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GSTV Extends The Shopper Influence Of Its Screens Beyond Gas Station Lots
March 21, 2022 by Dave Haynes
The digital OOH media network built around getting people pumping gas to go inside to buy consumer goods in the station’s c-store has expanded the media pitch to say it can also influence at purchases at nearby, unrelated stores.
The long-running network GSTV – short for Gas Station TV – has screens integrated with the fuel dispensers at some 28,000 locations across the U.S. and says it reaches more than 100 million unique viewers monthly.
Now the Detroit-based firm has announced the launch of GSTV AMPLIFY – ad targeting capability that allows consumer packaged goods brands to market goods sold not inside the station, but at nearby big box grocers and mass merchandisers.
Through AMPLIFY, says GSTV, brand marketers get the “ability to work in concert with existing brand plans means it can influence purchase decisions immediately at convenience retailers as well as significantly impact decisions directly prior to purchase across top retailers from big box, drug, dollar and grocery. 2 in 3 GSTV viewers will shop on the day they fuel up and spend much more than on a non-fueling day. CPG advertising on GSTV influences sales for brands regardless of the retailer a consumer chooses to visit during their post fuel-up shopping day.”
“In today’s oversaturated media environment, catching a consumer’s full attention has become rare, but GSTV has spent years delivering demonstrable outcomes for advertisers. We offer a highly engaged environment that leads to sales lift, increased store visitation, brand lift, and intent to purchase,” says Sean McCaffrey, President and CEO of GSTV. “AMPLIFY allows us to take our years of best practices and results to offer CPG advertisers an effective solution to augment their current retail media strategies, engage over 100MM consumers and boost sales.”
As evidence of the impact, GSTV notes how the ice cream brand Nightfood did a four-week test campaign on GSTV screens “that included a custom video ad with the objective of driving product awareness and sales lift. Nightfood saw a sales lift of over 20% at a top regional grocery retailer compared to the eight weeks of store sales prior to the GSTV campaign.”
Last fall, GSTV formed a partnership with shopper intelligence and omni-channel media provider Catalina, giving retailers and CPG brands enhanced measurement metrics that validated the impact of specific GSTV ads on in-store sales.
GSTV was already on numerous demand and supply-side programmatic ad exchanges, so it’s not like CPG media planners couldn’t pull this together on their own – something like targeting all groceries in specific markets that are within a certain radius of the screens. But this would be more cohesive and tied in to the shopper data.


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LAS VEGAS -Memorex is planning to spread the word about its formal entry into the DVD arena at International CES this week.
The company is offering both DVD-R and DVD-RAM blank media and will support both major formats with multiple product offerings in the coming months.
The DVD-R versions of the product hold 3.95GB and 4.7GB of data, are packaged in single configurations, and carry suggested retail prices of $24.99 and $39.99, respectively.
The DVD-RAM products hold 2.6GB, 4.7GB or 5.2GB of data, are packaged in single configurations, and carry suggested retail prices of $24.99, $39.99 and $29.99, respectively.
Memorex is also introducing 16x CD-R media that is available in a full-size jewel case, various slim jewel-case packs and large-quantity spindle configurations.
The company’s CD-R media features 700MB of storage capacity (80-minute record time) and 100 years of archive life.
“This year, we have seen our customers buying hundreds of recordable CD-Rs for their computer writers,” said president Mike Golacinski. “The consumers’ appetite for a higher-capacity recordable media format is growing.”
The 16x CD-Rs are “backward compatible” with 4x-, 8x- and 12x-speed computer writers. The Memorex Platinum 16x media is available in a full-size jewel case, and the remainder of new configurations will be available this month.

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KARACHI: Karachi Customs Agents Association (KCAA) on Monday said that mismanagement by container terminal and shipping line caused non-clearance and huge financial losses to importers.
Karachi Customs Agents Association (KCAA) in a statement said that traders (Importers) are facing loss of millions of rupees due to non-clearance of 73 import consignments because of mismanagement of Pakistan International Containers Terminal Ltd and Shipping Company/Agent M/s. Sharaf Shipping Agency (Pvt) Ltd.
According to Import General Manifest (IGM) 90/2021, the vessel Segara Mas V-2100W had to berth at PICT on 24th February 2021 but amazingly PICT by claiming non availability of space turned the vessel towards SAPT, whereas 73 GDs had already been filed by the traders and paid duties and taxes worth million of rupees accordingly.
Upon berthing at South Asia Pakistan Terminal Ltd (SAPT) another IGM 101/2021 was lodged by the shipping agent due to which 73 consignments have not been cleared yet. In this regard the General Secretary Mr. Mehmood ul Hasan Awan informed that the shipping company was well aware that 73 index of VIR 90/2021 has been claimed vide Goods Declaration filed by the traders & customs agents.
In these circumstances, the shipping company should discharge cargo / containers of 73 claimed Index at PICT and all other consignments should be discharged at SAPT if it was necessary. M/s. Sharaf Shipping Agency in collaboration with PICT deliberately shifted vessel to SAPT to get additional cost from the traders on account of demurrage and container detention charges.
The management of Pakistan International Containers also illegally keeps consignments outside its Bonded Area and do not provide facilities to examine the consignment to facilitate trade.


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Mongolia Post has advised that all international flights have been suspended until 30th April. The international processing centre will remain closed until 1st April 2020 and this may be extended. As a result, mail deliveries will experience delays during these times.
Mail items are reaching Macedonia, however, they are currently taking longer than usual to get there due to reduced air traffic.
Indonesia has put special measures in place to help reduce the spread of the coronavirus. Post Indonesia will, therefore, operate with a reduced workforce, resulting in some services not being available such as a signature on delivery which is currently suspended. Delays with mail delivery is to be expected.
Hungary has put special measures in place against the coronavirus, resulting in Magyar Posta having reduced workforce. Some mail services are not available, such as a signature on delivery which has been suspended. Delays to mail delivery are to be expected.
Estonia has put special measures in place to minimise the spread of the coronavirus. As a result, Eesti Post has a reduced workforce and are unable to fulfil all services, including signature on delivery which has currently been suspended. Delays with delivery of mail items is to be expected.


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At Google I/O 2018, the big announcement for Chromebooks was Linux app support. Even though it only works on the Pixelbook right now, with support for more models coming soon, it's still very exciting. That isn't the only new feature coming to Chrome OS - several other changes were covered after the keynote or discovered in recent Chromium commits.
SD card support for Android apps
One of the last remaining issues with Android apps on Chrome OS was the lack of SD card support. Despite many Chromebooks having microSD card slots, Android applications could only see the internal storage. At long last, this is finally changing.
One user on Reddit shared the above screenshot, showing an SD card in the Android storage settings. Access seems to be read-only for now, and you can't format it as internal. Still, just being able to view SD files at all from Android apps is a welcome improvement. The screenshot was taken on Chrome OS Beta 67, so it might roll out to stable soon.
Drag and drop
Google confirmed at I/O that drag-and-drop for files will soon work between Chrome OS and Android apps. For example, you'll be able to drag an image from a Chrome window to a file manager on Android.
Snooze for notifications
Chrome Story discovered a code review on the Chromium Gerrit related to future snooze notification support on Chrome OS. This was added to Android with 8.0 Oreo.
Google has started testing a Picture-in-Picture mode for Chrome OS. This doesn't add support for PiP from Android apps - instead, you can pop out videos from Chrome into a separate window. You can see a demo of it below.
Opera, Samsung Internet, and Safari already have a similar feature, so it makes sense that it would eventually come to Chrome. This is currently being tested as a flag on Chrome Dev/Canary 68.
Gboard on Chrome OS
Google confirmed that Gboard will come to Chrome OS, with the developers hoping to have it ready by version 69 (due in September of this year). It should have all the features of Gboard on Android, including GIF input and emoji search.
There are a few Chromebooks that come with a stylus, like the Google Pixelbook and Samsung Chromebook Plus/Pro. Drawing latency isn't the best on Chromebooks, but Google wants to change that.
The company is adding a new 'Ink Overlay' API for apps to implement lower-latency drawing, hopefully dropping response time from 100ms to nearly zero, using a combination of machine learning prediction and software tweaks.
Earlier this month, it was revealed that Google was working on Android app shortcut support for Chrome OS. That has now been confirmed, and just like with Gboard, it is expected to arrive in Chrome OS 69.
App shortcuts will appear in the app drawer, as well as the Chrome OS shelf. You'll even be able to pin specific shortcuts to the shelf, much like adding them to the home screen on Chrome OS.
While not part of Chrome OS itself, you can now set up a Chromebook emulator from Android Studio, so developers can test apps without buying a physical device.
Chrome OS is improving at an incredibly rapid speed, and it's exciting to see the platform's last remaining issues be addressed. Now where is Assistant for all Chromebooks, Google?


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Barratt promises 45,000 homes in 3 years
The housebuilder’s pretax profit rose 73.7% to £192.3m while private completions totalled 10,978 against 9,832 for the year ending 30 2012. Private average selling prices improved 6% to £213,900.
Mark Clare, group chief executive, said: “The strength of current trading and our forward order book, coupled with the expected delivery of around two thirds of completions from higher margin land, gives us confidence of another substantial improvement in performance in FY14.”
He described the sales performance as “excellent” boosted by the launch of the Help to Buy scheme in the final quarter which meant the company “saw a particularly strong sales performance”.
Since the end of June, Barratt has seen a 29.4% increase in its average net private reservation rate against the same period last year.


