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Business Wire
23-07-2025
- Business
- Business Wire
PAR ® Technology Leads the Way in Tier 4 Enablement for Altria Group Distribution Company's 2026 Digital Trade Program
NEW HARTFORD, N.Y.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- PAR Technology Corporation (NYSE: PAR) today announced that PAR ® Retail, a leading provider of technology solutions purpose-built for convenience retail, is currently qualified to support retailers at Tier 4 participation in Altria Group Distribution Company's (AGDC) 2026 Digital Trade Program (DTP). Tier 4 is the highest level of AGDC's 2026 DTP, offering retailers the highest potential to build loyalty and drive store traffic through enhanced digital engagement. To qualify, retailers must meet criteria, including Loyalty ID (LID) segmentation, Personalization+ (P+) participation, and the ability to deliver targeted communications to age-verified adult tobacco consumers, all of which are core capabilities of PAR Retail's platform. 'Tier 4 of AGDC DTP gives retailers a powerful edge—access to more competitive prices, exclusive offers, and engagement streams in an increasingly competitive industry,' said Jake Kiser, General Manager of PAR Retail. 'We're proud to be ready today with the capabilities to get them there.' Key Tier 4 Capabilities Delivered by PAR Retail: LID Segmentation: Delivering personalized offers based on purchase history, location, and product category. Personalization+ Execution: Integrating AGDC's Loyalty Offer and Content Delivery APIs to deliver and report on P+ offers. Digital Communications to Age and Identity Verified Consumers: Enabling retailers to send digital communications to segmented P+ audiences, with support for these channels built into the platform. PAR Retail is fully 2026 AGDC DTP Tier 4 ready, giving its retailers a competitive edge in a fast-paced industry. By anticipating market shifts and driving innovation, PAR helps retailers stay ahead. For example, when LID segmentation is activated, PAR Retail customers have seen loyalty members eligible for tobacco offers more than double, demonstrating that the platform doesn't just meet standards, it delivers measurable results. 'PAR Retail doesn't just help you check the box on tobacco programs,' said Kiser, 'Our platform is purpose-built to work together—loyalty, offers, data, and compliance—so retailers can focus on growing their business as a whole, not managing complexity.' For more information about how retailers can maximize their participation in AGDC's 2026 DTP and unlock Tier 4 benefits, visit About PAR ® Technology PAR Technology Corporation (NYSE: PAR) is a leading foodservice technology provider, powering a unified, purpose-built platform engineered to scale and adapt with brands at every stage of growth. Designed with flexibility and openness at its core, PAR's solutions—spanning point-of-sale, digital ordering, loyalty, back-office, payments, and hardware—integrate with others, yet deliver maximum impact as a unified system. With intentional innovation at the forefront, PAR's solutions streamline operations, drive higher engagement, and strengthen guest experiences in over 130,000 restaurants globally and 26,000 national c-store retailers. To learn more, visit or connect with us on social media.
Yahoo
15-07-2025
- Yahoo
Athens man gets more than 5 years in prison for meth trafficking
ATHENS, Texas (KETK) — An Athens man was sentenced to more than 5 years in prison on Thursday after pleading guilty to possession with intent to distribute methamphetamine. Man arrested for murder after Shelby County gas station shooting, officials say According to the U.S. Attorney's Office Eastern District of Texas, James Kiser, 40, was arrested on Oct. 19, 2023, after selling around 34 grams of methamphetamine to a person for $500. An investigation uncovered that Kiser had 27 prior convictions for criminal offenses in Henderson and Smith counties. LIST: Top priority cold homicide cases Texas Rangers are still trying to solve On Thursday, a U.S. district judge sentenced Kiser to 70 months in federal prison for his drug trafficking violations. You can now stream KETK and FOX51 News live 24/7 on your smart TV with KETK+, our brand-new app! No antenna, cable, or satellite needed—watch for free, anytime. Just download it on your Roku, Apple TV, or Fire TV and start streaming. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
USA Today
11-07-2025
- Sport
- USA Today
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Peek behind the curtains of the Fighting Irish football program Those Notre Dame fans who need something to watch before training camp starts might want to tune into the "Here Come The Irish", a documentary about the 2024 Notre Dame football season that is streamable on Peacock. Fighting Irish fans who feel the need to get fired up for the 2025 season will enjoy this look back on the Irish's 2024 campaign, from the uncertain optimism of training camp to the gut punch that was the loss to Ohio State in the national championship game. Head coach Marcus Freeman is the most prominent figure, getting plenty of interview time, and the camera follows him to various off-field functions, especially in the first episode. Several players get to do interviews, with former quarterback Riley Leonard and former linebacker Jack Kiser -- both now in the NFL -- getting the most airtime. Kiser's family life even gets featured in one episode. We see a lot of the Irish off the