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INNOVATIVE GIFTING, GAMING AND PARTY SUPPLY COMPANY CÔTIER BRAND TO LAUNCH IN TARGET STORES

Cotier Brand

Imaginative party and lifestyle company, Côtier Brand ’s line of party games, décor, stationery, and gifts is pleased to announce its entrance into Target stores. Beginning in March 2023, Côtier Brand will expand to select Target stores nationwide. Côtier Brand’s uniquely designed party goods have already received over 7,500 five-star reviews, were created to spark meaningful connection, provide ridiculous fun, and lessen the stress that comes with hosting. From March 12, select Target stores will carry four best-selling Côtier Brand SKUs: Did Baby Poopie? – Brown Baby Edition, Did Baby Poopie? – Fair Baby Edition, Who Has The Ring? and Mimosa Bar Kit. Côtier Brand is currently sold on Target.com. Created in 2017, Côtier Brand is a party supply company devoted to creating remarkable moments and celebrations that are truly memorable. In less than five years since its inception, the disruptive party brand has caught the attention of the national big-box retailer due to rapid growth and wide popularity of the products that help consumers throw a bash in a flash. Led and founded by at home party experts and entrepreneurial couple Marx and Amber Succés, Côtier is committed to empowering hosts and hostesses to enjoy their own events, master the art of intentional celebrating, and create unforgettable moments through deeper human connections. Côtier’s themed, no-fuss party products, and conversation starters effortlessly spark laughter and conversation for one-of-a-kind birthdays, graduations, anniversaries, baby showers, weddings and more. In a post-pandemic world, where people are finding their way back to in-person gatherings and celebrations once again, hosts want well-organized party supplies that engage and entertain guests with maximum style and minimal effort. Did Baby Poopie? Brown Baby Edition ($11.99) Côtier Brand’s hilarious and unique scratch off baby shower lottery game will have your guests rolling in laughter once they see how ridiculous it is! Fun and easy for all guests ages 4+, find the winning cards by scratching off the baby diaper with a coin to reveal a smiling poop emoji! Trademarked and copyrighted by Côtier Brand, this no mess version of the classic baby shower game, with gender neutral design and melanin-rich baby illustrations, is perfect for diaper raffles, door prizes, favors, ice breakers and more! You can even take it up a notch and hide lottery tickets under chairs or plates at your event. The ways to play are limitless! High-res image is available here Did Baby Poopie? Fair Baby Edition ($11.99) A quick and tidy version of the classic baby shower game, Did Baby Poopie?, Côtiers Brand’s gender-neutral design matches any party theme and the high-quality semi-gloss cardstock will impress both you and your guests. So, get ready for the compliments to roll in as your baby shower guests are rolling in laughter from this ridiculous scratch-off game!! To begin, simply hand out the lottery cards to guests and tell them to start scratching. Two poopy winners and 28 non-winning cards are included, but to multiply the fun, grab additional packs to use for door busters, icebreakers, diaper raffles, bingo and more! High-res image is available here Who Has the Ring? ($11.99) People LOVE lotteries and people love...well, LOVE! This unique scratch-off lottery game is the perfect combination of these two. Your guests will be giggling and cheering over this witty game! This perfect no assembly sarcastic card game for bridal showers, engagement parties, and bachelorette trips is all about seeing who will scratch and reveal the winning ring emoji and scream "I DO!". But if you scratch and don't reveal a ring, you're greeted by one of five funny witty losing remarks such as "Losing Has A Nice Ring To It." and "Let's Facet, You Lost.” and many more hilarious engagement ring related puns! Each pack comes with a total of 30 cards so this works effortlessly even for large parties." High-res image is available here Mimosa Bar Kit ($24.99) This 97-piece Mimosa Bar Decoration Kit is sure to elevate your next Birthday Brunch, Bridal Shower, or any House Party in minutes! With beautiful watercolor florals and pre-printed gold foil signage details throughout the decoration kit, it creates an impression that you spent way more time curating the look then you did. Allow your guests to gravitate towards your elegantly decorated mimosa bar and enjoy mixing their own mimosas. The kit includes a gold sparkled "But First Mimosas" Banner, Gold Foiled Mimosa Bar Sign, Gold Foiled pop Fizz Clink Accent Sign, 50 Paper Straws, 25 Juice Tags, 12 Topping Tent Cards, a Threading Needle and Gold Strings for the Banner and Drink Tags. High-Res image is available HERE C ô tier Brand is available at Target.com, Côtierbrand.com and select Target Stores. More images are available here. For all Côtier Brand inquiries, please contact First and Last PR: Cotier@firstandlastpr.com Contact Details First and Last PR Carissa Christy +1 201-569-2080 cotier@firstandlastpr.com Company Website https://cotierbrand.com

