PHOENIX, Ariz. /CitizenWire/ — Lisa Baldwin, an industry veteran with a track record of successes with paramount brands like Tiffany and Co., Coach and Macy’s, is bringing her earned expertise to TAG CXO as a fractional CIO. Baldwin’s remarkable insights come from 30 years of IT experience, managing modernization and transformation across all aspects of […]
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News: Don’t Just Wash Your Clothes, Disinfect and Sanitize Them Too | CitizenWire
ROSEVILLE, Calif. /CitizenWire/ — Paradise Laundry has recently expanded their location in Roseville and added a state-of-the-art new feature. The pandemic has demonstrated the importance of cleanliness resulting in multiple methods being used to kill bacteria i.e., antibacterial soap, hand sanitizer and disinfectant wipes.
News: Inflation-proof Investments Made Possible with Luxury Diamonds | CitizenWire
BOCA RATON, Fla. /CitizenWire/ — Last month, Rosenberg Diamonds & Co of Boca Raton, Florida, whose primary focus is high-end diamond and jewels, announced record-breaking sales for the second year in a row – despite the ongoing pandemic. And they aren’t the only ones. One study showed that from January through May 2021, overall U.S. […]
News: Kiosk and Digital Signage News from Industry Group and Kiosk Association (KMA) for Jan. 2022 | CitizenWire
DENVER, Colo. /CitizenWire/ — January news from the Industry Group and the Kiosk Association: NRF is coming up this weekend and we are hopeful our retail facial payment finalist takes home the “Best Payment Innovation” award. The transactions and enrollment numbers certainly justify it.
News: BUG-A-SALT Pursues Canadian Retailer Selling Knock-Off Product | CitizenWire
SANTA MONICA, Calif. /CitizenWire/ — Skell, Inc. (dba Bug-A-Salt) filed a lawsuit on Sept. 13, 2021, against Uncle Weiner’s Wholesale, a chain of stores in Canada operated by Indigo Wholesale, Inc., according to Bug-A-Salt’s attorney, Liat Cohen, Esq. The claim is for relief against the defendants who have, according to Cohen, interfered with Bug-A-Salt’s intellectual […]
News: Kiosk News from Industry Group and Kiosk Manufacturer Association (KMA) for Nov. 2021 | CitizenWire
DENVER, Colo. /CitizenWire/ — November news from the Industry Group and Kiosk Association. Events and Features This Month: First Responder Lockers and Kiosk; Bill Payment Kiosk Review; and McDonalds Deploys Accessibility to self-order kiosks.
News: AJ’s Grayton Beach Hosts Fourth Annual S’mores with Santa | CitizenWire
GRAYTON BEACH, Fla. /CitizenWire/ — Mr. Claus comes early this year at AJ’s Grayton Beach Fourth Annual “S’mores with Santa” event. This free family activity is set to kick off on Wednesday, November 24 from 4 p.m. till 7 p.m. and is the ideal way to get into the holiday spirit.
News: AJ’s Feeds the Community this Thanksgiving 2021 | CitizenWire
DESTIN, Fla. /CitizenWire/ — For the sixth year, AJ’s on the Bayou, will host a free Thanksgiving Day meal from 11 a.m. till 4 p.m. Last year, the waterfront restaurant served close to 1,000 meals. “We open up our doors to everyone, to ensure that no one is alone or hungry for the holiday,” says […]
News: Holiday Shoppers Tired of 2021 Supply Chain Shortages Bargain Hunt from Consignment Stores Searching NWT | CitizenWire
TYSONS, Va. /CitizenWire/ — Aravenda announced today that resale and online consignment is outpacing traditional retail at an 11x growth rate. Resale doesn’t always mean buying used. Carolyn Thompson, CEO of Aravenda Consignment Software states, “Our clients are selling all kinds of new, unused items in their resale shops internationally. Items that are in high […]
News: Whiteflash Named 2021 BBB Pinnacle Award Winner | CitizenWire
HOUSTON, Texas /CitizenWire/ — For the second year in a row, and for an unprecedented 5 out of the last 10 years, Whiteflash Ideal Diamonds and Fine Jewelry has been named winner of the prestigious Better Business Bureau 2021 Pinnacle Award – the BBB’s top honor for excellence in quality control, customer care, and social […]
News: System4 Territory Expansion into Philadelphia and Southern New Jersey | CitizenWire
PHILADELPHIA, Pa. /CitizenWire/ — System4 Facility Services Management, an industry leader in facility management solutions that specializes in customized commercial cleaning, disinfection and repair and maintenance services announced a territory expansion into Philadelphia and Southern New Jersey.
