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Mexico’s new administration had one clear energy mandate from Day 1: revitalize the country’s existing refineries, which are at 40 percent of their operational capacity, on average. President López Obrador and his energy team led by Rocío Nahle, will invest MX$49 billion (US$2.7 billion) to modernize the existing refinery network so they can reach full operational capacity by 2020 (refining 1.6 million b/d). López Obrador and his team also want to build a new refinery in Paraiso, Tabasco, with a three-year MX160 billion investment, to decrease the country’s dependency on fuels and derivatives imports. Regarding storage, Mexico is moving forward, as, until 1H18, CRE had approved 24 new storage projects and is revising another nine; some private companies and state governments, particularly Port Administration Offices (APIs), have launched tenders to build another 20 projects; and PEMEX is working to revamp its existing terminals, and even build new ones, through open seasons. These efforts have one strategic goal according to CRE: enhance Mexico’s fuels reserves up to five years, which is still low but it is a good start. Finally, Mexico’s retail sector has experienced accelerated growth since the fuel market liberalization. The country has over 45 new retail brands which operate around 24 percent of the exiting retail service stations (11,992 as of 1H18). One of the key purposes of this open market is to create better economic and service conditions for final users (improve fuel demand-supply conditions) and to decrease the number of inhabitants per service station per capita, which as of 1H18 stood at 10,560, according to CRE’s figures. These three sectors are experiencing exciting times and it is a sure thing that investment will keep coming, it is a matter of securing it and having clear timelines to achieve political and market goals on time.
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The funding of mobile social companies continues with Aurora Feint, creator of the mobile social gaming network OpenFeint, picking up cash from Intel (NSDQ: INTC) Capital to close out a recent $8 million round. The Burlingame, Calif.-based company is benefiting from the cross section mobile, social and gaming heating up, as demonstrated by DeNA’s $400 million acquisition of Ngmoco and today’s announcement by Kleiner Perkins that it was creating a $250 million social fund with contributions from Facebook, Zynga and Amazon.
OpenFeint said the cash will be used to help support multiple smartphone and tablet platforms as it provides game developers services and tools for free that help them create a community of users around their game titles. Last month, Aurora Feint ported its platform from iPhone to support Android, which led to a sharp increase in momentum. Over the past year, it has added 3,400 games to its platform, and now has roughly 45 million gamers.
In previous rounds, Aurora Feint received an undisclosed amount of funding from DeNA, the big Japanese powerhouse, and in July raised money from The9. They money announced today from Intel will increase that round to $8 million. (An earlier version of this story incorrectly stated that Intel invested $8 million).

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Among the products which can be ordered via the Getir app are food and beverages, personal care products, technology products, and many others from various categories. The app fills the gap in the market by addressing the urban consumer’s search for convenience with the variety of its products and speed of service. The urbanites’ busy working hours, their wish to escape the city’s chaos or the traffic as well as the fact that they do not want to step out just to purchase one item, makes the Getir app appropriate for the urban life.
Since its launch, the brand has grown creating large WOM and was also on billboards for a while with its communication. When we looked at the reactions in social media, we saw that the consumers were pleased with the speed of service, the amiability of the couriers, and with the way products are offered. In addition, the number of clients who benefited from the running campaigns and were satisfied, was quite high.
That is why this month, we conducted research to better understand the perception of the Getir app by the consumer and the usage goals. Our research was held with 200 men and women who reside in Istanbul, aged between 16-45, from ABC1C2 SES groups, who use smart phones and apps, and who shop online.
Among the participants of our research, the percentage of those who had heard about the Getir app was 34%. Among those who heard about the app, the percentage of the 19-34 age group was higher than the 35-45 group. When we asked those who have heard about the app how they have heard about it, the most common answer was via TV ads (35%). This was closely followed by via the circle of friends (28%) and the internet (16%).
Those who use the Getir app, make 16% of those who have heard about it. When the participants who have heard about the app were asked why they do not use it, the answers again lie with our habits:
• We still have the habit of going to ma and pa shops and supermarkets. Six out of ten consumers have stated that they “do not need this app”.
• We still have barriers to overcome about online shopping: According to 18%, shopping on the internet is not safe.
• Another reason to not use the app is the reach problem that the brand can resolve through its operations moving forward: 12% of the participants have stated that they do not use the app “since there is no delivery to where they are”.
When we look at the reasons for using the app, the most common answer is the “7/24 service provided” (55%). Here are the reasons that follow: “It’s practical/at my fingertips” (45%), “no need left to go to the supermarket” (45%), “helps gain time” (27%), “saves you in urgent situations” (18%).
When we question which products were purchased the most, we come across food, beverages, cosmetic products, cleaning products, and ice cream the most. Among the products that they would most like to see on the app are ice cream varieties, baby food, meat and chicken varieties.
When the most frequented time slots of the Getir app were questioned, we found that 64% of the frequency is obtained during evening hours (5:00pm-12:00am). Between 12:00am and 6:00am in the morning follows with a frequency rate of 18%.
When we read the description of the app to those who have not heard about the Getir app before and asked them what they think, 42% said they think it is “a nice app” and 28% said they are going to consider using it. When asked for the reason to consider usage, 38% mentioned that it is “practical”, 32% mentioned that it “provides 7/24 service”, and 30% mentioned that it “helps gain time”.
We observed that “the traceability of the product’s location” creates a significant feeling of trust. The brand can continue to emphasize this functional benefit in its communication.
We can say that with the urbanization trend, the number of people living per square kilometer in cities will increase and the fact that supermarkets are not in every neighborhood, will give way to those ma and pa shops that stay abreast of the trends. Therefore the consumer’s attitude will remain the same in terms of still shopping from the ma and pa shops.
On the other hand, as a novelty of the digital age we are in, brands like Getir.com will continue to enter our lives and provide us with convenience. Moreover, Getir.com is a candidate for changing the behaviour of the group that shops daily instead of storing goods at home and that chooses the neighbourhood shop to do this, without touching their attitudes.
According to the results of the research, Getir.com has the capacity for more interest if improvements like increasing the product range and the number of couriers, are made. Looking at the reasons why the app is preferred, operating in big cities like Ankara and Izmir will benefit the brand once the Istanbul network is established.
In the future, we will continue to see channels such as Getir.com, that change behaviors without focusing on the attitude.


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You’ve watched them in person, you’ve seen them on TV — now you can experience Ballet West as part of your Christmas shopping.
The boutique will feature apparel, holiday decorations, jewelry and other items, according to Lisa Jensen, the troupe’s retail sales coordinator.
"Normally, patrons can only buy Ballet West merchandise when they come to a performance, but now our items are available through a physical location, adding a level of convenience that wasn’t available before," Jensen said in a statement.
The boutique is adjacent to the Ballet West Academy’s administrative offices. Both the troupe and the academy recently moved their offices and rehearsal studios into Trolley Square.
The grand opening is Saturday, from 11 to 3 p.m. From 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., principal artist Christiana Bennett (one of the stars of "Breaking Pointe") will appear for autographs and photos. Also appearing will be a ballerina in costume and The Bear from "The Nutcracker." From 1 to 3 p.m., dancer Tyler Gum will sign copies of "Butterfly, Fly and I," a children’s book he illustrated.
The first 50 visitors will receive a door prize, and all shoppers have a chance to win tickets to "The Nutcracker," backstage tour, autographed pointe shoes or youth Ballet West apparel.
The boutique’s regular hours are Monday-Saturday, 10 a.m. to 9 p.m., and Sundays, noon to 5 p.m.
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The Monogram Pallas just received a new addition to its collection – a black version with dark leather Toron handles. Louis Vuitton released the Pallas in colors of Aurore, Quetsche, Havane, Safron last year with the promise of black arriving in January 2014. With this release that promise is taken care of.
The Pallas in black keep all other features the same from cowhide leather trims to removable shoulder strap. The handbag is expect to retail for the same $2,350 price as other versions.


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MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. (WMBF) – Tanger Outlets announced on Monday it is modifying hours to keep shoppers and employees safe from the coronavirus spread.
Effective immediately, hours of operation will be 11 a.m. – 7 p.m. Monday through Sunday at the Tanger Outlets’ locations on Kings Road and Factory Stores Boulevard.
“This decision is mindful of the health and safety of Tanger’s associates, vendors, customers, the public and the communities which Tanger operates,” a news release stated.
Individual retailer stores may vary, and the company recommends that shoppers contact specific brands or check their website for hours before visiting.
Tanger Outlets said it will continue to monitor the situation and will be prepared to respond to any changes that the coronavirus spread may bring.


