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Feb 16, 2017
Xiaomi is planning to open branded stores in India to sell smartphones offlineChinese mobile handset manufacturer Xiaomi is likely to soon procure licence to operate its own branded outlets in India, as part of its effort to increase its offline distribution in coming years, company's top executive said here today.
Jan 05, 2017
Xiaomi India revenue has crossed the $1bn mark in 2016, in less than two years since launchChinese smartphone maker Xiaomi has crossed the $1bn revenue mark in India in 2016, which translates to around Rs 7,000 cr.
Nov 28, 2016
Xiaomi records 150 percent y-o-y growth in India; sold over two million smartphones in Q3 2016Manu Jain, the India chief at Xiaomi has taken to Twitter to announce its new milestone - surpassing 2 million smartphone sales in Q3 2016.
Aug 23, 2016
Xiaomi India sales have grown by 72% in last two years says Manu JainChinese tech major Xiaomi on Monday said its smartphone sales in India have grown by 72 per cent in the last two years.
Aug 16, 2016
Xiaomi planning to ramp up operations in IndiaXiaomi is planning to ramp up sourcing of its smart phones, increase service centre network, and add more products to its portfolio in India.
Aug 11, 2016
Xiaomi focussing on doubling its offline presence; to sell products via 5000 shops, says Manu JainChinese smartphone maker Xiaomi, which presently registers 90 percent of its sales from online channel in India, is planning to double offline presence over the next few months.
Aug 09, 2016
Xiaomi to soon launch air purifiers in IndiaChinese tech and smartphone company Xiaomi plans to launch their air-purifiers in Indian market soon.
Jul 11, 2016
Xiaomi Mi India partners with Innocomm and Just Buy Live to boost offline salesXiaomi Mi India on Monday announced its partnership with Foxconn's subsidiary distributor arm Innocomm and Just Buy Live to expand its offline distribution network to more than 5,000 outlets in the country.
Dec 22, 2015
Xiaomi India announces updated Pick Mi serviceXiaomi India announces an update regarding Pick Mi, a home pickup, repair and drop-off after sales service. Consumers can now give a missed call to 7676404444 to book the Pick Mi service.
Nov 03, 2015
Xiaomi flash sale: Gone in seconds, next Re 1 flash sale at 6PM todayXiaomi has geared up for the Indian festive season and announced Diwali with me that include flash sales, discounts and prizes. The sale will be held on November 3, 4 and 5, just ahead of Diwali.


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About half of our Halloween pumpkins go entirely uneaten.
Halloween is a sustainability nightmare – but it doesn’t have to be.
A household survey has revealed three distinct patterns of consumer behaviour around food waste.
We can’t entirely eliminate food waste – but we can find cheap ways to turn it into something useful.
Those who grow their own food in gardens and allotments waste less and eat more healthily – but not everyone has the chance to do so.
Sydney’s 14 wastewater treatment plants could be modified to also accept food waste, research shows. The ‘anaerobic digestion’ process would produce energy as well as nutrients for reuse.
When food scraps and garden clippings are sent to landfill, it’s not just a waste of nutrients and water. The rotting organic matter trapped in landfill produces methane, a potent greenhouse gas.
Indonesians are consuming more and more processed foods, including sugary drinks, salty snacks, junk food, and unhealthy fats. These changes take a toll on people’s health, as well as the environment…
Selling misshapen, bruised fruit and vegetables that are not a standard size requires a supply chain rethink, according to research.
Apartments have lower waste recycling rates than houses, which means the growing numbers of apartment dwellers could add to Australia’s waste management crisis. But there are solutions to the problem.
Food shortages have revealed weaknesses in UK supply chains.
Experimenting with low-waste living shows it’s not easy being green. But householders can help policymakers design better waste management systems.
Many developing nations have little cold storage and lose much of their perishable food before it gets to markets. Climate-friendly refrigeration can provide huge environmental and social benefits.
Australians buy so much stuff that they have run out of space in their homes for it all, so storage businesses are booming.
Most food waste still goes into red bins of mixed waste bound for landfill. It’s using up precious landfill space and harming the environment when it could produce valuable compost and biogas instead.
Reducing food waste at home is an action that anyone can take to help slow climate change, often saving money in the process. More consumer education could help show people what to do.
Not all fruit and vegetables need to be peeled. In fact, a lot of nutrients are lost when we peel them.
People tend to waste more of their meals when buying the ingredients from shops, our survey showed.
Official estimates indicate that meat consumption is falling in the UK – but not all of the data agrees.
UK supermarket chains have dropped the use of “best before” date labels to reduce the amount of food being thrown out when it’s still perfectly edible. It’s just as big a problem in Australia.

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With just a few days left until we get a peek at iOS 15, Apple reports that its current iPhone operating system, iOS 14, is now installed on 90% of the iPhones released in the last four years.
Eight percent of iPhones released in the last four years are still running iOS 13, while two percent are still running an earlier version of iOS.
85% of all iPhones are now running iOS 14, with eight percent still running iOS 13, while seven percent are still running an earlier version of iOS. This includes devices that are not compatible with iOS 14.
iPadOS 14 is also popular, with 91% of all iPads produced in the last four years running iPadOS 14, and 79% of all devices have the iPadOS 14 update installed. 12% of tablets in this category have iOS 12 or earlier installed while nine percent run iOS 13.


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Indosat Ooredoo Unveils New Surprisingly Affordable Phone Packages for Businesses. – Assalamu’alaikum Wr. Wb.
Dear valued readers,
We are excited to announce that Indosat Ooredoo has recently launched new phone packages designed specifically for businesses. These new packages are not only reliable and efficient, but also surprisingly affordable, making them the perfect choice for business owners who are looking to streamline their communication services while managing costs effectively.
In this article, we will delve into the details of these new phone packages, exploring the various features and benefits that they offer for businesses of all sizes. So, don’t miss out and make sure to read this article in its entirety to learn more about how Indosat Ooredoo is revolutionizing business communication.
Salam hangat,[Your Name]
Indosat Ooredoo Unveils New Surprisingly Affordable Phone Packages for Businesses
Indosat Ooredoo, one of the leading telecommunication companies in Indonesia, has recently announced the launch of new phone packages tailored for businesses. These new packages are aimed at providing affordable and efficient communication solutions for small to medium-sized enterprises.
The new phone packages offer cost-effective solutions for businesses, with competitive rates and customizable options to suit the specific needs of each company. Indosat Ooredoo understands the importance of reliable and affordable communication for businesses, and these new packages reflect their commitment to providing affordable solutions without compromising on quality.
Businesses can choose from a range of customizable options to create a package that best fits their communication needs. From unlimited calls and text messages to data packages tailored for business use, these new phone packages offer flexibility and versatility for businesses of all sizes.
Enhanced Communication Tools
In addition to the basic phone services, Indosat Ooredoo’s new packages also include enhanced communication tools such as conference calling, call forwarding, and voicemail, all designed to improve efficiency and productivity for businesses.
Reliable Network Coverage
Indosat Ooredoo boasts a reliable network coverage across Indonesia, ensuring that businesses can stay connected no matter where they are located. With the new phone packages, businesses can rely on stable and high-quality communication services to support their operations.
24/7 Customer Support
Indosat Ooredoo’s commitment to customer satisfaction is reflected in their 24/7 customer support, providing businesses with the assistance they need at any time of the day. Whether it’s technical support or account inquiries, businesses can rely on Indosat Ooredoo’s dedicated customer support team.
Despite offering top-quality services, Indosat Ooredoo’s new phone packages come with competitive pricing, making it an attractive option for businesses looking to maximize their communication budget without sacrificing quality.
These new phone packages are designed for seamless integration with existing business systems, allowing for easy implementation and management. Indosat Ooredoo aims to provide businesses with a hassle-free communication solution that integrates seamlessly into their operations.
Benefits for Startups and SMEs
Startups and small to medium-sized enterprises can particularly benefit from these new phone packages, as they offer the essential communication tools at affordable rates. This allows businesses to allocate their resources more efficiently while enjoying reliable communication services.
Flexible Payment Options
Indosat Ooredoo’s new phone packages also come with flexible payment options, allowing businesses to choose a payment plan that suits their financial capabilities. This further demonstrates Indosat Ooredoo’s commitment to providing accessible and convenient communication solutions for businesses.
Overall, Indosat Ooredoo’s unveiling of new surprisingly affordable phone packages for businesses is a game-changer in the telecommunication industry. With cost-effective solutions, customizable options, and reliable network coverage, businesses can now enjoy top-quality communication services at competitive prices, without the hassle of complicated systems or exorbitant fees. These new packages demonstrate Indosat Ooredoo’s dedication to supporting and empowering businesses across Indonesia with efficient and affordable communication solutions.
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Two well-known automakers are Recalling almost 425 thousand of their cars due to the risk of engine fires. Cars with problematic engines will either repair or replace the engine with a new one for free.
South Korean automakers Kia and Hyundai are Recalling a total of 424 thousand cars due to the threat of engine fire. Kia recalls 295 thousand vehicles in the United States, Hyundai-129 thousand writes Car Buzz.
So, Kia models will be sent to the services: Sorento, Sportage, Forte, hybrid Optima and Soul, which were released in 2012-2015 and were equipped with problematic 2.4 Theta II and 2.0 Nu engines.
Together with Kia, 129,000 Hyundai Santa Fe (2011-2013), Sonata Hybrid (2016), and Veloster (2015-2016) will be tested.
The service centers will check the car for the smell of burning or smoke when the engine is running, and also check whether there are any extraneous noises. If a malfunction is detected, the car will be repaired or provided with a new engine for free.
It is noted that such a mass recall of cars from automakers in South Korea is not the first. Previously, because of the 2.4 Theta II and 2.0 Nu engines, 1.5 million Hyundai Sonata, Santa Fe and Tucson, as well as Kia Optima, Sorento and Sportage of different years were sent for repair. For example, in 2019, 1.8 million Kia and 2.3 million Hyundai cars were repaired.
Recall that Toyota recalled 3.2 million cars due to problems with the fuel pump.
Earlier we wrote that the Chinese Chery recalled more than 175 thousand cars.


