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Boxing Day shopper footfall was down 7.6% from last year across all UK retail destinations up until 8pm, MRI Software’s OnLocation Footfall Index found. However, this year’s data had been compared with an unusual spike in footfall as 2023 was the first “proper Christmas” period without Covid-19 pandemic restrictions, an analyst at the retail technology company said. It found £4.6 billion will be spent overall on the festive sales. Before the pandemic the number of Boxing Day shoppers on the streets had been declining year on year. The last uplift recorded by MRI was in 2015. Jenni Matthews, marketing and insights director at MRI Software, told the PA news agency: “We’ve got to bear in mind that (last year) was our first proper Christmas without any (Covid-19) restrictions or limitations. “Figures have come out that things have stabilised, we’re almost back to what we saw pre-pandemic.” There were year-on-year declines in footfall anywhere between 5% and 12% before Covid-19 restrictions, she said. MRI found 12% fewer people were out shopping on Boxing Day in 2019 than in 2018, and there were 3% fewer in 2018 than in 2017, Ms Matthews added. She said: “It’s the shift to online shopping, it’s the convenience, you’ve got the family days that take place on Christmas Day and Boxing Day.” People are also increasingly stocking-up before Christmas, Ms Matthews said, and MRI found an 18% increase in footfall at all UK retail destinations on Christmas Eve this year compared with 2023. Ms Matthews said: “We see the shops are full of people all the way up to Christmas Eve, so they’ve probably got a couple of good days of food, goodies, everything that they need, and they don’t really need to go out again until later on in that week. “We did see that big boost on Christmas Eve. It looks like shoppers may have concentrated much of their spending in that pre-Christmas rush.” Many online sales kicked off between December 23 and the night of Christmas Day and “a lot of people would have grabbed those bargains from the comfort of their own home”, she said. She added: “I feel like it’s becoming more and more common that people are grabbing the bargains pre-Christmas.” Footfall is expected to rise on December 27 as people emerge from family visits and shops re-open, including Next, Marks and Spencer and John Lewis that all shut for Boxing Day. It will also be payday for some as it is the last Friday of the month. A study by Barclays Consumer Spend had forecast that shoppers would spend £236 each on average in the Boxing Day sales this year, but that the majority of purchases would be made online. Nearly half of respondents said the cost-of-living crisis will affect their post-Christmas shopping but the forecast average spend is still £50 more per person than it was before the pandemic, with some of that figure because of inflation, Barclays said. Amid the financial pressures, many people are planning to buy practical, perishable and essential items such as food and kitchenware. A total of 65% of shoppers are expecting to spend the majority of their sales budget online. Last year, Barclays found 63.9% of Boxing Day retail purchases were made online. However, a quarter of respondents aim to spend mostly in store – an 11% rise compared with last year. Karen Johnson, head of retail at Barclays, said: “Despite the ongoing cost-of-living pressures, it is encouraging to hear that consumers will be actively participating in the post-Christmas sales. “This year, we’re likely to see a shift towards practicality and sustainability, with more shoppers looking to bag bargains on kitchen appliances and second-hand goods.” Consumers choose in-store shopping largely because they enjoy the social aspect and touching items before they buy, Barclays said, adding that high streets and shopping centres are the most popular destinations.Chefs, don’t brine your Thanksgiving turkey in Utah’s Great Salt Lake, rangers warnFormer Rangers star Scott Arfield loses appeal after plan to open pub near Ibrox rejected

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PHILADELPHIA--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Dec 19, 2024-- Aramark (NYSE: ARMK), a global leader in food and facilities management, announced today that Avendra International acquired the Quantum Cost Consultancy Group. The acquisition further enhances the company’s position as a leading global professional procurement and supply chain services provider, to a wide range of clients including hotels, hospitality and leisure resorts, healthcare, and educational institutions worldwide. This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20241219109142/en/ Quantum has customer spend of nearly half a billion dollars (converted to US currency) and has operations in Spain, Portugal, Germany, the Netherlands, Zanzibar, Mexico, the Dominican Republic, and Jamaica. “We are very pleased to bring Quantum into our portfolio,” said Autumn Bayles, Aramark’s Senior Vice President of Global Supply Chain and Group Purchasing Organizations. “Both companies share a similar vision and culture and adding Quantum positions us to better globally serve not only the hotel category, but several other hospitality markets in the Quantum geographies.” Quantum’s associates and clients can expect a seamless transition to Avendra International over the coming weeks. Their CEO will continue to lead the Quantum business and operations