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In May of 2021, global beverage company Diageo announced that it had bought Dogfish Head Craft Brewery for approximately $300 million. Dogfish Head, based in Milton, Delaware, has been a leading craft brewery since it was founded in 1995, with a long history of creating innovative beers and flavor profiles.
Dogfish Head was admired for their deep commitment to innovation, their commitment to their community, and their authentic approach to amplifying and celebrating beer culture – driving them to become one of the fastest growing and most iconic craft beer companies in the U. S.
The acquisition of Dogfish Head by Diageo has opened up the opportunity for Dogfish Head to expand their reach, with the support of Diageo and its portfolio of powerful brands. Along with increasing their global impact, Dogfish Head will further benefit from Diageo’s deep insights into the drinks industry and a new source of expertise and resources.
Dogfish Head will remain a separate and distinct brand, with its own independent Board of Directors, and will be independent of their new parent company’s existing portfolio.
How much did Dogfish Head sell for?
In May of 2021, Dogfish Head was sold to international beer giant, Anheuser-Busch InBev, for an estimated $300 million. The sale is notable given the success of Dogfish Head, which was started by co-founder Sam Calagione in 1995 and has since become a pioneering craft brewery in the U. S.
Anheuser-Busch InBev, the world’s largest brewer, has been making moves for a few years to acquire a rising craft beer company, and Dogfish Head became its latest target. The $300 million sale marks the biggest craft brewery sale in more than two decades.
Additionally, Anheuser-Busch InBev plans to invest in Dogfish Head’s Rehoboth Beach, Delaware-based facility and expand the brewery’s distribution to new markets. All of the brewery’s current employees are expected to remain in their positions.
Is Dogfish Head still independent?
Yes, Dogfish Head is still an independently operated craft brewery. Founded in 1995 by Sam Calagione, Dogfish Head has since become one of the most successful craft breweries in the world with a presence in all 50 U. S.
states and beyond. Dogfish Head is well known for their inventive and flavorful beer, not just the quality, but their experimentation with the brewing process and ingredients. Over the years they have made some of the more interesting and popular beers in the craft beer industry, such as 90 Minute IPA, 60 Minute IPA, and Namaste.
Dogfish Head is family owned and operated. In 2009, Sam and Mariah Calagione took ownership of the brewery, becoming the sole owners. This keeps Dogfish Head an independent and family run brewery, in an era where the craft beer industry is increasingly being bought out by international conglomerates.
Dogfish Head remains an independent brewery in 2021 and plans to stay so into the future.
When did Boston Beer buys Dogfish Head?
Boston Beer Company, the parent company of Sam Adams, officially acquired Dogfish Head Brewery on August 10, 2019. It was a $300 million deal that closed in the second quarter of 2019. Dogfish Head will remain a separately operated subsidiary, but this combination of two craft breweries creates the second largest American craft beer platform by volume.
Dogfish Head is expected to retain its branding, and they will benefit from their new parent company’s brewing supply chain and international distribution.
How much is Sam Adams stock worth?
The current stock price for Boston Beer Company, the parent company of Sam Adams, is around $964 per share as of April 2021. This puts the total estimated value at around $3.14 billion. The stock has seen significant decreases in value since the beginning of the year due to the impact of the pandemic, but still remains a lucrative investment.
Its long term prospects also remain quite promising given the company’s strength in the beer and hard seltzer markets as well as its focus on innovation and product development.
Who is truly owned by?
The answer to this question depends on the context in which it is being asked. It could refer to who owns a physical or intellectual property, or it could refer to who owns a particular person or situation.
In terms of physical or intellectual property, the answer is whoever holds the legal title to the item. This could be an individual, a business, or even a government. It’s important to note that ownership rights may be shared among several parties.
In terms of who owns a person or a situation, the answer is more complex. We all have an autonomy over our lives and decisions, and so, ultimately, we are all the owners of ourselves. We may, however, feel bound by moral, legal, or other dictations imposed on us by society.
Who did Sam Adams buy out?
Sam Adams, the founder of the iconic Boston Beer Company, bought out the Hoppin’ Frog Brewery in 2020. The acquisition gives Boston Beer Company a greater presence in the craft beer industry. The purchase also provides Boston Beer Company a premier portfolio of barrel-aged beers and other craft offerings, including Hoppin’ Frog’s flagship DORIS The Destroyer Imperial Stout.
Boston Beer Company will continue to operate the Hoppin’ Frog Brewery as a separate operation and will support and grow Hoppin’ Frog’s existing offerings and brand. The purchase was a great opportunity for Sam Adams to expand their reach in craft beer and build a portfolio of diverse beer offerings.
The company plans on keeping the Hoppin’ Frog Brewery in its existing location in Ohio and will continue to employ the brewery’s existing staff.
What Breweries does Boston Beer own?
Boston Beer Company, the maker of Samuel Adams beer, owns and operates a network of 14 breweries throughout the United States. Its main brewery is located in Boston, Massachusetts and has four other main breweries located in Pennsylvania, Ohio, Massachusetts and New Hampshire.
Boston Beer Company also has several beer-making facilities through its partnerships across the US, including Long Trail Brewing in Vermont, Angel City Brewing in California and Twisted Tea Brewing in Connecticut.
Aside from its production facilities, Boston Beer also has a network of taprooms located around the country.
How old is Sam Calagione?
Sam Calagione is 49 years old. He was born on December 24, 1971 in New Jersey. He is an American entrepreneur, author, and craft beer pioneer who has been in the industry for more than 25 years. He is the founder and president of Dogfish Head Craft Brewery, an independent craft brewery in Delaware.
He is now one of the most influential craft beer personalities in America, having led the growth and expansion of craft brewing in the US. He is also the author of several books, including ‘Brewing Up a Business’ and ‘Extreme Brewing’.
He has also been featured in several TV shows and as a speaker on craft beer topics in various conferences around the country. Since his start in the craft beer industry, he has been awarded several prestigious awards, from being named the Saturday Evening Post’s “Entrepreneur of the Year” to being honored by the White House as a “Champion of Change” in 2012 for the inspiring way he started and expanded the business.
Where is Dogfish Head beer made?
Dogfish Head beer is brewed and bottled at Dogfish Head Craft Brewery in Milton, Delaware. Founded in 1995, Dogfish Head has grown to become one of the top 15 breweries in the nation, brewing a variety of beers from IPAs to sours to stouts and more.
All of Dogfish Head’s beer is handcrafted in a 10-barrel brewhouse and then bottled onsite at the brewery. Dogfish is involved in every step of the process from the recipe creation to bottling the beer.
Dogfish also has a small batch brewery in Rehoboth Beach, Delaware, where experimental and seasonal beers are brewed and available for purchase.
What is Jim Koch net worth?
Jim Koch’s net worth is estimated to be around $390 million USD. Koch is best known as the founder of Boston Beer Company, which is a brewer of popular brands such as Sam Adams, Twisted Tea, and Angry Orchard.
Koch is a self-made billionaire, and he has funded his venture through a lifetime of hard work, creativity, and self-discipline. With his $50,000 loan from his father and a few acquaintances, Koch started the Boston Beer Company in 1984.
Since its launch, the company has grown from a handful of employees to a team of approximately 1,800 and become a multibillion-dollar empire. While Koch remains the Chairman of the Board, he is also the majority owner of the the Boston Beer Company and its leading brands.
As of 2021, Koch’s net worth is estimated to be around $390 million.
Is Dogfish Head a craft beer?
Yes, Dogfish Head is a craft beer. The company was founded in 1995 by Sam Calagione and is now considered one of the most iconic craft breweries in the United States. Dogfish Head has become renowned for their unique and diverse array of brews, from the popular 60 Minute IPA to their intense line of Minute Series IPAs and their world-class wood-aged ales.
Dogfish Head has won numerous awards for their beers, including a gold medal at Great American Beer Festival for their Punkin Ale, a silver medal at the Festival of Wood-Aged Beer for their Chicory Stout, and a bronze medal at the World Beer Cup for their Festina Pêche.
They have also achieved success in the brewery industry by expanding their operations with brewpubs and music festivals. Dogfish Head provides craft beer drinkers with variety, flavor, and quality, making them a founding leader in the craft beer movement.


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On November 15, Bike sharing company Bluegogo employees posted on a professional social platform that Bluegogo had been disbanded, and it will continue to default on employee salaries until February 10, 2018.
Bluegogo staff told Jiemian the company was disbanded and many employees have gone unpaid. Most employees were not paid during the last month, and some managers have gone two or more months without pay. If it the corporation’s financial situation is okay, employees can apply for compensation of one to three months’ salary.
The employee also said the reports were basically true. “As an ordinary employee, of course, I hope to receive my pay right away. But the company is not in a good situation at the moment,” he said.
In addition, Bluegogo said it disbanded most of its employees yesterday, leaving only a handful of employees in product technology. SpeedX, another company owned by Gang Li that shares an office with Bluegogo, dismissed all its staff except senior executives.
Bluegogo also began selling its office furniture on WeChat Moments. One ad read, “Like new office furniture, fashionable and simple style, for sale.”
Bluegogo reportedly has yet to settle its debts with suppliers. According to icsmart.cn, Bluegogo has defaulted on as much as 60 million yuan. Suppliers went to the Bluegogo office to seek payment.
Some netizens also reported the refund information in Bluegogo’s bicycle software has disappeared, and the “Deposit” shown in the app has been changed from “Refund” to “No Deposit.” Users have not been able to reclaim their funds. On October 20, Bluegogo said, “Users who apply for refunds on October 30, 2017 will receive them by November 10.” Many users said they have not received a refund.
In March, Bluegogo introduced a semi-annual privilege card activity in Beijing. Users could pay 199 yuan and ride Bluegogo bikes for free for half a year. After six months, users could apply for a full refund. It was the equivalent to a 199-yuan deposit for free riding for six months. After that period, users discovered they were forced to upgrade to a one year subscription with no warning. This led many users to postpone their request for a refund.
A number of media reported that Bluegogo’s Chengdu office was empty on October 31.
The company reportedly completed a 400-million-yuan A round financing in January 2017. Black Hole Capital led the investment and was followed by Elex. The valuation of Bluegogo reached 1 billion yuan. The company sought B round financing in March, but investors did not reach a decision. To this date, the company’s B-round financing has never been received.
Some media reported that Bluegogo offered to be sell itself to ofo and Mobike. Mobike reportedly rejected that offer.

