The series stars Quaid alongside Bonobos employees, bringing modern workwear to life through humor and relatable workplace moments.

NEW YORK, Sept. 10, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Bonobos today unveils its Fall 2026 campaign starring actor Jack Quaid, introducing "The Weekday Warrior Show," a new episodic series inspired by the brand's best-selling Weekday Warrior Pant. Bringing humor, relatable workplace characters and real Bonobos employees into the world of modern workwear, the campaign takes the spirit of one of Bonobos' signature products and turns it into a workplace comedy built for the modern workweek.

Set against the familiar backdrop of office life, Quaid plays an effortlessly put-together coworker navigating the personalities, mishaps and unexpected moments that make up the workweek. From awkward hallway encounters to conference room dynamics, each episode finds his character ready for whatever the day throws at him—reinforcing the confidence that comes from clothes that fit well, feel good and look polished. The series establishes a recurring workplace world that gives Bonobos an ongoing platform to introduce new characters, familiar office moments and key styles throughout the season.

"I loved finding the humor in the everyday realities of work," said Jack Quaid. "We've all had those days when one thing after another goes sideways, and it was fun to play a guy who somehow keeps it together through all of it. There's a confidence that comes from knowing you look and feel good, even when the rest of the day doesn't go according to plan."

Adding to the workplace cast, real Bonobos employees appear alongside Quaid throughout the series, bringing the people and personalities behind the brand into the story.

"Work has changed, and the way guys dress for it has changed with it," said Joe Berean, Chief Marketing Officer of Bonobos. "Our Weekday Warrior Pant has long been a go-to for guys who want to feel polished without sacrificing comfort, so we loved the idea of taking that spirit and building an entire world around it. Jack's humor and relatability made him the perfect Weekday Warrior, and pairing him with members of our own team brings an authenticity and personality that feels distinctly Bonobos. It's a fresh platform we can continue to build on while staying true to what we do best: fit, quality and style."

At the center of the campaign is the Weekday Warrior Pant, one of Bonobos' best-selling styles and the inspiration behind "The Weekday Warrior Show." Designed to hit the sweet spot between polished dress pants and comfortable chinos, the wrinkle-resistant, easy-care stretch cotton pants are made for wherever the workday leads—with a playful day-of-the-week detail embroidered discreetly inside the waistband.

The campaign expands that same approach to modern workwear across the Fall 2026 collection, including the Weekday Warrior Dress Shirt, Jetsetter Dress Shirt, Everyday Oxford Shirt, Unconstructed Blazer and Knit Blazer. Together, these foundational pieces balance polish, comfort and versatility, moving seamlessly from commutes and meetings to after-work plans.

The Bonobos Fall 2026 "Weekday Warrior" campaign launches today across Bonobos' digital and social channels, with new episodes debuting throughout the season. The featured collection is available at Bonobos.com and Bonobos Guideshop locations nationwide.

About Bonobos

Bonobos began in 2007 as a men's clothing brand known for pioneering the digitally-native vertical brand movement by offering exceptional-fitting menswear and a personalized approach to service. Bonobos ushered in the innovative offline concept, launching Bonobos Guideshops, e-commerce stores that deliver personalized, one-to-one service to those wanting to experience the brand in person. To date, Bonobos has 48 Guideshop locations across the U.S. and has expanded distribution partnerships in Nordstrom stores as well as their online storefronts.

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FOSTER CITY, Calif., Sept. 10, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Bertram Capital ("Bertram") announced today its investment in STARC Systems, Inc. ("STARC" or the "Company"), a leading manufacturer of reusable temporary containment wall systems. STARC represents Bertram's sixth platform investment in Fund V. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed.

"STARC has established itself as a leader in reusable temporary containment for occupied construction environments," said Chris Brown, Partner at Bertram Capital. "The Company's success reflects a differentiated product portfolio, deep technical expertise in containment performance, and long-standing relationships with many of the country's leading general contractors, healthcare providers, airport operators, and rental partners. We look forward to partnering with CEO Chris Vickers and the STARC team to support the next phase of the Company's evolution."

