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printCafe, Now Printcafe Software Seeks to Raise $75 Million Via IPO
Press release from the issuing company
February 13, 2002 - (WhatTheyThink.com) Printcafe Software has filed a registration statement with the Securities and Exchange Commission for a proposed offering of shares of its Common Stock for as much as $75 million. The company, formerly operating as printCafe, Inc. intends to use the proceeds for repayment of debt, working capital and general corporate purposes. The filing comes just a month after the company announced a major infusion of capital from current investors of nearly $40 million.
Last June, Printcafe Software withdrew IPO plans having originally been filed in March of 2000. In their original S1 statement, the company planned to raise $143 million. At the time, CEO Marc Olin told WhatTheyThink.com that removing the S1 would allow them to more actively promote the business. Mary Murrin Smith, the company’s Industry Relations Director said an IPO was still on the radar screen, but felt the procedure would be better delayed due to market conditions. Said Smith in June, “We have not abandoned the idea of an IPO, but right now, we have other priorities."
Printcafe Software is a provider and developer of infrastructure software and Internet-based products for the printing industry. Their approach integrates the most widely used print management systems with a powerful e-commerce engine enabling users to specify virtually any type of print project, obtain estimates, manage B2B transactions, monitor ERP information, set up all stages of the production process, track the status of a project in real time, manage invoicing, and report on a broad range of performance summaries and analyses.
The company’s solutions are installed in or hosted for over 8,000 printing facilities and print buyers worldwide, including 20 of the 25 largest printing companies in the United States, and over 50 of the Fortune 1000 companies including AOL Time Warner, Hewlett-Packard, General Motors, and Bristol-Myers Squibb.
WhatTheyThink is the global printing industry's go-to information source with both print and digital offerings, including WhatTheyThink.com, WhatTheyThink Email Newsletters, and the WhatTheyThink magazine. Our mission is to inform, educate, and inspire the industry. We provide cogent news and analysis about trends, technologies, operations, and events in all the markets that comprise today's printing and sign industries including commercial, in-plant, mailing, finishing, sign, display, textile, industrial, finishing, labels, packaging, marketing technology, software and workflow.


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Trends that will dominate the Mobile Industry in India
Mobile Phones are no more just a mode to communicate; they are being used to do so much more and in ways never imagined before. They have turned smarter and better and with every launch we can witness a new technological update. Indeed, the year 2017 witnessed a boom in the very dynamic Mobile Market in India.
Driven by 4G handsets and the Chinese entrants, the Mobile industry market saw a major boost from handset markets focused on new launches, higher spends on marketing and innovative payment options.
The wave of growth in India’s internet penetration is expected to come from tier II and tier III cities. The growth is expected to be fueled by availability of low-cost smart phones, low rates of data plans and development of smart cities in rural areas. The government led initiative ‘Digital India’ / ‘Smart Cities’ will certainly bring a boost for the mobile sector as that shall further emphasize on the banking services. The flexibility of technologies and convenience to use makes them capable of meeting the future needs of customers, merchants and service providers.
Over the past few decades, India has been at the center of consumer demand fueled by technological advances. Now with Sri. Narendra Modi’s ‘Digital India / Make in India’ Campaign, the paradigm of business is undergoing a massive transformation wherein the IT & Telecom Market has undoubtedly seen a positive upward growth.
India has a large and growing millennial population – young, tech-savvy consumers with rising earnings potential and disposable income. This demographic has historically been and will continue to be, an early adopter of modern technology and new models of media consumption. India therefore is a market which is ripe for digital media investments. The demographics are all stacked in India’s favor for digital consumption.
To start with, Digital India ensures that technology is made available to citizens, enabling India to be digitally empowered in the field of technology. With Demonetization, adoption of Digital currency brought a new facet among the smartphones. As the market became more competitive amid aggressive 4G rollout along with the rise of digital currency it triggered higher demands for smartphones. Along with this the year also saw the Ecommerce boom which kept the users further hooked to Internet connectivity and their smartphones. With popular brands like Flipkart, Amazon in the market, people are using their smartphone to search for products and services, give orders, make transactions etc. Even the Regular bank related transactions have now done digital. Almost 60% of the customers uses mobile devices in 2017 to check their account balances, view recent transactions, pay bills or transfer funds. Next the apps are playing a key role in business and communication tool and the trend will further strengthen with the coming time period.
Another trending conversation, centers around IoT, the major game changer in the transformation of India into a digital economy. Mobile development has gained momentum in past few years and the trend has progressed from smartphones to Internet of Things. IoT-based solutions are not just for urban India; they offer rural citizens access to services that were earlier out of reach. The government has taken up the initiative of building smart cities across the country. This means IT companies will play a vital role in creating infrastructure and providing services to both government institutions as well the citizens. It is expected that the technology of IoT (Internet of Things) will play a vital role in this Endeavour.
Along with the growing developments, Security, is of utmost importance in the digital world. From confidential government data to your personal username and password, everything is important and should be protected from hackers and online frauds. It seems that everyone is talking about mobility, the cloud, and digitization. Bio-metric systems and other unique technologies are being developed for tighter digital security. While it’s exciting to think about the new business models these technologies make possible and the trillions of dollars in opportunities to be gained, there are also very real risks. Besides increasing smartphone usage and adoption of 4G technology, wide distribution, booming consumption & continuous innovation along with low entry barriers continue to fuel the growth of mobile video. Mobile video, set to comprise two-thirds of all mobile traffic and more than half of online ad spend, is a highly valuable investment for advertisers.
India though a very dynamic market, represents the largest opportunity being the second largest mobile phone market, after China. With developed countries seeing maturity in smartphone penetration, the focus is now on developing countries which shall continue to grow.

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Published Wed, Dec 15 2021 10:40 AM ESTUpdated Wed, Dec 15 2021 12:19 PM EST
Interest in digital assets surged this year, with the next generation of investors at the forefront.
The value of the cryptocurrency market briefly surpassed $3 trillion in November, with top coins like bitcoin and ether hitting all-time highs. Other digital assets, like nonfungible tokens, or NFTs, jumped in value as well. In November, NFT marketplace OpenSea surpassed $10 billion in total volume.
Demand for NFTs of art, music and in-game assets, like digital plots of land in the metaverse, soared.
Now, during the holiday season, young investors are spending big on NFTs and other digital assets as gifts. Here’s a look at what five people are planning to buy.
Cynthia Gentry plans to gift an NFT of a digital land lot for her sister and parents to share in the metaverse. It could cost thousands of dollars, depending on factors like metaverse game, demand and size.
The 23-year-old San Antonio resident sees NFTs as assets that will appreciate over time. “It’s funny, I don’t think I even have a budget,” she says. “It doesn’t feel like I’m spending money, [I’m] just storing my money in a different asset.”
For her mom and sister, Gentry plans to buy collectible NFTs from projects like World of Women and Crypto Coven that aim to empower women. Though she’s unsure how much she’ll spend, each collection has a floor price, which is the lowest price available.
Sisters Cynthia Gentry, 23, and Imani Gentry, 19, with their mom, Brenda Gentry.
Courtesy of Brenda Gentry
The World of Women collection, which consists of 10,000 generated works representing drawings of diverse women, has a current floor price of 1.95 ether, or $7,275. The Crypto Coven collection includes 9,999 different witches and has floor price of 0.19 ether, or about $709.
For her dad, Gentry plans to get a Ledger Nano hardware wallet, which ranges from $59 to $119, or an NFT from a project with a “cool, interesting roadmap,” Gentry says. She’s also hoping to pay for an online course on blockchain coding for him, because “he likes gifts that can expand his expertise in some way.”
Gentry’s sister, Imani, also plans to buy everyone in her family NFTs for Christmas. She’s budgeting at least 2.5 ether, or about $9,327, in total.
“Personally, I think sending digital gifts will be the norm and [part of the] future because of how accessible it is,” the 19-year-old says. “I wish this was a thing sooner, honestly. It saves time and wrapping paper and it’s cooler, in my opinion.”
For her mom, Imani, who is also based in San Antonio, plans to buy a World of Women NFT, she says. “My mom sold hers back in January for me to attend college. I would like to return the favor.”
San Francisco-based Anisha Sunkerneni is looking forward to gifting her close friends and family their first digital assets, including Ethereum Name Service (ENS) domains and NFTs.
“Even more than NFTs, I think an ENS domain has the potential to really be tied to your on-chain personality and profile,” the 26-year-old says. “Getting the ones you want is pretty special.”
Anisha Sunkerneni is looking forward to gifting her close friends and family their first digital assets for the holidays.
Courtesy of Anisha Sunkerneni
The ENS creates a domain, like “.com,” for the Ethereum blockchain that represents an investor’s cryptocurrency address. An ENS domain name appears as something like “YourName.eth,” rather than the random string of letters and numbers that typically signifies your wallet.
Prices for ENS domains vary. One with five characters or more costs $5 in ether per year, while a four-character one costs $160 in ether per year and a three-character one costs $640 in ether per year, according to the ENS domains website. Three- and four-character ENS domain names cost more due to the smaller number available.
Sunkerneni got into crypto just this year, but “I see how important and big of a space it’s transforming into, and I want to bring those I care about into the fold,” she says. “Giving crypto and NFTs as gifts sounded like a natural option.”
Allison Reichel is planning to send her family and friends the equivalent amount she’d usually spend on gifts or gift cards in cryptocurrency, but only if they are interested in receiving it.
“I believe that digital assets like bitcoin are something extremely valuable and represent many elements of both free markets and free choice, which means it’s important that individuals choose to participate in these markets and don’t feel pressured to,” the 24-year-old says.
Reichel, who is based in Austin, Texas, plans to gift a mix of bitcoin, Ethereum and Solana. Currently, bitcoin is trading at around $46,953, according to Coin Metrics, but it’s possible to buy fractional units called satoshis. Ether is trading at around $3,731, and SOL at $160.
“I like to try to stick with assets that I believe will be around for a while and hold their value, so while meme coins are fun, not really looking there,” says Reichel.
Allison Reichel, 24, plans to give digital assets like bitcoin as a holiday gift for her friends and family.
Courtesy of Allison Reichel
Los Angeles-based Cooper Turley plans to spend about $10,000 on NFTs as gifts. The 26-year-old is also excited to gift ENS domains as a way to “welcome them into Web3,” which is the decentralized iteration of the internet that powers blockchain-based applications like NFTs.
“I’ve bought a few music NFTs and have been going shopping on [platform] Nifty Gateway for old NFTs from prominent creators that could make as good gifts,” he says.
Cooper Turley, 26, plans to spend about $10,000 on NFTs as holiday gifts this year.
Courtesy of Cooper Turley
Turley believes that “NFTs as gifts will have novelty for the next few years.”
“The price point on most NFTs are high enough that they feel like a high-end gift, and for people without NFTs, these gifts feel more memorable as they’re often a first-of-a-kind,” he says.


