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Miami Herald
11 hours ago
- Business
- Miami Herald
Jet Food Stores Expands Step ‘n Wash Installations to Nine Stores, Upgrading Restrooms for Families with Children
ATLANTA, GA / ACCESS Newswire / July 15, 2025 / Jet Food Stores is making a meaningful upgrade for its customers, particularly families with children, by expanding its partnership with Step 'n Wash to five additional locations. The new installations will be completed by July 1, 2025, bringing the total number of Jet stores providing this accommodation to nine. For families and road-trippers, the decision to visit a store often hinges on whether it offers clean and easy-to-use restrooms. By installing Step 'n Wash, a built-in retractable step stool that allows children to reach the sink safely and independently, the regional convenience store chain is continuing to make its restrooms more family-friendly. Jet Food Stores, which operates a total of 56 locations throughout central and southern Georgia, first introduced Step 'n Wash in 2021, and the response from customers was immediate and overwhelmingly positive. "Anticipating the needs of the entire family was a big part of our decision to include Step 'n Wash in more of our stores," says Matthew Turner, Director of Food Service at Jet Food Stores. "Making the strategic decision to implement Step 'n Wash in stores that experience heavy family traffic affords us a great opportunity to provide our customers with the utmost in convenience. We look forward to implementing Step 'n Wash in additional stores in the near future." "Our customers love Step 'n Wash - it has been a seamless addition to our restrooms," says Robin Long, Jet Food Store Manager. "In fact, one mom told me that she goes out of her way to specifically stop at my store when she has her kids with her." "Jet Food Stores is an amazing convenience store partner; they don't just talk about customer care, they show it through action," said Jacob Fedosky, President of Step 'n Wash. "As convenience stores compete for the family dollar, a small addition like Step 'n Wash can have a big impact on the customer experience and ongoing brand loyalty." About Jet Food Stores Inc. Established in 1973, Jet Food Stores is a privately owned chain of 56 retail convenience stores currently located throughout 21 counties in middle and south Georgia. As a family-owned and operated store, Jet Foods provides their customers a one stop shopping experience for their fuel, tobacco, and grocery item needs along with fountain, fast food and deli selections. To learn more, visit Jet Food Store. About Step 'n Wash Founded in 2007, Step 'n Wash was created with a simple mission: to ensure that everyone, regardless of height, can wash their hands in public restrooms. The company's retractable, stainless steel step stool is easily installed in front of bathroom sinks, providing a safe, user-friendly solution for businesses looking to improve accessibility. Today, Step 'n Wash serves some of the world's most recognized brands, helping them make their facilities safer and more accessible. To learn more, visit Step 'n Wash. Media Contact: Allie Gonzales832-794-3770allie@ SOURCE: Step 'n Wash
Associated Press
13 hours ago
- Business
- Associated Press
Cole Haan Goes Live With Softeon Warehouse Management System to Power High-Performance Omni-Channel Fulfillment
RESTON, VA / ACCESS Newswire / July 15, 2025 / Softeon, the only tier-1 warehouse management system ( WMS ) provider exclusively focused on optimizing warehouse and fulfilment performance to increase operational efficiency, announced today that Cole Haan, the iconic American footwear, accessories and lifestyle brand, has successfully gone live with Softeon Warehouse Management System in their US Distribution Center. Cole Haan, known for its footwear and lifestyle products that merge innovation with timeless design, selected Softeon following an extensive evaluation process. After operating on a customized platform for many years, the Cole Haan team launched a search for a next-generation WMS that could support its evolving omni-channel operations. The selection process focused heavily on system flexibility, performance, and the ability to scale with Cole Haan's growing global business. Softeon stood out for its robust platform, user-centric interface, and proven success in complex, high-volume environments. Softeon's WMS powers Cole Haan's distribution operations, enabling faster fulfillment, greater inventory visibility, and operational efficiency across channels. The implementation underscores Cole Haan's commitment to enhancing customer experiences through innovation and precision in its supply chain. 'This go-live represents a huge milestone not only for Softeon, but for Cole Haan and their future vision,' said Jim Hoefflin, CEO, Softeon. 