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Sony has claimed an early victory in the next generation console wars after saying it had sold twice as many consoles in the US during January than its arch-rival Microsoft.
However, Redmond hit back with the claim that it managed to shift more games than Sony over the same period.
This just in: PS4 the #1 selling game console in the US in January, still #1 worldwide. Thanks, guys! pic.twitter.com/1vOFmtUukX— PlayStation (@PlayStation) February 13, 2014
Above is a gushing tweet from Sony on its Playstation Twitter account.
Never to be left out in the cold, Microsoft hit back with the claim that it had sold the most games across all console platforms in January. Numbers from analysis firm NPD found that 2.27 million Xbox games were sold in January, making up 47 per cent of software market share.
It added that its new Xbox One consoles were selling like hotcakes, flying off the shelves 2.29 times as quickly as the Xbox 360 had during its first three months of sale.
"Fans continue to show their excitement for new generation Xbox One games, with US consumers purchasing an average of 2.7 games per console since launch," said Yusuf Mehdi, corporate vice president of marketing, strategy and business for Xbox.
"This amazing success is due in large part to our unrivalled games lineup, first class Xbox Live multiplayer games service and a platform for game developers that offers unique capabilities such as Kinect and Xbox SmartGlass," he said.
Regardless of this, NPD's figures suggested Sony's console outsold the Xbox by two to one.
The Japanese firm questioned Microsoft's sales claims, which were based on the sum of both Xbox 360 and Xbox One sales.
“It’s clear gamers are choosing PlayStation as the best place to play, with PS4 software sales ranking No. 1 in January, highlighted by strong sales of Tomb Raider: Definitive Edition, which sold twice as many units on PS4 than any other platform,” Sony spokesperson Guy Longworth said. ®


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TVS Motor Company announced Tuesday that their Singapore-based arm will purchase 25% equity stake in German electric mobility products and components startup Killwatt GmbH. TVS Motor (Singapore) Pte Ltd, is acquiring 8,500 newly issued common shares of Killwatt for a total of nearly 2 million euros (nearly Rs 18 crore). The deal is based on cash consideration of 235.29 euros per share meaning investors will be able to benefit from future dividends.
The company sees Killwatt as a partner in their mission to become a leader in e-personal mobility and provide customers with sustainable solutions. This follows TVS Motor Company’s recent acquisitions, further emphasising the importance of electric mobility. Killwatt’s portfolio of products and components caters to electric two-wheelers and three-wheelers.
TVS Motor Company is an Indian multinational two-wheeler manufacturer with a mission to provide customers with mobility solutions. Fuelled by new technologies and customer insights, the company has an expansive two-wheeled product portfolio that includes scooters and motorcycles, backed by a world-class offer of services. It has achieved industry leadership in two of its main product categories in the Indian market.
Killwatt GmbH is the brain-child of Alexander Paul Schattat, an innovator, inventor and entrepreneur. He has a track record of developing industry changing electric mobility concepts. Besides Killwatt, Alexander has been involved in numerous projects and initiatives related to the electric mobility industry. He currently serves as the innovation director of Killwatt. By partnering with TVS, Killwatt stands to gain valuable experience that can help it in its mission to take e-mobility to the next level.


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UPDATE: UK: Drinks trade slams age increase proposal
Industry bodies representing the drinks trade in the UK have slammed a call to raise the legal drinking limit.
Over the weekend, the journal of the Institute for Public Policy Research think-tank said the country should consider increasing the age consumers can legally drink at to 21, in light of a nation that has "lost the plot" regarding alcohol regulation.
The organisation also suggested that 18-year-olds should carry smart cards recording their level of alcohol consumption each night, as well as making it an offence to serve alcohol to anyone under 21 who had already consumed more than three units beforehand.
But, when contacted by just-drinks today (16 April), David Poley, chief executive of the Portman Group, the responsible alcohol standards body, said: "Stronger education to change the drinking culture is a better way of tackling these problems, not making drinking a social taboo.
"This would drive problems underground, forcing more young people to drink unsupervised, and so increasing the likelihood of accidents and anti-social behaviour."
Jeremy Beadles, chief executive of the Wine and Spirit Trade Association, added: "I don't think this is a sensible way of tackling alcohol consumption amongst the younger consumers. There are so many other ways that 18-21 year-olds can get hold of alcohol - from parents, brothers and sister, and also illegally."
Turning to the smart card suggestion, Beadles questioned the idea from a personal freedom standpoint. "The smart card suggestion is a way of controlling people's lives that many may not be comfortable with," he said. "It's an extraordinary idea."
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McDonald’s is taking one of the biggest risks in the company’s history by adding fresh beef to its menu.
The fresh beef patties, which will be available at restaurants nationwide next year, have been slowing down customer service — something McDonald’s has been struggling to speed up for years, Reuters reports.
The new patties take about one minute longer to prepare than the frozen patties that McDonald’s has served for decades. That’s because they are made to order, while McDonald’s frozen patties are often made ahead of time and held in warming dishes until they are served.
Some customers are already complaining about longer waits at McDonald’s restaurants that have started serving the fresh beef patties.
A customer in Dallas named Tracy Moore told Reuters that she’s going to stop patronising the fast-food chain, which she currently visits every day if the wait time doesn’t improve.
“If it’s going to be that long every time, I won’t order it. I’d go” elsewhere, she said, after ordering the new fresh-beef Quarter Pounder at a McDonald’s drive-thru and being told to pull into a parking spot to wait several minutes until it was ready.
McDonald’s can’t afford to alienate any more customers, especially at the valuable drive-thru, where the chain gets about 70% of its sales.
The company told investors earlier this year that it has lost 500 million US orders to competitors over the past five years.
Improving service has been a primary goal of McDonald’s CEO Steve Easterbrook over the last couple years. He has cut dozens of items from the fast-food chain’s menu to try and simplify and speed up kitchen operations.
But McDonald’s customer service still lags its competitors.
The chain ranked dead last among in terms of service for the third year in a row among all major fast-food chains in the American Customer Satisfaction Index’s 2017 survey, which was released on Tuesday.
McDonald’s got a customer satisfaction score of 69 out of 100 in the survey, compared to an average of 79 for all other fast-food chains. The survey was based on interviews with 5,557 customers.
McDonald’s drive-thru wait time has also been slowing down in recent years. The average wait time at a McDonald’s drive-thru was 208.16 seconds last year, according to QSR Magazine. That’s about 25% slower than the average wait time 10 years ago.
But McDonald’s — along with many analysts — are betting that any potential slowdowns in service will be offset by customers’ affinity for fresh beef.
The parties have been described by McDonald’s executives as juicier and more flavorful than its frozen patties. Many McDonald’s franchisees have also been supportive of the initiative, saying it will improve the brand’s perception.
And three Dallas-area McDonald’s managers told Reuters that their sales of Quarter Pounders have soared 20% to 50% since adding fresh beef.
If those sales trends continue, then this risky bet on fresh beef could be well worth McDonald’s — and its customers’ — time.
Written by: Hayley Peterson
Source: Business Insider
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Huawei Emerges as the fastest growing Brand among technology lovers on Social Media
According to the recent stats released by the globally acclaimed social media analysts, Social Bakers, Huawei Pakistan’s love ranking is increasing remarkably and it has successfully embarked upon the top position among the brands. Social Bakers, is a social media analytics and publishing company that provides social media management services and deep data analytics for brands marketed on social media platforms. They are the most trusted providers of social media analysis tools, statistics and metrics for Social communities like Facebook, Twitter, Google Plus and Twitter.
The ranking released by Social Bakers and the fan growth graph, clearly shows that Huawei is progressing by leaps and bounds in the Pakistani community.
Last week, the stupendous increase in the followers on the Huawei Pakistan’s official page has certified that Huawei is the fastest growing page, as also shown in the graph given below.
The recent social and communicative activities conducted by Huawei have played an important role in the increasing fame of this brand. The Float campaign, which spread in numerous cities throughout Pakistan, was recently performed by Huawei. This campaign engaged the Pakistani community on a mass level and provided the people a chance to get in touch with the Huawei brand directly and know the products.
With the launch of the Huawei’ latest sensational smart phone, Mate S, which is an exquisite wonder-gadget, Huawei’s popularity and sales have seen a significant boost in both international and local markets. The product excellence and customer-oriented services of Huawei have taken the brand to the seventh sky and helped it to set remarkable sale and growth benchmarks. Keeping in focus, the fast success of Huawei, it can be verily said that soon this innovative company will become the number one globally selling brand.


