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CHARLOTTE, N.C.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Some things just go together. That’s why Bojangles and Appalachian Mountain Brewery (AMB) have partnered to brew the tasty beverage we didn’t know we’ve been waiting for: Bojangles Hard Sweet Tea. The two Carolina-born brands joined forces to carefully concoct 2023’s newest and best drink – combining Bojangles’ knowledge of expertly steeped sweet tea and AMB’s award-winning brewing innovation. The result is an easy-drinking, refreshing hard tea, sure to delight fans of both brands, ages 21 and older. Bojangles is a chain of approximately 800 restaurants spread across 15 states that is famous for its Southern-inspired menu, including boldly flavored fried chicken, made-from-scratch buttermilk biscuits and loads of fixins. The brand was founded in 1977 in Charlotte, North Carolina, which it continues to call home. AMB opened its taproom in 2013 in Boone, North Carolina, becoming the first brewery in Boone and brewing award-winning, high-quality beers and ciders ever since—including a Great American Beer Festival Gold Medal for Boone Creek Blonde Ale, Gold Medal for their Down South Lager and Silver Medal for Hop Rain Drop IPA. The collaboration represents a promising new food licensing deal for Bojangles. With millions of loyal fans garnered over its 45-year history, the brand hopes to “tap” into fans’ love of all things Bojangles with this new beverage. “This collaboration is something sweet,” said Jackie Woodward, Chief Brand and Marketing Officer for Bojangles. “Partnering with AMB to craft our Legendary Iced Tea into a hard tea for fans of legal drinking age was a natural fit, and the team poured passion into the entire process. We can’t wait for fans to try it!” Bojangles Hard Sweet Tea will be sold only at participating retailers and will not be available at any Bojangles restaurants. The hard tea is expected to hit shelves in March in the form of 12-pack, 12-ounce cans and individual 16-ounce cans. It will be available at independent retailers and chains like Circle K, QT, Sheetz, Spinx, Harris Teeter, ingles, Lowes, Walmart, Food Lion and other retailers in North and South Carolina. “AMB couldn’t be more excited to collaborate with such an iconic Carolina company,” said Nathan Kelischek, AMB Founder and Brewmaster. “Bojangles sweet tea is a staple across the South and has earned its ‘legendary’ title. AMB has always been dedicated to making the highest quality craft beer and cider, and the same can be said for this authentic Bojangles Hard Sweet Tea. We are excited to continue to share our craft in innovative, new ways.” Bojangles Hard Sweet Tea will be perfect for entertaining in spring, vacationing in summer, tailgating in fall, and any occasion when you want to bring the fun. It’s always been Bo Time, and now it’s also Brew Time! For more information on Bojangles Hard Sweet Tea, including updates on release timing and participating retailers, please follow the fun @BoHardTea on Instagram and Twitter, as well as @Bojangles Hard Tea on Facebook. About Bojangles, Inc. Bojangles is a Carolina-born restaurant chain specializing in craveable Southern food made by hand from real recipes. Founded in 1977 as a single location in Charlotte, North Carolina, the beloved brand continues to grow – currently at approximately 800 company-owned and franchised restaurants – bringing its focus on food and folks along with it. For more information about Bojangles’ handcrafted approach to food and community impact, visit www.bojangles.com. To join in on the fan fun, follow Bojangles on Instagram, TikTok and Twitter. About Appalachian Mountain Brewery Appalachian Mountain Brewery (AMB) was founded and brought to life by two cousins, Nathan Kelischek and Chris Zieber, in 2011. Their German heritage, love for the state of North Carolina and passion for the environment and outdoors has helped to form the vision of AMB. Upon opening the taproom in 2013, AMB was the first brewery in Boone, NC, and quickly became known for brewing award-winning, high-quality beers and ciders. After expanding rapidly, AMB partnered with Anheuser-Busch in October of 2020, joining A-B's Brewers Collective of craft beer partners across the country. For more, visit: www.amb.beer.

