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Haulage firm flying the flag for Paisley 2021 with special truck
A Renfrewshire-based distribution company will be flying the flag for Paisley’s UK City of Culture 2021 bid – after revealing a branded truck and trailer.
Hillington-based Gordon Leslie Group provide distribution and storage services throughout the UK and beyond, and joins a wide range of companies who have agreed to provide funding should Paisley’s bid be successful.
And new Renfrewshire Council leader Iain Nicolson – also the chair of the Paisley 2021 Partnership Board – paid the company a visit to see the truck and trailer – covered in colourful 2021 branding – for himself.
Paisley is bidding for the title as part of a wider push to use the area’s unique cultural and heritage offer to transform its future.
The town’s initial bid was submitted in April and competition organisers at the UK Government’s Department for Culture, Media and Sport are due to announce the shortlist for the second stage over the summer.
To date the Paisley 2021 bid has been backed by almost 200 local firms – including internationally-important names Glasgow Airport, intu Braehad and WH Malcolm.
There has also been support from Coats PLC – which started life in the town and remains the world’s largest industrial thread manufacturer – and whisky giant Diageo, who bottle 30% of the world’s Scotch from their Shieldhall base.
Councillor Nicolson said: “The UK City of Culture bid has already taken awareness of what Paisley has to offer to a new level. No matter what happens next, that will bring new visitors and investment into the area for local businesses to feed off.
“Should the bid be successful, there would be even more economic opportunity and thousands of new jobs for Renfrewshire, as well as all the social benefits from creating opportunities for people to get involved in cultural activity.
“We are fortunate to be home to large employers such as Gordon Leslie Group – we are delighted they have thrown their support behind the bid and it’s great to think the truck and trailer will be spreading a bit of Paisley on its travels.”
Gordon Leslie Group is a second-generation family business, which has been based in Renfrewshire almost 50 years.
Managing director Craig Leslie said: “The firm was started by my father and has been in Renfrewshire since the 1970s – first at Abbotsinch Industrial Estate, then Linwood, and now Hillington.
“Paisley 2021 is a fantastic opportunity to put the area back on the map and will provide a much-needed boost for local businesses in terms of attracting investment and creating jobs.
“We are behind what the bid is trying to achieve and I would call on other businesses to consider how they could get involved and help promote the town.”


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Mitsubishi Motors Corporation is celebrating 15 years of its successful Mitsubishi Outlander crossover. Originally launched in the US in 2001, and in Europe in 2003, the Mitsubishi Outlander has accumulated 1.5 million sales over three generations, with each car representing a significant milestone on the automotive landscape.
The 2001 Mitsubishi Outlander was previewed by the “Active Sports Crossover” concept vehicle at the 2000 Detroit Motor Show, which introduced the term “crossover” for the first time to describe the emerging genre of vehicle, while the second generation vehicle employed MMC’s “Project Global” C/D flexible global architecture which underpinned numerous other vehicles in co-operation with other manufacturers.
Today, the third generation is renowned for its highly successful PHEV variant – the best-selling plug-in hybrid vehicle worldwide. The UK is the leading market in Europe for the third generation Outlander, which has seen the introduction of MMC’s new visual identity, dubbed “Dynamic Shield”. The new look combines protection and performance and informs the identity of forthcoming models across the Mitsubishi range.
The award-winning Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV has effectively defined the emergence of the UK’s plug-in hybrid sector. In 2013, the year before its arrival, the total plug-in hybrid market across all marques stood at just 989, but Mitsubishi has sold more than 25,000 Outlander PHEVs in the UK since the pioneering 4×4’s launch here in 2014, making it the nation’s favourite plug-in vehicle.
The Outlander is the first of a new product offensive from Mitsubishi which will see SUVs take centre stage with the availability of either plug-in hybrid electric or full electric variants, distinguished by a strong and expressive design language.

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Job placement after graduation and employer perceptions drive jump; Princeton Review also calls out employment rate spike.
- February 2, 2014
A series of workshops that provide faculty, students and community members with tools to start and grow their own businesses kicks off Feb. 11.
- December 18, 2013
Take a look at a few recent alumni and a student whose businesses were helped by the Anderson Center for Entrepreneurship and Innovation.
Students on college campuses across the country are sporting an ergonomic single-strap backpack.
- November 24, 2013
A retailer that sells artisan goods to benefit social causes has won this semester’s Vol Court pitch competition.


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President Donald Trump railed against General Motors (GM) over the company’s plans to cut production at some U.S. facilities and threatened to slash subsidies including the federal tax credit for GM’s electric vehicles.
“Very disappointed with General Motors and their CEO, Mary Barra, for closing plants in Ohio, Michigan and Maryland,” Trump said in a Twitter post. “Nothing being closed in Mexico & China. The U.S. saved General Motors, and this is the THANKS we get!”
….for electric cars. General Motors made a big China bet years ago when they built plants there (and in Mexico) – don’t think that bet is going to pay off. I am here to protect America’s Workers!
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) November 27, 2018
General Motors on Monday announced plans to cut back production in several of its North American plants in states including Ohio, Michigan and Maryland. GM also said it plans to reduce its salaried workforce by 15%, including one-quarter of company executives. The Detroit, Michigan-based automaker expects that the massive restructuring will save up to $6 billion a year by the end of 2020.
As part of the restructuring plan, General Motors also said it will be doubling resources allocated to electric and autonomous vehicle programs in the next two years.
Trump said he is “looking at cutting all GM subsidies” following the announcements. Currently, consumers can take advantage of a $7,500 federal tax credit if they purchase an all-electric vehicle, which includes GM vehicles including the Chevrolet Bolt and Chevrolet Volt. The federal tax credits begin to phase out after a manufacturer sells 200,000 electric cars, a limit which GM and other automakers have been lobbying Congress to lift.
Trump’s latest comments follow a slew of public criticisms directed toward General Motors and its CEO Mary Barra. Trump, who made boosting American manufacturing a focal point of his 2016 presidential campaign, has previously attacked a variety of U.S. companies for shuttering or moving domestic production.
Shares of General Motors extended declines following Trump’s Twitter posts. The stock fell 2.55% to $36.69 each as of market close Tuesday.
Updates with closing share prices for GM.
Emily McCormick is a reporter for Yahoo Finance. Follow her on Twitter: @emily_mcck
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HOUSTON Police say a woman left her two-year-old child in a shopping cart while fleeing from a security guard who caught her shoplifting at Target.
Priscanoi Kisivuli, 21, has been charged with abandoning a child with intent to return. She is not in police custody.
On August 2, Kisivuli and another woman were captured on surveillance tape stealing items from a Target store at 13250 Northwest Freeway, according to court documents.
When they were approached by a security guard, Kisivuli allegedly fled the store holding another small child but leaving behind the two-year-old in the shopping cart.
The other suspect was detained and questioned by police.
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LITTLETON — Boasting an inviting and active downtown, an expanding industrial park and a growing reputation as the center of a burgeoning regional craft-beer scene, Littleton is on its way to becoming a “billion-dollar town.”
That good news was shared recently during the Littleton Area Chamber of Commerce’s 26th annual Economic Development Celebration at the Littleton Opera House. The Nov. 19 event also featured the naming of Richard Wilson, the founder of Wilco Direct Inc., a steel fabricating firm, as the chamber’s Business Leader of the Year.
Brien Ward, founder of the Littleton Economic Development Taskforce, pointed out that since 1995, the town’s assessed valuation has risen from $241 million to $819 million and is poised to hit the 10-figure mark in 2023.
Part of that growth, he said, was due to an influx into the Littleton Industrial Park, which has seen a dozen existing businesses expand there and also to a return of national brands to Main Street.
Between 1920 and 1980, Main Street was dominated by those brands, but they were entirely absent come 1992, said Ward. As of 2018, however, both Main Street as well as The Meadow, which is located southwest of the downtown and was envisioned by town leaders as a way of allowing big-box development while protecting small downtown retailers, have seen a return of national brands, ranging from Applebee’s to Walmart.
Ward anticipates that within the next five years, the number of national brands in Littleton will grow from the current 40 to between 70 and 80.
Andy Smith of Peabody and Smith Residential and Commercial Realty in Franconia said Littleton home prices have been “very steady” in recent years, with year-over-years sales similarly holding fast.
The average sales price of a house in Littleton is $194,936, Smith said, adding that the house, on average, was offered for sale for 85 days, a sign of a “very healthy market.”
Smith acknowledged that affordable housing remains a challenge and that builders are feeling stress because while their construction costs have gone up, there has not been a commensurate increase in sale prices.
Littleton’s commercial real estate market, however, is doing well, Smith said.
“The Meadow is almost full,” he said, while the industrial park “is the envy” of many cities and towns in New Hampshire.
Nathan Karol, the LACC’s executive director, said the future of Littleton and surrounding communities is sustainable economic development, and that beer is a part of it.
Karol observed that the Schilling Beer Co., which in June 2018 completed a major expansion of its operations along the Ammonoosuc River in Littleton, was joined in doing so by Bethlehem’s Rek-lis Brewing, which, although relatively young, had already increased its capacity to meet demand.
Additionally, two breweries — Iron Furnace Brewery in Franconia and the Copper Pig Brewery in Lancaster —opened in 2018, while another was expected to open soon in Littleton.
Karol closed the 2018 Economic Development Celebration by presenting the Raymond S. Burton Business Leader of the Year Award to Wilson.
Named after the state’s longest-serving executive councilor, the award recognizes “outstanding leadership” in support of the economic life of the Littleton area.


