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LAKEWOOD - Khanitha Chareunsouk says too many business are selling alcohol in the city. Of course, her opinion might be biased.
She and her husband have owned Mr. & Mrs. Liquor Market near the intersection of Del Amo and Bellflower boulevards since 1977, and their business has dropped, she says.
"There are too many liquor stores. When they opened, our business went down," she said.
She walks outside the store and points toward the south side of Del Amo Boulevard.
"There some over there and more over there," Chareunsouk said. "How many do you really need?"
She might not realize that Del Amo Boulevard is the divider between Lakewood and Long Beach, so some of those liquor stores are in Long Beach.
Lakewood, with a population of 85,000, has 28 licenses allowing the sale of beer and wine at convenience stores, said city spokesman Bill Grady.
The Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control recommends a maximum of 32 for a city of Lakewood's size.
Still, the City Council wants to look at the issue more closely, and last week it passed a temporary moratorium on alcohol beverage permits.
The ordinance, approved unanimously, would only affect convenience stores and other small establishments under 6,500 square feet that apply for new alcohol beverage permits. It won't affect restaurants or facilities serving alcohol on the premises.
No one from the public spoke in favor or against the temporary moratorium at the council meeting.
The city passed the moratorium because officials want to inventory how many businesses have alcohol licenses and where they are located, said Mayor Diane Dubois, who initiated the idea.
The temporary moratorium was suggested after a business owner applied for a license to sell beer and wine at a proposed 7-Eleven at the intersection of Bellflower and Del Amo boulevards. The City Council eventually denied the permit, but council members, including Dubois, wanted to know if the city has issued too many alcohol permits for convenience stores.
"We just want to study this issue," Dubois said. "What do we have in the city? We need to know that, and we haven't asked for it."
Dubois said it was best to pass a temporary moratorium because no licenses are pending and it prevents any potential businesses from getting caught in the middle of the study.
During the moratorium, the city will study possible changes to zoning regulations and development standards for future stores, including location and security requirements. The study will include reviewing what other area cities do, said City Attorney Steve Skolnik.
The moratorium will initially last 45 days, but it will almost certainly be extended another 10 months and 15 days, as allowed by state law, since the city won't be able to complete its findings in that short a time, Skolnik said.
The ordinance also could be extended another year for a total of two years, but the city also can rescind the ordinance if the study is finished early, Skolnik said.
Area business residents don't think a problem exists. Arturo Baez, who works at an accounting company in the same strip mall as Mr. & Mrs. Liquor, doesn't think the area has too many liquor stores, he said.


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U.S. and China will try to hash out differences on economy
By Donna Borak
WASHINGTON (CNNMoney) -- Leaders of the U.S. and China, the world's two largest economies, will sit down on Wednesday to talk about trade, markets and finance. It's a sensitive time.
The talks are part of a 100-day plan announced in April, following Chinese President Xi Jinping's visit with President Trump at Mar-a-Lago. The idea is to broker a dialogue and negotiate policy disagreements.
Wednesday's bilateral talks are expected to touch on trade, investment, financial markets and global development.
U.S. business executives have long expressed frustration with China on a wide swath of issues: intellectual property theft, a ballooning trade deficit, and hefty government subsidies that benefit Chinese companies.
A top official from China prefaced the meetings in an optimistic tone on Tuesday.
"The giant ship of China-U.S. economic trade relations is sailing on the right course," Vice Premier H.E. Wang said in a speech before the U.S.-China Business Council.
Wilbur Ross, the U.S. commerce secretary, acknowledged that dialogue between both countries has become "more challenging." But he said the two countries have "shared objectives."
"This is a good start, but a lot of work remains," Ross said Tuesday. "There remain serious imbalances that we must work to rectify." He said, for example, that China puts greater restrictions on inbound investment than the United States does.
The meeting comes as the Trump administration weighs whether to slap big tariffs on shipments of steel from other countries due to national security risks.
Canada, Mexico, Brazil, the European Union and Japan are among the top steel exporters to the United States. China, which Trump has criticized for cheating on steel prices, ranked 11th last year, and trade experts say it is a likely target.
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Latin America’s November coffee sales plummet
Combined exports from nine Latin American producers of fine coffee dropped 39 percent in November compared with the same month last year, Guatemala´s National Coffee Association (Anacafé) said.
The association said El Salvador, Honduras, Nicaragua, Costa Rica, Colombia, Mexico, Peru and the Dominican Republic finished November with exports of 1,245,272 bags weighing 60 kilograms each – down from 2,040,983 bags exported in November 2008.
Anacafé´s statistics did not include Brazil, the world´s leading coffee exporter. However, Brazil´s agriculture ministry has signaled that high rains and temperatures could cut into the country´s coffee output, according to the newswire Bloomberg.
Despite the decline in coffee exports, at one time Costa Rica´s chief export product, Costa Rica saw signs of economic recovery in November as overall exports rose 2.8 percent above the figure in November 2008.
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Earlier today we looked at some VRS Design cases for the LG G5, and now we’ve got some more cases from the same guys for two other upcoming phones: the Galaxy S7 and Galaxy S7 Edge. Let’s take a look!
Ghostek cases. They’re not as well known as Mophie or Spigen, but this American company is quickly proving it has what it takes to hang with the big boys. Based out of the old Brooklyn Army Terminal in New York, the firm has produced some incredibly stylish and protective designs, up-armouring phones like the iPhone 6S, Lumia 950 and OnePlus 2. Let’s take a look!
The LG G5 is still a few weeks away from being announced, but we’re already adding cases and accessories for the phone to our site. The latest additions come from VRS Designs (aka Verus), including three different designs and five cases overall. Let’s take a look.
Microsoft updated their Band 2 this week, unlocking new features and improving performance for users. The Band 2 was maligned on launch for its poor battery life (at least compared to other fitness trackers), but now that weakness is being addressed.
Even with all of the smart appliances I’ve been lusting over recently — kettles, fridges, washing machines — I didn’t expect to add mirrors to the list. That all changed when I stumbled across Google engineer Max Braun’s bathroom mirror, which is amazing and fantastic and damn I want one.


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American workers waste $650 billion a year checking email too often, the NYT's Matt Richtel says. Specifically, they waste $650 billion trying to get back to work after checking email too often:
A typical information worker who sits at a computer all day turns to his e-mail program more than 50 times and uses instant messaging 77 times, according to one measure by RescueTime, a company that analyzes computer use habits. The company, which draws its data from 40,000 people who have tracking software on their computers, found that on average the worker also stops at 40 Web sites over the course of the day.
The fractured attention comes at a cost. In the United States, more than $650 million a year in productivity is lost because of unnecessary interruptions, predominately nonurgent digital communication, according to Basex. The firm says that a big chunk of that cost comes from the time it takes people to recover from an interruption and get back to work.
The good news: Companies like Google are committed to doing something about it. How? By putting safeties on their email programs. For example: Email Addict, a new feature Google rolled out last week after figuring out how much time Googlers were wasting using Gmail.
More at NYT >
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11.03.2016 The best of the best: Germany’s top 1,000 car dealerships 2016
The best of the best: Germany’s top 1,000 car dealerships 2016
Hamburg, 11.03.2016 – A profession commonly associated with clichés such as mileage scams, undisclosed previous damages to vehicles or unfair sales agreements: this is a challenge that roughly 36,000 car dealerships in Germany have to face every day. However, these issues raise questions for consumers as well. What is the best way to find a good car dealership? Are big brand names a sign of quality or is it the small car dealership next door, that has been around for three generations, that deserves the loyalty of customers? In order to find answers to these questions, Statista and Auto Bild decided to launch a second edition of the search for the 1,000 best new and used car dealerships in Germany.
More than 20,000 car dealerships were invited to participate in a survey and recommend fellow dealerships. In addition to this, roughly 12,500 consumers, all of which had bought a car within the last three years, were interviewed for an extensive customer survey. During the survey, customers were asked about the car dealerships they knew and invited to rate service performance, product range, prices and their overall level of satisfaction.
And the results? German consumers are not blinded by big and shiny brand names; human values and ethics are the most important factors when it comes to creating trust between consumers and their dealerships. In line with this, 71% of car buyers stated that transparency in terms of information and conditions were most important to them during the purchase process. The study found that Germany’s best car dealerships are spread across the whole nation – roughly a fifth of awarded dealerships can be found in North Rhine-Westphalia.


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Chinese review platform Douban suspends reply function amid Beijing’s crackdown on social media
- Douban cited ‘technical reasons’ for suspending its reply function until September 13
- The platform has become a popular online meeting place for users to discuss the latest gossip and updates in China’s entertainment industry
Users of Douban will not be able to reply to any posts and articles on the platform until September 13, according to a notice that pops up whenever users try to reply to a published post. The platform has become a popular online meeting place for users to discuss the latest gossip and updates in China’s entertainment industry.
Douban did not immediately reply to a request for comment.
Speculation has been rife that Douban was taking action to align with rectification efforts in the social media and entertainment industries. “Those entertainment groups need to be rectified for good,” a Weibo user posted.
“Is Douban facing large-scale rectification? While fans brought a lot of traffic to Douban, they also initiated many quarrels … Douban has become a battlefield for fan groups,” another Weibo user commented.
Inside a Chinese internet censorship centre
Following Douban’s reply function suspension, a number of its users have moved on to other apps including one called Tape. This social media app, which touts that it “only shows content that you follow and subscribe to” rather than using algorithm-based online recommendations, on Monday started encouraging Douban users to make the switch.
“Hi friends from Douban, thanks for coming. But we also need to explain that we are a relatively small app and some functions are not perfect,” said Tape’s message, which also indicated that it has added new servers to handle any increase in user traffic.


