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LONDON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--According to Metapack’s 2025 Ecommerce Outlook, a comprehensive survey of retailers and consumers in the UK and US, there is a clear shift in what drives consumer priorities and what loyalty means. Convenience has now overtaken cost as the primary factor in purchase decision making, where 76.6% of those surveyed would consider switching providers if faced with delivery delays. The data shows that while UK retailers maintain plans for growth (with 32.2% anticipating high...

MINNEAPOLIS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--HistoSonics, the manufacturer of the Edison® Histotripsy System and novel histotripsy therapy platforms, announced today that Addenbrookes Hospital of Cambridge University Hospital Foundation and Trust will be the first site in the United Kingdom and European continent to offer histotripsy to both NHS and private patients. This was made possible through a generous donation by the Li Ka Shing Foundation (LKSF) as well as the expedited limited market access granted b...

CULVER CITY, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Papaya Veterinary Care®, a forward-thinking network of primary care and emergency veterinary hospitals, proudly announces the opening of its newest location in Culver City at 11924 Washington Boulevard. The new clinic will be led by Dr. Tony Nitido, Medical Director and experienced Southern California veterinarian. At nearly 4,000 square feet, the newly constructed facility is designed to create a calm, welcoming environment for pets and the people who love...

SANTA ANA, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--One of the four featured Nicholas Academic Centers (NAC) scholars was not expected to survive childbirth. “Before I opened my eyes to this world, I shared my first eight months of life alongside cancer,” stated Tanesha Bravo. Injecting her grandmother with insulin, caring for her mother’s medical issues, losing her best friend to leukemia, and surviving her own surgeries to remove a hemangioma fueled Bravo’s goal of becoming a surgical oncologist. This fall,...

TORONTO & MONTREAL--(BUSINESS WIRE)--KixCare, Canada’s first and only national, bilingual virtual healthcare solution dedicated to children and teenagers, has partnered with Aeroplan to offer its Kix360° membership program in the Air Canada Aeroplan eStore. Canadian Aeroplan Members can now redeem their points for a three- or 12-month subscription that provides comprehensive virtual physical and mental healthcare from a trusted team of pediatric professionals, anytime, anywhere. “At KixCare, we...

CINCINNATI--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The Procter & Gamble Company (NYSE:PG) today announced the appointment of Craig Arnold, former Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Eaton Corporation, to its Board of Directors, effective June 9, 2025. Mr. Arnold brings significant experience as a successful chief executive of a global enterprise serving businesses and customers in more than 175 countries. With a distinguished career at Eaton, a global leader in power infrastructure and technology, Arnold led...

WASHINGTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The American Cleaning Institute launched its new Cleaning for Health initiative, aimed at empowering individuals and communities with the knowledge and tools to put into practice smart, targeted cleaning strategies that not only maintain their health, but create healthier living environments. ACI's latest survey, conducted by Wakefield Research, revealed that 97% of Americans believe cleaning and hygiene are important for public health and the health of our communit...

RAHWAY, N.J.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--U.S. FDA Approves Merck’s ENFLONSIA for Prevention of RSV Lower Respiratory Tract Disease in Infants Born During or Entering Their First RSV Season...

NORTH RICHLAND HILLS, Texas--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Please replace the release dated June 6, 2025 with the following corrected version due to multiple revisions. The updated release reads: MALIBU JACK’S TO DEBUT AS TEXAS’ LARGEST INDOOR THEME PARK ON JUNE 16 The Ultimate Destination for Thrilling Family Fun is Coming This Summer to North Richland Hills The countdown is officially on! Five Star Parks, one of the largest owner and operators of family entertainment centers in America, will now officiall...

WESTERVILLE, Ohio--(BUSINESS WIRE)--agilon health (NYSE: AGL), the trusted partner empowering physicians to transform health care in our communities, today announced new research demonstrating the promising role of value-based care (VBC) in maintaining primary care for senior patients when supported by agilon health, a VBC-enablement company. The study was published in the May 2025 issue of Health Affairs Scholar. “Primary care is foundational for Medicare beneficiaries, especially those with c...