From June 23 through June 26, Arcadia-based WYBOT is slashing prices on its automated pool maintenance lineup. The four-day promotional window covers a range of devices, from entry-level cordless cleaners to the flagship S3 model, which features the company’s proprietary 3D mapping and automated docking technology.
A collaborative effort between Pizza Hut and Anchor Packaging has earned the 2026 Association of Plastic Recyclers Recycling Leadership Award. The partnership produced a redesigned wing bowl that prioritizes both thermal performance for delivery orders and increased material recyclability for the foodservice industry.
Starting June 26, Seattle-based retailer REI Co-op is rolling out its annual Fourth of July sales event, offering price cuts of up to 50 percent on camping, hiking, and cycling equipment. The promotion covers clearance items, REI Outlet stock, and specific brand-name gear intended to bolster summer outdoor activity.
Seventy percent of health journeys begin with at-home testing, yet patients frequently struggle with ambiguous instructions and failed sample collections. Fort Worth-based Diagnostic.ly is addressing these gaps with a new platform expansion designed to automate clinical workflows from the initial test order through to verifying treatment efficacy.
Nearly 1.2 million Canadians work in the foodservice industry, a sector currently struggling to keep pace with a surge in demand for skilled labor. To bridge this gap, the Auguste Escoffier School of Culinary Arts has officially expanded into Canada, acquiring the long-standing Pacific Institute of Culinary Arts in Vancouver.
Following a successful appearance at the AMCI International Critical Care Congress in Colombia, Chenwei Medical debuted its latest suite of respiratory and anesthesia systems at WHX Miami 2026. The company utilized the forum to demonstrate how its specialized hardware bridges the gap between intensive care, surgery, and emergency transport.
The global ultra-high-net-worth population surged to an all-time high of 556,850 individuals in 2025, marking two consecutive years of double-digit expansion. According to Altrata’s latest report, this elite group now controls $63.8 trillion in wealth, a figure that dwarfs the annual gross domestic product of the United States.
A decade into her mission to reshape Long Island golf, LPGA Professional of the Year Kelley Brooke has secured the management rights to Pine Ridge Golf Course in Coram. Her firm, Brooke Management Group, intends to transition the public facility into a hospitality-focused destination featuring high-tech amenities and course-wide renovations.
EpiVax has more than doubled its laboratory footprint at its Providence, Rhode Island headquarters, a move designed to meet the rising industry demand for non-animal, human-relevant testing methodologies. This expansion enables the company to scale its integrated approach to evaluating immunogenicity risks for biologics and emerging therapeutic modalities.
Facing a shifting regulatory landscape that increasingly prioritizes human-relevant data over traditional animal models, Providence-based EpiVax has more than doubled its laboratory footprint. This expansion is designed to meet the surging demand for new approach methodologies, or NAMs, which help developers identify immune risks long before clinical trials begin.
Federal health spending is projected to hit $23.6 trillion by 2035, with chronic conditions accounting for the bulk of these costs. In response, the American College of Lifestyle Medicine and the American College of Occupational and Environmental Medicine have launched a joint toolkit to help employers pivot toward proactive health models.
British singer-songwriter Myles Smith will headline a one-night-only performance at the Starbucks Reserve Roastery in New York City on August 14. The event, hosted by Marriott Bonvoy and Starbucks, offers fans multiple avenues to secure entry, ranging from sweepstakes to point redemptions through the Marriott Bonvoy Moments platform.
With summer demand rising, Memphis-based Juice Plus+ is expanding its flagship nutritional shake line to include a strawberry variety. The new formula aims to address common dietary gaps by packing 14 grams of plant-based protein and 8 grams of fiber into a 100-calorie serving with minimal added sugar.
To combat the widening gap in specialized medical staffing, Concorde Career Colleges has introduced 12 new training programs across its campuses in California, Florida, Missouri, and Texas. The curriculum rollout targets critical shortages in diagnostic imaging, surgical technology, and pharmacy services to align with projected regional job growth.
Glendale-based mattress manufacturer Leesa Sleep is moving away from petroleum-dependent materials with the launch of GreenFlex, a proprietary plant-based foam. Produced entirely in-house at the company’s 650,000-square-foot Arizona facility, the new material aims to lower environmental impact while maintaining the support and cooling properties of traditional hybrid mattresses.
