Quva and CAPS collaborate to maintain supply of critical medications to U.S. hospitals.

SUGAR LAND, Texas and ALLENTOWN, Pa., Sept. 8, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- QuVa Pharma, Inc. ("Quva") and Central Admixture Pharmacy Services, Inc. ("CAPS") today announced that Quva has acquired a range of essential medications from CAPS following CAPS' decision to exit the 503B sterile compounding business. Quva expects to begin introducing selected products from the acquired portfolio in phases later in 2026 and to expand its offerings over the following six (6) months.

"We are proud to work with Quva, a recognized leader in 503B outsourcing manufacturing, to help ensure continued access to a number of essential medications," said Michael Parden, Chief Executive Officer of B. Braun of America. "Products such as Cardioplegia, Neonatal Starter Bags and Heparin play an important role in patient care, and this transition supports continuity of supply for the patients and providers who depend on them. We also appreciate Quva's commitment to providing employment opportunities for CAPS colleagues currently supporting our local 503B sterile compounding operations."

Operating from more than 200,000 sq. ft. of FDA-registered 503B manufacturing facilities in New Jersey and Texas and 100,000 sq. ft. of forward distribution centers in Texas and Arizona, Quva serves more than 3,500 hospitals and health system customers nationwide with its broad portfolio of sterile compounded medications manufactured under rigorous quality standards.

"We appreciate the opportunity to partner with CAPS to maintain the supply of these critical medications," said Stuart Hinchen, Chief Executive Officer of Quva. "Health systems depend on prepared medications that are essential to patient care but difficult to produce reliably at scale. This acquisition reflects our commitment to investing in the specialized products, manufacturing capabilities, quality systems, distribution infrastructure, technology, and people needed to support these critical medication categories. We look forward to working with CAPS and our health-system customers to maintain supply and build more dependable solutions for the future."

About Quva

Quva helps health systems address critical medication needs across the enterprise. Through two distinct businesses, Quva supports both the supply of essential prepared medications and the use of complex medication data to improve enterprise decision-making.

Quva Pharma partners with hospitals and health systems to support categories of ready-to-administer and compounded medications that are essential to patient care and difficult to prepare reliably at scale.

Quva BrightStream connects and normalizes medication data from more than 400 source systems across sites of care, helping health-system leaders identify what matters, understand why, and make better decisions.

Together, Quva's businesses share a commitment to helping health systems deliver safe, dependable, and effective medication care.

For more information, visit onequva.com.

About B. Braun

B. Braun Medical Inc. (B. Braun) is a leader in smart infusion therapy and safe and effective pharmacy products, patient and provider safety, and sustainable health solutions. Our purpose is to help providers constantly improve patient satisfaction and outcomes. With products and services created to help healthcare professionals focus on what matters most—their patients—we're uniquely positioned to help health systems succeed now and in the future. B. Braun is headquartered in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania and is part of the B. Braun Group of Companies in the U.S., which includes B. Braun Interventional Systems, Aesculap® and CAPS®. The company employs 8,500 people at over 30 locations across North America.

Globally, the B. Braun Group of Companies employs more than 64,000 employees in 64 countries. Guided by its Sharing Expertise® philosophy, B. Braun continuously exchanges knowledge with customers, partners and clinicians to address the critical issues of improving care and lowering costs. To learn more about B. Braun Medical, explore our website.

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Award-winning campaign offers more than $30 in Deals for a Limited Time

CINCINNATI, Sept. 8, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Penn Station Sandwiches, recently rebranded from Penn Station East Coast Subs, is providing guests a delicious way to save while giving back to the community, with the return of its annual Deals for Down Syndrome fundraising campaign.

For a limited time, while supplies last, guests donate $5 to receive a coupon booklet packed with over $30 in Penn Station offers, with proceeds benefiting Down Syndrome Associations across the country. Penn Station Sandwiches matches every dollar raised, doubling the impact of customer donations.

"Year after year, our guests show us just how much they care about supporting their communities," said Jeff Osterfeld, founder of Penn Station Sandwiches. "Surpassing $2 million in support is something we're incredibly proud of, but what matters most is the impact those dollars can have for individuals with Down syndrome and their families. We're grateful to everyone who purchases a booklet and makes a donation or helps us spread the word."

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Available at participating Penn Station locations, the Deals for Down Syndrome booklet features four coupons that guests can use on future visits including:

- FREE small sub or sandwich

- FREE kid's meal with qualifying purchase

- FREE regular drink and small fry

- BUY ONE, GET ONE FREE sub of equal value, any size

Each coupon includes a unique, one-time-use promotional code and can be redeemed in-store, online or through the Penn Station app through March 21, 2027—National Down Syndrome Awareness Day.

"Our long-standing partnership with Penn Station means so much to the Down syndrome community," said Beth Smith, Executive Director of the Down Syndrome Association of Greater Cincinnati. "It's incredibly meaningful to see Penn Station and its guests come together year after year to support individuals with Down syndrome and their families. This campaign not only raises important funds for local programs and resources but also helps bring greater awareness to the Down syndrome community. We're grateful for Penn Station's continued dedication and excited to build on that impact again this year."

Proceeds from Deals for Down Syndrome stay local, supporting Down Syndrome Associations in communities where Penn Station restaurants operate. These organizations provide programs, educational resources, advocacy and enrichment opportunities for individuals with Down syndrome and their families.

Save, Give Back and Get Rewarded

Guests can purchase a Deals for Down Syndrome booklet at a participating Penn Station restaurant or online while supplies last and then redeem their coupons in-store, online or through the Penn Station app.

