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Merck & Co. Inc. raised U.S. prices on five of the company’s drugs in November 2018 by between 1.5 percent and 6 percent, including its top-selling cancer treatment Keytruda.
Artificial intelligence generated plenty of chatter amongst the pharma marketing intelligentsia in 2018. Will 2019 be the year when the industry fully embraces it as more than just a tactic?
For the 11th year, Med Ad News selected new Pharmaceutical Marketing Ventures to Watch that could change the way pharmaceutical products are marketed and sold.
Pharma continues to lag behind the consumer space in the use of mobile marketing technologies, but the steady advance of consumer tech giants Google and Amazon into the healthcare space means that the industry will have to adapt the tools of AI, voice and chatbots into their marketing, just as their consumer brethren already have.
Intouch Solutions’ Sean Hartigan and Heartbeat’s David Sakadelis say their pharma clients are skittish about the use of chatbots and AI, with an understanding of these technologies more influenced by the grim future of Skynet in the “Terminator” movie franchise rather than the reality of where AI is right now.
In the initial excitement over the possibilities of mobile marketing, pharma rushed to create its own apps. And then these apps languished.
The top pharmaceutical companies are trying to proactively tackle, through shifts in R&D strategy and other tactics, the healthcare demands of the future.
In seeking innovative players that could change pharma and healthcare, Med Ad News found the developer of an app that helps people determine what illnesses are in their neighborhoods; the creator of a wearable injector that allows patients on biologics to receive these drugs outside the clinic; and a designer of a deep learning network aimed at giving pharma and healthcare companies a handle on their data.
There were as many billion-dollar brands in 2017 as there have been in any other calendar year despite the cratering effects of massive patent cliffs in 2012 and 2015.
The top performers of the launch class of 2016 have very little in common – aside from the fact that none of them came from a “classic” big pharma house.
Augmented reality (AR) gained widespread attention the summer of 2016 with the addictive game Pokémon Go. But these days, AR is not just for fun. This disruptive technology is expected to drive significant changes to businesses across many industries because of its ability to combine the virtual and physical worlds.
Augmented reality (AR) and virtual reality (VR) have experienced incredible growth since 2013, when the first Oculus Rift VR headset hit the market and provided a whole new sense of what was possible.
Current health systems built to evaluate and pay for traditional drugs are going to struggle with gene and other unusual therapies – but manufacturers can take steps before launch to define how manufacturers assess and value these new products.
This yearly review analyzes recent developments, trends and outlooks in the areas of biotechnology, biosimilars, biopharmaceuticals, biologics, biomarkers and biobanks.
Pharma marketers must listen to their customers and find ways to smooth the patient journey if they are to create effective customer experiences and create loyalty beyond the first prescription.
Consumer/Patient Experience Special Feature: Digital therapeutics – Improving the patient experience at scale
It’s no surprise that the patient experience with the healthcare system often leads to frustration and despair. With chronic disease affecting around 50 percent of the U.S. population, it puts into perspective the sheer volume of patient experiences that are being generated each day and the magnitude of the problems that need solving. The high cost of therapies, the long wait to see a physician, the administrative burden of getting a prior authorization…the list goes on. But the day is coming, and in some cases it’s already here, where a patient could have a robust health system right in their pocket.
Consumer/Patient Experience Special Feature: Masters Of The Pharma Universe: 4 Databases Every Digital Marketer Must Know
Nearly two-thirds of U.S. senior business decision-makers rank big data/analytics first among the technologies necessary for enhancing the customer experience. A similar number put “improving data analysis capabilities” at the top of their priorities.
The names of the tools may be changing, but the goal for brand managers remains the same in 2018: getting as close as possible to real patients and their needs.
Deal activity is rampant as Big Pharma gobbles up next-generation medicines and technologies to help overcome maturing pipelines and biosimilar threats.
As more innovative – yet even more expensive – therapies enter the U.S. market, brand marketers will have to find equally new and innovative ways to prove the value of their medicines to payers and patients, especially as insurance plans continue to put more of the cost burden on patients.
Teva Pharmaceutical has issued a voluntary recall for combination forms of the company’s blood pressure drug amlodipine due to cancer-causing impurities discovered in the tablets.
Biopharma executives were asked to predict what the next year might reveal.
Swiss drugmaker Roche is buying U.S.-based Jecure Therapeutics, joining Pfizer, Gilead Sciences and Novartis in pursuit of new drugs to treat fatty liver disease.
A California jury cleared J&J of liability in a case involving a woman who alleged that the company’s talc-based products – including its baby powder – contain asbestos and caused her cancer.
Durham, North Carolina-based Ribometrix closed on a Series A financing worth $30 million, led by M Ventures.
AstraZeneca took another step to refocus on priority drugs by selling U.S. rights to Synagis for infant lung infections to Swedish Orphan Biovitrum for an upfront fee of $1.5 billion.
Nestle’s health science arm will pay $98 million to raise its stake in Aimmune Therapeutics in preparation of submitting a marketing application for the peanut allergy drug AR101 by year-end 2018.
Strong demand for AstraZeneca’s new drugs – especially those for cancer – drove a return to sales growth in third-quarter 2018 and the drugmaker anticipates years of sustained improvement and rising profit margins.
Healthcare stocks rallied with U.S. health insurers reaching record highs as results of the 2018 mid-term elections were seen reducing the likelihood of action to cut medical costs and programs in the world’s biggest and most profitable market.


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Healthcare has proved a hit with equity investors and there is no shortage of initial public offerings in the pipeline.
Street Talk understands New Zealand-based drug manufacturer AFT Pharmaceuticals is considering an IPO and has kicked off informal investor briefings.
The company is believed to be advised by Credit Suisse affiliate First NZ and is said to be worth $NZ200 million to $NZ300 million.
AFT has met with Australian fund managers as part of a non-deal roadshow and is understood to be considering a dual-listing.
The company develops more than 55 prescription and non-prescription products and has offices in Auckland, Sydney, Singapore and Kuala Lumpur.
AFT generated close to $NZ80 million in sales in 2015, up from around $65 million in 2014. It has a strong focus on research and development, committing significant investment in clinical trials and product development.
United States-based healthcare investment firm Capital Royalty and Kiwi fund manager Milford Asset Management bought into an AFT funding round last year, according to S&P Capital IQ.
Capital Royalty president Nate Hukill joined the AFT board as part of the transaction.
Smaller rival Integral Diagnostics was priced at the bottom of its indicative share price range at $1.91 a share on Wednesday.
Integral was seeking to raise $133 million to $156.7 million at $1.91 to $2.33 a share.
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- Morrisons will save around 100 tonnes of plastic in move to cardboard cartons
- Carbon neutral Tetra Pak cartons will be made from plant-based paperboard
- They contain thin layer of plastic coating and twist caps made from polyethylene
- Majority of its own-label fresh juice will also move from plastic bottles to cartons
Morrisons has become the first supermarket to scrap plastic milk cartons and replace them with its own-brand fresh milk in plant-based cardboard cartons.
Nine types of Morrisons fresh milk will be sold in carbon neutral Tetra Pak cartons, saving around 100 tonnes of plastic each year.
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Since sending off the Application Store in 2008, Apple has paid out more than $320 billion to engineers for the offer of their advanced items and administrations.
This incorporates Apple Music, TV+, gaming, and that’s only the tip of the iceberg, and there are currently in excess of 900 million paying supporters around the world.
“This year, more individuals than any other time visited the Application Store to find and download the world’s most imaginative and bleeding edge applications and games in a protected and confided in climate,” the organization said in a blog entry.
The Application Store is the soul of a flourishing worldwide economy, filling in as a conductor for in excess of 650 million remarkable guests consistently from 175 nations and regions.
“At Apple, we have the honor of cooperating with makers, everything being equal, while building items and administrations that empower considerably greater imagination.
Our central goal has forever been to enhance individuals’ lives and to leave the world better than we tracked down it, and we know that takes more than specialized ability,” said Whirlpool Prompt, Apple’s senior VP of Administrations. The Application Store, Apple Music, Apple Pay, AppleCare, Apple TV+, Apple Arcade, Apple Fitness+, iCloud+, and a lot more administrations added to Apple’s $78 billion in administrations income in monetary 2022. Profit from the help area expanded to $19 billion in the second from last quarter of 2018, up from $18 billion in a similar period a year prior. Apple Music had a really successful season in 2022, with more than 100 million tracks, or practically recorded music’s all’s set of experiences, accessible to stream. T
he earlier year was likewise a landmark for Shazam, as it marked its twentieth commemoration and 70 billion complete Shazams. In excess of 40 million tunes were recognized by clients, and more than 1 million craftsmen accepted their most memorable Shazam in 2016, as per Apple.
To mirror this development, Shazam delivered 17 new public outlines and 58 new city diagrams, growing its inclusion of the world’s most found music to additional locales all over the planet.
Last Lines Apple has paid out almost $320 billion to designers for the offer of their advanced items and administrations since the Application Store’s presentation in 2008.
There are right now in excess of 900 million paid individuals universally for Apple administrations like Apple Music, TV+, gaming, and that’s just the beginning.


