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Christine Raitt Joins Independent Beauty Association Board
Christine Raitt, a key leader at Allure Beauty Concepts, has been elected to the Board of Directors for the Independent Beauty Association. Her appointment, finalized during the organization’s June 30 annual meeting, positions her to help steer the strategic direction of the trade group throughout the 2026–2027 term.
IMAGE Studios Unveils Inaugural Class of 2026 Icons
Five elite beauty professionals have been named the first-ever IMAGE Icons, a new initiative by the salon suite franchise designed to spotlight entrepreneurial excellence and community leadership. Selected through a rigorous vetting process, these ambassadors will represent the brand at major industry events and media activations throughout the coming year.
UNITS Named Top Moving Container Service by Forbes Advisor
Forbes Advisor has named UNITS Moving and Portable Storage the best moving container company for customer reviews, awarding the franchise system a 4.2-star rating. The evaluation, which scrutinized 12 national providers, highlighted the company’s transparent pricing, binding quotes, and the absence of upfront deposits as key drivers for consumer satisfaction.
LELO Reimagines the Rabbit Vibrator with DynamicThrust Technology
Addressing the mechanical limitations of traditional thrusting devices, Swedish wellness brand LELO has launched the INA™ Thrust. Moving away from the frantic, repetitive motion typical of the category, the new device utilizes app-controlled technology to mimic the nuanced rhythm of human intercourse for more precise G-spot stimulation.
Duke Energy Sets August 4 Date for Second-Quarter Earnings
Duke Energy will release its financial performance data for the second quarter of 2026 on the morning of August 4. The Charlotte-based utility giant plans to host an investor conference call three hours after the report goes live to review the latest business updates and fiscal outcomes.
Egen Shifts Focus to Agentic AI Adoption at Scale
As enterprise interest in autonomous workflows surges, Naperville-based Egen is pivoting its strategy to address the growing gap between pilot projects and actual business impact. The firm has launched an Agentic Change Enablement Practice, designed to integrate AI agents directly into corporate workflows rather than treating them as isolated tools.
Denver's Warehouse Anywhere Acquires Contact Center Leader XPS Solutions
Warehouse Anywhere has acquired Richardson-based XPS Solutions, merging a national business-focused storage marketplace with a veteran remote management provider. The deal creates an end-to-end platform connecting corporate tenants with 17,000 storage facilities, leveraging nearly 40 years of combined industry data to modernize a traditionally real-estate-heavy market sector.
Arvest Bank Establishes First North Texas Presence in Frisco
Arvest Bank is planting its flag in the North Texas market, announcing plans to open a dedicated loan production office in Frisco later this year. The $27 billion asset institution aims to leverage local commercial lending expertise to capture the momentum of the region’s rapidly expanding business sector.
Josie Hull’s Non-Profit Marks 50th Hospital Partnership at CHAM
Josie Hull, who was separated as a conjoined twin at the head in 2002, has expanded her non-profit reach to the Children’s Hospital at Montefiore Einstein. On July 2, the organization reached its 50th hospital milestone, transforming pediatric recovery spaces into personalized environments for long-term patients in the Bronx.
ATP Flight School Expands Training Network to Northern Colorado
Aspiring pilots in Northern Colorado now have a direct pathway to commercial aviation careers as ATP Flight School opens its fourth state location at the Northern Colorado Regional Airport. The new Fort Collins facility marks the latest addition to a national network of 89 centers focused on rapid, airline-ready training.
Separator Spares & Equipment Named Authorized Rivertrace Distributor
Houma-based Separator Spares & Equipment, LLC has secured a deal to serve as an authorized distributor for Rivertrace Limited, expanding its reach into precision marine environmental monitoring. The agreement adds Rivertrace’s suite of oil content detection and discharge monitoring systems to the supplier’s existing portfolio of marine compliance hardware.
Cox Enterprises Appoints Henry Jiang to Spearhead Cleantech Expansion
After managing a $200 million strategic portfolio at Republic Services, Henry Jiang is moving to Cox Enterprises as the new vice president of Cleantech. He takes the helm of a division backed by $3 billion in historical investments, tasked with scaling climate technologies and advancing the company's circular economy agenda.
Global VSaaS Market Projected to Reach $12 Billion by 2032
The global Video Surveillance as a Service (VSaaS) market is set to more than double over the next six years, climbing from $5.88 billion in 2026 to $12.01 billion by 2032. This expansion, representing a compound annual growth rate of 15.4%, reflects a fundamental shift toward cloud-based security infrastructure.
Gene Editing Market Projected to Triple to US$30.5 Billion by 2033
The global gene editing market is entering a phase of rapid commercial expansion, with valuations expected to climb from US$11.0 billion in 2026 to US$30.5 billion by 2033. This growth, forecasted at a compound annual rate of 15.6%, signals a transition of CRISPR and related technologies from academic labs into clinical mainstays.
Vegan Protein Bars Market Set to Hit $4.8 Billion by 2036
The global market for vegan protein bars is projected to surge from $1.9 billion in 2026 to $4.8 billion by 2036, according to analysis by Future Market Insights. Driven by a shift toward plant-based diets and clean-label nutrition, the sector is expanding beyond niche health stores into the mainstream retail landscape.