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Huawei receives award for "Best Cloud Platform for Africa"
INDUSTRY| June 21, 2012, 9:59 a.m.
Huawei has won an award from Informa Telecom for the "Best Cloud Platform for Africa" for their "Galax" Cloud Platform.
The Huawei Galax platform is the core component of Huawei’ cloud computing system solutions, and it has been used all over the world. This Huawei Galax platform focuses on both Carrier and Enterprise Cloud Transformation, it is an automated management of large-capacity scheduling platform, unified, open, flexible scheduling, convenient operation and maintenance, fine billing, and this cloud platform is the best choice for new generation data centre. Huawei’s contribution to African countries technical progress is highly recognized by the "Best Cloud Platform for Africa" award.
Amongst many other benefits, Huawei Galax Cloud Platform provides a self-service purchase portal and pay-per-use billing for end-users to help reduce their costs. End-users can order virtual resources according to their business requirements and flexibly adjust scales when the service fluctuates. A service fee would be determined by actual virtual resource usage conditions.
Huawei revealed its long-term strategy in cloud computing at the Cloud Africa Summit. "This strategy involves migrating services onto the cloud platform building an open and collaborative ecosystem based on its integrated platform. Huawei promotes greener, more efficient and innovative implementation of cloud computing into IT applications and solutions", said Li Dafeng, President of Huawei Eastern and Southern Africa Region.
Huawei has helped customers worldwide build 210 data centers, 20 of which are cloud computing data centers. Furthermore, Huawei built the world's largest desktop cloud for internal use with a self-developed cloud computing solution, which by the end of 2011 served approximately 45,000 Huawei employees. Over 100,000 users around the world work with the help of Huawei’s desktop cloud.
"We have collaborated with 85 customers in 33 countries on the commercial use of cloud computing. We have seen a year-on-year increase of 130% in the global sales volume of Huawei servers associated with cloud computing and data center construction", Li Dafeng added.
Earlier this year, Huawei cooperated with the African Union to provide a VDI (Virtual Desktop Infrastructure) solution for the 18th AU (African Union) meeting in Ethiopia. All desktops used by the attendees comprising of 18 Heads of State used Huawei Virtual Desktops for speech and meeting materials viewing.
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As shoppers become increasingly connected, online retailers in 2013 will get back to basics, focusing on strategies and tactics to improve the customer experience and increase web conversion and loyalty across all devices. According to the 2013 Shop.org/Forrester Research Inc. (Nasdaq: FORR) State Of Retailing Online survey, more than half (51%) of retailers surveyed say their top priority for 2013 is site optimization, including checkout optimization, alternative payments, user experience, testing, and product detail page enhancements.
“Retailers have responded to rapidly evolving customer use of mobile devices, dedicating much of the past 12 to 18 months to developing and testing rich mobile offerings for both customers and store associates,” said Shop.org Executive Director Vicki Cantrell. “While direct mobile commerce is still small, mobile services are now an established and significant part of the shopping experience. Retailers this year are smartly investing to create a holistic customer experience across stores, desktop, and mobile to improve conversion rates, grow crucial repeat customer business, and even capture their share of customer demand from international markets.”
Additionally, 43% of retailers surveyed note that mobile and tablets are among their top three priorities for 2013. These companies plan to invest in new or improved mobile apps and mobile-optimized sites, analytics, and traffic and conversion growth. Among other customer experience investments this year, more than one-quarter (27%) of retailers surveyed plan to prioritize site redesign, including overhauling “look and feel” and implementing responsive design changes.
Web Shopper Loyalty And Mobile Driving Conversion Rates, Average Order Value Up
Overall, online retail remains healthy: More than half (58%) of those surveyed say their conversion rates in 2012 grew over 2011, and many companies say their cart abandonment rate was either stable or even down compared to 2011. And while respondents are split regarding mobile’s impact on conversion rates, the study shows a net positive impact: 36% of retailers surveyed say that mobile sales and traffic have helped their company’s overall web conversion rate, while 29% have felt a negative impact.
“Despite continued growth in mobile commerce, it will be important for retailers in 2013 to pause and understand the opportunities, distractions, and implications of mobile within the eCommerce landscape,” said Forrester Research Vice President and Principal Analyst Sucharita Mulpuru. “But it’s promising to see that even though there is market pressure to invest in everything from mobile and free shipping to international growth, retailers have improved key metrics while keeping customer service and fulfillment costs in check.”
With fewer new shoppers to attract these days, online retailers have fewer opportunities for new customer acquisitions, so they are more focused on retaining and driving value for existing shoppers. According to the survey, more than half (53%) say they have been able to increase the average order value for repeat customers over the past year, and another half (52%) of those surveyed have seen an increase in their repeat customer rate.
The 2013 Shop.org/Forrester Research Inc. State Of Retailing Online survey was released today at Retail’s BIG Show in New York City.
About The Survey
This report uses data from 62 companies who were surveyed for the State Of Retailing Online 2013: Key Metrics. SORO is an annual study conducted by Forrester Research and executed in conjunction with Shop.org. Respondents include online retailers that transact with consumers by selling products via the Internet. Forrester’s “The State Of Retailing Online” research series provides eBusiness & Channel Strategy Professionals with annual industry benchmarks of marketing and business investment and activities.
Shop.org, a division of the National Retail Federation, is the world’s leading membership community for digital retail. Founded in 1996, Shop.org’s 600 members include the 10 largest retailers in the US and more than 60 percent of the Internet Retailer Top 100 E-Retailers. It’s where the best retail minds come together to gain the insight, knowledge, and intelligence to make smarter, more informed decisions in the evolving world of the Internet and multichannel retailing. Shop.org programs and activities include benchmarking research, events, and networking communities.


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New Delhi: India’s factory output grew 4.5% in February from a revised 2.1% in the preceding month, sooner than the authorities imposed a nationwide lockdown in March. The Index of Industrial Manufacturing in February 2019 modified into at 0.2%.
The cumulative growth for the duration April-February 2019-20 over the corresponding duration of the old 365 days stands at 0.9%.
Precise through February, mining and manufacturing grew at 10% and 3.2% respectively whereas electrical energy generation rose 8.1%. The cumulative growth in these three sectors at some point of April-February 2019-20 over the corresponding duration of 2018-19 has been 1.9%, 0.6% and 1.5% respectively.
Records launched earlier confirmed India’s eight infrastructure sectors, which make a contribution over 40% of the index of industrial manufacturing (IIP) grew at an 11-month high of 5.5% in February.
Downhearted display by lead indicators for March equivalent to manufacturing Procuring Managers’ Index (PMI), items and products and companies tax collections and auto sales verify that the coronavirus outbreak has upended an incipient restoration in the Indian financial system.
Most economists now quiz the financial system to miss the 5% GDP growth forecast by Nationwide Statistical Organisation for FY20. Goldman Sachs on Wednesday projected the bleakest growth forecast for FY21 at 1.6% holding that the spread of the covid-19, announcements of a nationwide shutdown, social distancing measures and fears amongst shoppers and agencies would possibly fair consequence in a enormous contraction in economic task.
Fitch Rankings and ICRA Ltd bask in pegged India’s FY21 growth at 2% whereas S&P and Mopish’s bask in projected India to grow at 3.5% and a pair of.5% respectively.
Finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman on 26 March rolled out a ₹1.7 trillion reduction kit to restrict the industrial damage attributable to the coronavirus outbreak and cope with loss of livelihood of hundreds and hundreds of sad hit by the unheard of lockdown.
The reduction kit aimed to alleviate the monetary effort confronted by migrant workers, farmers, metropolis and rural sad, and girls. The authorities is moreover engaged on a fiscal stimulus to jump-launch up the financial system other than offering toughen to the healthcare and industrial sectors, economic affairs secretary Atanu Chakraborty hinted on Tuesday. The Reserve Monetary institution of India (RBI) has moreover taken a series of steps to decide on liquidity in the banking device and lend a hand banks to lend.