ALEXANDRIA, Va.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Hometown heroes who serve their communities around the clock are being recognized this July 24, otherwise known as 24/7 Day. An estimated 30,000 convenience stores across the country will celebrate their hometown heroes on 24/7 Day, recognizing first responders, medical personnel, 9-1-1 professionals, and Red Cross volunteers who work 24/7 to ensure people don’t face emergencies alone. Participating retailers each support 24/7 Day in their own unique way, from offering free coffee, fountain and frozen drinks to a free breakfast and free bottled water for first responders in uniform or with a badge. Hosted by the NACS Foundation, 24/7 Day also supports the American Red Cross by raising awareness and donations for this critical organization, while spotlighting the convenience store industry’s importance in supporting all local heroes in the communities in which they serve. On average, the American Red Cross assists more than 21,000 people every day providing everything from disaster relief and support to humanitarian aid. For every $1 Red Cross donation, 90 cents is invested in delivering care and comfort to those in need. “Convenience retailers are often the first supporters to first responders. Thanks to their 24/7 operations, convenience stores are often the only place open to serve first responders and medical personnel working overnight hours. Convenience stores also help ensure fuel, water, food and other necessities are available for emergency workers and customers during the duration of disaster events and have been instrumental as the COVID-19 pandemic continues to impact daily life,” said Stephanie Sikorski, executive director of the NACS Foundation. Convenience stores are in every community in the country; 93% of Americans live within just 10 minutes of a convenience store, including 86% of rural Americans. The country’s 148,000-plus convenience stores conduct 160 million transactions a day – the equivalent of serving half of the U.S. population daily. Companies and organizations participating in this year’s 24/7 Day celebration include Sheetz (the 2022 “Community Advocate” sponsor), 1 Stop, Admiral, Apple Market, BreadBox, California Fuels and Convenience Alliance (CFCA), Casey’s, The Convenience Group LLC, Delek, ExtraMile, E-Z Mart, Fas Mart, Fast Market, GPM Investments, GSTV, Handy Mart, High’s, Holiday Stationstores, The Hub Convenience Stores, Huck’s, Jiffy Stop, Jiffi Stop, Li’l Cricket, Loop Neighborhood Market, Maverik, Minit Mart, NENA, Next Door Store, Pilot Company, Quik Stop, R-Store, RaceTrac, Rapid Refill & Garrett’s Family Market, Roadrunner Markets, Rutter’s, Scotchman, Shore Stop, Spinx, St. Romain Oil, Town Star, Village Pantry, Wawa, Yesway, and Young’s. A complete listing of participants is at 247Day.org. “Families rely on community heroes for support during disasters and other crises,” said Ann McKeough, chief development officer for the American Red Cross. “We are grateful for this partnership to help ensure people don’t face emergencies alone. We hope you will join us on 24/7 Day, along with the NACS Foundation, to support this work and to thank our local heroes who do so much for all us in our most difficult moments.” In addition visiting a convenience store on 24/7 Day, the NACS Foundation invites the public to also take part by: Donating to the American Red Cross directly to support its work in communities Use the hashtags #247Day and #ConvenienceCares to show how you support your hometown heroes Sharing stories of appreciation for first responders, medical personnel, 9-1-1 professionals, Red Cross volunteers and other local heroes in their community on social media About the NACS Foundation NACS Foundation is the 501(c)3 charitable arm of NACS, the global industry association dedicated to advancing convenience and fuel retailing. In partnership with fuel retail, convenience and suppliers across the U.S., the NACS Foundation propels brighter futures by unifying and amplifying the philanthropic and charitable activities of the industry in communities across America. To learn more, visit conveniencecares.org, or visit us on Facebook at @TheNACSFoundation and Twitter at @NACS_Foundation. About NACS The leading global trade association dedicated to advancing convenience and fuel retailing, NACS advances the role of convenience stores as positive economic, social and philanthropic contributors to the communities they serve and is a trusted adviser to retailer and supplier members from more than 50 countries. The U.S. convenience store industry, with more than 148,000 stores nationwide selling fuel, food and merchandise, conducts 160 million transactions daily and had sales of $705.7 billion in 2021. For more information, visit convenience.org. Follow NACS on LinkedIn, Twitter, Facebook and Instagram.

