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Follett Higher Education Selects GK Software As Its Point-of-Sale Provider, Improving the Customer Experience for Over Six Million Students

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Wednesday, March 6, 2024

As the nation’s leading college store operator, Follett caters to a high volume of Generation Z consumers.

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  • As the nation’s leading college store operator, Follett caters to a high volume of Generation Z consumers.
  • In addition, 39% cited the ability to get what they want immediately and 27% said quick and helpful customer service were top priorities.
  • Follett selected GK to create a state-of-the-art and forward-facing experience across all its stores and pop-up shops.
  • The ability to deploy and manage diverse point-of-service methods even when offline ensures Follett customers receive the same exceptional shopping experience anywhere, anytime.

GK Hair Green Revolution | Every Purchase Plants a Tree

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Thursday, March 7, 2024

OAKLAND PARK, Fla., March 7, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- GK Hair announces its ambitious environmental campaign, the " Green Revolution ," a bold initiative where every purchase contributes to global reforestation efforts.

Key Points: 
  • OAKLAND PARK, Fla., March 7, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- GK Hair announces its ambitious environmental campaign, the " Green Revolution ," a bold initiative where every purchase contributes to global reforestation efforts.
  • Amidst growing concerns over climate change and environmental degradation, GK Hair is stepping forward to make a tangible difference.
  • The "Green Revolution" initiative is straightforward yet impactful: for each product sold, a tree will be planted in areas affected by deforestation.
  • "GK Hair has always been about more than just beauty products; it's about a lifestyle that values and respects our planet," stated Van Tibolli, CEO/Founder of GK Hair.

Mastering Salon Prosperity - GK Hair Loyalty Reward, Profits Calculator, and Salon Locator Game-Changer

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Friday, February 23, 2024

OAKLAND PARK, Fla., Feb. 23, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- In a bold move to redefine the salon industry's path to success, GK Hair proudly introduces three innovative tools: the GK Hair Loyalty Reward Program , an intuitive Profits Calculator, and a Salon Locator.

Key Points: 
  • OAKLAND PARK, Fla., Feb. 23, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- In a bold move to redefine the salon industry's path to success, GK Hair proudly introduces three innovative tools: the GK Hair Loyalty Reward Program , an intuitive Profits Calculator, and a Salon Locator.
  • GK Hair Loyalty Reward Program - Recognizing Your Dedication: Emphasizing our commitment to salon partners, the GK Hair Loyalty Reward Program is designed to honor the hard work and dedication of stylists and salon owners.
  • GK Hair introduces the Profits Calculator , a tailored solution to assist salon professionals in understanding their financial health.
  • Elevate your salon business to new heights with our Loyalty Reward Program, Profits Calculator, and Salon Locator .

Boost Your Salon Business with GK Hair - Unveiling the Exclusive Benefits for Stylists

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Thursday, February 8, 2024

Online Classes for Continued Education: GK Hair is committed to the ongoing education of stylists.

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  • Online Classes for Continued Education: GK Hair is committed to the ongoing education of stylists.
  • Our online classes are crafted to help stylists stay ahead of the curve in the ever-evolving world of hair care and styling.
  • Affiliate Program – Grow with GK Hair: The GK Hair Affiliate Program presents an extraordinary opportunity for stylists to grow alongside our brand.
  • We invite stylists and salon owners to explore these exclusive benefits and join the GK Hair family.

New Mountain Capital Opens Tokyo Office

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Monday, January 29, 2024

New Mountain Capital, LLC (“New Mountain”), a leading alternative investment firm with approximately $45 billion of assets under management1 across private equity, credit and net lease real estate, today announced the opening of its Tokyo office.

Key Points: 
  • New Mountain Capital, LLC (“New Mountain”), a leading alternative investment firm with approximately $45 billion of assets under management1 across private equity, credit and net lease real estate, today announced the opening of its Tokyo office.
  • Led by Andrew Barous, a Managing Director and 18-year veteran of New Mountain, the new office will focus on deepening client relationships and expanding the firm’s investor base across Asia.
  • "Establishing our office in Tokyo represents a significant milestone and I am proud to be a part of overseeing this important expansion,” said Andrew Barous, Managing Director.
  • “Establishing an office in Tokyo will enable us to create deeper and stronger relationships with institutions in the region.”
    The Tokyo office is in Roppongi and officially named New Mountain Capital Japan GK.

Fujitsu highlights unified and sustainable shopper journeys at retail's big show, NRF 2024

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Thursday, January 11, 2024

TOKYO, Jan 11, 2024 - (JCN Newswire) - Fujitsu will showcase its efforts to build unified and sustainable shopper journeys for retailers at NRF24, "Retail's Big Show" - Jacob K. Javits Convention Center, New York City, January 14-16, 2024, booth #5203.

Key Points: 
  • TOKYO, Jan 11, 2024 - (JCN Newswire) - Fujitsu will showcase its efforts to build unified and sustainable shopper journeys for retailers at NRF24, "Retail's Big Show" - Jacob K. Javits Convention Center, New York City, January 14-16, 2024, booth #5203.
  • John Pink, Vice President Head of Uvance CX, Fujitsu, says: "There is no single, integrated front-end app that magically does everything retailers and their customers might want.
  • On the Fujitsu booth, NRF visitors will see practical demonstrations of leveraging MACH to create a differentiated, end-to-end shopper experience that retains the flexibility to adapt to as-yet-unknown future needs.
  • Fujitsu highlights three examples of how consumer demand and retailers' needs intersect: sustainability, personalized shopping, and frictionless shopping.