To find a nearby Penn Station Sandwiches restaurant or place an order online, visit penn-station.com and join the conversation on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/pennstation and Instagram https://www.instagram.com/pennstationeastcoastsubs/.

About Penn Station Sandwiches 

Founded in 1985 by Jeff Osterfeld, Penn Station Sandwiches is celebrating over 40 years of serving award-winning grilled hot and classic cold subs, sandwiches, wraps, bowls and award-winning fresh cut fries complemented with freshly squeezed lemonade. Privately held and headquartered in Cincinnati, Ohio, the brand is known as a community staple in states including Ohio, Indiana, Kentucky, and Pennsylvania, while rapidly expanding into North Carolina, South Carolina, and Michigan. With more than 300 locations nationwide, Penn Station is considered among the country's strongest franchise systems and is proud to be ranked on the Entrepreneur Franchise 500 list.

Learn more about Penn Station Sandwiches at penn-station.com

About the Down Syndrome Association of Greater Cincinnati:

The mission of the Down Syndrome Association of Greater Cincinnati is to empower individuals, educate families, enhance communities and together, celebrate the extraordinary lives of people with Down syndrome.

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Foodservice has transformed, but disposables haven't kept pace. Virginia manufacturer challenges foodservice industry to raise healthier standards: What touches your food should be worthy of it.

RICHMOND, Va., Sept. 8, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Virginia-based foodservice disposables manufacturer Terravive unveiled a new brand and mission built around "Worthy of Your Food," a direct challenge to the foodservice industry to rethink what touches our food. Current independent research is revealing an uncomfortable truth: conventional foodservice disposables are a hidden source of toxic exposure. Scientists at leading institutions, including NYU Langone, have documented that microplastics and nanoplastics are now present throughout the human body: in the brain, bloodstream, and placenta. Of roughly 16,000 chemicals used in plastic materials, about 4,000 are known to be toxic.

"We spend enormous energy asking what's in our food. We read labels. We worry about pesticides," said Julianna Keeling, founder and CEO of Terravive. "But then we put that carefully chosen food onto a toxic disposable container without thinking. The research is clear: what touches food matters to our health."

For years, foodservice has prioritized cost above all else. But research now demands a shift to human health. PFAS "forever chemicals" used in conventional foodservice disposables, have been linked to serious health concerns. Twelve states have already restricted PFAS in foodservice disposables, and Virginia's foam container ban extended to all foodservice businesses on July 1, 2026.

"Foodservice operators aren't asking these health questions because it's trendy," said Joe Swider, COO and U.S. Navy Veteran. "When you know microplastics are in human tissue, you can't ignore what your food is touching."

Terravive manufactures plant-based, compostable products from materials grown by local farmers, with no PFAS added and its products will not create microplastics. Critically, production happens across 16 U.S. facilities, giving direct control over materials, processes and a secure supply chain.

"American manufacturing isn't nostalgia. It's vital and reliable," Swider said. "When you control your manufacturing, you have greater ownership of your quality, lead time and pricing. Think about it, should your disposable fork have to travel 7,000 miles to get to you?"

Terravive believes healthier is possible. The company is building a future where foodservice disposables are worthy of the food they serve, the people who use them, and the communities they support.

About Terravive:

- Terravive was founded in 2015 by biomaterials chemist, Julianna Keeling and is a woman, minority and veteran-owned company.

- Manufactures 120+ plant-based, certified compostable foodservice disposables free from added PFAS and microplastics.

- Terravive's products are grown locally by American farmers and manufactured in the USA.

Learn how Terravive is rethinking foodservice disposables: www.terravive.com

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TCL remporte plus de 30 distinctions internationales à l'IFA 2026, récompensant ses innovations de pointe dans les domaines de l'affichage, de l'intelligence artificielle et de la maison connectée

BERLIN, 8 septembre 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- TCL, leader mondial de l'électronique grand public et numéro un mondial des téléviseurs Mini LED et ultra-large[1], a annoncé avoir remporté plus de 30 distinctions lors de l'IFA 2026, dont sept mentions « IFA Innovation Award Honoree » et cinq « Global Product Technology Innovation Awards ». Les prix IFA s'ajoutent à de nombreuses distinctions décernées par des médias de référence dans le domaine de la technologie, notamment Android Authority, TechRadar, Tom's Guide et What Hi-Fi ?.

En tête de cette gamme primée, le téléviseur TCL X11L SQD-Mini LED a remporté à la fois l'IFA Breakthrough 2026 Award décerné par Android Authority et le Best in Show Award décerné par Tom's Guide lors de l'IFA 2026, récompensant ainsi sa technologie SQD-Mini LED de nouvelle génération. Le téléviseur TCL C8L SQD-Mini LED a reçu la distinction IFA Innovation Awards Honoree pour sa technologie d'affichage de pointe et son design raffiné. Le TCL X3 Series OLED + moniteur de jeu ont également reçu la distinction Honoree pour son contraste ultra-élevé, ses fréquences de rafraîchissement et son superbe design. Dans la catégorie des smartphones, au premier plan de laquelle le modèle phare P80 Ultra, le TCL P80 Series ultra-fin a remporté le Best of IFA 2026 Award décerné par Android Authority, une distinction spéciale ayant été décernée au P80 Ultra dans le cadre des IFA Innovation Awards pour son système photographique, son écran et son design, tous à l'avant-garde de leur catégorie. Dans la catégorie des lunettes connectées, le modèle RayNeo iO a remporté le prix IFA Innovation Award Honoree pour son assistant IA intégré, tandis que le modèle RayNeo GT Max AR a décroché à la fois le prix IFA Innovation Award Honoree et le Global Product Technology Innovation Award pour son expérience de réalité augmentée certifiée Dolby Vision, une première mondiale.

