Altria to Defend FTC Action Against Minority Investment in JUUL
Posted on Thu, 2 Apr 2020 01:15:00 UT
RICHMOND, Va.--(BUSINESS WIRE)---- $MO--ALTRIA TO DEFEND FTC ACTION AGAINST MINORITY INVESTMENT IN JUUL...
Dollar General Corporation Announces Pricing of $1.5 Billion of Senior Notes
Posted on Wed, 1 Apr 2020 22:52:00 UT
GOODLETTSVILLE, Tenn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Dollar General Corporation (NYSE:DG) (“Dollar General” or the “Company”) today announced the pricing of an offering (the “Offering”) of $1.0 billion of its 3.500% Senior Notes due 2030 (the “2030 Notes”) and $500.0 million of its 4.125% Senior Notes due 2050 (the “2050 Notes” and, together with the 2030 Notes, the “Notes”). The 2030 Notes will pay interest at a rate of 3.500% per annum and mature on April 3, 2030. The 2050 Notes will pay interest at a rat...
BMW of North America Reports Q1 2020 Sales Results.
Posted on Wed, 1 Apr 2020 22:15:00 UT
WOODCLIFF LAKE, N.J.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--BMW of North America announced today Q1 2020 sales results for the BMW and MINI brands in the U.S. For the sales period ending March 31, 2020 BMW brand sales totaled 59,455 vehicles, a decrease of 15.3% vs the 70,227 vehicles sold in the same time period last year.* MINI brand sales totaled 5,237 vehicles, a decrease of 35.1% vs the 8,072 vehicles sold in the first quarter of 2019.* BMW of North America entered 2020 with product demand high and strong mome...
SiteOne Takes Actions to Increase Financial Flexibility
Posted on Wed, 1 Apr 2020 21:00:00 UT
ROSWELL, Ga.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--SiteOne® Landscape Supply, Inc. (NYSE: SITE) announced today actions to increase the Company’s financial flexibility amid the ongoing coronavirus (COVID-19) situation. “We believe that SiteOne has a solid balance sheet and liquidity, and we have no significant debt maturities until 2024. However, given the uncertainty brought on by COVID-19 we have decided to enhance our cash position and increase our financial flexibility by borrowing on our Asset Backed Lending...
Shopify Provides Business Update Relating to COVID-19
Posted on Wed, 1 Apr 2020 21:00:00 UT
OTTAWA, Ontario--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Shopify Inc. (NYSE:SHOP)(TSX:SHOP), a leading global commerce company, today provided a business update relating to the impact of COVID-19. Shopify has been closely monitoring and assessing the impact of COVID-19, prioritizing the health of our employees, our merchants and their customers, our partners, and our communities. In response, we have taken a number of actions to support our merchants and protect our stakeholders during this time, including initiative...
BJ’s Wholesale Club Holdings, Inc. Appoints Paul Cichocki as Executive Vice President, Membership, Analytics and Business Transformation
Posted on Wed, 1 Apr 2020 20:30:00 UT
WESTBOROUGH, Mass.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--BJ’s Wholesale Club, Inc. (NYSE: BJ), a leading operator of membership warehouse clubs in the Eastern United States, today appointed Paul Cichocki as Executive Vice President, Membership, Analytics and Business Transformation, effective April 1, 2020. Mr. Cichocki will be responsible for the company’s membership, marketing and analytics organizations, and will report directly to BJ’s President and CEO Lee Delaney. “I am excited to welcome Paul to the BJ’s te...
Weingarten Realty Investors Revises First Quarter 2020 Conference Call Time and Updates Investment Status
Posted on Wed, 1 Apr 2020 20:27:00 UT
HOUSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- #COVID19--Weingarten Realty Investors Revises First Quarter 2020 Conference Call Time and Updates Investment Status...
PVH Corp. Reports 2019 Fourth Quarter and Full Year Results
Posted on Wed, 1 Apr 2020 20:15:00 UT
NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)---- $pvh #4q2019--PVH Corp. [NYSE: PVH] reported its 2019 fourth quarter and full year results. Non-GAAP Amounts: Amounts stated to be on a non-GAAP basis exclude the items that are described below under the heading “Non-GAAP Exclusions.” Amounts stated on a constant currency basis are also deemed to be on a non-GAAP basis. Reconciliations of amounts on a GAAP basis to amounts on a non-GAAP basis are presented later in this release and identify and quantify all excluded items. Earnings...
