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Last Thursday morning, the new Pierrefonds-Roxboro Provigo Le Marché was unveiled to the public, an 11th opening for the company this year alone. Staff and head office personnel were joined by many Pierrefonds-Roxboro councillors as well as Pierrefonds–Dollard MP Lysane Blanchette-Lamothe and Carlos Leitão, Quebec’s Minister of Finance and MNA for Robert Baldwin.
The newly renovated store is also adding 60 new jobs as well as implementing a chef on the premises who can counsel shoppers, a newly renovated pharmacy, a more than 5,000 square foot area for the Joe Fresh clothing line as well as more local food from area growers with even more gluten free and Kosher food. The store will also be offering culinary classes for children and adults.
“We have been here for a longtime but this store did not always get the love it deserved,” said Provigo Le Marché vice-president André Fortier. “We will be using more organic products for our fruits and vegetables with many coming from Quebec growers.”
The store’s executive director, Stéphane Guenette, thanked the assembled, his staff and customers for their patience “during our renovations because there was less room for parking but now our store is bigger and better than ever.”
The new store is now more than 71,000 square feet in size with an expanded fresh produce area.
Guenette also spoke about the importance of giving back to the community and presented a $1,000 cheque to Marie-Josée Mastromonaco, coordinator of the Breakfast for Learning program that provides breakfast, snacks and lunch for children.
Leitão praised the new store and the new jobs associated with the expanded store. “This is an example of how investments can be made when there is confidence in Quebec,” said the province’s finance minister. “It is important to help our SMEs in the province and Provigo is a perfect example of this style of business because this new store will have links to the local economy through buying locally as well as adding jobs in the West Island.”
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No taxpayer money spent on Sears call centres in New Brunswick — yet
Gallant government had pledged up to $8.7M to open centres in Saint John and Edmundston to create 530 jobs
No New Brunswick taxpayer money has been spent on the two new Sears call centres in the province — at least not yet.
Last January, the government announced it would provide up to $8.7 million to help Sears open call centres in Saint John and Edmundston, which were expected to create 350 jobs and 180 jobs respectively.
On Tuesday, Sears Canada announced it plans to seek court approval to liquidate all of its remaining stores and assets, which will no doubt mean the end of the calls centres as well.
"I can confirm that no money has been transferred from the New Brunswick government to Sears Canada," company spokesperson Joel Shaffer said in an email to CBC News on Wednesday.
But if or when any government money will be paid, either directly to Sears or indirectly, is less than clear.
- Sears liquidation could put over 200 New Brunswickers out of work
- Sears Canada wants court's permission to liquidate all remaining stores
Opportunities New Brunswick was expected to contribute the bulk of the funding — $6.5 million — through a combination of payroll rebates and loans.
More than 160 people work at the Edmundston call centre, which opened in January. The Saint John centre opened in April and employs more than 200.
To date, no funds have been disbursed because no claim has been received.- Bruce Macfarlane, Regional Development Corporation
On Tuesday, Opportunities New Brunswick Minister Francine Landry clearly said, "Opportunities NB has not advanced any government funds to Sears Canada and has no plans to advance any funds to the company."
But more than $1.3 million was to come from the Department of Post-Secondary Education, Training and Labour through the One Job Pledge initiative.
The wage incentive program offers employers $10 per hour when they hire a recent post-secondary graduate in a job related to his or her field of study.
"The money which was committed through the One Job Pledge has not been dispersed," said government spokesperson Bruce Macfarlane.
"Participating employers will pay the employees hired under this program and will subsequently submit wage claim forms to the department for reimbursement," the website states.
Macfarlane could not say what would happen if Sears submitted a claim, and Department of Post-Secondary Education, Training and Labour officials could not immediately be reached for comment.
Similarly, the Regional Development Corporation was to contribute $850,000. That funding "had been earmarked for leasehold improvements to the service centre in Edmundston through Opportunities New Brunswick," said Macfarlane.
"Our deal is with ONB, not Sears," he said. "We were never to give Sears any money."
"To date, no funds have been disbursed because no claim has been received."
Again, it's unclear what would happen if a claim is submitted.
"We'll have to review it," Macfarlane said. "But as of today, we don't have a claim. … We might never get a claim."
If Sears receives court approval to liquidate its remaining stores, Shaffer told CBC News, it's fair to assume the two call centres will also be dead.
More than 200 people in New Brunswick will be out of a job if Sears receives approval to liquidate the rest of its stores across the country.
There are large stores in Moncton and Fredericton, which employ 111 and 94 people respectively, and smaller "hometown stores" in Campbellton, Tracadie, Shippagan and Caraquet.
Sears recently closed its stores in Saint John and Bathurst.
The company has about 130 outlets and 12,000 employees nation-wide.

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A Midlands supplier of commercial vehicle engineering and industrial hardware is re-shoring component production from China with the help of experts from the Coventry-based Manufacturing Technology Centre.
Bloxwich-based Albert Jagger Engineering, which has been producing metal components for more than 70 years, has already re-shored production of almost a quarter of a million fastening components and in the process has, in some cases, reduced costs by up to 50%.
An SME team from the mTC's Manufacturing support Services operation worked with Albert Jagger to revolutionise their factory. The team of 11 MTC engineers produced a new factory layout, introduced new technology including CNC machines and automation, and re-trained staff using virtual and augmented reality.
As a result the firm was able to produce fastening components which had previously been imported from China for between 20% and 50% of the cost. In addition they have slashed stockholding costs by 50% and created space in the factory for future growth.
Magnus McFarlane, lead advisor with the MTC's Transformation team, said:
“The management team at Albert Jagger have delivered an amazing transformation - visually, culturally and technologically. Their strategy of re-shoring production is one that a number of UK businesses may be considering, and at Albert Jagger they have created an agile facility and a resilient supply chain.”
Albert Jagger supplies products to a range of automotive companies including commercial vehicle manufacturers, agriculture, construction, rail, medical, aerospace and emergency services.
The MTC Manufacturing Support Services team has worked with more than 500 SMEs, and at any one time has more than 150 live projects.
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The ongoing retail massacre claimed its latest victim this morning when iconic luxury retailer Ralph Lauren said it would shut its flagship Polo store on Fifth Avenue in New York City, among other office and store locations, and cut jobs as part of a cost-cutting plan. The company also said on Tuesday that it would integrate its products from the Fifth Avenue store into the Ralph Lauren men’s and women’s flagship stores on Madison Avenue and its downtown locations.
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As part of Ralph Lauren’s continued commitment to optimizing its store footprint, the Company will close its dedicated Polo store at 711 Fifth Avenue and integrate its product into the Ralph Lauren Men’s and Women’s flagship stores on Madison Avenue and its downtown locations. The Company will continue to operate its seven additional store locations and its flagship Polo Bar Restaurant in New York City.
These decisions, together with actions to continue to streamline the organization, cost structure and real estate portfolio, will result in approximately $140 million in annualized expense savings, which will also help fund investments for future growth. These savings are in addition to the $180-$220 million of annualized expense savings announced at the Company’s June 7, 2016 Investor Day and are a part of achieving its financial objectives. Ralph Lauren expects to incur restructuring charges of approximately $370 million as a result of these new activities.
The Company will also explore new retail concepts, including leveraging Ralph’s Coffee, and developing new store formats that connect the brand to loyal and new consumers.
The retailer also said its e-commerce business would move to Salesforce.com Inc’s cheaper and more efficient Commerce Cloud platform. Ralph Lauren had said last year it was building an in-house global e-commerce platform.
Ralph Lauren said it expects to incur about $370 million in charges and save about $140 million from the new measures, which are part of a cost-cutting plan announced in June. The retailer did not specify how many jobs it would cut.
Last June, Ralph Lauren said it would cut 1,000 jobs and close 50 stores to lower costs and revive sales growth. As Reuters adds, Ralph Lauren, like other luxury brands, has been struggling as Americans spend lesser on apparel and accessories, resulting in falling sales in the last seven quarters.
Is was not immediately clear which CMBS loan would be impacted as a result of the imminent rent shortfall from Ralph Lauren’s vacancy, or whether a new renter had already signed up to take over the soon to be vacant space.