L'innovation de TCL s'étend à l'ensemble de la maison connectée grâce à une gamme de produits de plus en plus axés sur l'intelligence artificielle. Le climatiseur TCL Solar Series , le réfrigérateur TCL TwinMag Prime Fresh Series et le robot compagnon familial TCL heyAiMe ont chacun reçu un Global Product Technology Innovation Award, tandis que le routeur TCL 5G AI CPE X5 a reçu une distinction IFA Innovation Award Honoree pour ses fonctionnalités agentiques exhaustives.

Outre l'innovation en matière de produits, TCL contribue à faire évoluer les normes industrielles. TCL et TÜV Rheinland ont publié conjointement le livre blanc intitulé SQD-Mini LED Display Industry qui présente un cadre systématique permettant d'évaluer les performances des écrans dans diverses situations de visionnage réelles. TCL a également obtenu la première certification mondiale SGS Natural Light Visual Comfort, basée sur une norme élaborée en collaboration avec SGS. Ensemble, ces récompenses, certifications et initiatives sectorielles soulignent l'engagement global de TCL en faveur du développement des technologies de nouvelle génération et de l'intégration d'expériences plus intelligentes et plus intuitives dans la vie quotidienne.

À propos de TCL

TCL est une marque d'électronique grand public de premier plan et un leader mondial du secteur de l'équipement de télévision. Présente sur plus de 160 marchés dans le monde, TCL est spécialisée dans la recherche sur l'électronique grand public ainsi que dans le développement et la fabrication de produits connexes : téléviseurs, systèmes audio, appareils électroménagers, appareils mobiles, lunettes connectées, écrans commerciaux, etc.

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- AI's impact on corporate profit pools will more than triple the Internet's—in half the time

- Productivity gains get headlines today, but 75% of the opportunity and disruption lies beyond these, in innovation and competitive shifts

- AI will structurally transform 71% of sectors, versus 41% for the Internet—reaching industries the Internet never touched, with far-reaching consequences

NEW YORK and SAN FRANCISCO, Sept. 8, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- AI puts $4.7 trillion of the profits of global business at stake between now and 2035 as its far-reaching impact drastically reshapes the global economy. In-depth Bain & Company analysis maps for the first time how AI is reorganizing whole industries and will create a wave of winners and losers across sectors as companies battle to seize the technology's potential.

Bain's calculation of the $4.7 trillion of profits put at stake by AI captures the scale of the business battleground confronting CEOs over the decade. It dwarfs even the $1.4 trillion of profit shifts over 20 years from the advent of the Internet, the last great technology disruption. In only half that time, AI will have more than triple the economic impact, reaching 1.7 times more widely, with 71% of sectors confronting structural transformation, versus 41% for the Internet, Bain reports.

Across 92 individual sectors, Bain's study charts the seismic shifts already taking place in industries' profit pools as AI use rapidly expands. It lays out the driving forces and breaks down which sectors will be most disrupted as the technology, and how CEOs respond, shapes a global business landscape of leaders, laggards, and losers.

"The $4.7 trillion profit pool shift is real, revolutionary, and already well underway. This is why, whatever sector companies are in, their CEO needs a clear prediction of where the industry is headed and a board-level commitment to act on it," said Dunigan O'Keeffe, partner in Bain & Company's Strategy & Transformation practice and lead author of the report. "Speed matters more than most CEOs realize. Move early and each deployment leaves you smarter than the last, with more data, workflows rewired around AI, and results that keep improving . None of that is for sale, so the company two years behind cannot buy its way back. The work is to figure out of what will matter in your industry a decade from now. Get that right and moving fast stops being a risk."

AI transformation is reaching the parts the internet didn't reach

Understanding the transformation underway, and who the winners and losers will be, requires a clear view of how technology disruptions work and what makes the AI revolution different, the report notes.

AI's fast-advancing restructuring of knowledge work, combined with its imminent impact on physical production through AI embodied in robots, means it will soon affect most of what the global economy does, Bain concludes. Its reach will extend into the high-value core of industries like industrial manufacturing, healthcare delivery, and pharmaceutical R&D that the Internet left untouched.

The Internet was chiefly a distribution technology that collapsed companies' costs to reach customers, but AI is a production technology that collapses the cost of producing goods and services themselves, not just how they are delivered, Bain says. It will have far greater impact as a result.

The forces behind the profit shifts: productivity gains, innovation, and market share shifts

Three driving forces underlie the $4.7 trillion shift in companies' profit pools over the next decade, Bain finds.

Productivity gains: Much of the focus on AI today is about productivity gains, and with good reason: Beyond the benefits reaped by consumers from better or cheaper products, companies will keep about $1.1 trillion in new profits as AI makes existing work cheaper, faster, and more scalable. Yet those gains represent just 24% of the total profit pool shift. Roughly 75% lies beyond productivity, in gains from innovation and market share shifts.

New innovation: Innovation among incumbents and new AI-enabled categories will generate $2.2 trillion in new profits (at 47%, the largest share of the total shift). New players will emerge, as they did in the Internet era, but AI offers incumbents opportunities to innovate in their core business across a much broader swath of the economy than the Internet did. AI will pull much of the rest of the economy into the digital world.

Market share shifts: $1.3 trillion of the shift will result from an extensive redistribution of existing profits between competing businesses as AI upends who can compete best, what cost structures work, and what capabilities matter. For many CEOs, the biggest risk and opportunity will be figuring out how to use AI better than their existing competitors.

Mapping the AI battlegrounds

Productivity gains, innovation, and market share shifts will play out unevenly across industries, Bain finds, but CEOs can build conviction about the implications of AI for their industry by understanding where their industry falls in one of four clusters.

