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CJ Logistics and iHerb Mark 10 Years of Strategic Partnership Driving Global E-Commerce Growth

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Commemorative event held at iHerb headquarters in the U.S., with CEO Emun Zabihi exchanging plaques of appreciationAnnual shipment volume increased by around 10-fold through mutual growth, with cumulative volume approaching 60 million boxesExpanding global collaboration and entering a new phase of CBE logistics growth… strengthening position as a co-growth logistics partner

SEOUL, South Korea and IRVINE, Calif., May 12, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — CJ Logistics and iHerb are advancing innovation in the global e-commerce supply chain by building a powerful virtuous cycle across retail, logistics, and customer satisfaction through close and sustained collaboration.

CJ Logistics announced on the 12th that it held a ’10th Anniversary Ceremony for Global Retail & Logistics Partnership’ with global health and wellness e-commerce platform iHerb on the 7th (local time).

The event was organized to commemorate a decade of partnership that began in the Korean market and has since expanded to the Asia-Pacific and Middle East regions. Jonathan Song, CEO of Global Business Division at CJ Logistics, attended the ceremony and exchanged plaques of appreciation with Emun Zabihi, CEO of iHerb, while also discussing future cooperation plans to further enhance the global e-commerce supply chain.

The success of the partnership is clearly reflected in operational growth. CJ Logistics’ annual handling volume for iHerb has grown approximately 10-fold, from around 1.1 million boxes in the early stages to 10.4 million boxes in 2025. The cumulative volume processed to date has reached approximately 60 million boxes. Assuming each box measures 50 cm on one side and is placed in a straight line, the total distance would reach approximately 30,000 km—equivalent to circling the Earth about once.

Emun Zabihi, CEO of iHerb, stated, “iHerb aims to provide high-quality products that global consumers can trust more quickly and reliably, and our partnership with CJ Logistics serves as a critical foundation supporting our global service competitiveness. By combining the global retail and logistics capabilities of both companies, we expect to continue to innovate our supply chain and strengthen our competitiveness.”

Founded in 1996 as a small online retailer in the United States, iHerb has expanded its global sales network to become one of the biggest wellness e-commerce companies, selling over 50,000 products online to 15 million customers in over 180 countries. CJ Logistics is servicing iHerb in multiple countries providing all scope of logistics solutions, from forwarding to warehousing to order fulfillment and management to last-mile delivery.

Notably, in line with iHerb’s Asia-Pacific expansion strategy, CJ Logistics established Korea’s first Global Distribution Center (GDC) in Incheon in 2018. This enabled orders from countries such as Japan, Singapore, and Australia to be fulfilled from Korea instead of the U.S., significantly reducing both delivery time and logistics costs.

Following the proven competitiveness of the Incheon GDC, the two companies expanded their collaboration into the Middle East. CJ Logistics applied robotics technology to the Saudi GDC established last year, which began full-scale operations in February this year. The facility now handles iHerb’s fulfillment services across Saudi Arabia and the broader Middle East region. Moving forward, the two companies plan to actively cooperate in expanding product categories and strengthening logistics infrastructure in response to growing regional demand.

This partnership has become a representative model of mutual growth between retail and logistics. iHerb’s global sales expansion has driven increased logistics volumes and infrastructure advancement for CJ Logistics. At the same time, CJ Logistics’ efficient and reliable logistics services have enhanced customer satisfaction, further strengthening iHerb’s retail competitiveness.

Jonathan Song, CEO of Global Business Division at CJ Logistics, said, “Through our collaboration with iHerb, we have not only expanded into new markets and increased volumes but also enhanced satisfaction among global consumers, maximizing synergy between retail and logistics. Leveraging advanced logistics technologies and operational expertise, we will further upgrade our supply chain operations and strengthen our position as a key partner supporting the growth of the global e-commerce market.” (End)

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LEAP Group Relaunches HumanView, a Growth Intelligence System Built to Explain Why Customers Behave the Way They Do

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Reimagined from the ground up, HumanView pairs statistical modeling with expert analysts to turn millions of real-world customer signals into business decisions

LOUISVILLE, Ky., Oct. 23, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — LEAP Group today announced the relaunch of HumanView, its growth intelligence service. The new version has been rebuilt from the ground up and now has a dedicated home at leapgroupnetwork.com/humanview.

HumanView analyzes what customers say and do across social platforms, e-commerce sites, review platforms, search behavior and user-generated content, including signals from Reddit, TikTok, YouTube, Meta, Amazon and Walmart+ that general AI tools cannot always access. Because the data reflects unprompted, real-world behavior, it avoids the response bias built into surveys and focus groups.

The service works in three layers. HumanView captures signals at scale, decodes millions of records through validated statistical models such as regression, correlation and clustering, and then relies on experienced analysts to interpret the patterns. Clients receive clear, human-validated insights instead of another dashboard.

