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Huawei is using Apple to promote its upcoming flagship phone.
The Chinese Smartphone maker took a swipe at the Cupertino company’s recently-launched iPhone X in a Facebook post, saying “the real AI phone” will launch Oct. 16 when Huawei will unveil its flagship handset: the Mate 10.
The video mocked the iPhone X’s Face ID, a type of security technology that uses a depth-sensing front camera to unlock the device once it recognizes the owner’s face. The technology — which comes courtesy of the device’s A11 Bionic chip with neural engine — is also used to enable Apple Pay and access to secure apps.
Huawei, however, portrayed the iPhone X’s AI-run Face ID as faulty and ineffectual.
The tongue-in-cheek video can be seen below:
Huawei, at last month’s IFA consumer-electronics trade show in Berlin, said it was hard at work on its new chip: the Kirin 970. The new system-on-a-chip (SoC) has built-in AI computing capabilities thanks to its neural processing unit (NPU). The Kirin 970 will be part of the company’s Mate 10.
Huawei’s Mate 10 will replace the company’s Mate 9, which used artificial intelligence to learn users’ app and program preferences. The Mate 9 runs Android 7.0, boasts a 5.9-inch touch display, a fingerprint sensor, front and rear cameras and 4K video recording capabilities. It retails for $599.99.
The specs of the Mate 10 are not yet known. Whether it will actually best the iPhone X remains to be seen.


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Pinstrup-Anderson, co-author on my textbook, recently asked what fish have to do with food and nutrition security. He answers that it matters a great deal and recommends a new report by a high-level panel of experts on the subject.
The current debate and the many papers written recently about how agriculture can be made more nutrition sensitive also miss the point. We should talk about how the food system, including fisheries and aquaculture and the total supply chain, can be made more nutrition sensitive. If we limit the discussion and policy recommendations to agriculture, we are foregoing some very big opportunities for improving food security and nutrition. ...
The report, which is available at www.fao.org/cfs/cfs-hlpe or in hardcopy from email@example.com, is a goldmine of policy-related knowledge about the fisheries and aquaculture sectors, their importance, sustainability issues, governance and recommended policies for consideration by governments, the private sector, civil society and international organizations. It provides a comprehensive assessment of the interaction between the fisheries and aquaculture sector and food and nutrition security. The report is a must-read for those of us interested in food policy.Handjiski points out that all of Sub-Saharan Africa only has two countries with McDonald's franchises. Even though countries like Seychelles, E. Guinea, Gabon, Botswana, and good old Nigeria have a higher income than Indonesia, Egypt, Pakiston, or Moldova did when they got their first. He suggests that, since having a McDonald's requires a certain level of infrastructure, entrepreneurship, and access to a large number of ingredients, it can be a development indicator:
In almost 60 percent of cases, developing countries grew [significantly] faster in the five years, compared to the previous five, following the opening of the first McDonald’s. ... What this means is that McDonald’s may be viewed as one of the tipping points for when a country has amassed sufficient urban middle-class, investment security and supply chains for economic take off.Speaking of which, there was also a recent article about how Americans' general stupidity with fractions stopped A&W from beating McDonald's Quarter Pounder with a "Third Pounder". People said 3 is less than 4 and therefore 1/3 is less than 1/4. Ouch. In related interesting news, New York states has decided that a burrito is a sandwich for tax purposes.

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Aston Martin could see credit rating buried further in scrap heap if it fails to secure a deal to raise more money
Aston Martin could see its credit rating buried further in the scrap heap if it fails to secure a deal to raise more money, ratings agency Moody’s warned.
Its debt is already rated as ‘junk’ by Moody’s, meaning it is already viewed as a highly racy investment. But it could soon be pushed down further.
Shaken and stirred: The car maker produced the classic 1965 DB5 model used by James Bond, pictured above
The car maker, which produced the classic 1965 DB5 model used by James Bond after its US auction in 2006, is believed to be locked in the middle of a bidding war between Italian private-equity fund Investindustrial and India’s Mahindra & Mahindra over control of the company.
the past nine months sales have fallen by a fifth to £305m, with only
2,520 vehicles shifted compared with 3,132 the year before. Delays to
its new Vanquish model also forced the group to warn that annual profits
Moody’s yesterday said it had placed the group’s credit rating ‘under review for downgrade’ because of ‘weaker cash generation and operating performance’, adding the ‘inability’ to raise more money ‘within the next couple of weeks would most likely result in a downgrade of Aston Martin’s rating that might not be limited to one notch’.


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The lives of the pets in rich families prove to be much happier than many people: they can eat the best food, use the best things and receive the loving care from owners.
P, the owner of a bulldog imported from France, came to the National Veterinary Hospital at No. 108 Truong Chinh Road in Hanoi yesterday to buy necessary things for the pet dog. She said she bought the dog at 3000 dollars.
3000 dollars is equal to 60 million dong, which is equal to the six-month income of a Vietnamese person who is considered a high income earner.
“I am always very picky when buying food for the pet, because it is difficult to bring up the foreign dog species,” P said.
“It has been eating foreign milk since it was small. Therefore, my youngest son has to send milk from the US every month. The bulldog needs 2 powder milk cans a month, each of which is worth 800,000 dong,” she continued.
At the “pet kingdom” located on Truong Chinh road, one can find everything he needs for the pets, from food to clothes, medicine to cosmetics. Le Thu Ngan, a customer, who was seen paying 200,000 dong for a mini-perfume bottle made in Japan, explained that this is the perfume brand most suitable to her dog.
“The smell is very pleasant. Prior to that, I consulted with a veterinary doctor who advised to buy this perfume product, saying that this would not cause allergy to my pet dog,” she said.
Companion Pets Class, a kind of dry food for pets, seems to be most favorite, is selling at 500,000 dong per pack of 10 kilos, while a bowl for dogs is priced at 100,000-120,000 dong, and the toys which give sounds at 20,000-80,000 dong. Besides, one also can find clothes, the tool to trim hair, make up nails, toothpaste and jewelries.
The owner of the 6 storey “cat and dog resort” on Truong Dinh Street in Hanoi said that he charges 500-800,000 dong a day for keeping and taking care for dogs. On average, a dog at the resort needs 15 million dong a month here. The cat and dog resort gives medical treatment to 300 pets a month. More than 10 veterinary doctors are working there, in charge of taking care for the pets.
The rich in big cities like Hanoi and HCM City have been splashing money on breeding their pets. Thanh, 40, said that she has a very valuable dog, which is the gift from parents, who live overseas.
“The dog has been living together with us for the last 10 years. At that time, it cost 30 million dong. I wish the doctors can cure my dog. I can pay whatever they want,” she said.
The woman has also revealed that the favorite milk of the pet dog is a bio milk product, priced at 800,000 dong per can, which can be used for one month.
This would be a surprise to many people that at the cat and dog kingdom covering an area of 10,000 square meters at No. 167 Truong Dinh Street, besides the healthcare centers and supermarkets specializing to serve pets, a five star hotel, there is also a cemetery, where the pets are buried.
Nguyen Bao Sinh, the owner of the kingdom, said that there are about 500 tombstones of cats and dogs. The owners of the pets regularly come there on the weekend to visit the graves. Especially, they always bring the food that the pets most liked when they were alive, such as milk and cookies.
Sinh said that the pet owner has to pay 3-5 million dong for burial services. Here, each of the graves has a thurible, a headstone with engraved of words showing the years of birth, years of deaths of the pets, and their names as well.
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Just a few years ago, it seemed most cannabis retailers had the same hole-in-the-wall feel, designed to fly under the radar and not attract attention from law enforcement. But as the legal market has exploded, cannabis shops have come out … Read the article
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Democrat Gov. John Carney signed legislation into law today vacating past marijuana convictions.http://blog.norml.org/?p=15321.
In recognition of International Overdose Awareness Day, NORML chapters around the country are taking action to highlight the positive that marijuana legalization can play in combating America’s opioid crisis. Many NORML leaders are hosting community forums to highlight the … Read the articleThis post appeared first on http://blog.norml.org/?p=15320.
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WINNIPEG — At the TruServ Canada Fall Market earlier this week, TRU and RONA dealers, along with more than 20 prospects, had the opportunity to learn about the company’s new alliance with Ace Hardware. Bob Moschorak, president of Ace International, explained that a full assortment of private-label and controlled brand products will be available to Canadian dealers who wish to carry the Ace brand.
Moschorak noted that Ace has 4,200 stores in the U.S., plus more than 650 locations worldwide through its International division. He said the company’s approach to Canada, where it has had various partners through the years, would be different this time round. (Full story in next Monday’s edition of our weekly HARDLINES newsletter! Not getting the weekly HARDLINES newsletter? Click here for a free trial subscription!)


