Space-saving sound bar delivers immersive 3D audio, strong bass and effortless connectivity for TVs, gaming setups and home offices

BUENA PARK, Calif., Sept. 15, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Yamaha today announced the B200A, its most compact Dolby Atmos sound bar. Engineered to make the most of its 23.5-inch space-saving design, the B200A combines Dolby Atmos with Yamaha Hi-Fi-inspired engineering to deliver rich, expansive sound. Proprietary acoustic design and advanced sound processing create an immersive entertainment experience that transforms movies, TV shows and gaming.

Ideal for bedrooms, apartments, home offices and gaming spaces, the B200A enhances everyday entertainment with room-filling audio. Dolby Atmos places listeners inside an audio field, creating a richer and more immersive listening experience, while the built-in subwoofer and Bass Extension mode add impactful low-frequency performance.

"The B200A was designed for people who want better sound without giving up valuable space," said Alex Sadeghian, director of consumer audio at Yamaha. "Whether it's a bedroom, apartment, home office or gaming setup, the B200A delivers clear, immersive sound in a compact design that's simple to live with every day."

This sound bar also features Clear Voice technology for enhanced dialogue clarity and four optimized sound modes: Movie, Standard, Stereo and Game, so users can set the stage for a personalized listening experience.

Building on the success of the popular SR-C20A, the B200A marks the next evolution in the Yamaha compact sound bar lineup. The B200A sound bar supports HDMI eARC/ARC, optical, 3.5 mm AUX and Bluetooth wireless streaming, making it easy to connect to a wide range of devices. Its versatile design fits neatly beneath a television or monitor, on a media console or desk, or can be wall-mounted using the built-in keyholes, making it an ideal solution for space-conscious environments.

Key Features

- Dolby Atmos for 3D immersive sound

- Built-in subwoofer with Bass Extension mode

- Dialogue clarity with Clear Voice technology

- Convenient streaming with Bluetooth®

- Simple setup with HDMI eARC, optical or AUX connections

- Variety of optimized sound profile options

- Space-saving audio for bedrooms, offices and gaming setups

Pricing & Availability

The Yamaha B200A sound bar ($249.95) will be available in November 2026. For more information, visit: yamaha.io/B200APR.

ABOUT YAMAHA

Yamaha Corporation of America is the largest subsidiary of Yamaha Corporation, the world-leading music and sound company, based in Hamamatsu, Japan. The Yamaha team is committed to helping everyone progress, express and connect through music and sound. We offer innovative, finely crafted, award-winning products for your entire musical journey including pianos, brass instruments, woodwinds, strings, electronic keyboards, guitars, drums, professional and home audio equipment.

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Company attributes growth to brand advertisers seeing measurable results from placements tied directly to shopping behavior

SAN DIEGO, Sept. 15, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Wildfire Systems, a loyalty and consumer insights platform, today announced a new milestone for the Wildfire Commerce Network (WCN), a distributed commerce media network that connects advertisers with high-intent shoppers across Wildfire's network of clients - including KashKick, Shop Your Way and Travel Arrow.

Wildfire has tripled WCN's quarterly booking volume, with 235 unique advertisers experiencing up to 72x return on ad spend. This growth is being driven by advertisers who increasingly recognize the value of paid placements tied to shopping behavior. As more advertisers target WCN's diverse and motivated audiences across the banking, fintech, and travel sectors, they're seeing measurable, closed-loop results, including higher conversion rates, increased order volume, and improved engagement. That performance is fueling repeat investment, with top advertisers rebooking five to seven times per year and a growing number of new brands launching campaigns.

The IAB projects that commerce media will grow 12.1% in 2026, nearly 30% faster than the overall U.S. advertising market. EMARKETER projects that U.S. commerce media ad spending will reach $142.07 billion and account for 23.9% of all digital ad spending by 2030. WCN was created to meet this growing advertiser demand by providing high-intent audiences and merchandising packages aligned with their business objectives, making it easier to identify, test and scale media opportunities that deliver measurable results.

By combining consumer insights gained from deployments of Wildfire's white-label rewards and cashback platform, WCN enables advertisers to reach new audiences throughout the shopping journey. As new customers deploy Wildfire's white label rewards platform, advertisers gain access to additional WCN inventory, expanding their reach and opportunities to drive incremental sales through the network.

