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New Automotive Survey Reveals Over 80% of Consumers Say the Design of the Dealership Made Them Feel More Positive About the Brand

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Experience agency ChangeUp surveyed 1,200 consumers who recently purchased new vehicles.

DAYTON, Ohio, Feb. 28, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Today, experience agency ChangeUp published a new report: Why the Dealership Experience Still Matters, with results from a nationwide survey uncovering the dealership’s role in the car-buying experience. ChangeUp, who most recently designed dealerships for KIA and Acura, surveyed 1,200 consumers in the U.S. who purchased a vehicle in the last three years.

“Our findings indicate exactly what we’ve seen with our clients these past few years – that the dealership remains a fundamental part of the car-buying journey,” said ChangeUp’s CEO Lee Carpenter. “The dealership is so much more than just a transactional space. It’s an opportunity to design a holistic retail experience that brings your brand to life and connects you more deeply with your customers.”

Why the Dealership Still Matters covers topics including:

What’s driving the latest vote of confidence in dealerships.The role that the dealership experience and design play in the purchase decision.What value gen z and millennials find in the dealership.How the service experience impacts ongoing opinions about the brand.

Despite evolving shopping behaviors in the digital age, the report reveals optimistic takeaways, including that most respondents still enjoy the experience of in-person shopping.

Key findings from the report include:

80% of gen z and millennials weren’t certain about their vehicle choice until visiting a dealership.Around 90% of respondents felt that the dealership made them confident in their purchase decision, with a consensus that it positively influenced their trust in the dealer and feelings about the brand.Over half of respondents dismissed dealerships based on their appearance, highlighting the significance of design.

For the full report, please visit: www.changeupinc.com/understanding-the-importance-of-the-dealership-in-a-digital-age/

Methodology:
ChangeUp conducted the survey in November 2023 of over 1,200 consumers nationwide. Respondents had to have purchased a new vehicle from a dealership within the last 3 years. ChangeUp excluded Tesla buyers so as not to bias results with direct-to-consumer sales model consumers.

About ChangeUp:
ChangeUp is an award-winning experience agency designing for the moments where brands and customers meet. We develop brand-led experiences that create change for businesses through strategy, brand design, store design, and architecture. We drive change for fast-moving brands, from startups to the F500, working with clients including Kia, Acura, Panera Bread, Discount Tire, Panda Express, Honda, Baskin-Robbins, and Trek. We believe change is not a risk, it’s the answer.

Media Contact:
Rebecca Dersh
Communications Director, ChangeUp
rebecca.dersh@changeupinc.com

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iFOREX Lists on London Stock Exchange, Supporting Focus Across Global and Indian Markets

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LONDON, April 17, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — iFOREX today announced its recent admission to the Main Market of the London Stock Exchange (LSE) under the ticker IFRX, at a market valuation of approximately £43.3 million. This milestone marks a significant step in the Company’s long-term growth strategy and supports its continued expansion across international markets, including a growing focus on India.

With over 30 years of experience in the online trading industry, iFOREX has established a strong global presence built on proprietary technology, consistent innovation, and disciplined risk management. The Company continues to deliver advanced trading solutions alongside a high standard of client support, designed to meet the evolving needs of retail traders in dynamic markets.

Through its proprietary web-based and mobile trading platforms, iFOREX provides access to over 900 financial instruments, including foreign exchange, commodities, indices, stocks, cryptocurrencies, and ETFs. The Company continuously enhances its technology and product offering to deliver a seamless, secure, and efficient trading experience for its global client base.

India represents an increasingly important market for iFOREX, supported by a rapidly growing base of digitally engaged traders and rising interest in global financial markets. The Company aims to strengthen its presence by offering localized support, tailored educational resources, and technology-driven solutions aligned with the needs of Indian traders.

The Company’s admission to the London Stock Exchange enhances its visibility and credibility as a global fintech provider, focusing on investing in platform development, optimizing client experience, and scaling its international operations to support long-term growth.

“Our listing on the London Stock Exchange represents an important milestone in iFOREX’s evolution as a global trading provider,” said Itai Sadeh, Chief Executive Officer of iFOREX. “We see significant potential in the Indian market, driven by strong demand for digital trading solutions and increasing participation in global markets. We remain committed to expanding our presence in India while continuing to invest in technology, innovation, and client experience.”

iFOREX will continue to monitor market developments, adapt its offering to the needs of traders across different regions, and focus on delivering reliable services, transparent trading conditions, and long-term value to its clients and stakeholders.

Find out more here: iFOREX Website

This press release is intended solely for media use. It is not meant for individual investors and does not contain personal advice or recommendations.

 

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iFOREX Lists on London Stock Exchange, offering Cryptocurrency trading (CFDs) Across Global and LATAM Markets

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LONDON, April 29, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — iFOREX today announced its admission to the Main Market of the London Stock Exchange (LSE) under the ticker IFRX, with a market valuation of approximately £43.3 million. This milestone represents a major step in the Company’s global growth strategy and supports its continued expansion across international markets, including cryptocurrency CFD trading for retail investors in Latin America (LATAM) and beyond.