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Walmart is looking into opening their own Libra-like digital currency. The patent that they have filed with the U.S Patent and Trademark Office indicates that they are looking to do so. The Patent agency’s official website said that Walmart would be, “generating one digital currency unit by tying the one digital currency unit to regular currency.” What it means is that the new coin would be stable.
Using this new currency Walmart wants to extend their inclusion circle as they plan to also include citizens with low income, and they would like to solve their credit problems as much as possible.
“For example, many people are from low-income households where credit can be a problem and carrying cash can be problematic. Keeping and accessing cash can be expensive for low-income households simply because those customers may live week to week and may have little cash in their bank accounts – if they have bank accounts.” Walmart’s goal sounds a lot like Facebook’s Libra that was announced to accommodate the unbanked transactions and to make sure that all transactions are settled with very little charges.
However, for this Facebook had received a lot of backlashes. David Marcus, the head of the Libra project was subjected to a lot of questioning regarding Libra, and their highly controversial privacy issues. Facebook in its Q2 report it has mentioned that the Project Libra did not see the light of day and was killed off. Now that Walmart has applied to do the same there is a great chance that Walmart too would be faced with criticism and backlash.
It should be mentioned that Walmart has about 54 different patents all associated with blockchain technology. Walmart is hopeful that by the end of 2020, at least half of all packaged meat sold by the firm will be traceable on blockchain.


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The latest in the growing rumors about Apple Inc.'s supposed 7-inch tablet device is that it will be made in Brazil.
It's not clear whether this should be called an iPad Mini or an iPod Touch Maxi, but the Japanese tech site Macotakara cited unnamed sources in a report on Monday that said Apple (Nasdaq: AAPL) will make the new device at a Foxconn plant in South America.
The device will be about as thin as an iPod Touch and Bloomberg reports it could be released by the end of the year.
Macotakara said the new device has been tested in China but may be made in Brazil, beginning in September, to take advantage of more favorable tax terms there.
Apple has one store in metro Jacksonville, in the St. Johns Town Center at 4712 River City Drive, Suite 117.
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Corsair has unveiled its Vengeance series of DDR5 memory modules under development. They will be available in three versions: RT, RS and PRO SL. These models are equipped with RGB lighting and differ in the design of the radiators. The manufacturer did not provide any details about the technical characteristics of the new products being prepared for release.
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It appears that August 12th is the date, according to the official New
York State Department of Agriculture and Markets - it states August
12th as the day the law goes into effect:
"Governor George E. Pataki today announced that he has signed
legislation into law that provides a significant boost to New York's
wine industry by permitting the direct interstate shipment of wine in
New York State. The new law opens up New York's world-class wineries
to the national market while giving New Yorkers more choices as
consumers, and it imposes the necessary safeguards to prevent underage
drinking. . . . The new law will take effect August 12, 2005."
Other confirmations of that date from news sources:
Thursday, July 14, 2005
LODI, N.Y. -- Gov. George Pataki has authorized the direct shipment of
wines into and out of New York, signaling a new era for state wineries
hampered by alcoholic beverage laws dating back to the repeal of
Prohibition in 1933. . . . The new law, which takes effect in 30 days,
also allows New York connoisseurs to order wine by mail from wineries
throughout the country. . . . Under the ruling, New York either had to
let all wineries sell directly to consumers or block all shipments.
While state wineries pushed hard to remove shipping restrictions,
Pataki insisted on one compromise: limiting customers to orders of 36
cases a year from any winery."
"PORTLAND, Ore., July 14, 2005 - Oregon wineries now have an
opportunity to ship their wine direct to New York wine lovers, thanks
to a bill signed yesterday by Governor George Pataki allowing out-of
state shipment of wine. . . . The law will go into effect in 30 days.
Under the current law, only out-of-state wineries that have reciprocal
agreements may ship to New York consumers."
"LODI ? To produce great wine, the vines must suffer a little. And
while the vineyard at Lamoreaux Landing Wine Cellars was baking in the
sweltering summer sun Wednesday, a crowd of wine and Finger Lakes
enthusiasts withstood the heat for a long-awaited moment ? the signing
of a bill that will allow direct interstate shipment of wine beginning
The new legislation will:
# Continue to allow in-state shipping, but limit shipments to 36 cases
annually per customer;
# Enable reciprocal wine shipping privileges between New York and
other states, with the same annual limit of 36 cases per customer;
# Require appropriate licensing from the New York State Liquor
Authority for out-of-state shippers;
# Allow wineries to sell their wines only to customers 21 or older and
require the signature of a person over the age of 21 at the delivery
# Subject all wine shipped from New York to appropriate state and
local sales and excise taxes."
"Six weeks after the U.S. Supreme Court ruled that New York's
wine-shipping laws were unconstitutional, the state legislature has
voted to allow residents to order wine directly from producers in
other states. New York wineries, which were already allowed to ship to
in-state consumers, can now also sell to residents in other states
that allow direct shipments. **Each winery will be permitted to sell
up to 36 cases per year to any individual adult consumer.** Wineries
and wine enthusiasts were kept waiting until the last possible minute,
as the Senate version of the bill, SB 1490, sponsored by Sen. George
Winner(R), was passed on June 24, only hours before the legislature
was set to adjourn for the summer. The assembly version, AB 7379,
introduced by Rep. Hermann Farrell (D), was passed two days before,
but did not limit the number of cases that could be shipped."
FYI, here's the complete text of the Supreme Court decision
References like the ones below may be why you felt there could be a
possible delay in the passing of the legislation:
"New York's Governor defends his position on why he wanted a limit on
how many cases of wine you can buy from state wineries. There was no
limit for how much wine you could buy under the original proposal.
Governor George Pataki wouldn't sign it until they was. The law says
you can only buy 36 cases of wine, like this, per year from each
winery. Dozens of people watched the governor sign the bill in Lodi
Wednesday. This law comes after the Supreme Court ruled earlier this
year that a ban on out of state shipments was unconstitutional."
"Pataki indicated that he would veto the bill if it didn't contain a
case limit. "Originally the governor wanted two cases a month,"
Carrier said, "but our concern was what do you do at the holidays?
What if someone's having a wedding--are they going to have to start
purchasing the wine they're going to need from that vineyard months in
"Pataki's office issued a statement clarifying that he didn't want
someone to be able to order unlimited quantities of wine and then
resell it. "The governor wanted to ensure that the legislation he
signed contained the appropriate safeguards to prevent underage
drinking by minors," said press officer Saleem Cheeks.
"Negotiations led to lawmakers settling on limiting wineries to 36
cases per person per year. Carrier said that consumers have the choice
of how they want to spread out those cases over the course of the
year: three per month, all 36 at once, or anything in between."
Should you have any problems in loading with the links I've provided,
please request a clarification before rating my answer, and I will be
happy to respond.
Best regards (and a toast to the grape),
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"new york" out-of-state wine decision effect
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"new york" out-of-state wine "into law"
"new york" out-of-state wine law effect August
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Security researchers have identified multiple phishing scams that aim to capitalize on people’s fear of COVID-19, the disease caused by the Wuhan coronavirus.
Scammers pose as authorities like the Centers for Disease Control or World Health Organization in order to trick people into handing over their personal information.
The WHO has released an advisory warning people to avoid fraudulent emails about coronavirus.
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As the death toll from the coronavirus outbreak continues to rise, online scammers are using email phishing schemes in an attempt to profit on people’s confusion and fear surrounding the virus.
Security researchers have identified multiple phishing scams in which attackers pose as authorities like the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention or the World Health Organization in emails, offering information about the virus in order to trick victims into downloading malicious software or handing over their login credentials.
While the coronavirus outbreak constitutes a world health crisis, experts have warned against unnecessary panic, arguing that misinformation is causing an overblown response to the disease.
A scam identified by security firm Trustwave Holdings spreads false claims that the virus has spread to victims’ home cities, then prompts users to enter their email passwords in order to read more information. Another scam teases similar information, then uses malicious links to direct victims to a fake Microsoft Outlook portal that harvests credentials.
The World Health Organization released an advisory last week urging people to stay on the lookout for phishing scams related to coronavirus. A CDC spokesperson did not immediately respond to Business Insider’s request for comment.
Here’s how the scams work, and the steps the WHO recommends to avoid falling for them.
Check the sender’s email domain and see if it matches the website of the organization they say they work for. Then, check the URLs included in the email.
In this scam documented by Trustwave, the scammer purports to be from the CDC, but uses an email from a domain other than cdc.gov and includes misleading links that lead to a different site when clicked.
Don’t trust login pages with unfamiliar URLs.
The malicious link in this scam directs users to a fake Microsoft Outlook login screen to steal their credentials — the unfamiliar URL is a tell.
When in doubt, copy and paste URLs into your browser rather than clicking hyperlinks directly.
In this case, when the misleading URL is copied and pasted from the email instead of clicked, it shows that the page doesn’t actually exist.
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Power E-Cigs, an electronic cigarette company, has launched Power E-Cigs Express Rechargeable Starter Kit. The kit is built with advanced Minimax technology, which provides extended battery life and a pleasing vapor experience for the consumer, the company said.
Procter & Gamble is introducing new Tide Oxi Multi-Purpose Stain Remover. The cleaner will hit shelves just in time for spring cleaning and will give consumers the ability to clean both in and out of the laundry room, the company said.
Fred's Super Dollar will be exiting a number of front-end categories — including footwear, televisions/home theater and select home furnishings — in an effort to expand seasonal, health, beauty, pharmacy and OTC, in line with reconfiguration plan strategies, Fred's CFO Jerry Shore told analysts Thursday.
Procter & Gamble on Thursday announced that its brand Febreze has partnered with the Weather Channel’s newest anchor Sam Champion, host of “America’s Morning Headquarters with Sam Champion,” to educate consumers on the connection between the outdoor pollen count and allergens found in the home.