will remain unchanged. “We are excited to begin our next chapter as part of Avendra International,” said Alex Casajuana, Chief Executive Officer of Quantum. “Our associates, clients and suppliers will not see any changes in how the company operates and we are now better positioned to provide stronger outcomes for our clients and suppliers.” Quantum manages, to varying degrees, the expense categories that a hotel establishment might incur, including food and beverage, housekeeping and non-consumable products, services, energy and telecommunications, maintenance expenditures, small equipment, and insurances. “Our purchase of Quantum is part of our strategy to expand the footprint of Avendra International and strengthen our purchasing capacity in hospitality related products, services and engineering solutions in particular,” said Ian Murphy, Aramark’s European Senior Vice President of Supply Chain and Group Purchasing Organizations. In addition to hotels, Quantum also serves restaurants, gaming establishments, and senior and youth residencies. This purchase represents part of Aramark’s “tuck in” acquisition strategy to position the company for continued profitable growth. About Avendra International Avendra International is a leading strategic procurement and supply chain partner to a wide range of organizations, including hotels, hospitality and leisure resorts, healthcare, and educational institutions worldwide. Avendra International leverages $20.5 billion in procurement power and combines supply chain resources backed by Aramark’s global footprint across 15 countries. What makes us stand out is our team of local experts who are deeply knowledgeable about the cultural, industry and sector-specific nuances of each country we operate in. Whether clients aim to reduce costs, boost efficiency, drive innovation, or achieve sustainability targets, we provide the support they need to succeed. By harnessing our tailored solutions, advanced technology, and industry expertise, we enable organisations to thrive. About Aramark Aramark (NYSE: ARMK) proudly serves the world’s leading educational institutions, Fortune 500 companies, world champion sports teams, prominent healthcare providers, iconic destinations and cultural attractions, and numerous municipalities in 15 countries around the world with food and facilities management. Because of our hospitality culture, our employees strive to do great things for each other, our partners, our communities, and the planet. Aramark has been recognized on FORTUNE’s list of “World’s Most Admired Companies,” The Civic 50 by Points of Light 2024, Fair360’s “Top 50 Companies for Diversity” and “Top Companies for Black Executives,” Newsweek’s list of “America’s Most Responsible Companies 2024,” the HRC’s “Best Places to Work for LGBTQ Equality,” and earned a score of 100 on the Disability Equality Index. Learn more at www.aramark.com and connect with us on LinkedIn , Facebook , X , and Instagram . View source version on businesswire.com : https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20241219109142/en/ Chris Collom, 215-238-3593,collom-chris@aramark.com KEYWORD: PENNSYLVANIA UNITED STATES NORTH AMERICA INDUSTRY KEYWORD: SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT RETAIL RESTAURANT/BAR LODGING DESTINATIONS TRAVEL FOOD/BEVERAGE SOURCE: Aramark Copyright Business Wire 2024. PUB: 12/19/2024 01:40 PM/DISC: 12/19/2024 01:38 PM http://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20241219109142/enRudy Giuliani tells judge he can’t pay his bills in courtroom outburst

Boxing Day shopper footfall was down 7.9% from last year across all UK retail destinations up until 5pm, MRI Software’s OnLocation Footfall Index found. However, this year’s data had been compared with an unusual spike in footfall as 2023 was the first “proper Christmas” period without Covid-19 pandemic restrictions, an analyst at the retail technology company said. It found £4.6 billion will be spent overall on the festive sales. Before the pandemic the number of Boxing Day shoppers on the streets had been declining year on year. The last uplift recorded by MRI was in 2015. Jenni Matthews, marketing and insights director at MRI Software, told the PA news agency: “We’ve got to bear in mind that (last year) was our first proper Christmas without any (Covid-19) restrictions or limitations. “Figures have come out that things have stabilised, we’re almost back to what we saw pre-pandemic.” There were year-on-year declines in footfall anywhere between 5% and 12% before Covid-19 restrictions, she said. MRI found 12% fewer people were out shopping on Boxing Day in 2019 than in 2018, and there were 3% fewer in 2018 than in 2017, Ms Matthews added. She said: “It’s the shift to online shopping, it’s the convenience, you’ve got the family days that take place on Christmas Day and Boxing Day.” People are also increasingly stocking-up before Christmas, Ms Matthews said, and MRI found an 18% increase in footfall at all UK retail destinations on Christmas Eve this year compared with 2023. Ms Matthews said: “We see the shops are full of people all the way up to Christmas Eve, so they’ve probably got a couple of good days of food, goodies, everything that they need, and they don’t really need to go out again until later on in that week. “We did see that big boost on Christmas Eve. It looks like shoppers may have concentrated much of their spending in that pre-Christmas rush.” Many online sales