field, including a memorable trip to New York City, but the focus tends to be on the field. The practice field, that is. Much of the series centers around team meetings before practice, with Freeman speaking to the whole team, though we also see meetings with Freeman and his captains, as well as position-group meetings. Most of the B-roll is shot at practice on campus. The doc is, for better or for worse, a bit of Notre Dame propaganda. That's not necessarily a bad thing, but some things are ignored or glossed over. For example, alum Manti Te'o comes to speak to the team, and there is no mention of the fake-girlfriend scandal that surrounded his time on campus. While the doc may be clearly pro-Irish, it doesn't shy away from adversity such as the loss to Northern Illinois, injuries to key players like Benjamin Morrison, family tragedies, or the season-ending letdown. Freeman, Leonard, and Kiser are honest and transparent with their answers, though no one says anything too different from what they told the media in season. Nothing uttered by any player or coach will make news. Still, there are interesting peeks behind the curtain, such as Freeman's halftime and post-game speeches during the NIU loss. Freeman comes across the same way he does when doing a press conference or an on-field interview -- honest without being needlessly transparent. He sees what we're seeing when it comes to on-field play. He appears to be a good motivator -- his message is consistent, yet players don't seem to tire of it. Leonard, meanwhile, comes across as a happy-go-lucky goofball who nonetheless understands his role as a team leader and quarterback at one of the nation's most-watched programs. Kiser is clearly a team leader, as well -- he's more serious than Leonard but still able to crack a smile or a joke. Other players show a mixture of personality -- at times, it's clear these guys are still just college kids figuring things out. Other times, you see their off-field academic or career interests, and how they seem ready for the adult world, should they not make the NFL. And other times, it's pure football. There are eight episodes, ranging from about 30 to 45 minutes in length. The first episode features Freeman heavily, and sets up the season -- and there's an appearance from legendary head coach Lou Holtz. Episode two focuses on captain choice, the third episode centers around the highs of winning at Texas A&M and losing to NIU at home, the fourth episode deals with the aftermath of the NIU loss and the fifth episode centers around the rash of key injuries that hit Notre Dame. The sixth and seventh episodes center around the late-season playoff push and the playoff game against Indiana. The finale focuses on the playoff run and that disheartening ending. "Here Come the Irish" is the type of sports documentary that will get die-hard fans pumped up, and casual and new fans will learn things about the program. Even long-time fans like this author learned a few things, mostly concerning phrases and chants the team uses at practice. The peek behind the curtain is always nice, though outside of some locker-room speeches, little is learned that fans didn't already know. It would be nice if the show didn't shy away from darker chapters in Notre Dame history, and if there was any behind-the-scenes drama that didn't get reported on by the media, well, we don't really see it here. That said, the show doesn't gloss over the failure against NIU. If you come for X and O breakdowns, team infighting, intersquad drama, or an unvarnished look at Notre Dame, you'll be disappointed. If you want to learn a bit about the players and coaches, even if what you see is sanitized, you'll be happy. If you want to see what Freeman says in halftime and post-game speeches, you'll be satisfied. And if you want to get pumped for the season, well, then this is for you. Contact/Follow us @IrishWireND on X (Formerly Twitter), and like our page on Facebook to follow ongoing coverage of Notre Dame news, notes, and opinions. Follow Tim on X: @tehealey
Yahoo
25-06-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Exhibit Space at Equip Exposition Sells Out for a Fourth Year in a Row
Blockbuster trade show's exhibits will cover an area greater than 20 football fields and offer a wealth of opportunities for landscapers, contractors, dealers and manufacturers LOUISVILLE, Ky., June 25, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- For a fourth year in a row, Equip Exposition, the international landscape, outdoor living, and equipment exposition, has sold out its available exhibit space at the Kentucky Exposition Center (KEC). The exhibit space sell-out for 2025 was announced today at the Outdoor Power Equipment Institute's (OPEI) Annual Meeting being held in Park City, Utah this week. OPEI owns and manages the blockbuster show, which will be held October 21-24 this year. "We have 1.2 million square feet of exhibit space, including the Outdoor Demo Yard. Every inch of the Kentucky Exposition Center that can be used for exhibit space this year has been sold, as of mid-June 2025," says Kris Kiser, President & CEO of OPEI. "That translates to thousands of products and services that can help landscapers, contractors and dealers expand and better their business." In 2024, the trade show sold its last booth in August and in 2023, the last slot was sold in early October, a few weeks before the show opened. Kiser noted that due to high demand to participate in the show, over the past year the Equip