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FOX TELEVISION STATIONS ANNOUNCES NEWLY-RESTRUCTURED ADVERTISING SALES DIVISION

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Tuesday, August 15, 2023

NEW YORK, Aug. 15, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- FOX Television Stations (FTS) is restructuring its Advertising Sales division, merging its local, national and digital sales efforts into one streamlined unit designed to leverage the power of FOX's strong news content, live sports and digital/streaming platforms. In making the announcement, FOX Television Stations Chief Executive Officer Jack Abernethy has named Patrick Paolini to Executive Vice President of Ad Sales. He will assume this position immediately, reporting directly to Abernethy. In addition, three talented and experienced ad sales executives, Sheila Bruce, Tom Fleming and Michael Page, have been elevated to new roles.

Key Points: 
  • In making the announcement, FOX Television Stations Chief Executive Officer Jack Abernethy has named Patrick Paolini to Executive Vice President of Ad Sales.
  • Prior to that, he held the position of Vice President and General Sales Manager at FOX Stations Sales and, before that, Sales Manager.
  • Previously, Fleming was the Vice President in charge of managing the sales team for FOX Television Stations.
  • FOX Television Stations owns and operates 29 full power broadcast television stations in the U.S.

AWE Expands Its Global Reach with rlaxx TV Partnership

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Tuesday, August 15, 2023

SAN DIEGO, Aug. 15, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Herring Networks, Inc. announced today that its AWE (A Wealth of Entertainment) entertainment brand has partnered with rlaxx TV to launch its AWE Plus linear channel on rlaxx's platform which reaches more than 26 countries across Europe, the Middle East, South America and Africa. As part of the deal, AWE will also include hundreds of selected episodes for rlaxx TV's On Demand section.

Key Points: 
  • As part of the deal, AWE will also include hundreds of selected episodes for rlaxx TV's On Demand section.
  • For more than 15 years, AWE has been a leading entertainment television network featuring a wide range of content including compelling travel, lifestyle and leisure series.
  • The network spans the globe to produce original series and content that continues to entertain and excite.
  • "rlaxx TV provides AWE an incredibly robust platform with powerful reach and its recent acquisition by ZEASN will create many new and dynamic synergies in the market."

NRSInsights’ July 2023 Retail Same-Store Sales Report

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Thursday, August 3, 2023

NEWARK, N.J., Aug. 03, 2023 (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 July 2023.

Key Points: 
  • NEWARK, N.J., Aug. 03, 2023 (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 July 2023.
  • For the three months ended July 31, 2023, same-store sales increased 6.1% compared to the three months ended July 31, 2022.
  • The NRSInsights monthly Same-Store Retail Sales Reports are intended to provide timely topline data reflective of sales at NRS’ network of independent, predominantly urban, retail stores.
  • Same-store data comparisons of July 2023 with June 2023 are derived from approximately 209 million transactions processed through 21,388 stores.

VIZIO Launches New Local Channel Category in WatchFree+ Streaming Service — Adding 20 Channels

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Wednesday, July 19, 2023

VIZIO (NYSE: VZIO) announced today a new local channel category is now available in its popular free streaming service, WatchFree+, improving search and discovery for consumers looking for the latest in regional news, weather, sports and more.

Key Points: 
  • VIZIO (NYSE: VZIO) announced today a new local channel category is now available in its popular free streaming service, WatchFree+, improving search and discovery for consumers looking for the latest in regional news, weather, sports and more.
  • With 20 local market news channels from FOX and Gray Television, VIZIO smart TV owners can now tune into local news coverage across top designated market areas (DMAs) including Los Angeles, Philadelphia, Dallas-Fort Worth, Atlanta, and Washington DC.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20230719118440/en/
    VIZIO Launches New Local Channel Category in WatchFree+ Streaming Service — Adding 20 Channels (Photo: Business Wire)
    The WatchFree+ programming guide provides a complete list of free channels available in the new local channel category, including:
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    “We are thrilled to partner with VIZIO in launching these local channels on WatchFree+,” said Pat LaPlatney, President & Co-CEO of Gray Television.

NRSInsights’ June 2023 Retail Same-Store Sales Report

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Thursday, July 6, 2023

NEWARK, N.J., July 06, 2023 (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 June 2023.

Key Points: 
  • NEWARK, N.J., July 06, 2023 (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 June 2023.
  • A dollar-weighted average of prices for the top 500 items purchased in June 2023 increased 2.9% year-over-year, a slight decrease from the 3.2% year-over-year increase recorded in May 2023.
  • The NRSInsights monthly Same-Store Retail Sales Reports are intended to provide timely topline data reflective of sales at NRS’ network of independent, predominantly urban, retail stores.
  • Same-store data comparisons of June 2023 with May 2023 are derived from approximately 204 million transactions processed through 20,883 stores.