Headquartered in Brunswick, Maine, STARC is North America's largest manufacturer of temporary wall systems serving customers across highly resilient occupied renovation environments. The Company's product portfolio meets the most demanding requirements of occupied jobsites, including acoustic performance, dust and pathogen containment, fire and life-safety compliance, and installations at heights. STARC opened a new 107k square foot manufacturing and operations facility in May 2026, significantly expanding its production and logistics capacity.

"The Bertram team differentiated itself in the sale process through their clear understanding of our business model and products, shared vision in the value creation strategy, and their Bertram Labs technology enablement resource," said Chris Vickers, President and CEO of STARC Systems. "We look forward to leveraging Bertram's capabilities, including the Bertram Labs team, to further accelerate our growth."

Bertram would like to recognize the investment banking team at Stout, led by Matt Schloop and Mark Abbott, for their efforts in closing this transaction and making this partnership possible. Bertram also extends its thanks to Carl Gatenio, Casey Brecher, and the Raymond James team for their advisory support throughout the process. Bertram further thanks Hirschler, led by Lisa Hedrick and Andrew Lohmann, which served as legal counsel to Bertram.

About STARC Systems

STARC Systems is a leading provider of reusable temporary containment wall systems for renovation and construction work in occupied spaces. The Company specializes in modular wall systems and provides a wide array of related containment products, including anteroom solutions, door and access options, air monitoring, and negative air machines. From its manufacturing and operations facility in Brunswick, Maine, STARC is well positioned to serve across a diverse range of end market applications. For more information, please visit www.starcsystems.com.

About Bertram Capital

Bertram Capital is a private equity firm targeting investments in lower middle-market companies. Since its inception in 2006, the firm has raised over $4.0 billion in capital commitments. In addition to providing strategic growth capital, Bertram seeks to leverage proprietary processes and services, Bertram High-5℠ and Bertram Labs, to empower its portfolio companies to unlock their full potential.

Bertram High-5℠ is an operationally focused value-creation strategy that includes management augmentation, operational initiatives, complementary acquisitions, sales and marketing improvements, and technology integration. The cornerstone of this strategy is Bertram Labs, its in-house technology team, which aims to drive growth through digital marketing, e-commerce, big data and analytics, application development, and platform optimization.

Bertram Capital V focuses on control investments in business services, consumer, and industrial sectors with EBITDA above $7.5 million. Bertram Ignite I focuses on both control and non-control investments in similar sectors, with a minimum EBITDA of $3 million.

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Vanguard ranks third in website experience and fourth in mobile app experience, as participants increasingly engage through digital channels

VALLEY FORGE, Pa., Sept. 10, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Vanguard ranked among the top retirement plan providers in the JD Power 2026 U.S. Retirement Plan Digital Experience StudySM, underscoring its continued focus and investment in delivering intuitive, secure, and engaging digital experiences for retirement savers. Out of 17 retirement plan providers, Vanguard ranked third for its website and fourth for its app, with both channels scoring significantly above industry averages.

"We're encouraged by our ranking and the progress we've made in enhancing the digital experience for the participants we serve," said Lauren Valente, Managing Director, Vanguard Workplace Solutions. "At Vanguard, we believe people deserve simple, intuitive ways to engage with their retirement savings and build confidence in their financial futures. This ranking reflects our team's commitment to helping more investors take meaningful steps toward the retirement they envision."

Vanguard was rated above the industry average across every category including design, system performance, information and content, and tools and capabilities. The results placed Vanguard among the leading retirement plan providers, demonstrating the strength of its digital offering as participants increasingly rely on technology to manage their retirement savings.

Continuous Improvements

As participant expectations continue to evolve, Vanguard introduced a series of digital enhancements over the last year to help simplify key actions, increase personalization, and provide greater visibility for its retirement plan participants.

Recent enhancements include:

- Improved saving features that help participants visualize how contribution changes can impact their retirement outcomes.

- New goal-setting features designed to connect everyday financial decisions with long-term goals.

- New mobile check deposit feature that enables quick and easy asset consolidation within a participant's retirement plan.

- New personalized educational videos designed to engage participants and drive positive actions.

- Simplified access across services through new capabilities for participants with non-qualified plans.

- Expanded balance transparency through tax-source breakdowns.

