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PORT WASHINGTON, N.Y.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Global Industrial Company (NYSE: GIC), a value-added national distributor and source for industrial equipment and supplies, will exhibit at Booth #617 at the National Restaurant Association Show 2026, May 16–19 at McCormick Place in Chicago. The company will showcase a comprehensive, one-source offering of foodservice equipment, storage, janitorial and facility solutions, and high-frequency consumables designed to help restaurant teams streamline purchasi...

HAMDEN, Conn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--TransAct Technologies Incorporated (Nasdaq: TACT) (“TransAct” or the “Company”), a leading provider of cloud-based software and integrated hardware solutions, today announced the appointment of Robert Campbell as Chief Financial Officer, effective upon the June 30, 2026, retirement of long-time Chief Financial Officer, Steven A. DeMartino. Mr. DeMartino, who serves as President, Chief Financial Officer, Secretary and Treasurer of the Company, will retire followin...

DALLAS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--In a “On This Day in History” worthy of a “salud”, Monday, May 11, 2026 will mark the 55th anniversary of the debut of “The World’s First Frozen Margarita Machine”. Dallas’ Mariano Martinez adapted a Slurpee machine to make frozen margaritas more efficiently at Mariano’s Mexican Cuisine, which it did for 34 years before being retired to the collection of the National Museum of American History, part of the Smithsonian Institution. Born in Dallas in 1944, Martinez and hi...

ATLANTA--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Inspire Brands, Inc. (“Inspire Brands”) today announced that it has confidentially submitted a draft registration statement on Form S-1 with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”) relating to the proposed initial public offering of its common stock. The number of shares to be offered and the price range for the proposed offering have not yet been determined. Inspire Brands expects to use the net proceeds of the proposed offering to repay outstanding indebte...

CHARLESTON, S.C.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Le Creuset, the iconic French cookware brand celebrated for its craftsmanship and colorful cookware, and Wildflower Farms, Auberge Collection, a luxury resort in New York’s Hudson Valley, today announce Chef’s Atelier, an immersive three-part culinary series designed to inspire, educate and elevate everyday cooking. Available exclusively to guests, sessions will be hosted by some of the country’s most inspiring chefs as they lead attendees through an immersive...

ATLANTA--(BUSINESS WIRE)--As recent airline uncertainty has left many travelers clutching expired boarding passes and loyalty points that were rendered useless, Papa Johns is offering a soft landing. Introducing Skies to Pies, a limited‑time offer that transforms Spirit Airlines’ unusable loyalty program into something reliable: hot Papa Johns pizza. “Loyalty points don’t mean much if you can’t use them,” said Shivram Vaideeswaran, SVP of Brand Marketing at Papa Johns. “While we can’t fix cance...

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--CBL Properties (NYSE: CBL) announced results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2026. Results of operations as reported in the consolidated financial statements for these periods are prepared in accordance with GAAP. A description of each supplemental non-GAAP financial measure and the related reconciliation to the comparable GAAP financial measure is located at the end of this news release.     Three Months Ended March 31,       2026     2025   Net incom...

FOSTER CITY, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Food Innovation Firm Mattson Launches Free Global AI Model For The Industry To Use for Insights & Innovation....

MINNETONKA, Minn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--BT Brands, Inc. (Nasdaq: BTBD and BTBDW) (“BT Brands” or the “Company”) today announced that it has filed a Current Report on Form 8-K regarding the termination of the previously announced Agreement and Plan of Merger with Aero Velocity Inc. (“Aero”). The merger agreement was terminated upon expiration of the contractual term set forth in the Merger Agreement, as the registration statement relating to the proposed transaction was required to be declared effec...

CHICAGO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Accel Entertainment, Inc. (NYSE: ACEL), a leading locals-focused gaming operator partnering with small businesses, local communities, and state governments to provide entertaining, convenient, and safe gaming experiences nationwide, today announced the election of six directors to its Board of Directors, including new director Bruce D. Wardinski. Mr. Wardinski is an independent director who will also serve on the Board’s Compensation Committee and Nominating and Corpor...