FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. and MALÉ, Maldives, Sept. 8, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- beOnd, the world's first premium leisure airline and Business-Class.com have announced a new partnership that brings together one of premium leisure travel's most distinctive growth airlines with a platform used by more than 600,000 travelers seeking smarter ways to fly Business and First Class. Through joint marketing campaigns and advisor-led booking support, the partnership will help connect travelers with beOnd's all-premium, lie-flat service to select destinations, including the Maldives and The Red Sea.

The collaboration comes as Business-Class.com continues to see strong demand from premium travelers looking for more distinctive, comfortable, and better-supported ways to fly. As beOnd advances its growth strategy, the partnership creates a natural bridge between an airline built for modern luxury leisure travel and a customer base actively looking for smarter, more comfortable ways to fly.

Boston Consulting Group forecasts leisure travel spending to triple from $5 trillion in 2024 to $15 trillion by 2040, a sign of how strongly people are prioritizing the trips they take and, most importantly, the quality of those trips. For luxury travelers, that shift is increasingly visible in what they expect from the flight itself: more space, better service, smoother planning, and fewer compromises before arrival.

Some trips ask for more than a better seat. A honeymoon in the Maldives, a once-in-a-while family escape, or a carefully planned stay on The Red Sea comes with a different kind of expectation: the details should feel handled, the cabin should feel calm, and the journey should not begin with guesswork.

That is where the partnership between Business-Class.com and beOnd is especially relevant. Business-Class.com offers direct access to premium travelers and expert booking support, while beOnd, the world's first premium leisure airline, provides an all-premium, lie-flat experience for guests who want a calmer, more personal way to fly.

As the world's first premium leisure airline, beOnd is designed around the guest rather than the aircraft. Every cabin is all-premium, with fully reclining flat-bed seats handcrafted in fine Italian leather, generous personal space and soft ambient lighting. Onboard, guests enjoy curated three-course dining, fine wines and champagne, full table lay-up service, and multilingual hosts trained in lifestyle hospitality. Every ticket also includes complimentary travel insurance, so guests planning higher-value trips travel with their peace of mind already taken care of.

"beOnd was created for modern luxury travelers who want something more refined than the traditional airline experience, without the complexity of private charter," said Tero Taskila, Chief Executive Officer of beOnd. "Business-Class.com understands how these customers choose, compare, and book premium travel. This partnership helps us extend our Promise to Every Journey to more travelers, who care not only about where they are going, but about the standard of service they expect along the way."

For Business-Class.com customers, the value starts before boarding. Advisors help travelers choose the best beOnd flight options, understand routing, cabin details, fare conditions, timing, and itinerary choices before anything is booked. That support is especially useful for high-value leisure trips, where the wrong connection, fare rule, or cabin assumption can affect comfort, timing, and peace of mind before the traveler even arrives.

"Premium travel starts with better decisions: the right seat, the right route, the right fare, and the right service model for the trip," said Jonathan Fitzsimons, Chief Commercial Officer at Business-Class.com. "beOnd brings something very distinct to the market: all lie-flat, no economy, no middle seats, and a cabin designed for leisure travelers who want a calmer, more personal way to fly. It is a privilege to work with a team building such a distinctive airline from one of the world's most important aviation regions, and we are confident the UAE's aviation sector will continue to show the resilience and momentum it is known for. Our role is to help customers see when beOnd is the right fit, and make that choice with confidence before they book."

Customers can explore beOnd travel options through Business-Class.com at:

- Maldives via beOnd: https://www.business-class.com/promo/beond-business-class-the-maldives 

- Red Sea via beOnd: https://www.business-class.com/promo/beond-business-class-the-red-sea

About beOnd

beOnd is the world's first premium leisure airline, redefining the travel experience for guests who seek more than simply reaching their destination. Operating a fleet of all-premium Airbus A320-family aircraft, beOnd combines lie-flat comfort, personalised service and thoughtfully designed luxury to create a journey that feels as exceptional as the destination itself. Through scheduled and bespoke travel services spanning more than 80 destinations across 45 countries, beOnd delivers a seamless travel experience where every detail is crafted for comfort, care and effortless sophistication.

For more information about beOnd, visit https://flybeond.com/

About Business-Class.com

Business-Class.com is a premium flight service helping travelers book Business and First Class flights with expert, human support. Founded in Florida in 2018, the company has grown into an international operation with more than 800 staff across eight offices, supporting over 600,000 travelers worldwide.

The company works with an international team of travel advisors who help customers compare routes, cabin options, fare conditions, and itinerary details before booking. Through direct airline relationships, tailored itinerary planning, and 24/7 personal support, Business-Class.com makes premium air travel more accessible, practical, and easier to navigate.

Rated 4.8 on Trustpilot, Business-Class.com serves travelers flying from the U.S. to destinations across Europe, Asia, Africa, Oceania, and beyond, with optional concierge support for trip details such as airport transfers, hotel coordination, and special travel requests.

For more information about Business-Class.com, visit www.business-class.com.

