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Jan 13, 2026 at 4:30 PM
Advance Auto Parts Appoints Richard A. Johnson to Board of Directors
RALEIGH, N.C.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Advance Auto Parts Appoints Richard A. Johnson to Board of Directors...
Jan 13, 2026 at 4:00 PM
National Tiles Transforms Its Business With a Unified Data Foundation From Domo and Snowflake
SILICON SLOPES, Utah--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Domo (Nasdaq: DOMO), the AI and Data Products Platform provider, today announced that National Tiles, one of Australia’s leading tile, stone, and timber retailers, has deployed Domo alongside Snowflake to build a trusted, scalable data foundation for its Australian operations that now empowers more than 500 employees with real-time insights, streamlined workflows, and an AI-ready analytics environment. For a rapidly growing retail business operating across...
Jan 13, 2026 at 3:00 PM
Westlake Financial and HFC Acceptance Complete $100 Million Loan Acquisition in Landmark Transaction
LOS ANGELES--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Westlake Financial (“Westlake”), the largest privately held auto finance company, today announced the successful sale of approximately $100 million of subprime auto loans to HFC Acceptance, LLC (“HFC Acceptance”). The transaction, designated WTTD-2026-1 (“Transaction”), represents a first-of-its-kind structure for both organizations and was completed at a 112% principal premium. The transaction consists of seasoned and newly originated subprime auto finance loans o...
Jan 13, 2026 at 2:29 PM
Next-Generation TFX Thermoformer Sets New Benchmark in Speed and Flexibility for High-Volume Producers
TAUNTON, Mass.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Next-Gen TFX Thermoformer Sets New Benchmark in Speed & Flexibility for High-Volume Producers: Precision Thermoforming, Better Control, Higher Output...
Jan 13, 2026 at 11:00 AM
Blackhawk Wins Landmark Contract to Equip German Military with Advanced Holster System
CHESAPEAKE, Va.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Blackhawk today announced it won the contract to supply the Bundeswehr Holster Carry System for the German armed forces....
Jan 13, 2026 at 10:52 AM
NY NOW Unveils 2026 Winter Market Lineup, Equipping Retailers and Brands for What’s Next
NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--NY NOW, the leading wholesale trade show for gift, home, jewelry and accessories known for its comprehensive yet curated marketplace connecting brands and buyers for more than 100 years, today unveiled the exhibitor lineup for its 2026 Winter Market, taking place at the Jacob Javits Center in New York City, February 1–3, 2026. Notable brands attending include TY Inc, JK Adams Company, Chronicle Books, and Liven Company among hundreds of others. NY NOW also spotlights...
Jan 13, 2026 at 10:07 AM
DECKED Launches Most Durable, Customizable and Theft-Proof Tool Box for Truck Beds
KETCHUM, Idaho--(BUSINESS WIRE)--DECKED, the leader in truck bed organization and storage solutions, announced today the release of its all-new Tool Box, a ground-up redesign that joins DECKED’s Drawer System and CargoGlide as the industry’s ultimate truck storage systems. Engineered to be more durable, more functional and more theft-and-weather proof than any other truck bed tool box, DECKED’s new Tool Box is poised to disrupt the stagnant category. DECKED’s Tool Box will be available for purc...
Jan 13, 2026 at 10:00 AM
The Coca-Cola Company Announces Timing of Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2025 Earnings Release
ATLANTA--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The Coca-Cola Company today announced it will release fourth quarter and full year 2025 financial results Feb. 10 before the New York Stock Exchange opens. The release will be followed by an investor conference call at 8:30 a.m. ET to discuss the results. The company also announced that its CEO-elect, Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer Henrique Braun, and President and Chief Financial Officer John Murphy will present at 10 a.m. ET Feb. 17 at the Consu...
Jan 13, 2026 at 10:00 AM
Joseph C. Ballman Elected to CHPA Board of Directors, Succeeding Jeff Reich After Two Terms
CHANTILLY, Va.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--CORT, a Berkshire Hathaway company and the nation’s leading provider of furniture rental and transition services, today announced that Joseph C. Ballman, CCHP, has been elected to the Corporate Housing Providers Association (CHPA) Board of Directors. Ballman will replace Jeff Reich, who has concluded two consecutive terms (six years) of board service. This update follows CORT’s prior announcement in 2020 when Jeff Reich was elected to the CHPA Board of Directors...
Jan 13, 2026 at 9:00 AM
Secure Properties Acquires 15-Property Take 5 Oil Change Portfolio Sale-Leaseback with Driven Brands
NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Secure Properties (“Secure”), a leading real estate investment firm specializing in net lease assets, announced today that it has acquired a 15-property portfolio operated under the Take 5 Oil Change banner through a direct, long-term sale-leaseback with Driven Brands (NASDAQ: DRVN). The portfolio spans high-growth markets across the South and Midwest and represents a meaningful expansion of Secure’s presence in the automotive services category. The assets serve as es...
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