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Pooky Lighting Joins Visual Comfort & Co.

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HOUSTON, June 11, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Visual Comfort & Co., the global resource for design-led, whole-home lighting, today announced that UK-based lighting brand Pooky is joining the company’s family of brands. Recognized for its colorful decorative lighting and distinctive lampshades, Pooky brings a playful and expressive perspective to the Visual Comfort offering while further expanding the company’s assortment across style and price point. Pooky will continue to operate independently, maintaining its existing brand identity and business model.

“We’re excited to confirm that Pooky Lighting is joining Visual Comfort & Co. We have long admired and respected one another’s brands, creative perspectives, and contributions to the world of lighting. This partnership brings together two complementary points of view, while allowing Pooky to continue operating independently with the same creative spirit, character, and distinctive approach that have made the brand so special. Together, we look forward to introducing Pooky to a broader audience through the reach of the Visual Comfort platform.”

— Andy Singer, Founder & CEO of Visual Comfort & Co. and Rohan Blacker, Founder of Pooky Lighting

The partnership expands access to Pooky lighting through Visual Comfort & Co.’s U.S. trade and showroom network. Beginning this summer, a selection of Pooky products will be showcased in Visual Comfort’s direct showrooms.

At this time, no operational changes are planned for customers, partners, or business operations. Both companies will continue operating business as usual. Visual Comfort remains committed to product innovation, customer service, and support across all customer channels and partners.

About Visual Comfort & Co.:

Visual Comfort & Co. is the world’s premier resource for whole-home lighting solutions, spanning decorative, architectural, ceiling fans, landscape, integrated controls, and shading. Collaborating with the most talented designers and brands in the industry, Visual Comfort offers an unparalleled assortment of products for every category, style, and price point. With over 65 showrooms and growing across the US, UK, and Asia, Visual Comfort continues to advance its vision of enhancing people’s lives through the power and beauty of light.

About Pooky Lighting:

Pooky is a British lighting brand founded in 2014 by Rohan Blacker, a serial entrepreneur who named it after his grandmother and wanted to bring fun, colorful lighting and lampshades to people at an accessible price point. The brand launched in the US in February 2024 and is most beloved for its rechargeable products and pattern-forward lampshades. Pooky’s unique approach combines traditional craftsmanship with contemporary design sensibilities, creating lighting solutions that add character to any space. Their collections range from table and floor lamps to pendants and wall lights, all designed to offer distinctive style without the designer price tag. Pooky Lighting is committed to quality craftsmanship and innovative design that makes beautiful lighting accessible to all. To learn more, visit www.pooky.com.

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Sabrina Hames, sabrina@blitzerandcompany.com 

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Thinkific to Hold Annual General Meeting on June 18, 2026

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VANCOUVER, BC, June 11, 2026 /CNW/ – Thinkific Labs Inc. (“Thinkific” or the “Company”) (TSX: THNC), a leading learning commerce platform, will hold its Annual General Meeting, at 10:00 a.m. PT, Thursday, June 18, 2026, via live webcast (the “Meeting”).

Notice and Access and Record Date
Thinkific is using the notice-and-access procedures to deliver the Meeting materials to shareholders. Shareholders will have received a notice with instructions on how to access the Management Information Circular and related materials electronically, and how to request a paper copy if preferred.

The record date for determining shareholders entitled to receive notice of and to vote at the Meeting is April 30, 2026.

Registered shareholders and duly appointed proxyholders can attend the Meeting online at meetnow.global/MQDKXZY. Registered shareholders and duly appointed proxyholders can log in using a control number or invite code, as applicable, to participate, vote, or submit questions during the Meeting’s live webcast.

Shareholders are encouraged to vote in advance of the Meeting by submitting their proxy or voting instruction form by 11:00 a.m PT, Wednesday, June 18, 2025, the deadline indicated in the Meeting materials.

Guests are welcome to listen to the Meeting proceedings by registering at meetnow.global/MQDKXZY.

The Management Information Circular is available under the Company’s profile on SEDAR+ at www.sedarplus.ca.

About Thinkific
Thinkific (TSX:THNC) is an award-winning learning commerce platform where courses and community come together to power business growth. Thinkific gives academies, experts, and businesses everything they need to create and sell online learning experiences, build communities, and grow their revenue — all from one platform. More than 35,000 customers — including companies like GoDaddy, Nasdaq, ActiveCampaign, and Datadog — have generated billions in revenue using Thinkific, impacting more than 200 million people worldwide.

For more information, please visit www.thinkific.com.

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Cars.com Names Sarah Kettler Chief Marketing Officer

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Veteran marketplace leader with track record of scaling modern brands, driving demand and accelerating business performance joins executive team to help shape company’s next chapter

CHICAGO, June 11, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Car-shopping marketplace Cars.com Inc. (NYSE: CARS) today announced the appointment of Sarah Kettler as Chief Marketing Officer, effective June 15, 2026. In her role, Kettler will oversee the company’s integrated marketing and communications organization, responsible for strengthening the brand, deepening customer engagement, driving growth and advancing the company’s long-term strategic objectives. 