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WR Controls hires VP Sales & Marketing
WR Controls, a leading designer of integrated facility electrical systems for multi-store retail companies, division of WESCO Distribution, Inc., announced recently that Michael D. Pluff has become the new VP of Sales & Marketing.
Previously, Pluff coordinated new business development for Kennesaw, GA–based Emerson Retail Solutions’ control systems and facility services to leading retail chains. He has spent almost ten years working directly with some of the biggest names in multi-store retail.
Pluff also spent two years with Engineering Excellence, a National provider of HVAC services, ran his own consulting business (serving retail chains in the area of facility management), and was the Marketing and Sales Director for Johnson Controls
Walgreen’s 4Q Drops
CHICAGO One of the nation’s biggest drug store chain operators announced that its fourth-quarter profit dropped nearly 4%, according to Monday’s reports.
Walgreens explained that because of lower reimbursements for popular generic drugs and increased store and staff costs, their net income tumbled.
According to the company’s earnings report, total expenses increased by more than 11% to $12.8 billion, which chairman Jeffrey Rein said was out of line with reimbursements the company received. Prescription sales accounted for nearly two-thirds of the company’s business.
“Managing both expenses and lower reimbursements on some generic drugs is my top priority,” he said in a company release. “We’re going to fix this, and at the same time continue our aggressive growth plan.”
While company’s revenues rose more than 10% to $13.4 billion from $12.2 billion, its net income slipped to $396.5 million, compared to $412.3 million earnings at the same time last year.
For the year, the company said that its earnings increased by to $2.04 billion ($2.03 per share), compared with $1.75 billion ($1.72 per share).
Jonathan Adler creates giftware line for B&N
NEW YORK Barnes & Noble is teaming up with ceramist Jonathan Adler for a new collection this fall.
According to reports, the line will launch in 400 stores on Oct. 20, and will include items such as an umbrella, mug and a vase made exclusively for Barnes & Noble. The collection will range in price from $5.95 and $29.95.


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Streetwise: Veteran garden to open, opinions for new local businesses sought
Veterans Thrive Garden to harvest calmness, produce for those who served
FOND DU LAC – Patriots will continue to add to America’s bounty as they sew the first seeds of the Veterans Thrive Garden, growing soon on the corner of South Marr and East First streets.
The idea for the garden first planted itself with Fond du Lac County UW-Extension, FoodWIse and Master Gardeners. Filing for the "Growing Together WI" grant, the language stated that the money received would be used to bring together the Master Gardeners and FoodWIse, a food nutrition program, to take food from "seed to plate" said FoodWIse Coordinator/Family Living Educator Amanda Miller.
Reaching out to Salute the Troops, Miller asked if Salute the Troops would be interested in including veterans in the effort.
They agreed. The goal: a therapeutic garden, allowing other types of therapy outside a clinical setting, while also building gardening skills and assisting the community.
“That’s what the push was for us. It’s not just a garden, it truly is a type of mental therapy just to get your hands back in the dirt,” Kim Galske, executive director of Salute the Troops said. “It’s very calming. You’re nurturing something to grow and that in itself can be healing.”
According to the American Horticultural Therapy Association, working the garden has multiple therapeutic benefits including improving cognitive abilities, socialization, strengthening muscles, improving coordination, learning to problem solve and work independently. Other benefits include “a renewed desire to live, decreased anxiety and improve self-worth,” according to USA TODAY, as a garden “provides both a peaceful and a stimulating environment for participants.”
Galske states that there also healing properties in the soil itself.
“That’s why they talk about 'grounding' a lot, walking around barefoot on land, on dirt, on soil on land,” she said. “We got a lot of nutrients. A lot of our food does not come in a box. It comes from the ground, so its really getting back to the super basics and some of the things we’ve lost over time.”
Looking across the street from Salute the Troops, they found the perfect location in a 70-by-75 lot owned by Thrive Church. The church was “really receptive,” said Galske.
“(He) the pastor totally understood the concept,” she said.
So Salute the Troops could insure the space, the church leased the lot to them for $1 a year. With this Veterans Thrive Garden was born.
Awarded the $5,500 grant, the group intended to begin gardening on the lot in May, but the need for permits delayed the progress at the downtown location. Instead, they started at the Fond du Lac Community Garden. So far, many board members and younger volunteers are involved, helping with weeding and picking.
“Sometimes you have to show people what it is before they see the value in what you’re doing, so that’s kind of what we’re doing,” Galske said.
In the meantime, Salute the Troops worked with the City of Fond du Lac, including the City Planning Commission, and submitted their proposal for a special use permit. Following the guidelines, the garden is 10 feet away from neighboring property and 20 feet from the sidewalk — creating a smaller-scale garden than anticipated. In exchange for size, the group amplified the visuals. Designed by Norb Chesney, a master gardener and veteran, raised garden beds with plants grown in red, white and blue boxes will be arranged to look like an American flag.
Not only will the raised beds create a patriotic image for those who pass by and take part, it will also help the garden to be more handicap accessible, with hard-packed gravel to be laid down to make it easier to "roll and walk across for those with this disabilities" said Galske. The boxes will also keep the church's grounds from being permanently disrupted, as desired by Thrive.
Any and all veterans are invited to participate in the garden, said Galske, from putting it up, to upkeep, to taking produce. Galske hopes to see rotating groups come in and take care of various sections in the garden, while also inviting children and grandchildren to get involved.
The community is also invited to join in, with various organizations already doing so. Master Gardeners are assisting in choosing which plants to grow and will teach gardening skills to those who might not otherwise have them, said Miller. Others, such as St. Vincent de Paul, may help teach veterans who have never gardened before how to prepare the food they have grown.
In return, fruits and vegetables produced with the garden will be donated to local food pantries — and if enough is grown, sold at the Farmers Market. This will fulfill the grant's other goal to "help struggling families with access to healthy and fresh foods," said Miller.
Permits approved at the end of July make it the first urban garden in the city since policy changes, and building will begin in the next couple of weeks.
“I am hoping as people see as its actually happening, they come and say ‘how can I help?’” she said.
Fall produce will be planted first. Right now, they have already grown everything needed to make salsa, said Galske, including corn, beans and more. They have also harvested a couple of bushels of green beans.
“Even for me, going out there, digging in the dirt, and watching something growing in the ground you started with a seed, it’s so awesome … and it really helps all the other stuff melt away,” said Galske.
Want to get involved with the Veterans Thrive Garden?
Contact firstname.lastname@example.org, or visit salutethetroopswi.org under the “donation tab” and its Facebook page.
As businesses set up shop in Fond du Lac, what would you like to see?
FOND DU LAC – Business, businesses galore, but of what do you want to see more?
Since March, Streetwise has reported on more than 10 businesses opening or expanding in the Fond du Lac area. From the Livery Lofts and Livery Tavern, to Wild Goose Café, the range has been a wide one. While predominately restaurants have opened, also in the mix were a hair studio, bank and a flower grower.
On the retail side, Fond du Lac waits to see what will become of its Forest Mall as it waits for a shopping infusion and possibly a new Meijer location.
Currently, the downtown Fond du Lac vacancy rate sits at 4.63 percent, according to the Downtown Fond du Lac Partnership, Inc. Executive Director Amy Hansen. That's a reduction from April’s rate of 5.13 percent.
With space still available here and throughout the city, Streetwise is asking readers what they would like to see come to Fond du Lac? Is there a restaurant, store or service that you would like to see in the area? If so, how would you like to the city and county draw these businesses?
Please share with us by calling 920-907-7909 or emailing email@example.com.
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Auction house Spink has announced its latest Singapore sale, which will feature rare rum, whiskies, Cognac and wine.
Charles Antin has joined the fine wine auction house, Zachys as its creative director and will be based at the company’s headquarters in New York.
New York auction house Zachys has achieved sales of more than $28 million in the first half of 2015 due to Asia’s unquenched thirst for whisky.
A “once in a lifetime” ex-cellar collection of Margaux, estimated to be worth up to US$1.14 million and spanning vintages from 1900 to 2010, will be released for sale by Sotheby’s in October.
Online auction firm Bid for Wine has been sold to The Fine Art Auction Group in what its founders called “an exciting opportunity for customers”.
Featuring smaller-sized lots and classic vintages of Burgundy and Bordeaux, Acker will offer Asia collectors what the auction house describes as “the best of France, Europe and Beyond.”
An unopened bottle of beer discovered in a garage, originally brewed for an expedition to the Arctic in 1875, has sold for more than five times its estimate.
A Hong Kong buyer snapped up a six-bottle case of 1999 Chateau Palmer at iDealwine’s May auctions, as the weak euro continues to entice buyers from Asia.
An auction organised by Napa Valley Vintners has raised $15.8 million for charity, breaking several records in the process.
Bidders fought intensely over 217 bottles of rare Japanese whisky which altogether fetched over HK$4 million (US$500,000) at Zachys’ recent sale.
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Nowadays « hybrids » designers are shaking the luxury world. Indeed, an unusual dynamism has thrilled the Paris Fashion Week.
Behind the traditional fashion shows or the big houses, new names have tumbled out the blue in the calendar, creating the buzz in much less glamourous sets and in front of a real audience. Like the show of Christelle Kocher in the Square des Halles or in Chinese restaurant in Belleville from the brand « Vêtements » by Demna Gvsaalia who’s now the new artistic director of Balenciaga.
There is a a new waves of designers with atypical and anti conformist careers. They made it to the runway without following the classic path of fashion. Now the fashion world is facing a new generation of designers who are making fashion in a total different way, giving an alternative point of view on their work and the system.
Runways no longer exists, these designers get down to street level, reclaiming contemporary codes with a quickdraw, a silhouette but also speed and energy in their shows, which are not seen elsewhere.
For example, the young stylist Sebastien Meyer and Arnaud Vaillant, founders of Coperni label decided to present one piece by mannequin to erase, in a way the « total look » of fashion houses.
The public recognizes less and less in the big claws. However , with its very liberal dimension in the creation , away from big lights of some sophistication of luxury, spontaneous fashion today has everything to seduce the customers. With these no logo brands , it can regain control of its look and especially escape the dictates of the standart creators.
It’s a tribe of artists who is behind the brand « Etudes Studio », or also a trio who created Jour/Né (ANDAM contestant). They are stylists, who cultivate discretion, to devote himself to the contents of their brand.


