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LA ROCHE-SUR-YON, France - Saturday, October 15th 2016 [ME NewsWire]

(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Jean-Baptiste Pondevy, Chairman of the Supervisory Board and founder of Bimedia, one of the French leaders in point-of-sale terminal solutions for convenience stores, is pleased to announce Guillaume Dewael’s immediate appointment as Chief Executive Officer of the Group.

Jean-Baptiste Pondevy: «I am very pleased to welcome Guillaume at Bimedia. He is a leader who knows well our business and he will help Bimedia to leverage its growth drivers. His experience and international background, especially in financial services, represent an asset to develop our group and conquer new segments and markets».

Before joining Bimedia, Guillaume Dewaël served as Vice-President at MoneyGram International, a global leader in money transfer. He joined MoneyGram in 2005 and held several executive leadership positions in Europe and Africa. Previously, he spent 2 years working ... Read more »

RESTON, Va. - Friday, October 14th 2016 [ME NewsWire]

(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Transaction Network Services (TNS) is strengthening its payments business with two high-level senior appointments which will help TNS deliver on its ambitious growth plans.

George Zirkel joins TNS as Senior Vice President and Head of Global Payments Strategy. He will be based at the company’s headquarters in Reston, USA. John Tait takes on the role of Managing Director of TNS’ Payments Division for the Asia Pacific region and will be based in TNS’ office in Sydney, Australia.

Lisa Shipley, Executive Vice President and Managing Director of TNS Payment Network Solutions, said: “I’m excited that George and John have joined our growing business. Their broad experience will be an asset to TNS as we cement our market leading position and build on our success.

“It is an exciting time for the payments industry as eCommerce continues its rapid global exp ... Read more »

HONG KONG - Friday, October 14th 2016 [ME NewsWire]

(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Apple’s recently released iPhone 7 is the first Apple phone without an audio port. This long awaited feature will allow mobile merchants who love their iPhones to connect with BBPOS’ Chipper™ BT and Chipper™ 2X BT without plugging a device into their phone.

“BBPOS’ plug-in versions of Chipper™ have long provided merchants using iPhones with a mobile connectivity option using an audio jack; however, adding a plug-in device that extends from the audio jack on any phone or device increases the size of the combined unit, and makes what is an otherwise portable and powerful piece of technology less mobile. Conversely, Chipper™ BT and Chipper™ 2X BT can be attached to the back of the phone or be easily carried in a pocket. These devices are among the smallest and most advanced mobile payment solutions in the world.”

With the change to Bl ... Read more »

Luxury brand brings award-winning Stay Inspired offerings on property with new in-room menu of bookable 1/3/5 experiences, Inspired Drinks, and more

MCLEAN, Va. - Friday, October 14th 2016 [ME NewsWire]

(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Coming off a successful launch in 2015, Conrad Hotels & Resorts’ Stay Inspired initiative has expanded with a series of exclusive and limited time only events and offerings for global luxury travelers. Honoring the brand’s deep commitment to connecting guests with local culture through thoughtfully curated 1, 3 and 5-hour itineraries at all 26 Conrad hotels, the new Stay Inspired programming will include a personalized in-room “Experiences Menu” at select hotels, globally sourced beverage menus in hotel bars and lounges, and locally inspired marketplace events held in Conrad properties around the world beginning this October.

“As Conrad Hotels & Resorts continues to grow its extensive portfolio, we have b ... Read more »

1,370 Hotels Will Now Participate, including All 750 Properties in Its All Suites Brands

MCLEAN, Va. - Friday, October 14th 2016 [ME NewsWire]

Program Has Already Donated more than Four Million Bars of Soap

(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Hilton (NYSE: HLT) today announced that all 750 properties across its All Suites brands will recycle discarded soap and amenity bottles and donate them to reduce hygiene-related illnesses for communities in need. Marking the first time in the industry this is required as a brand standard, it is a major expansion of what is already the industry’s largest soap recycling program that will now include 1,370 hotels participating across Hilton’s portfolio.    

