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XPO Logistics Named a Top 100 3PL by Inbound Logistics for 2022

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Tuesday, August 2, 2022
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GREENWICH, Conn, Aug. 02, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- XPO Logistics, Inc. (NYSE: XPO),a leading provider of freight transportation services, has been recognized as a Top 100 Third-Party Logistics Provider by Inbound Logistics magazine.

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  • GREENWICH, Conn, Aug. 02, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- XPO Logistics, Inc. (NYSE: XPO),a leading provider of freight transportation services, has been recognized as a Top 100 Third-Party Logistics Provider by Inbound Logistics magazine.
  • This is the ninth consecutive year the publication has named XPO a top 3PL based on an evaluation of its service offering, scale and culture.
  • Drew Wilkerson, president, North American transportation, XPO Logistics, said, We thank Inbound Logistics for this recognition, particularly as it reflects our ability to solve the unique needs of each customer.
  • XPO Logistics, Inc.(NYSE: XPO) is a leading provider of freight transportation services, primarily less-than-truckload (LTL) and truck brokerage.

Conn's HomePlus Expands Within Florida to Pinellas Park

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Tuesday, July 26, 2022
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HOUSTON, July 26, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Conn's HomePlus (NASDAQ: CONN) continues to expand its presence in Florida with the opening of a new location in Pinellas Park. Located at The Shoppes at Park Place on 7300 US Hwy 19 North, Pinellas Park, Florida, the new 40,000 square foot location will open its doors on Friday, July 29, 2022.

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  • Located at The Shoppes at Park Place on 7300 US Hwy 19 North, Pinellas Park, Florida, the new 40,000 square foot location will open its doors on Friday, July 29, 2022.
  • Joining 13 Conn's HomePlus stores throughout Florida, the Pinellas Park location brings the retailer's total number of stores to over 160 locations across 15 states.
  • "We're excited to grow the Conn's HomePlus presence in Florida and introduce our wide selection of home products to customers in the Pinellas Park community who are looking to turn their home life to home love," said Chandra Holt, President and CEO of Conn's HomePlus.
  • "We are thrilled to bring the Pinellas Park community our wide selection of national brand products, our next-day delivery service and a selection of personalized payment options."

Equitable Financial To Pay $50 Million Penalty To Settle SEC Charges That It Provided Misleading Account Statements to Investors

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Monday, July 18, 2022
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Washington D.C.--(Newsfile Corp. - July 18, 2022) - The Securities and Exchange Commission today announced fraud charges against Equitable Financial Life Insurance Company for providing account statements to about 1.4 million variable annuity investors that included materially misleading statements and omissions concerning investor fees.

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  • Washington D.C.--(Newsfile Corp. - July 18, 2022) - The Securities and Exchange Commission today announced fraud charges against Equitable Financial Life Insurance Company for providing account statements to about 1.4 million variable annuity investors that included materially misleading statements and omissions concerning investor fees.
  • Equitable agreed to pay $50 million to harmed investors, most of whom are public school teachers and staff members, to settle the charges.
  • As described in the SECs order, since at least 2016, Equitable gave investors the false impression that their quarterly account statements listed all fees paid during the period.
  • Equitable also agreed to revise how it presents fee information in its variable annuity account statements.

AmCap Completes Acquisition of Chicago Area Hoffman Plaza

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Tuesday, July 12, 2022
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Hoffman Plaza is anchored by Jewel-Osco the premier grocer in the Chicago metropolitan and Burlington a Fortune 500 specialty retailer.

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  • Hoffman Plaza is anchored by Jewel-Osco the premier grocer in the Chicago metropolitan and Burlington a Fortune 500 specialty retailer.
  • Hoffman Plaza is situated on 15.3 acres at 925-1175 N. Roselle and 100 Higgins Rd, Hoffman Estate, IL within one of the largest retail corridors in Illinois.
  • Jake Bisenius, President and CIO of AmCap said, "Hoffman Plaza is an exceptional asset that we were fortunate to acquire.
  • With leasing underway, Hoffman Plaza joins other top AmCap-managed centers in the Chicago area.

Dan Russell of Russell and Dawson Inc. Receives "2022 Lifetime Achievement Award" from Hartford Business Journal

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Tuesday, July 12, 2022
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HARTFORD,Conn., July 12, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Hartford Business Journal (HBJ) has recognized Dan Lyman Russell, co-founder of Russell and Dawson Inc. and retiree, with the 2022 Family Business Lifetime Achievement Award for his contributions and achievements in the architecture and engineering sector in the state of Connecticut during an event organized by Hartford Business Journal held on June 16, 2022 at the Farmington Gardens.

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  • A jury of independent judges and Hartford Business Journal recognized Dan Lyman Russell, co-founder under "Family Business Lifetime Achievement" category.
  • We would like to thank jury and Hartford Business Journal for recognizing Dan with the prestigious Lifetime Achievement Award."
  • The Hartford Business Journal is a growth-oriented business information company serving customers through multiple platforms across Greater Hartford and Connecticut.
  • Hartford Business Journal is passionate about successful entrepreneurship and is the acknowledged leaders in catalyzing valued business connections for customers; both readers and advertisers.

