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Largest Grocery Chain in U.S. Adds Yerbaé Across the Country

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Monday, April 8, 2024

Yerbaé Brands Corp. (TSX-V: YERB.U; OTCQX: YERBF) (“Yerbaé” or the “Company”), a plant-based energy beverage company, announced its further expansion into the grocery channel with Kroger, the largest U.S. grocery store chain.

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  • Yerbaé Brands Corp. (TSX-V: YERB.U; OTCQX: YERBF) (“Yerbaé” or the “Company”), a plant-based energy beverage company, announced its further expansion into the grocery channel with Kroger, the largest U.S. grocery store chain.
  • Yerbae's products will now be available in over 1,000 Kroger locations across the country, solidifying its presence in the retail market.
  • Todd Gibson, co-founder and CEO of Yerbaé, expressed enthusiasm about the partnership, stating, "This partnership with Kroger represents more than just increased distribution.
  • Yerbaé invites consumers to experience its plant-based energy drinks, now conveniently available in Kroger stores mentioned above starting in third quarter 2024.

Z SUPPLY Launches Capsule Eyewear Collection with The Salty Blonde

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Thursday, March 21, 2024

COSTA MESA, Calif., March 21, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Z SUPPLY, the fashion house known for its everyday essentials focused on simplicity, comfort, and effortless style is excited to introduce Eye Candy, Z SUPPLY's latest eyewear collaboration celebrating the world seen through the lens of influencer Halley Elefante, better known as The Salty Blonde. Eye Candy is the latest touchstone between The Salty Blonde and Z SUPPLY brands, solidifying a more than decade-long personal and professional relationship between Halley and Z SUPPLY president Mandy Fry. The new capsule collection will be available online, as well as at specialty boutiques across the country starting March 21.

Key Points: 
  • Eye Candy is the latest touchstone between The Salty Blonde and Z SUPPLY brands, solidifying a more than decade-long personal and professional relationship between Halley and Z SUPPLY president Mandy Fry.
  • Eye Candy is Z SUPPLY's latest eyewear collection, designed in collaboration with influencer The Salty Blonde.
  • The Z SUPPLY x The Salty Blonde Eyewear capsule includes three styles:
    Staycation: This smaller cat-eye frame with sculpted details is perfect for the beach and beyond, available in Black Gloss, Sand, and Mojito.
  • "I am so excited that I collaborated with Z SUPPLY on this amazing eyewear collection," Elefante said.

Market Force study reveals America's top grocers, and what feeds consumers choice of where to shop

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Tuesday, March 12, 2024

Interestingly, "loyalty" to a grocery brand, doesn't necessarily translate to higher consumer proportional spending.

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  • Interestingly, "loyalty" to a grocery brand, doesn't necessarily translate to higher consumer proportional spending.
  • Trader Joe's, Wegman's, Publix, ALDI and Sam's Club all rank high in Market Force's loyalty index, but consumers using these brands spread their grocery dollars around.
  • Finally, in brand image terms, consumers give high marks to Trader Joe's, H-E-B, Grocery Outlet and Amazon Fresh.
  • To learn about the ranking study, visit with the Market Force team at the NGA show in Las Vegas, or call to set up a personalized tour through the results.

Daily Harvest Makes its Costco Debut as Company Continues U.S. Retail Expansion

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Tuesday, March 5, 2024

Consumers have enjoyed the equivalent of nearly two Olympic-sized swimming pools full of it since it launched via Daily Harvest's direct-to-consumer business.

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  • Consumers have enjoyed the equivalent of nearly two Olympic-sized swimming pools full of it since it launched via Daily Harvest's direct-to-consumer business.
  • "We're excited to bring Daily Harvest to Costco for the first time and hope Costco members find value and nourishment in our Strawberry + Peach four-pack," said Daily Harvest Chief Sales Officer Annie Streit.
  • Daily Harvest's debut at Costco is another major milestone in the company's retail expansion, which began last year with the availability of multiple SKUs at over 1,000 Kroger Family of Companies stores, including Kroger, Dillons, Fry's, Fred Meyer, QFC, Ralphs, Smith's and Harris Teeter.
  • The company's expansion into retail will continue this year as various Daily Harvest items, from Smoothies and fruit-and-veg packed Pops to Harvest Bowls and Pasta, arrive in-stores coast-to-coast.

Checkers & Rally's Melts the Heart of America, Literally, with New Line of Sourdough Melts Full of Cheesy Goodness

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Thursday, February 15, 2024

TAMPA, Fla., Feb. 15, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Checkers & Rally's, an iconic drive-thru restaurant chain known for flavorful, craveable food at a great value, now offers a new line of Melts filled with cheesy goodness including the Sourdough Double Melt, Bacon Sourdough Buford Melt and Bacon Sourdough Mother Cruncher Melt.