"Digital experiences play a critical role in helping retirement savers take action and stay on track to achieve stronger outcomes," said Amber Brestowski, Head of Participant Financial Success at Vanguard. "By combining intuitive technology, including AI-powered capabilities, with a longstanding focus on investor outcomes, we are committed to enhancing our digital offerings to help participants save, plan, and prepare for retirement."

Survey Methodology

The JD Power Retirement Plan Digital Experience Study surveyed more than 6,500 retirement plan participants. The survey was fielded between May and July 2026, and measured satisfaction in four key dimensions on a 1,000-point scale:

- Design

- System Performance

- Tools/Capabilities

- Information/Content

About Vanguard

Founded in 1975, Vanguard is one of the world's leading investment management companies. The firm offers investments, advice, and retirement services to tens of millions of individual investors around the globe—directly, through workplace plans, and through financial intermediaries. Vanguard operates under a unique, investor-owned structure where Vanguard fund shareholders own the funds, which in turn own Vanguard. As such, Vanguard adheres to a simple purpose: To take a stand for all investors, to treat them fairly, and to give them the best chance for investment success. For more information, visit vanguard.com.

About the JD Power 2026 U.S. Retirement Plan Digital Experience Study

The JD Power U.S. Retirement Plan Digital Experience Study measures participant satisfaction with retirement plan providers' digital experiences. The 2026 study evaluated 17 providers and, for the first time, ranked mobile applications and websites separately. Overall satisfaction was measured across four key factors: Design, System Performance, Information/Content, and Tools/Capabilities. The study was fielded from May through July 2026 among U.S. retirement plan participants who used a provider's website or mobile app within the previous 12 months.

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The new site, expected to open later this year, will expand rheumatology, autoimmune disease, and cardiometabolic trial capacity in the Midwest

WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. and GRAND RAPIDS, Mich., Sept. 10, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Headlands Research, a leading clinical trial site network, today announced the establishment of Headlands Research - Grand Rapids, a new de novo clinical research site led by board-certified rheumatologist and internist Eric Slavin, MD, FACP, FACR. The site is currently being developed and is expected to open later this year.

"Headlands Research is committed to being the partner of choice for sponsors and CROs, giving them access to experienced investigators, engaged patient populations, and strong therapeutic knowledge," said Kyle Burtnett, CEO of Headlands Research. "Dr. Slavin brings exceptional clinical expertise and a deep commitment to his patients. Rheumatology and autoimmune disease are therapeutic areas where sponsor demand continues to climb, and Grand Rapids gives us both a proven investigator and a strong new site to meet it."

Headlands Research - Grand Rapids will expand Headlands Research's presence in the Midwest and strengthen the organization's capabilities in rheumatology, bone and joint conditions, autoimmune and inflammatory diseases, and related therapeutic areas. The site will also conduct studies across general medicine, cardiometabolic disease, chronic kidney disease, obesity, hypertension, hyperlipidemia, and vaccines.

Dr. Slavin has participated in multiple Phase III and IV clinical trials evaluating novel therapies for rheumatoid arthritis and other autoimmune conditions, including biologic and targeted disease-modifying treatments, with research experience spanning sponsor-funded multicenter studies and biosimilar development. A Fellow of the American College of Rheumatology, Dr. Slavin has been consistently recognized for excellence in patient care, earning Grand Rapids Magazine Top Doctor recognition from 2021 through 2026.

"I'm excited to join Headlands and bring our research capabilities to participants and families throughout the Grand Rapids community," said Dr. Slavin. "Our team is committed to conducting high-quality research and providing participants with the same level of care, attention, and respect that they expect from their clinical providers."

The opening of Headlands Research - Grand Rapids builds on the site organization's continued growth across key U.S. markets. In recent months, Headlands has strengthened its network through the acquisition of two CTR sites, now operating as Headlands Research - Sacramento and Headlands Research - CTR-Lincoln, as well as the opening of Headlands Research - Western Washington. Together, these additions expand Headlands Research's therapeutic capabilities across new U.S. markets.

About Headlands Research

Headlands Research is a leading clinical trial site network with a mission to improve lives by advancing innovative medical therapies. Its group of exceptional sites focuses on large-volume recruitment of diverse and specialty participant populations while delivering the highest quality data. Headlands Research's principal investigators are proven industry leaders in their fields with expertise in a wide variety of indications. Utilizing expert recruitment strategies and access to diverse participants through its site databases and physician partnerships, Headlands Research has successfully completed more than 5,000 clinical trials. Additional information about the company is available at www.headlandsresearch.com.

