In an AI-obsessed world, retailers are racing to highlight their organizations' artificial intelligence adoption and capabilities—but corporate leaders may be overestimating these tools' tangible impacts, according to BRG's new research report AI in Retail: In Pursuit of Meaningful Adoption.

CohnReznick, a leading professional services firm, today announced that Milton Tse has joined as an Assurance Partner. Based in the firm’s new San Francisco office, Tse brings more than 25 years of experience providing audit and advisory services to public and private companies in the technology and manufacturing sectors.

UbiQD®, a global leader in quantum dot technology, today announced a $6 million debt financing agreement with Silicon Valley Bank (SVB), a division of First Citizens Bank, to support the company's continued growth. This capital will fund strategic infrastructure investments including facility upgrades and specialized manufacturing equipment, supporting UbiQD's scale-up in response to new commercial demand.

White Oak Global Advisors (“White Oak”) today announced it has provided a $17 million senior secured loan to a global cloud-based software and services company (the “Company”). The investment will support the Company’s recapitalization and provide additional liquidity to fund continued growth and product development initiatives.

First-Citizens Bank & Trust Company ("First Citizens Bank"), the wholly owned banking subsidiary of First Citizens BancShares, Inc. ("BancShares") (Nasdaq: FCNCA), today announced the purchase of a downtown San Francisco building in support of the company's large and growing client base in the region. Located at 667 Mission Street in downtown San Francisco, First Citizens will renovate the office space with an expected move-in date in 2027.

SLR Business Credit is saddened to announce that, Patti Kotusky, its Manager of ABL Operations and one of its founders, passed away after a short illness.

ElmBlue Equipment Finance, a rapidly growing provider of commercial equipment-financing solutions, today announced it has secured a $125 million senior credit facility from Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. The new facility provides ElmBlue with additional lending capacity to support its nationwide growth and fund an expanding portfolio of equipment-finance transactions.

Legacy Corporate Lending, LLC (“Legacy”), an independent asset-based lending (ABL) company focused on serving the needs of middle market companies across North America, today announced that it provided a $31 million asset-based credit facility to Shapiro Metals Company (“Shapiro” or the “Company”), a family-owned, third-generation metals, aluminum scrap processor and aluminum ingot producer.

North Mill Equipment Finance LLC (“NMEF”), a leading independent commercial equipment lender and lessor headquartered in Norwalk, Connecticut, is pleased to announce the successful extension and upsize of their investment-grade rated corporate notes to $30.0 million.

OneWater Marine Inc. (NASDAQ: ONEW) (“OneWater” or the “Company”) today announced that it has executed amendments to extend the maturities of its senior secured term loan facility and its floor plan financing facility.

Carter's Inc. (NYSE: CRI) announced that its subsidiary The William Carter Company entered into a new five-year senior secured asset-based revolving credit facility worth up to $750 million on November 17, 2025.

JPalmer Collective (JPC), an asset-based lending firm committed to funding high-growth, women-led, and natural products companies, today announced an $8 million financing agreement with a premier U.S.-based manufacturer of custom prestressed and architectural precast concrete components.

CIBC U.S. Asset Based Lending is pleased to announce the closing of an upsized credit facility to further support and strengthen long-term client, World’s Finest Chocolate Inc., and its conversion from a family-owned business to a partial ESOP, as well as provide working capital to fuel the continuing growth of the business and a comprehensive suite of banking services.

First Business Bank’s Accounts Receivable Financing group announces the funding of a $2.5 million factoring facility for a contractor in Virginia that serves the U.S. Federal Government and its prime contractors. The entrepreneurial company operates multiple product lines, creating dynamic growth opportunities that require flexible financing solutions.

Silicon Valley Bank (SVB), a division of First Citizens Bank, today announced that 28-year company veteran, Megan Scheffel, has been named Head of Life Science and Healthcare Banking. In her role, Scheffel will lead a nationwide team dedicated to providing specialized banking services, debt financing solutions, industry partnerships, and leading market insights to companies and investors across the sector.

Castleton Commodities International LLC (CCI) has announced the successful renewal of two credit facilities totaling more than $2.1 billion.

Moment Energy, one of North America's leading EV battery repurposing companies, today announced it has secured $5 million in growth financing from TD Innovation Partners (TDIP), the innovation banking division of The Toronto-Dominion Bank.

Lugano Diamonds & Jewelry Inc. (“Lugano” or the “Company”), a designer, manufacturer, and retailer of high-end jewelry, today announced that the Company and certain of its affiliates have voluntarily filed for chapter 11 relief in the United States Bankruptcy Court for the District of Delaware (the “Court”) to facilitate a value-maximizing sale transaction.

EBSC Lending announced today that it has closed on a $27.1 million construction loan to support the development of a new multifamily community in Orlando, Florida. The fully entitled project is scheduled for completion in 2027.

Drip Capital, a global digital trade finance and B2B e-commerce company, has secured a US$50 million committed credit facility from Toronto-Dominion Bank (TD Bank), with the potential to expand by an additional $25 million.