The Article Compares Certified Pre-Owned and Used Vehicles to Help Buyers Weigh Cost, Warranty Coverage, and Long-Term Value.

NEW ROCHELLE, N.Y., Sept. 9, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- What is the difference between a certified pre-owned vehicle and a standard used vehicle? A HelloNation article answers that question and outlines what shoppers should know before choosing between the two options.

The article explains that a certified pre-owned vehicle starts as a standard used model. It goes through a more detailed inspection before reaching the lot. Technicians check dozens of mechanical and cosmetic points, and vehicles that fail are typically repaired or turned away.

According to the article, this inspection is one reason certified vehicles usually cost more than comparable used models. Buyers pay for the assurance that a trained technician already reviewed parts that are hard to check alone.

The article notes that warranty coverage is another major difference between the two choices. A certified pre-owned vehicle usually includes an extended warranty beyond the original manufacturer coverage. That extended protection can cover the engine, transmission, and electrical systems for a set number of years or miles.

A standard used vehicle may still carry some manufacturer coverage, but that protection eventually runs out. Once it ends, repairs become the owner's responsibility unless a separate warranty is purchased. The article notes that price is often the deciding factor for shoppers comparing these two options.

The insights featured in the article come from John Pomponio, an Automotive Expert at Acura of Westchester in New Rochelle, New York. Automotive Experts often field these same questions from buyers weighing a certified purchase against a standard used model. The article draws on that experience to help answer the question in practical terms.

The article describes how first-time luxury buyers often lean toward the certified option for added reassurance. Stepping into a luxury brand for the first time can feel like a big commitment. Knowing a vehicle passed a thorough inspection can ease some of that uncertainty.

More experienced owners may feel comfortable skipping certification if they already know what to look for during an inspection. Vehicle history also plays a role, since certified programs typically require a clean history report.

With a standard used vehicle, it becomes especially important for the buyer to review that history report directly. Financing terms can differ too, since some lenders offer more favorable rates on vehicles that carry certification.

The article also points to resale value as a factor shoppers sometimes overlook. A certified pre-owned vehicle can sometimes hold its value slightly better than a standard used vehicle. Future buyers tend to recognize the added inspection and warranty history, though this is not guaranteed in every case.

The article suggests comparing financing offers on both certified and standard used vehicles before deciding. Reviewing the total cost, not just the monthly payment, tends to reveal which option truly fits a buyer's budget.

According to the article, budget, driving habits, and long-term plans all shape which option fits best. Comparing vehicles, warranty terms, and pricing helps buyers make a more confident choice.

What Is the Difference Between Certified Pre-Owned and Used Vehicles features insights from John Pomponio, Automotive Expert of New Rochelle, New York, in HelloNation.

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HelloNation is America's Good News Network, a premier media platform built on the idea that good news travels faster when real people tell real stories. Through its community-focused digital publications and innovative "edvertising" approach, HelloNation delivers expert-driven, good-news content that informs, inspires, and spotlights the leaders making a meaningful impact in their communities.

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WASHINGTON, Sept. 9, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- The American Transportation Research Institute (ATRI) today released new research identifying the telematics measures and functionalities that have the greatest importance to motor carriers for improving safety, operations and maintenance.

The report, From Telematics Data to Decisions: High-Value Performance Metrics for Trucking Operations, provides the industry with a focused, motor carrier-based assessment and ranking of key performance indicators (KPI) from telematics data that deliver the greatest value.

The findings determined that the metrics that have the most impact are not always the most widely used. Managing cost-per-mile, for example, received the highest Importance score in the operations category, yet was used by only 73 percent of respondents. The report's KPI gap analysis provides fleets and telematics providers with a blueprint for focusing on KPIs that matter most.

For safety-related KPIs, the four most widely adopted metrics were critical events, speeding, risky driving behavior and hard braking.

"This research identifies the performance metrics that fleets find most valuable, and highlights those that, for some carriers, deserve more consideration," said Robert Braswell, Executive Director of the American Trucking Associations' (ATA) Technology & Maintenance Council (TMC). "The report gives carriers a practical guide for evaluating what they currently measure versus what they ought to measure to improve safety, maintenance and operations."

The full report can be found on ATRI's website here.

ATRI is the trucking industry's 501c3 not-for-profit research organization. It is engaged in critical research relating to freight transportation's essential role in maintaining a safe, secure and efficient transportation system.

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Investment led by Companion Fund, launched by Mars and Digitalis Ventures, comes as Sparkle surpasses 600 franchise licenses awarded and enters its next phase of national expansion.