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Driven by Nokia's stronghold in emerging markets.
This is a bold projection from IDC, given that the WinPho's share currently sits at just 5.2 per cent, while iOS is on 20.5 per cent.
It says these shares are due to change respectively to 19.2 per cent and 19 per cent in the next five years.
So the WinPho lead will be very slight, but it's still a lead, and it's important for fledgling Nokia, as its devices in emerging markets are set to drive the share increase.
What makes it even more audacious is that the first tranche of Nokia Lumia devices has not been an overwhelming success, and the firm is still focused on Symbian in developing markets.
IDC reckons Android will continue to dominate the market, although its share will fall from 61 per cent to 52.9 per cent, while BlackBerry will have a minimal loss from six per cent to 5.9 per cent.
The overall mobile phone market is set to grow by four per cent year-on-year, which is its lowest CAGR since 2009, as economic conditions and falling feature phone sales take their toll.
That said, feature phones will still account for 61.6 per cent of sales this year.
Kevin Restivo, senior research analyst with IDC's Worldwide Quarterly Mobile Phone Tracker, said: "The smartphone parade won’t be as lively this year as it has been in past. The mobile phone user transition from feature phones to smartphones will continue in a gradual but unabated fashion."
Ramon Llamas, senior research analyst with IDC's Mobile Phone Technology and Trends team, said: "Underpinning the smartphone market is the constantly shifting OS landscape. Android will maintain leadership throughout our forecast, while others will gain more mobile operator partnerships (Apple) or currently find themselves in the midst of a major transition (BlackBerry and Windows Phone/Windows Mobile).
"What remains to be seen is how these different operating systems – as well as others – will define and shape the user experience beyond what we see today in order to attract new customers and encourage replacements."


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As the nation looks to the Government’s new roadmap out of current lockdown restrictions, the UK’s leading disinfectant brand1 teams up with CleanedUp offering cleaning and hygiene solutions to small businesses across the country
As the Coronavirus (SARS-CoV-2 virus) pandemic continues to affect UK businesses, a study found that 91% of consumers expect business owners to implement hygiene protection measures2 and 60% of consumers admit being extremely concerned about hygiene when out of home3. It also affects shopping behaviour with 65% of consumers admitting spending less time in shops because they don’t want to be there3.
Dettol and CleanedUp’s ambition is to help UK businesses with hygiene solutions when they reopen by giving them access to UK leading disinfectant brand’s1 products that will help reassure patrons that hygiene precautions are being taken by businesses to help protect people.
[Monday 1st March 2021], London: Today, Dettol announces the launch of a new program to help businesses raise hygiene standards when they reopen in partnership with CleanedUp (a brand of theUp.co) who supply simple and easy to install sanitising solutions. The new partnership will offer businesses access to hygiene products, free hand sanitiser or wipe dispensers and enhanced cleaning training materials.
When businesses sign up to one of the Hygiene plans in the program, they will have access to free Dettol hand sanitiser or wipes dispensers5, and be able to buy Dettol hygiene kits containing a wide range of disinfection product solutions. With Dettol’s science-based research and over 80 years of expertise, the products available on the CleanedUp online store are proven to kill 99.9% of bacteria and Coronavirus (SARS-CoV-2 virus)4.
As part of the program, businesses across the UK will also receive enhanced cleaning guidelines and Dettol branded marketing materials such as floor and door stickers to help give their customers confidence on the measures they are taking to stay hygienically clean, while helping reduce the spread of bacteria and Coronavirus (SARS-CoV-2 virus).
Jonathan Weiss, Commercial Director at Reckitt Benckiser Business Solutions Europe & ANZ, says; “Businesses around the country will be planning on the best ways to reopen with a focus on ensuring a hygienically clean environment and encouraging good hand hygiene in the facilities. As a brand whose mission is to help break the chain of infection, Dettol wants to offer UK businesses access to hygiene solutions during this difficult time. The partnership marks up to £1million investment from Dettol over the next two years providing small and medium sized businesses access to free hand sanitiser and wipes dispensers and disinfectant products.”
The partnership with CleanedUp follows several initiatives announced by Dettol in the last 12 months, from the 161,000 care packages Dettol donated to NHS frontline workers in 2020 to partnerships with Asda to provide sanitisation stations to shoppers in 694 stores, and with TfL to provide hand sanitation units across the tube and rail network.
CleanedUp has worked with TfL, Network Rail, the NHS and some of the most famous brands from the travel, leisure and hospitality sectors seen in the UK today. The business works with established manufacturing facilities in the UK to ensure their products are built to last.
Hugo Tilmouth, CEO at CleanedUp (theUp.co), says; “We are delighted to join forces with Dettol, such a well-known household name in the UK to create simple and easy to use sanitisation solutions – just what businesses need to help respond to consumer expectations. We have worked closely with Dettol to understand UK business needs and offer businesses Dettol product packs and dispensers for both hand sanitiser and antibacterial wipes. Our knowledge of hygiene solutions together with the chosen Dettol’s products that have been tested and proven effective to kill 99.9% of bacteria and Coronavirus (SARS CoV-2 virus)4 are the perfect partnership to help with hygiene measures as business look forward to get back up and running in 2021.”
Dettol & CleanedUp have a joint commitment to enabling businesses to be equipped with the solutions needed to help reassure staff and consumers as we continue to navigate a world with Covid-19. To find out more about the program and gain access to the hygiene plans and free dispensers, businesses can visit the CleanedUp website: https://cleanedup.theup.co/
Dettol first started in hospitals 86 years ago as a medicine where it was used for cleaning and disinfecting surgical tools to protect mothers from illness after childbirth. Ever since then, Dettol Liquid has been trusted around the world as a reliable and effective medicine for cleaning wounds caused by cuts, bites, grazes, insect stings and for personal hygiene to help mums protect their families from harmful germs. Some home Dettol products are powerful enough to use for environmental germ-killing tasks. Use the products safely. Always read the label and product information before use. Whilst Dettol started by helping preventing infection and sickness in hospitals in the UK, the brand’s mission was always much bigger, aiming to keep people sanitised as part of their every-day lives in the home. Every year, Dettol pledges to do more for families across the world – from going into schools to teach children the importance of handwashing to providing starter kits to new parents to help them care for their new-born baby’s hygiene.
RB* is driven by its purpose to protect, heal and nurture in a relentless pursuit of a cleaner, healthier world. We fight to make access to the highest-quality hygiene, wellness, and nourishment a right, not a privilege, for everyone.
RB is proud to have a stable of trusted household brands found in households in more than 190 countries. These include Enfamil, Nutramigen, Nurofen, Strepsils, Gaviscon, Mucinex, Durex, Scholl, Clearasil, Lysol, Dettol, Veet, Harpic, Cillit Bang, Mortein, Finish, Vanish, Calgon, Woolite, Air Wick and more. 20 million RB products a day are bought by consumers globally.
RB’s passion to put consumers and people first, to seek out new opportunities, to strive for excellence in all that we do, and to build shared success with all our partners, while doing the right thing, always is what guides the work of our 40,000+ diverse and talented colleagues worldwide.
For more information visit www.rb.com
*RB is the trading name of the Reckitt Benckiser group of companies
CleanedUp is UK based company that provides a range of hand sanitising solutions that are simple and easy to install and use. With a focus on helping to limit the spread of the COVID-19 virus, CleanedUp has delivered over 55,000 sanitiser dispensers to companies including Transport for London, Network Rail, and the NHS. CleanedUp’s 5L Hand Sanitiser Dispensers, which can be custom branded, enable a safer environment for staff and customers. Perfect for public areas such as retail, pubs, cafes and receptions, the pump needs refilling after 2500 uses. The sanitiser solution for the dispenser can be purchased in a one-off order or subscribe to receive monthly refills delivered straight to your door.
For more information visit www.cleanedup.green


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The 21st century has seen record numbers of entrepreneurs launching businesses
on a global basis.
Current competitive conditions favor large companies over smaller ones because
of their flexibility combined with their ability to use their size to achieve
efficiency and economies of scale.
Increased entrepreneurial activity is a phenomenon unique to the U.S.
One study conducted by the Global Entrepreneurship Monitor (GEM) reports that
nearly one in eight people in the United states is working to start a
Research has isolated a set of characteristics that can predict who will
succeed as an entrepreneur.
Serial entrepreneurs repeatedly start businesses and grow them to a sustainable
size before striking out again.
Surveys show that small business owners believe that, as entrepreneurs, they
work harder, earn more money, and are happier than if they worked for a large
The opportunity to reap impressive profits is the primary motivation for most
Social entrepreneurs use their skills to create profitable businesses and also
achieve economic, social and environmental goals for the common good.
Technology offers a significant advantage for entrepreneurs.
Entrepreneurs choose to enter their particular business fields because they
have an interest in them and enjoy those lines of work. They have often made
their hobbies their business.
The majority of new business owners work fewer than 40 hours per week.
The majority of new business owners devote more than 40 hours per week to their
One advantage of being your own boss and owning a small business is that work
hours are very flexible and leisure time is abundant.
Entrepreneurs are not willing to give up a steady paycheck.
There is concern over the future of entrepreneurship because so few high school
and college students want to start their own companies.
The shift to a service economy has not had a significant impact on
Cloud computing allows businesses to use a variety of applications and has
reduced costs and added flexibility.
Women now own 28.7 percent of all privately-held businesses in the United
Women play a minor role in the entrepreneurial arena.
Starting a part-time business is a popular gateway to entrepreneurship.
Increasing numbers of women are discovering that the best way to break the
“glass ceiling” that prevents them from rising to the top of many
organizations is to start their own companies.
Diversity may be considered a characteristic of entrepreneurs, as they don’t
fit any statistical norm.
Minority-owned businesses have come a long way in the past decade, and their
success rate is climbing.
A major advantage of launching a business part-time is the lower risk it offers
in case the business fails.