Arcos Dorados Postpones Its Annual General Shareholders’ Meeting
Posted on Wed, 1 Apr 2020 20:05:00 UT
MONTEVIDEO, Uruguay--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Arcos Dorados Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: ARCO) (“Arcos Dorados” or the “Company”), Latin America’s largest restaurant chain and the world’s largest independent McDonald’s franchisee, today announced that, in light of the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak and the related travel restrictions and border closures, it has determined that it would be in the best interest of the Company and its shareholders to postpone the Company’s Annual Shareholders’ Meeting (the “AGM...
See’s Candies Continues Response to COVID-19
Posted on Wed, 1 Apr 2020 19:13:00 UT
SAN FRANCISCO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--See’s Candies announced today that due to ongoing shelter in place orders and similar social distancing measures throughout the United States, its retail locations will remain closed as they continue to help combat the spread of COVID-19. As a result, See’s has made the difficult decision to furlough its retail employees as of April 1, 2020. See’s has paid for all hours that employees were scheduled to have worked in shops over the last two weeks since closing st...
Global Firearms Sector Sees an Increase in Sales due to Coronavirus Fears - ResearchAndMarkets.com
Posted on Wed, 1 Apr 2020 16:29:00 UT
DUBLIN--(BUSINESS WIRE)--ResearchAndMarkets.com sees Firearms as a key area experiencing growth due to the coronavirus pandemic During a civil crisis, security companies, police, military and private individuals are seeing a need for increased firearms, ammunition, and security devices of all kinds. Some online retailers of firearms & ammunition noted sales increases of more than 200 percent over February, and gun manufacturers are struggling to meet the demand. ResearchAndMarkets.com offer...
Global Automated Storage and Retrieval System Market (2018 to 2027) - Drivers, Restraints, Opportunities & Threats - ResearchAndMarkets.com
Posted on Wed, 1 Apr 2020 16:18:00 UT
DUBLIN--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The "Automated Storage and Retrieval System (ASRS) - Global Market Outlook (2018-2027)" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering. The Global Automated Storage and Retrieval System (ASRS) market accounted for $6.93 billion in 2018 and is expected to reach $15.94 billion by 2027 growing at a CAGR of 9.7% during the forecast period. Some of the key factors propelling market growth are growing demand for these systems in the automotive industry and improve...
Food Delivery experiences soaring demand worldwide due to Coronavirus lockdown - ResearchAndMarkets.com
Posted on Wed, 1 Apr 2020 16:05:00 UT
DUBLIN--(BUSINESS WIRE)--ResearchAndMarkets.com identifies Food Delivery as one of the industries experiencing increased demand during the coronavirus pandemic. There has been a surge in demand for home food delivery with more and more people staying indoors and practicing social distancing. Delivery services like Deliveroo, Postmates and UberEats are all experiencing increased demand for their services and have taken steps like offering contactless delivery to protect customers and delivery dr...
Zuora Launches the Subscribed Strategy Group
Posted on Wed, 1 Apr 2020 16:00:00 UT
REDWOOD CITY, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Zuora today announced the launch of the Subscribed Strategy Group (SSG), a new initiative by its think-tank, the Subscribed Institute....
Legal Cannabis Market 2019-2023 | Legalization Of Cannabis Worldwide to Boost Growth | Technavio
Posted on Wed, 1 Apr 2020 16:00:00 UT
LONDON--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- #GlobalLegalCannabisMarket--The global legal cannabis market size will grow by USD 33.48 billion during 2019-2023....
OmniTRAX Launches Rail-Ready Sites Program at Winchester & Western Railroad
Posted on Wed, 1 Apr 2020 16:00:00 UT
DENVER & MILLVILLE, N.J.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--OmniTRAX launches new Rail-Ready Sites program designed to bring together rail-served sites and customers in need of development properties...
E-Commerce experiencing surge in demand as self-isolating consumers rely on online shopping - ResearchAndMarkets.com
Posted on Wed, 1 Apr 2020 15:55:00 UT
DUBLIN--(BUSINESS WIRE)--ResearchAndMarkets.com identifies E-Commerce as one of the key industries seeing increased demand due to the Coronavirus pandemic. Many consumers are turning to internet shopping during the crisis, opening up new opportunities for online retailers, supermarkets and other sellers of consumer goods. Those businesses, in turn, will need identity management software, cyber-security measures and distribution, as well as social and electronic media for advertising. At the sam...