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On this monetary morning … the transition to energy is a lifelong opportunity … renewable energy is growing much faster than expected … fears of inflation are sending out markets … and much more …
Well, here it is. The Reserve Bank of Australia has raised interest rates for the first time since 2010.
And it looks like Gov. Philip Lowe says that’s not the caseunreasonableExpect the cash rate to rise to 2.5% over time.
Although I still think that central banks will delay the growth of interest rates (now rates are 0.35% and inflation is 5.1%), it is clear that sentiment is changing.
Only a few months ago, central banks said they would not raise rates until 2024 or that inflation would “transitional‘.
The U.S. Federal Reserve is also expected to raise rates by half a percentage point this week, and the European Central Bank is already talking about raising rates to … um … zero.
Disruptions in supply chains, government incentives and labor shortages have all led to rising inflation.
And, of course, energy prices were also a big factor. Energy prices may rise further as the EU seeks to impose oil sanctions on Russia.
But as inflation rises, one of the best places to stay, in my opinion, are goods, and in particular, goods needed for the transition to energy.
Energy transition is a possibility of a lifetime
Renewables are growing fast – much faster than expected.
In 2021, the share of clean energy in global electricity reached 37.9%, and solar and wind energy accounted for just over 10% of the world share.
I mean, just 12 years ago wind and solar energy accounted for only 1.7% of world electricity production.
Costs are falling as technology improves. In fact, the International Energy Agency crowned the solar system as “the cheapest electricity in history‘in 2020.
But also, the more renewable energy we install, the cheaper it becomes.
Electric cars are also growing rapidly as batteries become cheaper and government policy lags behind EVs.
In 2020, when the overall car market fell during the pandemic, EV sales rose to about three million from 2.2 million the previous year.
And in 2021, sales of electric vehicles more than doubled to 6.6 million.
Sure, EVs still make up a small amount of total car sales, but their share of the global sales market has grown from just 1.4% to almost 9% in the last five years.
It is no longer a question of whether the transfer of energy will take place, but of how soon it will take place.
And a lot of money will come into this area.
BloombergNEF estimates that the global transition will require about $ 173 trillion in investment over the next 30 years. Yes, you heard right, a trillion of T.
Solar panels, wind turbines, electric cars … all of this will need to increase the amount of raw materials for the transition.
The International Energy Agency estimates that by 2040 the demand for cobalt, graphite and nickel will grow 20-25 times, and the demand for lithium may grow even more, more than 40 times over the same period of time.
And if we talk about lithium …
Fears of inflation are sending ripples in the markets
And the inflation-driven sell-off included lithium stocks.
In particular, there has been concern about the demand for lithium from China as the number of COVID continues to grow.
So interestingly, since the beginning of the year, lithium carbonate prices have risen 126%, according to Benchmark Minerals, but lithium stocks are falling.
For example, on Global X Lithium & Battery Tech ETF decreased by 21% since the beginning of the year.
Major lithium mines, such as Albemarle Corporation and Livent Corp., also fell nearly 17% and 14% since the beginning of the year, respectively.
Liontown Resources‘ [ASX:LTR] The stock price sparked no interest on Monday after the company announced a five-year deal with LG Energy Solutions to supply lithium memory.
And even Pilbara Minerals has fallen 25% since the beginning of the year, even though they said the average price they received for a spodum in the March quarter rose to $ 2,650 per dry metric tonne (dmt) from 1,750 to 1,800 solid tonnes in December quarter.
Don’t get me wrong. These are not recommendations, but simple observations.
Of course, choosing the right stocks will be crucial, but the fact that lithium is still the key to the energy transition and still going to crisis is no less real today than it was a few months ago.
Until next week,
For Morning money
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The Lebanese Poultry Syndicate has raised the voice in a statement issued on Wednesday to guarantee continuity of the sector and avoid the repercussions of the pandemic as well as the political and financial crisis.
Secretary of the Lebanese Poultry Syndicate William Boutros sat that the global rise in grain prices, which exceeded 50 percent, has affected the prices of several commodities including poultry products, as grains are integrated in poultry forage. The unprecedented drop of the Lebanese pound against dollar from 8,000 LBP to 15,000 LBP has worsen the situation and led to an additional increase in the price of eggs and chicken.
Boutros explained that “the rise in the prices of eggs and poultry did not catch up with the international grain prices nor the rise in the dollar”, noting that the subsidized forage was only limited to soybeans and corn.
He added that the price of local chicken remains the cheapest among the globe, despite the rise in global fodder prices and the exchange rate of the dollar against the lira, in addition to the delayed transactions and support disbursement.”
Boutros stressed “the importance of providing the necessary support for farmers, as the current situation warns of more difficulties and complications at the economic level.”
He highlighted the need for protecting the sector to guarantee that the poultry products can be supplied to the local market. He revealed that more than 20,000 families live from this strategic sector.”
Boutros called for “speeding up the procedures to facilitate any difficulties that farmers are facing in obtaining subsidized fodder.” He added that any delay in this regard pushes farmers to pay the fodder prices in dollars, as the Central Bank is not transferred the dollars for import.
Boutros stressed that “the speed in disbursing shipments of subsidized materials, especially corn and soy, maintains stability in poultry prices.”


