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Sharon Personal Care Consolidates Recent Acquisitions

Sharon Personal Care

Sharon Personal Care, a leading global innovator and manufacturer of preservative solutions for cosmetics and personal care markets, has consolidated recent acquisitions that have broadened its green product portfolio while expanding its technology base and formulation capabilities. Founded in 1977 as Sharon Laboratories, the company developed a global reputation as a high-quality developer of innovative preservative solutions and grew into a leading global player in the cosmetics and personal care sector. Sharon Personal Care built on their successful foundation in 2022 with two key acquisitions. In March, they acquired Trezzo sull’Adda, Italy-based Res Pharma Industriale, expanding Sharon’s technology and ingredient portfolio and strengthening its position as a leading specialty provider to the cosmetics industry. The cosmetic division of Gorla Minore, Italy-based B&C S.p.A was acquired by the company later in the year. This strategic acquisition further expanded Sharon Personal Care’s catalog of cosmetic ingredients and enhanced the company’s focus on sustainable technology with the addition of B&C’s stable of functional ingredients and green phytoactive compounds, including delivery systems, emulsifiers and emollients. Sharon Personal Care has a track record of innovation combined with the ability to develop new solutions at light speed. The company’s new logo is modern and distinctive, and combined with the new Sharon Personal Care brand, it helps tell a story about the business, what it offers and how it conducts business with its customers, according to Naama Eylon, CEO of Sharon Personal Care: “The people at Sharon are passionate about personal care. We are in business to help our customers achieve their new ideas for products that perform and delight the consumer. We have specialized expertise and ingredient solutions for challenging market segments—such as wipes and sun care formulations. We are the first call for companies that are interested in innovating with these applications, and we help them take their ideas to market,” says Eylon. “With the acquisitions of Res Pharma and B&C completed, we look forward to sharing more news over the coming months.” For more information, visit the new Sharon Personal Care website at: www.sharonpc.com. About Sharon Personal Care Headquartered in Ashdod, Israel, Sharon Personal Care is a global supplier of innovative ingredient solutions for a broad range of personal care products – with specialized expertise in trending market segments. The company’s product portfolio includes unique preservatives, building blocks, and functional chemistries and active ingredients. Today’s Sharon has a proven track record of innovation combined with the ability to provide comprehensive solutions at light speed. With a solid foundation in environmentally sustainable chemistry, Sharon delivers multifunctional ingredient solutions that help differentiate personal care products in a fast-changing market. Established in 1977 by Dr. Danny Sommerfeld, the company employs more than 200 people worldwide, with manufacturing and scientific facilities on three continents. Sharon Personal Care is owned primarily by Tene Investment Funds (Tel Aviv), an Israeli private equity growth fund focused on the industrial and technology sectors. Media Contact: Resource Advantage Dan Green dgreen@resourceadv antage.com Company Contact: Sharon Personal Care Laura Mills laura@sharonpc.com Contact Details Resource Advantage Dan Green dgreen@resourceadvantage.com Company Website https://sharonpc.com/

February 01, 2023 10:34 AM Eastern Standard Time

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GEMXX CORPORATION GIVES UPDATE AND ANNOUNCES FULL QUALIFICATION OF TIER 1 - FORM 1A REGISTRATION STATEMENT

GEMXX CORP.

