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Conn's, Inc. Schedules Conference Call to Discuss Fourth Quarter Fiscal Year 2024 Results

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Tuesday, March 26, 2024

THE WOODLANDS, Texas, March 26, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Conn's, Inc. (NASDAQ: CONN), a specialty retailer of home goods, including furniture and mattresses, appliances and consumer electronics, today announced it will host a conference call on April 11, 2024, to discuss its fourth quarter and full fiscal year 2024 financial results.

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THE WOODLANDS, Texas, March 26, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Conn's, Inc. (NASDAQ: CONN), a specialty retailer of home goods, including furniture and mattresses, appliances and consumer electronics, today announced it will host a conference call on April 11, 2024, to discuss its fourth quarter and full fiscal year 2024 financial results.
The conference call will begin at 10:00 A.M. CT (11:00 A.M.
A press release regarding the operating results will be released the same day before the market opens.
The conference call will also be broadcast simultaneously via webcast on a listen-only basis.

Thrive Pet Healthcare Hires George Bchara as Chief Financial Officer

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Monday, December 4, 2023

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AUSTIN, Texas, Dec. 4, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Thrive Pet Healthcare ("Thrive"), a leading national network of over 380 veterinary hospitals, today announced that it has hired George Bchara as Chief Financial Officer (CFO), effective immediately. Bchara brings significant expertise in leading finance organizations at publicly traded companies, including as CFO.

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AUSTIN, Texas, Dec. 4, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Thrive Pet Healthcare ("Thrive"), a leading national network of over 380 veterinary hospitals, today announced that it has hired George Bchara as Chief Financial Officer (CFO), effective immediately.
"George is a highly accomplished senior executive with a proven track record of effectively influencing corporate strategy and growth while improving efficiency and productivity across organizations," said Tad Stahel, Chief Executive Officer of Thrive Pet Healthcare.
"I'm thrilled to join the talented and driven team at Thrive Pet Healthcare," shared Bchara.
Bchara joins Thrive from Conn's HomePlus, where he served most recently as Chief Financial Officer and previously as Chief Accounting Officer.

Texas Realtors Announces 2024 Chairman Jef Conn

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Friday, December 1, 2023

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AUSTIN, Texas, Dec. 1, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Texas Realtors is pleased to announce that Jef Conn, of Coldwell Banker Commercial in Lubbock, has been named the 2024 Chairman of the Board. Conn will lead the more than 150,000-member organization alongside Chairman-Elect Christy Gessler, Secretary/Treasurer Jennifer Wauhob, President and CEO Travis Kessler, and Immediate Past Chairman Marcus Phipps.

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AUSTIN, Texas, Dec. 1, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Texas Realtors is pleased to announce that Jef Conn, of Coldwell Banker Commercial in Lubbock, has been named the 2024 Chairman of the Board.
Conn will lead the more than 150,000-member organization alongside Chairman-Elect Christy Gessler, Secretary/Treasurer Jennifer Wauhob, President and CEO Travis Kessler, and Immediate Past Chairman Marcus Phipps.
A recognized Realtor since 2007, Conn has served his community and fellow Realtors dutifully, holding leadership positions on committees at the local, state and national levels.
A specialist in all aspects of office, industrial and investment properties, Conn also received the Texas Realtors William C. Jennings Commercial Transaction of the Year Award in 2016.

GEISSLER'S TO LAUNCH INSTACART'S SMART CARTS IN ALL STORES

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Thursday, November 2, 2023

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EAST WINDSOR, Conn. and SAN FRANCISCO, Nov. 2, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Geissler's Supermarkets, a seven-store IGA retailer with locations in Connecticut and Massachusetts, and Instacart (NASDAQ: CART), the leading grocery technology company in North America, today announced a new partnership to bring Caper Carts, Instacart's artificial intelligence-powered (AI) smart carts, to all seven Geissler's locations, replacing a majority of their traditional shopping carts over the coming months.

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Customers will be able to use their loyalty account on the carts, giving them access to personalized promotions and savings as they shop.
"We see clearly the value that Caper Carts bring to our customers and our business, in the short and long term.
Caper Carts are part of Instacart's Connected Stores technology offerings for retailers, helping grocers bridge the online and in-store shopping experience.
To learn more about Caper Carts and other Connected Stores technologies, visit www.instacart.com/company/retailer-platform/connected-stores .

CONN'S LEANS INTO THE 'F' WORD WITH NEW 'FINANCE IS NOT A BAD WORD' MARKETING CAMPAIGN

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Friday, October 27, 2023

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THE WOODLANDS, Texas, Oct. 27, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Conn's HomePlus (NASDAQ: CONN), a specialty retailer of home goods with a unique retail and credit business model, is unveiling a new marketing campaign Finance Is Not a Bad Word. The campaign features a five-spot series of digital video ads, and extensions across various mediums including in-store, social media, email marketing and digital audio.

