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PopUp Bagels Closes $8M Series A Round

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Wednesday, October 25, 2023

PopUp Bagels was launched in the pandemic in 2020 out of the home kitchen of Adam Goldberg in Westport, Conn. After handing them out to neighbors, word began to spread about what made them the best bagel on the planet -- the crispy outside, chewy inside and the perfect amount of seeds. Soon, people began to pay for them by ordering them online days in advance and picking them up at specified times and locations.

Key Points: 
  • The round was led by Stripes, a NYC-based growth equity firm which has funded such iconic brands as Levain Bakery and Erewhon Organic Grocer.
  • Investors in the previous round including Darren Rovell's Tastemaker Capital and Habitat Partners, the investment arm of Red Antler, also returned to coinvest.
  • It was not long before I realized we needed to finance our operation to allow more of the world to experience the PopUp Bagel way."
  • PopUp Bagels, whose motto is "Not Famous But Known" doesn't just sell the bagel.

Pluribus Company POWR Launches POWR One on Shopify

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Tuesday, June 27, 2023

"Our goal with POWR One is to simplify and supercharge eCommerce for Shopify merchants," said Josh May, CEO of POWR.

Key Points: 
  • "Our goal with POWR One is to simplify and supercharge eCommerce for Shopify merchants," said Josh May, CEO of POWR.
  • With POWR One, we're committed to helping every merchant increase their conversions, optimize their store, and ultimately grow their business."
  • Pluribus CEO Richard Adair adds, "When Pluribus acquires companies our value proposition is to grow revenue through innovation and new channel strategies."
  • "Shopify has been a key platform for POWR users for many years already, and our new product POWR One, is a natural fit for Shopify merchants.

Bored Cow Debuts its Line of Animal-Free Dairy Milk in Sprouts Farmers Market

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Wednesday, April 12, 2023

Bored Cow , a line of sustainable milk alternatives made with Perfect Day’s animal-free milk protein , is launching in Sprouts Farmers Market stores across the U.S. this month.

Key Points: 
  • Bored Cow , a line of sustainable milk alternatives made with Perfect Day’s animal-free milk protein , is launching in Sprouts Farmers Market stores across the U.S. this month.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20230412005316/en/
    Bored Cow Debuts its Line of Animal-Free Dairy Milk in Sprouts Farmers Market (Photo: Business Wire)
    Bored Cow set out to make a plant-powered milk that didn’t compromise on taste, texture, or functionality.
  • The first milk alternative to do it all, Bored Cow looks, feels, tastes, cooks, bakes, froths, foams, and steams just like dairy, because it is dairy.
  • Bored Cow uses up to 96% less land, up to 67% less water, and emits up to 44% fewer greenhouse gas emissions than conventional and organic dairy milk.

CANADA GOOSE ANNOUNCES LAS VEGAS RESIDENCY AS PART OF ITS 'QUEST WEST'

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Friday, November 4, 2022

TORONTO, Nov. 4, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Canada Goose continues its retail expansion across the United States with today's announcement of two new permanent locations in Las Vegas and Denver; and two pop-up stores in Aspen and Detroit. These openings, combined with expanded product categories – lightweight down, apparel, footwear – and exclusive designer collaborations, will showcase the brand's head-to-toe offering for all seasons and occasions.

Key Points: 
  • Canada Goose will open its doors in The Shops at Wynn Las Vegas on November 5, joining the Wynn's roster of the world's most coveted luxury brands.
  • They offer an opportunity to own a piece of the luxury of Canada," said Carrie Baker, President, Canada Goose.
  • Immersive brand storytelling sits at the heart of every Canada Goose retail experience, bringing its heritage, purpose and function to life.
  • Canada Goose is inspired by relentless innovation and uncompromised craftsmanship, recognized as a leader for its Made in Canada commitment.

The Best Place to Get Local, Self-Produced Fruits and Vegetables

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Thursday, October 20, 2022

WALDORF, Md., Oct. 20, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Southern Maryland Law is excited to announce its support for the Waldorf Farmers' Market, a staple of the community that provides healthy, locally grown produce every year. Founded in 2008, it is one of the few "producers only" farmers' markets in Maryland. This means that every person selling food must grow or produce it themselves. There is a wide variety of fresh and wholesome food, including:

Key Points: 
  • "I have personally been going to the farmers' market for years to get veggies to cook up on the weekends," says Attorney Tucker Clagett.
  • To help grow the outreach of the market, Southern Maryland Law has participated in several market events.
  • For example, Tucker Clagett judged an event for Youth Community Day where children were able to sell their own products.
  • This Shark Tank-inspired event also had tons of other activities, including face painting, arts and crafts, games, and a dunk tank.

Instacart Unveils an Enhanced Ad Buying Experience in Ads Manager and Launches Shoppable Video Ads for All CPG Brand Partners

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Wednesday, October 19, 2022

SAN FRANCISCO, Oct. 19, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Instacart, the leading grocery technology company in North America, today announced an enhanced ad buying experience in Ads Manager, the company's self-service portal, putting marketing objectives front and center for brand partners.

