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United States Warehouse Club Industry Report 2024 Featuring BJ's Wholesale, Costco Wholesale, PriceSmart, and Sam's Club - ResearchAndMarkets.com

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Tuesday, March 26, 2024
Discount, Variety, Retail, CPG, PriceSmart, Club, Sam's Club, WCF, Human, Nightclub

Warehouse Club Focus (WCF) exclusively reports on the warehouse club industry.

Key Points: 
  • Warehouse Club Focus (WCF) exclusively reports on the warehouse club industry.
  • The January 12, 2024 issue features analysis of 2023 club industry sales.
  • The January 26, 2024 issue features a review of 2023 worldwide warehouse club locations.
  • The February 23, 2024 issue will feature analysis of the private label programs at each club.

Omnitron Sensors Unlocks $6.3B LiDAR Market for Autonomous Navigation in Cars and Robotics

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Thursday, December 14, 2023
Technology, Semiconductor, Automotive, Automotive Manufacturing, Drones, Manufacturing, Hardware, Autonomous Driving, Vehicles, Robotics, Commerce, Multimedia, Weather, Ecosystem, ICC, Reliability, ADAS, Wing, WCF, Lidar, BCC, Silex, MEMS, Surveying, United Airlines

Omnitron Sensors Co-founder & CEO Eric Aguilar aims to fix LiDAR -- and the automotive industry is lining up (Photo: Business Wire)

Key Points: 
  • Oscar Munoz , former CEO and chairman of United Airlines and a general partner at L’ATTITUDE Ventures, cited the unique attributes of Omnitron Sensors Co-founder & CEO Eric Aguilar in expanding his firm’s investment in the company.
  • See press release: Omnitron Sensors Selects Silex Microsystems for Reliable MEMS Scanner for LiDAR (September 12, 2023).
  • Omnitron has also forged partnerships with key players in the LiDAR ecosystem — established suppliers that are eager to use Omnitron’s MEMS mirror in their systems.
  • On November 2, 2023, he addressed an audience of innovators from global corporations and fast-growth businesses at Dubai Business Forum 2023 in Dubai, UAE.

Endangered Species Act at 50: Almost 60% of Claimed Species ‘Recoveries’ Were Falsely Listed, Western Caucus Foundation Report Shows

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Wednesday, December 13, 2023
Environment, Climate Change, Environmental Policy, Environmental Issues, Environmental Health, Congressional News, Views, Public Policy, Government, White House, Federal Government, Other Policy Issues, Congressional Western Caucus, House, Science, ESA, Congress, WCF, Endangered species, Hunting, D.C

The WCF analysis puts the number of actual recoveries at less than 2%.

Key Points: 
  • The WCF analysis puts the number of actual recoveries at less than 2%.
  • “This report documents that the Endangered Species Act in its present form is ineffectual at best, and that its dismal record has been hidden,” said Rob Gordon, an ESA expert and the report’s author.
  • “With a less than 5% success rate, it’s clear that the ESA as enacted has failed its mission of actually recovering species.
  • Updating the ESA for the better would only turn its long-term failures into successes for truly endangered or threatened species.”

Brown Books Kids Publishes Children’s Picture Book About Helping Those in Need, Perfect for the Holiday Season

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Friday, November 24, 2023
Philanthropy, Entertainment, Consumer, Other Philanthropy, Children, Fund Raising, Books, Empowerment, The Chess Master, Owlet, Housing, WFM, Character, Chess, Humanity, Chess title, FIDE titles, Child, The New York Times, Homelessness, United States Chess Federation, HUD, Happiness, Apple, Growth, WCF, Parent, Female, Nursing, Toy, Woman

Morkill encourages children to show kindness and begin considering ways they can help people in need.

Key Points: 
  • Morkill encourages children to show kindness and begin considering ways they can help people in need.
  • The book begins with Mary Marianna discovering a homeless man on the street while walking home from school.
  • Sensing her distress, a sage owl comes to Mary Marianna with advice about how she can help.
  • With her parents at her side, Mary Marianna does her best to get the homeless man back on his feet.

b-ex Inc. the first Japanese company in World Biodiversity Summit, committed on sustainable initiatives in beauty industry

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Friday, October 6, 2023
Environmental Issues, Environment, Cosmetics, Retail, Sustainability, Hair, Multimedia, United Nations, Sustainable Development Goals, Beauty, WCF, Organization, Transport, Carbon, Biodiversity, WBS, United Nations General Assembly, Sustainable Development Goal 15, Sale, Water, Beauty salon

The third edition in this year has brought together approximately 200 stakeholders from companies and organizations around the world in New York, USA.

Key Points: 
  • The third edition in this year has brought together approximately 200 stakeholders from companies and organizations around the world in New York, USA.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20231004402952/en/
    b-ex, as the first-ever Japanese company participating in the WBS, was represented by CEO Toshihiro Fukui.
  • Additionally, we expressed our commitment to working alongside hair salons to promote the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and to strive towards becoming the "Asia's No.1 Professional & Clean Beauty Company Group."
  • It is honored to have participated in the WBS as a Japanese company for the first time and to have had the opportunity to speak.

DealerCenter and Westlake Capital Finance Partner for Buy Here Pay Here Success

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Friday, August 4, 2023
Technology, Finance, Automotive, General Automotive, Fintech, Professional Services, Other Automotive, Data Management, Fleet Management, Partnership, Bank, WCF, Hand, Financial services, Nowcom

DealerCenter, the renowned automotive dealer management system, partners with Westlake Capital Finance (WCF), a commercial lending entity under Westlake Technology Holdings, to provide Buy Here Pay Here (BHPH) dealers a line of credit to finance their customers directly.

