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New Research from Lotis Blue Consulting Ranks Top Drivers in Retail Employees’ Decision to Leave or Stay - Finds 65% of Retail Employees Plan to Stay

Lotis Blue Consulting

Lotis Blue Consulting (formerly Axiom Consulting Partners), a corporate advisory and business transformation firm, has released a comprehensive new report, Lotis Blue Future of Retail Workforce Study, analyzing the current state of the retail workforce. The study investigates ways the current macroeconomic environment has influenced retention trends for the retail workforce; factors that are becoming important to employee retention and loyalty; changing motivations for leaving a job; and primary attractors of unionization in retail. Research for the Lotis Blue Future of Workforce Study was conducted in Fall 2022 and surveyed more than 1,000 employees at 300 retailers including in apparel, big box, grocery, fast casual dining, specialty, convenience store, home goods, luxury apparel, and electronics sectors. The report evaluates how strongly various aspects of the Employee Value Proposition (EVP), which are employer offerings, and employee experience are influencing retail employees’ decision to stay, consider leaving or leave an employer. “Our most recent study doubled the size of our survey panel, giving us the opportunity to examine the findings alongside the Spring 2022 results to get to more nuanced findings across a larger pool of retail employees,” noted Lotis Blue Consulting partner and study author Aaron Sorensen. “From this, we found several key factors of the employee experience that were most compelling in the decision to stay or leave, including fairness in pay practices and promotions. We were then able to take that data and use it to predict an employee’s decision to stay or leave an employer with some 90 percent accuracy.” The study contains insights related to: - A ranking of the top 10 drivers in employees’ decision to stay, consider leaving, or leave - What proportion of employees intend to stay 5 years or more - By how much and why the cohort considering leaving is trending upward - Unionization and job satisfaction in retail - Education benefits as an important turnover driver - How work-from-home has affected retail employment and employees “While we found that between the April 2022 and late November 2022 surveys, most of the top 10 decision drivers to stay, consider leaving, or leave remained the same, there were some important changes in what is more and less important to employees,” noted Garrett Sheridan, CEO of Lotis Blue Consulting. “The future of retail employment looks bright, but employers will need to make changes to retain their talent and keep them healthy, safe and motivated.” For more information or to see the Lotis Blue Future of Retail Workforce Study, please visit: https://www.lotisblueconsulting.com/insights/future-of-retail-workforce-study/ At the intersection of growth and transformation, you’ll find Lotis Blue Consulting. We dig deep with personal attention and analytical rigor to uncover, define, and implement the smartest path forward for our clients. In doing so, we transform their most ambitious visions into a clear and sustainable reality. Contact Details Meir Kahtan +1 917-864-0800 mkahtan@rcn.com Company Website https://www.lotisblueconsulting.com

January 25, 2023 10:00 AM Eastern Standard Time

Luminar Media Group, Inc. Acquires Royale De Monte Carlo Vodka

Luminar Media Group, Inc.