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Bringing Omnichannel Gift Card Solutions to MyPOS Connect Retailers

BROOMALL, Pa., Sept. 8, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Factor4, a leading provider of omnichannel gift card and loyalty solutions, today announced a new integration partnership with Tri-City Retail Systems, provider of MyPOS Connect, a cloud-based retail point-of-sale platform designed to help specialty retailers manage their businesses across stores, online channels, and multiple locations.

The new integration connects Factor4's gift card and loyalty technology with MyPOS Connect, enabling retailers to offer and manage physical and digital gift cards through their retail environment. The integration supports gift card sales, balance inquiries, and redemptions, including online redemption, giving retailers the ability to provide customers with a seamless gift card experience across in-store and digital channels.

MyPOS Connect is designed to support retailers ranging from independent single-store businesses to multi-location and enterprise retailers. The platform provides point-of-sale, omnichannel sales, inventory management, purchasing, customer engagement, and reporting capabilities, while allowing retailers to connect their POS environment with ecommerce platforms and other third-party applications.

Through the integration with Factor4, MyPOS Connect retailers can leverage Factor4's omnichannel gift card capabilities to create new revenue opportunities, increase customer engagement, and provide customers with a convenient way to purchase and redeem gift cards wherever they shop.

"Partnering with Tri-City Retail Systems and integrating with MyPOS Connect allows Factor4 to bring our gift card and loyalty technology to a strong network of specialty retailers," said Dan Battista, CEO of Factor4. "MyPOS Connect is designed around the needs of retailers that want a flexible and scalable platform, and our integration gives those merchants the ability to offer physical and digital gift cards, balance inquiries, and redemption across both their in-store and online channels."

"Gift cards have become an important part of the customer experience for retailers, and we wanted to provide our MyPOS Connect customers with a solution that could support both their in-store and online needs," said Michael Steg, Managing Director of Tri-City Retail Systems. "Our integration with Factor4 gives retailers a flexible way to offer physical and digital gift cards while maintaining a connected experience through MyPOS Connect. We are excited about the opportunity to provide our customers with another valuable tool to increase customer engagement and drive repeat business."

About Factor4

Factor4 provides comprehensive gift card and loyalty solutions designed to help merchants increase sales, strengthen customer relationships, and grow their brands through physical and digital gift card programs.

Factor4's RewardOS™ API enables integrations with point-of-sale systems, ecommerce websites, payment terminals, tablets, and other platforms, providing merchants with flexible solutions for managing gift card and loyalty programs across multiple sales channels.

For more information, visit www.factor4gift.com.

About Tri-City Retail Systems

Tri-City Retail Systems is a provider of retail technology solutions focused on helping specialty retailers improve their business operations through cost-effective retail management solutions. The company has helped more than 1,000 specialty retailers and is the exclusive North American distributor of MyPOS Connect, a cloud-enabled Point Of Sale system.

MyPOS Connect provides retailers with point-of-sale, omnichannel sales, inventory management, purchasing, customer engagement, and reporting capabilities. The platform is designed to support businesses from single-store retailers to organizations operating hundreds of locations.

For more information, visit www.tricityretail.com.

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Dallas-Fort Worth contractor advances equipment replacement, hydronic piping, sheet metal, JOC, facility renewal and capital-project capabilities for commercial, institutional and public-sector facilities.

DALLAS, Sept. 8, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Elevated Solutions Team (EST) is expanding its commercial mechanical project-delivery platform across Dallas-Fort Worth and selected Texas markets, strengthening the company's ability to support active facilities where existing conditions, shutdowns, procurement, mechanical-system interfaces and turnover must be managed as part of the construction plan.

Through its Commercial Mechanical & HVAC Services platform, EST supports owners, facility teams, general contractors, prime contractors and institutional project teams from existing-condition review through installation, startup, testing and documented closeout.

The company's core capabilities include Commercial HVAC Equipment Replacement & Service, Hydronic Piping & Mechanical Rooms, and Commercial Sheet Metal & Air Distribution, along with coordinated mechanical modernization. Projects may involve demolition, rigging and equipment setting, piping and duct modifications, pumps and valves, equipment transitions, controls coordination, flushing, pressure testing, startup, TAB or commissioning support, and final turnover.

The expansion is centered on work in operating and occupied facilities, where access, phasing, shutdown planning, long-lead procurement, temporary conditions and coordination across trades can directly affect schedule and facility operations.

"Our growth is centered on mechanical work that has to be planned around the facility," said Alonzo Hill Jr., CEO of Elevated Solutions Team. "Existing conditions, shutdowns, procurement, field coordination, equipment interfaces, testing and turnover all affect whether a project succeeds. We are continuing to build EST around disciplined execution from the first field review through final closeout."

JOC & Facility Renewal

For recurring, time-sensitive and existing-facility work, EST supports owners and institutions through its Job Order Contracting & Facility Renewal platform. The delivery model combines field-verified scope development, line-item estimating, procurement coordination, supervised mechanical execution and documented turnover for equipment, hydronic, airside and facility-renewal work.

Texas Special Projects & Capital Improvements

Beyond Dallas-Fort Worth, EST pursues qualified statewide opportunities through its Texas Special Projects & Capital Improvements platform. The focus is commercial, institutional and public-sector capital work where mechanical scope, procurement strategy, schedule, project partnership and field execution requirements align.

