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DoorDash Canada Unveils New Made by Women Platform

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Friday, March 8, 2024

Today, DoorDash Canada announced the launch of Made by Women, a new platform dedicated to championing women chefs and restaurateurs, amplifying their voices and contributions.

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  • Today, DoorDash Canada announced the launch of Made by Women, a new platform dedicated to championing women chefs and restaurateurs, amplifying their voices and contributions.
  • To kick off the program, DoorDash is launching the Made by Women Grant program, in partnership with Monday Girl, which will provide fifteen $10,000 grants to Canadian women-owned restaurants.
  • As Toronto natives, this partnership with DoorDash Canada is very near and dear to our hearts!”
    "Today's launch of Made by Women is incredibly rewarding.
  • “At DoorDash Canada, we're proud to be a force for good and champion women chefs and restaurateurs, empowering them to make a lasting difference in the industry."

Adenia Partners Announces Acquisition of the Courier Guy to Enhance Last-Mile Delivery Services in South Africa

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Friday, March 1, 2024

Adenia Partners (“Adenia”), a leading private equity firm focused on growth opportunities in Africa, has acquired 100% of The Courier Guy, a leader in last-mile delivery and express parcel (CEP) services in South Africa, alongside co-investors DEG, Proparco, and South Suez.

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  • Adenia Partners (“Adenia”), a leading private equity firm focused on growth opportunities in Africa, has acquired 100% of The Courier Guy, a leader in last-mile delivery and express parcel (CEP) services in South Africa, alongside co-investors DEG, Proparco, and South Suez.
  • This acquisition, made through Adenia Capital (V) LP, marks the second investment of Adenia’s fifth flagship fund, Adenia V, and demonstrates the firm’s commitment to the fast-evolving last-mile delivery landscape in South Africa.
  • The Courier Guy is South Africa’s leading courier service with an extensive network of delivery partners, kiosks, and more than 1,200 pudo smart lockers across the country.
  • It underscores our collective belief in the vast potential of the last-mile delivery sector in South Africa.

Grupo Ransa, an H.I.G. Capital Portfolio Company, Expands its Presence Across the Entire Pacific Coast of Latin America with the Strategic Acquisition of Leading Chilean 3PL Player Loginsa

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Thursday, February 29, 2024

Ransa is the leading third-party logistics (“3PL”) player in Latin America with operations in 11 countries and 72 locations.

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  • Ransa is the leading third-party logistics (“3PL”) player in Latin America with operations in 11 countries and 72 locations.
  • Loginsa is a leading 3PL player in Chile specializing in cold and dry storage, distribution, last-mile delivery, and customized logistics, especially in the pharmaceutical industry.
  • This strategic acquisition marks a significant milestone for Ransa as it strengthens its footprint across the entire Pacific Coast of Latin America, spanning 12 countries from Mexico to Chile.
  • This strategic move allows Ransa to cover the entire Pacific Coast, and we are thrilled with the opportunities this acquisition presents."

NIQ Empowers Clients and Partners with the Launch of Global Media Division

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Thursday, February 29, 2024

Heading the Global Media Division is Lana Busignani, a seasoned professional with an impressive track record in driving strategy across various media products.

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  • Heading the Global Media Division is Lana Busignani, a seasoned professional with an impressive track record in driving strategy across various media products.
  • With a wealth of market research experience, including 15 years at IPSOS leading global advertising intelligence, Lana is well-positioned to drive the success of NIQ's Media Division.
  • “We're excited to unveil our Media Division, a testament to our commitment to providing clients with the Full View™.
  • “With the launch of the Media Division under the leadership of Lana, we are thrilled to round out NIQ's suite of services,” said Susan Dunn, Chief Revenue Officer with NIQ.

FedEx to Launch 12th Annual Small Business Grants Program

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Thursday, February 29, 2024

FedEx Corp. (NYSE: FDX) today announced the upcoming launch of its 12th annual Small Business Grants Program, which will award more than $230,000 in grants and services to ten (10) U.S.- based small businesses.

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  • FedEx Corp. (NYSE: FDX) today announced the upcoming launch of its 12th annual Small Business Grants Program, which will award more than $230,000 in grants and services to ten (10) U.S.- based small businesses.
  • “Since 2012, FedEx has been helping small business owners achieve their dreams by growing and expanding their ventures through our grants program, and we are excited to see who will receive grants this year.”
    One 2024 FedEx Small Business Grant grand prize recipient will receive $50,000 and nine additional recipients will each receive $20,000, in addition to a $500 FedEx Office print credit, a $300 voucher from My FedEx Rewards , and access to FedEx Premier Customer Service.
  • All recipients will also receive a sustainable packaging consult from the FedEx Packaging Lab , a digital consult from the FedEx Digital Sales Solutions team, an invite to attend a Small Business Strategic Insights Forum, and a feature on the FedEx Small Business Center .
  • The 2024 FedEx Small Business Grants Program is open to U.S.-based FedEx customers who are for-profit small businesses, have 1-99 employees, have been in operations selling a product or service for six months or more and have opened a FedEx account prior to September 1, 2023, and currently ship with FedEx.

