4+ hour, 48+ min ago   (516+ words) Franchise Update Media’s 2025 Annual Franchise Marketing Leadership Report highlights key trends shaping the industry. The AFMR is a survey of top franchise marketing executives that provides insights into the latest consumer behavior trends, innovative marketing strategies, technology, and the impact…...

2+ hour, 49+ min ago   (886+ words) ATLANTA — With the seniors housing occupancy rate riding high at 89.9 percent across the 31 NIC MAP primary markets as of the second quarter — but expenses also rising — what is the best way for operators to increase revenue? “Elevate the services that…...

4+ hour, 57+ min ago   (532+ words) Valley National Bancorp’s VLY planned acquisition of Providence Financial Corporation, the parent company of Providence Bank & Trust, is expected to strengthen its Chicagoland franchise and help diversify deposits, loans, and fee income. VLY will acquire Providence for approximately $247 million, with…...

9+ hour, 21+ min ago   (275+ words) PR Newswire Aug. 26, 2026 20:00 OTTAWA, ON, Aug. 26, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Solace, the real-time data platform for the enterprise, today announced the appointment of Mike Capone, former CEO of Qlik, to its Board of Directors. Capone brings more than three decades of experience building…...

7+ hour, 56+ min ago   (618+ words) By Sinéad Carew and Suzanne McGee Aug 26 (Reuters) – U.S. software shares have been on a roller coaster and more wild rides likely lie ahead, thanks to AI-driven uncertainty and the rise of trading strategies that investors say are accentuating…...

3+ hour, 54+ min ago   (620+ words) August 26, 2026 / 1:26 PM EDT / CBS News When you purchase pet insurance can matter, too. Pet insurance generally won't cover conditions that developed before enrollment, and there are other factors that can affect both eligibility and what you'll pay. So, for owners…...

11+ hour, 17+ min ago   (302+ words) LSi Online [USA] PRG (Production Resource Group), global provider of entertainment and live event technology solutions, has appointed Jennifer Caserta as chief people officer and Joe Simon as chief technology & information officer. Both will report directly to Lawrence Burian, CEO…...

5+ hour, 24+ min ago   (1663+ words) During the peak of Highmark Stadium's construction, more than 1,500 people made up its population. Architects, superintendents, steelworkers, electricians, trades workers, laborers and more frequented the stadium's dirt paths before the roads were paved. While many came from different backgrounds, it…...

4+ hour, 19+ min ago   (399+ words) This brand aims to redefine pet retail with a flexible mobile-to-store model, fresh proprietary nutrition and a community-first approach that turns franchisees into trusted wellness experts. Innovation doesn't always mean inventing an entirely new category. Sometimes it means rethinking how…...

5+ hour, 10+ min ago   (597+ words) With new restaurants outperforming the system and plans to open 20 to 25 locations annually, FSC is creating opportunities to grow with Beef 'O' Brady's, The Brass Tap and Newk's Eatery. “Our brands continue to grow and succeed, and our recent openings…...