McapMediaWire -- GEMXX CORPORATION (OTC: GEMZ ) $GEMZ (“the Company”), a leader in the Ammolite Gemstone Mine to Market Segment, gives an update and announces full qualification of Tier 1- Form 1A Registration Statement. The Company is highlighting recent significant achievements. First, as of January 31, 2023, the Company’s, Form 1-A to raise up to $6,000,000 USD at $0.40 per share pursuant to the Offering Statement is fully qualified https://www.otcmarkets.com/stock/GEMZ/disclosure Shareholders, investors, institutions and financiers interested in participating in the Reg A Financing are encouraged to visit http://www.gemxx.com/invest or contact company officials for more information. “We are very pleased to announce GEMXX’s fully Qualified Form 1-A Offering Statement! The Company’s management team is excited to welcome new shareholders into the GEMXX family” stated Jay Maull, CEO of GEMXX Corporation. Second, the Company is engaging with several interested parties that wish to participate in the Regulation-A financing to fund the company’s growth plan, which includes Ammolite mining expansion, increased production to meet global demand, as well as diversification of its operations. “ By executing on our overall business plan, and investing in complimentary precious metal mining operations, the Company will be one step closer to being fully integrated from mine-to-market ” added Mr. Maull. Third, the Company’s mergers and acquisitions team, headed by Richard Clowater, are working to further stabilize the business through strategic partnerships and acquisitions. “ GEMXX is in discussions with several companies that support our philosophy - that through product and market diversification, the company will be resilient in any economic condition. The Company looks forward to announcing significant new relationships and acquisitions in the very near future” stated Mr. Clowater, VP Mergers, Acquisition and Business Development. ABOUT GEMXX CORPORATION GEMXX Corporation is a publicly traded, mine-to-market gemstone, gold and jewelry producer with global reach that owns mining resources, production facilities, and operating assets. GEMXX controls each stage of its production including gold mining, gemstone production, jewelry manufacturing and global distribution. GEMXX is a producer of top quality finished Ammolite and Ammolite jewelry. The company’s world class gemstone cutters and jewelry designers are continuously leading the Ammolite industry in new and exciting directions. Our management team is made up of the industry's leading experts with a combined total of 160 years of Ammolite gemstone and jewelry business experience SAFE HARBOR STATEMENT This press release contains forward-looking statements that can be identified by terminology such as "believes," "expects," "potential," "plans," "suggests," "may," "should," "could," "intends," or similar expressions. Many forward-looking statements involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors that may cause actual results to be materially different from any future results implied by such statements. These factors include, but are not limited to, our ability to continue to enhance our products and systems to address industry changes, our ability to expand our customer base and retain existing customers, our ability to effectively compete in our market segment, the lack of public information on our company, our ability to raise sufficient capital to fund our business, operations, our ability to continue as a going concern, and a limited public market for our common stock, among other risks. Many factors are difficult to predict accurately and are generally beyond the company's control. Forward-looking statements speak only as to the date they are made, and we do not undertake to update forward-looking statements to reflect circumstances or events that occur after the date the forward-looking statements are made. For more information, press only: GEMXX Corporation PR CONTACT: Jay Maull ir@gemxx.com www.gemxx.com Contact Details GEMXX CORPORATION Jay Maull ir@gemxx.com Company Website http://www.gemxx.com/

February 01, 2023 09:30 AM Eastern Standard Time

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Galexxy’s Wellbeing Farms Expands Smart Vending Kiosk Distribution to Texas

GALEXXY HLDGS INC.

McapMediaWire -- Galexxy Holdings Inc., (“Galexxy” or “Company”) (OTC: GXXY ) is pleased to announce that its 100% owned subsidiary, Wellbeing Farms LLC, (“Wellbeing,” or “WBF”) has executed its second strategic commercial supply and lease agreement with Delta 8 LLC (Delta) and its associated company, uVending LLC (uVending). Delta is developing the market in Texas for the sale and supply of its proprietary D88 products which are being manufactured by Wellbeing under an exclusive white label supply agreement. Delta will generate its D88 product sales utilizing customized, attractively branded Smart Vending Kiosks supplied by its Associate, uVending LLC., which are purchased under a blanket leasing agreement from Wellbeing Farms. Wellbeing’s customized Smart Kiosks are very distinctive, featuring glass fronted, backlit product displays to maximize product appeal and are equipped with patented ID-Age verification capability in order to comply with Texas state law. Based on their initial estimates, Delta is planning to install over six hundred D88 Smart Kiosks in the next 2 years which could potentially generate approximately $3,500,000 per month in D88 wholesale product purchases from Wellbeing. Michael Biagi, Wellbeing’s CEO stated that; “We are excited by the huge marketing potential of generating recurring product revenue through the placement of our Smart Kiosks by strategic partners who pay us to lease the kiosks to earn a share of the sales revenue”. He further stated that “We’re not limited to our current product range and can readily adapt Kiosk inventory to satisfy market needs.” Headquartered in Newport Beach, California with manufacturing facilities in Murietta, California, Galexxy’s shares are publicly traded on the OTC Markets (OTC: GXXY). Galexxy entered the rapidly developing markets for premium natural plant-based consumer health supplement products in April 2021 and completed its acquisition of Wellbeing Farms LLC., on August 4, 2022 and purchased 69% of ABC Wholesale Products LLC., on August 12, 2022. Galexxy Holdings Inc. Iain Saul E: Iain@galexxyholdings.com M: (801) 243 9570 Forward-Looking Information This press release contains “forward-looking information” and “forward-looking statements” (collectively, “statements”). All statements, other than statements of historical fact, are forward-looking statements and are based on expectations, estimates and projections as at the date of this press release. www.wellbeingfarms.com https://twitter.com/GXXYHoldings www.delta88.vip www.uvending.vip Contact Details Galexxy Holdings Iain Saul +1 801-243-9570 Iain@galexxyholdings.com Company Website http://www.wellbeingfarms.com/

