth Brooks. The "Country Music's Party of the Year" will stream live exclusively for a global audience across 240 plus territories on Prime Video on Thursday, May 11 from the Ford Center at The Star in Frisco, Texas. The winners will be announced during the live broadcast.

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  • HOLLYWOOD, Fla., April 26, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Hollywood has been nominated for an Academy of Country Music Award in the Casino of the Year – Theatre category.
  • "We are thrilled to be nominated for this prestigious award," said Keith Sheldon, President of Entertainment for Hard Rock International and Seminole Gaming.
  • Seminole Hard Rock Hollywood is one of the premier entertainment destinations in South Florida, featuring a 7,000-capacity Hard Rock Live concert venue, a variety of bars and restaurants, and the iconic Guitar Hotel.
  • For more information about Hard Rock Live at Seminole Hard Rock Hollywood and its upcoming events, visit myhrl.com .