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Brokerages predict that XPO Logistics Inc (NYSE:XPO) will announce sales of $4.40 billion for the current quarter, Zacks reports. Eight analysts have issued estimates for XPO Logistics’ earnings, with the highest sales estimate coming in at $4.55 billion and the lowest estimate coming in at $4.35 billion. XPO Logistics posted sales of $4.36 billion in the same quarter last year, which would indicate a positive year over year growth rate of 0.9%. The business is expected to report its next quarterly earnings results on Wednesday, August 7th.
On average, analysts expect that XPO Logistics will report full year sales of $17.68 billion for the current fiscal year, with estimates ranging from $17.35 billion to $17.92 billion. For the next fiscal year, analysts forecast that the firm will report sales of $18.65 billion, with estimates ranging from $18.12 billion to $19.16 billion. Zacks’ sales calculations are an average based on a survey of research analysts that that provide coverage for XPO Logistics.
XPO Logistics (NYSE:XPO) last posted its quarterly earnings results on Wednesday, May 1st. The transportation company reported $0.51 EPS for the quarter, topping the consensus estimate of $0.41 by $0.10. XPO Logistics had a net margin of 2.30% and a return on equity of 11.26%. The company had revenue of $4.12 billion during the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $4.25 billion. During the same quarter in the previous year, the business posted $0.61 EPS. The firm’s revenue was down 1.7% on a year-over-year basis.
Several brokerages have recently issued reports on XPO. Zacks Investment Research restated a “sell” rating on shares of XPO Logistics in a report on Saturday, May 11th. Oppenheimer upped their target price on shares of XPO Logistics from $65.00 to $73.00 and gave the company an “outperform” rating in a report on Monday, May 6th. Cowen upped their target price on shares of XPO Logistics from $80.00 to $84.00 and gave the company an “outperform” rating in a report on Friday, May 3rd. Barclays upped their target price on shares of XPO Logistics from $65.00 to $70.00 and gave the company an “overweight” rating in a report on Thursday, May 2nd. Finally, Deutsche Bank set a $81.00 target price on shares of XPO Logistics and gave the company a “buy” rating in a report on Monday, April 22nd. Two analysts have rated the stock with a sell rating, two have given a hold rating and thirteen have given a buy rating to the company. XPO Logistics presently has a consensus rating of “Buy” and a consensus price target of $90.00.
NYSE XPO traded up $1.42 on Wednesday, hitting $53.53. 1,257,463 shares of the stock were exchanged, compared to its average volume of 2,530,476. The company has a current ratio of 1.07, a quick ratio of 1.07 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.92. XPO Logistics has a fifty-two week low of $41.05 and a fifty-two week high of $116.27. The firm has a market cap of $4.77 billion, a P/E ratio of 16.78, a PEG ratio of 0.50 and a beta of 2.41. The firm has a 50-day simple moving average of $55.80.
Large investors have recently modified their holdings of the stock. Vanguard Group Inc increased its holdings in shares of XPO Logistics by 7.0% in the third quarter. Vanguard Group Inc now owns 10,997,991 shares of the transportation company’s stock worth $1,255,640,000 after buying an additional 721,707 shares during the period. Janney Montgomery Scott LLC increased its holdings in shares of XPO Logistics by 3.2% in the fourth quarter. Janney Montgomery Scott LLC now owns 5,886 shares of the transportation company’s stock worth $336,000 after buying an additional 183 shares during the period. Daiwa Securities Group Inc. increased its holdings in shares of XPO Logistics by 8.4% in the fourth quarter. Daiwa Securities Group Inc. now owns 4,510 shares of the transportation company’s stock worth $257,000 after buying an additional 350 shares during the period. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors Inc. increased its holdings in shares of XPO Logistics by 6.3% in the fourth quarter. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors Inc. now owns 8,537 shares of the transportation company’s stock worth $487,000 after buying an additional 505 shares during the period. Finally, Fishman Jay A Ltd. MI increased its holdings in shares of XPO Logistics by 27.3% in the fourth quarter. Fishman Jay A Ltd. MI now owns 284,191 shares of the transportation company’s stock worth $16,210,000 after buying an additional 60,950 shares during the period. Hedge funds and other institutional investors own 88.25% of the company’s stock.
XPO Logistics Company Profile
XPO Logistics, Inc provides transportation and logistics services in the United States, North America, France, the United Kingdom, Europe, and internationally. The company's Transportation segment offers freight brokerage services comprising truck brokerage, intermodal, drayage, and expedite services; last mile services, primarily asset-light; density and day-definite regional, inter-regional, and transcontinental less-than-truckload freight services; full truckload services for transactional transportation of packaged goods, high cube products, and bulk goods; logistics services for domestic, cross-border, and international shipments; and managed transportation services.
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A fake website which claims to give different-coloured skins for the famous messaging platform—Whatsapp has now surfaced online, and is looking to steal user identity and data.
The cybercrime may be the latest in a series of increasingly powerful and dangerous cyberattacks being witnessed across the world, the latest of them being the “WannaCry ransomware.”
The scam was first noticed by user “Yuexist”, who posted about it on social networking platform Reddit. He warned the users to open only the site https://www.whatsapp.com/.
“Users get a message saying Whatsapp is now available in different colours. ‘I love the new colours for whatsapp’. When you click the fake whatsapp.com url on your mobile, the user is made to share the link to multiple groups for human verification.” Yuexisyt said.
“Once you have done sharing, you are made to install adware apps. After you have installed the adware, the website says the Whatsapp colour is available only on Whatsapp web and makes you install an extention. This extention is an adware — a malicious software that constantly displays advertisements on your web browser,” he added.
It is strongly advised that users should not click on any of the links or try to install anything from this fake website. Doing so could put your data — from login credentials to possible whatever you send and receive — in the hands of unscrupulous persons who could misuse it in various ways.


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The United States National Security Agency’s salivary glands no doubt started working overtime when it became apparent that technological advances were moving the world toward an Internet of Things — a world where everything would be connected to everything else wirelessly or over the Web.
Almost two years ago, David Petraeus, then director of the U.S. Central Intelligence Agency, enthused that the IoT would transform surveillance techniques, Wired reported.
The smart home, and smart devices in it, would send tagged data with geolocations that could be intercepted in real time. Items of interest could be located, identified, monitored, and remotely controlled through technologies such as sensor networks and tiny embedded servers, Petraeus said.
The mention of tiny embedded servers may have come to people’s minds last month, when news that the NSA had surreptitiously embedded microphone-bearing circuit boards and USB cards into PCs to spy on their users made the headlines.
Cracking the IoT Nut
Getting into IoT devices is not at all difficult.
When consumers’ washing machines, dishwashers, thermostats, lights and coffeemakers are all linked to the Internet, either independently or through the home entertainment center’s routers, tracking just about every aspect of a target’s life will be a breeze.
“Most home users buy a router and use the default settings,” Tommy Chin, technical support engineer at Core Security, told TechNewsWorld. “Sometimes the settings are misconfigured by the manufacturer, and they will be exploited by hackers.”
The NSA, of course, is the granddaddy of all hackers — angrily described by Microsoft as an “advanced persistent threat.”
Newer devices made for the IoT “usually run operating systems line Linux” and are deficient in terms of cybersecurity, remarked Ken Westin, security researcher for Tripwire.
Symantec in November found a new Linux worm, Darlioz, that appeared to have been built to target the IoT.
Hot Rod Blues
Automakers are pushing smart cars, and Microsoft, Apple and Google are fighting for a share of the in-vehicle infotainment and telematics market, which Accenture has predicted will exceed US$80 billion this year.
Samsung and BMW have jointly developed the “iRemote” application, which lets owners of Samsung’s Galaxy Gear smartwatch monitor the doors and batteries of their i3 electronic car and change the vehicle’s indoor temperature using the device.
Meanwhile, the auto insurance industry is pushing smart devices that plug into a standard car port and monitor how fast and far a car goes, and how it is driven. These devices also report on the car’s location.
The amount of user data gathered on people in cars by telematics systems, personal navigation devices and smartphones has spurred an investigation by the U.S. Government Accountability Office, which in December submitted a report to the Senate on this issue.
No Place Like Home
On the home front, LG has rolled out its HomeChat service, which connects users to their kitchen products through the Line” smartphone messaging app.
Recollect that LG TVs could spy on their owners, and that the company in November was forced to address this issue.
Google recently laid out $3.2 billion for Nest, which makes smart thermostats and smoke alarms that come with a mobile app. The move sparked speculation that Google wanted to better track consumers for the purpose of serving up ads to them.
However, the purchase also could be useful to the NSA, as it would allow it to get even more information on targets when it serves Google with demands for information about them — a fact not lost on security and privacy advocates.
Nest CEO Tony Fadell waffled when asked last month whether the company would provide information on user habits to Google, only denying that integration of both companies’ data was then on the table.
Things will get even more up close and personal. At CES 2014 earlier this year, Intel talked about its plans for wearable devices.
Also, the French National Research Agency is funding research on cooperation in and between wireless body area networks in Project Cormoran.
Saving Us From Ourselves
The fact that IoT technologies are ripe for exploitation by the NSA is just the beginning. The agency now has equipment that lets it ravage the IoT.
The Nightstand — one of the products in its 50-page catalog of spying devices — is a standalone x86 laptop running Linux Fedora Core 3 that can be used to attack PCs running various flavors of Windows. In field operations, it has been used to inject packets into targets up to eight miles away.
The NSA also is reported to be harvesting millions of text messages worldwide daily.
The White House’s Stance
Pressured by rising anger over the NSA’s surveillance activities, President Obama in January outlined some measures to restrict the agency.
However, it was clear that the surveillance would not be terminated.
The U.S. needs to be able to collect data on potential terrorists’ communications, Obama said.
Protect Yourself at All Times
Users should protect their home networks to prevent hacks through the IoT, Tripwire’s Westin told TechNewsWorld.
They must change the default passwords on home routers; enable the built-in firewalls on the routers; and update their firmware when patches are available.
Sorin Mustaca, an IT security expert at Avira, lists cybersercurity recommendations here.
Manufacturers should use tamper-resistant licensing code for applications that sit at the operating system level, Mathieu Baissac, a security expert at Flexera Software, told TechNewsWorld.
Among other things, Baissac said, manufacturers also should ensure that applications on their devices, mobile device management systems and other products “have an easy, automated mechanism for getting the latest security patches and updates as fast as possible.”