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WHY IT’S TIME TO INCORPORATE ONLINE LOTTERY IN YOUR LOTTERY OPERATIONS
The whole world is currently in the midst of a global pandemic which is showing no signs of going away any soon. Economies across the world have been severely hit by the COVID-19 virus as governments have opted to limit the spread of the virus & safeguard their citizens by enforcing lockdown measures.
Subsequently, the majority of the industries across various sectors have overseen tremendous losses over the last 2-3 months. The only industries which have seen their revenues rise and benefited from this phase are the ones which are active on digital platforms.
All kinds of companies/institutions whether it be banks, insurance companies, manufacturing companies or any other kind of companies, everybody is on the internet trying to tap into the ever-growing millennial base through parallel online sales channels which have been set up in conjunction with the traditional sales channels.
Spike in Revenues for Digital Platforms
Whether it be the online gaming industry, video conferencing platforms like zoom or online lottery platforms, all are doing extremely well during this ongoing lockdown phase.
For instance, amid the ongoing nationwide lockdown in India, online gaming in the country has seen a rise, with gaming companies experiencing a spike in user engagement. As per a KPMG report, online gaming industry revenues are foreseen to grow at a CAGR (compound annual growth rate) of 22.1%, to reach Rs 11,400 crore by 2023.
Video conferencing platform Zoom has witnessed a massive increase of 141.69% in time spent and an 85.43% increase in engagement rate. Speaking of the active user count, the video conferencing app has overseen a 2,542.23% rise.
Online Lottery on the Rise
Coming to the core topic of online lottery, the National Lottery in South Africa has revealed that more & more players are signing up to play their lottery online during the lockdown. Since the nationwide lockdown began at the end of March, the National Lottery has seen a surge in users registering to play the lottery online – bringing the total number of registered players to over 883,000 players.
There has been a huge interest for the biggest PowerBall jackpot thus far for 2020. On Tuesday, 21 April 2020, it could land someone an astonishing combined R218 million with the PowerBall & PowerBall PLUS jackpots estimated at R123 million & R95 million respectively.
In a space of a few days, lottery managers Ithuba say some 42,000 new players registered to play on their app. They also said that it has now become more significant than ever to encourage players to play online rather than travelling to stores to buy tickets.
Lockdown measures implemented by countries across the world following the COVID-19 virus infestation have severely affected the revenues for the traditional lottery operations. An online channel would certainly complement the operations and ensure a decent level of revenue for the government and for its various social expenses including healthcare, education, women welfare and the society in general. The continuity of lottery operations is paramount for the welfare of people and to provide additional income to the government.
It’s time to incorporate online lottery in your operations
In today’s digital age, the online lottery platforms are getting more & more popular with the millennials and it is foreseen that the new generation does not want to be seen buying physical tickets. Add to it the fact that online lottery offers a bagful of unique advantages and you are faced with a vital decision to make.
Speaking of the benefits, the most important perk online lottery offers is its transparency and credibility. Process of choosing winners is transparent to all lottery players which improves player confidence and trust, encouraging people to participate in lottery games.
Also with countries fearing a second more dangerous wave of the COVID-19 virus in the upcoming months, it would be well-advised to incorporate online lottery in your lottery operations before your competitors, to extract maximum benefit. It will essentially be a win-win situation for both; lottery enthusiasts who will be able to play lottery online from the safety of their homes and you who will be able to bring in significant revenue from the online channel.
Let’s have a look at all of the key advantages that online lottery has to offer to your lottery operations.
Major benefits offered by online lottery
Automated centralized operations:
The online lottery system is essentially a computer-based self-operating system without any interference of any nature by any person in the operation thereof. There is a Central Transactional System (CTS) which is connected via various telecom/network companies in India to various retailers. At the retailer’s end, there is a terminal which is connected by the above-mentioned connectivity with the CTS which is installed at a data centre in a highly secured environment.
Control over lottery ticket sales:
Online Lotteries can be sold only through specific outlets connected to the CTS. There is no limit on the number of tickets to be sold and the purchaser has an unlimited choice to either choose numbers of his choice or opt for the Lucky Pick facility wherein the computer would select random numbers for the player.
When it comes to Online Lotteries, there are elaborate pre-draw, draw and post-draw processes, in line with international practices including an Audit. The draws are audited to ensure their authenticity.
Seamless winning ticket validations:
In the case of Online Lotteries, as soon as the auditor confirms the number of winning tickets, the same are declared and are simultaneously flashed on each terminal at the retailer’s end. The purchaser of the ticket can produce his winning ticket at any terminal irrespective of, from where he has purchased his ticket to redeem his prize.
The winning ticket is fed in the terminal via a scanner and the data is transmitted to the CTS. This data gets verified at the CTS and if it is the genuine winning ticket the CTS would confirm payment back to the retailer’s terminal. This validation/verification of winning tickets, which is entirely through an encoded computer system takes not more than a few seconds without any personal intervention.
Real-time data, reporting & game integrity:
Online Lottery system provides all the necessary data of the tickets sold, the prizes declared as winning combination in a draw, the number of tickets purchased, the winning prizes, the number of prizes claimed and the balance unclaimed amounts for each draw. Government has access to all this data, in real-time via a secure interface to the CTS reporting system. Thus at any given point of time, a check can be carried out by the Government.
The system has inbuilt controls against both the external and internal fraud attempts. Moreover, the integrity of the system is of such high order that the agent would never be able to indulge in under-reporting of revenue. There is no possibility to modify the accounting data in the terminal. Retailer accounts are reconciled game-wise at the end of each day, with the sales files and transaction details stored in the System. This avoids tampering of sales transaction information.
Dusane Gaming – Your Partner in Growth
Dusane Gaming understands that when it comes to the lottery business, the matter of trust plays a big factor in the success of any lotteries and traditional paper lotteries have tremendous leverage when it comes to people’s trust.
Hence, Dusane has been advocating automation of the existing paper lottery games by introducing the digital channels into the existing operations. This way, the existing trade is not disturbed and it continues as it is. But new parallel channels such as Mobile App based selling, Website-based selling, selling via USSD and SMS, will take the traditional lottery to the new generation of tech-savvy millennials and boost revenue.
Dusane proposes to add new ticket inventory in digital format of the same games that are being sold in the paper format. The draw for the games shall be common for both paper and digital formats and the prize money shall be the same too. We possess the technology and process automation wherewithal to help the government and the operators to add this new channel to its operations.
Additionally, Dusane Gaming has a wide range of world-class gaming business offerings that can help supplement your lottery business by opening up new robust sources of audience and revenue.
For any doubts/queries, contact us at [email protected]


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Here’s a game that should be almost as fun as Sudoku — sort these numbers to figure out which company has the “proprietary monopoly” on consumer Internet services.
Challenge 2: Can you add them up to $44.6 billion?
Challenge 3: Can you arrange them in a way that gives Google a good antitrust argument? Bonus points if you factor in the value and utility of search vs. Web mail.
The stats are from a media advisory that comScore sent to media outlets today. It also offered a summary:
— Google Web sites had nearly 588 million visitors globally in December, more than either Microsoft or Yahoo, but the combined Microsoft-Yahoo had 665 million visitors.
— Google’s search market share is 58.4 percent in the U.S. and 62.4 percent globally, vs. the combined Microsoft-Yahoo share of 32.7 percent in the U.S. and 15.7 percent globally.
— Yahoo and Microsoft are the clear leaders in e-mail and instant messaging; combined they’d reach nearly 77 percent of the IM audience worldwide.


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Cruise won’t be the travel sector to
show the most growth this year, according to delegates at Tuesday’s Barclays Travel Forum.
Just 4% of 300 senior members of the industry polled at the event tipped cruise to be the sector to show the greatest growth this year.
By contrast, 22% forecast all-inclusive bookings to increase the most and 21% long-haul holidays.
Stuart Leven (pictured), UK managing director of Royal Caribbean International, said cruise suffered in an important respect compared with hotels, the sector he previously worked in.
“The problem with the cruise industry is it’s very hard to differentiate between the brands,” he said.
“When we went into the recession
we had fixed inventory – you fall back on the things that fill your ships, and that was price.
“One of the key things in any marketplace is brands that can charge a premium. Cruise lines are working on how we can get that differentiation.
“The key thing now is trying to
target consumers who are indifferent
Leven denied there was any truth in a recent report that Royal Caribbean was cutting commission by stealth by increasing non-commissionable items
And he agreed with other speakers that there were opportunities for growth in all channels, including through high street travel agents, whom he saw “going from strength to strength”.
Andrew Botterill, UK chief executive of Stella Travel Services, which owns Travel 2 and Global Travel Group, said: “Travel 2 is 16% to 25% up over the last six months with the major consortia, which suggests there is a healthy market for independent agents. In the last 10 years there has been a seismic shift in the way agents are remunerated. They have to support business partners that are prepared to invest in them.”
Andy Washington, managing director of Expedia UK, said the company sells through third parties via its affiliate network and agent partnership because it wants to be wherever there is demand.
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text: A cursory look at the Twitter time-lines from Mobile World Congress shows how much AR has now become embedded in mobile strategy. The global jamboree of mobile exhibitors and delegates provided the perfect platform for some interesting launch news. There was high interest in a presentation by Tomasz Adamek, CTO of Catchoom who demoed their offline image recognition system developed in partnership with Intel. Blippar, who are speaking at Augmented Reality Marketing Conference in Dublin in April, delivered a live demo at Mobile World Congress in Barcelona of the Blippar App that shows Google Glass delivering real-time 3D object recognition augmented reality (AR) for the first time. While those in the audience seemingly were challenged to appreciate the demo due to Bluetooth streaming problems, the experience for the wearer was seemingly flawless. This augurs very well for early creation and adoption of a raft of AR applications for Google Glass.


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UN REPORT ON FDI
UN Chief Antonio Guterres saddened by loss of life, destruction due to heavy rains in India, South East Asia
National disaster response teams are carrying out search-and-rescue operations and some 20,000 people are sheltered in dozens of relief camps.
Amazon, Flipkart put discounts in brands’ cart to stick to FDI norms
Amazon and Flipkart ask brands to give sellers in writing product prices...
Xiaomi lauds easing of local sourcing rules, says it already exceeds local sourcing needs
“It is a good move by the government to promote mor...
View: Improving legal system is the best investment India can make
India needs to clear legal logjam as contract enforcement is the single biggest issue curbing private investment.
Kuwait supports India in countering terror as UN Security Council member
Kuwait has assured to play an important role in supporting India’s global ambitions including investments.
OHCHR report on Kashmir as violation of India’s sovereignty and integrity: MEA
The report claimed on Monday that "neither India nor Pakistan have taken any concrete steps to address the numerous concerns raised".
Telecom FDI falls sharply to $2.66 billion in FY19 vs over $6.21 billion in FY18
The quantum and nature of FDI inflows, he said, depends on many factors, and “no specific reasons” may be attributed for increase or decrease in FDI on a year-to-year basis.
FDI rises 3 pc to $6.95 billion in April: Piyush Goyal
As per data available for April 2019, an amount of USD 6.95 billion has been reported as FDI inflows, which is 3 per cent more compared to April 2018 (USD 6.77 billion).
Retail, FMCG to add 2.76 lakh new jobs in April-September FY20
As per TeamLease Services biannual 'Employment Outlook' report, the retail sector will witness a 2% increase in net employment outlook, resulting in the addition of 1.66 lakh new jobs.
Copyright © 2019 Bennett, Coleman & Co. Ltd. All rights reserved. For reprint rights: Times Syndication Service


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The industry is eagerly awaiting the 34th edition of the India International Jewellery Show (IIJS) which has become one of the most important events for the trade. The Indian industry is just about shaking off the effects of the past twelve months, including excise, demonetisation and sluggish demand, and the period of wait and watch now seems to be over. The optimism of manufacturers is also shining through in their fresh and innovative offerings that will be on display at IIJS.
The IIJS comes barely a month after the rolling out of GST, which is pegged at 3% on gold jewellery, a move that has been unanimously welcomed by the industry. However, the 0.25% GST on rough diamonds – which were hitherto untaxed – has received sharp criticism, owing to the tedious process of refunds.
Bullion analyst Sanjiv Arole in the Cover Story studies the impact of GST on the various segments of the industry. He notes that while the intention of the government is laudable, the implementation could have been better.
Solitaire International is India’s leading B2B magazine on the gem and jewellery trade. With more than 20 years behind it, the monthly publication is today recognised in India and the world over as a quality publication in trade journalism. The magazine is referred to by the global trade sector for information on India and its industry. Solitaire International has a readership of the entire organised sector in the Indian jewellery industry and is distributed to all 5500 members of the Gem & Jewellery Export Promotion Council, India’s apex body for the trade. In addition to fixed subscriptions, the magazine is also circulated in over 25 top international trade shows of repute. A personal copy reaches the management of leading jewellery retailers/chains/wholesalers in the US, Europe and the Far East; rough and polished suppliers; mining companies; and financial/industry institutions worldwide.