Wildfire's closed-loop attribution capabilities allow the network to accurately track and attribute shopper behavior all the way through to a completed order, giving advertisers transparent visibility into campaign performance.

The Wildfire merchant development team works with clients and advertisers to create value-added packages, incorporate seasonality and align media opportunities to the brand verticals that best support advertisers' business objectives. This approach makes it easier for advertisers to evaluate and act on WCN opportunities. In Q2 2026, 54% of WCN bookings came from net-new advertisers, a sign that more brands are testing the network to find new ways to learn from and optimize their ad spend.

"Brand advertisers are increasingly selective about where they spend and the growth of the WCN reflects that shift," said Michelle Wood, SVP of Merchant Development of Wildfire Systems. "They're looking for media that delivers measurable value and that is straightforward to evaluate and act on. By packaging opportunities around relevant verticals, partners and seasonal moments, we're making it easier for advertisers to test, learn and scale what works. That's exactly the kind of performance our commerce network is built to deliver."

For more information on the Wildfire Commerce Network, please visit: https://www.wildfire-corp.com/wildfire-commerce-network-wcn

About Wildfire Systems, Inc.

San Diego-based Wildfire provides a commerce intelligence platform that powers white-label shopping rewards programs and retail media for financial services and technology partners. The platform helps organizations drive customer engagement with cashback, coupons, and savings while capturing shopping behavior insights, which help drive incremental sales from more than 50,000 merchant programs in 50+ countries and enable advertisers to reach high-intent shoppers through the Wildfire Commerce Network (WCN). Ranked on the Inc. 5000 in 2023, 2024, and 2025. Learn more at wildfire-corp.com.

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PEPSI® CELEBRATES BILLS MAFIA'S NEW TAILGATING HOME WITH PREGAME CELEBRATION AND LIMITED-EDITION COMMEMORATIVE CANS FOR HIGHMARK STADIUM SEASON OPENER

To celebrate the Bills' first regular-season game at Highmark Stadium, Pepsi is bringing its great taste to Bills Mafia with a massive tailgate and thousands of limited-edition commemorative cans featuring Josh Allen's signature, exclusive Bills artwork and the team's "BILLIEVE" rallying cry.

- On September 17, Pepsi will celebrate the Bills' first regular-season home game at the new Highmark Stadium with a free Tailgating Deserves Pepsi fan experience.

- Throughout gameday, fans can score limited-edition Pepsi commemorative cans at the tailgate or as they exit the stadium, while supplies last.

- Featuring Josh Allen's signature printed on each can, the cans pair custom Pepsi and Buffalo Bills artwork with the team's "BILLIEVE" rallying cry to commemorate the Bills' first season in their new home.

- At the tailgate, fans can enjoy ice-cold Pepsi and gameday favorites from Wegmans, meet a Bills legend and score premium giveaways.

- The commemorative Pepsi cans celebrate the brand's 28-year partnership with the Buffalo Bills, including its role as the Official Soft Drink of the Buffalo Bills and a Founding Partner of Highmark Stadium.

PURCHASE, N.Y., Sept. 15, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Bills Mafia has a new tailgating home. For nearly three decades, PEPSI® has brought its great-tasting cola to the tailgates, food, and traditions that have defined Buffalo football. As fans head to the Bills' first regular-season home opener at the new Highmark Stadium, Pepsi is celebrating this milestone with a massive tailgate and thousands of limited-edition commemorative cans created exclusively for Bills fans.

On Thursday, September 17, Pepsi will welcome Bills Mafia to a free pregame celebration outside Highmark Stadium featuring ice-cold Pepsi, gameday favorites from Wegmans, premium giveaways, a meet-and-greet with a Bills legend and the chance to score one of the limited-edition commemorative cans, while supplies last. Additional cans will be distributed to fans as they exit the stadium following the game.

Each commemorative can features exclusive Pepsi and Buffalo Bills artwork, Josh Allen's signature printed on the can and Bills Mafia's iconic "BILLIEVE" rallying cry.

"Pepsi has been part of Bills gamedays for as long as I can remember, and Bills Mafia has always had Pepsi as part of the tailgate," said Josh Allen. "It's cool to see Pepsi helping fans celebrate such a big moment for Buffalo and our team."

