wine2wine Vinitaly Business Forum New York 2026: Empowering Italian Wineries to Captivate American Travelers

NEW YORK, Oct. 21, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- With American demand for wine tourism hitting record highs, the wine2wine Vinitaly Business Forum 2026 in New York will unveil new strategies to help Italian wineries capture the high-spending US market. The two-day forum runs from 26–27 October 2026, in conjunction with Vinitaly.USA, and brings together producers, trade professionals, specialist travel agents, tour operators and other key stakeholders to explore how the Italian wine sector can leverage the lucrative American travel market.

Why Wine Tourism Matters to Italy

Wine tourism has become far more than a complement to wine sales. For Italian wineries it is now a structural part of the business, and a driver of local economies, employment and international visibility. Italy's vineyards, historic cellars, rural landscapes and food traditions are central to why visitors come, and wine and food are increasingly what shape those journeys.

The numbers reflect this:

- A major source of revenue- A Nomisma Wine Monitor and UniCredit report presented at Vinitaly 2026 found that wine tourism generated over €3 billion for Italian wineries in 2025, equal to an average of 21% of their turnover.

- Value for local communities- Research by the Italian Association for Food and Wine Tourism (AITE), and Studi e Ricerche per il Mezzogiorno (SRM) estimates that each wine tourism visit generates more than €150 in added value across agriculture, restaurants, retail, culture and crafts.

- A growing global market- The same research values wine tourism worldwide at $46.5 billion, with Europe accounting for more than half of the market.

The American Traveller and Italian Wine

The United States is a key source of wine-minded visitors to Italy. Recent studies suggest that more than half of Americans travelling to Italy now place wine, food or both at the centre of their itinerary. Yet most continue to visit the same regions and wineries, leaving enormous opportunity for producers and territories still outside the usual routes. At wine2wine Vinitaly Business Forum, the conversation turns to who shapes those choices, and how Italian producers and regions can get onto the right radars.

Wine Tourism Sessions at wine2wine Vinitaly Business Forum 2026

The Future of Wine Tourism in Italy: Who Decides Where American Wine Travellers Go Next?

Monday, 26 October 2026, 10:30–11:15 (local time), wine2wine Brooklyn room, Floor 0, Pier 36, New York

Increasingly, specialist travel agents, wine-focused tour operators and trusted itinerary builders are influencing where wine-interested Americans go, as consumers face choice overload and turn to experts to design memorable wine travel experiences. Susan Kostrzewa, Cristina Mariani, Riley Pearce and Seth Snider will lead a discussion with key voices in the specialist travel space, exploring how itineraries are built, which trends are emerging among American clients, and how Italian producers and regions can get onto the right radars.

From Winery to Itinerary: How the Global Travel Industry Sells Italian Wine Tourism

Tuesday, 27 October 2026, 11:15–12:00 (local time)

A great winery does not automatically translate into a great tourist attraction. To turn interest in Italian wine into an actual trip, a destination must be easily incorporated into an itinerary. Moderated by Sara Magro, the panel will bring together key players from cruise lines, hotel groups, specialized tour operators, and the luxury travel sector to understand how an itinerary is created and what criteria determine the inclusion of a winery or a region. The discussion will analyse the true commercial architecture of wine tourism, with a practical goal: to understand how to make Italian wine destinations easier to incorporate into an itinerary, book, and sell on the international market.

The Future of Wine Tourism in Italy: Destinations, Experiences and Opportunities for the Global Market

Tuesday, 27 October 2026, 12:00–12:45 (local time). Promoted by the Ministry of Tourism with the support of ENIT S.p.A.

The session will feature Hon. Gianluca Caramanna and Ivana Jelinic, CEO of ENIT S.p.A., and will introduce ENIT's Wine Tourism Hub, a new B2B platform showcasing the richness and diversity of Italy's wine tourism experiences, to be unveiled at the conference.

More from the 2026 Program

Alongside wine tourism, the preliminary program covers Italian wine in the American market and the wider Italian wine landscape, including:

- Regional focus-sessions on Sardegna (presented by Regione Sardegna) and on the many faces of Friuli Venezia Giulia (presented with ERSA FVG).

- Market strategy-how America's three-tier system really moves wine, three wine strategies for Texas, growing with Millennials and LDA Gen Z, and planning a US marketing plan for Italian wine with an AI assistant.

- Masterclasses-including sessions powered by Wine Enthusiast, Decanter and International Wine Center, and a masterclass on Italy's age-worthy white wines with Commonwealth Wine School.

- Vinitaly International Academy-the VIA NY Pinning Ceremony on 26 October and the VIA Advanced Tasting Session "Beyond the Basics – Tasting Italy with Sarah Heller MW" on 27 October.

- OperaWine-OperaWine 2027 Revealed: Wine Spectator Presents Italy's Selected Producers, on 26 October.

How to Participate

All sessions are free registration events and are held in English. To reserve a seat in any session, attendees must have an active account on the official Vinitaly.USA App. Those who have not yet completed their trade accreditation can apply at join.vinitalyusa.com to access the App and reserve their wine2wine Vinitaly Business Forum sessions. The full program is available on the official website: https://www.vinitaly.com/en/events-calendar/wine2wine/wine2wine-vinitaly-business-forum-2026/

Please note that session times and schedule may change. Attendees are encouraged to check the App regularly for real-time updates.