About Elevated Solutions Team

Elevated Solutions Team is a Dallas-Fort Worth commercial mechanical contractor supporting commercial, institutional and public-sector facilities with HVAC equipment replacement, chillers, boilers, hydronic piping, sheet metal, facility renewal, Job Order Contracting and coordinated mechanical construction.

Owners, general contractors, prime contractors and facility teams can submit project information or invite EST to bid.

MEDIA CONTACT:

Darlene Green | Executive Assistant

Dallas, Texas | 972-850-8544

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The Custom Rug Brand's First Midwest Location Supports Chicago's Vibrant Design Community

NEW YORK, Sept. 8, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Ernesta, the leading retailer of custom-sized rugs, announces the opening of its newest showroom in Chicago, Illinois. Located in the bustling Southport Corridor, the new space reflects Ernesta's continued investment in design-forward communities and its commitment to serving both consumers and trade professionals through a personalized, omnichannel shopping experience.

The new Chicago showroom offers a welcoming environment where visitors can explore Ernesta's ever-growing selection of designer quality, custom-sized rugs, including new collections and styles with high-quality wool, natural fiber and performance materials. The showroom offers customers access to expanded customization options such as stair runners, corner shapes, and fireplace cutouts, as well as white-glove delivery and installation. With a robust local team, the locations also serve as a practical resource for both customers and interior designers, with a dedicated lounge for one-on-one consultations, allowing trade professionals to host client meetings and review samples together.

"Chicago was a natural next step for Ernesta given the strong demand and appreciation we have seen for custom rugs in the Midwestern design hub," said Jennifer Parker, Chief Sales Officer at Ernesta. "This showroom location provides us with the chance to more directly connect with the local design community and support them with Ernesta's personalized service. Our expert guidance and high-quality custom solutions are made specifically for each space, whether it's a large industrial loft, historic home, or anything in between."

Founded in 2022, Ernesta is the leader in designer-quality custom rugs, offering to-the-inch sizing in as little as two weeks. The Chicago location marks the 11th showroom and another step in the brand's strategic nationwide expansion, following recent openings in Ardmore, PA, Charlotte, NC, and Fairfax, VA. It reinforces Ernesta's mission to transform the purchasing process of the most foundational elements of home design. As its showroom footprint grows, Ernesta continues to pair that precision with higher-touch service nationwide.

Ernesta Chicago is located at 3530 N. Southport Ave, Unit C2, Chicago, IL 60657 and is now open Monday - Saturday 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Sunday 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. For more information about Ernesta Chicago and its offerings, visit https://www.ernestarugs.com/locations/.

About Ernesta

Ernesta is America's largest retailer of custom-sized, designer-quality rugs. The company enables interior designers and homeowners to create beautifully tailored rugs in virtually any size, delivered in weeks rather than months. By combining premium materials, transparent pricing, personalized design guidance, and a seamless omnichannel shopping experience, Ernesta is transforming the purchasing process for one of the most important design elements in the home. Recognized by Good Housekeeping as a 2025 Home Renovation Awards winner, Ernesta is setting a new standard in home design.

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The new "Hot or Cold, Always Perfetto" campaign brings a playful new chapter to Brad Pitt's longstanding partnership with De'Longhi, celebrating coffee made your way with the new Magnifica Duo.

UPPER SADDLE RIVER, N.J., Sept. 8, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- De'Longhi, the World's #1 Automatic Espresso Maker* and World's #1 Espresso Machine Maker*, has spent more than 50 years combining Italian design, coffee expertise and thoughtful innovation to elevate the at-home coffee experience. Today, the brand unveils its latest global campaign, "Hot or Cold, Always Perfetto," starring longtime brand partner Brad Pitt and directed by Academy Award-winning filmmaker Spike Jonze.

The campaign marks a playful new chapter in De'Longhi's ongoing Perfetto story, built around a simple idea: when it comes to coffee, there is no single definition of perfect. Rooted in the Italian approach to savoring everyday moments, Perfetto is personal, shaped by individual taste, mood and ritual. Whether hot or cold, bold or creamy, the best coffee is the one enjoyed exactly the way you want it.

"Your coffee. Your way. Always Perfetto," said Pitt.

At the center of the campaign is De'Longhi's new Magnifica Duo, a fully automatic coffee machine designed to bring that choice to life with both hot and cold milk-based coffee recipes at the touch of a button. Featuring 20 preset hot and iced recipes, dedicated technologies for authentic espresso, drip coffee and cold brew, and De'Longhi's signature LatteCrema™ Hot & Cool Technologies, Magnifica Duo makes it effortless to move from a warm morning cappuccino to an iced afternoon latte or cold brew, all from one machine.

Directed by Spike Jonze, the story drops us into a home where Brad lives with his 16 roommates, many of whom he has known since college. Brad longs for just one quiet morning where he can enjoy a cup of coffee from his De'Longhi machine. Instead, there seems to be a complicated dynamic at play with the roommates (this can be said for any roommates, right?) every single morning, Lawrence wants to know why he got up late. Kyle wants to know why the dishes aren't done. Patrick wants to know why he's dressed up. In this film, a man tries to navigate the perils of the group in search of his one small luxury: a cup of coffee.

