Fiesta Mart Continues Reinvigoration with 5 DFW Reopenings in October

October 19, 2016

HOUSTON, Oct. 18, 2016 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Fiesta Mart, L.L.C. is continuing on its path to reinvigoration with five Dallas/Fort Worth stores celebrating grand reopenings in October. The first Minyard store to officially transition to Fiesta opened last week at Lake June Road in Dallas; two additional previously acquired Minyard stores and two remodeled Fiesta stores will also host grand reopenings this month. The newly remodeled Fiesta store on Pioneer Parkway in Arlington and the former Minyard on Shady Grove in Irving will both host celebrations October 19.

“The grand reopenings are part of a long-term reinvigoration of Fiesta and our commitment to provide uncompromised freshness, great value and unsurpassed variety every day,” CEO Michael Byars said. “Since we acquired the Minyard stores, we have been meticulously working to bring Fiesta to life in these locations. We’ve evaluated every item to ensure we meet the needs of local customers, and we have brought more variety that did not previously exist in some locations such as fresh seafood and our vast assortment of international grocery offerings.”

The first 200 customers at each store’s celebration will receive a $10 Fiesta gift card. Festivities will continue with free prize giveaways during the weekend. The full October schedule is as follows.

October 19
1300 E. Pioneer Pkwy.
Arlington, TX 76010

2200 W. Shady Grove*
Irving, TX 75060

October 26
275 NE 28th Street
Fort Worth, TX 76106

3230 MLK Blvd.*
Dallas, TX 75210

*Former Minyard store

“Two years ago, we kicked off a process to grow the Fiesta brand by improving standards and investing in our stores so that we can better serve our communities,” Byars said. “This effort started with talking with our customers. Everything we have done and will continue to do is because of their feedback. We want our customers to know that this Fiesta is your Fiesta—it’s your store, and we know you’ll love it as much as we do.”

Ongoing transitions of former Minyard stores will be occurring weekly through January. Check back into stores weekly to experience the many changes that are being made.

About Fiesta
Fiesta Mart, L.L.C., an international and specialty food retailer based in Texas since 1972, focuses on providing international and specialty foods offerings at value prices serving the communities in which they operate. Fiesta is known for their emphasis on international and specialty foods, offering products from around the globe and serving customers from over 100 countries of origin. With a vast variety of dry grocery and perishable products, Fiesta provides fresh, quality meat, seafood, and produce plus groceries, dairy products, beer and fine wines. Fiesta is a proud corporate citizen proudly supporting local charities, educational programs and special events, working with community leaders and citizens on a variety of programs and projects. For more information, visit www.fiestamart.com.

Media Contact: Fiesta Community Relations, [email protected], 972-899-4717

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Market-Defining Study Reveals Only One In 10 Sales Organizations Are Fully Evolved In Their Use Of Technology To Engage Buyers

October 19, 2016

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CHICAGO, Oct. 18, 2016 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — According to a first-of-its-kind market analysis conducted by Forrester Consulting, business-to-business (B2B) sales organizations can gain a significant competitive advantage by successfully implementing an Evolved Selling model – the use of enterprise software to deliver dynamic, interactive sales presentations with real-time, customer insights. However, only 11 percent of companies have embraced the technology solutions necessary to achieve Evolved Selling. The study was unveiled today at the Forrester B2B Marketing conference by Mediafly, the leading enterprise software company providing a scalable platform solution enabling Evolved Selling for front-line sales organizations.

The Forrester Consulting study, How B2B Sellers Win in the Age of the Customer, included surveys of both B2B buyers and sellers to evaluate a range of selling models – from Static to Evolved – and to understand the impact each model has on buyer behaviors and business results. In a Static Selling model, sellers use email, intranet sites or corporate portals to find and prepare content prior to a meeting, and compile it in a presentation like PowerPoint. In contrast, an Evolved Selling model allows sellers to use a buyer-centric approach through four key capabilities:

Dynamic: ability to assemble and present content from various sources on the fly
Interactive: ability for the seller to capture input from the buyer to guide the discussion
Data-driven insights: ability to pull specific data in real time from various sources (e.g., subscription service like Nielsen or internal database such as a customer relationship management (CRM) system), revealing relevant insights
CRM feedback: ability to capture and analyze how specific content or interactions impact sales results within a company’s existing customer relationship management platform

“This study has validated what we’ve witnessed working with front-line sales and marketing organizations of leading global companies of all sizes across many industries,” said Carson Conant, chief executive officer of Mediafly. “Evolved Selling facilitates shorter sales cycles that result in bigger contracts and more loyal customers. Companies that adopt all four Evolved Selling capabilities deliver efficient growth and lead their industries.”