From Buffalo wings and beef on weck to burgers and more, food has always been at the heart of the Bills gameday traditions. And for nearly three decades, Pepsi has helped make those moments even better with its iconic and distinctive cola. Today, Pepsi is the Official Soft Drink of the Buffalo Bills and a Founding Partner of Highmark Stadium, continuing to play a role in the tailgates, traditions and gameday moments that bring Bills Mafia together.

"Bills Mafia has built one of the most iconic gameday cultures in sports, and Pepsi is proud to have been part of it for decades," said Gustavo Reyna, Vice President of Marketing, Pepsi. "As fans gather for the first regular-season home opener at the new Highmark Stadium this week, we're excited to celebrate alongside them and help kick off a new era of Buffalo football with the great taste of Pepsi."

"Our partnership with Pepsi has been an important part of the Buffalo Bills organization for decades," said Jason Hartlund, Chief Commercial Officer of the Buffalo Bills. "The season-opening pregame celebration and limited-edition commemorative cans are great examples of Pepsi's creativity and continued investment in our longstanding partnership. As we enter this new era of Bills football, we're excited to celebrate alongside a partner that shares our commitment to the community and the incredible spirit of Bills Mafia."

As the NFL's Official Soft Drink, Pepsi is bringing Tailgating Deserves Pepsi to NFL gamedays across the country, giving fans even more ways to enjoy gameday with the great taste of Pepsi throughout the season. Follow @pepsi on social media to stay updated.

About PepsiCo

PepsiCo products are enjoyed by consumers more than one billion times a day in more than 200 countries and territories around the world. PepsiCo generated nearly $94 billion in net revenue in 2025, driven by a complementary beverage and convenient foods portfolio that includes Lay's, Doritos, Cheetos, Gatorade, Pepsi-Cola, Mountain Dew, Quaker, and SodaStream. PepsiCo's product portfolio includes a wide range of enjoyable foods and drinks, including many iconic brands that generate more than $1 billion each in estimated annual retail sales.

Guiding PepsiCo is our vision to be the Global Leader in Beverages and Convenient Foods by Winning with pep+ (PepsiCo Positive). pep+ is our strategic end-to-end transformation that places sustainability at the center of our business strategy, seeking to drive growth and build a stronger, more resilient future for PepsiCo and the communities where we operate. For more information, visit www.pepsico.com, and follow on X (Twitter), Instagram, Facebook, and LinkedIn @PepsiCo.

About Highmark Stadium

Highmark Stadium, home of the National Football League's Buffalo Bills, will open in 2026 in Orchard Park, New York, a suburb of Buffalo. In conjunction with Legends and architectural firm Populous, the Bills have left no stone unturned in covering every innovative element of new stadium design and fan amenities, featuring iconic Buffalo architecture and the deep-rooted spirit of Bills Mafia. The open-air, football-first venue will feature premium, reserved seating that delivers an elevated game day experience & atmosphere. A striking canopy structure will provide seating bowl coverage, enhancing fan comfort and protection from the elements. Fans will enjoy 360-degree concourses, frictionless food and beverage marketplaces, and cutting-edge audio/visual features that will set a new sporting stadium standard. With expandable capacity, Highmark Stadium will be the premier destination for major events beyond football. This transformative project is a public-private partnership between the Buffalo Bills, New York State, and Erie County. For the latest updates, download the Bills App or visit https://www.buffalobills.com/

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"I love being strong. I love lifting heavy things, I love seeing what my body can do, and I want more women to feel that way about themselves," said Maher. "Burn Boot Camp gets that. It's a place where women can show up exactly as they are, push themselves, and leave feeling stronger and more confident than when they walked in. That's a message I'm really excited to get behind and be a part of."

On September 9, Maher joined a live Camp in Poway, California, inviting local Members to build strength alongside the global sports icon during the brand's signature 45-minute structured workout.

Burn Boot Camp is designed to make strength training more accessible for women at every stage of life, with expert-led workouts and complimentary Childwatch at participating locations. The supportive community gives Members the flexibility and encouragement to prioritize their own strength and well-being.