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Pfizer to sell Capsugel to KKR
PEAPACK, N.J. — Pfizer will sell its Capsugel business to Kohlberg Kravis Roberts & Co. for nearly $2.4 billion, the drug maker said Monday.
Capsugel, which develops hard capsules and drug-delivery systems, generated about $750 million in sales last year. The company will maintain its New Jersey headquarters after the sale is complete.
“This transaction is an endorsement of Capsugel’s consistent success to date and its potential for future growth with KKR, a firm with deep industry expertise and a long history of partnering with market-leading businesses to take them to the next level,” Capsugel president and general manager Guido Driesen said. “Capsugel’s employees and I are excited to work with KKR and eager to enhance the value of our business in partnership with our customers.”
Walgreens’ executive client forum emphasizes employer health programs
DEERFIELD, Ill. — Representatives from leading employers and payers met Monday to discuss the evolving role of employers in health care at the first Walgreens Employer Health and Wellness Executive Client Forum.
The event features presentations from Walgreens executives on clinical outcomes data supporting the benefits of utilizing employer health programs beyond traditional services.
Throughout the two-day event, attendees also will participate in activities to identify and share best practices on how employers can optimize emerging trends in the healthcare and pharmacy space.
Notable companies attending the event include Caterpillar, Highmark and Toyota. Each of these organizations manages health and/or pharmacy needs in conjunction with Take Care Health Systems, a wholly owned subsidiary of Walgreens with more than 700 locations throughout the country. Employer health and pharmacy programs managed through Walgreens and Take Care Health Systems incorporate an array of services, including primary care, health and wellness, occupational health, pharmacy, fitness, physical therapy and others.
"No matter what industry or line of business, companies across the country are increasingly looking for innovative, measurable healthcare and pharmacy solutions that can improve outcomes and convenience for their employees while simultaneously reducing overall costs," stated Peter Hotz, Walgreens group VP.
"Walgreens is steadily building on our unique collection of assets across the pharmacy, health and wellness spectrum to offer payers and employers customizable programs designed to achieve these goals," Hotz added. "This forum is an excellent opportunity for current and prospective clients to learn more about the future of employer health, as well as share key successes and challenges they have experienced and learned within their organizations."
The forum features presentations focused on key emerging themes in the employer health and pharmacy sector. Topics to be covered during the event include:
"Integration and Multifaceted Support: Keys to Improving Outcomes for People with Chronic Diseases," presented by Cheryl Pegus, Walgreens chief medical officer;
“Health Cloud — Enabling Improved Care through Enhanced Technology," presented by Tim Theriault, Walgreens chief information officer;
“The Next Phase of Pharmacy: Integrating Specialty Pharmacy and Infusion Services into an Onsite Pharmacy or Worksite," to be led by Stephen Kansler, Walgreens VP specialty pharmacy solutions; and
”Removing Roadblocks: Innovative Health Care Trends and Traditional Care Alternatives," to be led by Colin Watts, Walgreens chief innovation officer.
"With the growing use of technologies like electronic medical records and medication monitoring programs to help patients boost their adherence and manage chronic conditions, smart companies need to be constantly exploring how to get the most out of the healthcare options available," stated Paul VanDeventer, Walgreens divisional VP of the employer segment. "By informing organizations about these services and also demonstrating to them the specific impact they can have, Walgreens is furthering its commitment to being a go-to health resource for employers and payers."
New Cardinal Health toolkit helps independent pharmacists with social media outreach
DUBLIN, Ohio — Cardinal Health on Monday released the independent pharmacist’s social media toolkit, available exclusively to its independent retail pharmacy customers in recognition of the fundamental change in how independent pharmacies interact today with their patients and market their businesses.
“While the use of social media by businesses has picked up in recent years, many of our customers are still unsure of how it can and should be leveraged to help their own marketing efforts,” stated Jay Williams, VP marketing strategy for Cardinal Health’s retail pharmacy business. “We’ve developed this toolkit — specifically geared toward independent pharmacy owners — to demystify the world of social media and offer helpful solutions they can use it to promote their businesses and connect with their patients and communities online.”
According to a recent study published by the Pew Research Center’s Internet & American Life Project, 59% of all adults use the Internet to research critical health information. Furthermore, baby boomers represent the fastest-growing demographic in terms of social media usage, with 47% of Internet users ages 50 to 64 years now actively using social media, according to the AARP.
The independent pharmacist’s social media toolkit offers independent pharmacists practical information on how social media can be integrated into their pharmacy’s existing marketing and promotion efforts, including:
High-level explanations of what social media encompasses and why it is important to the independent pharmacy owner’s business;
Easy-to-follow best practices for maximizing the potential for social media success, including recommendations for developing content, best practices for interacting with online audiences, practical tips for minimizing time and resource requirements, and straightforward “dos and don’ts” for avoiding common social media pitfalls;
Real-world case studies detailing how other independent pharmacists are using social media to connect with customers and advance marketing objectives; and
Detailed explanations and step-by-step instructions on how to use some of the most popular social media tools, including Facebook and Twitter.
In addition to offering this resource to help establish a solid foundation for effective social media use, experts from Cardinal Health’s local store marketing team also can help independent pharmacy customers develop a robust, customized social media presence as part of their broader marketing efforts. Independent pharmacies participating in the local store marketing program are encouraged to leverage these experts to help their staff get involved in helping to build and maintain a strong and responsive social media presence.
“As an independent pharmacy owner who’s active in social media, I’m excited to see Cardinal Health reach out to fellow independents with such a timely and valuable resource,” said Jonathan Rider, owner of Fairmont, West Virginia-based Rider Pharmacy. “The tips and solutions in this toolkit, paired with the wealth of resources provided by Cardinal Health’s local store marketing team, give independent pharmacies like us a competitive edge by offering a new way to build the personal customer relationships that make our businesses unique.”
The independent pharmacist’s social media toolkit is exclusively available to Cardinal Health independent retail pharmacy customers. In addition to this latest offering, Cardinal Health offers customers a comprehensive suite of local store marketing products and services tailored to their unique business needs, including one-on-one consultations, local demographic analyses, customized marketing/advertising plans and “the KIT” — a comprehensive line of fully customizable marketing materials that includes custom store websites, in-store radio broadcasts, custom TV/radio spots and outbound calling services.


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"Protein” is the latest fad at the supermarket. You’ll find it added to everything from Cheerios to tortilla chips. Consumer Reports nutritionists dissect this latest craze.
They keys to keeping food fresh in the fridge.
The latest Tesla sets a new benchmark at Consumer Reports' test track for what a car can be. Their engineers are impressed with the promise it holds for the future of the automotive industry.
Lots of young people are moving into new apartments this time of year—college students moving off campus and college grads setting out in the world. Consumer Reports tested hundreds of small appliances and have some affordable winners to recommend.
Can you find a hamburger that tastes like meat without the health concerns and the environmental impact of ground beef? Consumer Reports' taste testers take up the challenge.
Consumer Reports' lab tests of ground beef find much of it contaminated with bacteria, some resistant to several antibiotics. We have buying and cooking advice to help keep your family safe.
What’s the best thing to drink in the heat? Consumer Reports' nutritionists analyze 20 different kinds of water from sports drinks, to vitamin waters, to plant-based drinks.
This back-to-school essential should be comfortable, not cause back strain, and last through the school year. How can you make sure your child is getting a good backpack? Consumer Reports has advice.
Lucky for students, laptops are getting lighter and lighter. Consumer Reports recommends a few of the lightest.
Consumer Reports' survey reveals what annoys people the most about customer service. It identifies the companies that do the best, and the worst, at resolving customer service problems.
There are several new As-Seen-On-TV garden hoses that sound like they making watering your garden a snap.
Who wouldn’t want a garden hose that’s lightweight, expandable, and never kinks?
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Amid calls for a boycott of Chinese goods after a border clash in which 20 Indian soldiers were killed, India’s government instructed sellers to declare the country of origin for goods and services purchased via a state-run online portal.
The government announced the change in requirements for users of its Government e-Marketplace (GeM) portal in a statement on Tuesday. An official source told Reuters the main objective was to identify items coming from China.
Separately, the portal will provide a “Make in India” filter so that the government or its agencies could choose to buy only those products that meet the minimum 50% local content criteria, the statement said.
Welcoming the decision, the industry chambers, pressure groups close to Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s party asked the government to extend new rules to private online platforms.
The Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS), the guiding body of the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), said Tuesday’s move would help curb Chinese imports and should be extended to other platforms like Amazon.
“The government should extend the rules to all platforms so that consumers get a choice not to buy Chinese products,” Ashwani Mahajan, co-convenor of Swadeshi Jagran Manch, told Reuters.
According to officials the portal, which was set up in 2016 to promote small businesses, has been misused by many companies to sell imported Chinese products like office furniture, computers, air conditioners, auto parts, machinery and other products.
“The decision will encourage domestic producers, as many domestic sellers were so far importing goods from China and selling through this portal,” a government source, with direct knowledge of the matter, said.
India is also planning to impose higher trade barriers and raise import duties on around 300 products from China and elsewhere, two government officials said, as part of an effort to protect domestic businesses.
The government has instructed all its ministries and agencies to maximise procurement through the portal, run by the Commerce Ministry, and total purchases are expected to increase to Rs 3 trillion (nearly $40 billion) this fiscal year from Rs 500 billion (nearly $7 billion) in the year just ended in March.