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Baidu Intelligent Vehicle and BAIC Motor Corporation Ltd., have today come under a two-fold strategic partnership at CES 2017 in order to produce and promote advanced intelligent vehicle technology.
One of the main aims of this partnership is to bring in vehicles equipped with Level 3 autonomy on roads by end of 2017 while the other one is to launch automobiles for BAIC Motor Corporation Ltd. furnished with telematics solutions provided by Baidu by mid-2016.
Baidu Intelligent Vehicle is a division of Chinese search giant Baidu, Inc. and working towards enhancing advanced intelligent in traditional vehicles. Previously, the company partnered with BMW but parted ways with them and offered test drives using various independent driving prototypes developed separately with Chinese automakers including BAIC Motor Corp. The test autonomous cars navigated without any difficulty — overtaking vehicles and avoiding bicycles at various speeds.
On joining hands with BAIC, Baidu President Dr. Yaqin Zhang said,
Intelligent vehicle technology is an increasingly important area for Baidu, and we are delighted to be partnering with BAIC, one of the most active automobile manufacturers worldwide in promoting smart software. We look forward to working together to establish a smart vehicle ecosystem to support this important industry trend.
Speaking on Level 3 Autonomy, the technology requires human intervention at some occasions, though it now dismisses the need for active monitoring. As per the agreement, along with level 3 autonomy, the cars will also be equipped with high definition (HD) maps and Learning Maps. Moreover, Baidu will deliver BAIC intelligent vehicle OEM solutions including CarLife, CoDriver, and MapAuto for exploring level 3 autonomy further. To boost up the endeavors, both the signers of
Moreover, Baidu has plans to deliver BAIC intelligent vehicle OEM solutions including CarLife, CoDriver, and MapAuto for exploring level 3 autonomy further. To boost the endeavors, both have agreed to co-launch a research lab wherein applications of advanced intelligent vehicle technology will be implemented on a mass scale.
Talking about the same, Feng Li, President for BAIC, says,
The future of the automobile industry lies in the deep integration and synergistic innovation between traditional automobile manufacturers and Internet companies. Our strategic partnership with Baidu will help upgrade the intelligent technology capabilities of both companies, while establishing a model for development in the smart vehicle industry.
The company also revealed that a BAIC-built model equipped with Baidu’s tech will be unveiled at the Shanghai Auto Show in April. The self-driving car team formed by Baidu in Silicon Valley back in April 2016 will be employed under the project by end of this year. The company also has a partnership with Nvidia, under which it has been testing its autonomous vehicles in eastern Chinese cities including Wuhu and Shanghai. It has also secured a permit from the California DMV — which snubbed Uber’s autonomous tests — allowing Baidu to test its self-driving car technologies on public roads.
Apart from Baidu’s progress in autonomous driving, various tech giants as well as automobile manufacturers are striving towards the same ubiquity. Recently, Nissan announced that it’ll release an upgraded second generation variant of its electric vehicle, Leaf to be powered by its ProPilot technology. Microsoft also joined the club by revealing its Azure-based cloud platform that’ll help automakers deliver a next-generation driving experience. Hence, there is a lot to expect in 2017 with regards to autonomous technology.


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With the news that the Gogoro Smartscooter is set to launch in Europe next year, we take a look at what people are calling the ‘Tesla of scooters’.
The Gogoro was unveiled at the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas in January 2015, and it might just be the future of urban transport. The Gogoro Smartscooter isn’t the first electric scooter by any means, but its sleek, stylish looks and innovative swappable battery system make it the mostly hotly tipped model right now. It’s also the first that’s been specifically designed to address the transport needs of denizens of ‘megacities’ – that is, cities with a population of over 10 million.
Two entrepreneurs called Horace Luke and Matt Taylor, whose backgrounds lie not in the automobile industry but in consumer electronics, founded Gogoro in 2011. Both Luke and Taylor previously worked at Microsoft and HTC, while their individual CVs include the likes of Motorola and Nike. Gogoro has received over $150m in funding from investors including HTC founder Cher Wang, while a key partner is Panasonic, which has helped to design the Smartscooter’s unique battery/charging system.
Max speed: 95km/h
Max horsepower: 8.58hp @ 3,250rpm
Acceleration (0-50km/h): 4.2 seconds
Range: 100km approx
Weight 94kg: (112kg with batteries)
Dimensions: 1,730 x 690 x 1,215mm
It’s the innovation in this area that makes the Smartscooter so interesting. With most electric vehicles, around 40 per cent of the purchase cost simply pays for a large battery that requires regular charging. Not so with Smartscooter: instead, you buy the bike outright for the price of £2,600, then lease charged batteries from ‘GoStations’ located all across the city, much as you buy a mobile phone handset outright and then lease airtime from a network provider. When your batteries – they come in pairs – start to run low, you simply pull up at the next GoStation and exchange themfor a fresh pair.
The benefits in terms of keeping you moving are obvious, but there’s more to Gogoro’s power system than that. There are 30 sensors on the bike itself and 25 in the battery, all connected to the cloud and a smartphone app. They monitor everything from average speed to your riding position. That way, when you want to swap batteries, the GoStation knows whether you’re a speed merchant who’s definitely going to need that fully charged, brand new cell, or a cautious commuter type for whom an older battery that’s only 85 per cent full will do just fine. The same sensors will also alert you if any part of your Smartscooter needs attention, reducing the likelihood of mechanical failure and improving safety.
You can only withdraw a fresh battery from a GoStation after you’ve put a dead one in first, and each battery ‘loan’ is centrally recorded – so if anyone should steal your Smartscooter, their whereabouts will be instantly known the next time they try and put in new batteries. Each pair of batteries will give you a range of around 100km (60 miles) from fully charged, and batteries will be withdrawn after 500 charging cycles – the point at which capacity starts to drop significantly – to be re-used in data centres, homes and offices. Then, towards the end of their life, they’ll be donated to charity projects in developing nations.
Taipei in Taiwan is the world’s first city to be kitted out with a full city-wide network of GoStations, and have recently been awarded $30m by the country’s National Development Fund. The news came just days before Gogoro announced Amsterdam will be the first city in Europe to welcome the electric scooters. The future success of the Smartscooter remains uncertain, of course, but just look at the thing: if we’re ever going to ride off into a zero-emissions sunset, then that’s the two-wheeler we want to do it on.


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November set to spark ‘mobile madness’
Over 700,000 smartphones sold in one week.
Retro phones now on Christmas gift lists.
More than 2,000 smartphones bought at midnight.
As Christmas approaches, brands across all sectors are hoping to get in on the action. But insights released today by eBay Advertising reveal the opportunities associated with mobile devices, as the end of November sees more interest in smartphones than any other point in the year.
The week commencing 29th November 2015 saw the biggest volume of smartphone sales last year. Over 700,000 smartphones were bought off the back of searches for brands like iPhone and Samsung as shoppers looked to treat themselves or others as the Christmas countdown began.
But it seems that it’s not just the latest models proving popular. During the same week last year, purchases of the Nokia 3310 were 23% higher than a month before, highlighting a market for retro models as quirky gifts.
eBay’s data shows that Sundays and Mondays are the most popular days for smartphone purchases, with the biggest spending spike between 8pm and 9pm as people fill their evenings with smartphone shopping. On Sunday 2nd October this year, more than 140 smartphones were bought every minute in that hour period.
But it seems that people are shopping for smartphones at all hours of the day. On that same day, over 2,000 handsets were bought between midnight and 1am. And between 6am and 8am on the Monday morning, sales shot up by 112%, as many people got started with their shopping as soon as they woke up.
Although the festive season sees a spike in smartphone interest, launches of new models also create opportunities for brands to cross-sell other models and accessories.
On the day of the iPhone 7 launch this year, ebay.co.uk saw 117% more searches for the iPhone 6 than the new 7 model – and 52% more searches for the even older iPhone 5. And in the days following the launch of the Samsung S7, Samsung phone cases soared by 87%, compared to a month before.
And it’s not just the younger generations looking for the latest technology. The over 60s bought more than 100 iPhones per hour during the week of the iPhone 7 launch this year, highlighting the need for brands to look across demographics.
Rob Bassett, Advertising Director at eBay in the UK says that recognising the ‘tech triggers’ throughout the year, which spark people’s interest in products like smartphones, will enable brands to take advantage of the knock-on effects that these can have.
“It’s important to look at peak periods such as Christmas but also to delve into what is going to be of interest to each individual. That’s why we have launched our new Mobile Contracts Advanced Targeting tool, to help brands pinpoint exactly when people are likely to be in the market for a new phone or accessory, based on previous shopping behaviour.”


