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WILLIAMS-SONOMA, INC. NAMED TO BARRON’S LIST OF 100 MOST SUSTAINABLE COMPANIES

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Thursday, February 29, 2024

Williams-Sonoma, Inc. (NYSE: WSM), the world’s largest digital-first, design-led and sustainable home retailer, announced today the company has been recognized by Barron’s as one of the 100 Most Sustainable U.S. Companies 2024.

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  • Williams-Sonoma, Inc. (NYSE: WSM), the world’s largest digital-first, design-led and sustainable home retailer, announced today the company has been recognized by Barron’s as one of the 100 Most Sustainable U.S. Companies 2024.
  • The annual list honors the top 100 of the country’s 1,000 largest publicly traded companies for their achievements and efforts related to various environmental, social and governance (ESG) metrics.
  • Williams-Sonoma, Inc. has been recognized by Barron’s every year since the inception of the list seven years ago and is the only exclusive home-furnishings retailer to be included.
  • The 100 companies featured on the list achieved the highest scores across 230 ESG metrics, ranging from workplace diversity to greenhouse-gas emissions.

Upbound Group, Inc. to Participate in Upcoming Investor Conferences

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Thursday, February 29, 2024

The Company will participate in a live webcast fireside chat at 4:35 p.m.

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  • The Company will participate in a live webcast fireside chat at 4:35 p.m.
  • ET, in addition to 1x1 meetings.
  • Tuesday, March 12th – the 2024 Bank of America Consumer & Retail Conference at the 1 Hotel South Beach in Miami, Florida.
  • The Company will participate in a live webcast fireside chat at 9:40 a.m.

Astrion Secures $910 Million U.S. Army Test and Evaluation Contract through Joint Technical Solutions (JTS) Joint Venture with AI Signal Research Inc.

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Thursday, February 29, 2024

Today Astrion announced it was awarded a 5-year $910M Redstone Test and Engineering Services (RTES) contract by the United States Army Contracting Command.

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  • Today Astrion announced it was awarded a 5-year $910M Redstone Test and Engineering Services (RTES) contract by the United States Army Contracting Command.
  • The contract is in support of the U.S. Army Test and Evaluation Command through a Joint Venture, Joint Technical Solutions LLC (JTS), with AI Signal Research Inc (ASRI).
  • JTS is a joint venture through a Small Business Administration (SBA) approved Mentor Protégé Agreement.
  • “We are proud to deliver cutting-edge test and evaluation solutions that empower and protect the U.S. warfighter.”

Toro Celebrates the Return of Yard Care Season with Newly Recognized National Lawnmower Maintenance Week

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Thursday, February 29, 2024

Toro, America’s #1 Walk Mower Brand*, proudly announces the first-ever National Lawnmower Maintenance Week.

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  • Toro, America’s #1 Walk Mower Brand*, proudly announces the first-ever National Lawnmower Maintenance Week.
  • From March 1 – 7, 2024, Toro, in collaboration with the National Day Calendar, encourages homeowners and landscape professionals to join the company in getting a jumpstart on the spring season with some simple mower maintenance.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240229573023/en/
    Filling your mower up with fresh fuel is just one of the simple maintenance tasks Toro recommends performing during National Lawnmower Maintenance Week.
  • Check out Toro’s blog yardcare.com for an easy spring maintenance checklist to follow every year.

Books-A-Million Celebrates National Read Across America Day through Expanding Same-Day Delivery

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Thursday, February 29, 2024

To place an order, customers can simply visit booksamillion.com and select the “Same-Day Delivery” option during checkout.

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  • To place an order, customers can simply visit booksamillion.com and select the “Same-Day Delivery” option during checkout.
  • The order will then be picked up by a delivery driver and dropped off at the customer’s desired location.
  • Books-A-Million announced same-day delivery for customers last year, and this expansion is a continuation of the retailer’s efforts to deliver the joy of reading and a frictionless e-commerce experience to customers across America.
  • “We join Books-A-Million in celebrating National Read Across America Day and are thrilled to continue the story of our partnership by helping them deliver for their customers.”
    For more information on Walmart GoLocal, visit www.walmartgolocal.com .

Dillard’s, Inc. Announces $0.25 Cash Dividend

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Thursday, February 29, 2024

Dillard’s, Inc. (NYSE: DDS) (the “Company” or “Dillard’s”) announced that the Board of Directors declared a cash dividend of $0.25 per share on the Class A and Class B Common Stock of the Company.

