Japanese Kitchen Appliance Manufacturer Adds a New Limited Edition Water Boiler to the Exclusive Hello Kitty® Collection

TORRANCE, Calif. - October 17, 2022 - (Newswire.com)

Zojirushi, a premier manufacturer of premium kitchen electrics, and global lifestyle brand Sanrio^®, announces the release of a new Hello Kitty^® branded Micom Water Boiler & Warmer (CD-WCC30KT). Zojirushi's water boilers are a convenient kitchen counter appliance that allows users to have hot water at the ready and Hello Kitty by their side. Available in a 3-liter capacity, this supercute boiler features Hello Kitty^® in gold to match the previously released rice cooker and is available online at shop.zojirushi.com and other retailers on Oct. 17, 2022 for a MSRP of $183.00.

Water boilers differ from electric kettles in that they hold a larger supply of water, and they do not shut off once water boils. Having hot water readily available is the perfect solution to quenching thirst and staying healthy. According to the Tea Association's Fact Sheet, research suggests that drinking 3 to 5 cups of certain varieties of tea per day can offer significant health benefits. See https://www.teausa.com/teausa/images/TeaCouncil-ResearchDoc-2015.pdf for more info on tea consumption.

The Micom Water Boiler & Warmer is ideal for use in the home or office, making tea, instant coffee, hot chocolate, instant soups, sauces and practical applications like blanching vegetables, or warming baby bottles. Features of this model include a micro-computerized temperature control system that maintains four hot water temperatures: 160ºF, 175ºF, 195ºF, or 208ºF. There is also a Quick Temp mode that heats the water to the selected keep warm temperature without reaching a boil, saving time and energy. In addition, an energy saving timer function automatically turns on the boiler at a set time to save electricity. The wide window water level gauge allows users to easily see when they need to refill, and the LCD panel displays the current water temperature. This model also has a Café Drip dispensing mode for slow water dispensing and boasts a safety auto shut-off that automatically turns off the boiler when empty, preventing over-heating of the unit. 

The Limited Edition is exclusive to the U.S. and Canada with a Hello Kitty^® pattern designed specifically for Zojirushi.

Please visit https://www.zojirushi.com/app/product/cdwcc30kt for more details.

About Sanrio^®

Sanrio is the global lifestyle brand best known for pop icon Hello Kitty^®, and home to many other beloved character brands including Chococat™, My Melody™, Badtz-maru™, Keroppi™, Gudetama™ and Aggretsuko™. Sanrio was founded on the "Small Gift, Big Smile^®" philosophy - that a small gift can bring happiness and friendship to people of all ages. Since 1960, this philosophy has served as the inspiration to offer quality products, services and activities that inspire unique consumer experiences across the world. Today, Sanrio's legendary breadth of products are available in over 130 countries and in retail locations including department, specialty, national chain retailers and Sanrio boutique stores. To learn more about Sanrio, please visit www.sanrio.com and follow @sanrio and @hellokitty on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, TikTok, Pinterest and subscribe to the Hello Kitty and Friends YouTube Channel.

About Zojirushi

In 2018, Zojirushi celebrated its 100th anniversary, and a century of products designed to improve customers' quality of life—bringing comfort, ease, vitality and affluence to people around the world. Zojirushi was established in 1918 as a producer of hand-blown vacuum bottles and has been a world leader in thermal products ever since. The Zojirushi line was expanded to include a wide range of stainless-steel vacuum bottles, rice cookers, bread makers, Air Pot® beverage dispensers, thermal serving carafes, specialty cookware, small electrics, restaurant equipment, and other products. Striving to remain faithful to the principles that embodied the company's first 100 years, and the reputation of quality and durability it earned them, Zojirushi looks forward to a future of continued innovation and inspired design.

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Chicagoland luxury interior design firm and retailer Linly Designs has purchased California-based custom furniture brand Marge Carson.

CLARENDON HILLS, Ill. - October 17, 2022 - (Newswire.com)

Chicagoland luxury interior design firm and retailer Linly Designs has purchased California-based custom furniture brand Marge Carson.

After 75 years of operation as a resource for high-end residential upholstery, bedroom, and occasional furniture sold through retailers, design center showrooms, and interior designers, Marge Carson's former CEO Jim LaBarge announced earlier this month that he would be ceasing operations to focus on his health. Linly Designs, with a reputation for excellence, growth, and high-end design services, purchased the brand this week.

"Out of many interested and highly-qualified parties, I have chosen Janet as my successor to carry on the spirit, quality, and design excellence of Marge Carson," said LaBarge. "She is someone in the industry with brilliance, a reputation for achievement, and a mindset for success," LaBarge said of Janet Linly, President & CEO of Linly Designs.

