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Superior Darkness: Yamaha Announces All-New MT-09 SP

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Thursday, November 2, 2023
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MARIETTA, Ga., Nov. 02, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Following up the announcement of the exciting all-new 2024 MT-09, Yamaha Motor Corporation, USA is proud to unveil the ultimate high-performance Hyper Naked middleweight, the all-new 2024 Yamaha MT-09 SP.

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  • MARIETTA, Ga., Nov. 02, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Following up the announcement of the exciting all-new 2024 MT-09, Yamaha Motor Corporation, USA is proud to unveil the ultimate high-performance Hyper Naked middleweight, the all-new 2024 Yamaha MT-09 SP.
  • Along with its aggressive next-generation MT styling, SP specification raises the bar with a striking and distinctive R1M-inspired colorway.
  • In addition, larger-diameter pistons create more braking force, allowing MT-09 SP riders to experience a new level in braking performance.
  • Taking the next step in technological advancement, the 2024 MT-09 SP becomes the first Hyper Naked to incorporate Yamaha’s Smart Key System.

Yamaha Unleashes Next Generation MT-09

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Tuesday, October 31, 2023
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MARIETTA, Ga., Oct. 31, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Yamaha Motor Corporation, USA is excited to announce the evolution of its class leading Hyper Naked middleweight, the all-new 2024 Yamaha MT-09.

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  • MARIETTA, Ga., Oct. 31, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Yamaha Motor Corporation, USA is excited to announce the evolution of its class leading Hyper Naked middleweight, the all-new 2024 Yamaha MT-09.
  • Over the years, the MT-09 has evolved into one of the most significant and successful models in the Yamaha range, earning its iconic status in Yamaha’s history.
  • Sharper, more compact looks including re-designed bi-functional LED headlight, fuel tank and tail section
    The new 2024 Yamaha MT-09 will be available in either Team Yamaha Blue, Midnight Cyan or Matte Raven Black, arriving to dealers in March 2024 for $10,599 MSRP.
  • Learn more about Yamaha’s complete Hyper Naked lineup, as well as other Yamaha products at:
    Find a range of Genuine Yamaha Accessories, apparel and more at: www.yamaha-motor.com/shop .

Shippo and Cover Genius Partner to Debut Shippo Total Protection, an Enhanced Insurance Solution for Merchants

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Tuesday, October 24, 2023
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“Shipping protection has long been an add-on option we recommend to our users for peace of mind and we’re excited to team up with Cover Genius to enhance the experience for our merchants,” said Andreas Lieber, Chief Operating Officer at Shippo.

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  • “Shipping protection has long been an add-on option we recommend to our users for peace of mind and we’re excited to team up with Cover Genius to enhance the experience for our merchants,” said Andreas Lieber, Chief Operating Officer at Shippo.
  • “Shippo users now benefit from new features like porch piracy protection, global coverage, and affordable pricing, to name a few.
  • Global coverage - Previously, Shippo merchants could only add shipping insurance for outbound shipments originating from the United States.
  • By partnering with Cover Genius, the coverage is now extended to packages being shipped from other countries throughout North America, EMEA and APAC.

nShift meets online shopper expectations in new partnership with Cover Genius

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Thursday, October 19, 2023
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LONDON, Oct. 19, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Some 57% of online shoppers expect a full refund if their package arrives damaged.[1] With over half of consumers receiving damaged goods each year, online retailers risk significant revenue loss to replace and reship those items if accidents happen during the delivery process. [2]

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  • The embedded protection solution, enabled by Cover Genius' global distribution platform, XCover , allows nShift's online retailers, brands and webshops to replace items that are lost, stolen, or damaged in delivery.
  • Online retailers and carrier companies typically take great care to ensure that customers receive their items in great condition.
  • nShift Insurance addresses this problem and is available starting with nShift Transsmart as of today.
  • "Partnering with Cover Genius enables us to offer efficient, end-to-end and scalable protection solutions in new markets around the world.

Greenscreens.ai Announces Series A Funding Round With Tiger Global

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Tuesday, November 15, 2022
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WEST PALM BEACH, Fla., Nov. 15, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Greenscreens.ai, a dynamic pricing infrastructure platform that delivers short-term predictive freight market pricing, announced a $5 million Series A investment from existing investor Tiger Global.

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  • WEST PALM BEACH, Fla., Nov. 15, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Greenscreens.ai, a dynamic pricing infrastructure platform that delivers short-term predictive freight market pricing, announced a $5 million Series A investment from existing investor Tiger Global.
  • "By offering dynamic pricing infrastructure for the logistics industry, the Greenscreens.ai team has created a platform that can transform the freight market," said Nate Lippincott, Investor, Tiger Global.
  • "The platform was built by logistics veterans who understand the supply chain industry and have a clear vision for the product.
  • Most companies don't realize how much money they are leaving on the table by pricing based on market averages.

Yale Russian Chorus Alumni Receive Grant for Online Collaboration with Musicians in Russia

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Thursday, September 15, 2022
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LOS ANGELES, Sept. 15, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The Yale Russian Chorus Alumni Association (YRCAA) has received a grant from Cultural Vistas, a nonprofit cultural exchange organization, to pursue online musical collaboration with like-minded musical groups in Russia. The grant will support joint online concerts and workshops, which will be streamed to audiences around the world.

