CHICAGO, Illinois, Nov. 21 (TNSres) -- Circana, a company that says it is a leading advisor on the complexity of consumer behavior, issued the following news release: Circana, a leading advisor on the complexity of consumer behavior, today released new Circana Compass insights, providing a comprehensive update on the 2024 performance of the global retail food and beverage (F&B) industry and an outlook for 2025. Following Circana's forecast for 2024 from a year ago and the recent midyear update,  more

ELMHURST, Illinois, Nov. 21 -- Elmhurst University issued the following news: Elmhurst University students in a range of academic areas will benefit from a $338,613 U.S. Department of Defense grant that will fund the addition of new, high-tech equipment on campus. The grant will support education, research and outreach spanning multiple disciplines, such as computer science, nursing, psychology, digital media and graphic design. The multi-part grant will mean equipment updates for the Departm  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, Nov. 21 -- Hyatt Hotels Corp., a hospitality company, issued the following news release: * * * Grand Hyatt Deer Valley invites guests to experience the perfect blend of mountain adventure and luxurious relaxation in the heart of Deer Valley East Village. * * * PARK CITY, UTAH (November 20, 2024) - Opening today, the extraordinary Grand Hyatt Deer Valley welcomes guests as a premier destination for sophisticated travel and all-season adventure. This captivating resort featu  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, Nov. 21 -- Hyatt Hotels Corp., a hospitality company, issued the following news release on Nov. 20, 2024: * * * Highlighting the Expansion of the Hyatt Centric Brand into Costa Rica, This New Lifestyle Hotel Emphasizes Hyatt's Growing Brand Footprint in Latin America * * * Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE: H) announced today the opening of Hyatt Centric San Jose Escazu, marking the first Hyatt Centric branded hotel in Costa Rica. Primely located in the vibrant Escazu neighbo  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, Nov. 20 -- Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul issued the following news release on Nov. 19, 2024: Attorney General Kwame Raoul today announced a settlement with Metro Staff Inc. (Metro Staff) that resolves allegations Metro Staff entered into no-poach agreements and engaged in wage fixing with two other staffing agencies. The settlement requires Metro Staff to pay $1.8 million to compensate temporary workers impacted by the unlawful activity. "This settlement prioritizes  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, Nov. 21 -- Jones Lang LaSalle, a real estate and investment management company, issued the following news release: * * * JLL Capital Markets secures joint venture partnership for Modera Fort Lee, offering premium views of NYC and George Washington Bridge * * * MORRISTOWN, N.J., Nov. 20, 2024 - JLL Capital Markets announced today that it has arranged a joint-venture equity partnership for the development of Modera Fort Lee, a 253-unit luxury multifamily project in Fort Lee,  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, Nov. 21 -- Kirkland and Ellis, a law firm, issued the following news release: Kirkland & Ellis advised EW Healthcare Partners on a partnership with Ascend Advanced Therapies (Ascend), a gene-to-GMP development company, which will help to expand the footprint and capabilities of Ascend in the United States. As part of the broader transaction, EW Healthcare Partners also sold its portfolio company, Advanced BioScience Laboratories (ABL), a biotherapy, oncolytic and viral vecto  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, Nov. 21 -- McDermott Will and Emery, a law firm, issued the following news release: Frankfurt, November 20, 2024 - McDermott Will & Emery has advised private equity investor Argos Wityu in connection with the acquisition financing for the purchase of a majority stake in Lavatio GmbH. The objective is to accelerate the company's growth and the environmental transition. The transaction is expected to close by the end of the year and is subject to regulatory approvals. Argos Wi  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, Nov. 21 -- McDermott Will and Emery, a law firm, issued the following news release: International law firm McDermott Will & Emery represented Waypoint Underwriting Management, LLC (Waypoint), a leading specialty reinsurance managing general underwriter, in its sale to One80 Intermediaries Inc. (One80), a specialty insurance broker. The McDermott deal team was led by Michael Halsband with invaluable assistance from Chris Stacker and Katie Yonover along with Mike Byrne, Marisa  more

LAKE FOREST, Illinois, Nov. 21 -- Lake Forest College issued the following news: On Wednesday, November 20, three Lake Forest College students who have spent months researching the history of Black Presence at the College will take part in a panel session that will focus on the latest discoveries the students have made. Panelists include Payton Ross '27, who conducted oral histories with Black alumni of Lake Forest College; Emilce Fabian '27, who researched and organized newspapers that addres  more

EVANSTON, Illinois, Nov. 20 -- Northwestern University issued the following news release: CHICAGO - As the holiday season approaches, it's a time many associate with joy and togetherness. Yet for millions, it's a period marked by loneliness. A Northwestern Medicine study last spring found loneliness in adulthood follows a U-shaped pattern: it's higher in younger and older adulthood, and lowest during middle adulthood. Those feelings can be exacerbated around the holidays, said that study's cor  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, Nov. 21 (TNSres) -- TransUnion, a risk information provider, issued the following news release: * * * TransUnion's Q4 2024 Consumer Pulse study finds consumers still most interested in doing their holiday shopping between Thanksgiving and Cyber Monday * * * With the holidays fast approaching, there is one certainty: Millennials enter the height of the holiday shopping season with a high level of optimism about their household finances and future income prospects. TransUnio  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, Nov. 21 (TNSres) -- Hyatt Hotels Corp., a hospitality company, issued the following news release: Hyatt has the perfect present this holiday season: the gift of travel made even better with seasonal savings. According to a new Hyatt gift-giving trend survey/*, 85% of consumers said they would be excited to receive a trip or vacation as a gift this holiday season over physical gifts and subscription services - a trend even more common among Gen Z consumers. To help gift-giver  more