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Future Retail in India has asked a New Delhi Court to declare currently underway Arbitration process with Amazon.com unlawful, claiming that the country’s antitrust agency dissolved a 2019 agreement that Amazon used to affirm its rights over Future.
Amazon effectively implemented the terms of its $200 million investment in debt-ridden Future to the Indian retailer’s effort to sell retail assets to a competitor, allegations of fraud of certain contracts.
However, the Indian antitrust body, the Competition Commission of India, suspended the 2019 deal in December, claiming that Amazon repressed details while trying to seek permissions.
The long-running disagreement is being got to hear by a Singapore arbitration panel, but both parties have been constantly battling parallel Cases in Indian Courts to impose or overturn the arbitrator’s decisions.
In its most recent filing in New Delhi, Future Retail claims that because the 2019 deal no longer has antitrust approval, it has “no legal identity” in India and Amazon must no longer affirm any of its privileges.
The Case is expected to be listened by Judges in the week. Amazon and Future did not respond to requests for comment. According to the filing, Future’s plea to the Delhi High Court emerges after the Singapore arbitration panel failed to agree to immediate demands to end the Court action.


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Five South Yorkshire restaurants to try if you are giving '˜Veganuary' a go
The campaign to encourage people to go vegan in January is in its fifth year, and it is predicted more than 150,000 people will go vegan for the month as part of '˜Veganuary'
Last year, there were 60,000 registered participants from 172 countries, and Rotherham resident, Belinda White is offering her top restaurant picks for people thinking about taking part this year.
She said: “Three years ago, I started to watch documentaries on animal farming and to educate myself on health issues. After watching Vegucated, I turned my household vegan overnight.
“It was the best decision I have ever made. My two teenage boys, Tom and Joe, saw their acne clear up and my partner, Jason, who once suffered psoriasis saw his skin clear up too – he looks like a different person now.
“As for me, I lost weight, feel more energised and have reversed the fibromyalgia I had been suffering from. I am now hiking, biking and teaching yoga. Since we went vegan none of us have even had so much as a cold.”
1) Ye Olde Mustard Pot, Midhopestones.
Belinda said: “They have delicious vegan meals which are just a work of art. They also have a vegan taster night every Wednesday with a five-course meal. Roaring coal fires and a cosy friendly scenic location.”
2) Make No Bones, Chesterfield Road, Sheffield.
Belinda said: “This place offers the most beautiful food ever. The chefs are so inventive, and the love is in the food. I just want to order everything on the menu.”
3) Zizzi, Meadowhall. Belinda said: “They have a full vegan menu and their pizza is amazing. They also have pasta dishes and salads, and baby herb potatoes.”
4) Wetherspoons, Meadowhall Shopping Centre.
Belinda said: “I love how inexpensive they are, but also how expansive with their choices. They now have a whole vegetarian and vegan menu, and we love the curry and the superfood pasta.”
5) Toby Carvery, Rotherham Parkgate.
Belinda said: “They have some really delicious options. The roast pepper and onion tart with pomegranate and giant couscous is to die for.”
6) Handmade Burger Company, Meadowhall. Belinda said: “The burgers are scrumptious and the staff are brilliant, too.”
7) Humpit, Sheffield. Belinda said: “This is the best hummus and falafel.”

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Some stakeholders in the ports and shipping sector have promised to put up strong resistance to the proposed upward review of the port tariffs by the Ghana Ports and Harbors Authority (GPHA).
Barring any hitches, the port authority hopes to upwardly review port tariffs anytime soon. As part of the tariffs review, Vessel handling charges and stevedoring charges will see an upward review of 4 percent while import handling charges will also see some form of percentage increments. This has the potential to add more cost to shippers or importers for taking their cargo ,a cost which would eventually be shifted onto the final consumer.
The concerned freight forwarders argue that , the implementation of this review should be delayed due to current economic difficulties in the country and also as the Ghana Cedi is beginning to gain some grounds against the dollar and hence wants the port authority to renege on its plans to upwardly adjust the tariffs for now.
. Speaking to citifm news desk, Dennis Amfoh Sefah, the president of the Concerned Freight Forwarders and Traders Forum believes that ‘’the importer is going to divide his cost and put it on the items and commodities and you and I are going to suffer.’’
Meanwhile, the spare parts dealers in the country have also promised to resist any attempt by the GPHA to review the tariffs upwardly.


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based GM Chevrolet has introduced the 2015 Corvette Z06 Convertible, a car that
generates 625bhp of power and horsepower
and an astounding 861NM of torque. The Z06 is also the most powerful
convertible ever produced by Chevrolet.
Z06 Convertible is a world-class supercar in every sense,” said Mark Reuss,
executive vice president, Global Product Development. “Only a handful of
convertibles in the world bring more than 600 horsepower and 600 pound-feet of
torque. Even fewer can match the advanced technologies, aerodynamic design, and
visceral driving experience of the Z06 Convertible,” he said in a press
is the first Z06 Convertible offered
from the factory since 1963 when the Z06 option package was introduced for
endurance racing. Records show only 199 Corvette orders with a Z06 package that
year, including one convertible.
chief engineer Tadge Juechter said,“Until recently it was not possible to
create a lightweight, open-roof structure strong enough to cope with the
braking, cornering, and acceleration of Corvette’s top performance models. The
frame for the Z06 convertible leverages advancements in computer-aided
engineering, metallurgy, and manufacturing techniques – many of which were not
available just five years ago.”
aluminum structure is 20pc stiffer than the previous, fixed-roof Z06. As there
are no structural reinforcements needed for the Z06 Convertible, its curb
weight is nearly identical to the Z06 Coupe. They also share the same chassis
tuning, powertrain output, driver technologies and equipment options –
including the Z07 Performance Package, which adds Brembo carbon-ceramic matrix
brakes, Michelin Pilot Sport Cup tyres and adjustable front- and
most impressive aspect of the Z06 Convertible may be its performance
bandwidth,” said Juechter, adding that, “Very few cars on the market can match its
combination of extreme, supercar levels of performance; the flexibility for
daily driving and long-distance commuting; and the 360-degree, open-air driving
experience only true convertibles can offer.”
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Is KFC becoming KGC? Earlier this week “The Colonel” unveiled grilled chicken for the more health conscious. The new mantra for this promo is “Unthink what you thought about KFC. Taste the Unfried side of KFC.” KFC also is giving out free samples of this new grilled chicken on “UNFry Day”, which is Monday, April 27. Since it’s available already, I might pay a visit to the Colonel today and let you know what I think.


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Apple's plan to set up a new campus in North Carolina's "Research Triangle" could be announced as early as June, with Republican legislators reportedly close to passing a financial incentives package granting benefits to the iPhone producer.
If you have a problem with your Mac, iPhone or iPad that needs examination by the Genius Bar or another tech support member, it's usually handy to check if the hardware is still covered by warranties or one of the AppleCare programs, or if you can expect a heftier repair bill. AppleInsider details how to find out if you are still covered before you contact Apple's support teams.
Looking to boost its domestic image, Apple on Wednesday announced that it expects to contribute $350 billion to the U.S. economy during the next five years, picking up some 20,000 jobs in the process. (Updated with internal letter from Tim Cook.)
Apple is making the decision for customers acquiring the iMac Pro to pick up AppleCare+ with their purchase easier, by keeping the price of the extended warranty service the same as for the iMac despite the increase in hardware cost.
Last year's Amazon Prime Day marked the largest day of sales for the e-commerce giant. This year additional retailers, such as Adorama and B&H, are offering their own aggressive discounts, often beating Amazon's prices on Apple hardware with no sales tax outside NY and NJ. We're rounding up a list of the hottest Prime Day bargains with updates throughout the day.
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Microsoft joins the $2 trill club
How did Microsoft join the likes of Apple and Saudi Aramco as a $2 Trillion company?
What's the key learning?
- Microsoft was the original tech darling - from the 1970s to the 2000s... but Microsoft actually missed a whole lot of action in the last 10 years.
- They missed out on key developments across social media (Facebook), internet search (Google) as well as mobile software and hardware (Apple and Google)
- Microsoft's recent success can be attributed to their moves in cloud, computing and A.I
MICROSOFT ARE WORTH HOW MUCH?
Microsoft, the company founded by Bill 'Billy G' Gates, has become the third public company to reach the US$2 trillion market value milestone (behind Apple and Saudi Aramco).
Microsoft’s share price has jumped 19% this year - even outperforming Apple and Amazon.
Since Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella joined in 2014, Microsoft has continued to extend its lead as the largest seller of cloud computing software on earth.
It took Microsoft 33 years from its IPO to reach its first $US1 trillion in 2019, the next $1 trillion only took around 2 years.
So, what's the key learning?
Microsoft was the original tech darling - from the 1970s to the 2000s... but Microsoft actually missed a whole lot of action in the last 10 years.
Missing out on all the action saw them drop down the pecking order:
- They missed internet search (Google)
- They missed social media (Facebook)
- They missed mobile software and app stores (Apple and Google)
Their moves in cloud, mobile computing and artificial intelligence has finally seen the company rise again to become one of the most valuable companies on the planet.