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The campaign features a five-spot series of digital video ads, and extensions across various mediums including in-store, social media, email marketing and digital audio.
In conducting research, Conn's determined there was a need, and opportunity, to destigmatize financing.
With the campaign, Conn's seeks to engage and empower customers while emphasizing core principles of the brand: honest, human, inclusive, and bold.
"It was exciting to have a client that not only embraced humor but wanted to have fun with a touchy subject.

PopUp Bagels Closes $8M Series A Round

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Wednesday, October 25, 2023

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PopUp Bagels was launched in the pandemic in 2020 out of the home kitchen of Adam Goldberg in Westport, Conn. After handing them out to neighbors, word began to spread about what made them the best bagel on the planet -- the crispy outside, chewy inside and the perfect amount of seeds. Soon, people began to pay for them by ordering them online days in advance and picking them up at specified times and locations.

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The round was led by Stripes, a NYC-based growth equity firm which has funded such iconic brands as Levain Bakery and Erewhon Organic Grocer.
Investors in the previous round including Darren Rovell's Tastemaker Capital and Habitat Partners, the investment arm of Red Antler, also returned to coinvest.
It was not long before I realized we needed to finance our operation to allow more of the world to experience the PopUp Bagel way."
PopUp Bagels, whose motto is "Not Famous But Known" doesn't just sell the bagel.

BitX Capital Pioneers Startup Business Loans with No Money Required

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Tuesday, September 19, 2023

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In a bid to support startups and small businesses, BitX Capital now offers business loans that require no upfront capital, providing a viable pathway for entrepreneurs to transform their business visions into reality.

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In a bid to support startups and small businesses, BitX Capital now offers business loans that require no upfront capital, providing a viable pathway for entrepreneurs to transform their business visions into reality.
These pioneering loans have been thoughtfully designed to cater to the unique needs of startups, offering:
Zero Upfront Financial Commitment: BitX Capital's "No Money Required" business loans eliminate the traditional requirement of having significant capital on hand to kickstart a business.
Our 'No Money Required' business loans are a game-changer, offering a path to funding that levels the playing field for startups and small businesses.
To delve deeper into BitX Capital's "No Money Required" business loans and how they can assist you in obtaining the funding needed to launch your startup, please refer to their comprehensive guide at https://bitxcapital.com/the-ultimate-guide-to-get-a-startup-business-loa... .

Change the Air Foundation Advocates for the Healthy at Home Act of 2023, A Federal Bill Addressing a Nationwide Health Epidemic

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Tuesday, September 19, 2023

TAMPA, Fla., Sept. 19, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Change the Air Foundation, a national nonprofit organization dedicated to improving health by addressing poor indoor air quality, announces its endorsement of today's proposed Federal legislation, the Healthy at Home Act of 2023. This is a vital first "cornerstone" bill to tackle a nationwide health crisis head-on. Currently, there are no indoor air quality and mold regulations at the federal level.

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TAMPA, Fla., Sept. 19, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Change the Air Foundation, a national nonprofit organization dedicated to improving health by addressing poor indoor air quality, announces its endorsement of today's proposed Federal legislation, the Healthy at Home Act of 2023.
Currently, there are no indoor air quality and mold regulations at the federal level .
The Change the Air Foundation acted as an instrumental voice in adding further research efforts to the proposed bill.
For more information on the Change the Air Foundation's efforts to provide individuals with the support needed to achieve better health by improving indoor air, visit https://changetheairfoundation.org/ .

Conn’s, Inc. Reports Second Quarter Fiscal Year 2024 Financial Results

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Wednesday, August 30, 2023

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During the second quarter, we experienced improving sales trends in our Conn’s in-house and lease-to-own offerings and record quarterly eCommerce revenue.

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During the second quarter, we experienced improving sales trends in our Conn’s in-house and lease-to-own offerings and record quarterly eCommerce revenue.
In addition, credit quality remains stable and in line with our expectations.
"Under Norm's leadership, the Company has quickly moved to stabilize performance throughout a challenging macro-economic environment.
The following table presents net sales and changes in net sales by category:
Three Months Ended July 31,

Conn's HomePlus Grows Presence in Metro Atlanta

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Wednesday, May 24, 2023

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HOUSTON, May 24, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Conn's HomePlus (NASDAQ: CONN) continues to expand its presence in Georgia with the opening of three new locations in Newnan, Stone Mountain, and Douglasville.

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Conn's customers enjoy next-day delivery on qualifying purchases and on in-stock items throughout the store.
Through a personalized selection of payment options, including flexible in-house financing, Conn's aims to help all customers create a home they love.
"Our continued growth in Georgia and the greater Metro Atlanta is an exciting time for us.
For more information on Conn's HomePlus, please visit http://www.conns.com .