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Southwest airlines bumps up its fares
By TIMES WIRES
Published November 25, 2006
Southwest Airlines Co., a discount leader and No. 1 carrier at Tampa International Airport, boosted the price of one-way tickets by as much as $10 to blunt higher fuel costs. The fare increase is $3 on one-way trips of 750 to 1,000 miles and $10 on longer flights, airline spokeswoman Paula Berg said Friday. UAL Corp.'s United Airlines, Continental Airlines Inc., Northwest Airlines Corp. and US Airways Group Inc. matched the fares.
Sales news murky, except for Chrysler
Auto industry analysts are divided on how November's sales are shaping up, but they agree on one thing: The month is likely to be lousy for Chrysler. Jesse Toprak, chief economist for Edmunds.com, a research site for carbuyers, estimates that based on preliminary data from dealers, industrywide sales will be 6 percent higher compared with November 2005, with all of the top six manufacturers reporting gains except for DaimlerChrysler AG's Chrysler Group.
Sony will fix flaw in digital cameras
Sony said Friday it found a defect in some of its popular Cyber-shot compact digital cameras and offered to repair affected cameras free of charge. The liquid crystal display screens of eight camera models might not display images correctly, images could be distorted or cameras might not take photos at all, Sony Corp. said. Affected are eight Cyber-shot models sold between September 2003 and January 2005. Sony will repair for free only cameras that show signs of the problems, Kitsukawa said. He refused to say how many cameras might be affected.
Carlyle negotiating for chip company
Private-equity firm Carlyle Group said Friday that it is in talks to acquire Advanced Semiconductor Engineering Inc., which tests and assembles computer chips, for $5.46-billion. Carlyle said it is leading a group of investors that wants to make an all-cash acquisition of Taiwan-based Advanced Semiconductor for $5.94 per American depositary receipt. The offer represents a 13 percent premium over the Wednesday closing price of Advanced Semiconductor's shares.
High court to judge chaotic patent law
Some of the largest companies in the United States are facing off in a Supreme Court case over gas pedals, with one side hoping the justices will put the brakes on an out-of-control patent system. The court is scheduled to hear arguments Tuesday on what's obvious when older inventions are combined to create something new. The law says an invention that's "obvious" isn't patentable, but the definition isn't clear despite decades of litigation. The ambiguity, critics say, has led to an explosion of patents as companies stake claims on everything in sight, from strategies for avoiding taxes to golf ball designs. The result has been extensive and costly legal wrangling as companies of all sizes fight over who's infringing on what. In some cases, small companies acquire patents not to develop new products but to sue for a quick windfall.
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Adams Smart Shield applicator makes retail debut
WALNUT CREEK, Calif. — Central Garden and Pet has launched a topical flea and tick control delivery device under its Adams brand.
New Adams Smart Shield applicator delivers an application of Adams Flea and Tick Spot On products, providing fast, effective treatment down to pet’s skin, where bugs live. The applicator creates a barrier that helps to prevent getting liquid on pet owners’ hands, has a specially-designed tip to part hair and help get down to the pet’s skin, and clicks to deliver uniform application.
"We learned from our customers that today’s topical tubes do not fully satisfy pet owners looking to effectively treat pets without a mess," said Steve LeVeau, director of marketing for animal health at Central Garden and Pet. "The Adams Smart Shield applicator was developed to meet these customer needs, and will change the application experience for pet owners."
Available nationwide at Walmart stores and other retailers, the Adams Smart Shield applicator carries a suggested retail price of $8.99 for a one-month supply and $19.99 for a three-month supply.
Food Lion associates, customers raise $4.5 million for Easter Seals
RALEIGH, N.C. — Food Lion announced that its associates and customers raised more than $4 million to benefit Easter Seals during the retailer’s annual Shop & Care campaign.
The four-week program, which was initiated 21 years ago, aims to provide funds for the nonprofit provider of services for individuals living with autism, developmental, physical and mental disabilities and other special needs. This year, through the campaign, Food Lion said it raised $4.5 million, a 22% increase in funds over last year.
"We are pleased that our associates and customers joined together to raise a record-breaking $4.5 million, which we believe will make a tremendous impact in the lives of children and adults who live with disabilities," Food Lion SVP James Egan said. "Because of these efforts, more than 100,000 children, families and adults throughout 11 Easter Seals affiliates in the Southeast will benefit from our collective donations."
NRF names head of research division
WASHINGTON — The National Retail Federation has named Ellen Davis SVP and executive director of the NRF Foundation, the education and research arm of NRF.
In this role, Davis will be tasked with restructuring the NRF Foundation to more closely align with NRF’s strategic plan, taking the organization’s multimillion-dollar Retail Means Jobs campaign to the next level by emphasizing retail’s contributions to the economy and the diverse career opportunities available within the industry. She will also oversee a team managing NRF research projects, professional retail certification and training programs, initiatives to develop the next generation of retail leaders, and university partnerships. Additionally, Davis will continue to serve as a chief spokesperson for NRF on retail industry trends.
“With her deep understanding of retail and consumer trends, her love of our industry, and her strategic communications background, Ellen is the perfect candidate to re-imagine the possibilities for our Foundation, bringing it more in line with the larger objectives of our organization,” NRF president and CEO Matthew Shay said. “The decision to create a new vision for the NRF Foundation follows a year of significant financial investments by NRF to increase the power of our government relations and communications activities. Combined, these three priorities will ultimately provide NRF with a more robust, comprehensive platform to advocate on behalf of retailers.”
Davis joined NRF in 2002 as manager of media relations, continuing in positions of greater responsibility until being named VP in 2008. During her tenure, she has led the team responsible for NRF consumer research and industry trends as well as NRF communication vehicles, including social media, NRF SmartBrief, and Retail’s BIG Blog. She has been one of NRF’s most visible spokespeople, appearing regularly on broadcast programs including National Public Radio, CNN and CNBC, and in influential print publications. Most recently, she played a key role in the implementation of NRF’s heralded Retail Means Jobs campaign, a strategic initiative that highlights the retail industry’s role in job creation and innovation.
Davis also is credited with coining the phrase “Cyber Monday,” which now is considered by the media, consumers and retailers as the official kickoff of the online holiday shopping season.
Davis graduated with a degree in communication from Millikin University in Decatur, Ill.


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The profit of the paper industry achieved a leap forward growth in the third quarter.
the profit in the third quarter achieved a leap forward growth. According to the latest research information, the current monthly net profit of key companies has increased significantly. We estimate that the performance of the third quarter is about the sum of the previous two quarters. It is mainly due to the highest gross profit margin + the largest sales volume, that is, on the one hand, the use of low-level raw materials effectively cut costs, while the sharp rise in paper prices has significantly rebounded the gross profit margin to the annual high. On the other hand, with the steady increase of operating rate, the sales volume has reached saturation
the gross profit margin of the main business may fall in the fourth quarter, but it will still be higher than that in the first and second quarters. On the one hand, after the holiday effect, the momentum of paper price rise is weakened. On the other hand, after consuming the low-level raw materials stored in the early stage, the cost of raw materials will rise in the fourth quarter, and the gross profit margin may fall due to the two factors. However, since the price of paper has risen significantly compared with the previous two quarters, and the cost will also be lower than that of the first half of the modified plastics. The modified plastics have been favored by home appliance manufacturers for years because of their light weight, large degree of design freedom, low manufacturing cost and excellent performance. Therefore, we judge that the organic degradation of plastics has always been a technology painstakingly studied by scientists. Although the gross profit margin fell in the fourth quarter, it will still be higher than that in the first and second quarters
at present, the rise of paper price has accelerated and the sales volume has rebounded comprehensively. In this case, it is an indisputable fact that the performance of the third quarter rebounded sharply. However, we believe that this is a common feature of the industry. The biggest difference among individuals comes from their cost control. In the current market with large fluctuations, it is manifested in the reserve of low-cost raw materials. The larger the reserve, the greater the flexibility of the third quarter performance. Therefore, companies with large low-level raw material reserves and certain valuation advantages should be arranged
according to the data, the discount rate index of key companies Pb relative to CSI 300 has dropped recently, but it is still above the historical average level of 40%, which has certain advantages. From the perspective of PE, if Yueyang paper, which has a strong recent trend and is obviously separated from the industry and other mainstream companies, is excluded, the PE valuation advantages of the four key companies in Shandong are also very prominent
sun paper and Huatai are recommended. Our calculation results show that the performance elasticity of the two companies in the third quarter is large. Sun paper mainly benefits from the advantages of coating white paper, coated paper and other paper with improved mechanical efficiency and the sufficient reserve of low-level raw materials; In addition to benefiting from the reserve of low-level waste paper, Huatai's gross profit margin rebounded sharply in the third quarter, and its chemical business will also become a big surprise in the year. PE of the two companies is currently at a low level
risk factors: the repeated boom of the industry makes the sales volume unable to continue to rise or even decline again