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This is very exciting as it gives us a chance to maximize our advertiser’s exposure and with the aid of Facebook and Twitter, you will be able to shop from the comforts of your home.
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Rising Rate of E-sports in India
General News | Oct-05-2020
E-sports, the newly emerged term in India shows various scope for all the hopeless gamers in India. We all must have heard from someone or the other that Pubg is not just about gaming it’s about earning. So, you see it’s a way of earning. Who thought that you can earn just by playing the whole day? If we take this term, ‘E sporting’ to past decades, it was nothing and if you would tell them that a 19-year-old plays a game on the phone the whole day and earns for that then it would be just like a rumor or a joke of the year. Well, you must have also heard people saying that playing games like Pubg make them free of so-called - ‘depression’. Can you even believe it? Well apart from all that, the point here is that people now take gaming seriously. Gaming channels on YouTube gain popularity within weeks. Millions of views on a video of a person playing. Instead of having challenges like ‘Kiki challenge’ or ‘Flip the bottle challenge’ people take challenges to play games like ‘Fall guy’. Covering it all we can put it as; we are going through a digital revolution.
Well, stepping into the gaming industry has far more disadvantages than benefits. Spending hours on screen is as harmful to the brain as it is for our eyes. And how can we forget the development of aggressive nature amongst the people? We have come across so many cases where people take wrong steps in anger or just because they lost a match. People stay up the whole night just to play with people across the globe and often end up in disturbing their sleeping cycle.
India has been receiving a lot of attention for its dramatic increase in mobile gaming and its significant growth in the local eSports scene. Newzoo reported that India has now secured the second spot next to China in the top list of countries with most smartphone users thereby accounting for 345,916,000 users with a 25.3% smartphone penetration rate. Recently, a renowned personality Akshay Kumar in collaboration with a Bengaluru-based game developer introduced the Indian version of Fearless and United: Guards.
So, all in all, India still has a long way to go in the gaming industry. India is blessed to receive such an exciting response from the youth at the very beginning of the new journey.
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Merck, Shire, Roche and others join speaking panel on Parallel Trade conference, featuring the latest developments on the impact of parallel Trade, looking at the rapid expansion and latest arguments from KOLs on this controversial industry.
Key topics for 2013 include:
· Effects of Parallel Trade on Patient Safety – How do patients benefit from parallel trade, quality issues and safety concerns.
· Supply Chain Protection –the impact on parallel trade on pharmaceutical manufacturers
· Key panel discussion with members including parallel traders, pharma executives and legal experts who can break down exactly where trading is.
· Working with the Falsified Medicines Directive –how the ruling is affecting counterfeiters and benefits to patient safety.
The event will also feature two post-conference workshops on Parallel Trade in Life Sciences and Parallel Trade Management Strategies.
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A major bank has issued an urgent warning about online shopping scams ahead of the busy festive season.
TSB said it had seen a 35 per cent increase in online shopping fraud, which now accounts for more than half of all scam cases.
The bank said purchasing fraud, when fraudsters trick people into paying for goods and services that don’t exist, is driving cases of scams across the banking sector.
Banks are seeing more than 400 daily cases of online purchase fraud, having recorded 77,000 cases in the first six months of 2023 alone.
Out of pocket costs: TSB investigation shows consumers are losing £500 to online shopping fraud on social media platforms
TSB research also reveals that consumers, on average, lose £500 per case by falling victim to social media scams.
Facebook Martketplace is the largest driver of online shopping fraud, accounting for 77 percent of shopping scams originating on the platform.
Paul Davis, TSB’s fraud prevention director, warned people not to buy items through social media unless they have a secure payment system.
TSB has previously called on Facebook owner Meta to do more about scams on its platform.
In May, TSB called on Meta to do more to tackle fraud running rampant on its platforms, including Facebook and Whatsapp.
It revealed that scams taking place through Meta companies account for 80 percent of the bank’s fraud cases within its three main fraud categories.
This Is Money has also asked Meta to do more about the wild west of the Facebook marketplace and Meta’s inaction.
A Meta spokesperson, responding to the latest TSB figures, said: “With tens of millions of people using our apps daily in the UK, we recognize our important role in tackling the problem of online shopping scams throughout the industry and we have systems in place to block scams.
‘Facebook Marketplace is a local meet and collect service, so we don’t facilitate payments or shipping, but scammers take advantage of this by taking conversations off our platforms where we can’t enforce.
“We encourage our community to report scams immediately so we can take action, and we will continue to provide customers with knowledge to transact safely and avoid fraud on Marketplace.”
Purchase fraud on Instagram accounts accounts for 9 percent of cases, followed by Twitter (4 percent), Snapchat (3.5 percent) and eBay (2 percent).
TSB advises consumers to stick to trusted outlets with a secure payment platform such as eBay, Amazon, Vinted and Gumtree.
Paul Davis adds: ‘At this time of year, many of us look for a bargain on the internet.
‘But this can quickly go wrong when shopping on social media sites, which are rife with fraudulent ads for items that simply don’t exist.
‘During this busy shopping period, it really pays to follow responsible shopping sites that offer payment platforms.
“And don’t be easily blindsided by a deal you see on social media; if it seems too good to be true, it probably is.”
What are the most scammed items online?
Vehicles top TSB’s list of the most scammed items, accounting for 20 per cent of all online shopping fraud cases with an average loss of £955.
At the start of the year, our research revealed that vehicle fraud on social media had skyrocketed, including scammers specifically using VW T5 vans as bait.
Other victims of procurement fraud include those seeking tradesmen, tools and materials, losing £1,358 per case. This represents 6 percent of cases.
Tickets for events, including concerts and sports, are a common scam and account for 11 per cent of all cases, with an average loss of £193.
This is closely followed by shoes and trainers, accounting for 6 per cent of cases and causing consumers to lose £225.
Selling phones and devices is another common scam, making up 5 and 6 per cent of scams respectively, with an average loss of between £225 and £275.
TSB is also urging consumers to be wary of adverts selling pets, holidays, cosmetics, jewelery and watches, after these categories claimed a “significant” number of victims.
TOP TIPS TO AVOID BEING A VICTIM OF ONLINE SCAMS
Paul Davis offers his advice for the busiest commercial period of the year:
- Really worth it stick to reputable shopping sites that offer consumer protection and payment platforms to directly complete your transaction;
- Due to the alarmingly high rate of fraud on social media platforms, TSB actively encourages you to Avoid using social networking sites.including Facebook Marketplace, to purchase, unless you can meet the seller in person;
- Take your time and don’t let yourself be pressured by a seller;
- We all like a bargain, but question whether the offer is “too good to be true”;
- Use a card to pay – as card payments have the highest level of consumer protection if something goes wrong
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3D Printing & Fashion at the Met 2019
Utilising 3D printing within the fashion world is not new. Chanel used it for their fall collection at Paris Fashion Week in 2015 and Iris Van Herpen wowed their audience with their ‘Crystallization’ spring range in 2011 at Amsterdam Fashion Week. However, this is the first time that 3D printing has taken global centre stage at the world’s most famous and talked about evening in the fashion calendar, the Met Gala, which takes place at Metropolitan Museum of Art’s Costume Institute in New York City.
With both designers and celebrities clamoring to attend and exhibit at this event, it can be difficult to stand out when every year, designer creations get bigger and bolder, whilst loosely fitting to the year’s brief. It is the one event of the year where designers can be outrageously creative.
One of this year’s stand out collections was from well-known fashion designer Zac Possen, who created a collection for the Met, in collaboration with GE Additive and Protolabs. Exploring material palettes that would be otherwise unavailable, the 3D printing process allows for bespoke fitting sculpture that would otherwise be near impossible to achieve. Two of the mostly complicated pieces were worn by British model Jordan Dunn and Canadian actress Nina Dobrev.
The custom fit red rose dress worn by Jordan consisted of 21 individually printed plastic petals with a printed titanium bodice for attachment. The dress took over 1,100 hours to create, with the petals being roughly 20x20inches and weighing 1lb each.
Nina’s dress was perhaps the most breathtaking as a crystal-clear creation, recreating a draped fabric effect. Printed in 4 pieces, the actress was 3D scanned to create the tailor fit. The dress itself was printed using stereolithography (SLA) and hand finished with wet sanding and a clear coat spray to achieve the glassy finish. With over 200 hours of printing, the dress was worn with a traditional fabric dress underneath to complement the aesthetic.
Zac Possen is well known for innovation and pushing the boundaries within fashion, he main aim with the collection which is also seen throughout his work is to evoke emotion. With advancements in manufacturing allowing for truly organic forms to be made on a small scale, there is greater opportunity to be creative not only in product but across the design industry.


