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Introducing Astraverse: Black-Led Startup Building The First Play-to-Wear Fashion Metaverse

G2M Digital

Led by a team of energetic, innovative, black designers and digital artists, Astraverse.xyz is on a mission to revolutionise digital fashion experience. By building a virtual world where physical and digital (tech folks call it ‘phygital’) fashion blend perfectly, Astraverse reinvents the way we will stay fashionable in the near future with their 'play-to-wear’ concept where one can win fashion pieces, delivered to their door steps, through their proprietary games. If you were ever hooked on Sims or other games with fashion at its core, you will be familiar with what Astraverse is building. In this universe that the team has created, the possibilities are endless. This gamified retail experience in the metaverse, or what the team has coined “Play-To-Wear'', is here to stay. “We are adding a ‘meta-commerce’ backend to the gaming front to create a global, sustainable fashion platform for the next generation of retail shoppers,” commented Delz Erinle, Founder of Astraverse.xyz. The team is now on a mission to build the first virtual world for gamified retail. Everything happens by jumping into a virtual world with your avatar - with Astraverse, you can now interact with the brands close to your heart, collecting digital coins or landing your hands on mystery boxes from these brands through games and fashion quests found on the metaverse. "It’s the perfect time to things different, almost 10 years since Amazon came online and introduced a new way of shopping; the stars have aligned to reinvent fashion retail and gaming gives us the tools to achieve this," mentioned Niyi Okeowo, Art Direction Lead and Co-founder of Astraverse.xyz at the Astraverse2050 launch party last month in Lagos, Nigeria. New Data from Roblox has also illustrated just how big 2022 was for digital fashion on the virtual world platform. In September, on the heels of its New York Fashion Week show, Carolina Herrera worked with model Karlie Kloss and creator Lovespun to turn one of its runway gowns into a Roblox dress. The digital dress, which was released for 500 Robux (approximately $5), sold out within hours and were resold for over $5,000 in the following weeks on secondary markets. Industrywide, there is also a sustained interest in gamified digital fashion. Some of the notable collaborations include Ralph Lauren on Fortnite; Burberry on Minecraft; and Blankos Block Party and Dior in Gran Turismo 7. More recently, Calvin Klein opened an online gaming experience with avatar company Ready Player Me — a fitting choice for the brand to begin their phygital offering to their customers. Building since 2020 before the metaverse hype cycle began, the Astraverse.xyz team has made great progress. The Astraverse team has since received grants from Epic Games & Meta, and garnered over 1000 demo testers for the 3 iterations they had conducted at Dcentral Austin, Zebu Live London & NFT London. They also managed to attract a 100+ brand waitlist and have grown their community to 20k members, while being accelerated by University of Cambridge I4SF, Nvidia Inception Programme, DeFine, Technation, KPMG. The team believes strongly in a common goal - to add “metacommerce” in a futuristic-yet-familiar way that brings a level of physicality to the e-commerce experience. The Astraverse team has since planned for a lot of partnerships in the upcoming years, including a launch with a global retailer that has everyone excited on how gaming and web3 to create a new experience that makes fashion retail more gamified and sustainable. When asked about the next milestone, the team commented to look out for the upcoming release of their 1st Play-to-Wear event - the Astra Mystery Box Challenge, scheduled to launch in February at NFT Paris. For this challenge, Astraverse has partnered with several brands for their players to win their apparels through games on Astraverse. For a more personal touch with the team at Astraverse, tune in to this exclusive executive interview with the core team at Astraverse.xyz and G2M Digital to find out more on what they are building on the ground. Stay updated with the upcoming news from Astraverse.xyz by following their Twitter or Instagram. Contact Details Delz +44 7423 506633 team@thrill.digital Company Website https://www.astraverse.xyz/

February 08, 2023 12:00 PM Eastern Standard Time

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ROYALE DE MONTE CARLO VODKA “The World’s Most Prestigious Vodka” Announces US Trademark

Luminar Media Group, Inc.

