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THE IAMS™ BRAND LAUNCHES ONLINE KITTEN AND PUPPY HUBS TO EMPOWER PET PARENTS IN CANADA WITH EXPERT INFORMATION

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Online tool provides science-backed resources and expert advice to give puppies and kittens a happy and healthy start

BOLTON, ON, July 4, 2024 /CNW/ – The IAMS™ brand, proudly part of the Mars family of brands, announced today the launch of the IAMS™ Puppy Hub and Kitten Hub, two online tools featuring expert knowledge and advice for new and soon-to-be pet parents. Each Hub will bring science-backed knowledge, advice, and reliable information to Canadians whether they are in the early stages of considering a new puppy or kitten, bringing one home, or watching them grow.

The launch of the Hubs come at the perfect time as more Canadians adopt puppies and kittens during spring and summer, according to data collected by the Animal Humane Societyi. New pet parents are also more likely to make common mistakes that can be avoided with early education. For example, research from VMSii shows over a third of pet parents feed puppies and kittens adult pet food before starting them on age-appropriate diet plans.

“The internet is often the first resource pet parents turn to when they need more information,” says Animesh Kumar, Marketing Director, Mars Pet Nutrition Canada.. “We wanted to provide an all-in-one, centralized space where pet parents could find reliable and credible information related to their new pet. This is another example of how the IAMS brand is going beyond nutrition to meet the evolving needs of today’s pet parent.”

The IAMS Puppy and Kitten Hubs focus on three areas:

Preparing for a puppy/kitten: From picking a breed for the household, to buying the right accessories, each Hub has expert tips to guide Canadians before they get a pet.

Bringing a puppy/kitten home: The Hubs educate and empower new pet parents to give them more confidence in their first year, including training and tracking health.

Watching a puppy/kitten grow: Each Hub provides age and breed-appropriate tips on topics such as nutrition and teething for a growing pet.

The IAMS Puppy and Kitten Hubs will continue to evolve. Features coming soon include a Dog Breed Selector, which recommends the right breed based on a questionnaire, the IAMS Food Finder which suggests IAMS products according to a pet’s unique needs, and PETconnect by IAMS™, a complimentary online chat that connects pet parents to licensed vet technicians or pet experts.

To celebrate the launch of the new IAMS Puppy and Kitten Hubs in Canada, the brand is also giving away complimentary IAMS Pet Shower Kits (while supplies last) to welcome the arrival of their puppy or kitten! Each kit includes “pawty” decorations, first-year essentials, and informational resources – everything a new or soon-to-be pet parent needs to host a welcoming party for a new puppy or kitten, while offering pet parent support as they embark on this new journey.

The IAMS Pet Shower Kit also includes a Wisdom Panel™ pet DNA test which delivers insights into breed mix, genetic health, physical traits and more. With over 20+ years of experience in genetic testing and chosen by 4+ million pet parents, Wisdom Panel gives pet parents the knowledge to provide the best care. The pet DNA tests can be ordered from www.wisdompanel.com and will be available on a first-come, first-served basis, for a limited time.

To access the IAMS Puppy and Kitten Hubs click here and here.

For more information about the IAMS Pet Shower Kits, visit https://www.iams.ca/en-ca/iams-pet-shower-kits.

About the IAMS™ Brand

The IAMS™ brand is dedicated to helping dogs and cats live happy, healthy lives and believes high-quality nutrition truly makes a difference. IAMS is driven to create pet-specific nutritional solutions that are tailored across every life-stage, pet size and health need. Through years observing the behavior of dogs and cats, combined with research and dietary findings, the IAMS brand believes that the right diet can help pets support immunity, maintain muscle, and promote healthy digestion. IAMS products are made with high-quality ingredients and unique recipes that give your pet our best nutrition possible. When you choose IAMS dog or cat food, you’re choosing high-quality food that will help you see visible differences in your furry friend. For more information, visit IAMs.com

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i Animal Humane Society Adoption Stats, 2019-2023
ii VMS; Analysis of purchasing behavior of 54,000 puppies and kittens, 2019

SOURCE Mars Petcare

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Club Offers for Travel Enthusiasts in Canada

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TORONTO, Oct 23, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Travelzoo® (NASDAQ: TZOO), the club for travel enthusiasts, announces three of many new Club Offers for Club Members in Canada.

Rigorously vetted and negotiated for us travel enthusiasts:

$799—COSTA RICA WEEK WITH FLIGHTS & CAR
We think fall is an ideal time to visit Costa Rica; the scenery is lush and the crowds are gone. Drive between volcanic Arenal and the idyllic beaches of Tamarindo on this seven-night trip. Since it’s not as busy, we were able to negotiate a price that saves members up to $648 on departures through mid-December.

$899—BARCELONA: 5 NIGHTS WITH FLIGHTS
Explore Barcelona’s world-class museums and architectural masterpieces in the quieter winter months to pack more into your trip. You won’t waste hours in lines and can access top restaurants that are fully booked in summer. We save $300 on travel this January and February, when temperatures are still spring-like. Roundtrip flights from Toronto, hotel and daily breakfast are included.

$999—ST. KITTS GETAWAY FOR 2, REG. $2083
Most visitors to St. Kitts book months in advance, but when we pointed out that travel enthusiasts are more spontaneous, this resort gave us a terrific rate for stays this November and December. Spend four nights in Frigate Bay and get an upgraded Oceanview room, too.

Are you a travel enthusiast? Join the club today: https://travelzoo.com

Who are we?
We, Travelzoo®, are the club for travel enthusiasts. We reach 30 million travellers. Club Members receive Club Offers negotiated and rigorously vetted by our deal experts around the globe. Our relationships with thousands of top travel companies give us access to irresistible deals. Our club and its benefits are built around the lifestyle of a modern travel enthusiast.