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Bank of China has confirmed it is in talks with RBS over the formation of wealth management joint venture with Coutts, RBS's division serving high net worth clients.
According to reports from The Scotsman, the initiative will also allow RBS to offer credit cards to a wealthy clientele. This follows similar moves by foreign and domestic banks targeting wealth management in China as a key growth market.
The Scotsman claimed that RBS and BoC have agreed, regulators permitting, to create a credit card joint venture and to explore other areas of potential co-operation.
"The really exciting thing is to be in there with a partner who knows the country so well while we know the business. We would be bringing intellectual capital and they would be bringing customers," said Gordon Pell, RBS's chief executive of retail markets, as reported by the Scotsman.
A consortium led by RBS paid around GBP900 million for a 9.6% strategic stake in BoC in January 2006.


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PlayStation has announced via its blog post that a PlayStation 5 event will happen on September 17th at 4 A.M. Malaysia time. This comes a few days after Xbox announced the pricing of their upcoming Series family. The PS5 event is expected to last 40 minutes long and “will feature updates on the latest titles from Worldwide Studios and [their] world-class development partners.”
Set your alarm clocks as Wednesday is fast approaching. Major retailers such as EB Games have already started putting up PS5 product banners. Coupled with the fact Xbox has already revealed their lineup price, as well as all the rumors regarding Xbox’s influence on the upcoming PlayStation 5 price, it is highly likely we will be getting a price reveal during the event.


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New standard aims to help protect companies from accusations of greenwash by ensuring they prioritise the highest-quality, most effective carbon offsets available
Academics from the University of Oxford have today launched a new standard for carbon offsetting, in a bid to ensure the growing number of net zero strategies adopted by state and corporate actors are...
European thermal battery developer inks major investment agreement with Infracapital as it seeks to accelerate roll out of industrial heat storage technologies
Bosses of Arrival, Ecotricity, and Bulb are among more than 30 business leaders to urge government to take step to make low carbon products and solutions more affordable for consumers
Major new Scottish facility to harness wind and solar power to produce green hydrogen
'A truly momentous occasion for glass': Diageo produces glass whisky bottles in waste-powered furnaces
Drinks giant claims biofuel furnaces tested in trial will reduce carbon footprint of glass manufacturing by 90 per cent and thus boost sustainability of its “grain-to-glass” supply chain


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The COVID-19 pandemic and the subsequent lockdown in most countries around the world has significantly altered lifestyles. As people became home-bound, what was once considered normal took a back seat, which transformed the way we live, work, shop, study and interact for now. We gradually slipped into a ‘new normal’ and realized how things like going for a walk in the neighborhood or enjoying a meal with friends was once taken for granted.
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Home workouts are the new normal
Gym and fitness centers were one of the first public spaces to shut down. Other alternatives such as parks, playgrounds and stadiums were also shut and people lost out on the opportunity to go out for a walk or cycle. With treadmills and barbells gathering dust, India was quick to find substitutes to hit the gym for daily work-outs. This new habit is, in fact, a pleasant surprise considering a huge number of people who are now religiously following a home workout routine were not exercising regularly before the COVID-19 induced lockdown. Being at home or not having the ability to play any sport or hit the gym, does not mean that one cannot stay active. Since the beginning of the lockdown, many members of the Decathlon community, including teammates and volunteer sports ambassadors, came together online through its #playitsafe campaign, offering virtual workouts ranging from indoor running, strength and conditioning to targeted workouts and yoga sessions. All together, #playitsafe fitness activities and challenges have seen a reach of 2.5 million – clearly indicating how fitness attitudes are changing.
This is why a lot of people are focussing on buying indoor sports equipment to bolster their home gyms and become their healthiest versions. Virtual workouts are gaining popularity as well. For example, during the last two months, registrations for digital training sessions for zumba, yoga, pilates, aerobics, and various strength and fitness training programmes peaked like never before. Decathlon’s fitness blog saw a near double spike in users and virtual workout sessions provided by its community were attended by a huge number of people.
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In terms of the sale of fitness-related products, sales for yoga mats and dumbbells surged and the sales of bikes doubled since the relaxation of the lockdown when compared to the pre-COVID months at sporting goods retailer, Decathlon. Decathlon also saw an increase in the online sales of bikes doubling, specifically for the sports segment of road bikes after lockdown restrictions were lifted. Fitness equipment such as cross trainers and ellipticals(self-powered) saw 200% with fitness accessories such as resistance bands, growing over 2000% in May alone. There was also a significant increase in people buying Yoga mats than before with volumes increasing by 35%. With the reopening of select Decathlon stores, products for cycling, fitness cardio, yoga and running were among the top-ten purchased categories for customers looking to bolster home equipment for fitness. This included Decathlon products for cross-training, body-building and shoes for jogging and fitness.
Increasing sales of these products indicate how fitness has seen the reset button after the coronavirus crisis and how family members are motivating each other by attempting to stay fit. Even parents have shown considerable effort in ensuring that children are active during this period, with a lot of them investing in home exercise and play equipment for their children. With this, the ‘work and play’ balance that saw a critical imbalance before the pandemic is finally being restored.
Health, fitness, and play equipment: Essentials during a pandemic
The World Health Organisation underscores the importance of physical activity and relaxation techniques as valuable tools to remain calm and healthy during the coronavirus pandemic or otherwise. During a stressful period like this, when people are staying at home to limit the transmission of the virus, a sedentary lifestyle can have negative effects on the physical health, mental well-being and quality of life of individuals. Daily headlines on the severity of the coronavirus crisis is further exacerbating stress and anxiety in many people. This is why it is important to invest one’s time in sports and fitness and stay active. Regular moderate-intensity workouts are also considered to be an important factor in building immunity, with several reports suggesting that people who are physically active are more immune to upper respiratory tract infections than those who are not. Focused physical exercise also increases the production and release of Serotonin, a mood-regulating hormone, that can make us mindful and keep depression at bay. This highlights the importance of having access to fitness products and equipment during a pandemic.
Even as India enters Unlock 1.0, where economic activities are slowly resuming and people are getting back to work in the relatively safer zones, it is unlikely that gyms and other fitness centres will open anytime soon. This means that home workouts will continue to be the best way to stay healthy and active. Playing a sport or sticking to a fitness routine is not just something we need to do in our free time but more than ever, it needs to be ingrained in our daily lives. It is encouraging to see scores of eager sports and fitness enthusiasts returning to Decathlon stores guided by this belief. This is a tell-tale sign that sporting and fitness products are the new essentials that everyone needs continuous and easy access to at a time like this.


