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Discounting feels like a growth strategy. It produces the immediate gratification of closed deals, cleared inventory, and rising transaction volume — metrics that look healthy in the short term and mask a structural problem that compounds quietly until it becomes a crisis. The businesses that rely on discounting to drive revenue are not building a customer base. They are building a discount-dependent audience that will never pay full price and will leave the moment a cheaper alternative appears.

Irvine, CA, Aug. 20, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Apriem Advisors, an independent wealth management firm focused on guiding families through life’s most important financial transitions, today announced multiple national recognitions in 2026, underscoring the firm’s continued momentum, leadership, and commitment to delivering a high standard of client care.

Hardware budgets are usually written as a one-way flow: money goes out, equipment comes in, and three or four years later that equipment becomes a storage problem. What this framing misses is that a well-timed IT asset buyback can return a meaningful percentage of the original purchase price. Finance teams that treat retired hardware as a recoverable asset rather than a sunk cost consistently fund a larger share of their next refresh.

Silver Spring, Md., Aug. 19, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The U.S. Food and Drug Administration today authorized the Aletta, the first standalone robotic device that can draw blood from a patient’s arm without hands-on operator intervention. The device is authorized for use in adults in outpatient settings and must be operated under the oversight of a supervisor trained in phlebotomy.

Nashville, Aug. 19, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The Frist Art Museum is excited to announce its 2027 schedule of exhibitions. In the Ingram Gallery, the year begins with The Great Mughals: Art, Architecture, and Opulence, a major exhibition showcasing the dazzling art and vibrant culture of the Mughal court’s golden age, which brought together cultural elements from South Asia, Iran, China, and Europe.

MCKINNEY, TX, Aug. 19, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — (August 19, 2026) – Alliance Residential, a national multifamily real estate development leader, is pleased to announce that The Breckyn is now open and has begun welcoming first residents to their new homes. Professionally managed by Greystar, the new apartment community is on track for final completion in January 2027. The Breckyn offers one- and two-bedroom apartments, with layouts ranging from 731 sq. ft. to 1,191 sq. ft.

ARLINGTON, TX, Aug. 19, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Regional electrical and utility distributors Crawford Electric, Irby, and Summit Electric Supply participated in the 2026 North Texas Job Fair at Globe Life Field, highlighting their commitment to workforce development, military hiring and community engagement throughout North Texas. Hosted by U.S. Representative Beth Van Duyne, the annual event is one of the largest workforce and hiring events in the United States.

CHICAGO, Aug. 19, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Today, PlanRadar, a leading platform for 360° digital documentation, communication and reporting in construction, facility management and real estate projects, announces PlanRadar AI Agents. Built to close the follow-up gap, AI Agents give teams time back and scale follow-up without adding headcount.

Choosing the right home décor can have a major impact on how customers perceive your business. Whether you operate an interior design company, furniture store, property business, café, office, or home décor brand, the appearance of your space can influence customer experience and brand image. A well-designed interior should be attractive, functional, and consistent with your business identity. The first step is to understand the personality of your business.

SALT LAKE CITY, Aug. 18, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Lightspeed, the leading provider of dealership management software for the powersports, marine, RV, trailer, and golf car industries, today announced the general availability of Lightspeed AI Command Center™, the industry’s first conversational AI platform built directly into a dealer management system with the ability to leverage 40+ years of industry data across thousands of recreational dealerships.