SCOTTSDALE, Ariz., Sept. 9, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Sparkle Grooming Co. (Sparkle), the wellness-focused dog grooming franchise pioneering the Quick-Service Pet Care (QSPC) category, today announced it has secured $6 million in strategic growth financing led by Companion Fund, the venture capital fund managed by Digitalis Ventures in partnership with Mars Petcare.

The investment comes as Sparkle enters its next stage of national growth after surpassing 600 licenses awarded in just 24 months to multi-unit franchise partners nationwide. The financing will help strengthen the platform behind that momentum, giving Sparkle greater capacity to support franchise partners, accelerate expansion and scale the system with discipline.

"The significance of this investment goes well beyond the capital," said Ben Crawford, co-founder and CEO of Sparkle Grooming Co. "Digitalis brings deep experience across pet care and animal health, along with a perspective that is highly relevant to where we believe this industry is going. Their investment is meaningful validation of the model we are building and gives us additional resources to strengthen the business for what comes next."

Sparkle was founded to modernize a highly fragmented category by making routine hygiene and grooming a more consistent part of a dog's overall wellness. Its QSPC model combines recurring memberships, standardized operating systems, proprietary technology and a hospitality-driven customer experience designed to move the category from a transactional service to a routine, trusted care experience while creating a more repeatable business model for franchise owners.

"What stood out to us about Sparkle was the combination of a differentiated consumer proposition and a team that understands how to build and scale a franchise system," said Ben Jacobs, partner at Digitalis Ventures. "They have demonstrated strong early adoption while remaining focused on the capabilities required to build a durable business over the long term."

With 10 salons currently open and a growing pipeline preparing to launch across the country, Sparkle is entering its next phase of unit expansion. The company expects to finish 2026 with at least 20 salons open and more than 30 additional openings planned for 2027. Sparkle also continues to pursue select multi-unit franchise partners in priority markets.

For franchise opportunities and more information about Sparkle, visit sparkledogcare.com.

About Sparkle Grooming Co.

Founded in 2022, Sparkle Grooming Co. is a wellness-focused dog grooming franchise redefining routine pet care through a modern, membership-driven model. As the creator of Quick-Service Pet Care (QSPC), Sparkle combines high-quality hygiene and grooming, proprietary technology and hospitality-led service to create a more consistent, trusted care experience for pets, pet parents and franchise partners. Learn more at sparkledogcare.com.

About Digitalis Ventures

Digitalis Ventures invests in companies addressing complex problems in human and animal health. Through its Companion Funds, the firm invests in companies leveraging science, technology and design to improve animal health and supports founders across stages of company development. Companion Fund was launched by Mars and Digitalis to back companies using science, technology and design to improve the lives of pets, pet owners and veterinarians. Learn more at digitalisventures.com.

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The article explains how buyer demand, market conditions, and comparable sales influence pricing decisions.

GILROY, Calif., Sept. 9, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- What should sellers know before choosing a listing price for their home? The answer is explored in a HelloNation article featuring insights from Real Estate Expert Erica Trinchero of Coldwell Banker Real Estate in Gilroy, California.

The article examines why home pricing is one of the most important decisions homeowners make when preparing to sell. While many sellers begin with personal expectations or information gathered online, the article explains that effective pricing requires a broader understanding of market conditions, buyer behavior, competing listings, and recent sales activity.

According to the article, buyers compare multiple properties before deciding which homes deserve closer attention. They evaluate factors such as location, condition, features, size, and perceived value. Because buyers have access to extensive information, home pricing plays a significant role in determining whether a property generates interest or is overlooked.

The article discusses a common assumption among sellers that pricing a home above market value creates room for negotiation. While that approach may appear beneficial, the article notes that it can reduce buyer interest and limit showings. Properties that remain on the market for extended periods often face increased scrutiny from buyers, who may question why the home has not sold. As a result, a successful home pricing strategy focuses on attracting attention early rather than testing the highest possible price.

Recent comparable sales are another important factor highlighted in the article. Comparable properties provide valuable insight into what buyers have recently paid for similar homes. However, the article explains that selecting the right comparable sales requires careful evaluation. Differences in location, lot size, condition, and upgrades can all influence value and should be considered when developing a pricing strategy.

Current competition also affects how buyers evaluate a property. The article notes that buyers rarely assess homes in isolation. Instead, they compare available listings and determine which options offer the best value. Understanding competing inventory allows sellers to create a home pricing strategy that reflects current market realities and positions the property effectively.

Buyer demand is another key consideration. The article explains that strong buyer demand and limited inventory may create greater pricing flexibility for sellers. In contrast, markets with more available homes or slower activity often require a more realistic pricing approach. Because buyer demand changes over time, pricing decisions should reflect current conditions rather than assumptions based on past market performance.

