Aptean acquired Principal Logistics Technologies (PLT), a provider of purpose-built warehouse management and supply chain optimization software solutions. “PLT has a proven track record and over 30 years of experience delivering mission-critical warehouse management and supply chain optimization solutions across Ireland and the United Kingdom,” says Duane George, president of EMEA and APAC at Aptean. “The PLT platform delivers a robust suite of software solutions designed to manage complex warehouse and supply chain operations and is backed by a team of seasoned industry experts. We are thrilled to welcome the PLT team and customers to Aptean.”

Aptean Acquires Principal Logistics Technologies, Expands Warehouse Management Capabilities

BidBird, an innovator in maritime logistics technology, is launching its Monarch™, a groundbreaking freight management system set to transform container handling practices on vessels in port. The smart, durable, and easy-to-use Monarch™ bundle shipping containers together, significantly reducing lifting and picking times, enhancing efficiency and bolstering safety. Two...

Introducing Monarchs; Revolutionizing freight management with efficiency and security

Lancaster County, PA

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Fans of Frisco's Chicken were left reeling as the beloved Peruvian-style eatery announced the closure of all its locations in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania. The chain, known for its delicious food and strong community values, posted a heartfelt note on its doors, informing customers of the devastating news.

Favorite Chicken Chain Suddenly Closes All Stores, Heartfelt Message Found on Doors

Indiana State

Franklin, IN

A wave of closures is hitting Pizza Hut, a pizza chain known for its iconic slanted-roof buildings, with 6,775 locations feeling the pinch in the tough restaurant industry landscape.

A well-known pizza chain with over 6K locations has begun closing some of its stores

Romark established its operation on the island in 2019. Banco Popular de Puerto Rico has filed a lawsuit against Romark Global Pharma and several subsidiaries to collect some $9.2 million owed on a $25 million loan granted in 2018. The lawsuit filed at the San Juan Superior Court alleges that...

Banco Popular de Puerto Rico sues Romark Global Pharma for $9.2M

Chicago, IL

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Shortly before 3 AM, people in the Chicago area may have felt their houses shake as a 3.4-magnitude earthquake occurred about 60 miles west of the city. (CHICAGO) The United States Geological Survey (USGS) reported a 3.4-magnitude earthquake around Somonauk, IL. Somonauk is in DeKalb and LaSalle Counties, 64 miles west of Chicago.

Did You Feel the Earthquake?

South Carolina State

Explore Beaufort SC

Manatees are back in Lowcountry waters and residents in the coastal areas of South Carolina should be particularly alert while boating and please report sightings of these gentle giants to SCDNR.

Manatees are back in South Carolina coastal waters

Denver, CO

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A dangerous drug that is being mixed into fentanyl is causing those who inject it to develop a rash of sores that resembles a case of flesh-eating bacteria. People experiencing homelessness around Denver can sometimes be seen with these bloody, weeping wounds. I recently mentioned this phenomenon to a fentanyl user who told me about the xylazine connection.

Denver homeless people suffer sores as xylazine enters fentanyl supply

The 2024 Sustainable Beauty Awards are open to entries. The awards celebrate and recognize sustainability excellence in the cosmetic and personal care industry, according to organizer Ecovia Intelligence. The international awards are open to cosmetic and personal care brands, ingredient suppliers, packaging firms, retailers and distributors, NGOs and related operators.

Sustainable Beauty Awards Program Is Accepting Entries

The Associated Press

PLEASANTON, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jul 16, 2024-- Tekion, innovator of the first cloud-native platform serving the entire automotive retail ecosystem, today announced that it has secured $200 million in growth equity capital from Dragoneer Investment Group. This financing round sets Tekion’s valuation above $4 billion. Tekion plans to invest the capital to expand its product offering for dealer partners and OEMs, accelerate implementation timelines, and deliver world-class customer support as it continues to redefine automotive retail for dealers and consumers in a rapidly digitizing ecosystem. This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240716921069/en/ Tekion Secures $200 Million in Growth Capital from Dragoneer Investment Group (Graphic: Business Wire)

Automotive Software Platform Tekion Secures $200 Million in Growth Capital from Dragoneer Investment Group

Illinois State

MOD Pizza has over 500 locations across the country with 22 restaurants in Illinois. The Washington-based chain offers fast-casual fare known for its customized, artisan-style pizzas. Customers can choose from over 40 toppings and 8 sauces to create their own masterpiece.

