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Afterpay Partners with Nift Networks to Launch Exclusive Rewards Program for 5M+ Customers

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Thursday, October 19, 2023
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Afterpay customers benefit from a curated selection of gifts from 12,000+ brands like SiriusXM, HelloFresh, Scentbird, Medterra, BJs, Allbirds, and restaurants and more.

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  • Afterpay customers benefit from a curated selection of gifts from 12,000+ brands like SiriusXM, HelloFresh, Scentbird, Medterra, BJs, Allbirds, and restaurants and more.
  • BOSTON, Oct. 19, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Afterpay , one of the global leaders in "Buy Now, Pay Later" payments, is proud to announce the launch of its exclusive rewards program in partnership with Nift Networks .
  • Through the enhanced rewards program and Nift's proprietary AI, Afterpay customers are matched with a curated selection of gifts provided by the 12,000 brands advertising on the Nift Network.
  • The partnership between Afterpay and Nift Networks offers an unparalleled rewards program that enhances the shopping experience for customers, while driving revenue for both brands.

PIPCORN RAPIDLY EXPANDS RETAIL DISTRIBUTION TO OVER 25,000 DISTRIBUTION POINTS

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Thursday, June 8, 2023
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NEW YORK, June 8, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Better-for-you heirloom corn-snacking brand, Pipcorn, today announced that its latest innovation, Twists, plus products from its core lineup of snacks have seen major distribution gains over the last quarter, making them even more widely available in a variety of new retail locations across the country.

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  • Pipcorn now has more than 25,000 points of distribution, and is continuing to grow its breadth of product offerings with the addition of Twists availability at large retailers including Sprouts, Whole Foods, Wegmans, CVS, Thrive, Costco, BJs and more.
  • "The launch of Twists was our latest foray into the sweet snack space, and it could not have been more well-received," said Pipcorn Co-Founder, Jeff Martin.
  • Pipcorn allows you to enjoy snacks the way they were meant to be, without conforming to food fads that compromise taste and texture.
  • For more information on Pipcorn and to find a store near you, please visit www.pipsnacks.com .

U.S. Prison Population Rate At Lowest Level in Three Decades, Report Finds

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Wednesday, January 11, 2023
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ROCKVILLE, Md., Jan. 11, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The U.S. incarceration rate dropped in 2021 to the lowest level in three decades, according to a report by the Bureau of Justice Statistics (BJS). The prison population declined one percent in 2021 after sinking 14 percent in 2020 largely due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The latest number was the eighth consecutive fall in the prison population, which has plummeted 25 percent since 2011.

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  • The U.S. incarceration rate dropped in 2021 to the lowest level in three decades, according to a report by the Bureau of Justice Statistics.
  • ROCKVILLE, Md., Jan. 11, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The U.S. incarceration rate dropped in 2021 to the lowest level in three decades, according to a report by the Bureau of Justice Statistics (BJS).
  • The prison population declined one percent in 2021 after sinking 14 percent in 2020 largely due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
  • The latest number was the eighth consecutive fall in the prison population, which has plummeted 25 percent since 2011.

United Kingdom Top Delivery Services and Carriers in Retail Analysis Report 2022 - ResearchAndMarkets.com

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Friday, December 23, 2022
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For economy services, Royal Mail is the most widely-used carrier with 114 customers out of the 487 who use delivery services using it, followed by DPD, which has 87 - having displaced Evri from second place.

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  • For economy services, Royal Mail is the most widely-used carrier with 114 customers out of the 487 who use delivery services using it, followed by DPD, which has 87 - having displaced Evri from second place.
  • As in the past, DPD is the most widely used next-day/express carrier, used by 96 customers.
  • Evri, although traditionally an economy carrier, now ranks second as its express services have gained traction across its large customer base.
  • The leading providers are ArrowXL, Wincanton and BJS but the segment is more fragmented than parcel delivery with significant usage of in-house operations.

Qunol Taps Legendary Skateboarder and Entrepreneur Tony Hawk as Brand Ambassador

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Wednesday, January 4, 2023
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NEW YORK, Jan. 4, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Qunol, a wellness brand offering a rich selection of nutritional supplements, announces their partnership with legendary skateboarder and entrepreneur Tony Hawk as the brand's newest ambassador starting January 1, 2023. Hawk was originally introduced to the brand when his doctor suggested taking CoQ10 to pair with his statin medication. Hawk tried other CoQ10 brands but settled on Qunol with its Ultra CoQ10 that offers 3x better absorption than regular2 CoQ10. "I take a statin every day to manage my high cholesterol, but statins can deplete my CoQ10 levels, so my doctor recommended taking a CoQ10 supplement. I choose Qunol because it has the #1 cardiologist recommended form3 of CoQ104," says Hawk

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  • NEW YORK, Jan. 4, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Qunol, a wellness brand offering a rich selection of nutritional supplements, announces their partnership with legendary skateboarder and entrepreneur Tony Hawk as the brand's newest ambassador starting January 1, 2023.
  • Hawk was originally introduced to the brand when his doctor suggested taking CoQ10 to pair with his statin medication.
  • Hawk tried other CoQ10 brands but settled on Qunol with its Ultra CoQ10 that offers 3x better absorption than regular2 CoQ10.
  • Qunol is the #1 selling brand of both Turmeric and CoQ10 supplements in the US1.