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So much potential.
That’s what Robin Hoy sees as she looks out over the Bucks County farm landscape and considers how what’s yielded from the earth might make it into school cafeterias and into the bellies of Bucks children.
A conversation about how to make that happen has begun, and the good news is that all the key players are agreeing to hash out the possibilities.
Robin, co-founder of the Bucks County Foodshed Alliance, easily ticked off the names of area farms and orchards she believes could produce large enough quantities of food to satisfy schools.
“I’m sure we could get school food buyers connected with farmers who would be interested in growing for them and have the capacity or could convert some of their production to crops for local consumption. I wouldn’t rule out meat or dairy either,” Robin said.
That’s news to guys like Joe Twardowski, director of dining services at Council Rock. He works for Chartwells, a private company that has served the district since the 1980s. He rejected some parents’ perception that he is reticent to buy from local farms.
Connect us with farmers who can provide sufficient quantity, get the goods to the schools and who have the liability insurance and quality assurance required for kids’ safety, and Chartwells is interested, assured Twardowski and his boss, Chartwells district manager Skip Daino, who oversees 18 school districts. Both men met with me last Wednesday.
They were unaware until State Rep. Steve Santarsiero invited them to a workshop last week that Bucks farmers might like to sell to them, they said.
Apples, corn on the cob, peaches, melons, greens and tomatoes could work for the schools, Daino said.
“It has to be practical,” cautioned Daino.
Still, he said, Chartwells would like to hear more from the foodshed alliance.
“Cost is a factor, of course, but it isn’t the biggest one,” Twardowski said. Distribution — getting quality goods to the schools — is a major hurdle. Today, Chartwells contracts with Ambrogi Produce in New Jersey and Sysco, a major national supplier.
In the last several years, 10 to 15 Bucks growers have gotten more products to restaurants by selling to New Jersey-based Zone 7, a small distribution company founded by a farmer who saw the gap between farm field and restaurant table and jumped in to fill it. Might someone like him be the solution for schools? Foodshed alliance reps believe so.
Other obstacles for farmers trying to sell to institutions?
“Food prep systems based on receiving pre-washed and cut produce,” said one grower. It takes cutting boards and knives to deal with fruits and vegetables right out of the fields.
Some old obstacles to buying and selling local are disappearing. Free commodities used to include a lot of fresh produce, ruling out local purchases, but there is very little fresh produce or meat supplied by the government anymore, Daino confirmed.
Heirloom tomatoes on a salad bar at the high school is one interesting way to incorporate locally grown produce, Twardowski suggested off the top of his head.
Cucumbers and tomatoes served in light olive oil and vinegar were a big hit even at the elementary schools. “I was surprised,” Twardowski said. Pleasantly so.
His willingness to consider local seemed a surprise to officials.
“I’m very happy to hear that (Chartwells) would like to buy from local farmers,” Santarsiero said Thursday. “I am sure that we will be able to work with them to address their concerns. ... If we can just get the relationship started, we will be able to do some good things over time. Distribution, cost and availability of produce, etc., will be the issues for every school district or restaurant, but we should be able to work through them.”
It’ll take a while. So, in the meantime, local farmers look to you.
“I hope my products make it into healthy school lunches prepared by thoughtful parents in their own kitchens and taken to school in a cool lunchbox,” said farmer Sandy Guzikowski of Lower Makefield.
Do I hear an amen?


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Electric cars are going to be
An electric car carrying solar panels to power it is a solar car, and an electric car powered by a gasoline generator is a form of hybrid car an ev can go to a battery switch station and swap a depleted battery with a fully charged one in a few minutes. The battery-powered electric car is making inroads, but there's one major problem - the battery itself what's needed to make the green motor go mainstream. Bmw's i lineup is going full electric bmw is planning to ditch the hybrid and range-extender powertrains in favor of pure electricity and the company is committed to move it forward with a new generation of fully electric vehicles. Source: goldman sachs global investment research projected auto sales volume in 2025 china 35 million one catalyst for tech innovators to move into the automotive industry now: electric vehicles have just 1/3 the parts of conventional vehicles, lowering the barriers to entry + more.
Power steering shifts to electric in a review of the ford focus st, that cars with electric power steering tended to understeer at the same time, engineers are going to get better at tuning these systems. Quora question: when will electric cars become the norm by quora contributor on 6/18/17 at 10:40 am fun, etc — than buying a new electric car it's going to take a while for the stock of cars to shift globally my estimates suggest 2040 to 2050. Advantages and disadvantages of electric cars: considering the demand for oil will only be going up as the supplies run out, an electric car will most likely be the normal mode of transportation in the coming future. The cars we'll be driving in the world of 2050 what will the cars of 2050 look like its demise may not be quite so quick in general, the daily commute will be in an electric vehicle with no combustion engine (the affection for the car will probably not go away completely. Twitter google+ linkedin pinterest september 27th, 2015 by nicholas brown via gas2: electric cars would be more attractive to prospective buyers if charging stations were more ubiquitous, and tesla understands that, hence its construction of the supercharger network the superchargers, which charge way faster than other chargers, are for tesla. Manufacturers wrestle with engineering challenges and market realities when it comes to just how far ev cars need to go in a single charge.
For a half-dozen or so years, researchers around the world have been on a feverish quest—to make electronic devices last a lot longer, electric cars go much further, and renewable power a broader reality, all at an affordable price but the prize has remained elusive we are still frustrated by dead phones, and most people. A company in louth is planning to become ireland's answer to tesla motors as it looks towards manufacturing an ambitious electric car ireland hasn't been at the forefront of the motor industry. How tesla will change the world june 2, 2015 by tim urban facebook 87k twitter 0 you'll be able to pull up to the house and just get out of the car and the car will park itself into the garage and plug the battle going on isn't about gas cars vs electric cars that one's. It's fast, it's way better than any other electric car that you're going to drive on the market today, and it's a ferrari what else do you want out of a car photos: driving the future.
The 2017 vw e-golf provides the same great golf features while also being a well-equipped electric vehicle just plug it in, charge it up, and enjoy. How many electric vehicles were sold around the world last year we're starting the future with electric cars people who really love driving instinctively want to sit in a lower car because they feel it's going to be a better drive for them.
Compare electric cars and plug-in hybrids by features, price this small mercedes electric car directly competes with the bmw i3 —to the brand's largest crossover suv model: the gle with an all-electric range of about 12 miles, the gle isn't going to revolutionize the market. Electric vehicles are quickly gaining ground the state of electric cars: 10 things you should know most battery electric vehicles can go 60 to 120 miles before they need a charge, which is a good range for day-to-day driving.
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Why would i want to buy an electric car those who have driven electric cars extol the benefits of never having to will have larger optional batteries that can go up to a claimed 300 miles others, such as the chevrolet volt and the fisker karma will only be able to go short distances. I've wanted an electric car since the late 1990's, and in 2010 it started to look like ev's were going to become a reality so, i began doing a lot of research on the subject, and i was originally intent on buying a tesla roadster, but in the end i ended up buying a fisker karmait seems that there is a whole lot of misinformation out there. Travel back in time with us as we explore the history of the electric vehicle travel back in time with us as we explore the history of the electric vehicle tesla motors, would start producing a luxury electric sports car that could go more than 200 miles on a single charge.
Countries around the world—especially china, france, the uk, and norway—are aiming to phase out the sale of new fossil-fuel vehicles entirely between 2025 and 2040 so it's in automakers' best interests to begin planning and investing now in vehicle lineups that will comply with that regulatory environment when it comes. Electricity and cars (updated january 2018) tanfield subsidiary smith electric vehicles is the world's largest manufacturer of road-going commercial electric vehicles in the uk smith has marketed the ampere van. When an electric car dies, what will happen to the battery said it is too early to tell what kind of value recyclers will get out of lithium-ion vehicle batteries because developers and very energetic program of putting in electric vehicles, we're still not going to use up all the. Good morning welcome to the morning shift, your roundup of the auto news you crave, all in one place every weekday morning here are the important stories you need to know. Do you see a difference between someone who would go for an all-electric car, versus someone who would go for a plug-in hybrid or do you think there is a lot of crossover between those two. An easy-to-understand explanation of electric and hybrid cars if they're so good, why do we still rely on gasoline engines.
In the beginning, your main problem in keeping your electric car well-maintained is going to be finding a mechanic who knows how to do it learn more about more maintenance with electric cars. It's looking like the 2020s will be the decade of the electric car on the first episode of bloomberg's new animated series sooner than you think which in the oil industry is for little interest in electric cars going forward. It can be difficult for dealerships to sell both electric cars and gas-powered vehicles at the same time since the strengths of one are often the weaknesses of the other. The future of electric cars jobs of 2030 articles sources of change about and power electronics that are at the heart of electric cars there's still going to be a lot of work for engineers a leading automaker of electric vehicles. All-electric vehicles (evs) run on electricity only they are propelled by an electric motor (or motors) powered by rechargeable battery packs go all-electric vehicles all-electric vehicles (evs) run on electricity only. Wondering what electric cars are on the market or soon will be wonder no more i'm going to run down all of them in the article below i will also add a few key details and commentary for each one (including prices, efficiency, range, and # of seats when such information is available.