March 07, 2023 08:05 AM Eastern Standard Time

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Innersense Organic Beauty Launches I Create Definition Styling Foam

Innersense Organic Beauty

Award-winning clean beauty brand Innersense Organic Beauty’s newest addition to their styling collection, I Create Definition Styling Foam defines and sets curls for long lasting style, and is formulated with organic ingredients for healthy, hydrated hair. This clean, lightweight styling foam provides firm hold for style longevity, decreases dry time, and enhances natural texture. I Create Definition features Aloe Vera, a critical ingredient for curls as it is a natural humectant that helps keep hair hydrated, which allows curls to thrive (look their best). Additional ingredients Amaranth Seed and Pequi Oil work together to help fortify and plump strands and infuse nourishing fatty acids to smooth frizz, add shine to fuller, thicker and healthier looking hair. Pequi and Amaranth Seed are great for higher porosity because they smooth down the cuticle to reduce frizz so strands are left with a silky texture. Innersense Organic Beauty is committed to sustainability across product development, sourcing and operations. I Create Definition, the new styling foam product, features a 100% Post Consumer Recycled PET white bottle with a non-aerosol pump that can be easily taken apart for recycling after use. In 2020, Innersense transitioned their line of white bottles to 100% PCR to reduce their virgin plastic usage and encourage packaging circularity. They are also Certified Plastic Neutral and Carbon Neutral, using third party agencies to verify and offset their plastic use and carbon emissions. “As a salon brand, we are always looking for new products to add to our styling range,” says Greg Starkman, CEO and Founder of Innersense Organic Beauty. “I Create Definition was formulated for our curly community, who have been so supportive of our brand and mission. This styling foam allows stylers to get salon level curls at home with less hassle and longer lasting results.” I Create Definition Styling Foam retails for $28 (6 oz) and $12 (2.37 oz). The product comes in a 100% PCR non-aerosol pump bottle and will be available online at innersensebeauty.com, in select salons, and in-store at specialty retailers such as Credo Beauty and The Detox Market. About Innersense Organic Beauty Beauty professionals Greg and Joanne Starkman founded Innersense Organic Beauty to bring clean, pure and toxin free hair care to salons, stylists and consumers. The clean hair care brand’s products include shampoos, conditioners, scalp scrub, styling and treatment products for all hair types. For more information, visit innersensebeauty.com. Contact Details Archita Patel +1 281-725-2121 archita@bpcm.com Company Website https://innersensebeauty.com/

March 06, 2023 12:30 PM Eastern Standard Time

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Fun Japan Communications starts offering all exclusive official goods developed in collaboration with animated TV series Tokyo Revengers through FUN! JAPAN SELECT SHOP