McapMediaWire -- Luminar Media Group, Inc. (OTC Pink: LRGR ) today announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire a group of companies that own the importation, distribution. and trademarks for Royale de Monte Carlo vodka, an Ultra Premium vodka brand imported from France. As part of the transaction, LRGR will sell its Big Media subsidiary to outgoing CEO Chris Cook, and Robert Rico will become the Company’s new CEO. "I am very excited about Royale De Monte Carlo becoming part of a publicly traded company,” stated Robert Rico, CEO of Royale de Monte Carlo. “This will give us the opportunity for wider exposure and greater access to capital. In the next quarter we intend to file for a name and ticker change to better fit our business. We also intend to uplist to the OTCQB market.” "Brand Vault, the company that owns the Royale de Monte Carlo IP and Attaché Wine & Spirits, the U.S. licensed importer, are also being acquired as part of the deal,” stated Dan Boiangin founder of Royale De Monte Carlo Vodka. LRGR has also acquired Prestigious Distributors LLC in the transaction. “Royale De Monte Carlo Ultra Premium Vodka is available in the South Florida area through Prestigious Distributors. We expect to expand our distribution network in the United States, with New York being our first area outside of Florida,” stated Royal de Monte Carlo cofounder Conrad Alfonso. Royale de Monte Carlo is available for sale in Florida, New York, and in South America. "The acquisition of Royale de Monte Carlo Vodka is part of our corporate strategy to build shareholder value and increase our national distribution and enhance our brand portfolio. Our vodka products are high-quality, award-winning brands, made from the finest ingredients," he added. Royale de Monte Carlo was previously awarded the U.S trademark “The Worlds Most Prestigious Vodka” TM "We have set the highest quality standards for our vodka, which is made from exceptional ingredients, and filtered to perfection to achieve the smoothest possible taste," Mr. Alfonso added. Royale de Monte Carlo Vodka is made from the finest French grains sourced in Cognac, France and distilled nine time using nanotechnology, then filtered seven times via Champagne limestone for its signature finish. The end result is a texture thinner than water, described as the "antonym of lava,” smooth taste, and flow through the palette winning over every consumer. Royale de Monte Carlo has added over one hundred new liquor stores in Miami in the last 90 days and will continue to aggressively increase its footprint in South Florida, New York City and the Tri-State area. ABOUT US: Royale de Monte Carlo headquartered in Miami, Florida, is a an ultra premium, icy cool, and deliciously smooth vodka sure to give long lasting euphoric pleasure to any palate it graces. Created and produced by fifth generation master distillers located in the heart of the world-famous Cognac region of France, Royale de Monte Carlo was voted as the "World's Most Prestigious Vodka” TM. The superior qualities of Royale de Monte Carlo Vodka stem from its utilization of the finest ingredients and a unique alkaline purification process, which takes full advantage of the wisdom of the distillers of Charente and the traditions of the region to ensure a perfected recipe. It comes bottled at 40% ABV and is fermented scrupulously using the highest quality cereals from the Champagne Belt. The use of champagne limestone during the filtration process of seven times, coupled with a certified distillation technique, provides an unrivaled aroma and exotic touch sure to be felt upon first sip. Investor Relations Contact: info@royaledemontecarlo.com Phone: +1 (305) 283-9237 www.royaledemontecarlo.com INSTAGRAM: @royaledemontecarlovodka Facebook: https://fb.com/royaledemontecarlovodka Twitter: https://twitter.com/montecarlovodka Safe Harbor: This press release contains forward-looking statements, particularly as related to, among other things, the business plan of Royale De Monte Carlo Vodka statements relating to goals, plans, and projections regarding the Vodka Brands Corp.'s financial position and business strategy. The words or phrases 'would be,' 'will allow,' 'intends to,' 'may result,' 'are expected to,' 'will continue,' 'anticipates,' 'expects,' 'estimate,' 'project,' 'indicate,' 'could,' 'potentially,' 'should,' 'believe,' 'think,' 'considers,' or similar expressions, are intended to identify 'forward-looking statements.' These forward-looking statements fall within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933 and Section 21E of the Securities Act of 1934 and are subject to the safe harbor created by these sections. Actual results could differ materially from those projected in the forward-looking statements as a result of a number of risks and uncertainties. Such forward-looking statements are based on current expectations, involve known and unknown risks, a reliance on third parties for information, transactions or orders that may be cancelled, and other factors that may cause our actual results, performance or achievements, or developments in our industry, to differ materially from the anticipated results, performance or achievements expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements. Factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from anticipated results include risks and uncertainties related to the fluctuation of global economic conditions, the performance of management and our employees, our ability to obtain financing, competition, general economic conditions, and other factors that are detailed in our periodic reports and on documents we file from time to time with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Statements made herein are as of the date of this press release and should not be relied upon as of any subsequent date. Royale De Monte Carlo Vodka. cautions readers not to place undue reliance on such statements. Royale De Monte Carlo does not undertake, and Royale De Monte Carlo specifically disclaims any obligation, to update any forward-looking statements to reflect occurrences, developments, unanticipated events or circumstances after the date of such statement. Actual results may differ materially from Royale De Monte Carlo Vodka expectations and estimates. For more information about Royale De Monte Carlo Vodka and the risks related to an investment in the Company, investors should review the Company's filings at www.otcmarkets.com with their tax and financial advisor. Contact Details Investor Relations Contact: +1 305-283-9237 info@royaledemontecarlo.com Company Website http://www.royaledemontecarlo.com/