The study showed that Evolved Sellers are more effective at increasing deal velocity, reporting that they closed 43 percent more deals than Static Sellers. In addition, Evolved Sellers experience an 82 percent lift in buyers likely to consider them for new opportunities and a 70 percent lift in buyers purchasing more than they initially scoped.

Most importantly, the impact of evolved selling extends beyond an individual salesperson’s metrics or quota performance. Nearly two out of three companies who use Evolved Selling reported year-over-year revenue growth of 10 percent or more. In addition, Evolved Selling organizations are significantly more likely than ones who use Static Selling to command and sustain market leadership over the competition.

“In order to transform from Static to Evolved Selling and remain relevant and competitive in today’s marketplace, sales and marketing leaders need to re-evaluate their enablement strategies and supporting tools,” said Conant. “Companies that invest in an Evolved Selling platform, like Mediafly, will benefit from loyal relationships that drive sustainable growth.”

“Unfortunately, most of today’s sales forces are ill equipped to sell in a dynamic, insights-driven, and non-linear fashion,” said Mary Shea, Ph.D., principal analyst at Forrester Research. “B2B sellers need to be armed with a new type of selling solution that enables them to be nimble and engaging in their customer interactions.”

To see a summary infographic of the topline results or download the full study go to www.HowB2BSellersWin.com.

About Mediafly
Mediafly is an enterprise software company that has worked with some of the most respected global sales organizations, including PepsiCo, MillerCoors and GE Healthcare to implement Evolved Selling^TM and successfully drive better business results. The Mediafly Evolved Selling Platform^TM aligns with every sales training methodology and is a proven technology for helping field sales organizations deliver a dynamic, interactive, insightful buying experience that ties seamlessly back to CRM. For the third year in a row, Mediafly has been recognized by Inc. Magazine as one of the top 5000 fastest-growing private companies in the US. Mediafly commissioned Forrester Consulting to initiate the market analysis of How B2B Sellers Win in the Age of the Customer at the beginning of Q3 2016.

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(Español) La Oficina del Censo anuncia cambios en las Pruebas de Campo del 2017

October 18, 2016

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(Español) Sherwood Marketing retira del mercado arroceras y ollas eléctricas de cocción lenta 3 Squares debido a riesgos de incendio y shock electric

October 18, 2016

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San Diego Residential Care Company Violated Overtime, Minimum Wage Laws; 15 Caregivers to Receive Over $1.1 Million in Back Wages, Damages

October 18, 2016

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SAN DIEGO, Oct. 10, 2016 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ —

Employer: Gerald Como, doing business as Family Residential Care LLC and Del Cerro Assisted Living

Sites: 6233 Wenrich Drive, Del Cerro, California
1308 Hacienda Drive, El Cajon, California
1308 Hacienda Drive, El Cajon, California
6150 Bob Street, La Mesa, California
5615 Ashland Street, Del Cerro, California

Investigation findings: The California Labor Commissioner’s Office launched its investigation in July 2015 after receiving an anonymous tip. Investigators found the residential care business in violation of minimum wage, overtime and recordkeeping provisions of the California Labor Code. The employer paid the 15 caregivers less than $4 an hour for 24-hour shifts five days a week. The workers, most of them women who recently emigrated from the Philippines, were obliged to sleep in the rooms with their patients and pay their employer $180 each week for food and lodging.

Resolution: The employer must pay the 15 workers $331,843 in lost minimum wages, $386,602 in overtime wages and $393,158 in liquidated damages. When workers are paid less than minimum wage they are entitled to liquidated damages, which equal the amount of underpaid wages plus interest. The caregivers’ back wages owed range from $4,326 to $45,401 depending on the amount of time worked.

Quote: “Caregivers who serve our elderly and disabled perform some of the most important and valuable work in our state and often work long hours to do so,” said Labor Commissioner Julie A. Su. “Paying them for all of the hours they work is not only the fair thing to do, it is required by law.”

Information: The Department of Industrial Relations’ Division of Labor Standards Enforcement, also known as the Labor Commissioner’s Office, inspects workplaces for wage and hour violations, adjudicates wage claims, investigates retaliation complaints, issues licenses and registrations for businesses, enforces prevailing wage rates and apprenticeship standards in public works projects, and educates the public on labor laws. Its Wage Theft is a Crime multilingual public awareness campaign was launched in 2014 to help inform workers of their rights and employers of their responsibilities.

