Movin' on Up: Olympus Announces Sale of MEI

STAMFORD, Conn., Oct. 15, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Olympus Partners is pleased to announce that it has entered into an agreement to sell MEI Industrial Solutions ("MEI") to 26North Partners LP. MEI is a scaled national provider of equipment execution services including rigging, machinery moving, industrial storage, millwrighting, custom crating and integrated logistics. The company serves blue-chip customers across data centers, semiconductors and other industrial end markets, with nearly 2,500 employees across the U.S.

Under Olympus' ownership, MEI underwent a transformative expansion, growing its footprint from 16 to 30 operating locations and entering key new markets including Chicago, Miami, Providence and Richmond, while quadrupling its indoor storage capacity to over 10 million square feet and executing seven strategic acquisitions. To drive this growth, Olympus partnered with CEO Doug Dayton, who was hired during Olympus' ownership period, to strengthen the commercial organization, establish a regional leadership structure backed by robust corporate infrastructure and maintain a rigorous commitment to an industry-leading safety program.

"Our investment in MEI was anchored in a strong business model and an exceptionally talented team," said Sam Greenberg, Partner at Olympus. "By making targeted investments in both leadership and technology, the Company has integrated its geographic footprint into a unified national platform, delivering a level of service quality and consistency unprecedented in the industry. We are incredibly proud of what Doug and the team have built and look forward to following MEI's next chapter of growth."

"The MEI team executed exceptionally well, capturing substantial market share in high-growth end markets while rapidly launching new services to meet evolving customer needs," added Dave Cardenas, Managing Partner at Olympus. "Crucially, they achieved this expansion while maintaining an industry-leading safety record. We couldn't be prouder of our partnership with Doug and the entire company."

"The growth MEI has experienced over the past three years is a testament to the extraordinary people across our organization and our strong partnership with Olympus," said Doug Dayton, CEO of MEI. "They've supported us in making the investments necessary to become a true industry leader while staying grounded in the values that have always made MEI successful: safety, accountability, and delivering for our customers. I'm grateful for their confidence in our team and excited to build on this momentum with 26North as we enter our next chapter of growth."

The Olympus team included Dave Cardenas, Sam Greenberg, George Swenson, Marty Durkin, and Tanaya Bhakat. Lazard served as financial advisor to MEI and Olympus, led by George Fisher and Bob Frost. Baird also served as a financial advisor.

ABOUT OLYMPUS PARTNERS

Olympus Partners is a private equity firm focused on providing equity capital for middle market management buyouts and for growing companies. Olympus manages in excess of $12 billion mainly on behalf of corporate pension funds, endowment funds and state-sponsored retirement programs. Founded in 1988, Olympus is an active, long-term investor across a broad range of industries including business services, food services, consumer products, healthcare services, financial services, industrial services and manufacturing.

ABOUT MEI INDUSTRIAL SOLUTIONS

MEI Industrial Solutions moves, stores and installs critical equipment for customers in the data center, semiconductor, EV and battery, aerospace and defense, life sciences and pharmaceutical, and industrial manufacturing markets. Its services include rigging, machinery moving and setting, storage and staging, crating and export packaging, and specialized logistics. Founded in 1990 and headquartered in Dallas, Texas, MEI operates 30 locations across the United States. For more information, visit www.meiindustrialsolutions.com.

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Trellist Quals.ai Expands AI-Powered Qualitative Research with New Story, API and Research Workflow Capabilities

New capabilities help research teams move beyond the interview to explore, connect and act on qualitative insight

WEST CHESTER, Pa., Oct. 15, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Trellist, Inc. and Twentify today announced the latest evolution of Quals.ai, the AI-powered qualitative research platform created by Twentify and available in the U.S. through Trellist's exclusive distribution partnership.

The latest release expands what research teams can do with qualitative research, from the initial conversation through analysis, exploration and action. Quals.ai brings research setup, recruitment, AI-moderated interviews, analysis, reporting and further exploration together in one platform. The new capabilities extend that experience beyond the interview itself, making it easier to keep working with research, connect it to existing systems and put the customer's voice to work.

"The opportunity with Quals.ai goes beyond conducting interviews faster. With Story, SmartAsk™, API access, and new research workflow tools, teams can now pull keywords, sentiment, and other insights straight from the verbatims, on demand and directly inside tools like Claude. That opens the door to personalized messaging and other proven direct response techniques that put the customer's own voice to work and drive measurable lift. It's part of our commitment to being results-oriented and maximizing the ROI of qualitative research. As Twentify's exclusive U.S. distribution partner, we're excited to bring these capabilities to organizations looking for a faster, more flexible way to understand their customers, employees and markets."

