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Vegetables continued to take over more menu categories and replace meat at some meals for a growing number of consumers this year, and the trend is predicted to grow even bigger in 2016.
Rising interest in healthy eating, the movement towards local foods and a growing acceptance of meals that don’t center around animal protein are all driving vegetables’ prominence and popularity.
Locally grown produce ranked third on the National Restaurant Association’s annual What’s Hot culinary forecast for 2016, and NRA director of research communications Annika Stensson said the coming year is expected to bring more restaurants featuring vegetables at the center of the plate. As more consumers warm to the idea of meals without meat, we will see more chefs “celebrating produce in and of itself — everything from staple items like carrots and beets, to less familiar items like watermelon radishes, fiddleheads and kohlrabi,” Stensson told The Packer.
Vegetarian offerings are becoming increasingly popular, with 35.4% of menus offering a vegetarian item, according to data from Datassential Menu Trends. As the trend toward vegetable-centric dining grows, these offerings are growing outside the typical salads and side dishes to include more entrees that put vegetable at the center of the meal. Datassential reports that 36.6% of all restaurants feature a veggie main entree, and that figure has grown 6.3% over the past four years.
If the rise of meatless entrees at traditional restaurants is a subtle indicator that our view of vegetables is changing, a bigger sign can be found in the steady stream of new eateries and food producers that take typically meat-centric concepts and make them fully vegetarian. One such eatery, the buzzed-about Superiority Burger in New York’s East Village, offers plant-based takes on classic hamburgers and sloppy joes. GQ named the restaurant’s tofu-based burger its Burger of the Year.
Even butcheries, which have always been a meat-only operation, are getting a vegetarian makeover. Concepts such as Minnesota’s The Herbivorous Butcher and YamChops located in Ontario, Canada, are offering meat-free versions of sausage, deli meats and cheese that could fool even a seasoned meat-eater at first glance. Rising star startup Beyond Meat has garnered plenty of press and capital from its mission to make plant-based proteins that it hopes will help reduce global meat consumption by 25% by 2020.
As the number of meat-free options increases, more diners are choosing plant-based meals, with younger diners leading the pack.
Millennials are the most likely demographic to choose plant-based proteins when dining in restaurants, and 14% of millennial diners said they would be most likely to order a 100% plant-based meal when dining out, according to a 2014 survey from The Hartman Group. Members of Generation X were second most likely to order a plant-based option, with 10% saying they would choose a meatless meal, and Baby Boomers followed slightly behind at 9%.
Across the board, 18% of diners said they are ordering more plant-based foods than they were one year ago, according to The Hartman Group’s report, “Diners’ Changing Behaviors: Sustainability, Wellness & Where to Eat.” The rise in plant-based food orders corresponds with the 42% of diners who said they are trying to order healthier options when dining out.
The rise in vegetable-focused offerings also points to consumers’ growing concern for sustainability when dining out, according to the report. In a group of consumers who identify themselves as “receptive to sustainability,” eight out of 10 surveyed said they would choose a sustainable meal option, especially a plant-based option.
Tapping into this desire for plant-based options can help restaurants appeal to consumers looking to make sustainable food choices, and it can also benefit the bottom line by helping restaurants more accurately predict food costs, since “menus and concepts that rely extensively on animal proteins are exposed to increasing food cost volatility, making it more difficult to forecast financial performance,” the report said.
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Audi has announced a partnership with French biotechnology company Global Bioenergies. The announcement is part of Audi’s ongoing efforts to develop a drop-in biofuel (non-fossil fuel), with “e-gasoline” being of particular interest to the new alliance. Audi’s efforts to research e-gasoline join those to find alternatives to gas (e-gas) and diesel (e-diesel).
“We’re taking another step closer to carbon-neutral mobility with our partners at Global Bioenergies”, said Reiner Mangold, Head of Sustainable Product Development at AUDI AG. “We are supporting an innovative technology here which can be used to produce renewable fuel. This process does not create competition with food production and farmland.”
To note, Audi is currently operating a research facility for the production of e-ethanol and e-diesel with its partner Joule in Hobbs, New Mexico, while its e-gas plant in the area of Werlte, a municipality in Germany’s Lower Saxony, began feeding into the grid a few months ago, where synthetically produced gas is used to store electric surplus energy.

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The following photos, taken at the Westfield Marriott in Chantilly Virginia on Thursday, May 31st , confirm numerous attendees at the Bilderberg (Palm Tree) Conference.
Heather Reisman – Founder and chief executive of the Canadian retail chain Indigo Books and Music.
Josette Sheeran – Vice chair of the World Economic Forum.
Alison Redford – Premier of Alberta, Canada.
Kevin Warsh – Visiting fellow at Stanford University’s Hoover Institution and former Federal Reserve Board of Governors Member.
Jacob Wallenberg (and his wife) – Swedish Banker and Industrialist.
Henri de Castries – Chairman and CEO of AXA (France)
Cheng Li – Director of Research and Senior Fellow, John L Thornton China Center, Brookings Institution.
Ying Fu – Vice Minister of Foreign Affairs. (China)
Ying Fu – Vice Minister of Foreign Affairs. (China) Photo by Hannah Borno.
Stay tuned as these are only the first in a series of photos and videos exposing the attendees of the Bilderberg 2012 meetings.


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• Snapdragon® 8 Gen 2 for Galaxy powers Samsung’s newest flagship device lineup, Galaxy Z Flip5, Galaxy Z Fold5, and Galaxy Tab S9 Series.
• The fastest Snapdragon ever defines a new standard for connected computing, including groundbreaking AI experiences, desktop-level gaming features, professional grade photography, and more.
• This launch underscores Qualcomm and Samsung’s mutual commitment to delivering premium consumer experiences for flagship Galaxy devices.
Qualcomm Technologies, Inc. announced that its flagship Snapdragon® 8 Gen 2 Mobile Platform for Galaxy is powering Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd’s new cutting-edge foldable smartphones (samsungmobilepress.com), the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 and Galaxy Z Flip5, and its latest Galaxy Tab S9 Series. Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 for Galaxy defines a new standard for connected computing, including groundbreaking AI experiences, desktop-level gaming features, professional grade photography, and more, for consumers around the world.
“Samsung is important to our mission to deliver the world’s best mobile experiences to consumers. They continue to set the pace for innovation and we couldn’t be more thrilled to have Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 for Galaxy power the newest flagship Galaxy device lineup the Galaxy Z Flip5, Galaxy Z Fold5, and Galaxy Tab S9 series,” said Alex Katouzian, senior vice president and general manager, mobile, compute, & XR businesses, Qualcomm Technologies, Inc.
“We believe the future of our products lies in delivering new and exciting experiences in a range of form-factors, all powered by the latest and greatest technology,” Inkang Song, vice president and head of technology strategy team, Samsung Electronics. “Samsung is proud to feature the latest flagship Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 for Galaxy inside the Galaxy Z Flip5, Galaxy Z Fold5, and Galaxy Tab S9 Series. We’re excited to see how these devices will enable new possibilities for our users.”
Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 Technology Highlights
• Snapdragon® Smart: Samsung’s new Galaxy devices feature our fastest, most advanced Qualcomm® AI Engine providing groundbreaking AI integrated across the entire platform. Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 for Galaxy features an upgraded Qualcomm® Hexagon™ Processor that enables micro tile inferencing to help accelerate complex AI models for increased AI performance, and the latest Qualcomm® Sensing Hub with dual AI processors to support ultra-low power AI experiences like AI-based echo cancelling and noise cancellation during video and phone calls.
• Snapdragon Sight™: Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 for Galaxy helps to define a new era of professional quality camera experiences. Snapdragon’s Cognitive ISP enables real-time Semantic Segmentation1 to enhance images, ultra low-light video capture, and multi-frame noise reduction.
• Snapdragon® Gaming: The accelerated Qualcomm® Adreno™ GPU enables real time hardware-accelerated ray tracing to deliver life-like light, reflections, and illuminations in mobile games. With support for the latest Vulkan APIs (version 1.3), the Galaxy series enables improved graphics performance and helps developers accelerate the transition of desktop games to mobile.
• Multi-Gigabit Connectivity: The new Samsung Galaxy devices features Qualcomm Technologies’ leading connectivity solutions, including the Snapdragon® X70 Modem-RF System, and Qualcomm® FastConnect™ Mobile Connectivity Subsystem for high-speed and ultra-low latency Wi-Fi, and the latest Bluetooth audio enhancements.
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US merchants expect mobile sales surge, but aren’t prepared for the fraud it may bring study sugges
A third of businesses, regardless of size, believe that 20% of their revenues will come from mobile by 2014, with smaller merchants expecting more growth in the mobile channel and are as likely to have an app as businesses with turnovers of $50million of above.
So finds the latest study in the US by fraud prevention companies Kount and the Fraud Practice, which goes on to suggest that the retail segments expecting the greatest growth are jewellery, digital goods and gaming.
And key to making this happen, agree the majority if the 400 retailers surveyed in the US, is making it easy and secure for consumers to transact through mobile. But this raises issues with security and fraud, the survey – perhaps unsurprisingly – suggests.
“While retailers are focused on the growth of mobile transactions, the survey results indicate many are unprepared for the fraud that will inevitably follow,” offers Don Bush, vice president of Marketing at Kount, one of the sponsors of the survey. "To fully capture the potential of mobile, retailers need an all-in-one fraud solution that not only minimizes risk but opens up new opportunities for growth. Retailers with comprehensive fraud protection can confidently evolve their business into new channels and meet their customers wherever they are."
According to the study, presently 55% of merchants cannot detect whether a transaction originates from a mobile device. While more than half of merchants cannot detect transactions initiated from mobile devices, nearly 60% believe it’s “important” or “very important” to have this capability.
Merchant size impacts which tools it uses currently and which tools it plans to add in the coming year, as 20% of merchants with annual revenues between $10 and $25 million consider managing fraud risk the biggest obstacle while less than 2% of the largest merchants surveyed (many of which have a solution in place) consider this a problem.
"Clearly we’re still in the early phases of a mobile revolution, but this survey reinforces that every retailer believes in the potential and growth of this payment channel,” says Steven Casco, founder and publisher of CardNotPresent.com, the only publication focused entirely on card-not-present payments. “While the approach and adoption level may vary by a retailer’s size and industry, the Mobile Fraud Survey is a great barometer of what’s to come and how retailers need to prepare to operate in a rapidly changing card-not-present environment.