Kettler joins from SeatGeek, a ticketing technology marketplace, where she spent a decade leading marketing, most recently as Executive Vice President, Marketing & Communications. During her tenure, she built a performance marketing engine that doubled consumer awareness, strengthened platform value for buyers and sellers, and drove sustained growth — while capturing meaningful share in a crowded market. Prior to SeatGeek, Kettler held strategy and communications roles at WME-IMG and Deloitte Consulting.

“Sarah brings exactly the kind of experience we need at this moment,” said Tobi Hartmann, CEO of Cars.com. “She’s built and positioned marketplace brands, she understands the dynamics of connecting buyers and sellers at scale, and she knows how to translate brand strategy into real business growth. I’m confident she’ll be a strong force as we continue strengthening our position as the most trusted auto marketplace.”

Kettler added: “The opportunity to join Cars.com at this inflection point is incredibly compelling. We’re at an exciting moment where artificial intelligence and technology are rapidly changing how we can market, but the core of what Cars.com needs to do remains the same: Deliver confident shopping for consumers and enable efficient growth for dealers and OEMs. I look forward to building off the company’s strong foundation while helping drive the next chapter of growth.”

About Cars.com Inc.

Cars.com Inc. (NYSE: CARS) is a trusted audience-powered and data-driven technology platform that simplifies buying and selling cars. The flagship Cars.com marketplace connects millions of consumers to dealerships across the U.S., powering the car buying experience with artificial intelligence (“AI”) shopping tools and comprehensive vehicle reviews and content. Our interconnected ecosystem of products enables dealers and OEMs to sell more cars by efficiently leveraging our marketplace, dealer websites, trade and appraisal tools, and proprietary in-market media solutions. Learn more at www.carscommerce.inc.

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Space Exploration Technologies Corp. Announces Filing of Final Prospectus in Connection with Initial Public Offering

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A supplemented PREP prospectus and any amendment will be accessible through SEDAR+ within two business days

STARBASE, Texas, June 11, 2026 /CNW/ – Space Exploration Technologies Corp. (“SpaceX”) today announced that, in connection with its initial public offering of shares of Class A common stock, it has received a receipt for a base PREP prospectus dated June 11, 2026 filed with the securities regulatory authorities in each of the provinces and territories of Canada and is accessible on SEDAR+ at www.sedarplus.ca

A supplemented PREP prospectus containing pricing information and any amendment will be accessible within two business days under SpaceX’s profile on SEDAR+ at www.sedarplus.ca. Access to the supplemented PREP prospectus and any amendment is provided in accordance with securities legislation relating to procedures for providing access to a supplemented PREP prospectus and any amendment.

An electronic or paper copy of the base PREP prospectus, the supplemented PREP prospectus when available and any amendment may be obtained, without charge, from RBC Dominion Securities Inc., 180 Wellington Street West, 8th Floor, Toronto, ON M5J 0C2, Attn: Distribution Centre, or via email at Distribution.RBCDS@rbccm.com by providing an email address or address, as applicable.

No securities regulatory authority has either approved or disapproved the contents of this news release. This news release does not constitute an offer to sell or solicitation of an offer to buy any of these securities in any jurisdiction in which the offering or sale is not permitted. This press release does not provide full disclosure of all material facts relating to the securities offered. In Canada, the offering is only made by prospectus. Investors should read the base PREP prospectus, the supplemented PREP prospectus and any amendment for disclosure of those facts, especially risk factors relating to the securities offered, before making an investment decision.

United States

A registration statement  relating to the Class A common stock was declared effective by the Securities and Exchange Commission on June 11, 2026. This offering is being made only by means of a prospectus, copies of which may be obtained, when available, from: Goldman Sachs & Co. LLC, Attention: Prospectus Department, 200 West Street, New York, NY 10282, by telephone at 866-471-2526 or by email at prospectus-ny@ny.email.gs.com; Morgan Stanley & Co. LLC, Attention: Prospectus Department, 180 Varick Street, Second Floor, New York, NY 10014 or by email at prospectus@morganstanley.com; BofA Securities, Inc., Attention: Prospectus Department, NC1-022-02-25, 201 North Tryon Street, Charlotte, NC 28255-0001 or by email at dg.prospectus_requests@bofa.com; Citigroup Global Markets, Inc., c/o Broadridge Financial Solutions, 1155 Long Island Avenue, Edgewood, New York 11717 or by telephone at 1-800-831-9146; or J.P. Morgan Securities LLC, c/o Broadridge Financial Solutions, 1155 Long Island Avenue, Edgewood, New York 11717 or by email at prospectus-eq_fi@jpmchase.com and postsalemanualrequests@broadridge.com.  

About SpaceX

Founded in 2002, SpaceX is the only company building the integrated hardware and software infrastructure of the future across space, connectivity, and AI. At our core, we are builders. We design, manufacture, launch, and operate products and services built on cutting-edge technologies, including the world’s most advanced rockets and spacecraft. 

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