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Rounding off an incredible 2019, Italian techno icon Deborah De Luca closes out the year in emphatic fashion as she delivers another juggernaut release on her burgeoning label Sola_mente Records.
Out now via the esteemed techno imprint, which celebrated it’s sixtieth release back in November, ‘Don’t Let Me Go’ is yet another formidable offering from the Queen of Naples, who combines a unique blend of piercing synths, immense kicks and haunting vocal samples for another outstanding release on the label.
Having made her BBC Radio 1 Essential Mix debut back in October and with a huge legion of avid followers all over the world, Deborah De Luca is now widely received as one of the most distinguished ambassadors for techno globally.
Averaging upwards of twenty headline shows per month over the course of 2019, Deborah’s unique ability to transfix crowds with her electrically charged, technically nuanced sets – fusing hard techno with poignant vocals and melodic soundscapes to absorbing effect – has fast become one of her signature trademarks, and is evident for all to hear in this latest release.
For new music, release dates and up-to-the-minute news on Deborah De Luca and Sola_mente Records stay tuned to their official social channels.


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Debauchery: Catchy Label, Great Wine
In a recent ABC News article, Jerry Prial, creator of Debauchery and owner of Gerard Wine Company states, “Debauchery is a great name, but if I don’t have really good wine in the bottle… People will buy anything once. The trick is to get them to buy twice. If there’s good wine in the bottle they will.” This article , which was written about quirky wine titles and catchy labels, recently featured Debauchery as a great example of this. Prial was quoted throughout the article and explained one of the goals of Debauchery; to make people laugh and smile when they hear about the wine.
Debauchery, which has been on the shelves of the largest volume NH State Liquor Stores since April 1, 2010, has caused many people to crack a smile and then go on to taste how good the wine really is. Last month, Debauchery was a hit at the “Seacoast Prom,” at the Gaslight in Portsmouth, NH which was an adult only 80s themed prom that donated all profits to New Heights, a local non-profit organization. Debauchery was also at “Toast to the Coast,” in Hampton, NH which featured food and drink from many of the exceptional restaurants around the Seacoast. Samples of Debauchery were also given out at a recent KC and the Sunshine Band Concert at the Hampton Beach Casino.
This fun and adventurous wine has also been making its way into more and more local stores and restaurants. It was recently put into a few of the Margaritas Restaurants (Dover, Waltham and Medford) and will continuously be showing up in more restaurants and stores as the summer goes on! Though only the two red wines,the cabernet sauvignon and the carmenere, are in the liquor stores at the time being, we are hopeful that the two whites, the sauvignon blanc and the chardonnay, will be on the shelves eventually.
The goal of Debauchery is to be a fun, everyday drinking wine, that gets people smiling and having a great time. So far, it seems as though that is the direction Debauchery is headed in. You will smile as soon as you see the label, and will not be disappointed when you take your first sip…probably when you take your last one though!


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French government scraps plans for Dry January campaign
French President Emmanuel Macron has opposed a move to create a government-endorsed Dry January campaign after the French health agency expressed a desire to replicate the UK model.
After lunch with the French President, Maxime Toubart, chairman of the Champagne winegrowers’ association and co-chairman of the Champagne marketing board, told Vitisphere that Macron was opposed to the idea of a booze-free January.
“The President assured us that there would be no Dry January”, he told the publication. “You can let people know that there will be no “Dry January”, he told us.”
The news has been welcomed by the National Association of Elected Officials of the Vine and Wine (ANEV), which expressed its concern over the proposed measure to the government.
Co-presidents of the ANEV Nathalie Delattre and Philippe Huppe said that French wine industry has been promoting a message of moderation for some years.
“The government seems to favour the promotion of total abstinence with regards to the consumption of alcohol, and therefore wine,” they said.
They noted that many vine growers in the country are facing “serious commercial difficulties” particularly in light of the “US tariffs imposed on exports of French wine and the uncertainty surrounding Brexit”.
“By encouraging the French to stop buying wine for a month, the government would reinforce the many concerns of the industry,” they added.
Christophe Château, communications director for the Bordeaux Wine Council, told French media: “It’s as though you tell drivers to go at 50km/h for one month of the year and as fast as they like the rest of the time.
“We fight binge-drinking and total abstinence and call for responsible drinking all year long.”
Reports that the national health agency, Santé Publique France, was in talks to create a Dry January campaign, similar to the one adopted in the UK, emerged early this month.
A joint statement from a number of French associations which combat addictions said the goal of cutting alcohol was “obviously not to lead to total abstinence, but to question its consumption and to become aware of the relationship between society and alcohol”.
Association Fédération Addiction said that it condemned the absence of an organised consultation on the scheme, noting that the decision to take Dry January off the table was due to the “influence of lobbies”.
Dry January was established in the UK by the charity Alcohol Change UK. It encourages participants to abstain from alcohol for the entire month of January and is supported by Public Health England.
Last year, it was revealed than an extra 1.1 million people planned to give up alcohol in the first month of the year, however this failed to make a dent in sales of alcohol, with Kantar figures showing a 10% rise in sales during January.


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Flyer on the Wall Fire Season In light of the fact that parts of the state are on fire, consider not celebrating America with explosives this year. "It just takes that one bottle rocket, that one match, to take out an entire community," Bernalillo County Fire Chief John Garcia told KRQE. Support the boycott here: on.fb.me/fireworksnm . (Jessica Cassyle Carr)
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That intense smoke smell in the air tonight and the thick haze are from a fire in Eastern Arizona, news outlets are reporting. More than 60,000 acres have been swallowed by the flames.
Albuquerque officials are asking that you don't call the emergency lines about the haze.
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Eric Williams ericwphoto.com News Profile The Engine Crew Captain Fighting wildfires in New Mexico Sunbear Vierra wears a wildland firefighter uniform to his interview with the Alibi . He has to be prepared to leave at a moment's notice. Donning flame-resistant pants and a Forest Service T-shirt, Vierra says he's not optimistic about this year. “It looks bad," he says. Image via Pixabay Comm Con-Jikan Saturday, Nov 17: 10am Ramada Albuquerque Hotel and Convention Center
A pop-culture festival focused on the world of anime and gaming, emphasizing fun and fandom.
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Our lacklustre attitude towards our health has finally caught up with us. The rising trend of obesity is becoming a worldwide epidemic, and our attitude towards it is the cause. The World Obesity Federation has just announced that the global annual medical cost of treating obesity is expected to hit US$1.2 trillion by 2025. Dismally, the effect has now spread to children and adolescents, with the percentage of sufferers jumping tenfold in the past 40 years. If this is not clear enough, it means that a previous 11 million obese children and adolescents have jumped to over 120 million over a short span of four decades.
According to studies, the trend of obesity is noted to be accelerating in low and middle-income countries, especially in Asia. Researchers in Imperial College London and the World Health Organisation (WHO) have reported that childhood and teen obesity rates have levelled off in the United States, north-western Europe and other wealthy countries but still maintain the “unacceptably high” levels.
It is no wonder why obesity is considered a growing epidemic when temptation is dangling at every section.
Health researchers are using these statistics to sound warning bells to call for better nutrition at home and school. There needs to be concerted efforts to reduce the consumption intake of unhealthy food and snacks. For example, soft drink manufacturers in Singapore have agreed to reduce the amount of sugar in their drinks. In the UK, suggestions of adjusting the salt and sugar intake in food corporations has been slow to catch on.
A quick tour around our local Tesco supermarket reveals the quantity of junk food on sale, a bag of Walker crisps for just 99 pence. Come the next week, a family sized packet of Kit Kats beckons you with its sugary goodness, and we take two or three because the sale ends on Tuesday. It is no wonder why obesity is considered a growing epidemic when temptation is dangling at every section.
Dr Fiona Bull of WHO says, “what is available, the cost, the pricing and the marketing of individual foods influences our choices every day.” When sticking to a groceries budget comes as the topmost priority to most families, many will go for the cheapest, sometimes the unhealthiest food choice just to save a pound of two. Naturally, what the adults eat will pass on to their children, because why buy homegrown products when processed food keeps hunger at bay at a cheaper price?
It may be extremely adorable to have a chubby baby to cuddle but studies have found that obese children are at a higher risk of being obese adults. The excessive ballooning of weight can lead to the contraction of diabetes, heart disease and cancers at a young age. The problem does not only lie in the diet, but also within the increased amount of screen time that replaces exercise! Gone are the days where children frolic in the parks and beaches at dusk, now we see kids as young as 2 years old glued to their electronic screens.
The Government should come up with measures to regulate the price of homegrown products to make it more affordable for citizens in the long run.
If this epidemic persists, we will be raising a generation of overweight and low self-esteem children. We will see a trend of bullying and low self-confidence in schools, these insecurities are likely to follow them to adulthood where the pressures of working life will cause habits of stress-eating. The cycle will never end.
Education could very well be the turning point to countering obesity and encourage families to participate in outdoor activities. Events like National Vegetable Day should be as important as Pancake Day, where everybody from students to working students get a free fruit to eat. Of course, the Government should come up with measures to regulate the price of homegrown products to make it more affordable for citizens in the long run.
Ultimately, it takes a concerted effort for everyone to make huge overhauls to their lifestyle, but slow and steady wins the race. After all, when there are people around the world fighting desperately to preserve their lives, why should we squander away our health then cry when we see our bodies wasting away?