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Smith & Wesson Parent American Outdoor Brands Replaces Its CEO
Smith & Wesson owner American Outdoor Brands announces that CEO James Debney has left the company ‘effective immediately.’
Smith & Wesson owner American Outdoor Brands AOBC announced that President, CEO and board director James Debney has left the company after the board found that he engaged in conduct “inconsistent with a non-financial company policy.”
The Springfield, Mass.-based shooting and hunting products maker named executives Mark Smith and Brian Murphy as co-CEOs, and said the planned spinoff of its Smith & Wesson firearm unit from its outdoor products and accessories business is still progressing.
“We appreciate James’ contributions toward the growth and development of our company and its infrastructure,” Chairman Barry Monheit said in a statement. Additional details were not provided.
Smith was most recently president of the manufacturing services division of the company, while Murphy was most recently president of the outdoor products and accessories division.
The company reiterated that it is proceeding with its previously announced plan to spin off the firearm business from its outdoor products and accessories business as a tax-free stock dividend to its stockholders in the second half of 2020.
The transaction will create two independent publicly traded companies: Smith & Wesson Brands Inc., which will encompass the firearm business, and American Outdoor Brands Inc., which will encompass the outdoor products and accessories business.
CFO Jeffrey Buchanan will continue to serve as the lead executive on coordinating and executing the separation of the two businesses.
Shares of Outdoor Brands ended the trading day Wednesday up 1.27%, or 12 cents a share, at $9.58. The stock touched a 52-week low of $5.41 on Oct. 3.
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According to a recent report from media agency Universal McCann, mobile users in the U.K. send more text messages than mobile users in any other country in Europe. The average U.K. mobile user sends 100 texts each month, the survey of 10,000 mobile phone owners found. Germans claimed to send an average of 65 texts a month. Both the U.K. and Germany send more texts per month than the U.S., where the average user only sends 32 texts per month.
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The short answer is that TikTok is owned by ByteDance, a Chinese company. However, there is a bit more to the story.ByteDance originally acquired TikTok (then known as Musical.ly) in November of 2017. At the time, Musical.ly was a popular lip-syncing app with a large user base in the US. ByteDance saw the potential for TikTok to be much more than that, and set about rebranding and expanding the app.In the two years since, TikTok has taken the world by storm. It is now one of the most popular social media platforms, with users in over 150 countries.While TikTok is headquartered in Beijing, it also has offices in a number of other countries, including the US. This is due in part to the fact that TikTok is banned in China.Due to its massive popularity, TikTok has come under scrutiny from a number of governments. The US government is currently investigating whether or not TikTok poses a national security risk.So, while ByteDance is the primary owner of TikTok, the app’s future is very much up in the air.
How much money do you get for 1 million views on TikTok?
In order to get a million views on TikTok, a channel must have at least 500,000 views.
Who is the owner of TikTok 2022?
TikTok is the owner of TikTok 2022.
Who is the richest TikTok?
The richest TikTok personality is probably Channing Tatum. He has over $100 million in assets and has made a name for himself in the entertainment industry through his work on films and television.
Which country uses TikTok the most?
The United States is the most popular country for TikTok, followed by China and India.
Who started TikTok first?
There is no one definitive answer to this question. However, TikTok was first created as a way for people to make and share short videos of themselves.
How old is the average TikTok user?
The average TikTok user is between 18 and 25 years old.
Who owns TikTok in US?
TikTok is owned by Channing Tatum and his company, Viacom.
How much does TikTok cost to buy the company?
TikTok costs $1 per month to purchase.
Is TikTok privately owned?
Yes, TikTok is privately owned.
How much does TikTok cost?
There is no definitive answer to this question as the cost of TikTok can vary depending on the brand, the amount of content available, and the user’s location. However, typically, TikTok costs between $0.30 and $0.50 per minute.
Is TikTok still a security risk 2022?
There is no one definitive answer to this question as it depends on the specific circumstances and risks involved with TikTok. However, some experts suggest that the app could still be a security risk in 2022, as its popularity could lead to more people being exposed to online predators and other online threats. Additionally, the app’s use of short videos and quick responses could make it more difficult for users to stay safe online.
Does China own TikTok in the US?
There is no definitive answer to this question as TikTok is a global app and could be used in different countries with different laws. However, according to a recent study by MarketsandMarkets, TikTok is the most popular app in China with over 1.5 billion active users. Therefore, it is likely that TikTok is owned by Chinese companies or individuals.
Is TikTok still owned by China?
Yes, TikTok is still owned by China.
What age group uses TikTok the most?
The most popular TikTok app for ages 12-18 is YouTube Kids.
How does TikTok make money?
TikTok makes money by renting out its content for use on other platforms, such as YouTube and Instagram. Additionally, TikTok pays out its creators a share of revenue generated from views, likes, and shares.
Who made TikTok famous?
TikTok is famous for its funny and engaging videos, which are watched by millions of people around the world.
Who is TikTok owned by?
TikTok is owned by the company Viacom.
Who is the CEO of TikTok?
The CEO of TikTok is Jack Morin.
Does TikTok pay well?
Yes, TikTok pays well. According to Forbes, the average TikTok user makes $27 per month.
How much money is TikTok worth?
TikTok is worth about $2 billion.


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Even if price cuts this year have brought some electric-vehicle models within reach of more consumers, it can still be a better deal to lease one instead.
Leasing, the article says, lets consumers qualify for a full $7,500 federal tax credit without meeting restrictive federal requirements on where an electric car was made, how much it costs or how much a lessee makes.
Leasing also addresses consumer concerns over high prices. The Consumer Reports American Experiences Survey of more than 2,000 Americans in May found that 30% of respondents would consider buying or leasing an EV, but 55% saw the purchase prices of the vehicles as an impediment. With a lease, consumers make a monthly payment to a leasing company to drive a new car for a set number of months—usually 18 to 36—and for a set number of miles. The payment is essentially the amount the car is expected to depreciate during the lease period.
Monthly lease payments are frequently less than the amount it would cost to finance a new vehicle for a similar period, despite having to make a down payment. At the end of the lease, consumers can return the car to the leasing company.
All of those points make leasing an attractive option for consumers interested in an EV purchase, according to Brian Moody, executive editor of Autotrader and Kelley Blue Book.
“While electric car prices are down overall, not all electric cars qualify for taxpayer-funded federal tax credit,” Moody says. “However, leasing is a way to qualify for the tax incentive, even if the electric car you want doesn’t meet the domestic-production requirements. Leasing is one way to take advantage of that tax credit. Plus, it’s a shorter commitment to a new and emerging technology.”
The advantages of leasing are clear to consumers, but is leasing an advantage for dealers? And how can dealers leverage the trend to their advantage?
Auto Dealer Today spoke with Alex Liegl, co-founder and CEO of Tenet, a platform whose stated mission is to accelerate mainstream adoption of electrification technologies by making EVs more accessible, starting with EV loans for consumers and businesses.
Leasing vs. Purchase
Leasing a vehicle can make an EV’s higher price point easier for the consumer to swallow. However, it can also lessen the long-term financial benefits of the vehicles, according to Liegl.
“While both leasing and buying options for EVs are becoming far more prevalent, leasing makes it harder to take advantage of the long-term financial benefits that EVs have to offer.”
He says today’s EVs better retain their value over time compared to just a few years ago, when pro-EV digital platform Carnex reported that, “On average, [gasoline-powered] vehicles retain 60% of their value after three years of use, yet EVs depreciate faster and only retain 48.9% of their value after three years.”
Consumers who seek a lease for lower payments may also discover it’s possible to get lower loan payments than they expect when financing and purchasing an EV. Leasing isn’t always the best option, Liegl says.
“When factored into loan calculations—things like battery life, state and federal tax incentives, and lower maintenance costs—it’s possible for car owners to shave up to $200 a month off their payments and access terms that are cost-competitive with loans for gas cars,” he says. “But with leasing, it’s the responsibility of the dealer to pass along the financial incentives or lifetime value.”
Cost and availability are top considerations for consumers traveling the leasing route.
“While more affordable EV options are continuing to reach the market, potential customers must consider the upfront cost associated with buying an EV,” Liegl says.
On the flip side, “While leasing allows the buyer to pay less money upfront, it’s more difficult to reap the long-term financial benefits, as EVs offer a lower total cost of ownership throughout their lifetime.
“This is because once the car is paid off, maintenance and charging costs are minimal. Leasing may have lower monthly payments – though some financing plans may be equal or lower. However, leasing payments over the same period of time as a finance payment will be higher, and the customer will not have a paid/owned asset at the end of the lease term.”
Who gets the tax credit also shifts between buying and leasing. Liegl says, “Buyers will have full access to EV tax credits when purchasing a vehicle, but this benefit will be shared with dealerships when leasing. And the availability of specific makes and models will depend on if a car is being purchased or leased.”
Why Consumers Want EV Leases
Still, dealers can expect consumers to prefer leasing to an outright purchase for several reasons. Those uncertain about EV resale values and the life of the vehicle may prefer to lease, he says.
“With leasing a vehicle in general, there is less of a responsibility for long-term maintenance and upkeep,” Liegl says. “At the end of a lease term, customers also can upgrade to a new vehicle model and do not have to go through the hassle of selling their car.”
A recent Experian report found that 85% of EV buyers also own a gas-powered model, likely due to limited charging infrastructure in many areas.
“EVs can be viewed as an emerging technology for many mainstream consumers,” Liegl says.
Get Consumers Into the Right Option
Consumers may come into the dealership unsure of whether they want to lease or buy. Here, Liegel says it’s vital that dealers are prepared to educate consumers on the benefits of buying versus leasing to match the financial considerations and use case of the vehicle to each customer.
“Dealerships should present customers with a full picture of their options to buy, finance, and/or lease a vehicle and make recommendations based on their needs, budget, and vehicle preferences.”
Tenet doesn’t offer EV leasing options. However, Liegl says dealerships have a duty to educate lease-minded customers about leasing before they offer one.
“At the end of the lease term, the customer does not own the vehicle. Hence, they may not be concerned or aware of the lower depreciation rate, recurring software updates (unique to EVs) and incentive programs available to equal or lower the cost of financing compared to a lease.”
Liegl recommends answering the following questions for customers interested in an EV purchase:
- What are the short-term costs compared to the long-term costs of leasing?
- How can federal Inflation Reduction Act tax credits and state rebate programs affect the total purchase price and recurring costs when considering financing or leasing an EV?
- How do they finance an electric vehicle? What are the best financing options and platforms?
- Which vehicles qualify for incentive programs, and which do not? Why do certain models qualify while others do not?
Double Down on Sales Training
In addition, dealership personnel may need training to overcome consumer objections to electric vehicles and to put customers into the right option for them.
McKinsey & Company research found that 90% of potential customers visit showrooms for test drives and other processes related to the purchase of cars in general, wanting to touch and experience the product. The same holds true for EVs. Salespeople must be prepared to answer questions about EVs, charging systems, tax credits and more.
Liegl says it’s important to stress that customers can take advantage of tax rebates with a lease if leasing is preferred. “Many automotive dealerships still offer $7,500 in incentives off the price when leasing an EV. However, this can often be complicated and more difficult to access than when buying an EV that qualifies for federal tax credits.”
The Right Lender Partnerships
Leasing EVs requires dealerships to work with lenders that offer loans and leasing and have agreements in place for leasing fees, rates, etc., according to Liegl. Not all lenders do.
Risk enters the picture when leasing arrangements aren’t worked out in advance.
“The risk to the dealership depends on their arrangement with the leasing firms they work with, but presumably, it's residual value risk, etc., since in this case, the leaser (the dealership) owns the EV, not the lessee (the customer). This is different from financing a vehicle with loans, where the borrower owns the car and assumes the residual value risk.”
However, even with those risks, l many dealers still see leasing as a viable option, though Liegl says he prefers financing or outright EV purchases instead.
“Dealerships who lease EVs are able to take advantage of the low depreciation rates of the vehicles, maintaining value following the lease term,” he says. “Dealers can also take advantage of IRA tax credits.”
Ronnie Wendt is an editor at Auto Dealer Today.
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Consumers can indulge in two of their favorite hobbies at the Geauga Consumer Connection show: eating and shopping. And it is all for FREE!
This popular annual show, scheduled for Tuesday, May 27, 2014, from 4:00 to 7:30 p.m. at the Sisters of Notre Dame Education Center Auditorium at 13000 Auburn Rd in Chardon, features scores of Geauga County businesses sampling and selling their products and services.
One of more popular features of this highly-attended show is the free food samples offered by area restaurants and food stores. Consumers can graze their way through the exhibit hall as they discover Geauga businesses and speak with business owners and managers. Some of the businesses sampling food are Arabica Café, Cater 4 U Catering, Chow Down Catering, Rise & Dine Café, and Tommy’s Jerky.
In addition to tasting some of the best food Geauga County has to offer, consumers can visit with local businesses and shop their products and services. Meet area businesses offering travel services; health care; financial services; furniture; pet services; home maintenance and improvement services; and more.
The Geauga Consumer Connection show is a great opportunity to ‘try before you buy.’ This once-a-year event is a can’t miss opportunity to discover local businesses from throughout the county and shop Geauga. The first 200 people attending the Geauga Consumer Connection will receive a complimentary re-usable bag to collect their special finds as they browse. No advance registration is required.
Geauga Consumer Connection sponsors include Nevar Dental, Burton Health Care Center, Kent State University Geauga, and Women’s Journal. For more information, visit the event website. Four local Chambers of Commerce promote, develop and serve the civic and business interests of their local areas throughout Geauga County. Those chambers are Burton, Chardon, Chesterland and Middlefield.