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Digital TV News: Huawei
India: 79% of the smartphone users using OTT apps for entertainment
Jul 18, 2019 – techARC-Unomer has released some key insights about OTT Entertainment (Live and VOD) App penetration in India. The insights are from Unomer AppMap, an in-depth analysis of smartphone and consumer data collected from over 5 million smartphone users across the country.
News categories: techARC, Unomer, Faisal Kawoosa, Vinay Bapna, Apps, Digital TV, India, Market Research, OTT
Panel prices may drop below costs in 2H
Jul 1, 2019 – According to Witsview, despite the recent relaxation of the US-China trade dispute, demand for various end products in 2H will remain in a conservative mood until the situation becomes clear, leading to a less-than-expected restocking demand for panels.
News categories: TrendForce, Witsview, Digital TV, Market Research, Smart TV
5G smartphone shipments to overtake 4G in 2023
Jul 1, 2019 – According to Canalys, 5G-enabled handsets will reach nearly 800 million units in 2023, accounting for 51.4% of all smartphone shipments, passing 4G smartphones five years after commercial launch. The CAGR between 2019 and 2023 will be 179.9%.
News categories: Canalys, Nicole Peng, Mo Jia, 5G, Market Research, MWC19, Smartphone, Worldwide
Flix Snip expands to Spain and Italy on Huawei Video
Jun 11, 2019 – Short-form content app and VOD service Flix Snip has announced that its content is now available in Spain and Italy as part of the Huawei Video SVOD service. This follows Flix Snip’s recent launch in Russia on the MegaFon and Rostelecom platforms.
News categories: Flix Snip, Huawei, Sebastien Perioche, Jaime Gonzalo, Digital TV, Italy, OTT, Spain
Vodafone 5G goes live in the UK in July
May 14, 2019 – Vodafone will switch on its 5G network for both consumers and business customers in seven cities across the UK on 3 July 2019. In a worldwide first, Vodafone will also offer 5G roaming in the UK, Germany, Italy and Spain over the summer.
News categories: Vodafone, Nick Jeffery, 5G, Mobile, UK
Stoneroos develops Apple TV app for Switzerland's Sunrise
May 9, 2019 – As part of the launch of Sunrise TV neo in Switzerland, Stoneroos has developed a tvOS app with Single Sign-on operator login. Stoneroos is responsible for the design and development of the app, which connects to Huawei's Envision platform.
News categories: Stoneroos, Sunrise, Huawei, Apple, Apps, Digital TV, Set Top Box, Switzerland, TV Everywhere
Global 5G smartphone shipments to reach 5 million units in 2019
Apr 17, 2019 – According to Strategy Analytics, global smartphone shipments will reach a modest 5 million units in 2019. Early 5G smartphone models will be expensive and available in limited volumes. Samsung, LG and Huawei will be the early 5G smartphone leaders this year, followed by Apple next year.
News categories: Strategy Analytics, Ken Hyers, Ville Petteri-Ukonaho, Neil Mawston, 5G, Market Research, Smartphone, Worldwide
Ultra HD Forum brings updated Guidelines to NAB Show 2019
Apr 4, 2019 – At NAB, the Ultra HD Forum (UHDF) will bring an update to its Guidelines. The unified document describes ‘foundation’ UHD technologies, as well as ‘enhancements’ that are backward compatible but still work on foundation equipment.
News categories: Ultra HD Forum, Madeleine Noland, Thierry Fautier, Content Distribution, Digital TV, NABShow, Smart TV, Worldwide
V-Nova and Xilinx launch PERSEUS transcoder and accelerator
Mar 21, 2019 – V-Nova and Xilinx (NASDAQ: XLNX) have announced the availability of PERSEUS XSA, a plug-and-play encoding accelerator for existing live or VOD encoding pipelines and PERSEUS XDE, a native encoding solution running entirely on FPGA.
News categories: V-Nova, Xilinx, Guido Meardi, Sean Gardner, Content Distribution, Digital TV, Semiconductor, Worldwide
- FreeWheel releases Q1 2019 Video Marketplace report
- Expert System adds MovieLabs Creative Works Ontology support
- Megacable adds 21k video subscribers in 2Q 2019
- Virtual Assistant shipments to exceed 2.3 billion in 2023
- Telecom Egypt and CNE to launch IPTV
- All Media Baltics chooses Atende Software OTT platform
- CEVA acquires Hillcrest Labs
- Global semiconductor revenue forecast to decline 9.6% in 2019
- iflix secures new round of funding
- Malaysia runs analogue switchover pilot in Langkawi
- ITV and BBC sign agreement to launch BritBox
- Inca ABR transcoder approved for MOBITV CONNECT deployments
- UK CE market forecast to grow 4% in 2019
- India: 79% of the smartphone users using OTT apps for entertainment
- Peach advertising delivery platform launched
- Liberty Global Vodafone deal approved by European Commission
- Altice France unveils SFR Box 8
- ATEME and Eurovision Services run BISS-CA watermarking trial
- Netflix US streaming subscribers down 126k in 2Q 2019
- Pay-TV Innovation Forum releases sports OTT report


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Gwinnet Daily Post : Chateau Elan’s winery receives international vegan certification
Chateau Elan’s Winery Earns International BevVeg Vegan Certification
BevVeg International was featured in an article on Gwinnet Daily Post.
The Braselton winery recently announced it’s the first southeastern winery to receive global vegan certification by BevVeg International, a law firm that specializes in vegan certification, regulation and advocacy.
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Microsoft launched a new “Hohm ZIP code pages” for every ZIP code (postal code) in the country—all 42,000+ of them. “Visitors to Microsoft Hohm will see a new home page where we will display the energy cost breakdown for an average home in any given ZIP code. That information will include how much is spent annually on heating, appliances, and lighting, as well as amount of money the average household in that ZIP code could save each year through smarter energy use. Consumers can refine their energy use and compute potential energy savings by simply entering their home’s square footage and year built. From there, visitors can explore Energy Saving Tips area, where they’ll find top energy savings recommendations for their ZIP code. As always, consumers who want more personalized tips and recommendations can build a free Hohm profile. The more information consumers share about their home and their energy use, the more precise Microsoft Hohm can be in suggesting energy-saving recommendations.
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Over the past several decades, one could be forgiven for assuming that tobacco usage was on its way out, as the number of users in the United States has been in decline for quite some time. While this may be the case for traditional tobacco products, a brand new category has recently emerged on the scene: electronic cigarettes. Alternately known as “e-cigs” and “vapes,” these devices vaporize liquid containing nicotine, flavorings, and other chemicals for the user to inhale. Although electronic cigarettes are generally considered to be a safer alternative to traditional cigarettes, there have been incidents of them exploding and causing fire and injury, which has led to several lawsuits.
Benefits over Traditional Cigarettes
The general consensus in the medical and regulatory community is that electronic cigarettes are not completely without risk, but they are much healthier than traditional cigarettes. In 2015, the United Kingdom’s Public Health England published a study that found e-cigarettes may be 95% less dangerous to human health than smoking tobacco. The UK’s Royal College of Physicians subsequently recommended that e-cigarettes be used specifically as smoking cessation devices.Another study by University College London found that e-cigarettes are “far safer and less toxic than smoking conventional tobacco cigarettes.” The study examined toxin levels in saliva and urine from smokers and e-cigarette users. Smokers who had switched to e-cigarettes reportedly exhibited “significantly lower levels of toxic chemicals and carcinogens compared to people who continued to smoke tobacco cigarettes.” While the amount of toxic chemicals in electronic cigarettes is lower than traditional cigarettes, they are still present. A 2014 study found that nearly 75 percent of 159 e-liquid samples contained concentrations of diacetyl and acetyl propionyl, both chemicals that have been associated, when inhaled, with respiratory diseases.


