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May 11, 2026 at 10:27 AM

Tapestry Awarded U.S. Patent for Innovative AI Platform: Mira

NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Tapestry, Inc. (NYSE: TPR), a global house of iconic brands consisting of Coach and kate spade new york, has been awarded a U.S. patent for Mira, a proprietary AI platform designed to connect data across all areas of the company to enable rapid, enterprise-wide decision-making. The patent includes the core system architecture and marks Tapestry's first AI patent and second technology patent overall. WHAT IS MIRA? In an era when consumers are moving faster than ever, h...
May 11, 2026 at 10:00 AM

Robots for America Launches National Coalition to Advance U.S. Robotics Deployment Policy

WASHINGTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--In a move to strengthen long-term manufacturing productivity, U.S. government officials asked the robotics industry to organize and deliver a unified plan to mobilize automation across America. On May 8th, industry leaders did exactly that. Robots for America (RFA) launched as a national industry coalition at the SCSP AI+ Expo in Washington, D.C., bringing together founding members and key stakeholders to release a coordinated policy platform. The coalition was form...
May 11, 2026 at 9:00 AM

ONSIDE Introduces a New Standard in Men’s Personal Care, Launching Exclusively at Target

LOS ANGELES--(BUSINESS WIRE)--ONSIDE launches at Target, redefining men’s personal care around performance, movement, and self-care backed by basketball champion Jayson Tatum...
May 11, 2026 at 9:00 AM

Guitar Center Amends and Extends Asset-Based Lending Facility

WESTLAKE VILLAGE, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Guitar Center, Inc. (together with its affiliates, “Guitar Center,” or the “Company”) today announced that it has amended its existing asset-based lending facility (“ABL”). The amended facility maintains total commitments of $375 million, reduces borrowing costs, relaxes certain minimum availability covenants and extends the maturity date from December 31, 2027 to the earlier of May 8, 2031, or 90 days prior to the maturity date of any of the Company’s...
May 11, 2026 at 8:40 AM

Central Garden & Pet to Participate in Investor Conferences

WALNUT CREEK, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Central Garden & Pet Company (NASDAQ: CENT), (NASDAQ: CENTA), a leading consumer goods company in the pet and garden industries, today announced that members of its management team will participate in the following upcoming investor conferences and host meetings with institutional investors: CJS Securities 2nd annual Spring Virtual 1x1 Conference (May 13) Virtual – Brad Smith, Chief Financial Officer; John Jordan, CFO, Garden Segment; and Friederike Ed...
May 11, 2026 at 8:30 AM

Nalgene Outdoor Introduces Fresh Flow™ Straw Bottle

ROCHESTER, N.Y.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Nalgene Outdoor today introduces the Fresh Flow™ straw bottle, a new addition to its reusable bottle collection designed to give fans more ways to hydrate without sacrificing the simplicity, durability, and approachable price points they expect from a Nalgene bottle. The result is a slim 24-oz bottle paired with a new interchangeable Fresh Flow cap that lets fans sip from a straw, chug from a spout, or swap the cap onto other Nalgene bottles they already own. T...
May 11, 2026 at 8:00 AM

Vontier’s Driivz Partners to Scale Duracell E-Charge Ultra-Fast Network Across the UK

RALEIGH, N.C.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Driivz, a Vontier (NYSE: VNT) company and leading global software supplier to EV charging operators and service providers, today announced a partnership to power and scale the Duracell E-Charge ultra-fast EV charging network across the UK. The Driivz software platform removes common points of friction for charge point operators, by providing robust session data, accurate billing and transparent settlements. With mature, reliable OCPI capabilities, The EV Network...
May 11, 2026 at 8:00 AM

The Vitamin Shoppe to Add Shakeology by BODi in Retail Locations Nationwide

EL SEGUNDO, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--BODi (NASDAQ: BODI), the proactive wellness company delivering nutrition, supplements, and proven fitness programs that help people take control of their health inside and out, today announced that its premium protein and superfood nutrition solution, Shakeology®, will launch in The Vitamin Shoppe nationwide later this year, significantly expanding access to one of the most successful brands in the nutrition category. The launch into The Vitamin Shoppe, whic...
May 11, 2026 at 6:45 AM

Sally Beauty Holdings Reports Second Quarter Fiscal 2026 Results

PLANO, Texas--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sally Beauty Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: SBH) (the “Company”), the leader in professional hair color, today announced financial results for its second quarter ended March 31, 2026. The Company will hold a conference call today at 7:30 a.m. Central Time to discuss these results and its business. “Our second quarter results reflect solid execution and the resilience of our operating model amid a dynamic macroeconomic environment,” said Denise Paulonis, president and chief...
May 11, 2026 at 6:30 AM

Cresco Labs Provides Update on Texas License Previously Awarded by Texas Department of Public Safety

CHICAGO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Cresco Labs Inc. (CSE: CL) (OTCQX: CRLBF) (FSE: 6CQ) (“Cresco Labs” or the “Company”), today provided an update on its application under the Texas Compassionate Use Program (TCUP). The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) has announced a retroactive correction to the tabulation methodology used in its conditional license selection process, impacting multiple applicants. Under the corrected tabulation, the conditional license previously awarded and publicly announced...
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