Massage Heights Celebrates New Location in Sarasota, FL with Grand Opening Event

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Monday, June 26, 2023

SARASOTA, Fla., June 26, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Massage Heights, a leading massage and wellness franchise, announces the grand opening of its newest location in Sarasota, FL. The new Retreat, located at 4948 South Tamiami Trail, will celebrate its opening with an event on Wednesday, June 28 from 2 – 6 p.m. With sights set on achieving another record-breaking year, the brand continues to increase its presence to offer more guests massage therapy and facial treatment options.

Key Points: 
  • SARASOTA, Fla., June 26, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Massage Heights, a leading massage and wellness franchise, announces the grand opening of its newest location in Sarasota, FL.
  • When Innes and her husband were looking for a new business endeavor, a massage franchise concept was top of mind.
  • The local Chamber of Commerce will be present for the grand opening event, with a formal ribbon cutting at 2 p.m.
  • As the multi-billion-dollar industry remains primed for increased growth, Massage Heights offers a turnkey business opportunity backed by unmatched support.

Double-Digit Sales Growth From Larger Tires is Easing Market Challenges, Reports Circana

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Monday, June 26, 2023

CHICAGO, June 26, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Replacement tires with a rim diameter of under 18 inches account for the majority of retail sales in the U.S., but larger rim-diameter tires are delivering growth in the challenged market. Unit sales of replacement passenger-car and light-truck tires with rim diameters of 18 inches or larger grew 10% in February 2023, year over year, according to Circana, formerly IRI and The NPD Group.

Key Points: 
  • Replacement tires with a rim diameter of under 18 inches account for the majority of retail sales in the U.S., but larger rim-diameter tires are delivering growth in the challenged market.
  • Unit sales of replacement passenger-car and light-truck tires with rim diameters of 18 inches or larger grew 10% in February 2023, year over year, according to Circana, formerly IRI and The NPD Group.
  • CHICAGO, June 26, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Replacement tires with a rim diameter of under 18 inches account for the majority of retail sales in the U.S., but larger rim-diameter tires are delivering growth in the challenged market.
  • Unit sales of replacement passenger-car and light-truck tires with rim diameters of 18 inches or larger grew 10% in February 2023, year over year, according to Circana , formerly IRI and The NPD Group.

Hooters® Ignites Northeast Development with Opening in NJ, Increases Worldwide Unit Count

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Thursday, June 22, 2023

FLEMINGTON, N.J., June 22, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Hooters®, the original American wing joint, announces the opening of a new location in Flemington, New Jersey at 250 Highway 202. As the brand escalates its worldwide footprint, the Flemington restaurant joins four other locations in New Jersey, including Atlantic City, East Brunswick, Princeton, and Somerset. Company leadership has identified the northeast region as a prime market for continued growth with franchise opportunities available in large DMAs.

Key Points: 
  • As the brand escalates its worldwide footprint, the Flemington restaurant joins four other locations in New Jersey, including Atlantic City, East Brunswick, Princeton, and Somerset.
  • Company leadership has identified the northeast region as a prime market for continued growth with franchise opportunities available in large DMAs .
  • Bringing Hooters to the Flemington market is Joe Azir, a New Jersey entrepreneur who already owns two Hooters locations and a hotel.
  • Having officially opened its doors on Friday, May 12, the new location will bring 70 jobs to the community.

NRSInsights’ May 2023 Retail Same-Store Sales Report

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Monday, June 5, 2023

NEWARK, N.J., June 05, 2023 (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 May 2023.

Key Points: 
  • NEWARK, N.J., June 05, 2023 (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 May 2023.
  • Sales increased 4.3% compared to the preceding month (April 2023).
  • The NRSInsights monthly Same-Store Retail Sales Reports are intended to provide timely topline data reflective of sales at NRS’ network of independent, predominantly urban, retail stores.
  • Same-store data comparisons of May 2023 data with April 2023 data are derived from approximately 197 million transactions processed through 20,409 stores.

Community x SEEN, a first-to-market beauty specialist, nano creator marketing tool launches in the US market

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Wednesday, May 31, 2023

NEW YORK, May 31, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- SEEN Group, the integrated global beauty specialist business famed for clients such as Charlotte Tilbury, BYREDO, Fenty Beauty, L'Oréal, TATCHA, Shiseido Fragrances and Unilever has evolved its US offering to launch first-of-its-kind digital creator platform: COMMUNITY X SEEN (CXS). Following the highly successful debut of CXS in the UK 12 months prior, the product is expanding globally into the US market on June 1st, 2023.

Key Points: 
  • The revolutionary digital platform pairs undiscovered beauty creators with leading global beauty brands via hyper relevant opportunities to unlock richer social beauty experiences.
  • Following the highly successful debut of CXS in the UK 12 months prior, the product is expanding globally into the US market on June 1st, 2023.
  • Community x SEEN, a first-to-market beauty specialist, nano creator marketing tool launches in the US market.
  • By leveraging the agency's communications expertise and built-in creator community, brands can now share SEEN's mission to discover and champion new voices in beauty.