About: wine2wine Vinitaly Business Forum is a dynamic international wine industry forum organized by Veronafiere and held annually since 2014, in Verona, Italy, and in the United States in conjunction with Vinitaly.USA. The event is a key reference point for wine producers and wine professionals eager to develop and grow their wine business worldwide. wine2wine Vinitaly Business Forum provides unique opportunities to share ideas on the most important issues facing the rapidly evolving wine industry and to connect with wine professionals and experts. The forum features keynote sessions, seminars, and interactive workshops which aim to equip participants with practical tools to improve their business. Speakers are renowned experts in their field and among the brightest minds in the wine world from Italy and abroad. Additional information is available at https://www.vinitaly.com/en/forum/wine2wine-business-forum/ or by emailing [email protected]

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RTX's Collins Aerospace launches Tower MicroELITE surveillance solution at San Bernardino International Airport

Advanced display technology enables controllers to manage rising traffic demands

LAS VEGAS, Oct. 21, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Collins Aerospace, an RTX (NYSE: RTX) business, has announced the launch of its Tower MicroELITE (TME) surveillance solution, a secure, scalable digital display system that enhances air traffic controller situational awareness. San Bernardino Airport (SBD) became the first to deploy the new solution, providing the integrated surveillance data tracking needed to accommodate a rapid increase in airspace operations.

As a federal contract tower, SBD represents a growing segment of private and contract airports that continue to see rising traffic levels without the benefit of certified radar displays, underscoring the need for modern, reliable surveillance solutions.

"As air traffic continues to grow, airports need solutions that give controllers a clear and reliable view of what's happening in their airspace," said Nicole White, vice president and general manager of Connected Aviation at Collins Aerospace. "Tower MicroELITE delivers that clarity with an FAA-approved solution that's easy to integrate and scalable so operators can manage traffic demands with confidence."

The TME solution is architected from Collins' FAA-certified Standard Terminal Automation Replacement System (STARS), providing controllers a familiar, industry-standard interface to monitor and manage complex aircraft sequencing. Utilizing commercial off-the-shelf hardware, the TME system can be deployed at airports of any size – including regional and general aviation reliever airports, business aviation terminals and heliports – providing towers a compact, efficient and affordable enterprise-grade situational awareness tool.

TME has received FAA System Design Approval as an Airborne Position Reference Tool (APRT), making the system available for deployment at eligible FAA Contract Tower airports and privately operated air traffic control facilities. The solution advances Collins' broader vision for airspace modernization by connecting controllers with timely surveillance data and proven automation tools to help them manage increasingly complex operating environments.

About Collins Aerospace

Collins Aerospace, an RTX business, provides advanced aerospace and defense solutions across avionics, aircraft interiors, aerostructures and engine components, mission systems, and power and control systems. Our global employees are dedicated to delivering innovative technologies to enhance aircraft performance, passenger comfort, operational safety and reliability.

About RTX

With more than 180,000 global employees, we push the limits of technology and science to redefine how we connect and protect our world. With industry-leading capabilities, we advance aviation, engineer integrated defense systems for operational success, and develop next-generation technology solutions and manufacturing to help global customers address their most critical challenges. The company, with 2025 sales of more than $88 billion, is headquartered in Arlington, Virginia.    

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New controls evaluate quantum agility across the third-party ecosystem, helping organizations identify which vendors are quantum-ready or moving toward readiness

BOSTON, Oct. 21, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Black Kite, the leader in third-party cyber risk management, today announced the release of Quantum Readiness, a new set of controls within the SSL/TLS Strength category of the Black Kite Cyber Rating that evaluates quantum agility across an organization's third-party vendor ecosystem. Quantum Readiness surfaces which vendors are quantum-ready or adopting quantum-safe encryption methods, providing an early indication of security maturity and preparedness for the post-quantum era.

Quantum computers capable of breaking today's encryption do not exist yet, but experts predict "Q-Day" could arrive as early as 2028. The risk is also retroactive: in "harvest now, decrypt later" attacks, bad actors are already collecting encrypted data to decrypt once quantum computers are powerful enough. Organizations need to prepare now – for many, the shift to quantum-safe encryption is underway, making quantum agility a key indicator of vendor security maturity and readiness.

"Third-party cyber risk management needs to account for where risk is going, not only where it exists today," said Ferhat Dikbiyik, Chief Research & Intelligence Officer (CRIO), Black Kite. "We built Quantum Readiness to give customers early visibility into quantum agility across their supply chains and help them understand which vendors are preparing for one of the most significant cryptographic transitions ahead."

Organizations transmit sensitive data to and through third parties every day, with limited visibility into whether those vendors are prepared to protect that data in the post-quantum era. Regulatory pressure further compounds the challenges organizations face. Post-quantum deadlines are now fixed. NIST's schedule deprecates RSA, ECDSA, and ECDH after 2030 and disallows them after 2035. OMB M-26-15 puts US agencies on post-quantum key establishment by the end of 2030 and digital signatures by 2031. Executive Order 14412 started the clock on a federal acquisition rule requiring covered contractors to meet NIST post-quantum standards by December 31, 2030.

In the European Union, Member States are expected to have national plans and cryptographic inventories in place by the end of 2026, with high-risk critical infrastructure migrated by 2030, while NIS2 already puts supply chain security and cryptography inside risk-management obligations today.

Organizations will need visibility into the cryptographic posture of their own systems and the vendors they depend on. Black Kite provides an external measure of vendor post-quantum readiness across the third-party ecosystem, helping organizations to answer a critical question: which vendors in my supply chain are quantum-ready, which are moving toward readiness, and which may be falling behind? As a result, they are enabled to:

- Evaluate quantum agility across their third-party ecosystem

- Identify which vendors are quantum-ready or adopting quantum-safe encryption

- Track vendor readiness over time as post-quantum adoption grows

- Prepare for emerging regulatory requirements, including U.S. federal post-quantum migration mandates and the EU's post-quantum cryptography roadmap

Key features include:

- New Quantum Readiness Controls: Assess observable signals of post-quantum cryptographic readiness, including hybrid post-quantum key exchange, certificate signature readiness, and assets without an identified migration path.

