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Skip Enhances Courier Experience With Redesigned Courier App

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Thursday, February 22, 2024

TORONTO, Feb. 22, 2024 /CNW/ - SkipTheDishes, Canada's homegrown delivery app is rolling out a redesign of its dedicated courier app.

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  • TORONTO, Feb. 22, 2024 /CNW/ - SkipTheDishes, Canada's homegrown delivery app is rolling out a redesign of its dedicated courier app.
  • The latest innovation will transform the experience couriers have when working with Skip, saving them time and providing even more efficiency on every shift.
  • This will provide an even more seamless user experience for couriers delivering for Skip.
  • "Our couriers, restaurant partners and customers are at the heart of everything we do at Skip," says James Astor, Head of Logistics Product at Skip.

Stagwell's (STGW) Sport Beach Activation Will Return to Cannes Lions International Festival of Creativity 2024 with Icons Megan Rapinoe, Sue Bird, Carmelo Anthony, Hélio Castroneves, Justin Jefferson and More Confirmed to Attend

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Monday, February 5, 2024

NEW YORK and CANNES, France, Feb. 5, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Stagwell (NASDAQ: STGW), the challenger network built to transform marketing, unveiled today the initial athlete and brand partners confirmed to activate at Sport Beach 2024 (June 17–20), the flagship sports business destination at the Cannes Lions International Festival of Creativity (Cannes Lions). In 2023, Sport Beach was built for brands, platforms and athletes to tap into the cultural zeitgeist of sport and explore the power of fandom. It was the first time these groups converged at Cannes Lions to explore the dynamic culture of sports business, and to great success – with nearly 40 athletes and drawing over 5,000 people.

Key Points: 
  • Sport Beach 2024, which moves to La Plage du Festival, will build on last year's success at Cannes Lions.
  • As part of this track, Sue and Megan will host a live edition of their podcast "A Touch More" from Sport Beach.
  • These discussions and activations at Sport Beach reflect a broader trend of athletes venturing into entrepreneurship, specifically within lifestyle industries.
  • Justin Jefferson (football) – A renowned NFL wide receiver and budding icon, Justin Jefferson has quickly become a household name.

Skip Introduces Inaugural Food Industry Award Celebrating Trailblazing Women in the Canadian Food Industry

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Monday, February 5, 2024

In its inaugural year, the SkipTheDishes Food Industry Award will recognize standout women from a diverse range of career paths, including chefs, restaurateurs and entrepreneurs.

Key Points: 
  • In its inaugural year, the SkipTheDishes Food Industry Award will recognize standout women from a diverse range of career paths, including chefs, restaurateurs and entrepreneurs.
  • Through the initiative, Skip aims to celebrate Canadian women in leadership roles in the food industry and inspire others to pursue similar career paths.
  • Changemaker: How is the Nominee acting as a role model for women in leadership roles in the food industry and beyond?
  • "We are thrilled to open up Canada's Most Powerful Women: Top 100™ Awards to an entirely new category of women in leadership, and see incredible women of the food industry receive the recognition they truly deserve through the SkipTheDishes Food Industry Award."

THE COLLEGE BASEBALL FOUNDATION ANNOUNCES THE 2023 COLLEGE BASEBALL HALL OF FAME CLASS

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Monday, December 11, 2023

Lubbock, Texas, Dec. 11, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The College Baseball Foundation has announced the names of twelve new members of the College Baseball Hall of Fame.

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  • Lubbock, Texas, Dec. 11, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The College Baseball Foundation has announced the names of twelve new members of the College Baseball Hall of Fame.
  • The class is comprised of players, coaches, umpires and administrators – all who have contributed to college baseball history at the NCAA, NAIA and NJCAA levels.
  • “Each year when the College Baseball Hall of Fame inductees are announced, it creates a tremendous level of pride and appreciation for those that have given so much to the college game,” said Craig Ramsey, Chair of the College Baseball Foundation Board of Directors.
  • “Inducting the newest Hall of Fame members and celebrating top performers from this past year will officially close out the achievements of the 2023 season.

Food Banks Canada and SkipTheDishes join forces for their Fourth Annual Winter Charity Campaign, Give and Take(Out)

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Tuesday, November 21, 2023

"With food banks visits in 2023 surpassing the highest levels in Canadian history, initiatives such as our annual Winter Charity campaign with SkipTheDishes are more important than ever before," says Kirstin Beardsley, CEO of Food Banks Canada.