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As Colombia mulls more than complete legalization, its health-related cannabis market continues to barrel forward. According to ABS-CBN News, Colombian officials estimate that the country’s health-related marijuana sales could be worth $six billion – emphasis on “could.”
Due to the fact whilst the prospective is there, the country’s regulatory framework – even though justifiable like any regulated market place – represents a large bottleneck that may possibly stifle the industry’s prospective.
This trouble caught the focus of investors, who may possibly shed interest if the country’s cannabis market can’t reside up to its maximum income prospective.
A Big Money Crop
Nations like Canada and the U.S. see financial possibilities in legal marijuana, but the Colombian market has the prospective to be a top commodity:
“Colombia could export $six billion a year in medicinal cannabis merchandise, creating marijuana its third-biggest supply of foreign exchange, the government mentioned on Thursday, as investors known as for easier regulations for marijuana producers.”
If Colombia is productive in legalizing recreational cannabis, this would only add its prospective income. It is not unrealistic to theorize that the drug will have a substantial optimistic effect on the country’s economy.
One particular widespread ailment legal marijuana industries appear to share is the endless bureaucracy and proverbial hoops that retailers and licensed producers have to jump by way of every single day.
We saw in Canada how regulations can seriously slow down production and distribution. Colombia is no exception and faces an equal – if not worse – regulatory obstacle.
“Colombian law currently regulates the possession, production, distribution, sale and export of seeds and other marijuana merchandise like oils and creams, but investors say the export approval procedure is tortuous.”
This is clearly apparent by how lengthy it took to start issuing export licenses. In spite of health-related marijuana becoming legalized in 2016, only in the final month did the 1st exports of CBD isolate attain foreign shores.
Compliance Requirements an Problem
Remaining compliant is crucial, but Colombia’s apparent overregulation threatens to leave them lagging behind other nations in the budding international cannabis market.
Gustavo Escobar of Clever Leaves (a joint venture amongst Canada and Colombia) says:
“More forceful action in regulatory terms is necessary so we do not shed the momentum that we have been developing with. We’re lacking some adjustments that would let us to attend to markets as speedily as feasible, just before other nations get ahead of us.”
With Canada and the U.S. wrestling for 1st location and Mexico nicely underway to establishing its personal market, Colombia can’t afford to shed any ground.
WeedAdvisor’s Colombian Presence
WeedAdvisor is proud to operate with our Colombian customers, in particular thinking of that marijuana reform has broadened – and will probably continue to do so.
Cannabis provides possibilities to every single nation, but Colombia arguably stands to get the most from becoming a crucial player.
As a new market emerges and develops, we appear forward to functioning with future and current firms, as nicely as government, to give an substantial list of options meant to help functions like complains, inventory tracking, security, documentation, reporting and extra.


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A California judge last night ordered three online writers to give up the names of sources who allegedly leaked them details of upcoming Apple Computer products.
The judge ruled that no one has the right to publish information that could have been provided only by someone breaking the law. Apple said staff had leaked information in violation of nondisclosure agreements and possibly the US trade secrets act.
Prior to the ruling there was debate about whether the three, who wrote for Apple enthusiast websites, were journalists and should be afforded the same first amendment protections in the state.
But Santa Clara county superior court judge James Kleinberg said even if the writers were defined as journalists "this is not the equivalent of a free pass". He said the information about Apple's unreleased products "is stolen property, just as any physical item, such as a laptop computer. The bottom line is there is no exception or exemption...for journalists."
The ruling will send a chill through the financial press, which commonly publishes confidential corporate information. Details about Apple's iPod Shuffle and Mac Mini were widely reported ahead of their January launch.
"Unlike the whistleblower who discloses a health, safety or welfare hazard affecting all, or the government employee who reveals mismanagement or worse by our public officials, [the enthusiast sites] are doing nothing more than feeding the public's insatiable desire for information," the judge wrote.
He delayed the enforcement of the ruling for seven days to allow time for an appeal.
The ruling does not have an impact on the final merits of the case, only giving Apple the right to subpoena the writers in question.


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The Australian EV council said General Motors’ recent pledge to abolish petrol and diesel engines by 2040 is proof Australia is bogged down by stubborn leadership on electrification.
Australian politicians have been accused of putting Australia behind global peers on progress towards electrification of the motor vehicle fleet – and even forcing General Motors (GM) to depart the Australian market in order to advance its global push for carbon neutrality.
GM unveiled an ambitious plan this week to reach carbon neutrality by 2040, meaning that both their factories and cars would only use renewable energy, while petrol and diesel powertrains will be abolished from the lineups of GM brands that include Chevrolet, Cadillac, Buick and GMC.
Electric Vehicle Council chief executive Behyad Jafari said GM’s 2040 carbon neutrality target, that beats Ford to the punch by ten years, was proof Australia was being let down by its leaders.
“It’s no coincidence that GM decided to pull out of Australia shortly before making this announcement,” Mr Jafari said.
Australia currently has no emissions reductions targets for new motor vehicles, and even our fuel quality has been heavily criticised by the likes of Volkswagen for being near third-world standards.
There has also been a lack of consistent support for electric vehicle uptake, with no federal government subsidies in place to encourage people to buy EVs. The South Australian and Victorian state governments even proposed a tax in recent months on electric vehicle usage in a world-first move that astonished automakers worldwide.
Mr Jafari said these decisions had rubbed-stamped Australia as a low priority nation for electric cars among car manufacturers and left our market behind in the race to take up electric vehicles.
“Not only are we one of the only countries not to enforce fuel efficiency standards, we are the only nation proposing brand new punitive taxes on electric vehicles instead of incentives,” he said.
“The unimaginative and cynical approach our politicians have taken to electric vehicles in recent years means Australia is being left behind as the rest of the auto industry zooms ahead.”
GM officially killed off Holden as a brand in Australia in February 2020 in a move that was largely panned by local politicians, however, Mr Jafari said they only had themselves to blame.
“GM’s announcement underscores how fallacious the argument is that we can sit on our hands and just let the electric vehicle revolution happen to us,” he said.
“We need our politicians to wake up now and start investing in stimulating and encouraging the transition to electric vehicles before it’s too late.”
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- Coinbase Professional added three new DeFi tokens — Aave, Bancor, and Synthetix.
- This marks the third time in December that new DeFi cash joined Coinbase’s ecosystem.
- Coinbase was one of many first main platforms to maneuver in the direction of DeFi in 2020.
As soon as once more, Coinbase Pro has responded to the elevated demand for DeFi cryptocurrencies by asserting the itemizing of further tokens. That is the third time up to now two weeks that the alternate is itemizing new tokens, indicating simply how it’s in changing into the main alternate for DeFi.
Three New Cryptos Be part of Coinbase Professional
In response to Coinbase Professional’s current announcement, the alternate will record three new DeFi cash, together with Aave (AAVE), Bancor (BNT), and Synthetix (SNX). The cash turned out there for buying and selling yesterday, December fifteenth, at 9 AM PT.
Customers at the moment are in a position to ship the cash to their Coinbase Professional accounts, and promote them, alternate them, or purchase new ones. The tokens will likely be out there in all jurisdictions wherein the alternate operates, except the State of New York, as a result of well-known authorized points.
The tokens will even obtain a number of buying and selling pairs every, towards crypto and fiat alike. All three will likely be paired towards USD, EUR, GBP, and BTC. Nonetheless, additionally it is price noting that they are going to be launched in three normal phases — post-only, limit-only, and eventually, full buying and selling.
Coinbase Continues to Add DeFi to its Ecosystem
Coinbase appears to have an important curiosity in DeFi. The alternate has moved to begin with DeFi integration all the best way again in early 2020, whereas another main exchanges waited for months to begin doing the identical.
As talked about, the alternate has listed tokens two instances earlier than this announcement in December alone, proving as soon as once more that it will probably transfer at a fast tempo when it notices a possibility.
On December third, Coinbase Custody added help for a whole group of DeFi tokens, thus making them out there for institutional traders. The tokens included NuCypher, REN, Curve, tBTC, wBTC, and DFI Cash. After that, it additionally added Filecoin on December seventh.