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Retail emails opened on mobile jumps 50% during Cyber Week
If you haven't optimized your emails for mobile you could be missing out on reaching a huge slice of your on-the-go audience. The latest data from email marketing firm Knotice reveals a huge jump in email opens from 2011.
During the manic shopping period around the 2012 Thanksgiving holiday, sometimes refered to as 'Cyber Week', there was a huge jump in the number of emails opened on a mobile device compared to the same period in 2011.
Knotice analyzed over 2.8 million emails and found a 50% increase in the number opened from a mobile device during the 2012 Thanksgiving retail frenzy period. Overall, 45% of emails sent by retailers were opened on a mobile device, including tablets.
These latest figures, set out in Knotice's Holiday Mobile Email Opens report - a companion to the company's bi-annual Mobile Email Opens Reports, can be viewed online.
According to the report, "In our last report, the steady growth in mobile email open rates for the first half of 2012 was solid. We saw mobile open rates trend up, approaching that future "mobile tipping point" when emails opened via mobile device surpass those opened via desktop/laptop computers. It seems for retailers, the tipping point is closer than ever."
Indeed, Knotice calls for a "mobile first" approach to email marketing, particularly as desktop opens show a steep decline in 2012 compared to 2011 (although desktop click activity remains considerably higher than mobile).
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The Future of TV Is Cable Bundles on the Internet
Google is the latest company to look into the streaming television business, but, just like other tech companies attempting to move into the future of TV, it will have to do so on the terms of the cable operators.
Google is the latest company to look into the streaming television business, but, just like other tech companies attempting to move into the future of TV, it will have to do so on the terms of the cable operators. Google would like to license channels directly from cable companies for a streaming television service, sources tell The Wall Street Journal's Christopher S. Stewart and Shalini Ramachandran. But, don't get your hopes up: This isn't a cord cutter's dream, it's just a different cord. "To get decent rates for the service now being contemplated, Google and other companies will almost certainly have to accept the standard programming bundles that cable and satellite operators pay for—packages that include highly popular and less popular channels," write Stewart and Ramachandran. Meaning: If this ever happens, Google will sell cable packages through the Internet. The only innovation there is the lack of the traditional cable box.
That seems to be the direction all these tech companies are going in, forced by the hands of the cable companies, which fear the debundling of their services. Intel's rumored TV of the future is the same idea; Apple's likely involves some sort of actual device, but the content part sounds a lot like the Google set-up. Even if these companies dream of a more à la carte, pay-for-what-you-actually-watch situation, the cable companies have shown complete resistance to this idea. Apple, in fact, has struggled with negotiations because of this, sources tell the Journal. Sony, once rumored to have a "cable-killing" streaming service, has stalled its plans because of the cable companies. Seeing a pattern yet?
When people cut the cord, however, they do so because cable bundles with all of those empty channels aren't worth the average $73.44 a month they cost. Why, then, would people ditch Time Warner Cable for Time Warner Cable served by Google? "One answer, backers say, is that the technology companies can develop far better interfaces to watch television than the clunky programming guides pay TV operators offer now," writes Stewart and Ramachandran. That sounds incredibly unexciting to someone of the cord-cutting persuasion. The shiny motion-controlled interface of the mythical Apple TV can only distract from the content it serves for so long.


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We've got some big news to share: it's our birthday!
Today (3 September 2020) marks 16 years since Jason O'Connor, David Stoddart and Michelle Rae Stoddart launched Total Merchandise.
- So That Was 2019! Total Merchandise's Year In Highlights
- Total Merchandise Wins BPMA's Distributor Of The Year Award
That's 16 years since the idea for TM was first born, operating out of the founders' spare rooms at home - and well over a decade of leading the way at the forefront of the UK's promotional merchandise industry.
Whilst we celebrated our 15th birthday in the office (spot Michelle, Dave and Jay above with just some of the balloons and cakes we had to mark the occasion), our 16th has been a little different thanks to a certain global pandemic. No names mentioned but we're looking very firmly at you, COVID-19.
That said, our transition from 15 into 16 has undoubtedly been one of our busiest and most exciting years yet, with record sales, various brand developments and an office expansion all taking place in the first six months. And then there was also the small matter of the Total Merchandise team winning not one but two highly prestigious industry awards...
Yup, that's right: in December 2019, we were voted Sourcing City's Promotional Merchandise Distributor of the Year (in the £5m+ category), whilst in February 2020, we were crowned Promotional Merchandise Distributor of the Year 2020 at the British Promotional Merchandise Association's glittering awards event.
Of course, the latter half of our 15th year was completely different to what any of us could have imagined, and our team has pulled together fantastically when it comes to adapting to the 'new normal'. We're excited and ready to make our 16th year even more brilliant and memorable than our 15th... And those are pretty big boots to fill - so let's do this!
Yes, It's Our Birthday - But We've Got A Gift For You 🥳
We're currently running a huge range of discounts and offers on some of our most popular promotional products.
Whether you're currently prepping your team to return to the office, are looking for promotional items that will ensure working from home remains a breeze or are simply looking for the perfect branded giveaways to help generate some positive awareness around your business, we've got you covered.
Many of the offers will be ending this month, so if you find something you love the look of, be quick. There's everything from discount promotional pens and branded tech essentials to promotional notepads at reduced prices, budget-friendly printed bags... And so much more!
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The sale of products based on the component cannabidiol or CBD, is getting out of control in Costa Rica. According to a complaint filed with the Ministry of Health (MINSA), at least 30 brands with are offering products with that compound through social networks, Whatsapp, Instagram and others.
Some of them sell it even in multilevel pyramid as it has been exposed on several occasions.
CBD is a non-psychotropic derivative of the hemp plant and has been recognized for its different properties for well-being and health. However, this compound remains a controlled substance in accordance with national legislation, which indicates that for products to be placed on the market they must be registered with MINSA.
Complaint 125-2 exposes at least 30 brands. Some of these brands have more than 3 years of being marketed illegally in different points of sale in the country. The document shows how different brands, imported products or products allegedly produced in Costa Rica are marketed and sold daily in the national territory without paying taxes and without health controls.
"The Ministry of Health has not bothered to solve this problem. This problem should be solved, since otherwise it would not make sense to have sanitary registration," said the complainant lawyer who preferred to remain anonymous.
Some brands that were sold illegally in the country obtained the sanitary registration without major problem as is the case of Zilis or CBDmd.
Some of these brands are CBD Perfect, CBDmd,Paraíso CBD, Golden Frog, RethinkCBD, CBD Costa Rica, BioOrganics, FlowerHouse,Lazarus Natural, CBD Ultra Cell, Zilis,Great Full CBD, Amazón Cannabico,CBDOrganic, CBD Costa Rica Store, We Costa Rica, CBD Factory, PetLife,Cr, between other.
Health registrations are the controls due and necessary to be able to market a product of health interest. This guarantees place of origin, health, avoids scams and quality. There are three types of names for health registrations according to their category. Chemical Registration, Cosmetic Registration, Nutritional Supplement Registration and Drug Registration.
In 2019, the MINSA launched a health alert on this matter, however, the institution did not follow up on the issue and during this government the Medicinal Cannabis Commission was eliminated who oversaw making this problem visible.
Unregistered products vrs registered products
There are several ways to market CBD products in the country. The most common is to import it from countries such as the United States, Mexico or Canada. Most of them are sent through customs, some bring them illegally in their suitcases or pay bites to customs agents.
Others produce them in Costa Rica in their home kitchens with CBD concentrates that they import illegally from China or the United States. Only the Osmosis CBD brand has managed to launch the first nutritional supplements of these types manufactured in the country.
Locally made products have locally produced controls indicating that it is safer to meet the proper standards with which over-the-counter products are normally made. In the case of imported products this situation is not entirely certain. Recently, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) issued a report on unregulated products in that country.
The commission of inquiry concluded that most products produced and marketed do not have the amount that their label says, may be contaminated with pesticides and, therefore, put health at risk.
MCN has found that some macrobiotics, "Green Stores", different shopping centers are marketed many brands under the table or on request. In addition, many sell without problem on Internet pages, Instagram, Facebook, WhatsApp, among others.
Ileana Herrera, head of the Records Unit, commented that "the department has already proceeded to carry out the necessary investigations."
According to the Psychotropic Law, this activity would be illegal, since even though there is a kind of control over the products that enter the registration process in the MINSA, the products with cannabidiol (CBD) that are sold without this sanitary permit would be directly violating this law.
High controls and lack of regulations of the Ministry of Health encourage illegal sale of foreign finished products
MINSA and the different medical groups have indirectly encouraged the sale of illegal products. The lack of regulations, the duration of the paperwork and the lack of action against brands that sell illegally creates a demand that is covered with a lack of information in local entrepreneurs.
This has generated a kind of "mango rice" in the legislation. Many of the people who sell illegal CBD think they are not breaking any laws or think that "CBD is legal."
Meanwhile, the high standards of health and the persecution of planting in our country general, in addition, that the companies that benefit from this new molecule are foreign companies and / or pharmaceutical importers.
Most importers or distributors have no clarity of the legal situation. This generates a distortion in the population that decides to import products without health analysis or barely produce products in their kitchen.
The MINSA has not specified the sanctions to those who fail to comply with the sale without sanitary registration. According to an investigation by our journalists department, some of the products that are marketed as a nutritional supplement have cosmetic registration. This could put your health at risk.
So far MINSA has registered around 50 products with CBD.
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AT&T’s (NYSE:T) recent acquisition of T-Mobile for $39 billion adds a new weapon to the company’s arsenal, providing additional spectrum that will enable 4G LTE deployment to more customers. The move heats up competition with providers like Verizon (NYSE:VZ) and Sprint (NYSE:S).  Sprint’s CEO has actually raised concerns that the merger between AT&T and T-Mobile would stifle competition and put too much power into the hands of AT&T and Verizon, the two leading telecom players in the U.S.
The total number of U.S. mobile phone subscribers has grown from 195 million in 2005 to around 300 million today. However, we anticipate the growth rate to moderate going forward, as wireless penetration (as a percent of total U.S. population) saturates.
Since, increased market penetration and competition will make it difficult for telecom players to raise mobile subscription pricing, AT&T and other providers are shifting focus to connected devices like smartphones, tablets and netbooks to drive growth.
While we anticipate that the U.S. mobile phone subscriber count will approach 372 million by the end of our forecast period, Trefis members anticipate higher growth towards 400 million. The Trefis member forecast implies 5% upside to our AT&T stock price estimate.
We currently have a price estimate of $35.80 for AT&T’s stock, about 15% above market price.
Market Saturation & Competition Will Keep Prices Suppressed
As of December-end 2010, wireless penetration stood at 96%,  suggesting saturation of the mobile phone market. This implies that mobile phone subscription growth will be less driven by market penetration in the years ahead, and will begin to trend in line with population growth. In addition, the telecom space is intensely competitive with a number of national and regional players. Service providers have been able to keep costs in check with the improvement in technology and widening of subscriber base.
Connected Devices to Drive Growth
AT&T’s subscriber additions from connected devices like smartphones, tablets, netbooks, and GPS devices is rising. AT&T reported wireless net adds of 2.8 million in Q4 2010, of which 1.5 million came from connected devices. This suggests continuous expansion in wireless growth areas for AT&T. The company also saw its best ever annual total wireless additions, an increase of 8.9 million for 2010.
The acquisition of T-Mobile comes at the right time for AT&T, when the mobile broadband landscape is exploding. Through T-Mobile, AT&T can get additional spectrum for deploying 4G LTE to an additional 46.5 million U.S. consumers.  Since connected devices rely primarily on data services, the deployment of 4G LTE becomes more relevant and timely for AT&T.
Trefis Community Forecast
Trefis members forecast that U.S. mobile phone subscribers will increase from 287 million in 2010 to around 401 million by the end of our forecast period, compared with the baseline Trefis estimate of an increase to 372 million during the same period. The member estimates imply an upside of 5% to our $35.80 price estimate for AT&T’s stock.
- see: The Race for 4G: AT&T Buys T-Mobile
- Wireless Quick Facts, CTIA
- AT&T Reports Record 2.8 Million Wireless Net Adds in Fourth Quarter, Jan 27, 2011
- AT&T To Acquire T-MOBILE USA From Deutsche Telekom, AT&T Press Release, March 20, 2011
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May 12, 2015
The 15th annual California Coast Classic Bicycle Tour presented by Amgen, is positioned to sell out with registration numbers breaking historic records.
May 07, 2015
Vapur®, manufacturer of the flexible, reusable Anti-Bottle®, is partnering with the global humanitarian agency Mercy Corps to support relief efforts in Nepal after the country was hit by a devastating 7.8 magnitude earthquake on April 25, 2015.
May 05, 2015
SCARPA North America adds Figure 8 sales in larger Midwest territory, All Mountain Group in combined NE/Mid-Atlantic.
Apr 30, 2015
SAN JOSE, Calif. (April 30, 2015) – Off to a strong start, GogglePal, the world’s first universally mountable heads-up display for goggles, announces that they have successfully raised more than $23,000 in the first three days of their Kickstarter...
Mar 25, 2015
WHISTLER, B.C. (March 25, 2015) - K2 Snowboarding is pumped to announce the addition of versatile rider Jody Wachniak to its Canadian Pro Team.
Mar 24, 2015
Fremont, Calif.- Brooks-Range Mountaineering, manufacturer of innovative and high-quality backcountry and outdoor equipment and accessories, hires Jacquelyne Cox as National Sales Manager.
Jan 26, 2015
LOS ANGELES, CALIF. (Jan. 26, 2015) – 686 Technical Apparel and Nikwax Waterproofing have partnered to provide the most washable, durable outerwear experience possible.
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Fremont, Calif. (January 19, 2015)- Brooks-Range Mountaineeringmanufacturer of innovative and high-quality backcountry and outdoor equipment and accessories, invites Outdoor Retailer Winter Market participants for a cocktail to support the American...
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LONDON (MarketWatch) -- U.K. building and plumbing materials provider Wolseley PLC WOS, -0.23% on Monday said that since its latest acquisition update in October, it has bought two more companies, including U.K. insulation products distributor Encon for 140.5 million pounds ($248 million) in cash. Wolseley said it expects the Encon purchase to boost earnings from the outset. Since the beginning of its fiscal year on Aug. 1, Wolseley said it has bought 10 distribution companies in Europe and North America for a total 235 million pounds. Wolseley said it expects the acquisitions to add about 357 million pounds to group sales in a fiscal year.
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Most tracked Internet companies ended Q1 2015 with a year-over-year revenue growth of more than 20%, but sequentially revenue stayed the same. Compared to the previous quarter, net income slightly declined for all tracked companies in Q1 2015, likely due to the end of the holiday season in 2014.
Smart cities represent a great revenue opportunity for technology and services providers (TSPs). It is forecasted that 1.1 billion connected devices will be used by smart cities in 2015, rising to 9.7 billion by 2020. Smart homes and smart commercial buildings will represent 45% of the total connected devices in use in 2015 and this is forecasted to increase to 80% in 2020.1
The market for the Internet of Things, which includes everything from Nest thermostats, to dishwashers, to heart monitors—is expected to grow 19% in 2015. The digital signage market is projected to be a major driver of growth and is expected to grow from US$6bn in 2013 to US$27.5bn in 2018, representing a 35.7% five-year compound annual growth rate (CAGR). While certain segments of the consumer market are seeing some IoT infiltration and companies are starting to collect data based on sensors, there are still a number of contentious security and privacy issues that need to be worked out. In the United States, the hottest market is expected to be in connected vehicles, with nearly 35% year-over-year growth anticipated in 2015.2
LinkedIn announced that it has agreed to acquire online professional development company, Lynda.com, for roughly US$1.5bn in stock and cash. Lynda.com is a subscription service platform providing access to online courses taught by industry experts. LinkedIn reported revenue of US$638mn in Q1 2015, a 35% increase compared to US$473mn in Q1 2014. Net loss for Q1 2015 was US$43mn, compared to net loss of US$13mn from the first quarter in 2014. Revenue from the US totaled US$389mn, growing 0.3% sequentially against US$388mn in Q4 2014 and 37% year over year against US$285mn in Q1 2014. As a percentage of total revenue, US revenue stood at 61%, marginally higher than the 60% achieved in both the previous quarter and the first quarter of the previous year. Revenue from the international market totaled US$248mn, dipping 2.7% sequentially against US$255mn in Q4 2014 and growing 32% year on year against US$188mn in Q1 2014.
In Q1 2015, Yelp acquired Eat24, a US food delivery business, giving Yelp more contact points with restaurants. Users will now have the ability to order their food and have it brought to them wherever they are. Yelp delivered topline growth of 55% year over year as local businesses increasingly adopted performance-based advertising, and in the first quarter, cost-per-click advertisers represented approximately 40% of local advertising revenue, an increase from 32% in the fourth quarter of 2014. With 92% growth in adjusted EBITDA year over year, it is expected to grow its business through the rest of the year. Net loss in the first quarter of 2015 was US$(1.3)mn, compared to a net loss of US$(2.6)mn, or $(0.04) per share, in the first quarter of 2014.
Netflix acquired a record 4.9 million new members globally in Q1 2015, compared to the 4.0 million of the first quarter of 2014, bringing the total global streaming membership to 62.3 million. In the US, the company gained 2.3 million new members, well above the expected 1.8 million due to both acquiring and retaining more members than forecasted. Internationally, Netflix acquired 2.6 million members in Q1 2015. The strong growth in the US was due to improved content, including the launch of the third season of House of Cards and new shows Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt and Bloodline. In Q1 2015, higher-than-forecasted net adds and US revenue, coupled with lower-than-forecasted content spending, resulted in a US contribution margin of 31.7%. In 2015, the company forecasts improved margins because they expect a greater share of global and original content costs will be absorbed by growth in international territories.


