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March same-store sales jumped 7.2% year-over-year, the highest rate of increase since June 2023 Inflationary pressures remained subdued – average prices increased 0.7% year-over-year NEWARK, N.J., April 08, 2024 (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 same-store sales results for March 2024. As of March 31, 2024, the NRS retail network comprised approximately 29,800 active terminals scanning purchases at independent retailers including bodegas, convenience stores, liquor stores, grocers, tobacco, and sundries sellers nationwide, predominantly serving urban consumers. March Retail…
Malvern, Pennsylvania (USA), April 08, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Rajant Corporation, the pioneer of Kinetic Mesh® wireless networks, has collaborated with Kinetic Mesh Premier Partner SRSI (Slate River Systems, Inc.) to enable no-gap continuous autonomous connectivity for a customer’s warehouse robotic storage system. SRSI is a material handling systems integrator focused on warehouse solutions and manufacturer of RAFTTM or Right Angle Fast TransferTM – a fully automated, high-density pallet storage to meet today’s demanding warehousing and distribution needs. Metal racks, heavy equipment, signal interference, and restrained capacity challenge the integrity of many wireless networking options. For a warehouse or any indoor industrial…
GRAND PRAIRIE, Texas, April 08, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — As North America looked to the skies for today’s celestial spectacle, an innovative art activation captivated audiences at Ripley’s Believe It or Not! Blending science, art, and ancient photographic techniques, Michael Papadakis, also known as @Sunscribes, captured the total solar eclipse in his signature way — harnessing the power of the sun to create an unbelievable piece of art for Ripley’s exhibit collection. “With an event as rare as the Great North American Eclipse — only the second total solar eclipse in the U.S. in less than seven years — we…
BEDMINSTER, NJ , April 08, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — via NewMediaWire – Peapack-Gladstone Financial Corporation (NASDAQ Global Select Market: PGC) and Peapack Private, a division of Peapack-Gladstone Bank, boldly continue to move into New York City with the hiring of Andrew F. Corrado and more than 10 teams of commercial and private bankers. Andrew, fresh off his long tenure from Signature Bank and its successor Flagstar Bank, is now the President of the Commercial Bank in New York for Peapack Private. He will lead the Bank’s NY expansion and oversee its presence in Manhattan, leveraging the combined experience of more…
PORT ANGELES, Wash., April 08, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — First Fed Bank has announced two new executive roles to foster a sharpened focus on digital and strategic initiatives. David Edelstein has been hired as Chief Innovation Officer, and will lead digital banking, technology, data, and fintech partnerships. Edelstein brings more than 25 years of leadership experience in financial services and technology. “David is a skilled technology leader with significant knowledge and expertise in data, digital banking, payments, and innovation. He brings technological depth and financial solutions expertise to lead First Fed on our digital journey,” stated Matt Deines, CEO of…
Thousand Palms, CA, April 08, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — When leaks or flooding threaten a home, Distinctive Restoration repairs the devastating effects, preventing long-term issues and restoring the property. Recognizing the unpredictability of water-related emergencies, the company has also curated a set of valuable tips aimed at preparing homeowners for such eventualities. Distinctive Restoration has outlined several proactive measures that homeowners can take to minimize the risk of water damage. These guidelines are not only practical but are designed to equip individuals with the knowledge to prevent extensive damage, thereby securing their homes and loved ones against potential disasters. The…
Dallas, TX, April 08, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — SitePro™ Rentals announced the opening of a new branch location in Dayton, Texas giving the equipment rental company a larger footprint to better support the greater Houston market. The 9,200 square foot facility on nearly six acres is SitePro’s 17th location opened to date and its 12th in Texas. The new location will be managed by industry veteran Francisco Espinoza, who previously managed equipment rental branches in both the Austin and Houston markets prior to joining SitePro. “The Dayon branch will help us connect our equipment rental locations in College Station, Houston,…
CHICAGO, April 08, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Landmarks Illinois, in partnership with Banterra Bank, has provided funding to two preservation efforts in Southern Illinois through the Preserve Southern Illinois Grant Program. The matching grants were awarded to Rendleman Orchards, Inc., in Alto Pass and Artspace 304 in Carbondale. Representatives from Landmarks Illinois and Banterra Bank will be in Alto Pass on Tuesday, April 9 and in Carbondale on Thursday, April 11 to present the recipients with their grant checks. Members of the public and press are welcome to attend the public events. Details on the check presentations and grant recipients…
NEWPORT NEWS, Va., April 08, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — HII’s (NYSE: HII) Newport News Shipbuilding division has completed the dry dock portion of the refueling and complex overhaul (RCOH) of Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS John C. Stennis (CVN 74). Following the recent flooding of more than 100 million gallons of water into the dry dock, USS John C. Stennis was successfully moved to an outfitting berth at the shipyard, where the remainder of the RCOH work and testing will be completed. “Witnessing Stennis leave the dry dock and return to the water is a testament to the hard work of…
WASHINGTON, April 08, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — In a significant and urgent appeal, The McWhorter Foundation, under the guidance of its Chairman, C.K. McWhorter, American businessman & philanthropist, is calling upon the United States of America for immediate protective intervention. This plea is directed towards safeguarding invaluable cultural heritage sites and artifacts in the region near the Egyptian border, presently threatened by the ongoing conflict and activities of Israel & Hamas. A Direct Appeal for U.S. Intervention “The current situation near the Egyptian border, exacerbated by arms smuggling and conflict, places our shared human heritage in peril,” says C.K. McWhorter.…