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As it was expected, Ford and the United Auto Workers union decided to sign a contract for the next four years and this way, 41.000 members in the US will have a safe job.
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By doing this, Ford hopes to improve the competitiveness of their cars in the US by concentrating on the products that will make the company grow.
The way the carmaker managed to increase the number of jobs was by moving production from China, Japan and Mexico, to the US.
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The global beverage alcohol market is expected to reach $736 billion this year. according to ResearchAndMarkets.com, a market research provider. The global gift card industry is projected to hit nearly $2 trillion by 2027, according to Allied Market Research, a Portland, Oregon-based market research firm
Digital behaviors around gifting in both industries also continue to accelerate. Across all Thirstie powered storefronts, 12% of all e-commerce orders were gifts, which jumped to 22% in December 2020, the company said. The new gift card offering allows those in receipt of the gift more freedom to select what they want, versus just being sent specific bottles. Cards also benefit the seller because purchases typically exceed the price specified on the card.
Online purchases of gift cards across all product categories more than doubled in 2020, according to ResearchAndMarkets.com.
Devaraj Southworth, Thirstie’s co-founder and CEO, said the introduction was slow to arrive as the company worked to assure the offering was in compliance with the three-tier distribution model that governs adult beverage sales in the U.S. The rules generally require that most sales flow from supplier to wholesaler to retailer. “Every brand from Nike to Gucci to Dove Body Wash have been able to sell in a DTC format, but alcohol companies were getting left behind due to these regulations,” Southworth said in an interview. “We found a compliant way to link consumers on branded websites to local retailers.”
A recent Thirstie survey of more than 2,000 adult Americans found there is an overwhelming interest in liquor-branded gift cards. Given the choice, nearly two times as many consumers would give a gift card for alcohol over a bottle, the survey found.
Bacardi Limited said it would make its portfolio of premium spirit brands available at its MixLab commerce site, including Patron, Bombay Sapphire, Angels Envy, Bacardi Reserva Ocho, Dewar’s and more. A Grey Goose vodka card is also available at its web site.
“By offering Bacardi branded e-gift cards in partnership with Thirstie, not only are we meeting the high demand for spirits during the holiday season, but we’re creating an additional channel for the spirits industry to engage and interact with end-consumers in a meaningful way,” Alex Tomlin, senior VP and head of marketing for Bacardi North America, said in a press release.
Other manufacturers are expected to soon offer their own gift cards through Thirstie, including Macallan, Pernod Ricard's Goslings Rum and Metallica’s Blackened whiskey brand.
According to Southworth, the value of a digital consumer “is probably eight to 10 times more valuable than a customer in retail, because you can target them and re-target them,” while giving brands a head start on initiatives like new product launches.
He predicted that gift cards would help to raise online sales penetration for the liquor industry—one of the last consumer goods categories to experience a digital sales shift. He estimates the pandamic increased penetration from about 1% to 2% of sales to 3% to 4% today.
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Wearable computing is still a nascent industry, although Google (NASDAQ:GOOG), Samsung Electronics and others are doing their best to hurry it along. According to a new report form research firm Nielsen, most U.S. consumers are aware of such devices but might not buy them en masse because they are too expensive.
According to Nielsen's "Connected Life Report," 70 percent of consumers are already aware of "wearables," and about one in six (15 percent) of them currently use wearable devices--such as smart watches and fitness bands--in their daily lives.
Nielsen's research on who is using wearables right now is not that surprising, given the early stage of the market. The majority of wearables owners are young, with nearly half (48 percent) between 18-34 years old, and men and women are equally likely to use wearable tech. Fully three-quarters of wearables owners think of themselves as "early adopters" of technology (while only 25 percent consider themselves "mainstream" users of tech).
Another unsurprising finding it that these early adopters have a lot of disposable income, with 29 percent making over $100,000 per year. Nielsen found that fitness bands were the most popular devices (61 percent), followed by smart watches (45 percent) and mobile health devices (17 percent).
In what should be a boon to Google, which is trying to get its Android platform into wearables via its new Android Wear software, smart watch owners say the top reason they purchased their device was for convenience--and 35 percent said the purchase was to "supplement their smartphone addiction." However, 57 percent of fitness band buyers said the ability to self-monitor was a major factor, along with concern for their health and wellbeing.
In terms of the long-term forecast for wearables, research firm Juniper Research has forecasted that the retail revenue from smart wearable devices, including smart watches and glasses, will reach $19 billion by 2018 compared with $1.4 billion in 2013.
However, Nielsen suggests it will take some convincing and changes in pricing strategy to get average consumers to buy wearables. Nearly half of Americans surveyed expressed their interest in purchasing wearable tech in the near future, the research firm found, but 72 percent said they wish wearables were less expensive. Additionally, 62 percent said they wish wearables came in forms besides wrist bands and watches, and 53 percent wanted wearable devices that look more like jewelry.
Meanwhile, in terms of actual products, AT&T Mobility (NYSE:T) is taking pre-orders for Samsung's trio of new wearables, which will start shipping in early April. AT&T is charging $299 for the Samsung Galaxy Gear 2, $199 for the Gear 2 Neo and $199 for the Gear Fit.
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Crow Shooting Supply – an industry-leading wholesale distributor of high-quality ammunition, reloading components and shooting accessories – is proud to announce it will make its SHOT Show debut, January 15-18, 2013, at the Sands Expo and Convention Center in Las Vegas, NV.
The 25-year-old, Iowa-based company supplies retail gun shops, major sporting goods stores, gun clubs, shooting ranges and government agencies with ammunition, reloading supplies and shooting accessories from more than 80 of the world’s premier manufacturers including Federal, Remington, Winchester, Hornady, CCI, Lyman, Birchwood Casey, Hodgdon, Hoppe’s, and more.
SHOT Show attendees and exhibitors are encouraged to visit Crow Shooting Supply’s booth – #10572 – to learn more about their ultra-competitive wholesale pricing and in-stock selection of more than 10,000 products.
In addition to their presence at the booth, Crow Shooting Supply representatives are accepting pre-arranged appointments. Those interested in scheduling an appointment are asked to contact Bryan Stuntebeck at 641-623-8523 or Dustin Gimmy at 641-623-8031.
“We’ve been supplying both large and small retailers with ammunition and other shooting supplies since 1987; however, we’ve never been an exhibitor at SHOT Show,” said Steve Crow, Founder of Crow Shooting Supply. “We’re excited to be there in 2013, and invite anyone with a shooting-related business to stop by our booth.”
For additional information, or to inquire about partnering with Crow Shooting Supply, call 800-264-2493 or visit www.crowshootingsupply.com.
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It's a smorgasbord of the very best in food and drink and a chance for manufacturers large and small to get their products before the country's most powerful buyers.
In just over a week from now, buyers will descend on Birmingham's NEC exhibition centre to check out what British food producers, and a smattering of overseas companies, have got to offer at Food & Drink Expo the largest food and drink trade show in 2010.
They're in for an exciting ride, because suppliers have thrown off the recessionary shackles and are preparing to unveil a vast array of great-tasting food and drink. More than 600 individual suppliers have already signed up to showcase their wares across eight different shows. It's the perfect one-stop shop event, according to Jack Halliday, group sales manager for Food & Drink Expo.
"Expo enables retail buyers to meet and negotiate with hundreds of suppliers all in one place," says Halliday. "Visitors will be able to do a year's product sourcing all in one day while at the same time picking up new ideas from experts to help them move their own businesses forward."
In addition to the main Food & Drink Expo (F&DE), visitors will be able to attend Foodex, the Baking Industry Exhibition, Convenience Retailing Show, International Forecourt and Fuel Equipment Show, Café+, Off Licence Show and the Food & Drink Logistics Show.
Each brings something different to the event. Foodex, the renamed Foodex Meatex, covers every aspect of food and drink processing and packaging, while the Baking Industry Exhibition (BIE) brings together craft bakers and giant breadmakers.
The Convenience Retailing (CRS) and International Forecourt and Fuel Equipment Shows (IFFE) host exhibitors targeting specific retail environments and have events dedicated to these types of store including Café+, which provides tips on how c-stores can maximise their on-the-go food offering.
New this year is the dedicated Off Licence Show (OLS) the only UK show dedicated to the £12bn market, and the Food & Drink Logistics Show (F&DL), which ensures the whole supply chain is fully covered in this one mega-show.