January 25, 2023 09:00 AM Eastern Standard Time

Cisco’s Cybersecurity Resolutions Everyone Needs to Make

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A video accompanying this announcement is available at: https://youtu.be/0zh5C-cLOgk While cybersecurity has become a top concern among consumers, especially as scammers and hackers have grown more creative, many struggle with how to practically protect themselves – what can they do to protect their identities, savings and credit? The security team at Cisco is on the cutting edge of cybersecurity – battling hackers, uncovering the latest scams and seeking out the weaknesses that leave people and businesses vulnerable. The team at Cisco has revealed its first-ever list of cybersecurity resolutions – the top hacks they expect to see targeting consumers and what the average person can do to protect themselves. In conjunction with the release of the cybersecurity resolutions J. Wolfgang Goerlich conducted a nationwide media tour providing expert insights and shared the top tips and tricks to help anyone create their own cybersecurity resolutions. Topics that Wolfgang discussed included: What do individuals need to know about current cybersecurity threats? What are the most persistent cyber threats for individuals? Unveiling of Cisco’s first-ever list of cybersecurity resolutions How the average person can protect themselves Top cybersecurity tips included: You Need to be Diligent Don’t click links from unknown sources - including text messages which have become a leading attack vector. No longer are suspicious links primarily sent through phishing emails If you get a suspicious text message or phone call, look for where it’s coming from. The way hackers have adapted - we must as well Consider Your Privacy Don’t connect to public networks or access sensitive data on your mobile devices. Do you need to grant an app access to your contacts, location or photos? Know what companies are asking of you - major companies, like Apple and Google, tell you the permissions upfront what they need; however, if the company doesn’t clarify what it can do with your data, don’t just click the agree to terms and conditions box; read it. Consider The Apps You and Your Kids Use Look at the news around TikTok - with local governments putting bans/restrictions in place, the future of the platform for all users remains up in the air Stay informed - have conversations with your kids around what you say and do online Consider the Security Efforts of the Apps you Use When you download an app, you’ve likely been asked, “Allow ‘app’ to track activity across other companies’ apps and websites?” notification from Apple - be mindful of what this means about your personal data before making a decision For example - does your banking app require multi-factor authentication? What about other apps that have access to your most private info? Contact Details YourUpdateTV +1 212-736-2727 yourupdatetv@gmail.com

January 25, 2023 08:00 AM Eastern Standard Time

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Innersense Organic Beauty Donates $210,000 for Annual Season of Giving

Innersense Organic Beauty

Award-winning clean hair care brand Innersense Organic Beauty raised over $210,000 for five nonprofits during November and December of 2022. Innersense Organic Beauty first started its annual Season of Giving campaign in 2019, benefiting organizations dedicated to a range of passions, from hunger to safe cosmetics advocacy, equality, and cancer support. In 2022, this seasonal effort raised $210,000 during the holidays, breaking the former record from previous years. The five-week Season of Giving campaign, kicked off the week of Thanksgiving, starting November 21, 2022, introduced a new nonprofit each Monday and encouraged Innersense Organic Beauty clean hair care consumers to shop with their hearts. The brand, in turn, donated 20% of all web sales each week to the designated nonprofit. Innersense Organic Beauty’s in-house team chose nonprofits that focused on issues near and dear to its heart, such as the women advocacy, female cancer support and Williams Syndrome, a genetic condition that affects the adult daughter of founders Greg and Joanne Starkman. Organizations benefiting from the fourth annual campaign included Feeding America, Breast Cancer Prevention Partners, Women’s Voices for the Earth, Lipstick Angels and Williams Syndrome Association. “Innersense Organic Beauty was created to help support our stylists by caring for these valued caregivers. As a leader in the clean beauty space, we also see ourselves as caregivers for our salon professionals, consumers and the community at large,” shares Greg Starkman, CEO and Founder, Innersense Organic Beauty. “We are grateful to be able to give back to organizations we are passionate about, and incredibly thankful to our dedicated community that continues to support our brand and this campaign each year, as they put their hearts behind holiday shopping.” The brand also updated its e-commerce website during the third quarter in 2022 to introduce Beam Impact, a new plug-in that allows consumers to donate a percent of their online purchase to the charity or cause of their choice. Innersense rotates the partner options seasonally to provide visibility and opportunity to the many philanthropic causes they support, including California Coastkeepers Alliance, The Loveland Foundation and many more. “This is absolutely amazing, we are incredibly grateful for this generous gift. The community you have built and inspired is so beautiful. Thank you for being thought leaders in business, family and philanthropy. It is people like you that change the world,” says Renata Helfman, Founder & Executive Director, Lipstick Angels. “We feel truly blessed to be partners with all of you.” The brand plans to continue its philanthropic efforts in 2023 with goals to surpass 2022 giving. About Innersense Organic Beauty Beauty professionals Greg and Joanne Starkman founded Innersense Organic Beauty to bring clean, pure and toxin free hair care to salons, stylists and consumers. The clean hair care brand’s products include shampoos, conditioners, scalp scrub, styling and treatment products for all hair types. For more information, visit innersensebeauty.com. Contact Details BPCM Archita Patel +1 281-725-2121 archita@bpcm.com Company Website https://innersensebeauty.com/