— Thomas Atadan, VP of New Business, Product and AI Solutions, Trellist

More Ways to Work With Research

One of the biggest additions is Story, which turns the findings from an individual Quals.ai project into a visual narrative. Rather than relying solely on a standard research summary, Story gives teams a more tailored way to understand what matters in a particular study and communicate those findings to colleagues and stakeholders.

SmartAsk™ extends the value of the research even further. Once interviews are complete, researchers can continue exploring the findings, ask new questions, investigate themes, identify potential actions and develop additional outputs from the same underlying research. As new business questions emerge, teams can return to the research rather than treating the final report as the end of the process.

The Quals.ai public API is now live, allowing organizations to retrieve their own project and interview data, including transcripts, and connect qualitative research with existing systems and workflows. This can support internal research repositories, dashboards, reporting and analysis environments, as well as other business applications. It also opens up new ways to work directly with verbatims, including pulling keywords, sentiment and other insights on demand.

The release also gives researchers more control over how Quals.ai supports their work. Custom moderator profiles allow teams to shape the style of AI-led interviews, including casualness, brevity, directness, engagement and creativity, while custom instructions can align the moderator with a particular research approach or brand tone. New workspace tools include Interview Assistant, which transcribes live interviews and suggests the next question; an Operations Dashboard for monitoring interview activity and completion; and configurable AI Scanner Rules for research quality controls.

From Faster Research to More Useful Research

Quals.ai was designed to help organizations conduct qualitative research faster through AI-moderated conversations with real people. The platform supports text and voice interviews and can deliver qualitative insights in as little as 24 hours.

This latest release builds on that speed by addressing a broader challenge: what happens after the conversations are over?

Research no longer has to end with an analysis and a presentation. With Story, SmartAsk™, API access and expanded research tools, teams can continue exploring what people said, connect those findings to the systems they already use, and bring the customer's own language into downstream work.

The result is a more flexible approach to qualitative research — one that moves from question, to conversation, to insight, to action, while making more of the underlying research available along the way.

To learn more about Quals.ai or request a demo, visit Trellist | Quals.ai.

About Quals.ai

Quals.ai is an AI-powered qualitative research platform created by Twentify. It enables organizations to conduct AI-moderated qualitative interviews with real human participants, analyze research and generate actionable insights.

Trellist, Inc. is Twentify's exclusive U.S. distribution partner for Quals.ai, providing strategy, research design, implementation, onboarding and ongoing support to U.S. organizations and agency partners.

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Slovak PRO Summit 2026 Brings Top Business, Science, Technology and Culture Leaders to Washington

WASHINGTON, Oct. 15, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Two hundred of the world's leading Slovak and Slovak American professionals, entrepreneurs, scientists, technology leaders, diplomats and creatives convene in Washington, D.C., on Oct. 23 for Slovak PRO Summit 2026, the largest and most prestigious gathering in the organization's history.

Hosted at George Mason University's Mason Square in Arlington, Va., the invitation-only summit arrives at a historic moment.

"This year marks an important moment for Slovak PRO. We are celebrating 250 years of America, 25 years of our community and, importantly, looking ahead to what comes next," said Jana Trnovcová Ragucci, executive director of Slovak PRO. "Our ambition is to continue connecting Slovaks and friends of Slovakia across generations, industries and borders, while creating more opportunities for meaningful collaboration."

The program focuses on the Slovak American story and on equipping the next generation of leaders for success in business, science, technology and culture. It opens with welcome remarks from Slovak PRO President Michal Šimkovič and Trnovcová Ragucci, followed by the keynote "America 250: The Slovak American Story" from Ambassador of the Slovak Republic to the United States Andrej Droba.

From Slovak roots to American success stories

Dr. Cecilia Rokusek, president and CEO of the National Czech & Slovak Museum & Library, speaks on shared heritage; Henry Kallan, president and owner of the Library Hotel Collection, on his American Dream journey; and Diane Duda Miller on the century-old business founded by her great-grandfather, Slovak immigrant Andrew Duda. Viktor Riško presents the Triumph Gallery of Slovak Immigrants, including Hertz founder John Hertz.

Technology and innovation feature prominently: Rasťo Hlaváč on the Minit acquisition, Meta product design lead Michal Vaško, Brightpick CEO Ján Žižka, Xatoms co-founder and CEO Diana Virgovičová, and Artemis aerospace engineer Etienne Besett. A dedicated AI panel brings together George Mason professor Jana Košecká and Kempelen Institute CEO Mária Bieliková. AmCham Slovakia President Martin Maštalír addresses the bilateral business relationship.