The theme that ties all of the shows together is innovation, according to Halliday. "We may be emerging from the worst recession in decades but it's clear that the food and drink industry's appetite for innovation remains undimmed," he explains. "Research conducted by Expo found that, in spite of the downturn, 56% of companies exhibiting would be investing in NPD this year. Visitors to Expo will be among the first to see these innovations."
The innovations to which Halliday refers come from all manner of suppliers ranging from the smallest business through to the biggest multinational manufacturers.
Flying the flag for innovation particularly energetically are soft drinks companies, which are well represented at the event. Indeed many drinks suppliers are using the show as a launch pad for new product lines, or, in the case of high-quality cordial producer Belvoir Fruit Farms (F&DE stand S181), to unveil a stylish new look for their products.
In addition to taking five new flavours to the show Blackcurrant & Cox Apple Cordial, Cranberry Cordial, Raspberry Lemonade, Organic & Jasmine Pressé and Apple & Melon Pressé Belvoir will show off a new bottle to replace its existing milk bottle-style design and provide greater standout.
"This new bottle is a cross between an olive oil bottle and a cordial bottle and will give us a very elegant on-shelf presence as well as greater label space to shout about the naturalness of the product," says Belvoir MD Pev Manners. "We have been attending Expo since 1994 and feel it's an unrivalled platform to launch the new bottle designs to the UK's food, drink, hospitality and retail professionals."
Another soft drinks company hoping to make a splash at the show is James White Drinks (F&DE stand S158), which will unveil the latest super fruit (or vegetable) drink in the form of its Beet It beetroot shot. It's claimed that beetroot juice can help combat high blood pressure and improve stamina levels and Lawrence Mallinson, James White's founder, intends to wax lyrical about the product to buyers.
"We are gaining ground due to our innovation," says Mallinson. "Innovation is essential in this market."
It's a mantra shared by Fayrefield Foods' (F&DE stand V238) business manager Mike Coleman, who is putting a lot of faith in the company's new Guarana Antarcticá fruit shot, "Brazil in a can", manufactured by AmBev. The drink has a loyal following in its native Brazil the fruit the drink is made from only grows in the Amazon and the timing for a European push is perfect as Brazil's football team (coincidentally sponsored by Guarana) are red-hot favourites to win this summer's World Cup.
Expo has more to offer this heady mix of buyers than just drinks, however. This year's exhibition will feature a wide range of exotic food products from overseas and closer to home. How about a British rillette for example? A small family-run business Winkburn Hall (F&DE stand T170), which is renowned for its Alderton ham on the bone (a favourite of TV chef Rick Stein), has decided to chance its arm by creating a rillette using British pork.
"It is very popular in France and we hope British tastes have advanced sufficiently for end users to appreciate what a few years ago would have been unsaleable," says Winkburn Hall's owner Richard Craven-Smith-Milnes.
If rillettes are not to your taste then how about biltong? Coan Biltong (CRS stand B276) is attending the show for the first time. Expo attracts a high percentage of its target market, explains office and finance manager Julie Spalding.
"With snacks on the go being in such high demand, the appeal of Coan Biltong and jerky is simple," says Spalding. "It's a tasty ready-to-eat snack that's low in fat, high in protein and MSG-free."
Equally exotic is the number of new products that Spanish luxury food importer Delicioso (F&DE stand P221) is taking to the exhibition. These range from artisan jams, such as Kumquat Marmalade with Whisky and Kiwi Jam with Brandy, through to handmade salsas and charcuterie that includes wild boar and venison chorizos and salami.
"They are from the mountains of the Sierra de Albarracin near Teruel in Aragon and are full of mountain flavours, lightly smoked to help conserve them and only requiring ambient storage," says Delicioso's founder Kate Shirley-Quirk.
Closer to home, more instantly recognisable fodder will be on display with a number of regional development agencies (RDAs) showcasing their wares. Eleven Northern Irish companies are exhibiting with Invest Northern Ireland (F&DE stand T160), including the likes of Western Brand Poultry (F&DE stand T169), which is launching a new six-strong range of frozen chicken products to complement its existing fresh lines. Mash Direct (stand T164), the first Northern Irish-based company to scoop a Gold Award (for its popular Red Cabbage and Beetroot in the chilled savoury category) at The Grocer's recent food and drink awards, will unveil its Batoned Carrot in a Tangy Orange Sauce.
Among the other regions to have sent a contingent is Select Lincolnshire (F&DE S179). "To celebrate a food heritage second to none, the Select Lincolnshire marquee, now in its fifth year, offers a quality brand recognition and awareness to promote the county's unrivalled food and drink products in the local, regional and national marketplace," says Select Lincolnshire spokeswoman Charlotte Goy.
The aim of these regional bodies is to raise awareness of producers in their region and help them to connect with customers, an aspiration that Kerrygold's (F&DE stand P198) foodservice division shares. At the show it will launch a new range of Adams and Kerrygold products, including frozen and chilled butter portions with several flavour options and packet, block, grated and sliced Cheddar cheese of varying maturity. The company wants to raise its profile among key decision-makers within the UK foodservice channel at Expo, says Kerrygold's Dean Andrews, business development manager for foodservice.
"Until now we have not engaged directly with our industry peers and our exposure has been low in this channel," says Andrews. "Ultimately the show is for us to kickstart relationships that will in turn grow our customer base and result in double-digit growth in 2010."
Not all companies are exhibiting because they have a new product to show off, however. While pie company Higgidy (F&DE stand Q211) is taking its new seasonal 400g Slow Roast Tomato & West Country Cheddar quiche to the show, it intends to use the exhibition primarily to find new stockists for its range of pies and quiches.
Meanwhile Ginsters (Café+ stand J278) will be showcasting its complete range of savoury pastries and fresh sandwiches and talking to customers about its van sales service, which can deliver direct, nationwide up to six days a week with no need for advance ordering.
On the Hovis stand (CRS stand C281) the company intends to sing about its recent move to flour milled from 100% British wheat across its entire range.
Elsewhere, UK drinks sales and marketing company Chilli Marketing (OLS stand F308) will be looking to grow awareness of Swedish cider brand Rekorderlig. The cider is made from a combination of wild berries and spring water that flows under the Swedish brewery. It is currently stocked by Asda and Morrisons and the company is hopeful of achieving a listing with Sainsbury's and Bargain Booze shortly.
"We're hoping to develop our business in the c-store sector this year so Expo is a good opportunity for us to get this stunning Swedish cider in front of people and tell them all about this great product," says Chilli's MD Kieron Barton. He adds that the company is trying to push category boundaries with the cider, which is available in bottles or cans. Following on from the success of a winter cider that was exclusive to Morrisons, the company intends to launch a summer cider later this year.
The show doesn't have a major presence of alcoholic beverage producers but that plays into the hands of those who do attend, according to Nick Otley, director of Wales-based Otley Brewing Company (F&DE stand P180/5). Otley attended the last Food & Drink Expo two years ago and says that it was well worth the effort.
"When we exhibited last time there were only a handful of breweries in the entire place so because we were quite unique we got a lot of attention." Otley is looking to strike deals with some wholesalers rather than large retailers. "We've already turned down a couple of majors but that's not for us we're looking to keep it to small businesses," he says.
While for large companies Expo is a must attend, it's just as important for smaller businesses like Otley's. The show provides an opportunity for the companies that will define the food and drink landscape of the future to make a splash and forge relationships with buyers that will ensure their future growth. Many of today's established companies used the exhibition as a launch pad for their business and there are plenty of new exhibitors at this year's show with ambitious plans for the future.
Ashbourne Foods (F&DE stand T212), which produces biscuits, slices and muffins branded Sugar n Spice, is optimistic about what it will get out of the show. "Being a new business we are attending the show as we believe Expo offers us an ideal shop window to the serious purchasers of our type of products," says Ashbourne's director Graham Caldwell. "There are a lot of new products at this year's show so it is definitely worth even seasoned product buyers attending."
That's the general message that exhibitors want to reinforce. They argue that even the most jaded buyer should attend to make sure they're among the first to see a host of new products that could one day become a shopping list staple.