January 24, 2023 12:00 PM Eastern Standard Time

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Twinco Capital raises $12 million led by Quona Capital to expand its next-gen supply chain finance platform

Twinco Capital

Twinco Capital, the first global supply chain finance solution that covers the production cycle from purchase order to final invoice payment, announced today it has closed a $12 million equity and debt round. The investment was led by Quona Capital, and included participation from Working Capital Innovation Fund, as well as existing investors Mundi Ventures and Finch Capital. Zubi Capital provided the venture debt portion. The funds will be used to accelerate the company’s expansion within the major sourcing countries and strengthen its technology and data capabilities, in particular in relation to ESG. Twinco Capital is on a mission to reduce the world’s estimated $1.7 trillion trade finance gap, which disproportionately affects small and medium-sized companies in emerging countries and hinders their ability to access business opportunities and grow. Through its solution, the company engages with large corporations—mostly in the retail and apparel sectors—and offers funding to their suppliers worldwide, advancing up to 60% of the purchase order value upfront and paying the remainder upon delivery. The process is designed to be a fully transparent, no-hassle experience that provides the suppliers with funding for its purchase orders within 48 hours. The Amsterdam and Madrid-based fintech was founded in 2019 by Sandra Nolasco (CEO), an experienced banker and specialist in trade finance with an international career spanning over 20 years in major European commercial banks, and Carmen Marín (COO), who has over 16 years of management experience in both equity investing and project finance at Banco Santander. Since its inception, Twinco has grown rapidly, and today has programs in place which serve engaged European and LatAm retailers who buy more than $10 billion per year of manufactured products, mostly from SMEs in emerging markets. With Twinco, SMEs all over the world can access affordable liquidity, when they most need it—when they receive an order and need to start production. On the back of its financing programs, Twinco continuously collects data that stems from the intersection of commercial, financial and ESG performance of the thousands of manufacturers involved in these supply chains. As a result, Twinco is well positioned to provide its customers not only with funding but also with the benefit of unique business intelligence that can enable SMEs to produce products competitively and responsibly. “Twinco is focused on a significant pain point in the massive and underpenetrated market that is supply chain finance,” said Monica Brand Engel, co-founder and Managing Partner at Quona. “At Quona, we’ve been incredibly impressed by the strength of this founding team and its business model, and we’re excited to be part of their journey to provide much-needed and affordable supply chain finance to help responsibly fuel the economic gains of emerging market suppliers.” The key to Twinco’s success is its unique risk model, which complements the traditional view on financial risk with commercial performance and ESG data. In other words, it uses machine learning to evaluate the quality and strength of the commercial relationships between buyers and their suppliers. “Suppliers that value human capital and treat their workers well are better businesses, presenting a lower risk to their banks and lenders. We’re thrilled to invest in Twinco because they will assess ‘ESG’ risk and incorporate it into their investment decision-making — we think this will open up new areas of impact and commercial success for them" said Paarul Dudeja, Managing Director at Working Capital Innovation Fund. The technology enabled user experience was designed to accommodate the complexities of ever-changing trade transactions. Purchase orders can be canceled, replaced or changed, and the Twinco financing flow accompanies these changes without a glitch. “If we are to have competitive and socially responsible supply chains on a global scale, suppliers need access to affordable financing from the very beginning of production, starting with the purchase order,” said Twinco Capital CEO Sandra Nolasco. “Extraordinary events, such as those experienced these past years, have revealed the fragility of supply chains, which are historically unable to adapt to the complexity of global production networks. At Twinco, we propose a radical change in how to use finance as a tool to proactively transform global supply chains, to foster the participation of SMEs, improve efficiency and ensure responsible sourcing practices.” “Twinco’s ambitious mission can only be achieved by bringing together all the relevant parties: Buyers, Suppliers and Investors,” said Twinco Capital COO Carmen Marin. “In this way, Twinco is a catalyst for change. With our new funding, we will be extending our geographic scope and data capabilities. We are also very excited to launch the very first sustainable-native supply chain finance program—the Twinco ESG Tilt, where business intelligence is directly linked to beneficial purchasing and funding conditions.” The company is growing fast. It has onboarded more than 100 suppliers, located in 12 different countries including Bangladesh, China, Pakistan, South Korea, Turkey, Thailand, Vietnam, Indonesia and Spain. Since its launch in December 2019, the company has been growing by multiples of 5, supporting trade through the pandemic and funding millions of purchase orders. About Twinco Capital Twinco Capital, cofounded by Sandra Nolasco (CEO) and Carmen Marín (COO), is one of the few European high-growth fintechs led by women.Twinco engages with large corporate partners to reduce financing costs and improve supply chain reliability by offering their suppliers access to affordable funding. Through its data analytics-powered platform, Twinco is able to provide suppliers across the globe with competitive liquidity from purchase order to final invoice. Twinco’s unique model benefits both suppliers and buyers, contributing to the construction of competitive and socially responsible supply chains. Learn more: www.twincocapital.com About Quona Quona Capital is a venture firm focused on fintech that can expand access for underserved customers and small businesses in emerging markets including Latin America, Africa and the Middle East (MENA), and India and Southeast Asia. Quona’s global partners are experienced investors and operators in both emerging and developed markets, and invest in entrepreneurs whose companies have the potential to provide outstanding financial returns and promote breakthrough innovation in financial inclusion for both consumers and SMEs. More at quona.com About Working Capital Innovation Fund Working Capital Innovation Fund is an early-stage equity venture fund that invests in scalable innovations to meet the growing demand for more transparent and ethical supply chains – addressing the urgent need to protect vulnerable workers and source responsibly. It was initially incubated by The Omidyar Group, a diverse collection of independent organizations and initiatives. For more information, visit: https://workingcapitalfund.com/ Contact Details Bilal Mahmood +44 7714 007257 b.mahmood@stockwoodstrategy.com Company Website https://www.twincocapital.com/