McapMediaWire -- Luminar Media Group, Inc. (OTC: LRGR ) is proud to announce that Brand Volt a wholly owned subsidiary of LRGR and owner of the intellectual property for Royale de Monte Carlo Vodka has been successful in obtaining the US Trademark for the Royale de Monte Carlo Vodka class of spirits and “The World’s Most Prestigious Vodka” Company CEO Robert Rico stated: “Having the US trademark for Royale de Monte Carlo Vodka brand is very important.” “USA is the second-largest purchaser of Vodka in the world, with 622.8 million liters consumed annually. The combined USA and European trademarks have established Royale de Monte Carlo as a global brand.” “We trademarked “The World’s Most Prestigious Vodka” for our plans to roll out a national campaign that has already launched in Miami and New York.” Royale de Monte Carlos Corp’s mission is to be the market leader in the ultra-premium segment of Vodka, to achieve such goals we are forming strategic alliances with distributors, hospitality groups, and retailers nationwide. ABOUT US: Royale de Monte Carlo headquartered in Miami, Florida, is a an ultra premium, icy cool, and deliciously smooth vodka sure to give long lasting euphoric pleasure to any palate it graces. Created and produced by fifth generation master distillers located in the heart of the world-famous Cognac region of France, Royale de Monte Carlo was voted as the "World's Most Prestigious Vodka” TM. The superior qualities of Royale de Monte Carlo Vodka stem from its utilization of the finest ingredients and a unique alkaline purification process, which takes full advantage of the wisdom of the distillers of Charente and the traditions of the region to ensure a perfected recipe. It comes bottled at 40% ABV and is fermented scrupulously using the highest quality cereals from the Champagne Belt. The use of champagne limestone during the filtration process of seven times, coupled with a certified distillation technique, provides an unrivaled aroma and exotic touch sure to be felt upon first sip. Investor Relations Contact: Robert Rico info@royaledemontecarlo.com Phone: +1 (305) 283-9237 www.royaledemontecarlo.com INSTAGRAM: @royaledemontecarlovodka Facebook: https://fb.com/royaledemontecarlovodka Twitter: https://twitter.com/montecarlovodka Safe Harbor: This press release contains forward-looking statements, particularly as related to, among other things, the business plan of Royale De Monte Carlo Vodka statements relating to goals, plans, and projections regarding the Vodka Brands Corp.'s financial position and business strategy. The words or phrases 'would be,' 'will allow,' 'intends to,' 'may result,' 'are expected to,' 'will continue,' 'anticipates,' 'expects,' 'estimate,' 'project,' 'indicate,' 'could,' 'potentially,' 'should,' 'believe,' 'think,' 'considers,' or similar expressions, are intended to identify 'forward-looking statements.' These forward-looking statements fall within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933 and Section 21E of the Securities Act of 1934 and are subject to the safe harbor created by these sections. Actual results could differ materially from those projected in the forward-looking statements as a result of a number of risks and uncertainties. Such forward-looking statements are based on current expectations, involve known and unknown risks, a reliance on third parties for information, transactions or orders that may be cancelled, and other factors that may cause our actual results, performance or achievements, or developments in our industry, to differ materially from the anticipated results, performance or achievements expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements. Factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from anticipated results include risks and uncertainties related to the fluctuation of global economic conditions, the performance of management and our employees, our ability to obtain financing, competition, general economic conditions, and other factors that are detailed in our periodic reports and on documents we file from time to time with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Statements made herein are as of the date of this press release and should not be relied upon as of any subsequent date. Royale De Monte Carlo Vodka. cautions readers not to place undue reliance on such statements. Royale De Monte Carlo does not undertake, and Royale De Monte Carlo specifically disclaims any obligation, to update any forward-looking statements to reflect occurrences, developments, unanticipated events or circumstances after the date of such statement. Actual results may differ materially from Royale De Monte Carlo Vodka expectations and estimates. For more information about Royale De Monte Carlo Vodka and the risks related to an investment in the Company, investors should review the Company's filings at www.otcmarkets.com with their tax and financial advisor. Contact Details Royale de Monte Carlo Investor Relations Contact: +1 305-283-9237 info@royaledemontecarlo.com Company Website http://www.royaledemontecarlo.com/

February 08, 2023 09:00 AM Eastern Standard Time

Splash Beverage Group Adds Florida’s J.J. Taylor Distributing Company to Assist with TapouT Performance Drink Rollout

Splash Beverage Group Inc.

McapMediaWire -- Splash Beverage Group, Inc. (NYSE American: SBEV ) (“Splash” or the “Company”), a portfolio company of leading beverage brands, today announced that its TapouT performance drink will now be more widely distributed across the state of Florida with the addition of J.J. Taylor Distributing Company of Florida. J.J. Taylor, headquartered in Jupiter, Florida, was founded in 1958 and operates out of a 360,000 square foot, state-of-the-art facility in Tampa with an additional warehouse in Fort Myers and offices in Fort Pierce and Sebring. J.J. Taylor will become TapouT’s largest distributor in Florida by geography, with distribution to the counties of Charlotte, Citrus, Collier, DeSoto, Glades, Hendry, Hernando, Hillsborough, Indian River, Lee, Manatee, Martin, Pasco, Pinellas, Sarasota and St. Lucie and greatly assist with the Publix grocery store chain rollout. Robert Nistico, Splash Beverage Group’s Chairman and CEO commented: “Our agreement with J.J. Taylor gives us distribution across 16 Florida counties, essentially the entire west coast of Florida, from north of Tampa to south of Naples. They are a very strong organization with a highly motivated sales force. In fact, the company has been honored with a Glassdoor Employees’ Choice Award in the U.S. small and medium company category, recognizing the Best Places to Work in 2023, so we know that TapouT will be in good hands. Our strategy to reach the broadest possible distribution takes a giant leap forward with our agreement with Taylor and adds to our list of A+ distribution partners.“ Follow Splash Beverage Group on Twitter: www.twitter.com/SplashBev About Splash Beverage Group, Inc. Splash Beverage Group, an innovator in the beverage industry, owns a growing portfolio of alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverage brands including Copa di Vino wine by the glass, SALT flavored tequilas, Pulpoloco sangria, and TapouT performance hydration and recovery drink. Splash’s strategy is to rapidly develop early-stage brands already in its portfolio as well as acquire and then accelerate brands that have high visibility or are innovators in their categories. Led by a management team that has built and managed some of the top brands in the beverage industry and led sales from product launch into the billions, Splash is rapidly expanding its brand portfolio and global distribution. For more information visit: www.SplashBeverageGroup.com www.copadivino.com www.drinksalttequila.com www.pulpo-loco.com www.tapoutdrinks.com Forward-Looking Statement This press release includes “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of U.S. federal securities laws. Words such as “expect,” “estimate,” “project,” “budget,” “forecast,” “anticipate,” “intend,” “plan,” “may,” “will,” “could,” “should,” “believes,” “predicts,” “potential,” “continue” and similar expressions are intended to identify such forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements involve significant risks and uncertainties that could cause the actual results to differ materially from the expected results and, consequently, you should not rely on these forward-looking statements as predictions of future events. These forward-looking statements and factors that may cause such differences include, without limitation, the risks disclosed in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K filed with the SEC on March 8, 2021, and in the Company’s other filings with the SEC. Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance upon any forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date made. Except as required by law, the Company disclaims any obligation to update or publicly announce any revisions to any of the forward-looking statements contained in this press release. Contact Information: Splash Beverage Group Info@SplashBeverageGroup.com 954-745-5815 Contact Details Splash Beverage Group Info@SplashBeverageGroup.com Company Website http://www.splashbeveragegroup.com/