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Most reports on virtual reality tend to focus on gamers battling invisible enemies while wearing VR headsets – or hi-tech cinema experiences such as the VR pods coming to iMax cinemas. But the impact of this technology on business could be even more powerful – affecting everything from training to sales or even recruitment.
Simon Willies, head of commercial, Currys PC World Business, says: “Although frequently touted as the future of entertainment, there is an increasing groundswell of support in the idea of applying VR technology to a wider range of industries. Educational institutions, for example, can use VR to provide students with immersive classroom experiences.
“For retailers, VR could revolutionise the in-store experience – and from an e-commerce perspective the potential impact is even bigger, allowing sellers to deliver catalogues and products straight into customers’ living rooms.”
The ability to catapult someone directly “into” a job means VR is also an extremely effective training tool – as well as highly useful for manufacturers, which can use VR headsets to design and show off products in 3D before they need to start making a prototype. It is clear that VR holds a lot of potential for many industries, including these five.
“Thomas Cook has been investing in virtual reality in the travel industry, using it to enhance the sales experience,” says Jo Allison, behavioural analyst at Canvas8. “One in 10 users of the technology at its Bluewater [Kent] store is booking a holiday there and then. A VR helicopter tour of Manhattan boosted revenues for the real thing by 190pc.”
For engineers and designers, the technology offers a way to show off goods and services to potential clients – something that would have been impossible before.
Mark Miles, managing director of VR agency RenderMedia, has already partnered with a number of engineering businesses, including aerospace company Airbus.
He says: “VR makes it possible for engineers and manufacturers to experience their creations before they’re built. We have developed applications that allow people in different countries to appear next to one another on an oil rig and interact. It creates that heightened sense of reality.”
Estate agents are already using virtual reality to show people round properties, with Rightmove trialling VR tours last year. The technology is also having a huge impact on architecture and even home improvements, with Ikea now trialling VR in stores.
Adam Blaxter, co-founder of the lettings app Rentr, says: “In architecture and construction, the ability to turn designs into virtual models is already becoming part of a normal workflow. In residential property we have already seen Ikea coming forwards with virtual makeovers for your home.”
VR’s most powerful impact may well be on training – with the technology already used across a huge range of industries.
Alex Guillen, go-to-market manager at Insight UK, says: “Imagine a situation in healthcare where any number of trainee surgeons could be ‘in the room’ with the consultant performing a procedure. To get multiple people that close to the experience is extremely powerful.”
And it does not stop there. The Holovet company is already creating 3D guides to animal organs using Microsoft Hololens headsets; Samsung employs virtual reality to train its sales teams in how to deal with customers; firefighters in Britain are already training with Oculus Rift headsets, allowing them to gain experience of hostile and possibly deadly environments; and footballers at Arsenal use Oculus Rift headsets to review their moves on the pitch.
The ability to expose people directly to what it is like to do a job means that VR is also a highly powerful recruiting tool, which is already being used by the British Army.
Nick Terry, of Capita Army Recruitment, says: “Virtual reality helps us bring the British Army experience to life for young people. Potential recruits can experience the type of training they might receive, such as the exhilaration of parachute jumping or the skills needed for urban combat training.”
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The potential uses of virtual reality may soon transcend all industries and become ubiquitous in all workplaces. Ms Allison says that VR headsets can turn the computer desktop into a space that workers can enter.
She says: “The app Breakroom lets officers turn their VR headsets into multimonitor systems. The idea is that you can be ‘working’ anywhere; a beach, a mountain, even space.
“This seems great for workers who are sick of being chained to a desk, transporting them to tranquil places free from distraction.”
This means that employees could one day hold meetings in virtual environments, allowing them to be anywhere they want, with anyone, regardless of geographical boundaries. It seems the opportunities are indeed endless.
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How Isuzu found the ‘love’
A key to Isuzu Philippines’ four decades of success in the country has been “love”—an unwavering devotion of its customers to the brand that according to IPC president, Hajime Koso, is something these owners take pride on. “Isuzu’s go-anywhere attributes; having an efficient and very dependable diesel engine; being one of the easiest vehicles to work on; and the fact that owners say they never have a problem with finding the relevant parts needed, makes Isuzu such an endearing choice.”
During the “I Love Isuzu” campaign held at the Carousel Court in Festival Supermall, Alabang, Muntinlupa City, Koso reiterates that Isuzu is more than just a truck brand: “Our pick-up and SUV models deliver the same outstanding performance coming from our expertise on diesel engines.”
It should be remembered that Isuzu’s history coincides with the development of diesel engines in Japan. It was in 1941 when the Japanese government designated Tokyo Automobile Industries—renamed Isuzu Motors Limited in 1949—as the only company permitted to manufacture diesel-powered vehicles, and since then, advanced the company’s position in the diesel engine development.
The “I Love Isuzu” campaign aims to encourage Isuzu customers to actively promote and share their experiences about the Isuzu brand, and to ultimately grow the community of Isuzu owners in the Philippines. As such, the campaign will also involve social media engagements on Facebook and Instagram.
Koso explains that the campaign has hinged on not just Isuzu vehicles’ exceptional durability, reliability, power, performance, and fuel-efficiency, but also on the entire motoring lifestyle experience of their owners and their families and friends, the kind of lifestyle experiences that have evolved into fond memories throughout the decades.
The campaign comprises various promos, prizes, and special events for Isuzu owners including the 2019 Fuel Eco Challenge that will have three legs and will be held from June to August.
Customers are also encouraged to share their Isuzu ownership story by submitting a three-minute video (with the owner and the vehicle) for the My Isuzu Story Video Contest. Entries must be uploaded to the Isuzu website from April 26 to June 6, 2019. A grand prize of P20,000 awaits the winning entry.
Snap Share & Win contest
This month (May), owners are also invited to upload their family or barkada road-trip photos on their Instagram accounts and join the campaigns’ Snap Share & Win contest (don’t forget to tag the brand and use the #ILoveIsuzu hashtag). The photos must feature an Isuzu vehicle. Winners will receive fuel vouchers, as well as Isuzu premium items.
IPC’s Sales Division Head, Joseph Bautista informs that various dealers will also hold an open house where buyers can get exclusive promos, free test drives, and special offers on parts and service packages: Santa Rosa dealership on May 18; Taytay on May 25; Quezon Avenue on June 8; Manila on June 22; Bulacan on June 29; and Pagbilao in Quezon on July 6.
“The launch of the “I Love Isuzu” campaign has been the culminating event of months of research, planning, and collaboration among IPC and its dealers, business partners, suppliers, and the various Isuzu Clubs across the country,” says Bautista.
Bautista adds that IPC is gearing up for the 5th anniversary of the Isuzu mu-X SUV’s local debut. “By September this year, the mu-X would have sold more than 45,000 units, a milestone that deserves a grand celebration.
With Shell Pilipinas as the official fuel partner, the “I Love Isuzu” campaign will have various activities lined up. For more updates, log on to www.isuzuphil.com.
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This Grocery Store Is Selling Furniture That You Might Mistake for IKEA
Honest show of hands, how many of you have made trips to IKEA not so much for any decor or furniture items, but for the meatballs or to stock up on lingonberry drink? Well, discount German supermarket chain, Lidl, is betting on the idea that Americans enjoy grocery shopping where we buy our decor.
In fact, the retailer—which is being touted by many as Kroger-meets-Trader-Joes and currently only has stores in North Carolina, South Carolina, and Virginia—is introducing a collection of nearly twenty furniture and decor items to its US stores. According to The Street, the first wave became available this week, with a second wave hitting stores on November 6.
The limited edition items are minimal in design and some are even reminiscent of IKEA pieces (think sheepskin rugs and stools and simple dressers with clean lines). A couple pieces, however—like Lidl’s shelving unit and a small metal side table—offer a more industrial vibe than we typically see at IKEA. Most pieces will range from $3.99 to $24.99 with the most expensive piece in the collection (the dresser) topping out at $69.99.
So what exactly is Lidl? For those of us who don’t yet have a store nearby, the retailer is a easy-to-shop supermarket where “[customers] will experience less complexity, lower prices, better choices and greater confidence,” Brendan Proctor, president and CEO of Lidl US told Business Insider. (Our sister site Kitchn is on with the intel on what you should by there, grocery wise).
Lidl opened its first US store in Hampton, Virginia this summer. Other locations have quickly followed in the state, as well as additional stores in North and South Carolina. It’s predicted that the chain will open another eighty locations within the year, followed by expansion to states like Ohio and Texas. West Coast and Northeast, do not fret—you too should eventually get your chance at the retailer’s goods and decor as Lidl is looking to reach a total of about 600 U.S. stores by 2022, according to Business Insider.
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The financial turmoil of 2008 was a rude eye opener to many who had taken the stability of the established banking and financial system for granted. The strict regulations and checks on risk taking, use of leverage etc. once thought to provide adequate cover to depositors and account holders were proven woefully inadequate. In the fallout that followed the public wanted greater transparency and control over their finances.
The timing proved fortuitous for many technology startups promising to do just that and may well have been the tipping point for companies such as Lending Club and OnDeck. These two companies provide peer-to-peer platforms that match lenders to borrowers, allowing people with excess cash to choose between many individuals and companies vying for loans on these platforms. Interest rates and terms are negotiated by the two parties, thus the business model is essentially a self-service bank. Both companies are far from experiments and are publicly listed. Lending Club has a market cap of more than 8 billion USD. Peer-to-peer money transfer, traditionally considered the domain of the banking system has become another red hot niche for fin-tech startups. Venmo, a mobile app that allows money transfers between peers, processes transactions worth more than a billion USD annually. It’s yet too early to predict the effects of these global developments here at home. Sri Lankan banking regulations currently don’t allow inward remittances on PayPal, much less crowdfunding equity or debt capital. The concept of companies raising equity over online platforms is still very new and only permitted in a handful of countries. Should these concepts catch on and prove successful there is likely to be a push for a local regulatory overhaul, particularly given the potential benefits such open marketplaces would bring in. Most small scale local entrepreneurs from farmers to fishermen rely on loan sharks for their day-to-day working capital. Many such entrepreneurs have no other avenue to raise finance and thus settle to pay astronomical amounts of interest for these short term loans. They also become bound to exclusive contracts – to sell their produce only to the businessman providing the loans. The overall result is inefficiency in the supply chain and distorted prices for consumers. An open online marketplace can clearly be of massive benefit, but would obviously need to apply new risk assessment models that can include unbanked sections of society.
This is another area that fin-tech startups are tackling with different clever new strategies for assessing individual and small business credit risk profiles. First Access, a startup active across Africa uses pre-paid mobile phone data ranging from the frequency of replenishing airtime, the types of data packages purchased, the number of text messages clients send, the timing of their calls, the manner in which clients interact with social networks etc. to assess individual credit worthiness. OnDeck the online lending marketplace uses everything from social media reviews of companies to usage of logistics firms to assess the health and credit worthiness of small businesses. While these models are yet to gain the same credibility as the traditional credit scores used by the banking sector, the growth rates of platforms such as OnDeck and First Access are driven by comparable if not lower default rates, a promising start indeed. It is worth noting that peer-to-peer marketplaces for finance are much more geographically focused and do not carry the leverage and associated risks of the fractional reserve banking system. The newcomers are thus contributing to the creation of a more diverse and stable credit landscape. Hidden fees by banks and financial networks to fatten margins are also coming under threat. Startups such as Transferwise are facilitating cross border transactions at a fraction of the cost of traditional methods such as Western Union and banks which charge a hidden fee in the form of currency conversion cost. The service is already available for India and would be a boon for Sri Lanka given its large expat worker population.
Currently all these services have only captured a fraction of the total market share and it’s unlikely that they will fully replace banks at any point. Archaic regulations and consumer perceptions of risk will hold back mass adoption for some time. However, a sector dominated by long established players always has room for disruption and we can cheer on the startups as they give the behemoths a run for their money.


