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 When it comes to Papa John’s ingredients, their well-known slogan has said it all, “Better Ingredients. Better Pizza. Papa John’s”. Now, the CEO and founder, John Schnatter, is looking to give that mantra a fresh new meaning as the company plans to launch a new campaign to further improve the quality of their ingredients by removing even more artificial ingredients from their pizza. The first step to this commitment is to give customers an illustration of which unwanted ingredients are currently being used, which are not used, and what will be removed by 2016. Papa John’s created a new web page in order to keep customers updated. The web page also compares Papa John’s ingredient scorecard with two industry leaders in removing artificial ingredients, Chipotle and Panera. By the end of the year, Papa John’s ingredients are expected to be on par with Chipotle, which has one of the cleanest labels. The company also plans on issuing a statement about not using artificial colors by the same deadline.
Papa John’s is no stranger to using quality, real ingredients in their pizza. Back in 1996, Schnatter specified to a sausage and beef plant that he did not want artificial ingredients or unsavory animal parts in his product. Though told the price of these quality ingredients were more, Schnatter said he was unwilling to compromise.

Back to school time is upon us and it's not just about the kids! For the third consecutive year, Lane Bryant has taken a non-student based approach to the back to school season. The Chalk It Up to Style promotion is geared towards teachers and supports school staff. The promotion runs until August 31, 2015.
Teachers and staff who shop at Lane Bryant during the promotional period can enjoy a 15% savings on their total purchase when they show their valid school ID or pay stub. For other customers who shop at the store during the Chalk it up to Style promotion will have their chance to participate as well. Customers can round up their purchase total at the register and the additional proceeds will benefit AdoptAClassroom.org. Adopt a Classroom is a non-profit organization that provides funding for teachers to purchase classroom supplies and materials needed to create a dynamic learning environment where children can learn and succeed. Lane Bryant now has 762 locations nationwide, as well as 24/7 shopping online at www.lanebryant.com. Lane Bryant Gift Cards are also available in bulk at discounted rates. Learn More.
When it comes to the kids... For many of you, back to school time can be both exciting and stressful.  
The average parent spends over $600 in back to school clothing and supplies.  But many parents are purchasing items that their kids really just don't need. In the article, Don't Buy These 10 Back-to-School Items, Forbes helps you plan for back to school and discusses which items you may be able to cross off the list.

Papa John’s is constantly asking their customers “how can we do better?” and their focus on constantly pursuing customer engagement is paying off. After last month’s wildly successful release of Papa John’s Garlic Knots, the company just announced that it would begin offering a sweet spin on a new fan favorite this summer.

There has been a recent movement in the fashion industry to embrace diverse body types, especially when it comes to ad campaigns. Recently, Lane Bryant released the #ImNoAngel campaign, in what many say is in response to a Victoria’s Secret ad campaign that featured one very specific body type. The #ImNoAngel campaign invites the world to celebrate women of all shapes and sizes by redefining society's traditional notion of sexy with a powerful core message: ALL women are sexy.

On September 30, 2014, Speedway LLC, closed on its acquisition of Hess’ retail operations and related assets. This acquisition provides Speedway a significant growth opportunity by expanding their retail presence from 9 states to now 23 states throughout the East Coast and the Southeast regions. Over the next three years, Speedway will begin re-branding Hess stores to the Speedway identity, which is scheduled to begin early this year.