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Gainesville’s surfers and skateboarders will be without their local shop for the first time in more than two decades.
Operating a surf and skate shop proved difficult in the age of internet shopping, owner Tom Glikes said. He estimates Freeride will close within the next few months, once it sells through its inventory.
Glikes in 1994 bought the building on 420 NW 13th St. — with help from friend Meredith Burch and brother Richard Glikes — from the owners of Inland Surf Shop. Freeride found success by providing an inventory that was carefully selected by “real surfers and skaters,” Glikes said.
Inland Surf Shop experienced skateboarding’s boom during the 1970s and ‘80s and played an important role in cultivating the budding skate scene in Gainesville. When Glikes found out that Inland was closing, he wanted to continue what it started.
“Gainesville has always had a vibrant surf and skate community, and I’ve been a part of it since the mid-1970s,” said Glikes, who grew up skating the drainage ditches along Waldo Road near Fairbanks in northeast Alachua County. “It was nice to keep the store open and alive and support the locals.”
Today’s customers like Lee and Noah Mintz said they will miss the reliability and friendliness that Freeride provides.
“They’re like an honest mechanic,” Lee Mintz said. “They don’t sell you any more than you need. Online or chain stores will make you think you need a brand new board when Freeride will say that you only need to replace one part.”
Lee Mintz, 53, first brought his son, Noah, 20, to Freeride when Noah was a junior in high school. Store manager Peter Harter helped Noah buy his first longboard that day. Since then, the Mintzes consider themselves loyal customers.
“I’m probably gonna switch to Amazon for buying skate stuff and go on YouTube for info about gear,” Noah Mintz said. “That’s where everything’s going, unfortunately.”
Freeride placed apparel and older items on sales of up to 40 percent. It is still receiving new inventory for skate and surf products.
Over the past five years, several parties have approached Glikes with interest in buying the property. He said they never reached an agreement, so the property’s post-Freeride future is unclear.
“We’ve decided it’s time to pack things up,” Glikes said. “It’s been difficult on our employees and customers the past few years because we’ve been in a state of limbo where we don’t know what the future holds.”
Harter, an employee for 11 years, has seen how cyclical the industry can be. Surfing and skateboarding have years where they experience booms and years where there are far less people participating, he said.
“It’s been hard to say goodbye,” said Harter, a University of Florida graduate. “A lot of the customers have become family to us.”
To Gainesville skateboarder Devon Spence, having somewhere to go and meet up with other friends in the community makes it easier to get through slow years.
“Your local shop is like the mecca for local skaters,” Spence said. “I swing through at least once a week. Sometimes I buy stuff, but mostly it’s to see everybody.”
Spence moved to Gainesville from Orlando in 2013 and bought his first skateboard from Freeride six months later. He was amazed by how tight the community was in Gainesville and fondly recalls how riders would hang out at the home of Harter and others after competitions.
Ocala resident Jonathan Vasquez recently drove an hour to Freeride to buy a new skateboard. He wanted to stand on the board himself before buying it.
“A lot of kids shop online nowadays and don’t end up supporting their local surf shops,” Vasquez said. “They don’t really realize that local shops are the ones that are the lifeblood of the community.”
Glikes said he’s confident someone else will fill the skate and surf shop void Freeride leaves behind.
“This is not an industry that anyone gets into for the money,” Glikes said. “You do it because you love it more than anything.”


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COLUMBIA — Chilly conditions made little difference to Missouri farmers Saturday as they brought their wares to the opening day of the Columbia Farmers' Market.
Two rows of pristine white tents covered vendor tables laden with honeycomb, fresh greens, mushrooms, cheeses, eggs, fresh baked goods, peacock quills and more.
Columbia Farmers' Market, Clinkscales and Ash streets, 8 a.m.-noon Saturdays, March 22-Nov. 22 4-6 p.m. Mondays and Wednesdays, May 5-Oct. 29 Boone County Farmers Market, Worley Street and West Boulevard, 8 a.m.-noon Saturdays, April 5-Oct. 25 4-6 p.m. Mondays and Wednesdays, May 12-Sept. 24.
The aroma of pie, coffee and herbs was in the air, and Spanish guitar music played in the background.
“It’s been a long winter,” said longtime customer Ene-Kaja Chippendale.
“This is my favorite way to spend Saturday morning,” she added enthusiastically,
The weather didn’t scare away customers. Kicking off its 28th year, the market at Clinkscales and Ash streets behind the Activity and Recreation Center attracted approximately 850 people from 8 a.m. to noon.
Victoria Day, volunteer coordinator for Sustainable Farms and Communities, said the number of customers was good for so early in the year, but she looked up at somber clouds and added, “sun would be nice.”
Despite the gray skies, some vendors said customers were buying more than expected. Dan Kuebler, who was selling spinach at his stall, The Salad Garden, had already sold out of his 60 pounds of spinach by 10:30 a.m..
“It looks like we’re going to have one of our best first days,” Kuebler said.
The Columbia Farmers' Market was started in 1980 by small group of vendors. Now, more than 60 are farmers market members, according to the market Web site.
Nearly all of the vendors are farmers and artisans who live within a 55-mile radius of the market.
Approximately 17 vendors were selling from stalls this Saturday with more to come as weather grows warmer. Several said they would be selling more produce and other seasonal items in late spring and summer.
Caroline Todd, market manager, said it was too early to sell fruit, but as the weather warms the selection will widen to include berries, peaches, melons and apples.
“We’re probably going to have peaches this year because we’ve had a really even spring,” Todd said.
Tom Gerling and his 11-year-old daughter, Sarah, both said they’ve have loved coming to the farmers market for more than three years, but haven’t always come this early in the year.
“We couldn’t resist fresh eggs,” Tom Gerling said.
Barbara Nobis, who sells eggs and bakery items with her husband, Dennis, sold one of four pies left of the 19 she had carried with her Saturday morning just as the clouds parted and sunlight shone through. She beamed with pleasure.
“I’m glad the sun came out,” she said.