February 07, 2023 09:16 AM Eastern Standard Time

SIGMA Updates fp & fp L Cameras Appealing to Cinematographers by Adding New Color Mode, 4TB SSD Compatibility, Atomos Cloud Support and More

SIGMA CORPORATION OF AMERICA

SIGMA Corporation of America, the US subsidiary of SIGMA Corporation (CEO: Kazuto Yamaki. Headquarters: Asao-ku, Kawasaki-shi, Kanagawa, Japan) is pleased to announce major firmware updates for the SIGMA fp series cameras: Version 5.0 for the 24-megapixel SIGMA fp, and Version 3.0 for the 61-megapixel fp L. Key updates include the addition of a "Warm Gold" color mode, support for 4TB SSDs, and Atomos Cloud support. With these firmware updates, the fp and fp L are also now the first mirrorless still/cine cameras to incorporate the EL ZONE metering system created by cinematographer Ed Lachman, ASC. EL ZONE is a false-color exposure tool where standard exposure (18% reflectivity) is displayed in gray, with up to six steps of both highlights and shadows displayed in an intuitive, standardized, color-coded format to allow creators to utilize the dynamic range of the cameras to its fullest. Additionally, Open Gate with Anamorphic Desqueeze for the ARRI ALEXA LF / ALEXA Mini LF has been added to the camera and settings registered in Director’s Viewfinder Mode; which will be a benefit to high-end filmmakers utilizing the popular ARRI line of cine products. "The introduction of the EL ZONE metering system, along with the full roster of additional features and functions provided in the latest firmware, demonstrates SIGMA's commitment to the fp camera series." reports Mark Amir-Hamzeh, SIGMA America President. "With each major firmware update, the fp cameras become ever more important tools catering to the needs of the creative community." The firmware updates for both cameras will be available on February 8, 2023, on the sigma-global.com website. The full description of the firmware update follows below. ##### Major firmware update for the SIGMA fp for Ver. 5.00 and fp L for Ver. 3.00 The SIGMA fp and fp L cameras both gain added functionality with the new major firmware update Thank you for purchasing and using our products. We are pleased to announce that firmware update Ver. 5.00 is now available for the SIGMA fp and Ver. 3.00 is available for the SIGMA fp L full-frame mirrorless camera. #SIGMfp #SIGMAfpL #SIGMA [Applicable product] SIGMA fp / SIGMA fp L [Benefits of the update] SIGMA fp Ver. 5.00 / SIGMA fp L Ver. 3.00 A new color mode "Warm Gold" is added. This Color mode creates a mellow atmosphere with subdued tones and warm colors. The "EL ZONE" option has been added to the "False Color" function, which displays the exposure status of any part of the screen in a color-coded manner, allowing you to monitor the exposure status of any part of the screen. "Focus frame only" *has been added to the information display menu in the |▢| (Display) mode setting * "Focus Frame Only" appears in the menu only when the shooting style in STILL mode or CINE mode is set to STILL-like. The camera can now be switched off even during long exposures. The camera is now compatible with a 4TB (terabyte) external SSD. Open Gate (x1.25 / x1.3 / x1.5 / x1.65 / x1.8 / x2) for ARRI ALEXA LF / ALEXA Mini LF has been added to the camera and setting information registered in the Director's Viewfinder. ATOMOS Cloud is now supported. * * Firmware update of ATOMOS devices is required to use the cloud solution provided by ATOMOS. Please wait for the announcement from ATOMOS for information on compatible devices and the release date of the firmware. To update the firmware, please refer to the following links: SIGMA fp Ver. 5.00 https://www.sigma-global.com/en/cameras/fp/?tab=support&local=firmware SIGMA fp L Ver. 3.00 https://www.sigma-global.com/en/cameras/fpl/?tab=support&local=firmware [Learn more] About SIGMA fp: https://www.sigma-global.com/en/cameras/fp-series/ About SIGMA fp Ver. 5.00 / SIGMA fp L Ver. 3.00: https://www.youtube.com/user/sigmaglobalvision About SIGMA's color modes: https://www.sigma-global.com/en/magazine/m_series/cameras/sigma_color_mode_library/ [About instruction manual] The latest versions of the instruction manuals (PDF format) that support this firmware update can be downloaded from the following URLs: https://www.sigma-global.com/en/cameras/fp/#catalog https://www.sigma-global.com/en/cameras/fpl/#catalog [Contact] For further information, please contact your local authorized SIGMA Service Station listed at the link below: https://www.sigma-global.com/en/world-network/ We appreciate your continued support for SIGMA products. About SIGMA Corporation Craftsmanship. Precision. Dedication. Since 1961, SIGMA has been devoted to the pursuit of advancing photographic technology. Unique to the industry, the family-owned business produces its high-quality, award-winning still photo and cinema camera lenses, DSLR and mirrorless cameras, flashes, filters and accessories from its state-of-the-art manufacturing facility located in Aizu, Japan. In 2012, the company introduced SIGMA Global Vision with three distinct lens lines: Art, Contemporary and Sports. Designed for industry camera mount systems including Canon, Leica, Nikon, Olympus, Panasonic, Sony and SIGMA, each lens is handcrafted and tested in Japan to ensure a high-performance, premium product that is purpose-built to last. In 2016, the SIGMA Cine lens lineup was launched, further cementing SIGMA as an innovator in imaging engineering. Embodying the core optical DNA that has defined the SIGMA benchmark of excellence, SIGMA Cine lenses meet the needs of advanced 6k and 8k cinema production. Forming the landmark L-Mount alliance alongside Leica and Panasonic in 2018, SIGMA continues its storied tradition of imaging excellence through groundbreaking innovations such as the native L-mount SIGMA fp and fp L full-frame mirrorless digital cameras, announced in July 2019 and March 2021 respectively. These products, along with over 30 award-winning SIGMA Global Vision lenses available in native L-Mount format, demonstrate SIGMA's continued commitment to the creative community through expanded product offerings. With the fp, fp L and these lenses, even more users can now leverage SIGMA's renowned optical formula to achieve their creative vision with ease. ### For information about SIGMA America, please visit sigmaphoto.com and SIGMA Blog for helpful information about our products. Follow SIGMA America on social media! SIGMA Photo: Facebook, Twitter and Instagram SIGMA Cine: Facebook, Twitter and Instagram Contact Details SIGMA Corporation of America Jack Howard +1 631-201-7381 sigma.pr@sigmaphoto.com Company Website https://www.sigma-global.com/en/

