Hyundai of Mankato Pledges Donations to St. Jude Children’s Hospital Donations Through Month of March

MANKATO, Minn., Mar. 5, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — The Hyundai of Mankato dealership has taken a pledge to donate $100 to the St. Jude Children’s Hospital for ever every vehicle purchased from the dealership through the month of March. Donations are aimed to help support the fight against childhood cancer and illness.

The Mankato dealership has a history of supporting the fight against childhood…

MANKATO, Minn., Mar. 5, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — The Hyundai of Mankato dealership has taken a pledge to donate $100 to the St. Jude Children’s Hospital for ever every vehicle purchased from the dealership through the month of March. Donations are aimed to help support the fight against childhood cancer and illness.

The Mankato dealership has a history of supporting the fight against childhood cancer and providing donations towards childhood cancer research. In September 2020 the dealership took part in Hyundai Hope On Wheels® in honor of Childhood Cancer Awareness Month.

Hyundai of Mankato serves the greater Mankato community and surrounding areas, including Saint Peter, Nicollet, Waseca and New Ulm. The dealership currently has more than 50 new Hyundai vehicle models in stock and nearly 100 pre-owned vehicles available. Every vehicle purchased from the dealership during the month of March will provide a $100 donation to the St. Jude Children’s Hospital.

Anyone looking to get behind the wheel of their next vehicle can start their search at Hyundai of Mankato. The dealership has a variety of vehicle styles to choose from, including sedans, trucks, SUVs, vans and even hybrid options.

The entire lineup of new and used vehicles at Hyundai of Mankato can be viewed on the dealership’s website, hyundaiofmankato.com. The Hyundai of Mankato dealership is located at 1281 Raintree Rd in Mankato, MN and is open six days a week. The showroom is open from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday through Thursday, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Fridays and 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturdays. Members of the Hyundai of Mankato team can be contacted by phone, 507-550-1175, with any questions about available inventory or the dealership’s donation promise.

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Waytek, Inc. Announces Funding to Plant 20,000 Trees with Eden Reforestation Projects

CHANHASSEN, Minn., March 5, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — Electrical components distributor Waytek, Inc. has announced funding for 20,000 trees to be planted by Eden Reforestation Projects, a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization that works in developing countries to rebuild natural landscapes destroyed by deforestation.

Waytek…

CHANHASSEN, Minn., March 5, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — Electrical components distributor Waytek, Inc. has announced funding for 20,000 trees to be planted by Eden Reforestation Projects, a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization that works in developing countries to rebuild natural landscapes destroyed by deforestation.

Waytek is funding the 20,000 trees in fulfillment of its recent «Go Green» campaign, which invited customers to use a digital version of its annual product catalog. Nearly 1,000 customers made the switch. In response, Waytek will pay for 20 trees to be planted in honor of each customer. The trees will be planted in high-priority sites around the world that are suffering from deforestation and severe poverty.

«We thank our customers who have joined our efforts to make a positive environmental impact and we’re delighted to contribute to the growth of healthy forests,» said Kristi Gloppen, Vice President of Marketing and eCommerce at Waytek. «We will continue to provide our printed catalog to customers who prefer it and are pleased to offer a digital alternative to others.»

Waytek’s annual product catalog, published every February, features thousands of 12-volt electrical components and wire.

«The Waytek catalog has been a popular resource for customers for more than 40 years,» said Jen Gieseke, Catalog Manager, Waytek. «With the digital version, customers can view the information they have come to rely on in the same layout and page format as the printed version—with the added ability to click through to order.»

To learn more about Waytek’s Go Green catalog option, visit http://www.waytekwire.com/green.

About Waytek
In 2020, Waytek marked 50 years as a company. Waytek is fiercely dedicated to quickly getting our customers in the specialty vehicle and equipment industries the quality electrical parts they need, when they need them, shipping more than 99.5 percent of in-stock orders the same day.* Waytek is a family-owned business supplying electrical parts to manufacturers and upfitters specializing in wire harnesses and mobile equipment including trucks, trailers, ag equipment, construction equipment, emergency vehicles, boats and more. With a mission to provide an exceptional customer experience, Waytek is committed to making it easy for customers to source electrical parts.

About Eden Reforestation Projects
Founded in 2005, Eden Reforestation Projects is a nonprofit organization that works in developing countries to rebuild natural landscapes destroyed by deforestation. Eden works directly with villages and communities impoverished as a result of deforestation and destruction of the land that sustains them. Eden employs thousands of local people and provides them with the education and tools necessary to plant, grow, and protect to maturity, millions of trees each year. Eden currently plants approximately 15 million additional trees a month and in 2020 reached more than 400 million trees planted across eight countries.

*Orders entered by 4:00 PM CST.

Media Contact

Steve Green, Waytek, Inc., +1 612-364-5650, steve.green@waytekwire.com

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PriceSmart Announces February Net Merchandise Sales and Earnings Release and Conference Call Details for the Second Quarter of Fiscal 2021

SAN DIEGO, March 5, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — PriceSmart, Inc. (NASDAQ: PSMT) today announced that for the month of February 2021, net merchandise sales grew 1.3% to $258.7 million from $255.5 million in February a year earlier. Foreign currency exchange fluctuations impacted net merchandise sales negatively by 3.1%, or $7.8 million, versus the same one-month period in the prior year….