Fun Japan

NEW YORK, US - Media OutReach - 6 March 2023 - JTB group company Fun Japan Communications, Ltd., operator of FUN! JAPAN, one of Asia‘s largest community websites for “Japan fans” (4.65 million Facebook fans, 1.28 million website subscribers as of January 2023), under the mission to “bridge between Japan and Asia,” starts offering fully original goods developed in collaboration with animated TV series Tokyo Revengers through FUN! JAPAN SELECT SHOP, the company’s cross-border e-commerce website for consumers in Asia! All exclusive unique goods featuring Tokyo Revengers, the hottest and most bittersweet time travel thriller animated TV series, combined with Japan's local manufacturing skills and specialties, will be available on made to order on our cross-border e-commerce website for consumers in Asia. The keyword for this collaboration is 'kizuna (bond).' Just like various types of close 'kizuna’ depicted in the animated TV show Tokyo Revengers, made-to-order products represent connections among people and between people and things beyond borders. Consumers can expect items such as a pair of matching special glasses that change color when filled with a liquid (from a manufacturer in Tajimi City, Gifu) and exclusive premium fruit juice made from locally grown fruits (from a manufacturer in Komoro City, Nagano). Illustrations of Takemichi Hanagaki, Manjiro Sano, Ken Ryuguji, Chifuyu Matsuno, Keisuke Baji, and other popular characters from the animated TV show Tokyo Revengers, and fruit juice inspired by these characters' theme colors will be offered in a special box. These completely limited products will be available on made to order in early March 2023. This special campaign will help people in Asia find 'kizuna' bond with Japan and rediscover attractive aspects of local communities in Japan through the animated TV series Tokyo Revengers. Stay tuned. https://en.pinkoi.com/product/j7WjjERf Product image download link: https://tokyo-revengers-craftsmanship.jp/resources/complete%20set%20Takemichi_Hina.jpg Contact Details Fun Japan Communications, Ltd. Media Contact inquiry@fj-com.co.jp

March 06, 2023 10:00 AM Eastern Standard Time

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NASCAR Driver Launches Airport Airbed business!  Airport Floors - No more!

Last Option Bed

McapMediaWire -- Last Option Bed LLC has announced the development and pending launch of its new product: “The affordable, lightweight, TSA compliant airbed specifically designed for the traveler and emergency use.” The air bed is packaged to be just over 1 lbs. and is a hybrid of current products on the market. With the target market being Airline travelers, the airbed gives travelers an option that does not include sleeping on cold hard airport floors. Other uses are endless with the growing number of people sleeping outside on the ground due to migration, natural disasters and host of other reasons. “As a frequent airline traveler, I recently spent a night on an airport floor with the chairs all full my choices were limited but the idea was born” said Founder Brian Weber. “I will Never let sleeping on a cold hard floor be my last option and nobody else should either, the vast majority Airports in the USA are not designed for comfort at all, and travelers are sadly on their own “Added Brian. NASCAR Driver Launches Airport Airbed business!  Airport Floors - No more! (Multimedia) For any further information please contact us. www.LastOptionBed.com Contact: LastOptionBed@Gmail.com Facebook: Last Option Bed Instagram: Last Option Bed Contact Details Last Option Bed LastOptionBed@Gmail.com Company Website http://www.lastoptionbed.com/

March 06, 2023 10:00 AM Eastern Standard Time

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Minuteman Press Franchise in Naples, FL Shares Growth Strategies, Overcomes Hurricane Ian