February 07, 2023 07:30 AM Eastern Standard Time

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LAST MINUTE PROCRASTINATORS RULE VALENTINE’S DAY

Getir

Don’t find yourself in the doghouse this Valentine’s Day! According to 2022 proprietary sales data from Getir, the pioneer in ultrafast grocery, customers wait until the very last minute to plan for Valentine’s Day. Last year, chocolate, flowers and condom sales significantly increased in the days leading up to and on Valentine’s Day. For all of those last minute planners, Getir comes to the rescue with a chance to win a Valentine’s Day dinner reservation for two. In addition, Getir customers can order – and receive in minutes – roses, chocolates and themed bundles such as, “The Coupled,” “The Netflix & Chill,” and “The Family” — everything you need to celebrate the holiday with loved ones. “Procrastinators, take heart: we’ve got you covered on Valentine’s Day!,” said Ilay Karateke, head of marketing, Getir U.S. “Whether you are planning to stay in, cook dinner and need groceries, forgot the roses, or need a Valentine’s Day dinner reservation, we’ve got last minute solutions to make a memorable evening for you and your loved ones.” Getir’s U.S. sales data from February 2022 in New York City, Boston and Chicago shows that red roses, chocolate bon bons and condoms had their biggest increase in demand during the days leading up to Valentine’s Day. Red rose sales had a 200% increase on Valentine’s Day compared to the week before. Chocolate bon bon sales saw a threefold jump, increasing upwards of 300% on Valentine’s Day. And, condom sales jumped 40% on this day compared to the rest of February 2022. Last minute planning for Valentine’s Day is not only happening in the U.S.. According to Getir’s European data, France, the Netherlands, Spain, Portugal and the U.K. collectively saw rose deliveries increase by 700% on Valentine’s Day 2022 compared to the previous week. Valentine’s Day chocolate sales jumped 82% on February 14, 2022 in France, Italy, U.K., and Spain. Valentine’s Day Bundles To minimize the time spent, and stress of planning, for the holiday, Getir has done the thinking for customers with the release of new Valentine’s Day bundles (products vary based on market availability). Customers can choose from: “The Coupled-Up” One Dozen Roses Ferrero Rocher Fine Hazelnut Chocolates Tuscany Candle 10" Taper White Unscented Candles Roberta's Margherita Pizza “The Galentines” SkinnyPop Original Popcorn Hershey's Kisses Milk Chocolate Nestle Toll House Edible Cookie Dough Funfetti Roberta's Margherita Pizza “Netflix & Chill” Trojan Magnum Thin Lubricated Condoms K-Y Natural Feeling Liquid Personal Lube Pop Secret Movie Theater Butter Microwave Popcorn Ben & Jerry's The Tonight Dough Ice Cream “The Aphrodisiac” Ferrero Rocher Fine Hazelnut Chocolates Strawberries Farmland Fresh Dairies Real Light Whipped Cream “The Family” M&M's Valentine's Day Milk Chocolate Swiss Miss Indulgent Dark Chocolate Sensation Hot Cocoa Mix Breyer's Vanilla Ice Cream DiGiorno Four Cheese Frozen Pizza with Rising Crust Diet Coke “The I can buy myself flowers” One Dozen Roses Ferrero Rocher Fine Hazelnut Chocolates Roberta's Margherita Pizza Dinner Reservations for Two Sweepstakes Last minute planners, rejoice! Win one of five Valentine’s Day prime-time dinner reservations for two at a local restaurant in New York City, Boston or Chicago on Valentine’s Day (valued up to $250 each). No purchase necessary and eligible participants can enter to win the sweepstakes via the Getir App. The sweepstakes runs from February 6 - February 12, 2023. Full terms, conditions, and rules for the Getir U.S. Valentine’s Day Dinner Sweepstakes can be reviewed here. New York City: Charlie Bird: Located on the border of Soho and the West Village, Charlie Bird serves fresh and local American food with Italian influences. Place des Fêtes: The Michelin-starred Oxalis team’s second restaurant, located in Clinton Hill, features Spanish wines and seafood. Choco Cortés: From its rich hot chocolates and elevated Dominican and Puerto Rican comfort foods to exotic cocktails and luscious desserts - everything is made with chocolate! The restaurant brand of 93-year old Chocolate Cortés, the largest Caribbean chocolate manufacturer, brings to the Bronx a vibrant dining and cultural experience celebrating chocolate traditions and Caribbean flavors. Boston: Brassica Kitchen: Founded by the Whisk pop-up team, Brassica brings creative and comfortable locally sourced and seasonal ingredients to Jamaica Plain. Chicago: Girl & The Goat: One of the most well-known hot spots of Chicago’s culinary scene, Stephanie Izard’s Girl & the Goat, located in the West Loop, serves bold, global flavors with Eastern and Western influences. About Getir: Getir is the pioneer of ultrafast grocery delivery. The tech company, based in Istanbul, has revolutionized last-mile delivery with its “groceries in minutes” delivery proposition, offering approximately 2,000 everyday items to its customers. Getir has operations in all 81 cities of Turkey, and launched operations in the UK, the Netherlands, Germany, France, Spain, Portugal and the United States in 2021. Getir is, first and foremost, a technology company that operates in retail and logistics. It was founded in 2015 by Nazim Salur (founder of BiTaksi, Turkey’s leading taxi app), Serkan Borancili (founder of GittiGidiyor, acquired by eBay in 2011), and Tuncay Tutek (ex-PepsiCo and P&G executive in Europe and the Middle East.) Learn more at www.getir.com/us. Contact Details Arielle Goren +1 212-717-5863 getir@kivvit.com Company Website http://www.getir.com/us