The article emphasizes that the most effective home pricing strategy balances market data, buyer demand, and realistic expectations from the beginning of the sales process. This balanced approach helps sellers position their property in a way that aligns with how buyers make purchasing decisions.

Another topic explored in the article is the role of emotional attachment. Homeowners often have strong personal connections to their property based on years of memories, improvements, and investment. While those experiences are meaningful, the article explains that buyers typically focus on how the home compares to other available options. Successful home pricing requires viewing the property through the perspective of the marketplace.

The article also notes that accurate pricing can contribute to stronger negotiations. When buyers perceive a property as fairly priced, they may be more inclined to submit competitive offers. Strong interest can develop when buyers recognize value and understand that other purchasers may be evaluating the same property.

The article concludes that home pricing is not simply about achieving the highest possible number. Instead, it involves positioning a property effectively within current market conditions. By considering comparable sales, buyer demand, competition, and realistic expectations, sellers can make informed decisions that support a smoother and more successful transaction.

What Sellers Should Know Before Pricing a Home features insights from Erica Trinchero, Real Estate Expert of Gilroy, California, in HelloNation.

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HelloNation is America's Good News Network, a premier media platform built on the idea that good news travels faster when real people tell real stories. Through its community-focused publications and innovative "edvertising" approach, HelloNation delivers content that informs, inspires, and spotlights the leaders making a meaningful impact in their communities.

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Bitmine Immersion Technologies (BMNR) annonce que ses avoirs en ETH (Ethereum) s'élèvent à 5,93 millions de jetons, et que le total de ses avoirs en cryptomonnaies et en liquidités atteint 15,7 milliards de dollars

Bitmine possède 4,9 % de l'offre totale de pièces d'ETH, qui s'élève à 122 millions

Bitmine a parcouru 97 % du chemin menant à l'« Alchimie des 5 % » en seulement 15 mois

Les actions du secteur des cryptomonnaies sont celles qui ont le plus contribué à la performance du Russell 1000 depuis le début du trimestre, puisqu'elles comptent pour 4 des 21 premières valeurs du classement

La hausse de 99 % enregistrée par l'action ordinaire de Bitmine depuis le début du trimestre la place au 4e rang de l'indice Russell 1000

L'ETH est l'actif macroéconomique le plus performant du troisième trimestre 2026 à ce jour, devançant l'indice S&P 500 de 5 430 points de base

La société Bitmine a été intégrée à l'indice Russell 1000 Large-cap le 26 juin 2026

Les actions privilégiées de catégorie A de Bitmine sont cotées à la Bourse de New York (NYSE) sous le symbole BMNP

Bitmine dispose de 5 067 309 ETH jalonnés, ce qui représente 12,6 milliards de dollars au cours de 2 495 dollars par ETH. MAVAN (Made in America VAlidator Network) est une destination de jalonnement d'Ethereum de premier plan pour BMNR et les investisseurs institutionnels

Bitmine détient 91 millions de dollars d'Eightco (NASDAQ : ORBS), désormais parmi les seules actions cotées en bourse au monde à offrir aux investisseurs une exposition indirecte à OpenAI

Le total des avoirs de Bitmine en cryptomonnaies et liquidités, titres négociables et titres « moonshot » s'élève à 15,7 milliards de dollars, dont 5,93 millions de jetons ETH, 593 millions de dollars de liquidités et titres négociables, ainsi que d'autres avoirs en cryptomonnaies

Bitmine continue de recevoir le soutien d'un groupe d'investisseurs institutionnels de premier plan, parmi lesquels Cathie Wood d'ARK, MOZAYYX, Founders Fund, Bill Miller III, Pantera, Kraken, DCG, Galaxy Digital et l'investisseur privé Thomas « Tom » Lee, afin d'atteindre son objectif : acquérir 5 % du nombre total d'ETH

NORWALK, Connecticut, 9 septembre 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- (NYSE : Bitmine Immersion Technologies, Inc. (NYSE : BMNR) (« Bitmine » ou la « société »), une entreprise active sur les réseaux Bitcoin et Ethereum qui se consacre à l'accumulation de cryptomonnaies à des fins d'investissement à long terme, a annoncé aujourd'hui que le total de ses avoirs en cryptomonnaies et liquidités, titres négociables et titres « moonshot » s'élevait à 15,7 milliards de dollars.