Food & Drink Expo is the biggest food and drink trade show in 2010
Where: NEC Birmingham, Halls 3-5
When: 21-24 March
What: Food & Drink Expo, Foodex, Baking Industry Exhibition, Convenience Retailing Show, International Forecourt and Fuel Equipment Show, Café+, Off Licence Show, Food & Drink Logistics Show
Visit: register free at www.foodanddrinkexpo.com
Big hitters’ question time
One of the hottest tickets at this year's show is likely to be a ringside seat at the Business Briefing Theatre, which features heavyweight industry hitters exchanging blows over the "most important issues facing companies today", according to Expo group sales manager Jack Halliday.
Topics include the likes of 'To Tweet or not to Tweet' on 22 March with Marcus Carter, founder of the innovative Virtual Farmers Market site, which allows shoppers to browse for products on 3D market stores as well as Camilla Barnard, founder and marketing director of premium porridge and cereals brand Rude Health, which has built up a cult brand following thanks to its use of social media.
Just as contentious is panel session 'Countdown to starvation is the world going to run out of food?', on 22 March, which will see representatives of Oxfam, the BRC and the NFU go head-to-head.
Another debate that's attracting interest is 'Provenance over prudence has the recession changed the way we eat forever?', which will see Asda's corporate affairs director Paul Kelly discuss the food landscape with Soil Association commercial director Jim Twine and Leon Restaurants founder and CEO Henry Dimbleby.
Craft baking at its best
Craft baking is making a comeback - just look at the success of quality high-street bakery operators such as French chain Paul.
Buoyed by this resurgence in interest and following the success of Bakery Live in 2008 this year's Baking Industry Exhibition is going to be bigger and better than ever, focusing on a wide range of production environments from high volume through craft baking, packaging and bake-off.
The centrepiece of the show is a Craft Bakers Shop dedicated to retail products visitors can sample. There will also be a fully functioning bakery producing new products and old favourites with some of the country's best bakers showcasing the latest machines and high-quality ingredients from Europe's leading bakery suppliers including the likes of DCL Yeast, Britvic, Kern, Reiser and Rondo.
Another highlight is the Future Baker of the Year competition held by California Raisins, the raisin industry's international marketing board. California Raisins is looking for the best teams to compete live in its competition in the Baking Industry Exhibition Theatre, with the top prize a course at the Richemont School in Switzerland.
The Big Yum: Here’s the big yum with chocolate- coated pretzels
Pippa Witcher's eureka moment came on her honeymoon. The former food PR, who had helped launch a number of niche brands including Gü chocolate puddings, was travelling around the States with her new husband when she found herself picking up exciting foods from delis and supermarkets to give to friends in the UK.
One present in particular struck a chord - chocolate-covered pretzels. So Witcher, who'd always dreamed of having her own business, launched her own range called Chocolate Swerves under The Big Yum banner (F&DE stand S140).
Witcher, whose official job title at the business is 'chief yum', says she has already been contacted by some "top London food halls" and says she's hopeful that the company's second product caramel popcorn drizzled with chocolate will launch this year.
Great coffee ideas brewing
For c-store and coffee shop owners looking to make their operations more efficient and profitable the must-attend event is the Café+ Live show.
Food and drink experts will be on hand to talk visitors through how they made their own business a success and how others can follow suit. Highlights include New Zealander Matthew Clarke, who founded the Sacred café chain (21 March), a representative of Pret a Manger on how to deliver the perfect fresh sandwich offer (22 March), and experts from Costa, Nestlé and Love Smoothies talking about breakfast occasions, impulse snack offers and healthy treats on 23 March.
Market research company Him! will present do's and don'ts for business owners backed with hard data. Exhibiting companies include Coffee Nation, Cafe Society, Simply Coffee and Tchibo while a more unusual company worth making a beeline for is the Coffee Fairy.
The company buys coffee from Nicaraguan farmers at Fairtrade prices and part of the profits go towards educating children in the local community. "Cafe+ Live 2010 has something for everyone," says show director Matthew Butler. "Visitors will walk away armed with tips on how to make their offer more profitable."
Latest science made simple
Always one of the most eagerly awaited events, Campden's Innovation Day, which takes place on Monday 22 March, features nine presentations from food and drinks R&D experts Campden BRI covering a wide range of topics, including product development, quality control, manufacturing techniques and emerging technologies.
"The aim is to say we've done lots of research and this is where we are now at," says Campden's head of corporate communications Leighton James. He is keen to point out that the presentations are tailored to be digestible for people with a basic grasp of scientific knowledge.
"We will explain the benefits of a particular technology rather than go into great detail about the science behind it," says James. Subjects up for discussion include how allergens can be managed during the manufacturing process, calibrated colour measurement and managing antioxidant levels in food.
The presentations are free to attend although it's recommended that visitors book places in advance and after each talk there will be ample opportunity for questions. In addition, James says that visitors are welcome to swing by Campden BRI's stand.
Bear: Live like a bear and go 100% naked nature
Founded by personal trainer Hayley Gait Golding, Bear (F&DE stand T161) was inspired by a magazine article about bears who had forsaken their traditional woodland habitat and diet of fruit and berries for rubbish foraged from bins.
As a result the bears became unhealthy and obese. According to Gait Golding, Bear's healthy range of snacks was informed by the grizzly's traditional diet and her desire to provide "100% naked nature". The products are made from 100% fruit or 100% fruit and wholegrain.
Each bag comes in at under 100 calories and provides one of the 5-a-day fruit and veg or a third of the recommended daily wholegrain allowance. Bear's range is available in three varieties Fruit Nibbles, Granola Nibbles or Fruit Yo-Yos and flavours including Tropical Crunch, Apple Crumble and Mango Pineapple.
Muddy Boots: The beefburgers that are as good as they can be
It's a familiar tale - a young couple tires of the London lifestyle so they pack in their high-flying jobs and retreat to the countryside. Roland and Miranda Ballard moved back to Worcestershire in 2008 to set up a food business.
"We had a simple question," says Miranda. "With the billions of beefburgers and ready meals sold around the world, why are so many not getting top-quality beef and ingredients?"
So the duo set up Muddy Boots, whose aim is to use top-quality British beef to create great-tasting burgers and ready meals. The brand is stocked in 18 farm shops and delis.
"We do home delivery and continue to attend our farmers' markets but our main focus in the first half of this year is wholesale," says Miranda. The company (F&DE stand Y187) also promises exciting developments for later this year.
Breckland Orchard: British summers captured in new soft drinks range
Launching a new company at the height of a recession hardly seems like the most sensible thing to do. But that's what Claire Martinsen did when she left the marketing department at Mars to launch a drinks company.
Martinsen figured that if she could make a success of it when the economic climate was rocky, then she could make it any time.
So armed with recipes passed down from her grandmother, Norfolk-based Breckland Orchard (F&DE stand Q141) was born, offering Cloudy Lemonade and Ginger Beer & Chilli, which "tickles the back of the throat" and has picked up a couple of awards.
At the show she will launch Strawberry & Rhubarb, a "quintessentially British summer in a bottle"; and Pear & Elderflower, a "match made in heaven". Martinsen aims to build on current listings in delis, gastro pubs and farm shops.


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DAVENPORT, Iowa (KWQC) – A new retail business is getting ready to open its doors in Davenport. Theisen’s has moved into the former K-Mart and Hancock Fabric stores on Brady St.
Theisen’s is new to Davenport. It’s a family-owned home, farm and auto store business with an impressive size. The new location includes the store and a warehouse with more than 100,000 square feet.
“I think with everything I’ve heard around town and all the people that we’ve hired, we’ve hired over 100 associates, there’s been a lot of good feedback. A lot of interest,” said store manager Jim Gabel. “I think we’ll see thousands of people that day,” he added.
A ribbon-cutting is set for Wed. Oct. 19, 2016. The Grand Opening festivities are planned for Oct. 20-23.
The Davenport store is Theisen’s 23rd location.


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MG Rover finally confirmed on Friday that it will launch a rebadged version of the Indian Tata Indica hatchback as “new small Rover car in 2003”. The car is expected to be badged as the Rover 15.
In a statement, MG Rover described its new entry-level supermini as “based on the Tata Indica platform”, adding that it “will be manufactured to MG Rover’s design and engineering standards, in India, by Tata Engineering, at its Pune factory”.
MG Rover said the Tata-built car would be sold throughout the UK and Continental Europe. No specifications for the Rover version were announced but the company said: “The Indica is a well-designed car and there is little need to make major changes. However it will be modified to better suit Rover customers’ needs.”
