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Country Life® Fortifies Leadership with Seasoned CEO and CFO Appointments

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Thursday, April 4, 2024
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HAUPPAUGE, N.Y., April 4, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Country Life®, a pioneer in the natural products industry, announces the appointment of Rob Robillard as chief executive officer and Dan Danai as chief financial officer. Following its acquisition by Denver, CO-based private equity firm Lion Equity Partners in 2023, Country Life is strategically positioning itself for future growth. The addition of Robillard and Danai underscores the company's commitment to expanding its existing brands, including Country Life® Vitamins, Desert Essence®, and Biochem®, and pursuing opportunities for acquisitions in the wellness and beauty sectors.

Key Points: 
  • Following its acquisition by Denver, CO-based private equity firm Lion Equity Partners in 2023, Country Life is strategically positioning itself for future growth.
  • Rob Robillard, CEO, Country Life
    Robillard brings a wealth of leadership experience in both retail and private equity sectors.
  • Danai joins Country Life with extensive financial and managerial experience garnered from Fortune 500 companies, and small to medium sized businesses.
  • Country Life is poised for expansion and innovation under the leadership of Robillard and Danai.

EPA Creates Historic National Green Bank; Elemental Excelerator Partners With Winning Coalitions to Deliver Climate Solutions

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Thursday, April 4, 2024
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HONOLULU and SAN FRANCISCO, April 4, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Elemental Excelerator, a nonprofit investor focused on scaling climate technology for deep community impact, is honored to be a part of this momentous investment in American innovation and communities by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). Elemental plans to collaborate with all three national winners, serving as a national investment partner and sub-awardee of the Coalition for Green Capital (CGC), a transaction partner of Climate United and a supporting partner to Power Forward Communities. In addition to announcing the winners of the $14 billion National Clean Investment Fund, the EPA announced Justice Climate Fund, also an Elemental partner, as one of the winners of the $6 billion Clean Communities Investment Accelerator. Now that the EPA has announced these awards, Elemental will complete the contracting process with deployment of funds expected in the summer. This EPA program is a significant policy achievement that will help the U.S. reach its goals to cut greenhouse gas emissions in half by 2030 and reach net-zero emissions by 2050. 

Key Points: 
  • Elemental plans to collaborate with all three national winners, serving as a national investment partner and sub-awardee of the Coalition for Green Capital (CGC), a transaction partner of Climate United and a supporting partner to Power Forward Communities.
  • Now that the EPA has announced these awards, Elemental will complete the contracting process with deployment of funds expected in the summer.
  • We are honored to partner with coalition members to mobilize private capital and deliver on this vision," said Dawn Lippert, Founder & CEO of Elemental Excelerator.
  • Through our work with Elemental Excelerator, these funds will rapidly accelerate infrastructure, affordability and the cleaning of the air in our communities.

United States Augmented and Virtual Reality Headset Market Report 2024-2033: Gaming, Metaverse and Rising MR, Advancements in Multi-Sensory Technologies and Increasing Applications in Healthcare

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Friday, March 29, 2024
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Augmented and virtual reality headsets are at the forefront of technological innovation, offering users unparalleled immersive experiences.

Key Points: 
  • Augmented and virtual reality headsets are at the forefront of technological innovation, offering users unparalleled immersive experiences.
  • Consumer Application to Lead the U.S. Augmented and Virtual Reality Headset Market (by Application)
    In the U.S. augmented and virtual reality headset market, the consumer segment is witnessing remarkable growth, largely driven by the demand for entertainment, gaming, and personal learning.
  • Virtual Reality (VR) Headset to Hold the Largest Share in the U.S. Augmented and Virtual Reality Headset Market (by Type)
    Virtual reality (VR) headsets are favored for their immersive gaming, entertainment, and educational uses.
  • Standalone Headset to Lead the U.S. Augmented and Virtual Reality Headset Market (by Product Type)
    Standalone headsets lead the U.S. market, offering wireless, all-in-one experiences without requiring external devices.

Ministry of Tourism of the Dominican Republic Comes Back to Miami with Its Second Edition Tradeshow

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Friday, March 29, 2024
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MIAMI, March 29, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The Ministry of Tourism of the Dominican Republic has announced the return of its D.R. Tourism Tradeshow in Miami, FL. Scheduled for April 3 at the JW Marriott Marquis, the Tradeshow is set to showcase the Dominican Republic's undeniable allure and adventurous offerings, further establishing its position as a premier tourist destination.