'YOU AND FIVE-O' LAUNCHES NEW PILOT PROGRAM FOR COMMUNITY POLICING

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Thursday, July 7, 2022
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The pilot program is designed to facilitate mutual trust and communication between police officers and the communities they protect and serve.

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  • The pilot program is designed to facilitate mutual trust and communication between police officers and the communities they protect and serve.
  • The purpose of the training is to reinforce life-saving interactions for law enforcement and to underscore its role in protecting residents.
  • YFO is part of the North Carolina Governor's Crime CommissionGrant for DisproportionateMinority Contact (DMC), awarded to the City of Kinston.
  • Kinston Police DepartmentInterim Chief of Police Jenee Spencer said: "YFO has been working with the Kinston Police Department and its community members for three years.

New NCES Data Show Increases in School Shootings and Cyberbullying in K-12 Schools Over the Last Decade

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Tuesday, June 28, 2022
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WASHINGTON, June 28, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- There were a total of 93 school shootings with casualties at public and private elementary and secondary schools during the 2020–21 school year, more than in any other year since data collection began, according to the Report on Indicators of School Crime and Safety: 2021. The annual report released today by the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), within the U.S. Department of Education's Institute of Education Sciences (IES), also shows that cyberbullying in public schools increased to 16 percent in 2019–20, versus 8 percent in 2009–10.

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  • In the 202021 school year, the total of school shooting casualties included 43 school shootings with deaths and 50 school shootings with injuries only.
  • According to the report, school shootings are defined as incidents in which a gun is brandished or fired on school property.
  • During the coronavirus pandemic, "school shootings" also included those that happened on school property during remote instruction.
  • However, the percentage of public schools that reported cyberbullying was roughly double in 201920 compared with 200910 (16 vs. 8 percent).

Eat Healthy and Live Green as the 'World's Favorite Avocado' Returns to the U.S.

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Wednesday, June 8, 2022
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WASHINGTON, June 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- As global demand for avocados continues to grow year after year, so does Peru's commitment to help consumers eat healthy and lead sustainable lifestyles.

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  • WASHINGTON, June 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- As global demand for avocados continues to grow year after year, so does Peru's commitment to help consumers eat healthy and lead sustainable lifestyles.
  • Once again, the country will export over one billion pounds to the world making it the second largest producer and exporter of the world's favorite superfood.
  • Our strategic retail partners will host separate sweepstakes in different regions of the country to promote and spread the message of the campaign: "Eat Healthy and Drive Green."
  • This will be advertised at bikeshare stations to promote sustainable and healthy living by eating well and riding bikes.

Cambridge Savings Bank Helps Local Mother and Daughter Business Owners Drive Impressive Growth with Commercial Lending Solution

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Saturday, May 21, 2022
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A local, third generation, woman-owned seafood processing business, YTS is run by CEO and President, Stephanie Hernan, with the support of her daughter Emma Hernan as Vice President of Sales and Marketing.

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  • A local, third generation, woman-owned seafood processing business, YTS is run by CEO and President, Stephanie Hernan, with the support of her daughter Emma Hernan as Vice President of Sales and Marketing.
  • Despite the challenges presented by the pandemic, its important to us at Cambridge Savings Bank that we support local companies doing business the right way.
  • Cambridge Savings Bank is the bank you can trust to provide customized services to meet your business needs.
  • Cambridge Savings Bank is a full-service banking institution with over $5 billion in assets.

Smart for Life Announces FY 2021 Financial Results

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Friday, April 1, 2022
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MIAMI, April 01, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Smart for Life, Inc. (Nasdaq: SMFL) (“Smart for Life” or the “Company”), a global leading developer, marketer, and manufacturer of nutritional and related products, today announced financial results and provided a business update for the year ended December 31, 2021.

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  • MIAMI, April 01, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Smart for Life, Inc. (Nasdaq: SMFL) (Smart for Life or the Company), a global leading developer, marketer, and manufacturer of nutritional and related products, today announced financial results and provided a business update for the year ended December 31, 2021.
  • Revenues increased to $9.02 million in FY 2021, including revenues from acquisitions that were completed during 2021, compared to $1.96 million in FY 2020.
  • Gross profit increased to $2.90 million in FY 2021, including gross profit from acquisitions completed in 2021, compared to $0.13 million in FY 2020.
  • Net loss was $7.77 million in FY 2021, taking into account acquisitions that were completed in 2021, compared to $3.17 million in FY 2020.