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Many pet owners think they are doing the best for their pets by feeding them a raw food diet or buying expensive food.
Bakersfield, California (PRWEB) August 27, 2013
With the launch of its latest video, SpiritDetox.com is hoping to shed some light on the nutritional problems today's domesticated animals face. The video, "Nutramin Nutrition 101 – Clean and Feed Your Pets, Body and Spirit," highlights the problems in today's pet foods, even high quality or raw foods.
"Many pet owners think they are doing the best for their pets by feeding them a raw food diet or buying expensive food," stated Albert Milligan of SpiritDetox.com. "While those strategies are a good starting point, they aren't enough. Sadly, the food supply has some serious flaws, and as a result these foods, even the best foods, are nutritionally defunct."
The video highlights the benefits of Nutramin, one of SpiritDetox.com's products, which serves as a nutritional supplement for pets to use alongside pet food to make up for these nutritional deficiencies. It uses the power of healing clay to provide important nutrients that pets and livestock need to thrive.
SpiritDetox.com specializes in natural health and wellness products for people and animals. To learn more about their products and the power of the healing clay they contain, visit http://www.SpiritDetox.com.


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THREE more plants have been raided by police and officials from the Food Standards Agency (FSA) investigating the horsemeat scandal.
Two plants in north London and another site in Hull were visited by officials from the watchdog who took away computers, documents and meat samples for tests and analysis.
The agency, which was involved in earlier raids at a meat-processing plant in Aberystwyth and at an abattoir in Todmorden, Yorkshire, targeted Dinos & Sons Continental Foods in Tottenham.
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The other plants have not been named.
In a statement, the FSA said it had submitted a full file and evidence on this issue to Europol. It added: "The agency has continued to provide information to Europol, and this information has now been analysed by both Europol and law-enforcement agencies in 35 countries – across Europe and elsewhere."
A spokesman for Dinos & Sons said it was "co-operating with local trading standards officers".
He said: "There is no suggestion whatsoever Dinos & Sons' manufacturing processes have been compromised in any way,"
Calls have been made to speed up meat checks after horse DNA was found in meals delivered to schools in England and hospitals in Northern Ireland.
However, Rural Affairs Secretary Richard Lochhead made it clear rigorous tests carried out by companies supplying meals to schools, hospitals and prisons in Scotland had "confirmed to date they are clear of any mislabelled meat".
He added: "These detailed inspections continue to be carried out and I hope further reassurance can be offered in the coming days."
Most tests in Scotland will be completed next week.
Results published by the FSA showed that, of the 2501 tests carried out so far by retailers, 29 products had a positive reading for undeclared horse meat at or above a 1% level.
More than 950 tests are still in progress. The 29 results related to seven different beef products, all of which have been reported and withdrawn from sale.
As the results were published, Whitbread, one of Britain's largest pub and hotel groups, became the latest company to admit horse DNA had been found in its food, saying their meat lasagnes and beefburgers had been affected. The firm, which owns Premier Inn, Beefeater Grill and Brewers Fayre, said the products had been removed from menus.
Nigel Miller, president of the National Farmers Union Scotland said farmers "feel betrayed as well because in Scotland we've gone to such a huge effort to ensure everything is done right and traceability is total.
"To actually see retailers who are moving away to cheaper products and ignoring these very basic principles is just unbelievable."
The retailers' food tests showed cottage pie containing horse meat was sent to 47 schools in Lancashire. Local councillor Susie Charles explained few schools in the county used the product, which had been withdrawn.
She added: "Our priority is to provide absolute assurance that meals contain what the label says. Having discovered this one doesn't, we have no hesitation in removing it from menus."
In a separate development, it was discovered beefburgers containing horse meat were supplied to hospitals in Northern Ireland.
David Bingham from the NHS body, which provides meat for health trusts, said a range from a company in the Republic of Ireland had now been withdrawn.
He said: "We have acted immediately. As soon as we got information there may be a confidence issue, we withdrew the product."
A group of 11 food suppliers, including Tesco and Asda, yesterday issued a statement, saying they shared shoppers' "anger and outrage" and rejected criticism from Downing Street that they had "remained silent" during the crisis.
Peter Marks , chief executive of the Co-op, insisted the horsemeat scandal was a wake-up call for the food industry. He said: "It's our responsibility. We have to fix this and fix it quickly."
At Westminster, Owen Paterson, the UK Environment Secretary, said the test results showed the vast majority of products were clear of horse DNA.
He said: "Food businesses now have a lot of work to do. They need to move quickly to complete these tests and they need to show their customers they've taken the right steps to make sure this doesn't happen again."
However, Mary Creagh, his Labour shadow, said the public would be "shocked and dismayed horse meat has now been found in schools and hospitals" and called on David Cameron to "get a grip on this scandal now".
She added: "He should order the FSA to speed up its testing so that we have a full picture of just how far this has spread in our communities."
Justine Roberts of the parenting website Mumsnet echoed the call.
She said: "We are bemused at why schools and hospitals have been given until April to test the meat they serve while retailers and food companies were ordered to do it in a week."
Meanwhile, French meat processor Spanghero said it would disprove allegations the firm knowingly sold horse meat labelled as beef. French Consumer Affairs Minister Benoit Hamon had earlier said Spanghero was a likely culprit.
Dutch inspectors, too, began taking samples to discover whether shipments contained a drug given to some horses banned for animals intended for human consumption.


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These merchandise are all now topic to the principles famous above, together with listing health warnings on products, not selling them in merchandising machines at places that are accessible to youngsters, and adhering to minimum age and I.D. New merchandise have to be reviewed and accredited by the FDA earlier than going available on the market. In the United States, tobacco products which are regulated must adhere to strict guidelines imposed by the FDA. While e-cigarettes are marketed as much less hazardous than conventional cigarettes, much remains to be unknown they usually’re definitely not innocent. According to the American Lung Association, 20% of teens vape and plenty of concern that e-cigarettes will act as a gateway to conventional smoking. While traditional smoking has decreased in teens , using vaping has skyrocketed. Most experts cite unethical marketing to youth populations by manufacturers for this huge enhance, which some estimate as around 20% of excessive schoolers.
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While the quantities of those chemical substances are much much less in e-cigarettes than in conventional cigarettes, there is a threat of exposure to a few of the similar chemical compounds which are hazardous in cigarette smoke. Finally, the quality of electronic cigarette units can vary extensively, which can affect vapor composition and toxicity.
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If you have experienced undesired health or quality issues with a selected tobacco product, you can report an issue with any tobacco product, together with vapes, to the FDA. Knowledge about antagonistic experiences may help the FDA establish health or high quality issues beyond those normally related to tobacco product use. There is also a growing alarm over the nonetheless unexplained vaping-associated deaths and lung complications that got here to light in 2019. This public health crisis remains to be being investigated however has heightened worry over the rising reputation of vaping, notably in youth populations. It has been used in insecticides for years and is the addictive ingredient in both cigarettes and e-cigarettes. The “energetic” ingredient in e-cigarettes and the explanation most individuals use them is nicotine, and nicotine is a highly addictive poison.
As for the science on the risk of e-cigarettes and the possible advantages for present smokers, analysis is just beginning. But there may be already a rising physique of evidence exhibiting that teens could be good by no means to start using e-cigarettes.
The authors searched the literature, compiling results from sixty four research to reply this question. Health specialists and authorities officials have criticized Juul for advertising its products in social media spaces frequented by teenagers.
Kid-friendly flavorings and hip, discrete gadget designs have come beneath heavy scrutiny by federal and state authorities. With tobacco and menthol flavors and a wide range of nicotine strengths, FIN e-cigs work with everybody’s life-style.
- In 2016 the US Department of Transportation banned the usage of e-cigarettes on commercial flights.
- E-cigarettes create vapor that consists of fantastic and ultrafine particles of particulate matter, with the majority of particles within the ultrafine range.
- E-cigarette vapor potentially incorporates harmful chemical substances not present in tobacco smoke.
- The majority of toxic chemical compounds found in cigarette smoke are absent in e-cigarette vapor.
- Exactly what the vapor consists of varies in composition and focus across and within producers, and is determined by the contents of the liquid, the bodily and electrical design of the gadget, and consumer conduct, among different factors.
- The vapor have been found to comprise propylene glycol, glycerin, nicotine, flavors, small quantities of toxicants, carcinogens, and heavy metals, in addition to metallic nanoparticles, and different substances.
Juul’s promoting campaigns have been likened to these utilized by Big Tobacco companies a long time earlier, which focused young users in an effort to attract lifelong prospects. Juul announced on Nov. thirteen, 2018 that it will eliminate some its Facebook and Instagram accounts in an effort to limit exposure to youthful customers.