News: Vallejo Wash N Dry’s Wash For A Cause Wednesday Supports Vallejo’s Cooper Elementary School – Fundraising For Student Reading Materials | CitizenWire
VALLEJO, Calif. /CitizenWire/ — Vallejo Wash N Dry, a local leading laundromat, is hosting Wash For A Cause Wednesday to raise funds for Cooper Elementary School in Vallejo. The event will be held on October 27, 2021 from 5 p.m. – 9 p.m. at the laundromat.
News: System4 Franchise Partner Territory Expansion | CitizenWire
WASHINGTON, D.C. /CitizenWire/ — System4 Facility Services Management, an industry leader in facility management solutions that specializes in creating customized commercial cleaning, disinfection and repair and maintenance solutions announced a territory expansion.
News: Downtown Florence’s Cottonwood to offer same products as Whole Foods | CitizenWire
FLORENCE, Ala. /CitizenWire/ — The Shoals’ favorite farm-to-table grocery store, Cottonwood Farm & Grocery, now partners with United Natural Foods (UNFI) to offer all of your niche organic and natural favorites – right around the corner.
News: Kiosk Industry Event News from Kiosk Manufacturer Association (KMA) | CitizenWire
DENVER, Colo. /CitizenWire/ — September news for the Kiosk Association. InfoComm (AVIXA) is the biggest digital signage AV show in the U.S. KMA is an official media partner. See a list of exhibitors and information. We have rated this as a “green light” for safety given the safety protocols exceed the recommended CDC guidelines.
News: New Yiftee White Paper ‘Coming Back Stronger’ Illustrates Communities Banding Together to Support Local Business | CitizenWire
MENLO PARK, Calif. /CitizenWire/ — Today Yiftee published a new white paper based on its experience with more than 300 Community eGift Card programs across the country, 90% of which were started during the pandemic. The paper uses 16 short case studies to describe different chamber of commerce, main street, downtown and city programs all […]
News: Kiosk Manufacturer Association August Updates: Vaccine Kiosks, Tradeshows and ADA News | CitizenWire
DENVER, Colo. /CitizenWire/ — August news for the Kiosk Association. KMA Kiosk Association is pleased to announce new Co-Chairmen of ADA Committee along with trade show info and vaccine passport kiosk information.
News: Retailu Partners with One Voice One Team to Champion Youth Employment In Retail | CitizenWire
MONTREAL, Quebec /CitizenWire/ — The current state of retail vacancies is alarming – the industry at large is facing a massive gap in part-time workers. “We have never seen this many openings for part-time workers,” said April Sabral from retailu. “Even more alarming is the pool of candidates that want to work in retail post […]
News: Kiosk Association Exhibiting at Major Retail and Restaurant Events: NRF Retail Converge and NRN CREATE | CitizenWire
DENVER, Colo. /CitizenWire/ — The Unattended Self-Service and Kiosk Association is participating in two major upcoming events for Retail and Restaurants in the next week – NRF Retail Converge and CREATE by Nations Restaurant News. Learn from speakers such as CVS, Walgreens, Macys, Alibaba and others at Retail Converge.
News: System4 Opens Fourth Location in Texas Serving Tarrant County | CitizenWire
FT. WORTH, Texas /CitizenWire/ — System4 Facility Services Management, an industry leader in facility management solutions that specializes in commercial cleaning, disinfection and repair and maintenance services recently opened its fourth location in Texas serving Tarrant County.
News: Olea Kiosks®, Inc. Adds Industry Veteran James Walker to Sales Team | CitizenWire
LOS ANGELES, Calif. /CitizenWire/ — Olea Kiosks®, Inc., a visionary provider of innovative self-service kiosk solutions, today announced the growth of its sales team by adding veteran healthcare sales executive James Walker.