Adrienne Perez Joins Partner to Lead Agency Environmental Services
With over 25 years of experience in environmental consulting, Adrienne Perez has joined Partner Engineering and Science, Inc. as Technical Director. Based in Atlanta, she will oversee compliance and quality assurance for environmental due diligence, specifically targeting multifamily lending transactions for Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac nationwide.
ONTO Health Acquires LEVY to Scale Reproductive Care Infrastructure
Fueled by a fresh $20 million Series A round, Chicago-based ONTO Health is purchasing clinical decision support firm LEVY Health. The move aims to accelerate the deployment of physician-led fertility and longevity services across the United States and the Gulf Cooperation Council region, meeting surging global demand for personalized reproductive diagnostics.
OMNIA Partners Expands E-Commerce Portal to 8 Million Products
Franklin-based OMNIA Partners has integrated 10 major suppliers into its OPUS e-commerce platform, pushing the inventory past the 8 million product mark. The expansion allows nearly 40,000 public sector procurement professionals to manage complex purchasing needs across 200 categories through a single, compliant digital interface.
eTrucks Joins Geotab Elite Tier for Fleet Management
Saskatoon-based eTrucks has secured Elite and Specialized Certified status within the Geotab partner ecosystem for the transportation and logistics sector. This designation places the firm among a select group of providers, including T-Mobile for Business and Enterprise Fleet Management, recognized for deep technical proficiency in telematics.
Biomerics Adds Industry Veteran Wil Boren to Advisory Board
With over thirty years of experience managing global medical device operations, Wil Boren has been appointed to the Advisory Board at Biomerics. He joins the Salt Lake City-based manufacturer to provide strategic oversight as the company scales its production capabilities and pursues long-term expansion initiatives.
Preventing Garage Floor Coating Failure Through Concrete Moisture Testing
Even when concrete slabs appear bone-dry, hidden moisture often bubbles beneath the surface, threatening the integrity of new garage floor coatings. Mike Taylor, owner of Lawton-based B&T Floor Coatings, outlines the precise testing protocols homeowners must follow to avoid costly peeling, bubbling, and premature adhesion failure.
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Command Investigations Acquires CoventBridge Insurance Division
Command Investigations has acquired the insurance division of CoventBridge, a move that consolidates two of the nation's largest P&C investigative firms. The merger creates the largest insurance investigation organization in the United States, aiming to unify national scale with proprietary case management technology and deep field expertise.
Nyra Medical Launches ENHANCE Trial for CARLEN Mitral Valve System
Nyra Medical has enrolled its first patient in the ENHANCE Early Feasibility Study, a multicenter trial testing the CARLEN system for functional mitral regurgitation. The clinical program spans sites across the United States and Brazil, aiming to validate a repair technology designed to restore valve function without permanent anatomical alteration.
Toppan Merrill updates Quinn platform to streamline proxy filings
Proxy statements and management information circulars are now integrated into the Quinn by Toppan Merrill SaaS platform, a move designed to reduce the administrative friction inherent in corporate regulatory disclosures. This expansion shifts the focus from document production mechanics to the substance of shareholder communications.
Machine Tool Bids Schedules Four Industrial Auctions for July
Four major industrial equipment auctions are set to take place throughout July, organized by Chicago-based Machine Tool Bids. The sales encompass hundreds of CNC machines and fabrication systems from across the United States and Canada, marking a significant expansion of the company’s summer liquidation schedule for manufacturing assets.
N5X Taps Vermiculus to Build Brazil’s First Energy Derivatives Clearinghouse
Brazil’s energy market, the sixth-largest globally with an annual consumption of 632 TWh, is moving away from uncleared OTC trading. N5X has selected Stockholm-based Vermiculus to deploy VeriClear, a cloud-native platform designed to establish the nation’s first regulated central counterparty for energy derivatives.
Green Builder Media Shifts Industry Focus to Value Per Square Foot
Price per square foot is failing the modern housing market. In response, Green Builder Media is convening an elite group of developers, insurers, and lenders in Denver this October to transition the industry toward a more comprehensive metric: Value Per Square Foot, emphasizing long-term resilience and wellness over initial construction costs.
Mastercam Absorbs Indian Channel Partner to Bolster Global Presence
Mastercam has finalized the acquisition of its long-standing Indian channel partner, Mastercam India, integrating the regional firm directly into its global organization. The move aims to align local manufacturing support with the broader resources of the Sandvik Group, ensuring consistent service for the company's extensive Indian client base.
Milo’s Tea Marks 80 Years With Science-Backed Nostalgia Campaign
A glass of iced tea might do more than quench thirst; it could be the foundation of a lasting memory. As Milo’s Tea Company celebrates its 80th anniversary, the Alabama-based brand is pairing its milestone with research on how shared meals and beverages anchor our emotional well-being.
Freddy’s Scales Up With 60 New Locations Planned for 2026
With over 580 locations already established, the Wichita-based fast-casual chain Freddy's Frozen Custard & Steakburgers is pushing toward a 600-restaurant milestone. The company plans to open 60 new sites this year, leveraging a shift in real estate strategy to maintain its aggressive domestic and international expansion pace.