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Pulse Mining uses Birst to help operators turn data into real-time insights
Ash Bosworth, Director at Pulse Mining, tells Australian Mining magazine that it is using Birst analytics to help operators increase efficiencies and competitive advantage. “There’s gains to be had, especially combining data from all your sources and turning that into more real-time, decision-making information,” he said. “Such operators will gain much higher advantages in their mining processes than other players.”
DJO Global braces itself for data-driven insights
DJO Global’s Chris Fitzharris tells Diginomica that the company is embedding Birst analytics into its MotionMD application, enabling clinics to monitor trends in inventory levels and insurance claim processing times. DJO Global also is using Birst for a whole range of reporting initiatives, and the platform brings together data from around six corporate information systems in the company’s complex business.
DJO Global turns cost to revenue with analytics “Ferrari”
Chris Fitzharris, Director of Business Intelligence at medical device provider DJO Global, tells Enterprise Times that “with Birst, we have a ‘Ferrari’ for a data analytics engine, which delivers insights much faster and helps us make better business decisions, based on a single source of truth.”
Success with Value-Based Design: Identifying Critical Factors of a Key Value Indicator (KVI)
In his article on how Value-Based Design uses analytics to drive business results, Birst’s Paul Staelin discusses how organizations must identify which metrics have the most impact on their Key Value Indicators (KVIs). By improving these metrics, companies can improve the overall performance of the KVIs.
Driving Business Success With Value-Based Design
Birst SVP Paul Staelin, in his article for Target Marketing, writes that Value-Based Design (VBD) helps business users focus on the most critical items for them, increasing the success of an analytics project by shortening the time to value and driving greater business impact.
25 Data & Analytics Vendors at the Forefront in 2018
Birst was named by InformationWeek as one of its top 25 data and analytics 2018 Vendors To Watch for Birst’s ability to innovate and execute at scale. InformationWeek cited “forward-looking capabilities” such as predictive and prescriptive analytics, AI and Machine Learning.
Birst Fall 2017 Touts Expansive User Experience Upgrades
Birst’s Fall 2017 software release enables greater use of analytics networking capabilities, helping business users more quickly turn data from disparate systems into a shared analytical network.
IoT Cybersecurity Improvement Act: Kick starts privacy standards, but companies should do more
In this blog for IoT Agenda, Rick Spickelmier, Chief Technology Officer at Birst, writes that the security standards proposed in the IoT Cybersecurity Improvement Act of 2017 represent a good start toward creating higher security standards beyond IoT, across all industries. The Act seeks to establish IoT security standards such as (1) Prohibiting hardcoded passwords in IoT devices, (2) Requiring industry-standard encryption for communicating to and from IoT devices, and (3) Certifying that there are no known vulnerabilities in the IoT devices.
Birst is a key innovator in the Embedded Analytics market, expected to grow to $59.8 billion by 2023.
Birst, an Infor company, is a key innovator in the Embedded Analytics market, which is expected to grow to $59.8 billion by 2023, according to a new report published by KBV Research. Cloud-based rollouts currently dominate the deployment mode for Embedded Analytics, and KBV Research expects this trend to remain dominant in the market until 2023.
GDPR Matters – the many ways of looking at data
As global companies prepare to comply with the EU’s General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), marketing and sales teams can get great insights into customer buying behaviors by networking customer data together, while, at the same time, making sure that customers’ personal data is secure, according to this MyCustomer article by Rick Spickelmier, Chief Technical Officer and Chief Information Security Officer at Birst, an Infor company.


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The rumor mill has it that a new Prince of Persia game may be in the works over at Ubisoft Entertainment headquarters.
The Prince of Persia game title recently found its way back to headlines after footage of the canceled Prince of Persia: Redemption surfaced on YouTube last week.
It was a bittersweet moment for fans as the video showed glimpses of what could’ve been a stellar addition to the franchise.
Now the series is in the news once again but for different reasons as ResetEra forum user and well-known insider “Okabe” implied that a Prince of Persia reveal may be in store in the near future.
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A cancelled game from 8 years ago has resurfaced online and it looks incredible. pic.twitter.com/1iR7uLOa2L
— ???? Ken Xyro | ᕕ( ᐛ )ᕗ (@KenXyro) May 6, 2020
ResetEra Prince of Persia thread
For those who are unaware, ResetEra is a forum where gamers can discuss news, announcements, and rumors pertaining to video games. It’s more of a Reddit platform but solely for gaming.
In a thread discussing the footage of the canceled Prince of Persia title, a user who goes by the name of “Komo” expressed his disappointment at the dormancy of the franchise by posting a comment saying “It’s a shame this IP is basically dead now.”
Okabe replied to said post with a few laughs followed by a cryptic “See ya in a couple of weeks.” This isn’t the first time that Okabe has been linked to Prince of Persia rumors since he was the one who famously dismissed the myth of Prince of Persia: Dark Babylon.
According to a new insider thread, a new Prince of Persia game reveal is coming in the coming weeks.
— Prima Games (@PrimaGames) May 11, 2020
While there’s no telling what Okabe truly meant by his statement, it does seem to suggest that a reveal may be on its way soon. As to what the announcement will be about, it could very well be a reboot of the franchise, a VR title, another movie, or even a mobile game.
Then again, it could end up being exactly what it is, just a rumor. Fans will have to wait and see what Ubisoft has planned.
Ubisoft registered a new site domain
Despite the last major Prince of Persia release being over a decade ago, Ubisoft registered the site domain “www.princeofpersia6.com” just a few days back, further fueling the notion that a new game might be on the horizon.
— Final Weapon (@FinalWeaponX4) May 4, 2020
This could just be a way for Ubisoft to safeguard its inactive intellectual property, though it does seem interesting that they would specifically register “princeofpersia6” considering the fact that a new title would coincidentally be the sixth major installment in the franchise.
Here’s hoping there’s some truth to rumors since fans of the classic game title have waited long enough for the series to make its way back into the limelight.
Image courtesy of Samrat Sharma/Flickr