January 24, 2023 09:00 AM Eastern Standard Time

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79% Of Americans Drink 2+ Cups Of Coffee Per Day, Survey Finds

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America runs on coffee with the average US adult consuming more than one cup per day, a number which is increasing with more people working from home. After crunching numbers sourced from Statista, the data analysts at Safe Betting Sites have found that 79 percent of coffee drinkers in the US are drinking two or more cups per day when they are at home on a weekday. Meanwhile, 62 percent of coffee drinkers are consuming a to-go coffee at least once per week with 20 percent drinking a to-go coffee every day. Drip coffee remains America’s preferred way to enjoy a cup of joe with 36 percent of respondents saying it was their favorite. More than half of US adults (51 percent) also agreed with the statement that “coffee is a pure pleasure to me”. 79% Of American Coffee Drinkers Are Consuming 2+ Cups Of Coffee Per Day Since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, more Americans have been working from home, and for some, that means drinking more coffee. According to a recent survey by Statista, 79 percent of American coffee drinkers are consuming at least two cups per day when at home on a weekday. Only 21 percent of respondents said that they drank just one cup of coffee or fewer when at home. The survey, which was sourced from Statista, analyzed the habits of 831 daily coffee drinkers in the US aged 18-74. By comparison, 31 percent of respondents drank 4-6 cups of coffee per day while 20 percent consumed 3 cups and 27 percent consumed 2 cups of coffee per day. 62% Of Coffee Drinkers Buy A To-Go Coffee At Least 1x Per Week Coffee lovers aren’t just drinking coffee when they are at home either. In fact, 44 percent of Americans are drinking a to-go coffee more than once per week. That compares to 21 percent that said they drank one to-go coffee per week and 38 percent that said they drank a to-go coffee less often or even never. Overall, 20 percent of coffee drinkers said that they drank at least one to-go coffee every day. Drip Coffee (36%) Is America’s Favorite Way To Drink Coffee The survey also asked Americans to rate their favorite way to brew their coffee. Good old-fashioned drip coffee remains America’s preferred way to drink coffee with 36 percent of respondents saying it was their favorite. Cappuccino (11 percent), Iced Coffee (10 percent), and Instant Coffee (nine percent) were among the next on the list of America’s favorite way to drink coffee. Drip Coffee — 36% Cappuccino — 11% Iced Coffee — 10% Instant Coffee — 9% 74% Of Americans Drink Coffee Every Day Of course, this isn’t the first time that Statista polled Americans on their coffee drinking habits. The findings confirm another Statista study from the summer. Back in June 2022, Statista asked 1,592 Americans how often they drank coffee. A whopping 73.9 percent of respondents answered “every day” compared to 17.5 percent that responded “most days”. Meanwhile, only 8.5 percent of respondents were occasional coffee drinkers who responded “sometimes”. Coffee Is 2nd-Most Popular Drink After Bottled Water Coffee is still America’s drink of choice, according to a Statista poll that surveyed over 7,500 US adults from October 2021 to September 2022. In fact, only bottled water is consumed by more Americans as their drink of choice (63 percent). Trailing coffee, soft drinks (56 percent), juice (50 percent) and tea (48 percent) were also among the most common beverages consumed by US adults. When it comes to alcohol, beer (25 percent) edged out wine (24 percent) for the most popular alcoholic beverage in the US. Here are the full results from the poll below. Bottled Water — 63% Coffee — 57% Soft Drinks — 56% Juice — 50% Tea — 48% Energy Drinks — 27% Beer — 25% Wine — 24% For full survey data, visit: https://www.safebettingsites.com/2023/01/19/79-of-americans-drink-2-cups-of-coffee-per-day-survey-finds/ Contact Details Finance News Alex Brown alex@financenews.com