25 years of community

The panel "Between Two Worlds: What Does It Mean to Be Slovak?" features performer Luba Mason, investor Bob Lesko and Stagwell Vice Chair Ray Day. A closing conversation on the next 25 years, moderated by Pavol Demeš, joins Šimkovič, President Emeritus Oto Raček, former President Vladimír Lackovič and Trnovcová Ragucci.

An Oct. 22 reception hosted by Ambassador Droba at the Embassy of the Slovak Republic includes the Slovak PRO Awards Ceremony. Supporters include FCSU Financial, Mužila Foundation, ESET and Fellow.

About Slovak PRO: Slovak PRO is a global community connecting Slovak professionals and friends of Slovakia across business, technology, science, culture and diplomacy. Through its chapters, events and international initiatives, it creates opportunities for professional connections, collaboration and support across borders.

Full program and event details:https://luma.com/SlovakPRO-Summit-2026

Video from Slovak PRO Summit 2025:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2qtuokWmSyo

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In the news release, MediOps Launches MediOps Aviation for Time-Critical Medical Missions, issued 28-May-2026 by MediOps over PR Newswire, we are advised by the company that changes have been made. The complete, corrected release follows, with additional details at the end:

MediOps Launches MediOps Aviation for Time-Critical Medical Missions

MediOps selects George J. Priester Aviation as its preferred charter partner, combining MediOps' healthcare logistics expertise with GJP's premium fleet and safety standards to deliver end-to-end medical charter services

ENGLEWOOD, Colo., May 28, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- MediOps today announced the launch of MediOps Aviation and the selection of George J. Priester Aviation (GJP) as its preferred charter partner. MediOps Aviation is a healthcare-focused charter solution purpose-built for radiopharmaceutical distribution, organ transplant logistics, and other time-sensitive medical missions, with all flight operations provided by GJP.

MediOps Aviation is a healthcare-focused venture in which MediOps serves as the healthcare logistics and coordination layer while George J. Priester Aviation (GJP), MediOps' preferred charter partner, provides the aircraft, flight operations, and industry-leading safety infrastructure that delivers end-to-end charter services with an emphasis on safety, fleet reliability, and global scale. By combining MediOps' healthcare expertise, proprietary software, and ground logistics capabilities with GJP's expansive fleet and operational excellence, the offering delivers a seamlessly coordinated solution.

The MediOps Aviation collaboration addresses a critical gap in medical logistics by integrating premium charter aviation with specialized healthcare transport infrastructure. Unlike traditional charter arrangements that require coordination across multiple vendors, MediOps Aviation delivers a single accountable solution, from aircraft dispatch through ground delivery, engineered specifically for the demands of healthcare's most time-sensitive missions.

"George J. Priester Aviation shares our commitment to safety, precision, and operational excellence. Together, we're delivering a healthcare charter solution that reflects the standards our clients and their patients deserve," said Rylan Stone, President, MediOps.

At the core of the offering is MediOps' proprietary coordination software, which provides real-time mission visibility, automated logistics orchestration, and seamless integration between air and ground operations. Combined with GJP's industry-leading safety accreditations and expansive fleet, the collaboration creates a purpose-built medical aviation solution that prioritizes speed, reliability, and regulatory compliance at every stage.

"The demand for specialized healthcare aviation is growing, and we see an enormous opportunity to bring our scale and safety record to this critical space. MediOps Aviation positions both companies to lead where it matters most," said Brent Moldowan, President & CEO, George J. Priester Aviation.

About MediOps

MediOps is a medical logistics platform built for shipments that can't fail. We move what matters most, including radiopharmaceuticals, organs, blood products, cell therapies, and medical personnel, with the precision these missions demand. As a certified Indirect Air Carrier with DOT operating authority, full hazmat compliance, emergency vehicle authorizations, and a proprietary coordination platform, MediOps delivers end-to-end logistics for the shipments that can't wait and the teams that depend on them. Learn more at mediops.com.

About George J. Priester Aviation

George J. Priester Aviation is among the world's most experienced global private aviation companies, specializing in aircraft management and private travel solutions. With over 200 years of combined experience and the industry's highest safety accreditations, including ARGUS Platinum, Wyvern, and Air Charter Safety Foundation certifications, GJP serves as the parent company for Priester Aviation, Mayo Aviation, Hill Private Aviation, Omni Private Aviation, Maxair, and Elite Jets. For more information, visit gjpaviation.com.