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In some of the latest vehicle release news today to make its way out of the well known and loved car company known as Porsche, we are pleased to report on one of the latest releases from the brand which comes your way in the shape and form of the all new 911 Targa 4s model. The vehicle itself has recently been released onto our streets here in Britain and around other countries too and is already proving to be one of the best selling models in the market. However, could it prove to be one of the finest in the companies history?
So with this in mind, it would take something special to go into this 911 addition during its manufacturing process to make it one of the companies best selling yet. So without further or do inside the vehicle we see the engine and its performance rates come flying in with a 3.8 litre, flat six engine that will overall put out 396 units of brake horsepower and will therefore overall reach top speeds of 182 miles per hour with the 0 to 62 miles per hour sprint taking a time of just 4.4 seconds. The model comes complete as a four wheel drive variant and also sees the introduction of a seven speed PDK gearbox too.
We also see some added pieces of equipment come along with the model too and we see these come in the shape and form of,a climate control system,sports style seating, fully leather upholstery and adaptive dampers also come as part of the package too. So with these perfect attributes in mind, we believe that this all new Porsche 911 Targa will certainly prove to be an ideal top flight contender for the likes of Mercedes, Audi and BMW in todays car industry.
Firstly we are pleased to announce that you can buy your brand new Porsche 911 Targa 4s right now from Porsche showrooms all around the world. In regards to how much the 911 will set you back, expect to invest into this brand new model for a cost of £96,316.


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Langton Capital – 2020-02-19 – PREMIUM – Green issues, migrant workers, Airbnb, SARS v Covid-19 etc.:
PREMIUM – Green issues, migrant workers, Airbnb, SARS v Covid-19 etc.:
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A DAY IN THE LIFE:
Whilst the rain has been a problem for many, it seems to have kept some indoor attractions busy as, when Langton tried to take some offspring, said offspring’s cousins etc to the cinema at the weekend, it couldn’t get it.
And, as we were being threatened with a showing of Dr Doolittle, that wasn’t an altogether bad result. Indeed, as we managed to get the kids into a later showing while we wandered around the supermarket and Wilko like lost souls spending money, it wasn’t a bad outcome at all as we weren’t going to get much gardening done, were we?
Anyway, the Langton estate, which is 1) large and 2) ugly by suburban standards, has been getting a good drenching such that we reckon 10cm of rain this weekend and 10cm the weekend past adds up to about 3,000 tonnes of water.
And all of that, apart from the bit that got into our downstairs loo and had to be chased out with a broom, is now on its way through the mud to the Foss and then the Ouse to make a nuisance of itself downstream in the coming days.
But it’s taking its time as the water table, judging by the odd hole that we and the rabbits have dug at random around the place, seems to be about three inches below the grass suggesting that our house, which thankfully the Victorians had the sense to build on a concrete plinth, could be gently floating downhill on a slow-moving tide of liquid mud. On to the news:
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SUSTAINABILITY, THE DEATH OF PLASTIC & OTHER GOOD STUFF: The hospitality industry is increasingly focusing on sustainability, good citizenship etc. 19 Feb 2020:
• Some trends look as though they are here to stay. Sustainability should perhaps rank alongside meat-free alternative foods, low-alcohol drinks etc and consumers are focusing more on such issues than ever before
• To say the least, there have been better times to be a plastics manufacturer
• Because, whether it’s plastic straws, single use ear pokers or carrier bags, usage, at lest in the West, may well have passed its peak
It’s more than just lip service:
• Whilst phasing out plastic straws was never going to threaten anybody’s business model, there appears to be a commitment, genuine for the most part, to make progress in this area
• Ditching plastic straws may be a relatively minor inconvenience but abandoning plastic water or soft-drink bottles is more serious and a number of companies are recycling waste fat, avoiding landfills and the like
• The fact that a number of companies have been specific in their aims (i.e. a such and such % reduction in whatever by year X) makes it more likely that progress will be made. Incentives (per Charlie Munger) matter. What gets measured, gets done.
• Marston’s achieved its aim of zero waste to landfill two years ahead of its target in 2018.
• Hilton Hotels has committed to halving its environmental impact by 2030.
• Accor says it will remove single-use plastics from guest bedrooms by 2022. It’s not clear if this will include shampoo miniatures etc.
A few products:
• All of the news below is from this calendar year.
• Plastic straws. A high profile but little disruption to business models. Airlines, hotels, pubs and the like have to varying degrees all committed to phasing them out.
• Plastic drinks bottles. Much more contentious. Coca Cola’s head of sustainability told the BBC that the company would not ditch single-use plastic bottles ‘because consumers still want them’.
o Coke uses some 3m tonnes of plastic packaging per year. It has pledged to use at least 50% recycled material in its packaging by 2030.
o You cannot buy plastic drinks bottles at certain sites, e.g. The Grand Canyon, because the authorities know just how many of them will be left littering the place up.
o Coco di Mama, interestingly a retailer rather than a producer, is to remove plastic water bottles from all of its shelves. It sells around 180k units per year.
o One Bottle at a Time has been picked up as a battle cry. Six independent tour operators have teamed up to remove up to one million plastic bottles from being used on their holidays by the end of 2020. The operators included Experience Travel, Holiday Architects & Pura Aventura.
o Britvic aims to be sourcing 50% of its plastic bottles in the UK from recycled plastic by 2025.
• Four and six-can plastic holders. Viral photos of distressed turtles etc entrapped by plastic rings have led a number of drinks producers such as Budweiser to phase them out in the UK. The situation in overseas markets is less clear.
• Plastic carrier bags. Aldi has just this week increased the price of plastic bags to 15p from 9p in a bid to reduce their unnecessary usage.
o Some magazine wrappers are now manufactured from potato starch.
• Energy usage is being targeted for environmental as well as financial reasons by a number of operators.
• Ditto fatbergs. McDonald’s says we ‘recycle the used cooking oil from our kitchens into biodiesel which is then used to fuel around 42% of our delivery fleet.’
• McDonald’s also says ‘due to more efficient frying vats the amount of used cooking oil our restaurants recycle has actually decreased over time.’
• No real conclusion at this stage as this is an ongoing issue.
• However, there appears to be a genuine shift in business practises, at least in the West. This will come at a modest cost but, as consumers should be aware of the moves being made, they may be prepared to pay for it.
PUBS & RESTAURANTS:
• Access to labour more difficult at a time when average wages are once again at all-time highs. See Finance & Markets.
• Low-skilled workers would not be able to get visas to enter and work in the UK under post-Brexit immigration plans announced by the government.
• Chief Executive of UKHospitality, Kate Nicholls has commented on the Government’s proposed new immigration system: ‘These proposals will cut off future growth and expansion and deter investment in Britain’s high streets. It will lead to reduced levels of service for customers and business closures. Hospitality is already facing an acute labour shortage, despite investing significantly in skills, training and increasing apprenticeships for the domestic workforce’.
• The BBPA has sent a letter to HM Treasury, signed by 85 Conservative MPs, calling on the Chancellor to cut Beer Duty in the upcoming Budget. Chairman of the All-Parliamentary Beer Group, Mike Wood commented: ‘Beer Duty remains much too high. It is much higher than any other major beer-producing country in Europe’.
• The Chinese operators the Baozilnn group and Chef Andrew Wong have seen sales decline due to a fallout from the Coronavirus
• The All Party Parliamentary Beer Group’s inquiry into ‘unlocking pubs’ potential’ is to be launched at the Red Lion in Westminster on Wednesday 26th February. Mike Wood, Chairman of the All-Party Parliamentary Beer Group, said: ‘There was an enormous degree of consensus in the evidence that we heard. Witnesses all told us of the vital role that pubs play in the UK – not only economically but, perhaps more importantly, socially’.
• Britvic has agreed to its first sustainability-linked credit facility, allowing the group to borrow up to £400m in the next five years. The margin of the facility will be linked to sustainability goals.
• Seafood specialists Wright Brothers has announced it will open a sixth site in London, at Bank station.
• Gibney’s Pub is set to open in the basement beneath Daffodil Mulligan restaurant in Shoreditch.
• ‘America’s first hemp-infused wine producer’ Sovereign Vines has ceased trading after coming up against opposition from federal authorities.
• Asda claims customers were ‘cautious’ over Christmas as it reported LfL sales were down 1.3% yoy in Q4 2019.
• The Derwent Arms in Malton has completed a £315k refurbishment provided by Punch with Publicans.
• Flight Club, the darts bar group, has announced it will open its first site in Yorkshire in Leeds this June.
• The brewer, Kirin has come under pressure from one of its biggest investors to make significant changes to its board or risk a proxy battle at its annual meeting.
• Hogs Back has celebrated its relaunch of its Nirvana Session IPA with a giveaway of English Cascade plants to pubs.
• The 139-year-old department store chain, Beales has closed its final 11 units, putting hundreds of jobs at risk.
• The Tofoo Co., a Yorkshire tofu manufacturer, has reported its turnover more than doubled in January, to more than £1m.
• US-based restaurant company Bloomin Brands, which in November said that it was considering strategic alternatives, has said it is still considering a sale but indicated the Brazilian Outback Steakhouse business seemed the most attractive to spin off. The company maintains ‘at this point in time, nothing compelling has materialized in terms of outright sale of the company.’
HOLIDAYS & LEISURE TRAVEL:
• Airbnb listings in London have quadrupled in the last four years, rising to 80,770 properties as of May 2019. As many as 23% of these are thought to be in breach of a legal 90-day limit in the capital. Danny Beales, a Camden Councillor, said ‘The short-term let market is far too easily exploited’.
• New cases of coronavirus in the Chinese province at the epicenter of the outbreak fell for the second day in a row.
• Covid 19 vs SARS. Recovery from the latter (post 2003) was rapid for Asian hotels – though it was aided by the boom that led up to the 2008 financial crisis.
• STR has found that hotels in China recovered quickly after the SARS outbreak in 2003. Jesper Palmqvist, STR’s Area Director for the Asia Pacific region commented: ‘we felt it important to analyze hotel performance and recovery in China during the early part of the millennium in order to derive possible projections for 2020. All areas of the country, which likely differed in terms of number of reported cases, suffered a negative impact during the SARS outbreak. Some recovered quicker than others, but all bounced back swiftly after containment’.
• Choice Hotels International has reported full year numbers saying that net income in Q4 was $42.2 million and $222.9 million for the full year. This was ahead of analysts’ expectations. The company’s US hotels reported a 3.1% aggregate increase in units and a 4.3% growth in rooms since December 31, 2018.
• Atlanta-based Blackhall Studios is to invest £150m in building a new film and television complex in Reading to cater for content production. Blackhall was behind Venom and Jumanji. The company said major clients such as Disney, Universal and Sony were all ‘asking us to expand into the UK to meet their desire to create productions here’.
FINANCE & ECONOMICS:
• The ONS has reported that average weekly earnings rose by 3.2% in the year to Q4. The NIESR says ‘we expect the recent slowing in earnings growth since June 2019 to be temporary as there is little slack in the labour market.’
• The NIESR says ‘but even then the level of real average weekly earnings has remarkably only just returned to its 2008 level, which reflects the enduring severity of the financial crisis on the average British worker.’
• The Budget will go ahead on 11 March. Rishi Sunak is ‘cracking on with preparations’ he says.
• Sterling up a little at $1.30 and €1.2039. Oil up a shade at $58.17. UK 10yr gilt yield down 2bps at 0.62%. World markets lower yesterday but Far East up in Wednesday trade.
• Brexit & politics:
o Early days in the sabre-rattling game but Reuters reports the EU has ‘hardened its stance for looming negotiations on a new deal with Britain, from firmer demands for fair competition guarantees that would “stand the test of time” to raising the prospect of demanding the return of stolen cultural goods from London.’
START THE DAY WITH A SONG:
Yesterday’s song was Men in Black by Will Smith, today who sang:
Some come back billy, won’t you come on home,
Come back mary, you’ve been away so long
The streets are empty, and your mother’s gone
The girls are crying, it’s been oh so long
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Pendragon: The embattled Motor dealer Pendragon (which trades as Evans Halshaw and Stratstone etc) has announced that its acting Chairman since Oct 2019, the American Bill Berman, has been appointed Chief Executive Officer with immediate effect. Before joining Pendragon as a non-exec Director in April 2019, Bill was the President and Chief Operating Officer of AutoNation, the largest car retailer in America. In the statement, he gushes “In my relatively short time with the business, it is already clear to me that Pendragon is a company with great potential and a talented team”.
Asda: If Walmart is serious about floating off Asda next year, the calendar Q4 results yesterday were pretty uninspiring, even if the -1.3% LFL overall sales outcome wasn’t quite as bad as we’d feared, given that it was dragged down by poor Clothing sales. The presentation by Walmart on the back of their final results for y/e Jan in the US highlighted that Asda’s gross margins in Q4 were well down, “as a result of strategic price investments, discounting in Apparel and a shift in mx towards lower gross margin categories”. Needless to say, the separate Asda PR release didn’t mention the weak gross margins and reiterated the focus on “driving growth where customers care” (whatever that means), highlighting the 5% growth in Q4 sales of the Extra Special range and the 10.3% growth in Home Shopping sales. Interestingly, however, the Judith McKenna presentation on the Walmart International
News Flow This Week: The Laura Ashley interims are out tomorrow, along with the ONS Retail Sales figures for January.