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Randy Tan, CEO of Red Dot Payment (RDP) was interviewed by CNA on how e-payments is growing in this digital economy and helps to contribute to the overall economic growth.
With e-commerce payments services being one of the key growth drivers, Randy shared how RDP can grow not just organically but also inorganically as well through acquisitions. With that in mind, RDP is gunning to expand geographically and widen the products portfolio offered to businesses.
To watch the interview (from 20:22 onwards), click here:
August 18, 2021
PayU, the payments and fintech business of Prosus, today announces that its controlled company Red Dot Payment, a South East Asia focused online payment solutions provider, has received direct acquiring licenses and connectivity to Visa and Mastercard. The expansion of PayU’s offering in South East Asia with Red Dot Payment’s direct credit card acquiring license opens up new opportunities for […]
June 23, 2020
Traditional brick-and-mortar businesses in Singapore have been severely affected by the Covid-19 restrictions on public movement. With restaurants unable to seat dine-in clientèle and some shopfronts having to shutter, business owners have had to seek out new ways to maintain operations and revenues. Red Dot Payment (RDP) has two solutions to help their merchants start […]
May 5, 2020
The Covid-19 global pandemic is having an unprecedented impact on the travel and hospitality industry. As consumers observe strict restrictions to limit the spread of the Covid-19 virus, many have cancelled or postponed leisure and business travel plans. This abrupt disruption has created much uncertainty for tens of thousands of businesses worldwide. In these turbulent […]


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Vibe, which targets multicultural consumers with entertainment, culture and lifestyle content, includes Vibe magazine, Uptown magazine, more than 25 websites and the Soul Train TV show, with its library of 35 years of musical performances, according to the company’s website. Last month, Vibe began publishing Uptown Professional, a business title.â†µ
And in more immediately affecting news for the internet, Magic's on Twitter!
The account's verified already, so it looks legit. Everybody go be his friend.


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With a growing body of research pointing to improved efficiency and cost savings for institutions that have embraced innovation, technology has this week informed business decisions across public and private sectors.
An increasingly disenfranchised customer base that has now been empowered by technology to voice their complaints on poor service delivery is inspiring companies to find innovative way of reaching out to clients.
Marcia Ashong, of Ghanaian nationality, is an entrepreneur with experience in upstream oil and gas law, project management, consulting and business development. She founded TheBoardroom Africa, an outfit dedicated to increasing female boardroom participation in Africa, with her co-founder Tamsin Jones.
Africa Green Revolution Forum pulling together stakeholders in the agricultural landscape, will host a Dealroom connecting investors with business owners
Africa's digital economy will be built on mobile platforms, creating exciting opportunities for farsighted mobile operators to play a key role in the continent's digital revolution.
Shape Digital Africa at the biggest online event in African tech & telecoms
Duduzile Mkhwanazi is the Chief Executive Officer of South African non-profit organization, Project Isizwe, an organization dedicated to bringing internet access to the populace.
As industries grow, so does the job market, consumer satisfation and investor confidence. Nigeria is gaining a reputation as fertile ground for both business expansion and takeoff point for startups.
In line with the Paris Agreement’s aim to strengthen global response to climate change, industry as a significant stakeholder in the planet’s future, must take a lead in effecting and normalizing clean energy use.
Despite more than 80 per cent of the beef consumed in Kenya being produced by pastoralists according to a 2011 study, they still struggle with poor market prices and scarcity of fodder.
With Africa blazing the trail in innovations driven primarily by a new breed of young, intelligent and overly enthusiastic techies, international institutions have been lining up to tap into these innovators.
The Namibian economy does not operate in a vacuum and we are very dependent on our larger neighbor South Africa when it comes to the health of our economy. H
Mansur M. Nuruddin is a founding Partner of MNCapital Africa Advisors, a financial advisory firm focused on the African market.
While corporate connectivity will provide the foundations of a growing economy, the provision of technology solutions within the SME sector will ensure Zimbabwe’s growth path is as inclusive and wide-ranging as possible.
The Government has prioritized the Manufacturing Sector in the Big 4 Agenda primarily because, through local content provision, it functions as a support provider and catalyst for achievement of the other pillars.
In Africa, intra regional trade accounts for a paltry 15 per cent of all trading compared to Europe where trade between the region’s nations stand at 70 per cent and Asia’s 51 per cent.
As Kenya aims for mid- level economic status it has set targets it hopes will propel it to this dream.
International shipping could be among the first industries to embrace the commercial benefits of blockchain-based smart contracts.
There is no shortage of opinions with regards to what needs to be done to improve economies of Africa. Experts from diverse fields advocate for different solutions, some tailored to fit their field interests, others seeming to stem from a place of general betterment.
Kifle Bantayehu is an Ethiopian entrepreneur, consulting professional and policy strategist. He founded in 2016 Afrinection, a platform that closes several gaping holes in the African employment and investment market.


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The pandemic has affected a lot of businesses worldwide since the COVID-19 first broke out in March of last year.
COVID-19, popularly known as the novel coronavirus, has shaken the entire world. Apart from infecting and killing thousands of people,
According to a national hand-washing survey, 83% of U.S. workers believe that a clean workplace restroom means that the company values its
It has been a difficult year for everyone, especially in terms of finances. Businesses across the world had to close
Whether you’re a multi-national corporation or a mom-and-pop shop, you’ll want to have an exculpatory clause in any of your
For centuries, businesses and enterprises have always been focused on making a profit. But for many businesses to make a
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Technomic, the research and consulting firm that keeps score on this sort of thing, put out its annual ranking of fast-food restaurants yesterday. The firm reports that Wendy's has displaced Burger King as the number two burger chain with $8.5 billion in sales compared with Burger King's $8.4 billion.
McDonald's was, of course, still at the top of 500 largest chain
restaurants, earning a staggering $34.2 billion last year. If you count
the non-burger chains, Subway and Starbucks, Wendy's and Burger King
technically ranked fourth and fifth behind Ronald McDonald's.
But the big news here, the one that blogs like this are talking about,
is how Wendy's has outpaced The King. The achievement is even more
significant when you consider that Burger King still has more
restaurants than Wendy's.
The report also singled out Five Guys Burgers and Fries as the
fastest-growing chain with a 32.8% improvement in earnings, which is
better than Chipotle's 23.4% sales change last year.


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The Closure and Container Manufacturers Association (CCMA) is set to merge with the International Society of Beverage Technologists (ISBT).
The merger will be effective on April 1, 2013.
To facilitate transition, a group will be formed with representatives from both organizations.
According to a statement from ISBT, the move is designed to allow CCMA members to share industry guidelines and standards with a larger, more global audience. A number of CCMA efforts are already coordinated with ISBT, such as the Threadspecs committee which works on finish standards.
ISBT executive director Larry Hobbs said that with their packaging component knowledge and issue-based advocacy, CCMA will strengthen ISBT. "CCMA members also will be able contribute to the ISBT's university program which offers students basic training on beverage ingredients, quality, processing and packaging," he added.
Founded in Washington DC in 1953, the Dallas-based ISBT consists of over 1,000 members worldwide and focuses on the technical and scientific aspects of soft drinks and beverages. According to the Barrington, Ill.,-based CCMA, its member companies represent the majority of North American closure manufacturers and a large segment of North American container manufactures.