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The Manhattan T4 and T4-R, the successors of the widely acclaimed Manhattan T3 and T3-R boxes, are set to redefine the Freeview experience in the UK soon.
Despite the setbacks and delays, these highly anticipated models promise to bring an array of advanced features, enhancing both viewing and usability.
With a new, innovative EPG, global search (finally!), and some future-proofing for Freeview-over-broadband, the T4 Freeview Play box and T4-R Freeview Recorder promise to be a major step forward for Freeview fans.
Amidst the anticipation, the journey to their release has been marked by ongoing delays.
Originally slated for an earlier launch, the T4 and T4-R have seen their release dates pushed back several times – but they’re now set to come in early 2024.
Here’s everything we can reveal about these new boxes at this point.
Manhattan’s Freeview Boxes: The Road So Far
Manhattan, a UK-based firm established in 1992, has been a significant player in the TV receiver market.
Following their initial foray into Freesat boxes in 2010, Manhattan ventured into Freeview boxes with the T1 and later, the T3-R in 2019, along with the T2-R (which did not support Freeview Play) and the T3, which was not a recorder.
The T3-R was a 4K Freeview Play recorder with 500GB/1TB storage space that could record up to 600 hours (depending on the model) – see my full Manhattan T3-R review.
In 2022, Freeview stopped allowing manufacturers to produce official Freeview boxes without support for Freeview Play (Freeview’s broadband-connected tier that combines standard Freeview with streaming apps like BBC iPlayer).
When that happened, Manhattan’s T1 and T2-R were also officially retired.
Therefore, the flagship T3-R was the only model still being manufactured. That has recently ended as well, with the T3-R being discontinued.
The New Freeview Generation: T4 and T4-R
Earlier this year, Manhattan announced the next generation of Freeview boxes – the T4/TR-4 series.
Building on the legacy of their predecessors, the T4 and T4-R are poised to offer improved performance and power, thanks to more robust processors.
A notable aspect is their compact design, especially the T4, which is considerably smaller than the T3, making it more portable and versatile
Originally slated for a July release, the launch of these boxes has been postponed multiple times, with the current expectation set for late January or early February.
This delay can be attributed in part to the need for rigorous testing and certification by broadcasters like the BBC.
Key Features Of Manhattan T4 and T4-R Freeview Boxes
The T4-R (272 mm (W) x 197 mm (D) x 46 mm (H)) is equipped with a quad-core processor for swift responsiveness, Ultra HD (4k) HDR for superior picture quality, and dual-band Wi-Fi (802.11ac).
Designed for energy efficiency, it features ultra-low power consumption and a quick wake-up function.
The T4 model, being a non-recording Freeview Play device, is compact and portable (125 mm (W) x 137 mm (D) x 37 mm (H)), ideal for varied placement options
Both boxes will come with a learning remote, that will be able to control the volume on your TV.
As for pricing, the T4 Freeview Play box will cost £69.99, and the T4-R Freeview Play Recorder will start from £169.99, depending on storage size.
Enhanced Storage and Recording Capabilities
The T4-R offers recording capabilities with three storage options: 500GB, 1TB, and 2TB, translating to 300, 600, and 1,200 hours of recording, respectively.
This model allows users to record two programmes simultaneously while watching a third, a feature that has been retained from the T3-R model
The T4-R will also be getting another long-requested feature – a recording LED indicator. So when the box is recording something from Freeview – a dedicated LED will notify you of that.
Global EPG Search
Both the T4 and T4-R models will feature a much-awaited global EPG search.
This lets users search for specific shows across the free-to-air channels, recordings, and a range of streaming apps, significantly enhancing the content discovery process.
Furthermore, the EPG will include a new “Genre” view that will help you discover films, TV shows and sports according to your genre preferences.
Along with that, advanced filters will allow for more refined searches, such as filtering for HD content only, programmes with subtitles, etc.
As we mentioned before, there’s also some good news for T3 and T3-R users – although the Global Search was promised a couple of years ago (and never arrived) – it is still in the cards for a future 3-series software update.
Streaming App Support
Both boxes will support all the Freeview Play streaming apps, including BBC iPlayer, Channel 4, My5, UKTV Play (soon to be renamed ‘U’), STV Player, LEGEND, and others.
Of course, the boxes will also support ITVX (which was a sore point since several older Freeview boxes – including the once-popular Humax FVP-5000T, never received ITVX support).
Freeview-over-Broadband and Channel List Management
Both boxes still need an aerial connection for Freeview (though you can use the apps to stream content from the major broadcasters).
However, the T4 and T4-R are equipped to support Freeview-over-broadband technology, a future-proof feature anticipating potential broadcasting changes.
The new models will also support Channel List Management, a Freeview function enabling HD-swapping of channels.
This feature automatically prioritizes HD channels on supported devices, facilitating a seamless transition to streaming channels over broadband if necessary.
This feature is already being used by the BBC, to automatically place its HD channels in the lower numbers of the EPG (Channel 1, Channel 2, etc.).
Next year, Freeview (via the company behind it – Everyone.TV) is planning to launch Freely – its new Freeview-via-broadband service.
Not much is known about the technical aspects of the service thus far, therefore it’s still early to tell if – and when – the T4 and T4-R boxes will support it.
No Smartphone App – For Now
One point of disappointment for users is the absence of a dedicated smartphone app for the 4-series at launch.
Many had hoped for this feature, particularly for the convenience of remotely setting recordings and streaming content directly to their smartphones.
However, there is a glimmer of hope: the development of an app specifically for the T4-R remains a possibility in the future, suggesting that this much-desired functionality may eventually become available.
It has certainly been a long wait for the new T4/T4-R boxes, especially with the inability to buy the older boxes and the repeated delays.
However, at least on paper, it looks like the new boxes will deliver impressive features for those who are still in the Freeview-recording camp (and haven’t moved on completely to streaming).
We’ll wait for the actual launch – and full review – to pass judgement.
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source: Electronics Weekly article
By Richard Wilson 3rd December 2015
UK researchers say supercapacitor clothes can power smartphones. What if the materials used for clothing could be supercapacitor elements capable of powering your smartphone? This is what industrial design researchers at Brunel University London believe could be possible.
Technology to produce supercapacitor thread capable of being made into cloth has been developed in the lab before but has been unable to generate the voltages needed to power smartphones.
Now Professors David Harrison and John Fyson, Dr Yanmeng Xu, Dr Fulian Qiu and Ruirong Zhang of Brunel’s Department of Design have patented a technique which they claim can produce thread capable of storing and supplying sufficient power for mobiles, and they believe it can be manufactured on a commercial scale.
Professor Harrison explains:
“Supercapacitors are already ubiquitous as back-up power in phones, PCs and tablets. They store energy without a chemical reaction so can be charged and discharged almost indefinitely. But in thread form they have never before been able to break the 1V barrier.”
“What we have done is show we can produce a multi-layered structure with two sequential capacitive layers capable of producing up to 2V. Breaking the 1V threshold is important as in the real world we work on the voltage of common batteries – 1.5V.”
The research team also wanted to address mass production issues and have developed a process to semi-automatically coat stainless steel wire the thickness of a human hair with eight separate layers.
The work at Brunel is part of the EU-sponsored Powerweave programme which brings together researchers from seven countries to produce textiles which can both generate and store power.
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HSBC says it’ll be finishing retail banking in the USA for many particular person shoppers and small companies, as a part of a much wider method to refocus on Asia.
The London-based lender has had bother competing with The usa’s biggest banks, and stated previous this 12 months that it will be redirecting jobs and capital to Asia, the place it makes the majority of its benefit.
As a part of its downsizing HSBC, one of the crucial international’s largest banks, stated it will promote 90 of its 148 branches in the USA, and would wind down an extra 35 to 40.
It’ll stay round two dozen places, in key towns throughout the USA, from which to provider its rich shoppers. The financial institution promised to stay open buyer accounts with balances of greater than $75,000, and industry accounts with a turnover of $5m or extra.
“We’re happy to announce the sale of the home mass marketplace of our US retail banking industry,” stated staff leader government Noel Quinn. “They’re excellent companies, however we lacked the dimensions to compete.”
HSBC will promote its branches to 2 regional banks, Electorate Financial institution and Cathay Financial institution.
In February, the lender stated it will start to go out the USA marketplace whilst pumping some $6bn of funding into Asia over the following 5 years. It additionally stated that it will surrender the loss-making French marketplace after twenty years of doing industry there.
However the financial institution is in a troublesome place, headquartered in London however with massive swathes of its industry founded in Hong Kong and China.
HSBC just lately pointed to dangers from frayed members of the family between China and the West and “dampened” industry sentiment in some portions of the Hong Kong marketplace – the place HSBC, which has a base within the territory, has been criticised over its stance when it comes to a political clampdown through Beijing.
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HUNTSVILLE, AL (WAFF) - A local pizzeria with the infamous "chef on the box" is making a comeback in Huntsville.
Star Market has confirmed that Terry's Pizza will return as a sit-down restaurant in April.
The establishment first opened for business in 1959.
Immediately following, a local group bought the rights to the restaurant and name.
Since then, Terry's Pizza has continued a "grab and go" operation through Star Market in Five Points.
Mark Tow, Director of Pharmacy at Star Market, says he hopes with the new location, they'll continue to serve the memory of Terry's Pizza.
"[Customers] miss Terry's Pizza. We're looking forward to having a sit-down location again."
Tow says customers will always get the freshest ingredients with their pizzas. And Ben, a chef from the original location, will be back to serve the community again at the new one.
Construction has already started on the restaurant's new location off Bailey Cove Road in South Huntsville.
Scott Yarbrough, General Manager, says customers will come to the restaurant and get an even better experience.
It's an Italian pizza joint with a local vibe.
Customers will enjoy an inviting atmosphere, complete with televisions for the big games, and a new convenient drive-thru window.
Pizza will continue to be served at the Star Market in Five Points.
Terry's Pizza's new location is set to open in April 2017.
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News24 is reporting that adidas has been killed off by a new app.
The new app is called “Karma”.
It is a game-like platform for sharing photos and videos.
It allows users to take pictures of friends and relatives and upload them to their profiles.
It also allows users for a photo-saved version of their profile picture.
The app has an image editor and video editing capabilities.
It is similar to Instagram and Twitter.
The feature is currently available only in the Indian market.
The game is designed to be played by family members, friends and family, but it can also be used by anyone.
According to a tweet by the app’s CEO, Shabir Shah, the app is being developed for India.
“India’s first adidas toy,” he wrote.
“We want to take our brand, and its legacy, to the next level.”
He also said that he hoped the app would be available in the US soon.
He added that the app was designed to work across multiple platforms and devices.