"If there is one woman who embodies what Burn Boot Camp stands for, it's Ilona," said Burn Boot Camp CEO Morgan Kline. "She understands that strength is built through hard work, consistency, and the confidence to show up fully as yourself. More importantly, she uses her platform to inspire other women to recognize that same strength within themselves. We couldn't be more excited to welcome Ilona into the Burn community and champion that message together."

Maher joins Burn Boot Camp's growing roster of intentional partners, including global music producer and artist Marshmello and global entertainer and entrepreneur Kevin Hart.

The partnership coincides with Burn Boot Camp's national 4-week promotion from September 14 through October 12, where anyone can begin their strength journey across one of Burn Boot Camp's 400 locations for $69 with a community ready to cheer them on.

To learn more about the partnership, visit burnbootcamp.com.

About Burn Boot Camp

Burn Boot Camp is a leading U.S. fitness brand dedicated to helping women and their families build strength, confidence, and healthy lifestyles. Founded in 2012 by husband-and-wife duo Devan and Morgan Kline, the brand serves more than 160,000 members nationwide through its signature 45-minute Camps, complimentary Childwatch, and proprietary Floating Floor designed to reduce impact and help prevent injury. With more than 400 locations across the United States and new international franchise opportunities available, members also have access to expert fitness, recovery, nutrition, and wellness content through the Burn Boot Camp App with Burn On Demand. Recognized on the Entrepreneur Franchise 500 for eight consecutive years and the Inc. 5000 for six consecutive years, the company continues to expand its reach through strategic partnerships with global entertainer and entrepreneur Kevin Hart and global music producer and artist Marshmello. Co-Founders Devan and Morgan are also the best-selling authors of Burn: The Burn Boot Camp 5 Step Strategy for Inner and Outer Strength. To stay in the loop, follow Burn Boot Camp on Instagram, YouTube, TikTok, Facebook, Threads, LinkedIn and Podcast.

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LONDON, Sept. 15, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Icelandic Glacial™ today announced its return as the Official Water of Laver Cup, joining the tournament for a second consecutive year as it arrives at The O2 in London, September 25–27.

Tennis is decided in the pause. The breath before the serve, the stillness between points, the moment a player finds composure or loses it. For 2026, Icelandic Glacial returns to that role at The O2 arena in London, where Roger Federer played the final match of his career alongside Rafael Nadal in 2022.

Sourced directly from the Ölfus Spring and naturally filtered through Icelandic lava rock, the water carries a naturally high pH of 8.4 and a clean, crisp taste refined by nothing but time and stone. As the Official Water of Laver Cup London 2026, Icelandic Glacial will provide water for players across practices, locker rooms and courtside areas, and will be served to VIP guests at the Laver Cup Opening Night Gala. The brand will also maintain a digital presence through sidewall advertising and website banners throughout the event.

"Our first year with Laver Cup exceeded every benchmark we set," said Reza Mirza, CEO-North America of Icelandic Glacial. "The reception from players and fans was remarkable. Returning for London, one of sport's most iconic moments, feels like the right place for a brand built on precision and restraint."

Bringing together six of the best men's tennis players from Europe to compete against six of their counterparts from the rest of the World, Laver Cup is named in honor of Australian tennis legend Rod Laver. The high-stakes competition is played on a dramatic black court over three days and rotates host cities between Europe and the rest of the World each year. With Team World having secured three of the last four titles, the stage is set for an intense showdown as Team Europe looks to reclaim the trophy on home soil.

Team Europe will be led by Captain Yannick Noah, with World No. 2 Alexander Zverev, World No. 3 Carlos Alcaraz, World No. 7 Flavio Cobolli, World No. 14 Rafael Jodar, World No. 15 Jakub Mensik and World No. 17 Casper Ruud confirmed to compete. Captain Andre Agassi will lead Team World, with World No. 4 Ben Shelton, World No. 9 Alex de Minaur, World No. 10 Taylor Fritz, World No. 13 Learner Tien, World No. 21 Alexander Bublik and World No. 22 Francisco Cerundolo also set to take the court.

Tickets, hospitality packages and premium experiences are available now via AXS, the official ticketing partner of The O2. For player updates, event news and ticket information, fans are encouraged to register as a 'Laver Cup Insider' at lavercup.com.

High-resolution images and additional assets are available upon request.