Au 7 septembre 2026 à 14 h 00 (heure de l'Est), le portefeuille de cryptomonnaies de la Société se composait de 5 929 198 ETH au cours de 2 495 dollars par ETH (selon Coinbase, NASDAQ : COIN), 211 bitcoins (BTC), une participation de 180 millions de dollars dans Beast Industries, une participation de 91 millions de dollars dans Eightco Holdings (NASDAQ : ORBS) (« moonshots ») et un total de liquidités et de titres négociables s'élevant à 593 millions de dollars. Les avoirs en ETH de Bitmine représentent 4,9 % de l'offre totale d'ETH (qui s'élève à 122 millions d'ETH).

« Depuis le 30 juin, 4 des 21 actions les plus performantes de l'indice Russell 1000 sont liées aux cryptomonnaies. Cette surperformance s'explique par le fait qu'Ethereum est à ce jour l'actif macroéconomique le plus performant du troisième trimestre. À notre avis, les gestionnaires de fonds dont l'indice de référence est le Russell 1000 doivent se demander s'ils sont suffisamment exposés aux cryptomonnaies, compte tenu de la contribution exceptionnelle de ce groupe aux gains du Russell 1000 ce trimestre. Il convient notamment de noter que l'action ordinaire de Bitmine affiche la quatrième meilleure performance, avec une hausse de 99 %, contre 3 % pour l'indice de référence Russell 1000 », a déclaré Thomas « Tom » Lee, président de Bitmine.

Tom DeMark, fondateur de DeMark Analytics et conseiller en marchés financiers auprès de Bitmine, prévoit une forte hausse de l'ETH dans les semaines à venir. Selon Tom DeMark, « En août, l'ETH a évolué latéralement sans orientation à la baisse et l'indicateur à 12 jours a expiré, ce qui laisse présager une reprise de la tendance haussière. Nous estimons que cela confirme encore davantage la tendance haussière observée précédemment. Nous pensons que la forte reprise enregistrée la semaine dernière en une seule journée était probablement un avant-goût de la hausse à venir. »

« A l'entrée dans le dernier mois du troisième trimestre civil de 2026, l'ETH est l'actif macroéconomique qui a enregistré la meilleure performance au cours de ce trimestre, surpassant l'indice S&P 500 de 5 430 points de base jusqu'à vendredi dernier. En effet, les trois actifs qui ont enregistré les meilleures performances depuis le 30 juin sont l'ETH, le BTC et le SOL », a déclaré Lee. « Nous pensons que cela ouvre la voie à un renforcement des positions en cryptomonnaies par les institutions, compte tenu de la surperformance significative des cryptomonnaies par rapport aux autres actifs macroéconomiques observée jusqu'à présent au troisième trimestre. »

« Nous pensons qu'il existe de nombreux facteurs favorables à l'approche des derniers mois de 2026 », a déclaré T. Lee. « Parmi celles-ci figure le vote sur la loi CLARITY, prévu pour la mi-septembre. Par ailleurs, les investisseurs coréens ont recommencé à acheter des cryptomonnaies et à se détourner des actions du secteur de l'IA. Selon nous, le cycle de quatre ans devrait atteindre son point le plus bas dans les prochaines semaines. Cela ouvre la voie à ce qui devrait être une participation institutionnelle importante dans l'achat de cryptomonnaies au cours des derniers mois de 2026, notamment grâce aux effets positifs de la tokenisation et de l'IA agentique. »

« Ce ratio ETH/BTC a augmenté au cours des cycles haussiers des cryptomonnaies, sous l'effet d'une utilisation croissante d'Ethereum par rapport au Bitcoin. Ces cycles précédents ont été alimentés par les ICO (2017-2018), les NFT (2020-2021) et les stablecoins (2025). Au cours du cycle des cryptomonnaies à venir, nous prévoyons une hausse du ratio ETH/BTC, portée par la tokenisation de Wall Street sur la chaîne de blocs et par l'utilisation des chaînes de blocs par l'IA agentique », a poursuivi M. Lee.

« Au cours de la semaine dernière, nous avons acquis 28 086 ETH. » Le bilan de Bitmine en matière d'achats réguliers de cryptomonnaies est sans égal parmi toutes les sociétés cotées dans le monde. Bitmine a acheté des ETH chaque semaine depuis le lancement de la stratégie de trésorerie ETH, le 30 juin 2025 », a déclaré M. Lee.

Le 16 juillet 2026, Bitmine a publié le dernier message du président (lien ici) pour le mois de juillet 2026. Le titre du message est « ETH is the cure for the Uncanny Valley of Wealth » (L'ETH est le remède à la vallée dérangeante de la richesse).