The Indica hatchback has been sold, with 1.4-litre petrol and diesel engines, in its home market since 1998 but early cars were reportedly dogged by teething troubles and build quality issues.
About a year ago, Tata introduced a much-improved revised ‘Mark 2’ model, visually largely unchanged from its predecessor, and reportedly took the unusual step of effectively recalling some ‘Mark 1’ versions from their owners to update them.
Tata has exported the Indica since November last year to European markets including Italy, Malta, Portugal and Spain and is reportedly discussing further exports with Khodro in Iran and potential importers in China, France and Switzerland.
Tata has just launched an Indica saloon version in India, having earlier previewed a prototype at this year’s Geneva motor show, alongside a minivan concept built on the same platform.
MG Rover said that having Tata build the 15 on its behalf in India was the most cost effective way of making the car and that workers at its Longbridge plant in the English Midlands should not be concerned because the Indian deal was simply “a manufacturing and supply contract with Tata to make a small Rover car.”
“Longbridge serves an established UK and mainland European market place for MG Rover sales, and it also leads our new model development plans and is the centre of our manufacturing expertise. In fact the MG Rover business will be further strengthened, as the new small car will create incremental sales,” the company statement said.
Rover has become the latest UK car maker to express concern over the high value of the pound sterling, saying: “In the current economic climate, given the strength of the pound, it would not be possible to make such a car in a profitable manner, in the UK.”
Rover said there was no link between its relationships with Tata and China Brilliance Industrial Holdings, with whom it is understood to be developing one or more replacements for its larger 25 and 45 car lines. Both designs date back to Honda’s alliance with Rover with the 25 based on a platform introduced in 1989.
Kevin Howe, chief executive, MG Rover said: “This new car, which will fit perfectly in to our existing product portfolio, will reach a whole new customer base. We are delighted to have concluded this manufacturing agreement with Tata Engineering. The Pune factory has state of the art facilities and a highly skilled and dedicated workforce.”
Ratan Tata, chairman of Tata Engineering said: “We are very pleased to be manufacturing MG Rover’s new small car at our plant in Pune and see this as a great endorsement of our engineering and manufacturing expertise. The introduction of this car will see the achievement of yet another milestone for both companies, and marks the start of what we hope will be a long and productive relationship.”
Tata is a major Indian-based conglomerate with diversified interests including steel, communications, transport, food (including consumer products and Tetley-brand tea), chemicals, hospitality and IT as well as vehicle production, including heavy trucks.
The $US9 billion group consists of 80 companies with about 225,000 employees.


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During the Event’s 20th Anniversary in Daytona Beach, Fla. April 23-30, Oracle Will Feature a Number of its New and Acclaimed Jeep-Specific Lighting Solutions
METAIRIE, LA, April 19, 2023 – Oracle Lighting (www.oraclelights.com), the market leader in creating high quality lighting products and innovative LED solutions for the automotive aftermarket, is proud to announce it will exhibit during Jeep Beach 2023, held in Daytona Beach, Fla. from April 23-30 as part of the event’s 20th anniversary celebration.
“Jeep Beach is the ideal event to showcase Oracle Lighting’s Jeep-specific lighting solutions,” explained Melissa Parker-Boudreaux, Oracle Lighting National Sales Manager. “As an American company that designs our products with pride in Louisiana, Jeep is an iconic brand and Jeep owners are hard-core enthusiasts that only want the best aftermarket products for their rides. So, partnering with Jeep Beach is a great match and we can’t wait to get to Florida for this year’s event.”
According to event organizers, Jeep Beach is one of the largest Jeep-exclusive events in the world, attracting more than 225,000 people and 25,000 Jeeps to Daytona Beach, Fla. in 2022. All 50 states and 34 countries were represented last year.
During Jeep Beach 2023, Oracle Lighting will feature a number of its new and acclaimed Jeep-specific lighting solutions, including the Jeep Oculus Headlight, Jeep Flush Tail Lights, Integrated Light Bar, Side Track, Skid Plate, and more.
Oracle will also be offering on-site sales and swag (free with purchase).
Louisiana-based Oracle Lighting has been designing innovative lighting products and technologies for the automotive aftermarket since 1999. Oracle’s philosophy is this: in today’s world of fly-by-night vendors, we think it is important to partner with businesses that you can trust to be there for you today, tomorrow, and for years to come.
For more information on Oracle Lighting and its full product line, please visit www.oraclelights.com, call (800) 407-5776, or email [email protected].
About Oracle Lighting
Metairie, Louisiana-based Oracle Lighting has been designing innovative lighting products and technologies for the automotive/12Volt, powersports, motorcycle, and marine markets since 1999. Oracle’s philosophy is this: in today’s world of fly-by-night vendors, we think it is important to partner with businesses that you can trust to be there for you today, tomorrow, and for years to come. Oracle Lighting uses only premium-level LEDs, and we are committed to exceeding our customers’ expectations and staying on the cutting edge of lighting technology. We achieve this though constant innovation as well as first class customer care.
Located just outside New Orleans, Oracle Lighting has received accolades from numerous organizations for our business practices, including being listed on the Inc500 list of the Fastest Growing Businesses in the USA for multiple years, being awarded SEMA’s Manufacturer of the Year in 2021 and SEMA’s YEN Vanguard Award in 2021 for outstanding contribution to the automotive industry, winning the 2012 Bronze Stevie Award for Consumer Products Company of the Year, and being named The Small Business Administration’s Exporter of the Year and a Small Business Champion by the U.S. Senate Small Business and Entrepreneurship Committee. In 2012, Oracle was named the Jefferson Parish Small Business of the Year by JEDCO. New Orleans CityBusiness Magazine also named ORACLE Lighting a Top Private Company in the Greater New Orleans Area in 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016 and 2017.
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The health club chain run by former Dragons’ Den star Duncan Bannatyne reported a loss in its latest set of accounts.
Darlington-based Bannatyne Group has a chain of 69 gyms, 47 spas and a number of hotels across the UK, having opened the first site in Teesside 25 years ago and growing the number of its members to more than 210,000.
But the pandemic forced the entire network of health clubs and spas to close for several months, pushing the business to an operating loss of £13.9million in 2020.
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The accounts also reveal that the company’s workforce has fallen from an average of 3,285 to 2,990, despite having appealed for government support in the form of a £14.24 million grant sterling for the coronavirus retention scheme as more than 90% of the company’s staff have been made redundant.
Since the end of the year, the group said it had drawn a second CLBILS (Coronavirus Large Business Interruption Loan Scheme) loan for £12million.
Manager Ed James said in his report that the Covid-19 pandemic led to the prolonged closure of all his health clubs and hotels after the first lockdown in March 2020, describing how they remained closed until July in England and August in Scotland. They were then closed during a second lockdown and as Tier 4 restrictions continued to keep venues closed in London and the South East.
Mr James said the company had invested heavily in PPE and implemented strict social distancing and cleaning policies, with its Covid-19 emergency response team drawing up detailed plans prepared both to close all its sites but also to ensure that they could open in a safe. and securely.
In his report, he said: “We have furloughed over 90% of our employees across the group (including all health club and hotel employees) to protect the financial situation of the group during our forced closure. .
“Directors considered the impact of severe but plausible downside scenarios, including a further spike in Covid 19 infection rates that halts rebuilding of the revenue base for a three-month period. In this scenario, the group still expects to have sufficient liquidity and to respect its banking covenants. A new nationwide lockdown has not been modeled as this is no longer considered a plausible scenario. »
After the release of the accounts, the company said, “These results are fully expected and reflect the effects of the pandemic.”
Duncan Bannatyne, the group’s chairman, started the Bannatyne group after he had a skiing accident and needed regular exercise to recover. He couldn’t find any facilities there and decided to use some of the proceeds from the sale of his former business, Quality Care Homes plc, to start the fitness chain.
In the financial year, in November 2020, Mr Bannatyne wrote to MPs advocating for the reopening of gyms and health clubs, telling them how exercise improves mental health and the need to fight against obesity was hampered by the closure of health clubs during the winter months.
He asked for a compromise amendment to allow some facilities, including gymnasiums, to reopen – but the tiered system of restrictions that followed led to their continued closure.
The group is set to open a luxury ‘express spa’ at Teesside Airport as its latest venue this year.


