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GURU Organic Energy Announces Record Third Quarter 2023 Financial Results

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Thursday, September 14, 2023
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Increased sales velocities, mainly in major Canadian urban centres, along with our new GURU Fruit Punch, continued to fuel our growth,” said Carl Goyette, President and CEO of GURU Organic Energy.

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  • Increased sales velocities, mainly in major Canadian urban centres, along with our new GURU Fruit Punch, continued to fuel our growth,” said Carl Goyette, President and CEO of GURU Organic Energy.
  • activities also showed positive results, driven by improved online execution in the quarter and a record performance during Amazon’s Prime Day this past July.
  • Net revenue for the third quarter increased by 15% to a record $8.9 million, compared to $7.7 million for the same quarter last year.
  • GURU will hold a conference call to discuss its third quarter results today, September 14, 2023, at 10:00 a.m.

HORMEL® Pepperoni Opens First-of-its-Kind Online Shop to Help Fans Gear Up for National Pepperoni Pizza Day

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Wednesday, September 13, 2023
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AUSTIN, Minn. , Sept. 13, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- HORMEL® Pepperoni, America's No. 1 pepperoni brand,* is stepping up to celebrate National Pepperoni Pizza Day on Sept. 20 with the opening of a one-of-a-kind online pop-up shop full of custom items that are designed to help pepperoni pizza fans celebrate this spicy and flavorful national holiday in style.

Key Points: 
  • 1 pepperoni brand,* is stepping up to celebrate National Pepperoni Pizza Day on Sept. 20 with the opening of a one-of-a-kind online pop-up shop full of custom items that are designed to help pepperoni pizza fans celebrate this spicy and flavorful national holiday in style.
  • The Pepperoni Pizza Pop-Up Shop will have everything that the ultimate pepperoni pizza fan would need — including things they never thought they needed, but always wanted — to celebrate National Pepperoni Pizza Day.
  • Featured item: No home is complete without custom pepperoni pizza art to celebrate National Pepperoni Pizza Day.
  • Mystery Box (Wednesday, Sept. 20): What better way to celebrate National Pepperoni Pizza Day than to receive a mystery box that includes a limited-edition HORMEL® Pepperoni pizza item and untold quantities of HORMEL® Pepperoni.

DAISY® BRAND BRINGS INNOVATION TO THE DIPS CATEGORY WITH NEW FRENCH ONION AND CREAMY RANCH SOUR CREAM DIPS

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Tuesday, September 12, 2023
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DALLAS, Sept. 12, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Daisy®, America's number one* brand of sour cream and cottage cheese, introduces a new way to dip a dollop with Daisy Sour Cream Dips. Now available at major retailers, this innovation adds a carefully curated blend of herbs and spices to fan-favorite Daisy sour cream – delivering creamy dips that complement any snack or mealtime spread.

Key Points: 
  • DALLAS, Sept. 12, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Daisy® , America's number one* brand of sour cream and cottage cheese, introduces a new way to dip a dollop with Daisy Sour Cream Dips .
  • Now available at major retailers, this innovation adds a carefully curated blend of herbs and spices to fan-favorite Daisy sour cream – delivering creamy dips that complement any snack or mealtime spread.
  • The new Daisy Brand Sour Cream Dips come in two great-tasting flavors, made with ingredients you could find in your kitchen:
    Daisy French Onion: Daisy French Onion offers a robust caramelly-toasted onion flavor with delicate garlic undertones.
  • Daisy Creamy Ranch: Daisy Creamy Ranch features a full-bodied garlic flavor with a mix of hand-selected spices for fresh flavor in every bite.

BRACH'S® Launches First-Ever Candy Corn Club to Give Superfans a Chance to Win Exclusive Access to Candy Corn Year-Round

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Thursday, September 7, 2023
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CHICAGO, Sept. 7, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Did you know 62% of Americans enjoy eating candy corn to celebrate the fall season?!* If you're one of them, great news! BRACH'S®, America's #1 candy corn brand**, has launched the first official Candy Corn Club to celebrate the iconic fall treat and give superfans the opportunity to receive*** exclusive access to candy corn year-round. Imagine enjoying candy corn with your sweetheart for Valentine's Day or as a poolside snack in the summer. Now, it's possible with the first-ever BRACH'S Candy Corn Club.  

Key Points: 
  • BRACH'S®, America's #1 candy corn brand**, has launched the first official Candy Corn Club to celebrate the iconic fall treat and give superfans the opportunity to receive*** exclusive access to candy corn year-round.
  • As a membership perk, Candy Corn Club members will receive VIP access to BRACH'S Candy Corn throughout the year via free subscription boxes.
  • The BRACH'S Candy Corn Club gives superfans an exclusive and exciting chance to make moments sweeter with candy corn not only this fall, but all year long."
  • Alongside the Candy Corn Club, BRACH'S is introducing Fall Festival Candy Corn, which will be included in the welcome box for club members.

Circana Announces Fast Feedback Guided Surveys Powered by Verified Buying Behaviors and Zappi’s Consumer Insights

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Wednesday, August 30, 2023
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Chicago, Aug. 30, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Circana ®, formerly IRI and The NPD Group, today announced the launch of Fast Feedback Guided Surveys, Circana’s first guided survey solution.

