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A new strategic partnership to disrupt retail data in Europe!
Discover a competitive & retail-agnostic dataset
to deliver results at scale for the FMCG sector.
Leading FMCG cash-back app Shopmium strategically partners with global leader in audience measurement Nielsen, in a bid to improve data-driven marketing in the FMCG sector post-cookies. Shopmium’s data combined with the Nielsen Marketing Cloud’s comprehensive consumer data will enable brands to gain an omnichannel view of consumers across different buying signals and retailers.
Shopmium is the free mobile app with +10 million downloads providing exclusive discounts on FMCG products that consumers buy in-store or online. Through its logged services Shopmium captures their own 1st party proprietary & exclusive data based on multi-retailer purchase receipts and delivers a reliable pool of cookieless seed data.
This data is then modeled out by Nielsen, scaled up, and distributed to platforms for activation. Nielsen’s advanced data modeling and enrichment methodology, powered by AI, enables real-time optimization of the audience segments. With this technology, Nielsen is able to create valuable lookalike segments based on the Shopmium consumer base in order to deliver at scale across the digital landscape.
“In a world where FMCG brands struggle to collect 1st party data from their consumers, a Shopmium in-app activation followed by Nielsen data enhancement now provides a solution to re-engage buyers and their lookalikes outside the app on programmatic channels such as video, social media, display, native and audio at scale.” Explains Guillaume Durand, Head of Shopmium France & Belgium.
“The new opportunities presented to clients are significant. Consumer brand marketers are demanding seamless digital solutions to deliver results at scale. Together we can meet this need by bringing a unique combination of insights, activation and measurement that will propel the industry forward. Marketers, in turn, will be able to access more than 500 FMCG-ready buyer segments with all different size ranges for use on a variety of platforms in the UK and France.” Says Paul Barnard, Country Lead Northern Europe at Nielsen Marketing Cloud.
Marketers can leverage those new co-branded segments at a category, brand or even retailer level to plan, activate and analyze their marketing campaigns across media in order to influence shopping behavior, build brand loyalty or enhance the shopping experience for consumers.
“The current retail media market is too siloed and usually very costly which can negatively impact campaign ROI. Through this collaboration with Nielsen we are looking to bring a more holistic approach to shoppers activation through reliable and multi-retailer data at a much more reasonable price point.” Says Guillaume Durand.
About Shopmium: solutions.shopmium.com
Shopmium is a company founded in 2011 that offers a set of marketing solutions for consumer brands in France, the United Kingdom and Belgium. Its main activity is based on a mobile application which has more than 10 million downloads and allows brands to promote their products while offering exclusive promotions to consumers. Shopmium also offers media amplification solutions, based on transactional consumption data from its community.
In 2015, Shopmium joined the American group Quotient Technology Inc., the American leader in digital couponing created in 1998.
“Nielsen and Quotient already established this relationship a few years ago in the US. We are now thrilled to be able to roll out these capabilities across the UK and France with Shopmium.” Concludes Guillaume Tailhan-Cartier.
About Nielsen: www.nielsen.com
Nielsen shapes the world’s media and content as a global leader in audience measurement, data and analytics. Through our understanding of people and their behaviors across all channels and platforms, we empower our clients with independent and actionable intelligence so they can connect and engage with their audiences—now and into the future.
An S&P 500 company, Nielsen (NYSE: NLSN) operates around the world in more than 55 countries. Learn more at www.nielsen.com or www.nielsen.com/investors and connect with us on social media.


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Serko, the company behind the most-used online travel booking tool for Australian corporate travellers, is planning to list on the ASX this year.
The New Zealand-listed company, which has a market value of $NZ60 million ($56 million), counts companies including KPMG, Microsoft, BMW, Fortescue Metals Group and Origin Energy among its clients.
More than 2 million travellers have access to its online booking tool, with 30 per cent of Australia's corporate travel spending, or about $US5 billion ($7.1 billion), expected to pass through its technology in the financial year ending March 31.
"We are really known in Australia – 90 per cent of what we do is in Australia," Serko chief executive Darrin Grafton said during a visit to Sydney on Wednesday, regarding the logic behind seeking a dual listing.
Serko's travel technology, which allows individual business travellers to book via a mobile app, but still remain compliant with corporate policy, is used by travel management companies including American Express Global Business Travel, Flight Centre's FCm Travel Solutions and Brisbane-based Corporate Travel Management.
Serko often provides the technology on a "white label" basis, meaning it is rebranded with the name of the travel manager, such as FCm, in line with its goal of assisting agents rather than trying to replace them.
Serko's business model used to be reliant on taking a small piece of each transaction booked through its systems but that is evolving toward a subscription for using the technology as well as commissions received from bookings through partners such as Expedia, Wotif and Priceline's Booking.com.
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Mr Grafton said Serko had signed up Microsoft's Asian business as a direct client rather than through a travel management company and the goal was to complete more such deals in the future so that even if the travel agent changed, the client would require the use of Serko technology as part of the contract.
Serko also provides expense management technology as well as booking tools for complex fly-in, fly-out operations used by resources companies.
"We are trying to innovate in every part of the journey," Mr Grafton said.
The Auckland-based company reported a $NZ3.4 million net loss in the first half of the financial year ended September 30, based on total revenue of $NZ7.1 million, with the rollout period of some of its new products having taken longer than expected.
Serko has set a financial target of break-even by the end of the current financial year. It raised $NZ8 million through an institutional placement in December to help fund the use of a new product aimed at small and medium enterprises and to help increase brand support and raise product awareness. The company's shareholders already include some high-net-worth individuals from Australia.
"We have enough [cash] now to last us for two years," Mr Grafton said, but he did not rule out the prospect of another raising to accompany the ASX listing. "We have said we will make acquisitions if we see something in our field."
Serko last year purchased Sydney-based Arnold Travel Technology from Expedia's Wotif arm to help boost its transaction volumes. Mr Grafton said another major benefit of the deal was the ability to add the Arnold development team to Serko.

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If it connects to the internet, it’s vulnerable to hacking. That’s the ongoing message that cyber-security experts have been giving, which may not seem particularly helpful knowing that everything connects to the internet.
But breaches aren’t inevitable. Corporations like Equifax could have protected their customer’s data through encryption (but didn’t), and consumers can avoid potential high-risk devices and services or take additional precautions when they do.
Below is a list of the obvious, the frightening, and the absurd things recently reported to be at risk of getting hacked.
The Department of Homeland Security issued a warning to Americans in Pyeongchang to be mindful of so-called “cyber activists” and cyber criminals.
“At high-profile events, cyber activists may take advantage of the large audience to spread their message,” the warning says. “Cyber criminals may attempt to steal personally identifiable information or harvest users’ credentials for financial gain. There is also the possibility that mobile or other communications will be monitored.”
The agency advises Americans watching the games in person to switch off their Wifi and Bluetooth connections when not in use, avoid using password-only websites on public wireless networks, regularly update mobile software, and create strong passwords, which is about the same advice security experts have already been giving consumers.
Has a ghost been turning on your television in the middle of the night? Maybe it’s just a bored teenager taunting you from his basement.
Consumer Reports found that Samsung television sets, Roku devices, and other smart TVs could be easily manipulated thousands of miles away by “a relatively unsophisticated hacker,” according to their review of security features on the devices.
While owners of smart TVs can change their settings to improve security, they can’t escape the risk of a hack altogether. Even agreeing to the device’s privacy policies and terms of service, a necessary step in using it, triggers “a significant amount of data collection.”
The Equifax hack was even worse than the credit agency has been letting on, according to an investigative report published by Sen Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass).
Warren charged Wednesday that Equifax had failed to reveal numerous other security breaches, noting one instance in which an unknown number of passport numbers were accessed by hackers. It was a claim that Equifax quickly denied in news reports.
But after The New York Post obtained a copy of a letter Equifax sent the senator, admitting as such, the company clarified its position. An Equifax spokesperson told the Post that “the easiest way to understand this is that there was a field labeled passports with no actual data in it.”
The spokesperson denied that any passport numbers were actually stolen.
Researchers at SEC Consult found that a smart sex toy called Vibratissimo, which connects to smartphones via bluetooth, could be easily hacked via a “quick control” feature that allows use of the toy remotely.
SEC Consult also reported that passwords and other sensitive data could be stolen through the product’s accompanying online application, which ZDNet reports has as many as 100,000 users.
This is apparently an ongoing problem plaguing the smart sex toy industry. A PornHub-sponsored project called the Internet of Dongs is currently attempting to study all “smart” sex toys to look for potential security flaws.