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Nintendo announced that it will release its pink and white Nintendo 3DS XL this week. The company previously released the color variant last year in conjunction with the latest Wagamama Fashion: Girls Mode (Style Savvy/Nintendo presents: Style Boutique) game.
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Reuters.com is your source for breaking news, business, financial and investing news, including personal finance and stocks. Reuters is the leading global provider of news, financial information and technology solutions to the world's media, financial institutions, businesses and individuals.
France, India to launch global solar alliance
29 Nov 2015 at 9:08am
PARIS (Reuters) - French President Francois Hollande and India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi will on Monday launch an international solar alliance aimed at eventually bringing clean and affordable solar energy within the reach of all.
SpiceJet to choose between Airbus and Boeing for plane order
29 Nov 2015 at 9:05am
DUBAI (Reuters) - SpiceJet is in talks with Boeing and Airbus to buy more than 150 planes, the airline?s chairman said on Sunday, predicting he would decide which manufacturer to place the order with by the end of March 2016.
Roche pulls out of "superbug" antibiotic project
29 Nov 2015 at 8:11am
VIENNA (Reuters) - Swiss drugmaker Roche Holding has dropped out of a high-profile project to develop an antibiotic for treating "superbug" infections, the company said on Sunday.
Volkswagen knew fuel usage in some cars was too high a year ago - Bild am Son...
29 Nov 2015 at 7:07am
FRANKFURT (Reuters) - Volkswagen's top executives knew a year ago that some of the company's cars were markedly less fuel efficient than had been officially stated, Sunday paper Bild am Sonntag reported, without specifying its sources.
Better in or out? England's former fishing hub faces EU dilemma
29 Nov 2015 at 3:24am
GRIMSBY, England (Reuters) - The European Union is not an abstract concept in Grimsby, an English port where many blame EU fishing quotas for destroying livelihoods, but views on whether Britain should quit the club are more nuanced than the decaying fish docks suggest.
Emerging market funds seek escape from traditional indexes
29 Nov 2015 at 2:19am
LONDON (Reuters) - Emerging market fund managers are seeking to escape from the straitjacket of traditional benchmark indexes in favour of a more flexible approach to capture the diverging performances of different countries and sectors.
Africa to focus on China debt at Jo'burg summit as commodities slump
29 Nov 2015 at 1:45am
JOHANNESBURG (Reuters) - Some African countries may seek to renegotiate repayment of existing debts to China as a way of helping their economies hit by lower crude and commodity prices, but will not turn down offers of new loans by the Asian giant at a summit this week.
China's COMAC delivers first ARJ21 jet plane to domestic airline
29 Nov 2015 at 1:38am
BEIJING (Reuters) - State planemaker Commercial Aircraft Corp of China (COMAC) said on Sunday it has delivered the first ARJ21 jet to domestic low-cost carrier Chengdu Airlines, calling it a big breakthrough in China's efforts to develop its domestic jet plane design and manufacturing capabilities.
U.S. store sales down slightly for Thanksgiving and Black Friday
28 Nov 2015 at 8:18pm
CHICAGO (Reuters) - Sales at U.S. brick-and-mortar stores on Thanksgiving Day and Black Friday were down slightly from last year, but the performance was still seen as strong in a holiday shopping season where discounts spread well beyond the weekend and many shoppers moved to the web.
Beijing aims to refill medicine chest with "Made in China" drugs
28 Nov 2015 at 6:48pm
SHANGHAI (Reuters) - China, already a global powerhouse in high-tech areas from solar panels to bullet trains, is turning its industrial might to the challenge of making more of its own drugs for a vast and ageing population.
Indian drugmaker Biocon's revenue could hit $1 bln in 4 years - MD
28 Nov 2015 at 7:58am
ABU DHABI (Reuters) - India's biggest biotech firm Biocon Ltd expects revenue to double to $1 billion in four years as it expands in Europe and the United States with new products, its chairperson and managing director said on Saturday.
Varanasi villagers blame Coca-Cola for water scarcity
27 Nov 2015 at 6:29pm
NEW DELHI (Thomson Reuters Foundation) - Eighteen village councils in Uttar Pradesh are demanding a local Coca-Cola bottling plant be prohibited from extracting water from the ground, claiming its over usage has led to water scarcity in the area, said an environmental campaign group.
Wall Street ends flat; Disney, retailers dip on sales worries
27 Nov 2015 at 3:28pm
(Reuters) - U.S. stock indexes ended little changed in light trading on Friday, with consumer stocks falling as investors fretted over early reports on the U.S. holiday shopping season and Disney's subscriber losses weighed on the market.
Murdoch - Tribune papers likely to be sold, LA Times split off
27 Nov 2015 at 2:59pm
(Reuters) - Rupert Murdoch, co-chairman of Wall Street Journal publisher News Corp , on Friday said he had "strong word" that the Tribune Publishing Co's newspaper group will be bought by a Wall Street firm, while the Los Angeles Times will be split off and purchased by local investors including philanthropist Eli Broad.
Oil down in light volume; cautious week expected before OPEC
27 Nov 2015 at 12:06pm
NEW YORK (Reuters) - Oil settled lower in light post-holiday volume in New York on Friday as the dollar's rally to an eight-month high and a tumble in Chinese equities added pressure to oversupplied crude futures.


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The Propane Education & Research Council (PERC) is asking the industry to comment on a proposed $10 million consumer education campaign scheduled to launch in April at the NPGA Southeastern Convention & International Propane Expo in Nashville, Tenn.
The council will hold a special meeting Feb. 18 in Dallas to consider the new program. The program is designed in the first stage to familiarize and ultimately sell residential consumers on the benefits of propane-fueled appliances in new and existing households. PERC selected The Richard Group, a Dallas-based branding agency, in December as the project’s lead vendor.
According to project information, officials are looking to launch a three-year campaign that implements a multimedia strategy and also offers materials for use by propane marketers and state propane associations. The campaign would help strengthen consumer perceptions of propane, which have slipped in the years since PERC’s last consumer education campaign in 2008 and the federal government’s six-year restriction of its consumer outreach activities beginning in 2009, PERC’s project description states.
PERC acknowledges a tight timeline for the campaign in its project description. The rollout is planned just 16 weeks after The Richards Group came on board and the Nielsen Group was chosen to carry out a national research study on consumer trends.


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Hermes has opened a new 80,000ft² parcel depot at Prologis Park in Hemel Hempstead ahead of its predicted “busiest peak season to date”. The new facility has the capacity to handle 130,000 parcels per day, to be distributed across the South East and Midlands. It will also create 50 new jobs and is fitted with an array of green technology such as rainwater harvesting, multiple electric charging points and solar thermal hot water. Read more Hermes places bumper 30-strong order […]
Delivery companies such as Hermes that use self-employed drivers need to change their business models, according to a select committee.
DHL Express has revealed that it intends to sell its same-day domestic business to technology distributor Rico Logistics later this month, as it continues to focus on the international express market.


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The 2018 SEMA Show is in full swing at the Las Vegas Convention Center, and there’s something peculiar we want to point out: every single 2019 Camaro SS at the Chevrolet display has what’s been officially called a “concept” fascia design. The original look that debuted in springtime of this year is apparently nowhere to be found, save for a couple of tuning companies who got their hands on early builds.
This is important because we have received word that GM is working on getting this revised fascia design to market as soon as possible. The fact that there are no 2019 Camaro SS models on display with the original fascia further galvanizes what we’ve heard. Even the new 2019 COPO Camaro and eCOPO Camaro Concept feature the emergency refreshed look.
Pictured above is the 2019 Camaro SS Drag Concept. Also on the Chevrolet SEMA floor was the 2019 Camaro SS Shock Concept with the revised look.
Chevrolet could be doing a combination of things at SEMA when it comes to the 2019 Camaro SS refresh. The gesture could be taken as an outright admission that the original design has been received negatively by customers, and are hoping to regain favor with this update. Or Chevrolet could simply be looking to gauge interest in this “concept” front clip, while keeping the original design at home.
About Chevrolet Camaro
The Chevrolet Camaro is a family of sports cars that includes a two-door coupe and two-door soft-top convertible as well as various performance variants such as SS, 1LE, ZL1 and ZL1 1LE. The legendary nameplate was first introduced in 1966 and went out of production in 2002, when the model was in its fourth generation. The Camaro was re-introduced in 2009 as an all-new fifth-generation model based on the GM Zeta platform.
The Camaro is currently Chevrolet’s most affordable sports car, slotting below the Chevrolet Corvette. The current model was introduced for the 2016 model year and represents the sixth generation of the Camaro nameplate. The model rides on the GM Alpha platform shared with the Cadillac ATS and Cadillac CTS, though the majority of the architecture underpinning the Camaro are unique to it.
The 2018 Chevy Camaro represents the third model year of the sixth-gen Camaro that deleted the Camaro 50th Anniversary Edition and the Krypton Green exterior color, while adding the ZL1 1LE Extreme Track Performance Package. There’s also an expanded availability of the SS 1LE Track Performance Package, which is now available on the 2SS Coupe, as well as the addition of a washer fluid level sensor.
A midcycle refresh arrives for the 2019 model year that introduces new, model-specific front and rear styling, a new trim level structure for LT models that adds a new 3LT trim, and a new 1LE track performance package for the 2.0L Turbo LTG engine. The 2019 Camaro also brings the new GM 10-speed automatic transmission for SS models, the Rear Camera Mirror, third-generation infotainment systems, and various other enhancements.
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Nagpur Traffic Police, from March 16 to April 15, has issued more than 30,000 challans to citizens for not just violating lockdown rules but ignoring traffic rules as well. As per a report in TOI, 30,743 challans at an average of 1,024 challans per day have been issued to citizens. The citizens were penalized for violating lockdown, not wearing helmets, riding triple seat, using cell phones while driving, etc.
Interestingly, even with the lockdown in place, the rate of booking for traffic violations has not changed much in comparison with last year. Last year, in March and April, traffic police had booked 30,250 and 38,695 people respectively for violating traffic rules.
Among 30,743 violations, maximum violations were booked in Sitabuldi (5,633) and Cotton Market (4,934) zone.
October 01, 2022 | Nagpur News | नागपुर समाचार | Hindi News Bulletin | Nation Next
Nation Next Nagpur Bulletin brings to you a summary of major news events that took place in Nagpur on October 01, 2022.
Purva Kothari’s jewellery collection sparkles at ‘Intrea’ exhibition in Nagpur
Amid festivities, jewellery designer Purva Kothari conducted a two-day exhibition of diamond studded jewellery at Jawaharlal Darda Art Gallery in Nagpur on October 1 and 2.
Purva, in the past, has enticed celebrities including Director at Reliance Industries Nita Ambani, Varsha Patel wife of former minister Praful Patel, Founder at Videocon Venugopal Dhoot, Founder Chairman at GMR Group GM Rao and endorsements from Salman Khan, Kareena Kapoor Khan and Saina Nehwal, to name a few.
Also watch: All you need to know about diamonds, jewellery | Interview with designer Purva Darda Kothari


