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August 04, 2023 10:11 AM Eastern Daylight Time
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News ReleaseToolsGroup Named a Notable Vendor in the Gartner® Midmarket Context: Magic Quadrant™ for Supply Chain Planning Solutions
ToolsGroup
ToolsGroup, a global leader in retail and supply chain planning and optimization software, is proud to announce it has been named among ten Notable Vendors included in Gartner’s Midmarket Context: Magic Quadrant for Supply Chain Planning Solutions (July 2023). According to Gartner, “The SCP solution software market that supports midmarket enterprises consists of solutions that are cost-effective, user-focused and fast to deploy. The vendors included in this report all met the criteria of earning 60% or more of their 2021 revenue from midmarket enterprises with 100 to 999 employees or $50 million to $3 billion in revenue.” ToolsGroup’s continued focus on customers has driven technological innovations that make its solutions invaluable to midmarket companies. With a complete set of out-of-the-box capabilities for demand planning, inventory optimization, and replenishment, companies experience shorter time to implement and faster time to value. ToolsGroup helps customers outperform the competition, thanks to four major differentiators: · A dynamic data unification platform that enables end-to-end supply chain visibility and digital supply chain twins for more strategic planning · Probabilistic demand and supply planning that prepares supply chain teams for uncertainty and disruption in order to ensure continued customer satisfaction · AI-powered demand planning and automated inventory optimization for improved planner productivity and efficiency · A powerful multi-echelon inventory optimization model designed specifically for complex supply networks for reduced inventory and greater profitability Thanks to these capabilities, ToolsGroup customers experience a 20-30% reduction in inventory while achieving 99+% product availability. “We’re excited to be recognized by Gartner,” said ToolsGroup CEO, Inna Kuznetsova. “Supply chain leaders recognize the importance of automation and usability when skilled resources are scarce, as well as the business resilience linked to our unique probabilistic planning approach. ToolsGroup helps supply chain teams make better, faster decisions and provides the power to pivot and adapt successfully to disruptions and volatility.” Learn more about ToolsGroup’s award-winning, customer-centric supply chain planning solutions HERE. Gartner Disclaimer GARTNER is a registered trademark and service mark of Gartner, Inc. and/or its affiliates in the U.S. and internationally and is used herein with permission. All rights reserved. Magic Quadrant is a registered trademark of Gartner, Inc. and/or its affiliates and is used herein with permission. All rights reserved. Gartner does not endorse any vendor, product or service depicted in its research publications, and does not advise technology users to select only those vendors with the highest ratings or other designation. Gartner research publications consist of the opinions of Gartner’s research organization and should not be construed as statements of fact. Gartner disclaims all warranties, expressed or implied, with respect to this research, including any warranties of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose. About ToolsGroup ToolsGroup’s innovative AI-powered solutions enable retailers, distributors, and manufacturers to navigate through supply chain uncertainty. Our retail and supply chain planning suites empower a new level of intelligent decision making and unlock powerful business improvements in forecast accuracy, service levels, and inventory - delighting customers and achieving financial and ESG KPIs. Stay in touch with ToolsGroup on LinkedIn, Twitter, YouTube, or visit www.toolsgroup.com. Contact Details Meir Kahtan +1 917-864-0800 mkahtan@rcn.com Company Website https://www.toolsgroup.com
August 03, 2023 08:30 AM Eastern Daylight Time
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News ReleaseInnovative Eyewear CEO says company is leading innovation in smart eyewear; unveils new Blueshift Lens
Innovative Eyewear
Innovative Eyewear Inc CEO Harrison Gross joined Proactive's Stephen Gunnion with insights on the company's mission to revolutionize eyewear with smart technology - and news of the launch of the Lucyd Blueshift Lens. Harrison explained that the core product is a pair of smart glasses that seamlessly blend technology with style, enabling users to stay connected while protecting and correcting their vision. These smart glasses function as headphones, offer noise-canceling microphones, and integrate voice assistants like Siri and Google Voice for hands-free convenience. The addition of the Blueshift Lens provides protection against harmful blue light from digital screens. Gross said the recent introduction of ChatGPT integration brings powerful artificial intelligence (AI) capabilities to the glasses, allowing users to access vast amounts of information effortlessly. He also discussed the company's partnership with renowned fashion brands including Nautica, Eddie Bauer and Reebok, highlighting the vision to make smart eyewear a fashionable and accessible accessory. Although still a niche market, the company is optimistic about the smart eyewear market's growth potential. Contact Details Proactive Investors +1 604-688-8158 na-editorial@proactiveinvestors.com