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Website security startup Pristine Traffic has launched a subscription-based fake bot mitigation and human fraud detection service for website owners concerned about malicious cyberattacks.
More details can be found at https://www.pristinetraffic.com
The subscription service helps high-traffic website owners manage their website traffic and prevent access by unauthorized bots.
Cybersecurity experts at Pristine Traffic report that almost half of all website traffic is unwanted, mainly consisting of fake bots and other undesirable visitors. Cybercriminals use bots to check the vulnerability of a website and then attack it with more customized bots. This poses a security risk as they can damage a website’s SEO ranking, steal sensitive information, make the website more difficult to use for real customers, and skew the website analytics.
Pristine Traffic has created a service that uses AI and machine learning (ML) to review website visitors and perform multi-factor authentication, comparing them to an existing database. When a fake bot is identified, it is blocked from verified access even before it enters the website. When the bot is blocked, it cannot report website vulnerabilities back to the cybercriminal, protecting the site from future attacks.
Cybercriminals usually attack sites that their bots can easily penetrate. Therefore, an extra layer of protection is an effective way to shield a website, its content, and its users.
Pristine Traffic has built a self-service platform that protects customers’ websites 24/7 and can be integrated easily with Content Distribution Networks. The platform also ensures that beneficial bots which improve user experience and monitor website performance are allowed on the website. All the benefits of this service are accessible through a dashboard that is easy to use.
Pristine Traffic provides AI and ML cybersecurity solutions to small and large enterprises in various industries including travel, banking, fintech, airlines, real estate, advertising, healthcare, and eCommerce.
A satisfied customer said: “Pristine Traffic has made a great app for designing interfaces like never before. The dashboard makes self-service painless and the product solves a problem that many website owners struggle with.”
Additional information, including a free trial, can be found at https://www.pristinetraffic.com


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The R performance vehicles, a sub-brand of the Volkswagen automaker, would be the first to go electric. The target for this transformation is 2030 in line with the company’s ‘Way to Zero’ pledge. This is a huge milestone considering that the parent brand earlier set a target of 2035 to go full-electric.
Volkswagen has hinted that it is “slowly converting its existing portfolio starting with the R models.” The company further said “We are currently evaluating different ideas and potentials but will only roll out R models that meet our requirements. Without a doubt, the future of R is electric.”
For the parent brand, the electric-only ID models may be the first to get new variants. Earlier in 2021, Thomas Ulbrich, the Research and Development Chief hinted at the coming of the ID4 R.
According to Volkswagen, any electric R model that will be produced will likely have the technology from the super-fast 671bhp IDR prototype, just like the ICE-powered predecessors. Thus, they will feature tweaked aerodynamics, powerful electric motors, and a more compact chassis setup.
“To become fully electric by 2030,” said Reinhold Ivenz, the head of the R sub-brand, “we are currently taking the required steps in line with our upcoming transformation. The successful Volkswagen R products are part of this thrilling transformation process and will stand the test of time for sustainable electric mobility.”
Consequently, all future R models will be built on the Volkswagen Group’s proposed all-electric Scalable Systems Platform (SSP). This will be the only EV chassis that will be used across all brands starting from 2026—but there will still be performance tweaks to different models.
Furthermore, Volkswagen said the R sub-brand EVs will wear a new look and prioritize “quick and convenient” charging. The company also announced “exclusive charging options” for R EV owners—although it is not clear what this means.
The R models that will likely be the first to get the electric upgrade include the Touareg R PHEV, Tiguan R, T-Roc R, and Golf R. The majority of them are pure ICE.
Although there are several R models in the planning stage, there is no clear timeline for their release. However, considering the amount of work that goes into planning and development, it is unlikely that the first R EV from Volkswagen will be commercially available before the second half of the decade.
Volkswagen is planning to streamline production
Since the decision by the European government to ban all ICE-powered cars by 2035, automakers have been strategizing on ways to beat the deadline—but Volkswagen is not in a hurry. The CEO of Volkswagen, Thomas Schäfer, hinted that the company will only start making EVs in Europe in 2033.
Schäfer also said that the VW brand will be streamlining the number of models it offers as well as effect an 8% rise in profit margin on all volume brands—Skoda, SEAT, Volkswagen, and commercial vehicles—by 2025.
Other key management personnel at the company have echoed a similar view of streamlining production to focus more on quality as the German automaker joins the battle to become the dominant EV manufacturer on the market.
The German automaker also made another key alteration to its production line. Instead of making every brand in a separate factory, Schäfer said the VW brand will change the strategy to “platform idea”.
In this concept, different models can be made using the same basic design. This concept in addition to the standardized battery chemistry will make it possible for the automaker to produce an entry-level EV priced under $25,000.
“Having 30 to 40 diverse battery packs and cell formats will be hard to manage,” said Schäfer. “However, having a standard across the brand makes it easier to scale. At the moment, we are the only company in this niche that can scale.”


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CLEVELAND, Ohio -- The Buckeye State is home to 23 billion-dollar brands collectively worth more than $71.5 billion, according to global brand consultancy Brand Finance.
Brand Finance, based in London, ranks brands in the U.S., Canada and other countries by brand value using the "Royal Relief method," which calculates how much of a royalty premium a company would have to pay to acquire its own brand.
"Imagine you're selling a hat without any logo or trademark on it. Now imagine selling one with a Ferrari logo," said Donghee Kim, Brand Finance's marketing and business development director, from Toronto. "The price difference between these two hats would effectively be the royalty attributable to the brand."
Brand Finance measures a brand's strength using criteria such as awareness, loyalty, emotional connection, market share, and marketing spend, as measured by third-party data sources like Bloomberg, CSRHub and BAV (BrandAsset Valuator database).
"Once we determine the royalty rate, we use it to derive the net present value (NPV) of the estimated future revenue generated from the brand -- which would be the brand value," Kim said.
The company seeks to spotlight the importance of brands, underscore how they impact the business, and help companies "identify the value of the intangible" for transactions like acquisitions, he said.
By far one of the nation's most potent brands is Cincinnati-based Procter & Gamble Co., a consumer goods powerhouse that appears at No. 189 as well as under its many household products such as Pampers, Pantene, Olay, Tide/Ariel (the Indian version of Tide), Head & Shoulders, and Oral-B.
Some brands, such as Victoria's Secret and Folgers Coffee, are more powerful stand-alone brands than their parent companies, L Brands Inc., and J.M. Smucker, respectively. And Ohio's list is one-third retailers -- from Macy's, Kroger, and Sherwin-Williams to Big Lots.
Macy's, the top-ranked brand name in Ohio, said it was unaware of Brand Finance's ranking and had no comment. Macy's has 8,000 employees in Ohio who work in 33 stores statewide.
Sherwin-Williams' spokesman Mike Conway said: "This recognition is another example of the terrific value our dedicated associates bring to their jobs every day in providing outstanding service to our customers and the best innovative products in the industry."
Sherwin-Williams has 5,000 workers and 189 stores in Ohio, he said.


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Apple Studies 2nd Quarter Benefits
CUPERTINO, California — Might 2, 2017 — Apple nowadays announced fiscal success for its fiscal 2017 second quarter finished April 1, 2017. The Corporation posted quarterly earnings of $52.9 billion and quarterly earnings per diluted share of $2.10. These final results assess to earnings of $50.6 billion and earnings per diluted share of $1.90 in the year-back quarter. Worldwide gross sales accounted for 65 per cent of the quarter’s profits.
“We are happy to report a strong March quarter, with earnings development accelerating from the December quarter and continued strong demand for Iphone 7 In addition,” stated Tim Cook dinner, Apple’s CEO. “We’ve observed fantastic shopper response to both designs of the new Iphone 7 (Products)Purple Distinctive Edition and we’re thrilled with the potent momentum of our escort providers in Washington DC small business, with our highest income at any time for a 13-7 days quarter. Searching in advance, we are enthusiastic to welcome attendees from around the earth to our annual Worldwide Builders Meeting subsequent thirty day period in San Jose.”
Apple also introduced that its Board of Directors has authorized an increase of $50 billion to the Company’s software to return cash to shareholders and is extending the software timeframe by four quarters. Under the expanded method, Apple designs to invest a cumulative overall of $300 billion by the stop of March 2019.
“We generated powerful functioning dollars circulation of $12.5 billion and returned in excess of $10 billion to our investors in the March quarter,” stated Luca Maestri, Apple’s CFO. “Given the energy of our small business and our confidence in our long run, we are happy to announce yet another $50 billion increase to our cash return application nowadays.”
As component of the hottest update to the plan, the Board has enhanced its share repurchase authorization to $210 billion from the $175 billion stage announced a 12 months in the past. The Company also expects to go on to internet-share-settle vesting restricted inventory units.
The Board has accepted a 10.5% maximize to the Company’s quarterly dividend, and has declared a dividend of $.63 per share of the Company’s frequent inventory, payable on Could 18, 2017 to shareholders of document as of the close of enterprise on May possibly 15, 2017.
From the inception of its capital return program in August 2012 as a result of March 2017, Apple has returned more than $211 billion to shareholders, such as $151 billion in share repurchases.
The Firm programs to go on to entry the domestic and international personal debt marketplaces to support in funding the method. The administration workforce and the Board will carry on to review each individual ingredient of the money return plan consistently and approach to supply an update on the application on an once-a-year basis.
Apple is giving the adhering to guidance for its fiscal 2017 third quarter:
- profits amongst $43.5 billion and $45.5 billion
- gross margin involving 37.5 % and 38.5 per cent
- working expenditures in between $6.6 billion and $6.7 billion
- other revenue/(expenditure) of $450 million
- tax charge of 25.5 percent