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On the occasion of laying the cornerstone for the Baeker Integrated Agro-Industrial Park in Humera, a town in western Tigray State in Ethiopia, Prime Minister Hailemariam Dessalegn said that apart from its importance in creating jobs for the young and supporting the country’s economic transformation, the industrial park would also play a role in helping economic integration with neighboring countries.
The entire agro-industrial project which spans a 1,000-hectare area and is estimated to cost around US$110 million (2.5billionBirr) is set to be completed in three years. The first phase of the project would be initialized on 258-hectare land.
The project on completion would include agro-processing factories capable of utilizing the rich sesame and other agricultural produce cultivated from the surrounding 254,000-hectare farmland. The park is set to export value-added agricultural products to the international market and substitute for imported ones.
As Ethiopia undergoes a massive socio-economic transformation, industrialization of agriculture is expected to be a prime focus. Projects such as the Integrated Agro-Industrial Park (IAIP) in Humera, could transform the agriculture sector. Being an agrarian economy, Ethiopia could benefit from agricultural industrialization as it would allow the country to process its agricultural raw materials and sell processed products on the global market.
The IAIP is a geographic cluster of firms grouped together to share different infrastructure and to exploit the opportunities for joint purchasing, selling, training, providing extension services and other synergies. The business model of the IAIPs promotes efficiency of the commercial food supply chain. It is an end-to-end approach linking production to the market. The government plans to establish agro-processing parks such as the IAIP in Humera within a 100 kilometer radius of input sources and market accesses.
So far, 17 Agro-Industrial Growth Corridors (AIGCs), with agro-industrial potential, were identified across the country. Currently, the feasibility studies conducted for the four pilot IAIPs have been completed. To fully operate the parks, products such as coffee, livestock, cereals, sesame, pulses, honey, fruit and vegetable are identified for processing. In addition, value chain analysis has been done and 1,000 hectares of land have been attributed. The IAIP projects being developed will also incorporate companies engaged in exporting value-added agricultural products to the world market.
The large, medium and light scale agro-processing parks are expected to facilitate the situation for the planned transition to the industry-led economy through accelerating the manufacturing sector, contributing to job creation and import substitution, and strengthening export and innovation.
Apart from domestic companies, farmers and the youth are the epicenter for agricultural commercialization. Upon completion, the agro-industrial parks will represent over $1.5billion (30 billion Birr) in investments, and will create over 400 business opportunities and over 400,000 direct employments.


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With billions of people at home, e-commerce has taken on a new significance in consumers’ lives. But online shopping is not without its own physical footprint.
Naming the current recession as the ‘Great Lockdown’ this week, the IMF zeroed in on where much of the hurt is coming from. As much as COVID-19 is first and foremost a health issue, the economic damage is largely being caused by social distancing measures that governments have been compelled to implement.
With restaurants, bars, shops and other physical spaces of commerce forced to close, the one redemptive light of trade has been supplied by e-commerce… in fact in some regions it’s been actively encouraged by local governments. Its ability to persist in the most hostile of conditions has seen it flourish in places that have traditionally been slow to embrace it.
A consumer survey from Nielsen recently revealed the extent to which habits have already changed across Europe. France and Italy, relatively slow historically to adopt online shopping options, are seeing dramatic spikes in uptake.
Of course, e-commerce’s digital DNA does not insulate it from the hurdles the ‘real’ world faces. But if you work in e-commerce or digital marketing, you’ll know how easy it can be to forget the invisible physical infrastructure that sits behind our screens.
We tend to deal in digital abstractions. In lines of code and sheets of data, plugins and platforms, cookies (albeit decreasingly) and conversion rates.
As an affiliate in particular, where your role is focused squarely on engaging consumers online and driving qualified traffic to relevant advertisers, it’s easy to become immersed in this virtual realm.
But with the click of one ‘buy’ button, a customer sets in motion a chain of physical logistics that remain largely hidden to us.
E-commerce’s physical roots provoke delivery dilemmas
The outbreak of COVID-19 across the globe has shed new light on this hidden world. From the factories that manufacture our goods and the warehouse workers who pack them, to the haulage and shipping companies that transport them across land, sea and air, and the couriers and delivery drivers that complete the last mile to our doors.
While e-commerce may represent the equivalent of a lifeboat for many shuttered retailers right now, it is still heavily anchored in this physical world and dependent upon it.
The peculiar nature of COVID-19 therefore means many retailers face an impossible situation at the moment.
The drop in foot traffic to physical stores as a consequence of social distancing means there is an excess of stock building up in warehouses.
Though e-commerce has picked up some of the slack in this respect, as more people shop online it is still overshadowed by the volume of goods that would previously have been bought in stores and which are now piling up in warehouses with nowhere to go. Spanish fashion giant Inditex, the owner of Zara, was just one prominent brand that’s been forced to write off over $300m off its Spring/Summer collection due to the pandemic’s effects on brick-and-mortar shopping.
US-based discount affiliate RetailMeNot has noted in recent research that the number of brands now offering free shipping in their offers is rapidly increasing across several categories as many seek to offload their inventory online.
Simultaneously, the virality of the pandemic has restricted the ability of warehouse workers to prepare these goods for delivery. Whether it be due to contracting the virus itself or a lack of safe working conditions in such environments, many staff are simply unable to do their jobs.
Responding to this dilemma, Dunelm – a UK homeware brand and Awin client – closed down their website, temporarily making it ‘browse-only’ while they reorganized logistics to make it as safe as possible for employees before reopening sections of it gradually to fulfil mounting online orders.
For delivery partners, the crisis has put a pressure on their systems and workers unlike any witnessed before.
Glovo is an Italian logistics startup who enables Carrefour to deliver its supermarket produce to city-based customers within 30-minutes of receiving the order. Since the lockdown was enforced, uptake of the service has increased tenfold.
Even Amazon, a company renowned for its logistical prowess, has been forced to transform its warehousing and fulfillment facilities. Last month it recruited an extra 100,000 new warehouse workers and increased pay for those workers by around $2 an hour. Third-party sellers can no longer rely on Amazon’s fulfillment support either, as it’s prioritized shipment for a select group of items it identified as essentials, including medical and household goods.
Collaboration is key to survival for affiliates
For affiliates, the need to understand how this invisible infrastructure functions has never been greater. Ensuring they are directing their valuable traffic to brands that can actually deliver to customers may be the difference between an affiliate business surviving the Great Lockdown or not.
And key to this survival will be collaboration from across businesses and across industry.
Within our own community, one of the most concerted efforts in this direction has been spearheaded by the CSS affiliate RedBrain.
Pulling together a list of delivery couriers its numerous brand partners used and publishing this for peers to view, the company hoped to help fellow affiliates respond nimbly should any of those couriers run into delivery difficulties.
“Right from the outset of the crisis it was clear that a burden would be placed on the distribution networks,” said RedBrain’s Mitch Eccles, who initiated the project. “We thought it prudent to monitor these for any potential disruption and, by sharing this data with the industry, we hoped to provide a collective benefit for everyone.”
Having collated information from merchant sites, as well as inviting other companies to contribute details, RedBrain’s public document now counts almost 400 advertisers and their respective courier partners. Alongside this are latest updates from each courier’s own status pages and another sheet describing any disruption that brands may have had in their ability to deliver to customers.
As well as contributing to RedBrain’s central sheet of information, Awin has attempted to share its own insights and information to better support the industry at this time.
From the already published performance tracker visualization, local business information hubs and crisis initiatives board, to further projects in the pipeline aimed at ensuring our partners are equipped to navigate the crisis.
Such efforts exemplify the affiliate industry’s tight knit sense of community and, by continuing to provide better transparency around such issues, we all stand a better chance of emerging from the Great Lockdown in good standing.
For more information on COVID-19, please visit our information hub where we bring you the latest news from the Awin Group, as well as links to network insights and useful pointers, alongside wider updates.


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Emirates notes 154% increase in vegan meals year on year
From its UK origins in 2014, the concept of ‘Veganuary’, a month-long initiative promoting the vegan diet, has continued to garner interest amongst the general population. In fact, Emirates has noted a 154% increase in vegan meals served onboard between 2021 and 2022, with over 280,000 plant-based meals consumed in the past year.