January 31, 2023 09:00 AM Eastern Standard Time

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The Lip Bar Introduces First Ever Skincare Collection for All Skin Types

The Lip Bar

Developed with gentle skin in mind, vegan beauty brand The Lip Bar announces its groundbreaking expansion with TLB Skincare ($16 – $18). This collection is formulated with nourishing ingredients that cleanse, hydrate, and soothe to reveal naturally balanced, dewy skin. After two years of intentional and strategic development of the formulas, TLB Skincare is The Lip Bar’s first launch in the skin care category. Taking a trip to better skin, this collection is power packed with superfood ingredients such as Hyaluronic Acid, Reishi Mushroom, Blueberry Extract, which aids in improving hyperpigmentation and dark spots, moisture retention, and gently nourishes the skin. The collection includes four essential products that offer beauty lovers a gentle, simple, and effective routine, perfect for makeup prep and removal. With self-care at the forefront, TLB Skincare boasts skin nourishing ingredients that provide a natural defense against blue light exposure, improved skin elasticity, collagen stimulation, anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties to hydrate and brighten skin - all at an affordable price point. “TLB is about celebrating, encouraging, and providing effortless solutions to women to bring ease to their routines, without compromise. The same is true for our skincare innovation. Every element of TLB Skincare was thoughtfully designed and developed to give women balanced skin easily through efficacious ingredients and gentle formulas. We want to take women on a skin trip through self-indulgent and gentle skin prep that doesn’t break the bank,” said The Lip Bar Founder and CEO Melissa Butler. TLB Skincare provides a simple yet effective routine that prepares your skin for an even better makeup routine. The Clean Up Gel Facial Cleanser reveals a fresh base, the Snap Back Skin Serum plumps the skin and improves pores and texture for a radiant glow, and the Dew Me Daily Moisturizer has a lightweight consistency, allowing for buildable makeup application to achieve an effortless look. In the evening, remove makeup using the Total Meltdown Makeup Remover Balm. TLB Skincare Collection includes: Total Meltdown Makeup Remover Balm, ($16.99; 1.4oz.): A cleansing balm that quickly dissolves into a silky oil to remove makeup and other impurities. Infused with Hyaluronic Acid, Mushroom Extracts, and Rosehip Oil, the balm deeply cleanses while leaving the skin feeling nourished. Clean Up Gel Facial Cleanser, ($16.99; 3.0oz.): A soothing gel cleanser that turns into a soft lather when mixed with water, and gently removes dirt without stripping the skin. Infused with Cranberry Extract, Upcycled Blueberry Oil, and Reishi Mushroom Extract to replenish cell moisture and improve skin elasticity. Snap Back Skin Serum, ($17.99; 1.0oz.): The gently formulated and fast absorbing serum is infused with nourishing Mushroom Extract and Hyaluronic Acid, reducing the appearance of wrinkles, and brightening the skin with antioxidants. Dew Me Moisturizer, ($16.99; 1.5oz): A Lightweight daily moisturizer that absorbs quickly into the skin, reducing dullness and without clogging pores. The hydration boosting formula is made with Upcycled Blueberry Oil, Hyaluronic Acid, and Reishi Mushroom Extract to help preserve collagen and improve hyperpigmentation to reveal healthy skin. About The Lip Bar TLB is a beauty brand started in the kitchen of Founder and CEO, Melissa Butler while working on Wall Street. Since her early days of developing formulations, The Lip Bar has become a pioneer on clean beauty and inclusion, proudly founded and owned by a self-made Woman of Color. Since its launch in 2012, Butler has been on a mission to change the way people think about beauty. Believing that all beauty brands have the capacity to represent all beauty lovers, while creating clean and exciting products. Contact Details The Lip Bar First and Last PR: Hellen Ongaro and Camille Gordon thelipbar@firstandlastpr.com Company Website https://thelipbar.com/

