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Leading Texas-Based Furniture Manufacturer, Ashcroft Furniture Co., Nominated for HFA's Manufacturer of the Year Award

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Saturday, March 30, 2024

Ashcroft Furniture Co. announced its nomination for the Home Furnishing Association Manufacturer of the Year award. This prestigious title is given to companies displaying excellence in the industry.

Key Points: 
  • As a leading wholesale furniture supplier in the USA, Ashcroft Furniture Co. distributes high-quality modern furniture to retailers, dropshippers, and interior designers.
  • Ashcroft Furniture, a proud member of HFA, was previously named the number one furniture dropshipping supplier in the USA by Dropshipping.com.
  • Leading Texas furniture wholesaler, manufacturer, and importer Ashcroft Furniture Co. continues to set the bar high with its innovative approach to furniture dropshipping.
  • Customers can conveniently purchase Ashcroft Furniture Co.'s wide range of products online, including mid-century inspired decor, contemporary furniture designs, modern living room furniture, bedroom furniture sets, quality home furnishings, and office furniture solutions.

MoveEV Welcomes Boston Female Technology Expert Lindsey Bleimes as Chief Technology Officer

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Tuesday, April 2, 2024

“Lindsey’s deep experience with software technology, product development, integrations, and team management are unparalleled.

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  • “Lindsey’s deep experience with software technology, product development, integrations, and team management are unparalleled.
  • Prior to NuBank, Bleimes worked at Wayfair as an Engineering Director, spearheading projects across search technology, 3D modeling, and big data systems.
  • “MoveEV stands at a fascinating nexus of technology and enabling sustainability," says Bleimes.
  • “She embodies the core values of MoveEV and I am confident that her strategic vision for technology, passion for product development, and commitment to operational excellence will keep MoveEV at the forefront of the EV transition.”

Apollo GraphQL Announces the Next GraphQL Summit Amid Rapid GraphQL Enterprise Adoption

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Tuesday, April 9, 2024

SAN FRANCISCO, April 9, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- In the wake of a recent report by Gartner®, Apollo GraphQL, the creator of GraphQL federation, is announcing the 7th annual GraphQL Summit, scheduled for October 8–10, 2024, in New York City. This premier three-day event gathers the largest assembly of GraphQL enthusiasts and API platform teams. Engineering teams can learn from industry leaders spearheading successful GraphQL deployments at scale and hear from Apollo GraphQL on its product roadmap and vision for the future of GraphQL and GraphQL federation.

Key Points: 
  • Engineering teams can learn from industry leaders spearheading successful GraphQL deployments at scale and hear from Apollo GraphQL on its product roadmap and vision for the future of GraphQL and GraphQL federation.
  • "1 As GraphQL federation marks its 5th anniversary , Apollo GraphQL remains at the forefront of this transformative technology.
  • Geoff Schmidt, CEO and co-founder of Apollo GraphQL, remarks: "As enterprise technology evolves, the rise of GraphQL represents a pivotal shift towards more efficient, scalable, and interconnected systems.
  • Apollo GraphQL is committed to fostering an environment where developers and enterprises can learn, grow, and succeed with GraphQL.

Katapult Grows Fourth Quarter Gross Originations by 13% Year-Over-Year; Second Highest Gross Originations Volume in Company History

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Thursday, March 14, 2024

PLANO, Texas, March 14, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Katapult Holdings, Inc. (“Katapult” or the “Company”) (NASDAQ: KPLT), an e-commerce-focused financial technology company, today reported its financial results for the fourth quarter ended December 31, 2023.

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  • Fifth Consecutive Quarter of Year-Over-Year Gross Originations Growth; Non-Wayfair Gross Originations Grow ~30% in Q4
    PLANO, Texas, March 14, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Katapult Holdings, Inc. (“Katapult” or the “Company”) (NASDAQ: KPLT), an e-commerce-focused financial technology company, today reported its financial results for the fourth quarter ended December 31, 2023.
  • “During the fourth quarter, we extended our track record of growth by delivering double-digit, year-over-year increases in gross originations and revenue.
  • Gross originations for Wayfair grew by more than 5% in 2023 and non-Wayfair gross originations grew by nearly 28% year-over-year.
  • As a result, non-Wayfair gross originations increased to 48% of our 2023 gross originations compared with 43% for 2022.

Shoptalk Opens Registration for Inaugural Fall Event

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Wednesday, March 20, 2024

Shoptalk, the leading global event for retail innovation, today announces the registration, launch and preliminary agenda of Shoptalk Fall.