February 06, 2023 11:47 AM Eastern Standard Time

Alan Schneider Celebrates 15 Years as Owner of Minuteman Press Franchise in Northvale, NJ

Minuteman Press International Inc

The Minuteman Press franchise in Northvale, NJ has been operating for over 40 years. Alan Schneider and his wife Nadine are celebrating 15 years as owners and share their insights and reflections. Minuteman Press in Northvale, NJ is located at 202 Livingston Street, Northvale, NJ 07647. Congrats on 15 years! What does this milestone mean to you and what are the keys to your success and longevity? Nadine and Alan: “This is a tremendous milestone for us. Although we have hit this milestone in our tenure, the shop has been in business for over 40 years in this community. We are well known and very involved in the town. For years, people were saying the printing industry was dying. Then the pandemic hit and I think everyone feared a little bit for the future. However, I have to say that I never expected the bounce back from the pandemic to be such a boon for business. I think people realized that community is important, supporting local business is important, and although online marketing has a place, it’s not the only game in town. Print is still king. The keys to our success and longevity are: providing a warm and friendly place to do business; being knowledgeable about our products and services; letting our clients know that their success is important to us and we are here to help them; caring about our clients as people—not just as customers; and, most importantly, reliability and integrity.” What are some of the key ways you’ve grown your business? Nadine and Alan: “Believe it or not, the pandemic was a blessing for our business. It forced us to take critical look at how we were operating. We took a hard look at our numbers, and strategized on what we could do better in both operations and marketing. On the operational side, we cut out some of the fat and streamlined things where needed.” Alan: “My wife, Nadine, has an MBA in marketing and has owned a marketing and graphic design business for 15+ years. She joined me in our Northvale, NJ location and is providing all the graphic design services. Not only was this a strategic financial/operational move, it was the best marketing move we could have made. We are now truly a marketing, design and printing company – a one-stop shop!” Nadine and Alan: “Our clients are provided with a free consultation on the best ways to market their business. We do the strategy, design and printing. When the clients see the results, they come back for additional products and services—and they tell their friends! The savings we realized from our reduction in payroll was also reinvested in the business by increasing our participation in the SEO/Internet marketing program. We are starting to see an uptick in our internet leads! A couple of other cool things… Last year, we expanded our marketing strategy by promoting ourselves as a local family business. Our holiday cards now feature our family photo – myself, Nadine, and our 4 grown children. The theme is, Family is everything. We appreciate you being part of ours. I can’t tell you how many compliments we received on that card. People feel like they know our family, and always ask how our kids are doing. This year, we will be planning a marketing program to celebrate my birthday on October 26 th. Why? Because we found out that it’s also National Printing Day! We are going to have a lot of fun with that. We also do a lot of in-person networking by being active in our home and business communities. We are BNI members and directors, are involved with many not-for-profits, serve on the boards of the local Chambers of Commerce, and are Auxiliary Police Officers in our hometown. We are always visible helping the community in whatever way we can.” What are your high-demand products and services? Nadine and Alan: “We do a ton of direct mail, particularly EDDM. Although the program has been around for years, it’s really been gaining traction since the pandemic. Once our clients see how well direct mail works for them, they either expand their reach or frequency…or both. We help them build their customer lists as a result of their EDDM efforts, then assist them with targeted direct mail programs to these new customers. We are proud to say that many of our clients credit us with helping them build their businesses through direct mail. They refer to us as the direct mail experts! We also began heavily promoting branded apparel. It’s featured in the front of our store, and we make a point of mentioning it to our clients when they come into the shop. Once we learn about their business, we suggest what types of apparel and promotional items they may want to consider to boost their brand awareness.” What are your key growth areas? Nadine and Alan: “Again, direct mail and apparel are huge for us. Design as well. Our previous graphic designer was more of a layout/production person. Nadine is a true creative. Everything we do for a client now has a marketing strategy behind it, and a creative, eye-catching design. Clients who come in with their ideas are truly blown away by how we bring their visions to life. One successful campaign for a client usually snowballs into more business—and more referrals! But our true measure of success is knowing how we are helping our clients grow their businesses.” How would you best describe your community? Nadine and Alan: “Northvale, NJ is one square mile in area, right on the New York State border. The community is comprised of mostly residential homes, a small downtown with shopping and a handful of light industrial/manufacturing. Since it’s a small-town area, we focus on serving the local trades, retail stores, restaurants, professional services and industrial businesses. We have also built a client list outside of our small regional area by creating relationships with professionals that can provide us with ongoing business.” Why do you think printing remains so vital to businesses today? What are the benefits of print? Nadine and Alan: “Several years ago, email marketing became extremely popular because it was free. Today, in-boxes are flooded with messages that are deleted before they are even opened. A wasted marketing effort, even though it is ‘free.’ With print, your message is tangible. A direct mail piece in someone’s mailbox is handled – even if it is eventually discarded. Someone saw it, and handled it. Print is the ultimate conversation-starter. Hand someone a brochure, mail them a postcard, or even embroider your company name on your polo – and you are now visible to them. The most successful businesses rely on print for the majority of their marketing, so it is definitely here to stay.” What was your background before franchising? Alan: “I owned a food distribution company prior to owning a Minuteman Press. I wanted something new, but I still wanted to be a business owner. I chose Minuteman Press because of the company’s reputation for training and support of its franchisees. Also, printing is a consumable business which means repeat business.” What has the support from Minuteman Press International been like for you? Nadine and Alan: “Pick up the phone, send an email, and someone is there to help. The conventions are invaluable. We always come back learning something new, whether it’s from corporate or fellow owners. We look forward to seeing everyone, and meeting new people. It’s like a family reunion! We’ve also come back with new vendors to try which really had an impact on our business.” What are the biggest rewards of owning your business? Nadine and Alan: “Being an integral part of other people’s businesses and helping them achieve their goals. Also, being part of the community.” What advice would you give to others? Nadine and Alan: “Be professional and be persistent!” Minuteman Press in Northvale, NJ is located at 202 Livingston Street, Northvale, NJ 07647. For more information, visit their website: https://minuteman.com/us/locations/nj/northvale/ 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

February 06, 2023 11:00 AM Eastern Standard Time

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Trusted Sellers Lead Platform’s Early Success in the $500 Billion US Automotive Parts Industry

Auto Parts 4Less Group Inc

McapMediaWire -- Auto Parts 4Less Group, Inc. (OTCQB: FLES ) (“Company”, “FLES”), proudly announces that AutoParts4Less.com, their leading multi-seller marketplace of automotive parts in the US, has set a GMV (Gross Merchandise Value) sales record for the month of January 2023, surpassing the total of all GMV sales in the previous months combined since going live with beta testing in September of 2022. This achievement is a testament to the strength of the Company’s multi-seller marketplace and the trust customers have in the number and quality of its sellers. With a best-in-class marketplace platform, AutoParts4Less offers customers a diverse range of high-quality automotive parts from a quickly growing variety of trusted sellers. The platform’s commitment to providing a seamless shopping experience and supporting its sellers has been a key factor in its success and growth to date. “The early success of AutoParts4Less.com is a direct result of the strength of our seller base,” said Christopher Davenport Founder and President of Auto Parts 4Less, Inc., the Company’s wholly-owned subsidiary of the company. Davenport commented: “We're proud to have created a platform that buyers trust to provide them with a wide selection of quality automotive parts from leading sellers.” With the first mover advantage in the $500 billion US automotive parts industry, which includes parts for boats, motorcycles, powersports, and RVs, and their focus on supporting its sellers, their parts marketplace, AutoParts4Less.com, is well positioned for continued growth and success. “The Company is committed to providing the best possible shopping experience for our customers and to supporting our sellers in growing their businesses” continued Davenport. About Auto Parts 4LessGroup, Inc. Auto Parts 4LessGroup, Inc. (the “Company”) entered the online auto parts business in 2015 selling lift kits and other aftermarket accessories for Jeeps, Trucks, and SUV’s on eBay and Amazon. At the beginning of 2020 the company began the development of AutoParts4less.com as a pure-play multi-seller enterprise-level marketplace entirely dedicated to aggregating the $500 billion annual aftermarket automotive parts industry including cars, trucks, boats, motorcycles, and RVs on a single platform. Autoparts4less.com was officially launched with approximately 2 million parts listed from over 25 parts sellers in November 2022. To learn more about Auto Parts 4Less Group, Inc., please visit AutoParts4LessGroup.com Safe Harbor & Disclaimer This information also contains certain forward-looking statements within the meaning of the safe harbor provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These statements are identified by the use of the words “could”, “believe”, “anticipate”, “intend”, “estimate”, “expect”, “may”, “continue”, “predict”, “potential”, “possible,” “project” and similar expressions that are intended to identify forward-looking statements. All forward-looking statements speak only as of the date of this presentation. You should not place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements. Although we believe that our plans, objectives, expectations and intentions reflected in or suggested by the forward-looking statements are reasonable, we can give no assurance that these plans, objectives, expectations or intentions will be achieved. Forward-looking statements involve significant risks and uncertainties (some of which are beyond our control) and assumptions that could cause actual results to differ materially from historical experience and present expectations or projections. Actual results may differ materially from those in the forward-looking statements and the trading price for our common stock may fluctuate significantly. Forward-looking statements also are affected by the risk factors described in the Company’s filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. Except as required by law, we undertake no obligation to update or revise publicly any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, after the date on which the statements are made or to reflect the occurrence of unanticipated events. Industry data provided herein is of no predictive value regarding the Company’s future sales. No information in this press release should be construed as any indication whatsoever of the Company’s future financial results, revenues, or stock price. For more information, contact: Email: PR@The4LessCorp.com Contact Details Auto Parts 4LessGroup, Inc. Tim Armes PR@The4LessCorp.com