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CEO Pete Parsons labels claims "false"
Chinese gaming giant enters exclusive talks to acquire Leyou Technologies
“We're always in the market for new opportunities”
Leyou Technologies is also developing a Lord of the Rings MMO
Chinese gaming giant buys into Daemon X Machina and Story of Seasons studio
“If there are opportunities we will take them”, says CEO
Management team of Cambridge-based company to remain in place
Game 'combines the scope of a creative sandbox with the depth of an RPG'
Deal worth up to $525 million agreed for Saber
Typhoon "built by industry veterans who shipped a lot of your favorite triple-A"


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Several local wine shops have posted their fall tasting and winemaker’s dinner schedules. Today? A focus on Willow Park’s upcoming schedule, but look for great offerings from the city’s myriad other wine shops in the following weeks.
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A few must-attends? James Sichel will host a Chateau Margaux perspective on Sept. 17, starting at noon. Tickets are $75 apiece. (There’s also a Bordeaux wine sale on that day, too.)
Then, on Oct. 20, don’t miss the Cakebread tasting with Dennis Cakebread; tickets are $50 apiece and the event starts at 5 p.m.
And on Nov. 5, the 18th annual charity wine auction will take place at the shop; tickets are $200 apiece (trust me, that is a deal!) and the event starts at 7 p.m.
Willow Park’s annual store-wide wine sale will take place on Nov. 11, and then, just in time for the pre-holiday entertaining season, all spirits will be on sale on Saturday, Nov. 19.
And, the following weekend, there will be an Italian wine sale on Saturday, Nov. 26.
On De. 2, celebrate 100 years of Bollinger Champagne with a brilliant bubbles tasting. (That’s the stuff of James Bond fame, by the way.)
For tickets to any of the above events, more information about the sales or other Willow Park information, email firstname.lastname@example.org or call 403-296-1640, ext. 4.


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Williams was Apple's leading chip designer and worked on the A7 to A12X chips that Apple used in its mobile devices. His new company develops processors for use in data centers. Apple sued Williams for the first time in August 2019, claiming that its contracts with Apple prevented him from doing business that is directly related to Apple's business.
Williams has since claimed that Apple has invaded his privacy and has been monitoring his text, while Apple complained that Williams had already planned and developed Apple's Nuvia and had also contacted Apple employees.
In January, Williams tried to dismiss Apple's lawsuit against him, but was unsuccessful. Now he's back with the new claim that Apple hired Nuvia engineers.
According to Bloomberg Williams wants to lure his employees away and also prevents his own employees from leaving the company to pursue their own endeavors. He claims that Apple's lawsuit against him for breach of contract aims to "stifle the creation of new technologies and solutions by a new company and reduce the freedom of entrepreneurs to find more fulfilling jobs."
He continues to accuse Apple of inappropriately preventing employees from "making preliminary, proprietary preparations to start a new business – whether competitively or otherwise."
There is still no final word on whether the case will be brought to justice, despite the fact that a judge has already rejected Apple's request for punitive damages against Williams, as Apple has failed to demonstrate how Williams deliberately attempted to harm the company through infidelity ,


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Sat, 29th Jun 2019
In yet another blow to the UK high street, retailer and chemist Boots has announced that it is considering the closure of around two hundred stores over the next two years.
The chemist says that should the closures happen, the overwhelming majority of affected staff will be redeployed to other locations. The closures are expected to be spread out over an 18 month time span, and would mean that around 10 percent of Boots UK’s standalone outlets would be shutting down.
The company is owned by US firm Wallgreen Boots Alliance, and the owner has not confirmed which stores will be closing at this time. The company has just started the review process. Director Sebastian James has stated that the plan is to consolidate local pharmacy stores in areas where there are several branches in close proximity. He added that the company believes that this is a good decision since it will allow for more investment into the staffing of those stores while still maintaining good coverage.
At this time, 90% of the country has good coverage (meaning locations are within a ten minute drive of a Boots branch). There are still plans to open new stores in areas where communities could benefit from an additional branch. Earlier this month a new Covent Garden flagship store was opened, creating 130 new jobs. The closures will focus on lower performance stores, and stores in city centers where there are currently multiple branches close together.


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Industry Gathers in Tokyo for World Adhesive and Sealant Conference
The Japan Adhesive Industry Association will host the World Adhesive & Sealant Conference 2016.
The World Adhesive & Sealant Conference 2016 (WAC2016) is scheduled to take place October 26-28 at the Shinagawa Prince Hotel in Tokyo. The main theme of WAC2016 is Creating Tomorrow, with three keywords: Environment, Creation, and Evolution. Some 700 delegates are expected to attend from around the world, representing adhesive and sealant manufacturers and suppliers to the industry.
The event, held every four years, is organized this year by the Asia Regional Adhesive Council and Japan Adhesive Industry Association. Co-organizing associations include: China Adhesives and Tape Industry Association, Korea Adhesive Industry Association, Taiwan Synthetic Resins and Adhesives Industrial Association, The Adhesive and Sealant Council Inc., and The Association of European Adhesive Manufacturers (FEICA).
An exhibition takes place in Prince Hall from 9 a.m.-5:50 p.m. on Wednesday, October 26, and from 9 a.m.-2 p.m. on Thursday, October 27. Registration for the exhibition will be taken on site only, and is free of charge. ASI
For more information, visit www.wac2016.org.
Asahi Chemical Synthetic
Cray Valley HSC Asia Ltd.
Everlight Chemical Industrial
Japan Chemical Database
King Honor International
Risun Polymer International
Satake Chemical Equipment Mfg.
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Finally! Netflix lets you download content and watch it offline without an internet connection. Airplane passengers sitting next to small children rejoice! Here’s how to start watching offline Netflix content right now.
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Several young business owners at Farm Centre GSM Village, Kano’s major mobile phone market, have been rendered jobless and left to count their losses following the demolition of their shops by security officials reportedly led by the Managing Director of Kano Road Traffic Agency (KAROTA), Baffa Babba Dan Agundi.
Daily Trust reports that this is the second demolition expedition embarked upon by the traffic boss within one week.
The first one happened on Sunday at Hausawa New layout in the state’s metropolis.
It was gathered that at least 150 shops were affected in the latest demolition.
It was gathered that five vehicles of Anti-Daba Squad of the state police command were led by Dan Agundi to demolish the shops with properties worth over N100 million at Bello Kano GSM Market at Farm Center GSM village.
Nura Shehu, one of victims, said Dan Agundi demolished their shops same day they had a meeting with him.
“On Wednesday, we had a meeting with Baffa Dan Agundi over these shops and stalls that are on a land he claimed to be his own and he gave us two days notice to move out all our properties or he will demolish everything.
“But that same day, our shops were demolished in the night. I have lost properties in my two shops worth over N25 million”, Shehu said.
Sani Yakubu, who said he lost over N14 million worth of properties, corroborated what Shehu said.
“Yes we had a meeting with him around 8pm in the night and he told us if we can remove all our properties that same night, we are safe. There are almost 200 shops and stalls in that place how can we move everything in that same night ? I was called in the early morning hours that our shops were demolished and only for me to come and find my shop with properties over N14 million nowhere to be found”, he said amid tears.
Alkassim Musa, who said he was amongst the first people that saw the incident in the early hours of Thursday, said he saw uncountable number of phones damaged and other properties.
However, when contacted, Dan Agundi said the land does not belong to him as alleged, but the owner of the stalls encroached into someone else’s land.
Dan Agundi added that, last month Kano State Urban Planning and Development Authority, KNUPDA, also communicated with the owner of the market and gave him notice to relocate from the land he rented out to the shop owners but he refused again, and finally the demolition took place.
He, however, refused to disclose the identity of the said owners of land despite being pressed for it.


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20/20 solution hits its stride in 2015 with advanced functionality and ease-of-use unmatched by rivals
MOUNT LAUREL, NJ, January 19, 2016 – Agilence, Inc., the leading provider of cloud-based data analytics solutions for retailers, today announced a record year in 2015 driven by the extraordinary adoption of the 20/20 Solution.
In its second full year of release, Agilence’s SaaS-based 20/20 solution was selected by 37 customers including: At Home, Five Below, Kirkland’s, Uniqlo and 17 clients affiliated with The Zellman Group. With the addition of these new customers, 20/20 is now deployed in over 20,000 locations across the United States.
2015 also marked the expansion of 20/20’s reach into new verticals and markets. Agilence added their first European and Latin American customers to the 20/20 platform during the year. In addition, 20/20 also entered into a new industry vertical in 2015.
“2015 saw tremendous adoption of 20/20 across multiple segments,” said Russ Hawkins, CEO, Agilence, Inc. “We have seen our customers experience double digit ROI in just a few months. We are expecting 2016 to further accelerate adoption and we are expanding our company and products to continue to exceed our customers’ expectations.”
“20/20 is a cutting-edge solution that combines advanced functionality while maintaining the ease-of-use that has driven its success in the marketplace,” said Derek Rodner, VP Product Strategy. “In 2016, we will release exciting new capabilities that will extend our market-leading position and deliver unprecedented ROI for our customers.”
Agilence (www.agilenceinc.com) is the industry leader in data analytics and reporting solutions for retail organizations. Agilence develops 20/20 Retail™, a highly flexible and powerful cloud-based reporting solution. 20/20™ provides organizations with a complete view of their business, empowering them to make informed decisions faster, to increase efficiency and improve profit margins across the enterprise. Agilence, Inc. is headquartered in Mount Laurel, NJ. To learn more about Agilence, please email email@example.com or call 856-366-1200.


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Windows 8 user interface has been a subject of debate ever since its launch. In departure from the original PC desktop UI, Windows 8 user interface uses the tiled version which is the same used on Windows Phone mobile devices.
However, Windows Phone itself has been a failure so far and, therefore, not surprisingly Windows 8 for desktop users has also been a far from a hit product.
Consumer PC sales have seen a nosedive at double digit rates since the introduction of Windows 8. However, despite all this poor performance, Microsoft has today committed again that the tile look of Windows 8 is here to stay.
At a pre MWC conference in Barcelona, Microsoft executive Joe Belfiore said that users having a touch screen laptop preferred Windows 8 over Windows 7. However, he also admitted that users of Windows on non-touch enabled devices consider Windows 7 to be better than Windows 8.
He also said that Microsoft plans to improve the Windows 8 tile interface for desktop and non touch enabled devices. For example power, search control and settings will be made more visible. By right clicking on a tile, the contextual information related to that tile will be made visible. Users will also see the red X button when an app takes over screen.
However, it is loud and clear that Microsoft is not going to give up on the touch interface of Windows 8. Belfiore said:
“I want to set the record straight: We love touch. None of this has the intention of degrading the touch experience.”


