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Celebrate the 12 Days of Christmas South Coast Plaza-Style! Enjoy Beautiful Holiday Décor, Fabulous New Stores, Gifts for Every Wish, Michelin Star Dining, and Much, Much More

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Wednesday, December 6, 2023

To celebrate the season, South Coast Plaza presents our version of the 12 Days of Christmas.

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  • To celebrate the season, South Coast Plaza presents our version of the 12 Days of Christmas.
  • "On the first day of Christmas, South Coast Plaza brought to all"
    Knife Pleat again earned a coveted Michelin star this year.
  • "On the second day of Christmas, South Coast Plaza brought to all"
    South Coast Plaza will soon be home to a gorgeous new two-level Gucci boutique.
  • "On the ninth day of Christmas, South Coast Plaza brought to all"
    Can you spot Santa's reindeer taking flight atop Santa’s Mountain in Carousel Court?

GERRY A. FERNANDEZ, FOUNDER AND PRESIDENT OF THE MULTICULTURAL FOODSERVICE & HOSPITALITY ALLIANCE TO STEP DOWN AFTER 27 YEARS

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Thursday, August 24, 2023

WASHINGTON, Aug. 24, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Multicultural Foodservice & Hospitality Alliance (MFHA) today announced that President and Founder Gerry A. Fernandez will be retiring effective December 31, 2023.  Beginning next year, Gerry will support MFHA in an advisory role.

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  • Industry Icon Leaves Legacy of Advancing Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
    WASHINGTON, Aug. 24, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Multicultural Foodservice & Hospitality Alliance (MFHA) today announced that President and Founder Gerry A. Fernandez will be retiring effective December 31, 2023.
  • He also developed a supplier diversity directory and conducted the industry's first diverse practices survey.
  • "His innate leadership, commitment to others' success, and passion for hospitality have helped thousands of restaurant and foodservice workers build a future of opportunity."
  • Gerry is also an honorary Board Member of the Rhode Island Community Food Bank and life member of the NAACP and the Women's Foodservice Forum (WFF).

Mobivity Announces Executive Leadership Appointments as CEO Transitions

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Thursday, July 27, 2023

Becker and the Board of Directors have mutually decided to transition to a new phase of leadership for Mobivity in support of its growth objectives.

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  • Becker and the Board of Directors have mutually decided to transition to a new phase of leadership for Mobivity in support of its growth objectives.
  • “Over the past 18 months, Mobivity has pivoted its business to focus on the massive and growing demand from digital user acquisition and retention,” said Kim Carlson, Chief Operating Officer for Mobivity.
  • Vice President of Product Dan Grigorovici – Serving in leadership roles in product and executive management for a variety of AdTech and Martech global leaders, Grigorovici brings more than two decades of marketing and data product development.
  • The latest executive leadership appointments follow the promotion of Kim Carlson as Chief Operating Officer.

Darden Restaurants to Acquire Ruth's Hospitality Group in $715 Million Transaction

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Wednesday, May 3, 2023

Ruth's Chris is a great complement to our portfolio of brands, and I'm pleased to welcome their nearly 5,000 team members to Darden."

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  • Ruth's Chris is a great complement to our portfolio of brands, and I'm pleased to welcome their nearly 5,000 team members to Darden."
  • Cheryl Henry, President, CEO and Chairperson of Ruth's, stated, "We are excited about the opportunity to join the Darden family.
  • Darden expects pre-tax synergies of between $5 and $10 million within the first year, and between $15 and $20 million in the second year.
  • The transaction has been unanimously approved by the boards of directors of both Darden and Ruth's.

Leading Restaurant Brands Honored for Achieving Best-in-Class Performance at the Best Practices Conference

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Friday, February 17, 2023

The Best Practices Awards recognize the brands that consistently deliver exceptional results across the restaurant experience.

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  • The Best Practices Awards recognize the brands that consistently deliver exceptional results across the restaurant experience.
  • For years, the Best Practices Awards have been based on a brand’s retention, traffic, and sales performance.
  • Darden, a multi-brand restaurant company, finished the strongest with five winning brands in their portfolio acknowledged for their exceptional performance at the 2023 Best Practices Conference.
  • All award finalists and winners were honored at the Best Practices Conference, hosted January 31st - February 2nd, 2023.

Celebrate the 12 Days of Christmas South Coast Plaza-Style! Enjoy Beautiful Holiday Décor, Fabulous New Stores, Gifts for Every Wish, Michelin Star Dining, and Much, Much, More

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Tuesday, December 20, 2022

To celebrate the season, South Coast Plaza presents our version of the 12 Days of Christmas.