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  • Dillard’s, Inc. (NYSE: DDS) (the “Company” or “Dillard’s”) announced that the Board of Directors declared a cash dividend of $0.25 per share on the Class A and Class B Common Stock of the Company.
  • The dividend is payable May 6, 2024 to shareholders of record as of March 28, 2024.
  • View source version on businesswire.com: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240229516075/en/

Aqara Introduces Smart Ceiling Light for Everyday and Atmospheric Illumination

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Thursday, February 29, 2024

Aqara, a leading provider of smart home solutions, is thrilled to announce the expansion of its smart lighting product line with the introduction of the Ceiling Light T1M.

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  • Aqara, a leading provider of smart home solutions, is thrilled to announce the expansion of its smart lighting product line with the introduction of the Ceiling Light T1M.
  • This smart light fixture seamlessly blends radiant white lights with a colorful gradient ring for everyday and atmospheric illumination.
  • Expanding upon the success of the LED Strip T1, the Ceiling Light T1M represents the latest addition to Aqara's smart light portfolio, furthering the Company's commitment to creating the ultimate smart home experience.
  • With smart light being an integral part of a truly smart home, the T1M harmonizes with other Aqara devices to elevate everyday living.

FedEx to Launch 12th Annual Small Business Grants Program

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Thursday, February 29, 2024

FedEx Corp. (NYSE: FDX) today announced the upcoming launch of its 12th annual Small Business Grants Program, which will award more than $230,000 in grants and services to ten (10) U.S.- based small businesses.

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  • FedEx Corp. (NYSE: FDX) today announced the upcoming launch of its 12th annual Small Business Grants Program, which will award more than $230,000 in grants and services to ten (10) U.S.- based small businesses.
  • “Since 2012, FedEx has been helping small business owners achieve their dreams by growing and expanding their ventures through our grants program, and we are excited to see who will receive grants this year.”
    One 2024 FedEx Small Business Grant grand prize recipient will receive $50,000 and nine additional recipients will each receive $20,000, in addition to a $500 FedEx Office print credit, a $300 voucher from My FedEx Rewards , and access to FedEx Premier Customer Service.
  • All recipients will also receive a sustainable packaging consult from the FedEx Packaging Lab , a digital consult from the FedEx Digital Sales Solutions team, an invite to attend a Small Business Strategic Insights Forum, and a feature on the FedEx Small Business Center .
  • The 2024 FedEx Small Business Grants Program is open to U.S.-based FedEx customers who are for-profit small businesses, have 1-99 employees, have been in operations selling a product or service for six months or more and have opened a FedEx account prior to September 1, 2023, and currently ship with FedEx.

Trex® Tightens Stronghold as a Total Decking Resource With Launch of Comprehensive Fastener Collection

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Thursday, February 29, 2024

The latest product launch from decking giant Trex Company [NYSE: TREX] proves this point.

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  • The latest product launch from decking giant Trex Company [NYSE: TREX] proves this point.
  • The collection was meticulously researched and expertly engineered to make installation easier and more efficient while delivering a clean, cohesive aesthetic.
  • These new tools and accessories are fully compatible with all Trex® decking products and have also been rigorously tested and proven to work with most competitive decking options.
  • Painstakingly crafted to deliver impeccable color and texture matches for the entire Trex decking collection, these exclusive plugs create a virtually undetectable finish.

Saks Luxury Pulse Reveals Growing Economic Optimism Among Luxury Consumers

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Thursday, February 29, 2024

Saks, the premier luxury ecommerce platform, has unveiled insights from its latest Saks Luxury Pulse survey fielded in January, finding that luxury consumer optimism towards the economy and their personal finances is growing.

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  • Saks, the premier luxury ecommerce platform, has unveiled insights from its latest Saks Luxury Pulse survey fielded in January, finding that luxury consumer optimism towards the economy and their personal finances is growing.
  • The Saks Luxury Pulse also confirmed that luxury consumers find value in personalization and they are likely to engage in activities that will enhance their shopping experience by making it more individualized.
  • With these insights into luxury consumers' sentiments towards the economy, personal finances and luxury spending, as well as key components of the luxury shopping experience, such as personalization, Saks continues to leverage the Saks Luxury Pulse to uphold its position as the leading expert on the luxury consumer.
  • Emily Essner, Chief Marketing Officer, Saks, added, “Our mission to understand the luxury consumer through the Saks Luxury Pulse is closely tied to our personalization strategy.