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Friday, April 26, 2013
The postal service had planned to end Saturday delivery, but won't now, according to the Associated Press.
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The United States Postal Service says it will "back down," on its plan to end Saturday mail delivery, according to the Associated Press Twitter feed. The U.S. Congress forced the Postal Service to cancel its plans, according to the AP. The postal service had planned to end Saturday mail delivery by Aug. 1 as part of its large plan to deal with its large debts. "Congress has prohibited implementation of a new national delivery schedule for mail and packages, which would consist of package delivery Monday through Saturday and mail delivery Monday through Friday, and which would have taken effect the week of Aug. 5, 2013," the USPS Board of Governors said in a statement. The Board also said, as part of the Post Service's five-year recovery …
Tuesday, February 19, 2013
You can purchase a beautiful mini portrait of the Pt. Judith Lighthouse for just 46 cents.
Tuesday, February 19
The Point Judith Lighthouse is one of five lighthouses that will be available on “forever” postage stamps this year, according to the United States Postal Service. An exact release date hasn’t yet been released, but according to the USPS schedule, they should be available for purchase sometime in July 2013. From the USPS website: Sentinels of the Coastline, Reminders of Romance: Lighthouses have the power to evoke the most meaningful cultural sentiments. Learn about the history of America’s “Guiding Lights,” and the painstaking care artist Howard Koslow has taken since 1990 to render each regional Lighthouses series issuance with detailed accuracy. There’s something about lighthouses. They fascinate us; they enchant us; they draw us in. …
Friday, February 1, 2013
Stamps and priority mail services went up in price Sunday, and a new worldwide stamp is now available.
Friday, February 1
The price to send a letter just went up a penny, as stamps are now 46 cents. This increase was part of the U.S. Postal Service hike on stamps and priority mail, which became effective Sunday. Even with the price hike, the USPS could run out of money within six months to a year if Washington doesn't act, according to NBC. Mail delivery could even stop for a period of time, Michael Crew, director of the Center for Research in Regulated Industries, told NBC. If you want to plan ahead and avoid future (and probably inevitable) hikes, the USPS offers Forever Stamps, that are good for — well — as long as the Mail Service is delivering mail. They can be used on a letter of 1 ounce or less, and they are the same price of a regular stamp. Here …


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Pier 1 Imports has furloughed most of its employees at its Fort Worth headquarters and instituted pay cuts for those still employed as a result of the coronavirus and to preserve liquid assets.
“Like many retailers that have temporarily closed stores in response to COVID-19, we are making difficult decisions that are necessary to preserve value in our business for the long-term benefit our associates, customers and other stakeholders,” said Pier 1 CEO Robert Riesbeck.
About 65 percent of the company’s employees at headquarters as well as some store and distribution associates are furloughed indefinitely.
That decision was made March 23, following the company’s announcement on March 22, to temporarily shutter all Pier 1 stores nationwide to combat the coronavirus.
Employees deemed critical to operations have had their pay cut by 20 percent. Salaries were cut 30 percent for senior executives were 50 percent for executive vice presidents and above. Pay for board members was cut or deferred by 50 percent, the company said in a statement.
The company said it would continue to follow guidelines from government and health office to determine when it can re-open its stores.
Pier 1 is continuing to take and fill orders through online operations.
Last month, Pier 1 initiated Chapter 11 bankruptcy proceedings in U.S Bankruptcy Court for the Eastern District of Virginia.
The filing came followed an announcement earlier this year that Pier 1 would close 450 stores and layoff employees.
Lenders have committed approximately $256 million in debtor-in-possession financing so the company could continue to operate through the bankruptcy process.
Pier 1 was founded in California in 1962 and established a relationship for selling trendy home goods such as beanbag chairs and hanging strands of love beads to serve as room dividers.
The company moved its headquarters to Texas and went public in 1970.
In recent years, the company has moved into selling more conventional items such as furniture, dishes and decorative pieces but has struggled with competition from lower-priced retailers such as Walmart, Target, Home Goods and Wayfair.
In its most recent quarterly earnings report, ending Nov. 30, 2019, the company’s sales fell 13 percent to $358 million. It reported a net loss of $59 million for the quarter.
In a news release, Pier 1 stated it operates 541 stores in the U.S. but did not disclose its number of employees


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Hip hop artist B-Real of the group Cypress Hill opened a marijuana dispensary Wednesday in Sylmar.
B-Real, whose real name is Louis Mario Freese, named the shop Dr. Greenthumb’s after a popular Cypress Hill song.
“We have a lot of history behind us as it relates to music and the pro-legalization movement,” Freese said in a statement. “It’s a blessing to put down roots of our first storefront in our backyard and serving our community with a premium cannabis experience.”
The dispensary, located at 12751 Foothill Blvd., is licensed to sell both recreational and medical marijuana, according to the Los Angeles Department of Cannabis Regulation.


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In the second in its series on how cleantech companies are coping with recent financial turmoil, BusinessGreen.com asks those holding the purse strings what green firms can do to insulate themselves from the worst effects of the credit crunch
Opinions may be firmly divided on how badly cleantech firms will be affected by the recent credit crunch. There is little doubt that in the short term, at least, it will become harder to secure project...
How will the global pledge to 'protect, restore and promote sustainable use of terrestrial ecosystems' shape the global economy?
A photographer by trade, IKEA's Hege Sæbjørnsen explains why a desire to make a positive social and environmental impact prompted a career change
Any watering down of the Carbon Price Support mechanism would deal a grave blow to UK decarbonisation efforts, warns Sandbag's Phil McDonald
VIDEO: Grow Bristol delivers fresh leafy greens grown in a shipping container to city shops and restaurants by bike


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Netmarble sold 133 billion won ($114 million) worth of shares in KakaoBank to secure liquidity, a regulatory filing showed on Thursday, ahead of the payment deadline for its acquisition of a social casino game company.
This is the second time the mobile game company unloaded its holding in KakaoBank after it sold 6 million shares for 430 billion won on Aug. 10, just days after the internet-only bank successfully made its market debut on Aug. 6.
After the two rounds of offloading, it still holds 7.61 million shares, valued at about 625 billion won based on Wednesday’s closing price of 82,100 won.
Netmarble joined the consortium of the internet-only bank at the very early stage in 2016 and invested a total of 91.7 billion won in the company.
Industry sources are saying that Netmarble will use the proceedings to complete the acquisition of SpinX, a Hong Kong-based social casino game company, valued at 2.5 trillion won. The company had said that it would utilize 1.78 trillion won from its cash holding and loans to buy SpinX, a deal announced earlier this month. Netmarble plans to pay 80 percent of the 2.5 trillion won by Sept. 17 and the remaining 20 percent over four years.
In addition to KakaoBank, the company also sold all of its holdings in Kakao Games, some 3.21 million shares, in a block deal on Aug. 12, securing 253.6 billion won.
Shares in Netmarble declined 6.25 percent as of 2 p.m. on Thursday.
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If keeping up with the latest smartphone is important to you, then EDGE is a great option to ensure you always have the latest technology in your pocket.
Knoxville, TN (PRWEB) April 08, 2014
Cellular Sales, the nation’s largest premium Verizon Wireless retailer, with approximately 560 U.S. locations, is helping customers upgrade their wireless equipment ahead of time with the new Early EDGE program.
Early EDGE, which is a limited-time offer, gives Verizon Wireless customers the opportunity to switch from a two-year contract to Verizon’s new EDGE program and receive an upgrade on their device when doing so as long as that customer’s last upgrade occurred before Nov. 13, 2013. Normally, consumers would have to wait until the expiration of their two-year contract to switch to EDGE. However, Early EDGE allows them to convert that contract immediately.
“If you’ve got your eye on a new smartphone now or are looking for a new program that can allow you to upgrade as often as every six months, then Early EDGE gives you an excellent chance to do both,” James “JT” Thome, chief operating officer for Cellular Sales, said.
Verizon Wireless’s recent announcement of its More Everything Plan, which offers twice as much shareable data as the old Share Everything Plan, means customers who take advantage of Early EDGE can receive a great deal on their new smartphone and wireless plan.
“Between Early EDGE and More Everything, Verizon is providing more value to the consumer than ever before,” Thome said. “People who use both of these together are getting one of the best deals, with the most flexibility, the wireless industry has to offer.”
Verizon EDGE allows consumers the freedom to upgrade their smartphones more often. Those enrolled in EDGE pay for their phones on an installment plan and may upgrade their phones after paying 50 percent of the phone’s cost, as often as every six months. In addition, customers who move over to the Edge program may qualify for monthly discounts on their Verizon service, offsetting much, if not all, of the phone’s expense.
“If keeping up with the latest smartphone is important to you, then EDGE is a great option to ensure you always have the latest technology in your pocket,” Thome said.
About Cellular Sales
Headquartered in Knoxville, Tenn., in Cellular Sales was founded in 1993 and has been named by Inc. Magazine as one of the nation’s fastest-growing privately owned retailers for the past five years. The company currently employs nearly 4,500 people and operates close to 560 stores nationwide. Job seekers may visit the Cellular Sales employment page to search current openings in an area near them. For more information on the company, visit cellularsales.com.


