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IntelliDyne Announces Juneteenth as a Paid Company Holiday

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Thursday, June 18, 2020
Calendars, Emancipation day, Traditions, African-American culture, Juneteenth, Slavery in the United States, Emancipation day, Freedom Day, Vacation

FALLS CHURCH, Va., June 18, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- IntelliDyne, LLC , a Government Information Technology Firm has announced the observance of Juneteenth (June 19th) as a paid company holiday.

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  • FALLS CHURCH, Va., June 18, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- IntelliDyne, LLC , a Government Information Technology Firm has announced the observance of Juneteenth (June 19th) as a paid company holiday.
  • Juneteenth, also known as Freedom Day, or Emancipation Day, commemorates the end of slavery in the United States.
  • The company is encouraging employees to use this paid holiday as a time of reflection and self-education about the nation's history, as well as a day of service to give back to local communities.
  • Over the next few weeks, IntelliDyne will be hosting various volunteer events to enable all employees to use this paid holiday and join together to serve their communities.

francesca’s® Provides Update on COVID-19 Response and Reports Select Preliminary First Quarter Fiscal Year 2020 Financial Results

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Thursday, June 18, 2020
Calendars, Financial accounting, Fiscal year

The Company permanently closed eight boutiques during the first quarter, bringing the total boutique count to 703 at the end of the quarter.

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  • The Company permanently closed eight boutiques during the first quarter, bringing the total boutique count to 703 at the end of the quarter.
  • There were no non-GAAP adjustments to SG&A in the first quarter of fiscal 2020.
  • The Companys announced select preliminary results for its fiscal first quarter ended May 2, 2020 are preliminary and subject to change.
  • A conference call to discuss the preliminary first quarter fiscal year 2020 results is scheduled for June 18, 2020 at 8:30 a.m.

Nationwide Fathers Eve Event Combines Free Virtual and In-Person Gatherings to Bring Together, Celebrate Dads June 20

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Wednesday, June 17, 2020
Calendars, Months, Fatherhood, Units of time, Family, Father's Day, Father, Dads, Singapore Dads for Life movement

MENDOTA HEIGHTS, Minn., June 17, 2020 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --Nationwide Fathers Eve Event Combines Free Virtual and In-Person Gatherings to Bring Together, Celebrate Dads June 20

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  • MENDOTA HEIGHTS, Minn., June 17, 2020 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --Nationwide Fathers Eve Event Combines Free Virtual and In-Person Gatherings to Bring Together, Celebrate Dads June 20
    Fatherhood is rarely easy, especially during trying times, and men often don't seek out the support they need.
  • That's why Minnesota dad John Francis created Fathers Eve as a way for dads to connect, share and celebrate fatherhood the Saturday before Father's Day.
  • In the past, Fathers Eve gatherings have been in-person events at venues like bars and restaurants, which due to COVID-19 are not permitted in many states.
  • So this year, on Saturday evening, June 20, Francis is also taking the celebration virtual allowing even more fathers to participate than ever before.

Local Coffee Company Partners With First Coast Surfrider on International Surfing Day

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Wednesday, June 17, 2020
Non-profit organizations based in California, San Clemente, California, Surfrider Foundation, International Surfing Day, Calendars, California, Traditions

JACKSONVILLE, Fla., June 17, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --Civilized Coffee, a Jacksonville-based coffee company, has teamed up with First Coast Surfrider to create a special blend of "Surfrider Select" coffee to help support clean oceans and waterways in Northeast Florida.

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  • JACKSONVILLE, Fla., June 17, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --Civilized Coffee, a Jacksonville-based coffee company, has teamed up with First Coast Surfrider to create a special blend of "Surfrider Select" coffee to help support clean oceans and waterways in Northeast Florida.
  • Sales will be available starting June 20 - International Surfing Day - with a portion of proceeds to go directly to First Coast Surfrider to help them continue their mission and activism.
  • "The First Coast Chapter is excited to announce a collaboration with Civilized Coffee just in time for International Surfing Day," said Kassidy Kinkel, treasurer of the First Coast Chapter of the Surfrider Foundation.
  • This International Surfing Day, go for a solo surf session or do a solo beach cleanup, and support First Coast Surfrider with Civilized Coffee's 'Surfrider Select' roast."

Amidst Coronavirus Pandemic Families Find Unique Ways to Connect This Father’s Day

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Tuesday, June 16, 2020
Family, Retail, Other Consumer, Consumer, Other Retail, MEN, Calendars, Months, Units of time, Coronaviridae, Fatherhood, March observances, Animal virology, Coronavirus, Father's Day, Father, Holiday

As surges of Coronavirus infections have begun to re-emerge and people are being more lenient with social distancing , families around the country are preparing to celebrate summer holidays, including Fathers Day.

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  • As surges of Coronavirus infections have begun to re-emerge and people are being more lenient with social distancing , families around the country are preparing to celebrate summer holidays, including Fathers Day.
  • For our aging loved ones who may not get to see their families often due to distance, holidays are treasured.
  • Yet, with Coronavirus disproportionately affecting at-risk populations, such as those with pre-existing conditions, or 65+, Fathers Day should not be treated the same in 2020, especially with at risk loved ones.
  • Lisa recommends the following tips to make Fathers Day special this year while social distancing:
    Tech up: Prior to Fathers Day, work through any tech challenges.