Conn's HomePlus Announces New Store in Santa Fe

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Thursday, June 23, 2022
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HOUSTON, June 23, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Conn's HomePlus (NASDAQ: CONN) is expanding in New Mexico with the opening of a new 40,000 square foot retail location in the Santa Fe Place Mall at 4350 Cerillos Road in Santa Fe. A grand opening celebration is scheduled for Saturday, June 25, 2022, featuring food trucks and special promotions, including coupons and free prizes for guests.

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  • A grand opening celebration is scheduled for Saturday, June 25, 2022, featuring food trucks and special promotions, including coupons and free prizes for guests.
  • Conn's HomePlus, based in The Woodlands, Texas, offers a wide selection of home goods, including furniture, appliances, and consumer electronics, from national brands such as G.E., Samsung, LG and more.
  • Conn's offers white-glove, next day delivery service on all in-stock items so customers don't have to wait to enjoy their purchase.
  • Conn's HomePlus (NASDAQ: CONN) is a specialty retailer of home goods, including furniture, appliances and consumer electronics, with a mission to elevate homelifeto homelove.

SS&C ALPS Advisors Welcomes 4 O'Shares ETFs to the Lineup

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Tuesday, June 21, 2022
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WINDSOR, Conn and DENVER, June 21, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- SS&C Technologies Holdings, Inc. (Nasdaq: SSNC) today announced SS&C ALPS Advisors, an asset manager and wholly-owned subsidiary of SS&C, added the following O'Shares ETFs to its ETF offerings:  

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  • The ALPS | O'Shares ETFs are designed for investors with objectives ranging from wealth preservation and income to growth and capital appreciation.
  • Each ALPS | O'Shares ETF reflects a rules-based investment philosophy, including quality as an essential characteristic, with profitability measures, cash earnings and strong balance sheets.
  • ALPS Advisors, Inc., ALPS Distributors, Inc. and ALPS Portfolio Solutions Distributor, Inc., affiliated entities, are unaffiliated with O'Shares Investment Advisers, LLC.
  • SS&C ALPS Advisors, a wholly-owned subsidiary of SS&C Technologies, Inc., is a leading provider of investment products for advisors and institutions.

Meta Carbon receives investment from Animoca Brands

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Wednesday, June 8, 2022
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STAMFORD,Conn., June 7, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --Meta Carbon www.meta-carbon.com, a technology company that helps brands engage their audience on the topic of climate change, announced today that it has closed a round of financing from Animoca Brands .

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  • STAMFORD,Conn., June 7, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --Meta Carbon www.meta-carbon.com, a technology company that helps brands engage their audience on the topic of climate change, announced today that it has closed a round of financing from Animoca Brands .
  • Meta Carbon's platforms sell carbon at retail, integrate with business operations, tokenize carbon and make carbon offsetting as transparent as possible.
  • Meta Carbon seeks to help companies reduce both their own and their customers' carbon footprint.
  • Yat Siu, the executive chairman and co-founder of Animoca Brands, commented: "With its use of blockchain, NFTs and gamification, Meta Carbon perfectly fits our profile for early-stage investment.

Kellie Burke on French Country Styling: What It Is and How to Get It

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Tuesday, June 7, 2022
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WEST HARTFORD, Conn, June 7, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Kellie Burke, the founder of Kellie Burke Interiors, an award-winning design firm based in Hartford, Connecticut, that specializes in the creation of livable, luxurious interiors for high-end clients around the world, recently had an opportunity to discuss French Country kitchens with Real Homes magazine.

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  • French Country Kitchen Designed by Kellie Burke Interiors Recently Featured in Real Homes.
  • As with any interior design style, French Country continuously evolves to keep up with changing trends and tastes.
  • But its hallmarks a chic fusion of high-end design balanced by raw and rustic finishes that make the French Country style ideal for kitchens always remain constant.
  • A full-service residential and commercial interior design firm, Kellie Burke Interiors provides design services to clients worldwide, regardless of location.

Tenerity’s Chief Digital Officer, Rachel Bicking, recognized as “Loyalty Royalty”

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Wednesday, June 1, 2022
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STAMFORD, Conn, June 01, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Rachel Bicking, Chief Digital Officer at Tenerity, has been recognized on the prestigious 30 under 40 Loyalty Royalty 2022 list, as part of Loyalty Magazines International Loyalty Awards.

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  • STAMFORD, Conn, June 01, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Rachel Bicking, Chief Digital Officer at Tenerity, has been recognized on the prestigious 30 under 40 Loyalty Royalty 2022 list, as part of Loyalty Magazines International Loyalty Awards.
  • As Chief Digital Officer, Rachel leads a global, cross-functional organization across product strategy, marketing, engineering, content, technology, and data and analytics.
  • The award, which has been running for five years, celebrates the achievements of those considered to be the lifeblood of the loyalty business and truly deserve the title of Loyalty Royalty.
  • Brand loyalty plays such an important role with companies today and Loyalty Magazines International Loyalty Awards remind us of our industrys value and why we must continually innovate.