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Red Or Dead designer Wayne Hemingway is being brought in to help rebrand York.
City of York Council and destination management organisation Make It York confirmed designer Wayne Hemingway from Hemingway Design is one of the team looking to give the city image a £660,000 makeover.
He came to international prominence thanks to the Red Or Dead fashion brand he founded in 1983.
Also hired are “place based branding expert” Martin Boisen from company For the Love of Place. He is credited for a rebrand of Amsterdam.
Mr Boisen, whose company offers place branding and marketing, has also worked on projects in Oslo and Utrect.
A third key player is consultant Alex Saint from Creative Tourist, to help market the city.
Residents can be involved
A spokeswoman for Make It York said the team will “deliver a piece of work that will shape how York develops and markets itself on an international stage”.
She added that organisations and residents across York will be encouraged to share their views on how the city is perceived.
The plans aim to increase investment, attract visitors and engage residents.
In January, West Yorkshire Combined Authority committed more than half a million pounds to developing a brand for York.
Funding of £660,000 was approved to “develop a shared narrative” for the city and a report said the cash could be spent on “3D visualisations of key developments” and “immersive technology”.
Sean Bullick, the new managing director of Make It York, said he is fully behind proposals to rebrand the city.
York, already a fantastic city, is primed to make a huge leap forward over the next few years with transformational capital schemes like York Central and the Castle Gateway redevelopment, and an ever-broadening tourism appeal.
This important project, working with world-leading place based brand experts, will ensure that we can provide investors, professionals, academics and visitors, who will be central to the city’s future success, with consistent messages about York and what it has to offer.
That, and benefitting from our 200,000 residents as ambassadors for York, will be key to our joint future economic prosperity.
Online shopping study
Company Creative Tourist, which has previously worked tourism brands in Manchester, Bristol and Bath, will also be involved in the project.
A report prepared for West Yorkshire Combined Authority about plans to rebrand the city said the project will include a study on the impact of online shopping and look at the future of out-of-town retail parks.
It said the goals of the scheme are to create “a shared brand and approach with significant buy in from York stakeholders, an immersive technology model of key sites including Castle Gateway, York Central and the city centre, and a study considering the longer term impacts of changes in retailing”.
City of York Council was not able to give any further details about the rebranding proposals and what they will involve at this stage.


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African logistics startups are part of a “third wave” of Africa’s tech revolution that is attracting investors because of its access to high profile customers, clear paths to profitability, and expert founders. Logistics as a sector is on the rise in Africa, with startups across the continent tackling bottlenecks and inefficiencies in all sorts of areas. Opportunities in the sector are only set to grow as the African Continental Free Trade Agreement (AfCFTA) comes into effect, and investors that would not normally consider Africa to be a happy hunting ground are taking note. According to the latest edition of the African Tech Startups Funding Report released each year by Disrupt Africa, logistics startups had a record-breaking 2019. The number of startups that secured investment went up by 91.7 per cent on 2018 numbers, while total funding increased by 264.6 per cent to US$69,627,000. Total annual funding in this sector has been growing at hugely impressive rates, jumping an astonishing 6,746 per cent since 2016, and these numbers are set for further improvement in 2020.
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You’ll notice something if you take a stroll downtown during the Windsor International Film Festival – the cafes and restaurants are fuller than usual.
While these businesses benefit by being in the right place at the right time, feeding and watering hungry movie-goers from early morning to very late at night, a growing number of downtown restaurants are being proactive about it and getting on the WIFF wagon.
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“It’s the first year we’ve had people coming to us,” said Denise Deziel, events co-ordinator for the festival.
WIFF brings so many people into Windsor’s downtown that now it’s the restaurants approaching the festival about in-kind and financial donations instead of the other way around, she said, citing the example of Chanoso’s and South Detroit.
This year, WIFF has six restaurants and bars plus the casino listed as official hospitality partners.
Restaurants and cafes are recognizing there’s a huge influx of people downtown and they want to capitalize on it, she said. “I see huge potential,” she said. “This is a clientele (downtown restaurants) wouldn’t ordinarily have.”


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HENRY MOORE SCULPTURE COULD GO FOR NEARLY $30 MILLION
Jun 08, 2016
By Michael Kramer
One of Henry moore’s most famous sculptures could bring almost $30 million U.S. – and set an auction record for the late artist this month in London.
Christie’s says Reclining Figure: Festival could attract between $22 and $29 million U.S. at the June 30th sale.
The 2.3 metre-long bronze of a reclining woman was created for the 1951 Festival of Britain and was considered by Moore as one of his most important works, wherin he succeeded in making form and space sculpturally inseparable.
He made five bronze casts of the sculpture – and one of them sold at Christie’s in 2012 – for the equivalent of $30 million U.S. at the time.
The version being sold this month has spent half-a-century in a private American collection.


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Premium new vehicle registrations in the U.S. climbed almost 5% in 2011 to 1.45 million units, driven in part by fierce competition between BMW and Mercedes-Benz for premium sales leadership (won by BMW). But this increase lagged behind the 10% improvement for the overall new vehicle industry, which was led by exceptional gains at Chrysler, Volkswagen and Hyundai.
In the premium market, nine of 11 segments gained ground in 2011, with two small-vehicle segments and one upper-end category showing the greatest improvements. Registrations in the Luxury Compact CUV category jumped 35%, mirroring a similar trend in non-luxury small crossovers. In the premium small crossover segment, BMW X3 registrations almost quadrupled after downtime in 2010 for re-tooling. The Land Rover Evoque and LR2 together saw registrations improve 41%, and the Mercedes-Benz GLK rose 12%. Luxury subcompacts also did well in 2011, with registrations climbing 19% due to more than 13,000 Lexus CT200H registrations versus none in 2010.
At the other end of the luxury market, the Prestige Fullsize Car segment also flourished, though this category is one of the smallest in the industry. The Bentley Mulsanne accounts for almost half of all registrations in this mini-segment, and Bentley dealers delivered almost 10 times as many Mulsannes in 2011 versus 2010.
Offsetting the gains described above were declines at two premium segments, including the Luxury Midsize SUV and Luxury Fullsize Car categories. The Luxury Midsize SUV segment includes just three models, so its performance was substantially pulled down by the 26% drop in Lexus GX sales. And the Luxury Fullsize Car segment suffered from the Japanese earthquake and tsunami (the Lexus LS was down 23%) and the discontinuation of two previously well-established cars (DTS – down 41%, Town Car – down 20%).
The Polk automotive forecast calls for the U.S. premium market to surpass 1.6 million units in 2012, thanks to the improving economy, several major product launches (Cadillac DTX, Lexus GS, BMW 3-Series, Acura ILX and others), and a revitalized Lexus. Posted by Tom Libby, Lead Analyst, North American Forecasting, Polk (02.15.2012)