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REAL Software announced on Tuesday that its REALbasic development environment will support Mac OS X systems running on Intel processors, once they’re available. Yesterday Apple CEO Steve Jobs announced to developers at Apple’s Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC) that Apple will migrate to an Intel-based architecture beginning in 2006.
REAL Software CEO and president Geoff Perlman explained that REALbasic itself is cross-platform by design, which helps REALbasic developers to make the transition. “Most applications will require nothing but a simple re-compile, with no code changes at all,” said Perlman in a statement.
REAL Software plans to release an Intel compiler that will support the creation of Mac OS X applications, and will include that compiler with REALbasic Standard and Professional editions. The company also said it will continue to support the creation of Mac applications built for the PowerPC processor.


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Papa Murphy’s Franchise Dominates the Competition
The iconic take-n-bake pizza franchise is far ahead of the industry and entrepreneurs are taking notice
Millions of Americans crave pizza for dinner on a nightly basis, but what differentiates one pizza joint from the other when it’s time to place an order?
The answer is simple: guests seek the best value for the highest quality food, and Papa Murphy’s has delivered on this one-two punch for years. As a result, Papa Murphy’s has recently been recognized as one of the top pizza franchises in the country.
According to Nation’s Restaurant News, one of the premier sources in the industry, consumers ranked Papa Murphy’s as the No. 3 restaurant chain with the high quality takeout food out of 12 ranked competitors. Not only does being recognized for high quality food remain an important priority for guests, it also attracts and maintains loyal guests to the brand.
Papa Murphy’s was also ranked by consumers as the third out of 11 restaurant chains for having the best value. With guests more cost-conscious than ever because of the events of the past year and a half, value remains one of the most critical attributes when guests decide where to eat, the study found.
And what’s more important than the food itself, which keeps guests coming back? In yet another ranking, Nation’s Restaurant News led a data-driven report on guest preference and restaurant brand strength, with market research firm Datassential asking consumers how chains ranked on craveability. No surprise here: Papa Murphy’s placed atop the list at No. 1.
No other pizza restaurant beat out Papa Murphy’s in Nation’s Restaurant News’ highly respected rankings, signaling to potential franchisees the brand dominates its competition and is a best bet investment.
The pizza industry has grown to $46 billion a year, with 83% of Americans reporting they eat pizza at least once a month. With so much competition for guests, Papa Murphy’s has set itself apart not only through quality food, great value and craveability, but also through its unique business model.
For starters, Papa Murphy’s doesn’t bake our pizzas – our guests do that through our tried and true take-and-bake model. Studies have shown when people want pizza, they want takeout.
“There are many things that make Papa Murphy’s unique, however, our No. 1 differentiator is that we are different on purpose,” says Kim McBee, Senior Vice President of Customer Experience and Brand Marketing at Papa Murphy’s. “It is truly a benefit to take our pizza home and bake it. We make our dough from scratch, chop high-quality vegetables, butcher quality meat, and shred fresh mozzarella cheese daily. The best part is creating the perfect pizza for our guests who then take it home to bake at their convenience for their loved ones. There’s nothing better than spending quality time with your loved ones over a slice of America’s favorite comfort food: pizza.”
And for potential franchisees, Papa Murphy’s stands out as an affordable business opportunity, designed for growth and long-term community engagement. Our franchisees benefit from robust franchise support and unmatched brand recognition. As a result, we have now grown to more than 1,200 in the U.S., Canada and UAE, propelling hundreds of aspiring entrepreneurs into business ownership.
WANT TO LEARN MORE ABOUT OWNING A FRANCHISE WITH PAPA MURPHY’S?
Papa Murphy’s Take ‘N’ Bake pizza franchises is a low-cost investment opportunity offering high growth potential. We have grown to more than 1,250 locations thanks to a business model built for entrepreneurs who are passionate about quality, service, integrity, and most of all—pizza.


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Sulzer A.G. said yesterday that its profit fell in 1995 to less than half the previous year's level because of the strength of the Swiss franc and charges. Net income at the Swiss machinery and medical-equipment maker fell to 92 million francs, or $77 million, from 195 million francs. Sulzer's sales fell 5 percent, from 6.04 billion francs.
The franc gained 13 percent against the dollar last year, raising costs and hurting sales. And Sulzer may have to pay as much as $73 million in patent-infringement damages to the Stryker Corporation, a medical products company in Kalamazoo, Mich. The Swiss company's extraordinary charges included a provision for a damage payment. (Bloomberg Business News)Continue reading the main story


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The start-up will utilise the newly generated fund to expand its team
Gurugram-based coworking space provider OfficeBanao has raised $6 million in a seed funding round led by Lightspeed.
The start-up will utilise the newly generated fund to expand its team. It will hire more skilled staff to boost its business operations. The team currently works with 110 employees and plans to expand it to 250-300 by the end of this year. Additionally, it wants to mark its foray into the top 25 markets in the future.
Founded by Tushar Mittal, Akshya Kumar and Divyanshu Sharma, the company aims to create a marketplace for designers, architects and contractors. It operates in 15 cities and eyes to provide workspace service to small start-ups and business owners in the country. According to a report by Techcrunch, the company is earning around $5 million in revenues every quarter.
Talking about the latest development, Tushar Mittal, the founder and CEO of OfficeBanao, said, "We have observed that the experience of designing and developing an office, especially for a small to mid-sized business, is far from ideal. The sector is unorganised, and we believe a tech-led approach can help deliver a good experience to workspace owners."
Addressing their decision to invest, Rahul Taneja, partner at LightSpeed, said, "With its depth of experience and supplier network, the OfficeBanao team is well-placed to disrupt the existing opaque experience that plagues the industry today. It is encouraging to see the early progress and the sustainable business model, and we look forward to their continued expansion."


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The latest update to iOS 8 reduces the amount of space needed to install an update and squashes a number of bugs.
Forget the neckties and wristwatches, and get the Dad in your life the tech he really wants.
The Boganyi Piano took over ten years and 8,000 engineering hours to create, and the results are a stunning musical instrument that looks like a spaceship. It's also got some internal upgrades that make it less susceptible to the elements, and require less maintenance.
Users of Windows and other Microsoft software will receive a slew of updates on Tuesday, including five rated as critical.
The software giant slams Google for disclosing a Windows 8.1 security flaw two days before Microsoft planned to issue a fix.
The Apple Watch battery may not be as magical as some hope, T-Mobile will look past customers' bad credit scores, and more electric car charging stations are coming.
The watch's life on a single charge may not meet Apple's target of a full day of use, according to 9to5Mac.
It's an impossible question to answer -- unless you're Neil deGrasse Tyson. Watch the famed astrophysicist take on a young boy's loaded query, and knock it out of the park.
In desperate need to fix a young girl's heart, a team of cardiovascular surgeons at Miami Children's Hospital tap 3D-printing to help make the operation a success.
The Solar Impulse 2 is the world's first airplane powered entirely by sunlight, and it will soon embark on a 12-leg journey around the world. It's an ambitious flight that could take up to 5 months if the weather doesn't cooperate, but the plane's pilots hope the trip inspires sustainable design.
Watch out for Blinky, Inky, Pinky and Clyde chasing beer lovers in the upcoming Bud Light Super Bowl ad "Coin."