SAN DIEGO, March 5, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — PriceSmart, Inc. (NASDAQ: PSMT) today announced that for the month of February 2021, net merchandise sales grew 1.3% to $258.7 million from $255.5 million in February a year earlier. Foreign currency exchange fluctuations impacted net merchandise sales negatively by 3.1%, or $7.8 million, versus the same one-month period in the prior year. There were 47 warehouse clubs in operation at the end of February 2021 and 45 warehouse clubs in operation at the end of February 2020.

For the five weeks ended February 28, 2021, comparable net merchandise sales for the 45 warehouse clubs open at least 13 ½ full months increased 2.8% when compared to the same period last year. Foreign currency exchange rate fluctuations impacted comparable net merchandise sales negatively by 3.0%, or $9.3 million, versus the same period in the prior year.

Sherry S. Bahrambeygui, Chief Executive Officer, commented:

«In February, net merchandise sales and comparable net merchandise sales grew despite pandemic-related restrictions in some markets and one less sales day in February this year vs. last year, which was a leap year. Sales for the month were adversely affected by our decision to temporarily reduce levels of merchandise we import into Trinidad due to continued limitations on our ability to convert local currency into U.S. dollars. Our global team of approximately 10,000 associates has continued to focus on sourcing exciting, distinctive, carefully curated merchandise that we can deliver at a great value to our Members in a safe and clean manner and environment. Our Click & Go™ service, including curbside pickup and delivery, contributed approximately 3.2% of total net merchandise sales for the month, and our delivery option continued to grow as a portion of total Click & Go™ sales. During the month of February, we launched our first PriceSmart Pharmacy in Costa Rica. We believe that this incremental membership benefit will be well received in this first market.»

Fiscal year to date, which includes the six months ended February 28, 2021, net merchandise sales increased 5.2% to $1,736.8 million from $1,650.5 million for the six months ended February 29, 2020. Foreign currency exchange rate fluctuations impacted net merchandise sales negatively by 3.4% or $54.7 million versus the same six-month period in the prior year.

For the twenty-six-week period ended February 28, 2021, comparable net merchandise sales increased 2.3% compared to the same twenty-six-week period a year ago. Foreign currency exchange rate fluctuations impacted comparable net merchandise sales negatively by 3.3% or $53.2 million versus the same prior year period.

Second Quarter 2021 Earnings Announcement Details:

PriceSmart plans to release second quarter fiscal year 2021 financial results on Thursday, April 8, 2021, after the market closes. PriceSmart management will host a conference call at 12:00 p.m. Eastern time (9:00 a.m. Pacific time) on Friday, April 9, 2021, to discuss the financial results. Individuals interested in participating in the conference call may do so by dialing (855) 209-8211 toll free or (412) 317-5214 for international callers and asking to join the PriceSmart, Inc. call. A digital replay will be available through April 16, 2021, following the conclusion of the call by dialing (877) 344-7529 for domestic callers, or (412) 317-0088 for international callers, and entering replay passcode 10152415.

About PriceSmart

PriceSmart, headquartered in San Diego, owns and operates U.S.-style membership shopping warehouse clubs in Latin America and the Caribbean, selling high quality merchandise and services at low prices to PriceSmart Members. PriceSmart operates 47 warehouse clubs in 12 countries and one U.S. territory (eight in Costa Rica and Colombia; seven in Panama; five in the Dominican Republic, four in Trinidad and Guatemala; three in Honduras; two each in El Salvador and Nicaragua; and one each in Aruba, Barbados, Jamaica and the United States Virgin Islands). The Company also plans to open new warehouse clubs in Guatemala City, Guatemala and Bucaramanga, Colombia in the fall of 2021, and in Portmore, Jamaica in the spring of 2022. Once these three new clubs are open, the Company will operate 50 warehouse clubs. 

The Company reports comparable net merchandise sales on a «same week» basis with 13 weeks in each quarter beginning on a Monday and ending on a Sunday. The periods are established at the beginning of the fiscal year to provide as close a match as possible to the calendar month and quarter that is used for financial reporting purposes. This approach equalizes the number of weekend days and weekdays in each period for an improved sales comparison, as the Company experiences higher merchandise club sales on the weekends. Each of the warehouse clubs used in the calculations was open for at least 13 ½ calendar months before its results for the current period were compared with its results for the prior period.

The term «currency exchange rates» refers to the currency exchange rates the Company uses to convert net merchandise and comparable net merchandise sales for all countries where the functional currency is not the U.S. dollar into U.S. dollars. The Company calculates the effect of changes in currency exchange rates as the difference between current period activities translated using the current period’s currency exchange rates and the comparable prior year period’s currency exchange rates. The Company believes the disclosure of the effects of currency exchange rate fluctuations on the Company’s results permits investors to understand better the Company’s underlying performance.