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Congratulations to AkzoNobel, winner of the overall Innovation of the Year award, sponsored by Elesvier’s R&D Solutions, for its Interline 9001 cargo tank coating system, designed to help chemical ship owners and operators to improve performance and reduce costs. The innovation has also won the Best Product Innovation category, sponsored by Accenture.
Now in their 14th year, the annual ICIS Innovation Awards seek to recognise and reward companies and individuals that show high levels of innovation in products and processes, as well as providing benefits to the environment and leading progress towards sustainability.
To ensure we identify the very best in innovation from the global chemicals industry, we have enlisted a panel of leading innovation experts from the industry and wider innovation community, who will select the winners in each of the four categories and an overall Best Innovation for 2017 (see below).
They will also judge the Alpha Innovator of the Year entries.
ICIS is pleased this year to welcome back Elsevier’s R&D Solutions as the overall sponsor of the awards and as a partner in the Alpha Innovator of the Year Awards, to be presented to two high-performing individuals.
ICIS is delighted this year to welcome Accenture, for its sponsorship of the Best Product Innovation category.
ICIS is also grateful for the continued support of U.S. Chemicals and ExxonMobil Chemical as category sponsors. We thank them for their support of the Innovation with Best Benefit for the Environment and Sustainability category, and Best Innovation by a Small or Medium-sized Enterprise (SME) category, respectively.
To recognise the breadth of innovation in the chemical sector, the ICIS Innovation Awards include four company categories and two individual categories.
The annual ICIS lnnovation Awards are open to any chemical company or collaborative effort between companies and academia, regardless of where in the world they are based.
The judges are looking for innovative projects that solve problems or provide solutions for the company entering and/or its customers, or demonstrate an innovative approach to business, the environment and/or sustainability.
Each year, ICIS selects an overall company winner, chosen from the winners in the four company categories. This Award will be presented this year by Elsevier’s R&D Solutions, as lead sponsor of the ICIS Innovation Awards 2017 at a lunch event in central London. The individual and company category winners will be presented with their awards at the same time as the overall winner.


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Tesla has been looking at the German region of Lower Saxony for a location for its next Gigafactory, according to reports from German news site Nordwest Zeitung.
The possible location for the European factory has been confirmed by the German minister of economics Bernd Althusmann, who welcomed the interest from the Californian car maker in Hanover on Thursday (European time).
“I would be delighted about the company’s commitment and the new jobs it will create in our country,” said Althusmann (translated from German).
With Tesla’s Shanghai factory all but complete, the next step for Tesla is to build a fourth factory in Europe to meet the demands of its market on the continent.
In June, CEO and founder Elon Musk said that Germany made sense as the location for the fourth Gigafactory during a Twitter conversation in which the CEO displayed a natural talent for the German language (or perhaps he just has a very good translator, who knows).
Germany is a leading choice for Europe. Perhaps on the German-French border makes sense, near the Benelux countries
— Elon Musk (@elonmusk) June 19, 2018
According to Nordwest Zeitung, Emden in the county of Emsland is the prime candidate under consideration, due in part to its proximity to the coast. While the minister would not confirm this to German media, the reasoning behind this choice is at least in part because of its importance to the German automotive shipping industry.
It is unknown when Tesla will make its final decision on a location for Gigafactory 4, however Althusmann says Lower Saxony, which has an established car industry is well suited.
“Lower Saxony is one of the world’s top regions of the automotive industry, which is also known to Tesla,” said Althusmann, adding that it is a “good location within the European transport network including port connections, a dynamic research landscape and renewable energies on the doorstep.”
Tesla’s European headquarters will however remain in the Netherlands (also confirmed by Musk via Twitter).
Musk said in March that the base version of the Model 3 – which was long promised at a $US35,000 price point ($A51,780 converted at today’s rates) and became available earlier this year before being relegated as an “off menu” item – would eventually make its way to Europe.
However this would be contingent on progress at the Shanghai Gigafactory, said Musk, who said at the time that the base model would be available in around 6 months, and China in 6-8 months.
Base Model 3 available in Europe in ~6 months, Asia 6 to 8 months. Latter contingent on Shanghai Gigafactory. Country-specific taxes & import duties mean price may be 25% or more above US number.
— Elon Musk (@elonmusk) March 1, 2019
In China, Shanghai’s completion date is creeping ever closer, with reports on Wednesday (Australian time) that Tesla global VP Grace Tao (Tao Lin) updated Chinese media on progress, adding that the area of Shanghai Linglang could offer opportunity for Tesla’s other interests.
Tesla Global VP Grace Tao also said in the interview: ”Tesla is not just a car company, but also a high-tech company, & there may be other expansions (different field). Shanghai Lingang has enough space and structure for Tesla's dream in China.” $TSLA #Tesla #China #TeslaChina pic.twitter.com/hRWICXN9DI
— Vincent (@vincent13031925) August 20, 2019
Top image by Frisia Orientalis – Self-photographed, GFDL.
Bridie Schmidt is lead reporter for The Driven, sister site of Renew Economy. She specialises in writing about new technology and has been writing about electric vehicles for two years. She has a keen interest in the role that zero emissions transport has to play in sustainability and is co-organiser of the Northern Rivers Electric Vehicle Forum.


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There is no doubt that online shopping has become firmly entrenched in our daily lives. In fact, according to a recent poll by Marist College and National Public Radio (NPR), 76 percent of all adults in the United States shop online. Online shopping platforms have also opened a plethora of options far beyond the physical location of the shopper. Consumers now have more shopping choices than they could have ever dreamed of and seem to gravitate toward brands providing a positive and pleasant shopping experience. And, with what seems to be shorter and shorter attention spans from consumers, teamed with fierce competition, retailers are faced with the need to quickly attract their attention, anticipate needs, and provide an engaging, seamless shopping experience.
ShopRunner, a unique subscription service that matches savvy online shoppers with top retailers and brands, decided to focus on developing an innovative ecommerce presence so its retail partners could stand out in the crowded online space. Key factors to reaching this goal included identifying customers’ locations and effectively leveraging data science to make the shopping experience more personalized.
Because the fashion industry is very heavily influenced by geography, the company’s retail partners were looking for help in accurately deciphering trending data to help them establish filters based on attributes to enhance the shopping experience and provide recommendations for shoppers’ specific areas.
Due to the need to accurately identify and leverage shoppers’ locations, the company made the decision to incorporate IP geolocation technology. To that point, the company selected NetAcuity® Pulse Plus which combines device-derived data with reverse-geocoding data to determine members’ geographic locations and provide that information to its retail partners. An added benefit was this information was gained in a non-invasive way.
“We sometimes know very little about our shoppers, but with location we have a starting point that enables us to empower our retail partners to provide a meaningful online experience for them,” said Michelangelo D’Agostino, vice president of data science and engineering at ShopRunner. “This requires extremely accurate data so we were in need of an IP geolocation provider who could ensure reliable data as well as ease of use.”
With the use of NetAcuity Pulse Plus data, ShopRunner now helps its retail partners determine shopping trends by more pinpointed locations, allowing them to adapt and present products to consumers on the fly, whether on a website or via a mobile app.
“Today, we are using trend data to drive product innovation as well as leveraging latitude and longitude data in large metro areas for better targeting,” said Ali Vanderveld, director of data science at ShopRunner.
Read the full case study to better understand the importance of using accurate IP geolocation data to help your retail company identify potential customers, enhance the online shopping experience, and help your brand stand out in the ultra-competitive digital marketplace.


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SAN FRANCISCO (CBS.MW) -- Shares of Biosite Inc. rose almost 6 percent Tuesday after the company raised its financial outlook for 2004 and reported a 43 percent increase in third-quarter revenue and a 61 percent rise in earnings.
For 2004, revenue growth is now forecast at 40 percent to 42 percent over last year. The earlier range was 35 percent to 40 percent.
Earnings growth is now expected at 53 percent to 57 percent, up from the earlier range of 43 percent to 54 percent.
The medical testing company's BSTE third-quarter net income totaled $10.4 million, or 60 cents a share, up from $6.44 million, or 38 cents a share, last year. Analysts expected a 54-cent profit, according to Thomson First Call.
Third-quarter revenue totaled $61.2 million, up from $42.8 million last year.
The company said it sees profit and revenue growth of 15 percent in 2005.