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MSI and Fnatic are getting the band back together again. The Taiwanese manufacturer has announced a new partnership deal with Fnatic that will see cross promotions between the two. MSI will once again be a one of the shirt sponsors for all of Fnatic’s teams; while the two will be running contests and giveaways for MSI equipment.
“MSI and Fnatic are both proven leaders in the gaming industry with dedicated efforts to further eSports for years. Players at Fnatic will be outfitted with state-of-the-art MSI gaming rigs that give them the edge they need to smash their enemies and succeed. MSI will have Fnatic’s full support and expertise to market and create truly awesome gaming rigs that gamers crave,” says Sam Chern, MSI Global Marketing Director.
Fnatic’s announcement on its website indicates that the two will be “running giveaways together for MSI laptops, motherboards and more in the coming months.” Interestingly, this announcement comes barely a week after the professional gaming team announced that its own Fnatic Gear line of gaming peripherals has been launched in Malaysia.
The professional gaming team made the news in Malaysia last year after it recruited a wholly Malaysian team to represent it in Dota 2. While the team is no longer entirely Malaysian, it is still based based in the country and gives us someone local for us to support during major tournaments. Fnatic has also been extremely successful in the Counter Strike: Global Offensive scene in 2015; winning both ESL: Katowice and ESL: Cologne.


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Onliner gamer stabbed over 'stolen' cybersword
Virtual theft, real death
A Shanghai man stabbed to death a fellow online gamer who sold a virtual sword they had jointly won while playing "Legend of Mir 3", Reuters reports.
Qiu Chengwei, 41, repeatedly stabbed Zhu Caoyuan after discovering that Zhu had sold the "dragon sabre" for 7,200 yuan (£464). Qiu had lent his friend the cybersabre last February, later reporting it as "stolen" when he learned of the transaction. Police, however, told him that - as the disputed weapon was virtual property - he had no recourse to law.
A Shanghai court heard on Tuesday that "Zhu promised to hand over the cash but an angry Qui lost patience and attacked Zhu at his home, stabbing him in the left chest with great force and killing him." Qui has admitted "intentional injury" and awaits the court's verdict.
China Daily notes that the sorry affair raises something of a legal poser regarding online "possessions". Wang Zongyu, an associate law professor at Beijing's Renmin University of China, told the paper: "The armour and swords in games should be deemed as private property as players have to spend money and time for them."
A lawyer for a Shanghai-based internet game company countered: "The 'assets' of one player could mean nothing to others as they are by nature just data created by game providers."
Indeed, a Japanese woman recently had a run-in with the authorites after deleting her ex's online gaming data - including clothes and weapons. In this case, though, she was charged with "violating a law banning illegal access" rather than offences pertaining to the wanton destruction of her former lover's virtual goods and chattels. ®


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Workday, Inc. Q2 adjusted earnings Beat Estimates
Below are the earnings highlights for Workday, Inc. (WDAY):
-Earnings: $105.74 million in Q2 vs. -$28.02 million in the same period last year.
-EPS: $0.41 in Q2 vs. -$0.12 in the same period last year.
-Excluding items, Workday, Inc. reported adjusted earnings of $319.78 million or $1.23 per share for the period.
-Analysts projected $0.78 per share
-Revenue: $1.26 billion in Q2 vs. $1.06 billion in the same period last year.
Two trucks crash on I-70 eastbound just east of Georgetown, causing road closure
A stretch of eastbound Interstate 70 in the mountains has been closed by a serious traffic crash involving a semi-truck and a tow truck.
The crash, just east of Georgetown, involves “critical injuries,” according to the Colorado State Patrol.
Eastbound traffic on I-70 has been shut down in Silverthorne, according to the Colorado Department of Transportation. Eastbound U.S. 6 over Loveland Pass has also been shutdown.
The crash caused a fuel spill on the highway. Drivers should expect long delays.
Gap Inc. Q2 adjusted earnings Beat Estimates
Below are the earnings highlights for Gap Inc. (GPS):
-Earnings: $258 million in Q2 vs. -$62 million in the same period last year.
-EPS: $0.67 in Q2 vs. -$0.17 in the same period last year.
-Excluding items, Gap Inc. reported adjusted earnings of $272 million or $0.70 per share for the period.
-Analysts projected $0.43 per share
-Revenue: $4.21 billion in Q2 vs. $3.28 billion in the same period last year.
Full year EPS guidance: $2.10 to $2.25
Oil Futures Settle Notably Lower On Demand Worries
Crude oil futures settled notably lower on Thursday amid worries about outlook for energy demand due to a surge in coronavirus cases in several countries.
The return of output in Mexico also weighed on oil prices. Pemex said it has restored nearly 20% of the more than 400,000 bpd in oil production it lost due to a fire that erupted on an offshore platform on Sunday.
West Texas Intermediate Crude oil futures for October ended down by $0.94 or about 1.4% at $67.42 a barrel.
WTI futures had gained about 1.2% on Wednesday after data from Energy Information Administration (EIA) showed crude inventories in the U.S. fell by about 3 million barrels in the week ended August 21, falling for a third straight week.
Brent crude futures are currently down $1.03 or 1.45% at $70.25 a barrel.
Meanwhile, according to reports, Royal Dutch Shell and Chevron have started evacuating non-essential personnel from offshore U.S. Gulf of Mexico platforms ahead of a storm expected to enter the Gulf this weekend.
According to the National Hurricane Center, the storm could become a major hurricane and strike the U.S. Gulf Coast by Sunday.
HP Inc. Q3 adjusted earnings Beat Estimates
HP Inc. (HPQ) reported a profit for its third quarter that increased from the same period last year.
The company’s bottom line totaled $1.1 billion, or $0.92 per share. This compares with $0.7 billion, or $0.52 per share, in last year’s third quarter.
Excluding items, HP Inc. reported adjusted earnings of $1.2 billion or $1.00 per share for the period.
Analysts had expected the company to earn $0.84 per share, according to figures compiled by Thomson Reuters. Analysts’ estimates typically exclude special items.
The company’s revenue for the quarter rose 7.0% to $15.3 billion from $14.3 billion last year.
HP Inc. earnings at a glance:
-Earnings (Q3): $1.2 Bln. vs. $0.7 Bln. last year.
-EPS (Q3): $1.00 vs. $0.49 last year.
-Analysts Estimate: $0.84
-Revenue (Q3): $15.3 Bln vs. $14.3 Bln last year.
Next quarter EPS guidance: $0.84 to $0.90
Full year EPS guidance: $3.69 to $3.75
Englewood man who was stuck in Kabul is back home
ENGLEWOOD, Colo. – Four days, four planes, and help from a U.S. senator from Arkansas is what it took to get 29-year-old Englewood, Colorado, resident Haroon Zarify, his wife, and two daughters out of Kabul, Afghanistan.
“I am here today, safe because of the people who heard my voice and prayed for me and my family,” Zarify said.
One week ago, Zarify begged for help getting his family to safety while he was stuck in Kabul.
Zarify said shortly after he told his story on Denver7, U.S. Senator Tom Cotton, R-Arkansas, reached out to him via social media.
To read more of this story, head to Denver 7’s website here.
Amazon To Open Brick And Mortar Shops
Online retail giant Amazon.com Inc. (AMZN) is planning to get back into brick and mortar shops as the company is looking to open large departmental store-like facilities, reported WSJ on Thursday.
The stores are expected to follow the concept of the in-business departmental store brands like Macy’s Bloomingdale’s Inc. and Nordstrom Inc., but will be significantly smaller in size. The report says that the size will be around 30,000 square feet, compared to the traditional 100,000 square feet. The first outlets are being expected to open around Ohio and California. The big guns of retail, both e-retail and physical retail, Amazon, Walmart, and the likes have been vying to make the lives of their customers easier during the lockdown period. While Amazon carried on with its growth, it was Walmart who surprised the world by tipping Amazon in the e-retail sector. However, as the markets have re-opened, buyers have moved back to their usual habits of visiting stores.
As things stand, it is Amazon’s turn to take the game to Walmart’s strong zone. The pandemic inflicted lockdown severely impacted the retailers, with many of them turning to a loss last year. This has presented Amazon with the opportunity to venture into the market. After spending years destroying the brick and mortar retail market, Amazon’s entry into the market is surely raising a few brows.
The Journal points that while these physical stores will increase the expenses of the company, they will also help Amazon reach the less-internet savvy shoppers who like the physical experience of shopping.


