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Big Frog Custom T-Shirts & More Ends 2024 With Steady Growth and Major Innovations

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January 15, 2025

Big Frog celebrates a year of progress with five new locations, the launch of an e-commerce solution and additional initiatives to enhance franchisee success nationwide.

DUNEDIN, Fla. , Jan. 15, 2025 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — Big Frog Custom T-Shirts & More, a leader in custom apparel franchising with over 75 locations across the U.S., is celebrating a successful 2024 full of new initiatives and growth.

“Our focus in 2024 was on launching and refining our new point-of-sale system, a critical investment in the future of our franchisees,” said Tina Bacon-DeFrece, founder and CEO of Big Frog. “This initiative laid the foundation for even greater success as we continue to enhance operations and support our stores.”

Revenue growth for the year was approximately 5%, supported by robust digital marketing efforts and the introduction of Big Frog’s Success Program, which encourages franchisees to engage more actively in marketing planning. Stores that followed their plans closely experienced notable growth, showcasing the program’s potential.

Five new franchise locations opened in 2024, including exciting expansions into Stockton, California, and Albuquerque, New Mexico. Although two additional locations were delayed due to permitting issues, they are set to open in early 2025.

“This year marked exciting expansion for Big Frog, including our first locations in Northern California and New Mexico,” said Bacon-DeFrece. “Our growth strategy, under the leadership of our new chief development officer, David Braun, is heavily focused on leveraging broker networks, digital initiatives, public relations, and organic search. It really has ignited interest across the country in our brand. We’re thrilled to expand into new regions while also strengthening our presence in areas like Florida, where local support is right in our backyard.”

Complementing these development efforts have been Big Frog’s existing franchisees, which have proven to be an excellent referral source and point of validation for prospective owners interested in the brand.

“We’ve refined our process over the years and now set up formal calls, which have been really nice for candidates because it sets expectations and dedicated times for them to speak one-on-one with our franchisees,” Bacon-DeFrece said. “That’s really made the validation process a lot easier for everyone since there is less back and forth.”

Big Frog is also taking a major step forward in leveraging technology to enhance its services and support franchisees. This year, the company focused on developing an innovative e-commerce platform that combines the convenience of online shopping with the personal touch of local fulfillment, setting the stage for its beta launch.

“Our e-commerce initiative has been one of the most exciting projects for Big Frog this year,” said Bacon-DeFrece. “We’re in the process of launching a national platform where customers can design and purchase custom apparel online, with fulfillment handled by our local stores. A key priority for us is ensuring fair revenue distribution across all locations, so every franchisee benefits whether they’re in a major metro area or a smaller market.”

In custom apparel trends, the brand saw increased demand for high-end corporate products like Carhartt and North Face items, as well as continued interest in promotional products. These offerings cater to clients seeking premium-quality branded merchandise.

“We now have access to a lot of those types of blank apparel to decorate,” said Bacon-DeFrece. “Our B2B customers really like that they get some really high end products, either for corporate gifts or for their team.”

Looking ahead to 2025, Big Frog aims to achieve double-digit revenue growth for its stores while exploring advancements in artificial intelligence to simplify store operations. The e-commerce solution, once fully launched, is expected to play a pivotal role in boosting franchisee revenue.

ABOUT BIG FROG CUSTOM T-SHIRTS & MORE:
Founded in 2008 and headquartered in Dunedin, Florida, Big Frog Custom T-Shirts and More, Inc. is an international franchise system with over 75 independently owned and operated stores serving consumers and businesses across the U.S. and Canada. Big Frog specializes in direct to garment printing (DTG) and is a one-stop shop for all custom apparel decorating techniques, as well as branded promotional products. Big Frog offers free design help, no minimums, no art/setup fees, and fast turnaround. Find a store at BIGFROG.COM, U.S. franchise opportunities at BIGFROGFRANCHISE.COM, Canadian franchise opportunities at BIGFROG.CA, and Big Frog on YouTube.

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Made4net and Gather AI Partner to Enhance Supply Chain Accuracy and Efficiency

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January 15, 2025

WMS and AI-driven drone inventory technology streamline warehouse operations, improve inventory accuracy, and reduce costs

TEANECK, N.J., Jan. 15, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Made4net, a global provider of cloud-based Warehouse Management Systems (WMS) & end-to-end supply chain execution software, and inventory intelligence solution Gather AI, are proud to announce their partnership. Together, the two companies deliver innovative inventory management solutions that empower joint customers like Barrett Distribution Centers and Taylor Logistics with WMS and AI-driven drone inventory technology to streamline operations, improve inventory accuracy, and reduce costs.

Joint customer, Barrett Distribution Centers, demonstrates the transformative impact of the Made4net and Gather AI partnership. By utilizing Gather AI’s advanced AI-based drone inventory technology with Made4net’s 3PL warehouse management system, Synapse 3PLExpert WMS, Barrett ensures unparalleled inventory accuracy for Stadium Goods, a consignment e-tailer specializing in high-value sneakers. The drones, equipped with computer image AI-driven software, autonomously scan and verify the placement of 500,000 pairs of shoes stored across complex warehouse layouts.