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Vodka exports out of Poland are expected to rise sharply this year, according to the country's spirits trade body.
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The FBI's dumpster-dive into Paula Broadwell's email archive has not yet revealed evidence of any crime, but it has revealed to America the extent to which our government is capable of collecting and surveilling our electronic communications.
Greg Miller and Ellen Nakashima in the Washington Post :
Many details surrounding the case remain unclear. The FBI declined to respond to a list of questions submitted by The Washington Post on its handling of personal information in the course of the Petraeus investigation. The bureau also declined to discuss even the broad guidelines for safeguarding the privacy of ordinary citizens whose e-mails might surface in similarly inadvertent fashion.
The Petraeus/Broadwell email dragnet, which hasn’t yielded evidence of any crime, has brought our attention to the FBI’s sweeping powers to surveil email. But as ProPublica’s Peter Maas writes, “It’s not just email.” In July, Rep. Edward Markey, a Democrat from Massachusetts, cajoled major cellphone carriers into disclosing the number of requests for data that […]
Geoffrey Fowler and Evan Perez in the Wall Street Journal write about one practical (and, yes, obvious) takeaway from the Petraeus scandal: “Privacy protections for even the most sophisticated users of consumer-email services actually protect very little.” Or, as Kurt Opsahl from the EFF puts it in the article, “If the director of central intelligence […]
If you own a dog, you’ve most likely heard of BarkBox – the monthly subscription box for dogs. What started as a simple idea to try out the subscription model on pet owners has since developed a cult following of dog lovers. If you haven’t given it a try yet, this one month free deal is the […]
With the iPhone headphone jack having gone by the wayside, we’re excited about the addition of the FRANKLIN Bluetooth Headphones in our store. These headphones are foldable so they’re easy to carry around, but most importantly, they pack impressive sound. Our biggest struggle with Bluetooth headphones is the worry of them dying at the worst moment. This pair lasts an impressive 8-10 […]
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A new survey commissioned by Verizon Connect and Wakefield Research has identified misperceptions everyday drivers have about the level of danger posed by commercial drivers including the finding that 83% of those surveyed believe they
Telenav, Inc. (NASDAQ: TNAV), a leading provider of connected-car and location-based services, was declared the number one supplier in 2018 of navigation software engines installed in vehicles produced in North America, based on volume, with
CalAmp a technology solutions pioneer leading transformation in a global connected economy, announced today a strategic relationship with Sprint, a leader in IoT and telecommunications innovations, to deliver intelligent telematics devices and software applications, along
Verizon Connect announced the extension of its long standing strategic partnership with Ford Commercial Solutions to continue to deliver software solutions and embedded connectivity to Ford commercial customers. Verizon Connect, through its acquisition of Telogis,
Spireon has signed an agreement with Ford Commercial Solutions for Spireon’s award-winning FleetLocate fleet management solution to access data through Ford’s open-platform Transportation Mobility Cloud (TMC). Spireon customers who own Ford vehicles will gain faster,
If National Distracted Driving Awareness Month isn’t already enough to get the attention of drivers who habitually text, mess with the radio, or eat while driving, maybe this will. According to a recent survey of
The Floow launches FloowDriver that is designed to make mobility safer, smarter and more cost-effective for everyone. The solution allows insurance companies, fleet operators and auto manufacturers that support responsible driving to adopt telematics technology.
Verizon announced the launch of its new connected vehicle company, Verizon Connect. The move marks the company’s biggest step towards expanding its global footprint since it acquired Fleetmatics and Telogis in 2016. Verizon Connect combines
At the Mobile World Congress in Barcelona, G+D Mobile Security presented an eSIM management enabled solution that will allows car owners to download their private mobile subscription to a second SIM which is soldered into
Verizon Telematics’ new study found customers like it when service professionals are tech savvy and truckers agree that internet connections increase productivity. The study found that 61% of truckers use mobile technology to accomplish their
Trimble announced that CalAmp is supplying customized telematics tracking devices and systems management technology for Trimble’s Field Service Management (FSM) vehicle and asset monitoring solutions. Trimble will focus on the value-add fleet management, work management,
BlackBerry and Pana-Pacific announced today that BlackBerry Radar, an asset tracking solution that provides unparalleled visibility into cargo and mobile fleet assets, is now available to more than 2,800 heavy-duty truck dealerships across North America.


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Online luxury goods and beauty products platform Farfetch has raised a total $110m in its sixth round of funding, led by Eurazeo.
Catch up on essential news and features from this past week with our round-up of industry analysis
Anjana Investments distributes and retails automotive spare parts and accessories
Deal is the first investment for BPI France's FIEE fund, launched in July 2017
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Shoe and handbag maker Kenneth Cole Production Inc.'s fall 2009 collection for men is more cohesive and has a clearer direction than it has projected in years past, and will likely help results by late next year, an analyst said Monday.
The footwear firms shares jumped $1.98, up 23.8%, to $10.30 in Monday afternoon trading.
Sterne Agree analyst Sam Poser wrote in a client note Monday that the company is facing markdowns at department stores that will hurt results near term and into the first quarter of 2009. Retailers have been pushing more promotions as consumers cut back on discretionary spending amid an economic recession.
Even before the downturn, Kenneth Cole had been battling weak sales, particularly in its wholesale division, due partly to a lack of "must have" trends in the footwear segment. In April, company founder Kenneth Cole said he would relinquish the chief executive title to Liz Claiborne Inc. executive Jill Granoff, so he could focus on his chief creative officer duties.
However, Mr. Poser said Kenneth Cole New York and Reactions men's collection for fall 2009 is "cohesive" and "appeals to a young contemporary guy with a modest edge to his own sense of style."
"The improved men's product should help drive better retail and wholesale revenues in the back half of 2009," Mr. Poser noted. "The new product should improve sales in the full-line stores, where business has been tough."
He added that women's collections are still wanting.
He said the "sell" rating on Kenneth Cole is "played out" and upgraded the company to "hold."
"We would be more optimistic given a better macro environment," Mr. Poser added.


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China's rapid economic growth and huge box-office figures has long made it an attractive market for movie and TV studios. However, not many people know that China is also attracting the attention of international publishers with its growing market for foreign books.
A young mother and her daughter look at a book at the Beijing International Book Fair on Wednesday. (Photo: Li Hao/Global Times)
The 25th Beijing International Book Fair kicked off on Wednesday. The largest event in the festival's history, the five-day event encompasses 97,000 square meters of exhibition space and is presenting more than 300,000 book titles from 93 countries and regions. According to estimates, around 2,500 publishing houses from home and abroad are taking part in the show.
Notably, for the first time, British publishers make up the biggest international contingent at the fair, with more than 56 companies coming all the way to Beijing to share their books and experiences with Chinese readers and industrial professionals. Celebrated publishers, such as Penguin and Oxford University Press, are all on the list. The lively cultural exchange reveals foreign publisher's ambitions for the Chinese market.
Children's books on the rise
Children's books are a big highlight this year as the children's section is the largest it has ever been. According to statistics released at the book fair by OpenBook, the largest book sale data provider in China, children's books dominated the Chinese mainland market during the first half of 2018 with a 26 percent market share. Moreover, imported children's books account for 40 percent of all foreign books sold in the Chinese mainland - the largest market share in the foreign books category. Among the top 100 best-selling children's books in the mainland, 53 are foreign works.
"I have seen a huge increase in the demand for English language books, not just the translation rights for Chinese, but also books for young children," Grant Hartley, director of the English Language Export Department at UK publisher Usborne, told the Global Times. He stressed that Chinese children are exposed to foreign languages, English in particular, at "an incredibly young age."
"We would have traditionally sold books for six-year-olds, but now we are increasingly getting demands for books for, maybe, children of the age of 3," Hartley said, going on to describe Chinese consumers as "very hungry for knowledge, very keen to find the best books for their children and interested in international brands."
Hartley's observation echoes many overseas publishing professionals. With Chinese parents investing increasing amounts of time and money in their children's education, the children's books sector - including e-books, online programs and other derivatives - is expected to continue to grow and become a major force drawing foreign publishers.
Visitors explore the Beijing International Book Fair on Wednesday. (Photo: He Keyao/Global Times)
Diversity of taste
Meanwhile, Chinese readers have show increasingly diversified tastes when it comes to foreign books. History, literature, science, computing and business are all popular genres, a trend believed to be fueled by a growing middle class eager to learn about the world. Interestingly, the self-help and lifestyle genres are seeing quick growth in popularity. Based on Openbook data, imported self-help books had a 34 percent market share in the self-help category in China during the first six months of this year - actually outperforming the 33 percent market share imported literature achieved in its category.
Jenna Brown, a rights manager with the UK's Watkins Media, told the Global Times that self-help books, especially parental self-help books, are selling well in China. Books such as Anatomy of Loneliness by Teal Swan and You Can Thrive After Narcissistic Abuse by Melanie Tonia Evans are popular choices.
It is not just British books that are appealing to Chinese readers. According to Yang Lei, vice-general manager of OpenBook, US works enjoy the biggest share of the Chinese market for foreign works, followed by the UK, Japan and France.
However, it is still too early to predict who will be the biggest winner since overseas publishers are still getting to know Chinese readers.
"I don't just want to bring them all. I want to slowly inject what is appropriate because I want to put up a name in here and be well recognized as an international publisher," said Jade Robertson, international publishing director for Austin Macauley Publishers, stressing that the company is still figuring things out and is keen to learn more about Chinese consumers so it can offer what they really need.