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Elle Fanning has landed a major fashion label deal as the new face of Marc by Marc Jacobs.
The 13-year-old actress features in a campaign lensed by Juergen Teller for the label's Fall 2011 collection.
It shows Elle as a young pale girl in retro makeover posing next to a desolate Grey wall and tree trunk, wearing a below knee length red dress and lace up red booties with tall socks; her blond wind blown hair draping her shoulders.
Elle's 17-year-old sister Dakota Fanning has been modeling for the label since she was 13; she first appeared in the spring/summer 2007 campaign.
Currently Dakota is the face of Marc Jacobs' newly launched fragrance, Oh Lola.
British actress Helena Bonham Carter fronts the main Marc Jacobs womenswear collection.
Elle recently wore Marc by Marc Jacobs to the 2011 Women in Film Crystal and Lucy Awards as well as to the 2011 Young Hollywood Awards.
Elle, who started working in films at age 4, has 21 films to her credit including two currently under production - Twixt Now and Sunrise and We Bought a Zoo.
Another young star was recently named face of a major fashion house; 14-year-old Hailee Steinfeld for Miu Miu.


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Jean Claude Van Damme Does 'Epic Split' Between Two Trucks
Fifty-three-year-old actor Jean-Claude Van Damme tried out an 'epic split' in an ad for Volvo Trucks. The ad has gone viral on YouTube.
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SALT LAKE CITY — The Governor’s Office of Economic Development announced the expansion of an online insurance agency and the expansion of a bakery's operations that will bring hundreds of jobs to Utah during the next seven years.
Consumer United, the insurance company, said the company is expected to create 400 jobs during the next seven years with projected new state tax revenues from the company estimated to be $5,268,757 over seven years.
CSM Bakery, in connection with the governor's office, announced it will expand its existing Weber County operation as the company adds a new cookie line this year and doubles the size of its current facility over the next six years. The company operates 11 manufacturing facilities, along with two research and development centers. CSM produces a variety of baked goods, icings, toppings, fillings as well as laminated dough and pastries.
CSM Bakery plans to create 100 new jobs over a six-year period. Total wages, including medical benefits, are projected to exceed 125 percent of the Weber County average wage.
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Fime, a global leader in consulting and market integration testing services for near field communication (NFC) solutions, today announced its expansion in Asia with the opening of its NFC mobile test laboratory in Seoul, South Korea.
A local presence will allow the company to accommodate the growing demand for EMV testing of NFC mobile phones, as well as be in close proximity to some of the world's advanced mobile technology pioneers.
The rapid growth of the NFC mobile market in South Korea and an increase in FIME's Korean customer-base are the key driving factors behind FIME's decision to open its Seoul laboratory. FIME will work with mobile device manufacturers and network operators to provide integration testing and certification services, ensuring that NFC-enabled handsets are fully interoperable and compliant with industry standards and EMV payment specifications prior to market release.
The new facility will complement FIME's existing network which includes ISO 17025 accredited laboratories, and research and development centres in France, Taiwan, Canada, India and Dubai which serve the company's global customer base.
Pascal Le Ray, General Manager at FIME, comments: "FIME has been active in South Korea for the past six years. The region continues to become one of the most important and fast-growing mobile contactless markets in the world, making it integral to FIME's strategic vision for growth. With 20 million Koreans predicted to own an NFC-enabled handset by the end of this year*, it is evident that South Korea is quickly becoming a global leader in the development and deployment of NFC mobile technology."
Regarding FIME's activity in South Korea, Pascal concludes: "Over the coming months, we look forward to expanding FIME's local offering from EMV testing of NFC mobile phones to include EMV payment application testing and certification for contact and contactless smart cards and terminals. This will enable FIME to secure its position as a major player in the Korean contactless mobile ecosystem."


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PARIS -- Peugeot will rely more on Internet marketing of new cars to help counter the economic slump.
Launched one year ago, Peugeots French-language Web Store site (www.peugeotwebstore.com) allows Internet users to browse among 35,000 new cars available from the companys 400-member dealer network in France.
Potential buyers can look for a car they like, find the best price among participating dealers and then arrange a meeting at a dealer site to work out a sale.
The French carmakers online operation goes much further than those run by its European rivals, which generally use the Internet as an information tool for prospective customers.
Most European carmakers limit online sales to used cars.
Experts say Peugeots Web Store offers an indication of how the Internet could affect new-car sales and carmaker-dealer relations across Europe in the near future.
The US currently is the leading online car market, with about 8 percent of new-car sales taking place over the Internet, according to Xerfi, a Paris-based market intelligence company.
This is double the European online sales rate of 4 percent.
No negative impact
Peugeots decision to allow dealers to advertise the vehicles they have in stock online appears to have had no negative impact on the network, said Guillaume Mouren, an automotive analyst at Xerfi.
The Web Store actually helps dealers better manage their inventory, limiting the need for further incentives or passing on inventory to low-cost agents, Mouren said.
Xerfi forecasts that online sales in France will grow by 20 percent to 40 percent annually over the 2009 to 2011 period, by which time Internet-based transactions should represent 5 percent of all new-car sales.
Peugeots French customer relationship manager, Christophe Spitalier, said the number of visitors to the Web site tripled to more than 600,000 in November after a national advertising campaign.
The site was averaging 200,000 visitors over the January to October time period.
Spitalier said increasing the number of potential buyers versus casual Internet surfers is key to boosting online sales.
What we learned is that targeted advertising really works when we want to create traffic among customers specifically interested in getting a good deal, Spitalier said.
One in three Web Store visitors now fills in online information forms asking for follow-up contact, up from one-in-five before the advertising campaign, Spitalier said.
Anywhere from 12 percent to 15 percent of Web Store visitors who request additional information about a car actually buy a car within three months, Spitalier said.
Peugeot plans to widen its online product offering this year.
It is also considering ways to take online reservations and allow clients to make deposits.
Said Spitalier: Further developing the Web Store seems to be a good idea, but in the end it is still dealers that sell the cars.


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Wacoal Europe has revealed its CEO Tracy Lewis has been selected as a judge for the Ernst and Young Entrepreneur Awards 2015.
Lewis will join a panel of eleven judges, which consist of high-profile business leaders and entrepreneurs, all of whom will be looking to recognise entrepreneurial talent.
The business awards, which have been running in the UK for 17 years, awarded the chief executive in 2012 with both the Entrepreneur of the Year Award for best consumer product business in the Midlands and the Private Equity-backed Entrepreneur of the Year Award for the UK.
Lewis commented: “I’m delighted to have been asked to be a judge for Ernst and Young and I am excited to see the new entrepreneurial talent we have in the Midlands as well as the UK. I’ll be looking for someone that shows real personality, they must also be driven and have a realistic and positive attitude.”
Entries are open until Friday, 6 March 2015 and the finalists for each region will be announced in April, with regional finals taking place in June covering the Midlands, London and South, North and Scotland.
Regional winners will then compete for the overall UK Entrepreneur of The Year title at the final in October.


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HILLIARD, Ohio (Feb. 7, 2019) — VARGO®, a leading provider of material-handling systems integration, warehouse execution software and equipment solutions for major fulfillment and distribution centers, has hired Chelsea Jipping as software project manager.
In this role, Jipping manages internal projects for the VARGO® software development team.
As a veteran project manager, Jipping has experience in launching implementation processes and operating procedures for new e-commerce data migration tools while also onboarding, training and managing the team behind the launch.
"Chelsea brings years of experience in project and product launch management, and we are looking forward to seeing her excel with us," said Bart Cera, CFO and COO. "Her knowledge of implementation processes and operating procedures will certainly make her an excellent addition to the VARGO® team."
A native of Upper Arlington, Ohio, Jipping earned a Bachelor of Arts in French from The Ohio State University in 2010. She holds certifications through ITIL Foundation and holds a yellow belt in Six Sigma.
Jipping lives in Gahanna, Ohio (ZIP Code 43230).
VARGO® is a team of mechanical and software engineers changing e-commerce operations by designing fulfillment solutions differently than anyone else in the industry. For more than four decades, VARGO® has worked with manufacturers, distributors and leading retailers — such as American Eagle, Gap and Forever21 — to improve material handling operations. VARGO® uses its proven, pull-based methodologies to create intelligent solutions for fulfillment centers and continues to be a leader in its industry by integrating robotics and automated storage and retrieval systems (AS/RS) into its solutions. In summer 2018, the VARGO® Tech Center opened to accommodate the company's rapid growth in recent years. The new space provides a high-tech hub for the company's growing software team. VARGO® is the only company that offers COFE® (Continuous Order Fulfillment Engine), the software that does for fulfillment what Lean did for manufacturing. For more information, visit www.vargosolutions.com.