USANA Schedules First Quarter Earnings Release and Conference Call
Posted on Wed, 1 Apr 2020 15:53:00 UT
SALT LAKE CITY--(BUSINESS WIRE)--USANA Health Sciences, Inc. (NYSE:USNA) today announced that first quarter results will be released after the close of market Tuesday, April 21, 2020. Shortly following the issuance of the Company’s earnings release, the Company will post a “Management Commentary, Results and Outlook” document on the Company’s website (http://ir.usana.com) under the “Investor Relations” section of the site. The following morning at 11:00 a.m. Eastern Time, USANA will hold a conf...
Office Depot’s New Same-Day Delivery Service Offers Fast and Convenient Delivery
Posted on Wed, 1 Apr 2020 15:20:00 UT
BOCA RATON, Fla.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Office Depot announces same-day delivery from approximately 1,100 stores....
Artificial Intelligence in Supply Chain Management Market to 2025 - Analysis, Drivers & Opportunities - ResearchAndMarkets.com
Posted on Wed, 1 Apr 2020 15:04:00 UT
DUBLIN--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The "Artificial Intelligence (AI) in Supply Chain Management (SCM) Market: AI in SCM by Technology, Solution, Management Function (Automation, Planning and Logistics, Inventory, Fleet, Freight, Risk), and Region 2020 - 2025" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering. This research evaluates how AI is revamping the operational process and facilitating cost-effective supply chain solutions. It provides analysis of leading companies and solutions that are...
Variety Fun Features Ekoa Brands Fruit Bars In Snack Subscription Box
Posted on Wed, 1 Apr 2020 15:00:00 UT
NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- #BrandPartnership--Variety Fun Features Ekoa Brands In April Snack Subscription Box...
Artificial Intelligence in Retail Market Projected to Grow with a CAGR of 35.9% Over the Forecast Period, 2019-2025 - ResearchAndMarkets.com
Posted on Wed, 1 Apr 2020 14:55:00 UT
DUBLIN--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The "Artificial Intelligence in Retail Market by Product (Chatbot, Customer Relationship Management), Application (Programmatic Advertising), Technology (Machine Learning, Natural Language Processing), Retail (E-commerce and Direct Retail)- Forecast to 2025" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering. The artificial intelligence in retail market is expected to grow at a CAGR of 35.9% from 2019 to 2025 to reach $15.3 billion by 2025. The growth in the art...
Perfect Corp. Partners with Jillian Dempsey for the Launch of YouCam for Web AR Try-On Solution
Posted on Wed, 1 Apr 2020 14:51:00 UT
NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--FYFE Beauty is the first indie beauty brand to leverage the YouCam for Web service to provide virtual makeup try-on....
sweetgreen Joins Forces with World Central Kitchen to Feed Heroes on the Front Line
Posted on Wed, 1 Apr 2020 14:38:00 UT
LOS ANGELES--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Today, sweetgreen, the seasonal restaurant with the mission of connecting people to real food, announces the launch of the Sweetgreen Impact Outpost Fund. The fund -- the first of its kind for the fast-casual company - was created in partnership with World Central Kitchen (WCK), the international not-for-profit organization founded by chef José Andrés that uses the power of food to heal and strengthen communities in times of crisis. Through the fund, corporations,...
Pura Naturals Set to Launch Sponge Cleaning Products Infused With Known Anti-Viral Material Recognized in Preparedness Against COVID-19 (Coronavirus)
Posted on Wed, 1 Apr 2020 14:35:00 UT
LAKE FOREST, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Pura Naturals Inc. (OTCPINK: PNAT) (“Pura” or the “Company”), makers of eco-friendly earth-conscious cleaning products, today announced that it is now able to load the Company’s soap infused cleaning sponges with lactic acid, a known anti-viral material. Robert Doherty, C.E.O., states, “The EPA recently added to the list of registered COVID-19 disinfectants. Pura Naturals has successfully included a registered chemical in our proprietary soap infused techno...