Key Points: 
  • SAN FRANCISCO, Oct. 19, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Instacart, the leading grocery technology company in North America, today announced an enhanced ad buying experience in Ads Manager, the company's self-service portal, putting marketing objectives front and center for brand partners.
  • As part of the new Ads Manager experience, Instacart also announced the availability of shoppable video ads for all brand partners.
  • Shoppable video ads combine immersive rich media creative with a set of in-line shoppable products to shorten the path from inspiration and discovery to purchase.
  • Shoppable video ads are available today in Ads Manager and are designed to help CPG brands achieve their objectives to 'reach' or 'engage' consumers on Instacart depending on their campaign goal.

DankeSuper Opens 'Weed to Table' Pop up in the Same Williamsburg Neighborhood Where the Locavore Food Movement Was Born

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Sunday, July 31, 2022

With Williamsburg serving as home to some of marijuana's best-known food figures, the community surrounding DankeSuper plays a central role in cannabis culture.

Key Points: 
  • With Williamsburg serving as home to some of marijuana's best-known food figures, the community surrounding DankeSuper plays a central role in cannabis culture.
  • DankeSuper is dedicated to enabling consumers to explore their options while encouraging them to choose the most appropriate products for their personal journey.
  • Brooklyn's affinity for farm-to-table restaurants largely began with the opening of Andrew Tarlow's Marlow and Sons, located in one of the less tourist-dense neighborhoods in South Williamsburg.
  • In contrast, the DankeSuper Pop Up is offering an artisanal client-centric approach with an experiential twist.

Pop Art Pops Off the Page in New Series of Warhol Pop Up Art Books

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Friday, July 8, 2022

LOS ANGELES, July 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Proving the interactive potential of analog mediums, Pop Art and Pop Ups come together to create an epic moment in both art and publishing. Art pop up book publisher Poposition Press is working with The Andy Warhol Foundation for the Visual Arts, Inc. on an upcoming series of officially licensed pop up books and cards showcasing the career of the iconic visual and conceptual artist Andy Warhol (1928-1987). With four books planned spanning four decades, the iconic artist's work takes on a new form, quite literally popping off the page. This series recontextualizes a piece of our collective history, changing how fans look at Warhol's work through pop up sculptures and re-interpretations of the artist's groundbreaking art.

Key Points: 
  • Art pop up book publisher Poposition Press is working with The Andy Warhol Foundation for the Visual Arts, Inc. on an upcoming series of officially licensed pop up books and cards showcasing the career of the iconic visual and conceptual artist Andy Warhol (1928-1987).
  • This series recontextualizes a piece of our collective history, changing how fans look at Warhol's work through pop up sculptures and re-interpretations of the artist's groundbreaking art.
  • The pages in Pop Up Pop Art include interactive elements, optical illusions and special easter eggs for true Warhol fans, making it an immersive and engaging experience.
  • The Pop Up Pop Art - Silver Factory collection will be available to pre-order on Saturday, July 9th at PopositionPress.com
    Poposition Press designs, paper engineers and self-publishes pop up books with popular visual artists.

British Gas and Post Office unite to provide free in-person support in communities worst affected by energy debt

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Monday, May 23, 2022

LONDON, May 23, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- British Gas and Post Office are building on their partnership with a new initiative to support people struggling to pay their energy bills with in-person community pop-ups, launching Monday 23rd May in Post Offices across the UK.

Key Points: 
  • Jessica Taplin, British Gas Energy Trust Chief Executive, said:"Partnering with Post Office, an organisation that remained a constant in our lives even throughout the pandemic, will help provide a lifeline to those communities we know are really struggling.
  • The one-to-one sessions will be run by trained Energy Debt advisors from organisations funded through the British Gas Energy Trust and they're for anyone facing financial hardship andenergy debt.
  • The British Gas Energy Trust helps people with financial advice, energy efficiency advice and measures, fuel vouchers, checking benefit entitlements and accessing debt support charities.
  • The British Gas Energy Trust runs a 6m fund for British Gas customers to provide grants between 250 and 750 to those struggling with energy costs - and many suppliers offer similar funds.

Sandhata Technologies launches PopUp Mainframe to drive mainframe modernization

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Tuesday, March 29, 2022

LONDON, March 29, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The DevOps, Integration and digital transformation specialist, Sandhata Technologies , has launched its new product company, PopUp Mainframe.

Key Points: 
  • LONDON, March 29, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The DevOps, Integration and digital transformation specialist, Sandhata Technologies , has launched its new product company, PopUp Mainframe.
  • PopUp Mainframe is a cutting-edge solution which finally removes the bottleneck of mainframe test environments by enabling clients to create mainframe environments on-demand, either on-prem or in the cloud.
  • Sandhata Technologies has taken the decision to separate its new product offering, PopUp Mainframe, from Sandhata's services offering to ensure that PopUp's software engineering team can focus fully on responding to client needs with the PopUp product roadmap.
  • PopUp Mainframe is one way to do that while simultaneously enabling your organisation with agile and cloud mainframe capabilities to take project performance to new heights.