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20 Years of Competition
The annual Bayou Sales Challenge, hosted by the College of Business Administration at Nicholls State University, allows students to show off their professional sales skills in an intense, head-to-head competition with peers. This marks the competition's 20th year.
Due to COVID-19, this year's competition is limited to five schools. But, like before, it begins with a panel discussion on professional sales careers led by leaders in the field.
Creating an #Impact in Sales
This regional sales competition is an opportunity for students to compete in sales role-plays and meet with sales professionals who are looking for fresh talent to fill sales positions. It is also an opportunity to network with other sales program directors and students.
Each spring, in Thibodaux, LA, the Bayou Sales Challenge has connected southern charm to unique learning experiences. The 2024 competition will be unlike any other before it!
A Message from the Director
On behalf of Nicholls State University and the College of Business Administration, welcome to the Bayou Sales Challenge!
We are more excited than ever to host this competition in person once again. We look forward to seeing everyone again!
Kaitlin Beier Gravois, MBA
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The UK’s first northern esports bar, eDen Esports Bar, has revealed it will cease trading.
The Leeds-based business broke the news about its closure to its customers and tournament-goers on July 2nd via social media.
Created by gamers, for gamers, eDen was intended to be an inclusive and positive space where people could go to play with their friends, as well as a way to help grow the British esports scene.
It featured a bar and cafe downstairs, with the gaming area upstairs in its city centre location, which was made up of three PlayStation 4s, two Xbox Ones, a Gamecube and twelve custom built PCs.
Alongside being a space where gamers could meet others with similar interests and play, eDen also hosted tournaments every Monday, Wednesday and Sunday, including titles such as Overwatch, Hearthstone, Rocket League and CS:GO.
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The bar will cease trading at its current location immediately from July 2nd, which it says is due to circumstances outside of its control.
Though the bar doesn’t yet have a new location, it looks like the team at eDen isn’t giving up just yet, saying they hope to find a new home and reopen in the future.
News of the closure comes just a few days after a partnership between eDen and Taiwanese computer hardware manufacturer, Cooler Master, was announced, which would have seen the bar kitted out with Cooler Master peripherals and the company put on events at the northern location.


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Dubai: Mall of the Emirates has launched a new online platform that lets consumers shop the new Spring Summer 2020 collections and get a free and contactless delivery to their doorstep.
The initiative is called 'Trends at Your Doorstep', which will give Dubai residents an online shopping experience, where they can order from the Spring/Summer collections, from the comfort of their homes and get free delivery, as well as Share points.
Select brands at Mall of the Emirates have taken part in the virtual shopping experience and added their items to the online catalogue, which can be found on the mall’s website. Once shoppers have browsed the products and made their choice, the brands will deliver directly to custome.
The service is available for addresses in Dubai only, and all deliveries will be made complimentary and contactless to preserve the health and safety of shoppers.
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Nobuhiko Okamoto is gearing up for comeback.
Still untitled, Okamoto‘s 5th single is scheduled to be released on 10/07/2019, available in regular and limited editions.
On CDJAPAN, pre-orders and first press editions come with the following bonuses:
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|a message card featuring a photo
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More details on this release are going to be unveiled in the upcoming months.
Okamoto‘s 5th single is available for pre-order at CDJAPAN.
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Crypto coins continue to rise. Shortly before PayPal, made a statement and announced that users in the USA can buy and sell crypto money through the platform. This situation is at the forefront Bitcoin and Etherium led to the rise of all cryptocurrencies, including The company has taken steps for extra security measures after this step. Paypal, It will buy a company to secure the cryptocurrencies.
Paypal, kripto security firm buys
The company said in a statement Monday, Tel Aviv announced that it will buy a security firm based. Curv This company, named, focuses specifically on the protection of digital assets. Thanks to this purchase PayPal, kripto will protect their money more effectively. Considering that various exchanges have been the target of cyber attacks in the past and serious losses have been incurred, this seems like a very correct move.
Details of the agreement to be made are not yet clear. However, the information received 300 with 500 It shows that it will be between million dollars. About the subject PayPal vice president Jose Fernandez “We are investing in the future and technology for a more advanced financial system,” he said. The deal is expected to be completed in the first half of 20201.
The company’s cryptocurrency exchange currently only allows users to buy and sell cryptocurrencies. Users cannot use this money for shopping and trading in any way. However, the company aims to change this in the upcoming period. PayPal, It will soon allow customers to shop using these cryptocurrencies. Curv, specifically aims to make things safer in this area.


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Asics ad extols non-professional athletes
By John Reynolds, marketingmagazine.co.uk, Wednesday, 04 January 2012 12:24PM
Asics, the sports footwear and equipment specialist, has signed up non-professional athletes to appear in its global TV campaign, which focuses on the work and dedication needed to become a top athlete.
The campaign follows a review of the Asics brand, which concluded it needed to push its credentials as a "true sports" brand.
The campaign, created by 180 Amsterdam and entitled 'Made of Sport', celebrates the athlete's journey to personal victory, including their early morning and the late night training.
It is running internationally across TV, print and digital. As part of the campaign, Asics has commissioned six short films in which individuals discuss their motivation to be the best and succeed.
The advertising campaign will run in January across Europe, beginning in the UK and Germany, on channels including Eurosport.
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NEW YORK (CBSNewYork) — The Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree has been picked, and for the first time, it’s from Maryland.
Rockefeller Center posted a picture of the tree online Thursday.
Meet the 2021 Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree! For the first time ever, the tree is from Maryland. The 79-ft Norway Spruce will be cut on Nov 11 and arrive at Rock Center Nov 13. Click for tree lighting details and more on our @habitat_org partnership.https://t.co/oxqHEmHWQC pic.twitter.com/Hyv5FWKqrf
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The 79-foot Norway Spruce will be cut on Nov. 11 and arrive in the city on the 13th.
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Truck-Lite has added the ROADMAX headlight system to its line of custom LED headlight products.
According to Truck-Lite, the first-ever custom LED headlight system for the medium-duty market is now available as a factory-installed option on new Freightliner M2 models 106 and 112 and the Thomas Built C2 bus as well as for retrofit on previous generations.
The ROADMAX LED headlight system builds upon Truck-Lite’s trusted history of producing high-quality, long-lasting safety and visibility products. Truck-Lite says it developed the technology that was used for custom headlights in Class 8 trucks and adapted it for short-haul applications.
“Truck-Lite brought the first LED headlights to market in 2007, followed by the first custom LED headlight system for heavy-duty truck platforms,” says Paul Sniegocki, vice president of research and development for Truck-Lite. “We’re proud to continue this tradition by expanding into the medium-duty market.”
Truck-Lite says its LED headlights offer improved driver visibility by utilizing a state-of-the-art beam pattern and producing a color temperature identical to that of sunlight, leading to enhanced object recognition at night and increased visibility by day. In addition to reducing eyestrain for drivers, Truck-Lite’s LED beam pattern is said to increase reach while reducing potential glare to oncoming traffic. Coupled with Truck-Lite’s exclusive Diamond Shell 2.0 lens coating, the company says the hazing and crazing that plague typical headlight lenses are virtually nonexistent. Truck-Lite says eliminating the need for buffing and polishing can ultimately boost a fleet’s bottom line over the life of the truck.
The ROADMAX system is rated for 30,000 hours compared to a typical halogen system’s rating of 1,000 hours. Truck-Lite says light output of a halogen bulb can decrease by as much as 25 percent in the first 100 hours of use while ROADMAX LED headlights may experience only a 7 percent drop in output over 25,000 hours. Finally, the ROADMAX system exerts far less draw on a vehicle’s electrical system, freeing up power for other energy-hungry devices that are crucial for a fleet’s success, the company adds.
“Our mission is to innovate and manufacture the very best lighting systems to enhance our customers’ safety,” says Mark Hurley, Truck-Lite’s global OEM sales director for truck and military. “We continue to strengthen our forward lighting portfolio while offering these benefits to an even broader market.”


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Reliance Retail has launched Athleisure Xlerate, a range of functional and comfortable clothes for men and women, with Hardik Pandya as the brand ambassador.
Reliance Retail has launched the Athleisure brand Xlerate with Hardik Pandya as the brand ambassador. The company has tied up a partnership with Reliance Industries that will see it retail popular men’s, and women’s wear from across all categories of activewear to include, sports shoes, apparel, and accessories.
Reliance Retail launched a new range of athleisure, Xlerate, with their brand ambassador Hardik Pandya. The brand will also be launched across distribution stores.
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Reliance Retail Xlerate Athleisure by Pantaloons, the first of its kind in this category, has partnered with Indian cricketer Hardik Pandya as a brand ambassador. Beats by Dr. Dre headphones, a new addition to the brand’s portfolio, is also part of the campaign. No wonder we have an athlete who will be wearing our athleisure collection!
The new brand ambassador of reliance Retail is Hardik Pandya. Hardik has been chosen as the brand’s representative for his genuine presence, drive, and enthusiasm to support the company’s vision to become the most trusted place for all Indian consumers for their purchase of casual wear and active lifestyle needs.
Reliance Retail company detailed profile Reliance Retail Ltd., recently launched a sports apparel brand called Xlerate with Indian cricketer Hardik Pandya as its brand ambassador. Reliance Retail today launched Xlerate, its first-ever athletic wear label, at Hero Cycles here. The initiative has been received with enthusiasm by fans and followers of the cricketer on social media, who have given the brand thumbs up.
Reliance Retail has announced the launch of its fashion e-commerce division – Xlerate. The company has been designing, developing, and manufacturing sportswear for more than a decade, it is a part of (ILS) Aditya Birla Group since April 2014. Hardik Pandya is the brand ambassador of Xlearate from now on
Reliance Retail has launched the Athleisure label Xlerate with Hardik Pandya as a brand ambassador. The company has announced that it has entered into a partnership with Xlerate, an Australian marketer and distributor of activewear brands to design, develop and distribute its fashion products through the Reliance Retail stores.
Hardik Pandya is now the brand ambassador of reliance retail, in this role, he will be representing the new brand and its mission as a leading global retail company. He will also be visiting various cities across India to take part in various activities like product launches and exhibitions.
Hardik Pandya is the brand ambassador of Reliance Retail. He has been appointed as a Brand Ambassador for their prestigious company, on March 12 and is set to promote the company’s product lineups in and around Mumbai.
Hardik Pandya is the brand ambassador of Reliance Retail. He is an Indian cricketer and a member of the Indian national cricket team, who currently plays for India as a fast bowler.
The announcement was made during the launch of Reliance Retail’s new website, which is the company’s online retail presence.