Media Contact: 
Amanda Ieraci – Toronto
+1 437 866 8540
aieraci@travelzoo.com

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Howard Hughes Holdings Set to Join S&P SmallCap 600

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NEW YORK, Oct. 23, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Howard Hughes Holdings Inc. (NYSE: HHH) will replace Arcosa Inc. (NYSE: ACA) in the S&P SmallCap 600 effective prior to the opening of trading on Wednesday, October 28. S&P 500 constituent CRH plc (NYSE: CRH) has acquired Arcosa in a deal that closed today, October 23.

Following is a summary of the changes that will take place prior to the open of trading on the effective date:

Effective Date

Index Name  

Action

Company Name

Ticker

GICS Sector

October 28, 2026

S&P SmallCap 600

Addition

Howard Hughes Holdings

HHH

Real Estate

October 28, 2026

S&P SmallCap 600

Deletion

Arcosa

ACA

Industrials

ABOUT S&P DOW JONES INDICES

S&P Dow Jones Indices is the largest global resource for essential index-based concepts, data and research, and home to iconic financial market indicators, such as the S&P 500® and the Dow Jones Industrial Average®. More assets are invested in products based on our indices than products based on indices from any other provider in the world. Since Charles Dow invented the first index in 1884, S&P DJI has been innovating and developing indices across the spectrum of asset classes helping to define the way investors measure and trade the markets.

S&P Dow Jones Indices is a division of S&P Global (NYSE: SPGI), which provides essential intelligence for individuals, companies, and governments to make decisions with confidence. For more information, visit www.spglobal.com/spdji/en/. 

FOR MORE INFORMATION:

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index_services@spglobal.com

Media Inquiries
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Chelsea FC announces multi-year sleeve partnership with Sokin, the business payments and FX platform

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Chelsea FC name fast-growing fintech platform as Principal Partner

LONDON, Oct. 23, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Chelsea Football Club has today announced a multi-year partnership with Sokin, the embedded finance and payments company used by businesses worldwide. Sokin will be named a Principal Partner and Official Business Payments and FX Partner of Chelsea FC and Chelsea FC Women.

As a Principal Partner, Sokin will be represented on the sleeves of the Chelsea FC men’s, women’s and academy home, away, and third kits from the 2026/27 season.

The partnership brings together two ambitious London-headquartered organisations with worldwide reach – a club with millions of fans across the world and a fintech platform through which businesses move more than $11 billion a year. A club of Chelsea’s scale works in many currencies every day, with partners, competitions and supporters around the world, and needs a financial partner built to handle that.

Sokin gives finance teams business payments, multi-currency accounts, foreign exchange, checkout and treasury in one place, so they spend less time juggling banks and providers and keep more of what they move.

As Official Business Payments and FX Partner, Sokin will simplify how Chelsea FC sends, receives and manages money in the currencies the club operates in.

The Sokin logo will feature on the sleeve of the Chelsea shirt for the first time [when the men’s team host Tottenham Hotspur at Stamford Bridge on Saturday 24th October.]

Jason Gannon, President at Chelsea FC said:

“At Chelsea, we seek to partner with organisations that share our ambition and innovative mindset. Sokin’s expertise in business payments, and their focus on making both simpler for the businesses they serve, makes them a natural fit for the Club. We are pleased to welcome Sokin to the Chelsea family and look forward to working together in the years ahead.”

Vroon Modgill, CEO and founder at Sokin said:

“Chelsea plays on the biggest stage in world football, and its business runs in dozens of currencies. Sokin was built for that with regulated, multi-currency payments and foreign exchange for organisations that operate internationally. We’re proud to be the platform behind the business payments and FX of one of the most iconic teams in football. Sokin’s platform serves businesses in more than 170 countries. We’re thrilled to be partners for the season ahead. An organisation as sophisticated as Chelsea doesn’t leave its finances to chance.”

About Sokin

Sokin is the financial layer global business runs on. Businesses can transact, convert and hold money in 70+ currencies across 170+ countries. Some businesses use Sokin to manage global finance in-house. Others build it into their products to power financial experiences for their customers. Businesses move more than $9 billion a year on licenses Sokin holds in 36+ countries and infrastructure Sokin owns. Founded in 2019, Sokin has raised over $100 million from investors including Morgan Stanley Expansion Capital and Prysm Capital.

About Chelsea Football Club

Chelsea Football Club is one of the biggest, most successful football clubs globally and our men’s team are reigning world champions, having won the four-yearly FIFA Club World Cup in 2025. Our women’s team, Chelsea Women, are also multiple trophy winners.

Founded in 1905, Chelsea is London’s most central football club, based at the iconic 40,000-capacity Stamford Bridge stadium. Nicknamed the Blues, the club lifted the Champions League for the first time in 2012 and domestically has won the Premier League five times, the FA Cup eight times, the Football League Cup five times and the Football League Championship once, in 1955.

The Chelsea Women’s team have enjoyed a huge amount of success and in 2025 won the FA Women’s Super League for a sixth consecutive year and the eighth time overall. The Women’s FA Cup has been won on six occasions. We have also captured the FA Women’s League Cup four times as well as reaching the UEFA Women’s Champions League final in 2021. In two seasons, 2020/21 and 2024/25, a domestic treble of trophies was secured.

The Chelsea Foundation boasts one of the most extensive community initiatives in sport, helping to improve the lives of children and young people all over the world.

Media Contacts:

Taina Biggs
taina.biggs@sokin.com 

Nerissa Chesterfield
nerissa.chesterfield@chelseafc.com 

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