World Vegan Day - Emirates embraces demand for plant-based meals and healthier choices
Heralding the upcoming World Vegan Day on November 1, Emirates has delivered a resounding response to heightened demand for plant-based cuisine with a multimillion-dollar investment into new vegan choices onboard. A curated menu of gourmet vegan dishes has been introduced into First and Business Class, while Economy Class menus have also welcomed a refreshed selection of plant-based produce.
All Nippon Airways introduces new vegan, vegetarian and gluten-free meals
All Nippon Airways (ANA), Japan’s largest and 5-Star airline for nine consecutive years, will begin to offer new vegan, vegetarian and gluten-free meals* starting November 1,
Four Seasons Resort Costa Rica enhances its Wellness Season Experiences
As part of Wellness Season at Four Seasons Resort Costa Rica at Peninsula Papagayo, the Resort’s culinary team is welcoming an acclaimed vegan chef to the Resort for an intensive week-long collaboration.


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How the Fashion Industry is Embracing the Circular Economy and Cutting Down on Plastic Waste
A new study was conducted by PureProfile with 100 board and senior executives, including CEOs, Retail Directors, Chief Operating Officers, Sustainability Directors and Finance Directors, in the UK, US and Australia in November 2023.
The study reveals 12% expect their business to be fully circular within one to two years, 34% within two to three years and 31% within three to four years. One fifth expect to reach this goal in four to five years.
Almost one third (32%) rated their strategy for making their business fully circular as excellent, over half (54%) said it was good and 14% described it as average, suggesting there is room for improvement.
When it comes to sustainability leadership, over half (54%) described their business as a market leader and innovator, 39% said that their business was average and ‘following the leaders’ and 7% describe their business as a laggard and ‘playing catchup’.
The findings also show that while 49% said sustainability is regarded as highly important to the success of their business, just 21% described the quality of effectiveness of their sustainability strategy and programme as excellent.
Over one third (37%) said that reducing the use of polyethylene plastic in packaging is a highly important part of their sustainability strategy, and a further 63% said it was quite important.
To help reduce plastic packaging pollution Aquapak has developed Hydropol™, a unique new polymer which is soluble and non-toxic to marine life. Hydropol™ can be used as an alternative to conventional plastic in a wide variety of applications as it provides the same functionality and performance but without the associated environmental problems. It is currently used to make products such as garment bags, offering all the necessary features of traditional polybags: strength and puncture resistance; clarity of film; and protection from leakages and dirt.
Crucially, Hydropol garment bags present zero end-of-life issues for consumers and brands. They can be disposed of in existing domestic waste streams without contaminating other recyclable products or they can be dissolved immediately in hot water at home without producing dangerous micro-plastics. They are also compostable, and degrade harmlessly on land or in the ocean.
Mark Lapping, CEO of Aquapak, comments: “Our study shows that the circular economy and sustainability are priorities for boards and senior executives in the fashion industry, although only half think that their business is at the vanguard of change when it comes to innovation and market-leadership. There has been an acceleration in new technologies in the sector, so the opportunity for brands to step up and lead the industry is there for the taking.
“Aquapak is already working with several early-adopter fashion companies who are determined to drive a significant change in the industry by embracing upstream innovation in packaging. These businesses are proof that new materials work and can make the difference that consumers are now demanding to see from fashion brands.”
Aquapak develops and manufactures a range of adaptive polymer-based material technologies that deliver both performance and environmental responsibility at scale. For example, it has developed Hydropol, an enabling technology for the circular economy, which is biodegradable, compostable and marine-safe, and used in a range of packaging materials. Aquapak’s HQ and manufacturing centre is in Birmingham, UK, with its main geographical markets in the US, EU and Asia.
About HydropolTM - Accelerating the transition to the Circular Economy
Who is using Hydropol?
Consumers and businesses are increasingly concerned about plastic pollution and environmental sustainability. Packaging producers need solutions. Aquapak has partnered with a growing base of clients in apparel, fashion, hospitality, healthcare, food packaging, logistics packaging, industrial, nonwovens, and other packaging.
What is Hydropol made from?
The base plastic is currently used for dishwasher tablets, ingestible pill casings and soluble stitches. HydropolTM ‘s resistance to low temperature solubility and high barrier to elements adds functionality, providing a wider range of uses. It can be recycled, re-pulped, composted and is distinctively compatible with anaerobic digestion. Furthermore, if unintentionally released into the natural environment, HydropolTM – which is non-toxic and marine safe - will dissolve and subsequently biodegrade, leaving no trace.
What is Hydropol being used for?
Extrusion coatings and laminates for paper/board applications are commercially available and in customer production trial stages, including a number of home delivery and ecommerce applications, packaging for dried pet food, snacks, cooked meat and convenience food applications.
Blown film products commercially available and made from HydropolTM include garment bags, ESD bags, organic waste disposal bags and laundry bags for infection control. These can be disposed of at home by the consumer in hot water or added to the recycling where they dissolve during the recycling wash processes.
Other applications under development with customers and development partners include injection moulded parts such as golf tees, nonwoven fibre for applications such as flushable wet wipes and cellulose combinations for thermoformed trays.
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September 25, 2015
Bilateral collaboration and technical exchanges between the United States and India in technical textiles are planned as part of a recently-announced strategic and commercial cooperation between the countries.
September 17, 2015
Textile manufacturing executives representing 18 countries will spend a week touring the U.S. Cotton Belt for a first-hand look at how U.S. cotton is produced, processed and marketed.
September 16, 2014
When folks in the cotton industry say polyester stinks, they now have the research to back the statement up.
September 1, 2014
The Walmart Foundation has awarded more than $470,000 in funding to a Texas Tech University Fiber and Biopolymer Research Institute research project to study more efficient ways for indigo dyeing of cotton yarns.
July 24, 2014
More than 200 partner companies have now joined the Cotton LEADS program since its launch in October 2013.
June 30, 2014
Cotton Council International recently completed programs in China and Turkey designed to increase dialogue between COTTON USA and the countries’ textile industries and buyers.
Around The Gin
November 12, 2015
Net Irrigate is adding a new product suite of WireRat Pivot Monitoring Systems, featuring modularized parts that provide growers more options at lower price points.
November 5, 2015
Dow AgroSciences and Coherent Ag Solutions are partnering to provide farmers with a new cloud-based crop protection stewardship system.
November 27, 2015
Citing “new information regarding potential synergistic effects between the two ingredients on non-target plants,” EPA is reconsidering the registration of Dow AgroSciences’ Enlist Duo herbicide for corn, soybeans and cotton.
November 18, 2015
In the latest edition of The Cotton Companion podcast, Cotton Grower editors Beck Barnes and Jim Steadman discuss the upcoming Beltwide Cotton Conferences with Bill Robertson, and one listener Texts an Expert about economical weed control.
November 17, 2015
Zhangjiagang Academy of Inspection and Detection has been certified as a “laboratory of choice” by ICA Bremen.
Production Outlook / Acreage
November 17, 2015
A Texas A&M research study has shown that cotton production in the High Plains can withstand expected climate changes.
November 16, 2015
Cotton prices desperately need something to grab hold of to help build momentum.
November 13, 2015
The absence of almost anything resembling demand continues to keep cotton prices locked in a near 10-cent trading range.
November 10, 2015
A new Focus on Cotton webcast explains the challenges and opportunities of using sensor-based variable rate application technologies in cotton production.
November 6, 2015
As one of a new generation of researchers working in cotton breeding, Americot’s Tom Brooks considers himself fortunate.


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Leading devices brand Puffco honors its 10th anniversary in the cannabis industry - and the 710 Dab Day / Oil Day holiday - with a month of celebrations and its new Peak Pro.
Looking for ways to make your 710 Dab Day / Oil Day more authentic? Enjoy this cannabis holiday with New York's best clubs, secret spots, and hot events!
o really, WTF is a dab?! Simply put, dabs are concentrated doses of cannabis. It is an alternative method of consuming pot by extracting the THC and cannabinoids (CBD).


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Bleeding-edge technologies will revolutionize the supply chain in the near future
The Hyperloop, a conceptual high-speed mode of transport theorized by Elon Musk, is proof that the transportation industry will be disrupted in a massive way. The perfect mix of science and technology, Hyperloop uses vacuum tubes to push capsules containing cargo or passengers between locations at speeds exceeding 550 mph, cutting hours of travel time down to minutes.