About Icelandic Glacial

Icelandic Glacial™ is a premium natural spring water brand sourced from a protected volcanic spring in Iceland. Naturally filtered through lava rock and untouched ecosystems, the water arrives in its purest state: light, crisp and remarkably clean. Guided by Icelandic values of restraint, minimal intervention and respect for natural systems, the brand's philosophy is simple: Nothing added. Nothing taken. Clarity, revealed.

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Bay Area-born organizations partner to celebrate the culture, community, and self-expression fueling the rise of women's sports

SAN FRANCISCO, Sept. 15, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Athleta, a Gap Inc. (NYSE: GAP) brand at the intersection of women's performance and lifestyle apparel, today announced a multiyear partnership with the Golden State Valkyries as the team's Official Off-Court Apparel Partner, connecting sport, style, and purpose.

To mark the milestone, Athleta will feature a limited-time Off-Court Edit – a curated assortment of performance lifestyle apparel inspired by the growing intersection of sport, style, and self-expression – modeled by Golden State Valkyries guard Veronica Burton, available on Athleta.com. And on September 18, Athleta and the Valkyries will bring the partnership directly to Chase Center, with a game-day celebration featuring limited-edition T-shirts for 350 attendees, to be handed out post-halftime show; plus an exclusive parachute drop, all offering fans even more ways to join in the festivities.

Rolling out across the 2026 season and beyond, the partnership will include:

- In-arena placements and activations at Chase Center, connecting Athleta with Valkyries fans through high-impact, season-long visibility.

- Community programming in the Bay Area that will empower girls through sport – extending Athleta's mission to fuel confidence, connection, and evolution through movement while deepening the brand's investment in its hometown.

- Exclusive co-branded merchandise, available through the Valkyries team store beginning in 2027, giving fans new ways to celebrate their connection to the team through performance lifestyle apparel.

The partnership between the two Bay Area-born organizations comes at a defining moment for women's sports in the region. As the Golden State Valkyries prepare for their playoff run, Athleta and the Valkyries are coming together to celebrate the fans driving the movement forward. It is also a reflection of Gap Inc.'s continued investment in the Bay Area, supporting moments that bring communities together and help strengthen the region's cultural and civic fabric.

"Women's sports are no longer emerging; they're redefining culture," said Maggie Gauger, CEO, Athleta. "Fans increasingly connect with athletes through their individual stories, style, values, and community impact. Being an Off-Court Partner gives us an opportunity to meet athletes in those spaces – not just where they compete – and to bring the fans along with new ways to participate, connect, and be inspired by this meteoric moment for women's sports... all right here, in our hometown."

"Athleta and the Valkyries have so much common ground as two Bay Area brands who care deeply about women and wellness in our communities," said Katie Stockberger, Golden State Valkyries Vice President of Partnerships. "Women's sports are breaking new ground every day, and our goal is to show what's truly possible when brand values align. Our fans are going to love what's coming."

About Athleta: Athleta is a premium performance lifestyle brand with a mission to fuel women's confidence, connection, and evolution through movement. Inspired by the many ways women move through life, Athleta designs performance apparel that seamlessly blends technical innovation, elevated style, and a deep understanding of women's unique needs. A Certified B Corp, Athleta is committed to advancing women and girls while creating positive impact for people and the planet. Based in San Francisco, CA and a Gap Inc. brand (NYSE: GAP), Athleta apparel is available at more than 250 retail stores across the United States and Canada and at Athleta.com.

About Golden State Valkyries: The Golden State Valkyries are a professional women's basketball team competing in the WNBA. Based in Oakland at the Sephora Performance Center and playing home games at Chase Center in San Francisco, the Valkyries made history in their inaugural 2025 season by breaking the all-time WNBA attendance record with 22 consecutive regular-season sellouts, and are led on court by 2025 WNBA Coach of the Year Natalie Nakase. Rooted in Norse mythology, Valkyries are a host of warrior women who are fearless and unwavering - flying through air and sea alike. This brand is Golden State's modern interpretation of Valkyries: strong, bold, and fierce. For Golden State Valkyries' assets, including team logos, CLICK HERE. For more information on the Golden State Valkyries 2026 season, presented by Kaiser Permanente, visit valkyries.com.