kicked off between December 23 and the night of Christmas Day and “a lot of people would have grabbed those bargains from the comfort of their own home”, she said. She added: “I feel like it’s becoming more and more common that people are grabbing the bargains pre-Christmas.” Footfall is expected to rise on December 27 as people emerge from family visits and shops re-open, including Next, Marks and Spencer and John Lewis that all shut for Boxing Day. It will also be payday for some as it is the last Friday of the month. A study by Barclays Consumer Spend had forecast that shoppers would spend £236 each on average in the Boxing Day sales this year, but that the majority of purchases would be made online. Nearly half of respondents said the cost-of-living crisis will affect their post-Christmas shopping but the forecast average spend is still £50 more per person than it was before the pandemic, with some of that figure because of inflation, Barclays said. Amid the financial pressures, many people are planning to buy practical, perishable and essential items such as food and kitchenware. A total of 65% of shoppers are expecting to spend the majority of their sales budget online. Last year, Barclays found 63.9% of Boxing Day retail purchases were made online. However, a quarter of respondents aim to spend mostly in store – an 11% rise compared with last year. Karen Johnson, head of retail at Barclays, said: “Despite the ongoing cost-of-living pressures, it is encouraging to hear that consumers will be actively participating in the post-Christmas sales. “This year, we’re likely to see a shift towards practicality and sustainability, with more shoppers looking to bag bargains on kitchen appliances and second-hand goods.” Consumers choose in-store shopping largely because they enjoy the social aspect and touching items before they buy, Barclays said, adding that high streets and shopping centres are the most popular destinations.Drop in Boxing Day footfall ‘signals return to declining pre-pandemic levels’

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On game day, the Allstate Championship Tailgate, taking place just outside Mercedes-Benz Stadium in the Home Depot Backyard, will feature country acts on the Capital One Music Stage, including global superstar Kane Brown and iHeartCountry “On The Verge” artist Ashley Cooke. The concerts are just two of the festivities visiting fans can enjoy in the days leading up to the big game. The fan experience for both ticket holders and the general public has been a focus for event planners. All weekend long, an estimated 100,000 people from across the country are expected to attend fan events preceding kickoff. “It will be an opportunity for fans of all ages to come together to sample what college football is all about, and you don’t have to have a ticket to the game to be a part of it,” said Bill Hancock, executive director of the CFP in a press release. “We’ve worked closely with the Atlanta Football Host Committee to develop fan-friendly events that thousands will enjoy come January.” On Saturday, Jan. 18, Playoff Fan Central will open at the Georgia World Congress Center in downtown Atlanta. The free, family-friendly experience will include games, clinics, pep rallies, special guest appearances, autograph signings and exhibits celebrating college football and its history. That day, fans can also attend Media Day, presented by Great Clips, which will feature one-hour sessions with student-athletes and coaches from each of the College Football Playoff national championship participating teams. ESPN and social media giants X, Facebook, Instagram and TikTok will be taping live broadcasts from the event. On Sunday, Jan. 19, the Trophy Trot, both a 5K and 10K race, will wind its way through the streets of downtown Atlanta. Each Trophy Trot participant will receive a T-shirt and finisher’s medal. Participants can register at atlantatrackclub.org . On Sunday evening, the Georgia Aquarium will host the Taste of the Championship dining event, which offers attendees the opportunity to indulge in food and drink prepared by local Atlanta chefs. This premium experience serves as an elevated exploration of local cuisine on the eve of the national championship. Tickets to the Taste of the Championship event are available on etix.com . Atlanta is the first city ever to repeat as host for the CFP national championship. The playoff was previously held in Atlanta in 2018. “We are honored to be the first city to repeat as host for the CFP national championship and look forward to welcoming college football fans from around the country in January,” said Dan Corso, president of the Atlanta Sports Council and Atlanta Football Host Committee. “This event gives us another opportunity to showcase our incredible city.” The College Football Playoff is the event that crowns the national champion in college football. The quarterfinals and semifinals rotate annually among six bowl games — the Goodyear Cotton Bowl Classic, Vrbo Fiesta Bowl, Capital One Orange Bowl, Chick-fil-A Peach Bowl, Rose Bowl Game presented by Prudential and the Allstate Sugar Bowl. This year’s quarterfinals will take place on Dec. 31, 2024 and Jan. 1, 2025, while the semifinals will be Jan. 9-10, 2025. The CFP national championship will be Monday, Jan. 20, 2025, at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. For additional information on the College Football Playoff, visit CollegeFootballPlayoff.com .