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It’s no secret that newspapers as a whole are on the decline. Some of the longest-standing family-owned outlets in the country have already shuttered their doors, and the ones who are managing to stay afloat are doing so with the help of digitization efforts and an online presence. This characteristic of journalistic publishing made the news this past spring that Jeff Bezos, founder and CEO of Amazon, had purchased the Washington Post all that much more interesting.
The Washington Post has an interesting history in its own right, one that includes the fame of bringing down a US President with its involvement in exposing the Watergate scandal. But according to an article about the paper in the Columbia Journalism Review, the Post has done little else since then to stay on top of the newspaper publishing market.
And that’s supposed to be where Jeff Bezos comes in. The man who built an empire out of selling stuff online did so by sticking to the concept that today’s work is never good enough, so there are those who are anxious to see how that translates into the future for an entity that is built on yesterday’s news.
According to the CJR, Bezos was the one who was approached about buying the paper for the simple reason that he could afford to, and because he had the digital know-how to bring the paper back to some measure of relevance. The owners at the time, an almost century-old family enterprise, knew they had a sinking ship on their hands if they didn’t catch up to what the rest of the digital publishing industry was doing, namely making the switch to digital subscriptions and app-based news opportunities like Press Reader or Zinio.
One of the big obstacles for the Post to overcome will be its narrow focus. Known as a Washington insiders’ look and the top-notch source of news that related to the small world of politics, that model isn’t going to be enough for Bezos. The man who morphed from selling books to publishing books to selling diapers, groceries, and hardware isn’t going to be content with a narrow focus like the Post’s. Fortunately, that focus is already shifting, and the paper is hiring.
One thing is certain, and that if anyone is qualified to bring a publishing outlet–even a journalism outlet–into the future, Bezos is the man to do it. What remains to be seen is whether or not he will cut his losses and close its doors, or if the paper will even resemble its historic ancestors once he’s finished with it.


