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apg Solutions Appoints Wade Reitmeier as Vice President of Product & Engineering and Confirms Bart Hoemann as Vice President of Operations

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MINNEAPOLIS, July 6, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — apg Solutions is pleased to announce two key leadership appointments that further strengthen the company’s global leadership team and support its continued efforts to accelerate innovation, strengthen operational excellence, and drive long-term growth.

Wade Reitmeier will join apg on July 6 as Vice President of Product & Engineering. In this role, Wade will lead apg’s global product and engineering organization, driving product strategy, innovation, and technical execution to ensure apg continues delivering solutions that anticipate evolving customer needs, address emerging market trends, and create value for customers around the world.

Wade brings more than 25 years of experience as a product management and engineering leader, with a strong track record of driving growth, innovation, strategic alignment, and operational excellence across global technology and manufacturing organizations. He joins apg most recently from Entrust, where he served as Director of Product Management and played a key role in advancing solutions in secure identities, payments, and data protection on a global scale. Wade’s experience connecting product strategy, customer needs, and technical innovation will support apg as it continues to evolve its product roadmap and deliver practical, market-relevant solutions for customers worldwide.

Wade holds a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Minnesota and an MBA from the University of St. Thomas.

apg is also pleased to confirm Bart Hoemann as Vice President of Operations on a permanent basis, following his successful tenure as Interim Vice President of Operations.

During his time in the interim role, Bart’s leadership, consistency, and impact have been instrumental in driving stability, operational improvements, and progress across apg’s global operations. As Vice President of Operations, Bart will continue to lead the operations organization with a focus on execution, process discipline, operational scalability, and support for the company’s strategic priorities. His leadership will help ensure apg continues delivering the quality, responsiveness, and reliability customers expect from a trusted global partner.

“These appointments reflect our continued commitment to investing in the capabilities that matter most to our customers,” said Heather Stewart, President and CEO of apg. “As the retail and cash management landscape continues to evolve, our customers need a partner that can help them stay ahead through innovation, reliability, and operational excellence. Wade’s deep product and engineering expertise will strengthen our ability to develop solutions that address emerging customer challenges and opportunities, while Bart’s proven operational leadership ensures we can consistently deliver the quality, responsiveness, and execution our customers expect. Together, their leadership strengthens our ability to innovate with purpose and create lasting value for our customers around the globe.”

These leadership appointments further enhance apg’s ability to execute its strategy of delivering innovative cash management and point-of-sale solutions while continually improving the customer experience. Together, Wade and Bart will play key roles in helping apg anticipate market needs, accelerate innovation, and deliver greater value to customers through product leadership, engineering excellence, and operational performance.

About apg Solutions

apg Solutions is a leading provider of cash drawers and cash management solutions for retail, hospitality, and other industries worldwide. With a focus on reliability, innovation, and customer support, apg helps businesses improve efficiency, security, and performance at the point of sale and beyond.

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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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