Publix Announces Quarterly Dividend
Posted on Wed, 1 Apr 2020 14:30:00 UT
LAKELAND, Fla.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Publix Super Markets Inc. announced its board of directors declared a quarterly dividend of 32 cents per share on its common stock. The dividend will be payable May 1, 2020, either through direct deposit or mailed as a check to stockholders of record as of the close of business April 15, 2020. To elect direct deposit of dividends, visit corporate.publix.com/stock and click Publix Stockholder Online at the bottom of the page. After registering for a secure and co...
Numa Answers the Call, Offering Free Service to Help Main Street Businesses Stay Responsive to Customers During Coronavirus Crisis
Posted on Wed, 1 Apr 2020 14:30:00 UT
OAKLAND, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- #ai--Numa announced it is temporarily waiving all fees, as well as contract and credit card requirements, to support businesses impacted by the COVID-19....
Grown Rogue Triples Gross Profit, Reports Positive Cash from Operations in Q1
Posted on Wed, 1 Apr 2020 14:08:00 UT
MEDFORD, Ore.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Grown Rogue International Inc. (“Grown Rogue” or the “Company”) (CSE:GRIN) (OTCQX:GRUSF), a multi-state cannabis company with operations and assets in Oregon, California and Michigan, has released its financial and operating results for the three months ended January 31, 2020. Since Q2 2019, the company has been committed to shifting its business strategy away from low margin, third party product distribution and towards highly profitable Grown Rogue branded prod...
General Mills Supports Employees and Communities in Response to COVID-19
Posted on Wed, 1 Apr 2020 13:14:00 UT
MINNEAPOLIS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--General Mills recently announced a series of actions to support its employees and communities in response to the impact of COVID-19, including: An opportunity for corporate employees to work at manufacturing plants Enhanced benefits for plant employees, including a daily bonus $5 million in charitable grants to support food access in our key global markets and support for our manufacturing communities around the world “Our company’s purpose is to make food the worl...
Mercado Livre and Linx Entered Into an Omnichannel Solution Partnership That Increases Delivery Options to the Final Consumer
Posted on Wed, 1 Apr 2020 13:11:00 UT
SÃO PAULO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Mercado Livre, leader in technology for e-commerce and financial services in Latin America, and Linx (B3: LINX3; NYSE: LINX), specialist in retail management software, just announced a partnership to connect the marketplace mercadolivre.com.br with Linx's client brands. The novelty, which applies to all of Brazil, transforms these stores into distribution centers for products purchased online in the marketplace, allowing to reduce delivery times and costs. Linx custo...
Global Avocado Market to 2024 - Analysis, Trends, Drivers & Challenges - ResearchAndMarkets.com
Posted on Wed, 1 Apr 2020 13:10:00 UT
DUBLIN--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The "Global Avocado Market 2020-2024" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering. The publisher has been monitoring the global avocado market and it is poised to grow by USD 4.37 bn during 2020-2024, progressing at a CAGR of 6% during the forecast period. The report on the global avocado market provides a holistic analysis, market size and forecast, trends, growth drivers, and challenges, as well as vendor analysis covering around 25 vendors. The report...
Big Data Analytics Can Food Delivery Apps to Improve Operational Efficiency | Quantzig’s Experts Reveal How
Posted on Wed, 1 Apr 2020 13:10:00 UT
LONDON--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- #Analytics--Food delivery apps are revolutionizing the food industry by making use of big data analytics to enhance their market reach and CX...
BigRentz Closes $15 Million Private Investment and Acquires National Site Services Provider
Posted on Wed, 1 Apr 2020 13:00:00 UT
IRVINE, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- #ITOCHU--BigRentz Closes $15 Million Private Investment and Acquires National Site Services Provider...
Leadership Quadrant of Food & Beverage Processing Enzyme Suppliers - 2019 - ResearchAndMarkets.com
Posted on Wed, 1 Apr 2020 12:55:00 UT
DUBLIN--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The "Leadership Quadrant of Food and Beverage Processing Enzyme Suppliers - 2019" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering. The food and beverage processing enzyme manufacture landscape is diverse and continually evolving. Major players in the food and beverage processing enzyme market have diversified product portfolios, strong geographical reach, and have made several strategic initiatives. The dynamics of the food and beverage processing enzyme mark...
Quit Partner: New Free Quit-Tobacco Programs Available Online, by Phone, and by Mail
Posted on Wed, 1 Apr 2020 12:47:00 UT
SAINT PAUL, Minn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Quit Partner is Minnesota’s new, free quit-tobacco programs for residents who use any form of commercial tobacco....