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Salesforce’s annual Dreamforce conference came to end on Friday, which means that over 100,000 salespeople and corporate folks will leave San Francisco and help clear out the terrible traffic that plagued downtown. And although the event was essentially one big commercial for the cloud software company, there were several noteworthy items coming out of the conference that highlighted Salesforce’s growth and challenges — not to mention how far the company was willing to go to entertain its guests.
1. Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella takes a subtle shot at Apple
Microsoft’s recent quest to have its executives appear at as many tech conferences as possible continued with CEO Satya Nadella showing up on stage at Dreamforce. During a fireside chat, Nadella talked about how salespeople can use Microsoft software like Outlook with Salesforce’s software to manage customer accounts. What was most surprising was that he kicked off a demo using an Apple iPhone and not a Windows Phone.
“It’s not my phone, but it is an iPhone,” Nadella joked to the crowd. Although Nadella was conducting a demo on a rival company’s device, he managed to take a little swipe at Apple (AAPL), which also recently invited Microsoft (MSFT) to its own conference.
“I’d like to call it the iPhone Pro because it has all the Microsoft software on it,” Nadella said as the crowd laughed. The joke is that Apple’s new iPad Pro for businesses mimics many capabilities of Microsoft’s own Surface Pro tablet, including having an optional stylus pen and keyboard. Apple may want more companies to buy its products, but Microsoft is there to remind them that it’s still ahead when it comes to selling to businesses.
2. Salesforce eyes the Internet of things
Like so many companies nowadays, Salesforce sees a big business in the Internet of things, a tech category involving devices like cars and toothbrushes connecting to the web. At Dreamforce, Salesforce announced a new cloud service for the Internet of things, and showed off its new customers including Microsoft, Cisco (CSCO), and Western Union (WU).
Electrical giant Emerson (EMR), a pilot customer of the Internet of things cloud, is exploring the use of the service to contact customers who may have problems with their connected thermostats. Instead of waiting for customers to call when something goes wrong, Salesforce’s cloud helps Emerson learn about their problems proactively so that it can lend a hand before the phone rings.
3. Is Salesforce built on too many different technologies?
Tech publication The Information posted an interesting article explaining the risks involved with Salesforce’s technology being pieced together from the proprietary technology of others. For example, Salesforce uses Oracle databases technology to help power its own infrastructure, a fact that Oracle’s pugnacious executive chairman Larry Ellison loves to point out. Of course, Oracle (ORCL) could always play hardball and jack up the price.
Fortune’s Barb Darrow explains that because Salesforce is so reliant on proprietary software from others, it’s looking at open-source alternatives to avoid being locked into software from its rivals like Oracle and SAP (SAP).
4. Salesforce converted downtown San Francisco into a mini-amusement park.
If you’re responsible for inviting over 100,000 people to San Francisco, you got to keep them entertained. For that, Salesforce laid out what seemed like miles of AstroTurf and set up a tiny amusement park in the middle of San Francisco’s Moscone convention center.
There, attendees could play carnival games, listen to live music, play a giant game of chess, and frolic with Salesforce’s mascot, SaaSy. Salesforce also scattered DJs all over the event, because “Uptown Funk” needs to be heard everywhere.
Oh, and Salesforce chartered a giant cruise ship to accommodate attendees who didn’t want to crash at a hotel.
5. Stevie Wonder tries to get salespeople to scat
It wouldn’t be a tech conference if there wasn’t a well-known musical act to perform for the guests (and presumably collect a big paycheck). Legendary singer Stevie Wonder kicked off the Dreamforce keynote session by singing some classics — to the crowd’s surprise.
He even attempted to lead the crowd in an impromptu scat, which led to hundreds of normally sedate salespeople croaking out nonsensical but syncopated phrases like “na na na na na na” and “Ooopa ooopa ooopa.”
Although the crowd was having a hard time keeping up with Wonder’s phrasing and timing, they appeared to be having a good time hearing the songwriter play snippets from early in his career.
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The ban on Gutka has laid an impact in access, usage, price and display the point of sale as per the study conducted by the Johns Hopkins University Bloomberg School of Public Health and the World Health Organization Country Office for India.
The products that are brought separately and mixed to be consumed as Gutka should also be banned. Government is deciding on expansion of Gutka ban to all smokeless tobacco products. In order to ensure the complete compliance of the ban, enforcement mechanisms needs to be more emphasized and strengthened.
Provision for tobacco cessation services to be scaled up to cater to the unmet need for cessation after the ban. It is important to stop production and sale of gutka. All kinds of pan masala and gutka contain addictive substance which is being projected as lifestyle and desirable product.
The products like pan masala are also made in use to produce products such as Gutka and also for manufacturing purpose under the same brand name. The pan masala products are largely advertised and also acts as a surrogate or alternate advertising medium for smokeless and effectless tobacco. Therefore, the Government needs to take urgent action to stop advertisements of pan masala to protect the vulnerable sections of society including the youth.


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Ambient Sound Investments, a company established by the four co-founding engineers of Skype, have invested in the Hong Kong based 3D social networking company Frenzoo as part of a Series A round of investment aimed at expanding the service through out Asia.
ASI owners include Priit Kasesalu and Jaan Tallinn, Senior Developers at Skype, Ahti Heinla, Chief Architect at Skype and Toivo Annu, a former Skype Head of Engineering.
Frenzoo enables users to connect with friends by becoming “budding fashionistas”. Users can express themselves by personalizing 3D characters, and can mix-and-match a variety of branded clothes, footwear, accessories, furniture and lifestyle items.
Frenzoo utilizes a “RealFashion 3D Engine” that simulates a user’s character, clothing and living environments in true 3D, leveraging recent advances in graphics hardware. The Frenzoo application is a downloadable program offering native social network browsing and instant messaging.
Terms of the deal were not disclosed. Frenzoo is currently in closed beta with a launch date scheduled for the second half of 2007.


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Xero, a global leader in online accounting software, has announced that it has passed $100 million in annualized committed monthly revenue and has achieved a 95 percent year-over-year growth rate in subscription revenue.
Xero, the global leader in online accounting software, announced on August 5 that it's soon hitting the road for a 10-city tour that starts in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, on August 19. Xero Accelerate is series of local events designed to engage practitioners in the future of accounting and empower them with actionable strategies and plans to grow and profit using the cloud.
On July 16, Xero, the leading global online accounting platform and operating system for small businesses, and Silicon Valley Bank, the bank of the global innovation economy, announced integration that brings Xero’s latest financial management tools to startups and small businesses in both the US and UK.
Turning customer sales data into marketing leads is no longer just the purview of large companies.


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These two dangerous Android apps can steal your online banking logins
When you install an app from the Google Play Store, you can be sure that you are getting it from the most secure source. But as we have seen many times in the past, this is no guarantee that these applications are safe to use.
According to a Fox-IT blog post, two apps (which have since been removed from the Play Store) managed to pass routine malware checks and install them on tens of thousands of Android phones.
The hackers cleverly outmaneuvered Google’s automated checks by submitting seemingly harmless applications that contained no malicious code. It wasn’t until people first launched these apps that they requested an “update” that – if the user approves the request – downloads the Sharkbot malware.
This is especially annoying as it targets your banking password in particular. According to the blog, the apps use a new version of Sharkbot (previously introduced in March 2022) that uses the traditional “keylogging” technique to capture your banking password as you type it. But it’s also designed to record your bank balance with the app and send it to the hackers, along with all the login details they managed to steal.
Two infected applications:Mr Phone Cleaner‘, which was installed by no less than 50,000 people, and Kilhawy Mobile Security is a fake antivirus application.
Both trick users into installing malware, claiming they need to upgrade. This means they don’t have to ask for questionable permissions the first time they install them, and of course allows them to pass Google Play Store verifications without issue.
Google removed the apps quickly, but if you have one or both on your phone, it’s very important to remove them.
You must also run a virus scan with a genuine antivirus application such as Norton Mobile Security or Bitdefender Mobile Security.
Fox-IT researchers were able to review the code and see that this latest version of Sharkbot is for many more countries than it was in March:
- Great Britain
They also say that the malware targets certain applications and tries to prevent the user from logging in with their fingerprint and displaying a username and password form instead. If he didn’t, he wouldn’t be able to steal the login details.
The post also says that more “campaigns” are expected this year, meaning more fake antivirus and “clean” Android apps will appear on the Play Store that use the exact same strategy to go unnoticed.
So, be on the lookout. Just because Mister Phone Cleaner and Kylhavy Mobile Security have been removed, there are probably many more similar apps pending approval on Google Play.
Of course, Sharkbot is far from the first malware to try to find out your bank details: EventBot did something similar in 2020.
If you need an antivirus app or an app to delete junk files and free up space on your phone, make sure you install the genuine article. Be wary of brand new apps with five-star user reviews; it is often fake.
You can find our recommendations for choosing the best antivirus for Android.