This press release may contain forward-looking statements concerning the Company’s anticipated future revenues and earnings, adequacy of future cash flows, omni-channel initiatives, proposed warehouse club openings, the Company’s performance relative to competitors, the outcome of tax proceedings and related matters. These forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to, statements containing the words «expect,» «believe,» «will,» «may,» «should,» «project,» «estimate,» «anticipated,» «scheduled,» and like expressions, and the negative thereof. These statements are subject to risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially including, but not limited to: adverse changes in economic conditions in the Company’s markets, natural disasters, compliance risks, volatility in currency exchange rates, competition, consumer and small business spending patterns, political instability, increased costs associated with the integration of online commerce with our traditional business, whether the Company can successfully execute strategic initiatives, cybersecurity breaches that could cause disruptions in our systems or jeopardize the security of member or business information, cost increases from product and service providers, interruption of supply chains, COVID-19 related factors and challenges, including among others, the duration of the pandemic, the unknown long-term economic impact, the impact of government policies and restrictions that have limited access for our Members, and shifts in demand away from discretionary or higher priced products to lower priced products, exposure to product liability claims and product recalls, recoverability of moneys owed to PriceSmart from governments, and other important factors discussed in the Risk Factors section of the Company’s most recent Annual Report on Form 10-K, and other factors discussed from time to time in other filings with the SEC, which are accessible on the SEC’s website at www.sec.gov, including Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q and Current Reports on Form 8-K. Forward-looking statements speak only as of the date that they are made, and the Company does not undertake to update them, except as required by law.

For further information, please contact Michael L. McCleary, EVP, Chief Financial Officer and Principal Accounting Officer (858) 404-8826 or send an email to ir@pricesmart.com.

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The Flower Pot Creates Revolutionary Community of Women-Led, Plant-Based Businesses

LOS ANGELES, March 5, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — Two years ago, on February 27th, Rebecca Kershberg launched The Flower Pot as a safe, reliable and elegant space to explore botanical and plant-based self-care solutions. Today, she is reaffirming her commitment to this brand mission and renewing her dedication to creating an elevated, intentional environment for the plant-curious, as well as a platform for small, woman-led businesses and…

LOS ANGELES, March 5, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — Two years ago, on February 27th, Rebecca Kershberg launched The Flower Pot as a safe, reliable and elegant space to explore botanical and plant-based self-care solutions. Today, she is reaffirming her commitment to this brand mission and renewing her dedication to creating an elevated, intentional environment for the plant-curious, as well as a platform for small, woman-led businesses and creators.

The Flower Pot curates a selection of products designed to enrich, enliven and revitalize. From plant-based self-care, beauty products and skincare, to luxurious home accessories and dry goods, The Flower Pot’s collection of wellness-focused solutions are carefully researched and hand-picked by founder Rebecca Kershberg.

The Flower Pot’s community has become increasingly inclusive and sustainable. We have achieved this by:

  • Focusing on women-owned or led brands (35 out of 42 brands on The Flower Pot meet this criteria)
  • Dedicating significant shelf space to woman’s health issues
  • Stocking brands sourced from around the world – England, Ecuador, Nigeria and Canada – in order to increase access to and visibility for global healing modalities.
  • Holding all brands stocked to the following standards: Always natural + non-toxic, safe + scientifically proven, ethically sourced, sustainably produced + accessible for vegan lifestyles.

Those on a self-care journey are encouraged to engage with our community of healers and experts. In 2021, The Flower Pot will be back on the road and in the community again, focusing on events, markets and education.

«Consumers need a trusted, educational space for thoughtfully-presented, transparent information. Research is queen. That’s where TFP comes in,» says Kershberg. » I’m here, a part of the collective whole, to drive the revolution in plant-based products in every way I can.» As The Flower Pot moves into year three, we look forward to continuing to operate as a space of healing and integrity for those who need relief from pain, natural options to support a restful nights sleep, are seeking a deeper understanding of their own bodies or who would like simply to connect more wholly to the healing modalities of our environment.

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About The Flower Pot: The Flower Pot is an online retailer & luxury supplier based in Los Angeles, California, dedicated to delivering plant-based products, as well as luxury homegoods and elevating small, women-owned creators and entrepreneurs in the process.

Media Contact

Rebecca Kershberg, The Flower Pot, +1 213-373-1767, partnerships@theflowerpot.la

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Waytek, Inc. Announces Funding to Plant 20,000 Trees with Eden Reforestation Projects

CHANHASSEN, Minn., March 5, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — Electrical components distributor Waytek, Inc. has announced funding for 20,000 trees to be planted by Eden Reforestation Projects, a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization that works in developing countries to rebuild natural landscapes destroyed by deforestation.

Waytek…

CHANHASSEN, Minn., March 5, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — Electrical components distributor Waytek, Inc. has announced funding for 20,000 trees to be planted by Eden Reforestation Projects, a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization that works in developing countries to rebuild natural landscapes destroyed by deforestation.