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NetComposites will host the second of its series of live online training modules titled, “Polymer Matrices for Composites”, on Wednesday, 29th April, from 15:00 PM to 16:00 PM GMT+1.
The Live Online Training will offer expert content from Dr Joe Carruthers and will feature an interactive question and answer session.
Moderated by James Taylor, Training and Communications Specialist at NetComposites, the Live Online Training will provide information on what polymers are, why they’re different from other materials, commonly used thermoset and thermoplastic matrices and their relative performance.
James commented "We're really excited to be able to offer this to the industry - as a company NetComposites recognises the requirement for composites training at all levels."
"There's a huge demand for skilled and knowledgeable staff in the composites industry at the moment and these live online training modules, along with our more traditional classroom-based courses will help provide the skills required."
This informative Live Online Training will define:
For more information and to register for the webinar, visit www.compositeessentials.co.uk/live-online-training-polymer-composites-29-04-2015.
The latest version of VERICUT machine simulation, verification and optimisation software, V8.1, will be featured on CGTech’s stand at the MACH 2018 manufacturing trade show in Birmingham, UK, on 9-13 April.
Global Composites, a new international conference jointly hosted by NetComposites and the American Composites Manufacturers Association (ACMA), will take place at Caesars Palace in Las Vegas, US, on 27-28 June 2018.
CompIC ME, a leading Middle East construction industry conference dedicated to the use of composite materials within construction, will see Ben Piper, Partner and Design Principal for Killa Design, discuss their latest development ‘The Office of the Future’.


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We’ve entered the second month of this year and Huawei is still expanding January 2023 EMUI security update for the global P50 Pro. Meanwhile, the wait for EMUI 13 has now become unpredictable for the users.
Huaweiblog reports that Huawei is expanding the reach of the January 2023 software update for P50 Pro global users with EMUI version 188.8.131.520 and it comes with 358 megabytes of OTA package size. The upgrade will bring a new set of security patches for the smartphone.
Similar to the initial rollout, we’ve not noticed any new feature in the changelog. However, the main concern of Huawei smartphone users stands still as EMUI 13 because the phone will be the first to install new firmware.
But the fact is that Huawei has not yet published the EMUI 13 roadmap, which is splitting the views of Huawei smartphone owners.
EMUI 13 comes with a variety of new features that installs a brand new user experience for the consumers. Speaking of which, this software will let you grab a new smart folder with a variable layout, as well as service widgets group and stacking. On the other side, Huawei P50 Pro users will be able to use swipe-up gestures.
All of these features are exciting but we’re still bound to wait as there is no confirmation available on the next EMUI version.
You can download the latest software update via Settings > System & updates > then tap on Software update and follow the on-screen instructions. You can also request a new version via My Huawei app.


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Recent reports have revealed that Samsung will soon flood the Indian market with multiple Galaxy A-series of smartphones. In an exclusive interaction with The Times of India-Gadgets Now, Ranjivjit Singh, senior vice president and head, mobile marketing, Samsung India said, "We will launch one smartphone every month in all price ranges starting from under Rs 10,000 in the new Galaxy A series".
The Galaxy S10 looks set to be unveiled at an Unpacked showcase on February 20 with many expecting to see a phone that includes a fully edge-to-edge screen, triple rear camera and embedded fingerprint scanner under the display. Other than that, the smartphone is tipped to offer a fingerprint reader.
As per leaks, Galaxy S10 will have a 6.1-inch 2K+ AMOLED display, Galaxy S10+ will have a 6.4-inch or 6.3-inch display, whereas the Galaxy S10 Lite will have a smaller 5.8-inch display. What stands out the most in the video is the fingerprint sensor region of the screen protector - there is a massive cutout in the screen protector where the sensor is located.
Moving up a bit, the Galaxy A30 comes with 3D glossy plastic design and a 6.4-inch full-HD+ resolution. This certainly applies to the Galaxy S9 Plus, which is going for just $550 on eBay right now. For selfies, it will be featuring a fixed focus f/1.9 aperture 16-megapixel selfie camera.
Venezuela's military is 90% against Maduro, claims defecting colonel
Last week, he also rejected a call by European Union countries to hold elections, prompting them to recognize Guaido. The U.S.is calling for elections in Venezuela and for global aid deliveries to be allowed to enter the country.
The Exynos 7904 SoC should be flanked by 3 GB of RAM and 32 GB of storage or 4 GB of RAM and 64 GB of storage, however expandable up to 512 GB via microSD. The Galaxy M10 is powered by an Exynos 7870 SoC, coupled with 2GB or 3GB of RAM.
The main camera here is said to have a 48-megapixel sensor, while a 12MP secondary camera sits below it and the top is a ToF. If you opt for 8GB of RAM your choices are the same prism black, prism white, and prism green as the regular S10. The Galaxy A10 will come packed with a 4000mAh battery, a microUSB port (not again!), and 5W charging. Up to 512GB microSD cards can be used for storage expansion. This hints that the upcoming Samsung Galaxy S10 will come with OIS support.
For photography, it will have a 13-megapixel rear camera and a 5-megapixel front camera. The first teaser reveals that the Galaxy S10 will come with reverse wireless charging support.


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A motorist was smacked with a £95 parking penalty for taking "too long" spending £400 at a Homebase store. When he refused to pay, he was threatened with court action, bailiffs, a botched credit file and wage deductions.
His crime? He'd parked for 52 minutes too long at the store, despite spending that time bolstering the retailer's profits.
Even when he outlined the circumstances, the store refused to cancel the fine.
Neil Alcock, from north London, fell victim to a growing breed of parking enforcement earlier this year, where CCTV footage is used to catch unsuspecting motorists on private land, with tickets then sent by post.
Campaigners say his case illustrates the fallacy of the automated system. It's claimed law-abiding motorists who are using car parks legitimately could be caught out because there is no room for common sense.
Many tickets issued by private firms are unenforceable and in many cases should be ignored, as explained in the Private Parking Ticket guide.
Fined for spending £400
Neil, 34, had parked at the Homebase store in New Southgate, north London, with his wife to buy items for their new home.
He left his car in the store's carpark and spent two hours and twenty two minutes shopping, spending £398.39 on a table, chairs and smaller DIY items.
The carpark stipulated a maximum waiting time of 90 minutes, though he says he didn't see any sign explaining the restriction. Notices have to be clearly visible to even stand a chance of being enforceable.
Ten days after the shopping spree, he received a £95 demand from parking firm G24, which runs the Homebase carpark. Stores typically employ third-party firms to manage their car parks and issue penalties.
The parking ticket even shows a photo of Neil's car exiting the carpark jammed full of goods bought from the store (see pic, top right).
Neil wrote to Homebase on numerous occasions to dispute the penalty but it refused to offer any help, even when he pointed out the amount spent.
One letter from the store stated: "We are not able to intervene. You will need to address your appeal to the company that issued the notice."
Threatened with court and wage deductions
A month after receiving the ticket, Neil got a debt collector's letter demanding payment. The letter also said: "This is a formal notice of intended court action.
"If a court order is obtained, the following may occur: seizure of moveable property; deductions from wages by your employer under a court order; an unpaid order may make credit impossible to obtain."
Homebase eventually agreed to waive the charge after MSE intervened. It says that, in future, anyone who receives a ticket under similar circumstances should contact the store manager.
Yet that doesn't not guarantee the charge will be waived as Homebase states the relevant manager will use their "discretion" in each complaint.
Neil says: "It's disgusting. I'm appalled private companies think they can get away with charging excessive amounts for the sake of a few minutes' parking, especially when you're spending money in their stores.
"Also, the fact they lay out their letters to make them look like official fines in order to dupe susceptible, law-abiding people should be stopped."
Parking ticket campaigner Barrie Segal adds: "This is totally unacceptable, especially as stores are often complicit.
"The advent of motorists getting caught on private land like this is becoming more prevalent. It means honest motorists will get trapped because the system is automated.
"It is a numbers game for the parking firms. They know large numbers won't fight back so it works for them."
Last week, motoring charity, the RAC Foundation, said some private clamping companies are acting illegally by imposing exorbitant charges for releasing vehicles that have been clamped or towed away.
Martin Lewis, MoneySavingExpert.com creator, says: "While private parking tickets are often referred to as fines, actually they're no such thing.
"They're simply a company trying to use contract law to try and impose an additional charge. Often they have no right to do so, and there's no basis in law for it.
"It's time for a clamp-down on these clampers, and the best way is for everyone to know their rights. If you get one of these tickets, don't just pay up. Read through the Private Parking guide and if you think you've been hard done by, fight it."
Street cameras have been in use by local authorities to catch-out motorists on public roads since April last year.
When caught by a police or local authority-controlled camera, you at least can appeal to an independent adjudicator, unlike when caught by a private firm.
Some 70% of those who appeal to the adjudicator are victorious. Full details in the Parking Appeals (on public land) guide.
In addition, while many parking tickets are wrongly issued by local authorities, it is claimed, you'll never face the ridiculous scenario of being ticketed by a store you're spending money in.
G24 was unavailable for comment but says on its website: "Unauthorised parking is a real problem for businesses, where valuable parking spaces, reserved for genuine customers or staff, are being abused."
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Mercedes-Benz is set to lead the U.S. sales in the luxury segment for the third consecutive year. Mercedes delivered 27,537 vehicles this past October, extending the company’s lead over BMW to 3,964 units.
The gap was of 319 units in September, so it looks like Mercedes-Benz is this year’s winner again. October was the best month for Mercedes since March, even though the States reported a decrease of 4.9% from the same period of 2017. BMW stopped at 23,262 units.
While the usually best-selling X5 and 3-Series sedan plunged by 68%, 23% respectively, the sales for the BMW X3 quadrupled in October. It was a rough month for the starred SUV GLE, as the sales figures dropped by 24% in the United States.
The MBUSA president and CEO, Dietmer Exler shows though no sign of worry:
“With increased availability of our MY2019 models over the past weeks, we expect continued momentum in the final month of the year”, Exler explains.
Mercedes-Benz: the best sales record ever in the first ten months of 2017 with over 1.9 million cars sold
The GLC stole the limelight with 5,649 units, followed by the C-Class sedan with 5,581 units and the E-Class with 4,186 units.
1,000 vehicles from AMG for October add up to a year-to-date figure of 21,738 high-performance cars sold.
Mercedes-Benz Vans also reported a best-ever October reaching 4,182 units (up by 71%), while 95 customers decided on the smart urban car taking the manufacturer to a total of 31,814 units sold last month.
On a year-to-date basis, Mercedes-Benz reaches a total of 286,180, a drop of 5.1% from 2017.


