OTTAWA, ON, May 13, 2026 /CNW/ – Ahead of an important announcement related to forthcoming electricity initiatives, media are invited to an embargoed technical briefing held by Government of Canada officials. The briefing will outline technical aspects of the government’s measures to supply clean, reliable, affordable power across the country for decades to come.

Event: Virtual (Zoom)
Date: Thursday, May 14, 2026
Time: 8:45 a.m. ET

All accredited media are asked to pre-register by emailing media@nrcan-rncan.gc.ca. Details on how to participate will be provided upon registration.

Embargo Terms

By participating, media understand and agree to the terms of the embargo. The embargo on the documents and information provided will remain in effect until Prime Minister Mark Carney starts delivering his remarks at an event in West Block, Ottawa on May 14, 2026. Participants will not publicly discuss or release the materials or information in any manner until the embargo is lifted.

The technical briefing will be on background only and on a not-for-attribution basis. Should the terms of the embargo be breached, participants and/or their organizations may not be permitted to participate in future Government of Canada embargoed briefings. 

Accessing Embargoed Documents

Participants should contact Media Relations at the Department of Natural Resources Canada at media@nrcan-rncan.gc.ca to receive briefing materials in advance. By receiving materials in advance, participants agree to keep them under embargo until the embargo is lifted, as per above.

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BOSTON, May 13, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Wayfair Inc. (NYSE: W) (the “Company,” “we” or “Wayfair”) today announced the pricing by its subsidiary, Wayfair LLC (the “Issuer”), of its private offering of $400 million in aggregate principal amount of 7.125% senior secured notes due 2034 (the “Notes”). The Notes will mature on May 31, 2034, unless earlier repurchased or redeemed in accordance with their terms. The Notes offering is expected to close on May 18, 2026, subject to customary closing conditions.

We intend to use the net proceeds from the Notes offering to repay a portion of our existing indebtedness and for other general corporate purposes. No assurance can be given as to how much, if any, of our existing indebtedness will be repaid with the net proceeds from this offering, the terms on which it will be repaid (if repaid or repurchased before maturity) or the timing of any such repayment.

The Notes will be fully and unconditionally guaranteed, jointly and severally, on a senior secured basis by Wayfair and certain Wayfair domestic subsidiaries that guarantee the Issuer’s senior secured revolving credit facility and existing senior secured notes. The Notes and related guarantees will be secured on a first-priority basis by liens on the same assets that secure the Issuer’s senior secured revolving credit facility and existing senior secured notes.

The Notes and related guarantees have not been registered under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the “Securities Act”), or the securities laws of any other jurisdiction, and may not be offered or sold in the United States absent registration or an applicable exemption from the registration requirements of the Securities Act. The Notes are being offered only to persons reasonably believed to be qualified institutional buyers in accordance with Rule 144A under the Securities Act and to non-U.S. persons in accordance with Regulation S under the Securities Act.

This press release is for informational purposes only and shall not constitute an offer to sell or a solicitation of an offer to buy any securities. Any offer of the Notes and related guarantees is not being made to any person in any jurisdiction in which the offer, solicitation or sale is unlawful.

About Wayfair
Wayfair is the destination for all things home, and we make it easy to create a home that is just right for you. Whether you’re looking for that perfect piece or redesigning your entire space, Wayfair offers quality finds for every style and budget, and a seamless experience from inspiration to installation.

The Wayfair family of brands includes:

Wayfair: Every style. Every home.AllModern: Modern made simple.Birch Lane: Classic style for joyful living.Joss & Main: The ultimate style edit for home.Perigold: The destination for luxury home.Wayfair Professional: A one-stop Pro shop.

Forward-Looking Statements

This press release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of federal and state securities laws. All statements other than statements of historical fact contained in this press release are forward-looking statements, including statements regarding the terms of the Notes; the anticipated use of the net proceeds from the offering of the Notes; and the expected closing of the Notes offering. In some cases, you can identify forward-looking statements by terms such as “may,” “will,” “should,” “expects,” “plans,” “anticipates,” “continues,” “could,” “intends,” “goals,” “target,” “projects,” “contemplates,” “believes,” “estimates,” “predicts,” “potential,” or the negative of these terms or other similar expressions.