August 02, 2023 02:26 PM Eastern Daylight Time
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News ReleaseToolsGroup Wins Microsoft’s Best ISV Partner Award for the Third Year in a Row
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ToolsGroup, a global leader in retail and supply chain planning and optimization software, is proud to announce it has been awarded Microsoft’s Best Independent Software Vendor Partner Award for the third year in a row. Microsoft presented the award at Inspire, during its annual partner event held at the Microsoft House in Milan, in recognition of ToolsGroup’s deep supply chain planning expertise, data-driven approach, and cloud-based solutions for retailers, distributors, and manufacturers. ToolsGroup is a Microsoft recommended partner in supply chain planning and an active member of the Microsoft Partner community, having also earned Microsoft’s Best ISV Solution Innovation Award in 2020. “ToolsGroup's continuous commitment in the retail world to support the digitization of companies represents the key element of the company's success, which again this year earned the Best ISV Partner award. For Microsoft, working alongside companies committed day after day to digitize a key sector such as retail – even addressing contingent challenges related to the supply chain – marks our commitment to support the digital growth of the Italian production fabric,” said Sara Anselmi, Global Partner Solutions Lead, Microsoft Italy. “We are honored to receive this award from Microsoft for the third year running,” said Francesco Stolfo, VP of Business Development Microsoft Alliance. “Our mission is to help companies across industries and around the world transform their supply chain processes, maximizing accuracy, efficiency, and agility through our AI-powered solutions. This recognition from Microsoft is a testament to our continued innovation and commitment to delivering valuable business benefits to our Azure-based joint customers.” This award is just the latest accolade ToolsGroup has earned, having already been recognized as a FeaturedCustomers Market Leader in Demand Forecasting and an Inbound Logistics Top 100 Logistics IT Provider this year. ToolsGroup has also merited G2’s “Users Love Us” and “High Performer Spring 2023” badges, thanks to customer feedback. Learn more about how customers and analysts have recognized ToolsGroup as a supply chain and retail planning leader HERE. About ToolsGroup ToolsGroup’s innovative AI-powered solutions enable retailers, distributors, and manufacturers to navigate through supply chain uncertainty. Our retail and supply chain planning suites empower a new level of intelligent decision making and unlock powerful business improvements in forecast accuracy, service levels, and inventory - delighting customers and achieving financial and ESG KPIs. Stay in touch with ToolsGroup on LinkedIn, Twitter, YouTube, or visit www.toolsgroup.com. Contact Details Meir Kahtan +1 917-864-0800 mkahtan@rcn.com Company Website https://www.toolsgroup.com
August 01, 2023 08:30 AM Eastern Daylight Time
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News Releasethread beauty Names Recording Artist Saucy Santana as First Celebrity Brand Ambassador
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thread beauty, the pioneering Gen-Z focused cosmetics brand continues to break beauty boundaries by announcing its first-ever Celebrity Beauty Ambassadorship with the viral music sensation and influential LGBTQIA+ advocate, American Hip-Hop Artist Saucy Santana, to promote affordable, inclusive beauty, and redefine beauty standards for BIPOC and LGBTQIA+ communities. As a multi-hyphenate Artist and LGBTQIA+ icon, Santana embodies the fearless spirit of authenticity that thread beauty epitomizes. Beginning his career in the music industry as the Celebrity Makeup Artist to the City Girls, Saucy Santana ’s unapologetic personality, fearless approach to self-expression as a LGBTQIA+ musical artist and his viral empowering anthems championing black women, align perfectly with thread beauty 's commitment to making beauty affordable and accessible for all melanated beauty lovers of color and marginalized communities. As one of the few openly queer Hip-Hop Artists in the