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Manchester PR agency is the right fit for Moda in Pelle
Women's footwear retailer Moda in Pelle has appointed Label PR to manage all UK press and publicity after a three-way pitch.
Founded in 1975, Leeds-based Moda in Pelle has over 40 retail stores and concessions across the UK.
Label PR has been tasked with increasing footfall and traffic to the brand's stores and website with a schedule of press and blogger activity, alongside a systematic VIP gifting campaign and targeted events.
Alan Baker, head of brand communication and marketing, said: "Label PR’s approach stood out from the outset. With their creativity, passion for the Moda in Pelle brand and their 360 outlook on every aspect of our business and forthcoming campaign, we’re looking forward to working in partnership with the agency.”
Almina Wilson, Label PR director, added: “We’re thrilled to have been appointed by a brand with such a strong heritage in footwear and design.”
Last month, Label PR was taken over by its original founder Lee Bloor and two new directors following the company's 2016 acquisition by The Attercopia Group, which was liquidated before Christmas.
The Manchester PR and digital marketing specialist was one of six companies bought by Attercopia within the space of 15 months.
However, Attercopia was liquidated in December, owing almost £2 million to creditors, including £339,085 to Label and £152,598.42 to Bloor.
Label is now co-owned by Bloor and new directors Jessica Thornton and Almina Wilson, who were previously PR Account Director and PR & Creative Director respectively.
At the time of the takeover, Bloor said: "We’ll give brands expertise from pitch to campaign. Who you see at the start is who you’ll be dealing with to ensure that what the agency promises will be delivered at the highest level to meet client expectation.”


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The maker of Sriracha, a popular spicy condiment, has been ordered to stop the stink. But fans of the food need not worry, the company was not told to shut down all operations.
A judge ruled Tuesday that the factory that manufactures the trendy hot sauce must partially shut down after neighbors complained of the spicy smells it was producing.
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CLEARWATER, Fla. - Recreational boat retailer MarineMax, Inc. reported record revenue and earnings for the first quarter of fiscal 2005 in a press release yesterday.
Revenue increased 18 percent to $184.2 million from $156.7 million for the quarter ended Dec. 31 compared to the same quarter of 2003. Same-store sales increased 17 percent, due to a stronger economic climate and the expansion of brands added over the past 24 months. Net income increased 27 percent to $2.8 million, or $0.17 per diluted share, from net income of $2.2 million, or $0.14 per diluted share, for the comparable quarter last year.
"I am very pleased with our strong start to fiscal 2005, which exceeded our expectations,” said William H. McGill Jr., chairman, CEO and president. “We entered the quarter with caution related to the lingering effects of the four hurricanes that impacted Florida and the significant 56 percent same-store sales growth that we were up against in last year's December quarter. Despite these concerns, our team delivered a 17 percent increase in same-store sales growth.”
McGill said the strongest growth came from Florida with contributions from most other MarineMax markets across the country. He said the company also benefited from the expansion of the Ferretti Group and Meridian products, along with strong performance from Sea Ray.
"While we are certainly pleased with the start of 2005, we likely benefited from a shift in business from the September quarter due to the hurricanes delaying sales and perhaps the acceleration of business from future quarters, so our enthusiasm is tempered,” McGill said. “Importantly, we have the right inventory to make the most of improved industry conditions."
MarineMax also raised its previously announced fiscal 2005 guidance of $1.75 to $1.80 per diluted share to $1.80 to $1.85, based on current business conditions, retail trends and other factors, the company said.
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Made in China has been a seal for years that customers prefer to take a closer look at – especially we Germans. After all, quality work and innovation come from the homeland, it is not for nothing that “Made in Germany” is a sign of quality. It’s just stupid when Chinese manufacturers are suddenly poaching in the heart of German industry of all places – and they don’t do their job that badly. When it comes to automobiles, reality has long since caught up with us.
A comment by Felix Gräber
Whatever goods find their way to us from China, many people still regard them as inferior, quickly and uncleanly cobbled together, cheaply produced mass-produced goods – Made in China stop. For Germans, who value their decades-old reputation for thoroughness and innovative spirit, the proverbial hat cord can burst when cheap stuff of every color falls apart as soon as the products are used precisely for what they are intended for.
From BYD to Smart: e-cars from China are conquering Germany
A prejudice that unfortunately often denies distorted view of reality – because a lot has happened there, especially in the automotive sector. Some Chinese brands are already available in Germany, others are preparing to launch – and others have been there for a long time, only under names that we already know:
- Smart: Now firmly in Chinese hands as a joint venture between Mercedes and the Chinese group Geely. Only the design still comes from Germany.
- Volvo: The Swedish carmaker even had plans to merge with Geely for a long time. The merger has since been cancelled, but the cooperation continues.
- polestar: Among other things, with the polar star in the e-car sky, Polestar, behind which Volvo and Geely continue to stand together.
- MG Roewe: In this country only known as MG. The former British brand has belonged to the car manufacturer SAIC from Shanghai for years.
- BYD: The long-established battery and accumulator professional is equipped with the right expertise for the future of e-cars and is already at the start in Germany.
- noo: Comparatively young, the e-car start-up wants to convince German customers with automatically exchangeable batteries.
- GWM: Great Wall Motor is considered to be one of the larger automakers in China. In Germany, the group is now launching several models and brands.
If you can’t let go of the prejudice of China scrap with these examples and other brands, you’re wrong. The electric cars that come from China do not have to be cheap or of inferior quality. On the one hand an advantage, you also get something for the money. On the other hand, customers definitely have to spend money, even for a Chinese car. the view whatever comes from China has to be cheap, has slowly but surely become obsolete.
No restraint: Electric cars from China don’t need to hide
This is shown by the most recent additions to the German market, which are making a confident appearance with their prices. Nio, for example, is bringing its portfolio of electric cars with removable batteries to Germany at prices that customers can also find at Mercedes or BMW. That EL7 electric SUVs are only available from over 90,000 euros, if customers also want to buy the battery. With the Nio-typical battery rental option, the purchase price falls to just under 74,000 euros, but then the monthly rent comes on top. All this in the basic version, mind you.
BYD now also offers three models in Germany and starts much further down. For from 38,000 euros is also the cheapest Stromer from the Chinese conglomerate not exactly a typical China bargain. The examples show: The Chinese brands feel no need to open up Europe and Germany with dumping prices.
The self-confidence is there to be able to offer a resilient price-performance ratio. This view is supported in crash tests. Recently, Ora Funky Cat and the SUV Wey Coffee 01, both from Great Wall Motor, received top ratings from the NCAP. In terms of quality, the Chinese manufacturers do not have to hide.
The ADAC also has the Chinese brands on the list: The automobile club points out that in 2022, Chinese manufacturers will be represented with their models in sufficient numbers on German roads for the first time to be listed in the registration statistics. It shouldn’t stay with this one performance, quite the opposite. For the ADAC could it be “maybe the Start of a cultural revolution” being.
According to this, MG has so far been the Chinese number 1 in Germany with a 0.3 percent share of new registrations up to and including June 2022. Sounds negligible, but that’s it MG already well-known names like Alfa Romeo, Subaru and even Honda left behind.
However, the high prices and expensive models do not mean that there are none Bargains from the Chinese manufacturers are. But so far they often stay reserved for the home market. So-called key cars such as the Wuling Hongguang Mini EV usually only come onto the market in China and some Asian countries. However, the price advantage of Chinese brands is said to be particularly high for smaller e-cars: the Chinese electric cars cost up to 10,000 euros less than comparable models from the West.
Why German customers are stepping on the brakes at China-Stromer – for now
Is that why German brands and manufacturers such as BMW, VW or Mercedes are in danger of being pushed out by the Chinese? According to a recent survey, only 16 percent of Germans can imagine choosing a Chinese brand for their next car. In the premium segment, on the other hand, interest is significantly greater at a quarter.
Audi, BMW and Mercedes are therefore likely to feel the competition from China at home earlier than VW and its volume brands. What still gives the German manufacturers time is just that skepticism of the Germans. According to the survey, good value for money is particularly important to German consumers when buying a car. And that’s exactly what you know from long-established brands, while car manufacturers like Geely, BYD and Co. have yet to acquire this reputation.
the Aftermath of the Made-in-Germany mentality obscure some people’s view of the competitive products that have long been available from the East, especially from China. In the smartphone industry, manufacturers have long been represented on the German market, formerly with Huawei and currently primarily with Xiaomi, who do not need to hide behind the competition. The tech world is aware that Chinese brands have caught up. But Germany’s flagship industry and its customers have yet to experience this.


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Seoul, South Korea – The majority of brands have acquired technology to charm more consumers, which resulted in the latest trend of virtual influencers. Joining the hype, South Korea’s red ginseng company, Korea Ginseng Corp. (KGC), has appointed Rozy, a virtual human, to be its exclusive model for its products.
‘Rozy’ is designed with 3D technology by analysing the face and characteristics, and like ordinary influencers, she uploads photos of her daily life and actively communicates with her fans via comments on Instagram.
The appointment is in line with KGC’s brand concept of its product. The company believes that Rozy’s lively and youthful image will engage many youth, as its products are especially targeting the Millenial Z generation, who seeks a unique experience.
According to KGC, as women’s social status increased, economic activity became more active, and interest in health and self-management increased. This led women to begin taking care of their own health by focusing on value consumption and maintaining self-management. In addition, after the corona crisis, ‘self-medication’, which manages one’s own health through steady exercise and intake of health functional foods, became very popular among the Millenial Z generation, which is commonly referred to as Koreans in their 20s and 30s.
“Red ginseng is a representative health functional food that has been loved in Korea for a long time. Through the process in which ginseng is made from red ginseng, its efficacy is enriched and it is upgraded to be able to be stored for a long time,” said KGC in a press statement.
The company added that this move will enable them to communicate with a wider customer base together with Rozy.
In July 2021, Shinhan Life, along with advertising agency TBWA\Korea, was the first one to rope in Rozy for a brand campaign.