Waytek is funding the 20,000 trees in fulfillment of its recent «Go Green» campaign, which invited customers to use a digital version of its annual product catalog. Nearly 1,000 customers made the switch. In response, Waytek will pay for 20 trees to be planted in honor of each customer. The trees will be planted in high-priority sites around the world that are suffering from deforestation and severe poverty.

«We thank our customers who have joined our efforts to make a positive environmental impact and we’re delighted to contribute to the growth of healthy forests,» said Kristi Gloppen, Vice President of Marketing and eCommerce at Waytek. «We will continue to provide our printed catalog to customers who prefer it and are pleased to offer a digital alternative to others.»

Waytek’s annual product catalog, published every February, features thousands of 12-volt electrical components and wire.

«The Waytek catalog has been a popular resource for customers for more than 40 years,» said Jen Gieseke, Catalog Manager, Waytek. «With the digital version, customers can view the information they have come to rely on in the same layout and page format as the printed version—with the added ability to click through to order.»

To learn more about Waytek’s Go Green catalog option, visit http://www.waytekwire.com/green.

About Waytek
In 2020, Waytek marked 50 years as a company. Waytek is fiercely dedicated to quickly getting our customers in the specialty vehicle and equipment industries the quality electrical parts they need, when they need them, shipping more than 99.5 percent of in-stock orders the same day.* Waytek is a family-owned business supplying electrical parts to manufacturers and upfitters specializing in wire harnesses and mobile equipment including trucks, trailers, ag equipment, construction equipment, emergency vehicles, boats and more. With a mission to provide an exceptional customer experience, Waytek is committed to making it easy for customers to source electrical parts.

About Eden Reforestation Projects
Founded in 2005, Eden Reforestation Projects is a nonprofit organization that works in developing countries to rebuild natural landscapes destroyed by deforestation. Eden works directly with villages and communities impoverished as a result of deforestation and destruction of the land that sustains them. Eden employs thousands of local people and provides them with the education and tools necessary to plant, grow, and protect to maturity, millions of trees each year. Eden currently plants approximately 15 million additional trees a month and in 2020 reached more than 400 million trees planted across eight countries.

*Orders entered by 4:00 PM CST.

Media Contact

Steve Green, Waytek, Inc., +1 612-364-5650, steve.green@waytekwire.com

Kristi Gloppen, Waytek, Inc., 612-289-7916, kgloppen@waytekwire.com

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AIDA Cruises extends its Canary Island cruise season until middle of May 2021

ROSTOCK, Germany, March 5, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — AIDA Cruises today announced it is extending its cruise season around the Canary Islands with AIDAperla until the middle of May 2021. The start and destination port of the seven-day voyages is Las Palmas, Gran Canaria, Spain. 

AIDA Cruises has implemented a comprehensive set of enhanced health and safety protocols for guests and crew members utilized on several AIDA cruises in fall…

ROSTOCK, Germany, March 5, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — AIDA Cruises today announced it is extending its cruise season around the Canary Islands with AIDAperla until the middle of May 2021. The start and destination port of the seven-day voyages is Las Palmas, Gran Canaria, Spain. 

AIDA Cruises has implemented a comprehensive set of enhanced health and safety protocols for guests and crew members utilized on several AIDA cruises in fall 2020. In recent months, the islands of «eternal spring» have been a holiday destination in Europe with consistently low incidence rates. As a result of the Spanish government’s regulations for safe travel, which coincide with AIDA’s enhanced health and safety protocols, the cruise line’s guests have been able to enjoy relaxing holidays in the Canary Islands.

The enhanced health and safety protocols — tested by SGS Institut Fresenius and confirmed by the classification society DNV GL — includes a mandatory polymerase chain reaction (PCR) test for detecting viruses and bacteria before traveling, as well as regular health checks, extensive distance and hygiene rules, medical care including test capacities on board and other measures.

Cruise vacations in other AIDA destinations are currently not possible. However, with the extension of its cruise season around the Canary Islands with AIDAperla, AIDA Cruises will be able to offer all guests an attractive holiday option. This applies to guests who originally booked a cruise in the Mediterranean on AIDAstella with departure dates from March 20 up to and including May 11, 2021; on AIDAperla with departure dates up to and including May 14, 2021; on AIDAblu between April 04 up to and including April 25, 2021; and on AIDAmar between March 21 up to and including April 18, 2021.  

The same applies to all guests who were originally scheduled to depart with AIDAsol from Hamburg and Rotterdam to Northern Europe and Norway between March 20 and April 3, 2021, or with AIDAluna from Hamburg on March 31 and April 04, 2021.

The positioning cruises with AIDAmira scheduled to depart on April 16, 2021, and with AIDAvita on April 20, 2021, have to be canceled as well.

All guests whose voyage cannot take place as originally scheduled will be informed immediately. AIDA Cruises appreciates all guests affected for their understanding.

With the «AIDA promise,» the cruise company offers guests more flexibility and security in planning. Generous booking options are part of AIDA’s commitment to its guests, ranging from small down payments to free rebooking. The «AIDA promise» is included in the travel price for new bookings up to May 31, 2021, and applies to departures up to Oct. 1, 2021.