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Džiugas cheese is suitable for people with lactose intolerances, offering them a valuable every day ingredient and additional source of calcium for their diets. This is one of the key messages from Džiugas to visitors at the International Cheese Show, highlighting to retailers that lactose-free products are expected to increase 75% between 2012 and 2016 reaching €529M by the end of this period.
Because of the way Džiugas cheese is made and the maturities at which it is sold (12, 18, 24, 36 months), it qualifies as a lactose-free product. This is great news for the 12% of the UK population who avoid lactose and provides an opportunity to generate profitable sales for retailers. Mintel research into this area recently reported that Europe is a market leader in lactose free products and comments that customers who are lactose intolerant or believe they are, will pay a big premium for the right product. Džiugas provides the perfect opportunity for cheese retailers to tap into the lactose free market with a quality product that does not compromise on taste in order to achieve a ‘free from’ status.
As evidence of the excellence of this product, Džiugas has just received a 3 star rating from the Superior Taste Awards – one of the toughest international judging panels, based in Brussels. This is a second year in a row the Lithuanian cheese has achieved this accolade. Džiugas will be attending the International Cheese Show at Nantwich July 28th, for invitations please email email@example.com


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Gray's Expertise a Perfect Fit for Bluetooth's Key Role in Enabling the Internet of Things
Cambridge, UK and Sunnyvale, California, USA - 9 October, 2012 - CSR plc (LSE: CSR; NASDAQ: CSRE) today announced that the company's chief technology officer, Dr. Steven D. Gray, has been appointed to the Bluetooth Special Interest Group (SIG) board of directors. Gray will serve a two-year appointment starting December 2012, joining current board members from Intel, Motorola, Lenovo, Nokia, Microsoft, Ericsson AB, Toshiba, Apple and Nordic Semiconductor.
"New markets and use cases for Bluetooth are in rapid growth, particularly due to the aggressive adoption of Bluetooth 4.0 technology," said Chris Hansen, chairman of the Bluetooth SIG board of directors. "Steve is an ideal fit for our board, particularly as he helped invent key Bluetooth 4.0 functionality, and also possesses the senior technical leadership and strategic understanding to help steer the next wave of Bluetooth expansion."
Dr. Gray started his career in wireless technology at Nokia where, along with Antti Lappeteläinen and Mauri Honkanen, he invented the first iteration of Bluetooth low energy technology, code named Wibree. Wibree was later acquired by the Bluetooth SIG and evolved into the hallmark feature of Bluetooth 4.0. Dr. Gray's career continued to Intel and Marvell where he built technology for smartphone and mobile device architecture and helped expand an extensive understanding of next generation networks, web services and cloud computing from his time with Huawei.
Dr. Gray's career arc and expertise perfectly mirrors the strategic shift currently happening in the Bluetooth ecosystem. In 2012 alone, industry analysts expect that 2 billion Bluetooth enabled products will be shipped worldwide. From high-fidelity wireless audio products from SIG members like Beats by Dre, Jawbone, and Bose to ultra power-efficient sports and fitness devices from Nike, Polar and Fitbit, Bluetooth is the low power wireless standard of choice for the secure transport of data between devices.
"The key to seeing the Internet of Things reach projections of 50 to 100 billion devices is low power wireless connectivity," said Dr. Gray. "Bluetooth SIG members have shipped nearly 10 billion Bluetooth-enabled devices since its inception, which far surpasses any other possible wireless technology that is addressing the need for low power radios, and is the natural choice for driving the possibilities of interconnectivity. Essentially, we expect that Bluetooth will be the low power wireless technology of choice for creating the Internet of Things. I could not be more delighted to be joining the SIG Board and continuing work on the adoption and development of Bluetooth technology."
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Bluetooth wireless technology is the global wireless standard enabling simple connectivity for a broad range of electronic devices. Version 4.0 featuring Bluetooth low energy technology creates new application opportunities for products within the mobile phone, consumer electronics, PC, automotive, health & wellness, sports & fitness and smart home industries. With nearly two billion devices shipping annually, Bluetooth technology is the only proven wireless solution for developers, product manufacturers, and consumers worldwide. Backed by industry leading companies, the Bluetooth SIG empowers more than 17,000 member companies to collaborate, innovate and guide Bluetooth wireless technology. For more information please visit www.bluetooth.com. Bluetooth wireless technology: Simple. Secure. Everywhere.
CSR is a global provider of innovative silicon and software solutions for the location-aware, media-rich, cloud-connected world. Our platforms are optimised for the automotive navigation and infotainment, digital cameras and imaging, connected home infotainment and wireless audio markets. We provide solutions to complex problems in the audio-visual, connectivity and location technology domains across a broad range of markets, with a technology portfolio that includes GPS/GNSS systems, Bluetooth®, Wi-Fi®, FM, NFC, aptX® and CVC™ audio codecs, JPEG, MPEG, H.264 imaging, PDL printing, microcontrollers, DSPs and broadband receivers. CSR's technology solutions and market platforms enable its customers to deliver a superior user experience and are adopted by leaders in the auto, computer, home and mobile markets. More information can be found at www.csr.com. Keep up to date with CSR on our technical blog or CSR people blog, YouTube, Facebook or follow us on Twitter at twitter.com/CSR_plc.
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SYS-CON Events announced today that LeaseWeb USA, a cloud Infrastructure-as-a-Service (IaaS) provider, will exhibit at the 19th International Cloud Expo, which will take place on November 1–3, 2016, at the Santa Clara Convention Center in Santa Clara, CA. LeaseWeb is one of the world's largest hosting brands. The company helps customers define, develop and deploy IT infrastructure tailored to their exact business needs, by combining various kinds cloud solutions.
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Whether your IoT service is connecting cars, homes, appliances, wearable, cameras or other devices, one question hangs in the balance – how do you actually make money from this service? The ability to turn your IoT service into profit requires the ability to create a monetization strategy that is flexible, scalable and working for you in real-time. It must be a transparent, smoothly implemented strategy that all stakeholders – from customers to the board – will be able to understand and comprehe...
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The cloud market growth today is largely in public clouds. While there is a lot of spend in IT departments in virtualization, these aren’t yet translating into a true “cloud” experience within the enterprise. What is stopping the growth of the “private cloud” market? In his general session at 18th Cloud Expo, Nara Rajagopalan, CEO of Accelerite, explored the challenges in deploying, managing, and getting adoption for a private cloud within an enterprise. What are the key differences between wh...
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SYS-CON Events announced today that 910Telecom will exhibit at the 19th International Cloud Expo, which will take place on November 1–3, 2016, at the Santa Clara Convention Center in Santa Clara, CA. Housed in the classic Denver Gas & Electric Building, 910 15th St., 910Telecom is a carrier-neutral telecom hotel located in the heart of Denver. Adjacent to CenturyLink, AT&T, and Denver Main, 910Telecom offers connectivity to all major carriers, Internet service providers, Internet backbones and ...
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SYS-CON Events announced today that Venafi, the Immune System for the Internet™ and the leading provider of Next Generation Trust Protection, will exhibit at @DevOpsSummit at 19th International Cloud Expo, which will take place on November 1–3, 2016, at the Santa Clara Convention Center in Santa Clara, CA. Venafi is the Immune System for the Internet™ that protects the foundation of all cybersecurity – cryptographic keys and digital certificates – so they can’t be misused by bad guys in attacks...
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Large scale deployments present unique planning challenges, system commissioning hurdles between IT and OT and demand careful system hand-off orchestration. In his session at @ThingsExpo, Jeff Smith, Senior Director and a founding member of Incenergy, will discuss some of the key tactics to ensure delivery success based on his experience of the last two years deploying Industrial IoT systems across four continents.
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There will be new vendors providing applications, middleware, and connected devices to support the thriving IoT ecosystem. This essentially means that electronic device manufacturers will also be in the software business. Many will be new to building embedded software or robust software. This creates an increased importance on software quality, particularly within the Industrial Internet of Things where business-critical applications are becoming dependent on products controlled by software. Qua...
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SYS-CON Events has announced today that Roger Strukhoff has been named conference chair of Cloud Expo and @ThingsExpo 2016 Silicon Valley. The 19th Cloud Expo and 6th @ThingsExpo will take place on November 1-3, 2016, at the Santa Clara Convention Center in Santa Clara, CA. "The Internet of Things brings trillions of dollars of opportunity to developers and enterprise IT, no matter how you measure it," stated Roger Strukhoff. "More importantly, it leverages the power of devices and the Interne...
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Machine Learning helps make complex systems more efficient. By applying advanced Machine Learning techniques such as Cognitive Fingerprinting, wind project operators can utilize these tools to learn from collected data, detect regular patterns, and optimize their own operations. In his session at 18th Cloud Expo, Stuart Gillen, Director of Business Development at SparkCognition, discussed how research has demonstrated the value of Machine Learning in delivering next generation analytics to imp...
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In addition to all the benefits, IoT is also bringing new kind of customer experience challenges - cars that unlock themselves, thermostats turning houses into saunas and baby video monitors broadcasting over the internet. This list can only increase because while IoT services should be intuitive and simple to use, the delivery ecosystem is a myriad of potential problems as IoT explodes complexity. So finding a performance issue is like finding the proverbial needle in the haystack.
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The Internet of Things will challenge the status quo of how IT and development organizations operate. Or will it? Certainly the fog layer of IoT requires special insights about data ontology, security and transactional integrity. But the developmental challenges are the same: People, Process and Platform. In his session at @ThingsExpo, Craig Sproule, CEO of Metavine, demonstrated how to move beyond today's coding paradigm and shared the must-have mindsets for removing complexity from the develo...
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SYS-CON Events announced today that MangoApps will exhibit at the 19th International Cloud Expo, which will take place on November 1–3, 2016, at the Santa Clara Convention Center in Santa Clara, CA. MangoApps provides modern company intranets and team collaboration software, allowing workers to stay connected and productive from anywhere in the world and from any device.
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Basho Technologies has announced the latest release of Basho Riak TS, version 1.3. Riak TS is an enterprise-grade NoSQL database optimized for Internet of Things (IoT). The open source version enables developers to download the software for free and use it in production as well as make contributions to the code and develop applications around Riak TS. Enhancements to Riak TS make it quick, easy and cost-effective to spin up an instance to test new ideas and build IoT applications. In addition to...
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The 19th International Cloud Expo has announced that its Call for Papers is open. Cloud Expo, to be held November 1-3, 2016, at the Santa Clara Convention Center in Santa Clara, CA, brings together Cloud Computing, Big Data, Internet of Things, DevOps, Digital Transformation, Microservices and WebRTC to one location. With cloud computing driving a higher percentage of enterprise IT budgets every year, it becomes increasingly important to plant your flag in this fast-expanding business opportuni...
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"We've discovered that after shows 80% if leads that people get, 80% of the conversations end up on the show floor, meaning people forget about it, people forget who they talk to, people forget that there are actual business opportunities to be had here so we try to help out and keep the conversations going," explained Jeff Mesnik, Founder and President of ContentMX, in this SYS-CON.tv interview at 18th Cloud Expo, held June 7-9, 2016, at the Javits Center in New York City, NY.
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“delaPlex Software provides software outsourcing services. We have a hybrid model where we have onshore developers and project managers that we can place anywhere in the U.S. or in Europe,” explained Manish Sachdeva, CEO at delaPlex Software, in this SYS-CON.tv interview at @ThingsExpo, held June 7-9, 2016, at the Javits Center in New York City, NY.
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From wearable activity trackers to fantasy e-sports, data and technology are transforming the way athletes train for the game and fans engage with their teams. In his session at @ThingsExpo, will present key data findings from leading sports organizations San Francisco 49ers, Orlando Magic NBA team. By utilizing data analytics these sports orgs have recognized new revenue streams, doubled its fan base and streamlined costs at its stadiums. John Paul is the CEO and Founder of VenueNext. Prior ...
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IoT is rapidly changing the way enterprises are using data to improve business decision-making. In order to derive business value, organizations must unlock insights from the data gathered and then act on these. In their session at @ThingsExpo, Eric Hoffman, Vice President at EastBanc Technologies, and Peter Shashkin, Head of Development Department at EastBanc Technologies, discussed how one organization leveraged IoT, cloud technology and data analysis to improve customer experiences and effi...
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The Internet of Things will challenge the status quo of how IT and development organizations operate. Or will it? Certainly the fog layer of IoT requires special insights about data ontology, security and transactional integrity. But the developmental challenges are the same: People, Process and Platform and how we integrate our thinking to solve complicated problems. In his session at 19th Cloud Expo, Craig Sproule, CEO of Metavine, will demonstrate how to move beyond today's coding paradigm ...
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Internet of @ThingsExpo, taking place November 1-3, 2016, at the Santa Clara Convention Center in Santa Clara, CA, is co-located with the 19th International Cloud Expo and will feature technical sessions from a rock star conference faculty and the leading industry players in the world and ThingsExpo Silicon Valley Call for Papers is now open.
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The e-commerce giant declared new Echo clever speaker products and solutions just a pair of months ago, and it aggressively priced its Echo products through the getaway buying stretch – not the normal behavior of a industry incumbent with a major direct.
Also, new gamers, like Apple, Samsung and other individuals progressively will make their existence felt this yr in the clever speaker current market, and there is an argument to be designed that Google and all the relaxation will be fighting for industry breadcrumbs. Even now, it is really early in this current market, and Google surely has the wherewithal to retain pushing its Google Household top app review sites information to the two buyers and probable https://appreviewsubmit.com/ retailer companions. Among Loup’s other predictions (which include a shocking guess that Amazon will make a go to acquire Target this year), the ongoing progress and expansion of AI will carry on to play a big position in retail. Suppliers are not exclusively the kinds investing in advancing AI technologies in new instructions, but we have found over the last yr how AI is creeping into all the things from chatbots to cashierless retailers, and research have proven that suppliers are self-confident AI will be an vital engineering for them in the in close proximity to phrase.
Facebook’s the latest announcement of algorithm changes that will restrict Information Feed posts from brand names, companies and media in favor these from close friends and relatives could lead to a ramp up of influencer marketing and advertising on the system, according to a report in Digiday. Lots of marketers believe the variations will make natural and organic brand name posts nearly invisible to consumers but impartial influencer media, which has sturdy natural effectiveness and resembles common consumer posts, could get newfound precedence.
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Speaking to Digiday, Speakr CEO Marco Hansell mentioned his firm’s Fb influencer information performs 5x to 10x improved for engagement when an genuine influencer shares it as opposed to a model. A new element unveiled this 7 days suggests some of the ways in which entrepreneurs may be capable to deploy influencers on Fb. In a write-up, Fidji Simo, Facebook’s VP of item, said the business is experimenting with a group viewing attribute identified as Check out Party, the place persons can comment and react to video clips together in true time. It is really currently being tested in Facebook Teams, which Fidji famous connects everyone » from foodies, to puppy lovers, to athletics fanatics, to fans of video clip creators. «Facebook is enacting a significant shift to focus on personal information more than that of manufacturers and publishers, indicating marketers want to regulate their approaches to maintain existence and reach on a platform that now has a lot more than 2 billion users.
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Specified that viewers dimension, it’s unlikely that marketers will abandon Facebook, but the approaches and techniques they use to access its users could evolve in considerable methods. The system has, to day, not been as very well known as an influencer hub as it houses like Instagram or Google’s YouTube, but the power of organic and natural overall performance for influencer posts could modify that as manufacturer and publisher posts get rid of clout, per Digiday.
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Facebook has possibly struggled to decide up influencers considering the fact that it lacks the strictly visible aim of other apps and platforms, but which is anything the business is clearly making an attempt to change. The Observe Bash information indicators how Fb may well try to leverage video, not just as a viewing desired destination that drives engagement, but as a hub for bringing diverse communities alongside one another.