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Since making her first appearance in "All Star Comics #8" (now valued at $43,000) in December 1941, Wonder Woman has been published almost continuously, which explains her grip on the public's consciousness.
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WHEELING - For many years in Ohio County before the arrival of The Highlands, county Commissioner Orphy Klempa had nowhere to buy underwear.
This is what Klempa says he uses as an example of how the retail development has improved his quality of life and provided a new direction for retail in the county.
The site was developed by the county's development arm, the Ohio County Development Authority, of which Klempa was first a member before he also became a county commissioner in January.
The Highlands has several eateries with Logan’s Roadhouse being one of the latest to open.
''It's brought major retail back to Ohio County,'' he said.
''The Highlands is a huge asset for everyone in Ohio County and the region. We are blessed to have it.''
Klempa noted Cabela's, the site's anchor store, still continues to draw people from across the country.
Though Charleston, W.Va., is home to a new, scaled-down Cabela's, Klempa said that store is much smaller than Ohio County's and has less of a selection.
''It doesn't compare to our Cabela's - it's still a major destination,'' he said. ''We also have Walmart, Target and J.C. Penney that continue to draw a lot of local people and out of towners that come to the area.''
It's not uncommon to count as many or more Pennsylvania plates at The Highlands than West Virginia.
Many Ohio plates also can be seen at any given time.
The site also has created about 3,400 jobs and is home to about 50 businesses.
While there was a slowdown in construction during the recession, Klempa said he hopes as the economy improves the site can continue to be expanded.
He believes a second Interstate 70 interchange will help with that expansion, but for now the money is not available at the state level.
''That would open up future development,'' he said.
Klempa said plans for a Wild Escape Theme Park were stalled by the slow economy. The OCDA, he noted, wanted to make sure it didn't jeopardize development of the site by jumping into a large project too soon.
He said there still are future plans for some sort of water park or recreation for the site.
But whether it will be Wild Escape remains to be seen.
''During the economic downturn ... like all people and quasi public/private groups, we were trying to hang on to what we have and move on to prosperous times,'' he added.
Last year, a Logan's Roadhouse opened, which has become a popular attraction.
A number of energy and pipeline companies also are leasing property there, and Silgan Plastics was able to remain in the area by locating a warehouse at The Highlands. Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield also relocated from Center Wheeling to The Highlands.


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Waterford FC have today launched a new online store.
You can now buy accessories, training wear and the new away shirt for 2018 on the site.
The site is mobile friendly and accepts PayPal, Visa & MasterCard.
Click Here to buy from the Waterford FC shop
Our personal favourite product is the training polo
Dublin side St Patrick's Athletic have released their new home shirt for the 2018 season.
It will be available from Richmond Park on Sunday from 1-4pm to buy.
Oh when the Saints when go marching in.....🎶 🎶 🎶 Our 2018 home kit by @umbroireland will be on sale on Sunday from
Dundalk FC have released a special edition jersey made especially for the FAI Cup Final on November 5th with Cork City at the Aviva Stadium.
Fans can buy this shirt at Oriel Park on Saturday at their Monster Sale which will feature some of the playing staff for pictures also.


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Taylor Swift campaigns for Fashion's Night OutFashion's Night Out is once again upon us. Since its inception in 2008, the yearly extravaganza that celebrates all things fashion now runs across the world from New York to L.A, London to Paris. From epic sales, to live DJs, food trucks and runway shows, the city is going to be packed tonight with memorable activities. Here's a quick guide to what's happening for Fashion's Night Out in Los Angeles.
The retailers of Robertson Boulevard, from Beverly to Third, are opening their doors and inviting you to join them for the first annual Robertson Celebrates! Fashion's Night Out street party which pays tribute to "Iconic L.A."
An anticipated 2,000 guests will stroll down Robertson Boulevard enjoying live music, interactive elements and unique art-inspired activities. Each of Robertson's retailers will be creating a fabulous FNO experience with special branded treats, cocktails galore and extended shopping hours to make sure you get a chance to view all the brands' latest fall fashions.
And, of course, there will be an invitation-only VIP party with surprise celebrity guests stopping by to celebrate a tribute to Los Angeles' favorite iconic shopping spot. A portion of the proceeds from the evening's festivities will benefit the Vintage Hollywood Foundation.


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Nets point guard Kyrie Irving is reportedly close to taking a capital “L” off the field after Brooklyn’s first-round playoff exit in April.
According to ESPN, Nike is unlikely to extend Irving’s signature footwear deal beyond the 2022-23 season due to “uncertainties surrounding his NBA future.”
Irving has had a lucrative shoe lineup with Nike since 2014, which has grown into one of the sneaker giant’s most popular and profitable signature basketball shoes.
The NBA champion has a reboot of his shoe set that will debut in the fall, but ESPN reports that the launch is expected to be the final year of his signature line.
“We do not comment on contracts, rumors or speculation. Kyrie remains a Nike athlete,” a Nike spokesman told ESPN on Thursday, with the outlet noting that the brand did not dispute that Irving’s deal is ending.
Nike is expected to continue carrying some products associated with Irving due to its popularity, sources told ESPN. These items may contain retro shoes from previous collections.
Irving and Nike have reportedly recently begun talks about his future as an endorser, and it has emerged, according to ESPN, that “his relationship with the company is about to change — perhaps dramatically.”
The report came two days after Nets general manager Sean Marks felt no obligation to negotiate a long-term deal with Irving.
Irving has a $36.5 million player option for the upcoming season. He could choose to become a free agent or seek a four-year extension worth $185 million.
Irving missed 29 games last season and made headlines for his refusal to comply with local vaccination regulations. The seven-time All-Star faced backlash after refusing to receive a COVID-19 vaccine that prevented him from playing games in New York and Canada. His absence further complicated the Nets’ injury woes, forcing the team to trade James Harden to Philadelphia for Ben Simmons – who was unsuited for the team this season.
In July, Irving took to Instagram to criticize Nike for the design of his shoe’s Kyrie 8 edition, calling it “garbage”. At the time, Irving said, “I have nothing to do with design or marketing” and “Nike plans to release it without my okay.”
A day later, Irving fired Roc Nation as his agency.
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Suppliers of designer psychedelic drugs who sold their wares on the internet face potential life terms in prison as their cases come up for sentencing this month.
In a sting dubbed "Operation Web Tryp" that was carried out last year, the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration shut down five websites and arrested 10 site operators in Louisiana, New York, Virginia and California for selling lab-pure psychedelics online.
See photo Known euphemistically as "research chemicals," the drugs come from the same chemical families as LSD (tryptamines) and mescaline (phenethylamines), but are too new to have street names. Instead, they're referred to by abbreviated lab names such as 5-MeO-AMT, 2-CT-7 and DiPT.
Ingestion of research chemicals results in mind-altering and emotion-amplifying effects similar to those experienced by users of more well-known psychedelics.
Most are far too psychedelically powerful for recreational drug users. Instead they are championed by psychonauts -- drug hobbyists and experimenters, usually young men -- who experiment alone or in small groups, sharing information and "trip reports" online.
"They use them for spiritual exploration, psychotherapeutic work or just recreational use," said "Murple," an independent researcher who asked that his real name not be printed. He documents the use of psychedelics for sites like Erowid.
The first commercial research-chemical sites appeared about five years ago to cater to this small underground community. The industry grew slowly and hit its peak two years ago, with big sites like AmericanChemicalSuppply.com and OmegaFineChemicals.com dominating.
Some openly advertised on Google. Others chose to market virally, seeding chat forums and drug discussion groups with mentions of their products.
All handled thousands of orders every week from the United States and Europe, using the tools of e-commerce to accelerate business. Most offered one-click shopping systems and let buyers make payments using credit cards, PayPal or Western Union. Once ordered, drugs were delivered the next day by UPS and other carriers, internationally if necessary.
RacResearch.com, based in New York, offered more than 20 different drugs for sale, with prices starting at $50 and rising to $350 per gram (excluding delivery) for more potent and exotic substances like 5-MeO-DMT, a synthetic version of the powerful psychoactive found in the venom of the Bufo alvarius toad. The site made more than $500,000 in 14 months.
Another site -- pondman.nu -- appeared to be a landscape-gardening business, specializing in fish and aquatic supplies. A link, however, led to a full-scale research chemicals order page. Police put the estimated weekly revenue at around $20,000.
The sites competed among themselves for the best customer service, the purest product and the fastest deliveries. Seasonal offers, 3-for-2 deals and free sample packs were commonplace.
Despite its high profile and brazen online advertising, the trade remained undetected by law enforcement for five years until a "rave-style party" was busted at Hampton Roads Naval Base in Virginia. Sailors arrested for selling narcotics at the event, police discovered, had bought their drugs in bulk online. The investigation grew and finally led to a multi-state DEA sting in July 2004.