'We are thrilled to have them as a customer, and to see them go live on time and on budget speaks volumes about the strength of the partnership and the performance of the solution. We look forward to supporting Cole Haan's continued growth and delivering high-performance omni-channel fulfillment together.' About Softeon Softeon is a WMS provider focused exclusively on optimizing warehouse and fulfillment operations. For over two decades, Softeon has been helping our customers succeed in optimizing their fulfilment operations. Investing in R&D enables us to develop software to solve the most complex warehouse challenges. Softeon is laser-focused on customer results, with a 100% track record of deployment success. We believe warehouse leaders shouldn't have to settle for a one-size-fits-all approach to technology. For more information, please visit About Cole Haan Cole Haan is a global American lifestyle brand distributed in over 100 countries across the world serving always-connected, active professionals with innovative footwear and lifestyle accessories. With a nearly 100-year heritage, Cole Haan infuses its products with time-honored craftsmanship and modern innovation, making footwear and lifestyle accessories that customers wear from work, to workout, to weekend. Cole Haan's mission is to inspire customers to live extraordinary lives. To learn more, visit Contact InformationMichael Catalino Director, Public Relations and Analyst Relations 2155899471 SOURCE: Softeon press release
Miami Herald
14 hours ago
- Business
- Miami Herald
ProductNow Raises $6M to Launch the AI-Native Stack for Product Teams
The agentic platform unifies fragmented product workflows, turning business intent into coordinated execution at enterprise scale PALO ALTO, CA / ACCESS Newswire / July 15, 2025 / ProductNow, the first AI-native operating system for product teams, today announced a $6 million seed round led by Sierra Ventures, with participation from Parameter Ventures and senior operators from leading cloud, consumer, and AI companies. Tript Singh Lamba is the Founder & CEO of ProductNow, an AI-native platform redefining how product teams work. Over two decades, he built flagship platforms at Microsoft, Google, and Expedia-helping launch Bing, the early core of Microsoft Messenger and Azure, and co-founding Google's Ads AI personalization team. He also led YouTube Ads through hypergrowth and drove an AI-first transformation of Expedia's consumer product. ProductNow is the culmination of these experiences, a category-defining system for the autonomous product teams of the future. Modern product orgs don't struggle to ship code, they struggle to turn business strategy into coordinated execution. While AI has transformed engineering, product workflows remain stuck in docs, decks, and meetings. More than 3 million product, program, and strategy leaders influence over $1 trillion in software spend-yet they're still waiting for their Copilot moment. It's the highest-leverage, least-augmented function in tech: one of the most powerful, yet underserved, layers in the enterprise. ProductNow unifies this chaos into a single AI-native system that helps teams move from idea to impact quickly, aligned, and at scale. "With AI accelerating engineering, the real bottleneck is no longer code…it's turning strategy into execution and results," said Tript Singh Lamba, Founder & CEO of ProductNow. "We're building a system of leverage that augments teams across product, program, and beyond--amplifying judgment, reducing overhead, and bringing the kind of AI advantage developers have to the rest of the org." AI-accelerated code. ProductNow accelerates everything around it. ProductNow is an agentic platform that seamlessly integrates with the tools teams already use. Its AI copilots augment and amplify leaders across the organization, starting with product, program, and strategy. Welcome to the Neural Command Era, where human judgment is the command, and AI is the engine of execution that turns intent into coordinated action, freeing teams from the friction of docs, decks, and meetings. "This isn't an incremental upgrade, it rewires the core of how products get built," said Tim Guleri, Managing Partner at Sierra Ventures. "ProductNow gives teams a real-time system of execution…something every product leader has wanted, but no one has delivered. It's a rare kind of platform shift, and Tript has the depth and precision to see it through." About ProductNowProductNow is building the first AI-native system for product creation in the enterprise. Designed around collaborative agents, the platform replaces fragmented tools and manual workflows with intelligent, end-to-end coordination from strategy to execution. Founded by Tript Singh Lamba, former product executive at Expedia, Google, and Microsoft, the company is backed by Sierra Ventures, Parameter Ventures, and top MAANG operators. Learn more at Media ContactNina Pfister, MAG PR for ProductNow at Press@ SOURCE: ProductNow
Miami Herald
14 hours ago
- Business
- Miami Herald
Peel Region's Gold Cherry Bakery Honoured with 2025 Consumer Choice Award in the Cake Shop Category
