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Ross Stores Announces Quarterly Dividend

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Wednesday, November 16, 2022
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Ross Stores, Inc. (NASDAQ: ROST) announced today that the Companys Board of Directors declared a regular quarterly cash dividend of $0.31 per common share, payable on December 30, 2022 to stockholders of record as of December 6, 2022.

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  • Ross Stores, Inc. (NASDAQ: ROST) announced today that the Companys Board of Directors declared a regular quarterly cash dividend of $0.31 per common share, payable on December 30, 2022 to stockholders of record as of December 6, 2022.
  • Ross Stores, Inc. is an S&P 500, Fortune 500, and Nasdaq 100 (ROST) company headquartered in Dublin, California, with fiscal 2021 revenues of $18.9 billion.
  • Currently, the Company operates Ross Dress for Less (Ross), the largest off-price apparel and home fashion chain in the United States with 1,696 locations in 40 states, the District of Columbia, and Guam.
  • Ross offers first-quality, in-season, name brand and designer apparel, accessories, footwear, and home fashions for the entire family at savings of 20% to 60% off department and specialty store regular prices every day.

monday.com’s Latest Data Report Finds 64% of IT Decision Makers Across Regions Plan to Increase Software Budgets In 2023

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Wednesday, November 16, 2022
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View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20221116005127/en/

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  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20221116005127/en/
    Infographic featuring monday.com's Global results from the IT Decision Makers survey.
  • While trends are emphasizing consolidation, we expect 2023 to be a promising year for the software industry, with increased budgets and expansions.
  • More than half of IT decision makers (57% of U.S., 54% of U.K., 56% of AU) increased their software budgets in 2022.
  • Even more expect to increase those budgets in 2023 (67% of U.S., 55% of U.K., 68% of AU).

Frost Bank and FHLB Dallas Award $700K for Addiction Recovery Housing

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Tuesday, November 15, 2022
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Frost Bank and the Federal Home Loan Bank of Dallas (FHLB Dallas) have awarded a $700,000 Affordable Housing Program (AHP) subsidy to Adult & Teen Challenge of Texas, which provided the final funding needed to complete a new dormitory for its Houston, Texas, campus.

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  • Frost Bank and the Federal Home Loan Bank of Dallas (FHLB Dallas) have awarded a $700,000 Affordable Housing Program (AHP) subsidy to Adult & Teen Challenge of Texas, which provided the final funding needed to complete a new dormitory for its Houston, Texas, campus.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20221115006538/en/
    The Federal Home Loan Bank of Dallas and Frost Bank provided $700,000 to Adult & Teen Challenge of Texas for a new womens dorm at the Houston campus.
  • We are incredibly grateful for the support of Frost Bank and FHLB Dallas, said Sarah Baughman, director of development for Adult & Teen Challenge of Texas.
  • Donna Richardson, senior vice president and CRA officer at Frost Bank, said affordable housing is part of the banks mission.

Pudu Robotics BellaBot Gain Popularity in Carrefour Stores in Poland, Fueling European Growth

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Thursday, November 24, 2022
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SHENZHEN, China, Nov. 24, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Pudu Robotics ("PUDU" or "the Company"), a leading commercial service robot manufacturer, has seen great success in its expansion in Poland with its BellaBot gaining popularity in the country through its collaboration with retailer Carrefour.

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  • SHENZHEN, China, Nov. 24, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Pudu Robotics ("PUDU" or "the Company"), a leading commercial service robot manufacturer, has seen great success in its expansion in Poland with its BellaBot gaining popularity in the country through its collaboration with retailer Carrefour.
  • Carrefour has deployed BellaBot, PUDU's signature smart delivery robot, in two of its retail stores in Warsaw to deliver Pepsi beverages and chips since Sept 26.
  • In the wake of the growing popularity of Kerfu, Carrefour announced in late October that roadshows and special fan meetings for Kerfu will be organized in over 100 Carrefour stores across Poland.
  • The deployment of PUDU's smart delivery robots in Carrefour marks a step further in the Company's strategy to integrate technological innovation with the traditional retail industry.

Mastercard SpendingPulse Anticipates 15%* U.S. Retail Sales Growth on Black Friday

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Tuesday, November 15, 2022
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According to Mastercard SpendingPulseTM , U.S. retail sales excluding automotive is expected to grow +15% on Black Friday compared to last year.

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  • According to Mastercard SpendingPulseTM , U.S. retail sales excluding automotive is expected to grow +15% on Black Friday compared to last year.
  • Mastercard SpendingPulse measures in-store and online retail sales across all forms of payment and is not adjusted for inflation.
  • According to Mastercard SpendingPulse, October U.S. retail sales excluding automotive increased 9.5% year over year and 23.6% compared to October 2019.
  • Coupled with heavy online promotions, consumers got a head start on their holiday shopping, fueling another strong month of retail sales.