“Machines find the patterns. Humans find the point,” said Alan Gilleo, CEO at LEAP Group. “The first version of HumanView showed us how much customers reveal when nobody is asking them questions. This version is built to explain why they act the way they do, and to put those answers in front of everyone making decisions, from product to service to marketing.”

HumanView focuses on three areas:

Growth Intelligence: customer motivations and how people perceive a brand and its competitors

Market and Category Intelligence: product pain points, service friction, unmet needs and competitive gaps

Audience Intelligence: new segments, positioning opportunities and gaps in the market

Every model is designed and validated by data scientists and benchmarked before it informs a recommendation.

To learn more about HumanView, visit leapgroupnetwork.com/humanview.

About LEAP Group
LEAP Group is a boutique marketing agency holding company with offices in Louisville, Indianapolis, Cincinnati and Chicago. Guided by the belief that brands should “Market Less. Matter More.,” LEAP gives clients access to specialized experts across its entire network. Learn more at leapgroupnetwork.com.

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STEPHEN A. SMITH ADDRESSES WHITE HOUSE DINNER ATTENDANCE, REAFFIRMS COMMITMENT TO HBCUs AND PROTECTING CORPORATE INVESTMENT IN BLACK EDUCATION

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NEW YORK, Oct. 23, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Stephen A. Smith, media mogul, New York Times bestselling author, and proud 1991 graduate of Winston-Salem State University, is addressing the public discussion surrounding his decision to attend a White House dinner with President Donald Trump, emphasizing his commitment to the long-term financial stability of Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs).

For Smith, the decision was rooted in a commitment to institutions that have educated generations of Black leaders, professionals, entrepreneurs, and public servants.

“I will always advocate for HBCUs and the students whose futures depend on them,” Smith said. “My reason for attending the White House dinner was to discuss the challenges these institutions face in securing long-term funding and to make the case that corporate America must continue to invest in them.”

Smith acknowledged federal support through the FUTURE Act while expressing concern that political tensions surrounding diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) could discourage private companies from supporting HBCUs. He maintains that these institutions deserve sustained corporate partnerships, philanthropic contributions, and public investment.

“If we truly believe in free-market capitalism, businesses should be able to support educational institutions and charitable causes without fear of criticism or repercussions,” Smith said. “HBCUs have made extraordinary contributions to this country. They deserve sustained public and private investment.”

Ashley Christopher, Esq., Founder and CEO of the HBCU Week Foundation, recognized Smith’s advocacy and decision to engage with the administration.

“Stephen A. Smith has been a powerful advocate for HBCUs, using his platform and influence to shine a national spotlight on our institutions,” expressed Christopher, “His continued support of HBCU Week helps advance our mission of connecting students with life-changing educational opportunities, and we are proud to have him as our ambassador.”

Since Smith became an HBCU Week Ambassador in 2019, the initiative has facilitated more than 15,000 on-the-spot college acceptances and raised and awarded more than $150 million in scholarships, according to the HBCU Week Foundation.

As public discussion continues, Smith is emphasizing the importance of ensuring HBCUs have the resources and partnerships needed to educate future generations and expand opportunities for students.

CLICK HERE to watch Smith’s full response to his White House visit.

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Advantex Announces Completion of Financing and Extension of Maturity Date of Previously Issued Debentures

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TORONTO, Oct. 23, 2026 /CNW/ — Advantex Marketing International Inc. (CSE: ADX) (“Advantex”), a leader in the merchant cash advance and loyalty marketing products for merchants, today announced the completion of a $250,000 secured debt financing. Advantex issued a $250,000 non-convertible debenture which bears an interest rate at 12% per annum and matures December 15, 2027. The proceeds raised from this issuance of the Debenture will be used for working capital purposes.

Advantex has also extended the maturity of its existing $700,000 in 12% secured debentures from October 10, 2026 to December 15, 2027.

About Advantex Marketing International Inc.

Advantex provides working capital to merchants. Advantex also provides specialized marketing programs that enable members of Aeroplan to earn Aeroplan points at participating merchants.

Advantex shares trade on the Canadian Securities Exchange under the symbol ADX. For more information go to Advantex’s profile on www.sedar.com

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This news release contains “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of applicable securities laws relating to the future business and operations of Advantex. Actual results and developments may differ materially from those contemplated by these statements. The business and operations of Advantex described herein is dependent on a number of factors and is subject to a number of risks and uncertainties. Factors that could cause actual results to differ material include, but are not limited to, changes in Advantex’s economic and competitive conditions including but not limited to the industry sectors in which Advantex operates.

The statements in this news release are made of the date of this release. Forward-looking statements are made based on management’s beliefs, estimates and opinions on the date the statements are made and Advantex undertakes no obligation to update forward-looking statements if these beliefs, estimates and opinions or other circumstances should change, except as required by applicable law.

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