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McAfee Considers Making Bid for Rival NortonLifeLock
NortonLifeLock, the $16 billion consumer-software company, has attracted deal interest from a handful of companies including rival McAfee, people familiar with the matter said.
Deutsche Bank Cites Progress in Turnaround
The German lender said it is making progress cutting costs and stabilizing businesses weakened from revenue declines in its effort to convince investors that an ambitious five-month-old reorganization is on track.
Pershing Square Reports Stake in Agilent Technologies
Bill Ackman's hedge fund on Monday disclosed a 2.9 million-share stake in the laboratory instrument and software company.
As Investors Quit Tobacco, Cigarette Stocks Rebrand
Tobacco-free investing is an old story, dating back to at least the 1980s. But the volume of cash actively avoiding the industry is becoming harder for cigarette bosses to ignore.
Just Eat Rejects Raised Prosus Bid
Just Eat said it has rejected the latest Prosus takeover bid and continues to recommend shareholders accept the rival offer from Takeaway.com.
Index Provider MSCI Targets Acquisitions, Partnerships in 2020
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Two violent, daytime store robberies in the past week have some Lincoln Square retailers rethinking their security procedures.
Chicago Area North police issued a community alert about the incidents, which both took place when just one employee was present at the North Side retail stores.
In both cases, a man punched the store employees after taking money from their registers, according to the police alert.
The man who targetted Soggy Paws’s SP2 pet supply store on Leland Avenue on Thursday afternoon didn’t dip into the array of sqeaky dog toys or cat grooming tools lining the store’s walls. But he did take about eighty dollars from the register, employees said, and then punched and kicked the employee.
Emily Frank, a store employee who did not witness the robbery, but went to the store on Thursday to help shortly after the robbery, said the attack, which sent her coworker to the hospital, concerns her more than the stolen money.
“If it hadn’t been for the assault, it would have been eighty bucks,” she said. “Really, the thing we’re angry about is that he hurt someone, which is totally unnecessary.”
Frank, 29, said she sometimes brings her dog to the store with her for protection, but knows in the future that more precautions would be necessary. For example, she said the three other Soggy Paws outlets in Chicago have fully-recorded cameras and panic buttons that employees can push to set off security alarms. But the Lincoln Square location only has a webcam, which wasn’t recording.
Since the robbery, SP2's owners put up signs in the store that said “Smile, you’re on camera,” as a deterent, and Frank said they have plans for other security measures.
“This is a really safe neighborhood, and we were all really shocked,” she said. “Even the police said they were really surprised by the call. It was a traffic filled Thursday. Kind of warmer, sunny.”
Michael Merkle and Pat Rodarte, owners of the nearby Gallimaufry Gallery, said they try to ensure that two employees, or themselves, are at the store whenever it’s open.
The neighborhood’s second robbery occurred on Sunday afternoon, less than a mile south of SP2, at the clothing resale shop Second Journey Resale. The store was closed Monday afternoon, and a sign in the window said it would reopen on March 28.
David Vail, who has owned the nearby clothing store Hazel Apparel for the past decade, said he was staffing his store on Sunday afternoon but did not see the robbery. The block was quiet at the time, he said, and some of the nearby shops, which include a pastry shop and a dry cleaner, were closed.
“It’s a little out of the blue,” he said.
The police alert describes the offender as a black man between 35 and 45 years old, and between 5 feet 11 inches and 6 feet 2 inches, 240-250 pounds, with a medium to dark complexion. It also said he as wearing a beige jacket, dark jogging pants, and dark gym shoes.
Police suggested that businesses install door buzzers and maintain their video surveillance and security systems.
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MUMBAI/NEW DELHI: Given the extended work from home requirement and the push for online learning, demand for laptops has gone up amid the easing of lockdown curbs. E-commerce platforms have reported increased searches for new and refurbished devices while industry experts have reported a shift in preference for laptops over desktops.
Search for affordable devices with larger screens and accessories has surged, with most of it led by pent-up demand. Experts have warned that sales will slow down in the second half of the year.
IDC Research expects thin and light laptops to be in greater demand, larger enterprises to look for premium devices while small and medium enterprises to spend on affordable options.
E-commerce platforms, which were permitted delivery of non-essentials starting mid-May, have witnessed a jump in demand for work and gaming oriented laptops.
Flipkart witnessed a 2.3 times increase in laptop searches and higher demand for refurbished laptops on 2GuD, their reseller platform. Work oriented laptops equipped with graphic cards for the coders, designers and high performance laptops with strong processing power have been one of the top choices for consumers.
Amazon India spokespersons reported adoption of study essentials for home with a surge in search for products such as 1.7 times increase in headphones and earphones, doubling of search for laptops and tablets, nearly 1.2 times rise in searches for stationery, over 2 times increase for mouse and keyboards, 1.3 times for printer, over 3 times for routers and 2.5 times increase for study tables.
"Interestingly, demand for gaming laptops and core i3 laptops has witnessed a significant increase in states such as Maharashtra, Delhi and Karnataka, solving for their entertainment and everyday use purposes," said a Flipkart spokesperson.
Arnold Su, business head, Consumer & Gaming PC, System Business Group, ASUS, India, said initially the company had forecast a considerable impact on the overall laptop business in India by 30-40% in Q2 2020 compared with Q2 2019. However now they believe the drop may minimize to 10% - 20% since they have witnessed a "dramatic surge in demand for laptops mid-May onwards".
Vickram Bedi, senior director, Personal Systems, HP India Market, also said that the laptop manufacturer has witnessed a surge in demand across enterprise, SMB and home use with a trend towards "one device per person in the family" in a situation where everyone has to work at the same time.
This also signifies a shift in trend towards a preference for laptop over desktop which has boosted the market for refurbished laptops as reported by Mint from the early days of the lockdown.
"We have seen a 100% jump in demand for refurbished PCs and laptops from corporates with factors such as cost effectiveness, as you are paying about 1/10th of the cost of the (new) device, and scalability by procuring for a short period, driving this demand. Additionally, the educational system is also facing a shortage with 80% of schools unable to meet the technological requirements," said V Ranganathan, managing director, Cerebra Integrated Technologies which offers enterprise level device management and device refurbishment services.
While the overall PC market will not expand immediately, it will happen eventually happen as more companies including small business will go digital and will need mobile devices like laptops.
"The trend is definitely going to change from here. We will see enterprises shifting from desktops to laptops. There is a different purchase cycle over which enterprises procure devices. The pandemic is forcing organisations to go for immediate purchase. That is why we are seeing very strong surge in demand right now," said Jaipal Singh, associate research manager, Client Devices, International Data Corporation (IDC) India.
Singh added that the market will also see a shift in purchase cycle as sales expected in second half is happening now and thus will see the PC market slowdown in later part of the year.