All cruises are carried out in compliance with AIDA’s extensive health and safety protocols, as well as national and local laws and regulations for infection protection. More information is available at www.aida.de/sichererurlaub.  

All trips from the AIDA cruise program can be booked through summer 2022 with a local travel professional, online at www.aida.de or through the AIDA customer center.

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Banco Santander México Announces The Filing Of Its Annual Report On Form 20-F For Fiscal Year 2020

MEXICO CITY, March 5, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — Banco Santander México, S.A., Institución de Banca Múltiple, Grupo Financiero Santander México (BMV: BSMX; NYSE: BSMX) («Santander México» or the «Bank») one of the leading banking institutions in Mexico announces that its Annual Report on Form 20-F (the «20-F»), reporting its financial and operational data for 2020, was filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, or the SEC, on <span…

MEXICO CITY, March 5, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — Banco Santander México, S.A., Institución de Banca Múltiple, Grupo Financiero Santander México (BMV: BSMX; NYSE: BSMX) («Santander México» or the «Bank») one of the leading banking institutions in Mexico announces that its Annual Report on Form 20-F (the «20-F»), reporting its financial and operational data for 2020, was filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, or the SEC, on March 4, 2021.

The Form 20-F can be accessed either by visiting the SEC’s website at www.sec.gov or Santander Mexico’s corporate website at www.santander.com.mx/ir. Any shareholder may receive a printed copy of the Form 20-F, which includes Santander Mexico’s complete audited financial statements, free of charge by requesting a copy from Santander Mexico’s Investor Relations Office at:

Avenida Prolongación Paseo de la Reforma 500
Colonia Lomas de Santa Fe
Alcaldía Álvaro Obregón           
01219 Mexico City
Telephone: +(52) 55-5257-8000
Fax: +52 55-5269-2701
investor@santander.com.mx

ABOUT BANCO SANTANDER MÉXICO (NYSE: BSMX; BMV: BSMX) 
Banco Santander México, S.A., Institución de Banca Múltiple, Grupo Financiero Santander México (Banco Santander México), one of the leading banks in Mexico, offers a wide range of products and financial services, including retail banking, financial advisory services, as well as other investment activities. Banco Santander Mexico offers a financial services platform focused on the middle and high income segments of the population as well as small and medium companies. It also provides financial services to large multinational companies in Mexico. As of December 31, 2020, Banco Santander Mexico held total assets of Ps.1,856 billion pesos and had more than 18.7 million clients. Based in Mexico City, the company operates 1,350 branches and offices nationwide with a total of 21,422 employees.

Investor Relations Contacts
Héctor Chávez López – Managing Director – IRO
+ 52 (55) 5269-1925
hchavez@santander.com.mx

Investor Relations Team
investor@santander.com.mx

 

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Herb Alpert Award in the Arts Announces 2021 Panelists and Doubling of Awardees

SANTA MONICA, Calif., March 5, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ —  May 20, 2021 will mark the 27th annual celebration of the Herb Alpert Award in the Arts (HAAIA) and the doubling of awardees, this year, from five to ten risk-taking, mid-career artists – experimenters – who are challenging and transforming art, their respective disciplines, and society. Fifteen highly regarded leaders in the arts make up the panels overseeing the artist nominations, selecting two award…

SANTA MONICA, Calif., March 5, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ —  May 20, 2021 will mark the 27th annual celebration of the Herb Alpert Award in the Arts (HAAIA) and the doubling of awardees, this year, from five to ten risk-taking, mid-career artists – experimenters – who are challenging and transforming art, their respective disciplines, and society. Fifteen highly regarded leaders in the arts make up the panels overseeing the artist nominations, selecting two award recipients in each of five disciplines: dance, film/video, music, theatre and visual arts.

The awards were founded and conceived by legendary musician, philanthropist and artist Herb Alpert, and his Grammy-winning vocalist wife, Lani Hall. Now in its 27th year, the HAAIA has to date been awarded to 130 artists. Each awardee receives a $75,000 unrestricted prize and residency at CalArts (California Institute of the Arts) which administers the prize on behalf of the Herb Alpert Foundation.

Herb Alpert and Lani Hall created the Herb Alpert Foundation in 1985 and over thirty years and more than $185 million dollars later, Herb Alpert remains one of America’s most important and loyal advocates for the arts and arts education. Having witnessed the gradual, and sometimes precipitous decline of funding for the arts, Herb Alpert decided to do something about it, and artists found a new arena of support – and a new champion.

Irene Borger, Director of HAAIA since its inception in 1994, reflects on the Award’s continued importance in such a trying time for artists. «Ten of this year’s panelists are Herb Alpert Award Artists. All fifteen have had projects delayed, cancelled, turned upside-down or closed. Giving ten prizes meant double the good news in a hard time.»

Rona Sebastian, President of the Herb Alpert Foundation added, «In appreciation of the significant challenges facing art makers and performing artists during this period of diminished opportunities, Herb and Lani Alpert decided, for this particular year, to double the number of awards to help support artists to be productive and thrive.»