Not long ago, it was a mere idea Musk wrote about in a whitepaper. Fast-forward to Davos 2016, Hyperloop Transportation Technologies announced it has received a permit to begin construction of a five-mile stretch of a full-scale passenger and freight Hyperloop system next to California’s I-5 highway. The company says it will be ready in just 36 months.
Shaking up the Supply Chain
The Hyperloop and other emerging technologies are increasingly gaining airtime in supply chain circles. Some are going so far as to say they’ll completely redefine logistics, presenting new means of transportation and delivery that are cheaper, faster and more reliable. The allure of these new technologies boils down to the economics of moving goods at hypersonic speed. Hyperloop, for example, includes the ability to transport standard shipping containers, while avoiding many of the hassles of overbooked cargo ships, closed ports, and bad weather. It will also be less prone to accidents and casualties, given the system’s isolation from other traffic.
Bibop Gresta, deputy chairman and COO at Hyperloop Transportation Technologies, said in Davos in response to a question on how afraid traditional shipping players should be of this technology, “Moving goods at the speed of sound is disruptive by definition. It is not about speed only, because the freight industry is about how cheap you can move kilograms per minute. So we are the cheapest system on land.”
Further, in terms of easing traffic congestion, Engadget makes a great point: “A huge cause of congestion on roads is freight traffic—eighteen-wheelers carrying cargo containers from ports to warehouses. The Port of Los Angeles is one of the largest points of entry for containers into the United States, and much of that is taken east by road. Imagine if, instead, containers were pushed via Hyperloop to a new logistics center in Nevada; it would cut thousands of road journeys each year. Yup, Hyperloop could even do something to reduce LA’s notoriously awful traffic.”
In only a few years, CPOs and CFOs, along with purchasing & logistics departments, may very well be working with companies like Hyperloop Transportation Technologies and other newcomers in what will be a redefined, renewed industry. We’ll see the beginnings of a new infrastructure that supports supply chain processes such as order collaboration and shipment generation. The key will be to ensure the speed at which the processes take place and the data they generate match up to the speed of the Hyperloop itself. Technology like a global supplier management platform that can handle all supply chain interactions, including those mentioned above, will be essential for a supply chain in hyperdrive.
Putting Drones to the Test
While drone delivery has captured headlines thanks to widely publicized proof of concepts by companies like Amazon and DHL, there are many technological and legal obstacles to overcome before it becomes commonplace. Specialized scenarios will take root first (and some already are) such as delivery of drugs to remote locations or supplies to disaster zones. DHL, for example, does this via its Parcelcopter unmanned aerial device – it started delivering medical supplies in 2014 to the remote German island of Juist.
So what do manufacturers and retailers think? According to the 2015 3PL Selection and Contractingreport conducted by Eye for Transport, 31 percent want to see logistics companies use drones for product delivery. However, almost no company is ready. The same study found that only 1.5 percent of 3PL companies can actually execute or provide knowledge and recommendations for the technology.
The opportunity for drones may be in warehouses and distribution centers, and industry leaders don’t see the future too far off for when these will be put more commonly into play. Peter Sondergaard, senior vice president and global head of research at Gartner, told an audience of supply chain executives that he predicts that five years from now drones will be standard in the supply chain, “By 2018, five percent of companies with complex picking operations will pilot mobile self-navigating and smart warehouse robots.”
3D Printing Becoming More Mainstream
Many manufacturers and retailers are using 3D printing in their businesses to print working replicas of parts and products using plastic, metals and other materials. Nike, New Balance, and Adidas, for example, are in a heated race for who will create the next great running shoe via this technology. Entirely 3D printed products, such as prosthetics, toys and iPhone cases, are also increasingly popping up. A report from the World Economic Forum, “Deep Shift, Technological Tipping Points 2015,” suggests we can expect a fully functional 3D-printed car to be in production within the next seven years.
On-demand production has huge implications for the supply chain, not to mention favorable environmental results via reduced transport, pollution, and production waste. 3D printing can also reduce dependence on large factory employment, particularly in developing countries where resources may be scarce. Manufacturers can build new business models around the technology that can help accelerate product development, reduce cycle times and find new ways to reduce costs.
We’ve entered a period of radical change in shipping and logistics. Everything from material handling to inventory management to supply chain management to procurement will be impacted by technologies like Hyperloop, drones and 3D printing. These innovations will help drastically increase the interconnectedness across companies and processes, and have the potential to slash costs, timelines and processes. They’ll put the supply chain on hyperdrive and usher in a new era for the industry. Here’s to welcoming the change with open arms.
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Suddenly, and without warning, Apple changed the way it has been delivering purchases over the years. As you may know, if you order any device from Apple, then it will be delivered to you straight from the production plant. That is, from China. However, due to a number of reasons, among which, of course, there is a global coronavirus pandemic, the corporation has decided that it will now deliver purchases differently.
However, these changes will only apply to customers who live only in the United States of America and Canada. In any case, the change lies in the fact that at the moment when this change is fully implemented, which will happen with the release of the new iPhone 12, the tech giant will use its own Apple Store network for deliveries. That is, in fact, they will, to some extent, turn into a kind of storage facilities and “fulfillment centers”, from where products will be delivered. The advantages of this solution can hardly be overestimated, because buyers will be able to receive their gadgets and devices several times faster.
According to Bloomberg, Apple will use nearly 300 of its own Apple Stores in both the US and Canada to expedite shipping. However, it is worth clarifying that delivery from the Apple Store will be carried out only if the buyer is within a radius of 160 kilometers from the nearest store. And by the way, the company actually started using this delivery system in several stores at the beginning of this year, but its widespread implementation will only take place, as mentioned above, with the release of the new iPhone, which will be presented next week.
Bloomberg argues that this change is mostly internal in nature, and therefore buyers, unfortunately, will not be able to choose the point from which their devices will be shipped. But in any case, using your own retail stores as points of delivery is a very correct move, since customers will be able to get new iPhones and not only into their hands much faster than now. Perhaps over time, this practice will be carried out in European countries where Apple Stores are present, but so far no one is talking about this.


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Noting the “tough economic climate,” Amazon on Monday rolled out Amazon Access, a new platform for customers looking for SNAP EBT payment options, discounted membership offerings and other value-focused information.
To mark the five-year anniversary of Amazon’s reduced-price membership program for those who receive government assistance, the retailer renamed it Prime Access. It allows qualified government assistance recipients to receive all of the benefits of a Prime membership for $6.99 a month, more than half off the cost of a full-priced membership.
“Given the tough economic climate with many facing rising costs on essential needs, we want our customers to know about all the accessible offerings available on Amazon, no matter their circumstances,” the company said in a statement.
Amazon declined to say how many customers had signed up for the Prime Access program, but said program membership has grown more than 300% from 2019 to the end of 2021 and that members saved an average of more than $1,600 last year from
Amazon Access was born after Amazon launched a “grassroots” listening program, to hear feedback from customers around the country. Many said they wanted to find ways to save money and time, the company said.
The platform includes information about SNAP EBT payments on Amazon, a program that has expanded to every state except Alaska to permit those receiving government assistance to buy groceries online from Amazon, Whole Foods and Amazon Fresh.
It also includes information about Amazon Layaway, which allows customers to pay 20% down on an item and then pay the rest over time without interest or fees.
Those eligible for Prime Access will receive all the benefits of the full-cost program, including discounts of up to 15% on food and household items via Amazon’s Subscribe & Save program as well as streaming movies, photo storage and prescription discounts. Members also get 20% off select essentials at Amazon Fresh stores around the country.
“Over the last five years, we’ve committed to making Amazon’s everyday selection and savings accessible to customers by offering a discounted membership for qualifying government assistance recipients,” the retailer said.


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Ford Motor is a reputed automaker with a great history. The company’s stocks have always attracted discerning investors. This publicly-traded company promises profitable returns year after year. In the year 2020, Ford Motor Company stock reported a year to date gain of 7%. It made a strong comeback despite severe competition from Toyota, General Motors, and Tesla.
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Portfolio managers and investors have to look closely at the company’s innovative approach. The company redesigned its corporate model and unleashed the Mustang Mach-E last year. Also, the company’s prospects look good as they have multiple new vehicle launches on the anvil. Take a look at the macro-economic indicators as well as expert opinions before you invest.
Macroeconomic impact on Ford Motor Company stock
The world has seen an upheaval this year, and the auto industry also got affected. The economic slowdown has become a major concern for many companies. The trade wars between market giants USA and China are not helping matters either. Consequently, Ford’s sales dropped in many major areas.