Carnival Corporation reported record second-quarter revenues of $6.7 billion for 2026, as the cruise giant overcame a 30 percent spike in fuel costs and regional instability. The company achieved its twelfth consecutive quarter of record net yields, signaling robust demand that continues to outpace pre-pandemic levels.
At the Automate 2026 conference in Chicago, Apera AI introduced VuePod, a self-contained bin-picking cell designed to function as a plug-and-play product rather than a custom integration project. The system leverages the company's proprietary 4D Vision technology to automate machine tending without requiring extensive robotics expertise or months of engineering.
With global AI infrastructure spending projected to hit $1 trillion by 2029, the industry faces a massive back-office bottleneck. San Francisco startup kos.ai is addressing this by launching same-day pay application reviews, while simultaneously recruiting industry veteran David Ferdman to its Board of Advisors to oversee its rapid expansion.
Haisco Pharmaceutical Group has inked an exclusive global licensing deal with U.S.-based Nuvectis for two experimental drug candidates, HSK42360 and HSK39297. The agreement grants the American biotech development and commercialization rights outside of Greater China and specific Southeast Asian territories, aiming to fast-track these therapies for international patient populations.
Seffner-based retailer Rooms To Go Kids is expanding its footprint in the nursery market with four new furniture collections featuring multi-stage convertible cribs. Designed to transition from infancy through the school years, the launch aims to merge aesthetic versatility with long-term utility for growing families across the United States.
A former U.S. Navy TOPGUN graduate and veteran tech executive, Jay Humphlett has been tapped to lead the aviation and public sector division at The Weather Company. He takes the helm with a mandate to scale the company’s high-stakes weather intelligence platforms for defense and government clients worldwide.
As patients increasingly turn to large language models for mental health support, Stanford University and Grow Therapy are launching a research initiative to establish clinical safety benchmarks. The study, led by Dr. Jonathan Chen, aims to identify failure modes in AI responses to crises using real-world clinical data.
Austin-based Integrated Water Services has finalized the acquisition of Tetrasolv Filtration, a move designed to consolidate advanced purification and media rental capabilities. The deal follows a recent string of expansions by IWS, positioning the firm to capture a larger share of the industrial and municipal mid-market water treatment sector.
With federal rules barring Chinese tungsten from U.S. defense applications starting January 1, 2027, Western Star Resources has deployed field crews to its White Star project in Nevada. The company is using drone-based geophysics to revive a historic district that has sat idle for decades.
As cloud migration and Microsoft’s infrastructure influence corporate office technology, Keypoint Intelligence is launching a proprietary study, "IT Purchasers' View of the Changing Print Management Market." The research aims to replace industry speculation with empirical data regarding how enterprise buyers prioritize security and software integration in evolving print environments.
As states prepare to enforce new community engagement requirements by January 1, 2027, a survey of 408 Medicaid participants reveals a disconnect between policy awareness and individual readiness. While many beneficiaries have heard of the upcoming rules, one in four remain unsure if they are required to report their activities.
GA Advisory & Valuation Services has launched a dedicated Financial Due Diligence practice, marking a strategic expansion of its M&A advisory capabilities. Ryan Irby, founder of Traders Oak Capital Advisors, joins the Westlake Village-based firm as Managing Director to lead the new Quality of Earnings unit and complete the company's core service suite.
With over 25 years of experience in healthcare technology, Jeffrey Joo has been appointed Vice President of Government Sector Growth at AssureCare. The move signals a strategic push by the Cincinnati-based firm to meet mounting federal and state demand for AI-driven population health management and legacy system modernization.
Purnachandra Dokku, a veteran of the Washington, D.C. technology and real estate sectors, has joined the Board of Directors at Freedom Financial Holdings. The appointment aims to bolster the bank’s strategic focus on cybersecurity and asset management as it expands its footprint across the region.
Musculoskeletal disorders now rank among the top two drivers of corporate health care spending, affecting over one in three Americans. A new review from Johns Hopkins researchers and American Specialty Health suggests that shifting toward physical and occupational therapy as a first-line treatment can significantly curb these mounting costs.
