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OLLIE'S CELEBRATES CONSTRUCTION MILESTONE AT NEW PRINCETON DISTRIBUTION CENTER

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Tuesday, September 26, 2023

HARRISBURG, Pa., Sept. 26, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Ollie's Bargain Outlet Holdings, Inc. (Nasdaq: OLLI) gathered today with officials from the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity, the city of Princeton, and ARCO Design Build to celebrate a significant construction milestone for the new Ollie's distribution center in Princeton, Illinois. In a time-honored tradition known as "Topping Out," a signed steel beam was placed on the roof to signal the next phase of construction on the more than 615,000 square foot facility. Scheduled to open in 2024, the new distribution center is a crucial part of Ollie's growth plan in support of the company's nationwide expansion efforts to open more than 1,050 stores. Ollie's new Princeton facility, representing a capital investment of over $75 million over the coming years, will also create over 200 new full-time jobs in the next few years, generating economic benefits for the region. 

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  • HARRISBURG, Pa., Sept. 26, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Ollie's Bargain Outlet Holdings, Inc. (Nasdaq: OLLI) gathered today with officials from the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity, the city of Princeton, and ARCO Design Build to celebrate a significant construction milestone for the new Ollie's distribution center in Princeton, Illinois.
  • Scheduled to open in 2024, the new distribution center is a crucial part of Ollie's growth plan in support of the company's nationwide expansion efforts to open more than 1,050 stores.
  • "We gather today to celebrate a major milestone for Ollie's and the city of Princeton," said Princeton Mayor Ray Mabry.
  • Ollie's will begin employee recruitment for the Princeton distribution center in 2024.

SAVVY SHOPPING SURGES AT OLLIE'S: AMERICA'S LARGEST Closeout RETAILER DECLARES BARGAIN HUNTING IS HERE TO STAY!

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Monday, August 14, 2023

HARRISBURG, Pa., Aug. 14, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Amid inflation, Ollie's, America's largest retailer of brand name closeout merchandise, has witnessed a significant surge in bargain shopping. Today's consumers increasingly recognize the importance of bargain hunting in stretching their budgets and making the most out of their hard-earned dollars. They are not letting go of their newfound skill anytime soon according to a recent survey. With National Bargain Hunting Week running August 14 – August 20, there's no better time for savvy shoppers to shine!

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  • Today's consumers increasingly recognize the importance of bargain hunting in stretching their budgets and making the most out of their hard-earned dollars.
  • They are not letting go of their newfound skill anytime soon according to a recent survey .
  • With National Bargain Hunting Week running August 14 – August 20, there's no better time for savvy shoppers to shine!
  • On average, Americans estimate an item needs to be at least 36% off to consider it a bargain.

Baby Independent Innovation Announces Winners of 2023 Awards Program

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Tuesday, July 18, 2023

LOS ANGELES, July 18, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The 2023 Baby Innovation Awards , an independent recognition platform highlighting the most innovative companies, services, and products in the highly competitive baby care industry, today announced their slate of award winners for the 2023 program.

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  • LOS ANGELES, July 18, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The 2023 Baby Innovation Awards , an independent recognition platform highlighting the most innovative companies, services, and products in the highly competitive baby care industry, today announced their slate of award winners for the 2023 program.
  • The annual awards program recognizes the most outstanding companies, services, and products in the rapidly expanding Baby Care industry, and is the industry’s most robust recognition platform for the innovators and leaders within this market.
  • “Consumer spending in the Baby Care market is projected to reach over 19 billion by 2030.
  • The Independent Innovation Awards are honored to celebrate and highlight this year's winners as they elevate the Baby Care industry to new heights.”
    This years’ Baby Independent Innovation Award nominees have been evaluated by a panel of independent judges within the baby care industry, and award winners have demonstrated excellence and ingenuity based on a variety of criteria, including most innovative and advanced products and services.

THE OLLIE WORLD, THE INNOVATIVE INFANT SWADDLE COMPANY, LAUNCHED THE ALPHIE SLEEP POUCH

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Wednesday, January 18, 2023

NEW YORK, Jan. 18, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Ollie World, the revolutionary infant swaddle that helps in supporting infants' neuro-development, just launched their highly-anticipated sleep sack, The Alphie™ Sleep Pouch™, after five years in the making.

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  • NEW YORK, Jan. 18, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Ollie World, the revolutionary infant swaddle that helps in supporting infants' neuro-development, just launched their highly-anticipated sleep sack, The Alphie™ Sleep Pouch™, after five years in the making.
  • This meant supporting little one's transition through the next developmental stage after using The Ollie Swaddle, continuing the same sleep cue created with The Ollie®, and continuing to support a safe sleep environment.
  • The Ollie World's Alphie retails for $85 on their e-commerce site, www.theollieworld.com in Stone, with additional colors to follow, in Sky, Lavender, Meadow and Steele.
  • For more information on The Ollie World's Alphie visit www.theollieworld.com or join their online community on Instagram: @theollieworld.

Ollie’s Bargain Outlet Holdings, Inc. Announces Hiring of Chief Financial Officer

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Monday, October 17, 2022

HARRISBURG, Pa., Oct. 17, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Ollies Bargain Outlet Holdings, Inc. (Nasdaq: OLLI) announced the hiring of Rob Helm to the position of Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, effective immediately.