Bankruptcy Looms for Major Pizza Chain With Chicago Suburban Locations

The organizers focus on creating innovative educational, culinary and tourist experiences for Puerto Rico residents and visitors. Hidden Experiences, a new travel proposal, has been recently introduced to the market, offering “hidden” tourist experiences in Puerto Rico. This new attraction promises to be an “exciting and different way of touring the island, encompassing both the gastronomic realm and exclusive events in non-popular places,” according to a news release.

Hidden Experiences: A new way to discover Puerto Rico

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PARIS (Reuters) - European aerospace groups Airbus and Thales are exploring a potential tie-up of some of their space activities, two industry sources told Reuters on Monday, confirming an earlier report by French business paper La Tribune.

Airbus, Thales looking at merging some of their space activities - sources

Pennsylvania State

Bucks County Beacon

“Who sits there and thinks, with all the needs we have in America, of criminalizing the homeless?” wonders Pastor Robert Brown of Bristol’s Bible Evangelical Methodist Church after learning that the United States Supreme Court approved punishing those experiencing homelessness who have nowhere to sleep.

After SCOTUS OK’s Criminalization of Homelessness, Pennsylvania Democrats Plan Legislative Response to Protect Rights of the Unhoused

NEW YORK — Exclusive varietals, direct-to-consumer initiatives and premium lines are among the high standards of excellence in the private label wine business. In response, a dedicated wine and spirits pavilion will be a main attraction at PLMA’s “The Store Brands Phenomenon 2024 – Empowering the Retail Industry” Private Label Trade Show, November 17-19 at the Donald E. Stephens Convention Center, Chicago. Wine, spirits, ready-to-drink cocktails and non-alcoholic beverages will be featured in the pavilion.

Retailers diversify private brand wine assortments

Freighter operator Cargolux and trucking firm Arthur Welter are teaming up to test out the use of a hydrogen-powered truck to transport air cargo. The two companies will work together on a two-year trial using a hydrogen truck to transport cargo between Luxembourg and Frankfurt five times per week. The...

Cargolux teams up with Arthur Welter on hydrogen truck project

Advance Market Analytics published a new research publication on “Used Aircraft Market Insights, to 2030” with 232 pages and enriched with self-explained Tables and charts in presentable format. In the Study you will find new evolving Trends, Drivers, Restraints, Opportunities generated by targeting market associated stakeholders. The growth of the Used Aircraft market was mainly driven by the increasing R&D spending across the world.

Used Aircraft Market Is Likely to Experience a Tremendous Growth in Near Future

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Alaska Airlines has been at the forefront of introducing innovative services and forming strategic partnerships to enhance the travel experience. From launching nonstop flights to new destinations to promoting cultural inclusivity, Alaska Airlines is setting benchmarks in the aviation industry. Expanding horizons with new routes. Recently, Alaska Airlines announced the...

Alaska Airlines introduces innovative services and partnerships

New Jersey State

Morristown Minute

NEW JERSEY - Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin and the Division of Consumer Affairs announced today that Walmart has agreed to pay $1.64 million to settle allegations of unlawful unit pricing practices across its 64 New Jersey retail stores. The settlement, which includes a $1.61 million civil penalty, marks the largest ever obtained by the Division’s Office of Weights and Measures (OWM).

Walmart Pays $1.64M Settlement for Unlawful Pricing in NJ

Rolls-Royce Holdings has secured an order to supply a 32.6 MW/65.2 MWh battery storage system to complement the Zeewolde wind farm in the Netherlands, the company announced on Monday. The turn-key contract, facilitated by Battery Park Zeewolde, includes a 10-year maintenance agreement for Rolls-Royce's mtu EnergyPack QG system, scheduled to...

Rolls-Royce to Supply 32.6 MW Battery System for Zeewolde Wind Farm in the Netherlands

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Prime Air Corp lands excellence in pharma products management certification

The company, based at the Luis Muñoz Marín International Airport, has several industry certifications under its belt. Prime Air Corp, a Puerto Rican global transportation and...

Prime Air Corp lands excellence in pharma products management certification

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