News: Shoplifting and Dishonest Employee Average Case Values Increased in 2020, According to Jack L. Hayes International’s 33rd Annual Retail Theft Survey! | CitizenWire
WESLEY CHAPEL, Fla. /CitizenWire/ — Jack L. Hayes International, Inc. released today the results of their 33rd Annual Retail Theft Survey which reports on over 184,000 shoplifters and dishonest employee apprehensions in 2020 by just 22 large retailers, who recovered over $81 million from these thieves.
News: Long Island Sound Views: 13,990 SF Office Space Sublease at 383 Main Avenue, Norwalk, CT Represented by Choyce Peterson | CitizenWire
NORWALK, Conn. /CitizenWire/ — Choyce Peterson, Inc., a full-service commercial real estate brokerage and consulting firm, announced they are exclusively representing a 13,990 square foot office suite available for sublease in the MerrittView building at 383 Main Avenue in Norwalk, CT.
News: Estate Diamond Jewelry launches a comprehensive article on 85 marriage proposal ideas | CitizenWire
NEW YORK, N.Y. /CitizenWire/ — Estate Diamond Jewelry, a leading vintage jewelry company, today announced the launch of its marriage proposal article.
News: Two Yiftee Communities Win Award at the Main Street Now Conference | CitizenWire
MENLO PARK, Calif. /CitizenWire/ — On April 12, 2021, the Main Street Now Conference awarded six U.S. communities with the Main Street Forward Award, Yiftee, Inc. announced today. The award celebrates “forward-thinking Main Street recovery and resilience efforts at this unique and challenging moment.” The winners were selected by a national jury of economic development […]
News: Kiosk Association Restaurant Kiosks and Menu Boards | CitizenWire
DENVER, Colo. /CitizenWire/ — National Restaurant Association has launched Show To Go and the Kiosk Association is a participant. The online show runs thru August 2021. We have eight showcases online: QSR Self-Order, Touchless Controls, Outdoor Menu Boards, ClearConnect full suite solution, Restaurant Kiosks, gigantic digital signage (LVCC), large digital signs and touchscreens.
News: Kelly Toyota & Kelly Hyundai are Open and Ready to serve Lehigh Valley and Eastern Pennsylvania | CitizenWire
HAMBURG, Pa. /CitizenWire/ — The Kelly Automotive Group is pleased to announce the acquisition and addition of two new dealerships. Kelly Toyota and Kelly Hyundai are setting up shop in the former Freedom Toyota and Freedom Hyundai locations of Hamburg, Pa. The new stores will not miss a beat and will be up and running […]
News: Choyce Peterson To Represent Three Retail Spaces In The SoNo Collection | CitizenWire
NORWALK, Conn. /CitizenWire/ — Choyce Peterson, Inc., a full-service commercial real estate brokerage and consulting firm, announced that Brookfield Properties has appointed Choyce Peterson as the exclusive listing agent representing three separate spaces at The SoNo Collection, 100 N. Water Street in Norwalk, CT.
News: Newly-Passed Restaurant Revitalization Fund and Restaurant Tax Relief Strategies by Ace Plus Tax Resolution | CitizenWire
LOS ANGELES, Calif. /CitizenWire/ — James Cha, a CPA and a Certified Tax Resolution Specialist from Ace Plus Tax Resolution, underlines the newly enacted restaurant revitalization fund, recent tax challenges the restaurant industry is facing, and tax relief strategies.
News: Kiosk Manufacturer Association announces 2021 Interactive Kiosk Market Research Report | CitizenWire
DENVER, Colo. /CitizenWire/ — The Kiosk Association announces the release “U.S. Self-Service Kiosks” market research report. 134 pages and 34 graphics covering Market Drivers for the unattended self-service kiosk market.