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Mazda Canada announced sales for May 2013 totaling 6,904 units, which represents a decrease of 2 percent compared to May 2012.
Total year-to-date sales of 30,324 are holding steady through the first five months of 2013.
Sales in May were led in Canada by the compact Mazda3, with 4,002 units sold.
Over 55 percent of all Mazda3’s sold in May were equipped with the fuel-efficient SKYACTIV Technology.
SKYACTIV Technology-equipped models accounted for 64 percent of total Mazda vehicles sold in May.
For 2014, the CX-5 offers a more powerful 2.5L engine, which features 184 horsepower and excellent fuel economy. This new engine choice for the CX-5 helped push sales higher, increasing the year-over-year sales by 42 percent for the best sales month on record so far.
“When the CX-5 was introduced just over a year ago, it put the crossover segment on notice with excellent fuel economy and driving dynamics,” said Kory Koreeda, president, Mazda Canada. “Now with the new, more powerful 2.5L engine, the CX-5 appeals to even more consumers, and it shows with the best sales month to date.”
Sales of the all-new SKYACTIV Mazda6 continue to increase, with a 7 percent gain over May 2012.
The Mazda2 and MX-5 also experienced positive gains in May, increasing 13 percent and 37 percent, respectively.
Total sales in number of units stayed close to 2012 levels even though the models mentioned are all seeing increases in sales because of the smaller number of models offered this year by Mazda.
The company has stopped selling the Ford-sourced Tribute, representing 444 sales year-to-date in May 2012, as well as the CX-7 (1,878 units YTD, May 2012) and the RX-8 (30 units YTD, May 2012).


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Coles shopping trolley woes in 2 court cases
Two different court cases involving shopping trolleys have lobbed big bills on the supermarket giant Coles.
Coles has been ordered by the Supreme Court of New South Wales to pay $500,000 to a woman who was struck by a heavy trolley pushed by a Coles employee. This incident perpetually damaged her hip and allegedly stopped her from adopting a child.
Coles had appealed against an earlier judgment of the NSW District Court which had awarded the woman $500,000. However, Coles lost the appeal.
The earlier court hearing had included evidence that Ms Haleluka was unable to a adopt a foster child her and her husband had been taking care of, due to the physical pain in her right hip and inability to perform household chores.
In another court case but a situation nonetheless involving shopping trolleys, Coles has appeared in the Federal Court trying to stop court action by The Fair Work Ombudsman who says Coles is liable for $300,000 underpayment of its employees.
Ten trolley collectors at the West Lakes, Elizabeth, Craigmore, Munno Para and Gawler in Adelaide Coles stores were alleged to have been underpaid last year. Trolley collecting employees were reportedly receiving half of what they were entitled to, according to The Fair Work Ombudsman.
Meanwhile, trolleys can cost over $600 each to replace if they contain a child seat, causing ongoing difficulties for supermarkets over the years. Earlier this year, Australian Food News reported on the various strategies being undertaken by supermarkets and grocers to collect abandoned trolleys.