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LANCASTER, Calif., Sept. 10, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Legacy Education Inc. ("Legacy Education" or the "Company") (NYSE American: LGCY), a leading provider of career education healthcare programs, announced today that it will host a conference call to discuss its fourth quarter and fiscal year-end financial results on Thursday, September 24, 2026 at 4:30 p.m. Eastern time. A news release outlining Legacy Education's results will be issued by 4:05 p.m. Eastern time on that day.

To access the live webcast of the conference call, please go to the investor relations section of the Legacy Education website at www.legacyed.com. Participants may also register via teleconference at: Q4 and Full FY 2026 Legacy Education Inc. Earnings Conference Call. Once registration is completed, participants will be provided with a calendar invitation and link to join the call. Participants are requested to register at a minimum 15 minutes before the start of the call. An archived version of the webcast will be accessible for 90 days at www.legacyed.com.

Toll-free dial-in number is (877) 407-9785 and international dial-in number is (201) 689-8843.

About Legacy Education Inc.

Legacy Education (NYSE American: LGCY) is an award-winning, nationally accredited, for-profit post-secondary education company founded in 2009. Legacy Education provides career-focused education primarily in the healthcare field, with certificates and degrees for nursing, sonography, medical technicians, dental assisting, business administration, and several others. The Company offers a wide range of educational programs and services to help students achieve their professional goals. Legacy Education's focus is on providing high-quality education that is accessible and affordable. Legacy Education is committed to growing its education footprint via organic enrollment growth, addition of new programs, and accretive acquisitions. For more information, please visit www.legacyed.com or on LinkedIn @legacy-education-inc.

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Statements in this press release about future expectations, plans, and prospects, as well as any other statements regarding matters that are not historical facts, may constitute "forward-looking statements." These statements include, but are not limited to, statements relating to the Company's operations. The words "anticipate," "believe," "continue," "could," "estimate," "expect," "intend," "may," "plan," "potential," "predict," "project," "should," "target," "will," "would" and similar expressions are intended to identify forward-looking statements, although not all forward-looking statements contain these identifying words. The forward-looking statements contained in this press release are based on management's current expectations and are subject to substantial risks, uncertainty, and changes in circumstances. Actual results may differ materially from those indicated by these forward-looking statements because of various important factors, including, without limitation, market conditions and the factors described in the section entitled "Risk Factors" in Legacy's most recent Annual Report on Form 10-K and Legacy's other filings made with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. All such statements speak only as of the date of this press release. Consequently, forward-looking statements should be regarded solely as Legacy's current plans, estimates, and beliefs. Legacy cannot guarantee future results, events, levels of activity, performance, or achievements. Legacy does not undertake and specifically declines any obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements to reflect new information, future events or circumstances or to reflect the occurrences of unanticipated events, except as may be required by applicable law.

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Perelel and Bluestone Lane Launch National Partnership Bringing Clinically Studied Triple-Support Protein to 65+ Cafés

Beginning September 10, Bluestone Lane introduces a year-long national partnership, with three seasonal drops featuring Perelel's clinically-proven Triple-Support Protein, starting with a limited-time Pumpkin Chai fall offering.

LOS ANGELES, Sept. 10, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Perelel, the OB/GYN-founded women's health brand built on clinical expertise and known for revolutionizing women's health through targeted, research-backed nutrition, today announced a year-long national partnership with Bluestone Lane. Starting today, Perelel's clinically proven Triple-Support Protein is available in more than 65 cafés across the country, making evidence-backed nutrition part of consumers' everyday routines.

Perelel's Triple-Support Protein combines 20g of plant-based protein, 3g of brain-boosting creatine monohydrate, and 5g low-FODMAP prebiotic fiber in a formula developed to support unique nutritional needs. In a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial, the gold standard in clinical research, Triple-Support Protein was shown to provide stable blood sugar, support healthy cholesterol metabolism, support memory, and greater feelings of fullness over four weeks of daily use- compared to a placebo.