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The Super Football Conference released its All-Division football teams for the 2024 season. You can find the selections for the Patriot White Division below. NOTE : The selections were made by coaches from the conference and not reporters from NJ.com . If an athlete’s name is misspelled, please let us know and we will make the correction. First Team Offense QB: Clark Mohrbutter, Nutley, Sr. Skill: Anthony Drago, West Essex, Sr. Skill: Dante Benvenuti, Passaic Valley, Jr. Skil: Nick Hurley, Passaic Valley, Jr. Skill: John Mongeli, Wayne Hills, Sr. OL: Mikey Cerisano, West Essex, Sr. OL: Joey Russo, West Essex, Sr. OL: Richard Breitwesser, Passaic Valley, Jr. OL: Cole Blazeman, Caldwell, Sr. OL: Aidan Hartney, Caldwell, Sr. TE: Kiefer Curi, Millburn, Sr. At-Large: Nick Mignone, Caldwell, Jr. First Team Defense DL: Mike Conforti, West Essex, Sr. DL: Kenneth VanWinkle, Passaic Valley. Sr. DL: Anthony Capaldo, Caldwell, Sr. DL: Tylr Vonroth, Nutley, Sr. LB: Brady Phillips, West Essex, Sr. LB: Nick Sangillo, West Essex, Sr. LB: A’Meire Simpson, Passaic Valley, Sr. LB: Christian Meletta, Passaic Valley. Jr. DB: Max Garcia, West Essex, Sr. DB: Vasili Vasilopoulos, Wayne Hills, Jr. DB: Vincent Giaquinto, West Essex, Sr. At-Large: Mike Mignone, Caldwell, Sr. Special Teams K: Ryan Feldman, Millburn, Sr. P: Aaron Viray, Wayne Hills, Sr. R: Max Delagarde, Wayne Hills, Sr. Second Team Offense QB: Mike Fitzsimmons, Wayne Hills, Jr. Skill: Justin Perini, West Essex, Jr. Skill: Adam Sepe, Caldwell, Fr. Skill: Jack Monisera, Wayne Hills, Sr. Skill: Vincent Berardi, Passaic Valley, Jr. OL: Daniel Bucher, Passaic Valley, Sr. OL: Elvis Nikollaj, Caldwell, Jr. OL: Cole DiMarco, West Essex, Sr. OL: Damiano Farro, Nutley, Sr. OL: Owen Troesch, Millburn, Jr. At-Large: Anthony Bagnuoic, Passaic Valley, Jr. Second Team Defense DL: Jack Kostick, West Essex, Sr. DL: Tristan Puerta, Passaic Valley, Sr. DL: Jalun Caraballo, Nutley, Jr. DL: Alejandro Martin, Millburn, Jr. LB: Jake Long, West Essex, Jr. LB: Troy Demikoff, Wayne Hills, So. LB: Aidan Rotbaum, Nutley, So. LB: Santino Russo, Caldwell, So. DB: Nick Moyano, Caldwell, Jr. DB: Oliver Kik, West Essex, Sr. DB: Marc Meola, Passasic Valley, Sr. Honorable Mention Yeshua Cuello, West Essex, Sr. Ayden Mulroony, Passaic Valley, Sr. Nico Sozio, Caldwell, So. Jack Rewick, Wayne Hills, Sr. Jeremiah Tirado, Nutley, Jr. PJ Sicoli, Millburn, Jr. Coach of the Year Chris Benacquista, West Essex RECOMMENDED • nj .com Boys Bowling preview, 2024-25: Divisional alignments heading into the winter Nov. 18, 2024, 11:30 a.m. Late former Caldwell AD Ron San Fillipo wore many hats - all with grace & style Nov. 19, 2024, 7:31 p.m. Mike Kinney can be reached at mkinney@njadvancemedia.com The N.J. High School Sports newsletter is now appearing in mailboxes 5 days a week. Sign up now! Follow us on social: Facebook | Instagram | X (formerly Twitter)

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