industry, Santana courageously paves the way for diversity in the music industry, challenging norms and celebrating the beauty of diversity through his artistry and activism. In turn, thread beauty continues to disrupt outdated beauty standards and pushes the envelope to introduce diverse images of beauty to its shelves at exclusive retailer Target. "It's one thing to be the first celebrity face of thread beauty, but to also be the first celebrity face as a black, feminine, gay man will mean so much to my community - especially for boys like me! Within the community, boys that are considered bigger, dark skin, plus-size & feminine don't get a lot of opportunities. So it means a lot to me and speaks volume to who thread beauty is as a brand, that they chose me for this opportunity to show up for my community and make us more visible! And I love that!" shared Saucy Santana Launching in 2022 and created by The Lip Bar Inc CEO & Founder Melissa Butler, thread beauty, the Target-clean and cruelty-free Black-owned and female-founded brand, has been dually focused on delivering multi-use products in a broad range of shades at an affordable price (all products are $8), and championing diversity and challenging traditional beauty norms. By joining forces with Saucy Santana, the influential Rapper and trailblazing figure within the LGBTQIA+ community, thread beauty is furthering its mission to inspire and empower all beauty lovers of color, specifically in the queer community, with self-affirming cosmetics for the girls, guys, theys, thems and everyone in between, to feel not only welcome but also confident enough to unapologetically express their authentic selves. The thread beauty x Saucy Santana partnership serves to strengthen the brand’s commitment to being an ally to the LGBTQIA+ community by further putting their money where their mouth is outside of Pride Month and empowering individuals from all walks of life to celebrate self-love, authenticity, beauty, self-expression and inclusivity through the harmonious fusion of music and cosmetics. Santana’s empowering lyrics encourage his fans to embrace their uniqueness and find strength in their identities, energetically rapping about topics such as self-confidence, body positivity, and overcoming adversity, fostering a sense of empowerment and self-love among his listeners. As a proud ally to the queer community, thread beauty currently donates 15% of every purchase on their brand site to LGBTQIA+ allyship organizations year-round. Saucy Santana is in full support of thread beauty ’s ongoing #takepride campaign, which has been active since June of 2022 and donates to LGBTQIA+ causes, including the LGBTQ Freedom Fund, Black AIDS Institute, The Trevor Project and Joshua Home: An LGBTQ Safe Haven. "Prior to launching thread beauty, we weren't seeing diversity in the beauty space, especially when it comes to men in makeup. thread was very proud to be the first brand to put a man-in-makeup on our main header displays in Target. I know first-hand that representation matters. If there's a little boy out there that wears makeup or wants to wear lip gloss but doesn’t see that in the retail spaces, then there's room for shame or the need to seek validation. I truly believe that without representation, you are left seeking validation, and thread beauty shows up to validate the niches that were not being previously validated - especially in the color cosmetics space. Who better to be the face of a beauty brand championing unapologetic self-expression and genuine authenticity than 'the' Saucy Santana? We are overwhelmed & overjoyed that we get to embark on this first partnership with him." shared thread beauty CEO & Founder, Melissa Butler As the first beauty brand to feature male models and creators in its in-store header visuals at Target, thread beauty’s new campaign images will once again be disrupting ‘the norm’ or ‘standard idea’ of drug store beauty, reinforcing the need for this groundbreaking partnership. Furthermore, due to the brand’s continued focus on diversity and inclusivity, thread beauty 's newly expanded line of “ face it ” complexion sticks, now features the largest shade range of any stick foundation available in store at Target - with an inclusive range of 26 shades and counting! thread beauty is available on threadbeauty.co, Target.com and in Target stores nationwide. For all thread beauty media inquiries, please contact thread@firstandlastpr.com About thread beauty Created in 2011 by beauty entrepreneur and The Lip Bar Inc CEO Melissa Butler, thread beauty is a Gen-Z focused, Black-owned and female-founded clean and cruelty-free beauty brand inspired by the BIPOC and LGBTQIA+ communities. thread beauty is on a mission to create products that cater to all beauty lovers, with diversity, inclusivity, accessibility, allyship and self-expression at the forefront of the brand’s