The Marge Carson furniture brand is known not only within the United States, but globally for their uncompromised quality, generously-proportioned silhouettes, and some of the finest textiles in the industry. With designs that are exclusive to their brand, Marge Carson is sought after by the most discerning clientele for their exquisite styles and world-renowned craftsmanship.

Marge Carson was started in 1947 by Marjorie Carson and is believed to be the only major furniture manufacturer started by an interior designer. "It feels that the brand has come full circle from its inception with Marjorie Carson now that Janet Linly has acquired the brand," LaBarge said, adding, "I feel that the Marge Carson name is in the best possible hands."

Janet Linly established Linly Designs in 2002 and provides the Chicagoland area a resource for fine furniture and luxury home décor while offering elite interior design services. With an 11,000 sq. ft. retail store, Linly Designs has been one of Marge Carson's largest accounts in the Midwest for over a decade. "We are celebrating our 20-year anniversary this year, so I could not be happier for this acquisition," says Linly. "Within the design industry, the Marge Carson brand has become synonymous with luxury and excellence and I feel fortunate and honored that I will be able to continue that legacy."

ABOUT LINLY DESIGNS
As a leader in the design industry, Linly Designs offers high-end interior design services to create refined living spaces for clients all over the U.S. Operating an 11,000-square-foot showroom in Clarendon Hills, Linly is the only US-based design firm featured in many Royal, commemorative publications including their most recent Rolls-Royce Club Platinum Jubilee Edition album. Among their many achievements, Linly Designs is also a member of the Chicago FORBES Community.

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Jennifer Sterna
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Bravo Savings Network receives minority investment from leading international fund. Company plans to triple its growth in the U.S. in the next 12 months. New brand partnerships with Journeys and Valvoline consolidate expansion and boost consumer offering.

WASHINGTON - October 17, 2022 - (Newswire.com)

Bravo Savings Network, market leader in digital couponing and affiliate marketing, strengthens its presence in the U.S. market following investment from Luxembourg-based Xenon Private Equity Small Cap (XSCF) fund, which acquired a 49% minority stake in March this year. 

The investment has resulted in significant growth in Bravo's 10 established international markets, catapulting the company into first place in Italy among the top international discount code publishers, and into the top 10 in Europe. 

The minority stake acquired by XSCF, coupled with the appetite for couponing growing by around 10% YoY (according to internal data), has led Bravo Savings Network to set ambitious growth targets. With plans to triple growth rate in the next 12 months and continue to double this rate in the two years that follow, Bravo aims to capture a dominant share of the U.S. market for the company's local brand BravoDeal.

Growth plans are already materializing with the addition of leading merchants to BravoDeal's offers and deals portfolio. Recent partnerships announced are Journeys and Valvoline, which strengthen the current network led by giants Puma, Goodyear Tires, QVC and Sam's Club.

Started in 2015, Bravo Savings Network has rapidly grown to achieve leading international couponing company status, with a presence in 13 markets worldwide. Through its continued expertise in digital couponing and affiliate marketing, the company has ambitious growth plans, accelerated by the recent round of investment.

"As far as the next chapter in the history of the Bravo Savings Network Group is concerned, it can only be a promising one," comments Marco Farnararo, CEO of Bravo Savings Network. "The entry of the Xenon fund brings with it valuable experience for our growth that we think will give a new impetus to the entire industry, but of course it will also allow us to look at new markets and accelerate our expansion through M&A. Through our rapid U.S. expansion, we look forward to amplifying our partnerships network and offering our U.S. customers a wide and diverse range of deals and offers."

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For more information on Bravo Savings Network and BravoDeal, please visit: 
https://www.bravo-savings-network.com
https://www.bravodeal.com

About Bravo Savings Network
Bravo Savings Network is an international company specializing in Affiliate Marketing, founded in 2015 with the aim to help consumers save money on their purchases, and promote the best deals available online. Keeping pace with the rapid growth of online shopping, the company is currently active in 13 different countries in Europe, as well as in the United States. Bravo Savings Network has designed a user-friendly platform using the latest marketing techniques, with the help of a team with extensive experience in the field of offers. Bravo Savings Network is also a sustainability-focused company, dedicated to raising consumer awareness in the world of online shopping. With the Green Friday Challenge, in collaboration with the Eden Reforestation Project, Bravo Savings Network has pledged to plant a tree for every purchase made by customers between Black Friday and Christmas. To date, the company has planted over 500,000 trees at a dedicated site in Kenya and aims to reach 1 million by the end of 2024.