staff worked with KEC officials to re-imagine space and even opened up Freedom Hall to exhibit sales for the first time. Equip also moved and expanded the UTV Test Track to deliver an even better experience for attendees in 2025. "People are excited to be here and part of this dynamic industry. We have more than 1,100 exhibits. This is the place where innovators roll out new products and talk about where this industry is headed. It's where landscape contractors try out new equipment and meet the people who design and make it," says Kiser. There's still plenty of tickets left for attendees, who can register for the early bird price of only $30 through September 4, 2025. Anyone who registers by July 31, 2025 will be entered to win a $5,000 shopping spree. Sign up at Ticket prices go to $60 on September 5, 2025, and to $120 on October 20, 2025. Equip Exposition drew a record-breaking 28,500 attendees last year from all 50 states and 50 countries and is one of the top five largest trade shows in the U.S. To zero in on what you want to see at a mega show where the exhibit area spans square footage that is greater than 20 football fields, organizers recommend using the Equip Expo app, sponsored by CASE Construction Equipment, which helps attendees prioritize and navigate to their "must-see" exhibitors. Equip Exposition also provides landscapers, dealers, contractors, hardscape experts, and outdoor power equipment manufacturers a unique platform to learn from each other through peer to-peer networking events and unique classroom, training and education sessions. There's a Welcome Reception at Churchill Downs sponsored by Caterpillar, a Wednesday night 4th Street Party sponsored by the Propane Education and Research Council, and a Thursday concert with Big & Rich and Gretchen Wilson at the Kentucky International Convention Center sponsored by Gravely, and more. "There's something here that will make it worthwhile for you. You can find it," said Bill Hooper, of Washington State University, who came to the Derby City for the event last year. "My primary reason for coming to Equip Exposition is to try out the equipment, to get my hands and feet dirty. It's a great value and there's tremendous opportunities." Equip Expo Photos Available: Embeddable Video: Media contactsAmi Neiberger, Four Leaf PR on behalf of OPEI, 703-887-4877, ami@ Mayster, Four Leaf PR on behalf of OPEI, 240-988-6243, debbi@ About Equip Exposition Equip Exposition, the international landscape, outdoor living, and equipment exposition, is held annually in Louisville, Kentucky, and is one of the top five largest trade shows in the United States. The show is a Trade Show Executive Gold 100 Grand Award Winner, and is co-located with Hardscape North America. Equip publishes "equip" magazine and is owned and managed by the Outdoor Power Equipment Institute, an international trade association representing manufacturers of outdoor power equipment, parts, small engines, battery power systems, portable generators, utility and personal transport vehicles, and golf cars, and their suppliers. For more information visit View original content to download multimedia: SOURCE Equip Exposition Error in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data
Perth Now
12-06-2025
- Perth Now
Shocking update in suspected drowning of US influencer's son
American influencer Emilie Kiser was reportedly not at home at the time of her three-year-old son's suspected drowning in the family swimming pool. Trigg Kiser died on May 18, days after he was reportedly found unconscious in the family's backyard pool in Arizona on May 12, according to the Chandler Police Department. The lifestyle influencer, who boasts more than 4.6 million followers across Instagram, TikTok and YouTube, has remained silent about the tragedy, but has filed for a lawsuit requesting all records of Trigg's death be kept private — including distressing footage of the incident. A source close to the tragic situation told People the 26-year-old was not home at the time of the reported drowning. It's also understood Kiser wants footage of the ordeal to remain out of public hands so she doesn't have to 'relive the aftermath through viral videos.' 'With her motion, Emilie Kiser is urging the court to keep private the footage and records related to her young son's death — a deeply personal, and reasonable, plea to prevent the public release of the most traumatic moment of her life,' the insider said. The source added that while Kiser's 'public profile does not negate her right to privacy,' it also doesn't 'make her son's death a matter for public consumption.' Kiser also filed a personal declaration about her grief and trauma, People reported. On June 3, a judge granted her temporary confidentiality on her request for privacy. Official documents obtained by the New York Post stated Trigg died in an 'accidental drowning' at the family's home. In the original filing, Kiser's lawyer said the family 'desperately want to grieve in private, but sadly, the public will not let them.' Her attorney added that the toddler's death 'has become a media frenzy.' In a statement issued on behalf of the Chandler Police Department, spokesperson Sonu Wasu told People that Trigg was hospitalised after authorities responded to a drowning call on May 12. He was taken to Chandler Regional Medical Centre and then to Phoenix Children's Hospital in critical condition, according to AZ Central. Kiser and her husband Brady are also parents to son Theodore, who was born in March.
