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Spruce Point Capital Management Announces Investment Opinion: Releases Report and Strong Sell Research Opinion on Boot Barn Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: BOOT)

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Wednesday, May 8, 2024
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Based in Irvine, California, Boot Barn is a specialty retailer that sells western and work-related footwear, apparel and accessories in the U.S.

Key Points: 
  • Based in Irvine, California, Boot Barn is a specialty retailer that sells western and work-related footwear, apparel and accessories in the U.S.
  • As of year-end 2023, Boot Barn reported $1,704 million and $116 million of revenues and adjusted net income, respectively.
  • Spruce Point is equally concerned by the leadership chosen to support and oversee CEO Conroy.
  • Spruce Point has several concerns with Boot Barn’s new store economics, pictorial representations of stores and anomalous capital spending.

Catalina Crunch® Welcomes Sam Martin as Chief Revenue and Marketing Officer and Five Other New Leadership Hires

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Wednesday, May 1, 2024
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INDIANAPOLIS, May 1, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Catalina Crunch®, the pioneering brand in innovative and delicious low-carb cereals and snacks, is thrilled to announce the appointment of Sam Martin as its new Chief Revenue and Marketing Officer (CRMO) along with five additional key hires. With over two decades of experience in the consumer packaged goods industry, Martin brings abundant knowledge and a proven track record of driving sustainable growth across multiple brands and disciplines.

Key Points: 
  • Prior to joining Catalina Crunch®, Sam Martin served as the Chief Revenue and Marketing Officer at Yasso Inc., where he played a pivotal role in the company's expansion and success in the competitive frozen dessert market.
  • "We are delighted to welcome Sam Martin to Catalina Crunch® as our new Chief Revenue and Marketing Officer," shared Doug Behrens, CEO of Catalina Crunch®.
  • As CRMO, Sam Martin will spearhead Catalina Crunch®'s commercial and marketing strategies, further expanding the brand's reach and driving consumer engagement.
  • "I'm thrilled to join the stellar team at Catalina Crunch® during this pivotal moment for the brand," said Sam Martin, CRMO of Catalina Crunch®.

Inflation-Driven Price Hikes Vary Significantly Across 10 Popular U.S. Grocery Categories in Q1

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Thursday, April 25, 2024
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ST. PETERSBURG, Fla., April 25, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Key grocery food categories remained stubbornly high in Q1 2024 while select others dipped to new lows compared to the same period in 2023. Tapping into its rich, real-time Shopper Intelligence Platform, Catalina looked at the aggregate price increase of 10 common grocery categories in the U.S.

Key Points: 
  • Value-conscious shoppers are still grappling with significant price increases on essential items, even as the broader inflation rate cools."
  • "Our latest data shows grocery inflation has dropped considerably from a year ago in these 10 categories," said Wesley Bean, US Chief Revenue Officer at Catalina.
  • Value-conscious shoppers are still grappling with significant price increases on essential items, even as the broader inflation rate cools."
  • The 3% average Q1 inflation rate from Catalina's data was on par with the overall 3.5% inflation rate reported in March's US Consumer Price Index (CPI).

Catalina Crunch® Appoints Debora Delaney as New Chief Financial Officer

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Monday, April 15, 2024
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INDIANAPOLIS, April 15, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Catalina Crunch®, a leading innovator in the snack and health food industry, is thrilled to announce the appointment of Debora Delaney as its new Chief Financial Officer (CFO). With a stellar track record of driving financial growth and fostering strategic partnerships, Delaney brings a wealth of experience and expertise to the Catalina Crunch® team.

Key Points: 
  • INDIANAPOLIS, April 15, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Catalina Crunch ®, a leading innovator in the snack and health food industry, is thrilled to announce the appointment of Debora Delaney as its new Chief Financial Officer (CFO).
  • With a stellar track record of driving financial growth and fostering strategic partnerships, Delaney brings a wealth of experience and expertise to the Catalina Crunch® team.
  • As a results-oriented and passionate finance leader, Debora Delaney has been recognized for her ability to drive enterprise-focused financial and business results.
  • "We are thrilled to welcome Debora to the Catalina Crunch® family," said Krishna Kaliannan, Catalina Crunch's Founder.

Catalina Crunch® Welcomes Wendy Behr as First Chief Research & Development Officer

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Tuesday, March 19, 2024
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INDIANAPOLIS, March 19, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Catalina Crunch®, the pioneering brand known for its innovative approach to better-for-you snacks, proudly announces the appointment of Wendy Behr as its first-ever Chief Research & Development Officer. This strategic hire marks a significant milestone in Catalina Crunch®'s journey, as the brand continues to push boundaries and set new standards in product innovation.

Key Points: 
  • INDIANAPOLIS, March 19, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Catalina Crunch ®, the pioneering brand known for its innovative approach to better-for-you snacks, proudly announces the appointment of Wendy Behr as its first-ever Chief Research & Development Officer.
  • Wendy Behr joins Catalina Crunch® with a wealth of experience and a proven track record of driving innovation and elevating product quality.
  • "We are thrilled to welcome Wendy Behr to the Catalina Crunch® family as our new Chief Research & Development Officer," shared Doug Behrens, CEO of Catalina Crunch®.
  • "I am honored to join Catalina Crunch® at such an exciting time in the company's growth journey," said Wendy Behr, Chief Research & Development Officer.