January 27, 2023 09:00 AM Eastern Standard Time

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America Is Behind In The Electric Vehicle Race - Here’s A Company Hoping To Change That

Eli Electric Vehicles

By Faith Ashmore, Benzinga Interested in investing in Eli Electric’s campaign? Click here to get started. While the global electric vehicle (EV) market is flourishing, the U.S. is trailing behind. In 2021, EVs made up approximately 14% of all new vehicles sold in Europe, and in China, EVs made up 9% of all sales. In some European countries, like Norway, EV sales make up well over 50% of cars sold. Comparatively, EVs only accounted for 4% of cars sold in the U.S. in 2021. There are a lot of contributing factors to why U.S. consumers are slower to adopt EV technology. Historically, relaxed U.S. regulation has led to lower gas prices in the states compared to countries across the Atlantic; in Europe, EVs can be looked at as an economically and environmentally-friendly purchase, an opinion that is relatively less common in the U.S. The U.S. is more dependent on vehicles than other western countries because of the relative lack of accessible and ample public transportation, even in some of the country's largest metropolitan areas. Then, there is the cultural attachment and loyalty to bigger vehicles. In the U.S., where preference is sometimes not based on purpose, 75% of truck owners in the U.S. use their truck for towing one time a year or less and 35% of truck owners use the bed of their trucks once a year or never. However, despite the U.S. showing less interest in the EV market than its European and Asian counterparts, the market is still growing. Even more interesting are projections for the micro-electric vehicle market. A micro vehicle is the smallest size of car available with three or four wheels and a smaller engine. Many micro vehicles are electric. Nearly 70% of the global population is projected to live in cities by 2050. While pickup trucks can be great for rural areas, there is a need for smaller cars and cars designed specifically for cities. In the U.S., 50% of daily trips are under 3 miles and 75% of all car trips are under 10 miles. Cities are where micro vehicles are taking off. The micro electric vehicle market is projected to reach $22.11 billion in 2029 with a compound annual growth rate of 12.7% between 2022-2029. In 2021, the industry was worth $8.32 billion. There is a growing demand for cars that fit one or two people and are designed for trips under 10 miles. The U.S. government is also making a more concerted effort to encourage EV expansion. President Joe Biden’s administration’s goal is to have 50% of all vehicles be electric by 2050 and is taking action to increase the amount of charging stations to 500,000 by 2030. The EV market in the U.S. likely needs innovators in the industry to shift public opinion toward EV enthusiasm. A Unique EV Model Specifically Designed For Cities Los Angeles-based company Eli Electric Vehicles has created a unique EV model designed specifically for cities, Eli ZERO. Eli ZERO is a neighborhood electric vehicle (NEV) and can be driven on any street in the U.S. with a speed limit of 35mph and lower. In cities like New York City, the Eli ZERO can be driven on 90% of the streets. The Eli ZERO model is less than half the size and 3 to 10x more energy efficient than a conventional car, according to the company. Their car starts at $11,999 and has a battery with a range of 45 to 90 miles. It is designed with cities and consumer needs in mind. The Eli ZERO reimagines micro vehicles by focusing on creating a vehicle that drastically reduces emissions while decongesting cities and communities. Eli Electric says it is already having success in European markets with more than 20 dealers and 3 distributors. The company has been certified street legal in the U.S. and is excited to expand its vision to a growing market. Eli Electric has the capacity to grow and currently has a partnership with OEM manufacturers allowing it to potentially produce over 15,000 units per year. The company is currently hosting another round of crowdfund raising to help meet the surging market and to expand sales in the U.S. It has a history of successful grassroots campaigning – the company has nearly 3,000 investors on board and during its first fundraising push, it raised $11 million and used the funds to produce Eli ZERO and launch sales in Europe. With the investment it is looking for, Eli Electric could be positioned to be a leader in the European and North American markets it operates in. Click here to read more about Eli Electric’s raise and how to invest. This article was originally published on Benzinga here. Eli Electric Vehicles is reimagining personal vehicles by creating advanced, efficient and affordable micro-EVs for daily short trips. Headquartered in California and Beijing, Eli aims to be the leader in electric transportation for short-range and high frequency trips. It’s flagship micro-EV, Eli ZERO, is a next generation personal vehicle that empowers riders to reconnect with their neighborhood and cities and ultimately reduce the congestion, inefficiency and pollution caused by oversized highway cars. This post contains sponsored advertising content. This content is for informational purposes only and not intended to be investing advice. Contact Details Tim Zheng tim@eli.world Company Website https://www.eli.world/