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  • Available now for a limited time only, the Checkers & Rally's Sourdough Melts** offerings features the following menu items:
    Sourdough Double Melt – Stacked with two 100 percent beef hand-seasoned patties, Swiss and melted cheddar cheese and seasoned grilled onions, all between two slices of toasted Sourdough bread, for just $3.29.
  • "As we continue through the colder winter months, there's nothing more comforting than a bite full of melted cheesy goodness to warm you up – plus you can't go wrong with a sourdough bun," said Ryan Joy, Executive Chef at Checkers Drive-In Restaurants.
  • "Our Melts are a stand-out in taste, quality and value and we know our guests will appreciate all the flavor packed into every indulgent taste, combined with an affordable price point."
  • For more information, hours of operation or to treat yourself to these new menu items for a limited time at participating Checkers or Rally's locations, please visit Checkers.com .

Visory Health Announces The Kroger Company As Preferred Pharmacy

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Wednesday, January 24, 2024

Together Kroger and Visory Health connect caregivers, women and underserved communities with increased accessibility to affordable healthcare.

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  • Together Kroger and Visory Health connect caregivers, women and underserved communities with increased accessibility to affordable healthcare.
  • Because Visory Health and Kroger share similar values, Visory Health encourages consumers to use Kroger as their preferred retailer.
  • Visory Health is the only prescription savings program that is boldly addressing the financial burden of prescriptions that disproportionately impacts women and low-income families.
  • “Naming Kroger as our preferred pharmacy aligns perfectly with Visory Health, as we’re both working to build healthier lives and communities,” said CEO and Founder Susan Lang.

REDBERRY - ONE OF CANADA'S FASTEST-GROWING RESTAURANT COMPANIES - LANDS AN EXCITING NEW BRAND, BUILDS 27 NEW RESTAURANTS, HAS SIGHTS ON 600+ MORE LOCATIONS ACROSS CANADA

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Monday, January 22, 2024

The company added 27 new restaurants to its portfolio and remodeled an additional 20 locations.

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  • The company added 27 new restaurants to its portfolio and remodeled an additional 20 locations.
  • This growth will only continue, with plans to build almost 300 new Burger King and Taco Bell locations over the next eight years.
  • Growth will be a combination of Redberry building its own stores, complimented by Franchisee growth.
  • Redberry will be acquiring the two existing Canadian Jersey Mike's locations and will build five new locations in 2024.

Optym Appoints Peter Frys as Chief Operating Officer and Chief Financial Officer

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Tuesday, January 9, 2024

DALLAS, Jan. 9, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Optym, a global leader in optimization solutions for the transportation industry, today announced the appointment of Peter Frys to Chief Operating Officer (COO) and Chief Financial Officer (CFO). In his new role, Frys will accelerate Optym's expansion and enhance operational efficiency.

Key Points: 
  • Optym, a global leader in optimization solutions for the transportation industry, today announced the appointment of Peter Frys to Chief Operating Officer (COO) and Chief Financial Officer (CFO).
  • DALLAS, Jan. 9, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Optym , a global leader in optimization solutions for the transportation industry, today announced the appointment of Peter Frys to Chief Operating Officer (COO) and Chief Financial Officer (CFO).
  • "I've been incredibly impressed with the team at Optym, particularly their mix of deep technical ability in optimization combined with a practical understanding of logistics," Frys said.
  • "We are thrilled to welcome Peter Frys to Optym as our COO and CFO," Optym Founder & CEO Ravi Ahuja said.

Starco Brands Announces Third Quarter 2023 Results

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Tuesday, November 14, 2023

Starco Brands, Inc. (the “Company” or “Starco Brands”) (OTCQB: STCB), developer and acquirer of behavior-changing technologies and brands that spark excitement in the everyday, today reported financial results for its third fiscal quarter and first nine months ended September 30, 2023.

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  • Starco Brands, Inc. (the “Company” or “Starco Brands”) (OTCQB: STCB), developer and acquirer of behavior-changing technologies and brands that spark excitement in the everyday, today reported financial results for its third fiscal quarter and first nine months ended September 30, 2023.
  • In July 2023, Starco Brands expanded Soylent’s retail distribution throughout Canada through a partnership with grocery wholesaler United Natural Foods, Inc. (UNFI).
  • Third Fiscal Quarter Ended September 30, 2023
    Reported net revenue for the third quarter of 2023 was $17.7 million, compared to $1.7 million in the third quarter of 2022.
  • Compensation expense was $1.8 million in the third quarter of 2023, compared to $176,148 in the third quarter of 2022.

GHOST® Energy Named Official Energy Drink Partner of the Phoenix Suns

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Tuesday, November 21, 2023

PHOENIX, Nov. 21, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- GHOST ® , a lifestyle brand spanning energy drinks, sports nutrition, merch and apparel, is now the Official Energy Drink Partner of the Phoenix Suns.

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  • PHOENIX, Nov. 21, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- GHOST ® , a lifestyle brand spanning energy drinks, sports nutrition, merch and apparel, is now the Official Energy Drink Partner of the Phoenix Suns.
  • GHOST® ENERGY and the Phoenix Suns will also join forces with Fry's Food Stores to offer exclusive promotions and exciting fan engagement opportunities.
  • These activations will not only bring GHOST® ENERGY closer to fans but also enhance the overall game-day experience for Phoenix Suns supporters.
  • The partnership between GHOST® ENERGY and the Phoenix Suns represents a dynamic fusion of sports and energy drinks.