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Start-up hosted UC provider TelcoSwitch has entered the fray with guns blazing, emphatically throwing down the gauntlet to established comms providers and driving a 100% channel focused push into the UK market. The company launched last year as a supplier of unified turnkey hosted telephony services to the channel and is currently onboarding three partners per week to resell its product suite including CallSwitch, SimSwitch, NetSwitch and SipSwitch, all designed for large and small businesses.
CEO Russell Lux has pinned his hopes on the 'intuitive and simple' nature of TelcoSwitch's platform and the strength of its partner programme.
"Organisations of all shapes, sizes and industries are waking up to the business benefits that can be gained by having an effective communication platform installed within their business network," stated Russell.
"TelcoSwitch has created a unified turnkey open standards hosted telephony platform and we believe its has the ability to shake things up and challenge established market players."
"We will not rest on our laurels and have ambitious, aggressive growth targets."


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June 09, 2008, 4:17 PM — Apple Monday unveiled a second-generation iPhone that offers access to faster 3G networks, more features and a lower price. The new phone, called the iPhone 3G, is similar in design to the first iPhone, but features built-in GPS, a black backside and a revamped headphone jack.
The new iPhone 3G, which is also .7mm thicker than the old one, will be priced at US$199 for the 8GB model, $299 for a 16GB model. It will be on sale on July 11.
The new iPhone had been predicted for weeks by analysts and those who keep close tabs on Apple's plans. Apple fans also kept the rumor-mill humming in the days leading up Monday's announcement.
By allowing access to 3G networks, the new phone can load a Web page in about 21 seconds, just 4 seconds lower than when using WiFi and almost three times faster than using AT&T's slower EDGE network, Jobs said during his keynote address at the company's Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC) in San Francisco.
The iPhone 3G offers standby time of 300 hours, talk time of five hours over a 3G network, 10 hours of talk time on an EDGE network, and between five and six hours of Web browsing time.
That wasn't the only news: Jobs also announced a new version of the company's operating system, Mac OS X 10.6. Details about the OS were expected to be revealed later Monday.
Dressed in his now-traditional black turtleneck sweater and blue jeans, Jobs started off his address touting the software that's designed to expand the features and functions available on the iPhone.
iPhone 2.0 consists of three main parts: enterprise integration, the iPhone Software Development Kit (SDK) and new features that will be enabled by a firmware update. The SDK, he said, has been downloaded some 250,000 times, and 25,000 beta testers -- including the U.S. Army -- helped test out various features.
iPhone 2.0 will be released early next month and is free for current iPhone owners. Those who have the iPod touch, which offers most of the same features sans the phone, will pay $9.99 for the firmware update.
Pointing to enterprise interest in the iPhone, Jobs said new features include Microsoft Exchange support out of the box, providing push e-mail, contacts and calendars as well auto-discovery and remote wipe. The phone, once updated, also offers location-based services that could, for instance, be used to allow a person to find the people in their address book based on location.
Showcasing the phone's accelerometer, which is used to change the display as the phone is rotated, Jobs demonstrated a Sega game, Super Monkey Ball. The game will sell for $9.99 through Apple's new App Store when its released.


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The development of content delivery networks (CDNs) made it almost inevitable that IP content delivery would become a service, which in turn made it a near certainty that a business services company like IBM would enter the market. IBM has introduced a cloud platform for delivering content on behalf of CE firms.
The company plans to introduce Elemental Cloud at IBC in Amsterdam. At the same time, it will begin making available Elemental Server Cloud Edition (CE), a file-based solution for high speed, multi-format video conversion in the cloud.
Samsung will use Verimatrix’s security suite, including its VCAS security system and ViewRight client software, to protect content delivered to its Smart TVs. Video service apps that pay-TV operators build for Samsung Smart TVs will now be able to take advantage of ViewRight client security.
A Tokyo court dismissed Apple's claim that Samsung had infringed on its patent. The Japanese court case addressed only the synchronizing technology that allows media players to share data with personal computers and was not comparable in scope to the much larger victory that Apple won in the U.S. last week.
The Pac-12 Networks opened it football coverage with the Utah-Northern Colorado game, with DirecTV subscribers unable to watch because of a distribution stalemate. The network also televised the Arizona State-Northern Arizona game and has exclusive rights to 15 nonconference games and 20 Pac-12 games this season.
A cable box repair company owned by the private equity firm Bain Capital is filing for bankruptcy protection, citing weakened demand for its services in recent years. Contec Holdings said it will continue to operate as usual during its Chapter 11 reorganization.
AT&T is making its presence known in Chicago with a new 10,000-square-foot flagship retail store. The store is located on Chicago's Magnificent Mile at 600 N. Michigan Ave. and is aimed at creating an interactive experience for consumers.
France’s Bouygues Telecom is installing Pace’s Helium Unified Gateway Software to enable faster rollouts of new services and apps across a range of gateway devices. Bouygues Telecom will sell Pace’s new Helium software across all of its new BBOX Sensation gateways, as well as legacy devices, in 1.3 million subscriber homes.
TiVo whittled its losses as more subscribers signed up for the digital video recorders that turned the company into a household name. The results were highlighted by a gain of 230,000 subscribers. That left TiVo with 2.7 million subscribers.
Coming on the heels of a successful trial run at the Olympics, Adobe Systems announced it has upgraded its Adobe Pass platform to its second version. Adobe put Adobe Pass 2.0 through its paces during the recent 2012 London Olympic Games, which served as a milestone for TV Everywhere services.
MasterCard and Everything Everywhere have entered into a five-year partnership in order to accelerate the development of the systems that enable consumers to pay for goods and services using their mobile devices in lieu of a credit card.
An attempt by Best Buy's founder and one-time chairman to take the company private is unlikely to succeed, according to Oppenheimer & Co., which sees no change in the toxic retail environment that has eaten away at the company's profits.
Unable to reach a deal with DirecTV, Pac-12 Networks has issued an open letter to fans recommending they switch to another television provider. Pac-12 Networks will televise 15 nonconference games and 20 Pac-12 football games this season.
AT&T’s Facebook on TV interactive app lets U-verse subscribers view their news feeds, friends list and photos on their TV screens while they’re watching shows. They can also post updates while viewing and share information about the shows they’re watching with their Facebook friends.
Midcontinent is serving its authenticated customers live streaming sports content from WatchESPN across various devices, and it plans on offering more Disney-related video content. Using the free WatchESPN app, Midcontinent subscribers can view live streaming from ESPN, ESPN2, ESPN3 and ESPNU on their Apple iOS and Android devices.


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This year has seen a significant increase in consumers utilizing Buy Now Pay Later (BNPL) services while shopping from home during COVID-19. Swedish-based payments fintech Klarna is riding this wave to the top with a recent mega funding round that has placed it as the highest ranked fintech in Europe and fourth worldwide.
The latest funding round saw Klarna raise $650 million in equity, raising its valuation to $10.6 billion. The round was led by Silverlake, GIC, and accounts managed by BlackRock and HMI Capital. Merian Chrysalis, TCV, Northzone, and Bonnier are said to have acquired shares from existing shareholders. These investors stand alongside current backers such as Sequoia Capital, Dragoneer, Permira, the Commonwealth Bank of Australia, Bestseller Group, and Ant Group. Thanks to this funding round, Klarna has doubled its previous valuation of $5.5 billion from August 2019.
With over 90 million customers worldwide, Klarna offers a healthier, simpler, and smarter alternative to credit cards alongside a broad range of services aimed at making the shopping experience seamless. Klarna’s direct-to-consumer app allows users to shop at any store or brand online with the world’s first in-app option to make payments in installments attached to a loyalty program. The company is proving to anticipate and serve current consumer needs, which is demonstrated by its 12 million monthly app users and 55,000 daily downloads, outpacing direct competition with over three times as many downloads as its nearest competitor in the last year.
Other smart features setting the app apart from its counterparts include the ability to create smart wish lists, receive discount updates, configure price-drop notifications, and track spending and deliveries. Its loyalty program, Vibe, encourages consumers to make payments on time in an effort to cultivate responsible shopping by offering a point for every dollar paid back when due.
Klarna has shared that it will use the new funding to invest in growing its unique shopping platform and accelerating its global presence across all markets. The platform’s sights are particularly set on the U.S., where it now has more than 9 million customers. Klarna currently has 200,000 retail partners including ASOS, H&M, Amazon, Walmart, and Uber, and is working on expanding this portfolio at a reported 200 new partners a day.