Will he find that moment? Will he find his "Perfetto" — a small, hard-won hot or cold triumph in this world of large personalities? Will You? Will anyone?

Through the humor and chaos, the campaign brings De'Longhi's Italian approach to coffee to life: a belief that coffee is more than a drink, but a moment to savor. By pairing that heritage with thoughtful innovation, De'Longhi makes it effortless for coffee lovers to create their own Perfetto at home, whatever their taste, mood or moment.

"At De'Longhi, we believe that Perfetto is the spirit of immersing yourself in your coffee moment, Italian style. But perfected to your taste. Our Duo range is designed to do exactly that - it serves up your perfetto, your way - hot or cold. Through every season and every mood. Together with Brad Pitt, Spike Jonze and LOLAMadrid, we have created a campaign that encapsulates this duality - the wins and misses, the hot and cold that swings into every moment. And who better to deliver that in a memorable way, but the duo Brad and Spike! Ably supported by a few special stars, the campaign brings banter, humour and inimitable Italian panache to not just ONE perfetto moment but DUO perfetto moments," said Aparna Sundaresh, Global Chief Marketing Officer at the De'Longhi Group.

The campaign is the latest global work from LOLAMadrid as part of its ongoing creative partnership with De'Longhi and will roll out across broadcast, digital and social platforms beginning in September. It will also be supported by a Perfetto Barista influencer campaign featuring two creators who joined the film set, picked up a few Oscar-level tricks and brought them home to inspire their own content. The creators will put their own spin on the campaign's hot-or-cold duality, showing how they create a personal Perfetto moment at home.

The De'Longhi Magnifica Duo is available now for $999.95 at DeLonghi.com and select retailers nationwide. For more information, visit www.delonghi.com.

About De'Longhi:

Headquartered in Treviso, Italy, De'Longhi is the global leader in home coffee innovation. For more than 50 years, the company has built a legacy of craftsmanship, designing and engineering premium appliances that bring café-quality coffee experiences into the home, inspired by Italy - the birthplace of espresso. As the #1 Worldwide Espresso Machine Maker*, De'Longhi is recognized for combining Italian design, quality craftsmanship, and meaningful innovation across a broad portfolio of coffee solutions, including fully automatic espresso machines, manual espresso machines, and specialty coffee appliances.

Part of the De'Longhi Group, a global house of premium appliance brands that includes La Marzocco and Eversys, De'Longhi is committed to making coffee more accessible at home through thoughtfully designed, performance-driven products. Today, De'Longhi is present in more than 120 countries worldwide, helping consumers craft exceptional espresso, coffee, and specialty beverages with ease.

*Source: Based on GfK global sales data for the espresso coffee maker category.

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Sulforaphane itself is too unstable to bottle. The standard industry workaround pairs glucoraphanin, its shelf-stable precursor, with myrosinase, the enzyme that converts it, inside a capsule, and leaves the reaction to happen after swallowing. Nootropics Depot's analytical lab put that assumption through a Distek dissolution tester with simulated gastric fluid. At stomach-acid pH, myrosinase is largely inactivated. The same reaction that proceeds normally at intestinal pH barely happens in acid, which means much of the precursor in a conventional capsule passes through without ever becoming sulforaphane.

SulfoMax moves the reaction outside the body, and every component of the powder has a job in that chemistry. Potassium bicarbonate buffers the glass of water into the pH range where myrosinase stays active. Within that window, the enzyme, supplied by 240mg of white mustard seed powder, the richest myrosinase source among the brassicas the company evaluated, hydrolyzes the glucoraphanin from 360mg of black kale extract standardized to 17%. A 12mg dose of vitamin C serves as a cofactor that pushes the conversion further, and an acacia fiber base keeps enzyme and precursor suspended together long enough to finish the job. Five minutes after mixing, the glass holds active sulforaphane. Then it can be diluted with more water and drank, or mixed with other things like InfiniFiber and InfiniGreens.

The design exploits an asymmetry in the chemistry: the enzyme is fragile in acid, but the finished compound is not. Sulforaphane itself is stable in gastric fluid, so once the conversion is complete, digestion no longer threatens it. UPLC testing confirmed that the finished serving's sulforaphane survives simulated gastric fluid at both pH 1.2 and pH 3. Heat sensitivity is also why SulfoMax is a powder rather than a capsule or a pre-converted liquid, since sulforaphane degrades rapidly at elevated temperatures.

The compound's reputation in longevity research rests largely on one pathway. Research suggests sulforaphane modifies cysteine residues on the Keap1 protein, releasing the Nrf2 transcription factor to switch on the body's own cytoprotective enzymes. Rather than acting as a direct antioxidant, sulforaphane supports the expression of the cell's endogenous defense systems, which is why studies describe support for antioxidant redox balance, a healthy inflammatory response, and long-term cellular resilience. The brain is part of that story as well. Cell-model research suggests Nrf2 activation in astrocytes helps condition neighboring neurons against oxidative stress, a form of cross-protection behind sulforaphane's growing profile in work on cognitive resilience, mental clarity, and focus. None of that machinery matters, the company argues, unless active sulforaphane actually arrives, which is the problem SulfoMax was engineered to solve.