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Whether the metaverse is set to transform the way we live and work, or simply the latest example of an overhyped technology, you’ll be hard-pressed to find an industry that isn’t investigating the potential opportunities of this virtual world.
The foodservice industry is no different. From experiencing a restaurant from the comfort of your own home to connecting with others in a virtual reality (VR) bar for a drink, the technologies underpinning the metaverse are starting to transform the way we eat and drink.
COVID-19 has forced foodservice to digitally transform
The foodservice industry has been forced to adopt digital solutions at an unprecedented rate. Various tech, such as online food delivery, mobile ordering and fintech, have helped companies to bolster revenues, and customer confidence, at a time where in-store footfall is low. This is highlighted by GlobalData’s Q4 2021 consumer survey, wherein 76% of consumers globally reported slight to extreme levels of concern when asked about eating out at restaurants because of Covid-19 risk.
GlobalData’s company filing analytics further reveals that between 2019 and 2020, mentions of digitalisation in the full-service restaurant (FSR) sector increased by 78%, while in the quick-restaurant service (QSR) and fast-food sector, mentions increased by 160%.
Foodservice investments in metaverse enabling technologies are not new
Channels and operators, catering service providers, suppliers, and online food delivery specialists have been investing in enabling technologies for the metaverse for many years.
Enabled by blockchain technology, cryptocurrency (a digital currency based on mathematical algorithms) will be obligatory in a metaverse that transcends national borders. Fast-food chains Burger King and Subway have both experimented with cryptocurrencies in select restaurants globally. Separately, non-fungible tokens (NFTs) are units of data stored on a blockchain to certify the ownership of a digital asset. With a variety of use cases in the metaverse, foodservice players, particularly in the fast-food sector, are investing in these technologies to attract digitally-savvy consumers. Taco Bell, McDonald’s China and Pizza Hut have all released NFT collections since the beginning of 2021.
Augmented reality (AR) and VR are critical components of the metaverse, thanks to AR’s ability to allow the user to see the real world overlaid with a layer of digital content and VR’s capacity to place the user in a virtual environment, where they can interact with other users and digital items. Examples of AR being used by foodservice before the Covid-19 pandemic include Burger King’s ‘Burn That Ad’ viral AR campaign in Brazil in 2019 and Sodexo’s use of AR smart glasses for operations in remote locations. Fewer examples of VR exist because of issues with the tech; however, Walmart has been using VR headsets in employee training and assessments since 2017.
Foodservice companies are capitalising on the metaverse
Following the explosion of hype surrounding the metaverse, foodservice brands have been jumping on the bandwagon, given its potential in marketing and marketplaces.
The metaverse has been used in several restaurant-chain marketing campaigns, such as Chipotle’s opening of a virtual store on Roblox in October 2021, McDonald’s collaboration with Opening Ceremony to create an interactive exhibit to honour the Lunar New Year in January 2022 and Miller Lite’s planned metaverse bar for the Super Bowl LVI in February 2022. The metaverse has also been used to provide unique in-restaurant sensory experiences, such as Colossalbit’s launch of MetaTerrace in December 2021, a mixed reality lounge in Dubai featuring a VR bar.
New metaverse use cases in the foodservice industry will appear
As the industry approaches two years of economic uncertainty due to the Covid-19 pandemic, in 2022 we can expect further metaverse campaigns in foodservice, as companies look to boost revenues and customer bases. Brands already investing in enabling technologies are sure to be keeping an eye on this next mega-theme. Already, in February 2022, McDonald’s filed multiple metaverse-related patents, primarily for virtual restaurants, including a virtual restaurant featuring online food delivery; Bareburger claimed the first NFT restaurant, operating solely online; and Panera Bread Company filed for its ‘Paneraverse’, with virtual food items and NFTs.
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Nike Inc. (NYSE: NKE) announced late on July 9 that it has agreed to buy historic footwear brand Converse Inc.
The total price to be paid for 100 percent of the equity shares is approximately $305 million plus the assumption of certain liabilities at the time the deal closes, Nike said in a written statement. Consummation of this transaction is subject to regulatory review, including U.S. government review under the Hart-Scott-Rodino Premerger Notification Act.
"Converse is one of the strongest footwear brands in the world with great heritage and a long history of success," Tom Clarke, Nike's President of New Business Ventures, said in the release. "Converse's management has done an excellent job of reestablishing this beloved brand with consumers and we look forward to supporting them as they continue to implement their growth strategy. Converse shares our passion for sports and, together, Nike and Converse will generate even greater access to a dynamic consumer base."
The then-ailing Converse brand, best known for its Chuck Taylor All Star basketball shoe, was purchased in April 2001 by Footwear Acquisition Inc., now called Converse Inc.
Based in North Andover, Mass., Converse sells its products in more than 12,000 specialty, sporting goods, department and national chain stores across the United States and Canada, and through 42 licensees in more than 100 countries. Full-year 2002 Converse Inc. revenue totaled $205 million. Worldwide wholesale sales of all products bearing the Converse brand, generated by Converse Inc. and its licensing partners and affiliates (excluding Japan), were approximately $390 million for 2002.
Converse CEO Jack Boys said the company has been "rebuilt and reinvigorated" since its purchase two years ago, "but our job is not done."
"Our core business in heritage products like Chuck Taylor All Star and the Jack Purcell combined with our traditional performance footwear offerings is a great foundation upon which we plan to build and grow," Boys stated. "Our partnership with Nike creates significant opportunity for us to execute our vision for building a leading global sports footwear and apparel brand by growing our core business and expanding our product offerings into other sports performance and lifestyle categories."


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Bitter blow for beer campaigners
BREWER Wolverhampton & Dudley has announced it is to buy smaller rival Jennings for £45.8m pounds. The deal values the 177-year-old northern brewer at 430p a share, and includes any final dividend that Jennings would otherwise have paid.
Wolverhampton & Dudley Breweries, which is facing opposition to the bid from real ale enthusiasts, reiterated its commitment to develop Jennings's historic Cockermouth brewery, which produces the award winning Cocker-Hoop ale as well as Cumberland Ale and Cross Buttock.
However, the Campaign for Real Ale has quickly mounted a push to halt the takeover since the companies revealed earlier this month that they were in talks. Mike Benner, Camra's chief executive, said the deal would be 'bad news for consumers and employees'. He had called on Jennings shareholders to reject the bid.
The offer represents a 32% premium to Jennings's share price before the takeover talks began two weeks ago.
Wolverhampton, which brews Marston's Pedigree ale in Burton-upon-Trent, Staffordshire, has so far received irrevocable undertakings to accept its offer from shareholders owning 26.85% of Jennings shares.
Wolves, which has expanded steadily over the last few years through a programme of selective regional acquisitions, already owns the Pitcher & Piano, Bostin' Locals and Service That Suits Me pub chains. It also brews Banks's, Hanson's and Mansfield beers in Wolverhampton.
Jennings also announced a 13.2% increase in pre-tax profits to £3.23m in the year to 26 February. Its 128 pubs, which contribute 67% of sales, increased operating profits by 13.2% to £6.1m.
The group's Cockermouth brewery in the Lake District increased sales of its lead brand, Cumberland Ale, by 4% to 4m pints. Pubs serving Jennings' beer are principally found in Cumbria with others scattered across the north west, the north east and parts of Yorkshire.
Wolverhampton shares moved 5p higher in early trading but retreated back to flat at 1,040p by mid-morning. Shares in Jennings were up 11p at 418&frac;12p.
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We’ve known for a while that carriers have been itching for a chance to ditch smartphone subsidies, but Verizon (VZ) CFO Fran Shammo now expects that smartphone subsidies will decrease naturally over the next two to three years with no added cost to consumers. FierceWireless reports that Shammo on Monday told the the Deutsche Bank 2013 Media, Internet & Telecom Conference that emerging smartphone platforms such as Windows Phone and BlackBerry 10 will lead to increased competition in the market and bring lower priced phones, which will in turn lead to reduced subsidy costs for carriers.
“I’m a believer that over the next two to three years subsidies will start to decrease just because of the ecosystems,” he said.
Shammo added that when Verizon moves to Voice over LTE technology (VoLTE) later this year, the company will begin to offer phones without CDMA chipsets, which should also reduce the overall costs of devices.
Carrier subsidies have been a heavily debated issue in the past few years. The executive revealed that while subsidy costs are a large part of Verizon’s expenses, the model has been successful with consumers for the past 12 years.
T-Mobile will reportedly become the first carrier to veer away from traditional phone subsidiaries later this month. Verizon CEO Lowell McAdams previously said the company “could move to that very quickly” if T-Mobile’s strategy finds success.