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08 Feb Fears for online retailers as internet addresses run out
Confusion reigned for online retailers as reports hit the world’s media that the internet is running out of new addresses.
As news broke that the last blocks of IPv4 addresses were being assigned to APNIC, the Regional Internet Registry which allocates IP and AS numbers in the Asia Pacific region, panic spread about how e-commerce might be affected if routers and certain digital devices ceased to function correctly using new IPv6 addresses.
Commentators have been left wondering if there is any real threat or could it be just another millennium bug-style false alarm. Thankfully, IT specialists have sought to allay fears by highlighting how ISPs could and should effectively cope with the change from IPv4 addresses to IPv6 as long as network servers and relevant software is updated.
Dr Tim Chown from Southampton University said, “As researchers begin to look into innovative new uses of Internet Protocols for networking billions of new types of devices, in the ‘Internet of Things’, a new, much larger addressing system for those devices will be vital.
The challenge over recent years has been for researchers, developers and vendors to standardise IPv6 and produce products that support its use – and most importantly to devise ways for IPv4 and IPv6 to coexist and work together on today’s Internet infrastructure, allowing IPv6 to be gradually introduced while IPv4 continues to operate.”
Head of IT at Born, Mike Page, commented, “The transition to IPv6 is vital for the future expansion of e-commerce. It will enable online retailers to continue buying new domain names and sell items on websites for a very long time to come.”


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Enlarge / Let’s see you landed on my Google Ads space, and if you have three houses that’s $ 1,400.
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Google is in the middle of one of its many battles with EU antitrust authorities – this time it is hoping to overturn the record $ 5 billion fine imposed on Google by the European Commission in 2018. and Google’s argument is that search bundling isn’t why it dominates the search market – Google search is just so damn good.
Bloomberg reports on Google’s latest argument, with Alphabet attorney Alfonso Lamadrid telling the court, “People use Google because they want to, not because they are forced to. Google’s market share in general search is in line with consumer surveys showing that 95% of users prefer Google over competing search engines. “
Lamadrid went on to brand the # 2 search engine, Microsoft’s Bing, incredibly: “We have presented evidence that shows that by far the most common search query on Bing is ‘Google’.”
Globally, Statcounter has Google’s search engine market share at 92 percent, while Bing is a long way off at 2.48 percent. Bing is the default search engine for most Microsoft products, such as the Edge browser and Windows, so quite a few people end up there as the path of least resistance. While it’s the default, Google argues that people can’t get out of Bing fast enough and that they are doing a navigational query on “Google” to break free of the Microsoft ecosystem.
Google’s argument that default settings don’t matter goes against the company’s other operations. Google pays Apple billions of dollars every year to stay the default search on iOS, which is an awfully generous deal when search standards don’t matter. According to current estimates, Google’s payments to Apple amount to $ 15 billion a year. Google is also paying Chrome rival Mozilla around $ 400 million a year to stay the default search in Firefox.


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According to Andriasang, Sony has confirmed that Vita users won’t be able to use the system’s web browser while playing a game — though there will be a long list of functions that are available without leaving the game (including Twitter and the user’s music library).
Those who looked forward to going online in mid-game should take heart, however. Sony said the simultaneous web-browsing and game-playing won’t be available “initially” — meaning that this could conceivably change down the road.
Who knows? Maybe it will change in the time between the Vita’s release in Japan (December 17) and its arrival in North America and Europe (February 22).


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Nintendo is ramping up the advertising campaign for Brain Age 2, taking care to make sure more people know about the title than those who just watch TV. First attack takes form in mall tours, where the game will be on showcase at over 50 different malls in the United States. To check where and when you can get your hands on it at a demo station, hit up this page here.
Next, Nintendo will be sponsoring several different Alzheimer's Association Memory Walk events, making sure that participants can try the title out. Also, Nintendo is apparently taking over a hair salon in Beverly Hills, CA. While patrons wait to get their hair done, they can shape up their mind by trying the title out.
All in all, looks like a pretty aggressive campaign.
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Conference to discuss impact of Brexit on food and farming
Food processors, retailers and politicians from Wales and beyond will gather in the Welsh town of Builth Wells on 8th November to discuss Brexit and how it will impact lamb, beef and pork industries.
The Hybu Cig Cymru – Meat Promotion Wales (HCC) Annual Conference will welcome key speakers to tackle vital issues of European exports and what plans can be put in place if trade is disrupted in March 2019.
The latest annual figures show that over a third of Wales’ lamb production and significant quantities of beef are exported, in a trade worth almost £200 million a year, with over 90% of those exports destined for the 27 nations of the EU.
A ‘no-deal’ Brexit is said to likely lead to World Trade Organisation (WTO) tariffs of over 40% on red meat exports.
Addressing the HCC Conference will be Lesley Griffiths AM, Welsh Government cabinet secretary for Energy, Planning and Rural Affairs, as well as international trade specialist professor Brian Revell, who will outline the prospects for UK food and farming in a global post-Brexit marketplace.
HCC chairman Kevin Roberts will also be attending.
Farmers and other attendees will have a chance to discuss Brexit’s potential impact on industry with an expert panel.
Professor Revell will be joined by Tim Render, Welsh Government’s director of Environment and Rural Affairs, and HCC chief executive Gwyn Howells, with the debate to be led by ITV Wales Brexit correspondent Carole Green.
HCC chairman Kevin Roberts said: “As the negotiations have progressed, I’ve said on many occasions that the greatest risk for our industry – particularly the sheep sector – is a no-deal Brexit, where WTO-level Tariffs would certainly mean losing vital export markets.
“The HCC Conference will offer a chance for farmers and processors to discuss frankly and openly what our industry can do to prepare for various scenarios.
“So I’m pleased that we have an expert panel, chaired by ITV Brexit specialist Carole Green, to bring clarity and foresight to the discussion.”
The HCC Conference is the main annual gathering of Wales’s £680 million red meat industry and is free to attend.
Further information about the day is available at www.meatpromotion.wales.


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If nothing else, the odyssey of Samsung’s 840 EVO has not been lacking in excitement. After initially launching in 2013 to great fanfare as an excellent, strong-performing low-cost drive, over the long run performance regressions began to occur in deployed drives that saw the read performance of old data significantly drop. At the heart of the issue was the drive’s relatively uncommon 19nm TLC NAND, which given the combination of small feature size and tighter requirements of TLC, eventually resulted in the drive having to slow down and re-read cells to properly read the charge-decayed cells. Aiming to fix the issue, in 2014 Samsung released a performance restoration tool and firmware update for the 840 EVO. The combination of the tool and firmware would update...
The Samsung SSD 840 EVO read performance bug has been on the table for over six months now. Initially Samsung acknowledged the issue fairly quickly and provided a fix...81 by Kristian Vättö on 4/14/2015
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McDonald's New Fish Bites to Launch with Sustainability Message Intact
Word has it that McDonald's is on track to start touting sustainable seafood for its fish sandwich and new Fish McBites.
Chefs Invite Americans to Enjoy Gulf Coast Seafood On a Special Night Out
Restaurant chefs across America are being asked to put at least one item on their menus that uses Gulf seafood, as a show of support for fishermen and others in the Gulf impacted by the ...


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Ski Utah Celebrates 60 Days to Snow Tomorrow with
Free Ben & Jerry’s Ice Cream at The Gateway
SALT LAKE CITY, UTAH- Snow is only 60 days away. To celebrate the approach
of Utah’s favorite precipitation, Ski Utah has partnered with Ben & Jerry’s
at The Gateway to give away free Ben & Jerry’s Vanilla ice cream tomorrow
from 2-5 p.m. The public is invited to enjoy free ice cream and get the
scoop on early season pricing and deals at Utah ski resorts.
What: 60 Days to Snow free ice cream giveaway
Where: North end of The Gateway shopping center, 90 South 400 West, Salt
Lake City, UT
When: Weds., Aug. 27, 2008 from 2-5 p.m.
Ski Utah is the marketing firm owned and operated by the 13 statewide ski
resorts that make up the Utah Ski and Snowboard Association. The
organization has been creating brand awareness of and demand for the Utah
wintersports product since its inception in 1978.