Technology Foundation – demand is unavoidable, growth is explosive: in this cluster, with $1.5 trillion of profits in play, demand explodes because every other sector's AI adoption is unavoidable and non-negotiable. As every industry adopts AI, explosive demand follows for cloud infrastructure, data centers, semiconductors, mobile devices, PCs and servers, and AI foundation models, as well as the energy and physical infrastructure that powers and supports it all.

Rewired – an open race, the swift will win: in this cluster, with $1.5 trillion of profits at stake, Bain identifies a battleground in which AI will rapidly rewire competitive advantage in the affected industries, with a leadership gap between fast and slow AI adopters opening up within a few years, rather than decades and profit pools being fundamentally rebuilt.

In this "Rewired" cluster, leading incumbent companies that move fast to adopt AI will entrench their position as their data, regulatory, and scale advantages allow them to control profit pool shifts and capture disproportionate value. Incumbents who hesitate will cede value. Leaders will reinforce their position in sectors such as pharma and biotech, life sciences, healthcare delivery, healthcare equipment, aerospace and defense, and payments in financial services.

Yet other sectors in this 'Rewired' cluster will confront a wide-open race between established players and new entrants as AI erodes traditional boundaries and removes 'moats' for incumbents. Leadership in a sector then becomes a position to defend. And cost structures, workforce composition, and channel relationships may create drag for incumbents as AI-native competitors build competing models. These disruptions will mean there are no predetermined winners in sectors such as enterprise software, automotive manufacturing, advertising, consulting, corporate law, cybersecurity, ground transportation, freight, and logistics, and machinery.

Enterprise workflow software also sits squarely here. A market leader with deep customer integrations, high switching costs and defensible data moats has a structural advantage – but only if it treats AI as a board level priority and creates features customers will pay for.

Augmentation – the sector survives, leaders may not: in this cluster, with $1.3 trillion of profits at stake, Bain finds AI brings less dramatic changes to underlying business models while the critical question is who will win the race for AI-powered productivity gains. Companies that move more slowly to capture those gains will find that more aggressive competitors squeeze margins. Fast adopters in hospitality, for instance, could use AI to sharpen consumer insights, extend demand forecasting, dynamically adjust pricing, and sustain customer engagement beyond their next visit.

Revolution – delivery changes, the need doesn't: with $0.3 trillion of profits at stake, this cluster echoes the disruptions from the Internet as the sectors affected, such as customer support, IT services, and online tutoring and test prep, see their core product or service shift to AI or the margin for intermediaries disappears. Companies in these sectors face replacement of their entire delivery model. The profit pool does not disappear but migrates to whoever owns the AI layer.

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About Bain & Company

Bain & Company works with leaders worldwide to solve their toughest challenges and deliver enduring results. Since 1973, we've partnered with clients, including private equity and portfolio companies, to build the capabilities they need to stay ahead of change and help them redefine their industries. We measure our success by our clients' success, and we proudly hold the highest levels of client advocacy in our field.

Bain is consistently recognized globally as one of the best places to work. We operate as one global team, uniting strategists, industry and functional experts, technologists, and advisors with a vibrant ecosystem of technology partners.

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Bain & Company was founded in 1973 and today has 19,000 employees across 67 cities in 40 countries. We have worked with more than two-thirds of the Global 500 and more than 9,000 companies worldwide. Bain has pledged to deliver $2 billion in pro bono consulting to nonprofit, public-sector and charitable organizations by 2035. The firm is consistently recognized as a Leader in major analyst rankings across multiple areas, including digital business, innovation, strategy, experience design, customer experience, and carbon-zero transformation.

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Los camiones superan en eficiencia a los turismos en las carreteras de cinco de las siete capitales europeas

Según datos de Geotab, Madrid es la ciudad con las condiciones más difíciles para los camiones

MADRID, 8 de septiembre de 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Geotab, líder mundial en operaciones conectadas, videotelemática e información generada por IA, revela que los vehículos comerciales obtienen mejores resultados de eficiencia vial que los turismos en cinco de siete ciudades europeas, según nuevos datos de su Índice de eficiencia de transporte urbano de mercancías.

El índice puntúa por separado el rendimiento de los camiones y los turismos de cada ciudad en una escala de 0 a 100, teniendo en cuenta la fluidez del tráfico y la cantidad de combustible que se desperdicia al mantener el motor al ralentí. Una puntuación más alta refleja un entorno operativo más eficiente. Los resultados se basan en datos de vehículos conectados correspondientes a todo el año 2025 en siete ciudades europeas. En los casos en que los camiones obtienen mejores puntuaciones que los turismos, los datos sugieren que esto puede deberse, en parte, a la programación de los horarios fuera de las horas punta y a la planificación profesional de las rutas, lo que reduce la exposición a las condiciones de mayor congestión.

En las siete ciudades, la diferencia entre camiones y turismos oscila entre +26 puntos en Roma y -6 en Madrid. Roma y Berlín presentan las mayores ventajas para los camiones, un resultado que puede explicarse por las franjas horarias de acceso para el transporte de mercancías y las redes viarias distribuidas que las empresas profesionales pueden aprovechar de forma eficaz. Les siguen Dublín y Ámsterdam, ambas con diferencias de dos dígitos a favor de los camiones. París se sitúa en un término medio contraintuitivo: los camiones superan a los turismos a pesar de presentar la tasa de inactividad más alta del estudio, ya que los turismos se enfrentan a condiciones aún peores.