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Service tax on all exports scrapped
Measure will help country achieve target of $160 billion in exports in 2007-08.
New Delhi: Scrapping service tax on all exports and duty sops for special economic zones (SEZs) are two important reforms the government announced on Thursday in a foreign trade policy document.
The Annual Supplement to Foreign Trade Policy 2004-09 sets a target of $160 billion for merchandise exports during 2007-08, said Commerce and Industry Minister Kamal Nath.
An export target of $125 billion for 2006-07 has been met. He said ambitious goals of achieving $160 billion in 2007-08 and $200 billion in 2008-09 have been set.
"We have factored in the appreciation of rupee which keeps on fluctuating. We have already requested Reserve Bank of India to provide confessional loans to exporters," he said.
Nath said the government would meet leading export promotion organisations next week to devise a strategy to deal with the rupee appreciation.
The slowdown of the US economy has also been taken into account, he said, adding it would not have a major impact on exports as country's trade basket was quite wide.
Nath announced extending the popular Duty Entitlement Passbook (DEPB) scheme till March 2008. He said a new scheme to replace the existing one would be finalised by then.
The annual policy review met some long-pending demands such as exempting all exports, including those of services, from the service tax. Modalities of refund would be worked out by Commerce Ministry in consultation with Revenue Department.
Besides, more items have been included in 'Vishesh Krishi and Gram Udyog Yojana' for tax sops. The benefit will also be available to exporters of coconut oil, soyabean oil, potato
flakes, meals and flours, cardamom and food preparations like soups, pasta, sauces and bakery products.
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Fisher Auto Parts has acquired nine Miller Auto Parts & Supply Co. stores in Pennsylvania.
Gary Shifflett, co-president of Fisher Auto Parts, said the buyout “brings our store count in Pennsylvania to 48. Overall in 2014, we have added 11 independent jobbers and 91 company-owned stores, including KOI Auto Parts, Miller Auto Parts & Supply and new greenfield locations.
According to a recent story in the Atlanta Business Chronicle, Atlanta-based auto parts distributor Miller Auto Parts sought bankruptcy protection from creditors. The company and three affiliates — Johnson Industries Inc., Miller Auto Parts & Paint Co. Inc., and AutoPartsTomorrow.com — filed for Chapter 11 protection on Sept. 15, the publication said.
Miller Auto Parts’ website says the company has been in business since 1896, when it was known as C.H. Miller Hardware Co. The firm had operated 13 locations in Pennsylvania and Maryland plus nine locations in Georgia that serviced new car dealerships, vehicle fleets and automotive repair facilities.
Mr. Shifflett said Fisher Auto Parts has “achieved our annual growth goals, yet in order to meet our ambitious future growth objectives, we will need to continue our strategy of teaming up with highly capable parts professionals to service additional markets.”
Fisher Auto Parts — the founding member of Federated Auto Parts Distributors — operates 489 company-owned locations and has more than 110 independent jobbers in 18 states. The company said it “continues a steady growth strategy by more than quadrupling in size over the last decade through a combination of same-store sales, new stores and acquisitions.”
The company, founded in 1929 by Blair Coiner, has approximately 5,200 employees.


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Forty years ago, Nike sought out their first factory partners in China to mass produce Swoosh-branded footwear. Now, millions of shoes later, the Swoosh is celebrating with a limited-edition release of the “Nai-Ke” Air Force 1.
Forty years ago, Nike sought out a factory in China to produce the then-fledgling brand’s sneakers on a previously unheard of scale. The project began with the the factory and Nike working on a special test shoe to see quality, materials, and accuracy. The result was a tonal sneaker, using a single white stripe on the midfoot of each shoe that separated colors and materials, even breaking up the namesake Swoosh into different colors. Since then, “The One Line” shoe has all but faded into obscurity, only to be revived this year by the Swoosh in celebration of their landmark partnership forty years ago. Now known as the Air Force 1 “Nai-Ke”, this pair mixes a grey suede upper with a single white leather stripe down each side, along with some subtle navy blue accents to pay homage to the original test shoe from the 1980s.
NIKE AIR FORCE 1 LOW “NAI-KE – THE ONE LINE” RELEASE INFORMATION
Nike’s latest special-edition release of the Air Force 1, the “Nai-Ke” pair, has already released in China earlier this week, and will likely not see a wider drop due to the nature of this release. Referencing the original “The One Line” shoes made in China forty years ago, this pair was likely released with a special price tag attached. Check out Nike’s official images for the “Nai-Ke” Air Force below, and stay tuned to JustFreshKicks for more Nike release news.


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UK Inflation DEFIES Predictions, STAYS at 67%: What’s Next for the Economy?
— The UK’s inflation rate held steady at 6.7% in September, flying in the face of economists’ predictions for a slight decrease. The Office for National Statistics highlighted that while food and drink prices dipped, they were counterbalanced by an uptick in fuel costs.
This persistent inflation rate is more than triple the Bank of England’s target of 2%. Despite this, it is not expected that the bank will hike interest rates during its November policy meeting. Instead, it seems set to keep its main borrowing rate at a peak not seen in 15 years — a hefty 5.25%.
James Smith from the Resolution Foundation think tank offered his perspective on this economic puzzle: “For now, progress on reducing inflation has hit a roadblock.” He anticipates a significant drop to below 5% next month as energy prices are projected to fall for most consumers.
In response to price surges triggered by pandemic-induced supply chain disruptions and Russia’s invasion of Ukraine — both factors contributing heavily to increased food and energy costs — the Bank of England has been steadily cranking up interest rates from near zero levels.


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Two years ago, we launched Google TV in the U.S. to bring the best of Google and the Web to your TV, and we’ve been improving it ever since. YouTube’s been tailored for the big screen; Google Play now offers thousands of mobile apps and hundreds optimized for TV; the Web is now at your fingertips with Chrome; and you can search whatever you want—all on top of enjoying the great entertainment available on TV.
Starting today, Google TV devices will be available for pre-order in the U.K. and the U.S., from our partner Sony with its Internet Player with Google TV. Sony's 2012 plans include bringing the Internet Player with Google TV to Australia, Brazil, Canada, France, Germany, Mexico and Netherlands.
For example, in the U.K. you’ll be able to pop live TV into the background while you read up on The Guardian’s website with Chrome, catch up on the latest episode of EastEnders on the BBC iPlayer, view Lauren Luke’s latest make-up tips on YouTube, and choose from the hundreds of apps optimized for TV in Google Play. To get a better sense of the benefits of Google TV, check out this video.
You can learn more about Google TV at Google I/O this week, where you’ll see the latest from our partners and developers. Follow the action live online at developers.google.com/io.
We’re at the beginning of a journey of transformation for TV, and we hope you’ll join us for the ride.
Posted by Suveer Kothari, Google TV head of global distribution


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Recently, Apple announced that they are moving away from Intel chips and implementing ARM-based Apple Silicon. For the transition to take place, Apple has announced Rosetta 2, etc. for the translation and emulation of X86 based programs.
But, in the Windows camp, the support for ARM is limited as of now. It has mostly to do with the fact that it doesn’t support 64-bit x86 apps but only do 32-bit x86 apps. And since most modern software is 64-bit nowadays that made ARM on Windows very difficult to use.
Fortunately, the situation might change pretty soon since reports suggest that Microsoft is already working on an X64 emulator to run 64-bit X86 apps on ARM-based Windows laptops. This Windows version will be rolling out to testers sometime next month and the stable update for consumers should be arriving in 2021.
Moreover, Microsoft has announced that it would optimize its new Chromium-based Edge browser to work faster and more efficient on ARM-based Windows.
Let’s hope Microsoft can optimise Windows for ARM since ARM laptops are going to get more popular in a next few years.


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Ply Gem names Jeff Barber to board
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Ply Gem Holdings, a Cary-based maker of building supplies that raised $150 million in a debt sale earlier this month, on Monday announced the resignation of Edward Straw from its board of directors and the appointment of Jeff Barber to take Shaw’s seat.
Barber, a certified public accountant, served as the managing partner of PricewaterhouseCoopers’ Raleigh office for 14 years. He currently is establishing the Triangle office of Charlotte-based investment bank Fennebresque & Co., and he also is vice president of the State Board of CPA Examiners.
With Ply Gem, Barber will serve as head of the board’s audit committee.
Barber brings a different skill set to the board than Straw. A veteran executive with companies such as Estee Lauder (NYSE: EL) and Compaq Corp., Straw is an expert in supply-chain logistics, knowledge that Ply Gem’s president and CEO said was put to good use during Straw’s time on the board.
“… Ed’s keen insights into supply chain logistics have helped the Company make lasting improvements in this area and reduce our overall costs,” Gary Robinette said in a news release announcing the board changes.
The company did not provide a reason for Straw’s resignation, and Ply Gem officials were not immediately available for comment.
Ply Gem said in a Jan. 6 filing with the U.S. Securities & Exchange Commission that it would raise $150 million in a sale of the company's debt and that it would use the proceeds to refinance approximately $141.2 million on the company's 9 percent notes.
The home construction crash has cut into sales at Ply Gem, but the supplier of siding, windows and doors did manage to post a $4.4 million profit in the third quarter despite a 14 percent decline in revenue.
Ply Gem is a private company but reports quarterly financials because some of its debt is publicly held.
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India in Austria hosted on the International Women’s Day 2023 – Threads of Tradition- a showcase of India’s rich heritage of textiles and fashion ! The Indian Embassy’s Fashion Show yesterday was a stunning celebration of the timeless elegance of sarees.
From vibrant hues to intricate embroidery, the Indian Fashion Show – Threads of Tradition on Sarees had it all! A spectacular display of India’s cultural heritage through the art of draping, accessorizing, and designing.
Threads of Tradition was a true feast for the eyes! With a variety of styles, colors, and patterns, the show was a celebration of India’s diverse textile heritage. A big round of applause to the designers and models who brought these masterpieces to life! Threads Of Tradition IWD 2023
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Starting in late January, the Obama administration will force airlines to be more transparent about the full cost of tickets they often disguise in ads touting cheap fares. Low-price airlines Southwest, Spirit, and Allegiant are going to court to stop the rules, arguing that they violate corporate free speech rights.
Advertisements that make airfares seem enticingly low will soon lose that asterisk pointing to a dense paragraph of additional taxes and fees that make a cheap ticket much more costly.
Beginning Jan. 24, the Transportation Department will enforce a rule requiring that any advertised price for air travel include all government taxes and fees. For the last 25 years, the department has allowed airlines and travel agencies to list government-imposed fees separately, resulting in a paragraph of fine print disclaimers about charges that can add 20 percent or more to a ticket’s price.
But with airlines now promoting fares on Web ads, Facebook and Twitter, and adopting a menu of fees for services that used to be part of the ticket price, the government decided it was time for a change so travelers have a clearer sense of the total price they must pay.
Kate Hanni of FlyersRights.org describes an all-too-common scenario: “People would get up against the point where they were about to make a purchase, and suddenly the cost of their ticket went up because of these taxes and charges.”
“Requiring all mandatory charges to be included in a single advertised price will help consumers compare airfares and make it easier for them to determine the full cost of their trip,” said Bill Mosley, a Transportation department spokesman. The advertising rule is one of a dozen passenger protections the department adopted last spring.
But airlines like Spirit that have built their profits on advertising $9 fares, then charging much more, are determined to resist the new rules. They are also objecting to changes that “allow passengers to cancel a ticket purchase without penalty within 24 hours of booking; include information about baggage fees on e-ticket confirmations; and notify passengers more promptly about flight cancellations and delays.”
The government’s move was prompted by a dramatic increase in deceptive advertising. This year, the Transportation Department issued 21 penalties totaling $1 million in fines for fare advertising violations, compared to 14 penalties and $379,000 in fines in 2001. Spirit, for instance, advertised a $9 fare on Twitter, then forced customers to click links to two more Web pages to find out the full price.


