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Mark Cuban Cost Plus Drug Company and EmsanaRx Forge Partnership to Make Lower-Cost Medicines Available to Employers

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Thursday, December 8, 2022

DALLAS, TX; LOUISVILLE, KY, Dec. 08, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Mark Cuban Cost Plus Drug Company, PBC (Cost Plus Drugs) and EmsanaRx, PBC, the only pharmacy benefit manager (PBM) built by employers, for employers, today announced a collaboration with the launch of EmsanaRx Plus, a first-of-its-kind supplemental drug discount product designed specifically for employers as a standalone pipeline for lower-cost medicines that have been contracted directly with drug manufacturers by Cost Plus Drugs.

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  • DALLAS, TX; LOUISVILLE, KY, Dec. 08, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Mark Cuban Cost Plus Drug Company, PBC (Cost Plus Drugs) and EmsanaRx, PBC, the only pharmacy benefit manager (PBM) built by employers, for employers, today announced a collaboration with the launch of EmsanaRx Plus, a first-of-its-kind supplemental drug discount product designed specifically for employers as a standalone pipeline for lower-cost medicines that have been contracted directly with drug manufacturers by Cost Plus Drugs.
  • The EmsanaRx Plus supplemental drug discount product represents a transition for Cost Plus Drugs from operating exclusively in the direct-to-consumer market into the employer market, which provides health benefits for roughly half of all Americans.
  • “Like Cost Plus Drugs, EmsanaRx is working to disrupt the current pharmacy supply chain to eliminate the unnecessary markup and profiteering that is burdening businesses and consumers with high drug costs,” said Mark Cuban.
  • The Mark Cuban Cost Plus Drug Company, PBC (Cost Plus Drugs) aims to fundamentally change the way the pharmaceutical industry operates.

Nordstrom Rack to Open New Location in San Luis Obispo, CA

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Tuesday, November 1, 2022

(NYSE: JWN) has announced plans to open a new Nordstrom Rack in the fall of 2023.

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  • (NYSE: JWN) has announced plans to open a new Nordstrom Rack in the fall of 2023.
  • The new store will be located in SLO Promenade in San Luis Obispo, California.
  • "We look forward to opening this new Nordstrom Racklocation in theSan Luis Obispo community, strengthening our network of stores and introducing new customers to Nordstrom Rack's unique product offering,"saidCarl Jenkins, Senior Vice President ofNordstromRack Stores.
  • With the addition of this new location,Nordstromwill operate 58Nordstrom Rackstores, 23 Nordstromstores, five Nordstrom Locals and one asos | Nordstrom inCalifornia.

SodexoMagic to Partner with Me & The Bees, Offering Premium Lemonade Across the U.S.

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Thursday, October 20, 2022

Me & The Bees Lemonade, including Classic and Black Cherry flavors, will be offered at SodexoMagic accounts starting immediately.

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  • Me & The Bees Lemonade, including Classic and Black Cherry flavors, will be offered at SodexoMagic accounts starting immediately.
  • SodexoMagic is constantly looking to partner with diverse suppliers that offer exceptional products backed by a greater initiative to do good thats why weve chosen to work with Me & The Bees.
  • SodexoMagic is a leader in diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI).
  • As of 2022, SodexoMagic has worked with approximately 3,200 diverse and small businesses and spent 43% of its annual revenue with small, local, and diverse suppliers.

ANEW MEDICAL, INC. Acquires Five Drug Approvals with Manufacturing in Europe

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Tuesday, October 4, 2022

NEW YORK, Oct. 4, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- ANEW MEDICAL, INC. ("ANEW" or "the Company") (OTCPK: LEAS) announced that it has acquired five market-approved anti-cancer drugs approved for sale in Germany.

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  • NEW YORK, Oct. 4, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- ANEW MEDICAL, INC. ("ANEW" or "the Company") (OTCPK: LEAS) announced that it has acquired five market-approved anti-cancer drugs approved for sale in Germany.
  • The drugs are important in the treatment of many solid tumors in both childhood and adult cancers.
  • He also added that, "Having a European manufacturing source for each of the five MA's was also important to us."
  • The prices of our products are, therefore, affordable even in this era of significantly increased energy prices in Europe.

Mark Cuban Cost Plus Drug Company, PBC integrates with Rightway to lower prescription drug costs

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Tuesday, September 27, 2022

NEW YORK, Sept. 27, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Rightway, the healthcare company reinventing care navigation and pharmacy benefits, today announced its integration with Mark Cuban Cost Plus Drug Company (Cost Plus Drugs), marking the first time a Pharmacy Benefit Manager (PBM) has added the pharmacy to its network. The relationship grants members of Rightway's PBM direct access to all medications available through Cost Plus Drugs.

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  • Rightway is first PBM to integrate with Cost Plus Drugs, demonstrating its commitment to lowering the cost of prescription medications.
  • NEW YORK, Sept. 27, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Rightway , the healthcare company reinventing care navigation and pharmacy benefits, today announced its integration with Mark Cuban Cost Plus Drug Company (Cost Plus Drugs), marking the first time a Pharmacy Benefit Manager (PBM) has added the pharmacy to its network.
  • By granting access to Cost Plus Drugs, Rightway expects to pass on significant cost savings to both members and plan sponsors.
  • The Mark Cuban Cost Plus Drug Company, PBC (Cost Plus Drugs) aims to fundamentally change the way the pharmaceutical industry operates.