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Watching Tom Holland and Mark Wahlberg hunt treasure on the big screen has been a treat for many Uncharted fans. However, some are waiting to experience the film from the comfort of their own living rooms. Is the video game adaptation going to launch on streaming services like Netflix or HBO Max any time soon? Here’s what we know.
‘Uncharted’ will likely drop on Netflix and Disney+ as part of a Sony deal
In April 2021, Sony signed on to a massive deal with Netflix that would allow several Sony films to join the streaming service in the next five years. As The Hollywood Reporter noted, the deal began with “Sony’s 2022 slate,” which includes movies like Uncharted, Morbius, Spider-Man: No Way Home, Jumanji, and more. These films will all hit Netflix following their theatrical and VOD releases, although the deal does not include specific timelines.
“At Sony Pictures, we produce some of the biggest blockbusters and the most creative, original films in the industry. This exciting agreement further demonstrates the importance of that content to our distribution partners as they grow their audiences and deliver the very best in entertainment,” Sony’s president of worldwide distribution, Keith Le Goy, stated.
A few weeks after Sony’s Netflix deal, the film company signed another contract with Disney+. Once again, the deal includes Sony films released between 2022 and 2026. After the films expire on Netflix, they’ll move to Disney+ for another pay window. The deal also extends to other Disney-owned streaming services and TV networks, such as Hulu, ABC, and Freeform.
So, thanks to these deals, Uncharted should land on Netflix within the next few months, depending on its DVD/digital release. Then, it should move to Disney+. Unfortunately, that means services like HBO Max and Amazon Prime Video (under its free movies) are unlikely.
‘Uncharted’ digital and DVD release dates are rumored for April and May
At the time of this writing, Sony has not yet announced the official digital and DVD release dates for Uncharted. However, a report from New DVD Release Dates suggested that the film might launch for rent on Amazon Prime Video on April 26, 2022. Meanwhile, the DVD, Blu-Ray, and 4K releases are estimated to arrive sometime in May.
‘Uncharted’ is still finishing up its theatrical run
Uncharted initially hit theaters on Feb. 18. It’s still playing exclusively in theaters, but the length of the film’s theatrical run is unclear. Those who want to see Uncharted on the big screen should grab tickets while they’re still available.
Uncharted, based on the hit video game franchise, follows an amateur thief named Nathan Drake (Holland). When a seasoned treasure hunter, Victor “Sully” Sullivan (Wahlberg), recruits Nate to find a $5 billion treasure, the two embark on a dangerous race against the evil Santiago Moncada (Antonio Banderas) and his mercenaries.
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Today ALDI celebrates its five-year anniversary in Western Australia, looking back at the positive contribution it has made and reaffirming its commitment to the state, highlighting it has every intention of continuing to be an integral part of the fabric that makes up Western Australian communities.
On this day five years ago, ALDI opened the first four Western Australian stores at Kwinana, Belmont Forum, The Square Mirrabooka and Lakeside Joondalup and began its journey of providing Western Australians with high quality and affordable groceries as well as rewarding retail career opportunities.
Fast forward to June 2021 and ALDI has grown to operate 47 stores around the state, with plans to open another six stores over the next two years including in Karrinyup next month, as part of the new-look Karrinyup Shopping Centre, and in Willetton, Clarkson and Albany from early next year.
As ALDI has expanded across the western seaboard, it has continued to recruit more locals.
“We currently employ more than 830 Western Australians in our stores and Jandakot-based head office and distribution centre, providing industry leading salaries and five weeks annual leave. Our positive impact extends beyond our store footprint as we source locally where possible supporting local business communities. We currently partner with 80 Western Australian businesses such as Delroy Orchards, Key Produce and Turkish Bakeries who grow and produce our avocados, tomatoes and Turkish bread,” said Caroline MacPhail, Managing Director, Western Australia.
ALDI supports the local communities in which it operates and last year its Western Australian stores donated more than 1.3 million meals to charity partners including OzHarvest, Foodbank, Halo Team Inc, Rainbow Church Food Ministry, Ellenbrook Community Collective and the Champion Centre in Byford, Armadale and Camillo.
One of ALDI’s core values is Responsibility and it is on track to achieve its goal of fully powering the business utilising renewable electricity. By 2025 the business will have reduced its plastics and packaging by 25 per cent across own-brand products and be sending absolutely zero waste to landfill.
ALDI’s expansion in Western Australia supports its total contribution to the Australian economy. PricewaterhouseCoopers calculated that in 20 years of operation ALDI has contributed $30.2 billion to the economy as a result of new and upgraded stores, local business partnerships and jobs.
“I’m proud of ALDI’s contribution to Western Australia whether it’s driving down grocery prices or providing jobs for locals across diverse communities. We have come a long way since opening our first few stores back in 2016 and we are excited to continue our expansion into new locations such as Albany, providing access to high-quality groceries at incredibly low prices for more Western Australians,” added Caroline.


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Danish billionaire loses three children in Sri Lanka blasts
COPENHAGEN Three of the four children of Danish billionaire Anders Holch Povlsen were killed in the Easter day attacks in Sri Lanka, a spokesman for his clothing retail group Bestseller said yesterday.
Danish media have reported that Mr Holch Povlsen, his wife Anne and their four children were in Sri Lanka on vacation at the moment of the attacks.
"I can confirm that three children have been killed," Mr Jesper Stubkier, the communications manager for Bestseller, said in a statement, AFP reported.
"We ask you to respect the privacy of the family and we therefore have no further comments."
Considered to be Denmark's richest man, Mr Holch Povlsen, 46, is also the main shareholder in the online fashion retailer ASOS.
He inherited Bestseller from his parents who founded the firm in 1975.
The group, which includes brands such as Vero Moda, Only and Jack & Jones, has more than 3,000 stores in 70 countries.
Mr Holch Povlsen is believed to be the largest landowner in Scotland after buying a string of historic estates.
He and Ms Anne hold an estimate 81,000ha of the Highlands, and are planning to rewild the landscape to preserve it for future generations, according to a Guardian report last month.
According to Forbes, he has a net worth of US$7.9 billion (S$10.7 billion).
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This week in the hemp industry saw Minnesota working on its newly approved program, Louisiana struggling to fight disease, and federal agencies working to establish better cannabis testing.
Hemp producers in Uruguay have sent their first large scale shipment of industrial hemp to Europe.
Farmers in Louisiana struggle with their inaugural hemp crop as southern blight, a common fungal disease, takes hold.
Based in New York City, Highline Wellness is a rising brand focused on safe, reliable and affordable hemp products.
A Cannabis Quality Assurance program has been spearheaded by the National Institute of Standards and Technology to consumers safe.
Minnesota’s Hemp Program Gets USDA OK
With its new USDA approval, the Minnesota Department of Agriculture is looking to help establish a thriving local hemp industry.


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KUALA LUMPUR: A trade advocacy group has warned that Malaysia will become less attractive than Vietnam to foreign investors if Putrajaya doesn’t promptly ratify the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP).
Asian Trade Centre executive director Deborah Elms said Malaysia had to act quickly because many companies were already relocating out of China.
“Businesses are thinking where they are going to put their factories for the next decade or two,” she said.
Elms, speaking to FMT at the venue of an economic seminar here, referred to Vietnam as Malaysia’s closest competitor among CPTPP member countries, given that the likes of Singapore and Japan aren’t its rivals in the manufacturing sector and Chile is too far from the region.
“If Malaysia opts out of the CPTPP, investment dollars headed for Malaysia or which would have been split between Vietnam or Malaysia will go to Vietnam. Once those factories go to Vietnam, they will not move.”
She said Malaysia had many advantages over Vietnam, citing its better infrastructure and port facilities, more skilful labour and deeper experience in electronics, engineering and the automotive industry. She also mentioned the more pervasive use of English in Malaysia.
However, she said, CPTPP would change the game because of the huge tariff benefits to member countries.
“In some countries, the tariff for shampoo, for example, goes down by 10% immediately. For cotton shirts, it goes down 20%. This opens the door for Malaysian producers to enter these markets.
“This also applies to exporters. Malaysian producers will also be able to export food to Japan, which will open its food markets for the first time.”
Recently, Prime Minister Dr Mahathir Mohamad said Malaysia was still weighing the pros and cons of ratifying the CPTPP.
Economist KS Jomo as well as Pakatan Harapan backbenchers Nurul Izzah Anwar, Wong Chen and Charles Santiago have said they would be against Malaysian ratification.
Jomo, a former member of the Council of Eminent Persons, said the trade benefits to Malaysia would be meagre. He also said the provisions for enhanced intellectual property rights and investor-state dispute settlement (ISDS) would fetter Malaysian economic prospects.
Nurul, Wong and Santiago said the ISDS would allow foreign investors to skirt national laws and challenge governments at arbitration tribunals to demand high compensation.