identity. thread beauty focuses on delivering multi-use products in a broad range of shades, ranging from deep melanin shades, to bold, bright pigments, all at an affordable price of $8. thread beauty is available on threadbeauty.co, in Target stores nationwide and Target.com. Tik Tok: threadbeauty Instagram: @threadbeauty Website: https://threadbeauty.co About Saucy Santana Saucy Santana is an American Rapper and viral social media personality with over 5M followers across all social media platforms. His viral songs include Walk, Material Girl, MaterialGworllllllll! featuring Madonna and Booty featuring Latto. Saucy Santana spawned two of the hottest viral trends of 2021; #WalkChallenge and #MaterialGworll. Santana has opened for Lizzo on two US tours, is a LGBTQIA+ advocate and has an infectious personality that has cultivated a global fanbase. Tik Tok: saucysantana Instagram: @the1saucysantana Website: https://www.saucy-santana.com Contact Details thread beauty First and Last PR +1 201-569-2080 thread@firstandlastpr.com Company Website https://threadbeauty.co/collections/faves
July 31, 2023 07:56 AM Eastern Daylight Time
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News ReleasePETITE SIMONE: The Perfect Bag for the Barbie Movie
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NEW YORK, USA - Media OutReach - 28 July 2023 - The Barbie movie is going to be a fashion forward thing. Barbie has inspired generations of young girls to dream and embrace their individuality. At the same time, women's bags have become more than just accessories, they represent a woman's personal style. When these two fashion forces come together, they form a magical and powerful alliance. Barbie's iconic fashion moment proves that fashion is not just about following trends, but embracing self-expression and creativity. This fits well with PETITE SIMONE's philosophy of "Crafted to your style". In the movie, Margot Robbie will be seen wearing a variety of stylish outfits, and PETITE SIMONE bags would be the perfect way to complete her looks. For example, a Barbie-style pink-purple dress looks great with a PETITE SIMONE bag. The bag is made of soft pink leather. It's the perfect size for all of Barbie's essentials and will add a touch of luxury to her outfit. For a more casual look without losing your Barbies, try PETITE SIMONE's 'Alicia'bag with a denim shorts. The bright color of this bag will add a splash of color to an outfit and is perfect for a casual outing. Its size is perfect for carrying a tablet or book, and it will add a little fun to a Barbie outfit. No matter what outfit Barbie wears in the movie, PETITE SIMONE bags would be the perfect way to complete her look. PETITE SIMONE bags are stylish, functional, and affordable, and they would be the perfect accessory for any Barbie fan. Here are some additional thoughts on how PETITE SIMONE bags could be used to accessorize the Barbie movie outfits: The 'Lucky' bag can be paired with a pink dress with puffy sleeves. The bag's small handle keeps Barbie's belongings safe, and the durable leather can withstand any adventure Barbie may encounter. PETITE SIMONE bags would be the perfect way to accessorize the Barbie movie outfits. They are stylish, functional, and affordable, and they would be the perfect addition to any Barbie fan's wardrobe. Welcome to PETITE SIMONE's website and find ‘PS PETITE SIMONE’ on Amazon! Shop together! And don't forget to follow us on social media to stay up-to-date on all of our latest promotions! The brand will be sharing more information about its new product launch, storewide sale, and multi-scene collocation in the coming weeks. Instagram: @petitesimone_official Tik Tok: @petitesimoneus Facebook: @petitesimone_official YouTube: @petite simone Above pictures, if there is infringement, please contact @petitesimone_official at Instagram Contact Details PETITE SIMONE Mickey support@petite-simone.com
July 28, 2023 09:00 AM Pacific Daylight Time
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News ReleaseTRADEMARK BEAUTY ENTERS CVS
Trademark Beauty
Trademark Beauty, the acclaimed line of affordable, award-winning, and user-friendly hair tools, celebrates its fourth anniversary by expanding into 186 CVS BeautyIRL stores nationwide and online at CVS.com. Founded in 2019 by sibling duo Celebrity Hair Stylist Joseph Maine, known for working with A-list clients like Kate McKinnon and Ashley Benson, and Sabrina Maine, the brand achieved remarkable success, generating over $1M in revenue within the first 18 months, all while being self-funded. Their childhood fascination with hair tools and products, which ignited during moments of bonding while getting ready for church and school, inspired the inception of Trademark Beauty. The brand's best-selling products include the Babe Waves, a triple barrel curling iron for effortless beach waves, which sold out six times since its