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  • HARRISBURG, Pa., Oct. 17, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Ollies Bargain Outlet Holdings, Inc. (Nasdaq: OLLI) announced the hiring of Rob Helm to the position of Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, effective immediately.
  • Rob will report to John Swygert, President and Chief Executive Officer, and will lead the Accounting, Financial Planning and Analysis, Financial Reporting and Compliance, and Investor Relations teams.
  • Rob has a proven track record of success, and brings significant financial leadership experience in the consumer retail sector, said John Swygert, President and Chief Executive Officer.
  • Rob joins Ollies from The Childrens Place, the largest pure-play childrens specialty retailer in North America, where he most recently served as Chief Financial Officer.

OLLIE'S CROWNS AMERICA'S BIGGEST CHEAPSKATE

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Tuesday, August 9, 2022

HARRISBURG, Pa., Aug. 9, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- As part of its 40th birthday celebration, Ollie's Bargain Outlet Inc. (Ollie's), America's largest retailer of closeout merchandise and excess inventory, announced the grand prize winner of its "America's Biggest Cheapskate" contest today. With this being National Bargain Hunting Week, this winner announcement comes at the perfect time. Cynthia Johnson, from the Atlanta area, one of ten finalists, was crowned the grand prize winner, receiving $4,040 in cash to go along with the coveted title. The other nine finalists received $400 Ollie's gift cards.

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  • HARRISBURG, Pa., Aug. 9, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- As part of its 40th birthday celebration, Ollie's Bargain Outlet Inc. (Ollie's), America's largest retailer of closeout merchandise and excess inventory, announced the grand prize winner of its "America's Biggest Cheapskate" contest today.
  • "Some call me a cheapskate but trust me, it's a title I wear proudly!"
  • Ollie's "America's Biggest Cheapskate" contest ran from May 22-July 3, 2022.
  • Entrants were required to submit a selfie at their local Ollie's store and write a 150-500 word statement explaining their best money- saving hacks and why they were worthy of the title "America's Biggest Cheapskate."

OPPO Launches 2022 Renovators Emerging Artists Project, Empowering Young Artists Worldwide to Innovate Through Art and Technology

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Wednesday, June 8, 2022

To date, nearly ten thousand artists have participated in the program and several outstanding projects have been further developed with OPPO's support.

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  • To date, nearly ten thousand artists have participated in the program and several outstanding projects have been further developed with OPPO's support.
  • William Liu, Vice President and President of Global Marketing at OPPO, and the initiator of the Renovators program, said: "Through the OPPO Renovators, we aim to build a global platform for future-oriented art and design practices.
  • Renovators 2022 continues its focus on the concept of "Art + Tech" by inviting artists from all over the world to submit their artwork under two contest categories - Future Renovators and Brand Renovators.
  • Beyond devices, OPPO also provides its users with ColorOS operating system and internet services such as OPPO Cloud and OPPO+.

Calling all Cheapskates … Ollie's Wants You!

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Tuesday, May 31, 2022

HARRISBURG, Pa., May 31, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Ollie's, America's largest retailer of closeout merchandise and excess inventory with 445 stores and growing, today announced its search for "America's Biggest Cheapskate" to help mark the company's 40th anniversary. The nationwide contest is open for submissions until July 3, through an online entry form found at www.americasbiggestcheapskate.com/Ollies.

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  • The nationwide contest is open for submissions until July 3, through an online entry form found at www.americasbiggestcheapskate.com/Ollies .
  • In addition, all entrants must visit an Ollie's store and submit a photo with any Ollie's figurine, Ollie's cartoon or Ollie's logo out front.
  • "As evident by our survey, the 'America's Biggest Cheapskate' contest celebrates the treasure hunter in all of us," said Swygert.
  • This random double-opt-in survey of 2,000 general population Americans was commissioned by Ollie's between May 4 and May 6, 2022.

Boston Children's Museum Surprising Discovery About Its Ball Python

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Wednesday, August 4, 2021

Boston Children's Museum science educator, Alissa Daniels, made a surprising discovery about her houseguest.

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  • Boston Children's Museum science educator, Alissa Daniels, made a surprising discovery about her houseguest.
  • She found Oliver, the Ball Python, coiled around a clutch of nine eggs.
  • Daniels was baffled about how Oliver (now Ollie) the male Ball Python laid nine eggs.
  • Normally at home in the Museum, Ollie has been living at Daniels home for the past 16 months with no mate.

Next Glass Acquires Canadian Alcohol Marketplace Company Ollie Order

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Tuesday, July 13, 2021

CHARLOTTE, N.C., July 13, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Next Glass, a leading global provider of software, experiences, services, and commerce solutions to the beverage alcohol industry, today announced the acquisition of Vancouver, CA-based Ollie Order ("Ollie"), the leading Canadian omnichannel multi-tenant alcohol marketplace platform.

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  • CHARLOTTE, N.C., July 13, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Next Glass, a leading global provider of software, experiences, services, and commerce solutions to the beverage alcohol industry, today announced the acquisition of Vancouver, CA-based Ollie Order ("Ollie"), the leading Canadian omnichannel multi-tenant alcohol marketplace platform.
  • In joining Next Glass, Ryan Wilson will continue as CEO of Ollie and assume the role of President of the newly established Next Glass Commerce division.
  • The complementary features of Next Glass's Untappd Marketplace, focused on U.S. B2B alcohol ordering, will be subsumed by Ollie as it eyes U.S. expansion.
  • In 2021, Next Glass and Ollie look forward to expanding into additional Canadian provinces, including Ontario.