- Integrated into the Black Kite Cyber Rating: Incorporated into the SSL/TLS Strength category, bringing quantum preparedness into an organization's existing view of third-party cyber risk.

- Quantum Agility Across the Ecosystem: Evaluate preparedness across the third-party ecosystem at scale to understand which vendors are quantum-ready or actively moving toward readiness.

"Quantum readiness cannot stop at the agency perimeter," said Megan Rolander, Public Sector Director, Black Kite. "Federal agencies depend on complex networks of contractors and technology providers, and they need to understand how prepared those organizations are for the transition to post-quantum cryptography. Black Kite gives agencies visibility into quantum agility across that broader ecosystem before these requirements become more urgent."

"The uncertainty around Q-Day is exactly why organizations need to prepare now," said Konstantinos Karagiannis, Senior Director, Quantum Computing Services, Protiviti. "Cryptographic migrations take years, and sensitive information being transmitted today could remain valuable to attackers long into the future. Measuring quantum agility provides an important signal of how mature an organization's security program is and whether they are taking the steps necessary to prepare for the coming quantum era."

To see how Black Kite can help you evaluate quantum readiness across your third-party ecosystem, reach out to our team.

About Black Kite

Black Kite is an AI-native third-party cyber risk management platform built for the connected world. By distilling billions of external risk signals from millions of monitored organizations, Black Kite delivers the trusted intelligence that powers a connected defense network, enabling organizations to identify risk earlier, act faster, and move from isolated defense to collective resilience. With Black Kite, organizations benefit from greater control, earlier warning, and the confidence to work safely with third parties at scale. Black Kite has received numerous industry awards and recognition from customers. Learn more at www.blackkite.com, or on the Black Kite blog.

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The Limited-Time Dot Cake Protein Smoothie and Dot Cake Protein Toast available starting October 27, while supplies last

DALLAS, Oct. 21, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- This spooky season, Smoothie King is giving one of 2026's biggest viral food obsessions a delicious and more nutritious twist with the launch of the Dot Cake Protein Smoothie and Dot Cake Protein Toast. With no tricks, just treats, fans will want to act fast to get a taste of the viral-inspired treats, as both the Dot Cake Protein Smoothie and Dot Cake Protein Toast will be available in limited quantities at participating Smoothie King locations, only while supplies last.

Known for its colorful sprinkles and satisfying crunch, the Dot Cake has taken over social feeds, inspired countless recreations and even drawn lines around the block. As consumers look to enjoy the viral trend without losing sight of their nutrition goals, Smoothie King is putting a more nutritious spin on the treat with the protein-packed Dot Cake Protein Smoothie and Dot Cake Protein Toast, available at participating locations beginning October 27.

"We're always looking for ways to tap into what consumers are excited about and put a uniquely Smoothie King spin on it. Dot Cake was the perfect opportunity to take a viral food moment and turn it into something colorful, craveable and protein-packed," said Lori Primavera, Vice President of RD & Product Marketing at Smoothie King.

Bringing more than 50 years of nutritional expertise to the viral trend, Smoothie King has done the nutritional work so consumers don't have to. The Dot Cake Protein Smoothie features bananas and Smoothie King's Slim-N-Trim™ Blend, packing 13 grams of protein, while colorful, artificial color-free Supernatural Rainbow Nonpareils Sprinkles deliver the signature Dot Cake crunch. The Dot Cake Protein Toast combines your choice of chocolate hazelnut or peanut butter spread on multigrain bread for 11+ grams of protein, topped with the same colorful crunch. It's everything consumers love about the internet-famous treat – colorful, craveable and fun – offering a more nutritious take on the viral treat.

As Smoothie King brings new and exciting innovations to its menu, the brand remains committed to its standards for clean blends and ingredients. That's why the Dot Cake Protein Smoothie and Toast feature Supernatural Rainbow Nonpareils Sprinkles, a artificial color-free option that delivers the colorful look and signature crunch of the viral treat while aligning with Smoothie King's ingredient standards. It's another way Smoothie King continues to prioritize delicious and nutritious ingredients.

The Dot Cake Protein Smoothie and Dot Cake Protein Toast will be available for a limited time, while supplies last, at participating Smoothie King locations nationwide beginning October 27. Guests can enjoy the offerings individually or pair them together for the full Dot Cake-inspired experience. For more information, visit smoothieking.com.

ABOUT SMOOTHIE KING FRANCHISES, INC.

Smoothie King Franchises, Inc., the original U.S. smoothie franchise, is a privately held, Dallas-based company with more than 1,200 units nationwide. It was founded in 1973 with the mission to inspire people to live a healthy and active lifestyle.

Today, with over 50 years focused on making nutrition delicious and guided by a vision to make the world a better place by nourishing healthy habits, Smoothie King continues to design each smoothie from the ground up, working with their nutritional experts to balance nutrients and flavor. In April 2023, Smoothie King expanded beyond smoothies with the launch of Smoothie Bowls. In 2025, the brand introduced its Power Eats Menu, its first nationwide rollout of food items, which earned Nation's Restaurant News' MenuMasters Healthful Innovation award in 2026. Smoothie King also offers retail products that include sports beverages, energy bars, vitamins, supplements, and more.