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H&M has this week announced two initiatives that further its green and ethical credentials as the company continues with its goal of being one of the most ethical/sustainable operating in the fashion retail sector today.
The Nashville, Texas-based footwear and accessories company announced third-quarter earnings that comfortably beat analysts’ expectations on Saturday, even though the group’s sales registered a slight decline.
London's V&A Museum is set to launch an exhibition devoted to handbags next year. Titled "Bags: Inside Out," the show is being billed as "the UK's most comprehensive exhibition dedicated to the ultimate accessory.
The French distance-selling menswear specialist, bought last June by Latour Capital, has expanded into 11 countries over the course of 20 years. In 2020, it is entering northern Europe, ahead of a push for the USA.
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Mexico may become the next major frontier for cryptocurrency. Like most other countries around the world, the Mexican government is looking to regulate Bitcoin. So far, that process has proven to be far more complicated than assumed. However, a new framework will need to be put in place, especially for companies storing and transmitting cryptocurrencies on behalf of their clients.
Mexico Ponders the Fintech Law
In a way, it is anything but surprising to learn the Mexican government wants to regulate Bitcoin companies. More specifically, anyone who stores or transmits cryptocurrencies on behalf of their clients will be scrutinized by the country’s central bank. The FinTech Law, as this bill is known, is currently awaiting government approval. The law would create a regulated framework in which banks could store cryptocurrencies and electronic payment processing firms could transfer them. This is a rather surprising development, as most people expected more opposition from financial institutions in this regard.
After all, banks and other financial service providers have opposed Bitcoin and altcoins for many years now. Slowly but surely, the tide is turning in favor of cryptocurrencies, by the look of things. If Mexican banks are willing to embrace Bitcoin in some official capacity, things will get very interesting moving forward. All of this hinges on whether or not the bill will get approved or not, though. It is now up to the Senate to vote on this legislation, and it is unclear when that will happen exactly.
Bank of Mexico’s Alan Elizondo claims the companies falling under the purview of this bill would be monitored more closely than non-banking financial companies. This is both a blessing and a curse at the same time. On the positive side, it would bring more legitimacy to Bitcoin in Mexico, as the effort would have support from both the government and central bank. However, customers would be advised to entrust their cryptocurrency to “approved and compliant vendors”, which implies more centralization.
After all, the main selling point of cryptocurrency is that individuals can store their money in a wallet which only they control. There is no need to give up power over one’s finances to a centralized vendor which is closely monitored by the Bank of Mexico. Although the government can’t force anyone to do that, rest assured it will do everything in its power to make that option as enticing as possible. If consumers don’t control their own crypto, the central bank and government will have a lot of power over them once again.
Moreover, once cryptocurrency balances are in the hands of regulated institutions, this information will be shared with other government agencies. There is no valid reason why any government entity should have to know how much cryptocurrency every Mexican citizen is holding. Granted, for tax purposes, this would make things a lot easier for everyone involved. However, there is no official plan to tax cryptocurrency in Mexico right now, which would render this scenario moot altogether. It’s an interesting situation worth keeping an eye on; that much is evident.
For the time being, we will have to wait and see if the FinTech Law actually passes Mexico’s Senate. It is not unlikely this will occur, though. If it does, the country’s central bank would create additional regulations concerning cryptocurrency in general. It is unclear what those guidelines would entail exactly, yet it seems there is no active plan to prevent Bitcoin and altcoins from thriving in this country.


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Mobile games marketing analyst Eric Seufert has launched a $10 million investment fund supporting mobile advertising and gaming startups with the backing of 38 investors including Supercell and Gamejam’s Christian Calderon.
As reported by Business Insider, Seufert originally founded an informal syndicate around his Mobile Dev Memo Slack group, named Heracles Capital. However, as the group grew to 400 members with 10 deals under their belt, it became an “administrative nightmare” and the group was shut down.
However, Seufert continued to seek investment, and closed the latest fund in March 2022 with 38 limited partners.
The operating mantra of the fund is investing in the future of mobile growth. My theory is that mobile is the dominating computing platform of my lifetime, and I don’t think that changes.
13 investments to date
Heracles’ 38 partners include Supercell, Gamejam CEO Christian Calderon, Huuuge Games CEO Anton Gauffin, media investment bank Aream, and Forte chief business officer Chris Akhavan, and former Google product director of advertiser products Ari Paparo.
Eric knows more about mobile marketing than I do about adtech. There’s still enormous innovation taking place in the mobile ecosystem, but it often is walled off from the more traditional adtech circles in which I live. So I welcomes the opportunity to get access to that deal flow.Ari Paparo, former Google product director of advertiser products
The Heracles Capital fund has made 13 investments including in blockchain games studio Laguna Games.
The consumer mobile landscape is in the grips of foundational change, driven by privacy policies like ATT and Google’s deprecation of 3p cookies / the GAID, as well as platform regulation like the DMA. As the tectonic plates shift, opportunities surface.Eric Seufert


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"Responsible for the Public Safety" is the Primary Consideration for Power Battery
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On ASTM-UL international standards roundtable meeting of balance car, representatives of a number of standard-setting agents, "said head of security for the public and obtain consumer confidence" is the primary consideration in the development of industry standards, especially for new industries. Especially for solar powered portable generator, the safety is important too.
Executive vice president of ASTM ISO MO Kai Ling (Katharine Morgan) said that to ensure the safety of consumer products, to respond rapidly to the market, developing high quality standards has important significance to the development of new industries; American UL Greater China Marketing Director Zhang Jian represents, UL2272 standards adhering to balance the car responsible for the safety of the public attitude quickly drafted, the ultimate goal is to help "Made in China" to win the trust of American consumers and regulatory agencies; Resident Representative of United States consumer Product safety Commission (CPSC) Michu can (Jacob Miller). He pointed out that the product early in the design should be rooted security genes which, such products can be accepted by consumers.
Our power battery and electric car industry from 2015 was the explosive growth, but from July this year, as part of the production and use of the battery caught fire accident occurred, public confidence in the battery and electric vehicle industry frustrated, thereby affecting the sustained and healthy development of the electric car industry.
In view of this, the government formulated a series of relevant standards this year, for electric vehicles, power battery, and hope that through the establishment of standards, and promote long-term development of the industry. I believe that American standards department of public safety as the primary factor in the attitude of standards, it should be the correct attitude of our battery and electric car industry standards development.TAG: Engie Amazon Bank World Battery-Storage Changsha Jolywood Nuon German Category Separate Telangana MW 10 Used
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MADRID, SPAIN — SGO (www.sgo.es) has pre-released a new version of Mistika Boutique, its full-finishing solution for Windows and MacOS. The release brings users upgraded HDR workflows, expanded hardware support and a number of other new features and enhancements.
Officially certified for Dolby Vision color grading and mastering, Mistika Boutique now empowers creatives and post production facilities with the dedicated HDR workflow required for the latest industry standards.
“Dolby Vision certification gives users total confidence in Mistika Technology products and workflow solutions,” notes Geoff Mills, managing director at SGO. “With HDR becoming more accepted and a requirement as a final content deliverable, we are delighted to offer Mistika Boutique and Mistika Ultima customers future-proof solutions that help optimize demanding HDR workflows, allowing them to be ready for projects that come their way.”
Another significant highlight of the new version is integrated Blackmagic Design DeckLink I/O and Precision Panel support.
“We were receiving truly overwhelming demand from the global community asking us to integrate Blackmagic DeckLink video boards ever since the launch of Mistika Boutique,” adds Miguel Angel Doncel, CEO at SGO, adding that the implementation is now complete and went very smoothly due to the support received from Blackmagic Design. “Providing more hardware options will always be a commitment to our users, as it importantly contributes to the accessibility of Mistika Technology software solutions.”
Mistika Boutique users can now manage their render workflows with greater efficiency due to external render farm integration. With the new “Add to Render Queue” feature, a batch of Mistika rnd files can be sent to an external render farm or passed to user-defined scripts, such as those created in Mistika Workflows. The path translation tool provides improved media management and enables the moving of projects between different operating systems.
In addition, the latest release brings a revised subtitle import configuration. Subtitle files can now easily be dragged-and-dropped into Mistika timeline, with users being able to choose between different fonts, adjusting the size, word spacing and other text layout parameters.
Mistika users can now customize Tangent grading panels to their own preference with newly added Tangent Remap functionality.
Currently in Open Beta, further developments in the upgrade include new Red SDK support with many other stability improvements made throughout the software.