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Leucadia National Corp. is pulling out of its planned deal to buy beleaguered New York insurer Reliance Group Holdings, as the insurance company's stock spirals downward.
On May 30, Leucadia agreed to buy Reliance for $293 million in stock, or $2.55 per share. Because Reliance was trading at 50 cents per share Friday and had a market capitalization of around $57 million, Leucadia announced Friday that it would not proceed on the acquisition on the agreed terms. At the time of the initial agreement, Reliance was trading at $2.375. "With Reliance trading where it is, the original proposition was not going to happen," said Keith Trauner, an analyst for Fairholme Capital Management in Short Hills, N.J. "Obviously, the market was saying it shouldn't happen at that price."
In a press release issued by Leucadia, the New York company said "the parties are discussing alternative transactions." Neither company would comment further.
"The deal was always contingent on due diligence, and Leucadia had a 30-day window in which they looked over the books and decided against moving forward," said James Auden, senior director for Fitch Inc. in Chicago.
Mr. Trauner said he doubts any other company will swoop in and buy Reliance on the cheap.
"At this point, the rest of the industry is going to assume it's a black hole," Mr. Trauner said. He added that Leucadia could take working control of the reorganization of Reliance by owning far less than 100% of common equity.
"Leucadia has been very good at taking on risks other companies have been afraid of," Mr. Trauner said. "Then again, they've walked away from other deals before."
Even since Leucadia announced it would buy the company, Reliance has been in turmoil. A group of shareholders filed suit against the company alleging it gave "false and misleading statements" about its financial prospects. Ratings agencies lowered the ratings on Reliance's debt. In June, the company sold off its inland marine and excess and surplus insurance lines to The Hartford Financial Services Group for an undisclosed amount.
"Reliance was in a position where they had to get something for that book of business, so they went ahead and did it," Mr. Auden said.
Matthew Coyle, director of insurance at Standard & Poor's in New York, said, "Any time you start selling other books of businesses after you announce that you're being acquired, it raises questions."
"When they first announced the deal, [Leucadia] hadn't finished their due diligence," said analyst Mike Paisan of Keefe, Bruyette & Woods Inc., New York. "During that process, Reliance essentially sold all of their good assets. What's left is really the commercial middle-market stuff that causes most of the problems."
In addition, while Reliance has sold its renewal rights to Hartford, it has retained the liabilities of that business, he said.
Mr. Paisan said he believes Leucadia won't try to get better terms. "I don't think Leucadia is going to do it. It's too risky," Mr. Paisan said.
Leucadia is a financial services holding company that owns insurance, banking, and mining interests, including American Investment Bank.
Reliance reported an operating loss of $36.5 million on revenues of $1.02 billion for the first quarter.
The insurer also took a hit in the Unicover Managers debacle last year, when a workers compensation insurance facility failed, causing losses throughout the insurance industry.
In January, Reliance settled Unicover-related lawsuits with several insurers for $111 million after taxes. Reliance is alleging fraud in a suit against Unicover, the managing general agent that put together the workers' compensation facility.


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HTC has just confirmed Android Oreo (Android 8.0) timeline for its smartphones. Google announced Android 8.0 Oreo on August 21. Pixel and Nexus users will be among the first to get the new update, which is not surprising at all. The question around when other smartphone OEMs will start rolling out Android O for their devices is constantly asked, given that not every Android phone makes it to the list. HTC is one of the first companies to have announced an official timeline.
In a new tweet, HTC USA’s official Twitter account confirmed the HTC U11, HTC U Ultra, HTC 10 will be the first few devices to get Android 8.0. The tweet reads, “We’re excited to bring Android 8.0 to the HTC U11, U Ultra, & 10, beginning with U11 in Q4. Stay tuned for more Oreo details & new products!” The HTC U11 is the new flagship from the company with the squeezable edges on the side, and as the tweet makes it clear this will be the first to get the Android 8.0 update.
Google’s Android 8.0 comes with some new features like ‘Picture-in-Picture mode’, which will let users watch a YouTube video, do a video chat, etc while keeping another app open. It also comes with improved notifications for apps and better battery optimisation. Autofill framework allows automatic log-in for apps where users have granted permission in Android Oreo. Google also claims faster performance and 2X boot speed with the Android 8.0 Oreo.
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Google has also said they are working with companies like Essential, Huawei, Kyocera, Motorola, HMD Global (aka the Nokia phones) Samsung, Sharp and Sony for the Android Oreo builds. Nokia phones run pure Android, and the company has promised a quick update to Android 8.0 for the Nokia 8 smartphone which will start shipping globally from September.
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Stoneridge Inc. (SRI) Trading Up 3.2%
Shares of Stoneridge Inc. (NYSE:SRI) were up 3.2% during trading on Friday . The stock traded as high as $18.02 and last traded at $17.80, with a volume of 121,833 shares changing hands. The stock had previously closed at $17.25.
Several analysts recently commented on SRI shares. B. Riley upgraded Stoneridge to a “buy” rating and set a $17.25 target price on the stock in a research report on Tuesday, May 10th. Zacks Investment Research upgraded Stoneridge from a “hold” rating to a “buy” rating and set a $16.00 target price on the stock in a research report on Saturday, May 7th. FBR & Co restated a “hold” rating and issued a $13.00 target price on shares of Stoneridge in a research report on Thursday, August 4th. Finally, Sidoti cut Stoneridge from a “buy” rating to a “neutral” rating and set a $18.00 target price on the stock. in a research report on Tuesday, May 31st. Three investment analysts have rated the stock with a hold rating, two have assigned a buy rating and one has given a strong buy rating to the stock. The company presently has an average rating of “Buy” and an average price target of $17.60.
The stock has a market capitalization of $495.87 million and a PE ratio of 15.53. The stock’s 50-day moving average price is $16.83 and its 200 day moving average price is $15.09.
Stoneridge (NYSE:SRI) last released its earnings results on Tuesday, August 2nd. The company reported $0.41 earnings per share for the quarter, topping analysts’ consensus estimates of $0.32 by $0.09. During the same period last year, the business earned $0.25 earnings per share. The firm had revenue of $186.90 million for the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $184.91 million. The firm’s quarterly revenue was up 13.1% compared to the same quarter last year. On average, equities research analysts predict that Stoneridge Inc. will post $1.37 earnings per share for the current year.
In related news, VP Richard P. Adante sold 18,979 shares of Stoneridge stock in a transaction dated Tuesday, August 9th. The stock was sold at an average price of $17.64, for a total transaction of $334,789.56. Following the sale, the vice president now directly owns 61,532 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $1,085,424.48. The transaction was disclosed in a document filed with the SEC, which can be accessed through this link.
Stoneridge, Inc is a designer and manufacturer of engineered electrical and electronic components, modules and systems for the automotive, commercial, motorcycle, off-highway and agricultural vehicle markets. The Company operates in three segments: Control Devices, Electronics and PST. The Company’s Control Devices segment designs and manufactures products that monitor, measure, or activate specific functions within a vehicle.
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text: 2022 proved to be a bumper year for EU-ASEAN economic relations. Collectively, ASEAN is the EU’s third largest trade partner after China and the US. Since ASEAN has extensive trade and investment ties with the EU, bilateral trade in goods and services totaling €272 billion in 2022 with machinery, transport equipment, and agricultural products constituting ASEAN’s main export to the EU. It makes the EU the third largest trading partner of ASEAN. The EU collectively is also the biggest investor in ASEAN, with a total Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) of €313.6 billion in 2020.


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U.S. economy back on track with strong second-quarter rebound
Published on Jul 31, 2014 2:49 AM
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The U.S. economy rebounded sharply in the second quarter as consumers stepped up spending and businesses restocked, putting it on course to close out the year on solid footing.
Gross domestic product expanded at a 4.0 percent annual rate after shrinking at a revised 2.1 percent pace in the first quarter, the Commerce Department said on Wednesday. Previously, the government had said the economy contracted at a 2.9 percent rate at the start of the year.
The second quarter's expansion was much stronger than the 3.0 percent economists had expected and bolstered the outlook for the remainder of the year.
"The economy came back and even though there may have been a little extra inventory building ... solid activity was so widespread that you cannot call this number an aberration," said Mr Joel Naroff, chief economist at Naroff Economic Advisors in Holland, Pennsylvania.
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Pentax arguably has very good cameras, but they have been lagging far behind (very far behind!) industry giants Canon and Nikon. What to do?
â€œI’m afraid it will need some sort of alliance with another company in the long term,â€ said Hoya Chief Executive Hiroshi Suzuki. High-tech glass maker Hoya bought the Pentax company in 2007 for $1 billion to add endoscopes and digital cameras to its product portfolio, which includes LCD photomasks, hard disk drive components, eye glass lenses and contact lenses.
Last year, Pentax sold only 2.3 million digital cameras compared to Canonâ€™s 25.6 million units. So a partner is needed, but with whom? Watch the next episode of the continuing Pentax saga.


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That's according to BlackBerry CEO John Chen who was in Hong Kong to attend the Technologies that Matter forum hosted by MIT Enterprise. It's certainly no secret that a lot of folks have had their shipments placed on back order, earlier we posted about how ShopBlackBerry shipments were now resuming, but it's also no secret the device has been selling out whenever its been made available.
It's a good thing that some people can't buy BlackBerry Ltd.'s Passport phone, Chief Executive Officer John Chen said. That means it's popular. I'm glad to have inventory issues. It shows that people want the phone, we took a very conservative approach and didn't order too many.
Rather than ordering too many Passports and running the risk of them not selling, BlackBerry had to hit a fine balance between too many and not enough, so while it has left some folks waiting a bit longer for their device to arrive, it's all good news for BlackBerry. The demands is there, the Passport is selling well and BlackBerry has better control of their inventory and will level it with demand. The smart approach.