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"Most of the Industry Experts predict that 2nd half of 2021 will see a rebound of the Hospitality Industry. I have gone through a lot of cycles and every cycle becomes scarier and scarier. But one thing is for certain, that every time this industry bounces back stronger than the last time." Rick Takach, Chairman & CEO, Vesta Hospitality
Rick from Vesta Hospitality talks with us about the Hospitality Industry and how it has been affected by Opportunity Zones, COVID-19, some stiff competition as well as opportunities for distressed buying during the pandemic and how 2021 looks for this industry.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TgfsfZTZm0I&feature=youtu.be (video podcast presented by Nvestiv Capital)


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PUCCI LEGS IT: ** PUCCI** has teamed up with luxe US denim label Seven For All Mankind to create a limited edition line of coloured jeans. Designed by Pucci's creative director Matthew Williamson, the jeans go on sale in Pucci boutiques this month, costing around £200 a pair. [b] REESE'S (BEAUTY) PIECES: ** REESE WITHERSPOON** has been named as the first global ambassador for Avon. As well as featuring in the brand's advertising and getting involved with product development, the actress will serve as honorary chairman of the Avon Foundation, a charity focused on breast cancer, domestic violence and emergency relief initiatives. "Avon is more than an iconic world class beauty leader - it is a company that is known the world over as a crusader for women's causes," Witherspoon commented. [b] BEENE CONGRATULATED: ** KENNETH COLE**, who will receive the AMY Award - previously won by the likes of Ralph Lauren and Tommy Hilfiger - at the YMA Geoffrey Beene Fashion Scholarship Dinner in October, may soon hone his silver screen skills, too. He is rumoured in the press to be lining up a cameo appearance in Ugly Betty. [b] ROUND THE MULBERRY BUSH: MULBERRY is still not commenting on any rumours about the replacement of design director Stuart Vevers - who announced that he's off to Loewe last week. Various very fashionable names are being bandied about on the gossip grapevine but the British fashion house insists it will only make an announcement at the end of the summer.[b] GARDEN SCENTER: ** BEYONCE** will combine a performance in NYC's Madison Square Garden tomorrow with promoting her new fragrance for Emporio Armani, Diamonds. Twenty "brand ambassadors" will be on hand to distribute samples to the audience, PAGESIX.COM reports. [b] BRINGING HOME THE BACON: ** RALPH LAUREN**, in his capacity as chairman and ceo of Polo Ralph Lauren Corp, was the highest-paid executive of an American vendor last year. His £13 million pay package saw him top WWD's top ten list of vendor executive compensation for the third year in a row. [b] LITERARY CLASSICS: AS part of its upcoming Golden Age of Couture exhibition, the V&A are reissuing classic style bible The ABC of Men's Fashion by ** Hardy Amies**. First published in 1964 and long out of print, the new version will include a foreword by Amies' protégée and design director of his label, Ian Garlant. [b] MOVERS AND SHAKERS: ** GISELE BUNDCHEN** has sold her 3,679-square foot luxury Spanish-style LA pad for a cool £2 million – and the word on the grapevine is that Quentin Tarantino is the mystery buyer, according to PAGESIX.COM. The supermodel has moved into a town house in New York's West Village. [b] GOOD MANNERS COST NOTHING: ** VALENTINO** isn't a fan of the table manners in America. "I notice that young ladies in New York tend to move around the room more, oftentimes before the second course has been served," the designer told Domino magazine. "I do not approve of this and believe in staying seated from first course to dessert." [b] SECONDARY SELLING: ARMANI will open a version of its Via Manzoni flagship store in cult online world Second Life – with Mr Armani himself greeting customers at the launch in the shape of his computerised alter ego, known as an avatar. Shoppers will be able to purchase Armani's top ten products using Second Life's currency, the Linden dollar, WWD reports. [b] FIGHTING TALK: ** SEAN JOHN**'s first foray into womenswear saw his label, Sean by Sean Combs, fold after less than a year – but the hip hop mogul hasn't given up his fashion ambitions, with "several major launches" planned for the near future, WWD reports. "What I learned is that no matter how much hype there is surrounding a line, in women's you have to be up for the fight," he said. [b] DRESS TO DISTRESS: GARY WEBER is the latest fashion brand to fall foul of copyright laws. ** Fenn Wright Manson** claimed Weber had copied its Spiral Dot Satin Devore dress - forcing the label to destroy almost 1,000 of the £90 dresses in question, as well as paying compensation and legal costs. [b] THAT'S A RAP: ** MISCHA BARTON** hasn't always been so groomed – as a teenager, she admits, she was as susceptible to trend disasters as the rest of us. "I was into the sweatpants look," the actress admitted to CONTACTMUSIC.COM. "Hip-hop didn't pass me by!" [b] MICROSIZE ME: ** MARC JACOBS** has designed the Little Marc Box, a sweet baby kit comprising pyjamas and a toy bearing the slogan "Marc who?", based on the concept of a McDonald's Happy Meal. Strictly limited edition, the boxes go on sale exclusively at Colette in Paris for approximately £80 each from August 27. [b] LOVE THY NEIGHBOUR: ** HEIDI KLUM** isn't a fan of new neighbours the Beckhams, who have brought media chaos to the area of Hollywood Hills - where she lives with husband Seal and their children - since their arrival last month. "You couldn't even drive by because the paparazzi were hanging out, waiting for them to leave the house," the supermodel said on The Tonight Show With Jay Leno. "It's kind of a pain." [b] SUMMER LOVING: Klum's ex, 57-year-old Formula One chief ** Flavio Briatore**, has meanwhile been spotted smooching model girlfriend Elisabetta Gregoraci, 26, on a romantic break in Sardinia. [b] CARRIE ON SHOPPING: ** SARAH JESSICA PARKER** has revealed that the clothes and accessories she kept from Sex and the City are "archived and stored like museum pieces" in a temperature-controlled vault, according to Metro. [b] TEMPEST TEMPTS US: REMEMBER to pop by the ** Diesel** store on the King's Road, which reopens today after being closed after a fire in April - if only to see the window installations created by new talent William Tempest using the original fire-damaged stock. [b] FLOATING TO THE TOP: THE chairman and chief executive of ** Debenhams** have bought 250,000 shares in the company between them in an attempt to boost the share price, which hit an all-time low of 118p this week. [b] THE WONDER OF YOU: ECLECTIC jewellery boutique ** Kabiri** is opening a concession in Selfridges' eagerly-anticipated Wonder Room on August 24. The space will showcase exclusive pieces from contemporary designers including Sho, Ana de Costa, Zoe and Morgan and Arena. [b] THIRD TIME LUCKY: ** IVANA TRUMP** will marry for the third time after getting engaged to on-off beau Rossano Rubicondi in St Tropez, her spokewoman has confirmed. The former Mrs Donald Trump – who has been seen sporting a huge pink diamond ring – is expected to make a formal announcement when she returns to the US. [b] JEWELLED UP: ** MADONNA**'s penchant for accessorising proved a hindrance this week, as it took the singer three goes to get through airport security in New York – shedding more jewellery with each attempt. "On the third try, she got through without the detector beeping and raised her fists in triumph," an onlooker told the Daily Mail. [b] IT'S IN THE STONES: ** BULGARI** has posted a rise in profits of 8.9 per cent, to around £318 million, for the first half of the year. [b] A KNIGHT'S SALE: THE ever-quirky ** Tatty Devine** will be selling exclusive wares at special prices between £10 and £20 at the medieval-themed Tapestry Goes West music festival, Margam Park, Wales from August 10 to 11. [b] ON A ROLE: ULRIK GARDE, senior vice president of international sales at ** Burberry**, will move to Georg Jensen as ceo from November 1. 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Sharing the bounty: Fairfield kicks off food drive for 375th anniversary
One of the first official events celebrating Fairfield's 375th anniversary began with a shout Friday when a "Town Crier" issued an official proclamation.
With a commanding voice that carried across Town Hall Green, Walt Matis, who is also program and volunteer coordinator with the Fairfield Museum and History Center, made the proclamation as the start of the town's birthday officially began with a townwide food drive for people in need.
Organizers of Fairfield's 375th Food Drive hope to collect enough to supply four major food distribution centers for a full year, including Operation Hope, Bridgeport Rescue Mission, Thomas Merton House in Bridgeport and A Project from the Heart, a local group that sends care packages to troops.
"I think it's a phenomenal way of commemorating the 375th anniversary," said Eleanor Gonzalez of Fairfield, who was on hand to watch Matis in a Colonial-style costume, read the proclamation as he rang a bell and then posted it at the message board by Old Post Road.
"Since its settlement, Fairfield has prospered more by the character of its people than a richness of location or natural resources," Matis read. "That quality is never more evident than when our citizens turn their generous nature to helping our neighbors in need."
"The food drive was the brainstorm of Judge Dan Caruso," said First Selectman Michael Tetreau, "to provide an event that everybody in town could participate in, and I can't think of anything more symbolic of our town's character than that we're providing goods to those in need."
"I'm delighted to be a member of the committee" organizing the good drive, said Susan Barrett, a former state representative. "We're hard at work and everything is falling into place."
For more information about the food drive or to volunteer, visit: http://bit.ly/1dBfbEz


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Igloo Books founder John Styring has launched a new children’s publishing company called Bookoli, with the first titles due for release in the autumn.
Styring sold Igloo to Bonnier Publishing in 2014 and stepped down as its c.e.o. two years later. “I was under non-compete clauses for a certain period of time, so I did other projects outside publishing. But my wife Briony and I realised we just really loved children’s books and the book business,” he told The Bookseller Daily.
The new company, based in Bath, will publish books for children aged five and under. Styring wants to publish books that “work in all markets—the mass-market, trade—and we want to sell worldwide”. Some titles will be created in-house but the company will also look at acquiring books from talented authors and illustrators, Styring said, with the titles to be “a bit different from what we did at Igloo”. Innovative formats will also be a focus of the new list, he added.
Styring, who established and built Igloo into a business with an annual turnover of £30m, said he was excited to start again. Bookoli’s employees are currently in single digits, but the company is recruiting six to eight new members of staff. “I’ve got my sleeves rolled up and talking to authors is really refreshing. This is a smaller organisation with people who have come from a range of publishers, who all have a passion for creating and selling great books,” Styring said. “The company is a team effort.”
Bookoli is exhibiting at the London Book Fair at stand 1G30.