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Optical fibre cables market to growDileep Athavale | TNN | Nov 22, 2012, 03.49 PM IST
PUNE: Data deluge and government Initiatives will together create a huge demand for technology to move this data and information, and propel growth of Optical Fiber Cables (OFC) Market in India in near future, business consultancy firm Frost & Sullivan has said.
India is presently witnessing an upsurge in mobile broadband and data services due to growing smartphone adoption. In order to accommodate high-speed data services, mobile operators need to upgrade their network infrastructure by deploying optical fiber cables (OFC).
Research has established that OFC would beat competing technologies (such as copper and microwave) in the long term.
Unlimited capacity, high degree of security, and long-term economic gains are some key advantages for optical fiber.
The OFC market in India is expected to be a $290.8 million market by 2018, Frost & Sullivan has said. The overall market is expected to grow at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 12.5 per cent between 2011 and 2018, the firm said.
According to a Frost & Sullivan analyst, "Increasing mobile broadband penetration, coupled with proliferation of data-intensive devices and services, is expected to drive data traffic in India. Operators are increasingly looking at OFC to support the data deluge expected in networks. Governmental initiatives like the 'National Optical Fiber Network' will further spearhead growth in the OFC segment."
Chief enablers for OFC deployment in India include deployment of next-generation broadband technologies, rise in OFC deployments in backhaul and last-mile connectivity, availability of low-cost smartphones and Tablet PCs, proliferation of high-bandwidth devices, and rollout of the National Optical Fiber Network.High total cost of ownership, high cost of optical fibre, right of way issues, limited availability and legacy v/s NGN technologies are the main challenges faced in OFC deployment.


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With this week's iPhone 5 announcement, Apple confirmed many rumors about the new phone, both good and bad. The most disappointing confirmation of all, though, is the resized, redesigned, and still proprietary new dock connector.
Apple calls the new connector Lightning, but giving it a clever name doesn't mean it adds anything but dollars in Apple's bank account.
The company has legendarily built a strong business on licensing its proprietary connection technology to accessory makers, and in selling its own premium cables for a handy $19 each, plus $29 for adapters. But as the rest of the tech industry moves to a standard micro-USB charging format, Apple's decision is unwelcome in a time of smaller budgets for most shoppers and it's ecologically irresponsible, to boot.
The move is all the more disappointing since Apple was, as of last year, actually supporting the International Electronics Commission's push for a universal, micro-USB charging standard.
Phil Schiller told AllThingsD that the dock connector changed because Apple wanted to continue making devices smaller and thinner, and the old dock connector just didn't cut it.
That's true, the old dock connector was pretty big. But you know what's almost the exact same size as the new dock connector? A micro-USB charging port.
And the smaller connector doesn't seem to add a single benefit that would justify its continued proprietary nature -- other than, possibly, Thunderbolt compatibility ("adaptive interface"). Although Schiller presented the new connector as a "feature," Apple isn't touting any faster syncing or charging. In fact, the Lightning to USB cable is a mere USB 2.0, not even 3.0. Lightning? Not so much.
The GSM Association reports that the mobile phone industry produces between 51,000 and 82,000 tons of replacement chargers every year, many of which end up in landfill. The association also notes that a standard charger could eliminate the need for new chargers with each device, reduce packaging, and reduce discarded charging cables, potentially lowering the carbon footprint of the wireless industry by, at minimum, 13.6 million tons per year. Plus, once certified, the chargers are potentially up to three times more energy efficient than unrated chargers, saving energy costs and lowering overall consumption.
That all apparently sounded pretty good to Apple in 2011: it's listed here along with Nokia, Research In Motion, Emblaze Mobile, Huawei Technologies, LGE, Motorola Mobility, NEC, Qualcomm, Samsung, Sony Ericsson, TCT Mobile (ALCATEL), Texas Instruments and Atmel (or "everyone else," if you're keeping track at home) as a signatory to the new, universal standard.
So, what happened? My hope would be that the iPhone 5 designs were already in the works in February 2011 and the company didn't want to change the plans until the next go-around. But Schiller also told AllThingsD that the smaller dock connector "is the new connector for many years to come."
That may be good news for accessory makers -- I'm sure Bose will be happy to sell an upgraded SoundDock or two at $500 a pop -- and it's obviously good news for Apple, the only company currently selling the Lightning to USB and $29 or $39 Lightning adapter.
Note, however, that the adapter product page points out, not all 30-pin devices will be supported, and it won't carry video or iPod-out signals (although, despite some earlier confusion, Apple has clarified that it will support analog audio signals). So, yes, the iPhone 5 and 2012 iPods will probably require some all-new accessories.
That means Lightning is bad news for your wallet and bad news for the landfill, too.
Update: This post has been corrected to note that the Lightning adapter will support analog audio signals. The previous version said it would not.


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The Nissan Rogue is about to get a significant upgrade for the 2021 model year. The Japanese automaker is giving one of the best-selling crossovers in the U.S. – and the world – a substantial redesign with a new generation. We’ve yet to see the new Rogue, and details are still scarce. However, a new report from Cars Direct begins to shed some light on what we should expect under the sheet metal. The publication got its hands on “an early document for fleet customers” that spells out the updated Nissan’s engine output.
The report says the 2021 Nissan Rogue will arrive with more horsepower and torque than the outgoing model, but it won’t be a potent upgrade. The Rogue will allegedly make 180 horsepower (134 kilowatts) and 175 pound-feet (237 Newton-meters) of twist. That’s a gain of 10 and nine, respectively. What’s not clear is if the Rogue will receive a new engine, though it’s unlikely to receive any hybridization.
The 2.5-liter four-cylinder that powers the current model is likely to carry over with few changes. Cars Direct didn’t see anything indicating the 2021 Rogue would receive a new engine, which could explain the power increase. However, the document did indicate that it would get a 1-mile-per-gallon increase in efficiency for a combined 30 mpg rating.
Gallery: 2021 Nissan Rogue Allegedly Leaked
The power increase is likely needed because allegedly leaked photos show the crossover growing. It looks larger and chunkier with a more aggressive look than the outgoing model. The rear is squarer, too, possibly hinting at the return of a third row, though, at a minimum, it should bode well for cargo space. We’ve seen inside, too, and it should mimic the styling we’ve seen in other newly recent Nissan models like the Sentra.
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We should see the new Rogue sooner rather than later. Nissan is still planning to put the new crossover into production before the end of the year, even with the coronavirus pandemic upending schedules at several automakers. The current Rogue is old compared to the competition, though it’s still one of the best-selling crossovers out there. A fresh design packed with the latest technologies and features could help accelerate sales.


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Lou Hirsh, 14 May 2012, San Diego Business Journal
Operators of the health-focused restaurant chain Tender Greens are looking to expand the brand’s presence in San Diego, after getting a taste of success with their first local restaurant in Point Loma.
TYP Restaurant Group Inc. of Culver City, which debuted the concept at Liberty Station in 2008, next plans to open this summer at Westfield UTC, in the University Towne Center neighborhood. It is finalizing arrangements for an early 2013 opening in downtown San Diego, in the area around Broadway and First Avenue, according to Pete Balistreri, co-owner and executive chef at the Point Loma eatery.
Balistreri said the chef-driven concept aims to be a fast-casual version of a high-end restaurant, with individual items priced at $11 or less. The menu emphasizes salads, soups and sandwiches, made with locally and regionally sourced produce, meats and other ingredients.
“We locally source everything when we can,” Balistreri said. “Our beer is all from craft brewers in San Diego.”
Tender Greens’ suppliers include four San Diego County agricultural growers, as well as local seafood vendors, all of which also supply the region’s top high-end restaurants, he said.
The privately held TYP, which does not disclose revenue figures, first opened Tender Greens in 2006 in Culver City and has since added six more locations, mostly in Southern California. In addition to the two coming San Diego openings, it will debut this fall at Irvine Spectrum and is planning to have a total of 30 operating by 2016, including sites in the Denver and Seattle markets.
Balistreri said the company currently employs about 50 locally, which will expand to 150 with the debut of the downtown restaurant next year.
Two of the company’s co-founders – Erik Oberholtzer and Matt Lyman, who started Tender Greens with David Dressler – are themselves veteran chefs. Most locations, including those in San Diego, are co-owned by career chefs with backgrounds in fine dining.
For instance, San Diego native Balistreri, 29, has worked at several high-end restaurants in San Francisco and Santa Monica, most recently serving as banquet chef at The Lodge at Torrey Pines.
The 3,500-square-foot UTC location of Tender Greens, expected to open by July, will be led by his younger cousin, executive chef Peter Balistreri, who has trained as a sous chef under his more experienced relative.
The Westfield Group mall, which is currently in the midst of a $180 million renovation set for completion next year, will get at least one other fast-rising chain competing for the hearts of health-oriented diners.
475 Is the Magic Number
Florida-based Darden Restaurants Inc. plans to open its first local location of Seasons 52, an upscale fresh-grill and wine bar restaurant, in spring 2013 at Westfield UTC. The full-service concept features a meat and seafood menu that changes four times a year, and no items have more than 475 calories, according to Darden.
Darren Tristano, executive vice president of restaurant industry consulting firm Technomic Inc., said the growth of concepts like Tender Greens and Seasons 52 represent successful efforts to appeal to an upscale demographic that has held up well for industry sales, even during the recession.
However, he noted it does take a certain level of “culinary expertise” to make healthy items palatable to a large audience, and the upscale chains are catering to those willing to pay more for higher-quality meals that fit their dietary priorities.
While overall restaurant industry revenue rose 2.5 percent in 2011, the fast-casual category – which also includes players such as Panera Bread and Chipotle Mexican Grill – grew 3.1 percent, according to Technomic.
After nearly three years of sales contraction, the U.S. restaurant industry is now in a slow growth mode and is on track to see sales rise 3 percent in 2012 compared with a year ago, the research firm predicts.
Copyright San Diego Business Journal May 14, 2012