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We’ve been hearing rumours for years that Apple has been courting the big leagues to bring sports to the Apple TV+, and now it looks like all of its efforts have finally paid off.
Yesterday, Apple CEO Tim Cook opened the company’s Peek Performance event with the sort of opening act that’s become the norm since the company began holding its events virtually nearly two years ago.
During past events, the main show has been headlined by everything from exciting announcements like the HomePod mini and the AirPods 3, to more pedestrian announcements like enhancements to Apple Podcasts, new HomePod colours, and the Apple Music Voice Plan.
This time around, it was time for Tim Cook to announce that Apple is bringing Friday Night Baseball to Apple TV+.
While it’s probably fair to say that this announcement falls much closer to the second category, it’s still pretty big news for Apple’s streaming service, especially since it’s something that the company has been striving for since long before Apple TV+ even launched.
For years, it looks like Apple has set its sights solidly on the NFL, with reports that it was vying for streaming rights to Thursday Night Football as far back as 2016 — over a year before Apple TV+ had even begun to take shape.
Despite reports that Tim Cook has always been on very friendly terms with NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell, in the end, these deals still come down to the almighty buck, and others such as Amazon have won the NFL over. Apple may have the raw funds to beat out its rivals, but it can’t promise nearly the same number of eyeballs — and it definitely couldn’t do so back in 2016.
Still, for years, Apple seemed to have a pretty single-minded focus on getting into bed with the NFL. After Amazon picked up NFL Thursday Night Football, Apple set its sights on NFL Sunday Ticket. However, while it may still be pursuing that, it doesn’t look too promising.
In early January, however, rumours began circulating that Apple was looking at a new angle: Major League Baseball.
While The New York Post said that Apple had been in “substantial talks” about carrying MLB games, most of us took the news with a grain of salt. After all, we’ve heard this song many times before.
Surprisingly, however, not only did these talks result in a tangible deal, but it all came together much more quickly than anybody would have expected, earning Apple TV+ its first-ever sports deal.
While it’s only Friday Night Baseball for now, the reports never suggested that the Apple and MLB deal was going to be a big one. At the time, rumour had it that Apple was hoping to just get its foot in the door, likely discussing the Monday and Wednesday weekday games package that ESPN had walked away from.
The fact that Apple picked up Friday Night Baseball instead is actually something of a coup for the Cupertino company, as that’s a much bigger deal than the weekday games, which wouldn’t have been exclusive.
Friday Night Baseball and MLB Big Inning
Friday Night Baseball will consist of a weekly doubleheader that will also include pre- and postgame shows, and air exclusively on Apple TV+ for fans in eight countries.
For folks in the U.S., It won’t be just about Friday nights, however. Apple is also running MLB Big Inning, a live show airing every weeknight during the regular season that will feature highlights and look-ins on what’s going on.
Plus, baseball fans in the U.S. and Canada will get access to a 24/7 livestream consisting of an all-you-can-watch buffet of everything MLB. This will include MLB game replays, news and analysis, highlights, classic games, and much more. Apple also adds that a full complement of on-demand program will be coming, including highlights and MLB-themed original content.
Of course, the biggest aspect of Apple’s new MLB partnership will be the Friday night games, which will be free from local “blackout” broadcast restrictions — something that even a subscription to the MLB at Bat app never fully unlocked. They’ll also naturally be viewable on every device where Apple’s TV app can be found, from the Apple TV 4K, iPad, and iPhone, to smart TVs, gaming consoles, and cable set-top boxes.
Just like all baseball fans, we can’t wait for the season to open. Baseball has a special place in the heart of so many Apple customers — not just in the United States, but in many countries around the world. We’re proud to make Apple TV+ the home for great baseball moments throughout the season.Peter Stern, Apple’s vice president of Services
While Apple hasn’t said how long this will last, Friday Night Baseball will initially be available on Apple TV+ without a subscription “for a limited time.” After that window closes, an Apple TV+ subscription will be required to watch it, but it won’t cost extra. There’s only one tier of Apple TV+ subscription, and it includes everything Apple has to offer.
Apple is also trying the new partnership into Apple News, where it stays that fans will be able to get “enhanced league and team coverage,” along with the ability to watch game highlights directly in the News app.
In addition to the U.S. and Canada, Friday Night Baseball will also be available in Australia, Brazil, Japan, Mexico, Puerto Rico, South Korea, and the United Kingdom, with more countries coming down the road.


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Time is right to re-invest in diamond jewellery, says Wes Suter.
Steffans in Northampton has added to its fine jewellery lines with Shaun Leane’s 18ct gold and diamond Entwine collection.
The range includes Leane’s signature claw-like design, with sweeping cross-over rings pavé-set with round-brilliant and marquise-cut white diamonds.
Speaking about the new collection, Wes Suter of Steffans said: “[Steff and I] both feel the time is right to re-invest in interesting diamond stock."
“It doesn’t come any better than Shaun. He’s the master,” Suter added.
Steffans will now sell Leane’s Entwined engagement rings and other pieces from the collection.
Leane’s jewellery will now sit alongside other fine jewellery lines at Steffans, including Georg Jensen and unbranded fine collection.


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Department store John Lewis sales dipped 0.3% in the week to March 16 as the cold snap led to a 10% drop in womenswear revenue.
The figures are pitted against Mother’s Day and an iPad launch last year but the retailer also referred to the “extended winter weather” this year as a factor.
Fashion had the toughest trading across its departments, according to the retailer, with sales dipping 6% over the week. John Lewis said Mother’s Day and price matching activity last year combined with “poor weather” this year particularly impacted womenswear, which plunged 10% and accessories, which plummeted 14%.
To highlight the impact the weather had on sales, the retailer said that its biggest growth came from knee-length coats, which soared 140% year on year and gloves, which jumped 40%.
Menswear fared better with sales increasing 8% with outerwear and knitwear experiencing the strongest growth.
Electricals and home technology was John Lewis’ best performing area up 2.6% over the year with small electricals soaring 38%. Large electricals jumped 19% and imaging rocketed 65%.
The department store said heating sales were up 172% this year which it said was down to the unseasonable weather.
Home sales edged up 2.1% over the week with bed linen leaping 17% and floor coverings increased 12%. However, John Lewis said that cooking, dining, home accessories and gifting were impacted by the comparison with Mother’s Day last year.
Online sales increased 6.5% with a 50% increase in click-and-collect orders and a 85% jump in orders collected through Waitrose.
John Lewis buying and brand director Peter Ruis said: ”With Easter on the horizon, our marketing campaign launching this week and availability in a really strong position, we’re well set for a good result over this important trading period.”
Meanwhile, sister retailer Waitrose sales, excluding petrol, rose 8.3% boosted by do-gooders baking for Comic Relief along with the climax of the Six Nations rugby tournament.
Home baking jumped 30%, which Waitrose marketing director Rupert Thomas put down to shoppers making cakes to raise funds for Comic Relief. Sales of its Essential range’s red food colouring increased 36% on last week and red edible glitter flakes soared more than 80%, he said.
The finale to the Six Nations led to fresh pizzas increasing10% and beer sales up 12%. Waitrose.com food orders were up by a staggering 50.8% year on year.
The cold weather was also evident in Waitrose, with sales of tinned soup sales soaring 32% while slow cooked meats leapt 28%.


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Processors Align to Offer FFS Solutions
A maker of forming films for packaging and a maker of lidstock films join forces.
Plant-Based PET, HDPE Uses Grow
Coke subsidiary Odwalla Inc., Dinubia, Calif. plans to transition all of its single-serve bottles to PlantBottle packaging of HDPE made from 96% to 100% plant-based materials.
Full-Body Labels Brighten Face of Blow Molding
Heinz, Nestle, Dannon, Tropicana, and other packagers have discovered an eye-catching way to launch new food products: They design a shapely blow molded bottle, then totally envelop it with a brightly colored shrink or stretch label. This marketing concept could launch tens of billions of plastic bottles in the next few years.


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Aerodynamic technology developed in Macclesfield alongside F1 racing giant Williams is helping to slash energy use in Sainsbury’s fridges, putting it in the running for a prestigious engineering award.
The energy saving device, developed by Aerofoil Energy Ltd, was inspired by the aerodynamically efficient rear wing on a Williams Formula One racing car.
How it works
The device works by directing the cold air blown into the top of open-fronted fridges back into the fridge cabinet, keeping the fridge cooler and the shopping aisle warmer.
Sainsbury’s found that retrofitting aerofoils to fridge shelves kept goods cold whilst warming up shopping aisles by up to 4°C, reducing energy consumption by around 15 per cent and improving comfort for customers in the process.
The supermarket retailer is now rolling out the technology across all of its UK stores and fitting them to new fridge units as standard.
Following this success, the technology has been shortlisted for a Royal Academy of Engineering MacRobert Award - described as the UK’s longest-running and most prestigious national prize for engineering innovation.
Paul McAndrew, chief executive of Aerofoil Energy, praised the “great partnership” between the company and Williams Advanced Engineering, which provided its expertise in aerodynamics developed over four decades of F1 racing.
“It’s an honour for us to be through to the final three for the Royal Academy of Engineering MacRobert Award”, he said.
“[The technology] is delivering tangible benefits to our supermarket customers, the environment and customers across the UK, with potential for worldwide application. We’re excited about where the future might take Aerofoil.”