Key Points: 
  • To celebrate the season, South Coast Plaza presents our version of the 12 Days of Christmas.
  • "On the first day of Christmas, South Coast Plaza brought to all"
    Knife Pleat earned a coveted Michelin star last year, and again for 2023.
  • "On the second day of Christmas, South Coast Plaza brought to all"
    "On the third day of Christmas, South Coast Plaza brought to all"
    The 90-foot tree by the Westin South Coast Plaza, the exclusive Louis Vuitton Holiday Tree in Jewel Court, and the international Santa Tree in Macy's Home Store Wing.
  • "On the ninth day of Christmas, South Coast Plaza brought to all"
    Can you spot Santa's reindeer taking flight atop Santa’s Mountain in Carousel Court?

NFWF Announces $1.5 Million in Grants to Improve Grasslands, Wildlife Habitat, and Grazing Management in the Intermountain West

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Tuesday, November 29, 2022

The grants will generate $2.5 million in matching contributions for a total conservation impact of $4 million.

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  • The grants will generate $2.5 million in matching contributions for a total conservation impact of $4 million.
  • The Intermountain West is a region rich with wildlife and unique habitats, said Jeff Trandahl, executive director and CEO of NFWF.
  • We look forward to continuing these collaborations on behalf of our nations public lands and all that depend upon them.
  • The Darden Foundation works to bring to life our spirit of service through its philanthropic support of charitable organizations across the country.

DARDEN RESTAURANTS TO HOST FISCAL 2023 SECOND QUARTER CONFERENCE CALL ON DECEMBER 16

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Friday, November 18, 2022

ORLANDO, Fla., Nov. 18, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Darden Restaurants, Inc., (NYSE: DRI) plans to release its fiscal 2023 second quarter financial results before the market opens on Friday, December 16, 2022, with a conference call to follow at 8:30 am ET.

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  • ORLANDO, Fla., Nov. 18, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Darden Restaurants, Inc., (NYSE: DRI) plans to release its fiscal 2023 second quarter financial results before the market opens on Friday, December 16, 2022, with a conference call to follow at 8:30 am ET.
  • Rick Cardenas, CEO, and other senior management will discuss second quarter results, and conduct a question and answer session.
  • For those who cannot listen to the live broadcast, a replay will be available shortly after the call.
  • Live over the Internet Simply log on to the web at the address above or, to access via the telephone, please dial 1-800-225-9448 and provide the conference passcode DARDEN.

Lever Foundation Praises Darden Restaurants for New Global Cage-Free Egg Commitment

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Monday, September 19, 2022

ORLANDO, Fla., Sept. 19, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Darden Restaurants, the world's largest full-service restaurant group, earned praise today from the non-profit Lever Foundation for its new global cage-free egg sourcing policy.

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  • ORLANDO, Fla., Sept. 19, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Darden Restaurants, the world's largest full-service restaurant group, earned praise today from the non-profit Lever Foundation for its new global cage-free egg sourcing policy.
  • Darden Restaurants has already shifted to purchasing only cage-free eggs in the United States, and its new policy will see all of the company's international locations shift to sourcing only cage-free eggs by 2027.
  • "100% of all egg products purchased by Darden for use in our U.S. owned and operated restaurants are sourced from cage-free housing systems.
  • "We applaud Darden's decision to stop serving eggs from caged hens to its international guests," said Kirsty Tuxford of Lever Foundation, a U.S.-based non-profit which works with companies including Darden Restaurants on shifting toward cage-free egg sourcing in global markets.

DARDEN RESTAURANTS HELPS FEEDING AMERICA® MEMBER FOOD BANKS IN 10 STATES ADD MOBILE FOOD PANTRIES TO SERVE COMMUNITIES FACING HUNGER

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Thursday, September 15, 2022

ORLANDO, Fla., Sept. 15, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Darden Restaurants is helping Feeding America® add refrigerated trucks for 10 member food banks to support mobile pantry programs and food distribution in communities with the highest need. Through a $2 million grant from the Darden Restaurants, Inc. Foundation, and support from partners Penske Truck Leasing and Lineage Logistics, each food bank will receive a 26-foot vehicle that can transport 12,000 pounds of food at a time, and will also receive $52,000 to use for food and other needs.

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  • ORLANDO, Fla., Sept. 15, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Darden Restaurants is helping Feeding America add refrigerated trucks for 10 member food banks to support mobile pantry programs and food distribution in communities with the highest need.
  • "We're uniquely positioned to help in the fight against hunger, and we're proud to continue helping more Feeding America member food banks increase access to nutritious food for people who need it most."
  • In addition, local food banks are also dealing with the impacts of inflation, resulting in higher costs for food and the transportation needed to acquire and deliver food to their communities.
  • Feeding America helped identify food banks serving communities of color with disproportionately high levels of food insecurity to receive a truck to help increase their mobile food pantry capacity.