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  • "With food banks visits in 2023 surpassing the highest levels in Canadian history, initiatives such as our annual Winter Charity campaign with SkipTheDishes are more important than ever before," says Kirstin Beardsley, CEO of Food Banks Canada.
  • This is Skip's fourth consecutive year working with Food Banks Canada on their Winter Charity Campaign, which has provided more than 4.7 million meals across Canada, as well as weekly food donations from Skip Express Lane store locations to local food banks across the country.
  • Both organizations continue to share the common goal of creating immediate and long-term solutions to combat food insecurity:
    Visits to food banks have increased by 78.5 per cent since 2019.
  • In March 2023 alone, there was almost 2 million visits to food banks in Canada.

Skip Launches Latest Evolution of Wearable Tech Designed for Your Messiest Eats

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Wednesday, October 11, 2023

In a recent survey* of hockey fans, Skip found that over 70%* of fans like to chow down while watching the game.

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  • In a recent survey* of hockey fans, Skip found that over 70%* of fans like to chow down while watching the game.
  • This NHL® season, Skip is proud to introduce The GameTime Tarp to combat messy food casualties - talk about a win.
  • To bring this functional fashion-forward piece to life, Skip re-enlisted Canadian fashion designer, Izzy Camilleri to develop this evolution with fans, gamers, and multi-tasking eaters in mind.
  • To elevate the viewing experience even further, Skip surveyed Canadian hockey fans to find out their favourite game day eats.

Top Canadian Chefs Inspire Canadians to Eliminate Food Waste through Skip's Innovative Zero Waste Chef Campaign and Content Series

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Monday, October 2, 2023

TORONTO, Oct. 2, 2023 /CNW/ - Each year, Canadians waste an astonishing 2.2 million tonnes of food, with 13% of that resulting from leftovers.

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  • TORONTO, Oct. 2, 2023 /CNW/ - Each year, Canadians waste an astonishing 2.2 million tonnes of food, with 13% of that resulting from leftovers.
  • These chefs will showcase how to easily combat food waste by simply combining what's left from their takeout order through an accessible content series on Skip's Instagram page .
  • Skip's Zero Waste Chef content series brings together some of Canada's most trusted food authorities across the Skip network, who were tasked to reimagine their most beloved dishes in an innovative way to ensure Canadians have the opportunity to enjoy every last bite!
  • The partnership between Skip, notable Canadian chefs and the Circular Innovation Council is focused on delivering solutions to fight food waste and to better the planet.

Skip Serves Up Refreshed Rewards Program, Offering $0 Delivery, Delicious Discounts, and Customized Offers for Canadians Across the Country

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Thursday, September 28, 2023

Skip Rewards gives customers the chance to earn more points than ever before, with customized offers when ordering from the places they love most!

Key Points: 
  • Skip Rewards gives customers the chance to earn more points than ever before, with customized offers when ordering from the places they love most!
  • Skip is serving up a refreshed Rewards program centered around delivering greater value to Canadians nationwide.
  • Skip Rewards points are redeemable for discounts on future orders at any of the over 50,000 restaurants and retailers on the Skip network.
  • And, as always, Skip Rewards is open to all Canadians coast to coast with no sign ups or monthly fees, and absolutely no additional costs.

Looking For New Ways To Give Thanks? Show Your Appreciation with SkipTheDishes Newest Gift Offering, Edible Arrangements!

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Monday, September 25, 2023

Skip Expands Retail and Gift Offering Ahead of the Holiday Season in National Partnership with Edible Arrangements.

Key Points: 
  • Skip Expands Retail and Gift Offering Ahead of the Holiday Season in National Partnership with Edible Arrangements.
  • Skip is excited to announce their national partnership with gifting authority, Edible®.
  • "We are excited to be expanding our retail offering, with the national launch of Edible across the Skip network," says Rachel MacAdam, Vice President, Marketing at SkipTheDishes. "
  • We're happy to be able to show our appreciation for our customers, and be there for them whenever they need Skip, no matter the occasion."

SkipTheDishes launches sustainable packaging pilot in Calgary with local company Earthware

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Tuesday, September 19, 2023

WINNIPEG, MB, Sept. 19, 2023 /CNW/ - SkipTheDishes , Canada's only homegrown food delivery network, today announced the launch of a reusable packaging pilot program in Calgary to provide local residents with greener alternatives to single-use plastic waste.

Key Points: 
  • WINNIPEG, MB, Sept. 19, 2023 /CNW/ - SkipTheDishes , Canada's only homegrown food delivery network, today announced the launch of a reusable packaging pilot program in Calgary to provide local residents with greener alternatives to single-use plastic waste.
  • Through the pilot, SkipTheDishes customers in Calgary, Alberta will be able to order from one of the participating restaurants which have transitioned to providing takeout orders in Earthware reusable containers.
  • Customers can find restaurants offering Earthware packaging by clicking on the Earthware banner within the Skip app for a list of all participating restaurants.
  • At launch, over 20 local restaurant partners on the Skip network have opted into the pilot program with Earthware, with the opportunity for many more restaurants to join and transition to more sustainable packaging.