Solo Londres y Madrid se salen de la norma, aunque por razones diferentes. Los resultados de Londres pueden reflejar un entorno normativo que afecta de manera especialmente negativa a los vehículos comerciales: restricciones en los carriles bus que los camiones no pueden utilizar, normativas de carga y descarga que concentran las entregas en franjas horarias ya de por sí congestionadas, y requisitos de zonas de bajas emisiones cuyos costes de cumplimiento recaen de manera desproporcionada sobre las flotas comerciales más antiguas. El reto de Madrid es más estructural. Su puntuación de 8 en cuanto a la idoneidad de la red para los camiones es la más baja de todo el conjunto de datos, lo que significa que la red viaria prácticamente no ofrece franjas con condiciones operativas favorables para los vehículos comerciales a ninguna hora del día.

Madrid: sin tregua, sin capacidad de previsión

Madrid es la única ciudad en la que los turismos superan claramente a los camiones, con una diferencia de 6 puntos a favor de los turismos (puntuación de los turismos: 28; puntuación de los camiones: 22). Ambas puntuaciones son bajas: Madrid se sitúa en la parte inferior del índice de eficiencia general, pero la puntuación de 8 en cuanto a la idoneidad de la red para los camiones es la más baja de todo el estudio. Prácticamente a cualquier hora del día, la congestión para los vehículos comerciales supera el umbral crítico. La puntuación de Madrid en variabilidad del tiempo de trayecto de los camiones, de 33, es menos de la mitad de la obtenida por la siguiente ciudad con peor puntuación. Esto indica que los operadores no solo se enfrentan a una congestión constante, sino también a condiciones difícilmente previsibles. Sin momentos de respiro y sin datos fiables sobre el tiempo de trayecto: esa combinación convierte a Madrid en el entorno más complicado para los vehículos comerciales de las siete ciudades.

El efecto en la flota profesional

La ventaja de la gestión profesional se reduce en aquellas ciudades en las que las condiciones estructurales impuestas a los vehículos comerciales son tan adversas que la gestión profesional por sí sola no puede compensarlas por completo. Para los operadores de flotas, los datos muestran dónde esa ventaja es más sólida y, de igual forma, dónde el reto responde más a las limitaciones de la infraestructura que a la gestión operativa. También señalan los mercados en los que es necesario respaldar con datos la necesidad de cambios normativos.

Miguel Fayos, Associate Vice-President, EMEA Solutions Engineering en Geotab, comenta: "La suposición de que los camiones son siempre la principal fuente de ineficiencia en las carreteras urbanas no se sostiene a la luz de estos datos. En la mayoría de las ciudades europeas, las operaciones de flotas profesionales superan al tráfico general de pasajeros por un margen significativo; esto es fruto de rutas estructuradas, una mejor planificación de horarios y decisiones basadas en datos a las que los conductores particulares simplemente no tienen acceso. Para los operadores de cualquier ciudad, el mensaje es el mismo: cuanto más clara sea tu visión de dónde se generan los costes, mejor posicionado estarás para actuar".

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Metodología

El Índice de eficiencia de transporte urbano de mercancías en Europa puntúa cada ciudad en una escala de 0 a 100 a partir de dos dimensiones evaluadas por separado para vehículos ligeros y camiones, y posteriormente combinadas mediante una ponderación 60/40 (turismos/camiones). Este enfoque refleja que la mayor parte de la demanda vial corresponde a vehículos de pasajeros, mientras que el componente de camiones captura específicamente la eficiencia logística.

El índice combina dos tipos de análisis que permiten obtener una imagen más fiel del impacto operativo real al que se enfrenta una flota cada día.La primera dimensión, relacionada con el comportamiento del tráfico, representa el 75 % de la puntuación de cada tipo de vehículo y mide tres factores: carga de congestión (congestión acumulada a lo largo del día, con un peso del 50 %), franjas horarias sin congestión (horas diarias de circulación fluida, con un peso del 25 %) y variabilidad de los tiempos de trayecto (predictibilidad de los desplazamientos, también con un peso del 25 %).

La segunda dimensión, centrada en el coste de la congestión, representa el 25 % restante y mide el ralentí de los vehículos durante los trayectos como indicador del desperdicio generado por el sistema. Un mayor porcentaje de ralentí refleja congestión, mala sincronización semafórica y cuellos de botella.

Todas las puntuaciones se basan en datos correspondientes al conjunto del año 2025 (enero-diciembre) procedentes de la plataforma de vehículos conectados de Geotab en siete ciudades: Berlín, Ámsterdam, Dublín, Roma, París, Londres y Madrid. Las puntuaciones representan comparaciones relativas normalizadas basadas en una muestra de vehículos conectados, y no un censo completo.

Sobre Geotab

Geotab es un líder mundial en soluciones para vehículos conectados y gestión de activos, con sedes en Oakville (Ontario) y Atlanta (Georgia). Nuestra misión es hacer del mundo un lugar más seguro, eficiente y sostenible. Aprovechamos el análisis de datos avanzado y la inteligencia artificial para transformar el rendimiento y las operaciones de las flotas, reduciendo costes e impulsando la eficiencia. Con la ayuda de los mejores equipos científicos de datos e ingeniería, damos servicio a aproximadamente 100.000 clientes en todo el mundo y procesamos 100.000 millones de puntos de datos diarios procedentes de más de 5 millones de suscripciones de vehículos. Empresas de la lista Fortune 500, flotas de tamaño medio y las más grandes flotas del sector público del mundo, incluido el gobierno federal de EE. UU., confían en Geotab. Tenemos un compromiso con la seguridad y la privacidad de los datos y hemos recibido las autorizaciones FIPS 140-3 y FedRAMP. Nuestra plataforma abierta, nuestro ecosistema de partners de renombre y el Marketplace ofrecen cientos de soluciones de terceros preparadas para las flotas. Este año, estamos celebrado 25 años de innovación. Visite www.geotab.com/es y síganos en LinkedIn para más información.