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The chicken: More charging options could lead to more sales
Lang Tong and Shanjun Li, researchers at Cornell University in Ithaca, N.Y., stated that the best solution to increase electric car sales is to build more public charging infrastructure, which would help overcome the chicken & egg problem.
According to the study, there is a direct relation between EV sales and the number of charging points:
"The chicken: More charging options could lead to more sales
Tong and Li, whose research is part of a National Science Foundation (NSF)-funded INSPIRE project, contend limited infrastructure to support electric vehicles presents a major roadblock for greater acceptance.
The relatively small number of large-scale, public, vehicle-charging stations makes recharging electric vehicles inconvenient, if not impossible at times. Their analysis suggests that more charging stations are needed in parking garages in urban centers, parking lots in shopping malls and parking facilities in apartment complexes and business sites to accommodate consumer demand for convenient electric vehicle refueling.
Using a data set of quarterly electric vehicle sales in 353 metro areas from 2011 to 2013, the researchers found cities with more charging stations also have more electric cars. In their analysis, a 10 percent increase in the number of charging stations per million people in a city would result in a 10.8 percent increase in the market share of electric vehicles in that city."
But the most important part of the study is that if subsidizing construction of charging stations is better solution to encourage EV sales, then the government should switch totally from tax incentives to infrastructure incentives as a cheaper, more effective way to reach US sales goals.
$7,500 tax credits contributed to ~48.5% of EV sales between 2011 and 2013, while the authors expect that the same amount of money would be sufficient to build 60,000 new charging points nationwide and that would increase sales five times.
If this is true, then the government is missing its EV sales goal by virtue of introducing the wrong incentives.
"The egg: Electric vehicle charging could use a policy boost
The convenience and cost of recharging them is not the only factor that influences the purchase of electrical vehicles.
"The $7,500 tax credit policy for which electric vehicle buyers are eligible contributed to about 48.5 percent of electric vehicle sales from 2011 to 2013, which is a significant portion," says Li, who is an Environmental and Energy Economics assistant professor at Cornell. "It is important to note that indirect network effects explained 42 percent of that sales increase."
By contributing to sales of nearly half the electric vehicles sold during the research period, some would consider the tax policy a success. Tong and Li take another view.
The researchers maintain the money, which amounted to some $1.05 billion in subsidies, could have been used to build more than 60,000 charging stations instead of giving it to electric vehicle consumers. That number of potential charging stations is significant; it represents about half the total number of gasoline stations in the United States.
Moreover, based on their analysis, Tong, Li and their research colleagues say, 60,000 new charging stations could have led to five times more electric vehicles sold.
However, they report the tax subsidies had a net positive effect. The subsidies during the 2011 to 2013 study period brought about $200 million in long-term environmental benefits."
So, the egg was first, right?
Source: The National Science Foundation


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From biodegradable deodorant tubes to refillable jars, Caro’s Creams and Wheesht Masks are examples of how small beauty brands are prioritizing sustainability. But is getting rid of plastic always the best option?
If there were a troop of comic book-style villains representing the threats facing life on Earth, a plastic lord would likely be among them. It is incredibly useful, sure, but how we have surpassed ourselves. According to the campaign organization, Surfers Against Sewage, there are 500 times more microscopic pieces of plastic in the oceans than stars in the galaxy.
With the public increasingly motivated to do something about plastic, Plastic Free JulioFor example, it is in full swing: companies are responding by rethinking their packaging and general environmental policies.
Not to be left behind, the cosmetic industry is there among them. Almost 50 percent of cosmetic packaging is made of plastic and the industry is actively looking for alternatives, particularly those brands with a more natural or ethical spirit. Fortunately, small businesses don’t have to look far for inspiration – with many of its products sold solidly, the Lush chain of stores was an early pioneer. And each time more, zero waste stores across the UK they offer opportunities for green brands to sell their products.
Pioneering brands are helping remove plastic from beauty regimens. Image: Kevin Laminto
Gareth Després is the UK Director School of Natural Skin Care, whose graduates often launch their own brands. He says he is impressed by the amount of plastic they have dropped from their operations.
“Recently, we bought lots of products from our students, we got about 10 boxes,” says Després. “Products were coming in from all over the world, and none of them contained plastic. They all came in recycled cardboard boxes; the [packaging inside was] recycled paper; the products had no packaging, had paper or hemp packaging, or came in glass bottles. And inside [every single box] it was a little brochure about [the companies’] ecological policy “.
Caroline Lee-Smith, graduate of her Diploma in Natural Skincare Formulation course and owner of the Bristol-based skincare brand, Expensive Creams, says that when he started his business six years ago, not using plastic was not the norm.
“Everything tended to be plastic. And at first, I didn’t know why. I was wondering if plastic is more hygienic because maybe the alternatives cannot be sanitized or sealed to the same extent. But actually, that’s not true, ”he says. “As long as the packaging is food grade, it is acceptable to the cosmetic industry.”
Bristol-based Caro’s Creams has a strict eco policy that covers everything from water use to packaging.
Lee-Smith prides itself on being environmentally conscious in its operations – it has written an extensive green policy that covers everything from renewable energy to sustainable water use and packaging. Virtually all the packaging of your products (jars, labels, lids, tubes) are made of non-plastic, recyclable or biodegradable materials. Customers can also return their empty glass jars, which she disinfects and reuses.
But in the quest to be as sustainable as possible, interestingly Lee-Smith still uses some plastic. Products are sometimes shipped in bubble wrap, but more importantly, everything is pre-used. “All my street, [everyone on my] school run, my Facebook neighborhood group, they all supply me with their used packaging. And I stack it all up and reuse it, ”he says.
So while claims like ‘no plastic’ and ‘zero waste’ sound pretty impressive from a marketing and green credential standpoint, the most sustainable or practical option may not be to give up plastic entirely. For Lee-Smith, who previously worked as a bulky waste reuse advisor for the government, using what’s already circulating felt more shocking than getting new, more recyclable packaging. In fact, anyone familiar with the waste hierarchy I would agree.
Like Caro’s Creams, Scottish brand Wheesht Masks, based in Stirling, puts sustainability first. Owner Kelly Ford makes cruelty-free and vegan clay-based face masks and other skincare products, like beard oil and cleansing balms. Their products come in glass jars with aluminum lids and the trial sizes are sold in biodegradable bags. Also, the masks come in powder form and contain no preservatives. This means that the customer gets better value and a less wasteful product: “They can [make up] exactly how much they want; They are not buying a jar that is already full of water, ”says Ford.
Taking into account plastic and waste are priorities for these brands, but for companies that want to minimize their environmental impact, Lee-Smith and Ford say that holistic decision-making is key. The only plastic container in the Lee-Smith line is the cap on their capillary and facial serum pipettes. But they serve a very specific purpose, delivering a small amount of product to a desired area without a problem. And they are reusable.
No plastic and no waste are great buzzwords – they make people realize there is a problem with waste.
“The idea is that you buy them the first time and then on subsequent purchases you just buy the glass bottle with the aluminum cap,” he says.
‘Zero waste’, with its connotation that every opportunity to reduce or eliminate packaging has been seized, and that the companies behind these products align themselves with a higher moral code, is fast becoming a buzzword. But Lee-Smith doesn’t see this as a negative.
“No plastic and no waste are great buzzwords because they make people aware on a daily basis that there is a problem to do with our waste. And that’s a really easy way for people to think about sustainability in a broader sense. “
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Beefin? Wendy’s Locations Run Out of Beef
It's crazy because Keke and I were JUST talking about this in the studio this morning-- how are beef factories and suppliers making sure that products stay COVID-19 free? Should we be worried about it? Does the virus live on foods like that? As a vegetarian, I at least don't have to worry about animal products being contaminated, but don't be surprised if you see this happening around the Treasure Valley.
Their catchphrase is coming back to haunt them after Wendy's announced it's experiencing a burger shortage. Wendy's said in a statement:
"Some of our menu items may be in short supply from time to time at some restaurants in this current environment. We expect this to be temporary, and we're working diligently to minimize the impact to our customers and restaurants."
CNN is saying that about 1,000 of Wendy's 5,500 locations in the U.S. is currently out of beef, so about one in five locations. No word yet if any Treasure Valley locations are currently out of beef, but heads up in case you roll through a Wendy's where they don't have beef.
Customers are even seeing handwritten notes in drive-throughs:
So is this the sign of an actual issue with the distributor? Or something COVID related like TMZ and Keke thinks?
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It seems that LG are not completely happy with their latest offering, the Optimus 4X LTE. The Chosunilbo is reporting that the South Korean manufacturer is already working on a quad-core 10 megapixel Android device to compete with the ever evolving market.
LG's sales and market presence have been massively overshadowed by the Samsung Galaxy S III and HTC's One X. The company already has subsidiaries that supply other smartphone manufactures (LG Display, LG Innotek & LG Chem) including Apple but LG's chairman Koo Bon-Moo has stated that they are not "making enough' of the technology.
With LG shipping just 3.7% of industry wide shipments in Q1 21012 they have a lot of catching up to do. Samsung came in at 30.6% which must have really upset LG as they are both South Korean companies.
While this report is more that likely correct, it shouldn't be astonishing news that LG are working on a quad-core phone with a better camera. With the camera being one of the most used features on a smartphone these days all manufactures will be striving to provide the best camera possible, so the LG news isn't really that shocking.
I wonder if Nokia will consider sharing their camera technology with other companies? If the price is right I could handle an Android device with a 41 megapixel sensor for sure. Could you?
Source: The Next Web