New Rally House Store Arrives in the Kansas City Market

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Thursday, November 24, 2022
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The Kansas City metro has grown to trust Rally House as the top destination for quality team gear and local apparel, and this new location builds upon that sturdy connection.

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  • The Kansas City metro has grown to trust Rally House as the top destination for quality team gear and local apparel, and this new location builds upon that sturdy connection.
  • Customers can shop with the utmost confidence at Rally House Stanley Square, as this store only carries reputable vendors that produce durable and stylish merch.
  • Rally House recommends that customers visit www.rallyhouse.com/rally-house-stanley-square or follow the store on Facebook ( @RallyStanleySquare ) and Instagram ( @rallyhousestanley ) for the most current store news and updates.
  • Proudly based in Lenexa, Kansas, Rally House operates140+locations across14states.

North Canton Welcomes New Rally House Location

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Thursday, November 24, 2022
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NORTH CANTON, Ohio, Nov. 23, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Rally House currently has one storefront just north of Akron, and the company is thrilled to spread further south with Rally House Belden Park Crossing in North Canton.

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  • NORTH CANTON, Ohio, Nov. 23, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Rally House currently has one storefront just north of Akron, and the company is thrilled to spread further south with Rally House Belden Park Crossing in North Canton.
  • On top of providing tons of Akron Zips and Kent State gear to nearby students, family, and alumni, this new Rally House location also offers sports apparel for various pro teams and unique localized products.
  • Rally House recognizes that North Canton is home to many sports fans and proud locals, making this location a perfect fit for a new storefront.
  • When patrons visit this new Rally House location, they'll find a broad, diverse selection of pro and college clubs to shop.

Complete Your Holiday Shopping with Rally House

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Thursday, November 24, 2022
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Rally House is eager to help everyone prepare for this special time of year by providing a stress-free holiday shopping experience and a full inventory of incredible gift ideas.

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  • Rally House is eager to help everyone prepare for this special time of year by providing a stress-free holiday shopping experience and a full inventory of incredible gift ideas.
  • "There's nowhere better to shop for holiday gifts than Rally House," describes VP of Marketing Strategy Aaron Johnson.
  • The company also invites shoppers to visit one of the Rally House storefronts , where they'll find a spirit-filled staff delivering top-tier customer service.
  • Rally House recommends checking out resources like the blog on holiday shipping deadlines and the Rally House Holiday Buyer's Guide for a smooth holiday shopping journey.

Saks Debuts 2022 Holiday Campaign Supporting the Elton John AIDS Foundation

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Thursday, November 24, 2022
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NEW YORK, Nov. 23, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Saks, the premier luxury ecommerce platform, is celebrating the launch of its 2022 holiday campaign and an integrated partnership supporting the Elton John AIDS Foundation's Rocket Fund. The campaign kicked off with the iconic Saks light show and window unveiling at the Saks Fifth Avenue New York Flagship, featuring a special performance of "Your Song" by Sir Elton John. Viewers across the globe can experience the Saks window unveiling and momentous appearance by Sir Elton John via Saks Live, presented by Mastercard.

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  • The luxury retailer unveiled its iconic holiday windows with a light show, special performance by Sir Elton John and a $1 million donation to the Elton John AIDS Foundation's Rocket Fund
    NEW YORK, Nov. 23, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Saks, the premier luxury ecommerce platform, is celebrating the launch of its 2022 holiday campaign and an integrated partnership supporting the Elton John AIDS Foundation's Rocket Fund.
  • "Saks is proud to support the Elton John AIDS Foundation and partner with Sir Elton John, who shares our passion for self expression through creativity and fashion," says Marc Metrick, Saks CEO.
  • The Elton John AIDS Foundation is one of the world's leading independent AIDS organizations whose mission is to overcome the stigma and neglect that keep us from ending the AIDS epidemic for everyone, everywhere.
  • The Elton John AIDS Foundation was established in 1992 and is one of the leading independent AIDS organizations in the world.

"Music of a Charlie Brown Christmas" Takes us Home for the Holidays

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Wednesday, November 23, 2022
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SAN ANTONIO, Nov. 22, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- It's beginning to look a lot like…time for a cheerful new holiday album! Doc Watkins: Music of a Charlie Brown Christmas is available now on streaming services including Spotify and through Amazon. Doc Watkins is a jazz pianist, bandleader and owner of JAZZ TX in San Antonio. The joyful, playful music ushers in feelings of nostalgia for the "Peanuts Gang" and memories of favorite holidays past.

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  • Doc Watkins: Music of a Charlie Brown Christmas is available now on streaming services including Spotify and through Amazon.
  • The joyful, playful music ushers in feelings of nostalgia for the "Peanuts Gang" and memories of favorite holidays past.
  • "Charlie Brown and his little Christmas tree are known the world over.
  • "Fur Elise," the tune Schroeder plays to torment Lucy, begins beautifully and haunting and takes off into an upbeat jitterbug swing!