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text: Teva, June 2020, "HOME ADVENTURE" campaign - Hakuhodo Gravity team was in charge of planning and digital planning. The "GO ADVENTURE" campaign was originally prepared as an open call for adventurers to become Teva's official Instagrammers, but had to be suspended due to the Corona disaster from 2020. In the midst of STAY HOME following the declaration of a state of emergency, the challenge was how to realize the game which would show the message of Teva, reminding the adventure spirit even at home. We developed a digital content that invited users to "HOME ADVENTURE," where they could play digital jigsaw puzzles generated from Teva-selected adventure photos and photos of users enjoying their own adventures, and collect different pieces to complete a picture (puzzle) while playing in the room. The number of registered members for the mail magazine, which was set as the target goal, far exceeded the previous year's figure, and the campaign was introduced in many media.


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What if tech companies owned the Wonders of the World?
Greece's sovereign debt crisis led at one point for calls on the Greek government to sell its famed Acropolis in order to pay off its expenses. But now that it looks like other Eurozone nations could be facing similar crises in the near future, we expect to see calls for other famous landmarks to be sold off as well.
And this got us thinking: Who would be rich enough to buy all these things? Certainly some of the tech industry's biggest players would qualify, such as Microsoft, Google and Apple. In this slideshow, we'll take a look into a future where broke governments are forced to sell their most treasured landmarks to the world's richest nerds. Because really, who wouldn't want to see Steve Jobs replace Thomas Jefferson on Mount Rushmore?


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Spain maintains cruise ship ban even as country reopens
Spain is to uphold a ban on cruise liners from docking at its ports to stop the spread of COVID-19, according to a ministerial order.
Cruise liners carrying thousands of passengers regularly stop off at ports in the Balearic Islands, the Canary Islands, Barcelona and Malaga, but were prohibited when Spain went into lockdown on March 14.
With their crowds of often elderly passengers, cruise ships have been especially vulnerable to outbreaks of the virus and have been barred from disembarking in several countries. Spain’s ban on the vessels will continue until the coronavirus epidemic is brought under control, according to the Official State Gazette, even as the country otherwise reopens to tourists in an effort to revive an industry hammered by the coronavirus lockdown. Reuters


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4Square Media has today implemented a major server upgrade for both ChannelNews and SmartHouse because of increased traffic and the introduction of new a video service, that will shortly be rolled out.
You should by now notice that sites like SmartHouse, ChannelNews and SmartOffice are loading considerably faster than before.
Since January 2009, consumer electronics trade site, ChannelNews has witnessed traffic growth of over 125% while SmartHouse has achieved growth of 29% with over 3.4 million unique visitors accessing the site since January.
During the next few days you may witness some images not loading properly due to the fact that over 50GB of images are being transferred and re-populated with the appropriate story or review.
The new quad core servers are double the capacity previously used. We have also upgraded our memory and storage capacity as well as installed new SQL enterprise databases which will deliver content faster.
In 2010, 4square Media will launch new two new web sites that will deliver extensive automotive and appliance information.
These are two markets where we see technology playing a leading role in the roll out of new devices that are energy efficient and driven by new technology.


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Woolworths is outperforming Coles, Dick Smith has an edge over JB Hi-Fi and Australian fashion brands are gaining ground on international competitors in the $15.6 billion online retail battle.
Traffic to Woolworths' online grocery site rose 250 per cent in 2014 to about 34 million visits and has risen 130 per cent in financial year 2015, according to analysis of website traffic by broker UBS and Hitwise.
In comparison, traffic to Coles' online grocery store rose 240 per cent to about 26 million visits in 2014 and has risen 80 per cent so far this financial year.
Woolworths and Coles are investing heavily in online grocery shopping, offering home delivery and a wider range of click and collect options.
UBS estimates that online grocery shopping rose 19 per cent in 2014 and now represents about 2 per cent of total grocery sales.
Woolworths' Dan Murphy's is also outperforming Coles' liquor business, with website traffic rising 160 per cent to almost 20 million site visits in 2014. Visits to Coles Liquorland site rose faster, by 440 per cent, but came off a much lower base of about 4 million site visits.
"While all retailers are investing heavily in online, Woolworths, Myer and Dick Smith are achieving the strongest results based on website traffic growth in 2015 year to date," said UBS analyst Ben Gilbert.
Site visits are considered a good leading indicator for online and bricks and mortar sales growth, as many consumers visit retailers' online sites to check prices and product availability before visiting stores.
For example, the website of home improvement retailer Bunnings is the seventh most popular in Australia, even though it does not have a transactional e-commerce site for retail customers.
Hitwise's data shows about 58 million consumers visited the Bunnings website in 2014, while about 19 million visited the website of Woolworths' fledgling home improvement chain Masters, which does have a transactional site.
In consumer electronics, Dick Smith, which floated last December after being sold by Woolworths in 2012, seems to have taken online sales off its larger rival, JB Hi-Fi, in the past few months.
Traffic to JB Hi-Fi's website rose 150 per cent to 100 million in 2014, but site visits so far this year have fallen 10 per cent, says the UBS analysis.
In contrast, Dick Smith's site visits rose 80 per cent to 21 million last year and are up 65 per cent so far this year.
Mr Gilbert said Dick Smith's gains appeared to have come almost exclusively from JB Hi-Fi.
"This is a worrying trend for JB Hi-Fi, particularly given the website is usually a good leading indicator for in-store sales," he said.
Australian department stores and speciality apparel retailers are also finally turning the tide in the online retail battle with international retailers.
Country Road's site visits rose 150 per cent to about 8.4 million last year and have risen 30 per cent so far this financial year. Myer's traffic has risen 89 per cent in the year so far and David Jones' is up by 61 per cent.
UK online fashion retailer ASOS remains one of the most popular sites in Australia, with almost 52 million site visits last year, but traffic has fallen 12 per cent this financial year.
Last week, ASOS issued its third profit warning in six months, citing weaker sales in Australia as the weaker dollar pushed up prices. The retailer, which was once sending four jumbos of clothing to Australia each week, plans to cut prices by about 20 per cent to revive sales in Australia, which represents about 12 per cent of its total revenue.
The weaker dollar has dampened demand for many international online retailers.
National Australia Bank data says international online sales rose just 4 per cent in the 12 months to July – well below the two-year average of 17 per cent.
Total online sales rose 11 per cent to $15.6 billion – twice the rate of retail sales – and now comprise 6.6 per cent of Australian retail sales.
International retailers' share of total online spending has slipped from 26 per cent in April to 25 per cent in July.
"Australian retailers are executing better with their online strategies and taking share back from international retailers selling into Australia," said Mr Gilbert.
"This should provide some modest tailwinds to sales over the next 12 months, particularly in fashion and electronics."