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SAN FRANCISCO (KGO) -- Many viewers have responded to a 7 On Your Side report about a woman whose credit card was charged without her knowing it. Turns out the "tap-to-pay" terminal at Safeway had reached inside her purse and charged her credit card by mistake.
It hit home for several viewers who said the same thing happened to them, in other places. "Tap-to-pay" card readers sent radio waves into a purse or pocket, and charged viewer's credit cards by mistake.
These tap-to-pay systems are everywhere now, and millions of us are walking around with radio frequency chips in our pockets ready to be read. Several viewers told 7 On Your Side tap-enabled systems captured their credit card information at a variety of places -- a restaurant, a store, even a doctor's office. So is this going to happen more?
"What else can be grabbed out of my wallet, you know?" said Edgar Mathews of San Francisco.
Mathews was trying to use his debit card to pay for groceries at Safeway -- but that never happened.
"I hadn't tapped it, I hadn't inserted it, I hadn't swiped it... and then all of a sudden, out comes a receipt. And I said, 'How did this get paid for?'" said Mathews.
The cashier couldn't explain it.
"She stood there just literally sort of blank and I said somebody paid for this on a credit card somewhere... and I really thought the guy in front of me, that he had been charged," said Mathews.
Mathews checked his bank accounts. Turns out, the "tap-to-pay" card reader at Safeway had ignored the debit card in his hand. Instead, it reached into Mathews's back pocket, through his wallet and charged his Bank of America credit card tucked inside!
"So that's a pretty big reach. I mean, around me or through me to my wallet. Why didn't it grab the card that was near it? How did it decide what to grab? I have no idea, they're not any better cards," said Mathews.
"I was shocked. I was like, well it can't be, I haven't taken them out of my purse yet," said Mill Valley resident Sonya Cesari.
Cesari says it happened at a doctor's office.
"I went to pay and they said, 'OK, you're already paid.' I said, 'I haven't inserted my card! I haven't even taken it out of my wallet,'" said Cesari.
Turns out the card reader there had sent radio waves into her purse and charged her credit card -- without her knowing it.
And that wasn't all.
"Three days later at a boutique in Yountville," said Cesari. She got an even bigger surprise at a little shop.
"The woman said, 'Oh my, it's just read three cards,'" said Cesari.
The store's "tap-to-pay" system charged not only one, but three credit cards tucked in a wallet inside her purse.
"I haven't taken them out of my purse yet. What are you talking about?" said Cesari. "I'd say I was two feet away at that point, for sure."
All charges were reversed, but it was troubling.
"It could be inadvertently happening everywhere multiple times a day," said Cesari. "It makes you very uncomfortable and frightened and insecure and unsafe."
"Somebody is literally in your pocket which is very alarming," said Paul Cesari, Sonya Cesari's husband.
"I was swiping through, looking for the tip at the end," said Ace Batacan of Portland, Ore. -- a former Bay Area resident who recently relocated.
Batacan was about to pay for lunch at a restaurant.
"That's when I saw, 'Thank you for... thank you come again,'" said Batacan.
A portable pay terminal charged his card before he could swipe or tap.
"It's kind of scary in a way that that can happen. That's better than Superman with X-ray vision," said Batacan.
Batacan saw 7 On Your Side's story about Destiny M, whose card was charged at Safeway without her knowing it.
"I go, oh, wait a minute... something like this happened to me too," said Batacan.
"It was pretty interesting to have Mr. Finney's report right after that," said Paul Cesari.
"Y'all did a little story on it. I said, 'Oh, my God, that happened to me,'" said Edgar Mathews.
"The industry party line here is this is not supposed to be happening," said Ted Rossman of Bankrate.com.
Rossman says, theoretically, this can't happen.
"You know, you're not supposed to have a card charged by mistake, you're supposed to have to hold it very close to the reader," said Rossman.
Millions of credit cards now have the newer RFID technology that lets you pay by 'tapping.' A store's payment terminal will pick up the radio frequency in the card if it's tapped or at very short range -- four inches away at most.
Technology exists to read radio frequencies at long range -- but supposedly not on credit cards. But it's no comfort for these folks.
"I... left my wallet locked up in my car," said Mathews.
"I am standing back, and I'm holding my purse down," said Sonya Cesari.
So it seems some readers are reaching farther than intended. Still, many people say it can be hard to get the tap to read at all. Some folks are now buying metallic wallets that block RFID waves.
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Data risks, security and GDPR in a hybrid working world
In today’s ‘big data’ world cyber criminals will target any business regardless of size. The rapid pace of technological change and globalisation have profoundly transformed the scale and way in which personal data is collected, accessed, used and transferred. The global spike in remote working has increased security challenges as employees remotely accessed company networks, files, and data — but the work landscape is shifting again. Now, many businesses are implementing a hybrid work model, allowing employees to work both in the office and remotely offering a new set of challenges.
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Be honest -- you still have those adorable suction-cupped toys stuck to various surfaces in your home.
And now you can add some more! Yay!
Following the success of their first Stikeez campaign, Pick 'n Pay has just revealed they're bringing a whole new cast of teeny tiny plastic characters to their tills.
Read more: How people are actually making money off their Stikeez
And this time, they're monsters of the deep!
As per their last campaign, shoppers will get a Stikee for every R150 they spend, from Monday 24 October.
Earlier this month, the retailer announced a 23.1 percent improvement in profit in six months, eNCA reports, largely due to the “successful Stickeez campaign”.
This follows hot on the heels of the supermarket chain's own Super Animals cards, and Checkers' wildly popular Little Shop.
Read more: People are freaking out about the teeny tiny products Checkers is giving away


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As 5G networks begin rolling out and commercializing around the world, telecoms vendors are rushing to get a headstart. Huawei equipment is now behind two-thirds of the commercially launched 5G networks outside China, said president of Huawei’s carrier business group Ryan Ding on Tuesday at an industry conference.
Huawei, the world’s largest maker of telecoms gear, has nabbed 50 commercial 5G contracts outside its home base from countries including South Korea, Switzerland, the United Kingdom, Finland and more. In all, the Shenzhen-based firm has shipped more than 150,000 base stations, according to Ding.
It’s worth noting that network carriers can work with more than one providers to deploy different parts of their 5G base stations. Huawei offers what it calls an end-to-end network solution or a full system of hardware, but whether a carrier plans to buy from multiple suppliers is contingent on their needs and local regulations, a Huawei spokesperson told TechCrunch.
In China, for instance, both Ericsson and Nokia have secured 5G contracts from state-run carrier China Mobile (although Nokia’s Chinese entity, a joint venture with Alcatel-Lucent Shanghai Bell, is directly controlled by China’s State-owned Assets Supervision and Administration Commission).
Huawei’s handsome number of deals came despite the U.S’s ongoing effort to lobby its allies against using its equipment. In May, the Trump administration put Huawei on a trade blacklist over concerns around the firm’s spying capabilities, a move that has effectively banned U.S. companies from doing businesses with the Shenzhen-based giant.
Huawei’s overall share in the U.S. telecoms market has so far been negligible, but many rural carriers have long depended on its high-performing, cost-saving hardware. That might soon end as the U.S. pressures small-town network operators to quit buying from Huawei, Reuters reported this week.
Huawei is in a neck and neck fight with rivals Nokia and Ericsson. In early June, Nokia CEO Rajeev Suri said in an interview with Bloomberg that the firm had won “two-thirds of the time” in bidding contracts against Ericcson and competed “quite favorably with Huawei.” Nokia at the time landed 42 5G contracts, while Huawei numbered 40 and Ericsson scored 19.
Huawei’s challenges go well beyond the realm of its carrier business. Its fast-growing smartphone unit is also getting the heat as the U.S. ban threatens to cut it off from Alphabet, whose Android operating system is used in Huawei phone, as well as a range of big chip suppliers.
Huawei CEO and founder Ren Zhengfei noted that trade restrictions may compromise the firm’s output in the short term. Total revenues are expected to dip $30 billion below estimates over the next two years, and overseas smartphone shipment faces a 40% plunge. Ren, however, is bullish that the firm’s sales would bounce back after a temporary period of adjustment while it works towards self-dependence by developing its own OS, chips and other core technologies.


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Sony Interactive Entertainment has announced a playable demo for Gravity Rush 2.
The pleasant surprise has confirmed the demo for a release on December 22nd, which is tomorrow. Fans and newcomers alike will be able to choose between two paths: one for veterans and one for new players.
Sony also confirmed the streaming launch date and times for Gravity Rush The Animation: Overture, the anime special that bridges the story between the original game and its sequel. You’ll be able to tune in to watch via the official US and European PlayStation YouTube channels on December 26th at 8 AM Pacific, 11 AM Eastern, and so on.
Gravity Rush 2 is launching in Europe on January 18th, Japan on January 19th, and in North America on January 20th, for PlayStation 4.