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Routt County Shop with a Cop event makes holidays merrier for 24 kids
STEAMBOAT SPRINGS — Nevaeh Gilbreath grabbed the first thing that caught her eye the moment she hit the toy aisle. She had part of a dollhouse in her shopping cart before she’d even considered which doll would live in it.
At age 4, she needed a boost from her grandfather to see the dolls on the fourth shelf. She didn’t take long to choose a long-haired doll in a floral dress — one that was about half as tall as Nevaeh was.
Soon, into the cart went the new doll, a bed for it and several costume changes, including Nevaeh’s favorite: a pink figure skating costume.
Nevaeh and her little brother, Aayden Gilbreath, age 2, were two of the 24 kids who participated in this year’s Shop with a Cop event.
“It just means everything to know that the community helps children, helps raise children and be there for them,” said Shannon Davis, Naveah and Aayden’s grandmother.
Each child was paired with a law enforcement officer and given a $200 Walmart gift card, which they could use to purchase items for themselves or others.
After loading her cart to the top with supplies for her new doll, Naveah found a gift for her cousin, who just had a birthday. Then, Aayden kicked off his shopping spree with a ball, a toy train and a stuffed dog.
Her grandfather, Bill Davis, said he thought shopping with Routt County Animal Control Officer Dawn Smith helped Naveah feel more comfortable around law enforcement. After a previous experience with officers, Naveah was a bit scared when she entered the store and saw so many cops.
“I don’t want her to be afraid of law (enforcement),” he said.
That’s one of the goals of the event, said Routt County Sheriff’s Office Lt. Ryan Adrian, who helped organize the event. Adrian wants to help “bridge the gap” between law enforcement and the community.
“We want people to know that we’re out there for more than just responding to calls,” he said.
The event is also intended to help care for the community, particularly for those who have financial stress that makes it difficult to have a merry Christmas.
“We want to help out and make sure we spread that joy and cheer and love this holiday season,” Adrian said.
A $1,500 donation from a private donor and a $4,000 donation from the Steamboat Springs Walmart made the event possible. Last year, the event received $3,500 in donations and served 20 kids.
As people saw officers hauling around toy trucks and helping kids pick the right color of knickknack, some contributed cash donations on the spot.
LiftUp of Routt County helped connect Adrian to families who participated in the event. The kids came from all across Routt County, from Hayden to Steamboat to Oak Creek and beyond.
Officers from the Routt County Sheriff’s Office, Steamboat Springs Police Department, Oak Creek Police Department and Colorado Parks and Wildlife shopped with the children.
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Six months after the World Health Organization classified processed meat as a carcinogen, processed meat products have yet to recover. Storenext figures seen by “Globes” showed a stark 27.1% financial drop in sausage and hotdog sales between January and April.
The manufacturers have lost more than NIS 90 million, at market price. The sharpest plunge was in deli sales (-32.2%), though hotdogs suffered a similar hit (-31.9%). Sales of cold cuts dropped 21.1% since the beginning of the year, with dry sausages not far behind.
The production of processed meat is the central activity of many of the players in the market, and they all took a heavy hit.
The different efforts by the companies to distance their products from the negative reputation given by the WHO including special sales events have not met with much success. Senior market sources said at the beginning of the crisis it was not a passing fad; now it appears the producers will have to make fundamental changes to their business model.
One senior industry source told “Globes” at the time: “We never thought for a second we make oats, buckwheat, or lettuce we’re in an industry that belongs to a different standard, but the effect here is serious, and we cannot treat this as a specific moment.
“We cannot think that we took a tumble today but we’ll wake up tomorrow and everything will be fine. When you slap the word ‘cancer’ and even more when you’re being compared to cigarettes it’s not another incident. We have a responsibility to think and to prepare.”
As part of those efforts, Soglowek introduced a new series of products that contain no preservatives: it includes hotdogs, deli meats, and processed meats. According to Storenext data, Soglowek sales have plunged 32% since the beginning of the year and its market share dropped to 35.6%.
The second major player in the market is Tirat Zvi, which is jointly owned by Tnuva and Kibbutz Tirat Zvi; it finished the period with a small increase in market share but a sharp drop of 23.2%. The midsized players in the market were also hurt: Maadaney Yehiam sales fell 26.3% while Of Tov sales dropped 33.8%.
Soglowek CEO Pini Kamari announced this week his decision to step down from his position in six months. Kamari made the decision last year but stayed on because of the crisis. He will wrap up more than six years in the role, and he intends to head into the private sector. Before the crisis, he managed to streamline operations at Soglowek.
Kamari will be replaced by Eli Soglowek, who had served as chair of the managing committee. Soglowek said, “Pini Kamari is one of the pillars of Soglowek and he fulfilled his role with endless devotion. We thank him for his excellent work during an important and challenging period and his many contributions to Soglowek.”
Published by Globes [online], Israel business news - www.globes-online.com - on May 5, 2016
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Report: Tatneft buys chain of gas stations in Turkey for $320 mln
ISTANBUL, Apr 7 (PRIME) -- Russian oil company Tatneft has acquired the Turkish chain of more than 570 gas stations for U.S. $320 million, Yeni Akit reported on Friday citing the former co-owner of the chain Turkish Dogan Holding company.
УAccording to the agreement concluded on April 4, 100% of Aytemiz Akaryakit was sold for $320 million to Tatneft,Ф the newspaper reported quoting the Turkish companyТs statement.
In February, TatneftТs board of directors approved the opening of representative office in Turkey. The company's main business is in Russia.
According to the financial portal Kap, the revenue of Aytemiz Akaryakit was more than 29 billion Turkish liras or more than $1.5 billion in 2022.


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Dick Hannah Dealerships in Washington state discusses whether it's worthwhile to sell a car to a dealership in a recent post on its blog.
Selling a car to a dealership is generally a lot easier and faster than selling a vehicle through classified ads or online, but many drivers only consider selling to a dealership if they plan to buy another vehicle from the same location, the posting said.
The posting said dealerships buy cars even if a driver isn't planning to purchase a vehicle from that dealership.
Selling directly to a dealership save time and prevents awkward meetings or dealing with quirky buyers. A dealership also has paperwork ready to sign, as they've dealt with lots of car transactions before. On top of that, a dealership has money on hand so you won't have to wait to get paid, the posting said.


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The new 2020 Outback costs $300 more than the outgoing model but features more tech and a quieter cabin.
The new mid-size Cadillac sedan will undercut nearly every competitor, including BMW, Mercedes-Benz, and Audi.
Mercedes-Benz put an AMG face on the entry-level GLC 43 performance crossover and crossover coupe for 2020.
Lexus GXOR Concept
From Motor Authority:
Audi will trickle down the trick suspension from the S8 performance sedan to the full-size A8 for 2020.
The luxury off-roader is used by some owners to go anywhere in class and comfort, so now Lexus built a concept to honor those GX fans.
Jerry Seinfeld's hit series will feature Jamie Foxx, Eddie Murphy, Seth Rogan, and others.
Continental 48V full hybrid system
From Green Car Reports:
Automotive supplier Continental says its developed a cheaper hybrid system that doesn't rely on high-voltage infrastructure that could make its way into more cars.
The electric car company formerly called SF Motors is tabling plans to bring its EV to the U.S.
Polestar is planning a performance package similar to the Model 3's in a bid for more buyers.


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Goodman & Sons co-founder feted on Aug. 21 in Hampton
Lena Goodman, co-founder of Goodman & Sons Jewelers, is turning 82, and Coliseum-area businesses are throwing her a birthday party.
The event, from noon to 2 p.m. on Saturday Aug. 21, will take place at Goodman & Sons Jewelers, 2018 Coliseum Drive. Chick-fil-A at Coliseum Drive and Langley Federal Credit Union are providing food as well as 82 milkshakes in celebration of the event. The Coliseum Business Improvement District is a sponsor as well.
The public is invited. Those interested in attending should RSVP to firstname.lastname@example.org.
“Goodman & Sons Jewelers has been a tradition on the Peninsula for 63 years,” said Cathy Napier, assistant manager of Chick-fil-A. “We’re showing our thanks for their dedication the community.”
Goodman and husband, Stanley Goodman, founded Goodman & Sons Jewelers in 1948. Their sons, Stuart, Eric and Ned, oversee day-to-day operations, though Lena and Stanley remain involved.


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There’s myriad surveys out there to know about shoppers emotions. Some say consumers are buying again; others say they are not. A few back-to-school research reports predict the season will be tough, while others said people put last year’s needs on hold and have to buy this year.
WSL Strategic Retail has monitored shoppers’ whims thanks to its ongoing research, called How America Shops The Pulse of Shopping Life. The latest research from this team suggests the recession is ending. What makes WSL predict that is new results showing that shoppers believe prices are up across all of the checked categories.
The Pulse survey reports less than 12 percent of shoppers think prices are down, across a mix of 19 tracked categories. Forty percent to 50 percent think prices are up on health and beauty categories like cosmetics, skin care and over-the-counter medication.
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If shoppers are seeing sales now, 59 percent said they’ll stock up on the lower-priced item. Twenty-three percent said they’ll buy more during the same shopping trip. And, only 25 percent said they’ll use the savings to pay bills. Twenty-one percent of shoppers said they’ll save the money on something else.
A year ago, according to the research, shoppers resisted stocking up even on sale items and attempted to pay off bills or save more. What can be gleaned from these findings is that now more than ever is a good time to let shoppers know when prices are down.
Here’s a sampling of how some retailers are touting their low prices:
• CVS has Maybelline buy one, get one 50 percent off, and an offer of $10 ExtraBucks when buying RapidLash
• Walgreens is touting 25 percent off L’Oréal skin care on the cover of its circular and a $5 off instant coupon on University Medical skin care. There’s also a coupon for 99 cent Sinful nail color
• Target is offering a free $5 Target gift card with the purchase of any two Burt’s Bees products, a relatively new promotion chains are using to build loyalty
• Kmart is reaching out to shoppers with Physicians Formula products at a 40 percent off.
All of these promotions have attractive pricing to encourage shoppers to buy multiple items and spend other dollars on the same trip, as well. With the back-to-school season in full swing, it is encouraging research to see shoppers in the mood to buy.
People, Places and Things
A few words with Candace Corlett, president of WSL Strategic Retail. Corlett answers whether shoppers are coming back.
WWDBeautyNews: Are we seeing consumers return to stores?
Corlett: I don’t think they ever really left. They just changed how they shopped. They maybe gave up some items or changed where they shopped. The shoppers are still there.
WWDBeautyNews: Can you discuss the importance of licenses leading us out of the recession — are shoppers more or less willing to buy a celebrity name?
Corlett: The younger consumers today grew up with celebrity names — they don’t know anything else. In fragrances, these names will continue to be purchased because these shoppers don’t remember a time when names weren’t around. So, yes, licenses will continue to be important to beauty.
What’s In Store
Dr. Miracle’s Expands to Face: Dr. Miracle’s had success with My Goodbye Acne System and is now adding My Miracle Face Care.
Target’s Manhattan Store: Shoppers are already flooding the Harlem Target searching for Boots and Sonia Kashuk exclusives. The beauty department has been mentioned by shoppers as one of the biggest draws for the store, the first in Manhattan.


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CINCINNATI — Kroger Co. is offering a $5 incentive to enter the Pillsbury Bake-Off contest, which has a $1 million grand prize.
Shoppers who use the same email address to enter the contest at www.pillsbury.com as is linked to their Kroger loyalty card are eligible for a $5 credit. Entrants follow a link on the contest thank you/confirmation or entry page to load the coupon to their card.
A link on Kroger’s homepage brings visitors to www.contestcoupon.com, which features Kroger-shopping finalists from last year’s contests and their recipes. One such shopper is Pamela Shank of Parkersburg, W.Va. Her Mascarpone-Filled Cranberry Walnut Roll recipe is demoed on a video on the site.