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  • LOS ANGELES, Sept. 15, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The Yale Russian Chorus Alumni Association (YRCAA) has received a grant from Cultural Vistas, a nonprofit cultural exchange organization, to pursue online musical collaboration with like-minded musical groups in Russia.
  • The grant will support joint online concerts and workshops, which will be streamed to audiences around the world.
  • The first event under the auspices of the grant was virtual participation in the Men's Chorus Festival in Krasnoyarsk .
  • Established in 1953 by Denis Mickiewicz, the Yale Russian Chorus is the oldest singing group in the New World dedicated to the choral music of Eastern Europe.

Grammer Logistics Appoints Scott Dobak as Chief Executive Officer

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Wednesday, August 31, 2022
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Grammer Logistics (Grammer or the Company), a leading hazardous materials transportation and logistics firm, announced today that it has appointed Scott Dobak as Chief Executive Officer (CEO).

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  • Grammer Logistics (Grammer or the Company), a leading hazardous materials transportation and logistics firm, announced today that it has appointed Scott Dobak as Chief Executive Officer (CEO).
  • A veteran in the transportation and logistics industry with over 30 years of experience, Mr. Dobak joins Grammer from Hufcor, Inc., an industrial manufacturing company, where he held the position of CEO.
  • Mr. Dobak was also President at Roadrunner Transportation, a blended asset-based multimodal logistics company, where he led the firm through multiple successful expansions and acquisitions.
  • Throughout his career in the logistics industry, Scott has always prioritized building customer-centric organizations focused on delivering best-in-class solutions, said Michael Wysocki, Chairman of Grammer Logistics.

Your Retail Coach (YRC) – Dark Store Consultants for the Middle East Market

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Tuesday, August 2, 2022
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Dark store is one of the most evolved models of Q-Commmerce, witnessing quick growth in the last two years in the Middle East.

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  • Dark store is one of the most evolved models of Q-Commmerce, witnessing quick growth in the last two years in the Middle East.
  • Last but not least is IT integration, where dark store businesses must integrate with the best-fit IT solutions to efficiently and effectively run a dark store or a network of dark stores.
  • The consultancy firm has ventured into dark store business consulting services for the Middle East market since last 03 years, serving all the major dark store brands in the MENA Region.
  • These services are aimed at startups and existing enterprises seeking to adopt the dark store business model in the region.

Santander Consumer USA Funds Financial Security Programs for Survivors of Human Trafficking and Domestic Violence

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Tuesday, June 7, 2022
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DALLAS, June 7, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Santander Consumer USA Inc. ("SC") is helping victims of domestic violence find financial freedom and funding an initiative to remove economic barriers for women and teen girls who have been trafficked. The Santander Consumer USA Inc. Foundation is providing grants of $250,000 to support New Friends New Life, which restores and empowers trafficked and sexually exploited teen girls, women and their children, and $160,000 to Genesis Women's Shelter & Support, which will deliver program and administrative support to support survivors of abuse and trafficking.

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  • The $160,000 grant to Genesis Women's Shelter & Support will provide funds to match the savings that 30 families accumulate before leaving transitional housing.
  • It will also help Genesis clients improve their credit score and start their new lives with some financial security from savings.
  • "Women everywhere face social, cultural and economic barriers to equality, particularly if they are in high risk or unsafe situations," said Santander Consumer USA CEO Mahesh Aditya.
  • New Friends New Life and Genesis Women's Shelter & Support are both past grant recipients from the Santander Consumer USA Inc. Foundation.

BlueGrace Logistics Names Adam Blankenship, Chief Operating Officer and President of Managed Logistics

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Wednesday, April 27, 2022
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TAMPA, Fla., April 27, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- BlueGrace Logistics (BlueGrace), a hypergrowth, Third-Party Logistics (3PL) provider offering customizable transportation business solutions, has announced Adam Blankenship as Chief Operating Officer (COO) and President of Managed Logistics, effective immediately. Blankenship's new role expands oversight throughout the entire organization, as well as LTL (Less-Than-Truckload) products and pricing, customer experience and strategic ventures. Additionally, in his position as President of  BlueGrace Managed Logistics®, Blankenship will lead all divisional aspects including innovation, supply chain engineering, integration, and customer success.

Key Points: 
  • TAMPA, Fla., April 27, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- BlueGrace Logistics (BlueGrace), a hypergrowth, Third-Party Logistics (3PL) provider offering customizable transportation business solutions, has announced Adam Blankenship as Chief Operating Officer (COO) and President of Managed Logistics, effective immediately.
  • Additionally, in his position as President of BlueGrace Managed Logistics , Blankenship will lead all divisional aspects including innovation, supply chain engineering, integration, and customer success.
  • His keen industry insight and methodical approach provides every confidence that Adam will deliverbetter logistics experiences to current and future customers," said Bobby Harris, Chief Executive Officer of BlueGrace.
  • BlueGrace Managed Logisticsacts as a strategic partner to businesses that deal with a complex supply chain, carrying out all logistics operations.