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WASHINGTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Haypp Group, parent company of Nicokick.com and Northerner.com, participated in the American Tobacco and Nicotine Forum (ATNF), held April 20-22, in Ashburn, Virginia. Haypp Group was represented by three senior leaders across the conference's programming. CEO Gavin O'Dowd joined the opening-day panel, "Innovation in Science: Harnessing AI & Creating New Approaches to Advance Product Research & Applications," alongside scientists, researchers, and industry e...

NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--American Express today announced two new AI training and education initiatives, in collaboration with nonprofits Generation and Scholarship America, to help small businesses build practical AI skills in their day-to-day operations. AI Upskilling for Small Business, an AI training program created by Generation, is open to small businesses globally, with courses offered in English and Spanish. Smart Futures for Small Business Scholarships, administered by Scholarship Am...

NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Vanessa Hudgens’ contemporary children’s brand, A Star Is Born™, inks strategic licensing partnerships with Centric Brands and Jay Franco & Sons....

NEW YORK & LOS ANGELES--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The Women’s National Basketball Association (WNBA) and Skechers today announced a multiyear deal that will position the global footwear leader as an Official Partner with the league. Skechers continues its ongoing global support for women’s sports, and will be a fixture throughout the league as the WNBA celebrates its milestone 30th season. “We’re excited to welcome Skechers to the WNBA family at a moment of extraordinary momentum for our league,” said W...

NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Christie Horvath, CEO and founder of Wagmo, has been named a finalist for the Entrepreneur Of The Year 2026 New York Award by Ernst & Young LLP (EY US). Now in its 41st year, the Entrepreneur Of The Year program celebrates the bold leaders who disrupt markets through the world’s most ground-breaking companies, revolutionizing industries and uplifting communities. The program honors entrepreneurs whose innovations drive economic growth and help shape the future of...

CINCINNATI--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Secret, the #1 Clinical Antiperspirant Brand* has teamed up with Intern Queen, the leading Gen-Z and campus marketing platform, and Corporate Natalie, content creator and entrepreneur, to provide young women with the tools – and the confidence – to navigate the often sweat-inducing, "unwritten rules" of the corporate world. The transition from college into corporate life can be stressful. When faced with the pressure of a first performance review or an "always-on" h...

PLANO, Texas--(BUSINESS WIRE)--This May, ZIPS Car Wash is celebrating the everyday heroes who keep communities running strong. Throughout the month, the company is offering a special weekday offer for teachers, nurses, military personnel, and first responders across the country. Every weekday in May, eligible local heroes can receive 25% off a Premier Car Wash by using the code HERO with your Employer/Military ID at any ZIPS Car Wash. Similar offers are available with wash code HERO at Jet Brit...

CHARLOTTE, N.C.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Circle K, the global convenience store chain, is throwing the party of the summer – and everyone's invited. As America celebrates its 250th birthday, Circle K is America's Party Stop, kicking things off with a Fuel Day at participating locations across the U.S. on May 7 and delivering savings, big rewards and community moments that make every stop worth celebrating all summer long. The celebration kicks off with a signature Circle K Fuel Day event on Thursday,...

SAN DIEGO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--GoFundMe and the GivingTuesday Data Commons today announced new research that highlights a critical shift – and opportunity – for nonprofits: Gen Z already participates in philanthropy at higher rates than other adults, with a distinct strength in giving rooted in personal relationships and social connections. They are supporting causes through sharing, donating, advocating, and community fundraising, often in visible, digital formats that inspire their peers to give...

NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Corbin Capital Partners (“Corbin”), a majority woman-owned independent alternative asset manager with $10 billion of assets under management, today announced the final close of CLF I, L.P. (“CLF I” or “the Fund”), with $342 million in committed capital for the fund and related co-investments. CLF I focuses mainly on commercial litigation funding, including business disputes, anti-trust, mass torts, bankruptcy-related litigation, and intellectual property. Corbin takes...