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Convenience Store Industry Unites to Give “High 5 for Heroes” on 24/7 Day

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Thursday, July 13, 2023
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On Monday, July 24, also known as 24/7 Day, the U.S. convenience store industry will once again celebrate the local heroes within its communities.

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  • On Monday, July 24, also known as 24/7 Day, the U.S. convenience store industry will once again celebrate the local heroes within its communities.
  • “So much of the work that both first responders and convenience store workers do is not seen by the public.
  • There are more than 150,000-plus convenience stores and they conduct 160 million transactions a day across every community in the country.
  • A full list of participants, as well as what each store is offering, is available at 247Day.org .

Chevron Launches Checkout-Free Shopping, Powered by Grabango

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Wednesday, November 2, 2022
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Chevron U.S.A. Inc. and Grabango are bringing checkout-free shopping to Chevrons ExtraMile store at 6001 Bollinger Canyon Rd, San Ramon, CA.

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  • Chevron U.S.A. Inc. and Grabango are bringing checkout-free shopping to Chevrons ExtraMile store at 6001 Bollinger Canyon Rd, San Ramon, CA.
  • Were always looking to improve the experiences of our valued ExtraMile shoppers, said Bob Stolz, general manager of Chevron Stations.
  • Grabango is honored to help Chevron usher in the future of physical retail shopping.
  • Chevron is the most recent launch in a series of major retailers working with Grabango, including BP, Circle K, and MAPCO and several additional unannounced merchants.

Sip Fresh Announces First Franchise Agreement

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Thursday, September 29, 2022
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PASADENA, Calif., Sept. 29, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Sip Fresh, an innovative, handcrafted juice and beverage franchise concept, announced its first franchise agreement today, just months after announcing the launch of the brand's franchising opportunity. Sip Fresh's first franchisee-operated store is slated to open in San Diego County at Westfield UTC this October. The store will be run by LK Group UTC LP, led by experienced entrepreneur and operator Lawrence Kourie who, shortly after announcing his intentions to franchise the brand, signed a multi-unit commitment to develop within the Southern California region.

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  • Experienced Entrepreneur Signs Innovative Beverage Concepts' First Franchise Deal, Plans to Aggressively Expand Brand's Presence Across U.S.
    PASADENA, Calif., Sept. 29, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Sip Fresh , an innovative, handcrafted juice and beverage franchise concept, announced its first franchise agreement today, just months after announcing the launch of the brand's franchising opportunity.
  • His extensive resume and experience in the franchising industry is invaluable," said Sharon Arthofer, Founder and CEO of Sip Fresh.
  • "Lawrence is passionate about hospitality and serving his community through franchising, which aligns perfectly with our culture at Sip Fresh.
  • Sip Fresh's quality products are made to engage the senses: see it, sample it and sip it up.

Travis Kelce Joins ZenWTR Alkaline Water's Roster of Investors

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Thursday, September 29, 2022
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LOS ANGELES, Sept. 29, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- ZenWTR® – the premium alkaline water and world's first and only beverage in a bottle made from 100% recycled, certified ocean-bound plastic – today announced the addition of Kansas City's Travis Kelce to its roster of athlete and celebrity investors. Beyond being his choice for ultra-pure premium hydration to stay game-day ready, Kelce stands behind ZenWTR's mission to prevent ocean pollution.

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  • LOS ANGELES, Sept. 29, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- ZenWTR the premium alkaline water and world's first and only beverage in a bottle made from 100% recycled, certified ocean-bound plastic today announced the addition of Kansas City's Travis Kelce to its roster of athlete and celebrity investors.
  • "As an athlete, staying hydrated is crucial to my performance," said Travis Kelce, ZenWTR investor and professional football player.
  • "ZenWTR is my go-to choice as it's the perfect alkaline water for superior hydration, plus I love that each bottle helps prevent ocean pollution.
  • "We couldn't be more excited to have Travis Kelce join the ZenWTR investor squad," said Collins.

Convenience Store Industry Unites to Honor Hometown Heroes

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Thursday, July 14, 2022
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Hometown heroes who serve their communities around the clock are being recognized this July 24, otherwise known as 24/7 Day.

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  • Hometown heroes who serve their communities around the clock are being recognized this July 24, otherwise known as 24/7 Day.
  • An estimated 30,000 convenience stores across the country will celebrate their hometown heroes on 24/7 Day, recognizing first responders, medical personnel, 9-1-1 professionals, and Red Cross volunteers who work 24/7 to ensure people dont face emergencies alone.
  • Convenience stores are in every community in the country; 93% of Americans live within just 10 minutes of a convenience store, including 86% of rural Americans.
  • The U.S. convenience store industry, with more than 148,000 stores nationwide selling fuel, food and merchandise, conducts 160 million transactions daily and had sales of $705.7 billion in 2021.