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Times Square New Year's Eve Ball Experiences: Your Ticket to See the Times Square New Year's Eve Ball Up Close

One Times Square Offers Exclusive Access to the Iconic New Year's Eve Ball, Including Rare Opportunity to Take Home an Official 2026 Waterford Crystal

Tickets Now On-Sale at onetimessquare.com

NEW YORK, Oct 15, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- One Times Square, home of the iconic Times Square New Year's Eve Ball, today announced the Times Square New Year's Eve Ball Experiences offering exclusive, up-close access to the Ball and the traditions behind the annual New Year's Eve celebration.

Now at One Times Square, the Times Square New Year's Eve Ball Experiences bring visitors up close to the iconic Ball through two ticket offerings:

- Times Square New Year's Eve Ball Experience – See the New Year's Eve Ball like never before with a behind-the-scenes tour and exclusive, up-close access to the Constellation Ball, the ninth iteration of the Times Square New Year's Eve Ball in its century+ history. Guests can capture a one-of-a-kind photo moment before they countdown and watch the Ball rise high above Times Square in a dazzling display of more than 5,000 Waterford crystals and radiant lights. Their ticket also gives guests access to Times Travel, One Times Square's new multi-sensory journey through the history of Times Square and the New Year's Eve Ball, and the One Times Square Skywalk Viewing Deck, providing 360-degree views overlooking Times Square. Tickets start at $155.

- Times Square New Year's Eve Premium Ball Experience – For guests looking to take a piece of the celebration home, the Premium Ball Experience includes the additional opportunity to personally remove a 2026 Waterford crystal directly from the Ball. Guests can choose from three 2026 crystals that celebrate America's 250th anniversary: Infinite Life (4-inch), Infinite Liberty (3-inch) and Infinite Happiness (1.5-inch), each presented in a commemorative box, with prices starting at $295.

Tickets and additional information about operating hours for the New Year's Eve Ball Experiences can be found at https://onetimessquare.com/.

"For more than a century, the Times Square New Year's Eve Ball has brought people together in Times Square and around the world to mark the start of a new year," said Delfin Ortiz, General Manager of One Times Square. "Now, with the Times Square New Year's Eve Ball Experiences, people can experience the magic of this celebration up close and take home their own piece of the tradition. We are proud to make this building one of the newest of many defining experiences that make a trip to New York City iconic."

Unveiled in November 2025, the Constellation Ball is the ninth iteration of the Times Square New Year's Eve Ball since its debut in 1907 and features 5,280 Waterford crystals—nearly double the number of crystals on the previous Ball. Measuring 12.5 feet in diameter and weighing 12,350 pounds, it is the largest Ball yet.

The New Year's Eve Ball Experiences are the newest addition to One Times Square. The transformation of One Times Square into a year-round destination for celebrations and immersive experiences also includes the One Times Square Candy Experience, a multi-level, multi-sensory attraction that takes guests on a sweet adventure through New York City, and a venue for intimate weddings, proposals, vow renewals, celebrations of love, and other events. At the base of One Times Square, I❤️NY Gifts features officially-licensed New York City souvenirs alongside exclusive One Times Square-branded products.

For more information about One Times Square, visit https://onetimessquare.com/.

About One Times Square

One Times Square is a 26-story building located at the intersection of 42nd Street, Seventh Avenue, and Broadway in the heart of Times Square. Originally built as the headquarters for the New York Times at the turn of the 20th century, the building is being reimagined as a destination for experiential entertainment. The building has served as the focal point for the iconic New Year's Eve Ball Drop Celebration since 1907 and continues to play a central role in the world's New Year's Eve traditions. For more information, visit onetimessquare.com.

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PETER PIPER PIZZA CELEBRATES NATIONAL PIZZA MONTH WITH FAMILY DEALS AND HALLOWEEN FUN

Fresh, handcrafted pizza takes center stage this October with Jack-O'-Lantern Pizza, two extra-large pizzas for $29.99 and a digital gift card offer

PHOENIX, Oct. 15, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Peter Piper Pizza, the made-from-scratch pizza and family entertainment brand, is celebrating National Pizza Month with three ways for families to share a slice this October: a $29.99 Double Up XL deal, a digital gift card offer and the limited-time Jack-O'-Lantern Pizza.