George Economou Nominates Two Candidates for Genco Board

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Wednesday, January 10, 2024

GK Investor LLC (“GK”), an affiliate of George Economou that is an approximately 5.4% shareholder of Genco Shipping & Trading Limited (“Genco” or the “Company”) (NYSE: GNK), today announced that it has nominated two candidates for election to the Genco Board of Directors (the “Board”) at the 2024 Annual Meeting of Genco’s Shareholders (the “Annual Meeting”).

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  • GK Investor LLC (“GK”), an affiliate of George Economou that is an approximately 5.4% shareholder of Genco Shipping & Trading Limited (“Genco” or the “Company”) (NYSE: GNK), today announced that it has nominated two candidates for election to the Genco Board of Directors (the “Board”) at the 2024 Annual Meeting of Genco’s Shareholders (the “Annual Meeting”).
  • If elected to the Genco Board, Ms. Day would bring substantial maritime industry, governance and financial expertise drawn from decades of senior executive and oversight experience.
  • If elected to the Genco Board, Mr. Pons would bring significant operational know-how, technology and corporate governance experience based on his numerous executive leadership roles and public company directorships.
  • George Economou stated, “As a significant Genco shareholder, I strongly believe in the Company’s potential to deliver improved value for shareholders.

GK Hair Takes Center Stage at the Influencer Insider Awards in Miami

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Thursday, January 11, 2024

OAKLAND PARK, Fla., Jan. 11, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- GK Hair, a leading name in the beauty industry, made waves at the prestigious Influencer Insider Awards in Miami, solidifying its position as a trailblazer in the world of beauty and style. Hosted by the charismatic Alisa Rubenstein and expertly arranged by Eliya Cioccolato, the event was presented by GK Hair, showcasing the brand's commitment to innovation and excellence.

Key Points: 
  • The Influencer Insider Awards , held in the vibrant city of Miami, witnessed the convergence of renowned personalities, industry insiders, and influencers.
  • GK Hair, the presenting sponsor of the Influencer Insider Awards , seized the opportunity to showcase its latest innovations.
  • The combination of Alisa Rubenstein's charm, Eliya Cioccolato's expertise, and GK Hair's innovation made the Influencer Insider Awards a night to remember.
  • As GK Hair continues to redefine beauty standards, the Influencer Insider Awards stand as a testament to the brand's commitment to excellence, innovation, and style.

Fujitsu launches service for logistics data conversion and visualization for shippers, logistics companies, and vendors across supply chain

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Thursday, December 14, 2023

New service to realize a sustainable digital logistics ecosystem, addressing truck driver shortages in Japan and other urgent supply chain challenges

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  • New service to realize a sustainable digital logistics ecosystem, addressing truck driver shortages in Japan and other urgent supply chain challenges
    TOKYO, Dec 14, 2023 - (JCN Newswire) - Fujitsu today announced the launch of a new cloud-based logistics data standardization and visualization service for shippers, logistics companies, and vendors across the supply chain.
  • Based on the planned policies of the Japanese government, Fujitsu developed a new cloud-based service that promotes the standardization of logistics data and contributes to supply chain efficiency.
  • The new service provides a logistics KPI function that enables numerical visualization of consolidated logistics data and analysis for improvement and reform.
  • We believe that Fujitsu's new service can help to solve societal problems by standardizing logistics data."

GK Financing LLC, a Subsidiary of American Shared Hospital Services, Announces Agreement to Reload Lovelace Medical Center with New Cobalt Sources and Software Upgrade

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Wednesday, December 13, 2023

SAN FRANCISCO, Dec. 13, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- GK Financing LLC (GKF), a subsidiary of American Shared Hospital Services (NYSE American: AMS), and a leading provider of creative financial and turnkey technology solutions for advanced radiosurgery and radiation oncology services, announced today that it has entered into an agreement with Lovelace Medical Center (LMC), Albuquerque, NM, to reload its Gamma Knife Icon with new Cobalt Sources, as well as install Lightning Treatment Planning software that is expected to drive efficiencies, productivity and accuracy, among other benefits.

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  • SAN FRANCISCO, Dec. 13, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- GK Financing LLC (GKF), a subsidiary of American Shared Hospital Services (NYSE American: AMS), and a leading provider of creative financial and turnkey technology solutions for advanced radiosurgery and radiation oncology services, announced today that it has entered into an agreement with Lovelace Medical Center (LMC), Albuquerque, NM, to reload its Gamma Knife Icon with new Cobalt Sources, as well as install Lightning Treatment Planning software that is expected to drive efficiencies, productivity and accuracy, among other benefits.
  • GKF projects completing installation in mid-2024.
  • Peter Gaccione, Chief Executive Officer of AMS and Board Member of GK Financing, commented, "This extension and upgrade demonstrates the confidence and value LMC bestows on our mutual partnership and the Gamma Knife® Icon, which is the gold standard for gentler non-invasive cancer treatment and is a great benefit to the Albuquerque community that is battling cancer.”
    “Our providers and staff are committed to providing the highest quality of care at Lovelace Medical Center,” said Brian Miller, LMC Chief Operating Officer.
  • This vital precision safeguards motor, sensory and neurocognitive function to help protect the mind and the person.