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Nintendo has reported delays in the production Switch due to coronavirus
Japanese company Nintendo has informed consumers at its home market that manufacture and supply console Switch and related accessories will be delayed due to problems caused by a coronavirus, outbreak, which is currently seen in China.
In this regard, the pre-order version of the Switch in the style of Animal Crossing, which was officially launched last week, is postponed indefinitely. The company apologizes to customers for the inconvenience and says it will continue to closely monitor the situation.
It is not clear whether the production delays on the delivery of the consoles to other regions. In its report, Nintendo refers to devices that are produced in China and intended for Japan market. However, last year the company began to restructure its supply chain, creating several subdivisions in the countries of South-East Asia. New production facilities are used to create products for the US market, because such approach allows to avoid high duties, which the American authorities are imposing Chinese goods. According to available data, most of the consoles of the Switch created by the Taiwanese company Foxconn, whose factories in China are currently stopped due to the coronavirus.
Nintendo also warned consumers that the supply of controllers to Fit Ring Adventure, “a new kind of adventure game” will also be hampered. Popular fitness RPG, which uses the controller in the form of a ring, has already gained considerable popularity in the domestic market.


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Scrolling through Instagram, you may notice people posting at-home facial tutorials and upped skincare routines, right alongside #makeupfree selfies, while the world stays at home. It would seem just by glancing that people are prioritizing skincare products over bronzer and lip kits right now. People may be home more, but some certainly have more time on their hands, and perhaps more sheet masks on their faces, than others.
In a CivicScience study of more than 3,500 women 18+, 15% of women surveyed say they are focusing on their use of skincare products / their skincare routine more during the coronavirus crisis. However, 21% say they are doing their skincare routine less.
Moms, who may be at home with their children while working right now, are less likely than their non-parent counterparts to be paying more attention to skincare right now. However, the numbers aren’t too far off.
Guess who? Gen Z are the most likely to be paying more attention to their skincare routine than other age groups by a large margin, with Millennials six percentage points behind them.
And, while correlation is not causation, those who are paying more attention to skincare while staying home are much more likely to report being less stressed than usual over the past week or so.
What’s interesting is that those who are leaning into skincare more right now are slightly more likely to be not working and not getting paid than the other groups. Perhaps skincare is not only something that’s being done due to more spare time, but as a way to combat the worry and stress that uncertainty, and losing income, brings. There is also a strong showing of people who have lost their jobs due to COVID-19 among those paying attention to skincare less, which intuitively makes sense. It seems women are dealing with job uncertainty or loss in different ways, some diving in to skincare more to combat the worry, and some less perhaps due to cost and bigger concerns.
While those who are still working the same or remotely are paying attention to their skincare on varying different levels, the study uncovered a correlation between wearing makeup and skincare routines.
Those who indicate they are paying more attention to their skincare routine are more likely to report they usually don’t wear makeup at all.
CivicScience data from the past year has found that Gen Z at large wears a whole lot less makeup than Millennials and older age groups do, so this makes sense. Skincare is to Gen Z what makeup is to Gen X. Of all age groups, Gen Xers wear makeup the most often.
Makeup During a Pandemic
Practically no one reports wearing more makeup amid the coronavirus pandemic. And the majority of women who wore makeup pre-coronavirus – a whopping 63% of them – say they’re wearing less makeup during the crisis.
The daily die-hard makeup wearers are most likely to be wearing makeup more or the same amount as usual right now.
Overall, those wearing makeup the same amount or more are more likely to still be working as usual. When it comes to the remote workforce, they are more likely to fall into the ‘wearing less makeup’ category, along with those who are now out of work. Zoom calls may look a little less made up than before the crisis, but can you blame anyone?
Overall, skincare seems to be a priority over makeup during this crisis, most likely as a self-care practice, and Gen Z may lead the way with the ‘no makeup’ trend in general.


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New self-service check-in for PSA Group aftermarket locations
12 November 2018
12 November 2018
PSA Group has launched a new aftermarket self-reception trial as it looks to simplify the process of booking cars in for routine maintenance.
The trial, taking place at two locations in France, will allow dealership customers to try out a convenient and dematerialised solution to deliver service outside regular dealership hours. This means drivers can drop off and pick up their cars, and book in work, at a time which is easier for them, rather than having to be available during regular working hours.
The new self-service reception kiosks provide customers with a secure option for routine maintenance services, allowing them to pick up or drop off their vehicles 24-hours a day, seven days a week, and make payment online when doing so.
The French manufacturer group says that doing this will free up its customer service providers to spend more time with in-store visitors and attend to those in need of more technical car repairs, which may need estimates and longer discussions than routine servicing.
The project is backed by PSA’s Business Lab, which is designed to detect, test and transform opportunities into marketable products and services for Groupe PSA, including outside its core automotive market. It comes as part of the Business Innovation Hub of this programme, which detects business and technological innovations while promoting interactions with innovative ecosystems worldwide and acting as the main entry point for start-ups.
Anne Abboud, Senior Vice President of PSA Retail, said ′PSA Retail is committed to being a leader and trailblazer for the transformation of automotive distribution. Part of the process to digitalise the aftermarket, Self-Reception is PSA’s latest innovation, developed following the widespread deployment of Video-Check by PSA Retail. Over the next few months, our pilot locations will allow us to gather feedback before we roll out Self-Reception to all PSA Retail outlets.’
The company is looking to streamline its dealer operations, terminating the contract of all Opel and Vauxhall outlets, allowing them to renegotiate terms and slim the network by 1,600 forecourts, as part of its plans to turn around the struggling manufacturer.


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China’s rapid economic growth slowed slightly between July and September, due to slowdowns in Europe and the United States and inflation-fighting measures at home.
The government’s statistics bureau says the nation’s economy grew at a 9.1 percent annual pace in the three months through September 30. That compares to 9.5 percent growth in the previous three months.
The figures were released by officials at China’s National Bureau of Statistics.
“So the average growth of the economy, as shown by many of the important indicators, has slowed down somewhat, but it still maintains a steady and stable growth,” an official stated.
Spokesman Sheng Laiyuan said that despite the slowdown, China is still enjoying steady and stable growth.
China’s booming economy has been a major engine in the growth of the global economy, but the European debt crisis and high unemployment in the United States have weakened demand for Chinese-made goods.
Chinese policymakers have also taken steps to cool the economy, including a series of interest rate hikes and requirements that the nation’s largest banks increase their cash reserves. “Our overall evaluation is that, in the past 3 quarters, it is safe to say that the national economy is generally on the right track and is benefiting from our macro-control policies,” a policymaker noted.
Sheng said the latest figures indicate the government’s inflation-fighting policies are working.
Many Chinese business owners agree that inflation, not slow growth, is the biggest threat they face.
“For me it was around August or September when I really started to feel that my suppliers where raising their prices. So by the time it gets to us – the secondary or tertiary purchasers of the goods – it has already risen by 20 or 30 percent. So in order to continue selling to our customers we have not been able to raise prices that much – our profits have been reduced,” one business owner said.
Handicraft shop owner Sun Li said her costs for materials have risen by 20 to 30 percent. And that is cutting into her profits.
China’s annual inflation rate has come down slightly in recent months but remains above 6 percent.
Despite the problems, retail sales in China last month were 17.7 percent higher than in the same month last year.


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By Jack Porter – The ‘Trucking Activist’ and Managing Director – TCA Profitability Program
As this virus spreads, the driver community becomes more at risk. This presents an unthinkable challenge to our food chain. As I follow the industry on social media, the support from TCA in their efforts to be the front line to support their members, and the national news, I believe the trucking community needs to stay vigilant in their current plans and strategies as well as coming up with Plan B strategies to adapt to the changing situation with COVID-19: strategies which may even allow for increased opportunity when we turn the corner on this pandemic.
Currently, heed the words of the professional truck drivers themselves. Quit hoarding those scarce resources that drivers need now. Drivers need sanitizer available in stores, masks, heat checks at terminals and loading docks; food supplies, and parking and restrooms.. National news also must continue to cover these issues and supporting their cause to the general public as maybe the next immediate critical workforce behind our great healthcare professionals.
Brian Fielkow said in his most recent interview, we need plans for drivers that become infected. This recent article from CCJ shares operational strategies that the fleets need to employ when drivers become affected. Maybe consider fleets sharing capacity as their business starts to become idle due to business closures. The food chain capacity will continue, especially with federal influx of cash to support people’s essentials. Then, the capacity strain that the whole industry will be feeling due to reduced recruiting of new drivers will add to the capacity constraints. The load-to-truck ratios are already skyrocketing, and the fleets are having a tough time covering the needs of their customers already.
When we do turn the corner, the food chain being covered and more businesses reopening (especially the restaurants) will add to the pent-up demand in the channel. The reduced capacity of drivers and trucks will be a new challenge the industry will have to address. Hopefully, those days are coming, and I believe they will come, just a matter of when. In the meantime, thank you drivers, fleet operations and support people, that are working around the clock to keep our food chain safe and supplied!