Repeatedly recognized as a top franchise opportunity, Smoothie King was recently ranked #17 in Entrepreneur Magazine's highly competitive "Franchise 500" ranking for 2026, as well as #11 in Entrepreneur's 2025 Top Brands for Multi-Unit Owners and #11 in its 2025 Top Franchises for Veterans feature. Smoothie King was also included in the 2025 Fast Casual Top 100 Movers & Shakers list, Technomic's Top 500 Chains and Franchise Times 2025 Top 400.

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Danaher Reports Third Quarter 2026 Results

WASHINGTON, Oct. 21, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Danaher Corporation (NYSE: DHR) today announced results for the third quarter 2026. All results in this release reflect only continuing operations and period-to-period comparisons are year-over-year unless otherwise noted.

Key Third Quarter 2026 Results

- Net earnings were $1.2 billion, or $1.71 per diluted common share, up 34.5% year-over-year.

- Non-GAAP adjusted diluted net earnings per common share grew 11.5% to $2.11.

- Revenues increased 8.5% year-over-year to $6.6 billion.

- Non-GAAP core revenue excluding respiratory revenue increased 5.5% year-over-year and non-GAAP core revenue increased 3.0% year-over-year.

- Operating cash flow was $1.9 billion and non-GAAP free cash flow was $1.6 billion.

Julie Sawyer Montgomery, President and Chief Executive Officer, stated, "We delivered better-than-expected third quarter revenue, earnings and cash flow, and are encouraged by the improving trends we saw across our end markets. The continued acceleration in core revenue growth excluding respiratory revenue, together with DBS-driven execution drove double-digit adjusted EPS growth and underscored our ability to convert improving demand into strong financial performance."

Ms. Sawyer Montgomery continued, "Danaher has built a strong foundation, and the time I've spent with our teams and customers during my transition into the CEO role has only reinforced my conviction in the opportunities ahead. Looking forward, the opportunity for Danaher is clear: to become the defining leader in Life Sciences and Diagnostics–a company that unambiguously gains share, delivers sustainable profitable growth, and helps our customers improve outcomes for patients around the world."

Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2026 Outlook

Danaher Corporation (the "Company") does not reconcile non-GAAP forecasted core sales growth, adjusted operating profit margin and adjusted diluted net earnings per common share to their respective, comparable measure prepared in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) because (except for estimated amortization of acquisition-related intangible assets of $0.5 billion for the fourth quarter and $1.9 billion for the year ending December 31, 2026 and the estimated impact of foreign currency on sales, which is estimated to be flat in the fourth quarter and increase sales by 1.0% in the full year, assuming the currency exchange rates in effect as of September 25, 2026) the additional elements that would be reflected in any such GAAP measures (such as the impact of currency exchange rates on profitability, future acquisitions, divested product lines, discrete tax adjustments, impairments, gains and losses on investments and the outcome of legal proceedings) are difficult to predict and estimate and are often dependent on future events that may be uncertain or outside of our control. The impact of these additional elements could be material to our results computed in accordance with GAAP.

For the fourth quarter 2026, the Company anticipates that non-GAAP core revenue excluding respiratory revenue will increase in the 4.0% to 5.0% range year-over-year. We expect respiratory revenue to be an approximately 150 basis point headwind, resulting in core revenue growth of approximately 3.0%.

For full year 2026, the Company is increasing its full year adjusted diluted net earnings per common share guidance to a range of $8.57 to $8.62 versus previous guidance of $8.45 to $8.60.

Conference Call and Webcast Information

Danaher will discuss its third quarter results and financial guidance for the fourth quarter and full year 2026, including as applicable key assumptions with respect thereto, during its investor conference call today starting at 8:00 a.m. ET. The call and an accompanying slide presentation will be webcast on the "Investors" section of Danaher's website, www.danaher.com, under the subheading "Events & Presentations." A replay of the webcast will be available in the same section of Danaher's website shortly after the conclusion of the presentation and will remain available until the next quarterly earnings call.

The conference call can be accessed by dialing 800-267-6316, within the U.S. or +1 203-518-9783 outside the U.S. a few minutes before 8:00 a.m. ET and notifying the operator that you are dialing in for Danaher's earnings conference call (Conference ID: DHRQ326). A replay of the conference call will be available shortly after the conclusion of the call and until November 4, 2026. You can access the replay dial-in information on the "Investors" section of Danaher's website under the subheading "Events & Presentations."

ABOUT DANAHER

Danaher is a leading global life sciences, diagnostics and biotechnology innovator committed to advancing the power of science and technology to improve human health. Through a connected ecosystem of industry-leading businesses, the Company works closely with customers to solve many of their most complex scientific challenges by accelerating discovery, development and the delivery of life-changing therapies. Powered by the Danaher Business System and 60,000 associates worldwide, the Company strives for continuous improvement, operational excellence and Innovation at the Speed of Life. Explore more at www.danaher.com.

NON-GAAP MEASURES AND SUPPLEMENTAL MATERIALS

In addition to the financial measures prepared in accordance with GAAP, this earnings release also contains non-GAAP financial measures. Calculations of these measures, explanations of what these measures represent and the reasons why we believe these measures provide useful information to investors, a reconciliation of these measures to the most directly comparable GAAP measures, where applicable, and other information relating to these non-GAAP measures are included in the supplemental reconciliation schedule attached.

In addition, this earnings release, the slide presentation accompanying the related earnings call, non-GAAP reconciliations and a note containing details of historical and anticipated, future financial performance have been posted to the "Investors" section of Danaher's website (www.danaher.com).

FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS AND OTHER INFORMATION

Statements in this release that are not strictly historical, including the statements regarding the Company's anticipated financial results for the fourth quarter and full year 2026, the Company's expectations regarding business trends, opportunities, market share gains, sustainable profitable growth and improved patient outcomes and any other statements regarding events or developments that we believe or anticipate will or may occur in the future are "forward-looking" statements within the meaning of the federal securities laws. There are a number of important factors that could cause actual results, developments and business decisions to differ materially from those suggested or indicated by such forward-looking statements and you should not place undue reliance on any such forward-looking statements. These factors include, among other things: the impact of the tariffs and related actions implemented by the U.S.

Affordable Korean Skincare Brands Worth Trying (2026): Stylevana Recognized for Accessible K-Beauty Options by Better Business Advice

NEW YORK, Oct. 21, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Better Business Advice has named Stylevana a notable online destination for affordable Korean skincare in 2026. The assessment covers the retailer's catalog of Korean beauty labels, product sourcing practices, ingredient information, loyalty program, and options for building a skincare routine across several price levels.

Affordable Korean Skincare Brands

- Stylevana - an online retailer offering authentic Korean and other Asian skincare, makeup, hair care, and personal care products to international shoppers

The recognition addresses a practical issue for K-beauty shoppers: finding authentic products from multiple Korean labels without placing separate orders through several retailers. Stylevana sources most Korean beauty items directly from Korea, with daily shipments sent to its Hong Kong warehouse for order processing and fulfillment.

Why Does Affordability Matter in Korean Skincare?

Korean skincare routines may include several product types, such as cleansers, toners, essences, serums, moisturizers, masks, and sunscreens. Buying each category separately can make cost an important part of routine planning, especially for shoppers testing unfamiliar formulas or ingredients.

Stylevana carries products at varied prices, including travel sizes, single-use masks, full-size items, twin packs, and curated sets. This format lets shoppers compare routine steps and purchase quantities that fit their budget rather than committing immediately to larger packages.

Prices and availability can change, so shoppers may benefit from comparing product size, quantity, and cost per unit before ordering.

What Korean Skincare Brands Are Available?

The Stylevana U.S. storefront includes Korean skincare labels associated with sunscreens, serums, moisturizers, masks, and complexion products. Examples available through the retailer include:

- Beauty of Joseon, including rice-based sunscreens and niacinamide serums

- SKIN1004, including centella-based sun care

- Haruharu Wonder, including black rice sunscreen formulas

- Purito Seoul, including sunscreen sticks and BB cream

- ANUA, including hyaluronic acid and azelaic acid serums

Other Korean labels carried by the retailer include ILLIYOON, Mediheal, Round Lab, Laneige, Medicube, and Numbuzin. Inventory varies by market and product availability.

Stylevana's Business Model

Stylevana operates as a multi-brand online retailer connecting international shoppers with Asian beauty products through a single digital storefront. Its business model brings skincare, makeup, hair care, and personal care labels from several countries into one catalog, allowing customers to compare brands, ingredients, product sizes, and prices in one place.

The company works with reputable suppliers and authorized distributors. Most Korean beauty items are sourced directly from Korea and shipped daily to its Hong Kong warehouse for processing and fulfillment.

From a business perspective, Stylevana pairs international product sourcing with regional e-commerce websites, customer reward programs, promotional pricing, and complimentary samples for eligible orders. This model supports repeat purchasing while helping customers access beauty labels that may not be readily available through local stores. Ingredient lists, product details, and patch-test guidance also provide practical information for customers evaluating unfamiliar formulas.

How Does Stylevana Address Product Authenticity?

Stylevana works with reputable suppliers and authorized distributors. According to the retailer, every product sold through its store is authentic and genuine.

This sourcing information may be useful for shoppers who are unfamiliar with international beauty retailers or concerned about counterfeit skincare. Stylevana also publishes ingredient lists on product pages to help customers review formulas before making a purchase.

Ingredient disclosure does not replace individual safety precautions. Skin sensitivities differ, and the retailer advises customers to review product details, consult the manufacturer's website when needed, and perform a patch test before adding a new formula to a daily routine.

How Does the VANA Reward Club Work?

The VANA Reward Club is a tiered loyalty program with four membership levels: Beginner, Insider, Super Fan, and VIP. Enrollment does not require a fee.

Members earn one VANA Point for every dollar spent. Points may also be earned through activities such as subscribing to the retailer's newsletter, following its social media accounts, and writing product reviews.

Benefits vary by tier and may include coupons, birthday rewards, member sales, gifts with purchase, and priority sale access. VANA Points expire 180 days after they are earned. Accounts, points, and rewards are tied to the region in which they were issued and cannot be transferred across regional accounts.

Stylevana Members Discount

Stylevana members can use the affiliate coupon code AFFNICE25 on eligible orders. The code provides up to 25% off with a minimum order of US$99 or up to 20% off with no minimum order. The discount is available to members only.

What Makes Stylevana an Accessible K-Beauty Retailer?

Stylevana brings Korean skincare brands, varied product sizes, ingredient information, and region-specific shopping into one online catalog. Direct sourcing from Korea, relationships with reputable suppliers and authorized distributors, and detailed product pages give shoppers practical information for comparing unfamiliar formulas.

Affordable pricing, a tiered reward program, and members-only coupon savings further support the retailer's accessibility. Together, these elements explain why Better Business Advice named Stylevana a notable option for shoppers exploring Korean skincare in 2026.

For the full review, please visit the Better Business Advice website.

About Stylevana

Stylevana is an online retailer specializing in Asian beauty products. The catalog includes Korean and Japanese skincare, makeup, hair care and body care from established and emerging brands. Stylevana aims to provide a wide and affordable beauty selection while sharing information about Asian beauty products, ingredients and routines.