January 26, 2023 08:30 AM Eastern Standard Time

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AAPI-owned Skincare Brand Three Ships Beauty Receives B Corporation™ Certification

Three Ships Beauty

Three Ships Beauty – a Canadian-based effective, transparent, and natural skincare brand – today announces that it is B Corp™ Certified. Three Ships Beauty is joining the ranks as a business achieving the highest standards of social and environmental performance, accountability, and transparency and has now made a legal commitment to stakeholder governance by disclosing this record of performance. The B Impact assessment examines a company’s impact on its workers, community, environment, and customers. 50.9 is the median score for an ordinary business and a score of 80 qualifies for B Corp Certification. Three Ships Beauty scored an overall 98.8 impact score, furthering its commitment to sustainability. Three Ships Beauty is only 1 of 102 skincare brands and 301 beauty brands to achieve this certification globally. “Achieving a status of this rank is such an honor and a true testament to the commitment that Three Ships Beauty makes,” said Connie Lo, co-founder of Three Ships Beauty. “From ingredient sourcing, product development, and distribution, to recycling and waste management, we are always striving to remain the natural, effective, and transparent skincare solution for our consumers.” Three Ships Beauty’s sourcing transparency feature on its website allows consumers to track every ingredient in their product down to its source. In addition, the brand is committed to shifting to 100% plastic packaging designed to be reusable, recyclable, or compostable by 2025. “This certification not only represents a commitment for the brand but a commitment for us as founders as well,” said Laura Burget, co-founder of Three Ships Beauty. “Our products are an extension of our vision and goals here at Three Ships Beauty. In order to possess this rank, we must continue to put our planet, our employees, and our consumers first in everything we do. We are thrilled to be joining the ranks of this global recognition and we know that this is only the beginning of the ways in which we can strive to do better for our people and the planet.” With this certification, Three Ships Beauty looks forward to continuing its devotion to transparency, accountability, and sustainability. To learn more, please visit https://www.bcorporation.net/ThreeShips. For more about Three Ships Beauty’s sustainability efforts, please visit https://www.threeshipsbeauty.com/pages/sustainability. ABOUT THREE SHIPS BEAUTY Founded by Connie Lo and Laura Burget, Three Ships Beauty has become an effective and natural skincare brand focused on transparency, that is transforming the clean beauty space with accessible products. From farm to shelf, each product includes science-backed plant-derived ingredients, no fillers or chemicals, and is housed in 100% recyclable packaging. Better for the planet and better for the skin, Three Ships promises to deliver uncomplicated skincare backed by natural ingredients and real science. Their impressive products and successful launches have led them to continuous product sell-outs, including their 6x sell-out hero product, Dream Cream, and 8x sell-out best-seller, the Dew Drops Serum. Three Ships has also been recognized for numerous awards and accolades including a Cosmopolitan Holy Grail Beauty Award, Glossy Beauty Award, and a HOLA! Beauty Award. Continuously choosing upcycled ingredients, innovative packaging, and a commitment to fulfill a circular economy, Three Ships has met the standard of sustainable and eco-friendly skincare every step of the way, and is EWG Verified, Vegan.org certified, Leaping Bunny certified cruelty-free, and certified Women Owned. Connie and Laura are in the Forbes 30 Under 30 Class of 2022, winners of the EY Entrepreneur of the Year® in Ontario (2022), RBC Canadian Women Entrepreneurs of the Year (2021), and appeared on CBC’s hit show Dragons’ Den (Canada’s Shark Tank). ### Contact Details Six One Agency Camryn Carlson camryn@six-one.com Company Website https://www.threeshipsbeauty.com/

January 26, 2023 08:03 AM Eastern Standard Time

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Signeasy hits 100 million contract milestone