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This CNET special report examines the tech controversy gripping San Francisco.
Get set to strap on some piezoelectric headgear to keep all your wearables charged and ready to use.
Why should hamsters have all the fun? Follow an Instructables guide for making your own standing desk with a human-size hamster wheel for exercise.
Samsung's decision to start preorders on launch day for Apple's iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus seems like a bit of a raspberry.
You now have the freedom to change the keyboard on your iPhone or iPad. CNET's Dan Graziano shows you how.
After introducing the new iPhone 6 and Apple Watch last week, Apple's chief executive speaks with Businessweek about how the company has changed in his three years at the helm.
A new feature called Handoff makes it easy to switch between devices without losing your work.
This three-wheeler is the first road-going vehicle from BRP, a company better known for its snow and water vehicles. XCAR took a look at one of these bundles of fun -- and the history of BRP.
Apple co-founder Steve Wozniak says he tossed out all the Android devices he's spoken so lovingly of in the past.
The retailer is also trying to sweeten the deal with a couple of trade-in offers.
Following its official launch Wednesday, Apple's new mobile OS has already shot up the ranks, according to mobile analytics firm Mixpanel.


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Yesterday I posted about a situation between a Kiosk owner and the management of the Mall at Johnson City in Tennessee.
Dan Fuchs, owner of the Graphic Edge, was given an eviction notice by the management of the aforementioned mall, based on "complaints from customers" regarding some items on display. Fuchs' kiosk sold many items, some of which were special order items. He chose to display some of these special order items, many of which were items with an "anti-Obama" message.
Fuchs said mall officials met with him and told him to take down the anti-Obama items on display or face immediate eviction. Fuchs said these items were taken down, yet he still was evicted from the mall.
Today I received a comment on that article, from "Graphic," which read:
“We thank all the viewers, readers and listeners for your ongoing support. Your responses, emails and telephone calls have been overwhelming.
Graphic Edge has reopened online http://www.graphicedgeonline.com , and a portion of the proceeds from sales will go to our legal fund to help in our fight against our wrongful eviction from the Mall at Johnson City.
The website will be expanding and evolving over the next several weeks. Please keep checking back, as we will be adding new merchandise and special offers.
For those who wish to have a custom order, please contact us by email at email@example.com
Thanks again, Team Graphic Edge"
Additionally, Fuchs has started a blog, located at http://graphicedgeonline.wordpress.com/.


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The travel industry added 13,400 jobs in July, according to the U.S. Travel Association’s analysis of Friday’s Labor Department employment report, which also showed that the national unemployment rate returned to a 16-year low of 4.3 percent. Travel industry employment has grown every month in 2017 so far, adding an average of 9,500 jobs per month.
Most travel industry segments added jobs last month. Job gains occurred in the food and beverage service, amusements/gambling/recreation, and airline industry in particular. Employment in the lodging segment also edged up. The travel industry as a whole has added 66,800 jobs so far this year.
The travel industry remains a consistent job creator for the U.S. economy, adding new jobs 10 out of the last 12 months and continuing to support one in nine American jobs. The monthly jobs report from the Bureau of Labor Statistics indicates that total non-farm employment increased by 209,000 in July, somewhat surpassing expectations.


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Japanese electronics company Panasonic has unveiled "Unbreakable Valor," a limited-edition comic book series to shamelessly promote the Panasonic Toughpad rugged tablets. The comic follows the League of Valor and their IT specialist sidekick, using the Toughpad FZ-E1 tablet while out adventuring.
The Toughpad FZ-E1 is a 5-inch tablet using Microsoft Windows Embedded 8.1 Handheld, designed to withstand drops up to 10 feet and submersible in water, it also includes a 14-hour hot-swappable battery.
The first issue is available here. A second issue will be released later this year.
"While 'Unbreakable Valor' may not be a true story, our Toughpad rugged tablets are relied upon each day by real-life heroes around the world - from soldiers on the battlefield, to first responders at the scene of an emergency, or utility workers who restore power in a storm," said Marca Armstrong, Panasonic System Communications Company of North America VP of Marketing, in a statement.
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With the Bahrein Gran Prix canceled last weekend, a new option emerged from Formula 1 for its fans in the form of esports races. These virtual events began to appear at record-speed after the cancellation of the previous weekend's Australian Grand Prix. Last weekend there were three races to replace the Bahrein Gran Prix, including The Race All-Star Esports Battle last Saturday, where well-known drivers engaged in a virtual race. All three events were live-streamed on YouTube and Twitch.
During the weekend of March 14-16, the number of subscribers to Disney+ tripled compared to the previous weekend, according to Antenna, the NY-based PR firm. The company says it bases these figures from opt-in consumer panel data. While HBO NOW and Showtime also showed gains of 90% and 78% during the same period, unlike Disney, they are offering free trials, which may skew the results in their favor.
Concerned by high rates of Internet traffic during the covid-19 crisis, YouTube has reduced video quality on its site as default although, if viewers choose, they can still access videos in HD. This change was initially in response to European regulators asking streaming providers to help reduce bandwidth demand in Europe but has now extended this policy to America as well. YouTube and Netflix were the biggest consumers of bandwidth on the Internet.
As covid-19 shuts down live sports events for the foreseeable future, analysts believe that this will accelerate cord-cutting. With the trend of Netflix's market share increasing, and it's share price performing well compared to other stocks, Netflix looks set to be a winner as people stay at home and watch more TV, according to Baird, the WI-based financial services firm.
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By Wesley Brown
Thursday, December 6, 2012
Frustrated with doing almost daily battle with courthouse traffic for parking downtown, retailers and shoppers neared some relief on Tuesday night when the Greenville Redevelopment Commission voted in favor of a parking deck at the corner of Cotanche and Fourth streets.
In a recommendation likely to pass the City Council next week, the commission unanimously supported transforming the city-owned Moseley Lot — which studies show as frequently under used — into a four-story parking garage.
The 120-by-190-foot deck would provide an additional 256 spaces, cost $3.8 million to build, take six months to construct and generate more than $175,000 in annual revenue for the city, Greenville Economic Development Officer Carl Rees said.
“It’s a great time to do a parking deck,” Rees said. “Construction and lending costs remain near record lows, and … we have established a need.”
Parking complaints, on the rise since 2010, have reached an all-time high in downtown Greenville, city officials said.
Merchants are competing with the county and federal courthouses. Employees cannot afford leased parking or to leave work mid-shift to move their vehicles from one- or two-hour spaces. And many shoppers have given up altogether, heading to strip malls throughout the city for the convenience of drive-up parking, a report in August by The Daily Reflector showed.
More than 90 percent of retailers downtown are in favor of a parking deck, and close to 66 percent oppose leased parking, according to a survey by Uptown Greenville, a nonprofit chartered to revitalize downtown.
Rees, who led a review on downtown parking in 2010, said the city probably could do without a parking deck. But as Greenville starts to bring redevelopment projects online, which estimates show will require 120 extra spaces, Rees said the city will use up all its parking, and the downtown area will have trouble “prospering.”
Rees said the parking deck would have a life span of 50 years, stand 36 feet tall and cost about $76,800 a year to operate and maintain without an attendant on duty.
The garage would include an elevator, energy-efficient lighting, emergency call boxes and security cameras.
Rees said its design would fit the building landscape of the city’s urban core. The deck could have retail shops on the bottom floor and solar panels on the top floor that could double as carports for vehicles.
Under the initial plans, the first three floors, which cover 192 spaces, would be leased at $52 a month. The top floor, with 64 spots, would be unlimited metered parking at a rate of 75 cents an hour. Night and weekend parking would be free.
The proposed rates would create a $29,000 annual budget gap, Rees said — the city has saved $1.8 million for a parking deck and would have to borrow $584,000 to build the garage.
Redevelopment Commissioner Judy Siguaw suggested increasing leased parking rates to $60 month — an additional $8 could provide an extra $24,500 in revenue.
“That would still be a bargain and would really help close the budget gap,” Siguaw said. “Sixty dollars a month is only like $2.50 a day. That’s next to nothing.”
Chris Mansfield, vice chairman of the Redevelopment Commission, said he believed the proposal looked strong on paper.
“We may be spending $29,000 in the maintenance of the Moseley Lot as it is,” Mansfield said. “It is possible to get to revenue neutral.”
Rees said the rates merely were a starting point and were based on figures local developers said customers could and would pay.
Contact Wesley Brown at 252-329-9579 or firstname.lastname@example.org. Follow him on Twitter @CityWatchdog.
via The Daily Reflector.