Press Contact: Members of the press may contact Paola Laverde or Peter Melton at (510) 286-1161, and are encouraged to subscribe to get email alerts on DIR’s press releases or other departmental updates.

The California Department of Industrial Relations, established in 1927, protects and improves the health, safety, and economic well-being of over 18 million wage earners, and helps their employers comply with state labor laws. DIR is housed within the Labor & Workforce Development Agency. For general inquiries, contact DIR’s Communications Call Center at 844-LABOR-DIR (844-522-6734) for help in locating the appropriate division or program in our department.

Discovery en Español Premieres ‘HARLEY AND THE DAVIDSONS’

October 18, 2016

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Harley and the Davidsons' stars: Bug Hall, Robert Aramayo and Michiel Huisman ("Game of Thrones")

MIAMI, Oct. 18, 2016 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Based on a true story, the miniseries charts the birth of the iconic bike built from the ground up by three young men, the sons of blue-collars immigrants. Walter and Arthur Davidson and their friend Bill Harley risked their entire fortune and livelihood to launch the budding enterprise, but just how far would they go to reach the ultimate American dream? HARLEY AND THE DAVIDSONS will premiere Sunday, October 23 at 9PM E/P on Discovery en Español.

Led by an all-star cast including Michiel Huisman (“Game of Thrones”) as Walter Davidson, Robert Aramayo (“Game of Thrones”) as William ‘Bill’ Harley and Bug Hall (“The Little Rascals”) playing the role of Arthur Davidson, the production takes place at the turn of the 20^th century. Built in a shed out of Milwaukee, these motorcycles were able to survive nearly every condition imaginable, and Walter certainly put the bikes to the test. His ferocious ambition propelled him to become a top motorcycle racer while competing in the deadly competitions sweeping the nation. Walter’s daredevil exploits put Harley-Davidson on the map – and while risky – pushed the company to eventually overtake their archrival competitor, Indian Motorcycle Company.

HARLEY AND THE DAVIDSONS looks at how the founders continued to grow its loyal following like no other competitor – whether it was teaching riders how to make repairs on the field to embracing boisterous motorcycle clubs across the nation. Walter, Arthur and Bill cemented Harley-Davidson’s reputation as a builder of bikes that goes anywhere, could ride hard and ignored all the rules. It’s a legacy that has endured over 100 years – and at the heart of the brand and its loyal riders.

Other cast members include Stephen Rider (“Daredevil”), Jessica Camacho (“Sleepy Hollow”), Daniel Coonan (“EastEnders”), Annie Read (“Awkward”), Wilson Bethel (“Hart of Dixie“), Dougray Scott (in “Mission: Impossible 2”), Gabe Luna (“Matador”), Alex Shaffer (“Win Win”) and newcomers Essa O’Shea and Sean Scully.

HARLEY AND THE DAVIDSONS is penned by Evan Wright, Seth Fisher and Nick Schenk. Dimitri Doganis is the Executive Producer on behalf of Raw Television and John Goldwyn is the Executive Producer on behalf of Discovery. Ciáran Donnelly serves as Executive Producer and Director with Stephen Kay as Director.

Discovery en Español will also feature automobile dedicated content throughout the month on our YouTube channel https://www.youtube.com/discoveryenespanol as well as live videos on Facebook and Instagram. Follow us on facebook.com/discoveryenespanol, Twitter @DiscoveryenESP, and Instagram @discoveryenespanol.

About Discovery en Español

Discovery en Español connects Spanish-speaking viewers in the U.S. to the world and all its wonder and possibilities. It provides quality programming focusing on bold storytelling across core genres including adventure, ingenuity, natural history, investigation and current affairs. Created by Discovery Communications, Discovery en Español is widely distributed on Hispanic tier packages throughout the country. For more information, please follow us on Facebook at facebook.com/discoveryenespanol, Twitter @DiscoveryenESP, Instagram @discoveryenespanol and YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/discoveryenespanol.

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October 18, 2016

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October 18, 2016

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Natural Disasters, anticipation is the key to minimize their impact

October 18, 2016

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MEXICO CITY, Oct. 18, 2016 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Hurricane “Matthew” made its enormous strength felt, generating the evacuation of more than one million people in Cuba, while costing lives in Haiti and the Dominican Republic and left the mayor damages in the Southern region.

Faced with a natural disaster, whichever its origin and type, a basic service like electricity is affected. So that repercussions are minimal, it is necessary to count with backup systems that will help to reduce the destructive force caused by nature.