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Oct. 11, 2009
Last week, Technomic released a report on pizzerias that have stayed profitable during the recession by focusing on their niche. Pizza Patron, Little Caesar's and Pizza Fusion were among those Technomic characterized as having distinguished themselves along ethnic, value and healthy lines, respectively.
The recommendation for other pizza brands was clear: Find a way to differentiate yourself. But with so many chains "innovating" along similar lines, creativity can be challenging. Offering cooking classes is one largely unexplored way that neighborhood pizza outlets can help establish their brand as familiar, accessible and friendly.
The National Restaurant Association demonstrates why pizza executives should pursue classes to reenergize consumer interest: The benchmark association's latest annual consumer survey found that almost one-third of customers surveyed said they'd be likely to attend cooking classes offered at a full-service restaurant, with younger customers and those with children trending slightly higher.
The introduction of cooking classes has the most potential for pizza shops that have a degree of visbility in their communities. Pizza Patron, whose franchisees often attend local fundraisers and school events, are one prime example.
"Chains that do have cooking classes at the local store level may gain some benefit by positioning themselves as a neighborhood place that gets to know their customers beyond serving them in the restaurant," said Naomi Van Til, a senior report coordinator with Technomic. Van Til cautioned that any initiatives to roll out comprehensive classes should start at the local test market level.
Peter Reinhart has leveraged his place in the local culinary community to much success. Reinhart, author of definitive home pizza cookbook, "American Pie," is a baking instructor at Johnson & Wales and owner of Charlotte, N.C.'s Pie Town. Reinhart has held cooking classes as a way to "complete" the relationship with his customers, as he puts it. "If people like your product, they definitely want to learn how to (make) it," he said.
Reinhart has recognized a valuable marketing paradigm: When people make your pizza along with you, they associate that good experience with your product.
Bibby Gignilliat agrees with Reinhart's philosophy of "teach-marketing." Gignilliat owns Parties that Cook, a Bay-area cooking class company that focused, heretofore, mainly on teambuilding activities for corporations from Apple to Wal-Mart. But as these company perks started getting slashed in the souring economy, Gignilliat knew she had to think fast. So she started offering individual cooking classes on a lark. Her first round of classes for individuals, introduced on Valentine's Day, sold out. She immediately knew they were on to something. The company has added 50 new classes this year alone.
Her company employs a more inter-company collaborative, so Gignilliat says smaller chains might think about pairing up with local businesses like farmers markets or universities to help expand their customer base. Such collaboration has worked well for her company, which has paired with local cheese schools and local farmers markets.
Gignilliat says some of her most successful classes are themed, especially to a holiday.
"We did a really successful event on Mother's Day," she said. "We sold out and extended to have 52 mothers and children that came to the class. Next year we might add a Father's Day class. So we're going to do one for the holidays called Delectable Desserts."
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Standardizing the Creativity
Having worked with so many large companies in the team-building aspect of her business, Gignilliat realizes that cooking classes can appear daunting to the standardized operations of pizzeria franchisees. But there are ways around it.
"With franchises, everything is outlined for how to proceed," she said. "It's the same thing with a cooking class."
Gignilliat recommended making a master list for franchisees to follow company-wide cooking class practices. The list should include equipment needed, homogenize preliminary prep work, and offer learning tips to share with the group, such as how to peel garlic or chop an onion. Dough, she says, should usually be made ahead of time to give it time to rise.
Reinhart has revealed caveats for the restaurateur in particular to heed. One of the biggest hitches in a cooking class plan, of course, is space — where you're going to hold the event. "Just plan ahead in terms of how you're going to utilize the space, how many you realistically can fit," he said. He recommended doing classes on days your restaurant is typically closed, or only open for lunch or dinner.
Don't forget to charge for the event, at least enough to cover your costs. Customers don't take it seriously if you don't, Reinhart said.
Finally, Reinhart recommended sending attendees home with some pointers — recipes for pizza dough and sauce, and suggested toppings combinations.
Worried about losing your regulars once they learn your trade secrets? The opposite has happened for Reinhart, who said he's turned class attendees into Pie Town customers.


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Home-sharing service Airbnb is the darling of travellers looking for a literal home away from home. But New York City is not amused that the company’s operation violates its hotel laws that now ban short-term subleasing.
Airbnb representatives are aware of the risks involved in taking NYC to task on this. But the company believes so strongly in individual homeowners’ rights to rent out their properties that Airbnb is representing one of its homeowner/users in court.
Nigel Warren is a condo tenant who sublet his unit to a Russian visitor via Airbnb’s website service. He was subsequently fined $2400 in administrative court for doing so.
David Hantman, head of global policy for Airbnb, admits the company feels like David opposing Goliath. “We know that by stepping up and fighting for Nigel and our community, we have made ourselves a target and will now face attacks in the press and from people who do not understand who our community really is,” he blogged. “But the amazing activity that is happening in New York and other cities around the world is worth fighting for.”
Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher is the law firm representing Airbnb. The growing community of Airbnb owners and renters worldwide is cheering for David.


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Huawei Consumer Business Group has reported a steady growth of 33% in smartphone shipments, up from 7% from the previous quarter for mid-to-high-end devices. In numbers, that's 27.4 million units for three months that ended on the end of September 2015 and representing a year-on-year increase of 63 percent.
“This quarter’s results clearly showcase the continued success of our growth strategy. We are especially proud of the stellar growth we’ve seen outside of China and the increased demand for our mid-to-high end devices. At this rate, we are confident in our ability to reach our smartphone shipment target of 100 million units by year’s end.” Richard Yu, CEO of Huawei Consumer BG
The regions that have been receiving Huawei’s smartphone shipments are mainly Europe, the Middle-East-and-Africa, which has led to a 28% growth from 70 year-on-year. The Group also enjoyed some success at their own nation, with an increase of 81% on a year-on-year shipments.
The Huawei Mate 7, P7, P8 and the most recently released Mate S are responsible for this increase in flagship shipments. The Mate 7, P7 and P8 reached 6.5-million, 7.5-million and 4 million units respectively. Meanwhile, the Mate S alone is now available globally across 48 countries including China, UK, Germany, France, Spain and so forth since September. The Mate S coral rose version also played a part of their success as it has grabbed female consumers’ attention.
On the other hand, demand for Huawei smartphones in Europe has grown for their mid-to-high end ones. Spain and Italy are the top two European countries that enjoy Huawei smartphones, where it accounts for 12.4% of the overall smartphone market and 45.7% of the country’s high-end 400-500-euro-device market; and 10.9% of the overall market and 27.9% of the high-end market respectively. Speaking of European countries, Huawei is also among the top three smartphone makers in Australia, Belgium, Italy, Portugal, Spain, Switzerland and New Zealand.
According to GFK, the Huawei Group are able to keep themselves in the game by being the world’s top three smartphone makers for January till August this year with a market share of 9.5%; and a 15.2% market share in China as of September 2015. Lastly, the Group is ranked 88th in Interbrand’s Top 100 Best Global Brand list for 2015.


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Nestlé has closed the deal granting it access to perpetual global rights to market Starbucks good and products around the globe.
As per the association, the two companies will work closely together on the existing Starbucks range of roast and ground coffee, whole beans, instant and portioned coffee.
According to a company release, Nestlé will use the resources of both companies to enhance Starbucks’ product offering worldwide.
“This partnership demonstrates our growth agenda in action, giving Nestlé an unparalleled position in the coffee business with a full suite of innovative brands,” said Nestlé CEO Mark Schneider.
The alliance will also capitalize on the experience and capabilities of both companies to work on innovation with the goal of enhancing its product offerings for coffee lovers globally.
For Nestlé, the deal also strengthens its coffee portfolio in the North American premium roast and ground and portioned coffee business.
It also unlocks global expansion in grocery and foodservice for the Starbucks brand, utilizing the global reach of Nestlé.
“This global coffee alliance with Nestlé is a significant strategic milestone for the growth of Starbucks,” said Kevin Johnson, president, and CEO of Starbucks.
“Bringing together the world’s leading coffee retailer, the world’s largest food and beverage company, and the world’s largest and fast-growing installed base of at-home and single-serve coffee machines help us amplify the Starbucks brand around the world while delivering long-term value creation for our shareholders,” Kevin further added.
Some 500 Starbucks employees in the United States and Europe will join the Nestlé family, with the majority based in Seattle and London.
The international expansion of the business will be led from Nestlé’s global headquarters in Vevey, Switzerland.


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Ioshackz.com Leaker Shares Photos Of New Lightning To USB-C Braided Cable For iPhone 12 Leaker @L0vetodream shared photos of what appears to be a new Lightning to USB-C cable that has a braided fabric design for the upcoming iPhone 12 lineup, the leaked photos were from ChargerLAB.
It would seem like the iPhone 12 will continue using the Lightning connector for charging. If the rumor is true, we expect that the new Lightning to USB-C cable will be shipped with all iPhone 12 models, as opposed to the Lightning to USB-A cable that Apple has included in the box for who knows how long.
The use of braided fabric design, however, is rather a hint that the cable could be more durable than standard rubber-coated cable, which would please iPhone users as there have been many complaints over the years about the durability of Apple’s cables, simply find the cable break easily after month.
ChargeLAB says that the cable measures in at 1.05 meters, roughly the same length of Apple’s current 1-meter cables. As for thickness, the cable measures in at 3.04mm, which is only a bit thicker than the existing USB-C to Lightning cable.


