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Shoplazza Launches Upgraded Payment Solution to Boost Global E-Commerce Conversion Rates

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NEW YORK, April 3, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Shoplazza, a leading global e-commerce SaaS platform, has introduced an upgraded payment solution that helps merchants streamline checkout experiences, reduce cart abandonment, and accelerate growth in international markets. The enhanced solution includes broader payment method coverage, seamless integration capabilities, and Shoplazza’s proprietary Shoplazza Payment service—complete with AI-powered features such as smart routing and automatic retries to maximize transaction success.

While building an online store has become more accessible, turning it into a well-oiled operation remains a challenge. For sustainable growth, every part of the business must work seamlessly together—like perfectly aligned gears in motion.

Merchants today face end-to-end operational hurdles—from brand building, marketing, and inventory management to customer service, fulfillment, and payments. Among these, the payment experience plays a critical role in closing the transaction loop. It directly impacts conversion rates, customer satisfaction, and ultimately, the bottom line.

Yet as a core part of e-commerce infrastructure, payment setup is often overlooked. Many merchants don’t realize it’s become a bottleneck until their store starts scaling. Payment preferences vary significantly across regions, and today’s shoppers expect multiple, seamless options. Issues like failed transactions, limited payment choices, or clunky checkout flows can quickly lead to cart abandonment and lost revenue.

According to a report by Nuvei, 65% of cart abandonment occurs after customers enter the checkout process. Of those, 23% leave due to failed payments, while 21% abandon their carts after entering personal or payment details. To address these challenges, merchants need flexible and reliable payment solutions that can boost both conversion and customer satisfaction.

Recognizing the strategic importance of payments in e-commerce, Shoplazza has prioritized building a comprehensive and flexible payment infrastructure. By offering a wide variety of payment options and seamless integrations with leading global payment providers, Shoplazza empowers merchants to improve checkout performance and enhance their competitiveness in international markets.

Premium Brands Unlock Growth by Embracing Payment Diversity on Shoplazza

As a leading e-commerce solution provider, Shoplazza offers a full suite of technology solutions designed to empower global merchants. Its flagship product—a global SaaS platform for online stores —integrates cutting-edge AI capabilities, enabling merchants to build personalized storefronts, manage inventory, access smart analytics, automate marketing, and generate localized content across multiple languages and currencies. With an open and collaborative approach, Shoplazza delivers a fully connected commerce experience that improves operational efficiency and drives better results.

Several brands have already seen strong results from Shoplazza’s robust payment infrastructure. One premium consumer brand, for example, discovered the impact of payment diversity while expanding into the North American and European markets.

After years of success in its domestic market, this same brand had built a loyal following thanks to its high-quality products and innovative design. As part of its international expansion, the company wanted more control over its customer experience. Building an online store became a key part of its global strategy.

The brand explored Shoplazza’s platform after being referred by peers in the apparel industry and was impressed by its robust feature set. The simple store-building process and user-friendly tools made it easy for the team to launch fast and start selling. Encouraged by the results, the brand officially partnered with Shoplazza to support its global growth.

As its international business gained momentum, the brand noticed limitations in its payment setup. With higher product prices, customers were looking for flexible payment options like installment plans. Mobile users also wanted the option to pay with digital wallets like Apple Pay and Google Pay. Initially, the lack of variety led to lost sales and dropped conversions.

By leveraging Shoplazza’s payment ecosystem, the brand was able to offer a full range of options, resulting in a smoother checkout experience and improved sales. The comprehensive solution enabled the brand to accept global credit and debit card payments, as well as convenient digital wallet options like Apple Pay and Google Pay—all through a streamlined checkout flow.

With the help of Shoplazza, the brand quickly rolled out its upgraded payment capabilities ahead of the holiday season. The results were immediate. During Black Friday and Cyber Monday 2024, the brand’s sales rose over 50% year-over-year.

The brand also appreciated Shoplazza’s helpful support, with 7×13 live customer service and response times usually under three minutes. This level of service has given the brand more confidence as it scales globally.

Shoplazza Delivers End-to-End Support to Power Long-Term Merchant Growth

Through its commitment to providing reliable and diverse payment solutions , Shoplazza is helping more merchants streamline their operations and discover new growth opportunities. In addition to integrating with global payment providers, Shoplazza has built its own proprietary solution—Shoplazza Payment—designed to enhance transaction reliability through  AI-powered features .

Shoplazza offers merchants full-spectrum operational support—spanning marketing, inventory, logistics, loyalty programs, and multi-market localization—to help brands achieve sustainable growth across global markets.