Key Points: 
  • Chicago, Aug. 30, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Circana ®, formerly IRI and The NPD Group, today announced the launch of Fast Feedback Guided Surveys, Circana’s first guided survey solution.
  • With a quick-start, guided-setup process and automated analysis and benchmarks, Fast Feedback Guided Surveys enable clients to easily leverage insights from verified omnichannel buyers to answer business questions in seven days or fewer.
  • “Our Fast Feedback Guided Surveys, leveraging verified buyer samples drawn from our Receipt Panel, allow clients to derive insights with scale and agility to better address business needs quickly and effectively.”
    Fast Feedback Guided Surveys were designed to address the need for insight agility among users.
  • Zappi’s consumer insights platform enables Circana’s clients to leverage actionable insights quickly for faster decision making.

Empowering Tomorrow's Minds: LifeLaunchr and International Institute of Research Unveil Innovative High School Research Program

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Monday, August 28, 2023
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SANTA ROSA, Calif., Aug. 28, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- LifeLaunchr, the leading virtual college admissions company, is proud to announce a groundbreaking collaboration with the International Institute of Research (IRI), headquartered in North Carolina. This unique partnership is set to launch a high school research program aimed at providing unparalleled opportunities for exceptional young scholars to engage in cutting-edge research mentored by renowned university faculty members.

Key Points: 
  • LifeLaunchr and the International Institute of Research (IRI) have joined forces to unveil "Empowering Tomorrow's Minds," a groundbreaking research program for exceptional high school students.
  • The launch will be celebrated through an upcoming webinar featuring LifeLaunchr, Dr. Robert Malkin (Duke University), and IRI leaders.
  • This unique partnership is set to launch a high school research program aimed at providing unparalleled opportunities for exceptional young scholars to engage in cutting-edge research mentored by renowned university faculty members.
  • To register for the webinar and discover how "Empowering Tomorrow's Minds" can shape the academic journey of outstanding high school scholars, visit https://event.webinarjam.com/register/42/xxk2gamy .

Sol-ti Names Pawan Kalra as President & Chief Executive Officer

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Thursday, August 24, 2023
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Sol-ti Founder Ryne O’Donnell along with the Board of Directors has appointed former Chief Executive Officer of Pressed Juicery, Pawan Kalra as President & CEO of the company.

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  • Sol-ti Founder Ryne O’Donnell along with the Board of Directors has appointed former Chief Executive Officer of Pressed Juicery, Pawan Kalra as President & CEO of the company.
  • O’Donnell steps into new role as “Founder, Chairman and Chief Vitality Advocate”, 9 years after founding the company.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20230824325036/en/
    Sol-ti is a leading manufacturer of Organic, UV Light Filtered, Best in Glass, Living Beverages.
  • It is also important that the leader of our organization believes in leading a healthy lifestyle and commitment to sustainability, both attributes that drew us to Pawan.”
    Most recently, Kalra was at Pressed Juicery for over six years in various leadership positions including Chief Financial Officer, Chief Operating Officer and culminating in his role as Chief Executive Officer, which he held for 3.5 years.

Circana Announces Winners of 2023 B2B Channel Performance Awards

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Tuesday, August 22, 2023
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CHICAGO, Aug. 22, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Circana , formerly IRI and The NPD Group, has announced the winners of its sixth annual B2B Channel Performance Awards.

Key Points: 
  • CHICAGO, Aug. 22, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Circana , formerly IRI and The NPD Group, has announced the winners of its sixth annual B2B Channel Performance Awards.
  • The awards celebrate 16 winners across 6 categories in the U.S. B2B technology hardware and software markets.
  • “The first half of 2023 brought an 8% decline in sales to the B2B technology reseller channel, but the outlook for year ahead is increasingly positive.
  • Congratulations to all of our 2023 winners!”
    “The Channel Company is proud to partner once again with Circana on the B2B Channel Performance Awards.

Circana Signs CEO Action Plan for Diversity and Inclusion Pledge

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Thursday, August 17, 2023
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Chicago, Aug. 17, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Kirk Perry, president and CEO of Circana , formerly IRI and The NPD Group, has signed the CEO Action for Diversity & Inclusion pledge, the largest CEO-driven business commitment to advance diversity, equity and inclusion in the workplace.

Key Points: 
  • Chicago, Aug. 17, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Kirk Perry, president and CEO of Circana , formerly IRI and The NPD Group, has signed the CEO Action for Diversity & Inclusion pledge, the largest CEO-driven business commitment to advance diversity, equity and inclusion in the workplace.
  • “We believe that our diverse workforce, cultures, ideas and skills set us apart as a global market leader,” said Cecilia Ogude, global head, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, Circana.
  • Circana provided data and insights into which of a retailer’s stores had customers with the highest propensity to purchase K-cups.
  • For more information about our commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion, visit https://www.circana.com/committed-to-a-diverse-and-dynamic-culture/ .

U.S. Retail Spending Increased 2% in July, But Consumer Purchasing is Down, Reports Circana

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Tuesday, August 15, 2023
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Discretionary general merchandise spending declines continued with a 4% decline in dollar sales and 7% drop in unit sales compared to last July.

Key Points: 
  • Discretionary general merchandise spending declines continued with a 4% decline in dollar sales and 7% drop in unit sales compared to last July.
  • CPG spending remained elevated with 4% growth in food and beverage, and a 3% increase in non-edible revenue.
  • Overall, discretionary general merchandise spending declines continued into the first week of August with another 5% year-over-year decline in sales revenue, and 8% drop in unit sales.
  • The established shifts in consumer spending behavior are resulting in a delayed start to the back-to-school shopping season.