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New Vanilla and Chocolate Protein Milkshakes deliver 30g of protein, 140–150 calories, and less than 1g of sugar

NEW YORK, Sept. 8, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- David Protein today announced the launch of its first ready-to-drink Protein Milkshakes, bringing the brand's protein-forward approach to a convenient new format.

David Protein Milkshakes are made with ultrafiltered milk and deliver 30g of protein, 140–150 calories, and less than 1g of sugar per 12 oz bottle. Smooth, thick, and creamy from the first sip to the last, the new shakes are designed to deliver the taste and experience of a milkshake with the protein density consumers expect from David.

Available in two flavors:

- Vanilla: Smooth, creamy, and classic, with 30g of protein, 140 calories, and less than 1g of sugar per 12 oz bottle.

- Chocolate: Rich, creamy, and cocoa-forward, with 30g of protein, 150 calories, and less than 1g of sugar per 12 oz bottle.

The launch is supported by "Drink David," a new campaign featuring supermodel Stella Maxwell. The campaign introduces David's distinctive gold Milkshake bottles through a series of images starring Maxwell and extends the brand's presence across fashion, beauty, and culture. Drink David will appear across digital, social, and out-of-home placements in New York City this month.

David Protein Milkshakes launch September 8 at davidprotein.com and at select New York City stores.

The launch marks David's latest expansion beyond protein bars. In June, the company introduced David Frozen Dessert, which delivers 30g of protein per pint with 210–260 calories and 1–2g of sugar, depending on the flavor. David Gold bars deliver 28g of protein for 150 calories, while David Bronze bars deliver 20g of protein for 150 calories.

ABOUT DAVID PROTEIN

David is a protein-focused food company creating products that deliver more protein without compromising on taste or macros. Its portfolio includes protein bars, frozen dessert, and ready-to-drink protein milkshakes.

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Seasoned Sports Business and Philanthropy Executive to Lead Premier Sports Sustainability Alliance

PORTLAND, Ore., Sept. 8, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, the Green Sports Alliance announced the appointment of Jeff Pacini as its new Executive Director. In this role, Pacini will steer the premier global coalition of sports team and venue executives, alongside sustainability leaders, leveraging the cultural power of sports to advance healthy, sustainable communities worldwide.

Pacini was selected following an extensive national executive search conducted by Prodigy Search. He joins the Green Sports Alliance with over two decades of leadership experience at the intersection of sports management, strategic marketing, and mission-driven philanthropy.

"I am honored to lead the Green Sports Alliance at such a pivotal moment for environmental stewardship in sports," said Pacini. "Sports possess a unique ability to unite communities and drive meaningful social and environmental change. I look forward to working alongside our members, partners, and industry leaders to expand our impact and build a more sustainable future."

Pacini's distinguished career spans senior leadership roles across major sports and philanthropic organizations. He began his career with the NBA's Global Marketing Partnerships group and the Cleveland Cavaliers, later serving as Vice President of Business Development for the Greater Cleveland Sports Commission. His non-profit and executive track record includes serving as National Development Director for Cycling at the American Heart Association and General Manager/Vice President of Business Development for Legends Global. Most recently, Pacini founded ion Philanthropy, providing strategic advisory services in fundraising, marketing, and data analytics to non-profits and sports entities.

Pacini holds an MBA and a Master of Sports Administration from Ohio University and a Bachelor of Arts in Communication Studies from The College of Wooster. Recognized for his leadership in the industry, he was named to Crain's Cleveland Business Forty Under 40.

"We are thrilled to welcome Jeff to this vital role," stated Aileen McManamon, Board Chair for the Green Sports Alliance. "His broad sports industry experience, proven leadership, and vision are an exceptional fit as the Alliance's next chapter in bringing innovative solutions and foresight to the global sports industry."

About the Green Sports Alliance

The Green Sports Alliance leverages the cultural and market influence of sports to promote healthy, sustainable communities where we live, work, and play. The Alliance convenes professional sports leagues, sports governing bodies, colleges, teams, venues, their partners, and millions of fans to inspire environmental and social impact and to create a resilient and sustainable future for the next generation.

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Indice sur le fret : Dans quelles villes européennes les camions circulent-ils le mieux ?

Rome possède des conditions de circulation favorables aux camions, tandis que Londres et Madrid sont les seules villes où les véhicules particuliers sont plus efficaces que les véhicules utilitaires.

Paris présente des conditions de circulation pour les camions relativement performantes comparées au trafic des véhicules particuliers.

PARIS, 8 septembre 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Geotab, leader mondial des solutions de gestion de véhicules et d'équipements connectés, publie aujourd'hui de nouvelles données issues de son Index Européen sur le Fret Urbain. Ces dernières montrent que les véhicules utilitaires ont surpassé les voitures particulières en matière d'efficacité routière dans cinq des sept villes européennes analysées.

Ce rapport évalue séparément les performances des camions et des véhicules particuliers de chaque ville sur une échelle de 0 à 100, en mesurant la fluidité du trafic et la quantité de carburant consommée en marche au ralenti. Un score plus élevé reflète un environnement opérationnel plus efficace. Les résultats s'appuient sur les données de véhicules connectés recueillies sur l'ensemble de l'année 2025 dans sept villes européennes. Lorsque les camions obtiennent un score supérieur à celui des véhicules particuliers, l'indice suggère que ce phénomène pourrait s'expliquer en partie par une planification des itinéraires en dehors des heures de pointe et par l'utilisation d'un routage professionnel, réduisant leur exposition aux conditions de circulation plus difficiles.