"We watched the capsule approach fail in simulated gastric fluid over and over," said Paul Eftang, CEO of Nootropics Depot. "Once you have seen myrosinase quit in stomach acid enough times, the answer is obvious: do the chemistry in a glass of water, where we control the pH, then verify the result on the UPLC. Then you know you are getting the same amount of sulforaphane each time you take a dose." 

The formulation took almost two years of iteration, with each formulation measured at Omnient Lab, the company's sister laboratory in Tempe Arizona, rather than estimated from precursor math. SulfoMax is taken once daily in the morning, best taken with food: stir, wait five minutes, drink.

SulfoMax is available now at nootropicsdepot.com in 30-serving ($59.99) and 60-serving ($99.99) jars, manufactured in a cGMP, FDA-registered facility in Arizona with third-party lab testing and a published certificate of analysis. Read more about the SulfoMax R&D story.

About Nootropics Depot

Nootropics Depot is a leading supplement company setting benchmark standards for quality and transparency in the industry. Founded in 2013, Nootropics Depot's mission has been to educate consumers on the science behind dietary supplements, and to advance the lab testing and quality control standards of the industry. Their stance is that consumers should be able to trust the products they buy, and that the brands selling those products have a duty to ensure they are using modern validated science. Nootropics Depot offers a wide range of high-quality cognitive enhancement and general health supplements. The company's commitment to quality and transparency is evident in their rigorous testing procedures, easily accessible Certificates of Analysis (COAs), and lab testing results available on every product page. In addition, they have formed a Scientific Advisory Board with board certified doctors, PhD researchers, and botanists to ensure that consumers can trust that scientific rigor is being upheld in everything they do. Nootropics Depot's newly redesigned website features a user-friendly interface, and includes an innovative quiz to help beginners find the right supplements for their needs. With partnerships with third-party labs, and collaboration with the Future Nutra Foundation, Nootropics Depot continues to push the boundaries of supplement quality and consumer education. For more information about Nootropics Depot's products and their commitment to transparency, visit nootropicsdepot.com.

Media Contact:

Michael Packman

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HOLLYWOOD, Fla., Sept. 8, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Memorial Healthcare System reported record financial results for fiscal year 2026, reflecting continued operational strength and a steadfast commitment to reinvesting in patient care, expanding access to healthcare and serving South Florida residents regardless of their ability to pay.

The public healthcare system reported $3.8 billion in operating revenue, a 7.7% increase over the previous fiscal year, while operating income increased more than 60% to $220.7 million. Excess of revenues over expenses reached a record $487.6 million, an increase of 20.3% over the prior year. Memorial's net position also grew by more than $503 million, ending the fiscal year at a record $4.1 billion, further strengthening the organization's long-term financial stability.

"These record results are not about profits. They are about purpose," said Shane Strum, president and CEO of Memorial Healthcare System. "Our financial strength allows us to continue investing in the people, programs and facilities our community depends on while remaining true to our mission of providing exceptional care for every patient, regardless of their ability to pay."

Throughout the fiscal year, Memorial continued to care for patients with increasingly complex medical needs while expanding access to outpatient services. Hospital outpatient visits increased 5.7% and patient acuity continued to increase as more patients sought advanced specialty care across Memorial's nationally recognized cancer, cardiac, neuroscience and pediatric programs.

As one of the nation's largest public healthcare systems, Memorial continues to reinvest its financial strength into projects and programs that directly benefit the communities it serves. Current investments include the $670 million surgical tower at Memorial Regional Hospital, two new freestanding emergency rooms, the new Memorial Cardiac and Vascular Institute building at Memorial Hospital West and continued investment in advanced technology and specialized clinical programs.

"Our financial performance gives us the ability to continue investing where it matters most," said Irfan Mirza, chief financial officer of Memorial Healthcare System. "Every dollar we earn is reinvested into patient care, our workforce, innovative technology and facilities that improve access and outcomes for our community. Our financial strength also allows us to continue providing essential services that many healthcare systems across the country have reduced or eliminated."

Memorial's financial stability also enables the organization to continue fulfilling its mission as a public healthcare system, providing hundreds of millions of dollars in charitable and uncompensated care while ensuring patients receive the care they need, regardless of their ability to pay.

The healthcare system maintains approximately $3.5 billion in cash and investments, providing the flexibility to invest in future growth while remaining financially resilient in a rapidly changing healthcare environment. Each day, Memorial invests over $9 million in salaries, supplies and services that support more than 17,500 team members and contribute to the South Florida economy.

Memorial also continues to use minimal tax revenues solely to satisfy its governmental obligations, including Broward County's Medicaid match and other statutory requirements. No tax dollars are used to support the day-to-day operations of Memorial's hospitals and healthcare facilities. During fiscal year 2026, the organization's financial strength also supported the South Broward Hospital District Board of Commissioners' decision to reduce the millage rate for the 15th consecutive year. That reduction was approved in September 2025 as part of the fiscal year 2026 budget.