The listing underscores iFOREX’s commitment to combining traditional financial instruments with the evolving opportunities presented by the cryptocurrency market. Over the past decade, iFOREX has offered retail traders access to a broad portfolio of crypto CFDs, including Bitcoin (BTC), Ethereum (ETH), Ripple (XRP), Litecoin (LTC), and a growing range of other digital assets, alongside forex, commodities, indices, equities, and ETFs. The Company’s proprietary online and mobile platforms allow traders to seamlessly navigate both crypto and traditional markets from a single interface.

With more than 25 years of experience in online trading, iFOREX has built a solid global presence based on proprietary technology, disciplined risk management, and continuous innovation. By integrating crypto trading alongside traditional instruments, the Company provides traders with diversified opportunities, enhanced liquidity, and sophisticated tools to manage risk and capitalize on market trends.

Latin America represents a particularly high-growth region for cryptocurrency trading, supported by increasing digital adoption, rising interest in global financial markets, and a growing number of self-directed retail investors. iFOREX is committed to strengthening its presence in the region by offering localized services, multilingual support, and educational resources specifically designed to help LATAM clients engage confidently with both crypto and forex markets.

The LSE listing enhances iFOREX’s credibility and visibility as a global fintech provider while supporting its strategy to expand crypto trading offerings, scale operations, and provide long-term value to clients and shareholders. The Company continues to focus on platform innovation, regulatory compliance, and the development of tools that allow traders to execute informed and secure transactions across all available markets.

Itai Sadeh, Chief Executive Officer of iFOREX, commented:

“Our admission to the Main Market of the London Stock Exchange represents a landmark moment for iFOREX and reflects our commitment to innovation in financial trading, including cryptocurrencies. Latin America presents strong growth potential in digital assets, and we are focused on providing robust, reliable platforms, localized education, and tools that empower traders to access opportunities across both crypto and traditional markets.”

Looking forward, iFOREX plans to expand its crypto product offering, explore emerging digital asset trends, and continue delivering a secure, innovative, and client-focused trading experience to retail investors worldwide.

 

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Temu and QIMA Partner to Strengthen Product Testing and Platform Compliance

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DUBLIN, April 29, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Temu, the global e-commerce platform, and QIMA, a leading testing, inspection, and certification company, today announced a partnership to strengthen product compliance and safety across the Temu platform. Under the partnership, QIMA’s testing and certification services will be integrated directly into Temu’s Seller Center, making compliance resources accessible to sellers.

QIMA will deliver independent product testing, on-site factory inspections, seller training programs, and digital compliance tools. Product testing will cover four initial categories: electrical and electronic goods, jewelry and gemstones, food contact materials, and light industrial products. Testing will be conducted against applicable regulatory and safety standards. QIMA will also conduct on-site factory inspections for selected sellers to verify production processes and supply chain practices at the source.

The Temu-QIMA partnership also includes structured training programs designed to help sellers better understand testing standards and regulatory requirements across markets, along with regular roundtables and workshops on evolving rules, policy developments, and compliance approaches.

“As e-commerce platforms serve more markets and more product categories, independent compliance infrastructure becomes essential, not optional,” said Pierre-Nicolas Disser, CEO of Consumer Products, QIMA. “This partnership, and particularly the integration into Temu’s Seller Center, is a step toward making compliance testing and certification a routine part of how sellers operate. That’s exactly the kind of work QIMA’s global network was built for.”

The partnership with QIMA builds on Temu’s broader product safety and compliance program. In 2025, the company invested approximately US$100 million globally in compliance, product safety, and quality control, with plans to double that investment in 2026. To date, Temu has established cooperation with more than 60 independent testing institutions worldwide. The partnership with QIMA represents one of the first integration of third-party compliance tools directly into the Temu Seller Center workflow.

“Temu prioritizes the safety of products on our platform, and our partnership with QIMA is a concrete step in that direction,” said a Temu spokesperson. “Together with QIMA, we are focused on providing consumers with a safe and trustworthy shopping experience, while making compliance resources more accessible to sellers on our platform.”

About Temu

Temu is a global e-commerce platform connecting consumers with millions of manufacturers, brands, and business partners. Operating in more than 90 markets worldwide, Temu is committed to providing affordable, high-quality products that enable customers to live better lives.

About QIMA

At QIMA, we are on a mission to help our clients make products consumers can trust. We have developed compliance solutions for testing, inspection and certification (TIC) that enable supply chain agility, sustainability, and product innovation. Our services are used by 30,000 businesses globally in the consumer products, agri-food and life sciences industries. What truly sets us apart is our unique culture of relentless care for our clients, and a commitment to offering intuitive solutions that blend deep tech and human intelligence; this is how QIMA continues to disrupt the Testing, Inspection and Certification industry.

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