Thus, today more than ever, companies, citizens and governments need not only to be alert but prepared to anticipate incidents like hurricane Matthew, to minimize the impact that these could have on continuity of services, businesses and on our daily life; and due to the dramatic climate changes that have lately arisen, the world is more vulnerable to natural disasters like earthquakes, hurricanes, floods, tornadoes, storms, etc.

¿So is it really worth preventing? Certainly, as according to the Association of Audit and Control of Information Systems (ISACA), 81% of managers whose organizations activated its mechanisms of business continuity, say that it was effective in reducing interruptions.

The emergence of fast generation of electricity, either due to the deficiency of existing supplies, a failure in a power station, a natural disaster or any unforeseen catastrophe, can be satisfied by means of portable power

Characteristics of the backup generators for domestic use: Comfort, Safety and Convenience.

Automatic operation.
Various fuel options: GN / GLP.
It is installed outdoors, same as an air conditioning equipment.
It supplies power directly to the electrical system, backing up the entire system or only its essential parts.
The continuous resupply of fuel can be done through a local mains or through the existing gas service to the home.
Several capabilities and configurations in accordance with your needs.

About Generac:

Since 1959, Generac has been the leader in the design and manufacture of a wide range of power generation equipment and other products driven by engines. As a leader in light equipment for use in residential, industrial, energy and construction sectors, Generac’s power products are available globally through a broad network of independent distributors, dealers, retailers and equipment rental companies, as well as direct sales for certain customers and end users.

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From Pop Culture And Politics To School Hallways And Social Media, 7 Out Of 10 Girls Encounter Negative Beauty Posts, Comments, Snaps And Photos That Can Be Destructive To Their Self-Esteem

October 18, 2016

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ENGLEWOOD CLIFFS, N.J., Oct. 18, 2016 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — “She’s FAT and UGLY.” “Literally disgusting.” “Pale looking alien.” These are just a few of the real negative tweets girls encounter on social media every day. Between the school year kicking off and recent news headlines, girls today are bombarded with damaging commentary online that impacts how they feel about themselves offline. Dove research shows that 70% of girls believe social media has a strong influence on the way they look.¹ From Tweets and Facebook comments to Snaps and images on Instagram, girls hold in the palm of their hands constant access to an onslaught of messaging that can influence their self-image. To help girls cope with this relentless damaging commentary, the Dove Self-Esteem Project is launching the #SpeakBeautiful Squad, a group of digitally savvy, influential women who will provide girls with the tips, advice and resources they need to arm themselves against online negativity. The new social media self-esteem resources, like the TBH Digital Glossary and the Real Selfie Challenge, are available to all by visiting Twitter.com/Dove.

Experience the interactive Multimedia News Release here: https://www.multivu.com/players/English/7956151-dove-self-esteem-project-speakbeautiful-squad

“We live in a world where girls are constantly confronted with unwarranted negativity online. Our research shows 62% of girls want to be taught how to use social media as a resource to empower them about positive body image,”² states Nick Soukas, Vice President of Marketing for Dove. “With the #SpeakBeautiful Squad, we are providing girls, parents and mentors, with videos and GIFs containing the practical advice they need to help create a world where social media offers girls positivity and support rather than negativity and defeat. From Ariel Winter, who has shown remarkable courage standing up to online bullies, to Franchesca Ramsey, a YouTube activist known to use humor to tackle today’s toughest issues, Dove is proud to come together on these issues with extraordinary women who live, work, and play in the online world.”

Actress and Self-Esteem Advocate Ariel Winter is joining Dove to lead the #SpeakBeautiful Squad and encourage people everywhere to change the way we talk about beauty online. “I’ve experienced the challenges of growing up with social media – even before stepping into the spotlight. Platforms like Twitter have become a part of our daily routines. It’s so important that girls have the tools to combat the negativity found there and to encourage others to understand the emotional impact their words online can have on girls in real life.”

Meet the #SpeakBeautiful Squad

Joining Ariel on the #SpeakBeautiful Squad are Franchesca Ramsey, Jeannette Kaplun, and Vanessa Van Edwards. Dove collaborated with the Squad to create the resources that will help the next generation learn how to overcome online negativity and make social media a place where all girls feel confident and beautiful. Each member of the #SpeakBeautiful Squad is an expert on different online barriers to girls’ confidence.