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Chevrolet Volt Drivers Averaging 900 Miles Between Fill-Ups
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The EPA gave the Volt a rating of 98 MPGe
General Motors (GM) was happy to announce that Chevrolet Volt owners have been reaching -- and even exceeding -- the EPA estimated electric range.
According to GM, typical Volt owners are traveling about 900 miles between trips to the gas station. The EPA gave the Volt a rating of 98 MPGe.
GM even found a few owners who reported seldom stops for gasoline during their time of Volt ownership. Brent Waldrep from Michigan, who has had his Volt for 21 months, has racked up over 23,500 miles and visited a gas station only twice.
“The last time, was in August (2012), and I still have about 65 percent of that tank left," said Waldrep. "I go about 9,000-10,000 miles between fill ups.”
Other customers are seeing similar results. For instance, Larry Read from Texas has only filled his tank once in 5,000 miles. Paul Friday from California said he gets about 7,000 miles between gas fill-ups.
“We’ve seen and heard from our Volt owners that they are achieving fantastic performance numbers with their vehicle as many are beating the EPA label estimates,” said Cristi Landy, Chevrolet Volt marketing director. “Our Volt owners are showing the performance potential of driving electric, and having fun doing it.”
GM even said Volt drivers are the most satisfied in the EV industry.
The Volt had a good sales year in 2012, with over 20,000 sold.
In fact, Chevrolet saw a low sales month for the Volt in November 2012 not because demand was low -- but rather, because
demand was too high
. It said there was low inventory for the Volt for that month because demand had been high in previous months.
The Nissan Leaf -- one of the Volt's competitors --
had to admit that it
wasn’t going to hit its sales mark for 2012
, which was 20,000 Leafs. Nissan only sold 9,819 Leafs for the whole year -- less than half of its goal, and only 1.5 percent higher than the number it sold in 2011.
However, Nissan is trying to pick that number up. It started
Leaf production in the U.S.
back in January.
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Well Canada has been expanding the use of windmills in northern Ontario.
You can also look at adding solar panels to your home and those in turn, could be used to help charge your Volt.
Just some ideas to combat the "glass half empty" commenters.
I'd own a volt if I was willing to spend that kind of money on a car, but I'm not. Never purchased a brand new car and probably never will.
Best wishes for the volt owners though.
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China loves fried chicken, and KFC is proof. The fast-food chain is the country's largest restaurant operator, with 5,800 locations and counting at the end of September 2018. Not all Western-style fare gets the same love, though. Pizza Hut may be the largest casual-dining establishment in the world's most populous country, but the pizza chain doesn't resonate with younger generations of Chinese consumers the same way it did in the past.
That has caused problems for Yum China (YUMC 0.35%), the exclusive franchisee of both concepts from former parent company Yum! Brands (YUM -0.07%). Yum China gets some latitude with menus and how it markets Pizza Hut, and it's redoubling its efforts to woo young people into its stores.
Not your father's Pizza Hut
Pizza Hut has long been marketed as an upscale dining experience in China. That makes sense, as the ingredients that go into the Western favorite are more expensive in Asian markets, not exactly lending the cuisine to the fast take-out-dominated scene we're used to in the States.
The chain has fallen on hard times, though. It isn't that pizza itself is out. There's plenty of interest in the dish, as evidenced by the heavy competition in pizza restaurants (most of them marketed as an upscale experience) across the country. Over the years, Pizza Hut's menu seems to have lost its appeal. Through the first three quarters of 2018, Pizza Hut's same-store sales -- a combination of foot traffic and average guest ticket size -- have dropped 5% in China.
It isn't a new problem. Over a year ago, at Yum China's 2017 investor day, incoming CEO Joey Wat talked about how one young Chinese customer described Pizza Hut as a "reliable backup boyfriend" -- a tongue-in-cheek way of saying it's just an OK option. Efforts to inject some new energy into the brand got under way last fall, but with traffic trending negative, Yum China is now ready to do more.
A battle for China's middle class is under way
To connect with Chinese millennials (people in their early 30s and younger), China's Pizza Hut locations are getting a refreshed logo, trendy new store designs and furnishings, and employee uniforms from New York-based fashion designer Anna Sui. The new restaurant layout, which will progressively launch over time to China's 2,200-plus locations, features an open kitchen, bar, indoor garden, and family dens.
While rebranding the image is important, this is more than just a facelift. The menu is also getting simplified and revamped with new items, which will first be tested at a pilot store in the city of Nanjing. The company will also launch a smaller-format store to make take-out and delivery more convenient, as demand grows with China's emerging middle class. Wat says Pizza Hut is hoping to create a new image -- one that's trendy, young-family friendly, and a good value for the money.
Wat and the Yum China management team have stressed that the Pizza Hut turnaround is going to take time. Menu changes alone haven't yielded results as of yet, and remodeling more than 2,200 stores won't happen overnight. Improving Pizza Hut's results is important, though, as the 20% of Yum China sales coming from the pizza chain have been bogging down overall results, and other American brands continue to move in on the chain's turf.
A better Pizza Hut could equate to more growth, with China's consumer base expanding and developing rapidly. Yum China sees having more than double the current store count -- as many as 20,000 restaurants -- in a little over a decade. Fried chicken will be key to getting there, but having a viable second option to lean into will help. Pizza Hut is playing second fiddle to fried chicken right now, but Yum China has demonstrated that it's more than capable in growing KFC. Pizza Hut could be next.