Lamb Weston Reports Fiscal Third Quarter 2020 Results; Withdraws Fiscal Year 2020 Outlook due to Uncertainties from the COVID-19 Pandemic’s Effect on Global Restaurant Traffic and Consumer Demand
Posted on Wed, 1 Apr 2020 12:30:00 UT
EAGLE, Idaho--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Lamb Weston (NYSE:LW) today announced its Fiscal 2020 third quarter results....
REPAY Announces Extension of Expiration Date for the Consent Solicitation for Public Warrants
Posted on Wed, 1 Apr 2020 12:30:00 UT
ATLANTA--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Repay Holdings Corporation (NASDAQ: RPAY) (the “Company” or “REPAY”) announced today that it has extended the expiration date for its previously announced consent solicitation from holders of its outstanding public warrants (CUSIP No. 76029L 118) (the “Public Warrants” and together with private placement warrants, the “Warrants”) to approve amendments (the “Proposed Amendments”) to the existing warrant agreement, as previously amended, relating to the Warrants (the “Wa...
ClearSale Unveils False Declines Industry Report
Posted on Wed, 1 Apr 2020 12:17:00 UT
MIAMI--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- #CX--ClearSale unveils false declines report showing the true scope of the CNP fraud and false decline problem and how merchants can take precautions...
Global Non-Store & Online Menswear Market to 2024 - Analysis, Trends, Drivers & Restraints - ResearchAndMarkets.com
Posted on Wed, 1 Apr 2020 11:43:00 UT
DUBLIN--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The "Global Non-Store and Online Menswear Market 2020-2024" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering. The publisher has been monitoring the global non-store and online menswear market and it is poised to grow by USD 60.22 bn during 2020-2024, progressing at a CAGR of 15% during the forecast period. The report on the global non-store and online menswear market provides a holistic analysis, market size and forecast, trends, growth drivers, and challenges...
Global Antiseptic & Disinfectant Products Market Projected to Grow with a CAGR of 7% from 2020 to 2024 - ResearchAndMarkets.com
Posted on Wed, 1 Apr 2020 11:40:00 UT
DUBLIN--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The "Global Antiseptic and Disinfectant Products Market 2020-2024" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering. The publisher has been monitoring the global antiseptic and disinfectant products market and it is poised to grow by USD 3.48 bn during 2020-2024, progressing at a CAGR of 7% during the forecast period. The report on the global antiseptic and disinfectant products market provides a holistic analysis, market size and forecast, trends, growth driv...
Global Disposable Cups & Lids Market in Food & Beverage Industry to Grow with a CAGR of 7% by 2024 - ResearchAndMarkets.com
Posted on Wed, 1 Apr 2020 11:36:00 UT
DUBLIN--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The "Global Disposable Cups and Lids Market in Food and Beverage Industry 2020-2024" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering. The publisher has been monitoring the global disposable cups and lids market in food and beverage industry and it is poised to grow by USD 1.14 bn during 2020-2024, progressing at a CAGR of 7% during the forecast period. The report on the global disposable cups and lids market in food and beverage industry provides a holistic a...
MEDIA ALERT: B-roll Footage: ServiceMaster cleaning professionals discuss/demo DEEP CLEANING methods to break the chain of infection and stop COVID-19
Posted on Wed, 1 Apr 2020 11:30:00 UT
MEMPHIS, Tenn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--LINK VIDEO: [https://tagteam.box.com/s/2xaji7fce1bp7833xomx2mm2y67isjrq] LINK VIDEO CONTENT TRANSCRIPT: [https://tagteam.box.com/s/gllq0hbekkkhmqohwf96dvfqzjx0ojsb] DESCRIPTION What goes into properly disinfecting the spaces where people work, learn, play and pray? As the coronavirus pandemic rolls out across the country, the term “deep cleaning” is taking on new meaning. Skilled professionals who manage healthcare facilities, schools, sports arenas, churches an...
Astute's Self-Service Chatbot Complies with Digital Accessibility Guidelines
Posted on Wed, 1 Apr 2020 11:30:00 UT
COLUMBUS, Ohio--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- #WCAG--Astute is excited to announce that Astute Bot – a digital customer self-service chatbot used by some of the world’s largest B2C companies – is digitally accessible for consumers with disabilities. As one of the first accessible chatbots in the market, Astute Bot achieved a level of “Supports,” the highest level of conformance, and received an International Voluntary Product Accessibility Template (VPAT) Statement of Conformation, demonstrating compliance with We...