Fine Choice Foods Springs into US Marketplace, Rolls into Retail Locations Nationwide

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Wednesday, February 28, 2024

Fine Choice Foods, a leading producer of Asian-inspired foods throughout North America, today announced its line of fresh SUMM!

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  • Fine Choice Foods, a leading producer of Asian-inspired foods throughout North America, today announced its line of fresh SUMM!
  • retail packs are also now accessible via HelloFresh, the world's leading meal kit delivery service.
  • Founded as a small, family-owned store employing three people in Vancouver, BC, Fine Choice Foods is a market-leading producer of high-quality, fresh Asian-inspired foods specializing in spring rolls, gyoza dumplings and the original apple pie roll under the SUMM!
  • “Our expansion into the US retail market is a significant milestone as part of our long-term plan for growth,” said Jason Longden, CEO of Fine Choice Foods.

eShipping Announces Closing of Two Strategic Acquisitions

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Tuesday, February 27, 2024

eShipping, a tech-enabled, asset-light provider of managed transportation and logistics services, today announced the closing of two strategic acquisitions as the company continues its growth trajectory – Superior Transport & Logistics and Synapsum.

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  • eShipping, a tech-enabled, asset-light provider of managed transportation and logistics services, today announced the closing of two strategic acquisitions as the company continues its growth trajectory – Superior Transport & Logistics and Synapsum.
  • Superior Transport & Logistics is a leader in custom transportation solutions, including less-than-truckload and truckload brokerage, parcel services and transportation management systems.
  • These recent acquisitions further strengthen eShipping’s competitive position and ability to provide more custom data, insights, and visibility for its shippers.
  • “We are pleased to welcome Superior Transport & Logistics and Synapsum to eShipping,” said Chad Earwood, Founder and CEO of eShipping.

NICE Selected by DiDi Global to Deliver Real-time AI Driven Personalized Interactions

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Tuesday, February 27, 2024

NICE (Nasdaq: NICE) today announced that DiDi Global has selected NICE Workforce Management (WFM) and Employee Engagement Manager (EEM) for its cloud-based innovative technology.

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  • NICE (Nasdaq: NICE) today announced that DiDi Global has selected NICE Workforce Management (WFM) and Employee Engagement Manager (EEM) for its cloud-based innovative technology.
  • Betta, responsible for supporting one of the largest WFM customer bases globally, has partnered with NICE Value Realization Services during implementation to execute integrations and deliver consultation, training, and support services in multiple countries.
  • DiDi Global searched for a workforce management solution that would address its core business, functional, and technical requirements while being scalable to support growth.
  • Caio Poli, International Customer Experience Executive Director, DiDi Global, said, “NICE was the clear choice based upon multiple factors.

Roadie Survey Finds 80% of Companies Increase Revenue With Same-Day Delivery

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Tuesday, February 27, 2024

In a recent survey, the vast majority (80%) of companies reported increased revenue after implementing same-day delivery.1 The growth is significant: Nearly one-third of retailers reported a revenue increase of more than 10%.

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  • In a recent survey, the vast majority (80%) of companies reported increased revenue after implementing same-day delivery.1 The growth is significant: Nearly one-third of retailers reported a revenue increase of more than 10%.
  • The research, published by Roadie , a UPS Company and a logistics management and crowdsourced delivery platform, in partnership with studioID , sheds light on the return on investment companies see from implementing same-day delivery.
  • But the potential payoff is clear – same-day delivery is a data-backed revenue-generating channel.”
    Of the companies surveyed, most that offer same-day delivery have done so for three years or more (63%), and 68% found their same-day delivery ROI trends consistently upward year-over-year.
  • The survey found ROI unlocks insights that help make decisions about:
    However, operational costs rose for 79% of companies after rolling out same-day delivery according to the survey, highlighting the need for cost-efficient delivery models.

DoorDash Announces Partnership with Pet Supplies Plus for On-Demand Delivery

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Tuesday, February 27, 2024

DoorDash (NASDAQ: DASH), the local commerce platform, today announced a new partnership with Pet Supplies Plus , the largest and most trusted pet retail franchise, to offer on-demand delivery of pet essentials from 720 locations.

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  • DoorDash (NASDAQ: DASH), the local commerce platform, today announced a new partnership with Pet Supplies Plus , the largest and most trusted pet retail franchise, to offer on-demand delivery of pet essentials from 720 locations.
  • Whether it’s restocking food for their furry, feathery, or scaly friends, or indulging their pet with a new treat, pet parents can now enjoy the convenience of same-day delivery on DoorDash.
  • "Since launching the Pets vertical in 2020, DoorDash has more than 400,000 pet products available for on-demand delivery,” said Fuad Hannon, VP of New Verticals.
  • "We're thrilled to expand our selection further with the addition of Pet Supplies Plus to the Marketplace.