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Claigan Webinar - Budgeting for 2027

What Restricted Materials Requirements to Prepare for in 2027

OTTAWA, ON, Sept. 14, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- On September 23rd, Claigan is hosting a webinar on restricted materials compliance budgeting for 2027. This webinar will focus on the major compliance tasks ahead in 2027 and the expected relative level of effort for each.

One of the principal rules of restricted materials compliance is: 'The regulations you are most likely to not be compliant for, are the regulations you did not know about'. This rule is followed closely by: 'awareness without a budget isn't compliance; it's just scheduled panic.'

Key topics will include:

- US and EU Packaging EPR Requirements

- New Proposition 65 Warnings

- Canadian Section 71 Submissions

- EU MDR Submissions

- Canadian Plastics Registry

- EU RoHS Exemptions Changes

- Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) and Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Emissions

- And Strategies for REACH and POP Updates

Note - due to the expected demand, there will be two (2) webinars scheduled on September 23, 2026.

Webinars - Budgeting for 2027

Date: September 23 2026

Time: 10am and 2pm

Duration: 1 hour including Q&A

To Register:

10am - https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_1iOqdx3FSfuXS3L5OFfurQ

2pm - https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_y3qaMfxTTLW0LuD3FfzOUQ

or on Claigan's Website at www.claigan.com/webinars

About Claigan Environmental (www.claigan.com)

Claigan is the leading provider in restricted materials compliance and testing. Claigan has tremendous experience in EU MDR, RoHS, REACH, POP, and dozens of other regulations. Whatever your situation, Claigan has a plan. Just reach out. We are here to help.

At Claigan, our philosophy is simple: Less Journey, More Results.

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ARM & HAMMER™ Laundry Returns as President's Circle Sponsor of Dress for Success® Worldwide's Women Who Inspire Luncheon

Six-Year Partnership Continues with $100,000 Donation and Luncheon Honoring Gloria Steinem

NEW YORK, Sept. 15, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- ARM & HAMMER™ Laundry is proud to return for the second consecutive year as a President's Circle Sponsor of Dress for Success Worldwide's signature Women Who Inspire Luncheon, taking place on September 30, 2026, at Tribeca 360 in New York City. The sponsorship marks the sixth consecutive year of partnership between ARM & HAMMER Laundry and Dress for Success, supporting programs that help women build confidence, advance their careers and achieve greater economic mobility.

As part of its continued commitment, ARM & HAMMER Laundry will donate $100,000 to Dress for Success to help fund professional development resources and services for women working toward economic independence. The Women Who Inspire Luncheon brings together corporate executives, thought leaders, media personalities and women from the Dress for Success community for an afternoon of connection, professional networking and celebration. This year's first ever Women Who Inspire Impact Award will go to visionary leader, trailblazing advocate, and cherished champion for women and girls around the world, Gloria Steinem. Dress for Success will honor her with a special tribute to her life, legacy, and impact. Gloria's unwavering commitment to women's equality, opportunity, and empowerment helped shape generations of changemakers and inspired countless individuals to raise their voices, pursue their ambitions, and challenge barriers

"ARM & HAMMER Laundry is committed to supporting women on every step of their journey, from the laundry room to the boardroom," said Robyn Safran, Associate VP of Marketing, ARM & HAMMER Laundry. "Our continued partnership with Dress for Success reflects our belief that every woman deserves the confidence, resources and support to pursue her goals. We're proud to celebrate the women who continue to show up, overcome challenges and move forward with strength and purpose."

As part of the luncheon, ARM & HAMMER Laundry will host a LIFT Kit activation, inviting guests to assemble career-readiness kits for women in the Dress for Success network. Each kit will include ARM & HAMMER Laundry care essentials to help women care for their professional wardrobe and feel fresh, prepared and confident, along with practical resources from Dress for Success, such as interview tips, professional styling guidance, career planning tools and positive affirmations. Completed kits will be distributed to women preparing for interviews, new jobs and other career opportunities, extending the impact of the event beyond the luncheon.