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TikTok already has a billion users globally, is primarily an entertainment platform, and its audience is very diverse. TikTok focuses more and more on cooperation with business and advertisers. Also in Poland, where he opened his office at the beginning of this year, which also serves as a regional hub for the whole of Central Europe. It is in this region that the platform is currently enjoying the fastest growth.
"TikTok in the region of Central Europe is recording very dynamic growth, much higher than the global average. The interest in the platform is very high not only in the youngest group, early adopters, i.e. young people who use the news most willingly and quickly. We also see a lot of interest and growth in the elderly segment, i.e. 24+ and even up to 40. So TikTok is starting to be a mature platform," Sylwia Chada, general manager of TikTok in Poland and Central Europe, said.
TikTok also creates opportunities for companies, allowing, among other things, to reach a unique group of users. App Annie's research from April 2021 shows that about 50 percent of its users do not use other media platforms. The company is increasingly focusing on promoting and cooperating with business and advertisers, also in Poland.


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- Chery Holding gains at least RMB10 billion worth of credit line from China Everbright Bank
On May 23, Chery Holdings Co.,Ltd signed a strategic cooperation agreement with China Everbright Bank for a credit line worth over RMB10 billion.
May 27 , 2019
- Chery Holding Q1 sales total 161,929 units
Chery Holding reports on April 2 that it sold a total of 161,929 vehicles for the first quarter of the year.
Apr. 02 , 2019
- Chery teams up with JD.com for one-stop car shopping service
Chery Automobile and JD AUTO, a car transaction platform owned by Chinese e-commerce giant JD.com, have recently built a strategic partnership to jointly explore vehicle new retail modes with finance,...
Feb. 14 , 2019
- Chery gains good start in 2019 with Jan. sales jumping 23.3% year on year
Chery Holding got a favorable start in 2019 with its January car sales jumping 23.3% year on year (YoY) to 61,815 units. Of that, its export volume grew 17.3% from a year ago to 11,751 units and the n...
Feb. 11 , 2019
- Chery EXEED TX SUV rolls off production line, to go on sale at the end of March
Chery’s premium car brand EXEED, named “Xingtu” in Chinese, saw its first SUV mode, the EXEED TX, roll off the production line on January 24. The new model is going to hit the market at the end ...
Jan. 24 , 2019
- Chery vehicle sales hit record high of 752,759 units in 2018
Chery Holding announced that its vehicle sales hit a record high of 752,759 units in 2018, rising 11% from the previous year.
Jan. 09 , 2019
- Chery finds no investor willing to take over its equity by increasing capital
Chery Holding and Chery Automobile Co.,Ltd (Chery Automobile) failed to find a new investor who is willing to acquire certain portion of stakes in both two companies by injecting capitals.
Dec. 26 , 2018
- Chery Nov. sales reach new high in terms of monthly sales in 2018
Chery Holding posted an evident month-on-month (MoM) sales growth of 16% with 73,910 vehicles sold in November, hitting a new high in monthly sales of the year, the group said.
Dec. 03 , 2018
- Chery Jaguar Land Rover to invest RMB7 bln in NEV, R&D program in Changshu
Chery Jaguar Land Rover Automotive Co., Ltd. signed a cooperation agreement on November 22 with Changshu Economic and Technological Development Zone for the automaker’s program of new energy vehicle...
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Breaking Down the Latest Social Media Updates: March 2023
Staying ahead in the ever-evolving world of social media is crucial for brands and social media marketers. With new changes happening on various social media platforms every month, it’s essential to keep a tab on them and adapt them to your social media strategy. By doing so, you can stay ahead of the game and gain an edge over your competitors. So, keep your eyes focused and stay on top of the latest social media updates!
For instance, did you know that WhatsApp and Salesforce recently integrated to allow businesses to build effective experiences to chat with customers on the messaging platform by managing the communication on Salesforce? Or that Twitter now displays a “View Count” metric on tweets?
However, these seemingly small changes can have a significant impact on your social media strategy. By experimenting with the latest social media features, you can increase engagement on your brand page and create a massive impact on your business.
Latest Social Media Updates in the Month of March
1. Instagram Introduces Broadcast Channels
Instagram has just introduced a new tool that creators and brands may find appealing: one-way broadcast channels are on their way to your inbox.
On his Instagram Story, Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg introduced the upgrade, calling channels a “broadcast chat tool” that will allow creators to share text, photographs, and other media with followers.
2. LinkedIn add new visual display elements on user profiles
It’s time to refresh your profile, as you have got more ways to integrate visual elements into your profile presentation, with your Activity section now displaying images, videos and articles in a more aesthetic display.
3. Pinterest Expands Idea Pin Video Length to 5 minutes
Pinterest has announced plans to expand the maximum length of Idea Pin videos from 60 seconds to 5 minutes. This change is expected to roll out gradually over the coming months, allowing creators to share longer-form video content on the platform. The format contains how-to-do guides and explainers, which work especially well as Idea Pin clips.
4. Meta adds new Facebook Reels features such as longer clips and Memories integration
Facebook launched some new creative expression tools to make it easier to create fun & engaging reels!
- 90-second reels- Creators now have the option to create Facebook Reels up to 90 seconds.
- Ready-made reels from Memories- Easily share your favourite memories on Reels with a tap of button.
- Grooves- Through visual beat technology, automatically align and sync the motion in your video to the beat of your favourite song.
- Templates- A new way for people to easily create reels with trending templates.
5. Snapchat incorporates ChatGPT elements into its new ‘My AI’ in-app tool
Snapchat has become the first social media platform to embrace generative AI technology with the introduction of a new chatbot feature for Snapchat+ subscribers called “My AI”. This new feature will integrate ChatGPT into the platform, allowing users to receive AI-generated responses to their queries.
We understand that managing social media accounts can be a demanding task, from creating content to engaging with followers. This can leave little time to stay updated with the latest developments in the social media world, such as Facebook algorithm updates and innovative features on Instagram.
However, taking the time to learn about new ways to enhance your social media strategy is crucial. It’s essential to stay informed about the latest updates to maintain a strong online presence.
We hope that this article has provided you with valuable insights into the most recent social media updates. Contact Us to help you achieve your maximum potential.