Au début de l'année 2026, Bitmine a lancé MAVAN (Made in America VAlidator Network), une plateforme de jalonnement destinée aux investisseurs institutionnels. Initialement conçue pour soutenir la propre trésorerie en Ethereum de Bitmine, la plateforme MAVAN s'est développée au service des investisseurs institutionnels, des dépositaires et des partenaires de l'écosystème qui recherchent une infrastructure de jalonnement de premier ordre. Une partie des ETH de Bitmine est déjà jalonnée sur la plateforme MAVAN.

Au 7 septembre 2026, le montant total d'ETH jalonné sur Bitmine s'élève à 5 067 309 (soit 12,6 milliards de dollars, à 2 495 dollars par ETH). « Bitmine a jalonné plus d'ETH que toute autre entité dans le monde. À grande échelle (lorsque les ETH de Bitmine seront entièrement jalonnés par MAVAN et ses partenaires de jalonnement), la prime prévue pour le jalonnement d'ETH devrait s'élever à 386 millions de dollars sur une base annualisée (en utilisant un rendement de 2,61 % sur 7 jours pour BMNR) », précise M. Lee.

« Les revenus annuels issus du jalonnement sont désormais estimés à 330 millions de dollars. Et ces 5,1 millions d'ETH représentent 85 % des 5,93 millions d'ETH détenus par Bitmine. Les opérations de jalonnement menées par Bitmine ont généré un rendement sur 7 jours de 2,61 % (annualisé) », conclut Thomas Lee.

Bitmine est l'une des actions les plus négociées aux États-Unis. Selon les données de Fundstrat, l'action s'est négociée avec un volume quotidien moyen de 1,10 milliards de dollars (moyenne sur 5 jours, au 4 septembre 2026), ce qui la place au 81e rang aux États-Unis, derrière Intuit Inc. (80e) et devant TJX Companies, Inc. (82e) parmi les 5 704 actions cotées aux États-Unis (statista.com et Fundstrat research).

Les avoirs en cryptomonnaies de Bitmine occupent la première place au sein des trésoreries en Ethereum et la deuxième place au niveau mondial, derrière Strategy Inc., qui détiendrait 840 447 BTC évalués à environ 66 milliards de dollars. Bitmine reste la plus importante trésorerie en ETH au monde.

La direction de Bitmine estime que la loi GENIUS et le projet Crypto de la SEC (Securities and Exchange Commission : Commission américaine des opérations boursières) auront, en 2026, un impact aussi transformateur sur les services financiers que la décision prise par les États-Unis le 15 août 1971 qui, il y a près de 55 ans, a mis fin au système de Bretton Woods et détaché le dollar américain de l'étalon-or. En 1971, cet événement a été le catalyseur de la modernisation de Wall Street, qui en a créé les titans emblématiques et les réseaux financiers et de paiement d'aujourd'hui. Ceux-ci se sont avérés être de meilleurs investissements que l'or.

Le message du président est disponible ici :

https://www.Bitminetech.io/chairmans-message

La présentation des résultats de l'exercice 2025 complet et la présentation de la société sont disponibles ici : https://Bitminetech.io/investor-relations/

Pour recevoir les dernières nouvelles, veuillez vous inscrire à l'adresse https://Bitminetech.

SHENZHEN, China, Sept. 9, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Baseus introduces a charging ecosystem designed for iPhone Duo, featuring the PicoGo Air AM72 Magnetic Power Bank, AH22 100W Digital Display Fast Charger, and HoopRing Phone Case. Built around the needs of a foldable form factor—from fit and grip to power and thermal comfort—the collection delivers a connected experience that works naturally in both folded and unfolded states.

The centerpiece is the Baseus PicoGo Air AM72 Qi2 Magnetic Power Bank (5K, 25W), designed as a true 1:1 match for iPhone Duo—from its precisely tailored dimensions and camera-safe magnetic layout to its refined finish. AM72 also features an Apple-matched aluminum-alloy body that echoes the phone's premium design language, allowing it to blend naturally with the device rather than look like a separate accessory.

Whether commuting, working between meetings, filming on the move, or using the unfolded display for longer sessions, AM72 keeps power close without disrupting the experience. Its 5,000mAh capacity supports Qi2 15W magnetic wireless charging and up to 25W USB-C wired charging, while a 12N magnetic hold keeps it securely aligned. Besides, AM72 sets itself apart from conventional magnetic power banks with a raised platform design that creates a cooling gap between the power bank and iPhone Duo. Together with Glacier Cooling Structure 2.0 and AI adaptive temperature management, it helps dissipate heat more effectively for a cooler, more comfortable charging experience. Despite this enhanced thermal design, AM72 measures just 7.9mm at its slimmest point, maintaining a card-slim profile that feels natural in hand. PowerSense NFC also gives users easy access to battery health and key cell-status information through the app.