DUBLIN--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The "China PC Games 2022" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering. The report explains our analysis of where those opportunities will come from, which segments are hot now and growing, and what the impact on the games industry will be. China's PC games market is the largest in the world and deserves the attention of games companies worldwide. For PC hardware and components makers, China's games and esports market is a significant opportunity for computers, chips and accessories, peripherals, and equipment, both for home use and in the country's internet cafes. Key takeaways from the analysis: China's domestic mobile + PC game revenue was $45.49 billion in 2021, up 5.5% YoY and is projected to reach $55.23 billion in 2026 at a 5-year CAGR of 4% There were 706 million gamers in 2021, down 3.7% YoY, and projected to reach 730m in 2026 at a 5-year CAGR of 0.7% Growth of the number of gamers is slower than previously projected. This is due to youth gamers leaving the market because of the September 2021 regulatory measures, and primarily impacts the number of mobile gamers In 2021 China strengthened existing regulations, temporarily halted issuing game licenses (ISBN), and shifted toward compliance and enforcement The resumption of game licensing in April 2022 is a positive sign for the market Annual ARPU was $64.44 in 2021 and set to reach $75.60. ARPPU is also on the rise Chinese game companies are playing a larger role overseas: China's export mobile + PC game revenue was $17.3 billion in 2021, up 27.3% YoY and is projected to reach $26.46bn in 2026 at a 5-year CAGR of 8.9% China has the most developed esports market in the world with an audience of 434 million esports fans China's 220 game related investment events in 2021 were double that of 2020 More than 16,000 metaverse-related trademarks have been filed in China What's included: A comprehensive market model and 5-year forecast through 2026 by games segment Qualitative and quantitative analysis on gamer demand, behavior, and usage for PC online games, hardware, and accessories Growth drivers and trends Games to watch Esports Game publishers and operators PC hardware and accessories Icafes Free to play, buy to play and subscription games PC client games, PC webgames, PC casual games, Steam, WeGame, Epic Games Store Case studies Regulations and game licenses Analysis of our proprietary survey of Chinese gamers 108 slides Key Topics Covered: 1. Market Size and Forecast Revenue and forecast Revenue growth rates PC gamers model and ARPPU Client games revenue and forecast Growth drivers Growth inhibitors 2. PC Games Market Trends Distribution platform preferences Cloud gaming 3. Esports and Streaming PC esports market forecast Esports participation Streaming platforms Top games on streaming platforms 4. Games to Watch Top games and revenue Top free to play games Top subscription games Top premium games Most anticipated games 5. PC Game Publishers and Operators Market share Export revenue Games revenue for public companies Market capitalization for public companies Transaction events M&A and investment activity 6. PC Gamer Insights Demographics Gaming time spent by gamer segment Gaming time spent by genre Payment methods Most popular games Most popular sources for game information Other popular activities for PC gamers Game genres played In-game purchases 7. PC Hardware Brand and DIY PC preferences Most popular on and offline stores Cost and purchase timing Keyboard and mouse brands Internet cafes Internet cafes and Covid-19 impact PC gaming location preferences Gaming hardware and equipment preferences New offline experiences Esports hotels 8. Game Licensing PC games approved Regulation notices 9. City Tiers Broadband penetration Companies Mentioned 37 Interactive AccelByte Acer Alibaba Alienware Apple Arrowiz Asus Atypical Ventures B Station Bad Robot Game Blizzard Entertainment Bloober Team Bohemia Interactive Brain House ByteDance C4 Games Chang you Chengyou China Mobile China Telecom China Unicom CMGE Dark Star Dell Dontnod Entertaiment Doyu DPVR Dream Studio Eelectorinc Arts Embracer Group Fatshark Gaijin Galaxy Interactive GEM Capital GFA Games Giant Haima Cloud Horizon 3D HP HTC Huawei Huya ImbaTV Intel Iqiyi Kingnet Kingsoft Klei Entertaiment Krafton Kuaishou Lenovo Lightforge Games Lightning Games Line Games Mengtu Technology Meta MiHoYo Moonton Mundfish NetDragon NetEase Games Netmarble Nimo TV Nowo Capital Payload Studios Perfect World Pico VR Playtonic Qianyi Qihu 360 ReWorld Riot Games Roblox Royal Crow SEGA Shunwang Sina Smilegate Entertainment SoftStar spinX Games Steam Stunlock Studio SuperGen Tencent Theorycraft TJ Sports Ultizero Games Weibo Xiaomi Yager Yoozoo ZQGame Zynga For more information about this report visit https://www.researchandmarkets.com/r/qy52bd About ResearchAndMarkets.com ResearchAndMarkets.com is the world's leading source for international market research reports and market data. 