Forward-looking statements are based on current expectations of future events. We cannot guarantee that any forward-looking statement will be accurate, although we believe that we have been reasonable in our expectations and assumptions. Investors should realize that if underlying assumptions prove inaccurate or that known or unknown risks or uncertainties materialize, actual results could vary materially from our expectations and projections. Investors are therefore cautioned not to place undue reliance on any forward-looking statements. We believe that these risks and uncertainties include, but are not limited to, adverse macroeconomic conditions, including economic instability, changes in laws and regulations and other governmental actions or policies, including those related to taxes and new or increased tariffs, and the uncertainty surrounding potential changes in such laws and regulations or other potential governmental actions or policies; export controls, sustained higher interest rates and inflation, slower growth or the potential for recession, disruptions in the global supply chain and other conditions affecting the retail environment for products we sell, geopolitical disturbances and conflicts, or threats of such actions and related uncertainty, which could exacerbate other risks such as shipment disruptions or fuel shortages, and other matters that influence consumer spending and preferences, as well as our ability to plan for and respond to the impact of these conditions; risks relating to our liability and dilution management exercises; our ability to manage the impacts of our restructurings and workforce reductions; our ability to acquire and retain customers in a cost-effective manner; our ability to increase our net revenue per active customer; our ability to curate, market, grow and maintain strong brands; and our ability to expand our business and compete successfully, including risks relating to achieving the anticipated benefits of investments in our technology and systems, including generative artificial intelligence. A further list and description of risks, uncertainties and other factors that could cause or contribute to differences in our future results include the cautionary statements herein and in our most recent Annual Report on Form 10-K and in our other filings and reports with the Securities and Exchange Commission. We qualify all of our forward-looking statements by these cautionary statements.

These forward-looking statements speak only as of the date of this press release and, except as required by applicable law, we undertake no obligation to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statements contained herein, whether as a result of any new information, future events or otherwise.

Media Relations Contact:
Tara Lambropoulos
PR@Wayfair.com

Investor Relations Contact:
Ryan Barney
IR@wayfair.com

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AI-driven solution validates every stop on a route, reduces administrative workload, and provides evidence-backed documentation for franchise and municipal customers

SCOTTSDALE, Ariz., May 13, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — WasteVision AI, a provider of operational AI for the waste and recycling industry, today introduced Route Verification, a solution that automatically validates every stop on a hauler’s route and converts operational video and image data into auditable proof of service. The product is designed for residential and commercial operations, and gives haulers route-level documentation for franchise agreements, municipal contracts, and commercial service-level requirements.

Route Verification builds on the company’s existing Service Verification capability, which records and classifies activity at individual stops. Where Service Verification answers questions about a single pickup, Route Verification rolls the data up across an entire route, giving operators a documented record of contractual performance for an entire schedule of customers. Every stop is automatically classified as Service Confirmed, Attempted but Not Completed, or Not Attempted, with exceptions such as blocked access or contaminated lifts which are flagged automatically. Because classifications are generated by the company’s AI engines and the process is fully automated, drivers do not need to interact with an in-cab tablet at each stop, keeping their attention on the road and removing a common source of distraction.

“Route Verification fills the data gap between in-field operations performed by haulers and the anticipated results municipalities require for the fulfillment of contractual obligations. Furthermore, operational data provided by WasteVision enables haulers to make informed operational decisions crucial to their business.” — Barry Saunders, President, WasteVision AI

Operational and Compliance Benefits

For contract management, the platform produces an auditable, evidence-backed record that haulers can share with cities, counties, HOAs, and commercial customers. Franchise agreements and municipal contracts typically carry strict service-level requirements, performance penalties, and audit obligations, and Route Verification gives operators a defensible record to support compliance reviews, service-credit discussions, and contract renewals.

Route Verification also surfaces set-out rates and participation data for curbside recycling programs — information that has historically been difficult for haulers and municipalities to collect at scale. Operators can review participation route by route and neighborhood by neighborhood, and use the data to support outreach, education, and diversion goals.

For administrative teams, Route Verification reduces the time required to resolve inbound service inquiries. Resolution work that has historically taken more than 10 minutes per call — pulling video, cross-referencing route sheets, and contacting supervisors — drops to roughly one to two minutes, and in many cases becomes fully self-service for customer service representatives. Haulers can also extend self-service access to municipal partners and commercial customers, further reducing inbound call volume.

Accurate Service Verification Paves the Way for Route Verification

Route Verification rests on WasteVision’s Service Verification capability, which establishes a chain of evidence for every individual pickup. Proprietary algorithms confirm precise geolocation at the curb, and each stop is documented with a time stamp and an image of the bin and its surroundings. AI differentiates between waste and recycling containers when both are presented at the same stop, and optical character recognition (OCR) and RFID can be layered in for additional increments of accuracy.

That evidence base also addresses one of the most costly recurring issues in residential collection: the disputed missed-pickup call. When a resident reports that a bin was not serviced, WasteVision can supply a date- and time-stamped image or video of the location where the bin should have been, along with associated geolocation data — allowing customer service teams to resolve disputed calls quickly and operations teams to avoid sending a truck back to a stop where no bin was set out. The capability is one that is not commonly offered in the market today.

Availability

Route Verification is available now to new and existing WasteVision AI customers. More information is available at www.wastevision.ai.

About WasteVision AI

WasteVision AI develops operational AI for the waste and recycling industry. The company’s platform combines in-cab and external camera systems with proprietary artificial intelligence engines that capture, classify, and verify activity on every route. WasteVision is a leader in applying AI to detect contamination in the recycling stream, identify overflowing bins, and detect debris around set-out locations. The platform is designed to help haulers improve driver safety, reduce operating costs, document contract compliance, and improve customer service for residential, commercial, and municipal customers. More information is available at www.wastevision.ai.

Media Contact: Communications Department, WasteVision AI
info@WasteVision.ai | (602) 321-5613

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