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The Boston Beer Company Announces CEO Succession Plan

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Tuesday, February 27, 2024

BOSTON, MA, Feb. 27, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Boston Beer Company (NYSE: SAM) today announced leadership changes effective April 1, 2024.

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  • BOSTON, MA, Feb. 27, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Boston Beer Company (NYSE: SAM) today announced leadership changes effective April 1, 2024.
  • Spillane is currently the lead director of The Boston Beer Company and has been a board member since 2016.
  • “I’ve known Dave for 19 years, and he’s had a tremendous impact on our company – first as a board member and for the last six years as our CEO,” said Boston Beer Founder and Brewer Jim Koch.
  • “His steady leadership, talent, work ethic, values, guidance, and motivation have been unwavering, and I appreciate all he did to make Boston Beer a more successful company and a better place to work.”
    During Burwick’s tenure as CEO, Boston Beer’s revenue more than doubled and its stock generated average annual returns of 12% – by far the highest among U.S. beer producers.

Gupshup launches Conversation Cloud, redefining customer engagement for the conversational era

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Tuesday, March 5, 2024

MUMBAI, India and SAN FRANCISCO, March 5, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Gupshup, the conversational engagement pioneer, today announced the launch of Conversation Cloud, a comprehensive suite of SaaS tools that are set to revolutionize business-to-customer interactions. AI-powered conversations represent the next major paradigm shift in user interfaces after web and app, and the Conversation Cloud provides businesses with the essential tools for customer engagement in this new era.

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  • AI-powered conversations represent the next major paradigm shift in user interfaces after web and app, and the Conversation Cloud provides businesses with the essential tools for customer engagement in this new era.
  • The Conversation Cloud consists of three key modules, Converse, Advertise, and Communicate, that enable conversational relationship management across the full customer lifecycle.
  • Gupshup Converse helps businesses build rich two-way conversational journeys across the customer lifecycle.
  • Interactions across the customer funnel leverage Gupshup Customer360's unified profiles based on customer attributes and real-time conversational events.

TUX Creative Agency Acquires L.A.-based Another Creative

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Tuesday, February 20, 2024

LOS ANGELES, Feb. 20, 2024 /PRNewswire/ - TUX Creative is thrilled to announce the successful integration of Los Angeles-based agency Another Creative.

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  • LOS ANGELES, Feb. 20, 2024 /PRNewswire/ - TUX Creative is thrilled to announce the successful integration of Los Angeles-based agency Another Creative.
  • Chelsea Matthews, the visionary founder of Another Creative, will join TUX's executive team, stepping into the role of Vice President of Creative and Partner for the U.S. business.
  • The entire Another Creative team will join her at TUX.
  • Chelsea's wealth of experience and innovative perspective will contribute to shaping the creative direction of TUX going forward.

FOOT LOCKER, NIKE, AND JORDAN BRAND JOIN FORCES TO LAUNCH THE CLINIC DURING NBA ALL-STAR 2024

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Thursday, February 15, 2024

NEW YORK, Feb. 15, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, global retailer Foot Locker, part of Foot Locker, Inc. (NYSE:FL), announced The Clinic, a year-long program with Nike and Jordan Brand, bringing the best of the court and culture to basketball fans, sneaker enthusiasts, and local communities.

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  • The Clinic is a first-of-its-kind partnership between Foot Locker, Nike and Jordan Brand.
  • The Clinic will officially launch at Foot Locker's weekend-long activation during NBA All-Star 2024 in Indianapolis and will be the first installment of several tentpole moments debuting throughout the year.
  • Foot Locker's roll out of The Clinic and its vast footprint during NBA All-Star 2024 is the latest investment in its basketball offense.
  • Under The Clinic program debut, Foot Locker will host various community events at its Home Court space and across Indianapolis during NBA All-Star 2024.

First Farmers Financial Corp. Declares Record Dividend

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Tuesday, December 19, 2023

Converse, Indiana, Dec. 19, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- First Farmers Financial Corp. (OTCQX Banks; FFMR), the parent company of First Farmers Bank & Trust Co., announced that on December 19, 2023, the Board of Directors approved a record quarterly cash dividend of $0.48 per share, payable on January 12, 2024, to shareholders of record as of December 29, 2023.

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  • Converse, Indiana, Dec. 19, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- First Farmers Financial Corp. (OTCQX Banks; FFMR), the parent company of First Farmers Bank & Trust Co., announced that on December 19, 2023, the Board of Directors approved a record quarterly cash dividend of $0.48 per share, payable on January 12, 2024, to shareholders of record as of December 29, 2023.
  • This quarterly dividend represents a 4.3% increase over the $0.46 dividend declared in December 2022.
  • First Farmers Financial Corp is a $3.0 billion financial holding company headquartered in Converse, Indiana.
  • First Farmers Financial Corp is traded on the OTC Markets Group, Inc. "OTCQX" exchange under the ticker symbol: FFMR

NIKE, Inc. Reports Fiscal 2024 Second Quarter Results

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Thursday, December 21, 2023

NIKE, Inc. (NYSE:NKE) today reported fiscal 2024 financial results for its second quarter ended November 30, 2023.