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DUBLIN--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The "Global Mergers and Acquisitions (M&A) Deals in 2021 - Top Themes in Technology, Media, and Telecom (TMT) Sector - Thematic Research" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering. This report analyzes the disruptive themes that have driven M&A activity in 2021 in the TMT Sector M&A deal value grew by 22% from $1,039 billion in 2020 to $1,270 billion in 2021. In terms of deal volume, 2021 saw 12,585 deals compared to 9,942 in the previous year, recording a growth of 27%. There were 276 billion-dollar-plus M&A deals in the TMT sector in 2021, compared to 188 in the previous year. Scope This report provides an overview of merger and acquisition activity globally in 2021 in TMT Sector It identifies the themes driving most notable to deals announced in 2021 in the TMT Sector Reasons to Buy Companies who invest in the right themes become success stories; those who miss the big themes end up as failures. If you want to understand the themes that drive an industry, simply look at the list of recent mergers and acquisitions (M&A). In this report we have listed down the most notable deals in TMT sector to make it easy for our clients to get a view of themes disrupting the sector and prepare for the future. Key Topics Covered: Global M&A deals in 2021 - Key takeaways Review of global M&A deals in 2021 Themes driving global M&A deals in 2021 Appendices Companies Mentioned Oracle Corp American Tower Emerson Polestar Volvo Intuit NortonLifeLock Square The Blackstone Group Amazon Discovery Prosus Thoma Bravo Microsoft Hitachi ironSource Rogers Communications Peraton OptumInsight Cerner Corp CoreSite Realty McAfee Aspen Technology Gores The Rocket Science Group Avast Afterpay QTS Realty Trust Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Warner Media Naspers Proofpoint Nuance Communications China Tower GlobalLogic Shaw Communications Perspecta Change Healthcare Symbotic Vista Equity TPG Capital Equifax Qualtrics International Symphony Technology Group KKR & Co Clayton, Dubilier & Rice IBM Panasonic Synnex Rockley Photonics Doma Janus Henderson Group Match Group Evergreen Coast Capital Veritas Capital Boston Scientific Teledyne Technologies SVF Investment III Blue Prism Group Appriss Insights Clarabridge Medallia FireEye Cloudera Turbonomic Blue Yonder Tech Data SC Health Capitol Investment Yandex Hyperconnect Cubic Preventice FLIR Systems TransUnion 888 PayU Pershing Square and affiliates Penn National Gaming Netmarble Games Platinum Equity Altice UK Pershing Square Tontine Amazon.com TF1 Group Clarivate Apollo Global Gray Television Hufffpost Ballys Corporation Beijing ByteDance Technology Electronic Arts NeuStar Caesars Entertainment IndiaIdeas.com Universal Music Group theScore SpinX Games McGraw Hill Companies BT Group Metropole Television ProQuest Verizon Media Local Media Group Santa Cruz Works Gamesys Group Shanghai Mutong Technology AT&T Glu Mobile Nitro Bidco For more information about this report visit https://www.researchandmarkets.com/r/h7ak4j

MOUNT PLEASANT, S.C.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Tallo, a digital platform and app that connects talent with opportunities, has reached a new milestone, now providing one million users with a place to start learning about and preparing for their future career. “We are ecstatic knowing that our platform now stands to help more than one million talented individuals earn scholarships, find the right postsecondary program, and launch successful careers,” said Casey Welch, Tallo CEO and Co-founder. “We created Tallo as a small startup in South Carolina eight years ago, and we’re just as determined now as we were then to ensure that our community of future leaders finds success.” Tallo helps foster meaningful dialogue between high school students, college students, jobseekers, corporate partners, post-secondary institutions, and organizations by serving as a networking platform that uniquely caters to the skills and expertise that talent (age 13+) have to showcase. Users