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Mary’s Gone Crackers®, a manufacturer of organic and gluten-free healthy snacks, will open a new manufacturing and R&D facility in Reno, Nevada. The company headquarters will also be relocated to the site with plans to be operational by this fall. Mary’s Gone Crackers intends to hire over 200 employees by the end of 2017. The company was awarded business incentives in March 2016.
The new bakery will be more than 420,000 square feet and will be located in the North Valleys Commerce Center. The state-of-the-art facility developed by the Cal Logistics Platform and built by Alston Construction, will be a green building that will be a healthy, resource-efficient and cost effective workplace. When completed, the project will be submitted to the U.S. Green Building Council for Leadership in Energy & Environmental Design (LEED) status. Consistent with current operations, the company will work with OSHA to qualify for the onsite Voluntary Protection Program (VPP). VPP promotes effective worksite based safety and health via a comprehensive management system.
Mary’s Gone Crackers was founded in 2004 and today is the #1 selling organic and gluten free cracker brand in the United States with exports to Canada, Mexico, the UK, Europe, and Australia.
“Today, nearly 30% of adults in this country are actively trying to reduce or eliminate gluten from their diets. This is not a fad. It’s a $15 billion movement,” said Mary Waldner, founder and chairman of Mary’s Gone Crackers. “We bake organic, gluten free, vegan crackers, cookies and pretzels with whole grains, flours and seeds that are full-flavored, crave-able and deeply satisfying.”
“We are excited that Mary’s Gone Crackers has selected Reno for their new manufacturing operations and the place to be for their dramatic projected growth,” said Mike Kazmierski, CEO of the Economic Development Authority of Western Nevada (EDAWN). “The fact that they also chose to move their headquarters here is significant and shows that they intend to be here for the long term. I look forward to tasting their healthy snack offerings.”
“EDAWN has been a great partner as we begin the recruitment process,” said Craig Fraser, the company’s Vice President of Human Resources. “We have already hired 10 new roles, including key managers to lead this expansion.”
In 2012, Mary’s Gone Crackers sold a majority stake of the company to Kameda Seika, Co. Ltd., Japan’s largest manufacturer of rice crackers.
“Northern Nevada’s economic recovery depends on putting our community back to work,” said Reno City Councilmember Paul McKenzie, representative of Ward 4, where the new facility will be located. “Mary’s Gone Crackers is committed to bringing hundreds of jobs to our area, and we’re excited to see them contribute to Reno’s growth.”
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WE DID IT! Kimberly-Clark is now set to be a sustainability leader
This great news is 4 years in the making! Since 2004, Greenpeace and countless activists and petitioners like you have asked Kimberly-Clark to save the Boreal forest. Today, the company that makes Kleenex, Scott, and Cottonelle announced a new policy that places it among the industry leaders in sustainability.
Today Greenpeace announces the successful end of their Kleercut campaign!
“This is a tremendous victory for ancient forests, including the North American Boreal, and it would not have been possible without dedicated activists like you. So take a minute to congratulate yourself and your fellow activists. Just as importantly, please take a minute to thank Kimberly-Clark for its new policy that helps protect ancient forests!
Kimberly-Clark has set a goal of obtaining 100 percent of the wood fiber for its products — including its flagship brand, Kleenex — from environmentally responsible sources. By the end of 2011, the company will no longer use any pulp from the Boreal Forest unless it is Forest Stewardship Council (FSC)-certified. The policy also prevents the company from cutting endangered forests, and increases the company’s use of FSC-certified pulp and recycled fiber globally.
With this announcement, Kimberly-Clark, the largest tissue company in the world, becomes a sustainability leader. Now it’s time for Georgia-Pacific and Procter & Gamble, Kimberly-Clark’s main competitors, to create their own policies to protect ancient forests.”
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ChromeOS Gains Support for Linux
Pixelbook owners will soon be able to use Linux on their ChromeOS device. Google today announced that Chromebooks will be able to run Linux apps, which will let developers open a window and use their favorite Linux-based tools without leaving ChromeOS. Linux will run in a virtual machine environment made just for Chromebooks. It launches instantly and integrates directly with apps on the host device. Google says developers will be able to drag Linux windows around the desktop, open files from downloads, and even deploy Android code from the Linux window to their ChromeOS machine. Google expects to offer Linux in ChromeOS as a preview in the next few weeks. It will offer compatibility with more devices over time. "We were looking at ways to expand support for power users and developers, especially on devices like the Pixelbook," remarked Kan Liu, director of product management, Chrome OS. "Users told us they want the ability to run Linux apps and developer apps, whether it's Android Studio or Visual Studio Code, on ChromeOS." Linux will hit the developer channel soon. It is based on the Debian 4.4 kernel and supports any and all Linux apps.
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YouTube is in talks with several studios for a service that would have YouTube stream rented movies, according to a report in The Wall Street Journal.
The report says that YouTube, a division of Google Inc. (Nasdaq: GOOG), is talking with Lions Gate Entertainment, Sony Pictures and Warner Bros. on the topic of streaming rentals. The report says that the movies would possibly be available for streaming rental the day of a movie's release on DVD.
The report says that a likely price point for the rentals would be $3.99, the same price that Apple Inc. charges for rentals on the iTunes Music Store. The report also hints that some movies could possibly be available without a rental fee, but with advertising.
The report says that should the plans go forward, a group of 10,000 Google employees would test the service for three months. The negotiations are continuing, but there are no guarantees that a deal will be struck, the report said.
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By Agatha Wong
Authentic local experiences
With over 650 million people living across 11 countries, South East Asia promises tantalising business opportunities when it comes to product development. From on-trend flavours such as ube from the Philippines currently taking social media by storm, to spices such as turmeric featuring as a functional ingredient, manufacturers can play with the region’s diverse landscape to create delicious products.
And yet, ensnaring the discerning consumer is not longer simply about taste – with rising prices, climate change, and sustainability on the table, food producers should also bear in mind external factors that could test their product’s longevity on the market. Indeed, besides attuning their latest releases to the trendiest flavours and formats, it also important for them to understand other influencing factors that will keep consumers coming back for more.
To begin with, food producers should keep in mind the region’s unique culinary preferences in order to develop products that appeal to local taste. At Fi Asia Thailand 2023, Kerry was present to demonstrate solutions for the industry, and how they are catered to the needs of this region.
“South East Asia is such an exciting region for food and each country has its own unique cuisine, favourite dishes and savoury and sweet taste profiles. Manufacturers need to avoid the temptation to treat South East Asia as one – it’s critical to understand local consumer preferences and deliver products that meet local needs. We invest in in-depth consumer and sensory work to really understand the unique tonalities and nuances in taste in each country, in order to consistently develop products that delight consumers,” explained Ronan Moloney, vice-president of strategy and commercial enablement at Kerry APMEA.
He further shared: “It can be hard to identify what authentic flavour is; take Indonesian fried rice for instance, it can vary from region to province to cities, among between restaurants, it can be very specific as taste is personal, so the big challenge to brands is the ability to give consumers authenticity in flavours. And here at Kerry, we can help our customers bring to life the local taste in an authentic manner, shining a light on regional specialities.”
However, food producers are poised to face another challenge in creating region-specific products. Besides calling for authentic local flavours, consumers in South East Asia are also, as with the rest of the world, pivoting to health and wellness as a top priority. With rising awareness on chronic health conditions – with 90 million of adults living with diabetes in the region, and countries such as Singapore with the highest incidences of kidney failure alongside Thailand and Indonesia – there is has been an increasing emphasis on low-sodium and reduced sugar products.
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The Death of PMA? Canon will not be attending in 2010.
PMA is all but dead in Canada, the writing is on the wall for the US as well. Canon USA has confirmed they won't be attending the trade show. All we're going to have left is Photokina in Germany.
From PDN Gear Guide
Canon USA has confirmed to PDN Gear Guide that the company will not be attending the PMA 2010 trade show in Anaheim, CA in February.
“Yes, Canon U.S.A. has decided not to participate in the PMA 2010 Trade Show,” Melissa Dara Moritz, Canon USA's Public Relations manager, told PDN Gear Guide in an email message.
Moritz did not elaborate in her message but we expect to get more details from Eliott Peck, Canon USA's Sales Director & Assistant General Manager, in an interview later today.
The word from Canon confirms a web report from Amateur Photographer magazine which was among the first to report that the imaging giant will not be attending the the PMA 2010.
An official from PMA also confirmed the news to PDN Gear Guide.
“Yes, Canon has chosen not to exhibit at PMA 2010 in Anaheim,” said PMA spokesperson Tom Crawford. “We continue to have a good relationship with Canon, as a valued PMA member, and look forward to their participation in our many events around the world.”
Amateur Photographer's report quotes an unnamed “spokeswoman” for Canon USA who confirms that the company has “made the decision not to attend the PMA trade show in 2010.”
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Jessops Saved…. For Now
Struggling camera retailer Jessops is undertaking a restructuring that it says will save the company.
It said that it would reorganise so that its biggest creditor, HSBC, owned 47% of the company, with the rest owned by pension and employee trusts.
HSBC will, in return, forgive £34m of debt that Jessops owes it.
Jessops said the restructuring would protect the about 2,000 employees of the company, and will allow it to compensate its current shareholders.
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I have yet to see the 7D in stock anywhere in the US, it must be coming any moment now.


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2K Releases First Details on New Features in WWE 2K18
A new graphics engine and updates to MyPLAYER and MyCAREER highlight the changes coming to WWE 2K18.
Today, 2K revealed more information on the newest entry in its annual wrestling series, WWE 2K18. Many of these features improve on returning game modes such as MyPLAYER and MyCAREER while new additions such as an improved graphics engine and a new commentary team offer something entirely different for those who pick up the newest installment in the franchise every year.
The following details and changes coming in this year’s version of the game are as follows:
Creation Suite: The Creation Suite gets even deeper, including a new Create-a-Match feature and improvements to Create-a-Superstar, Create-an-Arena and Create-a-Video;
MyPLAYER: A new MyPLAYER experience introduces fighting styles and a brand new upgrade and progression system;
MyCAREER: A brand new MyCAREER experience incorporates a new story and a free-roaming backstage area that enable MyPLAYER characters to interact with other WWE Superstars and help direct the narrative;
Road to Glory Mode Debut: An all-new mode lets players compete against others, using their MyPLAYER characters, in a quest to qualify for WWE pay-per-view events;
New Graphics Engine: New visuals deliver spectacular new lighting, more realistic skin and new camera effects;
New Commentary Team: Introducing the trio of Michael Cole, Byron Saxton and Corey Graves;
Core Gameplay Additions and Improvements: A host of additional improvements will make WWE 2K18 the most comprehensive and realistic WWE game to date.
In addition, 2K announced a few weeks back that Seth Rollins would be gracing the cover of WWE 2K18. Information on the Deluxe and Collector’s Edition versions of the game were also detailed with each version giving players bonus digital content. Plus, those who pre-order either of these versions of WWE 2K18 will be able to receive the game on October 13 — four days before release.
For more on WWE 2K18, be sure to stay tuned next Thursday, July 13, as 2K will be providing more information and a behind-the-scenes looks at what goes into making a WWE game. WWE 2K18 is slated to release later this fall on October 17 for the PS4 and Xbox One.


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Dove is in the middle of a brand nightmare.
The personal hygiene company is getting a lot of backlash for a video it posted (and has since deleted) on Facebook. The video showed an African American woman taking off her brown shirt and revealing a white woman wearing a beige shirt underneath. A bottle of Dove body wash is prominently featured next to the women in the ad. The white woman then pulled off her shirt and revealed a third woman of a different ethnicity underneath.
The video went viral and several news outlets reported on it. Watch the video via the following CNN tweet:
People criticized Dove on social media, and many deemed the spot racist. The Unilever-owned brand deleted the video and apologized for the campaign, admitting that it had "missed the mark" with the video.
In a lengthier response shared Oct. 9, Dove explained that "the short video was intended "to convey that Dove body wash is for every woman and be a celebration of diversity;" however, the brand admitted that "we got it wrong."
"It did not represent the diversity of real beauty, which is something Dove is passionate about and is core to our beliefs, and it should not have happened," the statement continued.
Dove reiterated that the ad "should not have happened" and stated that it was "re-evaluating our internal processes for creating and approving content to prevent us making this type of mistake in the future." The brand then apologized to consumers.
"We apologize deeply and sincerely for the offense that it caused and do not condone any activity or imagery that insults any audience," the statement read.
Read the full statement via the following tweet:
In an article titled "Did Dove Just Call Me Dirty?" Orange Is the New Black actress Danielle Brooks penned an article for Lenny Letter detailing her initial reaction to seeing the ad.
"Dove, you want me to believe that using your soap will turn my skin into that of a white woman? No — that can't be it. You want me to believe being black isn't clean? You want me to believe that black = dirt and white = purity and using your soap will make me clean? Got it. You're telling me my skin, the deep, rich melanin that I was born with and cannot change, is filthy. Got it. That's painful. That stings," she wrote.
The actress went on to question Dove's apology, asking if the brand apologized because it received negative attention or because it "put this racist piece of nonsense out into the world?"
Media outlets were quick to note that isn't the first time Dove has been criticized for creating an offensive ad.
In the past, Dove has received praise for its "Real Beauty" ads. It's "Real Beauty Sketches" ad, for instance, went viral in 2013, generating millions of views.


