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National Retail Solutions (NRS) reported strong same-store sales growth of 8% in March 2023 compared to March 2022, driven by increased consumer spending on essential items. Month-over-month, sales surged 14% reflecting seasonal factors, particularly an additional three days in March.

For the first quarter, same-store sales rose 9.2% year-over-year, with a 3.8% increase in items sold and an 8.0% rise in average transactions per store. Average prices for top items also increased 4.3% year-over-year. NRS operates around 23,000 POS terminals nationwide, processing approximately $14.3 billion in sales over the past year, reflecting its strong market presence in urban retail.

On April 4, 2023, net2phone announced a strategic partnership with Bridgepointe Technologies, enhancing cloud communications offerings for mid-market and enterprise clients. This collaboration will empower Bridgepointe's clients with net2phone’s advanced communication solutions, focusing on improving cross-channel user experiences across voice, text, chat, and email. The partnership aims to reduce costs while enhancing productivity through a full suite of Unified Communications as a Service (UCaaS) features and integrations with applications like Microsoft Teams and Salesforce. This initiative aligns with net2phone's commitment to leveraging cloud technology and AI to optimize user outcomes.

IDT Corporation (NYSE: IDT) reported robust financial results for the second quarter of fiscal year 2023, ending January 31, 2023.

Key highlights include:

• EPS rose to $0.57, up from $0.28.
• Net income surged to $14.6 million, compared to $7.5 million in the prior year.
• National Retail Solutions (NRS) achieved a 103% increase in recurring revenue, totaling $18.3 million.
• BOSS Money remittance revenue climbed 47% to $17.6 million.
• Consolidated revenue decreased by 7% to $314 million.
• Net2Phone subscription revenue grew by 30% to $16.3 million.

The results reflect significant growth in key segments despite challenges in traditional communications.

Newark, N.J., March 06, 2023: NRSInsights, a provider of retail sales data, reported a 10.7% increase in same-store sales year-over-year for February 2023. The robust performance is attributed to higher item sales despite a 6.1% decline from January 2023 due to the shorter month. Over the last three months, same-store sales rose by 10.0% compared to the same period in 2022. However, price pressures remain with a 4.2% increase in the average price of top items sold. Key price spikes include 81% for infant formula and eggs. NRS's network encompasses around 23,000 POS terminals serving predominantly urban independent retailers.

NEWARK, NJ, Feb. 24, 2023 - IDT Corporation (NYSE: IDT) will release its financial results for Q2 fiscal year 2023, covering the period ending January 31, 2023, on March 8, 2023. The earnings release will be available on the IDT investor relations website at around 4:30 PM Eastern Time. A conference call hosted by management will follow at 5:30 PM Eastern, discussing financial results and answering questions from investors. Participants can join by calling 1-888-506-0062 in the U.S. or 1-973-528-0011 internationally. A replay will be accessible after the call through March 22, 2023. For further details, visit the IDT investor relations website.

IDT Corporation (NYSE: IDT) has launched Zendit, a cloud-based prepaid-as-a-service platform, set to debut at Mobile World Congress 2023 in Barcelona from February 27 to March 2. This platform allows businesses to easily integrate over 10,000 prepaid offerings, including mobile airtime and digital gift cards, into their applications. With a seamless self-onboarding experience, developers can start within minutes. IDT's President, Emilio del Rio, emphasized the platform's potential to unlock new revenue opportunities in the growing digital prepaid market, which serves over seven billion consumers worldwide.

National Retail Solutions (NRS) has announced its expansion into Canada, leveraging its leading point-of-sale (POS) platform tailored for independent retailers. CEO Elie Y. Katz highlighted the company's focus on providing robust tools that enhance profitability and competitiveness against larger chains.

The NRS platform delivers a comprehensive suite of solutions, including inventory management, sales reports, and a mobile app for remote operations. Additionally, NRS introduces NRS Pay, a low-cost credit card processing service, free from hidden fees. The initial deployment of POS terminals is set for select retailers in Toronto, with plans for broader distribution across Canada.

National Retail Solutions (NRS) reported a 11.5% increase in same-store sales for January 2023 compared to January 2022, while sales decreased 6.0% from December 2022, consistent with seasonal trends. The NRS retail network comprises approximately 22,000 terminals across independent retailers, processing nearly $13.6 billion in sales over the past year. The number of items sold rose 7.2% year-over-year, despite a 2.5% month-over-month decline. Price increases for top items moderated to 4.0% annually, down from 5.7% in December. NRS continues to provide insights into retail trends, vital for IDT Corporation (IDT) and its investors.

National Retail Solutions (NRS) reported significant growth in same-store sales for December 2022, with a 9.8% increase year-over-year and a 6.6% rise compared to November 2022. The NRS retail network now has approximately 22,000 terminals across various independent retailers.

For the full year 2022, same-store sales increased 8.2%. Sales in December were boosted by holiday spending, particularly in the beverage and snack categories. The average price of the top 500 items sold rose by 5.7% year-over-year.