Key Points: 
  • DealerCenter, the renowned automotive dealer management system, partners with Westlake Capital Finance (WCF), a commercial lending entity under Westlake Technology Holdings, to provide Buy Here Pay Here (BHPH) dealers a line of credit to finance their customers directly.
  • BHPH allows customers to purchase a vehicle from the dealership and make loan payments directly to the dealership without the need of utilizing a finance company or Bank.
  • This is an ideal option for those consumers who may not qualify for the traditional auto loan to free up customer’s cash and allow for financial flexibility.
  • “BHPH financing opens the door for comprehensive financing solutions for both dealerships and customers alike,” says Jay Kamdar, President of Nowcom.

Cathay Financial Holdings Leads the Way in Climate Action

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Friday, July 7, 2023
Carbon, Insurance, RE100, Partnership, Cathay, WCF, ASEAN, Speech, Financial Supervisory Commission (Taiwan), Survival, Disclosure, Tax, Dow Jones, Climate change, Multimedia, DJSI, Biodiversity, Taiwan Stock Exchange, Nielsen, Climate, Financial Supervisory Commission, Health, Courage, Cathay United Bank, FHC, Airline, Renewable energy

TAIPEI, July 7, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Cathay Financial Holdings (Cathay FHC) has consistently played a leading role in promoting climate action, setting a precedent for the industry in Taiwan and worldwide. As the inaugural global strategic partner of the World Climate Foundation (WCF) in 2023, Cathay FHC extended a special invitation to Jens Nielsen, the CEO of WCF, to participate in the 7th Cathay Sustainable Finance and Climate Change Summit, which took place on July 4th in Taipei. The primary focus of this event was to foster meaningful discussions on the latest international climate trends. Through collaborative efforts, the summit aimed to strengthen Taiwan's reputation and influence in the ongoing transition towards achieving net-zero emissions and promoting sustainable finance.

Key Points: 
  • TAIPEI, July 7, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Cathay Financial Holdings (Cathay FHC) has consistently played a leading role in promoting climate action, setting a precedent for the industry in Taiwan and worldwide.
  • Organized in collaboration between Cathay FHC and the Taiwan Stock Exchange, the summit achieved a remarkable milestone in registrations this year.
  • Cathay FHC has been committed to climate finance practices for a long time, pioneering the field in the Taiwan financial industry.
  • View original content to download multimedia: https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/cathay-financial-holdings-leads...
    SOURCE Cathay Financial Holdings Co., Ltd.

The President of Cathay Financial Holdings became the first Taiwan speaker at Climate Investment Summit

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Tuesday, July 4, 2023
Acceleration, Climate, COP28, Cathay, WCF, London Stock Exchange, SME, CIS, Multimedia, History, Carbon, Climate change, Investment, UNGE, Cathay United Bank, FHC, Renewable energy

TAIPEI, July 4, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The President of Cathay Financial Holdings (Cathay FHC) Chang-Ken Lee made history as the first representative from Taiwan to address at the prestigious Climate Investment Summit, taken place on 6/28 at London Stock Exchange. Lee's presence at the summit marked a significant milestone, effectively showcased the company's unwavering commitment to climate action and underscored its burgeoning influence in the global sustainable finance map.

Key Points: 
  • TAIPEI, July 4, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The President of Cathay Financial Holdings (Cathay FHC) Chang-Ken Lee made history as the first representative from Taiwan to address at the prestigious Climate Investment Summit, taken place on 6/28 at London Stock Exchange.
  • Climate Investment Summit, organized by World Climate Foundation (WCF), is the globally leading event for the acceleration and deployment of investments in global climate solutions, to ensure an energy secure and sustainable future for all.
  • Throughout the summit, there is a strong emphasis on the significance of expediting collaboration across sectors and regions to accomplish climate objectives.
  • "To mitigate and adapt to climate change and its threats, we need substantial financial resources and support from all stakeholders.

Jan Frank Joins the WCF Insurance Board of Directors

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Friday, June 30, 2023
Insurance, Professional Services, University, WCF, Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania, Zenith Insurance Company, Jan Frank, Chair, Management, Business

WCF Insurance announced the appointment of Jan Frank to the company’s board of directors for a four-year term beginning July 1, 2023.

Key Points: 
  • WCF Insurance announced the appointment of Jan Frank to the company’s board of directors for a four-year term beginning July 1, 2023.
  • Prior to that, Jan served as President and COO of Zenith Insurance, as well as CEO and President of the California State Compensation Insurance Fund.
  • “We are thrilled to have Jan Frank join our board of directors,” Matt Lyon, CEO and President of WCF Insurance, remarked.
  • WCF Insurance is an innovative commercial insurance provider with nationally offered products and services.

Cathay Financial Holdings, World Climate Foundation's First Global Strategic Partner in 2023, Aiming to Accelerate Climate Finance Beyond Taiwan

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Friday, April 7, 2023
Climate, Partnership, COP28, Cathay, WCF, Climate Week NYC, NBS, COP, Biodiversity, Climate change, Investment, COP27, COP26, Economic development, Nielsen, UNGA, Food security, Cathay United Bank, FHC, Airline, Agriculture

As WCF's first committed global strategic partner in 2023, Cathay FHC is continuing its long-running dedication to accelerating and implementing climate finance.

Key Points: 
  • As WCF's first committed global strategic partner in 2023, Cathay FHC is continuing its long-running dedication to accelerating and implementing climate finance.
  • Cathay FHC live-streamed WCF's major event—the World Climate Summit, which took place in Egypt's Sham El Sheikh, alongside COP27.
  • The World Climate Foundation is the biggest and most influential global platform focused on action and impact on climate, biodiversity, and healthy resilience.
  • As a pioneering frontrunner teaming up with WCF, Cathay FHC hopes to encourage and influence more in-depth climate actions across sectors.