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MaXhosa to Open NYC Pop-up in 2024
The South African luxury brand is set to debut its first U.S. outpost early next year.
Five years after first showing at New York Fashion Week, MaXhosa is heading back to the Big Apple to set up shop. Laduma Ngxokolo, the founder of the South African luxury brand, is currently in the city with his team to sign the lease for a six-month pop-up, which is due to open on the famed Canal Street in Soho early next year.
“We’ve been in and of New York for a few years now,” he told an intimate crowd of media at a restaurant in the Financial District on Thursday night. “The first time I came here, in 2015, I thought, ‘I like the Black people out here,’” he says. “They’re so expressive, they’re so colorful, they’re so diverse. I love the energy.”
Since then, and since starting the fashion label in 2010, the story of MaXhosa has expanded from a South African-centric knitwear brand, inspired by the Xhosa initiation ceremony, to an internationally-recognized name in African luxury fashion, admired by the likes of Beyoncé and Alicia Keys.
Before COVID, MaXhosa’s relationship with New York had been steadily building. In 2018, the Museum of Modern Art commissioned a cable-knit sweater by Ngxokolo as part of its “Is Fashion Modern?” exhibit, and in 2019, Bloomingdales stocked his kaftans for their The Lion King collection, inspired by the live action remake, in a pop-up curated by actress Florence Kasumba.
In 2019, he debuted MaXhosa’s Spring-Summer 2020 collection at New York Fashion Week in a regal show at Spring Studios that featured actor Atandwa Kani, who wore MaXhosa to the Black Panther premiere, and Zozi Tunzi, who went on to win Miss Universe.
Now, Ngxokolo is excited about where MaXhosa, which was also worn by Eddie Murphy in Coming 2 America, could go if it had an American outpost, and was better able to serve its international clientele, as well as explore more film and TV opportunities. “We felt this was the perfect time to test our retail presence in New York,” he says. “We only have positive energy of how it’ll go.”
The New York pop-up marks the label's first international stand-alone retail presence, and Ngxokolo says they’re also looking at Los Angeles and Miami for future possibilities, too. MaXhosa has five retail stores in South Africa, and last month opened up a duty-free one in Johannesburg’s O.R. Tambo International Airport. “We’re in the business of offering quite rare African luxury, and African luxury is at a fast-growing pace. You only have to walk around Johannesburg, Durban, or Cape Town where some of the most beautiful individuals are dressed in high-end brands to see that.”
The pop-up is due to open in March, but “don’t hold me to it,” Ngxololo chuckles. “It might have to be April. We’re trying to find the best shopfitter.” The good news is they have found a good landlord, and in New York, that’s half the battle won.
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The foodie offer will be led by The Mouse at Brimstage, along with the newly opened Brimstage Courtyard Café.
They will be supplemented by several other local producers who will be situated on the roundabout connecting some of the hidden tracks of the Leverhulme Estate which are being opened up for the leisure ride on Sunday, September 22.
Foodie stands will include independent coffee company Elephant Coffee, the award-winning Chocolate Cellar, Dutch-style chip maker Chip’d and Boysenberry Catering aka the Deli from New Ferry.
Alongside the foodie offering will be stands promoting cycling and the outdoor lifestyle. Leading bike retailer Tracs, based in Delamere Forest, will be showcasing a range of products including the very latest e-bikes.
The Leverhulme Summer Cycle is being organised by Pedalare, which promotes cycling as a leisure pursuit, and Rethink Now CIC, which works with communities to help them consider what changes they can make to improve air quality and their quality of life.
The Leverhulme Summer Cycle follows on from last year’s successful Leverhulme Grand Prix at Birkenhead Park, which saw top-class professional cycling return to Wirral for the first time in over 50 years.
Tanya Leary, a director of Rethink Now, said: “The Leverhulme Summer Cycle takes place on International Car Free Day and is a great opportunity to ride some traffic free routes usually off limits to the public.
“It will be a great day out for all the family, whether you want to ride some of the hidden paths of the Estate or simply sample some of the lovely treats on offer from a range of independent food producers.”
Also supporting the day are Wirral Council, HYPE, Cycling UK and the RSPB.
Andy Mills, a director of Pedalare, said: “We have been delighted with the response to the Leverhulme Summer Cycle and look forward to welcoming families to Brimstage Hall on September 22 to experience the Estate’s off-road tracks.”
For lots more information about the event, go to www.summercycle.co.uk


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text: The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) has been appointed as the nodal ministry for online gaming, a move the industry said would bring clarity and certainty for all stakeholders. The Department of Sports under the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports has been notified as the nodal Ministry for “eSports as part of multi-sports events”. The Centre notified these amendments to the Allocation of Business Rules recently. Minister of State for IT Rajeev Chandrasekhar tweeted that Meity will soon come out with norms for online gaming intermediaries. The government is committed to fully encouraging tech innovation, but also to ensure no illegal content/services is possible. “@GoI_MeitY will soon publish rules for online gaming intermediaries and start public consultation on same,” Chandrasekhar tweeted on Tuesday.


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MUMBAI: Iconic German sport lifestyle brand Puma has signed DDB Mudra Group as its creative partner in India. As part of the mandate, the agency will be responsible for the creative strategy and execution for Puma’s marketing communication in India.
The company has recently brought on board Virat Kohli as a brand ambassador.
Puma has been designing, developing, selling and marketing footwear, apparel and accessories, for over 65 years. It distributes products in more than 120 countries including India, where it’s the fastest growing sports lifestyle brand.
Abhishek Ganguly, MD, Puma India, said, “We firmly believed in new age media and have constantly strived to create our own differentiated patterns and modules; to engage with our consumers. I am confident that our partnership with DDB will help us create more resonance with our customers and bring forward the true spirit of our brand.”
The business will be led by Ranji Cherian, President and Managing Partner, DDB Mudra South and Vishnu Srivatsav, Creative Head, DDB Mudra South.
Cherian said “We intend to bring Puma’s unique voice to life in the sports and lifestyle category. It’s a prestigious account win for us, and a great canvas for our own capabilities and creativity. We’re relishing the challenge and the opportunity to be Puma’s partner in embedding itself in India’s consideration and culture.”
"Following the transaction, majority Indian ownership will create the regulatory space to even convert the operations into a B2C entity. It will provide a better shopping and pricing experience. But it's a call that has to be taken," said a source familiar with the transaction.


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The 8th Egypt Pool & Water Technology Exhibition is preparing. This exhibition is an event that highlights and brings answers to the increasing demand for swimming pools in Egypt and in the Middle East in general. It will be held from 26 till 28 February 2013, at the Cairo International Convention Centre (CICC) which is located in Nasr City.
Organized after the recent revolution, it will take place in the context of a new Egypt, determined to conduct a full-scale economic reform, Aquatherm Egypt Pool is seen as a good opportunity for a real investment push in the region.
According key economic indicators & measures, it seems certain that the Egyptian economy is likely to witness a true boom in the days to come.
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The Show organizers Eng, Essam Marwan and Sir Adel A.El-Ghany said that a strong economy in Egypt will make entertainment and leisure products grow and specially swimming pools, saunas, spas, fountains, as well as pool chemicals and water parks.
The exhibition expects to attract roughly 100 exhibitors and 10.000 visitors from Egypt, Middle East and Africa, specially from Libya and Sudan. In this context, Aquatherm and Egypt Pool will exhibit a huge spectrum of pool and water products.
The Cairo International Convention Centre (CICC) is located in an eastern suburb of Cairo and is mid-way between Cairo International Airport and downtown Cairo.


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As the sweep of Ogilvy took place today, Sir Martin Sorrell, CEO of mother ship WPP, was in Athens with a select group of 250 staffers and other “smart people” to brainstorm about the future of the business.
Well, what are these high level thinkers doing? According to Business Week, there are jugglers to get people’s creative juices flowing. The Nintendo Wii is manned by ad execs and others are listening to an executive from Britain’s Guardian newspaper give a presentation entitled “Oh My God, the Internet Ate My Business!”
Your mouth went try at the mention of jugglers and by now, you are probably gagging a little bit. Anyone in the trenches of the ad industry should be appalled and dismayed right now. Can you believe that the guys in charge are just now getting a lesson about the internet? CEOs of digital agencies? Don’t feel bad about that shit eating grin you’re sporting. Clearly, the death star agencies are farther behind the curve then we all thought.
What’s Sorrell’s plan? “Sorrell is now pushing for every one of his 133,000 employees-along with the 15 heavyweight members of his board-to embrace digital technology like there’s no tomorrow.”
Fucking christ. You fucking joker. Embrace digital! You should be ashamed! Come on. For how long has there been internal pressure at WPP do just that? How many staffers have left to join digital shops or head into the tech sector because you guys have been asleep at the wheel? Buying up digital agencies isn’t going to save you.
“WPP has set up digital training courses for 3,000 managers to find ways to engage customers with tools like Twitter and Facebook, among other new channels.”
You’re already too late on this on, papi. If you get myopic and just focus on digital, mobile and gaming are going to leave your ass in the lurch in just a few short years. Lets not even talk about real world issues like identity, expression, feminism and race in the US that are going to catch you out in the cold in the same amount of time. Lets not talk about the ever present need to do good that continues to face down your clients. Are you ready to confront all these issues as well?
In the article, the writer goes on to discuss how Marty wants more cooperation between his firms. Blah, blah, blah. Sorrell is basically admitting that WPP has become irrelevant. That they’ve done it to themselves and the solution? From what this article says, they really have no solution at all.