Today, the Herb Alpert Award in the Arts announces the 2021 panelists (see below). Each award is adjudicated by three-member panels of respected arts professionals and artists – including ten past winners for this year – in each of the five categories.

Dance

Nora Chipaumire – choreographer, dancer, Herb Alpert Award winner, NY
Alma Guillermoprieto – reporter/writer, Bogotá, Colombia
Gideon Lester – artistic director, Fisher Center, Bard College and senior curator, Open Society University Network’s Center for the Arts and Human Rights, Annandale-on-Hudson and Brooklyn, NY

Film/Video

Almudena Escobar Lopez – independent curator, scholar, archivist, and
researcher, Memorial Art Gallery, Rochester, NY
Alexandra Juhasz – scholar, maker, and teacher of activist media, Distinguished Professor of Film, Brooklyn College, CUNY, Brooklyn, NY
Renee Tajima-Peña – filmmaker, Herb Alpert Award winner, Professor of Asian American Studies, director, the Center for EthnoCommunications, UCLA

Music

Courtney Bryan – composer-pianist, Herb Alpert Award winner, The Albert and Linda Mintz Professor of Music, Newcomb College in the School of Liberal Arts, Tulane University, New Orleans
Vijay Iyer, composer-pianist, Herb Alpert Award winner, Franklin D. and
Florence Rosenblatt Professor of the Arts, Harvard University, New York
Miya Masaoka, composer, sound artist, Herb Alpert Award winner, Associate
Professor, Director, Sound Art Program, Columbia University, New York

Theatre

Eisa Davis – playwright, singer, composer, actor, Herb Alpert Award winner,
Brooklyn, NY
Dan Hurlin – theater maker, Herb Alpert Award winner, New York
Naomi Iizuka -playwright, professor, head of graduate playwriting, University
of California, San Diego, Herb Alpert Award winner, San Diego, CA

Visual Arts

Emily Jacir – artist, Herb Alpert Award winner, Co-Founder and Executive Director of Dar Jacir for Art and Research, Bethlehem
Valerie Cassel Oliver – Sydney and Frances Lewis Family Curator of Modern and Contemporary Art, Virginia Museum of Fine Arts, Richmond, VA
Michael Rakowitz – artist, Herb Alpert Award winner, Professor of Art and
Director of Graduate Studies, Northwestern University, Chicago, IL

Among the 130 past winners are noted artists: Carrie Mae Weems, Taylor Mac, Suzan-Lori Parks, Julia Wolfe, Michelle Dorrance, Tania Bruguera, Kerry James Marshall, Lisa Kron, Sharon Lockhart, Ralph Lemon, Arthur Jafa, Cai Guo-Qiang, Okwui Okpokwasili and Christian Scott aTunde Adjuah to name a few.

The 27th HAAIA awards celebration will be held virtually on Thursday, May 20, 2021 at 2pm PST.

Media Contact

Caroline Graham, C4 Global Communications, 310-487-2881, caroline@c4global.com

 

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Worldwide Passenger Air Transport Industry to 2030 – Players Include American Airlines, Delta Airlines and United Continental Among Others

DUBLIN, March 5, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — The «Passenger Air Transport Global Market Report 2021: COVID-19 Impact and…

DUBLIN, March 5, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — The «Passenger Air Transport Global Market Report 2021: COVID-19 Impact and Recovery to 2030» report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com’s offering.

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This report provides strategists, marketers and senior management with the critical information they need to assess the global passenger air transport market as it emerges from the COVID-19 shut down.

The global passenger air transport market is expected to grow from $460.07 billion in 2020 to $524.82 billion in 2021 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 14.1%. The growth is mainly due to the companies rearranging their operations and recovering from the COVID-19 impact, which had earlier led to restrictive containment measures involving social distancing, remote working, and the closure of commercial activities that resulted in operational challenges. The market is expected to reach $657.15 billion in 2025 at a CAGR of 6%.

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Where is the largest and fastest growing market for the passenger air transport? How does the market relate to the overall economy, demography and other similar markets? What forces will shape the market going forward? The Passenger Air Transport market global report answers all these questions and many more.

The report covers market characteristics, size and growth, segmentation, regional and country breakdowns, competitive landscape, market shares, trends and strategies for this market. It traces the market’s historic and forecast market growth by geography. It places the market within the context of the wider passenger air transport market, and compares it with other markets.

  • The market characteristics section of the report defines and explains the market.
  • The market size section gives the market size ($b) covering both the historic growth of the market, the impact of the COVID-19 virus and forecasting its recovery.
  • Market segmentations break down market into sub markets.
  • The regional and country breakdowns section gives an analysis of the market in each geography and the size of the market by geography and compares their historic and forecast growth. It covers the impact and recovery trajectory of COVID-19 for all regions, key developed countries and major emerging markets.
  • Competitive landscape gives a description of the competitive nature of the market, market shares, and a description of the leading companies. Key financial deals which have shaped the market in recent years are identified.
  • The trends and strategies section analyses the shape of the market as it emerges from the crisis and suggests how companies can grow as the market recovers.
  • The passenger air transport market section of the report gives context. It compares the passenger air transport market with other segments of the air transport market by size and growth, historic and forecast. It analyses GDP proportion, expenditure per capita, passenger air transport indicators comparison.