From Investor to Board Member - Entrepreneur Ayesha Curry Officially Joins the Team of #1 Organic Gardening Brand, Back to the Roots

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Wednesday, August 17, 2022

OAKLAND, Calif., Aug. 17, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, Back to the Roots, the world's fastest-growing organic garden brand, announced that Ayesha Curry will be joining the Back to the Roots Board of Directors.  

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  • OAKLAND, Calif., Aug. 17, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, Back to the Roots , the world's fastest-growing organic garden brand, announced that Ayesha Curry will be joining the Back to the Roots Board of Directors.
  • The friendship developed into a product collaboration with Back to the Roots and later Ayesha coming on as an investor in the company.
  • This year alone, consumers are expected to spend $100M on Back to the Roots gardening products.
  • Ayesha Curry says, "I am so excited to join the board of Back to the Roots.

World Market Partners with Power Breezer to Deliver Safe Cool Working Conditions

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Tuesday, July 5, 2022

CHARLOTTE, N.C., July 5, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Power Breezer, a global leader in evaporative cooling solutions that increase the productivity, retention, morale and welfare of associates in the e-commerce fulfillment industry, is proud to able to support World Market's employee first initiatives to protect those associates working in distribution centers.

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  • Bay Area-based World Market installed the Power Breezer's units into their Stockton CA and Windsor VA Distribution Centers - The first sites in the company to have this technology.
  • One of our key investments in our workers' health and well-being is the Power Breezer Sky, which has been added to our DC's," said Bob Tway, World Market VP Supply Chain.
  • With such a positive response, World Market is looking to install more Power Breezers Sky units in 2023.
  • The Power Breezer Sky ("Sky") is a next generation evaporative cooling solution designed to cool people where nothing else can ( learn more ).

Jones Soda Expands Core Bottled Soda Business to Alternative Channels

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Thursday, May 12, 2022

SEATTLE, May 12, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Jones Soda Co. (CSE: JSDA, OTCQB: JSDA) ("Jones" or the "Company"), the original craft soda known for its unconventional flavors and user-submitted photo labels, today announced new distribution agreements that are expanding the company's retail footprint beyond conventional grocery channels. The new agreements mark the latest achievements in executing a strategic plan that has helped the company deliver seven consecutive quarters of growth for its core bottled soda business.

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  • The new agreements mark the latest achievements in executing a strategic plan that has helped the company deliver seven consecutive quarters of growth for its core bottled soda business.
  • Focusing on alternative channels such as specialty retail, variety and convenience stores, the new placements reflect the enduring appeal of the unique brand personality created by Jones' novel soda flavors and constantly changing label images selected from photographs taken by Jones fans.
  • "Our core bottled soda business remains our key growth driver, and we made a strategic decision last year to continue to build that business as well as brand awareness by seeking distribution in alternative channels," said Eric Chastain, President of the Jones Soda Beverage Division.
  • Jones Soda Co. (CSE: JSDA, OTCQB: JSDA) is a leading craft soda manufacturer with a subsidiary dedicated to cannabis products.

BACK TO THE ROOTS KIDS GARDENING KITS RECOGNIZED AS BEST IN STEM 2022

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Wednesday, January 26, 2022

Back to the Roots successfully earned both the STEM.org Accredited trustmark and Best In STEM Top 1% recognition out of over 4,335 educational products taken into consideration.

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  • Back to the Roots successfully earned both the STEM.org Accredited trustmark and Best In STEM Top 1% recognition out of over 4,335 educational products taken into consideration.
  • Their $12.99 Organic Terrarium Kids Grow Kit was also chosen as a Best in STEM 2022 product.
  • The Organic Terrarium Kids Grow Kit teaches STEM by allowing kids to design and grow their own living ecosystem.
  • Founded in 2001, STEM.org is the longest continually operating, privately-held STEM education research and credentialing organization in America.

Bachan's Japanese Barbecue Sauce Announces Growth Investment

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Wednesday, September 29, 2021

SEBASTOPOL, Calif., Sept. 29, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Bachan's, creators of the first-to-market Japanese Barbecue Sauce, raised capital to continue its rapid growth and category leading velocity online and in-store.

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  • SEBASTOPOL, Calif., Sept. 29, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Bachan's, creators of the first-to-market Japanese Barbecue Sauce, raised capital to continue its rapid growth and category leading velocity online and in-store.
  • The growth we're experiencing in all channels is exhilarating and every day is a new challenge, which I love.
  • "We are thrilled to invest in Bachan's Japanese Barbecue Sauce, which fits squarely into Prelude Growth's investment strategy of partnering with passionate, purpose-driven founders of high-growth consumer brands," said Neda Daneshzadeh, Co-Founder of Prelude Growth Partners.
  • Bachan's was founded by Japanese American Justin Gill in 2013 and after six years of perfecting the multi-generational family recipe, the Original Japanese Sauce officially launched in 2019.