build online portfolios and profiles to showcase their test scores, classes, certificates, experience and extracurriculars, and their future career and education interests. Tallo users can communicate with recruiters at companies and colleges to learn more about their programs, mission, available positions, and the kind of training they require. Similarly, companies and colleges can reach out to talent users who look like a good fit for their organization, offering relevant advice in the hopes of building a future talent pipeline. “Part of the reason why we created Tallo was because before it, student athletes were the only high school students who had highlight reels,” explained Welch. “Everyone deserves to have a place to display and leverage their strengths to pursue their dreams.” In 2012, the Tallo platform was introduced to two South Carolina high schools, Goose Creek High School and Summerville High School. Since then, Tallo has gained users in all 50 states, representing over 27,000 high schools and 4,000 colleges, and has made over 180,000 connections for their talent users. Tallo partners with colleges, companies, and organizations with a strong presence throughout the state of South Carolina and across the country, like Boeing, Walmart, Spinx, Clemson University, The Citadel, and Charleston Southern University. "We're looking for the next generation of leaders to propel Boeing into the future,” said Lindsay Leonard, Senior Director of Government Operations at Boeing. “South Carolina is full of bright students from every county and the Tallo platform helps us discover them." Thanks in large part to South Carolina Future Makers, an initiative between Tallo, the South Carolina Department of Commerce, the South Carolina Department of Education, the South Carolina Technical College System, and several other key players in workforce development, there are more than 100,000 Tallo users in South Carolina. “In order to continue the growth and progress of education and career preparation throughout South Carolina, resources like Tallo are critical,” said Molly Spearman, South Carolina Superintendent of Education. “Our state has no shortage of wonderful talent in our K-12 schools, institutions of higher education, and industries, and the Tallo platform is the online ecosystem that brings it all together.” "In South Carolina, we recognize our people are the Palmetto State's greatest asset,” said South Carolina Secretary of Commerce Bobby Hitt. “Tallo’s ability to connect our workforce and students with educational institutions and companies will further advance SC’s talent pool and set the table for future economic growth and prosperity. Congratulations to Tallo for reaching this exciting milestone!” “When the South Carolina Manufacturers Alliance chose to partner with Tallo in 2016 through the SC Future Makers initiative, we recognized that reaching the next generation of talent required an innovative and creative approach. The platform has allowed thousands of South Carolinians to connect to meaningful opportunities in a way that’s never been done before in workforce development. This milestone is a testament for how technology can empower individuals to realize their dreams and position themselves for future careers,” said Sara Hazzard, President and CEO of the South Carolina Manufacturers Alliance. Over the past year, Tallo has been cited by a report commissioned by the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, Business Insider, and the Office of the White House as a pioneer in the career navigation process, unlocking real career avenues for determined students ready to enter the workforce. “Tallo has made a huge difference in my life,” said Irvin Espinosa, a rising sophomore at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University. “Through it, I participated in South Carolina’s 2019 STEM Signing Day, received a scholarship from Boeing to attend Embry-Riddle, and am now so proud to say I’m a first-generation college student.” About Tallo Tallo is the first online app that assists students in designing a career pathway, educators in recruiting top talent to their schools, and employers in developing a stable, continuous talent pipeline. Through a mobile digital portfolio, students (age 13+) and professionals showcase their skills and abilities, receive personalized career guidance, match with over $20 billion in scholarships, and get directly connected with post-secondary institutions and companies looking for the next generation of talent. For more information, visit www.tallo.com