Major companies in the passenger air transport market include American Airlines; Delta Airlines; UnitedContinental; Deutsche Lufthansa and Air France KLM.

The passenger air transport services market consists of sales of passenger air transportation services and related goods by entities (organizations, sole traders and partnerships) that use aircraft, such as airplanes and helicopters to provide air transportation services for passengers. It includes services offered by both scheduled and nonscheduled air carriers. The passenger air transport market is segmented into domestic air passengers and international air passengers.

Asia Pacific was the largest region in the global passenger air transport market, accounting for 31% of the market in 2020. North America was the second largest region accounting for 30% of the global passenger air transport market. Africa was the smallest region in the global passenger air transport market.

The use of analytics is rapidly growing in the aviation industry to capture critical insights from customers and operations data. It allows airlines to offer personalized services to its customers by using data analytics tools at every customer touch point. The growing use of analytics in the aviation industry is mainly a result of increasing competition between airlines. As a result, commercial airline is looking to enhance customer satisfaction levels by analysing parameters such as ticket sales and passenger profile and purchase history. For instance, Chicago-based United Airlines analyses 150 variables in a customer profile to offer a more personalized offer. Major companies using analytics in the aviation industry are Southwest Airlines, Delta Airlines, United Airlines.

The increase in global tourism is expected to fuel the growth of the passenger air transport market in the forecast period. Global tourism is probably the largest movement of goods, services and people and it is a major force for economic growth and socio-political transition. According to the United Nations World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) global investment on tourism reached US$1.7 billion, an increase of 4%, outpacing the national economy in 2018 and is expected to cross US$ 23 million by 2023. Therefore, the increase in global tourism drives the growth of the passenger air transport market.

Key Topics Covered:

1. Executive Summary

2. Report Structure

3. Passenger Air Transport Market Characteristics
3.1. Market Definition
3.2. Key Segmentations

4. Passenger Air Transport Market Product Analysis
4.1. Leading Products/ Services
4.2. Key Features and Differentiators
4.3. Development Products

5. Passenger Air Transport Market Supply Chain
5.1. Supply Chain
5.2. Distribution
5.3. End Customers

6. Passenger Air Transport Market Customer Information
6.1. Customer Preferences
6.2. End Use Market Size and Growth

7. Passenger Air Transport Market Trends and Strategies

8. Impact of COVID-19 on Passenger Air Transport

9. Passenger Air Transport Market Size and Growth
9.1. Market Size
9.2. Historic Market Growth, Value ($ Billion)
9.2.1. Drivers of the Market
9.2.2. Restraints on the Market
9.3. Forecast Market Growth, Value ($ Billion)
9.3.1. Drivers of the Market
9.3.2. Restraints on the Market

10. Passenger Air Transport Market Regional Analysis
10.1. Global Passenger Air Transport Market, 2020, by Region, Value ($ Billion)
10.2. Global Passenger Air Transport Market, 2015-2020, 2020-2025F, 2030F, Historic and Forecast, by Region
10.3. Global Passenger Air Transport Market, Growth and Market Share Comparison, by Region

11. Passenger Air Transport Market Segmentation
11.1. Global Passenger Air Transport Market, Segmentation by Type
11.2. Global Passenger Air Transport Market, Segmentation by Class

12. Passenger Air Transport Market Metrics
12.1. Passenger Air Transport Market Size, Percentage of GDP, 2015-2025, Global
12.2. Per Capita Average Passenger Air Transport Market Expenditure, 2015-2025, Global

13. Asia-Pacific Passenger Air Transport Market

14. Western Europe Passenger Air Transport Market

15. Eastern Europe Passenger Air Transport Market

16. North America Passenger Air Transport Market

17. South America Passenger Air Transport Market

18. Middle East Passenger Air Transport Market

19. Africa Passenger Air Transport Market

20. Passenger Air Transport Market Competitive Landscape
20.1. Competitive Market Overview
20.2. Market Shares
20.3. Company Profiles
20.3.1. American Airlines
20.3.1.1. Company Overview
20.3.1.2. Products and Services
20.3.1.3. Strategy
20.3.1.4. Financial Performance
20.3.2. Delta Airlines
20.3.2.1. Company Overview
20.3.2.2. Products and Services
20.3.2.3. Strategy
20.3.2.4. Financial Performance
20.3.3. UnitedContinental
20.3.3.1. Company Overview
20.3.3.2. Products and Services
20.3.3.3. Strategy
20.3.3.4. Financial Performance
20.3.4. Deutsche Lufthansa
20.3.4.1. Company Overview
20.3.4.2. Products and Services
20.3.4.3. Strategy
20.3.4.4. Financial Performance
20.3.5. Air France KLM
20.3.5.1. Company Overview
20.3.5.2. Products and Services
20.3.5.3. Strategy
20.3.5.4. Financial Performance