"Partnerships like this are so meaningful because they help us turn confidence into opportunity," said Dress for Success CEO, Joanie Bily. "For six years, ARM & HAMMER Laundry has stood alongside Dress for Success to help women feel prepared to take their next step, and this continued support will help us provide the resources, guidance and professional essentials women need to build brighter futures. We're grateful to have ARM & HAMMER Laundry as a partner in advancing our mission and celebrating the strength and potential of women everywhere."

The partnership will continue this fall when ARM & HAMMER Laundry serves as Presenting Sponsor of Dress for Success Worldwide's 2026 New York City Marathon team. The five-member team, which includes Dress for Success CEO, Joanie Bily, will raise funds to support the organization's purpose to advance women's greater economic mobility.

The sponsorship builds on ARM & HAMMER Laundry's "Come Clean for Deep Clean" campaign, which celebrates the confidence that can come from feeling fresh, prepared and ready for what's next. Through its partnership with Dress for Success, ARM & HAMMER Laundry is helping provide women with resources that can support fresh starts and new opportunities. ARM & HAMMER Laundry's $100,000 contribution will support Dress for Success programming, including professional attire, career coaching, professional development and job retention services.

For more information about supporting Dress for Success or purchasing tickets to the Women Who Inspire Luncheon, visit dressforsuccess.org.

About Dress for Success Worldwide

Dress for Success® Worldwide is a leading global nonprofit that helps women ignite their careers and transform their futures by supporting their economic mobility. Through our global network, we provide holistic services throughout their career journey—education, coaching, clothing and more.

About ARM & HAMMER™ Laundry:

For more than 100 years, ARM & HAMMER™ Laundry Detergent and its maker, Church & Dwight Co., Inc., have focused on manufacturing and marketing a wide range of personal care, household, and specialty products, and developing initiatives focused on quality and affordability that directly benefit consumers and their local communities. Visit www.armandhammer.com/laundry to learn more.

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The acquisition brings over a million providers across nearly 400 healthcare organizations and health plans onto a single credentialing platform.

SAN FRANCISCO, Sept. 15, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Medallion, the only AI-assisted credentialing and enrollment platform with expert oversight, today announced it has acquired Andros, an NCQA-certified credentials verification organization that has credentialed providers for health plans, health systems, provider groups, and telehealth companies since 2013.

The acquisition makes Medallion the largest AI-native credentialing platform in the country and advances its strategy to bring credentialing, enrollment, licensing, and provider data management onto one system for every organization that touches a provider record.

"Over the past 13 years Andros has developed strong, trusted relationships with many of the top health plans in the country," said Derek Lo, founder and CEO of Medallion. "The success Andros has already achieved will only be strengthened by Medallion's AI-native credentialing solution."

Andros customers will gain access to Medallion over time, including automated primary source collection, AI agents that handle provider outreach and follow-up, real-time status tracking, and the credentialing specialists Medallion embeds alongside its automation.

"Our customers have pushed us for 13 years to make credentialing faster and more accurate, and we have delivered on that in a category where most people accept the status quo," said Jake Hirschfeld, VP of Sales at Andros. "Joining Medallion enables us to deliver the next chapter of meaningful work to our customers."

Medallion will continue to serve health plans, health systems, provider groups, digital health companies, and telehealth organizations, spanning credentialing, payer enrollment, licensing, and provider data management.

Bailey & Company served as the exclusive financial advisor to Andros for this transaction. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed.

About Medallion

Medallion is the only AI-assisted credentialing and enrollment platform with expert oversight, built to deliver speed and accuracy at scale, with contract-backed performance. Healthcare organizations are empowered to manage and grow their provider networks with unparalleled speed, accuracy and elevated provider satisfaction levels with our AI-assisted model, freeing teams to focus on what matters most: delivering care. Through this, Medallion enables healthcare organizations to prioritize clinical excellence instead of admin overhead.

Medallion has been named to the 2026 and 2025 Inc. 5000 lists of America's fastest-growing private companies and ranked on Inc. magazine's 2026 list of Fastest-Growing Private Companies in the Pacific Region. The company was named one of LinkedIn's Top Startups in both the U.S. and San Francisco for 2025, recognized on the Newsweek Excellence Index 2025, and named to Inc.'s 2026 Best Workplaces list and Glassdoor's Best Places to Work in 2025. Medallion is paving the future of provider network management. To learn more, visit Medallion.co or join the conversation on LinkedIn.