The findings underscore Perelel's broader scientific approach: product development alongside OB/GYNs and women's health specialists, with innovation driven by real patient needs identified in clinical practice. By using up-to-the-minute clinical research to inform science-backed formulations and a high standard for quality and testing, the brand is helping move the category toward a more modern, evidence-driven model for women's health.

"Our mission has always been to develop products rooted in science that fit seamlessly into women's everyday lives," said Victoria Thain Gioia, CEO and Co-Founder of Perelel. "Partnering with Bluestone Lane allows us to introduce our clinically studied Triple-Support Protein in a way that's both accessible and enjoyable, bringing evidence-backed nutrition into one of people's favorite daily rituals."

The partnership debuts with a limited-time Pumpkin Chai collection, including a Pumpkin Chai smoothie and coffee offerings, bringing functional nutrition to one of the biggest seasonal rituals of the year. The year-long partnership will continue with additional seasonal campaigns throughout 2027 and marks Perelel's first national café partnership.

"Coffee is one of the most consistent rituals in people's lives, and we're always looking for ways to make that ritual even better," said Andrew Stone, Chief Brand & Culture Officer of Bluestone Lane. "Our first protein coffees are an exciting next step for us, bringing together the specialty coffee we're known for with functional ingredients our Locals are increasingly looking for. Perelel brings genuine credibility through its clinically studied formula, and together we're making protein, creatine and prebiotic fiber incredibly easy to enjoy as part of your everyday routine. We're so excited to be kicking it off this fall with a more nourishing twist on pumpkin spice season."

Throughout the fall, Perelel and Bluestone Lane will host more than 30 community events at cafés across the country, bringing people together around nutrition and connection. The year-long partnership will continue with additional community programming throughout 2027.

For more information, please visit www.perelelhealth.com.

About Perelel

Perelel is revolutionizing women's health through targeted nutrition. Perelel, the OB/GYN co-founded brand offers research-backed vitamin routines and simplified daily wellness essentials tailored to key chapters of a woman's hormonal journey, from preconception to perimenopause. Built on a foundation of clinical expertise and uncompromising quality, Perelel is the trusted leader in fertility, pregnancy, and postpartum nutrition—while also supporting her stage-specific, whole-body health. In just five years, Perelel has become one of the fastest-growing brands in women's health, with sustained profitability, strong year-over-year growth, and expansion into new categories including powders and midlife support. Perelel is breaking the one-size-fits-all model that has dominated the category for decades. For more information, visit www.perelelhealth.com.

About Bluestone Lane

Bluestone Lane is a New York born, Australian inspired specialty coffee, café and lifestyle brand bringing the quality, warmth and genuine connection of Melbourne café culture to communities across the United States. Founded by Melbourne native Nicholas Stone, Bluestone Lane serves premium coffee and a health conscious all day menu in welcoming cafés and coffee shops designed around its locals and their daily rituals. The brand also offers whole bean coffee, recyclable espresso pods and a growing range of products for enjoying Bluestone Lane at home.

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EAGAN, Minn., Sept. 10, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Prime Therapeutics LLC (Prime) today announced that Manmohan Mahajan has been appointed as the company's chief financial officer (CFO), effective immediately.

Mahajan brings more than 20 years of global finance and leadership experience across healthcare, pharmacy and financial services organizations, and serves as a member of Chief Executive Officer Mostafa Kamal's leadership team.

"Manmohan brings deep healthcare and pharmacy experience, along with a proven ability to lead large, complex organizations through transformation and growth," said Mostafa Kamal, president and chief executive officer for Prime. "At a time when pharmacy care is becoming increasingly complex, Prime's mission-aligned model uniquely positions us to help improve affordability, simplify the experience for members and achieve better health outcomes. Manmohan's leadership and perspective will help us continue delivering on that commitment while executing our strategy with discipline and focus."

Most recently, Mahajan served as executive vice president and global CFO for Walgreens Boots Alliance, where he spent 10 years in finance leadership roles of increasing responsibility while leading large-scale transformation, capital structure work, cost discipline and organizational simplification. Prior to Walgreens, he held several senior finance roles over 13 years with GE Capital.

"I am excited to join Prime, and to be a part of a company and culture that is committed to making healthcare more affordable and accessible," Mahajan said. "I look forward to working with Mostafa and the rest of the leadership team to further position Prime as a pharmacy solutions leader, while delivering measurable, long-term value for payers and patients."