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Fourth of July Weekend Travel will be Record-Setting
More holiday weekend travelers are expected to be on the roads between Friday, June 30th and Tuesday, July 4th than ever before.
According to AAA, an estimated 44.2 million Americans will be traveling this upcoming holiday weekend, which is up nearly 3 percent from last year. Over the past four years, the number of travelers has steadily increased on July 4th weekend and in that time frame, the overall number has increased nearly 10 percent.
That same increased percentage of overall travelers coincides with the amount of travelers on the road, which is estimated to be 37.5 million.
The national average gas price per gallon is also down from a year ago at $2.24, and lowest for this time of year since 2005. In North Dakota, that average is $2.20. Those prices won't be discouraging to motorists looking to make a drive for the holiday weekend.
Airline travel is also up 4.6 percent from last year to 3.4 million total.
Of the "big three" summer holidays (including Memorial Day and Labor Day), the holiday weekend surrounding Independence Day is known for being the most traveled. The fact that school is out during this time of year typically increases the Independence Day holiday travel between 12 and 13 percent.
No matter what the case, whether you're traveling or staying put during this Fourth of July Weekend, please be safe on the roads and as you celebrate with friends and family. Party responsibly and have an extremely safe and happy 4th of July!


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Kvarøy Fiskeoppdrett has record sales so far this year. But the salmon price jump is a double-edged sword.
“It has been an incredible price development,” general manager Alf-Gøran Knutsen told NRK.
“There were some expectations that the price would go up a bit due to smaller volume, but that it would go as high as it has done the first half year is absolutely fantastic.”
90 percent of the salmon from Indre Kvarøy, northern Norway is sent to the USA. Knutsen says that the customers there have anticipated the price increase, and that the company therefore sells the salmon at a kilo price over a hundred NOK (€9.7).
But the high salmon price is not completely positive.
“We do not build a market, and therefore there will be a downturn when production increases. It is not good at all,” Knutsen told NRK.
In addition, Knutsen mentioned that ongoing projects with farming on land and offshore will eventually lead to more salmon on the market.
“This will mean that the price will go down.”
Although the income is formidable, the cost of producing salmon has also increased.
“This is because the shipping price of salmon feed has risen sharply as a result of unrest in the world,” Knutsen said.
“You constantly move the limit for how high a price you must have to make a profit.”


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Data collection from online users is still a contentious issue. It is not an issue of customers privacy, but rather a means to help businesses succeed. It is still unclear where or how data collection fits into this picture.
Skynova’s new survey shows that 64 percent of businesses collect data via social media. Facebook accounts for 72 percent and Instagram, which is owned by Facebook, comes in at second with 59 percent. Based on the number of page views, likes and shares they received, they were the most used social media platform for collecting data about customers.
Twitter and LinkedIn were both reviewed quite often. The study found that companies collected data about page views, likes and shares. “Social media data collection plays an especially important role in optimizing a company’s marketing strategy – from it, you can better optimize your social content, update your SEO strategies (which are crucial in the social media world), monitor your brand image, and start targeting influencers to help promote your offering.”
According to 23% of respondents, the most valuable data for business owners was their purchase history and interactions with businesses websites. While many businesses conducted their data research, 34% of respondents also hired a third party to help with data integration and data collection.
Skynova found that nearly half of respondents to their survey said they collected data on a weekly basis. The more employees a company had, the greater the likelihood that data would be collected regularly. Numerous companies used their social media channels to collect valuable data. This included data from their websites and databases.
Joe Mercurio who is Skynova’s project manager, stated that “Facebook was the most used source of customer data,” and that it has been followed by site visits and Amazon.
Mercurio, via email: “Engagement was the most collected data kind while attitudinal information was the least gathered.” When looking at social media platforms in general, Facebook and Instagram are most popular. Twitter, LinkedIn, Twitter and Twitter also rank high. While a third of businesses do all the work themselves, 34% prefer to hire a company for data integration and other labor. Even if additional resources are required, data collection can be clearly beneficial. Research shows that 43% of businesses use data to make business decisions.
Customer data collection is as old as the business. It is how they are being collected today.
The company has always kept track of which customers bought what – this information can be used to generate invoices and tax returns. Roger Entner, a technology analyst at Recon Analytics said that the webpage interaction statistics can be collected through Google Analytics and Facebook and are cheap, if not completely free. There is nothing to lose by allowing companies to do so.”
Entner said, “I’d venture that most small businesses have captured the data and never look at it. Even fewer take action on it.” It’s easy to send an email and ask your customers about their satisfaction and usage.
Privacy concerns must still be addressed.
Entner stated that companies can request information from customers to find out what they’re comfortable sharing. According to GDPR in the European Union, businesses are now required to inquire about which webpages they have collected.
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On 9 September 2017, participating Starbucks store teams in Britain, France, the Netherlands, Switzerland, Austria, Greece, Cyprus and South Africa celebrated the group's position in 99% ethical sourcing, by writing 99 on customers' cups.
In London, Starbucks store manager and artist Becca Turner, also decorated Starbucks reusable cups and created a mural store window display to mark the occasion.
Starbucks is the largest coffee retailer to have 99% of its coffee supply chain verified as ethically sourced, working in partnership with Conservation International.
CAFE Practices programme
The cornerstone of Starbucks sourcing practices is its CAFE (Coffee and Farmer Equity) Practices programme, which was developed over 15 years ago, with Conservation International. The practices form a set of growing and buying guidelines that help farmers supplying Starbucks to produce coffee in a sustainable and fair way, and has already affected over one million farmers and workers across four continents.
CAFE Practices set out guidelines that mean any coffee purchased by Starbucks must meet the following standards:
• Economic – a transparent supply chain where coffee suppliers must be able to provide evidence of payments to coffee farmers • Social Responsibility – Ensure safe and fair working and living conditions for workers and ensure access to medical facilities and children have access to education • Quality - All Arabica coffee must meet Starbucks quality standards • Environment Leadership – Help preserve and protect the farming land and water bodies
Bambi Semroc, senior strategic advisor, Center for Environmental Leadership in Business at Conservation International, said, “Conservation International has been working with Starbucks for over 15 years towards its commitment to sustainable coffee sourcing. Together, we have ensured – from coffee tree to cup – that 99% of Starbucks coffee is ethically sourced. We’re honoured to celebrate alongside Starbucks and look forward to working together in reaching 100%.”
Kelly Goodejohn, Starbucks director ethical sourcing, added, “The group has invested more than $100 million in supporting coffee communities and our comprehensive sourcing strategy means we can improve the resilience of our supply chain and ensure the long-term supply of high-quality coffees, as well as building stronger, enduring farming communities for generations to come. It’s fantastic to celebrate our verified 99% ethically sourced coffee with customers around the world but it is the last 1% that means so much, since we have the opportunity to scale our sustainable coffee model to coffee farming communities in new regions as we strive to reach our 100% goal.”
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English-language Hello Kitty movie in the works
Hello Kitty is set to greet fans on big screens around the world with her Hollywood debut.
New Line Cinema, FlynnPictureCo., and Sanrio — the Japanese lifestyle brand that first introduced the feline cartoon character in 1974, before she became a global pop cultural phenomenon — announced Tuesday that they will partner to develop an English-language Hello Kitty film to be distributed around the world by Warner Bros.
The currently untitled movie will mark the 45-year-old Hello Kitty franchise’s first feature to hit theaters worldwide. The project also represents the first time in Sanrio’s history that the company has granted a major American studio the rights to its characters.
“I am extremely pleased that Hello Kitty and other popular Sanrio characters will be making their Hollywood debut,” Sanrio president and CEO Shintaro Tsuji said in a statement. “Hello Kitty has long been a symbol of friendship and we hope this film will only serve to grow that circle of friendship around the world.”
Though Hello Kitty characters have appeared in multiple Japanese animation titles over the years, Sanrio announced plans in 2015 to partner with an unnamed U.S. entity ahead of spending approximately $200 million on a Hello Kitty feature for a targeted 2019 release date, though it is unclear why that project never came to fruition.
A release date and casting details for Hello Kitty’s latest movie have yet to be announced, though a press release indicates a “search for writers and creative talent” has already begun.