For users who want iPhone Duo to be ready before they leave home, the Baseus AH22 100W Digital Display Fast Charger delivers high-output performance in a compact, travel-friendly design. Intelligent power allocation, smart device recognition, and AI temperature control help make everyday charging efficient and dependable, while the customizable digital display keeps charging status clearly in view.

The Baseus HoopRing Phone Case completes the ecosystem with tailored protection and an integrated 360-degree rotating magnetic stand. Its soft-edged design offers a comfortable grip, while the stand enables flexible hands-free viewing in portrait or landscape—whether iPhone Duo is folded, unfolded, or paired with Baseus magnetic accessories.

Together, AM72, AH22, and the HoopRing phone case turn charging from an interruption into a natural part of the foldable experience. The collection for iPhone Duo will be officially available in November. Stay tuned for more details.

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Keyser Commercial Real Estate supported Sprouts through site selection, transaction management and project management for its new 180,000-square-foot corporate headquarters.

PHOENIX, Sept. 9, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Sprouts Farmers Market has celebrated the grand opening of its new 180,000-square-foot build-to-suit corporate headquarters at CityNorth in Phoenix, marking the culmination of a multi-year effort to create a corporate home designed around the company's people, culture and continued growth.

Keyser Commercial Real Estate served as Sprouts' commercial real estate advisor throughout the process, supporting the company across site selection, incentives, transaction management, and project management as Sprouts brought its vision for the new headquarters to life.

"Sprouts had a clear vision for what it wanted its new headquarters to mean for its people and its future," said Jonathan Keyser, Managing Partner of Keyser Commercial Real Estate. "Our job was to understand that vision and help Sprouts navigate the real estate decisions and execution required along the way. It has been incredibly rewarding to see their vision become a reality and to celebrate this milestone alongside their team."

The new headquarters has also been recognized by AZ Big Media as one of its "Commercial Real Estate Projects to Know in 2026," placing the project among the Valley's notable commercial real estate developments.

Building at a Glance

- Size: 180,000 square feet across its new 7-acre campus with a new office building, flagship Sprouts store, and additional retail for complementary tenants.

- Location: CityNorth Development in North Phoenix, Arizona

- Project Type: Build-to-suit corporate headquarters

- Developer: Trammell Crow Company

- General Contractor: Wespac Construction

- Architect: RSP Architects

- HQ Commercial Real Estate Advisor: Keyser Commercial Real Estate

- Retail Commercial Advisor: JLL

- Keyser Services: Site selection, incentives, transaction management and project management

A Real Estate Strategy Built Around Sprouts' Vision

The new headquarters represents years of planning, decision-making, and collaboration led by Sprouts and supported by a team of real estate, development, design, and construction partners.

Keyser's involvement began during the early stages of the real estate process and continued through the completion of the headquarters. As Sprouts' commercial real estate advisor, Keyser provided support across multiple disciplines, helping the company evaluate its real estate strategy, navigate site selection and incentives, manage the transaction, and coordinate key elements of project delivery.

Supporting the Project Through Completion

Keyser's project management team supported Sprouts as the support office moved from planning through completion, helping coordinate the many details and stakeholders involved in delivering a complex corporate headquarters.

The grand opening celebrates Sprouts' vision for its new corporate home and the work of the many organizations and individuals who helped bring it to life. Keyser congratulates the Sprouts team on this significant milestone and is proud to have served as its commercial real estate advisor throughout the journey.

Read the full case study: Supporting Sprouts Farmers Market's Journey to a New Corporate Headquarters → https://keyser.com/sprouts

About Keyser Commercial Real Estate

Keyser is one of the largest independent commercial real estate advisory firms of its kind in the U.S. Through its EXIS Global platform of more than 600 commercial real estate advisors, Keyser provides clients with sophisticated local-market expertise and seamless execution across virtually every major global market. Built around a commitment to excellence, extraordinary selfless service, and ferocious client advocacy, Keyser's model combines the reach and capabilities of a global platform with the responsiveness, accountability, and client-first approach of an independent firm.

For more information, visit keyser.com.

About Sprouts Farmers Market, Inc.

Sprouts Farmers Market is one of the largest and fastest growing specialty retailers of fresh, natural and organic food in the United States. Sprouts helps people live and eat better with fresh produce at the heart of the store and delicious discoveries for every dietary lifestyle. Always foraging for what's fresh and innovative, Sprouts offers a carefully curated assortment of products that inspire wellness naturally, including organic, gluten-free, plant-based and non-GMO favorites. Headquartered in Phoenix, AZ, Sprouts employs approximately 36,000 team members and operates more than 500 stores in 25 states nationwide. To learn more about Sprouts and the role it plays in its communities, visit Sprouts.com/about.