21. Key Mergers and Acquisitions in the Passenger Air Transport Market

22. Market Background: Air Transportation Market
22.1. Air Transportation Market Characteristics
22.2. Air Transportation Market Historic and Forecast, 2015-2020, 2020-2025F, 2030F Growth, by Segment, Value ($ Billion), Global
22.3. Global Air Transportation Market, 2020, by Region, Value ($ Billion)
22.4. Global Air Transportation Market, 2015-2020, 2020-2025F, 2030F, Historic and Forecast, by Region
22.5. Global Air Transportation Market, 2015-2020, 2020-2025F, 2030F, Segmentation by Type, Value ($ Billion)

23. Recommendations
23.1. Global Passenger Air Transport Market in 2025 – Growth Countries
23.2. Global Passenger Air Transport Market in 2025 – Growth Segments
23.3. Global Passenger Air Transport Market in 2025 – Growth Strategies

24. Appendix
24.1. NAICS Definitions of Industry Covered in this Report
24.2. Abbreviations
24.3. Currencies
24.4. Research Inquiries
24.5. About the Publisher

25. Copyright and Disclaimer

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Smart Gas Meter Market Worth $2.5 Billion by 2026 – Exclusive Report by MarketsandMarkets™

CHICAGO, March 5, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — According to the new market research report «Smart Gas Meter Market by technology (AMR and AMI), Type (Smart Ultrasonic Gas Meter and Smart Diaphragm Gas Meter), Component (Hardware and Software), End User (Residential, Commercial, and Industrial), and Region – Global Forecast to 2026″, published by…

CHICAGO, March 5, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — According to the new market research report «Smart Gas Meter Market by technology (AMR and AMI), Type (Smart Ultrasonic Gas Meter and Smart Diaphragm Gas Meter), Component (Hardware and Software), End User (Residential, Commercial, and Industrial), and Region – Global Forecast to 2026″, published by MarketsandMarkets™, the Smart Gas Meter Market size is expected to grow from an estimated USD 2.0 billion in 2021 to USD 2.5 billion by 2026, at a CAGR of 4.7%, during the forecast period. The key drivers for the Smart Gas Meter Market include digitalization of distribution grids and optimization of network operations; asset management of advanced metering infrastructure (AMI); and increasing investment in smart grid technologies to measure and analyze data. Growing emphasis on smart grid initiatives and modernization of gas networks, and integration of artificial intelligence (AI) into smart gas meter operations offer high-growth opportunities for the Smart Gas Meter Market.

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By end user, the residential segment is the largest contributor in the Smart Gas Meter Market during the forecast period.

The residential segment is estimated to lead the Smart Gas Meter Market. Asia Pacific was the largest market for residential end user segment in 2020. Increasing focus on energy efficiency is expected to drive the Smart Gas Meter Market. The other key drivers for the growth of the Smart Gas Meter Market for the residential sector are the introduction of mandates and regulations in support of smart gas meters at residential facilities. Countries such as Australia, China, Japan, the UK, France, and Italy have mandated the installation of smart gas meters at residential buildings.

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By technology, the automated meter reading (AMR) segment is expected to grow at the fastest rate during the forecast period.

The automated meter reading (AMR) segment accounted for the highest share of the Smart Gas Meter Market, by technology during the forecast period. The market for gas smart gas meter is driven by the growing demand for cost-effective smart gas meters and the need for automated collection of meter readings without physical inspection.

By type, the smart diaphragm gas meter segment is expected to be the largest contributor during the forecast period.

The smart diaphragm gas meter held the largest share of the Smart Gas Meter Market, by type in 2020. The growth of the smart diaphragm gas meter segment is driven by the increasing number of residential & light commercial buildings to propel demand for smart diaphragm gas meter. The market for the smart diaphragm gas meter segment in Europe is expected to grow at the highest CAGR during the forecast period. To cater to the increasing demand for gas in residential and commercial areas and to provide gas supply with high reliability, is expected to drive the smart diaphragm gas meter market.

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Asia Pacific is expected to be the largest and fastest-growing market during the forecast period.

Asia Pacific accounted for the largest share of the global Smart Gas Meter Market in 2020. The region has been segmented, by country, into China, Japan, Malaysia, Australia, Indonesia, Singapore, and the Rest of Asia Pacific. China is the largest and fastest-growing market in the region. The country currently leads the table for new investments in smart grid technologies. China managed to become the major consumer of smart grid technology because of the massive transformation taking place in the country’s energy landscape. The country’s ambitious renewable energy program will generate a tremendous need for smart grid technologies. The requirement for the smart grid market is further supported by China’s focus on embracing energy efficiency, thus, increasing demand for Smart Gas Meter Market.

Major players operating in the Smart Gas Meter Market include companies such as Landis + Gyr (Switzerland), Itron (US), Honeywell International (US), Apator Group (Poland), and Diehl Metering (Germany).

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