Similarly, Taylor Logistics has achieved faster and more cost-effective cycle counts for cases and pallets using the Gather AI solution in conjunction with Synapse 3PLExpert WMS. By automating inventory data collection and seamlessly syncing it back into the WMS, Taylor ensures real-time accuracy while optimizing operational efficiency.

“Partnering with Gather AI reinforces Made4net’s commitment to continue introducing innovative technology and delivering state-of-the-art solutions that drive supply chain excellence,” said Amit Levy, EVP of Sales and Strategy at Made4net. “By combining our robust WMS capabilities with Gather AI’s cutting-edge inventory intelligence technology, we’re helping our customers achieve new levels of accuracy, efficiency, and cost savings.”

“Gather AI’s mission is to empower warehouses with actionable insights that reduce costs and improve operations,” said Sankalp Arora, Ph.D., CEO & Co-Founder of Gather AI. “Collaborating with Made4net enables us to bring these benefits to more customers, helping them stay competitive in today’s fast-paced logistics landscape.”

About Made4net
Made4net is a leading global provider of best-in-class, cloud-based supply chain execution and warehouse management solutions for organizations of all sizes to improve the speed and efficiency of their supply chain. Visit www.made4net.com to learn more.

About Gather AI
Pittsburgh-based Gather AI is a market leader in supply chain AI to decrease the cost of inventory, improve productivity, and boost revenue. Visit www.gather.ai to learn more.

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ADP Declares Regular Quarterly Dividend

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January 15, 2025

ROSELAND, N.J., Jan. 15, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — The board of directors of Automatic Data Processing, Inc. (Nasdaq: ADP) has declared a regular quarterly dividend of $1.54 per share payable April 1, 2025 to shareholders of record on March 14, 2025.

About ADP (NASDAQ – ADP)
Designing better ways to work through cutting-edge products, premium services and exceptional experiences that enable people to reach their full potential. HR, Talent, Time Management, Benefits and Payroll. Informed by data and designed for people. Learn more at ADP.com

ADP, the ADP logo, and Always Designing for People are trademarks of ADP, Inc.

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CobbleStone Software Announces 2025 Roadshow for Client CLM Training

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January 15, 2025

CobbleStone Software announces its 2025 Roadshow, “Fostering Your Future Through Industry-Leading CLM.”

PRINCETON, N.J., Jan. 15, 2025 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — CobbleStone Software – a recognized Leader in contract lifecycle management (CLM) according to the SPARK Matrix™ Report – is excited to announce its 2025 Roadshow for clients, “Fostering Your Future Through Industry-Leading CLM.” This immersive training will provide personalized learning, hands-on practice, and actionable insights for users of CobbleStone Contract Insight® contract management and eProcurement software.

“Through this event, we aim to provide a collaborative learning environment that encourages clients to navigate the complexities of contract management with ease and confidence using CobbleStone Contract Insight.” – Bradford Jones, VP of Sales & Marketing at CobbleStone

Improper or outdated contract management methods make operations difficult – and contract managers are feeling the heat. According to a World Commerce & Contracting survey of its members, 84 percent experience pressure for contract simplification (1). Thankfully, a strong contract management software solution that also supports continued learning and mastery can foster contract automation and a more straightforward process.

Such is the purpose of CobbleStone’s 2025 Roadshow for client training: to go above and beyond just providing an award-winning contract management solution and continue equipping contract managers with its widely praised learning and practice resources.

CobbleStone clients are encouraged to sign up for this can’t-miss CLM event with the following locations and dates:

> Orlando, Florida on April 25th

> Chicago, Illinois on May 16th

> Los Angeles, California on September 26th

> Dallas, Texas on October 24th

Click here to learn more and/or register for the event!

“Our 2025 Roadshow reflects our commitment to fostering client empowerment and equipping our users with the tools and knowledge needed to succeed,” says Bradford Jones, VP of Sales and Marketing at CobbleStone Software.

Contact CobbleStone Software for a free demo.

For more information, email Sales@CobbleStoneSoftware.com or call 866-330-0056.

About CobbleStone Software:

CobbleStone Software is a celebrated leader in contract management software solutions whose flagship CLM software solution – CobbleStone Contract Insight – expedites contract management, vendor management, eProcurement, and eSourcing processes while offering seamless integrations, ease-of-use, and high scalability. CobbleStone’s contract lifecycle management solutions provide simplified contract and vendor tracking, highly configurable email alerts, user-friendly calendar notifications, intelligent contract workflow automation, highly robust security options, streamlined authoring of contract templates with dynamic clauses, centralized revenue/cost management, detailed text indexing and searching, future-minded vendor/client ratings, robust document version control, custom contract management reports, speedy IntelliSign® electronic signatures, more intelligent contracts with VISDOM® artificial intelligence and machine learning, and more.

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