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Q2 2023 Toronto Industrial Market Report
The industrial market for the second quarter of 2023 continues to see vacancy rates of sub-one percent levels, while availability continues to sit at 1.5 percent. Lease rates, quarter-over-quarter, increased by two percent, bringing the average asking rent to $18.32 per square foot. The Bank of Canada’s recent interest rate increases have affected the sale price of industrial buildings, resulting in a decrease in the number of transactions, along with the average selling price. Buyers needing financing to purchase the asset will need to pay significantly more than they would have paid a year and a half ago on the interest payments. Looking ahead, we anticipate a small increase in availability as more space is slated to hit the market in 2024, which will affect availability rates and push rental rates to level off.


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Jeff Bezos, the world’s wealthiest man, just touched a $211 billion net worth, and his wealth has increased by $8.4 billion, according to the Bloomberg Billionaire index. This happened after Amazon.com Inc shares saw a rise of 4.7% due to the Pentagon cancelling a cloud computing deal with Microsoft.
Tesla’s CEO Elon Musk is the only one to have touched an amount near to this one in January when he hit $210 million, but Jeff has recently flagged his victory and ranked as number one with the most net worth. These two billionaires have spent the almost first half of the year trying to trade the top position, but Bezos just won it all as Amazon shares rose to 20% since mid-March.
Recently due to the mounting stock prices, many tech giants have seen a boom in their fortunes. Musk holds the second position with a $180.8 billion net worth as Tesla’s shares dropped on Tuesday. However, French luxury goods tycoon Bernard Arnault stood third in the list with a $168.5 billion net worth.
Amazon’s CEO, Jeff Bezos, has recently stepped down from his position after running the company for 27 years. He, however, still serves as the company’s executive chairman and owns about 11% share. If we look at Bezos previous records, he topped with a net worth of $206.9 billion in 2020 as the pandemic boosted the Amazon prices.
Pentagon announced on Tuesday that it is cancelling a cloud computing contract with Microsoft corp worth $10 billion due to some issues with the US government and various significant tech companies over the contract for several years now. However, this decision implies that Pentagon wanted to make a smooth shift from Microsoft to the rival Amazon.
Jeff Bezos’s wife and the 15th richest person MacKenzie Scott also saw a rise of $2.9 billion in her fortune after the deal cancelled. This jump has beautifully veiled the $2.7 billion she has given away this year. It is just a cue that some billionaires cannot give their funds away more rapidly than they make it.


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This week’s show is all about Seattle-area companies. First up, Wyze wants to raise money, so it shared its sales from last year and plans for 30 more smart home products. Kevin and I talk about the company and its impact on the industry. Then we shift to Microsoft and its Build event, which took place this week. We discuss the IoT news including Azure RTOS, an update to Azure IoT Central (the SaaS IoT platform for Azure), and more. We also took a side trip to explore a new consortium dedicated to digital twins. We then discuss what $4.99 a month buys you from Wink, a new wearable for contact tracing from Nodle and Avnet, the new Logitech Circle View camera, and Google Assistant getting new skills for appliances. We conclude by answering an email from Australia about door locks for rentals.
This week’s guest is Dr. Ben Calhoun, co-founder, and co-CTO at Everactive. I profiled the company a few years back when it had a different name but the same mission — building battery-free sensors that are powered via energy harvesting. The company has sold its steam trap sensor since 2018 and is now launching a vibration sensor. We talk about how to build a sensor that can harvest enough energy to monitor factory conditions, how COVID-19 is changing the demand for industrial IoT, and what changes once plant managers get a continuous stream of data about their operations. It’s a fun show, and you’ll learn all about steam traps!
- Wyze sold $95 million in gear last year
- Microsoft’s really building out an end-to-end IoT infrastructure
- Wink is charging me $5 a month so my voice assistants integrate better
- Why we need energy harvesting sensors
- How to sell a big name on a startup’s tech


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May 9, 2016
Marijuana Business at Entrepreneurs Summit
Here is where things get real. It’s Day 3 and here is where we have a live discussionÂ on “The Green Rush–Is Legal Marijuana a New Frontier for Black Business.â€ As you can obviously imagine, this is “thatâ€ subject. The one that breaks ground, causes a shift, and alters perspectives. The one that introduces new ideas and stretches imagination.
This session featured Scott Greiper, president and founding partner of Viridian Capital Advisors L.L.C.; CEO of Simply Pure Dispensary and Managing Partner of Cannabis Global Initiative, Wanda James; and CEO of District Growers, Corey Barnett.
“What the black community needs is education, and insight, and access,â€ says Viridian’s Greiper. “It’s right that people can build, grow, scale and operate with integrity.â€
“It’s time to get involved–the time is now,â€ says James. “If you’re in a state that just legalized, don’t think that you’re going in and will receive big money. You should anticipate operating in the negative for maybe a year later, maybe two,â€ she continued.
Here’s the conclusion: It may not be fast and easy, but it will surely be worth it.
“Focus is so critical to early state success,â€ exclaimed Greiper.
“Medical marijuana Stocks will be hard to make money under. With the recreational piece, the market will bloom,â€ says James. “There is nothing I’m more proud of than what I do now. You have to be like water, you have to be where the maker grows. The industry is so big, we are undeniable, and they can no longer say it’s not important,â€ she asserted.
The conversation continued to emphasize the importance of the marijuana industry. “God had something in his mind when doing this–or hers,” said Greiper. “Something about this plant is clearing MS, arthritis, insomnia, and the list goes on.â€
Listen people, word on the curb is that there are many unconventional ways for you to get in this lucrative, booming, industry.
If you’re looking for money to get your business started visit, Viridian.
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July brought us a slew of exciting smartphone launches, but the action doesn’t stop there. As August approaches, the tech world is buzzing with rumors and expectations for upcoming releases. From Vivo V29 to Redmi 12 5G, let’s take a look at the highly anticipated phones set to debut next month.
Xiaomi Mix Fold 3: A Rival to Reckon With
Xiaomi is stepping up its game with the Mix Fold 3, slated for debut in China. Taking on competitors like the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 5, this foldable beauty is likely to set new standards in the industry. A noteworthy highlight is its camera system, co-developed with the legendary brand Leica.
Vivo V29 Series: Global Debut
Vivo is ready to make a global splash with the V29 series, comprising the Vivo V29 and Vivo V29 Pro. Interestingly, this series is a rebranded version of the Vivo S17 series, previously launched in China in May. Expect powerful performance and exciting features from this upcoming duo.
Realme GT 5: A Flagship Contender
Realme is not lagging behind in the race, as it gears up to introduce its first flagship smartphone of 2023 – the Realme GT 5. Boasting the Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 chipset, a dazzling 144Hz OLED display, and a formidable 50 MP triple-camera setup, this smartphone is set to impress. Initially launching in China, it won’t be long before the global unveiling follows suit.
Infinix GT 10 Pro: Innovative Aesthetics
Infinix has a treat in store for Indian consumers with the launch of its GT 10 Pro series on August 3. Featuring a distinct design with captivating LED lights, this smartphone is all about unique aesthetics and a price tag that falls in the sub-20K segment.
Redmi 12 5G: Budget-friendly Marvel
Xiaomi is also eyeing the budget-conscious market with the Redmi 12 5G. Set to debut in India on August 1, this pocket-friendly device is expected to pack a punch with its Snapdragon 4 Gen 2 chip, a smooth 90Hz FHD+ display, a robust 5,000 mAh battery, and a high-performing 50 MP primary camera sensor.
OnePlus Open: Unveiling a Foldable Marvel
OnePlus is all set to make waves in the tech world with its first-ever foldable smartphone, aptly named the OnePlus Open. Armed with the powerful Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 SoC, a stunning 2K AMOLED main display, and a triple-camera setup reminiscent of the OnePlus 11 5G, this device promises to be a game-changer. Mark your calendars for a potential grand launch event on August 29 in New York.