January 23, 2023 05:40 PM Eastern Standard Time

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Autotrader Is UK’s Leading Car Shopping App With 5x More Downloads Than Top Competitor

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In the UK, one car shopping app stands out above the rest, according to a new study. The data analysts at Fair Betting Sites have crunched the data from AppMagic to uncover the top car shopping app in the UK. Car shoppers in the UK are 5x more likely to use AutoTrader than any other car and car parts app AutoTrader was downloaded 1.3 million times, 472% more than the CarGuru, the next most popular car shopping app. Used car parts app, AUTODOC, was second on the list of car shopping apps with 442,550 downloads US-based competitor CarGurus ranked third with about 275,000 downloads. Check out the complete highlights from the study below. AutoTrader Has Nearly 5x More Downloads Than Leading Car Shopping Apps AUTODOC Is Top App To Shop For Car Parts In The UK AutoTrader Has Nearly 5x More Downloads Than Leading Car Shopping Apps In the UK, car shoppers trust AutoTrader more than any other car shopping app. Recent data from AppMagic reveals that AutoTrader was downloaded nearly 1.3 million times in 2022. Not only was AutoTrade downloaded more than 3x more than any other car shopping app, but it was downloaded 472% more than CarGurus, another app to buy used and new cars. AUTODOC finished second on the list of cars and car parts shopping apps with 442,550 downloads. CarGurus, an app based in the US, was next on the list of most popular car shopping apps in the UK with just under 275,000 downloads. Online auto auction app Copart finished fourth on the list while the Mercedes me Store rounded out the top-five. Check out the complete list of the top car and car part shopping apps in the UK below. AutoTrader AUTODOC CarGurus Copart Mercedes me Store AutoScout24 Cars24 UAE Auto.ru Drom.ru AUTODOC Is Top App To Shop For Car Parts When it comes to buying car parts, one app stands above the rest in the UK. While AutoTrader finished first on the list of car shopping apps, it doesn’t sell car parts. For that, auto enthusiasts have a different solution. AUTODOC has emerged as the best app to shop for car parts, according to a recent study. When combining its Android and Apple Store downloads, AUTODOC was the second-most popular car and car part shopping app with 442,550 downloads. For the full story, visit: https://fairbettingsites.co.uk/blog/2023/01/20/autotrader-is-uks-leading-car-app-with-5x-more-downloads-than-top-competitor/ Contact Details Finance News Alex Brown alex@financenews.com

January 23, 2023 05:38 PM Eastern Standard Time

Minuteman Press Franchise in Denver Acquires 31-Year Business A Great American Print Shop