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Wasn't it whispered once in a movie that "if you build it, they will come"?
Let's not assume such a thing will occur once the Amarillo Economic Development Corporation completes its latest construction project.
But if it does occur, then AEDC well might be onto a new and innovative economic tactic for the city.
The AEDC board voted this week to build the shell of a commercial building at the CenterPort Business Park just off Loop 335 and Lakeside Drive in east Amarillo. The 50,000-square foot building won't have any occupants just yet, but it could be sold or leased to a prospective company that would want to move in.
AEDC officials say the cost of the building project isn't yet complete, but it surely will be a fraction of what it would cost to construct and equip a fully functional office or commercial building.
But think of the possibilities here. The business park, now home to the new Ben E. Keith Food warehouse, is full of potential growth, given its proximity to Rick Husband Amarillo International Airport, Interstate 40 and Loop 335.
AEDC planners are following a model used with some success in other communities and are employing a fairly innovative approach to luring prospective companies to Amarillo.
This is the kind of flexibility that economic development corporations can employ through prudent use of the half-cent sales tax revenue that the AEDC collects from consumers doing business within the Amarillo city limits.
Whichever company is interested in making a home in Amarillo ought to come - and the city will be the beneficiary.
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According to the recently released Fiksu Indexes, July saw a significant increase in the cost to acquire mobile users.
Fisku points to several reasons for the increase including Apple's recent use of app ratings in its App Store Top Charts ranking algorithm, the increasing number of companies utilizing Facebook's mobile app install ads, and an uptick in mobile app downloads during the summer.
“App marketers must now work even harder to generate positive ratings from engaged users, since user acquisition costs for apps without stellar ratings will now be more expensive,” said Micah Adler, Fiksu CEO.
App engagement company Fiksu’s Cost per Loyal User Index increased 20 per cent July, to $1.80, compared to $1.50 in June. This made July the most expensive month for app marketing since December 2011.
And Fiksu’s success suggests four lessons that any start-up CEO should make sure to follow.
What is smartness? There are different kinds for different human endeavors. A smart football quarterback has little in common with a smart genetics researcher.
And you hardly ever come across an individual who is both a smart professor and a super-accomplished entrepreneur. Given my, perhaps twisted, values I am incredibly impressed by an individual who can excel in both of these fields.
That’s just the thing that Finland-born but U.S-raised Micah Adler has accomplished. His latest company’s name is a testament to his smartness. It’s called Fiksu - it means smart in Finnish - and the Boston-based start-up makes “a tech platform for programmatic mobile app advertising.”
The spectrum problem is not completely insurmountable, though -- certainly not with massive amounts of ad dollars at stake. Operators will respond -- and in fact are already working feverishly -- in order to be able to have the capacity to offer their advertisers a "solid customer experience," Craig Palli, chief strategy officer at Fiksu, believes.
As an onslaught of mobile video ads threatens the digital advertising landscape, it's sobering enough to realize that more than a few brands are not fully prepared.
Even more concerning, however, is that our wireless infrastructure is not ready for it, either.
Certainly from a big-picture perspective, the acquisition is in line with Facebook's honed focus these days on all things mobile, Craig Palli, chief strategy officer at Fiksu, told the E-Commerce Times.
In general, Facebook is seeking to transform its platform to cater to a more active and mobile lifestyle, Palli explained, "and acquisitions like this one will accelerate that transformation.
"Facebook saw 41 percent of their revenue from mobile in Q2, and acquisitions like this will keep them moving down the path to majority mobile revenue," he said.
Groupon — enjoying a 118% pop this year – is proving the naysayers wrong. And it uses Boston-based Fiksu — “a tech platform for programmatic mobile app advertising” — to market its mobile apps.
Behind Fiksu – it means smart in Finnish – is Finland-born but U.S-raised Micah Adler, an entrepreneur the likes of whom I had never known until I spoke with him on August 8. That’s because he has achieved excellence both academically and entrepreneurially.
Fiksu CEO Micah Adler discusses the company's mobile media product with Pimm Fox on Bloomberg Television's "Taking Stock." (Source: Bloomberg)
Former Syncapse CEO Michael Scissons, Fiksu CEO Micah Adler and Furious Minds Founder Ashley Swartz discuss collaborative consumption with Pimm Fox on Bloomberg Television's "Taking Stock." (Source: Bloomberg)
However, "it's reasonable to assume that online video will play an increasingly larger role in mobile advertising," said Craig Palli, chief strategy officer at Fiksu.
Mobile marketers beware: A new ad format is poised to become very popular and very much in demand -- and there are questions whether the mobile ecosystem will be ready to handle it. That format is online ads. Of course, it is a channel that has been around for a while, and mobile sites have adapted to it.
Boston-based Fiksu, which offers technology for lowering the cost and effort involved with marketing mobile apps, said Tuesday it will be expanding its work on behalf of Groupon.
Fiksu has had Groupon as a customer for the past three years, primarily for marketing its mobile apps in North America.
Now, Fiksu says it has been chosen as the exclusive app marketing platform for Groupon's expansion outside of North America — particularly into Europe and Asia-Pacific.


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Looking forward to the fourth quarter, Apple expects revenue between $49 billion and $52 billion.
Apple stock popped 6% in after hours trading Tuesday following the earnings report, effectively adding almost $50 billion to its market cap.
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She conceded fantastic robbery, great burglary auto, ownership of cannabis and documenting a false report in a hearing in June. The teen could also face additional charges for a battery incident in Lake Worth, Florida that happened earlier this year.
But more importantly, its forecast for the current September quarter - when the next, big iPhone launch is expected - is strong.
That estimate suggests Apple is likely to launch its newest iPhone model - expected to be called the iPhone 8 - in September, despite earlier rumors of a possible delay. The company has revealed that its iPhone sales were better than had been expected, increasing 1.6-percent year-on-year to hit the 41.03 million unit mark this past quarter; this is compared to the 40.4 million units it moved in the same quarter last year.
"With revenue up seven per cent YoY, we're happy to report our third consecutive quarter of accelerating growth and an all-time quarterly record for Services revenue", said Tim Cook, Apple's CEO.
Cook added the company is excited about advances in iOS, macOS, watchOS and tvOS coming this fall.
Microsoft's new payment plan makes Surface devices more affordable
A big selling point for this plan is that fact that customers can upgrade to the latest Surface model after an 18-month period. For an additional $8.25 per user per month, businesses can enjoy the ultimate productivity experience on Surface.
Equally, Mac sales of 4.3 million are pretty lifeless too, showing only a one percent growth compared to the year-ago quarter. Services sales rose 22% year over year and 3% sequentially to $7.27 billion. And the company has yet to break out sales for its newest product category, the Apple Watch.
In after-hours trading, Apple's stock jumped about 5 percent on the news.
On a geographic basis, revenues were still lower in China, down 10 percent year-on-year to United States dollars 8.00 billion.
IPad sales finally got back on track after Apple released a number of new models, including a 10.5-inch iPad Pro and a new, cheaper iPad starting at only $329. Revenue dropped again in China 10 percent year over year, the sixth straight quarterly decline as the company struggled against that country's homegrown smartphone makers.
Russia Retaliates, Will Boot US Diplomats Over New Sanctions
Nevertheless, signing a bill that penalises Russia's election interference marks a significant shift for Mr Trump. Arms control agreements and confidence building measures between the two militaries have atrophied, said Beebe.