Key Points: 
  • Now in its second year and hosted by Minister David Collado Morales, Minister of Tourism of the Dominican Republic, the D.R.
  • Tourism Tradeshow serves as a platform to promote and position the country to leaders in the tourism industry and a broad audience of travelers.
  • "The Dominican Republic Tradeshow is an event meant to bring together tourism leaders and world travelers intrigued by the offerings and splendor of the Dominican Republic," said David Collado Morales, Minister of Tourism of the Dominican Republic.
  • For more information about the Tourism of the Dominican Republic, please visit https://www.godominicanrepublic.com/ .

Visit Visalia Recognizes Autism Awareness Month in April

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Thursday, March 28, 2024
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VISALIA, Calif., March 28, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Visalia, the nation's first Certified Autism Destination, recognizes Autism Awareness month in April. Visit Visalia and local tourism partners will highlight Visalia's initiative: Every day is autism acceptance day in our community. A recent survey conducted by Autism Travel (https://autismtravel.com/) shows that 78% of parents with an autistic child do not travel, but 94% would be more likely to if autism certified options were available.

Key Points: 
  • VISALIA, Calif., March 28, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Visalia, the nation's first Certified Autism Destination, recognizes Autism Awareness month in April.
  • Visit Visalia and local tourism partners will highlight Visalia's initiative: Every day is autism acceptance day in our community.
  • "Visalia acknowledges Autism Awareness each April to reinforce our commitment to autistic and sensory sensitive adventurers every day, every month, all year long," said Sherrie Bakke, executive director of Visit Visalia.
  • Autism awareness will be highlighted in Visalia throughout the month of April:
    Social Media Takeover: Certified Autism Destination (CAD) Partners will bring awareness to the "Every day is autism acceptance day in our community" campaign through social media posts and profile page graphics.

Africa Mobile Money Market Report 2024-2032: Focus on Tanzania, Kenya, Uganda, Ghana and More - Key Player Profiles for MTN, Orange, M-Pesa, Tigo-Pesa and Airtel Money

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Wednesday, March 27, 2024
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Africa has the largest mobile money market across the globe with telecom operators embracing innovative practices that allow customers to pay bills and access services including loans, insurance and savings.

Key Points: 
  • Africa has the largest mobile money market across the globe with telecom operators embracing innovative practices that allow customers to pay bills and access services including loans, insurance and savings.
  • Growing mobile money providers in emerging markets such as Africa helps to boost the mobile money transactions in public and private sectors.
  • Further, with the mobile device becoming a regularly used device, mobile money services have prominently transformed the user's payment and money transfer experiences.
  • The report provides an analysis of the key trends in each sub-segment of the Africa mobile money market report, along with forecasts at the regional and country level from 2024-2032.

All Eyes on Spring Training After Winter CPHD Cohort Sets New Record with The Passive House Network

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Wednesday, March 27, 2024
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NEW YORK, March 27, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- On April 18th, a new cohort of students will formally begin their studies in the Certified Passive House Designer (CPHD) course, hosted by the Passive House Network (PHN). They'll follow in the footsteps of this year's Winter Cohort. Nearly 60 students strong, it's the largest cohort PHN has enrolled since the organization was founded in 2011.

Key Points: 
  • Certified Passive House Designer Students Enroll in Record Numbers, learning the Principles of Passive House Design Across the Country.
  • NEW YORK, March 27, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- On April 18th, a new cohort of students will formally begin their studies in the Certified Passive House Designer (CPHD) course, hosted by the Passive House Network (PHN).
  • Created for architects, engineers, consultants, developers, and policymakers, the CPHD course instructs students in the principles of Passive House design.
  • For more information on courses from the Passive House Network, visit https://passivehousenetwork.org/ or email [email protected] .

Global Thermal Countermeasure Industry Research 2023-2033: Ongoing and Upcoming Programs, Technological Trends, Competitive Benchmarking

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Wednesday, March 27, 2024
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Moreover, favorable government policies are also expected to support the growth of the thermal countermeasures market in North America and Europe during the forecast period.

Key Points: 
  • Moreover, favorable government policies are also expected to support the growth of the thermal countermeasures market in North America and Europe during the forecast period.
  • In North America, the U.S. is anticipated to show the highest growth in the thermal countermeasures market among other countries in North America.
  • Thermal countermeasures include a variety of devices meant to deceive or reduce the efficacy of thermal sensors and infrared detection systems.
  • An increase in military modernization programs by the defense industry is driving the growth of the thermal countermeasures industry.