Signeasy

Businesses worldwide seek operational efficiency and improved team productivity. Getting contracts signed, tracked, and managed efficiently can save time and effort for any team in the organization. Helping businesses achieve this goal, leading eSignature and contract workflow platform Signeasy is today announcing its milestone of processing 100 million business contracts. Signeasy’s easy-to-use, modern, and secure platform has helped businesses like Icelandair, Rappi, Sono Motors, Carta, Angellist, Truepill, Accor Hotels, and Airmeet streamline and automate their contract workflows. It offers intuitive and advanced signing workflows, centralized dashboards for provisioning and visibility across teams, robust integrations, easy-to-integrate APIs, and world-class mobile apps. Sunil Patro, Founder and CEO at Signeasy, commented: “Over the last few years, our platform has matured significantly to help businesses beyond their eSignature requirements. Signeasy automates and streamlines contract workflows across various functions like HR, sales, operations, and finance. The journey from an eSignature tool to becoming an eSignature and Contract Workflow platform has been phenomenal.” According to IDC, the worldwide eSignature software market is expected to grow from $2.3 billion in 2020 to $6.4 billion in 2025 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 22.6%. Many business document workflows include reviewing, approving, and signing contracts. This is especially true in HR, sales, finance, and operations departments, where contracts and other agreements are frequently used. Signeasy helps businesses achieve end-to-end digitally transformed business processes by replacing traditional paper-based workflows. This results in greater operational efficiencies, improved customer experience, and reduced transaction times. “Every contract has a story. It is either the beginning of a new relationship or an important milestone for a business to make progress in its chosen direction. The fact that Signeasy is now 100 million contracts strong makes us incredibly proud of the millions of customer stories we have been part of. We thank all our customers, partners, investors, and employees who have helped us achieve this milestone. We have just begun and are more excited than ever on the rewarding journey to 1 billion contracts, hopefully, sooner.” concluded Sunil Patro. Company highlights (last 12 months) Signeasy made it to Google Workspace’s 2022 ‘recommended apps ’ list. This puts them in the top 1% of 5000+ third-party apps in the global marketplace. Signeasy was positioned as a “leader” for two years consecutively alongside DocuSign, Dropbox Sign, and Adobe and was featured in the Aragon Globe for four years in a row. Postman featured Signeasy’s eSignature APIs in their ‘ New and Noteworthy ’ list as an easy-to-use, modern, and secure platform for developers to integrate eSignatures into their applications. IDC, the premier global market intelligence firm, collaborated with them to understand their vision and published a vendor profile titled “ eSignature and Document Transaction Management with Signeasy.” About Signeasy Signeasy is a leading eSignature and contract workflow platform to sign, send, and manage critical business documents. 48,000 companies in over 100 countries use Signeasy to simplify paperwork and increase efficiency across departments like Sales, HR, Finance, Operations, etc. Signeasy is a recommended 2022 Google Workspace App and integrates seamlessly with Office 365, Salesforce, Dropbox, and Box. Signeasy is highly rated on customer satisfaction and product innovation by independent software review sites and industry analysts, and its mobile apps consistently rank among the top 100 business apps on App Stores. Contact Details Signeasy Bilal Mahmood +44 7714 007257 b.mahmood@stockwoodstrategy.com Company Website https://signeasy.com/

January 25, 2023 10:00 AM Eastern Standard Time

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New Research from Lotis Blue Consulting Ranks Top Drivers in Retail Employees’ Decision to Leave or Stay - Finds 65% of Retail Employees Plan to Stay