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Interstingly, The startup has witnessed a massive reduction in its net loss from Rs 449.4 crore in FY22 to Rs 87.2 crore in FY23. It's essential to highlight that these financial figures pertain solely to MPL's performance in India and do not encompass its operations in other countries.
What about the revenue growth?
Founded in 2018 by Sai Srinivas and Shubham Malhotra, MPL offers real money games such as fantasy sports, rummy, poker, chess, ludo, carrom, Fantasy Cricket, etc
The company's operating revenue surged by 36% to Rs 814 Cr in FY23, up from Rs 601 crore in the previous year. With the inclusion of other income sources, the total income for the company increased by 36.4% to Rs 832.6 crore from Rs 610.1 crore in the preceding fiscal year.
MPL's cost-cutting measures
Despite the business growth, MPL managed to reduce its total expenses by 13% to Rs 919.8 crore in FY23, down from Rs 1,059.6 crore in the previous year. A significant factor in this reduction was the sharp 42% decline in advertising expenses, which amounted to Rs 305 crore in FY23, compared to Rs 530 crore in FY22.
Additionally, the company reduced its employee benefit expenses by 14% to Rs 170.4 crore in FY23, down from Rs 197.7 crore in FY22.
Surge in IT investments and international ventures
On the flip side, MPL increased its investment in IT, with expenses rising by 49% to Rs 207.9 crore in FY23 from Rs 139.2 crore in FY22.
In terms of international expansion, MPL ventured into the rapidly growing African gaming market by launching its app in Nigeria earlier this year. However, the company withdrew from the Indonesian market last year due to revenue challenges.
Apart from its core gaming platform, MPL also operates a sports merchandise platform called MPL Sports and a gaming studio named Mayhem.
The 28% GST Challenge
MPL, like other online fantasy gaming firms, has faced challenges due to the new Goods and Services (GST) rules, which impose a 28% tax on gaming companies.
Following the government's decision, MPL laid off 350 employees in August, with the company citing an increased tax burden of up to 400% due to the new regulations.


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After completing interiors for two Awani restaurants on The Beach, Jumeirah Beach Residence and in the Outlet Village Mall, Dubai-based Blue Camel was tasked to design its new venue in the Dubai Mall.
Spanning 700m2, the new Awani outlet by AWJ Investments enjoys a premium location and features an outdoor area overlooking Dubai Fountain and Burj Khalifa.
“Awani, meaning utensils and dishes in Arabic, is a contemporary restaurant offering Levant cuisine,” says Blue Camel’s design director Mohamed Darwiche, explaining that the new interiors draw inspiration from classic Arabic houses and courtyards, but are fused with more contemporary design elements.
A glass-enclosed showcase kitchen, built-in benches from cement blocks, industrial custom-made pendant lights and stencil artworks are some of the main features.
The design team also hand-picked all the accessories for the venue.
One of the walls is adorned with hand-made cups and pots, painted in vibrant colours, while the central wall features an oversized portrait of famous Lebanese singer, Fairouz, which is engraved in wood.
“Each wall has a different treatment,” explains Darwiche. “We have experimented with various materials, blending them all together.”
In tribute to traditional Arabic houses, the designer mixed different tiles for the flooring and created fake attics, where they placed an old bicycle, boxes and food cabinets.
The built-in showcase kitchen and a large tree are the main design features seen from the entrance.
Although predominantly known for its fit-out work, Blue Camel’s in-house interior design team, led by Darwiche, is working on projects from the initial design and concept stage through to final completion.
“Having an in-house design team has helped us grow to where we are today,” says Bruno Nakad, managing partner at Blue Camel, adding that its team recently managed to transform the entire interior design, fit-out and overall concept for one of AWJ Investments’ restaurants within a period of two weeks.
“We have been working with AWJ Investments on several F&B projects from concept development to finish, including Catch 22 and Operation Falafel, which are now both successful franchises with expansion plans for Saudi Arabia, Qatar and Oman,” says Nakad.


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Stop & Shop announced the launch of its annual “Local Produce for Locals in Need” program, an initiative dedicated to donating locally grown, fresh vegetables to neighbors in need to help combat summer hunger in children and families throughout the month of August.
Stop & Shop today announced a $140 million capital investment in its New York City stores to improve the shopping experience for local customers with a focus on adding thousands of new items from around the globe to ensure the assortment at each store reflects the diversity of the neighborhood it serves.
AeroFarms, a Certified B Corporation and leader in indoor vertical farming, today announced that it is expanding this Fall its distribution of leafy greens to more than 350 Stop & Shop Stores across the Northeast and New England regions including New Jersey, New York, Connecticut, Massachusetts, and Rhode Island.
Stop & Shop becomes first ever grocery retailer to participate in the National Academy of Sciences’ Roundtable on Obesity Solutions- Retail
Stop & Shop will present and discuss strategies for alleviating food insecurity and integrating healthy grocery options into the broader system changes that are needed to reduce the prevalence of obesity in the community.
Stop & Shop today announced that it has launched same-day online pick-up for Peapod by Stop & Shop orders at select stores in Massachusetts, Rhode Island, Connecticut and New York.
After the current contract expired in late February, and labor negotiations stalled without a resolution, more than 31,000 Stop & Shop employees walked off the job just after lunchtime on April 11.
A Boston area chapter of the United Food and Commercial Workers has voted to strike after Quincy, MA-based Stop & Shop’s contract with employees expired.
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SpaceX and Telesat have announced a partnership to launch the Telesat Lightspeed constellation into Low Earth Orbit. Starting in 2026, SpaceX’s Falcon 9 will make 14 launches, delivering 18 Telesat Lightspeed satellites each time. The goal is to provide global satellite internet service with gig speeds by late 2027.
The Telesat Lightspeed constellation aims to provide highly secure, resilient, and low-latency broadband connectivity anywhere in the world. While Telesat mentions that Lightspeed is designed for enterprise connectivity rather than direct-to-consumer, the demand for accessible and reliable high-speed internet continues to grow.
Telesat’s President and CEO, Dan Goldberg, expressed confidence in SpaceX as a launch provider based on their previous collaboration on geostationary satellite programs. Goldberg believes that SpaceX’s dedication, professionalism, reliability, and high launch cadence make them an outstanding partner for bringing Telesat Lightspeed into service efficiently and safely.
SpaceX’s own internet network, Starlink, is already in operation. However, they continue to launch satellites for other companies, including competitors. In the past, SpaceX has launched satellites for companies such as OneWeb, Viasat, and EchoStar.
It’s worth noting that Telesat also has an existing agreement with Blue Origin, owned by Jeff Bezos, to use its New Glenn Rocket. However, the launch has not yet taken place.
Telesat’s partnership with SpaceX comes amidst a lawsuit filed against Amazon by investors. The lawsuit alleges that Amazon did not properly consider competing proposals before selecting Blue Origin for launching satellites for their Project Kuiper home internet service. The suit also mentions a potential conflict of interest due to Bezos’ role as the founder of both Amazon and Blue Origin. It suggests that SpaceX, despite having a proven track record and competitive prices, was not considered due to the rivalry between Bezos and Elon Musk, the founder of SpaceX.