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We already knew that rice was trying to kill us with its deadly arsenic, but now the situation is looking even more dire. A new study done at Dartmouth has found that organic brown rice syrup—a sweetener which you may recognize from any number of organic snacks—is also a source of arsenic. This isn't that surprising, considering brown rice syrup comes from rice (duh), but what's concerning about this new information is that brown rice syrup is a somewhat common ingredient in baby formula, and babies' developing brains and arsenic really do not mix. It's not great for us grown-ups either, since plenty of other things like energy shots and cereal bars are made with the sweetener.
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ATTRACTIONS including The London Eye and Madame Tussauds are opening again from August 1, after being forced to close back in March.
The London Dungeon, Sea Life London Aquarium and Shrek's Adventure London will also welcome guests back this weekend.
Merlin Entertainment, who own the attractions, have issued new mandatory guidelines and procedures guests will have to follow when they are able to visit once again.
This includes reduced daily capacity, as well as pre-booking designated time slots online.
Social distancing measures will be in place across the attractions, and cashless payments will be encouraged.
In line with government guidelines, all guests over the age of 11 will be urged to wear face masks.
Some indoor shows and meet and greet experiences will also be forced to limit guests or remain closed for safety, with visitors urged to check ahead of booking what is available.
Sunny Jouhal, General Manager at the London Eye said: “We are delighted to confirm that all our London attractions will reopen on Saturday August 1.
“The health and safety of our guests and team is always our number one priority.
"We have been working hard behind the scenes to reopen with the memorable and exciting experiences we are known for, delivered in the safest possible way.
"In line with recent Government guidelines, our teams have implemented numerous measures to ensure the safety and well-being of everyone visiting our attractions in the capital.
“We fully recognise, along with many other businesses, that after months of closure the London tourism sector has a long road to recovery ahead of it."
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"As we start to welcome guests back through the doors, and get back to what we do best, we ask the Government to continue supporting our industry and working with us to get the capital back on its feet.”
Theme parks have already welcomed guests back earlier this month, with Alton Towers, Thorpe Park and Legoland introducing new coronavirus regulations as families visit once again.
Resorts and attractions were forced to close back in March due to the pandemic, with the government allowing the tourism industry to restart earlier this month.
You can get free tickets to a number of attractions across the UK this summer with Sun Superdays.


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‘Modern grocer’ hopes to attract food enthusiasts
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A Norwich entrepreneur hopes his newly-opened city centre “modern grocer’s shop” could soon become a focal point for food lovers.
Wholesome in Swan Lane sells locally-sourced fruit, vegetables, meat and other produce, including ready meals, chutneys, cakes and sandwiches.
The shop is run by Tim Cross, formerly a partner in The Green Grocer at Earlham House Shopping Centre on Earlham Road.
“It’s a modern take on a traditional grocer’s,” said Mr Cross, 39.
“As well as our fruit, vegetables and meat we’re selling dairy-free and wheat-free alternatives. Our butcher is producing ready meals for us.”
“We sell sandwiches using ingredients from within 10 or 20 miles: bread baked by The Pie Baker in Norwich with flour from Letheringsett Mill, meat from DJ Barnard of Shropham and locally-produced pickle.”
The shop has opened in premises occupied by Alderton’s wool shop. “I remember coming here as a kid with my aunt Violet,” said Mr Cross, who lives off Unthank Road in Norwich.
“I loved the frontage of the building; the lovely curved glass doorway and the beautiful big windows are perfect for watching the world go by, which I love doing.”
The building has six storeys, including a basement, and work is currently under way to convert the first floor into a function room which Mr Cross hopes will host mini-farmers’ markets, cooking demonstrations, lectures and discussions about food and art exhibitions.
Wholesome sells coffee and other hot drinks and has some seating for customers. Remaining floors of the building could eventually host other related businesses, Mr Cross hopes.
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Ebba Ljungerud, Head of Paradox Interactive, Can’t Think Vampires: The Masquerade – Bloodlines 2 (ab 53.99 Bye Pre-order) will appear in the first half of 2021. In a statement dated November 17, which was available for the Swedish financial magazine Placera and which was only picked up in the last few days by English-language media reports, Ljungerud has several reasons for this decision. She said the production conditions would have tightened due to the lack of availability of the next generation development kits (PlayStation 5 & Xbox series X) and the effects of the coronavirus pandemic, but these factors would have affected the speed of productivity in the The whole industry (home office situation, etc.).
Ljungerud also said there will be a delay on unannounced paradox titles. She noted that postponements and delays are part of the business and “something we are accustomed to.”
The development of Vampire: The Masquerade – Bloodlines 2 is already very turbulent. So the role play was postponed from 2019 to 2020 and then to 2021. In August 2020, important personnel changes in the team were announced. Lead author, creative director and senior story designer were fired.
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North America extended its dominance for fintech hiring among payment industry companies in the three months ending December 2021.
The number of roles in North America made up 82.3% of total fintech jobs – up from 67.9% in the same quarter in 2020.
That was followed by Europe, which saw a -1.5 year-on-year percentage point change in fintech roles.
The figures are compiled by GlobalData, who track the number of new job postings from key companies in various sectors over time. Using textual analysis, these job advertisements are then classified thematically.
GlobalData's thematic approach to sector activity seeks to group key company information by topic to see which companies are best placed to weather the disruptions coming to their industries.
These key themes, which include fintech, are chosen to cover "any issue that keeps a CEO awake at night".
By tracking them across job advertisements it allows us to see which companies are leading the way on specific issues and which are dragging their heels - and importantly where the market is expanding and contracting.
Which countries are seeing the most growth for fintech job ads in the payment industry?
The fastest growing country was the US, which saw 51.4% of all fintech job adverts in the three months ending December 2020, increasing to 75.9% in the three months ending December.
That was followed by Ireland (up 0.1 percentage points), Germany (up zero), and the Philippines (up -0.7).
The top country for fintech roles in the payment industry is the United States which saw 75.9% of all roles advertised in the three months ending December.
Which cities are the biggest hubs for fintech workers in the payment industry?
Some 2.9% of all payment industry fintech roles were advertised in Washington, D.C. (US) in the three months ending December - more than any other city.
That was followed by Austin (US) also with 2.9%, San Jose (US) with 1.8%, and Chicago (US) with 1.4%.
GlobalData is the parent company of Electronic Payments International and its sister publications.