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Amazon’s recent $8.5 billion purchase of MGM Studios set off speculation about the company’s long-term strategy for Amazon Prime. Is Amazon trying to beat Netflix and the other giants in new content creation? Is it planning to offset its poor record of original content by relying on the experts at MGM?
I suspect they are doing something else entirely: Leaving, at least temporarily, subscribers who want the best new content to the competitionwhile Amazon Prime sucks up everyone else.
The streaming giants have taken different approaches to securing parts of the market. Disney Plus is going after kids, and adults who want to revisit childhood, with its “Star Wars” and Marvel programming. Netflix is the place to go for new programming, with dozens of new original movies and shows each year, and partners like the Obamas. Hulu and HBO seem to be targeting everyone by having a cross-section of new, old, adult and child-oriented program; Hulu also has fast access to broadcast TV like ABC and NBC, while HBO has popular original series.
Amazon Prime has long been in the basement of streaming companies, with a more massive library of content than its competitors but lower star-quality content. Its efforts at original content have largely flopped, even as it stacks up subscribers like hotcakes, and streaming consumers tend to rank it fairly low on the preference scale. It has been the Walmart and McDonald’s of the streaming industry, providing lots of one-star quality to build a large base of non-discriminatory subscribers.
Now, it is making moves into the two-, three- and four-star quality programming. The $11 billion investment into hosting Thursday night football gives Amazon dominance over a single night of programming each week, 15 weeks a year, for 11 years. The new MGM Studios purchase gives subscribers access to classic movies like the Bond and Rocky series, “Gone With the Wind,” and “Clash of the Titans” — plus 17,000 TV shows.
Amazon Prime has a long way to go to earn consumer trust and a competitive place in the streaming consumer market. Streaming services tend to have high brand loyalty among current customers, but a 2021 survey showed that just 6 percent of consumers would take Amazon Prime over the competition, compared with HBO at 21 percent and Netflix at 41 percent. But that same poor brand position also means that buying MGM has given Amazon huge growth potential within the overall streaming marketplace; and consumer fragmentation is giving it the right opportunity to take advantage of that growth potential.
Amazon’s acquisitions may make it the primary streamer for consumers who just want to relax and watch a good flick — or, on Thursdays, a good game — leaving huge segments of the streaming market alone for now. The company said last year the acquisition will clear a path to high-quality new content.
It is an excellent strategy to build a larger, more-satisfied subscriber base without immediately going into direct competition with the top-shelf streaming giants. Media wars over the same audience often hurts a brand’s position — and weakens its finances, as the war sucks money and effort that should go toward securing market segments the competition doesn’t already dominate.
Instead, Amazon will push its higher — and higher quality — volume into the market, and build brand trust with its current and new market segments. And when it decides to branch out into new content, MGM Studios’ resources and reputation will give it the launching pad it needs to compete in yet another new market segment.


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It's taken hours but telco giant Telstra has managed to put most bank and retail customers caught out at ATMs and checkouts back online after an outage.
The outage had affected some EFTPOS terminals and access to ATMs across the country on Thursday afternoon.
"Most customer services have now been restored, and we're working with our customers on the remaining few," a Telstra spokesman said on Thursday night.
"We are continuing to monitor all services as this happens. We're sorry for the impact and inconvenience caused."
Commonwealth Bank experienced problems with some of its merchant payment terminals, leaving some retailers unable to accept card payments.
"Some services are returning to normal and we thank customers for their patience. Our telecommunication provider continues to work to resolve their incident that is impacting our services," the CBA tweeted.
Customers had complained to CBA via social media that their EFTPOS machines were displaying error messages.
The outage also hit Australia Post, St George Bank, NAB, Westpac and ANZ.
"All EFTPOS transactions, bill payments and banking services are back up and running. Thanks everyone for your patience and understanding," the postal service tweeted.
NAB's woes were among those first fixed during the outage, a spokeswoman told AAP.
Westpac said some branches, ATMs and services in Sydney were non-operational due to a broader network failure in the region.
The outage also affected Caltex service stations, Coles and Woolworths stores, Big W and liquor retailers BWS and Dan Murphy's.
"Telstra has advised us the network connection is back up and running," Woolworths told AAP, offering an apology to customers for the delay.
"We expect our systems to come back online and resume normal service through checkouts over the next hour.
"Stores are continuing to trade as our teams are still able to process payments manually at this time. We're working closely with Telstra to rectify the issue as quickly as possible."
Coles stores had continued to trade as normal despite a small number of credit union cards impacted by the outage, a spokesman said.
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* Commonwealth Bank
* St George Bank
* Australia Post
* Big W
* Dan Murphy's
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The Associated Press signs on with journalism blockchain startup Civil
Civil Media Company is a startup that aims to support a network of high-quality news outlets through the sale of cryptocurrency. Now, it’s trying to apply the blockchain that underpins digital currency to protect that journalism.
Today the company is announcing a two-part deal with The Associated Press. The AP will license its content to the newsrooms in the Civil network (there are 14, and they include startups like ZigZag and Block Club Chicago), as it does with other news outlets. The other part involves the AP and Civil working together on a blockchain based-technology that will let Civil newsrooms track the flow of their content and enforce licensing rights.
The arrangement gives Civil access to the AP’s experience in licensing, business practices and product design. The AP gets access to potential new customers through Civil’s network and a chance to learn and adopt the emerging blockchain technology. (Civil is committed to building the tech; the AP hasn’t formally committed to being involved in the building.) The AP also will get Civil tokens, which Civil will issue (the token sale is set to start Sept. 18). The tokens are part of the way Civil is trying to form a self-governing system to promote ethical, high-quality journalism.
Civil is a for-profit company that is funded with $5 million from Consensys, which helps companies build on the Ethereum blockchain. It’s brought on a who’s who in media, including Vivian Schiller, who is CEO of the Civil Foundation, a nonprofit that will promote Civil’s core values; and advisors such as Columbia University’s Emily Bell and former Gizmodo Media Group CEO Raju Narisetti.) Token holders can use to help fund Civil newsrooms and keep low-quality newsrooms out of the network. Ex-Washington Post exec Jarrod Dicker is taking a similar, tech-based approach to publishing’s sustainability problem with blockchain startup Poet.
Matthew Iles, Civil’s founder and CEO, said the goal of the blockchain technology is twofold: to make it easier for publishers and creators to license their content and make it easier for them to track down their content when it’s used without permission. Iles, a vet of ESPN, said big media companies tell him that 50 percent to 70 percent of the content they publish is being republished without any credit or compensation. And even though many have robust legal teams, it’s hard to track down the offenders.
“People who are creating content aren’t in control of it in any way,” he said. “What this all boils up to is content creators to to be able to get credit for work wherever it’s published and more efficiently track the chain of value and ensure people are getting name credit and compensation.”
Jim Kennedy, svp of strategy and enterprise development at The Associated Press, said finding new customers for the AP’s journalism was its primary interest in Civil, but protecting intellectual property was important, too.
“Right now, we send something out on the internet, and we can’t really track it in all the ways it’s consumed,” he said. “When you’re licensing content to a legacy media company, you can pretty well track it. But on the internet, it’s never been easy. When we do contracts with people, we establish their rights to use it, and they’re generally followed. But when it’s published, it’s freely available for people to scrape and cut and paste. It used to be, we just worried about people using it for free. Now there’s this whole element of people using it for fake news and misinformation. This presents an opportunity to have a real track record of who’s allowed to publish content and how it’s being used.”
The idea is to release a product in three months, Iles said. Pricing hasn’t been determined but there will likely be a free version available to Civil newsrooms, he said.
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This summer, the International Fashion Festival will take centre stage at the luxury super-yacht marina village and homeport, Porto Montenegro, based in Tivat. The event will take place from 26th – 28th July and will be hosted in the iconic Synchro building, a newly-renovated waterfront
Accademia del Lusso, the high-level training school for Fashion and Design, chose Milan, a theatre of the synergy between historical luxury brands and new emerging designers, to present its 2018 fashion show. The pieces on the catwalk- created by forty-seven talents from across the globe,
House of Hend, which is a poetic expression of creativity from Her Highness Sheikha Hend Al Qassemi, is heading to London next month, for Pure London Show. Pure London, the UK’s largest fashion trade show, will be held on 22nd to 24th of July and
With summer season finally here, it's time to relax and have fun, right? What better way than to combine travel, music and luxury lifestyle in one. Yalikavak Marina in Bodrum, Turkey is the ideal destination, as the pop icon vocalist, Anastacia, will be on stage with
The Monaco Grand Prix is a glamorous and unmissable occasion for motorsports lovers. TAG Heuer is returning to the Principality once again this year to celebrate the legendary Grand Prix, for which it has been Official Watch since 2011, with its now hotly anticipated exclusive
Mall of the Emirates (MOE) one of the leading shopping malls, is hosting a Ramadan-themed photography exhibition, ‘Art from the Heart’ at the mall’s Luxury Wing on Level 1, from May the 28th up until June the 6th, 2018.
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The first Monday in May means one thing: the Met Gala, and this year’s theme is Heavenly Bodies: Fashion and the Catholic Imagination, brought creativity to a whole new level.
Gala co-chairs Amal Clooney, Bad Gal Riri and Donatella Versace, were joined by who’s who in
His Highness Sheikh Dr Sultan bin Muhammad Al Qasimi, member of the Federal Supreme Council, Ruler of Sharjah, opened Rain Room (2012) in Sharjah yesterday, marking the installation’s Middle East debut. Also, in attendance were HE Khalid Jasim Al Midfa, Chairman of Sharjah Commerce and