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For more Prime Day sales, deals and must-haves, check out all of our coverage here.
Prime Day 2020 is just days away, and for the second year in a row, Amazon Canada Prime members around the world have 48-hour access to more than a million exclusive deals and top products for the holiday season including toys, TVs, electronics, fashion, beauty, kitchen and home.
As we eagerly countdown the days until the official kickoff of Amazon’s biggest shopping event of the year, Prime members can already shop early offers and deals every day leading up to Prime Day on Oct.13 to 14.
This year’s early Prime Day deals include mega-savings on Amazon devices like the Echo Dot, unlimited access to tens of millions of songs with Amazon Music for just $0.99, gift card bonuses with Prime Video, savings of up to 20 per cent off on select smart home products, $30 when you spend $150 on select Bosch tools, savings on Zinus Mattress favourites, up to 20% on select smart home products, $30 when you spend $150 on select Bosch tools, and so much more.
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As we expect this year’s Prime Day to be just as successful as the last, we’re anticipating new deals launching every five minutes. And because we consider ourselves shopping experts, we’re circling back to our Prime Day notes from last year for a little refresher to help you score the best deals before they sell out.
Below are shopping tips from Cem Sibay, former Vice President of Amazon Prime Day and current Vice President of Amazon, on how to shop Prime Day like a pro.


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As most fashion lovers are aware the fashion industry has come under extreme scrutiny over the past few years regarding environmental and ethical issues. This is at the hands of fast fashion brands which we know and love, currently dominating the industry. With such issues being brought to the mainstream media, some people are making a more conscious effort to shop more sustainably, to tackle this rising problem.
Fast fashion is inexpensive clothing produced rapidly by mass-market retailers in response to the latest trends. Which is essentially what most brands we wear every day such as Shein, PrettyLittleThing and Primark represent. Such quick turnover of clothing items that we can buy almost the second the trend picks up on social media, has detrimental impacts that many people weren’t aware of until recently.
However, things are starting to change as people are becoming more and more aware thanks to social media such as Tik Tok. More and more people are making a conscious effort to change their habits and shop more ethically and sustainably.
Even large brands commonly associated with fast fashion are making efforts to improve their sustainability status for instance Primark has set up their ‘Primark cares’ strategy and many stores have a vintage thrift concession to promote sustainability. TV sponsorships are another important factor which was necessary to spark this need for change with huge TV shows such as Love Island partnering with Ebay as opposed to Missguided.
The problem lies with fast fashion being so affordable in comparison to handmade ethically, sourced clothing. In this current economic status, it can prove difficult to shop sustainably for those trendy items.
We spoke to Rebecca Meechen, @rebeccareloves on Instagram, a sustainable fashion content creator who shared some advice on shopping sustainably. “Raid your own wardrobe! Dig to the back of your drawers and cupboards and find your old favourite items that you’ve not worn in a while. You’d be surprised at the items you’ll find that have been hiding, tucked under another garment on a hanger, that you’ve completely forgotten about.”
“If you’re someone who cares if people have seen you in the same thing more than a few times, if you can’t remember wearing an item then you can sure as hell guarantee that other people won’t remember it! And on that note, wear clothes over and over and over and over again. There still seems to be a big of a stigma around re-wearing outfits, and that needs to change. If you bought an item that you love, why on earth should you restrict yourself on how often you get to wear it.”
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“Don’t limit yourself to what you can wear and when. Don’t save your fun, best outfits for special occasions, life it too short, just get it on and make the most of your clothes.
Borrow, borrow, borrow. Raid your friend’s wardrobe regularly. If you are lucky enough to be the same size and shape as any of your friends and family members, swap clothes with each other for every occasion – it honestly never gets boring and you’re helping each other out.
Go to charity shops, they’re everywhere, they’re full of fashion treasures old and new, and they desperately need your money more than the high street stores do.
And if you absolutely need to buy something new, choose wisely. If you can afford to buy something that’s better quality, do it, because it will last longer and be kept from landfill for longer. Buy things you know you’ll wear often and items that will fit with your aesthetic and items you already own.”
Online second-hand shopping platforms are increasingly popular however sites such as Depop have become saturated with ‘vintage resellers’ who are only interested in making a profit for themselves crushing the ethos of having affordable second-hand clothing, listing items from charity shops as far more expensive than they should be.
A Google Trends report showed a mass increase in people searching for Vinted this past year in comparison to Depop which has plateaued with no increase in searches this past year this could be due to the mass amounts of expensive resellers on Depop making people turn elsewhere to shop affordably.
We also spoke to Lauren Nicole @igotitfromthecharityshop another social media content creator who promotes thrifted fashion for her opinion on the matter we face with Depop and Vinted. Touching on the subject of resellers who buy items from charity shops and sell them on such sites at a much higher price to gain profit Lauren said, “I see it as a form of entrepreneurship that contributes to sustainability by extending the lifespan of clothing”
However, Lauren also added, “the key challenge lies in striking a balance between fostering sustainability and ensuring that second hand clothing remains affordable for everyone”.
Let us know what your thoughts are and share your favourite sustainable brands @fashion_north.


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Smart move by Action Bronson & The Alchemist. Action Bronson and Alchemist have announced plans to release an extended, digitally remastered deluxe edition of their collaborative mixtape Rare Chandeliers.
The pair has teamed up with Diamond Supply Co. to release special t-shirts and hoodies on Thursday at 12 p.m. EST. Diamond Supply Co. will also release the digitally remastered edition of the tape with four bonus tracks exclusive to the new version.
To purchase a T-Shirt and get the extended version CLICK HERE: But you gotta wait until THURSDAY TO DO IT…


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shares fell 5% to $387 a share in early trading Monday. The online video-streaming company took a hit after the Wall Street Journal reported late Sunday that Apple Inc.
has had talks with Comcast Corp.
about developing a video-streaming service that would include an Apple set-top box and Comcast's cable TV offerings. Earlier this month, Netflix reached a deal to allow the company to provide better-quality service by connecting directly to Comcast's broadband network. Netflix shares were down again after the stock fell below its 50-day moving average on Friday.


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Agile Space Industries Acquires Metal 3D Printing Service Bureau Tronix3DJune 15, 2021
Agile Space Industries, Durango, CO, a provider of mission-optimized propulsion solutions, has acquired metal 3D printing company Tronix3D, Mt. Pleasant, PA, and rebranded the newly integrated entity as Agile Additive. The acquisition accelerates Agile's development, design and delivery of complex, high-performance aerospace components. With the acquisition, Agile extends its capabilities across the aerospace supply chain to drive faster delivery and enhanced technical assurance of its propulsion products. Agile Additive also will continue to develop and expand its intellectual property around 3D printing of exotic metal alloys.
"Having worked with Tronix3D as a supplier, we were continually impressed with its ability to develop new proprietary processes for working with these very challenging materials and geometries of our next-generation space propulsion systems,” says Jeffrey Max, CEO of Agile Space Industries. “We realized that if we integrated these competencies internally at Agile, it would further accelerate the innovation, quality and timeliness of the products that we deliver to our clients."
"Parts that used to be complex or even impossible to manufacture now are achievable because of our advancements in 3D printing of novel alloys,” adds Buck Helfferich, president of Agile Additive.


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Customers may now expect to be able to interact with a brand instantly on social media, but the recent 10th anniversary of Twitter has prompted a reminder of when more old-fashioned methods were required.
Daniel Winterstein, co-founder and chief technology officer of software firm SoDash, jokes: “If you were annoyed you had to write a letter, that was pretty much it”.
But with social media now an integral part of everyday life, and Twitter alone boasting some 320 million monthly active users, consumers can communicate their experiences, good or bad, in a matter of seconds.
“Any business is about your customers first and foremost and increasingly social media is how people want to do a lot of their communicating with companies,” observes Winterstein.
“Now people’s expectation is, if they’re annoyed with a company they can post a tweet and they expect that company to hear them and respond, and we’re seeing companies are increasingly shaping up to that expectation.”
SoDash is looking to capitalise on this need with its social platform for customer services and marketing, which Winterstein said suits large businesses speaking to a large audience.
A means to “work with social media at scale and do it efficiently”, it uses an artificial-intelligence (AI) engine that “analyses a firm’s messages, separates noise and prioritises customer issues in real time”.
Winterstein started the business after he completed a PhD in AI at the University of Edinburgh, having previously studied maths at Cambridge.
He describes AI as a “really lovely” subject, combining elements of psychology, philosophy and logic, “all tied together with mathematics underneath it”.
He acknowledges that for many people the first thing that springs to mind when they think of AI is Terminator-style killer robots, but he sees a growing understanding of the subject.
It is “already a larger part of our life than many people realise,” with Google an AI company, for example, and he adds that the benefits are “potentially huge in terms of being able to get machines to do more for us” and driving better use of resources. The company started life in 2008, with its first user in 2010, branding itself as SoDash in 2011.
Pursuing “slow but steady” growth, it has grown to work with what Winterstein describes as a “nice set of companies” with current clients including Harrods, Selfridges, First TransPennine Express and the Scottish Qualifications Authority.
It has also just launched a new product, SoGrow, which looks to boost the social media activity of small businesses, which often have much more limited resources, to reach the right audience.
Winterstein says: “It’s about working efficiently and if we can use our artificial intelligence to be listening on social media for them and finding relevant things and pulling that up, and actually taking some actions for them, we can make social media a lot more efficient for them.”
He says the product came about after talking to members of Edinburgh’s start-up community, and hearing that “lots of time people were saying ‘I know I should be doing things on Twitter, but I just don’t have the time’ ”.
So far feedback from users “has been very positive… we think it’s going to be good and we want to roll out more features on top of it”.
The company now has ten staff, from two initially, with an office in Edinburgh as well as premises in Costa Rica, which provides access to the Spanish-language market.
While he may have dismissed the prospect of killer robots taking over the world, Winterstein has come face-to-face with something potentially just as terror-inducing: performing stand-up comedy.
He says taking to the stage really was “as terrifying you imagine” especially whenever he had to start improvising.
While he’s left the microphone behind, apart from occasionally contributing some maths-based material to gigs with The Bright Club, a group combining academia with comedy, some traces of his time onstage may remain in the day job.
Impressing your audience is surely a key part of success on a social media presence, and the firm aims to continue driving this with plans to create extra new products for small businesses, more of which will be coming out through the year.
30 SECOND CV
Born: London, 1977.
Education: London state schools, Cambridge University, Edinburgh University.
First job: Hospital receptionist.
Ambition while at school: To be a scientist.
What car do you drive: Rentals – I only drive when travelling.
Music: Rock and blues.
Kindle or book: Kindle
Reading material: Favourite book is Catch 22. Currently reading Russell Brand’s Revolution and David Mitchell’s The Bone Clocks.
Can’t live without: Tea and good company.
What makes you angry: Climate change, injustice, the evil that men do, and the overuse of mayonnaise in sandwiches.
Best thing about your job: Seeing an idea through from daydream to something people use.