Dans les sept villes analysées, l'écart entre les camions et les véhicules particuliers varie de +26 points à Rome à -6 points à Madrid. Rome et Berlin présentent des configurations de circulation qui avantagent les camions, avec des créneaux d'accès dédiés au fret et des réseaux routiers bien répartis, que les opérateurs professionnels peuvent exploiter efficacement. Dublin et Amsterdam suivent, chacune avec un écart à deux chiffres en faveur des camions. Paris occupe une position intermédiaire surprenante : les camions surpassent les véhicules particuliers, affichant pourtant le taux de marche au ralenti le plus élevé de l'étude. En effet, les voitures particulières sont confrontées à des conditions encore plus défavorables.

Seules Londres et Madrid font exception à cette tendance, pour des raisons différentes. Les données recueillies à Londres pourraient refléter un environnement réglementaire particulièrement contraignant pour les véhicules utilitaires :

- Restrictions d'accès aux voies de bus que les camions ne peuvent pas emprunter,

- Réglementations relatives aux livraisons (celles-ci étant concentrées sur des créneaux déjà congestionnés)

- Exigences liées aux zones à faibles émissions dont les coûts de mise en conformité pèsent de manière disproportionnée sur les flottes commerciales plus anciennes.

Le problème de Madrid est plus fondamental. Son score d'accessibilité pour les camions, qui s'établit à 8, est la mesure la plus basse de l'ensemble des données. Cela signifie que le réseau routier n'offre pratiquement aucune plage horaire où les conditions sont favorables à la circulation des véhicules utilitaires, quelle que soit l'heure de la journée.

Rome : là où l'avantage est le plus marqué

Rome enregistre l'écart le plus important entre l'efficacité des camions et celle des véhicules particuliers parmi toutes les villes analysées : un score de 63 pour les camions contre 37 pour les véhicules particuliers. Les données suggèrent que les véhicules utilitaires pourraient bénéficier de créneaux dédiés au fret et de zones soumises à des restrictions pour les voitures particulières. Le routage professionnel pourrait également permettre d'éviter les principaux points de congestion. Les camions de Rome sont également les plus économes en carburant de toutes les villes étudiées, avec une consommation de 29,52 litres aux 100 km, et seulement 2,8 % du carburant total consommé en marche au ralenti - le taux de marche au ralenti pour les camions le plus faible de l'ensemble de l'étude.

Paris : une circulation ralentie, mais pourtant performante

Paris affiche un résultat assez paradoxal. Ses camions consomment 18,2 % de leur carburant total en marche au ralenti, soit le taux pour les camions le plus élevé de l'indice. Pourtant, ils surpassent encore nettement les véhicules particuliers au niveau de leur score global d'efficacité (score de 46 pour les camions, 31 pour les véhicules particuliers). Cet écart pourrait en partie s'expliquer par le fait que les véhicules particuliers sont confrontés à des conditions de circulation difficiles, que les camions peuvent partiellement contourner grâce au routage. En effet, il n'existe aucune heure de la journée à Paris durant laquelle le trafic passe sous le seuil critique de congestion pour les voitures particulières. Une planification professionnelle et l'accès à la ville en dehors des heures de pointe peuvent absorber une partie de cette pression. Pour les opérateurs de flotte parisiens, le taux de marche au ralenti de 18,2 % représente le point d'intervention le plus évident : c'est sur cet aspect que l'écart avec les meilleures performances du marché est le plus important.

Madrid : faible accessibilité et aucune prévisibilité

Madrid est la seule ville où les véhicules particuliers surpassent clairement les camions, avec un écart de 6 points en faveur des voitures (score de 28 pour les véhicules particuliers, 22 pour les camions). Les deux scores sont faibles : Madrid se classe en dernière position de l'indice d'efficacité global. Son score d'accessibilité pour les camions, qui s'établit à 8, est le plus bas de toute l'étude. À pratiquement toute heure de la journée, la congestion des véhicules utilitaires dépasse le seuil critique. Le score de variabilité des temps de trajet des camions à Madrid s'établit à 33, soit moins de la moitié de celui de la ville classée juste au-dessus. Cela signifie que les opérateurs sont confrontés non seulement à une congestion permanente, mais aussi à des conditions véritablement imprévisibles. Avec aucun créneau de répit et aucune donnée fiable sur les temps de trajet, Madrid est la ville la plus difficile pour les véhicules utilitaires parmi les sept villes analysées.

L'impact des données pour les flottes professionnelles

Les villes où l'avantage opérationnel disparaît sont celles où les conditions structurelles imposées aux véhicules utilitaires sont si défavorables que même une gestion professionnelle ne suffit pas à les compenser entièrement. Pour les opérateurs de flotte, avoir accès à des données permet d'identifier à la fois les villes où une gestion professionnelle est importante, celles où le principal défi tient davantage aux infrastructures qu'aux opérations et celles où la nécessité de faire évoluer la réglementation doit être étayée par des informations factuelles.

François Denis, Associate Vice President, EMEA chez Geotab, déclare : « L'idée selon laquelle les camions seraient toujours la principale source d'inefficacité de la circulation urbaine ne résiste pas à l'analyse de ces données. Dans la plupart des villes européennes, les flottes professionnelles obtiennent des performances nettement supérieures à celles du trafic de véhicules particuliers, grâce à une combinaison de routage structuré, d'une meilleure planification et de décisions fondées sur les données auxquelles les conducteurs particuliers n'ont tout simplement pas accès. Pour les opérateurs de toutes les villes, le message est le même : plus vous disposez d'une vision claire des postes sur lesquels se concentrent les coûts, mieux vous êtes en mesure d'agir ».