Minuteman Press International Inc

David Ogden purchased the Minuteman Press franchise in Naples, Florida, in January 2021. In the two years since the purchase, David has successfully grown the business by expanding high-demand products and services as well as the key acquisition of independent printing business Sunbelt Printing in September 2022. David says, “The resulting sales growth in business after bringing Minuteman Press and Sunbelt Printing together is over 400% year-over-year.” Around the same time as the acquisition and planned relocation to a new 4,100 sq. ft. facility, Hurricane Ian hit Florida on September 28, 2022. David shares, “What an experience. I purchased Sunbelt Printing and found a new building to move into. The movers were scheduled to get us moved on September 28, 2022. It turns out it was the same day Hurricane Ian hit the Naples/Ft. Meyers area. Needless to say, the move was postponed, and all of our original planning was out the window. Finding contractors to get the electricity where we needed it and all the other moving parts involved had to be reorganized and rescheduled.” David continues, “We did it, and it took more time and patience than I expected, but we finally succeeded and are now in our 4,100-square-foot facility. We have grown really fast since the move and the acquisition, so it’s a good thing we were able to overcome Hurricane Ian and complete the move.” Today, Minuteman Press in Naples is located at 771 Airport Rd. N., Units 4 & 5, Naples, FL 34104. Journey from Cairo, Egypt to Naples, FL David Ogden first moved to Naples in 2013. He shares, “I owned a printing company in Cairo, Egypt, while my family and I lived there. When we left in 2013 and moved to Naples, I still owned the printing company in Egypt, and my brother-in-law took over day-to-day management. Today, I own Minuteman Press in Naples as well as two other companies not in the printing industry.” As someone with experience in the printing industry and as a business owner, David explains why he chose to join the Minuteman Press franchise family: “I chose Minuteman for several reasons. First, it was an existing franchise and a ‘fixer-upper.’ I also liked the company's history, the clear and present franchise support, and of course, their capped royalty structure. Finally, I knew from the day I started the training program for new owners with Mike Jutt and Pete Taglino that I had made the right decision and Minuteman Press was the right franchise brand for me.” David continues, “I did my homework before buying Minuteman Press in Naples, and I talked to many existing owners. All of them agreed the support received from Minuteman Press International was outstanding. After purchasing the business and when the paper supply chain issues occurred, it shook me at first. But then I had a great conversation with our Regional VP Larry Trimble, who helped put it in perspective and provided guidance. From that day forward, I have taken the ‘failure is not an option’ approach, and it has worked out great. I have fantastic support from our regional rep Mark Geller, and Larry Trimble. They are part of our team, know my business well, and are part of our success.” 3 Keys to Growing the Business David highlights the following three key ways he has grown the business over the past two years: Providing high-demand products and services, including direct mail. “ We have a large direct mail customer that does 6-10K pieces of first-class mail per day with us. We also have many smaller customers that do various-size mailings and Every Door Direct Mail (EDDM) postcards. Mailing is about 20% of our business and a fast growth area, and so we are investing in direct mail even further with new equipment.” Listening to clients and meeting their needs. “I make time to meet and talk to customers at our front desk. I always ask new customers, ‘What other kind of printing do you use?’ About 70% of the time, I discover new potential business. For example, our very large direct mail customer came from asking that one simple question, which added $30K per month in new revenue.” Learning from other owners by attending the Minuteman Press World Expo. “I learned a great deal at the Minuteman Press World Expo last year and took those ideas back to my team. As a result, we have increased a lot of central facility work, which has benefited our business's overall mix. One of the best takeaways from the Expo was the President’s Million-Dollar Owners panel, where successful owners from all across Minuteman Press answer questions from other franchisees. I sat and listened to every one of them talking about buying independent printers and merging them into their own businesses. I decided then and there to go home and buy another printer. Six weeks later, I purchased Sunbelt Printing.” Acquisition of Sunbelt Printing The acquisition of Sunbelt Printing certainly proved to be a huge boost for Minuteman Press in Naples. David shares, “Minuteman Press sends out regular mailings to independent printers asking them if they have a plan to retire or have an exit strategy, and they explain the benefits of selling their business with the help of Minuteman Press International. The owner of Sunbelt Printing was looking to sell and was ready to retire. After many meetings with that owner and weeks of negotiating, I bought Sunbelt Printing and merged that business into my existing business. Both were about equal in revenue per month at the time of the merger, and as I said previously, the resulting growth in business after bringing the two together is over 400% year-over-year.” David continues, “Our regional rep Mark Geller helped coordinate and execute the merger of the two businesses. He also helped us with specialty contractors to get equipment like large cutters moved and re-installed. In addition, Mark regularly helps me train new employees.” What’s next for David Ogden and Minuteman Press in Naples? David answers, “We are excited to keep serving our clients with high quality printing, marketing, and mailing services. I love building relationships with our customers and look forward to continuing to grow together. I’m also in talks with another independent printer about buying their business. We will see where that leads us.” Minuteman Press in Naples is located at 771 Airport Rd. N., Units 4 & 5, Naples, FL 34104. For more information, visit their website: https://minuteman.com/us/locations/fl/naples/ Learn more about #1 rated Minuteman Press franchise opportunities and read Minuteman Press franchise reviews at https://minutemanpressfranchise.com Contact Details Minuteman Press International Chris Biscuiti +1 631-249-1370 cbiscuiti@mpihq.com Company Website https://minutemanpressfranchise.com