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  • NIKE, Inc. (NYSE:NKE) today reported fiscal 2024 financial results for its second quarter ended November 30, 2023.
  • In the second quarter, NIKE returned approximately $1.7 billion to shareholders, including:
    Dividends of $523 million, up 9 percent from the prior year.
  • NIKE, Inc. management will host a conference call beginning at approximately 2:00 p.m. PT on December 21, 2023, to review fiscal second quarter results.
  • For those unable to listen to the live broadcast, an archived version will be available at the same location through approximately 9:00 p.m. PT, January 11, 2024.

Columbia Sportswear Company Hires Cory Long as President, SOREL Brand

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Thursday, November 16, 2023

Columbia Sportswear Company (Nasdaq:COLM), a global leader in designing, sourcing, marketing, and distributing outdoor, active and everyday lifestyle apparel, footwear, accessories, and equipment products, today announced that Cory Long will be joining the Company as President of the SOREL brand.

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  • Columbia Sportswear Company (Nasdaq:COLM), a global leader in designing, sourcing, marketing, and distributing outdoor, active and everyday lifestyle apparel, footwear, accessories, and equipment products, today announced that Cory Long will be joining the Company as President of the SOREL brand.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20231116794774/en/
    Cory Long, President of the SOREL brand (Photo: Business Wire)
    Mr. Long is a veteran of the footwear and apparel industry, most recently serving as Global General Manager and Chief Global Merchant of DC Shoes.
  • “We are delighted to have Cory join the SOREL family,” said Craig Zanon, SVP, Emerging Brands.
  • “His strength of leadership and consumer-champion mindset will be key in fueling the next era of SOREL growth.“
    Mr. Long will begin in December 2023.

TGI Fridays® Bolsters Leadership Team with Appointment of Ray Risley to U.S. President & Chief Operating Officer and Nik Rupp to President of International Markets and Chief Financial Officer

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Wednesday, December 13, 2023

DALLAS, Dec. 13, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- TGI Fridays®, the world's first casual bar and grill, announced today the hiring of Ray Risley as U.S President and Chief Operating Officer and Nik Rupp as President of International Markets and Chief Financial Officer. Both will report directly to CEO Weldon Spangler as the company continues to implement a growth plan to revitalize the iconic brand globally.

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  • Prior to that, he was President and COO of Front Burner Society, where he was integral to the growth of the Whiskey Cake Kitchen and Bar concept.
  • TGI Fridays is also announcing the hiring of Nik Rupp as Chief Financial Officer and President of International.
  • Mr. Rupp most recently held the role of COO at Papa Murphy's International, subsequent to serving as the company's CFO.
  • This news comes as TGI Fridays continues the revitalization of its brand, including reinvigorating many of its legacy menu offerings.

WSS Embraces the Holiday Spirit with "More Joy for Everyone" Campaign

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Monday, December 11, 2023

LOS ANGELES, Dec. 11, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- WSS, the premier footwear and apparel Neighborhood retailer, is spreading holiday cheer through its heartwarming "More Joy for Everyone" campaign. This year's initiative aims to infuse joy into every individual and family during this magical season, emphasizing that the holidays encompass more than just gifts—they're about Family, Joy, and Giving More!

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  • LOS ANGELES, Dec. 11, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- WSS, the premier footwear and apparel Neighborhood retailer, is spreading holiday cheer through its heartwarming "More Joy for Everyone" campaign.
  • "At WSS, we firmly believe that EVERYONE deserves more joy in their lives, especially during the holiday season," expressed Blanca Gonzalez, Senior VP, and General Manager at WSS.
  • WSS is thrilled to partner with Bella Doña, the Los Angeles-based streetwear brand, to bring an exclusive holiday collection to its customers.
  • Bella Doña's designs embody a vibrant celebration of culture, empowerment, and individuality, perfectly aligning with the spirit of the campaign.

IPX Unveils Exclusive BT21 X FRAGMENT Collection with Hiroshi Fujiwara: BT21 Turns into a Chic Fashion Icon through a Collaboration with the Contemporary Streetwear

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Friday, December 1, 2023

Through this unique collaboration with the widely influential streetwear designer Hiroshi Fujiwara's brand 'FRAGMENT,' the globally beloved character IP 'BT21' has turned into a hip fashion icon.

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  • Through this unique collaboration with the widely influential streetwear designer Hiroshi Fujiwara's brand 'FRAGMENT,' the globally beloved character IP 'BT21' has turned into a hip fashion icon.
  • The collection will be available worldwide in the United States, Japan, Taiwan, and Hong Kong in December.
  • The IPX officials said, "Having collaborated with brands like Dr. Martens and Converse, BT21 now presents a unique collaboration with the distinctive street fashion brand FRAGMENT.
  • We hope this collection, embodying the charm of BT21 as a hip fashion icon, becomes a must-have item for fashion lovers worldwide."