About Better Business Advice: Better Business Advice covers the news and strategies driving modern business success. The information provided by Better Business Advice does not, and is not intended to, constitute legal advice; instead, all information, content, and materials are for general informational purposes only. As an affiliate, Better Business Advice may earn commissions from services mentioned in the links provided.

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Commander, the AI Sales Engine of WasteTech, Triples ARR in 2026 and Names Dave Meizlik President & COO

Meizlik joined in February to lead go-to-market; platform has surfaced more than $70 million in new revenue opportunities for 100+ haulers, including 3 of the 8 largest in North America

MARINA DEL REY, Calif., Oct. 21, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Commander, the AI sales engine for the waste, recycling, and scrap hauling industry, today announced that Dave Meizlik, who joined the company in February 2026 as President and Chief Operating Officer, is leading the company's go-to-market expansion after Commander grew annual recurring revenue 300% this year.

Since January, Commander's platform has identified more than $70 million in new revenue opportunities for its customers, and the company now serves more than 100 waste management companies, including three of the eight largest haulers in North America. Meizlik previously served as an investor and advisor to Commander.

"The waste industry runs on operational software built for routes, trucks, and billing. Nobody built the sales side, so haulers have been finding new business the same way for decades: manually," said Dave Meizlik, President and COO of Commander. "Commander changes that. We give haulers a sales engine that knows their market, tells reps who to call and why, and does the work of finding and closing new accounts. The results this year prove the model, and we are just getting started."

The Sales Engine for Waste

Commander unifies intelligence, action, and automation in a single platform built exclusively for haulers. The platform surfaces high-value prospects, such as new construction, business openings, and competitor contract expirations, prioritizes them for each sales rep, drafts outreach and quotes, and manages the entire pipeline in a CRM designed around how hauling companies actually sell. Commander complements the routing, billing, and back-office systems haulers already run by adding the revenue layer those platforms were never built to provide.

Commander recently launched its Open API, giving haulers and technology partners direct access to Commander's data and workflows, and its mobile app, putting the full platform in reps' hands in the field. Later this year the company will introduce Command Center, an AI-driven sales operations center that reviews every rep's pipeline, prioritizes the next move, and automates the outreach itself, so reps spend their time closing instead of prospecting.

Proven Operator and Go-to-Market Leader

Meizlik brings more than 20 years of experience building and scaling high-growth companies. He co-founded Sage Goddess, Inc. and served as its President and COO, growing it to more than $100 million in revenue and 150 employees as the largest e-commerce and e-learning provider in its market. He previously held leadership roles at Nexgate, a cloud-based social media brand protection and compliance company acquired by Proofpoint, and at Dome9 Security, acquired by Check Point Software Technologies.

"Dave turns potential into results. In seven months he has built a sales organization that is bringing Commander to haulers across the country and tripled our revenue," said David Berg, CEO and founder of Commander. "Our mission is to make every hauler in North America a better-run, faster-growing business. Dave is the operator who gets us there."

About Commander

Commander is the AI sales engine for WasteTech and the only go-to-market platform built exclusively for waste, recycling, and scrap haulers. Combining AI-powered prospecting, sales intelligence, and CRM in a single platform, Commander has generated more than $70 million in revenue opportunities for its customers and helps haulers of every size find, qualify, and close new accounts faster. Commander is headquartered in Los Angeles. Learn more at commanderai.com.

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Generative Bionics to build Europe's largest Physical AI Data Factory and advance European humanoid sovereignty with AMD AI infrastructure

Strategic plan to build three-node Physical AI Data Factory network starting with new 5,000-square-metre hub in Italy to connect real-world robot learning, digital-twin simulation and AMD Helios™ infrastructure, accelerating industrial humanoid deployments on the continent.

Key Highlights

- Physical AI Data Factory network: Generative Bionics is developing a proprietary network of three facilities, starting with a 5,000-square-metre hub in Italy, operational by Q4 2027, and expanding to a second site elsewhere in Europe and a third serving global markets. The network will reproduce real industrial environments for robot learning, data generation and validation.

- European humanoid sovereignty: The network will give Europe a proprietary, end-to-end Physical AI infrastructure, from real-world robot data to large-scale digital-twin simulation and AI compute, so that the data, models and know-how behind industrial humanoids are generated, trained and validated on the continent.

- AMD — strategic partner since day one: From AMD Ventures' investment in Generative Bionics' seed round and the AMD compute on board GENE.01 to the AMD Helios™ systems that will power the Data Factory network, AMD is Generative Bionics' partner across the entire Physical AI stack, delivering the high-performance computing and storage for physical and synthetic data, model training and parallel digital-twin simulation.

- Real-to-sim-to-real development: Tasks performed by GENE.01 in physical environments will be recreated as digital twins and repeated across thousands of variations. Models trained in simulation will return to the robots for real-world validation.

- Industrial validation: The infrastructure will train World Action Models, validate complete robot configurations before customer deployment and use operational data to improve performance as fleets accumulate operating hours.

MILAN, Oct. 21, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Generative Bionics, a deep-tech company developing humanoid robots for industrial applications, today announced at CES Unveiled Milan its plan to build a proprietary, multi-site Physical AI Data Factory designed to move humanoid robotics from laboratory demonstrations to reliable industrial deployment and to advance European humanoid sovereignty, ensuring that the data, models and know-how behind Europe's industrial humanoids are generated, trained and validated on the continent.

The first 5,000-square-metre hub, planned for Italy and scheduled to be operational by Q4 2027, will be followed by a second facility elsewhere in Europe and a third serving global markets. Together, the three facilities will reproduce real industrial environments, generate high-fidelity physical data and connect that data with large-scale digital-twin simulation.