launch; the Easy Blo, a blow dryer brush combo featuring Ionic Technology for reduced damage and drying time, and their latest release, the Sunny Styler, a 2-in-1 iron for both curls and straightening with air vents that instantly cool and set hair, minimizing damage. CVS BeautyIRL stores and CVS.com offer seven products from the brand, including all three best sellers, along with Velcro rollers, a wet/dry hairbrush, a flat iron and a lightweight blow-dryer. Sporting their signature bubblegum pink color, the tools and accessories are priced between $14-$90. Co-Founder Joseph Maine expresses delight in partnering with the mass market retailer, stating, "It was always our goal to make luxury hair tools more accessible, and CVS stores make it easy and convenient to purchase beauty products - it's the perfect fit for us." Trademark Beauty takes pride in its commitment to affordability, ensuring customers can access top-quality, innovative hair tools without compromising on style. ABOUT TRADEMARK BEAUTY Joseph and Sabrina Maine launched Trademark Beauty with the mission to make premium beauty products more accessible. After over a decade in the industry, the sibling duo has established a brand and community focused on proving that beauty is undefinable. Like art, beauty is subjective. Beauty has no rules. Beauty is for everyone. https://shoptrademarkbeauty.com/ https://www.instagram.com/trademarkbeauty/ https://www.tiktok.com/@trademarkbeauty Contact Details Trademark Beauty Kim Farrington Kim@farringtonpr.com Company Website https://shoptrademarkbeauty.com/
July 27, 2023 12:00 PM Eastern Daylight Time
News ReleaseKevel Establishes OpenRTB Protocol for Retail Media
Kevel
Platform monetization leader Kevel today announced the formation of an industry working group to establish an OpenRTB Protocol for Retail Media, a groundbreaking update to the OpenRTB framework. The protocol will set new standards for programmatic advertising in retail media and address challenges industry stakeholders are facing in privacy and data protection, data optimization, and transparency. “We are in the midst of a retail media rebellion, where it has never been more clear that retail media needs to seize control of platforms, infrastructure and data to stay competitive in a crowded marketplace,” says James Avery, CEO and founder, Kevel. “The OpenRTB Protocol for Retail Media is going to fix that by setting a standard to address challenges concerning efficiency, flexibility, and trust. With this newly established framework, we’re offering the industry a comprehensive set of updates and enhancements that can help streamline the programmatic advertising ecosystem.” Kevel’s OpenRTB Protocol for Retail Media will provide industry stakeholders with many benefits and features including: Biddable Product Sponsored Listings: the new framework supports biddable product-based sponsored listing creative formats, enabling advertisers to bid on relevant in-store sponsored listing ad inventory with real in-stock products based on their product catalog. Enhanced Privacy and Data Protection: adhering to the latest privacy regulations and industry best practices, offering improved user consent management and data protection mechanism enables publishers and advertisers to prioritize user privacy while delivering relevant and personalized advertising experiences. Bidstream Data Standardization: introduces standardized bidstream data, ensuring consistency and compatibility across different platforms and technology providers. This facilitates seamless integration between buyers and sellers, leading to increased operational efficiency and reduced friction. Supply Chain Optimization: advertisers gain improved visibility and control over the programmatic supply chain, allowing them to detect and mitigate fraud, verify ad placements, and optimize campaign performance more effectively. Increased Transparency and Trust: promotes greater transparency by providing clear and standardized mechanisms for transactional data sharing, supply path optimization, and ad fraud detection. This fosters trust among industry participants and strengthens the overall programmatic advertising ecosystem. “OpenRTB Protocol for Retail Media marks a significant milestone on how we can improve digital and programmatic advertising now and for the future," says Avery. “By introducing these cutting-edge standards and capabilities, we are giving publishers, advertisers, and technology providers the tools needed to navigate the dynamic digital landscape with confidence and achieve their goals more efficiently." Are you ready to join the rebellion? Kevel invites all stakeholders in the digital advertising industry to explore OpenRTB Protocol for Retail Media and leverage its powerful features. Click here for information. ABOUT KEVEL Kevel offers the infrastructure APIs needed to quickly build custom ad platforms for