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Gilsum company working for profit — and the environmentBy MEGHAN PIERCE
Union Leader Correspondent
July 06. 2014 10:03PM
GILSUM — W.S. Badger Co. hopes to become a “benefit corporation,” under a new state distinction for companies that have a proven commitment to environmental and social initiatives.
The new distinction would allow companies to be held to state regulations set out for a “benefit corporation,” which fit somewhere between state regulations for nonprofits and for-profit companies, said Rebecca Hamilton, Badger director of product development.
Under current regulations, a business has to maximize profits or be held accountable to shareholders, Hamilton said.
Being a benefit corporation allows a business to follow its own social and environmental goals, while still working for profit.
“We’re not just returning earnings to shareholders and maximizing profits, we have another mission,” Hamilton said. “It’s basically a social and environmental benefit beyond the legal purpose of a business, which is to maximize profits and returning earnings to shareholders. It ensures the business adheres to a triple bottom line.”
Hamilton is the daughter of owners Bill Whyte and Katie Schwerin-Whyte. The 19-year-old family owned company has strived to make life better for its employees, by creating a family-friendly business culture, she said.
Five days a week, employees are invited to share in an organic lunch prepared on campus for them.
The company also offers subsidized childcare and a babies-at-work policy that allows employees with a child under 6-months-old to work from home or bring their baby to work.
“We do have a big focus on children. We do, as a company, believe that children are the responsibility of the community and not just the parents and a business should be a pillar in the community,” Hamilton said.
Being held to benefit corporation standards also means that the next generation in the family business can’t shift a company’s focus from its mission, Hamilton said.
New Hampshire is just one of many states that have already or are considering adopting a benefit corporation law.
A few years ago, Badger was audited by the Pennsylvania-based nonprofit B Lab and, after meeting several social and environmental, accountability and transparency standards, earned the title certified B Corp.
This certification can serve to verify its benefit corporation status to the state once the New Hampshire law passes, Hamilton said.
B Lab’s goal is to redefine business and establish a standard by which these businesses can be held accountable. B Lab currently has more than 1,000 certified B Corpsin 33 countries, in more than 60 industries.
“B Corp is to business what fair trade certification is to coffee or USDA organic certification is to milk,” according to B Lab.
B Lab keeps track of the businesses and lets consumers know how the company scores on the different standards.
“Right now, a lot of people feel confused in the marketplace. There’s a lot of green washing,” Hamilton said.
“It helps to give companies a really authentic standing, ‘We are doing what we say we are doing.’” Badger hopes to be able to apply for benefit corporation status in the coming months.
“Sen. Molly Kelly has really taken this on. The New Hampshire State Senate passed it, and the House of Representatives passed it. We’re just waiting for the governor’s signature.”


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Orange opened its first international mobile payment service that connects to a rival mobile money service offered by Airtel in Africa, less than a week after Vodafone opened its first international payment service in the region.
Vodafone extended the M-Pesa mobile money transfer and payments service to the international payments market, launching its first international money transfer corridor between Tanzania and Kenya.
Deutsche Telekom on Monday detailed new price plans covering what it terms 'hybrid' Internet access utilising its fixed and mobile networks.
Vodafone said it will become the first operator to introduce low-cost technology for connecting devices that have very low demands for power and bandwidth to the Internet of Things (IoT).
BT this week made further progress in its bid to buy mobile operator EE for £12.5 billion (€16.8 billion/$19 billion), raising £1 billion in a share placing on Thursday to help fund the deal.
Vodafone Group slowed the rate of organic revenue decline in Europe to 2.7 per cent in its financial third quarter to end-December, and noted that the UK market returned to revenue growth during the three-month period.
Quad-play or multi-play strategies got another airing this week, as one operator hailed its success in bundling fixed, mobile and TV services together and another raised doubts again over the appetite that consumers are likely to have for such service bundles.
South Africa-based Vodacom selected Alcatel-Lucent as a key supplier for a new converged network that will ultimately support the provision of fixed and mobile services across South Africa
Vodafone signed a further partner market agreement to expand its reach into yet more distant corners of the globe, this time linking up with DoCoMo Pacific to target Guam and the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands (CNMI).
The Spice Girls may have waxed lyrical about two becoming one, but in Europe's mobile market many operators would be happy if four just became three. Indeed, the buzz around consolidation refuses to die down as we move further into 2015, and operators continue to believe that consolidation is necessary for their future survival.


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Black Friday excitement buzzing at the Mall of America®
The first guests in line arrived at 4 p.m. on Thanksgiving Day
BLOOMINGTON, S.D. (Dakota News Now) - According to representatives from the Mall of America, the Black Friday excitement began at 4 p.m. on Thanksgiving Day as people lined up to get the annual deals at the Mall of America.
The Mall of America continued its tradition of remaining closed on Thanksgiving Day, giving the holiday back to thousands of employees. Within the first hour of opening for Black Friday, the mall welcomed more than 10,000 guests.
By popular demand, Mall of America brought back the Mystery Scratch-Off Cards for the first 4,000 customers that lined up at the main North entrance doors. Guests that received a Mystery Scratch Off Card won prizes valued up to $600. The first two hundred guests in line also received a Mall of America gift card worth up to $500.
“Opening our doors Black Friday morning to crowds of excited shoppers is a one-of-a-kind experience,” said Jill Renslow, Executive Vice President of Business Development and Marketing at Mall of America. “We have seen an incredible turnout today, which shows that people are ready to get back to their holiday traditions. At Mall of America, we offer a truly magical experience this time of year, setting the perfect backdrop for our visitors to create special memories with their loved ones.”
Guests are also getting to experience the magic of Candy Cane Institute, the Santa-approved, Elf-led holiday research lab, as today marks its official opening for the season! At just $5 a ticket, this is the perfect way for families to help Santa find the true meaning of the holiday season and maybe even meet him along the way.
The MOA Elves are spreading holiday cheer by helping guests on any budget make their gift shopping a bit easier this year, so they created an official Mall of America Gift Guide. The MOA Gift Guide features gifts under $250, $100, $50, and $25.
The excitement doesn’t stop there. Guests shopping at Mall of America this holiday season can earn big rewards. For every $250 spent at Mall of America between November 4 and December 24, 2022, shoppers can receive passes to various attractions, or they can choose to donate their passes to the Boys and Girls Clubs of the Twin Cities. To participate, shoppers can submit their receipts and learn more via MallOfAmerica.Com/Rewards.
Mall of America celebrates small businesses
Mall of America will also be celebrating our variety of small businesses for Small Business Saturday with a day full of deals and live music by a variety of local Twin Cities artists. Guests who are looking to participate in Cyber Monday at Mall of America can enjoy 40% off Nickelodeon Universe and Crayola Experience annual passes.
Mall of America is a magical place this time of year, and we are so excited to share it with our guests!
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