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First all-inclusive study of the healthcare workforce finds clinicians remain committed to care, but staffing, workload and leadership gaps threaten future readiness

DALLAS, Sept. 15, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- AMN Healthcare today released its 2026 Healthcare Workforce Outlook Survey, a comprehensive study examining the health, stability and future readiness of the healthcare workforce from the boardroom to the bedside.

Based on responses from 4,040 healthcare professionals across nine leadership and frontline roles, the survey reveals a workforce that remains committed to caring for patients but is operating under significant structural strain. The findings also identify a persistent divide between how healthcare leaders view organizational conditions and how frontline workers experience them.

The survey introduces the Healthcare Workforce Outlook Index, a composite measure that assesses workforce health across five dimensions: employee engagement, organizational health, leadership and support, staffing confidence, and future readiness. The overall index score is 38%, with none of the five dimensions exceeding 50%. Employee engagement is the highest-scoring dimension at 48%, while future readiness is the lowest at 29%. The 19-point difference indicates that healthcare workers remain moderately engaged today but are considerably less confident in the workforce's ability to meet future demands.

"One of the most encouraging findings is that healthcare professionals remain deeply committed to caring for patients, which gives our industry a strong foundation to build on," said Cary Grace, President and CEO of AMN Healthcare. "The opportunity now is to translate that commitment into a workforce experience that can be sustained. When leaders combine better workforce intelligence with meaningful frontline input and clear accountability, we can build a workforce that is better prepared for the future."

Together, the five index dimensions show how invested employees are in their organizations, whether organizations have the resources and staffing needed to deliver care, how effectively leaders support their people, and how prepared the workforce is for future demand.

"The index gives healthcare leaders a new way to understand where their workforce is stable, where it is strained and where action is most urgent," Grace said. "The findings also reinforce that staffing, leadership, workload and professional development cannot be addressed as separate issues. Sustainable progress requires an integrated workforce strategy."

Among the survey's key findings:

- A significant leadership perception gap exists. While 58% of executives rate organizational leadership as effective, only 28% of frontline workers agree.

- Professional commitment remains strong, but employer loyalty is weaker. Seventy-nine percent of nurses intend to remain in nursing, while only 51% plan to stay with their current employer, creating a 28-point loyalty gap.

- Nurses face particularly acute workforce strain. Only 18% of nurses consider current staffing levels adequate and 41% report satisfaction with their workload. Nurses recorded the lowest scores of all survey participant groups across each of the five workforce indices.

- Frontline professionals report widespread staffing-related care disruptions. Eighty-five percent of nurses, 75% of allied health professionals and 72% of physicians report staffing-related care disruptions at some frequency, reinforcing the need to consider staffing as a care-quality and clinical risk issue.

The findings indicate that healthcare organizations cannot address workforce challenges through isolated initiatives. The report identifies several priorities for healthcare leaders, including creating sustainable workloads, establishing structured feedback loops between leadership and frontline teams, strengthening recruitment and staffing models, improving workforce data visibility, investing in career development and adapting strategies to the needs of different roles and organization sizes.

The complete 2026 Healthcare Workforce Outlook Survey report is available here.

Survey Methodology

AMN Healthcare conducted the online survey from Feb. 24 to March 31, 2026. The survey collected responses from 4,040 participants, including 947 clients, 2,889 candidates and 204 respondents in other healthcare categories. Leadership respondents represented six areas: senior executive, finance, human resources, technology, clinical leadership and patient care. Frontline respondents included nurses, allied health professionals and physicians working across permanent, travel, per diem, locum tenens and contract employment arrangements. Respondents represented hospitals and health systems of different sizes, as well as clinics, ambulatory networks, home health, academia and post-acute care settings.

About AMN Healthcare

AMN Healthcare is the leader and innovator in total talent solutions for health care, bringing together the people, processes and technology to deliver better care. Through a steadfast partnership approach, we solve the most pressing workforce challenges to enable better clinical outcomes and access to care. In 2025, our health care professionals reached more than 13 million patients at more than 2,300 health care systems, including 93% of the top health care systems nationwide. We provide a comprehensive network of quality health care professionals and deliver a fully integrated and customizable suite of workforce technologies.

SOURCE AMN Healthcare Services, Inc.

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