Mahajan succeeds Ken Bodmer, who earlier this year shared plans to step away from the CFO role into a part-time advisory role, and will work closely with Mahajan over the months ahead as part of the transition.

"I want to thank Ken for his significant contributions, steady leadership and enterprise partnership during an important period for Prime, and I'm pleased that we will continue to benefit from his expertise and experience in advancing our strategic priorities," said Kamal.

About Prime Therapeutics

Prime Therapeutics LLC (Prime) is a pharmacy solutions partner that delivers savings, simplicity and support to customers and members. Prime provides care to millions of people across the country through pharmacy benefit management, specialty and medical drug management, and state government solutions. Prime creates a new standard for the industry by doing what's right through a conflict-free approach, offering a holistic specialty experience, accessing the most modern technology, and emphasizing purpose beyond profits. To learn more, visit PrimeTherapeutics.com or follow Prime on LinkedIn.

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Ari connects to a company's systems to build financial models, forecast cash, run scenarios and proactively investigate what founders need to know

SAN FRANCISCO, Sept. 10, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- cfo.ai (formerly Runway) today launched an AI CFO that gives founders an always-on finance partner for understanding and running their business. Called Ari, it connects to a company's financial systems, builds and maintains a live model of the business and works alongside founders 24/7. Unlike a chatbot that waits for a question, Ari continuously monitors the business, investigates meaningful changes and brings them to the founder's attention.

"LLMs can already handle a lot of the simpler work in finance, including accounting and reporting, but they still struggle with forecasting," said Siqi Chen, Founder and CEO of cfo.ai. "The problem is structural. Spreadsheets were designed around how humans see and work, not how LLMs work. We built cfo.ai so founders can put AI to work on the financial questions that require a real model of the business."

An AI CFO that runs the numbers 24/7

Ari connects directly to the systems where a company's financial and operating data already lives, including NetSuite, QuickBooks, Rippling, ADP, Mercury, Brex, Stripe, Salesforce, Snowflake, Google Sheets and Excel. From those systems, Ari builds a financial model of the business and keeps it updated as the underlying data changes.

Founders can ask Ari the kinds of questions they would normally take to a finance leader. Ari can forecast cash, analyze a hiring plan, explain a variance, prepare a board update or model the financial impact of a decision before the company makes it.

For example, a founder could ask what happens to ending cash if sales and marketing hiring slips by a quarter. Ari can identify the relevant hiring assumptions, trace how they flow through operating expenses and cash, and model the impact across future quarters. The founder can then ask Ari to hold enterprise hiring as well, change another assumption or explore a different scenario.

The work remains available after Ari answers the question. Founders can inspect the model Ari built, change assumptions themselves and continue exploring it without having to start another conversation. Ari works from that same model, so changes made by the founder become part of the context for what it does next.

Ari also works proactively, without waiting for a founder to ask a question. As new data enters the business, it continuously keeps track of metrics such as ARR, cash, EBITDA and churn, identifies meaningful changes and investigates what caused them. If cash is running below plan, churn jumps in a customer segment or hiring starts moving ahead of forecast, Ari can trace the underlying drivers and bring the issue to the founder's attention.

"A chatbot waits for you to ask it something, but that's not how a CFO works," said Chen. "A CFO keeps track of the business, notices when something changes, figures out why and brings it to you. Ari works the same way, while giving founders direct access to the model so they can understand what's happening and keep digging into the numbers themselves."

Reambase gives AI a spreadsheet built for how agents work

Underneath Ari is Reambase, cfo.ai's multidimensional calculation engine built specifically for AI agents.

Spreadsheets have served as the default environment for financial modeling for decades because they are visual, flexible and easy for people to manipulate. Those same qualities make them difficult for AI agents. In a traditional spreadsheet, meaning often depends on position. A person can look at a grid and immediately understand that one row represents revenue, one column represents January and twelve formulas copied across a row represent the same calculation over time.

An AI agent has to reconstruct that meaning from individual cells, coordinates, labels and formulas. The same business logic can appear as hundreds of different cell references across a workbook, consuming context as the agent repeatedly reconstructs relationships a person understands visually.

