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ServiceChannel Launches Actionable Insights to Make Facilities More Cost-Effective

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Thursday, March 28, 2024

“One of the key challenges that businesses have been facing is the rising cost of labor and goods,” said Craig Moriarty, President of ServiceChannel.

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  • “One of the key challenges that businesses have been facing is the rising cost of labor and goods,” said Craig Moriarty, President of ServiceChannel.
  • “These new solutions from ServiceChannel give our customers a competitive advantage by helping them get more from their facilities budget.
  • The new Budget Insights solution gives ServiceChannel customers the ability to make smarter spending decisions and stay within budget.
  • For more information or to request a free demonstration of the ServiceChannel facilities management platform, visit servicechannel.com/request-a-demo .

Apple announces changes to iOS, Safari, and the App Store in the European Union

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Thursday, January 25, 2024

Apple® today announced changes to iOS, Safari®, and the App Store® impacting developers’ apps in the European Union (EU) to comply with the Digital Markets Act (DMA).

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  • Apple® today announced changes to iOS, Safari®, and the App Store® impacting developers’ apps in the European Union (EU) to comply with the Digital Markets Act (DMA).
  • In the EU, Apple is making a number of changes to iOS to comply with the DMA.
  • Apple’s five software platforms — iOS, iPadOS, macOS, watchOS, and tvOS — provide seamless experiences across all Apple devices and empower people with breakthrough services including the App Store, Apple Music, Apple Pay, and iCloud.
  • Apple, the Apple logo, Safari, App Store, iPhone, iPadOS, macOS, watchOS, and tvOS are trademarks of Apple.

Middleby Appoints Stephen Scherger and Tejas Shah to its Board of Directors

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Tuesday, January 16, 2024

The Middleby Corporation (NASDAQ: MIDD) today announced the expansion of its Board of Directors with the appointment of Stephen Scherger and Tejas Shah.

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  • The Middleby Corporation (NASDAQ: MIDD) today announced the expansion of its Board of Directors with the appointment of Stephen Scherger and Tejas Shah.
  • “Steve and Tejas bring deep experience to the Middleby Board, expanding our proficiencies in risk management, cybersecurity, innovation, acquisitions and ESG matters,” said Tim FitzGerald, Middleby CEO.
  • “Adding their perspectives to the Middleby Board will greatly enhance our ability to strategically grow and expand our business.
  • The distinct expertise and knowledge that both Steve and Tejas bring to Middleby will benefit our employees, customers, and shareholders,” said Gordon O’Brien, Middleby Board Chairman.

CLC Lodging Launches Updated Portal for Hotel Partners

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Wednesday, December 20, 2023

CLC Lodging, America’s workforce lodging leader and a FLEETCOR company, announced the launch of its updated online hotel portal with new features that empower its hotel partners to deliver an exceptional guest experience.

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  • CLC Lodging, America’s workforce lodging leader and a FLEETCOR company, announced the launch of its updated online hotel portal with new features that empower its hotel partners to deliver an exceptional guest experience.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20231220341008/en/
    An updated dashboard with everything in one place, delivering a more streamlined CLC guest check-in process.
  • (Graphic: Business Wire)
    “The updated portal was designed to make the CLC program easy for our hotel partners to use,” said Kathy Bishop, Senior Vice President of Product at CLC Lodging.
  • “We prioritized the features that are most important during the check-in and check-out process, and we reorganized everything to allow our partners to intuitively navigate the portal and manage their CLC program more efficiently.”
    New features of the hotel partner portal include:
    Modern Look and Enhanced Dashboard: The portal features a sleek, modern look with a new dashboard that provides easy management of all aspects of the CLC program.

Vince Holding Corp. Announces New Chief Financial Officer

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Wednesday, November 29, 2023

Vince Holding Corp. (NYSE: VNCE) (“VNCE” or the “Company”), a global contemporary retailer, today announced the appointment of John Szczepanski as Chief Financial Officer, effective January 2, 2024.

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  • Vince Holding Corp. (NYSE: VNCE) (“VNCE” or the “Company”), a global contemporary retailer, today announced the appointment of John Szczepanski as Chief Financial Officer, effective January 2, 2024.
  • Jack Schwefel, Chief Executive Officer of VNCE, said, “With over 20 years of experience in various corporate finance and supply chain leadership roles, John will be a tremendous asset to our leadership team.
  • I look forward to working closely with John as we continue to progress our transformation program and position Vince for long-term success.”
    Mr. Schwefel continued, “In addition, I want to thank Michael for his support over the past few months and for his ongoing work to ensure a smooth transition.
  • We wish him all the best in his future endeavors.”
    Mr. Szczepanski has over 20 years of experience as a finance professional with the majority of his career spent at Ralph Lauren Corporation (“Ralph Lauren”).

FADEL Releases Adobe Experience Manager Cloud Service Connector for Rights Cloud

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Monday, October 9, 2023

NEW YORK, Oct. 9, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- FADEL®, innovator of brand compliance and rights management software, today announced the rollout of its new Adobe Experience Manager (AEM) Cloud Service connector for Brand Vision – Rights Cloud. The connector allows AEM Cloud Service users to extend Adobe's digital asset management (DAM) capabilities to include digital rights management (DRM), content tracking, and brand compliance. Adobe DAM, Marketing, and Creative users alike gain reassurance that their content is in compliance during planning, production, and post-distribution stages.