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Fund Aims To Further Cannabis Education
Pertinent issues hang over the legalization conversation like cartoon question marks. As we inch closer to the day Canadians can recreationally engage with cannabis, there are opportunities present to fill the knowledge gap in the industry by answering two important questions that continue to be asked: How do we make sure people stay safe behind the wheel? And what can we do to keep cannabis out of the hands of children and teenagers?
Throughout the history of our young company we’ve actively engaged with others in the cannabis industry, researchers in the scientific community and anyone interested in drawing conclusions to complicated questions. To further cement our commitment to advocating for responsible cannabis policies, we’re introducing a new Education Fund that will donate $50,000 toward partnerships with leading organizations committed to responsible use education.
In addition to the initial $50,000 commitment, both Tweed and our sister company Bedrocan Canada will contribute $1 from the sale of every bottle of 10:1 cannabis oil to the Education Fund. That means that for every bottle of oil you buy from the Tweed Shop, $1 will go toward furthering cannabis education in the community.
"Along with the launch of oils, we know that customers, healthcare practitioners, and education partners have a lot of questions, and we need to start building the resources to answer those questions," says Tweed CEO Bruce Linton. "As we move towards a non-medical consumer market, education on responsible use of cannabis will become all the more important, and as responsible companies we need to get out ahead of that curve."
That corporate responsibility – to our customers, the cannabis industry and the Canadian communities in which we operate – is tantamount to growing and creating great products. We’re interested as much in being a part of this exciting new industry as we are in seeing that it gets built properly. As important questions continue to come up, we’ll be here to help answer as many of them as we possibly can.
Here’s to Future Growth!
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Users did not appreciate being forced to create profiles to use various Google products, particularly on YouTube,
Home design and decor platform Livspace today said former Facebook and Google hand Gokul Rajaram has invested an undisclosed amount in personal capacity in the company and will come on board as a special advisor.
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The startup, founded by three IIT Delhi classmates, provides an energy management product that helps building managers save more than 10% on their cost.
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A brief overview of cobalt price developments, supply and demand and significant market movers.
Metal-Pages reported that western cobalt prices are being buoyed by expectations of stronger demand from the aerospace sector and fewer cheap sellers in the market.
Mixed opinions persist, however, about how strong and long-lived a potential price rally may be.
Cobalt 99.3-percent and 99.6-percent grades were up slightly last week to $11.25 to $11.75 per pound. Both the metals had been quoted in the $10.20-per-pound range through December 2012.
Aerospace-grade 99.8-percent material is running at $11.70 to $12.70 per pound, though Metal-Pages notes that numbers as high as $13 per pound are being discussed. EU prices were below $11 per pound at the outset of 2013.
Ongoing investigations into recent fires on two Boeing 787 Dreamliners have focused lately on the aircrafts’ lithium-cobalt batteries, which have been noted to be at incendiary risk when overcharged. The batteries were found burned, but investigators are still determining whether they themselves were the cause of the fires, The Guardian reported on Monday.
London’s CRU Group sees prices of both low- and high-grade cobalt metal settling over the next two years. CRU is looking for 99.3-percent grade to average $12.50 per pound this year and $12 per pound during 2014. The firm sees 99.8-percent grade running $13.50 and $13 per pound for the respective next two years.
At the same time, the UK’s Darton Commodities said in its 2012 to 2013 cobalt market review this month that prices could reach as high as $16 per pound for the coming year, according to Platts.


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April 12, 2018
About of 70% of subscriber streaming on PlayStation Vue occurs through non-PlayStation devices, Dwayne Benefield, VP, head of PlayStation Vue, told attendees April 11 at the Streaming Summit at the NAB Show in Las Vegas. About 80% of streaming is for live TV.
Launched in 2015 by Sony, PS Vue joined Dish Network’s Sling TV attempting to redefine pay-television over the Internet with standalone service offering access to premium channels, including local, without long-term contracts.
The platforms have since been joined by DirecTV Now, Hulu With Live TV, Spectrum TV Plus, YouTube TV and Fubo TV looking to replicate traditional broadcast online with a-la-carte pricing.
Benefield said the average Vue subscriber streams five hours of content daily. While the PS Network has 70 million subscribers across 165 countries, Benefield did not disclose specific subscriber numbers for Vue.
The executive said online TV platforms are getting increased stacking rights to catalog episodes of TV shows as creators and distributors recognize the growing market appeal of online TV.
Benefield said there remains value in the traditional pay-TV bundle, but that online TV represents a growing, cost-effective alternative.
“As [the bundle] does fray, you’ll see us add more a la cartes,” he said in the keynote, as reported by Multichannel News. “I think [online TV] can succeed without broadcast.”


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Former Intel CEO Paul Otellini died in his sleep Monday at the age of 66, and he will be remembered not only as the business leader who oversaw a nearly $20 billion sales boost during his tenure, but also as a chief executive who always made the customer’s needs a priority.
“He was the relentless voice of the customer in a sea of engineers, and he taught us that we only win when we put the customer first,” current Intel CEO Brian Krzanich said in a statement.
Otellini joined Intel in 1974 and rose through the ranks over the decades, serving as executive vice president and general manager of the Intel Architecture Group, and as executive vice president and general manager of Intel’s Sales and Marketing Group before taking over as chief operating officer from 2002 to 2005.
He was named Intel’s fifth CEO in 2005, and oversaw an unprecedented period of growth for the chipmaker. The year before he took the reins, Intel had $34 billion in sales—a figure that rose to $53 billion by the time he stepped down in 2012. According to Intel, the company generated more revenue during Otellini’s stint as CEO than it did during the company’s prior 45 years. Working out a partnership deal with Apple Inc. to bring Intel’s chips into to Mac computers was just one highlight of Otellini’s time as Intel CEO.
Otellini retired in 2013, but still served on the board of directors of Google parent company Alphabet, Inc., chairing the company’s Leadership Development and Compensation Committee.
“Paul’s business acumen, optimism and dedication fueled our growth throughout his tenure as CEO,” Intel Chairman Andy Bryant said in a statement. “His tireless drive, discipline and humility were cornerstones of his leadership and live on in our company values to this day.”


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Wyke Farms signs green gas deal with supermarket giant Sainsbury’s
Wyke Farms, a UK-based independent cheese and milk producer, has signed major new deal with supermarket giant Sainsbury's to supply the retailer with green gas generated at its dairy farm in Somerset.
The milk producer will supply Sainsbury's with biogas from its anaerobic digestion (AD) plant alongside its cheese and butter products.
The company said the deal would see enough green gas provided to cover 6% of Sainsbury's total gas use. It added that the move would save 16 tonnes of carbon emissions a day and result in savings equivalent to taking 5,000 cars off the road.
"We are delighted to be supplying Sainsbury's with green gas for their stores," said Richard Clothier, managing director at Wyke Farms, in a statement.
He added: "Supplying customers with gas as well as cheese, taking waste back in return, all forms part of the type of circular approach where everyone is a winner – especially the environment."
The farm is now looking to expand its green gas customer base, adding that it will "offer similar opportunities to other businesses serious about addressing their own environmental impact".
Paul Crewe, Sainsbury's head of sustainability, engineering and energy, said: "We are always looking for innovative ways to reduce our impact on the environment. Our partnership with Wyke Farms shows the commitment we have to drive down our carbon footprint in what we are sure will be an efficient and sustainable way."
The deal is the latest in a series of moves into the green gas market by Sainsbury's, which in 2014 announced a partnership with waste management giant Biffa that allowed it to effectively take its flagship Cannock store off-grid by sourcing energy direct from a local AD plant.


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Innovation White – The Lost Continent
This year’s edition of Innovation White will take place on August 30 at the World Trade Center. The headliners are Dutch trance DJ Jochen Miller and Colombian DJ/Producer KhoMha. The theme of the event is “The Lost Continent”. Other DJs that perform are Big Fish DJs Chris Raeuber and Sandrz as well as the winner of San Miguel’s “Party All Night DJ Spin Off ” Gavin Skewes.
BigFish presents Innovation White – The Lost Continent
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YouTube might completely ban ads from children’s content after the FTC fine.
Google is paying a multimillion fine to settle a Federal Trade Commission (FTC) investigation into YouTube’s alleged mishandling of children’s data. The settlement ends the FTC’s investigation into YouTube’s violation of the Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA).
The continuous advancement in technology has led regulators to be more stringent about digital media consumption and protecting children online. This piece contends that FTC’s probe into YouTube also indicates that regulators are keeping a close eye at digital media practices and are willing to fine large players.
The regulatory body last week also opened a commenting period for people to share their thoughts on the updates on COPPA to support changing technology. FTC Chairman Joe Simons said, “In light of rapid technological changes that impact the online children’s marketplace, we must ensure COPPA remains effective."
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