February 06, 2023 10:54 AM Eastern Standard Time

Bevel Launches 3-in-1 Hair Oil To Help Men Moisturize, Strengthen and Thicken Hair Strands Designed for Curly, Coily & Textured Hair

Bevel

Walker and Company, the makers of Bevel, is proud to announce the release of the first Bevel 3-in-1 Hair Oil tomoisturize, nourish and strengthen curly, coily, and textured hair. The new Bevel 3-in-1 Hair Oil will retail exclusively in Walmart stores nationwide (also available on Walmart.com ) from Monday, February 6 th 2023. The Bevel 3-in-1 Hair Oil ($11.95; 3.4oz) is a nourishing infusion of natural oils formulated with Jojoba, Avocado, Castor and Tea Tree Oil to provide the top three benefits men seek for their hair-care routine in one product – scalp moisturization, hair strengthening, and strand thickening – conveniently delivered through a rigid pump bottle for more control and less mess compared to prototypical squeeze bottles familiar to the category. The Bevel’s 3-in-1 Hair Oil is free from Alcohol, Parabens, Phthalates, Sulfates, Silicones, Artificial Dyes and Fragrances, so consumers can feel the Bevel difference straight away. Renowned for delivering top-notch hair, beard, shave, skin, and body care for Black men, Bevel products are formulated without harmful ingredients for the utmost quality in hair and skin maintenance. This new addition to the Hair Collection of Bevel Curl Creme, Bevel 2-in-1 Pomade for Waves & Beard and the Bevel Daily Hair Lotion Styler marks the most recent expansion of Bevel’s robust head-to-toe grooming and self-care offering, furthering the brand’s partnership with Walmart. Bevel’s 3-in-1 Hair Oil Key Ingredients: · Jojoba Oil - has natural antibacterial and antifungal properties, so while it moisturizes parched strands, it also stays busy fighting the bad stuff · Black Castor Oil – is a renowned oil for increasing blood flow to the scalp, which in turn promotes healthier hair · Tea Tree Oil – contains antimicrobial, antibacterial, and anti-inflammatory properties, making it a powerful ingredient to combat dandruff and improve overall scalp health The Bevel 3-in-1 Hair Oil will be available in 3.4oz for $11.95 from February 2023 in select Walmart stores nationwide and at Walmart.com. For more information, visit getbevel.com or follow Bevel on Instagram. For all Bevel inquiries, please contact Bevel@firstandlastpr.com. About Walker & Company Brands Walker & Company Brands, recently acquired by Procter & Gamble, is a family of brands designing health and beauty solutions for people of color. Our vision is to build the world's most consumer-centric health and beauty products company, inspiring unprecedented customer loyalty. Founded by Tristan Walker, Walker & Company launched with the introduction of its first brand, Bevel, in 2013. Bevel provides grooming products for Black men, including a full Skin Care regimen, a Shave System, and the Bevel Trimmer, and services designed to help reduce skin irritation and razor bumps. To learn more about Walker & Company Brands, visit www.walkerandcompany.com. Contact Details Bevel First and Last PR +1 201-569-2080 Bevel@firstandlastpr.com Company Website https://getbevel.com

February 06, 2023 08:02 AM Eastern Standard Time

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Freightify secures $12M funding round to power digital transformation for freight forwarders globally