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  • Shoptalk, the leading global event for retail innovation, today announces the registration, launch and preliminary agenda of Shoptalk Fall.
  • “Shoptalk Spring has served as the annual touchpoint for the retail industry to come together to innovate, collaborate and redefine the retail ecosystem, but the call for another opportunity to connect has grown louder and louder” said Sophie Wawro, Global President, Shoptalk.
  • Shoptalk Fall participants will also have the opportunity to take part in Meetup—the world’s largest meetings program for the retail industry that will be facilitating more than 20,000 double-opt-in meetings during the event.
  • Registration for Shoptalk Fall 2024 is now open.

Wayfair Schedules First Quarter 2024 Earnings Release and Conference Call

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Tuesday, April 2, 2024

BOSTON, April 2, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Wayfair Inc. (NYSE:W), one of the world's largest destinations for the home, today announced that it will release financial results for its first quarter ending March 31, 2024 before the opening of the market on May 2, 2024.

Key Points: 
  • BOSTON, April 2, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Wayfair Inc. (NYSE:W), one of the world's largest destinations for the home, today announced that it will release financial results for its first quarter ending March 31, 2024 before the opening of the market on May 2, 2024.
  • Wayfair will host a conference call at 8 a.m.
  • ET on Thursday, May 2 to review results.
  • Investors and participants can register for the call in advance by visiting https://bit.ly/3VIr22A .

PCNA Welcomes Doug Mitchell as Chief Growth Officer to Drive Strategic Initiatives and Innovation

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Wednesday, March 27, 2024

PITTSBURGH, March 27, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Polyconcept North America (PCNA), the leading supplier of promotional products, is proud to announce the appointment of Doug Mitchell to the role of Chief Growth Officer, a new position within the company's Executive Leadership Team.

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  • PITTSBURGH, March 27, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Polyconcept North America (PCNA), the leading supplier of promotional products, is proud to announce the appointment of Doug Mitchell to the role of Chief Growth Officer, a new position within the company's Executive Leadership Team.
  • Mitchell is tasked with spearheading strategic initiatives focused on high growth and driving innovation throughout PCNA's operations in North America.
  • "We are thrilled to welcome Doug to the PCNA family," stated Neil Ringel, CEO of PCNA.
  • Doug Mitchell attended the US Naval Academy, earned a bachelor's degree at Brown University and his MBA from The University of Virginia's Darden School of Business.

WINDMILL, THE IPHONE OF AIR CONDITIONING, LAUNCHES STATE-OF-THE-ART AIR CIRCULATOR + FAN

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Tuesday, March 19, 2024

Just in time for Spring and Summer, the brand has launched their latest smart innovation - The Windmill Air Circulator and Fan - marking yet another milestone in their industry-shaping journey.

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  • Just in time for Spring and Summer, the brand has launched their latest smart innovation - The Windmill Air Circulator and Fan - marking yet another milestone in their industry-shaping journey.
  • Windmill's latest product, The Windmill Air Circulator and Fan, was designed with 5 speeds and versatility in mind.
  • An air circulator can help better distribute cool air from air conditioners around the room, eliminating cold and warm spots and ensuring even comfort throughout the whole room.
  • You can also use an air circulator and fan to distribute warm air around a room in the winter.

Weekly Recap: 11 Press Releases You Might Have Missed

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Friday, March 15, 2024

NEW YORK, March 15, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- With thousands of press releases published each week, it can be difficult to keep up with everything on PR Newswire. To help journalists and consumers stay on top of the week's most newsworthy and popular releases, here's a recap of some major stories from the week that shouldn't be missed.

Key Points: 
  • Prominent trends showcased at this year's Pitch event included AI integration, industry-specific solutions, and sustainability and environmental impact focused projects.
  • These are just a few of the recent press releases that consumers and the media should know about.
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  • Related Resources: Our journalist- and blogger-focused blog, Beyond Bylines , features regular media news roundups, writing tips, upcoming events, and more.

Akeneo Unveils Its Spring 2024 Release Featuring AI-Powered Innovations and Deeper Integrations with Salesforce

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Tuesday, March 5, 2024

Akeneo's recent achievements of 100% US growth and strategic expansions set the stage for its Spring 2024 innovations

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  • "As we unveil our Spring 2024 release, we're celebrating the fruits of Akeneo's strategic evolution," said Fred de Gombert, CEO of Akeneo.
  • "Our journey since the 2022 fundraising has been one of bold steps and breakthroughs, leveling Akeneo up the competitive rungs of product experience management solutions.
  • Akeneo has launched the Akeneo App for Salesforce on Salesforce AppExchange, a leading enterprise marketplace for partner apps and experts.
  • The Akeneo App for Salesforce empowers customers to leverage complete, compelling and consistent product information to unlock the full potential of Salesforce.