Large language models learn from vast amounts of information available online. Humanoid robots have no comparable source of data on how to act in the physical world. The Data Factory will create it by collecting data as GENE.01 performs industrial tasks and expanding those experiences through digital-twin simulations powered by AMD compute.

Building on the companies' strategic technology collaboration, AMD will be Generative Bionics' AI infrastructure partner and the Data Factory network will be powered by AMD Helios™. Its rack-scale architecture will provide the compute foundation to process physical and synthetic data, train Physical AI models and run thousands of digital-twin scenario variations in parallel.

The Data Factory will connect real-world robot operations, simulation and AI development in a continuous real-to-sim-to-real cycle. It will allow Generative Bionics to configure and validate GENE.01 for specific industrial environments before customer deployment, then feed data from deployed fleets into future training cycles.

Physical AI Data Factory for Industrial Deployment

Industrial humanoids must learn from the conditions they will encounter at work. This requires data that captures contact, force, motion, proximity, temperature, task constraints and human interaction in realistic operating environments. For GENE.01, the dataset will include vision and motion data as well as signals captured through its full-body multimodal skin.

At 5,000 square metres, the first Data Factory hub is set to become Europe's largest Physical AI training facility for humanoid robots. It will reproduce environments selected with industrial partners and allow fleets of GENE.01 robots to perform tasks continuously in real-world conditions. These operations will generate high-fidelity physical data for training World Action Models and validating the complete robot system, including perception, control, safety behaviour and task execution, before deployment at customer sites.

Each physical environment and robot configuration will also be recreated as a digital twin. The same tasks can then be repeated across thousands of variations in layout, objects, materials, operating conditions and failure modes that would be impractical to reproduce physically. Models trained and tested in simulation will be deployed back to the robots for validation, while data from physical operations will feed the next training cycle.

AMD Helios™ Infrastructure for Physical AI

As part of the planned collaboration, Generative Bionics intends to leverage AMD high-performance AI computing infrastructure to support the development of its Physical AI Data Factory network. The infrastructure is expected to provide the scalable compute capabilities needed for AI model training, processing physical and synthetic data and running digital-twin simulations. Generative Bionics will co-locate robotics, AI and data-engineering teams with the infrastructure to manage the pipeline from raw multimodal robot data to AI-ready datasets, validated models and deployment on robot fleets. The Data Factory will therefore connect physical environments, data engineering, simulation, model training and fleet deployment across a shared multi-site infrastructure.

"We are replicating the world, physically and digitally, to train humanoid robots at scale before they ever enter it," said Daniele Pucci, CEO of Generative Bionics. "The Physical AI Data Factory is how we do it: fleets of GENE.01 learn from real industrial work, we stress-test those skills across thousands of digital-twin variations on AMD compute, and we return validated World Action Models to the field. This is the infrastructure that enables the Action Intelligence layer of Physical AI in real customer environments. With AMD at our side since day one, on board GENE.01 and now at the heart of the Data Factory, we are building this network here in Europe, so that the data, the models and the infrastructure behind our industrial humanoids are developed and operated on the continent."

"Physical AI represents an exciting opportunity to bring the power of AI into the real world, creating new possibilities for automation and industrial innovation," said Keith Strier, SVP, Global AI Markets at AMD. "With AMD Helios™ powering Italy's first Physical AI Data Factory, we are providing scalable, high-performance computing infrastructure needed to turn that potential into reality. Our collaboration with Generative Bionics marks an important step in advancing European AI and industrial sovereignty, enabling the development and deployment of next-generation intelligent robotics applications while strengthening Europe's capacity to innovate."

About Generative Bionics

Generative Bionics is an Italian deep-tech company specialising in the development of humanoid robots powered by Physical AI. It combines advanced robotics, artificial intelligence, biomechanics and design to build humanoid platforms engineered to operate safely and reliably in complex industrial environments, while keeping people at the centre of the development process. Its solutions help improve safety, ergonomics and operational continuity, and are designed to integrate into existing production processes without requiring dedicated infrastructure. Generative Bionics raised €70 million in a seed round led by CDP Venture Capital, with participation from AMD Ventures, Duferco, Eni Next, RoboIT and Tether, to support the development of a new generation of human-centred Physical AI for industrial applications.

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INSPIRED EXPANDS LEGENDS OF OLYMPUS™ SERIES WITH APHRODITE

21 October 2026 – Inspired Entertainment, Inc. ("Inspired" or the "Company") (NASDAQ: INSE), a leading B2B provider of gaming content, systems, and solutions, has launched Aphrodite Legends of Olympus™ in the UK B3/LBO market, the latest title in the popular Legends of Olympus™ series. A Cat C release will follow in November.

Each title in the Legends of Olympus™ series brings a legendary figure from Greek mythology to life through distinctive features and gameplay. Aphrodite Legends of Olympus™ builds on the series with a combination of the proven Win & Spin Bonus and Triple Hit Combo mechanic.

Three Jewel symbols can unlock unique features within the Bonus. Each Jewel symbol in view contributes to the growth of its corresponding urn, with the urn size carrying over between spins. Once a feature is awarded, the corresponding urn returns to its starting size.

More than one urn can trigger at the same time, combining features to create a two-feature Super Bonus or three-feature Mega Bonus, with up to seven possible feature combinations.

The Blue Jewel feature allows Coins to land in doubles, awarding either two matching Cash Coins or two Pot Fill Coins. When combined with the Aphrodite Extra Lives feature, Double Hearts may also appear, adding two Hearts to the Heart Meter.