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Nov 15, 2016 Newsdesk Macao Gaming Show 2016
The fourth edition of the annual Macao Gaming Show started today (Tuesday) at the Venetian Macao casino resort, in Macau’s Cotai district. The trade exhibition and conference is focused on the Asian gaming industry and ends on Thursday.
The show is organised by the Macau Gaming Equipment Manufacturers Association. Association chairman Jay Chun told GGRAsia on the sidelines of the opening ceremony that the number of exhibitors at this year’s event had increased by 20 percent compared to 2015, to a total of 195 exhibitors.
“I think we will be able to bring more buyers to the show and also display a greater number of new products,” Mr Chun said.
This year’s edition of the Macao Gaming Show has been branded ‘MGS Entertainment Show – Creativity and Innovation’. When the event was launched in 2013 it was conceived principally as a casino industry trade exhibition and conference.
Mr Chun said the branding revamp – aimed at introducing more non-gaming elements to the show – had proven successful, as shown by the increase in the number of exhibitors. He added that the new format would continue in next year’s edition.
Exhibitors from the gaming industry at the 2016 Macao Gaming Show include: gaming equipment and accessory makers and sellers; gaming promoters (also known as junkets); and suppliers of casino fixtures and fittings.
The conference portion of the event covers several panels discussing the future of gaming in Asia, including the potential legalisation of casino gambling in Japan. There will also be panels discussing the latest developments in regional lottery markets and the use of new technologies to create new gaming markets.
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Technology.am (July 22, 2009) — Yahoo unveiled a redesigned Yahoo.com front page. The new page gives users a way to personalize Yahoo.com so they can check in with other sites, such as Facebook, Gmail and e-Bay using a brand-new “My Favorites” section.
Yahoo has built Web widgets that link to more than 65 other sites. These can all be added with a simple point and click, but users can add their own Web sites too and edit the layout of the front page.
The most significant change is in Yahoo’s right-hand column, which has been renamed My Favorites. Under the old home page, this column was filled with Yahoo services including games, shopping, Yahoo personals and other features.
Yahoo’s redesigned front page features less advertising than its predecessor. Yahoo has scrapped its “Marketplace” section, which featured links to advertising.
Yahoo says the new home page is designed to help you stay on top of what is going on in your world, and on the rest of the planet.
A new version of Yahoo.com for mobile users is set to launch next week. The new design has already been beta tested by tens of thousands of users, and the new design should be available worldwide by early next year.


text: HOUSTON (Jan. 20)—AgriTec Systems Inc. plans to build a $3.2 million sodium silicate and activated carbon products plant in Stuttgart, Ark., in partnership with Producers Rice Mill Inc. of Stuttgart. Construction is slated to begin this month and be completed by the third quarter, the partners said. The venture, AgritecSorbents, will utilize AgriTec's patented technology for converting rice hull ash to liquid sodium silicate and activated carbon products. Sodium silicate is used in the production of rubber and plastic products, soap and detergents, AgriTec said. AgritecSorbents will convert 12,000 tons of rice hull ash from Producers Rice Mill into 25,000 tons of liquid sodium silicate and 5,000 tons of activated carbon annually.


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“Atos and Huawei, world leaders in telecom, join forces”
Paris, Shenzhen, 29 February 2012
The partnership will offer Huawei access to IT and outsourcing services while Atos can further enhance its portfolio with state of the art technology
Atos, an international IT services company, and Huawei, a leading global information and communications technology (ICT) solutions provider, jointly announced that they formed a partnership in order to address the growing global telecom market and targeting telecom operators that operate on a worldwide level. Huawei offers solutions - software and hardware – and in particular Next Generation BSS which is the core of the partnership.
Together the companies offer solutions and services for operators that need to enhance or replace their legacy IT landscape with a NGBSS or want to invest in a Mobile Virtual Network Enabling (MVNE) platform for their wholesale business. With the products and services from Huawei, Atos will be able to help customers to bring them the latest technology that will help to shorten time to market, bringing new and innovative services and reducing operational costs.
Huawei awarded Atos the “Best Business Collaboration Award” during its partner event on 11 October 2011 in Shanghai.
Mr. Chenjia, President BSS/OSS Product Line said: “Atos is one of the world's best-known IT services providers in the telecom market. Through our partnership, Huawei can speed up the pursuit of our strategic goal of global expansion, especially in the European market”.
Bruno Fabre, Senior Vice President Telecom sector of Atos said: “Creating this partnership is an important step in our strategy to further grow our footprint in the telecom market where Huawei is very successful and market leader in providing cost efficient hardware, software and system solutions for telecom operators. This together with our own service it creates a competitive value proposition for our customers. I am proud of this partnership which also strengthens our global development strategy”.
Advantages of joint offering to customers
- Customers that want to enhance their operations, service offering or want to expand their regional or global business can rely on our global presence for integrated end-to-end services.
- Solutions and services can range from online charging, billing, CRM to consulting and managed services, including outsourcing.
- Customers will benefit from solutions based on industry standards combined with best practices and delivered via flexible and innovative business models.
Atos is present at the 2012 Mobile World Congress in Barcelona, from 27th February to 1st March, with the theme "aspiration to application" to discuss its innovations at Pavilion AV06.
Atos is an international information technology services company with annual 2011 pro forma revenue of EUR 8.5 billion and 74,000 employees in 42 countries. Serving a global client base, it delivers hi-tech transactional services, consulting and technology services, systems integration and managed services. With its deep technology expertise and industry knowledge, it works with clients across the following market sectors: Manufacturing, Retail, Services; Public, Health & Transports; Financial Services; Telecoms, Media & Technology; Energy & Utilities. Atos is focused on business technology that powers progress and helps organizations to create their firm of the future. It is the Worldwide Information Technology Partner for the Olympic and Paralympic Games and is quoted on the Paris Eurolist Market. Atos operates under the brands Atos, Atos Consulting & Technology Services, Atos Worldline and Atos Worldgrid.
Atos in Asia has its regional headquarters based in Singapore and it employs 3900 people across 10 countries servicing clients in Financial Services, Manufacturing, Energy and Utilities, Telecom and Media, and Public Sector.
Huawei is a leading global information and communications technology (ICT) solutions provider. Through our dedication to customer-centric innovation and strong partnerships, we have established end-to-end advantages in telecom networks, devices and cloud computing. We are committed to creating maximum value for telecom operators, enterprises and consumers by providing competitive solutions and services. Our products and solutions have been deployed in over 140 countries, serving more than one third of the world's population. For more information, visit Huawei online. Follow us on Twitter and YouTube.
For more information:
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Huawei - Effie Zhang


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Tesla has delivered its one millionth electric vehicle (EV) in Europe, just 14 years after it started making limited deliveries of its Roadster car in 2009.
The achievement, says Tesla, highlights the company’s sustained efforts to advance the adoption of EVs and contribute to Europe’s transition to sustainable energy.
Based on average lifetime emissions, the Tesla vehicles on the road today will save around 50 million tons of CO2e. For every car, this amounts to the emissions produced by 50 round-trip flights between Barcelona and Los Angeles for an individual.
This milestone also underlines the strong ties Tesla has built over time with European consumers.
Tesla’s exponential growth, it says, is the result of its strong focus on making its vehicles accessible to more customers through affordability and accessibility of charging.
In line with its 2006 Master Plan, it went from selling an electric sports car with a price tag far of more than €100,000 to more accessible and family-friendly electric vehicles catering to the needs of a large portion of new vehicle buyers in Europe.
Between 2018 when it was only delivering Model S and Model X to 2023 and its full S3XY line-up, the average selling price in Europe has dropped by more than 50%.
While most of these costs reductions are the results of economies of scale, Tesla says it continues to make its offering more accessible through engineering and manufacturing techniques.
In conjunction with increased affordability, Tesla has also significantly expanded its Supercharger network across Europe.
This growth has played a critical role in facilitating the one millionth delivery milestone, says Tesla.
It now operates more than 1,000 stations and 13,000 individual Superchargers in the region with 99,95% uptime.
In 12 of its main markets in Europe, more than 85% of highway and primary road points are within 60 minutes of a Supercharger, says Tesla.
During the first three quarters of the year, it has launched an average eight individual Superchargers every day in Europe.
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Qualcomm aims to ban iPhone XS and iPhone XR in China too
On Monday the Fuzhou Intermediate People’s Court in China banned the import and sale of select iPhones due to a lawsuit between Qualcomm and Apple. Cupertino had to pull out phones from iPhone 6s all the way to iPhone X but said the 2018 devices are not affected by this ruling.
Apparently, the chipset company thinks otherwise and now filed for an injunction of the iPhone XS, iPhone XS Max and iPhone XR in China as the next step in its legal battle with Apple.
The action is another move in the legal battle between the tech giants that are still nowhere near reaching a deal about…