Yes, the company’s stock also saw a commendable upward trend. But the investors who are looking for short term benefits have to be careful. The S&P 500 and Dow Jones gained by 24.2% and 18.5%, respectively. But, Ford did not do so well, as the stocks fell in these two important market indices.
Within the global auto industry, the company did exceedingly well with CARZ. Its First Trust Nasdaq Global Auto Index ETF stock is at 7.1%. But this year is not good for light commercial automobiles from the USA. Passenger vehicles’ demand fell sharply by 9.8%, and companies managed sales of 15.51 million units. Also, the year-over-year (YoY) sales fell by 0.8%.
Ford’s commercial vehicle sales decreased by 40 YoY basis points. Its market share in this segment shrunk to 14.1%. The company also managed total sales of only 2.19 million units. The decline in its YoY sales to 3.3% also eroded the investors’ confidence.
The macroeconomic impact affected Ford’s car sales in China too. The prolonged US-China trade war brought down the company’s profits. China is the second-largest market for Ford, after the USA. But in the first three quarters of 2020, car sales fell to 35.8%, 21.7%, and 30%.
Enticing valuation of the company
Ford has always been an excellent choice for international investors. The company also altered its cost structure and capital allocations in recent times. Its vision to pioneer a sustainable future won the approval of many buyers. And the company’s desire to create great value is beyond suspicion. Besides, Ford’s low stock valuation is beneficial for long-term investors.
Ford stressed innovation and replaced close to 75% of its products. The new models are not only sustainable but also smart and affordable. Also, the Ford Motor Company stock usually gets undervalued compared to its relative market price and fair value. It is an attractive prospect for robust profits in the next few years.
Yes, the company’s stock got undervalued by 78% in February 2020. And it’s second and third quarterly sales was also a huge disappointment. But the company’s US$11.5billion investment in electric vehicles cannot get ignored either. Experts believe that the company will achieve complete electrification by 2021, and strong demand in the coming months and years will improve its prospects.
Ford achieved its market high of US$16.74 back in March 2015. Since then, this five-year high continuously reduced considerably by 47%. The stock’s yearly highs and lows fluctuated between US$10.56 and US$ 7.41. But it remains an attractive stock to hold for the long-term despite the above-average risk.
Long-term prospects of Ford Motor Company stock
Ford stock achieved a score close to 40 points out of 100 in company ratings. This rating was back in August after the sales fluctuated and fell sharply by 20% of its value. But since then, the formidable automaker made some changes. For example, it established a life-long relationship with Mobileye to get ahead in the technological and smart electric vehicles’ race.
Income investors can still look forward to their stocks as a lucrative, long-term prospect. Some of the key factors that can change the company’s fortunes in the coming months include:
- Resolution of the US-China trade war could boost the company’s sales in the Chinese market.
- Due to 40% import tariffs, Ford decided to increase the production of some models.
- A trade deal can soon improve consumer confidence and corporate reliability.
- Ford will benefit immensely if the global economic activity receives a much-needed boost.
- The company’s China strategy 2.0 is very ambitious and a definite game-changer.
- The stocks can go up if the Chinese sales of more than 30 new models increase.
- The profits from selling ten new smart electric vehicles are also an enticing prospect.
Lucrative dividends for investors
Long-term investors have to show patience with the company. They cannot ignore the high dividends either. The Ford Motor Company stock has a price-to-earnings (PE) multiple of 7.2x. It is behind Toyota with a PE ratio of 1.6. But the automaker is competing hard with GM with a PE multiple of 7.3x.
Investors can look forward to a higher growth rate in the future. The company’s forward dividend is at 6.8%, while Toyota and GM’s yields are at 2.6% and 4.3%, respectively. Portfolio managers can closely look at these indicative ratios and make a judicious choice.
Expert opinion on Ford Motor Company stock
Auto industry analysts and stock experts do not have a definite answer. They have a tentative outlook for Ford shares between 2019 and 2021. A majority of the analysts are recommending the investors to hold the stock. At the same time, those who are encouraging share purchases far outnumber those who approve of share selling.
The company’s earnings per share for 2020 was around US$0.60. But the YoY improvements will see a rise from 5.5% in 2020 to 12.8% in 2021. Ford’s SUV’s and popular trucks managed to generate demand in Q3. The company is expecting to break even in the fourth quarter.


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Prime Minister Narendra Modi asked people not to believe in rumors on coronavirus, which had infected lots of people across the country.
Modi made the comments through a video conferencing during his interaction with people from various “Pradhan Mantri Bharatiya Janaushadi Pariyojana Kendras” on Saturday.
The Prime Minister urged people to get into the habit of greeting each other with a “namaste” instead of regular handshake as one of the measures to prevent the spread of the coronavirus.
“During such times, rumors also spread quickly. Some people say you must not eat this and not do that. Some people come up with four new things, saying that coronavirus can be avoided by eating them. We have to avoid these rumors too. Whatever you do, do it with the advice of your doctor,” Modi said.
“The rest of the people in the family are also more prone to infection and in such a situation they should also undergo necessary tests. Such mates should also wear masks, wear gloves and stay away from others,” he added.
This includes interactions with store owners and beneficiaries at selected stores across the country including Guwahati.


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PayPal Moves to Cut Off VPN & Smart DNS Services February 7, 2016
If you are a user of a VPN or Smart DNS service, you will soon have one fewer payment option. PayPal is cutting off all VPN and Smart DNS services from their payment network. If your provider has not been blocked yet, it is likely it will be shortly. Recently UnoTelly made the issue public by releasing the statement that PayPal sent to them:
“Under the PayPal Acceptable Use Policy, PayPal may not be used to send or receive payments for items that infringe or violate any copyright, trademark, right of publicity or privacy, or any other proprietary right under the laws of any jurisdiction,”
PayPal’s email reads. “This includes transactions for any device or technological measure that descrambles a scrambled work, decrypts an encrypted work or otherwise avoids, bypasses, removes, deactivates or impairs a technological measure without the authority of the copyright owner.”
This is not the first time PayPal has cut off services that could be used for copyright infringement or bypassing lockouts. A few years ago PayPal blocked all file-sharing services from their network.
UnoTelly gave a statement to TorrentFreak and said, “We are disappointed at PayPal’s unilateral action and the way it acted without prior warning. We provide both DNS resolution and secure VPN services. Our services are network relays that connect people around the world.”
Cord Cutters News has heard from several VPN and Smart DNS services that their PayPal accounts have been disabled; however, a few still offer PayPal as an option. We have even heard that at least one has been blocked by Master Card from accessing their payments network.
This is just one more move in an effort to crack down on people living outside of the desired market for each service. Recently Netflix announced they would also be working to block proxy services.
Hopefully this move by content owners to block VPNs and Smart DNS services is also accompanied by a new effort to offer more options for their customers to legally pay for the content they want.
While at Home Depot the other day I noticed Paypal as a payment option on the self checkout screen. I see this type of penetration as a positive - so I'm going to try and buy something using my account. Turns out I use paypal a lot for ebay, but never installed the phone app - have now and it looks like to checkout you use your phone number and a pin. Will report back after I use it - it also showed a list of stores nearby that accepted paypal.
Yesterday I read this blog from a Merchant account provider saying that Paypal will terminate our accounts for various reasons. As PayPal is not concerned with background checks while registration it 's easy for a quick signup. But when a significant issues occur they will terminate our account, Even our competitor or an ex-employee can fake report our account.


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Berlin, July 18 (EFE) .- The Swedish telecommunications group Ericsson had losses in the second quarter of the year worth about 1 billion Swedish kronor (about 105 million euros) Which doubled the forecasts of the most pessimistic analyzes. P>
The company reported that in the previous quarter it had had profits of 1.6 billion crowns 168 million euros). P>
Sales fell 8 percent to 49.9 billion kronor (€ 5,241 million). P>
The company explained that the drop in billing Was mainly due to the low investments of customers in the mobile phone network in some markets which affected the sale of certain Ericsson products. P>
Situation, the consortium wants to accelerate its cost-cutting plan. P>
The Swedish group is currently faced with a weakening of the market and the challenge of competitors Asian. P>
In recent years, Ericsson has lost market share with Chinese Huawei and the Finnish company Nokia.