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text: Press Releases Costa Launches #OneCoast Campaign for Disaster Relief Published 6 years ago on October 4, 2017 By INVISION Staff Share Tweet It continues the company’s hurricane relief plan. As part of its hurricane relief plan, Costa has launched an outreach effort and influencer campaign called #OneCoast. The mission of #OneCoast is to bring relief to Costa’s coastal family and friends affected by natural disasters. Through #OneCoast, Costa will raise money for the Red Cross hurricane relief fund, as well as a new fund called WARF (Worldwide Anglers Relief Fund). WARF was developed by Costa’s longtime partners at the International Game Fish Association (IGFA) with the goal of providing support to anglers and their communities in the wake of such disasters. Costa is a founding sponsor of the new fund. The #OneCoast campaign includes several elements, including a limited-edition T-shirt featured on Costa’s web store. It will be worn by many celebrity influencers and fishing pros across the country. All proceeds from the sale of the T-shirt will be donated to the Red Cross and WARF. Advertisement Visit the #OneCoast landing page to learn more. Related Topics:charityCosta click to Comment(Comment) Up Next Mondottica, Benetton Sign Eyewear Licensing Deal Don't Miss Optometry’s Fund for Disaster Relief Receives Industry Support for Hurricane Victims SPONSORED VIDEO Turn Patients Into Loyal Eyewear Shoppers 80% of patients are browsing eyewear online, are you influencing patients online before your competition? Join thousands of practices thriving with Optify, voted the #1 optical sales tool by EyeVote. Empower your opticians to save time, increase optical revenue, and maximize your EHR data and website with a seamless optical plug-in that keeps patients buying from YOU! Now through August 31st receive a $25 UberEats® gift card when you complete a 15 min demo. Book your demo here.. You may like Promoted Headlines On the Edger Maximizing Profit With In-House Finishing Visionix Made in Italy Italian Trade Agency Turn Patients Into Loyal Eyewear Shoppers Optify Advertisement Latest Trending Videos Press Releases4 hours ago HelpMeSee wins NTSA Modeling and Simulation Award Press Releases4 hours ago Prevent Blindness Declares Third Annual Geographic Atrophy Awareness Week Columns12 hours ago Where Will Optometry Go In the Years to Come? Uncategorized13 hours ago Work to Live, Not Live to Work Sanity Files13 hours ago A Jazz Playing OD Who Eschewed a Music Education for Optometry School Photo Gallery4 days ago Celebrity Eyewear Pics Featuring David Beckham, Bella Hadid, and Tennis Star Coco Gauff Photo Gallery4 weeks ago 33 of the Most Hilariously Relatable Quips About Working During The Holidays Headlines3 weeks ago Marcolin Makes Stunning Acquisition of Luxury Eyewear Brand ic! berlin Cover Stories4 weeks ago 17 Tips to Keep You in the Right Frame of Mind to Provide the Best Possible Eyecare Experience Sanity Files4 weeks ago This Third Generation ECP is Keeping the Family Tradition Alive! Webinars2 months ago Leadership, Empathy, and a Noble Cause Sponsored Content3 months ago Turn Patients Into Loyal Eyewear Shoppers Sponsored Webinars4 months ago Shop! Masterclass Webinar: Sustainability for Retail: How Retailers Create Social, Environmental and Cultural Innovations Sponsored Content4 months ago Now Available: New Varilux® XR series™ Sponsored Webinars5 months ago Human-Centric Design in a Digital World: Creating Unexpected Moments That Inspire, Educate, and Connect at Retail Advertisement SubscribeBULLETINS Get the most important news and business ideas for eyecare professionals every weekday from INVISION. Advertisement Advertisement Most Popular Photo Gallery4 days ago Celebrity Eyewear Pics Featuring David Beckham, Bella Hadid, and Tennis Star Coco Gauff Cover Stories1 week ago The Big Survey 2023 Photo Gallery1 week ago Elite Italian Eyewear on Full Display at Chicago, Seattle Shows Photo Gallery1 day ago 14 Images That Show Why Uber Optics Was Named America’s Finest Optical Retailer for 2023 The Big survey3 days ago The Big Survey 2023: The Basics Columns1 week ago 5 Tips You Need to Know When Going In for That Raise You Deserve Press Releases1 week ago Extraordinary Italian Eyewear Captivates The Independent Eyewear Community Columns12 hours ago Where Will Optometry Go In the Years to Come?


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Micro LED has emerged as a strong candidate for adoption by mainstream display products.
TSMC and Samsung have been competing for clients for the 10nm node.
Latest developments of Lextar.
The semiconductor ecosystem is feeling the heat of the outbreak.
The PC, notebook and server supply chains are being disrupted by the outbreak
Foxconn has taken over Sharp, and is keen on rejuvenating the Japanese brand.
The coronavirus outbreak is hitting the global car industry and other emerging sectors.
Historical shipment data of Taiwan's first-tier IT manufacturers.
HTC has sold part of its smartphone team to Google as it seeks to turn around its business.
Some of the major panel fabs are located in the epicenter of Covid-19
The 5G era has gotten off to a woeful start
The outbreak is sending manufacturers rethinking their global deployments
Taiwan has adopted a "New Southbound Policy" eyeing the markets in ASEAN and South Asia.
Demand for PERC solar cells is rising.
Xiamen, a city on the southeastern coast of China, is aspring to become an IT hub of the country.
HTC is banking on its VR device to revive its business
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Ultra HD, or 4K, is becoming mainstream resolution in the TV market.
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US export prices of VAM on March 10 up US$100/tonne to US$1,335-US$1,435/tonne free on board, marking fourth price hike in over a month, second US$100/tonne hike in a week, due to force majeure by DuPont, sales allocation by Celanese
LONDON , March 26, 2014 (ICIS Chemical Business (CBNB Abstracts)) – As a result of a force majeure declared by DuPont, a sales allocation by Celanese and other plant issues, export prices of US vinyl acetate monomer (VAM) increased by another $100/tonne on 10 Mar 2014 to $1335-1435/tonne free on board (FOB). This is the fourth price hike in a little over a month and the second $100/tonne hike in a week. So far in 2014, VAM FOB prices have increased by 33%. The latest boost in VAM came from Celanese and DuPont. A force majeure through Jun was declared by DuPont on 5 Mar 2014 on material made at its 335,000 tonne/y unit in LaPorte, TX, US, due to a plant outage there. With the plant shutting down, production of approximately 111,667 tonnes will be lost by DuPont at the site. Following DuPont's plant closure, Celanese released a sales allocation on acetic acid and VAM as part of a 4 cent/lb price increase on those products for Apr 2014. Details on the price hike are not revealed by the company. However, market sources believed that Celanese had plant issues at its 300,000 tonnes/y VAM unit in Bay City, TX. Other unit of Celanese, the 310,000 tonne/y facility in Clear Lake, TX, is still operating at normal levels. The week ended 7 Mar, a wide range of FOB estimates, ranging from a low of $1100 tonne to about $1600/tonne on the high side, was provided by South American sources. According to Latin American sources, a VAM price war was coming late 2013 because of closure of two European facilities. South and Latin America depended on exports before the plant closings and even more so now. The week ended 7 Mar, spot VAM prices in Europe increased to record-high levels of EUR 1250-1450/tonne, which converts to $1736/tonne on the low end, due to a severe lack of product. It also resulted from the announced price increase (18 cent/lb) of Dow Chemical. It is believed that the company could not take spot orders at its 365,000 tonne/y Texas City facility and could only serve contract customers at present. A line graph, entitled US VAM prices, details spot prices ($/tonne) of VAM on an FOB export basis from Mar 2012 to Mar 2014.


