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February same-store sales increased 4% year-over-yearThe average price paid for the top 500 items in February increased 2.7% year-over-year NEWARK, N.J., March 12, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — NRSInsights, a provider of sales data and analytics drawn from retail transactions processed through the National Retail Solutions (NRS) point-of-sale (POS) platform, today announced comparative retail same-store sales results for February 2026. As of February 28, 2026, the NRS retail network comprised approximately 38,700 active terminals across 33,600 stores, reflecting the expected normalization from seasonal retailers following the year-end cycle alongside continued year-over-year expansion of the core independent retail base. February Highlights(Same-store sales,…

Dallas, TX , March 12, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — James S. Bell. PC, the nationally recognized trial law firm representing Dr. Shawn DeRemer, has released an official statement addressing the recent national media reports involving allegations tied to the DeRemer Department of Labor matter, firmly asserting Shawn DeRemer’s innocence after multiple federal and local investigations concluded without charges. This release comes directly from James S. Bell. PC, the law firm serving as legal counsel for Dr. DeRemer, in response to allegations of sexual misconduct and inappropriate conduct that gained national attention earlier in February. According to the firm, the accusations…

Aurora, CO , March 12, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Colorado weather does not forgive weak construction. Intense UV exposure, heavy snow accumulation, and unstable soil place constant pressure on outdoor structures. Those conditions demand more than standard deck framing. Colorado Elite Outdoor Contractors builds decks engineered for those realities. That construction approach is now expanding into Castle Rock and Parker, where the company is emerging as a trusted deck builder Castle Rock homeowners rely on for climate-ready outdoor structures. Colorado Elite Outdoor Contractors builds decks with Colorado’s environmental conditions as the starting point for every project. Rather than relying on…

KINGSTOWN, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, March 12, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Outset Media Index (OMI) entered its soft launch as a standardized benchmark designed to bring data-driven clarity to media analysis, an area where teams have long relied on fragmented traffic signals and limited visibility data. It currently indexes over 340 publications with regular crypto coverage, including niche outlets as well as finance, tech, and general news portals with dedicated crypto sections. The scoring framework is built to scale into other domains as the dataset expands. OMI includes 37 performance and workflow metrics across reach, engagement, distribution dynamics, and…

TORONTO, March 12, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — PATTISON Outdoor is now expanding its transit advertising portfolio East to West in Toronto with the TTC now operating on Line 5 Eglinton and Line 6 Finch West, Toronto’s new LRT lines. Line 5 and 6 provide riders with convenient and reliable light rail transit service along these busy corridors of the city. Direct connections with TTC’s Lines 1 and 2, and links to regional transit are helping riders connect to major arteries of the city like never before. PATTISON is delivering visibility along these new routes with presence at 17 stations, providing…

Registration for New Programming Including ‘Take a Shot at Hockey’ and ‘Get in the Game’ Set for April, Ahead of June Ice Return Kalamazoo, MI, March 12, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Black Bear Sports Group today announced the next chapter for the former Wings West ice facility in Kalamazoo, which will reopen ahead of the 2026-27 season as BIGGBY® COFFEE Ice Cube – Kalamazoo, through a strategic partnership with Michigan-founded BIGGBY® COFFEE. As part of the arena’s revitalization efforts, Black Bear is bringing new hockey and skating programming, expanding opportunities for community use, and announcing the grand opening of bar-and-grill…

By The Staff The Canadian Press Posted March 12, 2026 11:12 am 1 min read Descrease article font size Increase article font size The RCMP say an additional round of polygraph tests took place last month in their investigation into the disappearance of two young children from rural northeastern Nova Scotia. Jack and Lilly Sullivan were four and six years old when they were reported missing from their home in Lansdowne Station, N.S., early last May.Police confirmed that further polygraphs, also known as lie-detector tests, happened in February. More on Canada More videos They would not say who was tested…

VILNIUS, Lithuania, March 12, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — WhiteBIT, the largest European exchange by traffic, has announced its selection as one of 11 companies invited to participate in Ghana’s pioneering crypto regulatory sandbox. The sandbox, launched by the Ghana Securities and Exchange Commission in collaboration with the Bank of Ghana, is designed to test and refine regulated digital asset trading in a controlled environment. WhiteBIT’s inclusion in the sandbox marks a major milestone in the company’s strategic expansion into the African market. As crypto adoption accelerates across the continent, WhiteBIT’s regulated platform and compliance expertise position it to play a…

CLINTON, Tenn., March 12, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Techmer PM, a global materials design company specializing in polymer modifiers, has released its 2025 Sustainability Report, highlighting continued progress in integrating sustainability across product innovation, operations, and community engagement. The report reinforces the company’s view that environmental responsibility and commercial performance go hand in hand. Structured around Techmer PM’s Vision, Mission, Strategic Pillars, and Core Values, the report outlines advancements in sustainable materials science, operational efficiency, employee well‑being, and collaborative innovation with customers and partners, aligned with key United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). “At Techmer PM, sustainability is embedded in…

Mickey Rourke is facing eviction after he defaulted on his California eviction case and allegedly failed to pay nearly US$60,000 in rent. On Monday, a judge issued a default eviction ruling in favour of Rourke’s landlord, Eric Goldie, for possession of the home and termination of the rental agreement, according to documents in Los Angeles Superior Court, viewed and obtained by the Los Angeles Times, People and NBC.Global News has not independently viewed the court documents but has reached out to Rourke’s manager Kimberly Hines and his legal representative Bill Sobel for comment.The ruling means that the 73-year-old actor failed…