Brian Kantor Joins Martini Media As Head of Sales

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Monday, March 25, 2024
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NEW YORK, March 25, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Martini Media, an independent marketing firm connecting luxury brands with affluent and high-net-worth audiences, today announced the addition of Brian Kantor as Head of Sales.

Key Points: 
  • NEW YORK, March 25, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Martini Media, an independent marketing firm connecting luxury brands with affluent and high-net-worth audiences, today announced the addition of Brian Kantor as Head of Sales.
  • "The Head of Sales position plays an essential role in building Martini Media's business and we were very judicious in our search for the best candidate.
  • With that in mind, I'm confident that Brian is the perfect asset to the team," said Vincent Krsulich, CEO of Martini Media.
  • Established in 2008, Martini Media specializes in connecting luxury brands with premium audiences through proprietary insights, media, and custom content.

Latin America B2C E-Commerce Market Report 2024, Featuring Amazon, Apple, Dafiti, Falabella, Magalu, Mercado, Libre, Nike, PayU, Pix, Ripley and Shopee

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Saturday, March 23, 2024
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Breakdown of Payment Method Types Used in B2C E-Commerce, in %, 2023e

Key Points: 
  • Breakdown of Payment Method Types Used in B2C E-Commerce, in %, 2023e
    Share of Online Shoppers Who Purchase From B2C E-Commerce Platforms at Least Several Times a Month, by Region, in % of Online Shoppers, November 2023
    Share of Social Media Users Who Purchase From Social Media Platforms at Least Several Times a Month, by Region, in % of Social Media Users, November 2023
    Trust in Different Shopping Platforms, by Region, in % of Online Shoppers, November 2023
    Trust in Different Social Media Back-End Processes, by Region, in % of E-Sellers, November 2023
    Retail E-Commerce vs Non-E-Commerce Sales Growth, in % of Year-On-Year Change, 2020-2027f
    Breakdown of B2C E-Commerce Market Volume, by Sector, in %, 2023e
    Share of Cross-Border Making Up Total B2C E-Commerce Volume, in %, 2023e & 2026f
    Breakdown of B2C E-Commerce Sales, by Payment Methods, in %, 2023e
    Most Important Factors When Shopping Online, in % of Online Shoppers, 2023e
    Share of Respondents Who Have Purchased a Product Via Social Media Site, in %, 2023e
    Share of Social Media Shoppers Who Purchased Directly On the Social Media Site, in %, 2023e
    Share of Social Media Shoppers Who Purchased Via Social Media Through a Link Leading to Brand's Website, in %, 2023e
    Breakdown of Top B2C E-Commerce Sites, by Type, in % of Online Shoppers, 2023e
    Top B2C E-Commerce Websites in Selected Countries, by Visits in millions, Bounce Rate in %, Pages Per Visit, and Average Visit Duration, February 2024
    Share of Adults Who Made Online Purchases, in %, 2023e
    Breakdown of B2C E-Commerce Sales, by Payment Methods, in %, 2022
    Breakdown of B2C E-Commerce Sales, by Payment Method, in %, 2023e & 2026f
    Breakdown of Most Recent Cross-Border Purchase Origin, by Country, in % of Online Shoppers, 2022
    Share of Adults Who Made Online Purchases, in %, 2023e
    Breakdown of B2C E-Commerce Sales, by Payment Methods, in %, 2022
    Breakdown of Most Recent Cross-Border Purchase Origin, by Country, in % of Online Shoppers, 2022
    Share of Adults Who Made Online Purchases, in %, 2023
    Breakdown of B2C E-Commerce Sales, by Payment Methods, in %, 2022
    Share of Adults Who Made Online Purchases, in %, 2023e
    Breakdown of B2C E-Commerce Sales, by Payment Methods, in %, 2022
    Share of Adults Who Made Online Purchases, in %, 2023e
    Breakdown of B2C E-Commerce Sales, by Payment Methods, in %, 2022
    Breakdown of Most Recent Cross-Border Purchase Origin, by Country, in % of Online Shoppers, 2022
    Share of Adults Who Made Online Purchases, in %, 2023e
    Breakdown of B2C E-Commerce Sales, by Payment Methods, in %, 2022
    Breakdown of Most Recent Cross-Border Purchase Origin, by Country, in % of Online Shoppers, 2022