Lotis Blue Consulting

Lotis Blue Consulting (formerly Axiom Consulting Partners), a corporate advisory and business transformation firm, has released a comprehensive new report, Lotis Blue Future of Retail Workforce Study, analyzing the current state of the retail workforce. The study investigates ways the current macroeconomic environment has influenced retention trends for the retail workforce; factors that are becoming important to employee retention and loyalty; changing motivations for leaving a job; and primary attractors of unionization in retail. Research for the Lotis Blue Future of Workforce Study was conducted in Fall 2022 and surveyed more than 1,000 employees at 300 retailers including in apparel, big box, grocery, fast casual dining, specialty, convenience store, home goods, luxury apparel, and electronics sectors. The report evaluates how strongly various aspects of the Employee Value Proposition (EVP), which are employer offerings, and employee experience are influencing retail employees’ decision to stay, consider leaving or leave an employer. “Our most recent study doubled the size of our survey panel, giving us the opportunity to examine the findings alongside the Spring 2022 results to get to more nuanced findings across a larger pool of retail employees,” noted Lotis Blue Consulting partner and study author Aaron Sorensen. “From this, we found several key factors of the employee experience that were most compelling in the decision to stay or leave, including fairness in pay practices and promotions. We were then able to take that data and use it to predict an employee’s decision to stay or leave an employer with some 90 percent accuracy.” The study contains insights related to: - A ranking of the top 10 drivers in employees’ decision to stay, consider leaving, or leave - What proportion of employees intend to stay 5 years or more - By how much and why the cohort considering leaving is trending upward - Unionization and job satisfaction in retail - Education benefits as an important turnover driver - How work-from-home has affected retail employment and employees “While we found that between the April 2022 and late November 2022 surveys, most of the top 10 decision drivers to stay, consider leaving, or leave remained the same, there were some important changes in what is more and less important to employees,” noted Garrett Sheridan, CEO of Lotis Blue Consulting. “The future of retail employment looks bright, but employers will need to make changes to retain their talent and keep them healthy, safe and motivated.” For more information or to see the Lotis Blue Future of Retail Workforce Study, please visit: https://www.lotisblueconsulting.com/insights/future-of-retail-workforce-study/ At the intersection of growth and transformation, you’ll find Lotis Blue Consulting. We dig deep with personal attention and analytical rigor to uncover, define, and implement the smartest path forward for our clients. In doing so, we transform their most ambitious visions into a clear and sustainable reality. Contact Details Meir Kahtan +1 917-864-0800 mkahtan@rcn.com Company Website https://www.lotisblueconsulting.com

January 25, 2023 10:00 AM Eastern Standard Time

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Luminar Media Group, Inc. Acquires Royale De Monte Carlo Vodka

Luminar Media Group, Inc.

McapMediaWire -- Luminar Media Group, Inc. (OTC Pink: LRGR ) today announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire a group of companies that own the importation, distribution. and trademarks for Royale de Monte Carlo vodka, an Ultra Premium vodka brand imported from France. As part of the transaction, LRGR will sell its Big Media subsidiary to outgoing CEO Chris Cook, and Robert Rico will become the Company’s new CEO. "I am very excited about Royale De Monte Carlo becoming part of a publicly traded company,” stated Robert Rico, CEO of Royale de Monte Carlo. “This will give us the opportunity for wider exposure and greater access to capital. In the next quarter we intend to file for a name and ticker change to better fit our business. We also intend to uplist to the OTCQB market.” "Brand Vault, the company that owns the Royale de Monte Carlo IP and Attaché Wine & Spirits, the U.S. licensed importer, are also being acquired as part of the deal,” stated Dan Boiangin founder of Royale De Monte Carlo Vodka. LRGR has also acquired Prestigious Distributors LLC in the transaction. “Royale De Monte Carlo Ultra Premium Vodka is available in the South Florida area through Prestigious Distributors. We expect to expand our distribution network in the United States, with New York being our first area outside of Florida,” stated Royal de Monte Carlo cofounder Conrad Alfonso. Royale de Monte Carlo is available for sale in Florida, New York, and in South America. "The acquisition of Royale de Monte Carlo Vodka is part of our corporate strategy to build shareholder value and increase our national distribution and enhance our brand portfolio. Our vodka products are high-quality, award-winning brands, made from the finest ingredients," he added. Royale de Monte Carlo was previously awarded the U.S trademark “The Worlds Most Prestigious Vodka” TM "We have set the highest quality standards for our vodka, which is made from exceptional ingredients, and filtered to perfection to achieve the smoothest possible taste," Mr. Alfonso added. Royale de Monte Carlo Vodka is made from the finest French grains sourced in Cognac, France and distilled nine time using nanotechnology, then filtered seven times via Champagne limestone for its signature finish. The end result is a texture thinner than water, described as the "antonym of lava,” smooth taste, and flow through the palette winning over every consumer. Royale de Monte Carlo has added over one hundred new liquor stores in Miami in the last 90 days and will continue to aggressively increase its footprint in South Florida, New York City and the Tri-State area. 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: 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 Investor Relations Contact: +1 305-283-9237 info@royaledemontecarlo.com Company Website http://www.royaledemontecarlo.com/

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