Jack-O'-Lantern Pizza Serves Up Halloween Fun

Peter Piper Pizza's fan-favorite Jack-O'-Lantern Pizza is back, bringing a tasty way to celebrate spooky season. The large pepperoni pizza features a crust shaped like a jack-o'-lantern and is available for dine-in, carryout and delivery, at participating locations starting at $16.48.

Double Up XL Offers Two Extra-Large Pizzas for $29.99

Whether gathering around a table or bringing pizza night home, families can enjoy more pizza to share with the Double Up XL deal: two extra-large, one-topping pizzas totaling 24 slices for $29.99. The offer is available for dine-in, delivery and carryout at participating locations.

Digital Gift Card Deal

To celebrate National Pizza Month, guests who purchase $50 in digital gift cards in October will receive an additional $10. The gift card offer applies to digital cards only at participating locations.

Buffet-Exclusive Pizzas Bring More Flavor to Lunch

Peter Piper Pizza's all-you-can-eat weekday lunch buffet offers specialty pizzas not available on the regular menu. Available until 2 p.m., the buffet features rotating selections including returning favorites like:

- Bacon Cheeseburger: Pizza sauce with mozzarella, cheddar, beef, bacon, onion and tomato.

- Alfredo Pepperoni Parmesan: Alfredo sauce with mozzarella, provolone, Parmesan and pepperoni.

- Spinach Alfredo Tomato: Alfredo sauce with spinach, mozzarella and tomato.

- Hawaiian BBQ: BBQ sauce with mozzarella, ham, pineapple and onion.

- Bacon Ranch Jalapeno: Ranch sauce with mozzarella, cheddar, jalapeno and bacon.

Guests who don't see their favorite pizza on the buffet line can simply request it, and the Peter Piper Pizza team will prepare it fresh. Buffet selections and pricing vary by location.

"National Pizza Month celebrates what we love most about pizza: bringing families together over great food," said Genaro Perez, chief marketing officer of Peter Piper Pizza. "Whether families are discovering a new flavor at our lunch buffet, sharing two extra-large pizzas or taking home a Jack-O'-Lantern Pizza for Halloween, we're serving up delicious pizza made with our signature fresh, made-from-scratch dough prepared daily, great value and plenty of reasons to make memories together."

Guests can find their nearest restaurant and plan their next family outing at peterpiperpizza.com.

About Peter Piper LLC

Founded in 1973 in Glendale, Arizona, Peter Piper Pizza LLC is a wholly owned subsidiary of CEC Entertainment LLC. With more than 115 locations across the United States and Mexico, the family-friendly pizza restaurant specializes in made-from-scratch pizza dough prepared fresh daily, along with dine-in, delivery and carryout options.

Peter Piper Pizza offers a complete family dining and entertainment experience, featuring arcade games, an all-you-can-eat weekday lunch buffet and beer for adults. The brand is committed to children's education and community support, donating more than $600,000 annually to schools, hospitals and nonprofits focused on children's development. For locations, menu options and more information, visit peterpiperpizza.com.

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The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (“HUD”) has announced Healthcare Loan Sale 2027-1 (“HLS 2027-1”), a sealed bid auction scheduled for November 17, 2026

WASHINGTON, Oct. 15, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- HUD will offer eleven (11) due and payable Secretary-held Section 232 healthcare mortgage loans with a combined unpaid principal balance of approximately $56 million. Each loan is secured by a first-lien mortgage on one healthcare property. The eleven (11) properties are located across California, Connecticut, Florida, Michigan, Missouri, New York, North Carolina, Oklahoma, and Pennsylvania.

HUD reserves the right to add or remove loans from the sale at its discretion.

Through its Healthcare Loan Sale program, HUD sells defaulted healthcare mortgage notes previously insured by FHA. The program seeks to maintain access to healthcare in communities, reduce FHA's claim costs, minimize the cost of holding defaulted notes, and maximize recoveries to the FHA insurance fund.

For details about HLS 2027-1, visit www.falconassetsales.com.

Entities interested in participating may contact the Office of Asset Sales' Transaction Specialist at 1-844-709-0763 or email [email protected].

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EDMONTON, Alberta, Oct. 15, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Flair Vacations LP, the newly launched vacation package business of Canadian carrier Flair Airlines, has signed a distribution agreement with IBS Software, a leading AI-native product company in the travel technology sector. The agreement connects Flair Vacations to hotel room supply through the iStay Gateway platform, supporting the launch of its packages for the Canadian winter season in November 2026.