Hilton’s All Suites brands include Embassy Suites by Hilton, Homewood Suites by Hilton and Home2 Suites by Hilton. They comprise nearly 15 percent of Hilton’s current portfolio and 29 percent of its pipeline, and the new brand standard will nearly ... Read more »

Now certified as leading employer in 29 countries across the globe LAUSANNE, Switzerland - Friday, October 14th 2016 [ME NewsWire] (BUSINESS WIRE)-- Philip Morris International Inc. (PMI) (NYSE/Euronext Paris: PM) today was recognized for the first time as a Top Employer in Africa for the company’s excellent work environment and exceptional development opportunities for employees. Top Employer certification is the result of an independent assessment by the Top Employers Institute, which presented national honors to PMI teams in 5 African countries: Morocco, Algeria, Egypt, Senegal, and South Africa. Earlier this year, PMI received national honors in 24 countries across Europe and the Middle East. “At PMI, we know that our people are our greatest strength. This is why we continuously strive to provide an inspiring, diverse and inclusive workplace,” said Alejandro Lamas, PMI Vice President of Human Resources, Eastern Europe, Middle East and Africa. “This latest recognition is a testam ... Read more »

Ras Al Khaimah, United Arab Emirates - Thursday, October 13th 2016 [ME NewsWire] The American University of Ras Al Khaimah (AURAK) this evening celebrated its 5th commencement ceremony in the presence of H. H. Sheikh Saud bin Saqr Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Ras Al Khaimah. A total of 77 graduates celebrated the momentous occasion, accompanied by their proud family members, in the university’s brand-new auditorium. This year’s ceremony held a special significance, as it was the first to be celebrated on the AURAK campus. The valedictorian for the class of 2016, Ms. Asma Alsuwaidi from the School of Engineering, addressed her fellow graduates, speaking of her pride and satisfaction seeing her batch graduate after four years of hard work, and concluding that although this journey has ended, a new one has just begun. Dr. Tim Mescon, senior vice president of the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB), an accrediting body of which the university ... Read more »

Ras Al Khaimah, United Arab Emirates - Thursday, October 13th 2016 [ME NewsWire] The American University of Ras Al Khaimah (AURAK) this evening celebrated its 5th commencement ceremony in the presence of H. H. Sheikh Saud bin Saqr Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Ras Al Khaimah. A total of 77 graduates celebrated the momentous occasion, accompanied by their proud family members, in the university’s brand-new auditorium. This year’s ceremony held a special significance, as it was the first to be celebrated on the AURAK campus. The valedictorian for the class of 2016, Ms. Asma Alsuwaidi from the School of Engineering, addressed her fellow graduates, speaking of her pride and satisfaction seeing her batch graduate after four years of hard work, and concluding that although this journey has ended, a new one has just begun. Dr. Tim Mescon, senior vice president of the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB), an accrediting body of which the university ... Read more »

Initiative represents the next frontier in the apparel industry

    

SAN FRANCISCO - Thursday, October 13th 2016 [ME NewsWire]

(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Marking the 25th anniversary of its industry-changing supplier code of conduct, called Terms of Engagement, Levi Strauss & Co. (LS&Co.) announced a new commitment to expand the company’s pioneering Worker Well-being initiative – both within and outside the company. By 2025, the company will aim to:

    Expand Worker Well-being to reach more than 300,000 workers;
    Implement the program with all strategic vendors;
    Produce more than 80 percent of its product volume in Worker Well-being factories.

In addition to these targets, the company announced it will share with the industry its Worker Well-being best practices, tools and standards in a move to exponentially increase the reach and impact of the program. Open sourcing ... Read more »

 Exploratory phase 1b study interim data assessing the effects of oral GED-0301 (mongersen) on both endoscopic and clinical outcomes at 12 weeks in patients with active Crohn’s disease

SUMMIT, N.J. - Thursday, October 13th 2016 [ME NewsWire]

TOUCHSTONE extension data assessing safety and efficacy of long term treatment with ozanimod, an oral S1P1 and 5 receptor modulator, in patients with moderate to severe ulcerative colitis

Data from the phase 2 HEROES study evaluating the efficacy and safety of RPC4046 in patients with active eosinophilic esophagitis

(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Celgene Corporation (NASDAQ:CELG) today announced that findings from clinical trials of investigational compounds GED-0301 (mongersen), ozanimod and RPC4046 will be presented at the United European Gastroenterology (UEG) Week, October 15-19, in Vienna, Austria. Ozanimod and RPC4046 data will also be included at the American College of Gastroenterology (ACG) Annual Scientifi ... Read more »