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No mention of multiplayer.
In case you missed it, Hello Games’ ambitious space epic No Man’s Sky will be coming to the Switch on October 7th.
If you’re looking forward to experiencing the game with friends or other players, in general, you may have to potentially wait for an update later down the line. According to the official game website, No Man’s Sky “Switch Edition” will be a single-player experience at launch.
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In Armenia, home to the earliest known winery, a new generation fights to save an ancient tradition.
Armenians love to party. They find any excuse to revel in the streets with some sizzling barbequed kebabs in hand and plenty of lavash bread to go around.
And often, alcohol is the star. In October, scores of people from around the world flocked to the village of Areni, where the earliest known winery was discovered in a cave dating back to 4,100 BC.
Winemakers from all over the country, including local independents working out of their garages, gathered in the village in Armenia’s Vayots Dzor province to offer their finest vintages at the annual Areni Wine Festival.
For millennia wine in Armenia was produced using the same painstaking methods, and stored in the traditional karas—a ceramic vessel that is still employed to this day. Wine was used for divination in ancient shrines about 3,300 years ago.
Greek historian Herodotus of Halicarnassus documented the transportation of wine from Armenia down the Euphrates and Tigris rivers in the 5th century BC. Armenian winemaking culture has endured the test of time, surviving regional wars and conquests repeatedly. The intensely rich volcanic soil is an enduring symbol of eternity for Armenians, and wine exemplifies longevity.
The main focus of Armenian wine has traditionally been Areni, which is the name of an ancient ovular-shaped red varietal. The problem with Areni is that it has been over propagated to meet the high demand, mostly from Russia.
As a result the quality of the grape has diminished. With the collapse of the Soviet Union, many Armenian grape varietals that were historically used for winemaking have been lost or are in danger of dying out.
Now the country is undergoing a winemaking renaissance. Armenia’s sacred, time-honored winemaking traditions and legacy have cast their spell on some of the industry’s powerhouse winemakers.
Areni recently found worldwide acclaim thanks to Zorah, a winery that produces a wine called Karasi that was featured on Bloomberg’s ‘Top Wines of 2012’ list. The resurgence of the winemaking industry is envisioned as part of the Armenian government’s Sustainable Agricultural and Rural Development Policy.
Vahe Keushguerian is leading the charge. Keushguerian, who runs a winery solutions company called Semina Consulting, is crafting new wines from historic varietals indigenous to the region using modern methods.
Keushguerian’s substantial winery is packed from wall to wall with winemaking equipment from Italy. There are dozens of steel fermentation tanks lined up in rows. And dozens of French oak barrels, the lofty piles of which resemble honeycomb patterns.
Plenty of cabernet glasses are on hand arranged on a couple of stainless steel service carts. On another cart a few label-free wine bottles are marked with special tags with code names written on them. These are the hush-hush experimental wines.
When I first visited the state-of-the-art winery, which is situated in a former Soviet-era storage facility in Yerevan’s northwestern Ajapnyak district, I sampled the Hin Areni, a blend that was released in early 2015. The premium wine has gartered high praise and features hints of Campari, cranberry, extra dark chocolate and moss.
Keushguerian has been in the wine business since the mid-1990s, and he made his start in one of the centers of old-world winemaking: Tuscany. Keushguerian, who was born in Aleppo, Syria, first went to Armenia as a tourist in 1997. Like many Armenians who were born and raised in the diaspora, he instantly fell in love with the mountainous landscapes, ancient stone monasteries, and rustic hospitality.
Then a professor he knew in Tuscany had told him that Armenia was believed to be the birthplace of winemaking, a fact that intrigued him. In 2009, after a 15-year stint producing Chiantis for export in Italy, he set his sights on Armenia.
Shortly after his arrival he found out about a businessman who had just planted 500 hectares of grapes in the Armavir region of the country, to supply local brandy production companies. Keushguerian offered to conduct a winemaking experiment with the grapes: with one ton each of Chardonnay, Syrah and Tanat. The results were so good the experiment launched Armavir Vineyards, which produces a popular wine called Karas.
“It’s important that we make wines outside the limits of everything, we push the limits,” says Keushguerian. “Ninety percent of Armenian grapes are used for brandy. Armenia has nearly 17,000 hectares of vineyards, and about 1,500 hectares are for wine.”
Boutique winemaker Varuzhan Mouradian, the founder of Van Ardi winery, is doing similar work. Much of his wine is now being exported to Russia as well as the south of France. This year Van Ardi released by far one of the best Arenis I have ever tasted. The color is dark and bold, while the bouquet features hints of blueberry and a faintness of fennel.
The wine explodes on the palate, with pronounced nuances of bing cherry, rose hip, grapefruit and, especially, bastegh, the smoothed-out tangy delicacy often made from grape juice that inspired fruit roll-ups. “It’s a shame that there is such a focus on Areni,” Mouradian says. “There are so many other Armenian grape varieties that need preserving.”
Keushguerian certainly agrees. His vine nursery is dedicated to bringing these lesser-known varietals back to life. Proper Areni wine is made not only from Areni grapes but also other varieties commonly planted in the region—Moghuz, Tozot and Seyrak, all indigenous to Armenia.
Armenia is where some of the oldest varietals ever known are preserved. The vitis vinifera grape is believed to have emerged from this country in the heart of the South Caucasus.
But one of the biggest obstacles in producing the wine has been the availability of quality grapes. Since Areni is in such high demand, many grape producers tend to overwater the vineyards and harvest early.
Before propagation can begin at Keushguerian’s nursery, cuttings are sent to Mercier in France for analysis so that plants containing viruses can be weeded out. It’s a huge investment, he says, but he’s starting small. And no one else is doing this imperative work. “I’m passionate about Armenian wine 24/7,” says Keushguerian. “It’s not the wine per se, but it’s developing an industry that interests me, changing the narrative.”


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Dear Canadian iPhone enthusiasts,
I know I’ve been juggling your emotions around with this whole Rogers Wireless deal.
First I said Rogers would be the exclusive iPhone carrier in Canada.
Then I announced that the wireless company had changed its mind and denied that they would be Canada’s iPhone provider.
Now, O’Grady’s PowerPage is reporting that a customer service rep. at Rogers Wireless said the company “will be carrying the iPhone and will actually function as the exclusive Apple iPhone carrier.”


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Dyson Tabs Kroll as U.S. Marketing V.P.
June 10, 2011,
CHICAGO-David Kroll has joined Dyson as vice president of U.S. marketing.
Kroll has thus assumed responsibility for expanding the marketing team in this country for the United Kingdom-based manufacturer of vacuum cleaners, fans and hand dryers. He reports directly to Max Conze, president of the U.S. unit, and he has succeeded Caroline Errington, who has left the company.
Before joining Dyson, Kroll was vice president and general manager of the Asian-Pacific business of Alberto Culver. His career also includes positions with The Wm. Wrigley Jr. Co. and Procter & Gamble.


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The Financial Conduct Authority has requested evidence on how regulation in the social investment market is working.
In a call for input, the FCA said it was encouraging views on social entrepreneurs’ experiences of raising social capital and the potential risks to consumers.
The FCA said its call for evidence would explore any problems consumers, social enterprises and financial advisers, including crowdfunding platforms, have in encouraging and securing social investment.
The call for input will determine whether changes are made to the requirements for social entrepreneurs or the protection available to consumers, a FCA statement said.
Christopher Woolard, director of strategy and competition at the FCA, said: "The social investment market is developing quickly and regulation needs to keep pace. We want to explore the impact of our regulation to ensure it isn’t inappropriately restricting growth but continues to protect investors."
Evidence should be submitted to the FCA by 11 March.


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Silver Edition Mario amiibo Figure Announced, Coming To Retailers May 29 [IMAGE]
The amiibo craze shows no signs of stopping, and Nintendo is stoking the fires with the announcement of a Silver Mario figure.
The Mario - Silver Edition amiibo will be made available at retailers on May 29, for the usual price of $12.99. This particular figure won't be exclusive to any one retailer, which should increase its availability.
The amiibo's functionality will be the same as the other Mario figures released, such as the normal Super Mario Bros and Gold Edition amiibo. You can see a full compatibility list here.
Supply for amiibo has been a huge issue, with most figures selling out almost immediately after becoming available. This was particularly bad with the last wave, when several retailer-exclusive figures were released at strange times and snatched up before some consumers even had a chance to purchase in their time zones. Long lines and confusion reigned over Gamestop's exclusive Ness release, and Greninja and Jigglypuff didn't fare much better.
Nintendo has addressed the concerns over the supply issues, apologizing to consumers for the frustrating situation. The publisher says it will do better in the future, both in terms of supplying more units and better communicating launch and availability to fans. It's clearly found a huge commercial hit with the amiibo figures, as has Skylanders and Disney Infinity, but the handling of releases can surely be improved.