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Key takeaways

- Kaiser Permanente is launching a major $5 million investment to address a growing public health concern for Colorado school districts: student chronic absence.

- Kaiser Permanente's ongoing commitment to Colorado schools helps districts address teacher and staff well-being, a key driver in costly turnover.

- Chronic absence, which is higher than average in Colorado, is often caused by health conditions and can lead to worse health outcomes over time. But districts often lack data pinpointing why a student is absent.

DENVER, Sept. 9, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Kaiser Permanente is launching a new large-scale, multiyear investment in Colorado schools, which includes a focus on the growing public health concern of student chronic absence.

Kaiser Permanente intends to invest more than $5 million in Colorado schools over the next 3 years and provide innovative new tools, resources, and wraparound support.

The commitment will also continue Kaiser Permanente's leadership in addressing teacher and school staff well-being. This builds on resources that have already helped more than 50 Colorado school districts increase teacher and staff retention, as well as student engagement.

Colorado school districts are encouraged to reach out to discuss Kaiser Permanente's emerging opportunities.

"At a time when Colorado's school districts are struggling for resources to support teachers, staff, and students, we are stepping up to provide an ongoing commitment to address these pressing needs," said Cortney Eisses, regional president of Kaiser Permanente in Colorado. "It's exciting to see school districts building on work we started together decades ago, and we're looking forward to beginning new relationships."

The new chronic absence initiatives will give participating districts:

- New data tools to help track the reasons why students miss school, including health concerns

- Connections to community health providers and social health programs to help absent children get back to the classroom

- Grants and support to put the initiatives' strategies into practice

Teacher and staff well-being opportunities will help districts:

- Directly address well-being through grants, tools, and support

- Map out their well-being environments, strengths, and opportunities through Thriving Schools Integrated Assessment support and donations

About Kaiser Permanente

Kaiser Permanente serves 12.9 million members in 9 states and the District of Columbia. Care for members and patients is focused on their total health and guided by their personal Permanente Medical Group physicians, specialists, and team of caregivers.  

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Leading nutraceutical contract manufacturer secures prime Irvine facility near John Wayne Airport, marking its tenth operational site and further elevating its gold-standard quality compliance.

SANTA ANA, Calif., Sept. 9, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Robinson Pharma, Inc. (RPI), a premier full-service contract manufacturer of dietary supplements and nutraceuticals, today announced a milestone expansion of its Southern California footprint. Through a strategic real estate acquisition strategy totaling more than $115 million across two key properties secured just eight months apart, the company has substantially advanced its production and logistics capabilities.

To cap this momentum, Robinson Pharma has officially received United States Pharmacopeia (USP) certification following its latest facility launch, solidifying its status as an industry leader in quality assurance.

Strategic $115M+ Real Estate Expansion

The dual acquisitions represent a massive scale-up for the company, expanding its total operational space to meet soaring global demand for custom supplement formulations:

Combined, these two facilities represent a capital investment exceeding $115 million, introducing nearly 350,000 square feet of state-of-the-art manufacturing and warehousing space into Robinson Pharma's network. The new Irvine location serves as the company's 10th warehouse and production hub, bringing its total regional footprint well beyond one million square feet.

Achieving the Gold Standard: USP Certification

Following the close of the Irvine airport property, Robinson Pharma underwent rigorous audits to secure prestigious USP certification. This milestone enhances an already robust compliance portfolio that includes registrations and audits from the FDA, NSF GRMA, UL GMP, SQF, CCOF, and SCCI. The addition of USP certification offers health and wellness brands unmatched verification that RPI's manufacturing lines, raw material controls, and finished product standards meet the absolute highest thresholds of purity and consistency.

"Our massive infrastructure investment over the last eight months reflects our absolute commitment to our clients' growth and the safety of the consumers they serve," said a Robinson Pharma representative. "Securing the Irvine airport facility gives us the physical capacity to scale throughput across all of our core formats—including softgels, tablets, capsules, powders, and liquids. Paired with our newly finalized USP certification, health brands can scale confidently with a manufacturing partner that operates at the pinnacle of efficiency and regulatory compliance."

About Robinson Pharma

Founded in 1989, Robinson Pharma is an established manufacturer for the nutraceutical industry. Known for its extensive production capacity, competitive pricing, and quality standards, the company manufactures a comprehensive range of dietary supplements, including softgels, veggie softgels, tablets, capsules, powders, and liquids. With cutting-edge facilities and a focus on custom formulations and custom packaging, Robinson Pharma is one of the largest supplement manufacturers in the US.