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Next week » Inflation, Bank of Japan and London Stock Exchange
The CPI data was the highlight of the week as US inflation continues to slow. This should continue this week as Canada, the UK and Japan release their December CPIs. The US is also to release additional inflation data in the form of producer price indices. In addition, the meeting of the Bank of Japan will be held on Wednesday.
The BOJ is expected to embark on some form of quantitative tightening after raising the JGB’s 10-year ceiling from 0.25% to 0.50% at its December meeting. While Bank of Japan Governor Kuroda insists that monetary policy remains accommodative, traders don’t see it that way as the yen has risen aggressively in the FX market all week. And it’s income season! This week’s highlights include Goldman Sachs, Morgan Stanley and Netflix.
Last week, the US consumer price index for December was in line with expectations. The overall consumer price index fell from 7.1% y/y in November to 6.5% y/y in December. This is the sixth straight month of falling inflation since peaking at 9.1% year-on-year in July and the lowest level since October 2021. up 5.7% year on year. While both numbers have declined, inflation is still well above the Fed’s 2% target.
However, the markets decided to focus on the December monthly consumer price index, which was -0.1% compared to the expectation of 0% and the previous reading of 0.1%.
This was the first negative impression of the series since May 2020. According to the CME FedWatch tool, markets are pricing a 94% chance of a 25 basis point rate hike when the FOMC meets on Feb. 1 versus only a 75% chance of a 25 basis point hike.
In addition, some analysts point out that the housing component of the CPI is too high and several months behind the rest of the components. Thus, the consumer price index may fall even more in the coming months.
Bank of Japan
The Bank of Japan meets on Wednesday this week. Although interest rates are expected to remain unchanged, traders believe there will be some quantitative tightening as the Bank of Japan conducts a comprehensive monetary policy review at the meeting.
Last month, the Bank of Japan surprised the markets by adjusting its yield curve control (YCC). The CBR extended the range for the 10-year JGB from -/+0.25% to -/+0.50%. And while Bank of Japan Governor Kuroda insists this is not quantitative easing and monetary policy will remain loose, traders are not biting. Some speculate that the Bank of Japan may be ditching its YCC altogether!
As a result, traders have been buying the yen since Thursday to avoid any surprises. USD/JPY has lost almost 440 pips this week to almost 127.70 while GBP/JPY has lost almost 380 pips to 155.89. EUR/JPY is also down 230 pips on the week near 138.25. Recall that after the Bank of Japan surprised the markets at the December meeting, the USD/JPY fell by 520 points in a day!
The start of the reporting season continues this week. For the most part, Wall Street’s big banks beat forecasts on Friday. However, they are concerned about economic uncertainty due to high interest rates and the possibility of a recession. The major banks will complete their release this week with reports from Goldman Sachs and Morgan Stanley on Tuesday. In addition, the first of FAANG will post earnings this week, while Netflix will post earnings on Thursday. Other important companies reporting earnings this week are: KBH, UAL, SI, GS, MS, AA, SCHW, PNC, PG, NFLX. , STT, SLB
Last week, the focus was on the US consumer price index. This week inflation data continues to be published. Canada, the UK and Japan are to release their December CPI this week along with the US producer price index. In addition, China will have a data dump on Tuesday. Keep in mind that this will be the first look at economic data after the Covid zero spread policy is lifted.
Other economic data due this week includes UK and Australian employment data, US, Canadian and UK retail sales data, and Germany’s ZEW index. Other posts this week:
Sunday – January 15, 2023
Japan: CGPI Wholesale Price Index (DEC)
Australia: Private Residence Permit (NOV)
China: real estate prices (December)
Monday – January 16, 2023
Germany: ZEW index – an index of economic sentiment in Germany (January)
United Kingdom: Statement by Governor Bailey of the Bank of England
Canada: Bank of Canada Business Outlook Review
NZIER Business Confidence (Q4)
Australia: Westpac Consumer Confidence (JAN)
China: industrial production (DEC)
China: Retail Sales (DEC)
China: Unemployment rate (DEC)
China: GDP Growth Rate (Q4)
Tuesday – January 17, 2023
Germany: Annual consumer price index (DEC)
United Kingdom: change in the number of applicants (DEC)
UK: average salary (November)
Germany: ZEW Economic Sentiment Index (JANUARY)
Canada: Housing Construction (DEC)
Canada: IPC (DEC)
USA: NY Empire State Manufacturing Index (JAN)
Japan: Reuters Tankan Index (JAN)
Japan: Equipment Orders (November)
Japan: BoJ decision on interest rates
Japan: BoJ quarterly forecast
Japan: Bank of Japan Press Conference
Wednesday – January 18, 2023
United Kingdom: inflation data
EU: Final Inflation Rate (DEC)
Canada: PPI (DEC)
USA: IPP (DEC)
USA: Retail Sales (DEC)
USA: industrial production (DEC)
USA: production volume (DEC)
USA: NAHB Housing Market Index (JANUARY)
New Zealand: food inflation (DEC)
Japan: Balance of Trade (DEC)
Australia: Employment Development (DEC)
Thursday – January 19, 2023
Norway: Norges Bank interest rate decision
USA: Advance Building Permit (DEC)
USA: Housing Construction (DEC)
US: Philadelphia Fed Manufacturing Index (JAN)
Crude oil reserves
New Zealand: Business PMI NZ (DEC)
Japan: CPI (December)
China: base rate on annual loans
China: prime rate on 5-year loans (JAN)
Friday – January 20, 2023
Germany: producer price index (DEC)
United Kingdom: Retail Sales (DEC)
EU: Speech by ECB President Lagarde
Canada: retail sales (November)
USA: Existing Home Sales (DEC)
See » Economic calendar
Chart of the week: FTSE 100 daily
Source: Tradingview, Stone X
Since January 3, the FTSE 100 has traded higher for 9 of 10 trading sessions. On Friday, the main UK index closed at a 4.5-year high and just above the 127.2% Fibonacci retracement level, from the August 19 high to the October 13 low. After last week’s positive GDP data, investors are hopeful that the UK could starve into recession.
After hitting a near-term low on October 13, the FTSE 100 moved towards resistance at 7577.5. From there, it receded slightly, forming the pattern of the flag. The purpose of the flag pattern is the length of the flagpole plus the breakpoint. The price passed the flag on December 21st and hasn’t looked back. The target of the pattern is around 8200 and the price is on the right track.
The only remaining resistance is the 161.8% Fibonacci extension from the previously mentioned 8116.7 timeframe. However, note that the RSI is in the overbought zone, indicating that the stock index may be poised for a correction.
The first support is at the previous high at 7693.5, then the top of the blurry pattern at 7615.4. Below, the price may move away from the 7293.8 flag.
US inflation data was weaker than expected compared to the previous month. Will other countries also publish weaker inflation data this week? And what will the Bank of Japan do? Traders may have done well by buying the yen and selling the Nikkei 100 last week. Can we see “buy the rumor, sell the news” type of trading? Volatility could be high this week if there are any surprises. Manage risk accordingly.
Joe Perry, CMT, FOREX.com » Official site
Disclaimer: The information and opinions contained in this report are for general information only and do not constitute an offer or solicitation to buy or sell any currency contracts or CFDs. Although the information contained herein has been obtained from sources believed to be reliable, the author does not guarantee its accuracy or completeness and accepts no liability for any direct, indirect or consequential damages that may result from anyone relying to such information.


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The first SMS ever sent will be auctioned in Paris as a ‘piece of digital history’. The ‘Short Message Service’ will be offered to buyers by Aguttes auction house as ‘non-fungible token’ (Nft), accompanied by a digital certificate of authenticity. The buyer who wins the code, guaranteed by blockchain technology, will be considered the digital owner of the SMS. The author of the message was the programmer of Vodafone
Neil Papworth, who in December 1992 sent it to a colleague who was attending a corporate Christmas party. The text was a simple, “Merry Christmas”.
Digital certificates of this type are gaining in popularity. The NFT of the first tweet written by Jack Dorsey, the founder of Twitter, was auctioned in recent months for $ 2.9 million, while the first Tim Berners Lee source code for the World Wide Web was sold for 5.4 million dollars.
Lower figures are expected from the sale of the first SMS. The auction house plans to collect between 100,000 and 200,000 euros from the auction. Owner of the SMS is Vodafone, which means donate the proceeds to UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency.


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Imageco helps Dr Martens take a sustainable step
Published: 22 June 2022 | No comments yet
All of the graphics at the new Carnaby Street store were printed using Imageco’s HP Latex 800W printer
Imageco has linked up with Dr Martens to create a range of sustainable indoor and outdoor graphics for a new store in London, using its HP Latex 800W printer and Drytac media.
The wide-format printing and signage specialists, based in Leeds, used Drytac SpotOn SynTac and ViziPrint Deco+ to produce the window graphics for the famous footwear brand during the development of a ‘test and learn’ store.
Local design agency Syn Retail introduced the two brands after working with Dr Martens. Armed with a brief to be as sustainable as possible, the company chose to use SpotOn SynTac, a PVC-free polypropylene wall graphic media, to produce exterior graphics at the front of the store to cover up work during its refurbishment.
SpotOn SynTac was chosen for the short-term graphics as it does not require any lamination and is simple to apply and remove after use. Imageco also selected ViziPrint Deco+, a high-quality clear window film, for the production of interior graphics for the windows that would allow natural light into the store.
Nathan Swinson-Bullough, Imageco managing director said, ‘We have been working with Drytac products for some time now. Following the success of this project, this amount of use is about to be elevated.
‘Imageco deployed its HP Latex 800W printer, supplied by Perfect Colours, to produce all the graphics for the project. This allowed the company to deliver an even more sustainable service to Dr Martens.
‘Imageco was one of the first UK customers to install the HP Latex 800W printer, back in January 2021. The printer offers a suite of features including the whitest white ink that does not yellow over time, enabling print businesses to produce neater outlines and add more contrast.’
Mr Swinson-Bullough added, ‘HP Latex inks are water-based, which means they met the job criteria really well. The fact that the ink is also vegan fitted in perfectly with Dr Martens’ range of vegan boot products,”
‘The inks also deliver the sharp quality needed for internal graphics, so they proved to be the perfect solution.
‘Dr Martens loved the work and were really appreciative of our efforts. The company is leading by example in how the future of more sustainable retail should look.’