Flair Vacations will use iStay Gateway to reach hotel inventory across the Caribbean and Mexico. Travellers from Toronto, Montreal, Vancouver, Calgary and Edmonton will book flights and accommodation together to destinations including Cancun, Puerto Vallarta, Punta Cana, Puerto Plata and Montego Bay.

Launching a new vacation division requires hotel supply at scale. iStay Gateway provides Flair Vacations with a single technical connection to a distribution network already serving established airline vacation brands, removing the need to build and maintain individual supply integrations. The platform handles rate and availability distribution, booking and content delivery, so the Flair Vacations team focuses on packaging, pricing and selling.

Steffan Berelowitz, VP, Hospitality Solutions, IBS Software, said: "Flair Airlines has built a strong position in the Canadian market, and Flair Vacations gives the airline an exciting opportunity to take that proposition into the holiday market. For a new vacation business, access to hotel supply at scale is critical. iStay Gateway gives Flair Vacations the connectivity and flexibility to get to market quickly and expand its offering as demand grows. We're delighted to support Flair as it builds its vacation business across the Caribbean and Mexico."

Nicole Bursey, President, Flair Vacations, said: "We are building a vacation business for Canadian travellers who want value without compromise. Getting to market quickly with the right hotel choice mattered to us, and IBS Software gave us a proven route to that supply. The platform gives us room to expand our destinations and our product as demand grows."

Canadian carriers have extended their offer beyond flights for years, and the airline vacation category is one of the most competitive parts of the domestic leisure market. Flair Vacations enters that category with the value-based fare positioning of its parent airline and a network built around the destinations Canadians book most in winter.

IBS Software offers SaaS solutions to hotel groups and travel sellers worldwide through its modular iStay Hotel Commerce platform, including a Central Reservation System (CRS), Distribution and connectivity (Gateway) Call Center, and Booking Engine.

The agreement covers hotel connectivity for the Flair Vacations packaging business. Both companies will review further areas of the iStay portfolio as the vacation division grows its destination mix and passenger volumes.

To learn more about Hotel Commerce and Distribution with iStay Gateway, visit www.ibsplc.com.

About Flair Vacations

Flair Vacations is a Canadian vacation company offering competitively priced vacation packages designed to help Canadians travel more, more often. Flair Vacations combines convenient booking tools, exceptional value, and carefully curated destinations to support travel advisors and deliver memorable vacation experiences for Canadians.

About IBS Software

IBS Software is a leading travel technology company delivering AI-native travel intelligence that enables smarter, faster and more resilient decision-making, with built-in guardrails across aviation, cargo and logistics, and leisure and hospitality. It powers core capabilities for leading travel brands worldwide, spanning airline retailing, passenger services, loyalty, fleet, hub and crew operations, cargo management, and cloud-native platforms for hotels supporting central reservations, distribution and end-to-end digital solutions for hospitality providers, as well as tour and cruise operators.

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The longtime Bandolier fan brings her distinctive approach to style, function, and organization to a collection of phone cases, coordinating accessories, and a luxurious new interpretation of the canvas tote.

LOS ANGELES, Oct. 15, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Bandolier, the Los Angeles–based brand that pioneered the luxury crossbody phone case, announces the Bandolier x Martha Stewart collection, created in collaboration with longtime Bandolier fan Martha Stewart.

Martha Stewart has been carrying Bandolier for years. Now, she has joined the brand to create a collection of her own—bringing her eye for timeless style, practical luxury, and impeccable organization to Bandolier's phone-first system.

The collection reflects the way Martha approaches everyday life: everything should be useful, beautifully designed, and have its place. Influences from her own world run throughout, from equestrian details inspired by her love of horses to a new tote informed by her passion for gardening. Rich snake embossing, gold hardware, more spacious wallets, and purposeful pockets make every piece distinctly her own.

"Bandolier has been part of my life for years because it keeps what I need close and makes my day a little easier," said Martha Stewart. "For my collection, I wanted every piece to be practical and extremely well organized, but also rich and luxurious. We chose a textured leather finish, gold hardware, and thoughtful details, and made the wallets more spacious. The equestrian influences and garden tote were inspired by two things I love—horses and gardening. Everything has a purpose, and I am delighted to share the collection."

The Martha Phone Case pairs snake-embossed leather with luxe gold details and a custom equestrian-inspired buckle. A more spacious expandable removable wallet incorporates one of Martha's most important requests: room for more cards.

The collection also introduces the Martha Estate Tote, a luxurious interpretation of the traditional canvas tote. Rooted in Martha's passion for gardening, its generous silhouette draws on the organized, multi-pocket construction of the bags used to keep tools and supplies within reach. Heavyweight cotton canvas, snake-embossed leather, purposeful pockets, and a dedicated exterior phone pocket bring that practical inspiration into the Bandolier world.