Reambase represents the business differently. Instead of relying primarily on coordinates such as B7 or G12, it gives values business addresses built from named variables and dimensions. Revenue, for example, can exist across Customer, Product, Region, Month and Scenario. Salary can belong to a particular Employee, Department and Month. Meaning travels with the value rather than depending on where it appears in a grid.

That structure lets Ari work directly with the business concepts involved in a financial question while Reambase handles formulas, dependencies and recalculation underneath. A model can contain as many dimensions as the business requires while founders can still see and manipulate the result through familiar tables and financial models.

About cfo.ai

cfo.ai builds AI-powered financial tools for founders. Its AI CFO, Ari, connects to a company's systems to build financial models, forecast cash, run scenarios and proactively surface what founders need to know. For more information, visit cfo.ai.

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New Research With GlobalData Reveals Gen Z and Gen Alpha Retreating From an Increasingly Noisy Public World Toward More Trusted, Personal Connections

LOS ANGELES, Sept. 10, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Pacsun, the purpose-driven specialty fashion retailer rooted in youth culture, and leading data and analytics firm GlobalData unveil the second annual Youth Report, revealing a generation drawing increasingly firm boundaries around trust and influence. The 2026 report explores shifting attitudes around financial independence, social media, AI, and personal aspirations, and how these forces are shaping the way young people connect, spend, and think about their futures.

Based on a survey of 6,126 people ages 11 to 24 across the United States, representative by age, gender, region and household income, the report identifies a new cultural dynamic Pacsun calls the "Drawbridge Generation," Gen Z and Gen Alpha navigating an increasingly noisy public world shaped by algorithms, news cycles, and inauthentic messaging while retreating toward a smaller, more trusted circle of family, friends, and unfiltered connection. Access between those two worlds is increasingly controlled by young people themselves.

Conducted in June 2026, the Youth Report is now in its second year and tracks shifts in youth attitudes and behavior year over year, offering a broader view into the forces shaping youth culture.

Key Findings

- Trust is moving closer to home. Family and friends dominate every measure of trust, from financial advice to purchase decisions, while influencers never exceed an 11% share of trust in any category. Just 2% trust AI for fashion advice.

- Financial independence is slipping. Only 34.9% describe themselves as financially independent, down from 41.3% in 2025, while those reporting full reliance on their parents rose from 23.8% to 29.1%.

- Social media dependence is accelerating. 29% now say they are "definitely addicted" to social media, a sharp increase from 18.8% in 2025.

- Price is winning the tension between values and wallets. While 65% say low prices make trend-driven purchases worthwhile today, 61% say they would cut back on them if money were no object. Meanwhile, 67% have purchased or are open to purchasing secondhand.

- AI is everywhere, but trust remains limited. 85% used AI in the past year and 74% are open to using it for shopping discovery, yet only 5% trust it for financial advice, 4% for relationships and 2% for fashion.

- The American Dream is evolving, not disappearing. A stable job (62%), a car (60%) and a home (59%) remain among young people's top goals by age 35, with being mentally healthy (59%) now carrying nearly equal weight.

"Conducting this research for the second consecutive year gives us a valuable view into not only the attitudes of young people, but the pace and direction of change," said Neil Saunders, Managing Director and Retail Analyst at GlobalData. "Across more than 6,000 respondents, financial independence is declining, digital engagement is intensifying, and trust is concentrating around family and friends, even as young people embrace new technology while staying selective about its influence on personal decisions. Together, the findings point to a generation becoming more intentional about the relationships, influences and priorities closest to them."

For Pacsun, the findings reinforce a longstanding commitment to building alongside young people through co-creation. The company recently introduced the second cohort of its Youth Council, alongside a new Ambassador Program, expanding opportunities for Gen Z and Gen Alpha to share their perspectives and directly engage with the brand. Together, the programs create multiple pathways for young people to help inform Pacsun across product, campaigns, community initiatives and the broader customer experience.

"Co-creation has always been central to the way we show up for young people, and this year's report reinforces the importance of giving them a meaningful role in shaping the conversation," said Brieane Olson, CEO of Pacsun. "As trust becomes more personal and intentional, brands have to earn their place through genuine connection, listening and participation. For Pacsun, connection comes before the transaction. The Youth Report gives us another powerful lens to listen, learn and continue building alongside our community."