United States-Japan Foundation Announces Latest Grants

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Tuesday, March 12, 2024
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TOKYO, March 12, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The United States Foundation announced its latest round of grants awarded in late 2023 and early 2024.

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  • TOKYO, March 12, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The United States Foundation announced its latest round of grants awarded in late 2023 and early 2024.
  • Details for the application process can be found here:
    USJF has given out more than $100 million in grants in the two countries since its founding.
  • In addition to giving out grants, the Foundation has for the past 20 years run the US-Japan Leadership Program, a network that has grown to more than 500 American and Japanese policymakers, scholars, entrepreneurs, artists, and activists.
  • Here's a full list of the 2023-2024 United States-Japan Foundation grant recipients:
    "Maureen Mansfield Women's Empowerment Series -- Japan-Korea-U.S.

Shocked to the core: a new model to understand euro area inflation

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Tuesday, April 2, 2024
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The pandemic's disruption of global supply chains and the spike in natural gas prices following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine were significant drivers of surging inflation.

Key Points: 
  • The pandemic's disruption of global supply chains and the spike in natural gas prices following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine were significant drivers of surging inflation.
  • Traditional inflation models often ignore such supply-side shocks, even though they can have a significant and persistent impact on core inflation in the euro area (as measured by rates of change in the Harmonised Index of Consumer Prices excluding the energy and food components).

Catalina Crunch® Appoints Three New Key Members To Its Growing Leadership Team

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Monday, March 4, 2024
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INDIANAPOLIS, March 4, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Catalina Crunch®, the pioneering brand in healthier snacks, is excited to unveil the latest additions to its leadership team. The company proudly welcomes Lauri Luker as the Chief Operating Officer, Jim Duddleston as Senior Vice President of National Accounts and West, and Kristy Vigil as Senior Vice President of Natural Channel and East. In their strategic roles, Lauri, Jim, and Kristy will be instrumental in steering Catalina Crunch® into its next phase of robust growth, strategically expanding the brand's retail presence. This significant announcement not only underscores the brand's dedication to meeting the soaring demand for its products but also highlights Catalina Crunch®'s ongoing commitment to fortifying and expanding its executive team.

Key Points: 
  • INDIANAPOLIS, March 4, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Catalina Crunch ®, the pioneering brand in healthier snacks, is excited to unveil the latest additions to its leadership team.
  • "We are thrilled to welcome Lauri, Jim, and Kristy to the Catalina Crunch® family.
  • The trio of Lauri Luker, Jim Duddleston, and Kristy Vigil brings a wealth of experience and industry acumen to Catalina Crunch®.
  • For more information on Catalina Crunch® visit us.catalinacrunch.com and follow on Instagram ( @CatalinaCrunch ), Facebook ( @CatalinaCrunch ) and TikTok ( @CatalinaCrunch ).

War Heroes on Water Announces Dates for 2024 Tournament: Sept. 20 - 24

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Tuesday, January 9, 2024
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The 2023 event also saw 379 returning and new corporate and private donors and sponsors who care about our veterans and understand how this tournament is changing—and saving—lives.

Key Points: 
  • The 2023 event also saw 379 returning and new corporate and private donors and sponsors who care about our veterans and understand how this tournament is changing—and saving—lives.
  • "WHOW continues to change and save the lives of veterans, who have selflessly sacrificed so much for our country," said WHOW Founder Anthony Hsieh.
  • I can’t wait to bring everyone together again to show our veterans the love and support they need and deserve.”
    WHOW was founded by Hsieh in 2018.
  • To learn more and make a tax-deductible donation to this event or to join the amazing WHOW fleet, please visit www.warheroesonwater.com .

Catalina Crunch® Welcomes Doug Behrens as New Chief Executive Officer to Further its Explosive Growth

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Thursday, January 11, 2024
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INDIANAPOLIS, Jan. 11, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Catalina Crunch®, the pioneering brand in healthier snacks, is thrilled to announce the appointment of Doug Behrens as Chief Executive Officer (CEO). Behrens will be responsible for bringing Catalina Crunch® into its next phase of growth and expanding the brand's retail footprint at a time when the company's demand is at an all-time high. This important announcement builds on Catalina Crunch's recent growth as the company continues to make ongoing investment in hiring the best talent to join the executive team.

Key Points: 
  • This important announcement builds on Catalina Crunch's recent growth as the company continues to make ongoing investment in hiring the best talent to join the executive team.
  • "I am thrilled to welcome Doug Behrens to the Catalina Crunch® team.
  • "I've been very impressed with the explosive growth of Catalina Crunch® and excited to join the team for the next chapter.
  • The better-for-you food and snacking space is incredibly dynamic and Catalina is well positioned to be a disruptive leader," shared Doug Behrens.