Teasing & Bullying – Actress and Self-Esteem Advocate Ariel Winter leads the #SpeakBeautiful Squad and through her own experiences of cyberbullying, she encourages people everywhere to understand the emotional impact that our online comments and conversations can have on girls. Follow Ariel at @arielwinter1
Role of Media – Vlogger and Host of MTV’s Decoded Franchesca Ramsey is helping girls learn how to navigate the media that surrounds them while raising awareness of the role the media plays and its impact on their self-esteem. Follow Franchesca at @chescaleigh
Growing Up & Body Image – Jeannette Kaplun, Founder and CEO of Hispana Global is helping parents and mentors to identify and encourage positive behaviours online and discourage negative ones that can affect a girl’s self-image. Follow Jeannette at @JeannetteKaplun
Friends & Relationships – Published Author and Behavioural Investigator Vanessa Van Edwards will help girls learn how to notice unhealthy online relationships and empower them with advice on how to rise above them to create a safe community online. Follow Vanessa at @vvanedwards

Experience the #SpeakBeautiful New Online Self-Esteem Building Activities

The legacy of the #SpeakBeautiful campaign, a partnership for social change between Dove and Twitter, has resulted in a 47% decrease in negativity on Twitter,³ but there is more work to be done. This next evolution of the program provides go-to resources as part of the #SpeakBeautiful curricula.

Re-Do Challenge – Everyone makes mistakes. It’s what you do afterwards that counts. Challenge a girl in your life to a re-do! Encourage her to post two positive Tweets with #SpeakBeautiful for every negative Tweet in the past.
TBH Digital Glossary – Walk through a list of terms often found online and their definitions with a girl in your life and explain how they affect self-esteem.
Signs of Cyberbullying – Learn to spot the signs of cyberbullying and ways you can help a girl in your life who has been bullied.
Bystander to Hero – Challenge girls to stand up against cyberbullying rather than being a bystander with guidance from this activity.
Digital Dates – Schedule a recurring “date” between mom and daughter so that mom can see her daughter’s life on social media while still respecting her privacy.
Real Selfie Challenge – If you love the way you look in that moment share it! Join our Real Selfie Challenge & show girls that photos don’t have to be perfect to be beautiful.
Technology Contract – Sit down with your daughter and work together to create a written contract of how both can be respectful of privacy while abiding by specific rules.
Your Core Group – Help a girl in your life identify a core group of friends whose opinion she values. When confronted with cyberbullying, the daughter can turn to this list as a firm foundation of whose voices really matter.

The Dove Self-Esteem Project has reached over 19.4 million lives with self-esteem curriculum in order to help the next generation develop a positive relationship with beauty and we are committed to continuing that mission online. Together, we can all #SpeakBeautiful and unite to transform social media into a place where girls can feel free to be their confident selves. Starting October 18, 2016, follow @Dove and the #SpeakBeautiful Squad on Twitter to receive tips, advice and exercises on how to navigate the negativity on social media.

About Unilever United States, Inc.

Unilever is one of the world’s leading suppliers of Food, Home Care, Personal Care and Refreshment products with sales in more than 190 countries and reaching 2 billion consumers a day. In the United States, the portfolio includes brand icons such as Axe, Ben & Jerry’s, Breyers, Caress, Clear Scalp & Hair Therapy, Country Crock, Degree, Dollar Shave Club, Dove, Fruttare, Good Humor, Hellmann’s, I Can’t Believe It’s Not Butter!, Klondike, Knorr, Lever 2000, Lipton, Magnum, Nexxus, Noxzema, Pond’s, Popsicle, Promise, Q-tips, Simple, St. Ives, Suave, Talenti Gelato & Sorbetto, TIGI, TONI&GUY, TRESemmé and Vaseline. All of the preceding brand names are trademarks or registered trademarks of the Unilever Group of Companies.

Unilever employs approximately 8,000 people in the United States – generating more than $8.5 billion in sales in 2015.

The Unilever Sustainable Living Plan commits to:

Helping more than a billion people take action to improve their health and well-being by 2020.
Halving the environmental impact of our products by 2030.
Enhancing the livelihoods of millions of people by 2020.

Unilever ranked number one in its sector on the 2016 Dow Jones Sustainability Index.

For more information on Unilever U.S. and its brands visit: www.unileverusa.com

To connect with Unilever U.S. via Facebook visit: www.facebook.com/unileverusa

To connect with Unilever U.S. via Twitter follow: @unileverusa

¹ “Dove: #SpeakBeautiful Girls Research” March 2016
² “Dove: #SpeakBeautiful Girls Research” March 2016
³ Twitter Research, October 2016

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