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Steam game sales grows by 100 per cent
For the seventh year running, Valve’s Steam platform has seen a growth in sales, jumping 100 per cent in the past 12 months alone.
“Steam and Steamworks continues to evolve to keep up with customer and developer demands for new services and content,” said president Gabe Newell
Mr Newell also cited the introduction and improvement of new payment platforms for games as aiding this growth. “Support for in-game item trading prompted the exchange of over 19 million items. Support for free-to-play games, launched in June, has spurred the launch of 18 FTP titles on Steam, with more coming in 2012. Looking forward, we are preparing for the launch of the Big Picture UI mode, which will allow gamers to experience Steam on large displays and in more rooms of the house.”
The number of active gamer accounts on the digital distribution platform has hit an impressive 40 million and just recently broke the record for most users concurrently online – 5 million. Games Industry (requires free account signup) reports that throughout 2011, nearly 15 million games were registered, which is an increase of 67 per cent over the year before.
These figures are equally impressive because 2011 was the first year that saw some competition for the game download platform. While it’s still in the early stages of its development, EA Game’s Origin service saw a few million users and is expected to continue its growth despite early hiccups. The Impulse digital distribution platform that’s now owned by GameStop is still small fry in comparison, but it too is on the rise.


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For the first time since it’s launching, Première Vision adapts environmentally friendly collections at its Paris show, held on 11 - 13 February 2020.
Premiere Vision joins the sustainability fever. Almost half of the European consumers stated that they bought responsible fashion merchandise in 2019, as reflected in the study conducted by the IFM-Premiere Vision Chair. In order to meet clients’ expectations, Première Vision is tweaking its Paris show by offering a space for creative and eco-friendly collections.
Starting this February, the Smart Creation Area, a space dedicated to responsible creation previously only held at September show – will now be featured at each edition. It will be a first gather of exhibitors presenting eco-responsible materials and services and exhibitors who specialize in fashion technology in one space, Hall 3, The Smart Creation Area.
Sustainability and technology are two key subjects around which the Première Vision group has been positioning itself for several years now, to support the creative fashion industry as it evolves.
About 54 exhibitors including 43 featuring responsible products (36 Smart Materials and 7 Smart Services - 1/3 being newcomers) and 11 fashion tech exhibitors (including 3 new ones). The Paris show received 53,156 visitors from 127 countries and of which 70% were international at its last edition.


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Car Dealerships Set To Reopen Showrooms To Customers Next Week
8th April 2021
Car dealers are finally set to reopen their showrooms next week on April 12th, following the government’s confirmation that the planned easing of national restrictions remains on track, with non-essential retail (including car dealerships) able to open their doors again on Monday.
The rules upon reopening will echo those in place last year, with business owners responsible for ensuring their workplace is following the latest Covid-19 secure guidelines in line with the current Health and Safety legislation.
Dealerships are once again encouraged to review how safely you can operate to minimise any risk to both your employees and customers. This includes the mandatory wearing of face masks and introducing social distancing measures where possible, such as one-way systems, to avoid unnecessary contact. Carrying out regular sanitising of desks and high traffic areas and displaying clear friendly posters explaining the processes in place can go a long way to making customers feel comfortable to once again be in the showroom.
Your stock vehicles are also quite likely to require a bit of attention after potentially not being touched for a few months, with low staff numbers and the showroom doors closed. It will be important to check that cars start after not being moved for many weeks, safety checks are carried out and vehicles undergo thorough cleaning before being inspected by car buyers.
Checking in with staff and running through any changes in their day-to-day routine before bringing them back to work could be a significant help to your dealership when April 12th arrives. Updating your teams on new stock and processes might seem like something that can be done on the day, but preparing them now will lower the risk of any confusion next week when you want them firing on all cylinders.
Advertising your dealership’s reopening on your website and social media can help to spread the word that you’re open for business, while serving as a polite reminder that you’re following the guidelines and protecting your staff and customers. Highlighting your safety measures just might be the difference between earning a customer’s trust and losing them to another dealership.
Dragon2000’s car dealer websites and mobile apps are full of features which can assist both the customers who want to visit the showroom in person and also the customers who would prefer to still make their enquiries online.
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When she first decided to open her own restaurant in the little space at Central and Volutsia, Celese Ponder didn’t know that a fancy new shipping container mall was planned for right across the street.
That’s just a happy coincidence, she said.
But when Revolutsia — a new development full of restaurants and shops — opens soon at the southwest corner of Central and Volutsia, Ponder is hoping that people headed there will also notice her new comfort food restaurant, Fyre, on the northwest corner.
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Ponder, a single mother of three, opened the restaurant part time this spring at 2724 E. Central. Not long ago, she was able to start full-time hours.
Her menu includes down-home dishes like fried catfish, fried chicken, chicken fingers, okra, seasoned fries, greens and mac and cheese. Every day, she serves a different special, rotating dishes like chicken-fried chicken, meatloaf, chicken etouffee and jambalaya. She also sometimes serves oxtails.
“I’ve always been a cook,” she said. “I’ve loved cooking all my life, and since I’ve been a young adult, I’ve always wanted to open a restaurant.”
Fyre’s hours are 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Tuesdays and Wednesdays, 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Thursdays and Fridays, 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Saturdays and 1 to 7 p.m. Sundays. It’s closed on Mondays.
The building used to house a business called Bargain Hunters, but before that, it had been a restaurant, so the space already had a hood. Ponder said she worked on the building for about a year.
There’s another big section of the building that Ponder hasn’t opened yet but hopes to soon; it will offer open mic events and children’s talent shows.
Her three children, ages 13, 15 and 18, help her in the restaurant.
Fyre is doing well so far, Ponder said, especially considering she hasn’t advertised it at all.
“We’re just climbing and climbing,” she said. “I get new customers every day. There’s a lot of good word-of-mouth.”
Want to try Fyre’s wings? She’ll be one of the vendors at Saturday’s Wingapalooza chicken wing-eating event at Intrust Bank Arena.