Coordinating accessories complete the initial collection, including the Martha Expanded Pouch, Martha AirPods Pouch, and an equestrian-inspired Martha Shoulder Strap. Each connects to the Bandolier system, giving customers more ways to carry and organize their everyday essentials.

"Martha has been a true fan of Bandolier for years, so this collaboration came from an authentic understanding of the brand," said Maggie Drake, co-founder of Bandolier. "She knew what she loved and where she wanted more. Her influence can be seen throughout the collection, from the expanded wallets and organizational details to the textured leather and equestrian references. It feels distinctly Martha and unmistakably Bandolier."

The Bandolier x Martha Stewart collection is available exclusively at BandolierStyle.com,with prices ranging from $48 to $380.

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About Bandolier

Bandolier is the Los Angeles–based fashion accessories brand founded on a simple idea: your phone should always be within reach. As the creator of the original crossbody phone case, Bandolier pioneered a new way to move hands-free—without searching for your phone or missing the moments that matter.

Today, Bandolier has grown into a complete, customizable carrying system. Signature phone cases and phone-first bags keep your most essential device secure and accessible, while interchangeable straps and clip-on pouches let you adapt the system to what you need and how you want to wear it. Across the collection, purposeful function, lasting quality, and a distinct fashion point of view work together. Made for your phone. Designed for your life.

About Marquee Brands

Marquee Brands is the premier accelerator of timeless brands, unlocking value and building global influence. With a focus on driving growth and developing sustainable brand equity, Marquee partners with best-in-class manufacturers, operators, retailers and distributors to scale brands across markets and channels. Marquee Brands' global portfolio spans four distinct platforms: Luxury, Home & Culinary, Fashion & Lifestyle and Active & Outdoor. The portfolio of brands includes Roberto Cavalli, BCBGMAXAZRIA, Bruno Magli, A Pea in the Pod, Martha Stewart, Laura Ashley, Sur La Table, Emeril Lagasse, Cook's Country, Cook's Illustrated, America's Test Kitchen, Food52, Just Cavalli, BCBG, Ben Sherman, Roots*, Isotoner, Anti Social Social Club, Motherhood, Destination Maternity, Stance, Totes, Dakine and Body Glove. For more information visit, www.marqueebrands.com. (*Upon closing in Q4 2026.)

About Martha Stewart

Martha Stewart is the founder of the first multi-channel lifestyle company, Martha Stewart Living Omnimedia, an entrepreneur, bestselling author of 102 lifestyle books, and Emmy Award-winning television show host. Reaching more than 100 million devoted fans monthly through multi-media platforms and products for the home, sold through Amazon.com and The World of Martha Stewart and an extensive retail network, Martha is the "go-to" authority on the encompassing topic of Living and Celebrating your best life. She and her talented staff provide trusted, timely, and useful information on all aspects of everyday living: cooking, entertaining, gardening, home renovating, collecting, organizing, crafting, healthy living, holidays, weddings, and pet care, across many media formats.

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Old Praters Mill is now selling new single-family homes from the upper $200s

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- October 17 Grand Opening: Century Complete will host a Grand Opening at Old Praters Mill in Dalton, GA on Saturday, Oct. 17, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.

- Starting price: Single-family homes at Old Praters Mill start from the upper $200s.

- Floor plans: Old Praters Mill offers three single-family floor plans up to 1,965 square feet and 4 bedrooms.

- Standard features: Every home at Old Praters Mill includes quartz countertops, stainless-steel appliances, Kohler® brand fixtures, and luxury vinyl-plank flooring.

- Location: Old Praters Mill offers easy access to I-75, Chattanooga, TN, and employment centers across Northwest Georgia and Southeast Tennessee.

DALTON, Ga., Oct. 15, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Century Communities, Inc. (NYSE: CCS)—a top national homebuilder, industry leader in online home sales, and featured on America's Most Trustworthy Companies by Newsweek—today announced that its Century Complete brand is now selling new single-family homes at Old Praters Mill in Dalton, Ga., with pricing starting from the upper $200s. The community will celebrate with a Grand Opening on Saturday, Oct. 17, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Learn more, explore available homes, and RSVP for the Grand Opening at www.CenturyCommunities.com/OldPratersMillGO.

At the Grand Opening, attendees can tour move-in ready homes, meet the Century Complete team, and learn about home savings and financing available through affiliate lender, Inspire Home Loans®.