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(WATE) — Dolly, Dolly, and more Dolly — East Tennessee’s own Dolly Parton is giving fans a taste of music, film and even a new holiday collection as we near the holiday season.
Parton released one of the original songs on her upcoming Christmas album, ‘A Holly Dolly Christmas,’ titled “Christmas On The Square.”
The album is set to release this week – on Friday, Oct. 2.
Sevier County’s Daughter saying that “Christmas On The Square” is more than just a song, it is also going to be a musical that will be released on Netflix. The musical is set to hit the streaming service on November 22nd.
And that’s not all — Dolly will be sharing some of her favorite Christmas traditions in her new holiday collection at home and kitchen retailer Williams Sonoma.
“From my signature cookie mix to festive aprons, we’ve got everything you need for the most magical holiday season. http://williams-sonoma.com/dolly“Dolly Parton
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New Delhi, Dec 7 (PTI) US-based full-service restaurant major DineEquity Inc has signed a franchise agreement with Kwals Catering to open 20 IHOP restaurants across India as part of its international expansion plans. The company has signed a multi-unit franchise agreement with Kwals Group subsidiary Kwals Catering Pvt Ltd to bring IHOP, breakfast chain and leader in family dining to India, DineEquity said. "For our company Asia presents largest growth opportunity for us. For IHOP, opportunity is in Asia pacific region and that includes India. Indian consumers already have exposure to American brands," DineEquity Inc Business Development & Operations Asia Pacific Director James G Cavalaris told PTI. The company plans to open the first restaurant under the brand in March 2017. "We are planning to open 20 restaurants under the IHOP brand by the end of 2020. The investment on opening these will be around Rs 100 crore," Kwals Group Managing Director Sameer Lamba said. The locations that are being considered for this are Delhi, Bengaluru, Chennai, Hyderabad, Pune and Kochi, he added. "International is where we are eyeing expansion for the company. IHOP has very strong presence across the globe. The aim is to provide the American experience," DineEquity Inc International Marketing Director Beatrice Carvalho Martins said. DineEquity Inc currently has over 3,700 Applebees and IHOP restaurants. PTI AKT MKJ
DineEquity, Kwals ink pact for 20 IHOP restaurants in India
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GLOBAL LNG-Asian prices edge higher on Indian demand, Mideast tensions
SINGAPORE (Reuters) - Asian spot prices for liquefied natural gas (LNG) for cargoes delivered in February rose slightly, amid spot demand from India and tensions in the Middle East.
The average LNG price for February delivery into northeast Asia <LNG-AS> is estimated to be about $5.30 per million British thermal units (mmBtu), up 15 cents from the previous week, several industry sources said.
The price for cargoes delivered in March is estimated to be about $4.75 per mmBtu, they said.
Indian companies have been seeking cargoes for delivery in February and March, sources said.
Bharat Petroleum Corp Ltd was seeking a cargo for delivery into Dahej on Feb. 19 while Indian Oil Corp was seeking several cargoes for delivery in February and March through separate tenders, they added.
Gail (India) was also looking for a cargo for delivery in February, and separately sold a cargo for loading in March from Sabine Pass LNG plant in the United States and bought a cargo for delivery into Dahej or Dabhol in early February through a swap tender, they said.
India's GSPC may have bought a cargo for delivery over late January to February at around $5 per mmBtu, one of the sources said, though this could not immediately be confirmed.
Geopolitical risks also supported prices. Payments known as war risk premiums for tankers shuttling through the Strait of Hormuz could rise significantly, adding hundreds of thousands of dollars to shipping costs, after Iran's retaliatory strikes this week on Iraqi bases that house U.S. forces.
China imported a record high monthly volume of LNG in December, overtaking Japan as the world's top importer of the fuel for a second consecutive month, ship tracking data from Refinitiv Eikon showed.
But the surge in Chinese imports are due to the arrival of term volumes buyers committed to previously and spot volumes purchased earlier in the year, rather than a sudden rise in domestic demand, traders said.
The rise in spot price was capped by exports from Angola and Brunei.
Brunei's export plant offered a cargo for delivery in March, while Angola's project offered a cargo for delivery over late January to early February to as far as Singapore, sources said.
Traders expect spot prices to drop to below $5 per mmBtu once winter demand eases.
Editorial Comment: The Future of FLNG: Less is More?
Global LNG export capacity is expected to increase by 45% between 2017 and 2022, to more than 400 metric MMtpy, with 90% of the new capacity coming from sanctioned projects in the U.S. and Australia. By 2050, this capacity is anticipated to exceed 700 MMtpy. Regasification capacity is anticipated to increase even more sharply.
Executive Viewpoint: Back to production: Where we’re going, we don’t need pipelines
What if a cost-effective way existed to extract and distribute natural gas, regardless of proximity to pipeline, and bring those assets back to production? What if the industry went in a direction that did not need pipelines? For those looking to monetize unproductive natural gas assets or bring unproductive wells back to production, it would be revolutionary.
Regional Focus:Australia to boost LNG exports despite domestic gas shortage
Australia is planning further increases in LNG production and exports over the next decade, despite quickly depleting reserves and a looming supply shortage in the domestic market.
GasPro 2.0: A Webcast Symposium
Following on the heels of the highly successful GasPro 2.0 Webcast Symposium in October 2018, the second GasPro Webcast Symposium 2.0 will take place on October 24, 2019.
The 2019 web event will gather experts in the fields of LNG, gas processing, and gas transport/distribution to share their operations expertise, engineering and design solutions, and technology advances and trends with our audience.
Attendees will learn about technology and operational solutions and deployments in a number of areas: plant design and expansion, construction, NGL production, optimization, sulfur removal, marine operations and separation technology.
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1) The coronavirus pandemic and subsequent ‘sheltering in place’ is changing the American supermarkets. Online shopping of groceries had been somewhat of an awkward luxury service, that was growing ever so slowly, despite efforts of retailers to promote the new service. But the lockdown, stay at home orders have catapulted the service forward by up to a fifty times (not percent) increase in usage. Stores have been left struggling to meet the demand with many unable to keep up with that demand. When the pandemic ends, it will have forever changed the supermarket for many Americans, for once customers have used and got use to the service, then they will most likely continue using online grocery shopping, at least in part. But online shopping eliminates one of the big mainstays of modern supermarkets, the psychology of shopping with the browsing and impulse buying. The counter to this is automation which reduces the staff and labor cost of traditional retail stores, just as Amazon has done with dry goods.
2) The Chinese maker of driverless cars, Pony.ai, has launched a delivery service in Irvine California using its robot cars to deliver to people stuck at home from the virus. Teaming up with the e-commerce site Yamibuy, orders from Yamibuy get delivered to the customers homes. Each car can deliver between 500 to 700 packages a day. A year ago the company launched a robo-taxi service in Irvine, but with the ‘shelter in place’ order, their taxis were repurposed for deliveries.
3) Everyone is baffled over how the stock market continues to hold, even climbing, with what is happening today. For example- a) Unemployment is now at 22 million and still climbing b) Threat of large numbers of businesses going bankrupt c) Recession starting, which most expect will last at least 12 months d) Automation expected to eliminate up to 50% of jobs in 15 to 25 years e) Global coronavirus cases surpass 1.5 million and continue growing At a time when the markets would normally be crashing down from all the uncertainty, what is holding them up? Experts think because of the quick reaction of the government in passing the $2.2 trillion dollar economic stimulus waylaid market fears by showing something is being done. Also, Warren Buffett’s axiom, “Be fearful when others are greedy, and be greedy only when others are fearful.” Finally, the ‘social distancing’ measures seems to be controlling the virus, thereby lessening its economic effects in the long run.
4) Stock market closings for – 17 APR 20:
Dow 24,242.49 up 704.81 Nasdaq 8,650.14 up 117.78 S&P 500 2,874.56 up 75.01
1) Coal consumption in America dropped sharply last year, reaching its lowest level since 1975, with power plants switching to cheaper natural gas and renewables. This shift has cut greenhouse gas emissions by more than 10%, but other sources also contribute to growing planet warming pollution last year. The U.S. is the second largest emitter of carbon dioxide in the world, as well as other greenhouse warming gases, contributing 14% of all annual greenhouse emissions.
2) The federal government is close to selling a group of nursing homes it took over eighteen months ago, a result of the biggest default in the history of a government mortgage insurance program which provides critical support to the nursing home industry. The previous owner defaulted on $146 million dollar worth of mortgages leaving the government to take possession of the facilities, which they have been working to find new owner-operators.
3) A new pizza making robot was unveiled at this year’s CES (Consumer Electronis Show) in Las Vegas, which attracts 200,000 people across the world. The machine is placed adjacent to the oven so pizzas automatically go in for cooking. The robot can make up to 300 12 inch customized pizzas an hour, while making consistent pies. Several companies are engaged in developing pizza robots including Little Caesar’s and Domino’s. The robots for the fast food industry is growing in response to demands for a minimum wage of $15 an hour for restaurant workers.
4) Stock market closings for – 7 JAN 202:
Dow 28,583.68 down 119.70 Nasdaq 9,068.58 down 2.88 S&P 500 3,237.18 down 9.10
1) The pizza giant Domino’s will test pizza delivery using fully autonomous vehicles in Houston. Domino’s has been exploring this technology for the last two years with robot cars that had standby drivers for safety, but these robots will be human free. The Silicon Valley startup Nuro, who has been working with the grocery chain Kroger testing home delivery service, will provide the automobiles. Customers will be able to make orders via their smart phones, track progress of the cars, then use their smart phone to unlock the robot car to obtain their pizza.
2) Boeing Aircraft Co., the manufacture of the grounded 737 MAX, announce they have not received one single order for new airliners at the Paris air show. Their rival Airbus recorded orders and options for 123 new planes. Overall orders for this year’s Paris air show is expected to be the lowest since 2016, with emphasis on defense spending.
3) President Trump announced he will meet with China’s Xi Jinping at the G-20 summit, raising hopes of resumption of Chinese-American trade talks and a deal which will resolve the current trade war. The President says he will have extended meetings next week at the G-20 conference in Japan. News of the meeting coupled with expectations of near future cuts in the interest rates boost confidence in the markets.
4) Stock market closings for- 18 JUN 19 Stocks rally on news of US-China trade talks.
Dow 26,465.54 up 353.01 Nasdaq 7,953.88 up 108.86 S&P 500 2,917.75 up 28.08
1) The IMF (International Monetary Fund) has reduced their forecasted for world economic growth from 3.5% to 3.3%, which is the third reduction since last October. It forecasted 2.3% growth for the US economy, as well as reduced growth forecast for Germany and Great Britain.
2) Walmart is rolling out thousands of robots for use in their retail stores across America. These robots will automatically scan shelves and clean floors. With a million employees, Walmart is seeking ways to keep labor cost down.
3) Bank of America is raising it’s minimum wage to $20 an hour over the next two years. Starting the first of May, the rate will increase to $17 per hour. The bank has 205,000 employees.
4) 9 APR 19 Stock market closings: Markets pulled down by industrial sector.
Dow 26,150.58 down 190.44 Nasdaq 7,909.28 down 44.61 S&P 500 2,878.20 down 17.57


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TAIPEI (Taiwan News) — Taiwan will take advantage of the Taiwan-U.S. 21st Century Trade Initiative and work to deepen Taiwan-U.S. economic cooperation in the Indo-Pacific region, President Tsai Ing-wen (蔡英文) said on Wednesday (June 29).
Commenting on the bilateral trade initiative’s inaugural meeting held in Washington, D.C. on June 27, Tsai said, "We will seize the current golden opportunity and strive to deepen Taiwan-U.S. economic cooperation in the Indo-Pacific region through this initiative, and make great strides forward in trade and economics."
Tsai thanked John Deng (鄧振中), the Cabinet’s Office of Trade Negotiations chief negotiator, Hsiao Bi-khim (蕭美琴), Taiwan’s envoy to the U.S., and others for their efforts in trying to achieve Taiwan's economic and trade goals. The president said that over the past few years, the global economic situation has undergone considerable changes due to the U.S.-China trade war and the impact of the pandemic, which highlights the key role of the semiconductor industry in the global supply chain.
Tsai said that under Taiwan’s democratic and free system, people united to prevent the pandemic, which not only maintained the nation's economic development and the technology industry but also ushered in a prime opportunity for transformation. The smooth launch of this initiative is an important breakthrough in Taiwan-U.S. economic and trade relations, she said.
The president added Taiwan is highly dependent on trade and is willing to contribute its own strengths and work with democratic allies to jointly uphold the value of democratic freedom and fair trade.