March 06, 2023 10:00 AM Eastern Standard Time

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RangeMe Expands Premium Offerings to U.K.-Focused Brands

RangeMe

RangeMe, the leading online platform for product discovery is now offering suppliers interested in doing business with U.K. retailers the opportunity to experience the benefits of its Premium service, which has been helping thousands of brands boost their buyer engagement in the U.S. since 2017. The Premium subscription will provide brands with opportunities for increased visibility and engagement among the more than 1,000 U.K. buyers on the platform from leading retailers, including Asda, Boots, Co-op, LloydsPharmacy, Pets at Home, Tesco and Well Pharmacy. “We’re thrilled to extend the benefits of RangeMe Premium to the U.K. and look forward to expanding them throughout Europe and beyond,” says John van der Valk, CEO of RangeMe Europe. “The ultimate goal is to streamline the product sourcing process for buyers and sellers around the world, and this is a big step in that direction.” RangeMe Premium is an annual subscription plan that unlocks enhanced features for suppliers, including: The opportunity to get RangeMe Verified™, which shows retailers that they are “retail ready”. The ability to submit products directly to retailers. Access to exclusive insights into buyer behavior on RangeMe to identify trends in list price, profit margins, certifications, and frequently used buyer search terms. Profile Insights on buyer activity with their brands and products. Category Review Alerts that let brands know when retailers search for products within their categories. “As a Premium Verified member, buyers immediately know that we are ready to do business, and we have greater visibility to them when they conduct product searches on the platform,” says Julianne Ponan MBE, Founder of UK based brand Creative Nature, a supplier of healthy, allergen-free foods including baking and snacking. “What’s more, we can submit products directly to retailers, and the insights we get on the platform let us know which of our products are receiving the most buyer engagement, which helps us to better prepare when we meet with retailers, particularly at ECRM sessions.” About RangeMe RangeMe is the leading online platform that streamlines new product discovery between suppliers and retailers. The platform empowers retail buyers to efficiently discover innovative and emerging products, while streamlining the inbound product submission process. For product suppliers, RangeMe enables them to grow their retail relationships via a platform that gives them the tools to manage and sell their products, market their brand, and build awareness. There are more than 200,000 brands on the platform and 15,000 buyers. Brands can find more information at www.rangeme.com Contact Details RangeMe Joe Tarnowski joe.tarnowski@rangeme.com Company Website https://www.rangeme.com/

March 06, 2023 07:00 AM Eastern Standard Time

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Xigem Technologies agrees to definitive agreement to acquire EchoDigital

Xigem Technologies

Xigem Technologies CEO Brian Kalish joined Steve Darling from Proactive to share news the company has added to its portfolio by acquiring substantially all of the assets of EAFdigital Inc (EchoDigital). Kalish told Proactive EchoDigital is an artificial intelligence platform that is focused on the used automobile shopping and delivery sector. Contact Details Proactive Canada +1 604-688-8158 na-editorial@proactiveinvestors.com

March 03, 2023 11:37 AM Eastern Standard Time

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What Do A Birkin Bag and Bottle of Burgundy Have in Common? Spoiler: Market Beating Returns.