Memorial continues to maintain strong investment-grade credit ratings of Aa3 from Moody's and AA from S&P, reflecting the organization's sound financial management and long-term stability. Those ratings help lower borrowing costs and allow Memorial to continue investing in facilities, technology and innovative healthcare programs that benefit the community.

"Everything we do comes back to our mission," Strum said. "These financial results position Memorial to continue expanding access to care, investing in our workforce, advancing medical innovation and ensuring our community has access to world-class healthcare for generations to come."

About Memorial Healthcare System

South Florida-based Memorial Healthcare System is a national leader in quality care and patient, physician, and employee satisfaction. Its commitment to deeper caring, smarter health, and community outreach prioritizes a person-centered approach that has delivered safe, positive outcomes for more than 70 years.

Memorial is committed to healing the body, mind, and spirit of those in its care. For more information, visit mhs.net and connect on Facebook, X, Instagram, YouTube and LinkedIn.

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The partnership has always been powered by people. From Team Members who launched the first Create-A-Pepper fundraiser in Memphis in 2002 to the millions of guests who have donated in restaurants across the country, each contribution has helped St. Jude push the overall childhood cancer survival rate in the U.S. from 20% in 1962 to more than 80% today. Together, that generosity has helped fund spaces on the St. Jude campus that drive research, patient care and education every day. One is the Chili's Care Center, the first medical building on campus to bear the name of a St. Jude corporate partner, which has impacted thousands of patients since opening in 2007. Another is the St. Jude Imagine Academy by Chili's, an on-campus preschool through grade 12 school program run by St. Jude that helps ensure St. Jude patients have the tools they need to thrive academically and keep up with classes back home.

The new $150 million commitment will build on what Chili's guests and Team Members have made possible together. Distributed over the next 15 years, the funding will help support the new Chili's Clinical Center at St. Jude, which will carry forward the Chili's name when it opens in February 2027. The center will bring major outpatient services together under one roof and help St. Jude as it now cares for more than 600 new cancer patients annually, with family-centered spaces designed to make care easier to navigate and help families maintain as much normalcy as possible during treatment.

"Our guests and Team Members have been incredible supporters of St. Jude. With over 3 million individual donations in the last year alone, they continue to show how much this mission means to the Chili's community," said Kevin Hochman, chief executive officer and president of Brinker International, and president of Chili's. "Together, we've raised more than $130 million over the past 24 years, and we couldn't have done it without them. Our new $150 million commitment to support the Chili's Clinical Center builds on everything we've accomplished together. We've created a lot of special moments at Chili's, but what we've done together for St. Jude and for children with cancer is something we'll be proud of for decades to come."

"This extraordinary commitment from our friends at Chili's is a powerful example of how generosity can change lives," said Ike Anand, President and CEO of ALSAC, the fundraising and awareness organization for St. Jude Children's Research Hospital. "For more than 20 years, Chili's guests and Team Members have helped support families facing some of life's toughest challenges and fuel the research that is helping drive childhood cancer survival rates higher in the U.S. and around the world. We are profoundly grateful for Chili's steadfast partnership and unwavering support of the St. Jude mission."

This September, Chili's guests have another opportunity to be part of what comes next. During Childhood Cancer Awareness Month, the annual Create-A-Pepper campaign returns to Chili's restaurants nationwide, continuing the tradition that started the partnership 24 years ago.

Throughout September, guests can purchase a Create-A-Pepper coloring sheet for a $1, $5, $10 or $25 donation, with 100% of proceeds benefiting St. Jude. Every dollar supports groundbreaking research and treatment while ensuring families never receive a bill from St. Jude for treatment, travel, housing or food. Completed Create-A-Pepper designs will once again fill Chili's restaurant walls throughout the month, giving guests of all ages a way to add their support to the millions who have participated before them.

To learn more about Chili's partnership with St. Jude, visit chilis.com/st-jude, and stop by a participating Chili's location to Create-A-Pepper throughout September.

About Chili's® Grill & Bar     

Hi, welcome to Chili's! A proud leader in the casual dining industry and the flagship brand of Dallas-based Brinker International, Inc. (NYSE: EAT), Chili's was honored in 2025 as one of Fast Company's Brands that Matter and Inc.'s Best in Business. The brand was also named Ad Age's Brand of the Year in 2025 and 2026. Founded in 1975, Chili's is known for serving Big Mouth Burgers®, Crispy Chicken Crispers®, and sizzling fajitas, while hand-shaking more margaritas than any other restaurant brand in the United States. Chili's operates 1,600 restaurants in 29 countries and two territories with over 70,000 team members. With a purpose to make everyone feel special, Chiliheads take food, drink and service seriously – but not themselves. Chili's was a proud winner at the 2025 MenuMasters Awards for Best New Menu Item for Nashville Hot Mozz, the breakout addition to the social media-famous Triple Dipper. For more than 20 years, Chili's has been a proud supporter of St. Jude Children's Research Hospital and has raised more than $130 million for the organization through generous guest and team member donations. Find more information at chilis.com, follow on X or Instagram, like on Facebook, or join Chili's on TikTok. 