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If you can remember there was a time where Corsair only made memory. After that they diversified into solid state drives, cases, and now that make pretty much everything for your gaming desktop besides the processor, motherboard, and monitor in your gaming desktop.
Well it looks like the company is going to be getting into the gaming monitor market. This has come to light from a job listing by the company on Indeed looking for product managers for monitors.
The listing reveals that the development of monitors is still in its early stages, and the product manager will help create the strategy to approach the market. It will more than likely be a year before we see a gaming monitor from Corsair, but knowing Corsair we will likely see a high-end product launch first.


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Apple appears to be looking to further improve the iTunes Radio service through the $30 million acquisition of a radio application called Swell, Re/code reported early Monday morning. Unlike the $3 billion Beats Electronics (and Beats Music) buyout, however, this purchase centers more on talk radio than music.
Swell currently carries news from sources such as NPR, ABC, ESPN, the BBC, and more, and uses a user’s listening history to create personalized content playlists. Apple, on the other hand, only recently jumped into the streaming news market through iTunes Radio with ESPN and NPR stations, including over 40 local stations.


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Nvidia’s RTX 4090 is on the way. The company revealed it today during its GeForce Beyond event at GTC 2022. It promises two to four times the performance of the RTX 3090 Ti, which would make it one of the biggest jumps we’ve seen in performance between generations.
If you ignore the price, that is. With the launch of the RTX 4090 at $1,599, the RTX 4080 16GB at $1,199, and the RTX 4080 12GB at $899, Nvidia’s new GPUs represent another round of price increases for new GPUs, which makes building a PC more expensive than ever.
It used to be the case that newer GPUs were better value for money than older ones, at least if you just compare MSRP. Typically, you could expect 30% or more return per dollar with each new generation, and some generations delivered up to 50% or even 70% more value than the last. For example, the GTX 1080 Ti was about 70% faster than the GTX 980 Ti and only cost about $50 more; The great value of the 1080 Ti is one of the reasons it’s such a legendary Nvidia GPU. However, it’s been apparent for a while that Nvidia just isn’t offering the generational value improvements it used to. We saw it in the RTX 20 series and we also saw it in the RTX 30 series, which was only a partial improvement over its predecessor.
The RTX 40 series is no different. Even if we take Nvidia’s own numbers at face value (the lower end of the range, anyway), the 16GB RTX 4080 with roughly twice the performance of the RTX 3080 isn’t that great when it also costs almost the double. In fact, the 16GB 4080 would have to be 2.3 times faster than the 3080 to get even 30% more performance. Sure, the 40-series has better ray-tracing performance and more Tensor Cores than the 30-series, but we’re not yet at the point where that kind of technology is truly standard.
There are also other reasons to worry about price, even if the value is good. First, the cheapest RTX 40 card announced was the 12GB RTX 4080, which has less memory and fewer cores than the 16GB RTX 4080. It should actually be called the RTX 4070, but maybe Nvidia didn’t want to call it that because of its $899 price tag, which is higher even than the RTX 3080. It’s quite obvious that these GPUs are not affordable for the vast majority. of PC users, even those who once bought Nvidia’s flagship products like the 1080 Ti.
Of course, Nvidia will release lower-end GPUs with lower prices, and that brings me to my second point. Because we can see how expensive the higher-end 40-series models are, it’s hard to see Nvidia not raising prices across the stack. We typically only see $50-$100 between each GPU across the entire product stack, so it seems highly unlikely that the RTX 4070 will launch at $499 like the RTX 3070. of the 4070 with an MSRP of $699 or even $799. Will there even be a series 40 card for less than $300?
Nvidia wants to eat their cake and have it too
In addition to Nvidia wanting to increase their margins and profits, the high price of the RTX 40 series is possibly also motivated by the glut of 30-series cards still on the market, particularly the high-end cards from the RTX 3080 to the RTX 3090 Ti. These cards have been falling in price because demand has dropped, and that’s bad for Nvidia’s bottom line. If Nvidia had lowered the price of the RTX 40 series, that could have pushed the price of its old flagships even lower.
This is Nvidia’s problem, and in the past, when Nvidia or AMD made too many GPUs, they just had to put up with them. For example, after the release of the RTX 20 series, Nvidia enjoyed a single quarter of record revenue and profit, followed by a year-long slump caused by a glut of GTX 10 series cards still on the market.
Nvidia probably remembers this all too well and doesn’t want it to happen again (even though it’s responsible for making too many GPUs in the first place), so the company’s solution is simply that consumers will have to pay more for the new series. RTX 40 cards or buy older RTX 30 series cards at prices that are still higher than they should be. It is certainly a bold stance given that the world is not exactly in prosperous times.
This can really only go one of two ways for Nvidia. In one scenario, Nvidia gets exactly what it wants and everyone agrees to the RTX 30 and 40 series GPU prices. Nvidia doesn’t have to take lower than desired profit or loss for RTX 30, and RTX 40 sells for huge margins. . In the other scenario, people balk at prices and old and new cards don’t sell as well as they should, which would be worse than Nvidia simply allowing prices to fall so demand could rise.
Nor can we forget about AMD, which will announce its RX 7000 series GPU on November 3. AMD has been following Nvidia’s lead in price gouging in recent years, and the next-gen RX 7000 series is on TSMC’s cutting edge and expensive 5nm process, which is nearly identical to TSMC’s 4nm process. which uses the RTX 40 series. AMD has every reason not to price the RX 7000 particularly competitively, so Nvidia probably feels pretty confident in its strategy. However, AMD has the power to price the RX 7000 competitively if it wants to, and doing so would be disastrous for Nvidia. Setting prices this high is certainly risky in multiple ways.
Disappointing but predictable
Personally, I’m not surprised by the price of the new Nvidia GPUs. Back in August, I detailed how CPUs and especially GPUs have been getting worse in value improvement each year and how it wasn’t just because of COVID or supply shortages. The RTX 40 series is just the next step in a trend that has been going on for years.
In all likelihood, the trend will continue for years to come and could hurt desktop gaming a lot. We always see reports that desktops are dying and the show is over, and those reports always end up being wrong. But it’s hard not to worry when the cheapest GPU of a new generation is significantly more expensive than the most expensive flagship from just a few years ago.


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This sounds pretty simple, but the government is struggling with this concept.
The law of the land in the United States says that unlocking your cell phone is illegal. This means that a phone purchased from, say, Verizon cannot be unlocked and used on AT&T’s network.
For the consumer, this is bad news. If you like your shiny new iPhone 5 that you purchased from one service provider, then you’ll have to spend another grotesque amount of money to purchase the exact same phone if you want to switch carriers.
You used to be able to download software to let your phone work on different carriers. If technology isn’t your thing, then you could just take your phone to a kiosk in the mall and they could do it for you for a fee before the law was passed in October.
Individual violators of the law, if prosecuted, will face a fine of up to $2,500. For those who provide unlocking services, the fine increases to up to $500,000.
The intent here is to protect the copyrights that cell phone companies have worked for, which is a noble cause. Unfortunately, the one suffering is the customer. The unintended consequences of this law are far-reaching and the law needs to be overturned.
Consumers have hope, however.
Our cell phone savior is Sina Khanifar. Formerly a cell phone unlocker by trade, he started a petition on whitehouse.gov urging the government to create legislation to make unlocking cell phones legal after he received a cease-and-desist letter from Motorola. He also has a lawsuit pending in court.
Like any good citizen, Khanifar started his petition to try and make a difference.
His petition has reached the 100,000-signature threshold, and the White House will address the issue.
According to the petition, under the current law “consumers will be forced to pay exorbitant roaming fees to make calls while traveling abroad. It reduces consumer choice, and decreases the resale value of devices that consumers have paid for in full.”
Khanifar is right. The current law needs to be rescinded. If someone purchases a product, then that person should be free to use that product as they see fit (so long as they aren’t breaking other laws).
This law is just another boxcar in the train of senseless laws governing technology that the government ultimately just doesn’t understand.
It was only a little over a year ago that the Protect IP Act and the Stop Online Piracy Act, more commonly known as PIPA and SOPA, were introduced to the House of Representatives.
Both bills were intended to protect the copyright of people who put their works online. In theory, this sounds noble and right, but in practice, it just shows that the government doesn’t understand the technology that it tries to regulate.
If these bills had passed, websites such as Wikipedia and YouTube would have had to shut down because they feature user-generated content that lawmakers argued violated copyright laws.
Americans are changing the way they think about copyright laws, especially as the laws pertain to technology, and the government has not been able to keep up with the changing American view.
Fortunately, the will of the people has prevailed in many cases thus far, but it has only been because of our collective loud voice.
Be sure to stay informed. If the White House doesn’t respond the way that the people would like it to, then it’s up to us to put pressure on lawmakers to change this policy that prevents us from fully possessing the things we own.