Samenvatting: Keio Plaza Hotel Tokyo biedt een dessertbuffet met aardbeien en neemt voorzorgsmaatregelen met betrekking tot het coronavirus
Posted on Wed, 1 Apr 2020 11:02:00 UT
TOKIO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Keio Plaza Hotel Tokyo (KPH) Tokio, een van de meest prestigieuze internationale hotels van Japan in Shinjuku, Tokio, organiseert al drie maanden een speciaal dessertbuffet met de titel ‘Strawberry Dessert Buffet’ tijdens onze All Day Dining Restaurant “Jurin” op de tweede verdieping van ons hotel. Vanwege de populariteit van dit evenement hebben we besloten het te verlengen tot 31 mei 2020 en nieuwe desserts te serveren die speciaal zijn gemaakt in het thema “Aardbeien...
Resumen: El Keio Plaza Hotel Tokyo ofrece un buffet de postres de fresa aplicando medidas de precaución frente al coronavirus
Posted on Wed, 1 Apr 2020 11:01:00 UT
TOKIO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--El Keio Plaza Hotel Tokyo (KPH) Tokyo, uno de los hoteles internacionales más prestigiosos de Japón ubicado en Shinjuku, Tokio, ha estado organizando un buffet especial de postres titulado "Buffet de postres de fresa" durante tres meses en nuestro restaurante abierto todo el día "Jurin" en la segunda planta de nuestro hotel. Debido a la popularidad de este evento, hemos decidido extenderlo hasta el 31 de mayo de 2020 y servir nuevos postres especialmente creados con el t...
Capri Holdings and Founders Announce Donations of More Than $3 Million in Support of COVID-19 Relief Efforts
Posted on Wed, 1 Apr 2020 11:00:00 UT
LONDON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Capri Holdings Limited (NYSE: CPRI), a global fashion luxury group, announced today that its collective brands and their founders are donating more than $3 million in support of COVID-19 relief efforts. “Our hearts and souls go out to those who are working on the front lines to help the world combat the COVID-19 pandemic,” said John D. Idol, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Capri Holdings Limited. “We thank them for their remarkable dedication and courage and wan...
UnitedHealth Group Leads Meal-Prep Effort for Twin Cities Residents in Need
Posted on Wed, 1 Apr 2020 11:00:00 UT
MINNETONKA, Minn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Thousands of Twin Cities families will have access to free and healthy food, as UnitedHealth Group (NYSE: UNH) leads an effort to create and provide 21,000 meals each week, for the next eight-plus weeks. The plan comes as nonprofits report massive increases in the number of families needing help in accessing food. UnitedHealth Group leaders devised the plan while looking to help food service workers who are no longer working in its recently closed office cafe...
Red Robin Gourmet Burgers Provides Business and Operational Update Related to COVID-19
Posted on Wed, 1 Apr 2020 11:00:00 UT
GREENWOOD VILLAGE, Colo.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Red Robin Gourmet Burgers, Inc. (NASDAQ: RRGB) (“Red Robin” or the “Company”) today announced several measures it is taking in response to the escalating COVID-19 pandemic. Paul J.B. Murphy III, Red Robin’s President and Chief Executive Officer, said, “We are navigating an unprecedented time for our business, industry and country as we collectively work to combat the global COVID-19 crisis. With the health, safety, and well-being of Red Robin’s Team Me...
Express, Inc. Provides Additional COVID-19 Business Updates
Posted on Wed, 1 Apr 2020 10:45:00 UT
COLUMBUS, Ohio--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Fashion apparel retailer Express, Inc. (NYSE: EXPR) today provided an additional business update in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. As announced last week, Express stores will remain closed until further notice. The Company will continue to do its part to protect the health and safety of our associates, our customers and the communities in which we operate. The Company is taking the following immediate actions to help ensure sufficient liquidity throughout th...
Rubicon Project and Telaria Complete Merger Following Stockholder Approvals
Posted on Wed, 1 Apr 2020 10:00:00 UT
LOS ANGELES & NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- #headerbidding--Rubicon Project and Telaria today announced the closing of their previously announced merger....