In marketing, Shoplazza integrates with major platforms like Google Ads, Meta, and TikTok, enabling merchants to launch marketing campaigns and optimize performance with ease. On the logistics front, partnerships with ShipBob, Cainiao, and others provide streamlined access to global warehousing and fulfillment resources.

Looking ahead, Shoplazza will continue building partnerships that bolster both merchant and customer experiences, offering a powerful growth engine for brands ready to scale on the global stage.

About Shoplazza

Founded in 2017, Shoplazza strives to simplify how retailers and online sellers connect with consumers. Today, Shoplazza leads the industry with its robust omnichannel platform, empowering retailers to reach customers wherever they shop—whether in-store, online, or through social commerce. To learn more about Shoplazza, visit https://www.shoplazza.com/ .

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FULTON FINANCIAL CORPORATION APPOINTS DAVID S. SCHULZ TO BOARD OF DIRECTORS

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LANCASTER, Pa., July 21, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Fulton Financial Corporation (NASDAQ: FULT) (“Fulton”) today announced the appointment of David S. Schulz as a member of its board of directors (the “Board”) for a term commencing September 14, 2026 and expiring at Fulton’s 2027 annual meeting of shareholders.

“We’re excited to welcome Dave to Fulton’s board of directors,” said Curt Myers, Fulton Chairman, CEO, and President. “Dave brings extensive financial leadership experience gained through more than a decade of service with publicly traded companies. His expertise in finance, strategic planning, risk, and mergers and acquisitions will provide valuable perspective as we continue to execute our growth strategy and create long-term value for our shareholders, customers and communities.”

With the addition of Schulz, Fulton’s Board will have 11 members, and he will serve on the Audit and Risk committees. Schulz has also been appointed to the board of directors of Fulton’s banking subsidiary, Fulton Bank, N.A.

Schulz served as Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of Wesco International, Inc. (“Wesco”) from 2016 to June 2020, Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of Wesco from June 2020 to February 2026 and as Executive Vice President and Special Advisor to the CEO of Wesco from February 2026 until his retirement on May 31, 2026. 

Prior to joining Wesco, Schulz served as Senior Vice President and Chief Operating Officer of Armstrong Flooring, Inc. and was previously Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of Armstrong World Industries, Inc. and Vice President of Finance of the Armstrong Building Products division.

Before joining Armstrong World Industries in 2011, he held various financial leadership roles with Procter & Gamble and The J.M. Smucker Company. He was also an officer in the United States Marine Corps.

In 2025, Schulz joined the board of Sterling Infrastructure, Inc., and he was appointed as chair of the audit committee in 2026. He also serves on the company’s compensation and talent development committee.

ABOUT FULTON FINANCIAL CORPORATION

Fulton, a $34 billion Lancaster, Pa.-based financial holding company, has more than 3,400 employees and operates more than 215 financial centers in Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Maryland, Delaware and Virginia through Fulton Bank, N.A. Additional information on Fulton can be found at https://investor.fultonbank.com.

Contact: Steve Trapnell
717-291-2739

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Octavio Marquez Elected to MSA Safety Board of Directors

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PITTSBURGH, July 21, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — The Board of Directors of MSA Safety Inc. (NYSE: MSA), a global leader in the development of advanced industrial safety technology products and solutions, today announced that Octavio Marquez, president and chief executive officer of Diebold Nixdorf, has been elected to the company’s Board of Directors. His election was part of the MSA Board’s regular succession plans.

“We are very pleased to have the opportunity to add Octavio to the MSA Board,” said Robert A. Bruggeworth, MSA chairman. “He brings a broad range of executive leadership experience, including strategy development, capital allocation, business transformation and serving international markets, which will serve MSA well.”

“Octavio’s perspectives will be an asset to me and our entire Executive Leadership Team,” said Steven C. Blanco, MSA president and CEO. “It is a pleasure to welcome Octavio to MSA, and I look forward to working with him.”

Mr. Marquez joined Diebold Nixdorf in 2014 and has held senior leadership roles across the company’s Global Banking organization and its Americas region, including as executive vice president of Global Banking and senior vice president of the Americas. Before joining Diebold Nixdorf, Mr. Marquez held leadership positions at Dell EMC, Hewlett Packard Enterprise, IBM and NCR.

Diebold Nixdorf automates, digitizes and transforms the way people bank and shop. As a partner to the majority of the world’s top 100 financial institutions and top 25 global retailers, its integrated solutions connect digital and physical channels conveniently, securely and efficiently for millions of customers every day. Headquartered in North Canton, Ohio, Diebold Nixdorf employs approximately 20,000 employees globally, supporting more than 100 countries.