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Tesco tops list of pharmacy-related supermarket job searches, claims study
By Neil Trainis
Exclusive: Tesco has topped a list of supermarkets that have the highest number of average monthly Google searches for jobs and careers including for the pharmacy side of their businesses.
According to research by the School of Marketing, Tesco register around 362,000 searches in all, including 232,000 job searches, 130,000 career searches and 390 pharmacy job searches. Independent Community Pharmacist asked the School of Marketing to divulge the figures for pharmacy jobs and careers.
Next were Asda, who recorded a total of 138,000 average monthly searches including 114,000 job, 24,000 career and 260 pharmacy job searches. Behind them were Sainsbury’s with 111,000 job, 17,000 career and 30 pharmacy-related job searches while Morrisons posted 71,000 job, 9,300 career and 80,300 job searches in total. However, that included 150 pharmacy-related job searches on average each month.
The list also included non-supermarket businesses such as Amazon, which had 196,000 Google searches in all on average, and Royal Mail which recorded 127,000 searches in total.
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On Tuesday, March 31st, mark your calenders as Sony evidently has something BIG to say! SmartHouse reports that the company is set to make a global announcement regarding the PlayStation 3!
Obviously, no one is saying a thing, but the rumors have been swirling about the proposed price drop, with Sony even recently being publicly pressured by third-party publishers to make the cuts soon.
Considering that March 31st also happens to mark the end of Sony's current fiscal year, a PS3 price drop announcement wouldn't be unreasonable to expect.
Another possibility could be a price drop for the PS2 to $99 or even a drop for the PSP. But as is often the case, we'll just have to wait until tomorrow to see what Sony has in store.
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There is no doubt about it, 2020 is perhaps the most difficult year any of us has had to face. This year is also challenging for many of the world’s top brands. Top brands are now being forced to rethink their communication strategies. These leading brand strategies are now focused on communicating in trust, taking responsibility, having direct interaction and effectively communicating to consumers all while remaining empathic and positive.
Consumers and business leaders are suffering from unprecedented stress and uncertainties. With the lockdowns and restrictions coming and going and economic uncertainty hanging over everything. In this climate, brands are having to be more sensitive in their communication strategies.
The last thing anyone wants to see right now is an advertisement full of smiling revelers having the holiday of a lifetime. While, the rest of us are stuck at home worrying about our health, jobs and when we will get to see families and friends next.
Businesses are having to think long and hard about how to get their messages across sensitively. These new messages focus on remaining positive. This current climate is driving significant shifts in the communication strategies of just about all the world’s top brands.
Communicating in Trust During the Pandemic
The trust economy existed before Covid-19. With the emergence of ‘fake news’ and Social Media’s ability to spread this information in the blink of an eye. Building consumer trust begins to take on as an important role. This is mainly in part of the product’s capabilities or taste.
Since the Coronavirus outbreak, this leaning toward the building of consumer trust is amplified. Leading brands and companies are now placing less emphasis on selling by the quality of their product and more on building a trusting relationship with their consumers. For example:
- Southwest: Announced leaving the middle seat open at the start of the pandemic and has stayed true to this commitment through November 30.
- Tesla: The electric car manufacturer switched some of its production lines to build ventilators, which they subsequently donated.
- Anheuser-Busch: Converted some manufacturing lines to produce sanitizer during the shortage.
These are examples that have an obvious mechanism toward the building of trust. Consumers have long memories and acts like this will serve these companies well for years to come. But, there are more subtle examples.
In the Philippines, the CEO of the McDonald’s operation in that country created a video. This video details the safety measures McDonald’s is taking to protect both consumers and their staff.
This might seem like an obvious approach. However, at the same time other companies are portraying their staff as ‘heroes.’ This approach is being criticized for ignoring the fact that the employees are in as much need of protection as the consumers are.
Consumer loyalty was until recently something a brand achieved by offering quality product and slick marketing. Now, companies are building trust by being loyal to their customer base.
Taking Responsibility of Branding During the Pandemic
These days we all must take a level of responsibility in whatever we do. Whether it is self-isolating with symptoms, wearing a mask in public places or just washing your hands frequently. These actions are the new norm. And top brands are taking the same level of responsibility in order to maintain consumer trust.
Successful communication strategies tell the consumer about a brands responsible approach to the current situation. A classic example of this occurred early in the pandemic when a toilet paper manufacturer began a campaign designed to dissuade consumers to stop panic buying.
Asking customers to not buy your product may seem counterintuitive. But what it is doing is building customer trust by making the consumer aware of the empathic nature of the brand.
Another brand that is using a similar strategy is Nike. While a lot of the world is still reeling from the pandemic, Nike encourages people to ‘play inside.’ Again, from a company whose product lines are generally designed for outdoor use, this may also sound counterintuitive. But Nike is playing a clever game with an empathic approach. This approach does not lose sight of the brand’s main selling point. Check out the campaign here.
It is this understanding of the situation, the ‘we’re all in this together,’ ethos that brands are increasingly turning to.
Direct Interaction and Conversation in Brand Strategy
Directly communicating with their consumers, mainly through Social Media, is a tactic companies are increasingly resorting to during the pandemic. This brand communication strategy was in place before the pandemic struck. But with more of us being forced to use Social Media as our main form of communication with friends and loved ones, it has become increasingly important for brands as well.
For example, Reebok used Twitter to establish what home workout equipment their consumers are likely to own. By utilizing Twitter, Reebok is able broadcast their newly established series of home workout routines based on the consumer responses.
Another leading brand strategy during this pandemic, is the “Water Wipes” brand of baby products. They created a virtual group named “Early Days Club.” This group is designed to let parents interact with each other while sharing advice and tips. All while assisting each other while overcoming the challenges arising from raising a child during the pandemic.
Many other brands are establishing similar communication approaches. Some online platforms offer free-for-all courses and restaurants publish their famous recipes for consumers to cook at home.
Overall, there is a movement away for brands being admired for products to now brands being admired for trustworthiness and empathy. This new movement seems to be working. In a recent consumer survey, it is shown that during the pandemic, consumer trust in larger brands is increasing.
Branding Looking Forward – After the Pandemic
These are seismic changes to the ways large brands communicate with consumers. Brands with foresight are switching more toward a communication strategy that involves building trust with consumers. These new efforts open more direct communication channels.
It is a drive toward consumer centricity that is unlikely to change even after the pandemic eases. It was a world that was on the verge of major change anyway. The global pandemic is pushing many of these changes upon us without letting them ‘evolve’ naturally.
As ever with global brands, leading brand strategies during the pandemic are quick on the uptake. It is the ones who fail to see this and don’t shift their communication strategies that will fall by the wayside.
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US Motor Works Earns AutoZone Award
US Motor Works LLC (USMW) was presented with a What it Takes to Do the Job Right award, known as a “WITTDTJR,” from AutoZone.
“In doing their research and preparation, [US Motor Works] identified a big opportunity to reduce lost sales…. This attention to detail and innovative approach has brought incremental traffic to AutoZone and increased average unit retail in a historically flat category,” AutoZone noted.
Since 2012, USMW has received three WITTDTJR Awards, three Extra Miler Awards and one Vendor of the Year Award from AutoZone.
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The Board of Directors of Fort Mill, S.C.-based fiber, plastic packaging and engineering resin
producer Wellman Inc. has engaged New York City-based investment bank Lazard Frères & Co. LLC
to help the company explore strategic alternatives prior to refinancing of its debt in 2008.
According to Wellman’s Chairman and CEO, Tom Duff, the company continues to streamline its
operations, with the expectation of lowering its costs in 2008 by $20 million to $25 million
compared with costs in the previous year.
For the third quarter (Q3) 2007, which ended September 30, Wellman lost $26.3 million, or 81
cents per share, from continuing operations; compared with a Q3 2006 loss of $37.9 million, or
$1.19 per share. For the first nine months of 2007, the company reported a loss of $66.1 million,
or $2.05 per share; compared with a year-earlier loss of $68.7 million, or $2.15 per share.
“Our financial results in the third quarter were negatively impacted by increased competitive
pressures as new PET [polyethylene terephthalate] resin capacities were fully introduced into the
NAFTA [North America Free Trade Agreement] market,” Duff said.
The company’s sale of its European recycled-based fiber business earlier this year
contributed to enabling it to reduce its outstanding debt by $21.2 million, according to CFO Keith
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Research from an expert panel of Association of Accounting Technicians (AAT) licenced accountants has found that four in five smaller and medium sized companies have someone who is not in a qualified financial role managing their financial processes, resulting in potential average losses of around £15,000 a year. The findings highlighted key threats to growth for these […]
Posted on 25th April 2018 in General business.
Tim Hunt, a speaker at the GDPR Summit, London “How would you feel?” If a company had access to your data and targeted you with an advertisement, would it make you feel uneasy? If so, then don’t do it.” Speaking at the GDPR Summit, London, Tim Hunt explained one common sense method for ascertaining which […]
Posted on 24th April 2018 in GDPR.
Profits are up 73 per cent, revenue was up 26 per cent. So why are analysts talking about Google’s parent company, Alphabet, playing catch-up? Why is there this sense that the company is too confident on how new privacy rules will affect it? Larry Page, Alphabet’s CEO once talked about the company’s long-term aim […]
Posted on 24th April 2018 in General business.
A new report from Cifas, a fraud prevention service, has uncovered the highest number of identity frauds ever recorded.
Posted on 22nd April 2018 in General business.
New research from the DMA and Acxiom reveals a positive change in attitudes towards data privacy and sharing.
Profits at Debenhams are down by 85 per cent. The weather, government and the company from Seattle, Amazon, got the blame.
Goodbye retargeting? Marketers plan to shift to new marketing channels post ePrivacy.
Posted on 19th April 2018 in General business.
The 2018 NatWest Great British Entrepreneur Awards programme kicked off in style yesterday (Tuesday) as judges, sponsors and partners came together to celebrate some of its most esteemed alumni.
Posted on 18th April 2018 in Great British Entrepreneurs.
Identity fraud continued to rise, hitting an all-time high of 174,523 cases in 2017 (up 1 per cent from 2016). 95 [er cent of these cases involved the impersonation of an innocent victim Eight out of 10 fraudulent applications were made online. Finds a report.
Posted on 18th April 2018 in General business.