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MIAMI BEACH, Fla., July 18, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- Miami Beach takes serving its guests seriously…really seriously. Miami Beach is like no other place in the world and is dedicated to making its service a major point of distinction; that's why the entire tourism and hospitality community will meet for the largest ever interactive Hospitality Service Training led by Forbes Travel Guide, the prestigious Five-Star Rating system and global authority on luxury travel. After the intensive day of sessions, Miami Beach will become only the second city in the U.S. to ever receive a Forbes Travel Guide Hospitality Service Training Certification. The city of Miami Beach, ranked as one of the Top 25 Destinations in the U.S., along with the Miami Beach Visitor and Convention Authority (MBVCA) and the Greater Miami and the Beaches Hotel Association (GMBHA) are partnering with Forbes Travel Guide to conduct the training.
As the originator of the Five-Star Rating system – beginning in 1958 as the Mobil Travel Guide – Forbes Travel Guide provides the travel industry's most comprehensive ratings system in the world, along with reviews of hotels, restaurants and spas. A Forbes Travel Guide Star Rating is considered the hospitality industry's most prestigious achievement. Going far beyond aesthetics, it places a large emphasis on quality of service. This certification will add yet another layer to Miami Beach's already outstanding hospitality services, where hotels, restaurants and entertainment providers are always striving to enhance and augment the guest experience.
"The Forbes Travel Guide Hospitality Service Training Certification is internationally recognized and highly esteemed. We intend to bring a higher level of service to Miami Beach, set new standards and continue to exceed hospitality expectations," says Peggy Benua, Chair of the Miami Beach Visitor and Convention Authority. "With events like Miami Spice Month and Art Basel around the corner, the training comes at the perfect time to renew, energize and revitalize our hospitality industry. Our hospitality partners have always brought best practices and passion to what they do and The Forbes Travel Guide training just brightens the diamond that is Miami Beach".
Focused on providing front line personnel in hospitality-focused businesses such as hotels, restaurants, attractions, and tour companies with professional guidelines and tailored teachings, the day-long event will be broken into four unique sessions that will highlight the Miami Beach customer satisfaction experience. Led by a hand-selected group of travel experts, tastemakers and Forbes Travel Guide instructors, the event is open to property owners as well.
"The commitment from the City of Miami Beach is a testament to the passion of all of its tourism industry members to deliver extraordinary hospitality to each and every visitor. The city has been a beloved destination for decades and this commitment to elevating, expanding and ultimately delivering exceptional service to its visitors, is all part of Miami Beach's longstanding tradition of renewal," said Gerard J. Inzerillo, CEO of Forbes Travel Guide. "On a personal note, this area holds a special place in my heart. I worked at Fontainebleau Miami Beach in 1978, in the formative stages of my hospitality career and am delighted that Forbes Travel Guide can come to this great city to help it achieve service excellence."
For more information on events and updates in Miami Beach, download the Miami Beach Information App at www.miamibeachapi.com/app/.
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Forbes Travel Guide is the originator of the prestigious Five-Star Rating system, and has provided the travel industry's most comprehensive ratings and reviews of hotels, restaurants and spas since 1958. Forbes Travel Guide has a team of expert inspectors who anonymously evaluate properties against up to 800 rigorous and objective standards, providing consumers the insight to make better-informed travel and leisure decisions. Forbes Travel Guide is the most prestigious standard for luxury hospitality worldwide. For more information about Forbes Travel Guide, visit www.forbestravelguide.com.
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Recently named the World's Leading City Tourist Board in 2016 and 2016 North America's Leading Tourist Board by the World Travel Awards, first place in the 2017 and 2016 edition of the Travvy Awards, presented by travAlliancemedia in the categories of "Best LGBTQ Destination" and "Best Wedding Destination, U.S. & Canada" and a winner in the 2014, 2015 and 2016 Magellan Awards by Travel Weekly in the categories of "Destinations | Mobile App", "Overall Spa Destinations| U.S and Canada" and "Overall Beaches Destinations| U.S and Canada" respectively, Miami Beach is a favorite destination among travelers worldwide. Renowned for its unparalleled culinary offerings, extravagant nightlife, rich culture, luxe shopping and plush hotels, Miami Beach is home to unique museums, the New World Symphony, Miami City Ballet, Miami Beach Convention Center, international festivals and art exhibitions, boat and auto shows, over 187 boutique and resort hotels and 12 public parks; it is no wonder the beautifully diverse city is one of the world's most popular vacation destinations. Boasting seven miles of breathtaking beaches, Miami Beach is easily accessible from the Port of Miami and Miami International Airport. The City of Miami Beach has been named one of the top cities worldwide for 'walkability' and is equally easy to navigate by bike or boat. Known for its year-round sunny skies, the vibrant destination has been ranked by TripAdvisor as a Top Winter Sun Vacation Rental Getaway Destinations, Top Romantic Destinations, Top 25 Beaches in the World and Top 25 Destinations in the U.S. Miami Beach is like no other place in the world!
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The Qatar Chamber of Commerce and Industry has announced plans for establishing a US$548mn venture that would focus primarily on the construction of industrial plants and related projects in the country
According to Zawya, the chamber’s deputy chairman Mohammed Al Kawari said, “We have already obtained government approval for this new venture which will be revealed in the next two months.”
The Chamber of Commerce and Industry said the company would focus on the construction of non-oil industrial projects and that many opportunities across different sectors have already been identified for this venture.
Kawari added that the company would first be run by Qatari businessmen before it is listed on the bourse and is open to the public, Zawya reported.


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Boyd Multerer, the founder of the Xbox Live service, has announced that he has departed from Microsoft.
Through a string of tweets from his personal Twitter, Multerer confirmed that his nearly two-decade-long career at Microsoft had come to an end, but he wasn’t quite ready to reveal what he’d be doing next.
“Goodbye Microsoft. It was a good run. Xbox was Great! Time to do something new.
Not yet ready to say what that new thing is… But OMG is writing code very day and exploring ideas fun!”
Multerer’s most recent contribution to Microsoft was as director of development for Xbox.


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What if they imposed a sales tax on online purchases, and nothing happened?
A new study on the impact of sales taxes on e-commerce says that’s exactly what’s going to happen – nothing.
Imposition of a sales tax on e-commerce transactions is indeed likely within three to five years, says the report from New York City-based research and consulting firm Jupiter Research (a unit of this site’s corporate parent), but “this will not be a significant impediment to the growth of the online retail channel.”
For years online retailers have been moaning, groaning and gnashing their teeth, contending that e-commerce is so special and such a fragile form of business that it deserves some breaks to help it succeed and that a tax-free environment is crucial.
But the new report, entitled “Sales Tax: Avoidance Is Imperative to Few Online Retailers and Ultimately Futile for All” and based on a November 2002 consumer survey, says that most online shoppers are either unaware of the fact that sales tax can be avoided by searching across multiple online retailers or do not see it as cause to choose one retailer over another.
“With budget deficits on the horizon, state and local governments have stepped up their efforts to collect sales tax from online retailers,” said Jupiter Research senior analyst Ken Cassar. “The collection of taxes is no longer an if but a when.”
“Fortunately for online retailers, only a minority of their customers are aware of the fact that they can avoid sales tax by shopping around,” he said. “Among those that are aware of the fact that sales tax can be avoided, only 9 percent actually make merchant selection decisions based upon whether or not that retailer charges sales tax. The benefits of multi-channel integration overwhelmingly outweigh the importance of sales tax avoidance.”
As overall e-commerce sales have grown to become a bigger piece of the retail pie, state governments across the country increasingly have begun paying attention to the lost sales tax revenue. In November 2002, delegates from 33 states met to consider a uniform sales tax aimed at Internet and catalog sales.
Spearheaded by the National Governors Association (NGA), the Streamlined Sales Tax Project (SSTP) would require participating states to have only one tax rate for personal property or services effective by the end of 2005. Included in those services would be online sales.
The Internet Tax Freedom Act only prohibits states from taxing consumers on the use of Internet service providers. The current moratorium does not apply to sales taxes, nor to federal taxes.
The stakes are high indeed. A report by the University of Tennessee last year estimated that all 50 states could collectively lose more than $45 billion in Internet sales tax revenue in 2006.
The Jupiter Research survey found that only 46 percent of consumers were aware of the fact that they could avoid sales tax by comparison shopping at different retailers’ Web sites. Of those aware, 61 percent do not go out of their way to find online retailers that don’t charge sales tax. Thirty percent of this group sometimes looks for an online retailer that will not charge sales tax and only 9 percent always looks for a retailer that will not charge sales tax.
|Degree of Consumer Focus on Sales Tax When Shopping Online|
|Aware, always affects merchant selection||4%|
|Aware, sometimes affects merchant selection||14%|
|Aware, never affects merchant selection||28%|
|Unaware that they can avoid paying sales tax
By shopping multiple merchants
|Base: 2,327 (US only)|
|Source: Jupiter Research, a division of Jupitermedia Corporation|
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When used effectively, chatbots can deliver timely, quick support to influence buying decisions, field customer service questions, and maximize target marketing via analytics. Let’s take a deeper look at how you can effectively bring chatbots into your digital marketing strategy.
Cynthia (Cyndi) Knapic, Head of Business at Animoto, discusses the latest trends in video marketing, why 'square video' is so popular, and how brands are changing their strategies with the rise of video.
Ecommerce marketing is all about coming up with new ideas to engage with customers. The latest trends are all about focusing on the customers and their needs, and that's a great way to improve your marketing efforts.
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In true Robinhood fashion, Baiju Bhatt and Vladamir Tenev, co-founders of Robinhood, a no commission stock trading app, are adding a plot twist to the crypto trading scene.
Leading the way for ‘lambs to become lions,’ Robinhood is offering to buy and sell Bitcoin and Etherum without any added transaction fees starting this February. Trading functionality for BTC and ETH will be released gradually in waves to Robinhood residents in California, Massachusetts, Missouri, Montana, and New Hampshire and will be available in more states soon.
Tenev told TechCrunch, “We’re extremely selective about the cryptos we’re making available on the platform. We’re introducing those first because these are the most mature coins that people are trading these days. Multiple times people have declared them dead and they’ve come back stronger than ever.”
Compared to competitors like Coinbase (1.5 to 3 percent fees on transactions), this could save users a great deal of money and fundamentally reorganize who holds the profit and consequently-the power. According to Bitcoinist, Coinbase brought in over a billion dollars last year largely from the extortionate fees and commissions it charges its customers.
Instead of building an app around profit, Robinhood built a trade experience around philosophy: “We believe that cryptocurrencies have the potential to fundamentally reorganize the way money works from the ground up, putting power previously held by financial institutions directly in the hands of the people.”
On the Robinhood app, users can invest in cryptocurrencies alongside stocks, ETFs, and options, track different coins, and read market news all on one platform. Bank transfers up to $1,000 are instantly available in user’s accounts to trade cryptocurrencies and any additional funds are transferred in the user’s account via ACH.
As of now, there are 16 cryptocurrencies on their watchlist. Users can monitor their market data, read cryptocurrencies news, and create custom price alerts for:
- Bitcoin Cash
- Ethereum Classic
- Bitcoin Gold
For real time market data and early access to trading coming this February click Robinhood.
In the words of Robinhood, “If you’re building for the future, you need to keep your foundations strong, laws of the land enslave the people to a king who demands loyalty but offers nothing in return.” It seems that this cryto-trading curve ball hits the bulls eye in both the mission of democratizing money behind Bitcoin and the Robinhood app.