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Esme Goldenberg
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FREDERICTON, New Brunswick - October 17, 2022 - (Newswire.com)

Passiv, the Atlantic Canadian fintech company known for their portfolio management software that caters to retail investors, has closed a $2.2 million USD seed round. This round follows the company's graduation from Y Combinator, a three-month startup accelerator program that supported the company in their growth with their new infrastructure product, SnapTrade and invested in the company alongside Mistral Venture Partners, Uncorrelated Ventures, New Brunswick Innovation Foundation (NBIF), East Valley Ventures and several other angel investors.

"Over the past five years running our own B2C app, we've gained tremendous insight into the needs and challenges of developers who need connectivity to their end users' trading accounts," said Brendan Lee Young, CEO of Passiv. He went on to add, "With Passiv's SnapTrade API, developers can focus on building their products."

SnapTrade is a rapidly adopted API that allows developers to connect retail brokerage accounts to their app. The connection provides real-time account data, historical transactions, and live trading for stocks, options and cryptocurrencies. Traditional fintech aggregators specialize in bank accounts but only provide limited support for investments with no ability to trade. The company has over 20 investing apps building on SnapTrade, enabling them to serve over 200 million investors around the world through SnapTrade's integrations.

"I previously built portfolio management tools and the ability to integrate with one API to support many brokerages is quite a compelling value proposition," said Mike Scanlin of Mistral Venture Partners.

"NBIF sees massive potential for the Passiv team and technology to make an impact in the fintech arena. Having single-source access to brokerage trading programs through the SnapTrade API, many benefits will become available to Passiv/SnapTrade customers. With growing interest in investing from retail investors, more tools to support successful and reliable trading will enable exciting capabilities for developers, investors, and brokerages alike," said Peter Goggin, Director of Investments, NBIF.

About Passiv Inc.:

Passiv is a Canadian fintech company founded in 2017 with the goal of making it easier for retail investors to invest and manage their wealth at retail brokerages and cryptocurrency exchanges. Retail investors use its software to consolidate accounts and rebalance their portfolios in a single click. The company recently launched SnapTrade, which is the infrastructure that powers their B2C product, as a new B2B product for other fintechs to build new investing products on top of their technology.

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NEW YORK - October 17, 2022 - (Newswire.com)

iQuanti: Have you been wanting to make some updates to your home? With residential real estate prices up an average of around 20 percent nationwide, many homeowners are taking advantage of this newly created equity by taking out home improvement loans. These loans will provide the tens of thousands of dollars needed to make some pretty major updates throughout the property. Which renovations are the best use of a home improvement loan? In this article, we'll explore five good ways to use these funds:

1. Remodel the bathroom

Nearly everyone from realtors to professional contractors agrees that a bathroom renovation has one of the highest ROIs (return on investment). This is because, believe it or not, many people see their bathrooms as a sanctuary. It's where they come to relax in a bathtub or get ready to take on the world every morning.

Some of the most common changes include updating the vanity, redoing the tile work, or getting new light fixtures. Even small changes like adding water-efficient toilets and showerheads can save you money over time.

2. Update the kitchen

Second to the bathroom, the kitchen is the most important room in the house. Kitchens are not only where the food gets prepared, but it's also a place where people typically gather and talk during get-togethers. Some of the simplest kitchen upgrades might be:

• Replacing the appliances
• Changing the flooring
• Adding a new backsplash to the wall

Depending on your budget, you can also spring for some major renovations like ordering new countertops, replacing the cabinets, and even taking out a wall to open the room up.

3. Finish the basement

Finishing the basement in your house is one of the classic ways to expand your home without making any additions to the exterior. Depending on the footprint, it can easily add another 1,000 square feet to the sellable size of your home. 

Finishing the basement also can provide a lot of much-needed utility. It can give you:

• A second living room or entertainment space
• A place for the kids to play
• Office area
• Workout gym

Some finished basement plans even include a spare bedroom where guests can stay. Take into consideration that it will need a fire escape, such as an egress window, to pass inspection.

4. Add landscaping

Regardless of how you may feel about landscaping, adding a touch of love to the lawn can make a world of difference in the appearance of the house as well as its future resale price. This can be done with simple changes such as:

• Adding new colorful trees and shrubs
• Having an irrigation system installed
• Lining the landscaping with rich mulch or stone

5. Replace your roof

It may not be the most exciting home renovation, but if it's been about 15 years or so since the last time the shingles on your roof were replaced, then now might be the time to consider having it done. A new roof will not only look better, but it will also better serve its purpose of protecting the home against bad weather and other elements. Plus, it should provide some reduction to your homeowner's premium.

The bottom line

There are plenty of good ways to spend a home improvement loan. Interior changes like renovating the bathroom, kitchen, or basement are all good places to start. But don't forget to also consider the exterior too by updating the landscaping and roof.

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Keyonda Goosby
Public Relations Specialist
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(201) 633-2125

Carolina Darbelles
Senior Public Relations Specialist
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