RetailMeNot Reveals Father's Day Shopping, Saving and Spending

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Tuesday, June 16, 2020
Calendars, Months, Merchandising, Marketing, RetailMeNot, Shopping, Online shopping, giFT, Retail, Father's Day

AUSTIN, Texas, June 16, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --Father's Day is this Sunday and according to RetailMeNot, 69% of Americans plan to make a Father's Day purchase this year despite the limitations of COVID-19.Shopping and trends expert for RetailMeNot, Sara Skirboll , reminds shoppers that this year will look a little different than last.

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  • AUSTIN, Texas, June 16, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --Father's Day is this Sunday and according to RetailMeNot, 69% of Americans plan to make a Father's Day purchase this year despite the limitations of COVID-19.Shopping and trends expert for RetailMeNot, Sara Skirboll , reminds shoppers that this year will look a little different than last.
  • "While it might be too late to buy Dad a gift online, you still have options for contactless purchases.
  • Head to RetailMeNot blog, The Real Deal , for more info and RetailMeNot to save up to 65% off on Father's Day gifts including fitness, tools, golf, clothing and more.
  • Now, RetailMeNot is seeing more retailers offering this making it a safe and easy solution for gift givers in a hurry.

Currency Exchange International Announces Financial Results for the Three-and Six- Month Period Ended April 30, 2020

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Thursday, June 11, 2020
Calendars, Month, Orbit of the Moon

TORONTO, June 11, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Currency Exchange International, Corp. (the Company) (TSX:CXI; OTCBB:CURN), announces its financial results and management's discussion and analysis ("MD&A") for the three-and six-month periods ended April 30, 2020 (all figures are in U.S. dollars except where otherwise indicated).

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  • TORONTO, June 11, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Currency Exchange International, Corp. (the Company) (TSX:CXI; OTCBB:CURN), announces its financial results and management's discussion and analysis ("MD&A") for the three-and six-month periods ended April 30, 2020 (all figures are in U.S. dollars except where otherwise indicated).
  • Financial Highlights for the Three-month Period Ended April 30, 2020 compared to the Three-month Period Ended April 30, 2019:
    During the three-month period ended April 30, 2020, transactional banknote activity between the Company and its customers decreased 51% to 132,000 transactions from 267,000 for the three-month period ended April 30, 2019.
  • Financial Highlights for the Six-month Period Ended April 30, 2020 compared to the Six-month Period Ended April 30, 2019:
    During the six-month period ended April 30, 2020, transactional activity between the Company and its customers decreased 20% to 396,000 transactions from 494,000 for the six-month period ended April 30, 2019;
    Revenues decreased 10% or $1.7 million to $16.2 million for the six-month period ended April 30, 2020;
    Net operating loss of $1.2 million in the six-month period ended April 30, 2020 (includes provision for loss of a receivable noted above) as compared to $1.4 million net income for the six-month period ended April 30, 2019;
    Net loss of $2.8 million in the six-month period ended April 30, 2020 as compared to net income of $0.3 million for the six-month period ended April 30, 2019; and
    Net loss per share of ($0.44) on a basic and fully diluted basis for the six-month period ended April 30, 2020, versus earnings per share of $0.05 in the six-month period ended April 30, 2019.
  • The coronavirus pandemic has significantly impacted the ability for people to travel, and therefore the three-month period ending April 30, 2020 is not indicative of typical seasonality.

Deswell Announces Second Half 2020 Results

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Thursday, June 11, 2020
Engineering, Semiconductor, Chemicals, Plastics, Technology, Manufacturing, Other Technology, Other Manufacturing, Calendars, Financial accounting, Fiscal year

Deswell Industries, Inc. (Nasdaq: DSWL) today announced its unaudited financial results for the second half of the fiscal year ended March 31, 2020.

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  • Deswell Industries, Inc. (Nasdaq: DSWL) today announced its unaudited financial results for the second half of the fiscal year ended March 31, 2020.
  • Gross profit margin for the electronic segment for the six months ended March 31, 2020 increased from 13.9% in second half of fiscal 2019 to 16.7% in the second half of fiscal 2020.
  • Operating income for the second half of fiscal 2020 remained approximately the same as the same period of fiscal 2019 at $0.3 million.
  • The Company also announces that its board of directors today declared a cash dividend of $0.09 per share for the second half of the fiscal year ended March 31, 2020.

UK Retail Occasions Market 2014-2019

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Tuesday, June 9, 2020
Marketing, Black Friday, Buzzword, Retail, Marketplace, Christmas and holiday season, Calendars, Time

UK Retail Occasions Market 2014-2019 report forms part of Retail Occasions series, and offers a comprehensive overview of the market size for key occasions from 2014 to 2019.

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  • UK Retail Occasions Market 2014-2019 report forms part of Retail Occasions series, and offers a comprehensive overview of the market size for key occasions from 2014 to 2019.
  • Key occasions, including Valentine's Day, Easter and Halloween, accounted for 10.9% of the total retail market in 2019 as Black Friday has driven growth since 2014.
  • - The total key occasions market has grown 5.4% between 2014 and 2019, driven in particular by Black Friday as it continues to gain importance in the UK.
  • - Use our in-depth market insight to gain knowledge of the market sizes of key retail occasions from 2014 to 2019, including Christmas, Mother's Day and Black Friday.