Mr. Marquez holds a degree in business and finance from Universidad Iberoamericana and has completed executive education programs at MIT Sloan, The Wharton School and The University of Texas at Austin.

About MSA Safety

MSA Safety Incorporated (NYSE: MSA) is the global leader in advanced industrial safety technology products and solutions. Driven by its singular mission of safety, the company has been at the forefront of safety innovation since 1914, protecting workers and facility infrastructure around the world across a broad range of diverse end markets while creating sustainable value for shareholders. With 2025 revenues of $1.9 billion, MSA Safety is headquartered in Cranberry Township, Pennsylvania, and employs a team of approximately 5,300 associates across its more than 40 international locations. For more information, please visit www.MSASafety.com.

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BlueFolder Field Service Software Launches New AI-Powered Features to Transform How Teams Work

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New AI capabilities instantly surface customer insights and transform technician notes into actionable summaries to help field service teams work faster, stay aligned, and deliver better service

AUBURN, Ala., July 21, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — BlueFolder field service software recently announced the launch of two powerful new AI features: AI-Powered Customer Summaries and AI-Powered Field Notes Summarization. Together, these capabilities are designed to eliminate the time-consuming, manual work of reviewing fragmented customer records and lengthy technician notes—giving field service teams instant clarity to respond faster, make smarter decisions, and deliver exceptional service.

BlueFolder expands it’s field service and work order management suite with two exciting new AI field service features.

Built directly into the BlueFolder platform, both features leverage artificial intelligence to automatically compile and summarize complex, unstructured data into clear, easy-to-read overviews. The result: technicians, dispatchers, and managers always have the context they need, right when they need it.

AI-Powered Customer Summaries

As field service organizations grow, customer information becomes increasingly scattered across emails, service request logs, and communication histories. BlueFolder’s AI Customer Summary feature addresses this challenge head-on by consolidating those interactions into a single, actionable snapshot.

Instead of manually digging through multiple records before a service call or customer interaction, teams can now access a real-time summary highlighting key concerns, past service activity, and recent updates. The feature goes beyond basic summarization and surfaces critical business insights such as equipment past due for maintenance, approaching warranty expirations, and proactive revenue opportunities, empowering teams to recommend follow-ups or upgrades directly from the customer record.

Built-in traceability links each summary back to its original source communications, so users can validate insights with confidence, ensuring both speed and accuracy in every customer interaction.

AI-Powered Field Notes Summarization

In many service organizations, technicians log updates across multiple visits, often resulting in long, fragmented notes that are difficult to review at a glance. BlueFolder’s AI Field Notes Summarization feature solves this by automatically condensing multiple technician entries into a structured summary that highlights key milestones, actions taken, and next steps.

Rather than scrolling through pages of updates, managers and dispatchers can immediately understand job status and determine what needs to happen next, improving alignment between field and office teams, accelerating decision-making, and reducing miscommunication. The feature is especially valuable for complex or multi-day jobs, where clear continuity and smooth technician handoffs are critical to delivering consistent service. It’s another featuring making BlueFolder’s work order management software capabilities stronger every day.

“History is one of the most powerful tools a service team has — the problem is it’s usually buried. BlueFolder’s new AI features fix that. Your team walks into every interaction already knowing the customer, knowing the equipment, and exactly where things stand. That changes the entire experience,” says John Shaw, VP, Technology, Service Operations.

AI as a Core Part of the BlueFolder Platform

The launch of these two features reflects BlueFolder’s broader commitment to embedding AI throughout its field service management software as an integrated layer of intelligence that makes every workflow smarter. Rather than requiring teams to change how they work, BlueFolder’s AI capabilities are designed to surface the right information at the right moment automatically, within the tools that technicians, dispatchers, and managers already use every day.

“AI is transforming what’s possible in field service, and BlueFolder is answering that call. These features are the result of deep platform expertise and a clear vision for where the industry is headed. We’re embedding intelligence throughout the platform because we know it makes our customers more competitive, more efficient, and better positioned to grow,” says Stephen Myslicki, Group President of Field Services.

Availability

Both AI-Powered Customer Summaries and AI-Powered Field Notes Summarization are available now to BlueFolder customers as optional, easy-to-enable features within the platform. They are part of BlueFolder’s growing suite of AI-driven capabilities designed to help field service organizations operate more efficiently and scale with confidence.

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