News: New York City Takes ‘Closed’ Signs Down, Businesses Open Safer, Stronger | CitizenWire
NEW YORK CITY, N.Y. /CitizenWire/ — Hospitality businesses including dining establishments, the event industry, and the rest of New York City’s businesses are not only poised for a strong comeback, it’s already underway. The Academy for Hospitality Arts (AHA) will be presenting on COVID-19 safety at a free virtual conference next week as a part […]
News: AJ’s Seafood and Oyster Bar Announces its Spring Fling Cobia Tournament Dates | CitizenWire
DESTIN, Fla. /CitizenWire/ — It’s time to break out that fishing gear. AJ’s Seafood and Oyster Bar is hosting its Spring Fling Cobia Tournament from April 2-3, 2021. And, this year’s event benefits two of its favorite non-profits, the Destin Fishing Museum and Kids on the Coast Foundation. Proceeds from the tournament will be split […]
News: Ori’Zaba’s Scratch Mexican Grill Gives Parents the Break They Deserve with Family Friendly Sundays | CitizenWire
LAS VEGAS, Nev. /CitizenWire/ — Ori’Zaba’s Scratch Mexican Grill has created a new, welcoming atmosphere for families every Sunday. The upgraded Sunday dining experience, gives busy parents a much-needed break from daily meal prep, giving kids a yummy dine-in experience where they can be themselves; pajamas and comfy attire are encouraged!
News: R I S E, home of CrossFit Mount Pleasant & Total Body Wellness, Announces Its Grand Opening on March 6 | CitizenWire
CHARLESTON, S.C. /CitizenWire/ — RISE CrossFit Mount Pleasant – the city’s first high-end CrossFit box to offer comprehensive, Montessori style childcare, and amenities specifically for women – announces its Grand Opening in the Belle Hall shopping center of Mt. Pleasant on March 6, 2021.
News: Las Vegas Latin Ghost Kitchen, Melita’s Table, Defies Odds And Expands Offering Dine-In Restaurant Experience In 2021 | CitizenWire
LAS VEGAS, Nev. /CitizenWire/ — Melita’s Table, a popular ghost kitchen serving authentic and original Latin meals, has expanded from delivery-only, to now offer a restaurant dining experience.
News: Kiosk Industry Association (KMA) Announces New ADA Accessibility and EMV Initiatives | CitizenWire
DENVER, Colo. /CitizenWire/ — The Kiosk Association announces initiatives for Kiosk EMV and Kiosk ADA. EMV Initiative – As a Participating Organization with the PCI SSC, KMA encourages deployment of EMV devices (PCI certified) for CATs (Cardholder Activated Terminals).
News: Olea Kiosks®, Inc. Expands Leadership Team to Include Sales and Strategic Focus | CitizenWire
LOS ANGELES, Calif. /CitizenWire/ — Olea Kiosks®, Inc., a visionary provider of innovative self-service kiosk solutions, today announced the growth of its leadership team to include sales management and strategic business development. The company has expanded the role of Rusty Gaynes to Director of Sales, Alliances and Strategic Partnerships and promoted Daniel Olea to Director […]
News: Yiftee Surpasses 200 Community eGift Card Programs | CitizenWire
MENLO PARK, Calif. /CitizenWire/ — Yiftee, Inc., a leader since 2012 in local business eGift Cards, celebrates having implemented over 200 Community eGift Card Programs across the United States. Consumers, corporations, schools, hospitals and other organizations showed their heartfelt support of small business by buying millions of dollars’ worth of cards that can only be […]
News: Mom and Pop Baby Business Goes Nationwide | CitizenWire
NEW YORK, N.Y. /CitizenWire/ — NB Baby, a one-stop-shopping resource for first-time parents, recently gave its brand a fresh new look and feel. While a new website and logo gives the brand a contemporary edge, the most talked about change is the company’s newfound ability to connect with parents on a variety of levels.
News: AJ’s 2nd Annual Mardi Gras Brunch at Fort Walton Beach and Grayton Beach Locations | CitizenWire
GRAYTON BEACH, Fla. /CitizenWire/ — AJ’s Restaurant Group is celebrating their 2nd Annual Mardi Gras Brunch at two of their locations on the Emerald Coast. AJ’s on the Bayou on Sunday, February 7; and AJ’s Grayton Beach on Sunday, February 14. Brunch at both locations will begin at 10 a.m. featuring New Orleans favorites such […]