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Salesforce.com is Silicon Valley’s newest VC firm
Salesforce.com (CRM) has become the latest Silicon Valley tech company to launch an in-house venture capital program, this morning announcing the launch of a group that has $100 million in initial capital commitments.
It looks fairly similar to most other corporate venturing programs — such as Intel Capital — in that it appears more focused on improving Salesforce’s broader ecosystem than on producing financial returns. Basically a mutually-beneficial arrangement whereby Salesforce gets to more tightly integrate startups with its platform, and startups… well, they get to more tightly integrate with the Salesforce platform.
In addition, Salesforce is stressing that it will work with portfolio companies to help them implement the Salesforce.com Foundation’s 1-1-1- model of philanthropy.
It remains unclear is Salesforce Ventures has a dedicated team, or if it’s being led by the company’s existing corporate development group (the Salesforce Ventures website shows no investment professionals, and lists only to a generic contact form). So far, the group has invested in such companies as DocuSign, i.am+, InsideSales.com and Skuid.
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As its name implies, the 695 Biposto Record was built to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the day when company founder Carlo Abarth set a new acceleration record in a Class G car at the Monza track in Italy. Interestingly, because Abarth couldn’t find a pilot, he went on a strict diet in order to lose over 65 pounds before the race. Svelter than ever at 57 years old, he was able to slide behind the wheel of his tiny 105-horsepower single-seater.
It’s impossible to miss the 695 Biposto Record because it wears an eye-catching, Ferrari-esque Modena yellow paint job and contrasting gray 18-inch alloy wheels. Although interior pictures haven’t been released, Abarth promises the two-seater cabin gains carbon bucket seats manufactured by Sabelt, four-point seatbelts, a cargo net, a model-specific instrument panel, and a commemorative plaque engraved with the car’s serial number.
Abarth hasn’t made any major mechanical modifications. The Record is powered by a turbocharged 1.4-liter four-cylinder engine that pumps out a healthy 190 hp at 5,500 rpm and 184 pound-feet of torque at 3,000 rpm. Although those figures don’t sound very high, it’s worth noting that the Record boasts an impressive power-to-weight ratio of 11.46 pounds per horsepower — better than a Volkswagen Golf GTI — thanks to a remarkably low weight of under 2,200 pounds. As a result, it can reach 62 mph from a stop in 5.9 seconds and go on to a top speed of 143 mph.
The engine’s grunt is transferred to the front wheels via a mechanical self-locking differential and a manual transmission. Brembo brakes on both axles bring the action to a stop.
Limited to just 133 examples, the Abarth 695 Biposto is on sale now in a handful of markets around the globe. It carries a base price of £36,610 in the United Kingdom, a lofty sum that converts to nearly $56,000. At the time of writing it doesn’t sound like Abarth’s newest pocket rocket will make the trip across the pond.
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Ring cycle has happy ending for Ann
A Busselton woman who lost her engagement ring has been reunited with it, thanks to a clever teenager and Busselton police.
Ann West was heartbroken when she realised she had lost her 39-year-old engagement ring while shopping earlier this week.
After asking at the shops she'd been to, Mrs West was resigned to the fact that she would never see her precious diamond solitaire again.
But out of the blue she received a surprise phone call from Busselton police who had located the ring on Facebook.
"I think I cried when I found out. I was so happy," Mrs West said.
"It's wonderful to see there are still honest people out there."
The ring was found on the floor of Busselton Boulevard shopping centre by 14-year-old Shanelle Jooste.
Yesterday her mother Natasha Jooste proudly presented Mrs West with the ring at Busselton police station.
"As soon as she found it Shanelle did what any 14-year-old would do - she jumped on the internet," Mrs Jooste said.
"She took a photo and put it on Facebook and asked people what inscription was on the inside of the ring. I'm very proud of her. She could see it wasn't just any old ring - it had to go back to the rightful owner."
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Fort Myers, Fla., is a key market for an upstart used car company with designs on becoming a national retailer and redefining the market, according to the entrepreneur and reality television star driving it.
The Fort Myers News Press reported that AutoMatch USA opened this past week at 8900 Colonial Center Drive, the third location of a company launched last year by Marcus Lemonis, CEO of Camping World Inc. and star of CNBC’s “The Profit.”
“The Camping World location in Fort Myers is typically one of our best performing stores and that is a market that just makes sense to me,” Lemonis said this week from Allentown, Pa., where he was filming an episode of “The Profit” related to Major League Baseball. “(Fort Myers) has a very stable and steady market with a great mix of buyers.”
AutoMatch also grew out of “The Profit.” In the first episode of season two, which aired in February, Lemonis stepped in to help Athans Motors in Morton Grove, Ill. Lemonis made an initial $3.5 million investment, took control of the operation and rebranded it AutoMatch USA. A location in Jacksonville opened this past spring and stores in Ocala, Salt Lake City, Bakersfield, Calif., are in the works.
“This is a national opportunity,” Lemonis said. “I saw a real void in the market for CarMax to have a competitor.”
CarMax, which opened a Fort Myers dealership in 2012, operates 140 stores in 70 markets. The Fort Myers store is about three miles west of the new AutoMatch store on Colonial.
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Argentina: Consumer sentiment plunges in February amid devaluation
February 21, 2014
Following the collapse of the peso at the end of January, consumer confidence plunged to the lowest level since the 2002 financial crisis in February. The Universidad Torcuato di Tella (UTDT) consumer confidence index recorded the largest drop on record, falling a hefty 23.4% over the previous month to 33.5 points, which marked the lowest level since September 2002. The result represents a continuation of the seemingly-unstoppable downward trend in consumer sentiment that has been recorded over the past four months.
The result mostly reflected the continued deterioration in households' outlook regarding both their personal financial situations and the general economy. Against this backdrop, consumers' intentions to buy durable goods recorded the largest drop on record.
LatinFocus panelists see private consumption growing 2.3% this year, which is unchanged from last month's forecast. Next year, panelists expect consumption to expand 3.4%.
Author: Armando Ciccarelli, Head of Data Solutions


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hot designs at Poole Pottery|
Inside Out looks at the innovative
tableware being developed by the South West's famous Poole Pottery.
known for their traditional designs, the firm's new pottery marks a change in
direction and a more contemporary style.
Red hot pottery
important new design is about to come out of the kiln at Poole Pottery.
the company's first ever batch of red tableware.
Red is a difficult colour
because red dyes are not usually safe to eat off.
There are only a few reds
on the market, but most are actually pink or orange.
Poole Pottery has invented
a red glaze that is food safe, but they don't know if it will fire properly in
The company has been working on this red crockery for three years.
it works, the company says it will be the first truly red dinner service that
has ever been made in Britain.
It's an anxious moment for designer
Karen Ford as she watches the first plates comes out of the kiln:
a little bit nervous. We have been working on this for some time. We're never
quite sure what will come out of the kilns."
Not all the
pieces have fired correctly, but the new technique has been a qualified success:
has worked but we always have to adjust the glaze... we're confident enough to
put it into production."
The red tableware
is part of a campaign to save one of the most famous names in ceramics.
Pottery has been turning out its distinctive products for more than 100 years.
in 1873 it was originally called Carter's Industrial Tile Manufactory before becoming
It was well known for producing Art Deco style pottery, and
also became one of the south's most popular tourist attractions.
old factory on the quay was knocked down five years ago to make way for luxury
The company moved to a new factory but soon ended up in administration.
has now been rescued by a business consortium, and the new man in charge has brought
in his wife as head designer.
Designed for success
will now succeed or fail on Karen Ford's new designs
And there's good news
on the way - John Lewis has agreed to stock the red dinnerware.
bad news is that Poole Pottery have only got a few weeks to turn the order around.
Karen Ford at Poole Pottery|
Managing Director Garry Hilton
and his team are also talking to Selfridges and other stores.
that he'll be able to phase in the orders so he doesn't have a huge production
job at one time.
It's hard to increase production quickly, because every
piece is hand painted.
This traditional approach is expensive - most of
Poole's competitors mass produce their ceramics in the Far East.
not just cheap foreign labour that can make Poole seem uncompetitive.
intricate designs can also add to the price.
"You have to be able to
paint it in time. It might look beautiful, but a saucer at £300 - you wont
sell very many," says Garry.
The peacock feather design is particularly
Three months later, the factory
hosts an open day for former employees and collectors.
Many of them are
fanatical about Poole Pottery.
At lunchtime, the red plates get their first
It's a tricky audience, as many of the visitors are traditionalists
who prefer the older designs.
So what they think of red dinnerware?
are a bit aghast at first - "I don't know what it would look like with gravy,"
says one former employee.
Others are instantly won over:
colour is stunning. I am going to buy some. I have done my kitchen in red and
that colour would be great".
Looking to the future
January 2006 it's time to assess how the tableware has been selling after two
months in the shops.
The big question is - has anybody been buying it?
good news is that the stores are happy with the initial response.
Pottery is also heartened by the reaction from buyers:
going to take a while to establish itself. It's going to be a niche. It's up against
some stiff competition. It's quite a radical departure." Karen Ford, designer.
red plates haven't taken the world of crockery by storm, but they haven't been
a sales disaster either.
Poole Pottery is hoping that it's another small
step on the road to recovery.
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