sponsored listings, internal promotions, native ads, and more -- allowing brands to drive new revenue in a user-first way. Kevel is committed to the vision that every online retailer and publisher should be able to add privacy-focused ad revenue streams and take back the Internet from Google, Amazon, Facebook, and other digital monopolies. Customers like Ticketmaster, Yelp, Strava, Klarna, and many more have already launched successful ad platforms on Kevel. The company has received many accolades, most recently winning the 2021 Digiday Technology Award for Best Monetization Platform for Publishers and recognized by Insider as one of the hottest adtech companies of 2021. Learn more at www.kevel.com. Contact Details Veronica Ruth +1 845-430-8743 kevel@kitehillpr.com Company Website https://www.kevel.com/
July 27, 2023 09:00 AM Eastern Daylight Time
News ReleaseMinuteman Press Franchise Owners Jim and Seamus Mooney Celebrate 5 Years and Relocation to Clark, NJ with Grand Opening Event
Minuteman Press International Inc
Jim and Seamus Mooney have a lot to celebrate lately. The father-son team behind the Minuteman Press franchise in Clark, NJ (formerly Westfield) held their Grand Opening Palooza Event on June 22, 2023 as they celebrated their relocation to Clark as well as 5 years in business. Minuteman Press in Clark is located at 1120 Raritan Road, Suite 2, Clark NJ 07066. The grand opening event for Minuteman Press in Clark, NJ was sponsored by the Irish Business Association and featured live music, food trucks, vendors, and more. The Irish Business Association also recently honored Minuteman Press in Clark by awarding Jim and Seamus their Company of the Year Award. In addition, Jim and Seamus continue to hit new monthly sales milestones for their business. On the relocation, Jim shares, “We opened our doors on June 1, 2018. We have been in business for 5 years and we were looking for a larger production facility. Today, Minuteman Press Clark is a full-service printing, mail-house, and marketing design firm. We specialize in apparel (screen printing and embroidery), signage, paper based products (booklets, brochures, letterhead, envelopes, etc.) promotional products, mailings and graphic design.” Over the past 5 years, Jim has helped grow the family business through networking with a heavy focus on community involvement. He is President and an active member of Greater Westfield Area Chamber of Commerce, which includes multiple towns in Union County. Jim also appreciates being able to put his own stamp on Clark, Westfield and the surrounding community through his business. On that note, Jim says, “We have a lot of pride when we see our work displayed or distributed in the community – storefronts, window signage, direct mail, brochures, business cards – it’s always great to get kudos from happy clients.” Jim’s professional background includes managing strategic marketing for multi-unit franchise brands across various industries, most notably, McDonald’s Corporation working on the Company and Ad Agency side of the QSR industry. Jim says, “As the majority of my career was spent in franchise marketing, I am a true believer in franchising. Because I worked in advertising agencies where we had production and graphic design capabilities; I was very comfortable buying this business.” Jim continues, “I look at Minuteman Press as an ad agency for other businesses in Clark and Westfield and the surrounding towns. My career skills match up really well with what we are doing, and I am proud of our capabilities as well as the infrastructure we have in place being part of the Minuteman Press franchise family.” Speaking of family, while Jim concentrates on marketing the business, his son Seamus handles the operations. Prior to Minuteman Press, Seamus worked in recruiting and education operations management. Jim says, “Seamus is fantastic as our Vice President of Operations and I couldn’t do this without him. We’re a good team because we complement each other’s skills.” What’s it like going to work every day as a father and son? “It's an opportunity most people don't get to have,” Seamus Mooney said. “It's been great getting to work together for over five years — I've learned a lot during this time about business and life. Having a family business is rewarding." “It is fantastic to work with my son Seamus and to see him grow strategically and operationally as our vice president of operations,” Jim Mooney added. “Seamus is also a great thought partner in the business. It is a unique and fun experience.” Minuteman Press in Clark, NJ is located at at 1120 Raritan Road, Suite 2, Clark NJ 07066. For more information, call 908-857-4644 or visit their website: https://minuteman.com/us/locations/nj/clark/ 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
July 25, 2023 10:00 AM Eastern Daylight Time
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