Key Points: 
  • NEW YORK, Oct. 9, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- FADEL®, innovator of brand compliance and rights management software, today announced the rollout of its new Adobe Experience Manager (AEM) Cloud Service connector for Brand Vision – Rights Cloud .
  • The connector allows AEM Cloud Service users to extend Adobe's digital asset management (DAM) capabilities to include digital rights management (DRM), content tracking, and brand compliance.
  • As more and more customers transition to the secure, scalable, and accessible foundation of AEM Cloud Service, FADEL is pleased to provide an extension that supports brand compliance.
  • Leading brands have been using FADEL Rights Cloud Connector for Adobe Experience Manager for years to confidently deliver assets across multiple channels.

MaxVal Collaborates with Corsearch to Enhance Global Data Integration Strategy

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Tuesday, September 19, 2023

This collaboration aims to enrich MaxVal's flagship IP management software, Symphony™, with comprehensive and accurate trademark data from Corsearch's global trademark database collection.

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  • This collaboration aims to enrich MaxVal's flagship IP management software, Symphony™, with comprehensive and accurate trademark data from Corsearch's global trademark database collection.
  • Through its highly configurable workflows and seamless integration of third-party data, Symphony streamlines patent and trademark prosecution, docketing, portfolio management, renewals, and more.
  • To realize this vision, we are dedicated to integrating comprehensive and accurate third-party IP data, making Corsearch an obvious choice for us."
  • The integration of Corsearch's extensive trademark data within Symphony will elevate the product's capabilities, delivering unparalleled value to MaxVal customers.

Owens Corning Announces Chief Financial Officer Transition

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Thursday, August 24, 2023

Owens Corning (NYSE: OC) today announced that Chief Financial Officer Ken Parks will be stepping down from his role effective September 15 to pursue another professional opportunity.

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  • Owens Corning (NYSE: OC) today announced that Chief Financial Officer Ken Parks will be stepping down from his role effective September 15 to pursue another professional opportunity.
  • Todd Fister, who has served as President of the company’s global Insulation business since 2019, will succeed Mr.
  • “I want to thank Ken for his contributions to our company over the past three years,” said Chair and Chief Executive Officer Brian Chambers.
  • Prior to joining Owens Corning in 2014, Mr. Fister spent seven years at MeadWestvaco, now WestRock, in roles of increasing responsibility across finance, corporate development, and strategy.

Freshpet and JANA Partners Announce Cooperation Agreement

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Monday, August 21, 2023

SECAUCUS, N.J., Aug. 21, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Freshpet, Inc. (NASDAQ: FRPT) (“Freshpet” or the “Company”) today announced that it has entered into a cooperation agreement with JANA Partners (“JANA”), one of the Company’s largest shareholders. As part of the agreement, Freshpet has appointed Timothy McLevish and Joseph E. Scalzo to its Board of Directors (“the Board”), effective immediately.

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  • Timothy McLevish, former Kraft Foods CFO, and Joseph E. Scalzo, former Simply Good Foods CEO, join Freshpet Board of Directors
    SECAUCUS, N.J., Aug. 21, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Freshpet, Inc. (NASDAQ: FRPT) (“Freshpet” or the “Company”) today announced that it has entered into a cooperation agreement with JANA Partners (“JANA”), one of the Company’s largest shareholders.
  • As part of the agreement, Freshpet has appointed Timothy McLevish and Joseph E. Scalzo to its Board of Directors (“the Board”), effective immediately.
  • The Freshpet business has tremendous momentum and this agreement will help position us to continue delivering the results our shareholders expect,” said Billy Cyr, CEO of Freshpet.
  • The full cooperation agreement with JANA will be filed in a Current Report on Form 8-K with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

Advantage Solutions Names Jim Kilts Chairman of the Board of Directors

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Monday, April 3, 2023

IRVINE, Calif., April 03, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The board of directors of Advantage Solutions Inc. (NASDAQ: ADV), a leading provider of outsourced sales and marketing services to consumer goods manufacturers and retailers, last week unanimously voted to appoint Jim Kilts to the role of chairman of the board of directors, effective March 31, 2023.

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  • IRVINE, Calif., April 03, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The board of directors of Advantage Solutions Inc. (NASDAQ: ADV), a leading provider of outsourced sales and marketing services to consumer goods manufacturers and retailers, last week unanimously voted to appoint Jim Kilts to the role of chairman of the board of directors, effective March 31, 2023.
  • Domier resigned from the role as of March 31, 2023, concurrent with her retirement from Advantage Solutions.
  • Kilts is a founding partner of Centerview Capital Consumer, a strategic investment firm that has held an ownership interest in Advantage Solutions since 2014.
  • A renowned leader in the consumer goods industry, Kilts also serves as chairman of the board of directors of The Simply Good Foods Company.