CITIC CLSA GOES EXTRAMILE; Collaboration leads to a new level of Greater Bay Area Fintech Collaboration

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Wednesday, June 15, 2022
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CITIC CLSA is set to get further advanced in financial products distribution to the Extramile Community, while the fintech journey of CITIC Securities Wealth Management (HK) takes an advanced leap forward.

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  • CITIC CLSA is set to get further advanced in financial products distribution to the Extramile Community, while the fintech journey of CITIC Securities Wealth Management (HK) takes an advanced leap forward.
  • Extramile ecosystem has now another competitive issuer, CITIC CLSA, providing wider range of choices for our members, said Ka Long Lee, CEO of Goldhorse.
  • Extramile not only aligns with us on our industry-leading technology standard, it also offers products from CITIC CLSA.
  • CITIC Securities Wealth Management (HK) is the Wealth Management Platform of CITIC Securities, a leading company in the securities industry of China.

ZenWTR Alkaline Water Makes a Big Splash This Earth Day Supporting Ocean Conservation and Recycling Efforts Across The U.S. With 1% For The Oceans Initiative

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Wednesday, April 20, 2022
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LOS ANGELES, April 20, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- ZenWTR®, the premium alkaline water and world's first and only beverage in a bottle made from 100% recycled, certified ocean-bound plastic, is celebrating Earth Day by announcing the initial distribution of its "1% For the Oceans" donation that will go to numerous organizations with missions to protect and preserve our oceans and advance recycling in the U.S. As part of the company's "1% For the Oceans" initiative, 1% of total sales is committed to ocean conservation and recycling education and advocacy.

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  • ZenWTR's donation will significantly support The Recycling Partnership's work to close the equity gap within the U.S.
  • This is all in effort to support The Ocean Blue Project's goal of removing 1 million pounds of plastic waste from the ocean.
  • Additionally, they're able to support ocean preservation and recycling efforts in the U.S. through the brand's 1% For the Oceans initiative.
  • "Helping to restore our oceans has been the core of ZenWTR's brand mission since day one," said Lance Collins, Founder of ZenWTR.

Shane Sampson Named Executive Chairman of The Save Mart Companies

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Monday, April 4, 2022
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MODESTO, Calif., April 4, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Save Mart Companies and KingswoodCapital Management,LP announced today that Shane Sampson has been named executive chairman of the California-based, regional grocery retailer.

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  • MODESTO, Calif., April 4, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Save Mart Companies and KingswoodCapital Management,LP announced today that Shane Sampson has been named executive chairman of the California-based, regional grocery retailer.
  • "The Save Mart Companies team has built a wonderful operation in the Central Valley of California throughout their 70 years of serving their customers and communities," said Sampson.
  • We're looking forward to leveraging his significant retail experience into The Save Mart Companies' operations."
  • The Save Mart Companies, a Kingswood Capital Management, LP portfolio company and a California- based grocer, operates approximately 200 Save Mart, Lucky California, and FoodMaxx stores in the California Central Valley and Northern Nevada.

Danone North America Grows Silk® Oatmilk with Exciting New Customer Partnerships

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Tuesday, January 11, 2022
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BROOMFIELD, Colo., Jan. 11, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --With demand for oatmilk continuing to rise at a significant pace, Danone North America is pleased to announce exciting new opportunities to bring Silk oatmilk, America's best-tasting original oatmilk, to consumers across the country.

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  • BROOMFIELD, Colo., Jan. 11, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --With demand for oatmilk continuing to rise at a significant pace, Danone North America is pleased to announce exciting new opportunities to bring Silk oatmilk, America's best-tasting original oatmilk, to consumers across the country.
  • Danone brings Silk oatmilk to more people across the U.S. with new customer partnerships.
  • Danone Away from Home, the foodservice business unit of Danone North America, recently secured the following partnerships:
    Sheetz convenience stores added Silk oatmilk to its Made to Order menu offering in all locations.
  • Based on a nationwide taste test conducted March 16 & 18, 2021 of 415 consumers tasting Silk Original Oatmilk, Oatly Original Oatmilk, Chobani Oat Plain, Planet Oat Original Oatmilk, and Califia Original Oatmilk

ZenWTR Alkaline Water Makes Waves with Star-Studded Social Media Campaign with Goal of Raising $200,000 for International Coastal Cleanup Day

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Thursday, September 16, 2021
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This initiative will further ZenWTR's ongoing commitment to ocean conservation efforts by spreading awareness and raising money for the cause.

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  • This initiative will further ZenWTR's ongoing commitment to ocean conservation efforts by spreading awareness and raising money for the cause.
  • ZenWTR will donate $1 to ocean conservation efforts for every #ZenPose post shared through Oct. 18, 2021 giving up to $200,000.
  • I am excited to bring awareness to International Coastal Cleanup Day and encourage my fans to strike a #ZenPose to raise money for a great cause."
  • And now, just by striking a yoga pose and tagging #ZenPose on social media, they can also raise money for ocean conservation."