Global Food Allergen Testing Market Analysis, Trends, and Forecasts 2019-2025 - ResearchAndMarkets.com
Posted on Wed, 1 Apr 2020 09:50:00 UT
DUBLIN--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The "Food Allergen Testing - Market Analysis, Trends, and Forecasts" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering. The Food Allergen Testing market worldwide is projected to grow by US$317.5 Million, driven by a compounded growth of 6.5%. Peanut & Soy, one of the segments analyzed and sized in this study, displays the potential to grow at over 8%. The shifting dynamics supporting this growth makes it critical for businesses in this space to keep abreas...
NEC和Kagome將提供可以提高番茄產量的AI服務
Posted on Wed, 1 Apr 2020 09:26:00 UT
東京--(BUSINESS WIRE)--(美國商業資訊)--日本電氣公司(NEC Corporation)今天宣佈與Kagome Co., Ltd.達成策略性合作協定，為一流的番茄加工公司推出利用AI的農業管理支援服務。 這項新服務使用NEC的AI支援型農業ICT平臺CropScope，根據感測器資料和衛星影像，將番茄生長和土壤狀況視覺化，並提供種植管理推薦服務。該AI服務能夠為健康作物提供最佳灌溉時間和肥料用量的資料。結果是農場可以獲得穩定的產量和較低的成本，同時保持農業的環境永續性，而不必依賴特定種植者的技能。 番茄加工公司可以全面瞭解自己農場和合約種植者在番茄生產過程中的最有效生長條件。此外，他們可以根據客觀資料以最佳方式管理所有田間的作物收穫訂單，這有助於減少產量損失並改善生產力。 NEC和Kagome於2015年開始農業合作，2019年在葡萄牙、澳洲和美國等地區進行試驗。2019年在葡萄牙進行的AI種植試驗顯示，肥料使用量比一般平均用量降低約20%，番茄產量為每公頃127噸，約為葡萄牙種植者平均產量的1.3倍，幾乎與熟練種植者相同。 Kagome將於2020年4月成立智慧...
NEC和Kagome将提供可以提高番茄产量的AI服务
Posted on Wed, 1 Apr 2020 09:25:00 UT
东京--(BUSINESS WIRE)--(美国商业资讯)--日本电气公司(NEC Corporation)今天宣布与Kagome Co., Ltd.达成战略合作协议，为领先的番茄加工公司推出利用AI的农业管理支持服务。 这项新服务使用NEC基于AI的农业ICT平台CropScope，根据传感器数据和卫星图像可视化番茄生长和土壤状况，并提供种植管理推荐服务。该AI服务能够为健康作物提供最佳灌溉时间和肥料用量的数据。其结果是，农场可以实现稳定的产量和较低的成本，同时保持农业的环境可持续性，而不必依赖特定种植者的技能。 番茄加工公司可以全面了解自己农场和合同种植者在番茄生产过程中的最有效生长条件。此外，他们可以根据客观数据优化管理所有田间的作物收获订单，这有助于减少产量损失并提高生产力。 NEC和Kagome于2015年开始农业合作，2019年在葡萄牙、澳大利亚和美国等地区进行了试验。2019年在葡萄牙进行的AI种植试验表明，所使用的肥料量比一般平均用量低约20%，西红柿产量为每公顷127吨，约为葡萄牙种植者平均产量的1.3倍，几乎与熟练种植者相同。 Kagome将于2020年4月成立智...
Samenvatting: NEC en Kagome gaan AI-ingeschakelde services leveren die de tomatenopbrengsten verbeteren
Posted on Wed, 1 Apr 2020 09:25:00 UT
TOKIO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--NEC Corporation heeft vandaag de sluiting aangekondigd van een strategische samenwerkingsovereenkomst met Kagome Co., Ltd. om ondersteunende diensten voor landbouwbeheer te lanceren die AI gebruiken voor toonaangevende tomatenverwerkende bedrijven. De nieuwe dienst maakt gebruik van NEC’s AI-enabled landbouw-ICT-platform, CropScope, om de groei en bodemgesteldheid van tomaten te visualiseren op basis van sensorgegevens en satellietbeelden, en om aanbevelingen voor landbo...
Imitation Jewelry Market 2019-2023 | Rise in Gold and Silver Prices to Boost Growth | Technavio
Posted on Wed, 1 Apr 2020 08:00:00 UT
LONDON--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- #ImitationJewelryMarket--The global imitation jewelry market size will grow by USD 14.92 billion during 2019-2023....