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February is American Heart Month. As a national supporter of Go Red for Women and a strong advocate for women’s health, Macy’s is sharing the stories of three colleagues whose battles with heart disease illustrate the importance of the great work of the American Heart Association.
In its debut year, the Macy’s Singing Christmas Tree was the second-most beloved float in all of the Parade, trailing close behind Santa. This year, we asked: How do you make something so impactful, even better?
The holidays are when Macy’s shines brightest – literally. We celebrated Great Tree Lightings in communities around the country, including Chicago, Atlanta and San Francisco.
The wonder of giving comes in many forms. Macy’s is partnering with Make-A-Wish for the annual Believe campaign for the 11th year, making wishes come true across the country for children with critical illnesses. Our own colleagues are also among the more than 2.6 million people touched by the wishes granted by Macy’s. We’re sharing the special journey of one of this year’s wish kids and she comes from the Macy’s family. Meet Mia DiVenere and receive the gift of inspiration from her story.
Clowning around is a lot tougher than it looks! That’s why our Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade clowns get a degree in it. As we gear up for the Parade, Coast to Coast steps behind the scenes at Clown U., the one-day training course for our Parade clowns. Let’s take a look at what a diploma requires in the life of a clown!
Holiday time in New York City is undeniably magical. It’s bright, festive and rich in traditions - many of them created by Macy’s. One of the traditions people look forward to every year is the Macy’s holiday window displays.
Thoughts from our Chairman and CEO, Jeff Gennette, about our Macy’s Salutes Those Who Serve campaign, and how we can work together as a company to support America’s veterans.
Each spring, our Parade team travels across the country surprising high school, college, and community-based marching bands with the exciting news that they’ve been selected to join the Macy’s Parade family.
Mother’s Day is coming up, and we’re helping customers (and colleagues!) Celebrate Mom.
We’ve heard the message: Think Globally, Act Locally. We know that it’s important to eat locally-sourced food – but why? In this article, the Progress Place chapter of GO GREEN lets us know.
This Earth Week, we’re asking ourselves – “How can we Get Better Every Day?”
Here’s a look at some of the ways we supported our network of local food banks, soup kitchens, and other organizations that directly impact our communities every day.
We’re bringing you a preview of the 2018 Flower Show: Once Upon A Springtime before the story begins this Sunday, March 25.
February 16 marked the beginning of the “Year of the Dog,” and Macy’s is honoring the Lunar New Year through fashion, celebration, and service to our communities.
Valentine’s Day is approaching fast, and Macy’s Fashion Office is here to take the stress out of knowing what to get for the people you love most.
Macy’s Associates in more than 30 cities came together to share holiday spirit with families staying at Ronald McDonald houses as their sick children receive treatment at nearby hospitals.
Our Associates help make our customers’ lives shine brighter each and every day, and that is never truer than during the holidays. As we finish out an incredible holiday season, Coast to Coast is shining a special spotlight on how we find and train our 87,000 seasonal Associates.
Macy’s has donated 35,000 new coats through our fifth annual “Buy a Coat & We’ll Donate One” campaign. Coast to Coast sits down with two of the Macy’s Associates who make this campaign come to life.
Macy’s stores around the country celebrated our long-standing tradition of welcoming the holiday season with festive holiday window displays. See displays from around the country, and experience the magic like hundreds of thousands of passersby were able to this holiday season.
The magic of the season is one of the great gifts our company gives to the country. We are thrilled to celebrate the 110th anniversary of the Great Tree Lighting, a tradition that so many generations have enjoyed in Chicago’s most beautiful flagship store.
Take a trip down the streets of Manhattan with a choir of Macy’s Associates atop the Singing Christmas Tree.
Macy’s has been partnering with Make-A-Wish for 10 years to make holiday wishes come true for children with critical illnesses. This year, Coast to Coast takes you behind-the-scenes as some of our Associates share memories of making wishes come true.
This holiday season, Macy’s Marketing teams have constructed an advertising campaign that shows why our company shines brightest this time of year.
As Macy’s Associates, we can feel great pride about the Thanksgiving Day Parade. Since the historic first march in 1924, the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade has been an epic celebration and a signature of our company brand. Every year, the parade captivates millions of viewers and makes unforgettable memories during the holiday season.
We can’t wait for a special surprise in the 2017 Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade – the Macy’s Singing Christmas Tree Choir. We’re sharing the scoop and a video on the selection process and what we can look forward to on the big day as we get ready to celebrate Macy’s, our Associates and our customers in a really big way.
Saddle up and show your support from Sept. 27 – Oct. 2. Join Macy’s in the fight against breast cancer as we partner with Ralph Lauren’s Pink Pony Campaign.
Over the decades, the inspiring spirt of the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade has kept us warm throughout chilly November. This year, Macy’s has planned a big surprise for the first time in parade history.
Thoughts from our President and CEO, Jeff Gennette, about our annual Got Your 6 campaign, and how we can work together as a company to support America’s veterans.
You’ve been finding gifts for mom your entire life, so what is the special present this year that will surprise and delight her? You’re in luck. Macy’s Fashion Office’s senior vice president shares her top picks for Mother’s Day gifts this year.
Our commitment to creating a more sustainable environment is reflected in the inspiring work of our Go Green Employee Resource Groups (ERGs). From coast to coast, here’s what you did to make Earth Week 2017 just a little more green.
Macy’s is partnering with TLC’s Say Yes to the Prom to empower high school students for success, starting by finding the perfect dress!
At Macy’s, we’re dedicated to giving back to our local communities. In celebration of the 20th anniversary of our company’s annual Bag Hunger campaign, we went to you, our associates and readers, and asked what giving back means to you.
Bag Hunger has been a symbol of our commitment to localized involvement in the communities where we live and work for 20 years. Employees across the country contribute food, money and their time to food pantries and soup kitchens. This year, we are celebrating our milestone anniversary by giving our customers the chance to give back with us through the “Make Good Cents” Campaign.
Macy’s brought a heartfelt message to the runway during New York Fashion Week. See all the action from our recap of Go Red For Women Red Dress Collection 2017 Fashion Show presented by Macy’s.
This is the month dedicated to celebrating centuries of African American contribution to society. During Black History Month this February, Macy’s is hosting a series of events celebrating the influence of black culture on America, and you won’t want to miss out.
Heart disease and stroke cause one in three deaths among women each year. Fortunately, we can change that statistic because 80 percent of cardiac and stroke events may be prevented with education and action.
Last fall, Macy’s began searching for associates in the New York area who had been impacted by heart disease, either personally or through someone close to them. Read on to meet the women chosen to be the heart of this year’s Go Red For Women campaign.
We’re not sure about you, but we may have overindulged in all of that delicious, warm, comfort food from Thanksgiving and holiday parties. 2017 is here and your favorite chefs from Macy’s Culinary Council are back to share more inspiring recipes – but this time, it’s all about healthy living and clean eating for the New Year.
It’s time to kick off that healthy start to your new year. You’re ready to hit the gym – but what will you wear? Creative Director, Paige Connell from Macy’s Fashion Office gives us the freshest trends in activewear for 2017.
What’s hot this winter? Are you up-to-date on the latest trends for the cold weather months?
The temperatures are just beginning to turn colder, but Bloomingdale’s is thinking spring. The 100% Bloomingdale’s Spring 2017 collection was revealed at an exclusive press preview on Oct. 26 and Coast to Coast got an inside look.
Bloomingdale’s continued its long-standing relationship with Broadway during the holiday season through a multi-tiered partnership with the highly anticipated show, “Dear Evan Hansen.”
Traditionally, gifting is one of the top contributors of holiday stress, as we anticipate a marathon of gift-buying and present-wrapping. It’s easy to feel overwhelmed. Not so at Macy’s! This year, Macy’s Housewares is relieving the pressure of holiday shopping with the ease of “Holiday Bundles.”
Three members of Macy’s Culinary Council – Rick Bayless, Marc Forgione and Marcus Samuelsson – share recipes that feature a favorite fall flavor.
This year, Macy’s celebrates our biggest milestone in total giving to Make-A-Wish, a nonprofit organization that grants the wishes of children with life-threatening medical conditions.
Breast cancer is the second leading cause of death in women, after lung cancer. Early detection can save your life.
Macy’s invited associates and customers to join the fight against breast cancer in October with an inspirational and fashionable campaign that puts the focus on a disease that affects women and those who love them.
Bloomingdale’s Continued Their Support for Long-standing Partners in the Cause
The fall season conjures images of cozy nights in front of the fire, afternoons baking in the kitchen and rich, warm colors everywhere throughout the home. Check out the fall home trends that will make your home warm and welcoming.
Warm your heart while you warm yourself. From Tuesday, Oct. 25 through Sunday, Oct. 30, for every coat purchased at Macy’s stores and on macys.com, one brand new coat will be donated for those in need.
At Macy’s, we love our private brands. Each brand holds its own style narrative, and the social media pages articulate these unique stories, in addition to showcasing the hottest fashion trends and celebrity guests. This fall, stay up-to-date and set the trend – make sure you’re following Macy’s private brands on Instagram and Facebook.
Macy’s and Bloomingdale’s customers celebrated their good fortune at Lunar New Year celebrations in select stores.
Cincinnati is home to a vibrant arts community that makes the city a great place to live and work. That’s why associates in the Cincinnati Central Office heeded the invitation to “come out to play” in support of more than 100 arts and community organizations during its annual ArtsWave campaign earlier this year. ArtsWave is the largest united arts fund in the country.
Macy’s and Bloomingdale’s have created or embraced long-standing holiday traditions throughout the country. For example, thousands of New York natives and out-of-town shoppers crowd the sidewalks of New York City each year to enjoy the spectacular holiday window displays. See what Macy’s and Bloomingdale’s have in store for this season in cities nationwide.