MISSISSAUGA, ON / ACCESS Newswire / July 15, 2025 / Gold Cherry Bakery, a custom cake and pastry shop in the GTA celebrated for its artistry and quality, has been recognized with the 2025 Consumer Choice Award in the Cake Shop category for Peel Region. This award highlights the bakery's dedication to celebrating special moments, delivering exceptional taste, and exceeding customer expectations. Gold Cherry Bakery is led by head Pastry Chef and owner Shannon, a graduate of Niagara College's Baking and Pastry Diploma program and holder of a BBA in Food Business Management from the Culinary Institute of America. With a passion for creativity and craftsmanship, Shannon and her team carefully select locally produced ingredients and combine them into beautiful, flavorful creations. Whether clients place custom orders by phone or collaborate directly with Shannon over coffee in the shop, each cake is shaped to reflect personal vision and celebration. A Tradition of Craft and CreativityNestled in Mississauga, Gold Cherry Bakery is known for its custom wedding cakes, celebratory masterpieces, and artisanal pastry offerings. From floral-adorned tiered cakes to playful drip-style birthday designs, each creation showcases both visual elegance and taste appeal. Their portfolio includes towering wedding centrepieces and delicate individual pastries enjoyed by customers throughout the region. Personalized Service, Elevated ExperienceGold Cherry Bakery encourages a collaborative experience: clients meet one-on-one with Shannon to discuss themes, flavours, and design ideas. While plans are underway, guests can relax with freshly brewed in-house coffee and a carefully crafted pastry-making every visit feel warm and welcoming. "Baking is deeply personal for me-it's about creating something meaningful for someone else's moment," said Shannon, Head Pastry Chef and Owner of Gold Cherry Bakery. "To have our work recognized with a Consumer Choice Award is truly special. It reflects the passion, late nights, and joyful energy we pour into every custom piece. We're grateful to our clients for trusting us to be part of their celebrations." Quality, Innovation, and Community RootsGold Cherry Bakery is committed to using premium, local ingredients and sustainable practices. The team focuses on farm-fresh produce and ethical sourcing while embracing eco-friendly packaging and waste reduction. On the creative front, they incorporate modern design trends-like drip finishes, custom toppers, and fondant art-ensuring both flavour and form are exceptional. Recognition Rooted in Customer TrustThe Consumer Choice Award is determined through unbiased consumer polling and robust data analysis. Winning in the Cake Shop category reflects Gold Cherry Bakery's consistent excellence and trusted reputation among families, event planners, and dessert lovers in Peel Region. "This distinction is for everyone involved-clients, pastry team, and partners, "Shannon added. "It drives us to continue crafting moments of joy, one slice at a time." Looking AheadGold Cherry Bakery is growing its offerings with vegan and sugar-free options, interactive cake-decorating workshops, and seasonal limited-edition pastries. Their focus remains on delivering outstanding quality, creativity, and customer experience while evolving with the desires of their community. To view the bakery's portfolio and place a custom order, CLICK HERE or head to About Consumer Choice Award:Consumer Choice Award has been recognizing and promoting business excellence in North America since 1987. Its rigorous selection process ensures that only the most outstanding service providers in each category earn this prestigious recognition. Visit to learn more. Contact Information:Sumi SalehCommunications Managerssaleh@ SOURCE: Consumer Choice Award
Miami Herald
14 hours ago
- Business
- Miami Herald
The Build Show Welcomes Jordan Smith
AUSTIN, TX / ACCESS Newswire / July 15, 2025 / As the leading provider of residential construction insight and education, The Build Show continues to expand our team of Expert builders passionate about sharing their expertise and experience. Jordan Smith, Co-Founder and Owner along with his wife Veronica of Smith House, re-joins The Build Show! Jordan worked with Risinger Build and Matt Risinger back in the 2015 timeframe - the early days of creating YouTube videos with Matt. Jordan is known for its commitment to craftsmanship, thoughtful design, and transparent building practices, building affordable high performance healthy homes. With more than 15 years of experience in the homebuilding industry, Jordan brings a unique blend of hands-on technical expertise and client-focused service to every project. A true builder at heart, Jordan started his career in the trades, working on job sites while studying engineering and construction management. His deep respect for skilled labor and high-performance building systems laid the foundation for Smith House, which has grown into a trusted name in custom home construction and renovation. Smith House has become recognized for its educational approach-regularly sharing building science insights, behind-the-scenes processes, and real-world jobsite problem-solving through social media, education, and industry events. Jordan's ability to demystify construction and connect with both homeowners and professionals has earned him a loyal following and partnerships across the industry. Jordan is a passionate advocate for better building standards. Matt Risinger, founder of The Build Show says, "I am beyond excited to welcome back Jordan to our team! He is a pro on camera and a natural teacher!" Check out Jordan's Videos. Subscribe to The Build Show Newsletter to stay informed on the latest Build Show news. Contact Sheri RhodineMarketing & PRsheri@ SOURCE: Build Productions