About St. Jude Children's Research Hospital

St. Jude Children's Research Hospital is leading the way the world understands, treats and defeats childhood cancer and other life-threatening diseases. Its purpose is clear: Finding cures. Saving children.® It is the only National Cancer Institute-designated Comprehensive Cancer Center devoted solely to children. When St. Jude opened in 1962, childhood cancer was considered largely incurable. Since then, St. Jude has helped push the overall survival rate in the U.S. from 20% to more than 80%, and it won't stop until no child dies from cancer. St. Jude shares the breakthroughs it makes to help doctors and researchers at local hospitals and cancer centers around the world improve the quality of treatment and care for even more children. Because of generous donors, families never receive a bill from St. Jude for treatment, travel, housing or food, so they can focus on helping their child live. Visit St. Jude Inspire to discover powerful St. Jude stories of hope, strength, love and kindness. Support the St. Jude mission by donating at stjude.org, liking St. Jude on Facebook, following St. Jude on X, Instagram, LinkedIn and TikTok, and subscribing to its YouTube channel.

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SHANGHAI, Sept. 8, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Natural Field, a technology-driven nutraceutical ingredient solutions provider, announced the expansion of its NF TriSolve® branded nutraceutical solution platform into the growing sleep wellness category with the introduction of NF TriSolve® SleepRestore Complex.

Expanding the NF TriSolve® Platform

NF TriSolve® is Natural Field's branded nutraceutical solution platform, developed to translate scientific research, functional ingredient expertise and formulation innovation into targeted wellness solutions. The platform integrates multiple stages of nutraceutical innovation, including:Health and wellness research;Functional ingredient strategy;Multi-ingredient formulation development;Scientific evaluation;Application and product development support.

This platform enables Natural Field to develop differentiated solution concepts for specific wellness categories while providing global nutrition and supplement brands with a more complete foundation for product innovation.

Responding to the Growing Focus on Sleep Wellness

Sleep health is becoming an increasingly important area of discussion across the global nutrition and wellness industry. Alongside healthy aging, stress management and other lifestyle-related wellness priorities, consumers are placing greater emphasis on sleep as part of a broader approach to everyday health. For nutrition and supplement brands, this shift is creating opportunities while also increasing the need for differentiated formulation strategies.

Natural Field developed NF TriSolve® SleepRestore Complex as a branded sleep wellness solution designed to support the development of differentiated nutraceutical products for this evolving market. The formulation reflects Natural Field's solution-oriented innovation strategy by integrating multiple functional components into a coordinated formulation concept developed specifically around sleep wellness applications.

Supporting Sleep Wellness Innovation Through Scientific Research

During the development of the NF TriSolve® SleepRestore Complex, Natural Field conducted a series of scientific evaluations—covering formula design, the synergy of functional ingredients, and application development requirements—that included cellular validation, analysis of active ingredient levels, and assessments of in vitro absorption characteristics. Building on this foundation, Natural Field commissioned Hunter Biotech to conduct preclinical evaluations to investigate the complex's performance regarding sleep-related biological responses and to provide a scientific basis for subsequent formula optimization and product development.

Behavioral assessments examined multiple parameters, including locomotor activity distance and total duration of wakefulness. Under experimental conditions, the test formulation—at a concentration of 114 μg/mL—improved sleep performance by 39% compared to the model control group. Additionally, the study evaluated specific sleep-related molecular markers associated with sleep-wake regulatory pathways, including *gabra1*, *mtnr1aa*, and *hcrt*. Changes in the expression of selected sleep-related genes were observed under the experimental conditions, providing additional research insights into the formulation's sleep-related activity. Human clinical trials related to this formula are also being planned.

The above results are based on a preclinical zebrafish model intended to support scientific research and formulation development; they should not be interpreted as clinical evidence regarding humans. Further technical information and research data are available on the official Natural Field website.

Advancing Industry Dialogue Around Sleep Health Innovation

At a China WPE&WHPE 2026 sleep health-focused technical forum, industry and scientific perspectives explored emerging opportunities in sleep wellness, nutritional formulation and technology-driven innovation.

Natural Field contributed to these discussions through its work in sleep-focused formulation development and research, reflecting the company focuses on developing differentiated nutritional solutions through scientific research, advanced formulation technologies and branded solution platforms, including NF co-loading® and NF TriSolve®.We aim to help global partners accelerate the development of differentiated products for increasingly competitive wellness markets.

About Natural Field

Natural Field is a technology-driven nutraceutical ingredient solutions provider with more than two decades of experience in the global nutrition and wellness industry.

The company combines functional ingredient expertise, scientific research, formulation innovation and application development to support the evolution of next-generation nutraceutical products.

Natural Field is focused on moving beyond conventional ingredient supply by developing differentiated technologies and branded nutritional solution platforms designed around emerging wellness needs.

Its innovation portfolio includes advanced delivery and formulation technologies, including NF co-loading®, together with branded solution platforms such as NF TriSolve®, supporting product innovation across categories including healthy aging, sleep wellness, joint wellness, sports nutrition and other functional nutrition applications.