Le Keio Plaza Hotel Tokyo propose un buffet de desserts aux fraises et met en œuvre des mesures de précaution contre le coronavirus
Posted on Wed, 1 Apr 2020 07:17:00 UT
TOKYO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Le Keio Plaza Hotel Tokyo (KPH) Tokyo, l’un des hôtels internationaux les plus prestigieux du Japon, situé dans le quartier de Shinjuku, à Tokyo, organise depuis trois mois un buffet spécial de desserts aux fraises, baptisé « Strawberry Dessert Buffet » dans son restaurant « Jurin » ouvert toute la journée au deuxième étage de l’hôtel. En raison de la popularité de cet événement, nous avons décidé de le prolonger jusqu’au 31 mai 2020 et de servir de nouveaux desserts spé...
Keio Plaza Hotel Tokyo bietet „Strawberry Dessert Buffet“ mit Vorsichtsmaßnahmen aufgrund des Coronavirus an
Posted on Wed, 1 Apr 2020 07:17:00 UT
TOKIO, Japan--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Das Keio Plaza Hotel Tokyo (KPH) Tokyo, eines der prestigeträchtigsten internationalen Hotels Japans, das sich in Shinjuku, Tokio, befindet, bietet seit drei Monaten im ganztägig geöffneten Restaurant „Jurin“ auf der zweiten Etage des Hotels ein spezielles Dessertbüffet an, genannt das „Strawberry Dessert Buffet“. Aufgrund der Beliebtheit dieses Angebots haben wir beschlossen, es bis zum 31. Mai 2020 zu verlängern, und bieten nun neue Desserts an, die speziell zum...
MetLife Foundation Commits $25 Million to Global COVID-19 Response
Posted on Wed, 1 Apr 2020 06:56:00 UT
HONG KONG--(BUSINESS WIRE)--MetLife Foundation yesterday announced that it is committing $25 million to the global response to COVID-19 in support of communities impacted by the pandemic. The grant funding from MetLife Foundation will span all regions where MetLife operates, and will address both short- and longer-term relief efforts. “Supporting and protecting people is at the core of who we are and what MetLife stands for – in our business and in the Foundation’s giving,” said MetLife Preside...
Anti-fatigue Mat Market 2019-2023 | Focus on Healthy Work Environment to Boost Growth | Technavio
Posted on Wed, 1 Apr 2020 06:45:00 UT
LONDON--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- #AntifatigueMatMarket--The global anti-fatigue mat market size will grow by over USD 719 million during 2019-2023....
COVID-19 Crisis Highlights Need for Real-Time and New Digital Payments Services Around the World, New ACI Worldwide Research Reveals
Posted on Wed, 1 Apr 2020 06:00:00 UT
NAPLES, Fla.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- #ACI--COVID-19 Crisis Highlights Need for Real-Time and New Digital Payments Services Around the World, New ACI Worldwide Research Reveals...
Dean Foods Reaches Agreement in Principle With Industrial Realty Group, LLC for the Sale of Dean Foods’ Meadow Gold Hawaii Business
Posted on Wed, 1 Apr 2020 04:50:00 UT
DALLAS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Dean Foods Company (“Dean Foods” or the “Company”) today announced that it has reached an agreement in principle under which Industrial Realty Group, LLC will buy Dean Foods’ Meadow Gold Hawaii operations as an ongoing business. Pursuant to the agreement, which is subject to final approval by the Bankruptcy Court, Industrial Realty Group will acquire the assets, rights, interests, and properties relating to Dean Foods’ Hilo and Honolulu facilities. Industrial Realty Gro...
ODD CONCEPTS累計吸引投資約1000萬美元，躋身APAC代表性時尚AI企業之列
Posted on Wed, 1 Apr 2020 04:21:00 UT
韓國首爾--(BUSINESS WIRE)--ODD CONCEPTS憑藉其服務（PXL）的卓越技術和效益性，吸引了總額約600萬美元(60億韓元)的B系列投資。...
Squid Market 2019-2023 | Nutritional Benefits of Squid to Boost Growth | Technavio
Posted on Wed, 1 Apr 2020 03:00:00 UT
LONDON--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- #GlobalSquidMarket--The global squid market size will grow by USD 2.98 billion during 2019-2023....