Freightify

Global freight forwarding is a $300B industry that facilitates the movement of cargo from one place to another through a series of manual and legacy processes. Freightify’s freight rate management platform is solving the complex challenges facing freight forwarders and helping them to do more business faster at lower costs. Today, Freightify is announcing a $12M debt & equity Series A funding round to help power digital transformation of Freight forwarders through Freightify’s suite of products. Freightify empowers freight forwarders by providing rate automation solutions to digitize their rate procurement, rate management and quotation processes with ease. The platform allows any forwarder to create a digital storefront to serve their customers better.In addition to this, it includes track and trace solutions that help freight forwarders in getting the live location of vessels and automated milestones within seconds. Freightify’s platform allows freight forwarders to procure, manage and quote freight prices (including all possible ancillary charges) in less than 2 minutes. Freightify’s new funding round will help launch new functionalities and deliver on a strong and expanded product roadmap, expand the sales presence globally, build channel partnerships, strengthen their marketing to drive growth and increase their brand awareness globally as they expand into new geographies and segments. The round was led by Sequoia Capital India with participation from TMV and Alteria Capital. The round also includes returning investors Nordic Eye Venture Capital and Motion Ventures. Founded in 2016 and based in Singapore, Freightify initially started as a marketplace for freight forwarders to conveniently search, book and track freight. This experience in automating sea-freight paved the way to a SaaS pivot. Today, Freightify’s platform, with rate management and quoting capabilities, is able to empower freight forwarders to procure, manage and quote freight prices (including all possible ancillary charges) in less than 2 minutes. Over 200 freight forwarding companies providing global logistics services (across 45 countries) use Freightify to digitize their business. These customers have reported reducing processing time by more than 70% and a substantial cost saving in doing business. Some customers deploy a Freightify white-label platform and have reported an increase in win ratio by more than 20% and a very noticeable increase in retained business. This success has seen revenues at Freightigy triple in the last year as they have attracted large numbers of the top 100 freight forwarders around the world. The founder and CEO, Raghavendran Viswanathan has deep experience working in logistics, supply chain and freight management with companies including DHL and Panalpina. The company’s management and senior staff come from backgrounds including SaaS startups like Freshworks and GoFrugal, logistics tech startups like Fourkites and Trimble, shipping lines like Maersk and MSC, Large forwarders and logistics companies like CON-LINQ ApS, Dachser Denmark and Wiz as well as Big 4 consulting firms like BCG. Raghavendran Viswanathan, CEO of Freightify, commented “For too long, freight forwarders have been restricted to spreadsheets and legacy processes to do business. We set up Freightify to remove the heavy lifting of manually providing quotations, accepting email/telephonic bookings, managing documentation, coordinating and tracking shipments. Freightify solves these challenges by giving them and their customers a live pricing platform like the ones used by travelers to compare airfares, showing real-time rates on a single screen. Freight forwarders are like the travel agents for global trade, however, air travel is not as complicated as global trade. Supply chains require experts to manage cargo throughout the entire lifecycle and freight forwarders play a vital role in greasing the wheels.” He also added, “Freight forwarders using Freightify save more than 70% of the time spent on manual tasks and legacy processes, while halving the operational costs to do business”. The freight forwarding industry is a cornerstone of the global trade economy and despite the massive size, much of the industry remains constrained by manual processes and runs on paper, excel sheets and phone calls. Freightify, a vertical SaaS platform, is solving this problem by helping freight forwarders automate rate management and make every day operational workflows fast and efficient so that they can focus on serving their customers and growing their business. We are glad to be a part of this journey with Raghav and the team at Freightify. ” said Mayank Porwal, VP, Sequoia India Existing investor at Freightify, Nordic Eye’s Investment Partner and Manager, Ib Drachmann added: “We have been impressed by the common vision of the company to democratize technology for the freight forwarding ecosystem. We are happy to see the scale at which Freightify has been growing, adding new logos globally and strengthening their product capabilities. Hence, we are doubling down on backing Freightify.” Raghavendran Viswanathan added: “Various marketplaces around the world are attempting to become the Amazon of services for freight forwarders, which will help. We believe in empowering the freight forwarders and are taking the Shopify route by selling a SaaS product to enable them to manage and create their own communities” Looking ahead, Raghavendran Viswanathan added: “We have been expanding rapidly across Europe, Australia and key regions in Asia pacific, and are currently expanding in North America. We have a highly skilled product and engineering team that can deliver on a strong product roadmap. Sales people on the field with deep experience in the freight industry. We are building out a strong marketing function that can drive growth.” About Freightify Freightify was established in 2016 with the vision to enable digital transformation of freight forwarders of any size. We empower freight forwarders by providing white labeled rate automation solutions to digitize their rate procurement, rate management and quotation processes with ease. In addition to this, we also provide track and trace solutions that help freight forwarders in getting the live location of vessels and automated milestones within seconds.‍ At Freightify, we have a strong and supportive team of 200+ logistics professionals from Europe, the USA, and India who come to work every day to solve complex problems of the trillion-dollar logistics Industry using technology. At Freightify, we empower freight forwarders to go digital by providing plug-and-play technologies and services for the entire logistics value chain. About Sequoia Capital India Sequoia helps daring founders build legendary companies, from idea to IPO to beyond. Sequoia Capital India and Sequoia Capital Southeast Asia actively partner with founders from a wide range of companies, across categories, including BYJUs, CRED, Druva, Five Star Finance, Freshworks, GoTo, Groww, Kopi Kenangan, Mamaearth, Pine Labs, Polygon, Razorpay, Truecaller, Zomato and more. We spur founders to push the boundaries of what's possible. In partnering with Sequoia, startups benefit from over 50 years of tribal knowledge and lessons learned working with companies like Airbnb, Alibaba, Apple, Dropbox, Google, LinkedIn and Stripe early on. From the beginning universities, endowments, and other non-profits have been the backbone of our investor base which means founders' accomplishments make a meaningful difference. For more information on Sequoia's work in India visit sequoiacap.com/India Contact Details Freightify Murali Sankar +1 872-259-3504 media@freightify.com Company Website https://www.freightify.com/

February 02, 2023 07:00 AM Eastern Standard Time

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