"Century Complete is built around making new construction attainable, and Old Praters Mill is a clear example of that in Northwest Georgia," said Regional President Cliff Niederpruem. "Starting from the upper $200s, buyers get a choice of three floor plans with a full set of impressive features, plus easy access to I-75 and regional job hubs."

Old Praters Mill offers three one- and two-story floor plans, with 1,562 to 1,965 square feet, 3 to 4 bedrooms, and 2 to 2.5 bathrooms. Every plan includes a 2-car garage, and every home features a modern, open-concept layout and designer features.

OLD PRATERS MILL | DALTON, GA

Now Selling from the upper $200s

- Limited-opportunity homesites

- One- and two-story floor plans up to 1,965 square feet and 4 bedrooms

- Quartz countertops, stainless-steel appliances, Kohler brand fixtures and luxury vinyl-plank flooring in every home

- Easy access to I-75, Chattanooga, and employment centers across Northwest Georgia and Southeast Tennessee

- Near local shopping, dining, and outdoor recreation

Community Location

156 Old Prater Mill Road NE

Dalton, GA 30721

678.298.4617

VISIT OUR SALES STUDIO

While our state-of-the-art online homebuying process allows you to buy on your terms—24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year—we also offer in-person assistance from local experts at our Sales Studio.

Georgia West Studio

5575 New Northside Drive, Suite 150

Sandy Springs, GA 30339

678.298.4617

DISCOVER THE FREEDOM OF ONLINE HOMEBUYING:

Century Complete is proud to feature its industry‑first online homebuying experience on all available homes in Georgia.

- Shop homes at CenturyCommunities.com

- Click "Buy Now" on any available home

- Fill out a quick Buy Online form

- Electronically submit an initial earnest money deposit

- Electronically sign a purchase contract via DocuSign®

Learn more about the Buy Online experience at www.CenturyCommunities.com/online-homebuying.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Question: Is Old Praters Mill in Dalton, GA, now selling homes?

Answer: Yes. Century Complete is now selling new single-family homes at Old Praters Mill in Dalton, GA, from the upper $200s.

Question: When is the Grand Opening at Old Praters Mill in Dalton, GA?

Answer: The Grand Opening Event at Old Praters Mill is Saturday, October 17, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Attendees can tour move-in ready homes and meet the Century Complete team.

Question: Is Old Praters Mill in Dalton, GA now selling homes?

Answer: Yes, Century Complete is now selling new single-family homes at Old Praters Mill in Dalton, GA from the upper $200s.

Question: Where is Old Praters Mill located?

Answer: Old Praters Mill is a Century Complete community at 156 Old Prater Mill Road NE, Dalton, GA 30721. It offers easy access to I-75 and Chattanooga, TN.

Question: What floor plans are available at Old Praters Mill in Dalton, GA?

Answer: Old Praters Mill offers three single-family floor plans from 1,562 to 1,965 square feet, including the one-story Scottsdale, the two-story Auburn, and the two-story Berkshire plans. Plans range from 3 to 4 bedrooms and 2 to 2.5 bathrooms, and each includes a 2-car garage.

Question: What is included in every home at Old Praters Mill in Dalton, GA?

Answer: Every home at Old Praters Mill includes quartz countertops, stainless-steel appliances, Kohler brand fixtures, and luxury vinyl-plank flooring.

Question: What schools serve Old Praters Mill in Dalton, GA?

Answer: Old Praters Mill is zoned for Varnell Elementary School, North Whitfield Middle School and Coahulla Creek High School.

About Century Communities

Century Communities, Inc. (NYSE: CCS) is one of the nation's largest homebuilders and a recognized industry leader in online home sales. Newsweek has named the Company one of America's Most Trustworthy Companies for four consecutive years. Through its Century Communities and Century Complete brands, Century's mission is to build attractive, high-quality homes at affordable prices to provide its valued customers with A HOME FOR EVERY DREAM®. Century is engaged in all aspects of homebuilding — including the acquisition, entitlement and development of land, along with the construction, innovative marketing and sale of quality homes designed to appeal to a wide range of homebuyers. The Company operates in 16 states and over 45 markets across the U.S., and also offers mortgage, title, insurance brokerage, and escrow services in select markets through its Inspire Home Loans, Parkway Title, IHL Home Insurance Agency, and IHL Escrow subsidiaries. To learn more about Century Communities, please visit www.centurycommunities.com. 

SOURCE Century Communities, Inc.

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