By connecting science, ingredients, technology and formulation development, Natural Field works with global partners to transform nutritional concepts into differentiated product solutions.

Natural Field Website:

www.natural-field.com

www.naturalfieldinc.com

www.naturalfieldtech.com

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NEW YORK, Sept. 8, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Global derma skincare brand COSRX is expanding its Peptide skincare expertise with the launch of the 5 Peptide Lip Collection, a nine-product collection that brings skincare-grade ingredients and targeted care to the everyday lip routine.

Launching exclusively with Ulta Beauty in the U.S., the collection is available online at Ulta.com starting September 6, 2026.

Known for developing accessible, high-performance skincare around active ingredients and specific skin concerns, COSRX is bringing the same philosophy to lips. As skinification continues to expand across beauty, consumers are increasingly looking for skincare-inspired ingredients and targeted benefits in their everyday lip products. After all, lips are skin too and they deserve the same thoughtful care. At the center of the collection is a 5 Peptide Complex, paired with complementary skincare ingredients including Collagen, Panthenol and Ceramides across three treatment-focused formats.

The result is lip care that goes beyond shine and color, targeting concerns such as dryness, rough texture and the appearance of lip lines while delivering the smooth, comfortable textures and easy wear consumers look for in everyday lip products.

The collection includes:

- 5 Peptide Collagen Lip Fill Tinted Treatment — $16, available in seven shades

- 5 Peptide B5 Barrier Repair Salve Lip Balm — $15

- 5 Peptide Ceramide Barrier Comfort Lip Mask — $15

A Skincare-First Take on the Tinted Lip Treatment

The hero of the collection, the 5 Peptide Collagen Lip Fill Tinted Treatment, combines COSRX's Peptide skincare expertise with sheer, buildable color and a glossy, glazed finish.

Formulated with 5 Multi-Peptides and Collagen, the treatment is designed to help visibly smooth the look of lip lines and leave lips appearing fuller and plumper. Ceramide, Hyaluronic Acid and Squalane complement the formula to help keep lips feeling soft and hydrated.

Rather than behaving like a traditional sticky gloss, the buttery formula coats the lips in high shine while remaining lightweight and comfortable to wear.

The seven shades range from fresh pink and peach tones to deeper cherry, cinnamon and cocoa hues, with sheer-to-buildable coverage that allows color to be layered and intensified to suit the desired look. Shades include 01 Strawberry, 02 Sour Berry Jelly, 03 Peach, 04 Cherry, 05 Cinnamon, 06 Cocoa and 07 Black Cherry.

Early reviews from COSRX consumers have highlighted the balance between treatment benefits and cosmetic payoff.

"The consistency is so nice and moisturizing… it made my lips so shiny and voluminous, without the stickiness," one reviewer shared on COSRX.com, calling the launch "another winner by COSRX."

That treatment-first approach also resonated with one reviewer who works as a flight attendant and regularly deals with dry, dehydrated lips from long hours in cabin air. She described the formula as feeling "more like a lip treatment than just another gloss," adding that her lips felt "hydrated, comfortable, and glossy without feeling heavy."

From Daily Hydration to Overnight Barrier Care

Rounding out the collection are two formulas designed specifically for dry and sensitive lips.

The 5 Peptide B5 Barrier Repair Salve Lip Balm pairs the 5 Peptide Complex with 5% Panthenol (Vitamin B5) and Shea Butter to provide rich hydration and care for dry, sensitive lips. Despite its nourishing salve texture, the formula glides on smoothly without leaving lips feeling heavy or overly sticky, making it suitable for repeated use throughout the day.

For more intensive care, the 5 Peptide Ceramide Barrier Comfort Lip Mask combines Peptides with Ceramide, Shea Butter, Murumuru Seed Butter and Vitamin E to condition dry, rough and flaky lips overnight.

The leave-on treatment can also be used as a conditioning step before other lip products, while its tube packaging offers a convenient alternative to traditional pot-format lip masks.

Together, the three formats create a streamlined lip care wardrobe: daily hydration and barrier support, intensive overnight conditioning, and Peptide-powered tinted treatment for color, shine and visibly plumper-looking lips.

With the 5 Peptide Lip Collection, COSRX continues to expand the role of skincare beyond the traditional face routine, bringing familiar skincare ingredients into a lip category increasingly shaped by consumers looking for both beautiful color and targeted care.

Availability

The COSRX 5 Peptide Lip Collection launches online at Ulta.com on September 6, 2026.

The products are also available on COSRX.com and the brand's official TikTok Shop.

About COSRX

Rooted in science and driven by results, COSRX is a global derma skincare brand known for high-performance, accessible formulations developed around carefully selected ingredients and real skin concerns. Through ingredient-led innovation and consumer-focused product development, COSRX creates effective skincare solutions that are easy to understand and incorporate into everyday routines. Its award-winning products are available through COSRX.com, Amazon, ULTA, Revolve, Dermstore, Nordstrom and Target. COSRX is also on Instagram and TikTok.

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