For more information about Robinson Pharma's expanded manufacturing capabilities and to learn how the company can help your supplement manufacturing needs, please visit www.robinsonpharma.com.

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National Edward R. Murrow Award-winning journalist rises from WLRN intern to lead the weekly statewide conversation on the people, politics and issues shaping Florida

MIAMI, Sept. 9, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- As The Florida Roundup enters its second decade on the air, WLRN Public Media today announced a new voice at the center of its signature weekly public affairs program: award-winning journalist Carlton Gillespie has been named the show's new host.

For longtime listeners, Gillespie's voice will already be familiar.

As WLRN's Broward County Bureau Reporter, Gillespie has been a frequent contributor to The Florida Roundup, joining the program as an expert reporter on major stories, sitting in as a guest and fill-in host, and helping audiences understand the politics, policies and people driving news across one of Florida's largest counties.

Now, he takes the host's chair permanently as the program begins its next decade.

"Carlton has grown within WLRN from a talented young journalist into one of our newsroom's most trusted and distinctive voices," said Tom Hudson, WLRN Chief Executive Officer and longtime host of The Florida Roundup. "Our listeners already know his curiosity, his command of the issues and his ability to connect with people. He brings intelligence, authenticity and a genuine love of Florida to every story he tells. I can't think of a better journalist to lead The Florida Roundup into its next decade."

Gillespie's WLRN story began as an intern in the newsroom. From there, he quickly established himself as a versatile reporter and became WLRN's Broward County Bureau Reporter, covering government, elections, education, housing, public safety, culture, sports and the communities that make Broward County one of the most dynamic places in Florida.

That path — from intern, to reporter, to recurring voice on The Florida Roundup, to host — gives Gillespie a unique connection to both WLRN and the audience he will now serve each week.

"I'm a lifelong Floridian and lifelong public radio listener. I grew up here, I started my career at WLRN, and have worked alongside and learned from so many talented journalists. Now taking on this new role is so special for me," Gillespie said. "Florida is complicated, diverse and constantly-changing. I want the show to be a place where people can have important conversations, ask hard questions and come away understanding our state— and one another — a little better."

Gillespie assumes the role on the heels of one of the most significant honors of his career. He received a 2026 National Edward R. Murrow Award for Feature Reporting for "Bending the Bars: Hip-hop album showcases the talent at Broward County jails," a story examining a music project featuring current and formerly incarcerated artists.

The story also received a Regional Edward R. Murrow Award. In 2025, Gillespie and WLRN reporter Veronica Zaragovia earned first place in Feature Reporting at the Green Eyeshade Awards for their work examining the health risks facing South Florida outdoor workers during extreme heat.

A lifelong Broward County resident and graduate of Florida International University and Florida State University, Gillespie has also contributed work to The Miami Herald, The Miami Times, The Biscayne Times and Caplin News.

A New Decade for a Florida Institution

For more than a decade, The Florida Roundup has given listeners a place to go beyond the headlines and understand the forces shaping life in the Sunshine State.

Airing live Fridays at noon, the program brings together journalists, policymakers, experts, newsmakers and Floridians themselves for lively, substantive conversations about politics, the economy, housing, education, the environment, health care, culture and the stories defining the state.

As Florida has changed, so has the conversation — and Gillespie will bring a new generation of perspective to a program built around curiosity, context and civil dialogue.

The Florida Roundup is also expanding its reach beyond radio. The program now streams live on YouTube, giving audiences another way to watch the weekly conversation. Viewers can tune in live each Friday on the WLRN YouTube page at noon for the latest discussions, interviews and reporting from across the Sunshine State.

"The show is at its best when Floridians hear themselves in the conversation," Gillespie said. "I want us to talk with the people making the decisions, the journalists uncovering what's happening and the people actually living with the consequences. And I want listeners to feel like they're having those conversations with us every Friday."

Gillespie succeeds Hudson, who founded the program and helped shape The Florida Roundup into what it is today. Hudson recently transitioned from Interim CEO to permanent CEO of WLRN Public Media and will now focus on leading the organization.

About The Florida Roundup

The Florida Roundup is WLRN's live weekly public affairs program examining the news, people and issues shaping Florida. Featuring journalists, newsmakers, experts and voices from communities throughout the state, The Florida Roundup airs Fridays at noon.

About WLRN Public Media

WLRN Public Media is South Florida's premier public media organization, providing trusted journalism, educational programming and cultural content across radio, television and digital platforms. Through NPR, PBS and original local reporting and programming, WLRN informs, educates and connects communities throughout South Florida.

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