Consultez le rapport complet ici.

Méthodologie

L'Indice d'efficacité du fret urbain européen attribue à chaque ville une note sur une échelle de 0 à 100, en se basant sur deux dimensions évaluées séparément pour les véhicules particuliers et les camions, puis combinées selon une pondération de 60/40 (particuliers/camions) afin de tenir compte du fait que la majeure partie de la demande routière provient des véhicules particuliers, alors que la composante « camions » reflète spécifiquement l'efficacité logistique.

La première dimension, qui porte sur la fluidité du trafic, représente 75 % de la note attribuée à chaque type de véhicule et mesure trois éléments : le poids des embouteillages (congestion cumulée sur la journée, pondération de 50 %), les plages horaires sans embouteillages (heures par jour de circulation fluide, pondération de 25 %) et la variabilité des temps de trajet (prévisibilité des temps de trajet, pondération de 25 %).

La deuxième dimension, le coût de la congestion, représente les 25 % restants et mesure la durée de ralenti des véhicules en cours de trajet comme indicateur des pertes générées par le trafic. Des taux de ralenti élevés indiquent une mauvaise circulation, une synchronisation inadéquate des feux de signalisation et des embouteillages.

Tous les scores sont basés sur les données de l'année complète 2025 (janvier-décembre) issues de la plateforme de gestion des véhicules connectés de Geotab dans sept villes : Berlin, Amsterdam, Dublin, Rome, Paris, Londres et Madrid. Les scores représentent des comparaisons relatives normalisées issues d'un échantillon de véhicules connectés, et non d'un recensement.

À propos de Geotab

Geotab est un leader mondial des opérations connectées, de la télématique vidéo et des analyses basées sur l'intelligence artificielle. Fort de la confiance de plus de 100 000 clients — des petites et moyennes flottes aux entreprises du Fortune 500, en passant par les organismes publics comme le gouvernement fédéral américain — Geotab connecte environ 6 millions de véhicules et d'actifs, traitant 100 milliards de points de données par jour.

Partnership Combines Shoot 360's Expertise in Sports Technology and Franchise Growth with COPA's Leadership in Athlete Assessment, Performance Science and Data Analytics

VANCOUVER, Wash., Sept. 8, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Shoot 360, the leader in technology-powered basketball training, and COPA Innovation Laboratories, a sports innovation company operating at the intersection of athlete development, technology and human performance, today announced a strategic partnership designed to advance technology-driven athlete development and support the continued growth of both organizations.

As part of the partnership, COPA Innovation Laboratories, together with its investment subsidiary COPA Venture Capital, led a $7 million growth funding round in Shoot 360. The partnership brings together complementary expertise in sports technology, athlete assessment, performance analytics, franchising, and business growth.

Founded in 2012 by Craig Moody, Shoot 360 combines immersive, technology-powered basketball training with performance-tracking software. The company has grown to more than 65 locations across the U.S. and internationally, with a significant pipeline in development and partnerships with several NBA teams.

COPA Innovation Laboratories develops and operates a portfolio of sports, wellness, and technology businesses, including COPA Soccer Training Centers and COPA Venture Capital. Its platforms combine objective athlete assessment, sports science, performance data, technology, and real-world training environments to support athlete development.

"From day one, our mission has been to change the way kids and athletes experience the game. Shoot 360 makes training feel as engaging as the sports and video games they already love," said Craig Moody, Founder and President of Shoot 360. "This investment gives us the resources to bring that experience to more communities, accelerate our technology, and give more athletes the ability to understand their progress in real time. COPA understands both the science of athlete development and the business of scaling it, making them an ideal partner for our next chapter."

"What makes this partnership exciting is the complementary expertise each organization brings," said Mark Hall, CEO and Founder of COPA Innovation Laboratories. "COPA has invested heavily in athlete assessment, performance data, and development, while Shoot 360 has built an impressive technology platform and proven franchise model. By bringing those strengths together, we see an opportunity to accelerate innovation, strengthen both platforms, and ultimately create better experiences for athletes."

As youth sports increasingly embrace technology-driven training and measurable athlete development, Shoot 360 and COPA Innovation Laboratories will explore collaboration across technology, athlete assessment, performance analytics, franchising, and business expansion, while leveraging COPA's broader sports and real estate ecosystem, including with COPA affiliate, National SportsMall Realty, to support future growth.

About Shoot 360

Shoot 360 is the world's premier high-tech basketball training, competition, and entertainment platform. Combining machine vision, real-time analytics, and immersive gamification, Shoot 360 transforms how players train, compete, and connect. With more than 65 franchise locations across North America, Europe, Asia, and a rapidly growing global presence, Shoot 360 is reimagining the future of the game. To learn more about Shoot 360, visit www.shoot360.com. To learn more about franchise opportunities, visit https://shoot360franchise.com/.

About COPA Innovation Laboratories

COPA Innovation Laboratories is a sports innovation company building, operating, and investing in businesses at the intersection of sports, technology, and human performance. Through its portfolio of companies, COPA Innovation Laboratories combines expertise in athlete assessment, performance data and analytics, sports technology, training, business development, and investment to create and scale innovative platforms that advance athlete development. COPA Innovation Laboratories is a business founded and owned by California based entrepreneur, Mark D. Hall, and is affiliated with other Hall owned business ventures including Hall Equities Group, ZMC Hotels, and National SportsMall Realty among others. To learn more, visit www.copainnovationlabs.com.

Media Contact: Sara Faiwell, Fishman Public Relations, [email protected] or (847) 945-1300

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