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First Insight Named by Independent Research Firm in Retail Planning Platforms Report

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Thursday, November 30, 2023
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InsightSUITE puts the customer at the center of every retail decision -- from strategic planning and forecasting, to product, pricing, planning, and marketing decisions – providing quantifiable improvements in sales and margins.

Key Points: 
  • First Insight, Inc. , a global leader in Voice of the Customer (VoC) retail solutions, announced today its inclusion into Forrester’s independent research report entitled The Forrester Wave™: Retail Planning Platforms, Q4 2023— The 13 Providers that Matter Most and How They Stack Up.
  • For years, major retailers around the world have improved their planning and allocation decisions by bringing the voice of the customer to the table through First Insight.
  • Further, it can complement planning systems in large enterprises - especially for key value items (KVIs) -- or deliver planning for small enterprises.
  • “We believe inclusion in The Forrester Wave™: Retail Planning Platforms, Q4 2023 report demonstrates the power that forward-looking voice of customer data gives to retailers and brands,” said Greg Petro, Chief Executive Officer, First Insight.

Embracing the New Horizon, Towards the Shared Future

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Friday, December 1, 2023
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HANGZHOU, China, Dec. 1, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- November 23rd, SUPCON (688777.SH, SUPCON.SW) held the 30th Anniversary celebration event themed "Embracing the New Horizon, Towards the Shared Future" at the Hangzhou Olympic Sports Center. The event witnessed the gathering of over 6,000 SUPCON group members sharing the joy of three decades of remarkable achievements. More than 100,000 global spectators participated in the online livestream.

Key Points: 
  • HANGZHOU, China, Dec. 1, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- November 23rd, SUPCON (688777.SH, SUPCON.SW) held the 30th Anniversary celebration event themed "Embracing the New Horizon, Towards the Shared Future" at the Hangzhou Olympic Sports Center.
  • The event witnessed the gathering of over 6,000 SUPCON group members sharing the joy of three decades of remarkable achievements.
  • "Looking ahead, the future is full of uncertainty," he said, "however, I hope SUPCON would make certain to persist in five key aspects: Create value for customers and society.
  • Today, SUPCON stands as a public and global entity, continuously embracing new challenges alongside industrial partners and nearly 30,000 process industry clients.

AIMCo Announces Senior Executive Appointment

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Thursday, November 23, 2023
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EDMONTON, AB, Nov. 23, 2023 /CNW/ - The Alberta Investment Management Corporation (AIMCo), announced today the appointment of Shelley Nixon as Chief Legal Officer, effective January 29, 2024.

Key Points: 
  • EDMONTON, AB, Nov. 23, 2023 /CNW/ - The Alberta Investment Management Corporation (AIMCo), announced today the appointment of Shelley Nixon as Chief Legal Officer, effective January 29, 2024.
  • In this role, Nixon will be responsible for building a high-capacity legal, compliance, and governance function, working closely with the AIMCo executive team, as the company continues to transform operations and execution capabilities on behalf of clients.
  • "Shelley brings significant experience as a Chief Legal Officer, leader and change agent to AIMCo," said Evan Siddall, CEO of AIMCo.
  • Prior to joining AIMCo, Nixon was the President of Global Consulting at Ausenco Engineering Canada.

ATA's Share the Road Program Delivers Driving Tips for Thanksgiving Travel

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Monday, November 20, 2023
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"As a truck driver from Maine, I have been trained to deal with wintery road conditions," said Share the Road Professional Truck Driver Ronald Round of Bison Transport USA.

Key Points: 
  • "As a truck driver from Maine, I have been trained to deal with wintery road conditions," said Share the Road Professional Truck Driver Ronald Round of Bison Transport USA.
  • "Given the high volume of travelers for Thanksgiving, it is important to implement safe driving measures so everyone can make it to the dinner table," said Share the Road Professional Truck Driver Gina Jones of Werner Enterprises.
  • I hope my fellow motorists will consider these safe driving tips when traveling to their Thanksgiving destinations."
  • Keep your eyes on the road: Distracted driving is a major cause of traffic accidents, especially among young drivers.

Former NGP Energy Capital Management Partner Joins Petro-Victory Energy Corp. Advisory Board

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Tuesday, November 14, 2023
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CALGARY, AB, Nov. 14, 2023 /PRNewswire/ - Petro-Victory Energy Corp. (TSXV: VRY), an upstream onshore international oil and gas company operating in Brazil, proudly announces the appointment of Christopher Ray, a seasoned energy executive and former partner at Natural Gas Partners ("NGP") Energy Capital Management, to its Advisory Board.

Key Points: 
  • CALGARY, AB, Nov. 14, 2023 /PRNewswire/ - Petro-Victory Energy Corp. (TSXV: VRY), an upstream onshore international oil and gas company operating in Brazil, proudly announces the appointment of Christopher Ray, a seasoned energy executive and former partner at Natural Gas Partners ("NGP") Energy Capital Management, to its Advisory Board.
  • With a distinguished career, Christopher Ray brings a wealth of expertise in energy investments, strategic portfolio management, and legal counsel.
  • At NGP Energy Capital Management, Christopher Ray's leadership spanned various aspects of the firm's business, including new investment opportunities, negotiations, portfolio management, and compliance.
  • "We are thrilled to welcome Christopher Ray to the Advisory Board," said Petro-Victory Energy Corp. CEO Richard F. Gonzalez.

