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Temporary Wall Systems expands into Pennsylvania with new Allentown location

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Thursday, September 7, 2023
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ALLENTOWN, Pa., Sept. 7, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Temporary Wall Systems (TWS), the first and leading full-service, temporary containment wall provider in the United States, has expanded its services into Pennsylvania with a new Allentown/Lancaster location. The business is owned by Randy and Winona Smith, a husband and wife team dedicated to providing the area with a sustainable containment option.

Key Points: 
  • The location owners will provide the Allentown and Lancaster area with rentable, reusable containment walls that will limit waste during construction and renovation projects
    ALLENTOWN, Pa., Sept. 7, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Temporary Wall Systems (TWS), the first and leading full-service, temporary containment wall provider in the United States, has expanded its services into Pennsylvania with a new Allentown/Lancaster location.
  • "Temporary Wall Systems is a great opportunity for us to offer a new solution in the construction and renovation space that is more sustainable, economical and environmentally friendly," Randy Smith said.
  • Temporary Wall Systems provides modular wall systems that are designed with versatility in mind.
  • For more information about Temporary Wall Systems Allentown/Lancaster, please visit https://tempwallsystems.com/locations/allentown-lancaster/ .

Who is America's Favorite Grocer? Market Force Releases Study Ranking Top US Grocery Brands

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Tuesday, April 11, 2023
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This year's top grocery brands were Trader Joe's, H-E-B, and Woodman's Markets.

Key Points: 
  • This year's top grocery brands were Trader Joe's, H-E-B, and Woodman's Markets.
  • This margin has widened since 2017 when Walmart's lead was at 1.75x vs. Kroger demonstrating Walmart's continued market penetration over the past 5 years.
  • Given relatively similar pricing, grocery customers' satisfaction and behavior (in terms of the brands they shop regularly) is really dictated by the brand's ability to facilitate a problem free experience.
  • Our study sees this fulfillment method increasing from 16% to 23% of grocery customers.

Buitoni Food Company Reinvents Pasta Night with Ravioli Flavors Inspired by America's Favorite American-Italian Dishes

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Wednesday, December 7, 2022
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STAMFORD, Conn., Dec. 7, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Buitoni, a leading national brand in the refrigerated pasta and sauce categories, announces new flavors of refrigerated ravioli featuring innovative twists on familiar dishes everyone in the family can agree on. Adding even more convenient and delicious meal solutions to consumers' dinner rotations, the ravioli are ready in just six minutes and filled with familiar flavors inspired by classic pizza toppings and Italian restaurant favorites like Pepperoni & Cheese and Chicken Parmesan, now available, with additional varieties launching soon.

Key Points: 
  • The new Pepperoni & Cheese Ravioli and Chicken Parmesan Ravioli varieties shake up pasta night, offering consumers a fresh new way to savor their favorite American-Italian dishes.
  • Seasoned breaded chicken, zesty tomato sauce and grated cheese come together in one perfect bite in the Chicken Parmesan Ravioli.
  • The new Chicken Parmesan Ravioli and Pepperoni & Cheese Ravioli will add to an expanding line of Buitoni refrigerated pastas and sauces.
  • Buitoni Food Company, based in Stamford, Connecticut, was formed by Brynwood Partners VIII L.P. in July 2020 to acquire the North American Buitoni business from Nestl USA, Inc.

Emler Swim School Glides into California with Acquisition of King's Swim Academy

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Tuesday, December 6, 2022
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SAN CARLOS, Calif., Dec. 6, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Emler Swim School acquired award-winning King's Swim Academy, a family business with facilities in San Carlos and San Mateo, California. The deal, which closed last week, expands Emler's footprint to 44 facilities and counting across Texas, California, Indiana, Kansas, Massachusetts, Nevada, Oregon, Virginia and Wisconsin.

Key Points: 
  • Texas-based Emler Swim School continues its national expansion, entering its ninth state after acquiring the two-location swim school.
  • SAN CARLOS, Calif., Dec. 6, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Emler Swim School acquired award-winning King's Swim Academy , a family business with facilities in San Carlos and San Mateo, California.
  • "The Smiths have created a safe and fun place for families to bring their children to learn how to swim.
  • For more information about Emler Swim School, visit https://emlerswimschool.com/
    King's Swim Academy will continue to operate under its current name with the same enrollment plans and staff.

Jones Soda Engages Empire Marketing to Grow Kroger Partnership

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Tuesday, November 8, 2022
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SEATTLE, Nov. 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Jones Soda Co. (CSE: JSDA, OTCQB: JSDA), the original craft soda known for its unconventional flavors and user-submitted photos on its labels, today announced that it has engaged the services of food broker Empire Marketing Strategies to expand its existing relationship with Kroger stores. The Empire team has worked exclusively within the Kroger environment for over 40 years, providing retail, brand-specific and analytics services through more than 530 dedicated specialists to drive both in-store and e-commerce sales.

Key Points: 
  • More than 2,000 Kroger-owned stores nationwide currently carry core Jones Soda items, including top-selling flavors in single bottles and multi-packs as well as Jones' rotating series of limited-edition Special Release flavors.
  • Empire is now responsible for the management of Jones Soda and its sister Lemoncocco brand at the Kroger general office, store and division levels, including efforts to increase Jones' brand assortment in-store across all Kroger divisions.
  • Jones Soda Co. (CSE: JSDA, OTCQB: JSDA) is a leading craft soda manufacturer with a subsidiary dedicated to cannabis products.
  • The company markets and distributes premium craft sodas under the Jones Soda and Lemoncocco brands, and a variety of cannabis products under the Mary Jones brand.