The report comes ahead of Pacsun's second annual Purpose Summit, taking place in Malibu on September 24. Bringing together young people, creators, media and brand partners, the Summit will serve as a day to celebrate the 2026 Youth Report and bring its themes to life through conversations, experiences and perspectives from across Pacsun's community.

The Youth Report is distributed annually, free of charge, to media, educators, and cultural leaders, extending the research beyond Pacsun to support a broader understanding of the next generation.

Read the full 2026 Youth Report here.

About Pacsun

Pacsun is a purpose-driven, leading specialty retailer offering a cross section of emerging brands and trending fashion through the lens of youth culture. Delivering the latest contemporary, streetwear, and activewear, Pacsun partners with the best brands at the intersection of fashion, music, art, and sport to offer curated collections, rare and exclusive products, and creative collaborations on every level to inspire the next generation. Founded in 1980 in Newport, CA, Pacsun is now co-created in Los Angeles. Follow @pacsun on TikTok, Instagram, X, Facebook, and YouTube.

About GlobalData

GlobalData is a research agency and consulting firm. Their research focuses on all aspects of retailing and consumer behavior, which they deliver through bespoke reports, projects, and presentations. They work with many of the world's leading retailers and firms interested in retailing to help them maximize success through developing a thorough understanding of the sector and its likely future performance.

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National Real Estate Advisors Announces Planned CEO Succession

Founder and CEO Jeffrey Kanne to Retire; Kevin Verdi Named President and Chief Executive Officer Effective January 2027

WASHINGTON, Sept. 10, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- National Real Estate Advisors ("National"), an investment manager developing, operating, and managing commercial real estate and infrastructure projects across the United States, announced a planned leadership transition to support the firm's long-term growth.

In January 2027, Kevin Verdi will assume the role of President and Chief Executive Officer. Kevin succeeds Jeffrey Kanne, who will retire after more than 25 years leading the firm. Following the transition, Jeff will continue to support National as a Special Advisor.

The transition follows a succession planning process developed in partnership with National's Board of Directors and senior leadership team. Kevin's tenure predates National itself, beginning with NEBF Real Estate, and he currently serves as Executive Vice President and Chief Investment Officer. Throughout his tenure, he has played a central role in shaping the firm's investment strategy, portfolio growth, and long-term vision.

"When we founded National, our vision was to build an investment platform grounded in partnership, integrity, innovation, and a long-term commitment to our investors," said Jeffrey Kanne, President and CEO of National Real Estate Advisors. "It has been the privilege of a lifetime to work alongside such talented colleagues, trusted investors, and valued partners. Kevin has been instrumental in National's success since day one, and I have complete confidence in his leadership and vision for the firm's next chapter."

Under Jeff, National grew into a respected institutional real estate investment manager serving U.S. and international institutional investors.

"National's success has always been rooted in the strength of our people, the trust of our investors, and the quality of our partnerships," said Kevin Verdi, Executive Vice President and Chief Investment Officer of National Real Estate Advisors. "Jeff has built an extraordinary organization and set a standard of excellence that will continue to guide us. I am honored to lead National into its next phase of growth and remain committed to advancing our long-term investment strategy while delivering results for our investors."

Jeff and Kevin will work closely throughout the remainder of 2026 to ensure a seamless transition for employees, investors, and partners.

"Jeff's leadership has been instrumental in shaping National into the firm it is today," said John Grau, Chairman of the Board of National Real Estate Advisors. "We are deeply grateful for his many years of service, dedication, and impact. As we look ahead, we are confident that Kevin's expertise and vision make him the right leader to build on that foundation."

About National Real Estate Advisors

National Real Estate Advisors, LLC ("National") is an investment manager developing, operating, and managing commercial real estate and infrastructure projects across the United States. Since 2000, National has built diversified investment portfolios currently concentrated primarily in multifamily, data centers, healthcare-related, and mixed-use facilities. The firm manages separate accounts and commingled investment vehicles on behalf of investors, applying a disciplined investment process and development-led approach to value creation. National is an independently operated subsidiary of the National Electrical Benefit Fund ("NEBF"), a pension trust with assets that are managed by National on a discretionary basis. For more information, please visit www.natadvisors.com.

SOURCE National Real Estate Advisors

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