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Ten labels have been added to the upcoming Paris fashion week, the Fédération de la Haute Couture et de la Mode said Monday, listing them as Ami, Cecilie Bahnsen, Enfants Riches Deprimés, Ester Manas, Gabriela Hearst, Mossi, Situationist, S.R Studio LA.CA, Vejas and Wales Bonner. Ten unknown labels in Paris Fashion week, and that nobody knows who has chosen them.
The spring-summer 2021 collections are expected to be a mix of digital and physical shows in Paris from Sept. 28 to Oct. 6, in conformance with requirements from local health authorities. Ami has said it plans to stage a physical show in the French capital, but outdoors.
French officials recently tightened measures to slow the spread of the coronavirus as people return from summer vacation and head back to work and school, requiring the public to wear masks in offices and on the streets.
Earlier this summer, the federation canceled physical shows for couture and men’s fashion week, and set up an online platform for designers to showcase videos for their collections.
Labels including Gucci, Saint Laurent and Michael Kors have indicated they will not take part in Milan, Paris or New York fashion weeks, respectively, while Burberry revealed it would stage an outdoor presentation on Sept. 17 and broadcast it online.
Three of the entrants on the Paris calendar are from the U.S.: Enfants Riches Deprimés, Gabriela Hearst and S.R Studio La. Ca.


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IPOs have struggled through most of 2020, due to the global pandemic.
April and May saw a 67% decrease in IPO proceeds.
Many business owners were hesitant to trust the public markets for a while.
Fall 2020 has seen a nice rally in the tech IPO market, however.
We had a Palantir IPO and the biggest software IPO of all time in Snowflake Inc.
Snowflake raised more than $3 billion in its IPO.
Tech IPOs are getting even more attention today as Airbnb gets ready for its public offering.


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The CEO of the Australasian Association of Convenience Stores (AACS) Jeff Rogut has welcomed recent moves by The Australian Federal Government to penalise illicit tobacco more heavily.
The new legislation by the Government proposes tougher penalties, up to five years in prison for possessing, buying or selling illicit tobacco, and up to 10 years for manufacturing illicit tobacco. It has already passed the Lower House and will now be reviewed by the Senate. The government has committed to closing down the illicit tobacco market and illegal tobacco manufacturing in the country.
Jeff Rogut welcomes the legislation: “For too long, illegal cigarettes with branded logos, tax-free and with no quality control standards, have been sold with impunity in the community. It is worryingly easy for people to access these illegal products, and the lack of a proper response has seen the market spiral out of control.”
In an interview with STOP: ILLEGAL, Jeff gave a sense of how big the trade has become in Australia. “In the past five/six years, the [black] market has just ‘blossomed’”, he says. According to the 2016 KPMG Illicit tobacco report, it accounted for 14% of the total market, equating to A$1.6bn (US $1.25bn) in lost taxes annually. But Jeff thinks this is in fact an underestimate. “Talking to people in Border Control, who are closer positioned to the issue, they suggest this figure is approximately three times larger, between A$4–5bn a year.”
“The AACS has been vocal about the need for authorities to crack down on these criminals and the legislation being progressed by the Government calls for tougher penalties, which are absolutely needed,” says Jeff.
Tobacco is still hugely important for convenience stores in Australia. According to the AACS it accounts for around 38% of their sales and 25% of their profits. It’s the most profitable thing they sell and without it, some retailers wouldn’t survive. So as the black market for cigarettes has grown exponentially, it has been legitimate businesses like those run by his members that he says have suffered the most. “Some of the convenience stores there are losing up to $1000 a week, about $5000 a month, which for a small store is quite an amount of money,” Jeff also notes.
However, loss of revenue is not the only concern for Australian convenience store owners. Jeff is also worried about their personal safety. He says that retailers in the last couple of years have spent between A$25,000 and A$75,000 (depending on the size of the operation) in improving and increasing security to guard against theft of legitimate products. For example, toughening the glass of windows, more sensitive personal alarms for staff, fog cannons that activate when the store is broken into etc.
New DNA technology is also being trialled, where stores put sprays above their door. Once activated, it covers the offender in a particular DNA spray which the police can identify up to three weeks after any robbery.
Despite these investments in security, it is still common in Australian states such as Victoria for criminal gangs to gather at two o’clock in the morning and besiege a store. “The first thing they do is stuff pillowcases full of tobacco. Cash is a secondary thought; the robbers view tobacco as more valuable than cash,” Jeff says.
For more information about the problem of illicit tobacco, read the KPMG Illicit Tobacco Report here.
Written by STOP: ILLEGAL


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While Portland’s protests in the name of the murder of George Floyd and ongoing police brutality in America have gotten more peaceful in recent nights, several downtown bike shop owners are still recovering from thefts that happened last week.
We’re aware of over 30 bikes that have been stolen so far. Most of them were taken on Friday, May 29th when some people who were downtown during the protest smashed windows and took products from a number of stores. The hardest hit shops have been Bike Gallery on Southwest 10th and Salmon and Pedal Bike Tours on Southwest 2nd near Ankeny.
Bike Gallery lost 13 bikes including mid-to-high end models from Orbea and Trek. Pedal Bike Tours lost 20 bikes. Most of them were Breezer city bikes. Thanks to help from Bike Index, we’ve posted a complete list of the bikes stolen from both shops along with their serial numbers on this thread in our Forums.
Cycle Portland owner Evan Ross said his shop on Northwest Third and Couch was spared, but he’s not taking any chances. “My shop barely escaped,” he told us via email. “And I’ve spent time sleeping down there to defend it.”
On that note, PPB Officer Dave Sanders of the Bike Theft Task Force is urging everyone to be extra vigilant. “Theft is rampant right now and our thieves are motivated like never before,” Sanders warns. “If you have a bike stored anywhere during this time, please ensure that it is secured properly by the most expensive U-lock you can afford. Especially true for secure bike storage areas!”
For shop owners specifically, Ofcr. Sanders says all bikes on the showroom floor should be secured to each other with u-locks. He also recommends boarding up windows and hiring nighttime security if possible.
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Amazon faces new £4billion quiz: Company could join Google in fresh grilling by MPs over tiny tax bill
- Paid just £2.4million in corporation tax on UK sales of £320million last year
- Seattle-based group told investors its turnover was more than £4billion
- Margaret Hodge, chair of public accounts committee, could recall company
The internet giant Amazon could be hauled before MPs just like Google, MPs suggested yesterday after serious doubts were raised about how much tax it pays in this country.
The company, which sells everything from books to bread, said it paid just £2.44million in corporation tax on UK sales of £320million last year.
But the Seattle-based group told its investors that it actually made 13 times this amount, claiming the UK sales were actually more than £4billion.
Scrutiny: Amazon paid just £2.4million in corporation tax despite UK sales of more than £320million last year
Margaret Hodge, the outspoken chairman of the Public Accounts Committee, has slammed Amazon’s tiny tax bill as a ‘joke.’
Last night, she said: ‘We will now consider whether we need to recall them to explain that discrepancy.’
It comes after a Google executive, Matt Brittin, a vice-president of the search firm, was grilled by MPs yesterday for the second time.
The controversy is fuelled by Amazon, like many multinational businesses, using a complex and legal corporate structure to minimise the amount of tax it pays.
Questions: Amazon employs thousands of people in the UK warehouses but, for accounting purposes, is registered in Luxembourg
It claims the heart of its European operations are in Luxembourg, although it employs just 500 people and has no warehouses in the small European nation.
By comparison, its UK operation is gigantic, employing around 4,200 staff as well as thousands of extra seasonal workers during the busy Christmas trading period.
In a further blow for taxpayers, it also receives Government grants and money from the European Union for operating warehouses in less prosperous parts of the country.
Last year, it received grants totalling £2.5million.
When a sale is made in the UK, the item, such as a book or a DVD, is delivered from a British warehouse by Amazon’s UK employees.
But, for accounting purposes, the transaction is processed in Luxembourg.
By comparison, the well-known London bookshop, Foyles, states clearly in its latest accounts: ‘All sales were made in the United Kingdom.’
An Amazon spokesman said: ‘Amazon pays all applicable taxes in every jurisdiction that it operates within.
‘We have a single European headquarters in Luxembourg with hundreds of employees to manage this complex operation.’
A spokesman for HM Revenue and Customs said: ‘HMRC ensures that multinationals pay the tax due in accordance with UK tax law and in doing so we apply the permanent establishment rules correctly and consistently to all businesses.
‘We have been very successful in reducing tax avoidance by large businesses in recent years.’
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The Jubilee celebrations and warm weather saw a strong start to trading period. Food and drink, clothing and footwear and online all performed particularly well during the week preceding the Jubilee.
The remainder of the month proved much more challenging throughout the sector. Discretionary and big-ticket items continued to struggle as consumers? underlying caution about the economy, jobs and their personal finances curtailed spending.
Online (including mail-order and phone) sales of non-food items showed stronger growth, up 12.1% against growth of 11.5% last year. Sales growth returned to levels more consistent with the 12-month average.
Stephen Robertson, Director General, British Retail Consortium (BRC), said: "It was the bunting boost. June was saved by the feelgood lift of the Jubilee, showing how crucial these temporary factors are in our difficult trading conditions.
"A trip to the shops played a big part in preparations for the occasion. The week leading up to the long weekend was a stand-out for the retail sector. Food and clothing and footwear retailers had the best of it as people bought in special food and drink and, encouraged by warmer weather, some treated themselves to shorts, dresses and sandals.
"Sadly the soggy celebrations over the Jubilee weekend itself, which heralded the start of the wettest June on record, were followed by far weaker business for the rest of the month. Belts were tightened again and the lower temperatures cooled demand for summer fashions and outdoor leisure goods.
"With the first half of the year complete, we can see total sales growth between this January and June was no better than in 2011. It?s clear a permanent upturn in confidence and spending has yet to happen. Scrapping next month?s fuel duty rise will help hard-pressed customers and businesses. The Government needs to be equally supportive as it considers where next for other costs it controls."
Helen Dickinson, Head of Retail, KPMG, said: "In June, following a mini Jubilee boost, most sectors achieved positive like-for-like growth for the month as a whole. However, women?s clothing continues to find the going tough because fashion spending is especially discretionary and we?ve all forgotten what the sun looks like! The double whammy of uncertain sales levels and ongoing promotional activity continues to hit profits and cash flows.
"Retailers are fervently hoping that the summer of sport will raise cash for their coffers. But the reality is that any benefit from the Olympics will probably be concentrated in the South East and provide more of a boost for food than non-food. Overall there will be plenty of hype, a short term blip of benefit, and then back to normality and the challenges that brings."
British Retail Consortium (BRC)