Minuteman Press International Inc

Abel Corral, owner of Minuteman Press in Denver located at 4725 Paris Street, Suite 200, has acquired independent printing business A Great American Print Shop from retiring owner Frank Hibberd. A Great American Print Shop operated in Denver for 31 years. When Frank received a mailer from Minuteman Press, he reached out to Regional VP Jack Panzer. Jack says, “Frank wanted to retire and I told him about our unique ability to help independent print shops sell their business. I connected him with Abel, who had expressed interest growing and expanding his business through an acquisition. I am glad they were able to work out a deal, and I wish Frank all the best in retirement.” On the acquisition, Abel Corral says, “The acquisition came about on the heels of our three year anniversary; this is also our second acquisition in two years. I was looking for a way to grow my business and so I let it be known to Jack Panzer that I’d be interested in acquiring another print shop.” Abel continues, “A Great American Print Shop was strategically located within an area that I already reach and market to and so this acquisition just seemed like a good fit. I really liked that this was an established business with growth potential that I feel my team could capitalize on. The potential upside, close proximity, and perfect timing all came into play.” He adds, “The acquisition included an established client base, paper inventory, some equipment including cutters, and access to Frank during the transition. I expect this acquisition to help increase revenue by 20-25%. Also, this acquisition benefits AGAP’s customers in three key ways: First, we have received all of the previous artwork for AGAP clients to ensure a seamless transition as we serve their print, design, and mailing needs. Second, we will be able to offer promotional products and apparel to AGAP clients, which were not previously available. Third, we will be providing value-added local customer service and client support. Our Minuteman Press location is near Peoria & Interstate 70: 4725 Paris St. #200, Denver, CO 80239, inside the Pinecreek Office Center. We are also offering free delivery to AGAP customers.” Abel concludes, “I’m very grateful that my Regional VP Jack Panzer helped me by presenting this opportunity and helping me through the process. I expect this could be a game-changer for our business.” Abel Corral’s Minuteman Press franchise in Denver is located at 4725 Paris Street, Suite 200, Denver, CO 80239. For more information, call or visit their website: https://minuteman.com/us/locations/co/denver20/ Learn more about #1 rated Minuteman Press franchise opportunities and see Minuteman Press franchise reviews at https://minutemanpressfranchise.com. Contact Details Minuteman Press International Chris Biscuiti +1 631-249-1370 cbiscuiti@mpihq.com Company Website https://minutemanpressfranchise.com

January 23, 2023 12:00 PM Eastern Standard Time

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Oliver Inc. Acquires Tap Packaging + Design

Oliver Inc.

Oliver Inc. (“Oliver”) is pleased to announce that it has acquired Tap Packaging + Design. Tap Packaging is a leading manufacturer of custom folding cartons, serving customers in food and beverage, beauty, confection, health and wellness, and consumer goods markets. Based in Cleveland, Ohio, Tap Packaging will continue delivering design-forward packaging solutions from its current location. This partnership will enable Oliver to expand its product offerings and strengthen its position as the nation’s largest independent specialty packaging supplier. “We are thrilled to welcome the Tap team to the Oliver family,” said Dan Rodenbush, President/CEO of Oliver Inc. "Their diverse range of capabilities will allow us to expand our product offerings and enhance our overall service for our customers.” “Oliver and Tap Packaging share similar core values, and both companies have a passion for providing an exceptional customer experience,” added David Chilcote, Chairman of Tap Packaging. “Partnering with Oliver increases our capacity, provides redundancy, and allows us to better leverage our combined scale to offer enhanced solutions for our customers.” Oliver has made significant investments in modern equipment, facilities, and people since 2016. The Tap Packaging transaction will represent Oliver’s fifth strategic acquisition and aligns with the company’s vision to build a leading provider of innovative, specialty packaging solutions. The transaction closed on January 18, 2023. To learn more about Oliver, please visit www.oliverinc.com. About Oliver Oliver Inc. is a leading provider of highly customized, quick-turnaround, specialty packaging solutions. Known for its white-glove approach to customer service, the company provides a turnkey platform from design to fulfillment, simplifying complex requirements with consistent on-time, on-budget, ultra-high-quality products and services. About Tap Packaging + Design Since 1906, Tap Packaging + Design has been committed to enhancing their customers’ image by providing high-quality packaging and presentation products. The company’s success can be attributed to the creative craftsmanship of their dedicated workforce, and their sincere desire to partner with their customers and suppliers. Contact Details Oliver Inc. Doug Doroh +1 631-234-1400 ddoroh@oliverinc.com Company Website https://www.oliverinc.com/

January 19, 2023 09:20 AM Eastern Standard Time

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