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During a regular shareholders’ meeting, KT Corporation announced it would increase its efforts to shift from a telco (telecommunications company) into a digico (digital platform company). Although it experienced management activity restrictions due to the pandemic, KT continued to prepare for its communication-based digico transformation. KT’s CEO Koo Hyun-Mo, who headed the meeting at the KT R&D Center, shared that KT has finalized preparation processes.
“By 2025, we will increase digital platform sales by 50% to drive the company’s growth and return more profits to our shareholders,” said Koo. As CEO Koo stated, the company’s digitalization is highly advantageous and presents more opportunities, especially in the current non-face-to-face era. Following the recent growth and demand for digital transformations, KT aspires to grow beyond and enhance its stagnant telecom platform. According to KT, it would optimize its communication technologies and capabilities to grow into a comprehensive media content provider. The largest South Korean telecommunications firm also plans to improve its strengths, including AI, cloud, media content, biotech, and more.
Moreover, to promote corporate management transparency, KT appointed two new executive directors and one outside director. KT selected Park Jong-Wook and Kang Kook-Hyun for the executive director positions due to their expertise and direction regarding digico growth. KT also reappointed Lee Kang-Cheol as an outside director for his ESG command and capabilities.
Venturing Into Digital Logistics and Bio-Healthcare
In addition to its existing business agendas, KT would include two new target projects to speed up its post-telecom restructuring. To this end, KT stated it would launch a cargo transportation and freight forwarding business to advance its logistics operations. KT would also establish a medical device manufacturing and sales business to promote its cloud-based technologies and big data businesses.
Increasing Original Content Production
Aside from accelerating its transformation towards becoming a digico, KT also plans to improve its business portfolio and media content. Koo also noted that recently, South Korean media businesses and original content continue to increase, leading to heightened market competition.
KT established the KT Studio Genie to reinforce its competitive advantage, which secures IP sources, content production and distribution, and value chain. Moreover, KT announced it would increase its original content projects by releasing over 100 shows and acquiring over 1,000 IPs.
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The October stock market is known for its significant declines over the years, most notably in 1929, 1987 and 2008.
However, the stock market successfully managed to avoid similar crashes in 2022.
Wall Street investors have nothing to fear as the month closes.
The market continued its streak from October on Monday and recorded another strong rally.
The Dow Jones closed up more than 420 points (1.3%) on Monday.
Additionally, the Dow Jones rose almost 10% in October, recovering from the sharp falls in August and September.
However, blue-chip industrials and other giants of the US economy remain 13% down this year, including:
- Apple (AAPL)
- Microsoft (MSFT)
- Coca-Cola (KO)
- McDonald’s (MCD)
- Disney (DIS)
The market rebounded this month, hoping the Federal Reserve would reverse its aggressive rate hikes to fight inflation.
Strong interest rate hikes are expected during Fed meetings on November 2 and later in December.
However, some people hope the Fed can suspend rate hikes next year.
The solid third-quarter results also help strengthen stocks.
The bear market
The S&P 500 rose 1.2%, while the Nasdaq gained 0.9% on Monday.
Both indexes also posted decent gains for October.
The Nasdaq is up more than 3.5%, while the S&P 500 is up almost 6%.
Unfortunately, the S&P 500 and Nasdaq are still down more than 20% each this year, putting them in a bear market.
The Nasdaq was in the green zone on Monday, which is better positioned than others.
The Chinese market and other stocks
Several leading Chinese tech stocks trading in the US fell on fears of a crackdown in China.
The crackdown stemmed from news that Xi Jinping will serve for a third term as China’s leader.
Meanwhile, the e-commerce company Pinduoduo (PDD) lost more than 25%.
Electric vehicle manufacturers and significant Chinese tech stocks reported double-digit loss rates, including:
- Nio (NIO)
- Li Auto
- Alibaba (BABA)
- Baidu (BIDU)
- Tencent (TCEHY)
Tesla shares fell 1.5%, while Starbucks fell 5.5%.
The fast food giant Yum! Brands (YUM) fell 2%, while Yum China (YUMC) fell 14%.
Yum China distributes several popular food chains in China, such as:
- Pizza Hut
- Taco Bell
Wynn Resorts and (WYNN) and Las Vegas Sands (LVS), casino owners that have properties in Macau, also fell.


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It's still unclear how this new phone would look, but it sounds like it will unfold to be an iPad. While the iPad is probably not yet at the point where it can completely replace a Mac or PC, it's certainly an excellent tool both for entertainment and education - and this event will likely focus on the latter.
Regardless, rumours about Apple's product lineup are rarely accurate more than a few months out, much less several years, so any prediction about what the company will release in 2020 is best taken with a grain of salt.
It appears Apple is once again determined to conquer the educational market after seeing the success of Google and Microsoft in the recent years.
The MacBook Air's looking a bit long in the tooth now, but slots in nicely as the entry-level model in Apple's line-up.
Justin Thomas reaches match play semifinals
Thomas, who won the most recent major, the PGA Championship last August, will have a week to refresh before the April 5-8 U.S. Swedish 13th seed Alex Noren will face American 32nd seed Kevin Kisner in the other semi-final on Sunday morning.
In any case, regardless of whether Apple won't give us any hints, despite everything we have a couple of thoughts with respect to what could occur amid the occasion on Tuesday.
One big unknown, however, is price.
Word on the grapevine is the newer Pencil sticks to your iPad by the power of magnetism, and might have a clip.
New accessibility emoji could be headed to mobile devices next year.
Blackcaps vs England: First test, day three
Just when runs were coming easy, the latter threw his wicket away in the 106th over of the innings as he fell to Stuart Broad. New Zealand had declared their first innings on 427 for 8, setting England a target of 369 to avoid an innings defeat.
While new iPhones, Watches, MacBooks and the rumored cheaper HomePod are very unlikely, there are plenty of products in Apple's portfolio which could be updated at an education-focused event. Apple's high-end iPad variants are the only ones that can be used with the Pencil, but the company is reportedly updating its hardware so that the smaller iPad, as well as the iPhone, will be compatible with it.
Kuo also added that the upcoming 9.7-inch iPad model will have a market share of 70 percent of all iPads shipped throughout 2018. Along with a more affordable iPad, there even are rumblings that next week Apple would introduce some new pieces of software designed towards classroom use.
However, Apple will be achieving this milestone irrespective of the Make in India strategy as the company manages to ship 3 million devices every year.
The entire series of Apple Watch Band from the new Spring Collection looks just unbelievable.
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Vapiano (ETR:VAO) has been assigned a €7.00 ($8.14) target price by stock analysts at Berenberg Bank in a note issued to investors on Monday. The firm currently has a “neutral” rating on the stock. Berenberg Bank’s price target suggests a potential downside of 2.78% from the stock’s previous close.
Several other analysts also recently weighed in on the company. Kepler Capital Markets set a €16.00 ($18.60) target price on Vapiano and gave the company a “neutral” rating in a research note on Wednesday, November 28th. Jefferies Financial Group set a €13.70 ($15.93) price target on Vapiano and gave the company a “neutral” rating in a report on Wednesday, November 28th. Barclays set a €7.00 ($8.14) price target on Vapiano and gave the stock a “neutral” rating in a research report on Wednesday, November 28th. Finally, equinet set a €11.00 ($12.79) price target on Vapiano and gave the company a “buy” rating in a research note on Friday, November 23rd. Four equities research analysts have rated the stock with a hold rating and one has issued a buy rating to the company. The company has a consensus rating of “Hold” and an average price target of €10.94 ($12.72).
Shares of ETR:VAO traded up €0.11 ($0.13) on Monday, hitting €7.20 ($8.37). The company’s stock had a trading volume of 25,724 shares, compared to its average volume of 18,480. Vapiano has a 12 month low of €18.92 ($22.00) and a 12 month high of €25.00 ($29.07).
Vapiano SE operates a chain of restaurants in the fast casual dining segment in Germany, rest of the Europe, and internationally. As of July 12, 2018, it operated 215 restaurants under the corporate restaurants, joint venture restaurants, and franchise restaurants in 33 countries. The company was founded in 2002 and is headquartered in Cologne, Germany.
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Finding images, sending messages, and transferring money in third-party apps is about to get a whole lot easier.
Microsoft-LinkedIn deal: ‘Don’t let exciting possibilities blind you to privacy and security concerns’
Forrester analysts discuss implications of the US$26.2 billion acquisition.
Top three questions answered as Redmond prepares to acquire social media giant.
Why did Microsoft buy LinkedIn for $26 billion? Turning Cortana into a powerful business assistant: check out this image from Microsoft's investor presentation, which sums it all up.
Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella shares his reasoning behind Microsoft's LinkedIn acquisition.
Microsoft has made a big bet on LinkedIn, announcing Monday that it will spend nearly US$26.2 billion to purchase the enterprise-focused social networking and recruiting company.
LinkedIn users now have to wait up to three days if they want a list of their contacts on the service.
LinkedIn plans to continue closely vetting researchers for its bug bounty rewards program, saying it reduces the number of distracting erroneous and irrelevant reports.
LinkedIn added Salesforce CRM integration to its Sales Navigator tool last fall, and on Thursday it went a step further by adding ties to Microsoft Dynamics CRM.
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LinkedIn is acquiring online learning company lynda.com for US$1.5 billion in cash and stock, the social networking site announced Thursday.
In a move that could yield even more automated suggestions and tips for LinkedIn users, the professional network has acquired California startup Refresh, the maker of an app that gathers news and insights about participants in meetings.
Flash files that are vulnerable to a serious flaw patched by Adobe Systems over three years ago still exist on many websites, exposing users to potential attacks.
LinkedIn is restricting access to most of its application programming interfaces (APIs) to companies that have struck up partnerships with the social networking company.
LinkedIn has doubled its user base in China from 4 million to 8 million in the year since it agreed to comply with the country's rules on censorship.
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Tailor Made chief executive Simon Morgan confirmed to TTG the company had reached terms with the luxury agency in the Whitchurch area of the city.
The store, a deal for which has been completed for an undisclosed sum, will be Tailor Mades 16th across South Wales. Morgan has previously stated his ambition was to grow the group to 20 stores by the end of the year.
All existing roles at Blue Skies Travel will be retained, as will the stores name and branding “for the time being”.
Blue Skies owner Alan Bevan said: “Im pleased Tailor Made is taking the helm from May 1 and the team here will become part of a larger organisation.
“I will remain with the company on a lesser basis as a consultant for the next year while looking forward to my retirement.”
Morgan also revealed Tailor Made had agreed terms on a new store in Newport, scheduled to open in early May with four staff, as well as a further two stores in Cardiff and another in Cwmbran.
Tailor Made will open a store in Cowbridge Road East in the Canton area of the Welsh capital and another in Wellfield Road in Cardiffs Roath district.
“Weve scattered our stores around the suburbs [of Cardiff],” said Morgan. “But I think well eventually look at putting something in the city centre.”
Reflecting on Tailor Mades rapid expansion, Morgan said: “This company is built on people. Find the best of the best, treat them well, and they will deliver for you.
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