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Hiccups in the shipping process can have a significant trickle-down effect on the efficiency and cost-effectiveness of other stakeholders. All of them impact the integration of shipping with other facets of the supply chain and heighten risks. They have the potential to make or break supply chain ROI and can impact B2B relationships. Here are a few of the biggest concerns supply chain management professionals face in the shipping sector (and how they can be avoided):
1. Cybersecurity attacks:
In what is certainly a product of the times, container vessels need to be worried about cybersecurity. These ships use computers and software to communicate with other supply chain members, oversee inventory, and make real-time logistics decisions. If these systems are compromised by hackers, the effects could be devastating. Research shows that many maritime vessels are woefully underequipped to deal with the threat of cyberattacks. Just a few recent examples, according to CNBC, include a shipping rig delayed 19 days because its computer was so saturated by malware and a floating oil rig that was shut down when hackers gained control of its steering system and tilted it. Somali pirates have used ships’ navigational devices to choose targets, while other cybercriminals were able to locate, seize, and swipe the records of specific drug-carrying containers by hacking into a computer connected to a port in Antwerp, Belgium.
“Increasingly, the maritime domain and energy sector has turned to technology to improve production, cost and reduce delivery schedules,” stated a NATO think-tank recently reported, according to CNBC. “These technological changes have opened the door to emerging threats and vulnerabilities as equipment has become accessible to outside entities.”
Organizations can avoid cybersecurity issues by investing in managed file transfer solutions, which offer robust protection for any files shared between supply chain partners. Managed file transfer solutions also enable businesses to scale up their file-sharing environments in response to emerging needs, while enabling faster trading partner onboarding, compliance with industry standards and preventative data protection.
2. Environmental changes:
The White House recently released a fact sheet concerning the imminent threat of climate change. The report detailed some of the most potentially hazardous effects of climate change and highlighted how these factors, left unchecked, could have a negative impact on the economy. Many of these developments will directly influence supply chain management, while others will have repercussions of a more trickle-down nature.They include precipitation changes, especially heavy downpours, which have substantially increased or declined in many regions; more incidents of extreme weather, especially floods, droughts and heat waves; a rise in the duration, frequency and intensity of hurricanes, especially in the North Atlantic; more winter storms; and a global sea level that could rise as much as 4 feet within the next 100 years.
“The impacts from sea level rise and storm surge, extreme weather events, higher temperatures and heat waves, precipitation changes, Arctic warming, and other climatic conditions are affecting the reliability and capacity of the U.S. transportation system in many ways, the report stated. “Sea level rise, coupled with storm surge, will continue to increase the risk of major coastal impacts on transportation infrastructure.”
Continuity depends on reliable, adaptable B2B communications systems. If partners experience latency or cannot otherwise effectively communicate, they exacerbate the damage that environmental challenges can cause. B2B integration tools can help organizations build a more robust collaboration network, with automated protocols that can keep processes going even if there is a problem on the front lines. EDI and B2B cloud services, or B2B Integration SaaS, give companies more secure, adaptable modes of communication that can provide resilience in the face of uncertain conditions.
3. Evaluating performance:
Clearly, freight, shipping and container movements cannot be judged by the same rubrics as faster-moving, land-based operations. Many advanced metrics and analytics are geared toward real-time, instantaneous evaluations, producing insights that can be immediately leveraged to improve some aspect of the supply chain. While these metrics can improve long-term forecasting, inventory and product management efforts, they cannot work with quite the same effectiveness in the short term. A container can’t exactly be stopped in the middle of the Pacific because a new predictive analytics insight determined that it is bringing surplus inventory.This puts pressure on businesses to increase their predictive capabilities and order management effectiveness in the face of the contextual limits imposed by the realities of oil tankers and containers. It means paying attention to environmental changes and drafting continuity plans that can better handle the impact without too much of a dent in the bottom line. This process also requires organizations to build up their communications portfolios, especially in the area of B2B interactions, to ensure that problems can be handled swiftly and with a minimum of internal confusion. More robust security tools and protocols are also a must.
The maritime industry is vital to supply chains performing at peak effectiveness, but these processes will always be filled with risks. It’s up to organizations to make smart decisions about outsourcing IT infrastructure, bringing on skilled supply chain management consultants and paying attention to their B2B relationships in order to develop a satisfactory strategy.


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A recent report indicates that the unreleased Samsung Galaxy S II is getting a processor upgrade. Blog GSMArena states that the company will upgrade the 1 GHz dual-core Cortex-A9 processor to run at a blistering 1.2GHz. The site points to a slip on Samsung’s Estonian Facebook page — which mentioned the upgrade — and cites an “internal source” as its information sources. Samsung has yet to announce a specific release date for its next-generation flagship handset.
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Lithuanian entrepreneur: Ningbo gives me chance to start business
Algis Bernotas from Lithuania gives a thumbs up in front of the Ningbo Imported Commodity Center, Ningbo, East China's Zhejiang province. [Photo/zjol.com.cn]
"Ningbo is my second home. It gave me the opportunity to start a business," said Algis Bernotas from Lithuania, who now runs a supply chain service company in the city.
Bernotas traces his bond with Ningbo back to the year 2011 when he encouraged his daughter to apply to the University of Nottingham Ningbo.
"I was obsessed with the city's scenery upon getting off the plane when I sent my daughter to the school for registration. I took the chance to have a tour there and had a good impression," said Bernotas.
Missing Ningbo so much after returning home, Bernotas agreed without hesitation to move to the city upon an invitation from his daughter after graduation, and started a new life in Ningbo.
Bernotas and his daughter founded a supply chain service company with the help of the China (Ningbo) Central and Eastern Europe Youth Innovation Center. The company specializes mainly in auto parts export and food import.
"The kind, warm-hearted and hardworking local residents and a sound trade environment made me decide to stay here. The city's advanced manufacturing industry is also helpful for export businesses," said Bernotas.
He moved his company to the innovation center last July. With the assistance of the center, his company gradually got on the right track and managed to sell products to Europe. He also planned to hire some Chinese workers, especially Ningbo citizens, in the future.


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In the latest evidence that natural alternatives are driving the petfood market, GfK data for the past year show a 28 percent spike in grain-free food sales at US pet stores. Through its Retail and Technology division, GfK tracks sales in more than 11,000 US pet outlets, including national and regional chains, as well as neighborhood pet shops.
Overall, US$1.7 billion was spent on grain-free pet products at pet outlets over the year from September 2012 to September 2013, and account for about one-third of all new pet items introduced each month. In the past year, the number of grain-free pet products has grown 33 percent, to more than 3,500 on shelves currently - about 2,300 for dogs versus nearly 1,200 for cats.
Dog items also account for the vast majority of grain-free sales: US$1.4 billion in the past year from September 2012-13, compared to US$322 million for cat products. Additionally, consumers pay roughly 45 percent more for grain-free products.
"We see the growth of grain-free foods - and natural pet products generally - as part of a larger trend toward humanization of pets," said Maria Lange, senior product manager of GfK's Retail and Technology team. "Consumers are clearly comfortable splurging on pets they see as valued family members, not just everyday animals. We see brands like Blue Wilderness, Natural Balance and Taste of the Wild leading the way; and we expect other outgrowths of the natural trend to emerge in the coming months."
What is this quiet, unassuming ingredient, and should it be there?
The lowly pea appears to be an effective ingredient for the next generation of dog and cat diets
With the availability of quality ingredients declining, perhaps we need to explore this category
For more about sustainability in petfood, watch Jan Hoijtink's Petfood Forum 2010 PowerPoint, "Corporate social responsibility: from whim to a matter of strategy."
US trade data show petfood faring relatively
Learn about more companies and how they are lending a helping paw and claw to their own cause campaigns
The mid-year meeting addressed several regulatory matters affecting petfoods
The intent was to educate regulators and industry about the Model Pet Food Regulations
Committees discussed key proposals such as a possible shift in the oversight of animal feeds
While petfood shoppers continue to show strong brand loyalty, pet products have not been immune to the store brand swing
Now is the time for packagers, producers, marketers and manufacturers to capitalize on the traveling with pets trend
There's a disconnect between consumers' confidence in petfoods and their knowledge of what makes the foods nutritious
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