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Presto has just announced a brand new addition to its online Movie streaming service now adding premium TV subscription streaming to the offering.
The service which will become available on January 18th now boasts an impressive selection of 1000s of hours of TV shows at a price point of just $9.99/month.null
Presto’s TV Streaming Offering
Subscribers can choose either streaming movies or streaming TV for the same price of $9.99 but they can also choose to combine both offerings into a bundle priced at $14.99. There are no contracts but also no free trial has been announced at this stage.
Presto’s TV offering includes the rights to premium content from HBO, SHOWTIME®, CBS Studios International, Viacom International Media Networks and Hasbro Studios as well as a selection of local content from Foxtel, the Seven Network and ABC Commercial.
Streamed TV Shows
Presto TV will include full seasons of popular TV dramas and will be the only Australian Subscription Video On Demand (SVOD) service to offer HBO programming .
Presto will have full seasons of The Sopranos, True Blood , The Wire, Girls, Sex and the City, Entourage, ,Deadwood and Boardwalk Empire, Californication, Dexter®, The Borgias, Nurse Jackie and Ray Donovan with new seasons coming first to Presto TV for the standalone SVOD window.
There will be a selection on Foxtel’s local dramas and a strong selection of children’s programming.
Shaun James, Director of Presto and On Demand, said “Presto TV will provide a fantastic television experience for subscribers for just $9.99/month with a terrific line up of hit shows, quality dramas and hidden gems which can be streamed ad-free and watched instantly on demand.”
The timing follows on the heels of the recent announcement from rival SVOD provider Stan but Stan will have a lower price for its bundle of TV and Movies at just $10 a month. At the end of the day the content will dictate the better provider and if the extra $4.99 that Presto are charging is worth it. From the list of content revealed today it seems to have the edge.
Presto TV, Presto Movies and the Presto bundle will be available across multiple devices including PC, MAC, iPads and via Google Chromecast, but Android tablets are not compatible from launch. Subscribers will be able to register up to four devices and watch two devices concurrently.
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By Phyllis Wakiaga,
The World Environment Day this year came to us with a message of hope – we are the generation that has the knowledge, ability, and resources to make peace with nature.
We are ‘Generation Restoration’, the people who can reverse the damage done to the planet and begin a journey of healing the earth. This year, governments, civil societies, private citizens, and businesses have been urged to get active as we come together for a Decade of Ecosystem Restoration for achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
Indeed, if the past year is anything to go by, the need to restore the planet has been underscored by the ensuing consequences of the COVID 19 pandemic.
According to the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP), the recent increase in diseases such as Coronavirus can be attributed to environmental degradation caused by human activities such as pollution, deforestation, and overexploitation of natural resources. And just like COVID-19 pandemic has forced us to innovate new ways of operating to survive, we must do the same for the well-being of the planet.
Without a doubt, the call to be ‘Generation Restoration’ for the realization of sustainable development must be heeded by all. At the core of this restoration, is the adoption of sustainable manufacturing. This approach, contrary to one that has long focused on production of goods and services with little regard for its impact on the environment, recognizes the relationship between the manufacturing process and the natural environment.
The manufacturing industry has long been accused of contributing to environmental pollution, and with a growing number of manufacturers in the country, it is critical that we start to implement sustainable manufacturing strategies and technologies, such as sustainable design, sustainable consumption, resource and energy efficiency and waste management to help to curb any forms of pollution.
Bio Food Products, a company that is well known for products such as milk and yoghurt has embedded sustainability in their entire operations. By doing so, they are enjoying financial and environmental benefits in embracing measures such as reduced operational costs, increased long- term viability of business, improved brand reputation and enhanced employee, community, and product safety. Most importantly, embracing sustainability has helped to reduce the natural resources they extract from the environment as raw materials and the amount of waste they return, which in turn promotes environmental conservation and ecosystem restoration.
At Kenya Association of Manufacturers (KAM), we continue to champion sustainable manufacturing. A recent effort geared towards assisting to achieve our objective was the launch of a Strategic Business Plan for the establishment of a Plastic Producer Responsibility Organization (PRO) last year. This week, we are set to launch the Kenya Extended Producer Responsibility Organization (KEPRO) to kick start an entire industry that will accelerate conversion of waste in Kenya by providing incentives and subsidies to improve the growth, efficiency, and viability of the waste collection, sorting, and recycling sector. We believe this will fasten the transition from a linear to a circular economy and that KEPRO will provide manufacturers a platform to spearhead the process.
In the long run, adoption of sustainable manufacturing will go a long way in ecosystem restoration through collaboration with key stakeholders to reduce waste, drive greater resource productivity, deliver a more competitive economy, and reduce the environmental impacts of production and consumption. We are confident that through KEPRO, a circular economy will redefine the way organizations consider growth.
As we forge ahead in the journey towards a harmonious coexistence with nature, we must as manufacturers fully embed environmental sustainability at the heart of our operations. Most importantly, we must collaborate with other players in the market such as government regulators, waste collectors, recyclers and the public for a successful transition.
The writer is the CEO of Kenya Association of Manufacturers and the Global Compact Network Kenya Board Chair. She can be reached at email@example.com.


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The China digital wallet market was valued at US$17.120 billion in 2020 and is predicted to grow at CAGR at 20.44% to reach the market value of US$62.919 billion in 2027.
The high penetration rate of smartphones and faster internet connectivity are the major contributing factors to China's booming digital wallet market. According to the latest 2020 statistics by the People’s Bank of China (PBOC), the number of electronic payments processed by the country’s banks surged by 6.3% compared to the same period in 2018. In March 2020, 776.08 million people were using mobile payments in China. The shortage of point-of-sale (POS) machines and ATMs compared to the country’s mushrooming population also encourages the usage of digital wallets to make cashless payments, thereby driving the market growth. People who need quick and easy transactions are Digital wallet systems from WeChat. Alipay is increasingly using digital wallet systems like WeChat used by people who need prompt and Alipay easy transactions. The booming e-commerce industry is another driver of the digital wallet market in China. Stricter regulations regarding scan-and-go payments to maintain secure and safe transactions will further encourage the use of digital wallets in China during the forecast period.
China's D digital wallet market has been segmented based on the device and application. The market has been segmented as PCs, /laptops, and smartphones by the device. By application, China's digital wallet market has been classified into Money transfer, recharge, movie booking, food ordering, etc.
The recent COVID-19 pandemic in China has pushed an increase in the usage of many types of digital wallets. With government regulations of strict social distancing, people have started using mobile payment, QR payment, and online payment, making every transaction cashless and touchless, which has positively impacted the market growth of digital wallets in the country. Furthermore, the government is set to launch the world’s first digital currency under the digital currency/electronic payment (DC/EP) project, which will be disbursed via a digital wallet. An increase in digital payments resulted from increased adoption during the lockdown owing to covid-19. Examples are online grocery stores, OTT players, EdTechs, online gaming, recharges, online pharmacies, and utility/bill payments. The authority is also boosting digital payment volumes by promising monetary assistance to the poor via direct payments to bank accounts. Due to the lockdown and reluctance to exchange cash, wallets have also gained traction from peer-to-peer transfers, bill payments, and peer-to-peer payments for essential public services.
On January 2022, The People's Bank of China launched a digital yuan wallet application. China's state grid has completed the first digital yuan innovative contract payment in the solar energy industry.
On April 2021, PayPal launched a wallet in China that will concentrate on cross-border payments and not contend directly with local firms. PayPal is the first foreign company to entirely own a transactions platform in China.
On April 2020, China central bank's digital wallet was launched. The app's payment feature allows scanning a barcode to make retail transactions, send Money, request a payment, and use touch phones for peer-to-peer payments.
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SANFORD, FL. -(Ammoland.com)- In direct response to the needs of firearm users who conceal carry, Urban Carry and their newest line of below-the-waistband holsters are launching the next generation in Urban Carry holsters, The G2, today.
During a huge giveaway, valued at over $3,000
, the company announced it’s newest offering.
The very first G2 concealed carry holster is unlike anything available on the market today.
“Being protected at all times is a central focus in all that we do here at Urban Carry. We created a deep concealment holster that can be worn comfortably and completely concealed, while sitting or standing, in almost any attire” said designer and founder Dave Foster.
The original design was met with overwhelming interest and thousands of positive reviews,but the reviews offering suggestions and improvements were where the company focused it’s attention.
“The G2 was born from the voices of the thousands of people who wear the original Urban Carry everyday. They told us of their love of the quality, the ingenuity, the feeling of security and comfort it gives to them and they told us how to make it better.” said CEO and integrator Dawn Foster.
Some of the enhancements to the original design include:
The G2 is available online now at UrbanCarryHolsters.co
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Thousands of job losses as UK government accused of “sitting on sidelines” – BBC News
Ministers have been accused of “sitting on the sidelines” as companies announce thousands of job losses, due to the coronavirus pandemic.
In recent days 12,000 redundancies have been announced, most of them in high street retail and aviation, sectors hit hardest by the lockdown.
SSP which owns the food chains Upper Crust and Cafe Ritazza says it may cut 5,000 jobs because of the sharp fall in passenger numbers at railway stations and airports.
The aerospace giant Airbus says it plans to cut 1,700 jobs in the UK as part of plans to close 15,000 posts globally.
The retailer John Lewis has said today that some of its stores will not reopen after lockdown. Top Shop, Harrods and the shirt maker TM Lewin have also announced job losses.
Boris Johnson has said that while the risk to jobs is “very, very serious”, the Treasury has protected the livelihoods of 11 million people.
Huw Edwards presents BBC News at Ten reporting by Business Editor Simon Jack, Sarah Corker and Political Editor Laura Kuenssberg.
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