Hasbro’s Entertainment One to Produce Dungeons & Dragons Documentary Timed to Global Franchise’s 50th Anniversary

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Wednesday, October 12, 2022
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The Dungeons & Dragons documentary will coincide with the games 50thanniversary in 2024.

Key Points: 
  • The Dungeons & Dragons documentary will coincide with the games 50thanniversary in 2024.
  • Tara Long and Geno McDermott are executive producing for eOne alongside leading Dungeons & Dragons scholar Jon Peterson, Adam F. Goldberg, and Kyle Newman.
  • Dungeons & Dragons, one of Hasbros key franchise brands, is a leading fantasy entertainment franchise, fueled by the imagination of storytellers around the world.
  • This new Dungeons & Dragons expansion across entertainment is another example Hasbros Blueprint in action, delivering multichannel entertainment to fans on some of the worlds most beloved brands.

WHAT'S NEW IN THE BAHAMAS IN OCTOBER 2022

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Tuesday, October 4, 2022
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NASSAU, Bahamas, Oct. 4, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- With newly eased entry protocols and tropical sunshine on the forecast, now is the perfect time to book a trip to The Bahamas.

Key Points: 
  • NASSAU, Bahamas, Oct. 4, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- With newly eased entry protocols and tropical sunshine on the forecast, now is the perfect time to book a trip to The Bahamas.
  • The Bahamas Further Relaxes COVID Protocols As of 20 September 2022, the COVID-19 testing requirement for entering The Bahamas has been eliminated.
  • The Bahamas Scores 28 Nominations in the Caribbean Journal Travelers' Choice Awards The Islands of The Bahamas are well represented in the 2022 Caribbean Journal Travelers' Choice Awards .
  • Explore all the islands have to offer at www.bahamas.com or on Facebook , YouTube or Instagram to see why It's Better in The Bahamas.

Wicked Kitchen Raises $20M in Bridge Funding While Tripling YoY Sales Growth

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Wednesday, September 28, 2022
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MINNEAPOLIS, Sept. 28, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- As it continues unprecedented company growth to meet the demand for more flavorful plant-based foods, Wicked Kitchen announces today it has raised $20 million in additional funding, while more than tripling its year-over-year sales growth of 100% animal-free products.

Key Points: 
  • "I have known Chad and Derek for many years and have been impressed by their wicked creativity in the kitchen and that they are not afraid to push the boundaries," said Woody Harrelson, actor and investor in Wicked Kitchen.
  • "During this high growth phase, it is validating to have support from additional investors who believe in our mission and in the future of plant-based foods," said Pete Speranza, CEO, Wicked Kitchen.
  • Wicked Kitchen also owns Good Catch, a consumer packaged goods company offering the taste, texture, and eating experience of seafood without harming the environment and sea life.
  • For ongoing news and updates, follow Wicked Kitchen on Facebook and Instagram.

La Brea Bakery Launches New Cinnamon Raisin Loaf At Kroger Stores

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Thursday, September 15, 2022
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LOS ANGELES, Sept. 15, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, La Brea Bakery announced its newest everyday artisan bread: cinnamon raisin. Studded with raisins and pockets of sweet cinnamon, La Brea Bakery's Cinnamon Raisin Loaf launches at Kroger stores and is available to purchase as of Sept. 7, 2022.

Key Points: 
  • Developed in partnership with Kroger, the new loaf is available in stores as of Sept. 7, 2022
    LOS ANGELES, Sept. 15, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, La Brea Bakery announced its newest everyday artisan bread: cinnamon raisin.
  • Studded with raisins and pockets of sweet cinnamon, La Brea Bakery's Cinnamon Raisin Loaf launches at Kroger stores and is available to purchase as of Sept. 7, 2022.
  • The Cinnamon Raisin Loaf was developed through a Kroger-La Brea Bakery partnership, which identified a gap in the in-store bakery category.
  • In addition to Kroger stores, La Brea Bakery's Cinnamon Raisin Loaf will be available at other Kroger-owned stores, including Fred Meyer, Fry's, Harris Teeter, King Soopers, Ralphs, Roundy's, Smith's Food and Drug and more.

Smith College Selects Sarah Willie-LeBreton, Swarthmore Provost and Scholar of Social Inequality and African-American Culture, as Its 12th President

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Thursday, September 15, 2022
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NORTHAMPTON, Mass., Sept. 15, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Smith College Board of Trustees today announced that Sarah Willie-LeBreton has been named the 12th president of Smith College. Willie-LeBreton currently serves as provost and dean of the faculty at Swarthmore College, where she has taught since 1997. She will take office at Smith on July 1, 2023.

Key Points: 
  • Willie-LeBreton currently serves as provost and dean of the faculty at Swarthmore College, where she has taught since 1997.
  • She has the vision, energy and strategic leadership experience necessary to move Smith toward our highest aspirations and goals for the future.
  • Of her appointment, Willie-LeBreton said, "I am thrilled to be joining the Smith College community.
  • "She is certain to bring these qualities and more to her role as president of Smith College.