The Red Jewel introduces Pot Fill Coins, which collect letters towards four Prize Pots. When combined with the Blue Jewel feature, Double Letters can land.

The Gold Jewel activates the Aphrodite Extra Lives feature. If all lives are lost and the Heart Meter is empty, Aphrodite may award an additional Heart, resetting lives to three and continuing the Bonus. When combined with the Blue Jewel feature, Double Hearts can appear, adding two Hearts to the Heart Meter at once.

When the Win & Spin Bonus begins, 15 mini reels are presented in a 5×3 layout, with four additional rows initially locked. Each locked row displays a countdown that must reach zero to unlock. Coins landing on unlocked rows reduce the countdowns, while Double Coins reduce them by two.

All non-stuck reels spin each round, with landed Coins remaining in position for the duration of the Bonus. The feature begins with three lives, which reset whenever a Coin lands on an unlocked row. When the lives reach zero, the Bonus ends and all Cash Coins on unlocked rows are awarded. Completed Prize Pots are awarded as they are achieved.

The Gamble Wheels add another opportunity for excitement. The left wheel offers win multipliers of 1.5x, 2x, 3x, 5x or 10x, while the right wheel provides the opportunity to enter the Bonus. Landing on green secures the cash win or Bonus, while landing on red forfeits the winnings and returns play to the base game.

"Aphrodite Legends of Olympus™ is a strong addition to our UK retail portfolio, bringing a new combination of features to mechanics that players already know from the series. We're continuing to build out Legends of Olympus™ with distinctive characters and gameplay, giving our customers more content within a proven and recognisable franchise," said Ian Shreeve, Vice President and General Manager Gaming Sales.

Aphrodite Legends of Olympus™ is now available in the UK B3/LBO market, with a UK Cat C release scheduled for November.

About Inspired Entertainment, Inc.

With a proven track record of innovation, Inspired is a leading provider of content, technology, hardware and services for licensed gaming, betting and lottery operators around the world. Inspired's proprietary games resonate with players and deliver consistent performance for gaming operators across interactive, virtual sports, and retail gaming environments. Inspired's content and gaming systems are designed to work together across digital and retail channels, enabling scalable deployment and a consistent player experience. Through this integrated content-led approach, Inspired helps operators strengthen their offerings, drive engagement, and deliver compelling player experiences.

Additional information can be found at www.inseinc.com.

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Forward-looking statements are subject to known and unknown risks, uncertainties, assumptions and other important factors, many of which are outside of Inspired's control and all of which could cause actual results to differ materially from the results discussed in the forward-looking statements. Accordingly, forward-looking statements should not be relied upon as representing Inspired's views as of any subsequent date and Inspired does not undertake any obligation to update forward-looking statements to reflect events or circumstances after the date they were made, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, except as required by law. You are advised to review carefully the "Risk Factors" section of Inspired's annual report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2024, and in subsequent quarterly reports on Form 10-Q, which are available, free of charge, on the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission's website at www.sec.gov and on Inspired's website at www.inseinc.com.

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The AmeriFlex Group® Welcomes 17 Advisors, Representing More than $1.4 Billion in Total Client Assets, in Q3 2026

Firm exceeds $3.1 billion in new total client assets through first three quarters and is on track to complete the year with over $4.9 billion in new assets

LAS VEGAS, Oct. 21, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- The AmeriFlex Group® (or "the firm"), an advisor-owned hybrid RIA recognized for its planning-first approach and succession solutions, today announced it has recruited 17 new advisors representing more than $1.4 billion in total client assets during the third quarter of 2026. With the advisors expected to join the firm before year-end, AmeriFlex expects to finish 2026 with more than $4.9 billion in new client assets, nearly $2 billion above its stated annual growth goal of $3 billion.

The firm's advisor-focused programs have been built to address the often unmet needs of advisors throughout the life of their practices. From SuccessionFully®, AmeriFlex's first-of-its-kind succession platform, to AmeriFlex Premier+, a financial and transitional wealth planning service for high-net-worth clients, the firm has continued to invest in resources designed to help advisors grow, serve clients and plan for an eventual transition on their own terms.

"We are incredibly proud that so many advisors choose to join AmeriFlex and are grateful for the momentum we've built this year," said Thomas Goodson, Founder and CEO of The AmeriFlex Group®. "Our success is directly connected to the value advisors see in having the resources and support to pursue their goals, whether they are focused on scaling their business, planning for succession or somewhere in between."

The AmeriFlex Group's partnership with Cambridge continues to enhance its ability to deliver programs that help advisors grow, support client acquisition through succession and enable eventual transition. The firm also recently launched Scout, its AI-enabled program that creates comprehensive profiles of hundreds of firms in the time it once took to review a single practice, helping AmeriFlex evaluate potential succession opportunities more efficiently.

Jesse Kurrasch, Chief Operating Officer of The AmeriFlex Group®, added, "Our relationship with Cambridge and our investment in emerging technology allow us to support more advisors while maintaining the personalized service and access to solutions they expect from this firm. As we continue to grow, our priority remains ensuring our advisors have the resources and support they need at every step of their careers."

About The AmeriFlex Group®

The AmeriFlex Group® is recognized as The Home for Hybrids® (www.HomeForHybrids.com) — BD/RIA Transitional Wealth Planners™. The RIA is owned and operated by its advisor members and partners. Securities offered through Registered Representatives of Cambridge Investment Research, Inc., a broker-dealer, Member FINRA/SIPC. Advisory services offered through The AmeriFlex Group®, a Registered Investment Adviser. Cambridge is a minority owner of The AmeriFlex Group®. Other entities and/or marketing names, products or services referenced here are independent of Cambridge.

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