Over 8 million Canadians take on significant costs along with other challenges associated with caregiving

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Thursday, November 9, 2023
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This on top of the mental and emotional toll of caregiving.

Key Points: 
  • This on top of the mental and emotional toll of caregiving.
  • Nearly half (47 per cent) of unpaid caregivers, spends more on care-related costs than other typical monthly bills, including personal care, phone and internet bills, monthly groceries, utility bills, car payments, and monthly childcare costs.
  • Over half (52 per cent) report difficulty managing caregiving costs in today's economy.
  • Unpaid family caregiving can be a challenging role that many step into unexpectedly, providing critical support, often without any training or additional help.

One-Third of Consumers Willing to Spend $10 or More on Shipping This Holiday Season

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Thursday, November 9, 2023
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Thirty-three percent of consumers would be willing to spend at least $10 for shipping this holiday season, according to a new First Insight survey, The State of Consumer Spending: Holiday Shopping Trends 2023.

Key Points: 
  • Thirty-three percent of consumers would be willing to spend at least $10 for shipping this holiday season, according to a new First Insight survey, The State of Consumer Spending: Holiday Shopping Trends 2023.
  • Regardless of how much consumers expect to spend on shipping, the majority of online shoppers expect shipping times to take between 3 – 5 business days.
  • A further breakdown of consumers willing to spend on shipping reveals that this subset is one that retailers would be wise to target this holiday season.
  • Comparing the group of consumers willing to spend more than $15 on shipping sits in stark contrast to others in the survey who indicate that they would spend from zero to $5 on shipping.

Ken Hall, Heather Hennigar, and Robin McKeever named Canadian Paralympic Sport Awards coaching winners

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Thursday, November 2, 2023
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OTTAWA, ON, Nov. 2, 2023 /CNW/ - Three esteemed Paralympic sport coaches – Ken Hall, Heather Hennigar, and Robin McKeever – are set to receive Canadian Paralympic Sport Awards, the Canadian Paralympic Committee announced on Thursday.

Key Points: 
  • OTTAWA, ON, Nov. 2, 2023 /CNW/ - Three esteemed Paralympic sport coaches – Ken Hall, Heather Hennigar, and Robin McKeever – are set to receive Canadian Paralympic Sport Awards, the Canadian Paralympic Committee announced on Thursday.
  • The recipients will receive their awards at Friday's 2023 Petro-Canada Sport Leadership Awards Gala hosted by the Coaching Association of Canada in Calgary.
  • "Quality coaching is absolutely integral to the development, growth, and success of Paralympic sport, and all three coaching award recipients embody the best in leadership," said Karen O'Neill, CEO, Canadian Paralympic Committee.
  • A huge congratulations to Ken, Heather, and Robin for this much-deserved recognition, and we are thrilled to celebrate your many accomplishments."

ETQ Accelerates Growth in Third Quarter as Manufacturers Embrace Quality Management to Improve Operations, Minimize Risk

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Monday, October 30, 2023
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BURLINGTON, Mass., Oct. 30, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- ETQ, part of Hexagon, today announced that it accelerated growth and momentum in the third quarter of 2023, driven by a significant expansion of its customer base; new functionality in its award-winning ETQ Reliance® NXG advanced cloud-native quality management system (QMS); and strategic partnerships. The company further raised its profile through industry award recognition and speaking engagements at key industry events.

Key Points: 
  • "An increasing number of manufacturers across all industries are realizing that quality creates tangible and measurable business value, while minimizing much of today's corporate risk," said Vick Vaishnavi, CEO, ETQ.
  • ETQ significantly expanded the number of organizations that rely on ETQ Reliance to automate their quality processes, improve operational efficiencies and significantly improve their quality outcomes.
  • New ETQ Reliance Features Strengthen Usability, Performance
    To stay ahead of changing market needs, ETQ launched new features and functionality to ETQ Reliance.
  • The reseller partnership further extends ETQ's global reach and strengthens the role of ETQ Reliance as a leading platform for enterprise-wide quality management.

EQS-News: Petro Welt Technologies AG: Payment of cash compensation

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Tuesday, October 17, 2023
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The cash compensation in the amount of EUR 2.234327 per share of Petro Welt Technologies AG was paid out to the former minority shareholders on October 9, 2023 in accordance with the legal requirements.

Key Points: 
  • The cash compensation in the amount of EUR 2.234327 per share of Petro Welt Technologies AG was paid out to the former minority shareholders on October 9, 2023 in accordance with the legal requirements.
  • The amount of the cash compensation consists of the cash compensation of EUR 2.20 resolved at the Annual General Meeting held on June 27, 2023 and the statutory interest until the due date in the amount of EUR 0.034327.
  • Furthermore, on October 9, 2023, the cash settlement claims, ISIN AT0000A35J35, of the former minority shareholders were derecognized and in the event of a judicial review of the cash compensation one claim for subsequent increase of the cash compensation, ISIN AT0000A35J43, was recognized for each cash settlement claim.
  • If the former minority shareholders are awarded a higher cash compensation in the course of the judicial review, the amount of increase will also be automatically paid out to the former minority shareholders against derecognition of the claims for subsequent increase of the cash compensation.