Vint

By David Butler In the world of fashion, one bag reigns supreme and leaves celebrities and the ultra rich fighting amongst each other for positioning and the opportunity to own one. The bag is known simply as a “Birkin'', and since its inception in 1984 this bag has experienced a meteoric rise to its current place in the fashion world. Originally sketched on a napkin during a flight from London to Paris, Jane Birkin probably never anticipated that her bags would one day start at prices of $10K USD, and be selling at auction for upwards of $380K. Accounting for inflation, one study that looked at the bags as an investment showed that they appreciated at a rate of 14.2% annually over a 35 year period, besting the S&P 500 which came in at 8.7%. These bags are so coveted, that they’ve become more than just fashion. They’ve become an investment. The same can be said of Burgundy wines. Located in the Eastern part of France, Burgundies have long been known for their complexity, elegance, and depth of flavor. Now, they’re also known for their remarkable prices. The Burgundy 150 Index (used by the London International Vintners Exchange, or Liv-ex, as a way to track performance) has gained a remarkable 105.6% over the last five years (ended January 23rd) compared to 44.4% for the S&P 500 over the same time frame. Like the Birkin is to fashion, the world of wine has a few producers that are so sought after that most of us will never get the chance to taste, let alone see a bottle. The pinnacle of Burgundy is largely considered DRC Romanée-Conti Grand Cru. A prime example of this blue-chip wine's dominance is the 2014 vintage. A single bottle can cost you more than $23,000, while the Liv-ex market value of a case has increased by nearly 63% over a five year period. Other examples include Domaine Armand Rousseau Chambertin Grand Cru, which has gained 223.16% over a five year period, or the 2018 Batard-Montrachet Grand Cru which is up 26.2% over the last 12 months. If a Birkin bag is the pinnacle of handbag investing, many of the top pinot noir from Burgundy are its counterpart. Despite the investment potential, fine wine is an asset class that can seem daunting to investors. Industry know-how is a big factor in making the right wine picks, maximizing gains, and realizing liquidity. Whether it be Hermès bags, a piece of art or wine, investing in the asset class through a professional can be more conducive to long-term results, rather than simply storing a few wines in your basement. Companies like Vint offer a solution. Their platform allows investors to invest in shares of wine through securitized offerings, rather than having to go out and purchase an entire wine collection on your own. Their team researches the market, sources the wines, stores them safely, and finds buyers when the time comes. These are steps that can be very costly. For those without industry experience, it can be difficult to understand the analysis and market dynamics that determine when to buy and sell. That’s why Vint’s in-house team of professionals use proprietary analysis and fundamental research to seek value and returns for their investors. Just don’t ask them about handbags. This article originally appeared on Benzinga here. Founded in 2019, Vint set out to financialize fine wine and spirits and create a new asset class. Vint received SEC qualification in 2021, thereby creating the first fully-transparent, efficient platform for wine, spirits, and futures collection investing. Vint offers expert-curated, thematic collections of fine wine & spirits to institutional, accredited, and non-accredited investors. Since launching, Vint has securitized and offered over $6M worth of assets. Through Q3 2022, Vint has generated returns of 28.3% for asset exits on a net annualized basis since inception. Vint is backed by leading investors Montage Ventures, MS&AD Ventures, Goat Rodeo Capital, Fintech Ventures & Slow Ventures. To learn more about Vint, visit Vint.co. This content contains sponsored advertising content and is for informational purposes only and not intended to be investing advice. All investors should do their own research, due diligence, and make their own decisions when it comes to investing capital in markets. Please read Vint’s disclaimer. Contact Details Brady Weller Brady@vint.co Company Website https://vint.co/

March 02, 2023 09:25 AM Eastern Standard Time

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Graft Polymer "getting toward the end" of production upgrade process

Graft Polymer (UK) PLC

Graft Polymer (UK) PLC (LSE:GPL) independent non-executive director Alex Brooks speaks to Proactive's Thomas Warner about the progress the polymer modification specialist is making in expanding its manufacturing facility in Slovenia. Brooks reveals what's been achieved so far, and gives his take on how the business is positioned following its listing in January 2022. Contact Details Proactive UK Ltd Proactive UK Ltd +44 20 7989 0813 uk@proactiveinvestors.com

March 02, 2023 07:07 AM Eastern Standard Time

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