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Facebook Twitter Pinterest Local NewsCrime Pinterest WhatsApp Twitter Facebook By admin – April 5, 2018 WhatsApp Isaiah Bernard Martinez One man was arrested early Thursday morning following a high-speed chase through Ector and Midland counties that lasted more than 45 minutes and involved four different law enforcement agencies.The Ector County Sheriff’s Office was called around 5 a.m. Thursday to the area of 42nd Street and West County Road to assist the Odessa Police Department on a vehicle that had been evading them, an ECSO news release stated.ECSO took the lead in the pursuit of a black Toyota Camry, the release detailed, which reached speeds more than 100 miles per hour.The suspect vehicle, being driven by 24-year-old Isaiah Bernard Martinez, led officers into Midland County and then back into Ector County during the chase, the release stated, while being pursued by ECSO, OPD, University of Texas of the Permian Basin police and the Midland County Sheriff’s Office.Martinez was driving recklessly, running stop signs and red lights before coming to an end at Faudree Road and Dorado Drive in Midland County where his vehicle intentionally struck a highway patrol vehicle, the release detailed.ECSO charged Martinez with two counts of evading arrest in a motor vehicle, a third-degree felony.Martinez was taken to the Ector County Detention Center Thursday morning. No bond had been set as of Thursday afternoon. Police arrest man following high-speed pursuit Previous articleDAILY OIL PRICE: April 5Next articleMan accused of shooting death requests bench trial admin
n Administrators say they are now talking to just one potential buyer for Hull-based bakery chain Skeltons, which has been trading in administration since March. Negotiations are expected to conclude next week, said a spokeswoman for PriceWaterhouseCoopers.n Rich Products, supplier of premium frozen and ambient bakery products to the retail and foodservice markets, is celebrating after achieving ’A’ grade BRC accreditation for both its Hartlebury and Fareham sites.n According to new research conducted by Ohio State University in the USA, raisins have a low to moderate Glycaemic Index (GI). The GI – a measure of how a food affects blood sugar levels – is being used as a tool in diabetes management, weight loss and sports nutrition. This independent clinical study, sponsored by the California Raisin Marketing Board, fed California Raisins to 11 people with pre-diabetes, 10 healthy sedentary individuals and 11 endurance athletes.n Starbucks has signed a deal with SnowDome that will see a coffee house open next to indoor ski slopes in Tamworth, Staffordshire. The Starbucks Lounge will operate under licence, as part of Starbucks’ strategy to establish outlets in locations not wholly owned by the group, such as offices and service stations.n Org-e, London’s first organic certified cafe and takeaway, has opened in London’s Covent Garden. Org-e stands for ’Organic Excellence’. Sandwiches and salads cost around £3.50. Director Sanjay Sridher hopes to open a chain of org-es all around the world.n Burton’s Foods, the UK’s second-largest biscuit supplier, is ending production at one of its sites, a move that could lead to the loss of 660 jobs. The company, which produces brands including Maryland Cookies and Wagon Wheels, said the planned move at its site on The Wirral follows an “extensive” review of the business.n Baking equipment supplier Interbake (Bury) has been appointed UK and Irish agent for mixing systems specialist the Tonelli group. David Dunne, MD, told British Baker that Tonelli was the “Ferrari” equivilant brand for prestige mixers. He said: “For Interbake to be appointed an Agent for the renowned Tonelli Group is very prestigous acquisition to our product portfolio that we are able to offer to both bakers and food processors.”n Drinks supplier Britvic last week announced that it has agreed to acquire the soft drinks and distribution businesses CCSD, of C&C Group, for £169m. CCSD owns a number of leading brands in the Republic of Ireland and Northern Ireland, including Club, Ballygowan water, Britvic, Cidona, MiWadi, and Energise Sport.n On 11 May British Baker said that Bell Perkins was based in Leeds (pg 25). Products are actually manufactured by Brook Food Processing Equipment, based in Minehead, Somerset.


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Ikea goes up West with click and collect
Ikea is exploring a deal to bring its flat-pack furniture to the West End of London after entering talks to take space in the BHS department store on Britain’s most famous shopping street.
The Swedish retailer confirmed yesterday that it was considering the high-profile site on Oxford Street for one of its new smaller-format Ikea order-and-collection stores, aimed at making its products available to a wider audience.
Ikea, which is best-known for its huge out-of-town sites, has just opened its first order-and-collection point in Norwich, which it described as “bridging the gap between online and in-store shopping”. A second such store is scheduled to open in Aberdeen in the spring.
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About a week or so ago, AT&T announced that they would be forcing customers who use unofficial apps and hacks for unsanctioned tethering to pay more. They further have begun threatening to cancel grandfathered unlimited data plans on the AT&T network if users didn't stop using "illegal" tethering. It appears that Verizon is following AT&T's example and will soon be employing some of the same tactics.
We have actually already started seeing this from Verizon previously. If they catch users using unsanctioned tethering they redirect them from whatever page they are trying to visit to a Verizon page that offers official tethering for $20 more monthly. From what reports indicate, they are now going to be making this "more official", and may consider further actions. The only bright side is that Verizon's unlimited official tethering is considerably cheaper than the $45 dollar monthly charge on AT&T.
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Long before we start with our first batches of 2010 Holiday gift guides, and spend countless hours picking the best gear of the year – a trend is appearing in the mobile device world. Tablets are here, and they are going to be big.
The foundations for this new trend were laid when Apple announced the iPad earlier this year. Ever since that announcement, they have been selling them faster than they could produce them. Like a lot of what Apple does, the competition is paying attention. Before the end of the year, stores will be offering tablets from some of the largest brand names in the world.
Yesterday’s big news came from book Goliath Barnes & Noble who unveiled the Nook Color – a $249 Android powered ebook/tablet hybrid. In October, Samsung will start selling the 7″ Tab with 3G and Wi-Fi connectivity.
At Best Buy stores, you’ll soon find a $299 Huawei Android powered tablet and earlier this month, Dell launched their first compact Android tablet – priced at $299 (on a two year AT&T agreement). Even Blackberry joined the fun with the announcement of their PlayBook tablet.
While none of these tablets will probably come close to chipping away at the massive success of the Apple iPad, they do show that tablets are here to stay – and that is one development I’m really excited about.
In recent years, we already saw our luggage load decrease with the arrival of the netbook, and now we can look forward to even more travel friendly innovations with the tablet. But the best part is that we’ll have choice – we’ll be able to pick devices with a 5″ screen, or a larger 10″ device. Apple fans can stick to iOS and Android users will have a whole assortment of choices. Even corporate users who cling to their Blackberry will find something soothing.
While manufacturers battle each other, those of us in need of something portable that travels well,may have already won.
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PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — A federal judge has declined to bar or alter Gov. Kate Brown’s two-week freeze that prohibits indoor and outdoor dining at restaurants and bars in an effort to stem the spread of the coronavirus.
The Oregonian/OregonLive reports that U.S. District Judge Karin J. Immergut on Tuesday denied a temporary restraining order sought by the Oregon Restaurant & Lodging Association and Restaurant Law Center.
Immergut issued her ruling after hearing nearly an hour of argument. It marked the latest rejection by a judge in Oregon of a challenge to the governor’s coronavirus restrictions.
The governor’s freeze went into effect Nov. 18 and is expected to last at least through Dec. 2. It limits social get-togethers to no more than six people from no more than two households and limits restaurants and bars to take-out and delivery only. It also limits grocery stores and retail malls to a maximum of 75% capacity, while encouraging curbside pickup.
The restaurant association, which represents 10,000 food service and 2,000 lodging businesses across the state, and the public policy group Restaurant Law Center had asked the judge to modify the governor’s order.
They urged the judge to adopt for restaurants and bars the same rules that now apply to restrictions for social food consumption — allow restaurants and bars to provide food or drink on premises, inside or outside, to no more than six people from no more than two households at any one table or seating location.


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Austin, Tex. - A Texas man announced today that he will start selling the blueprints that will allow people to start printing their own 3d-printed guns.
This announcement came after a federal judge granted a motion on Monday that blocks the Texas man from releasing the downloaded prints until litigation is resolved.
Cody Wilson, owner of the company that makes the plastic guns, said that he will sell them for any price on the company's website.
He believes that selling them, and not just posting them and making them available for anyone to download and use for free, will not go against the order established on Monday that banned him from posting them on the website.
There are 19 states and the District of Columbia that sought an injunction to stop a settlement that the federal government reached with Wilson's company. The states argued that posting the plans online would pose a major security risk.
- Texas Man Begins Selling Blueprints For Untraceable 3d-Printed Guns
- Judge blocks release of 3D-printed gun plans
- California joins lawsuit challenging 3D-printed plastic guns
- Students create blueprints for rebuilders
- Walmart says it sells 2% of America's guns and supports 'common sense' gun control
- Wanted Texas man located in Garberville
- Texas chemical fire reignites
- Sacramento man sentenced for selling fertilizer as fat-burning pill
- Man pleads guilty to selling marijuana candies to Oroville students


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Envirotech Waste Recycling collects plastic trash such as candy wrappers, shopping bags, plastic straws, shampoo sachets, junk food packaging and converts them into furniture and building materials.
The recycling company’s owner, Winchester Lemen says he saw an opportunity upon seeing how much plastic waste ends up in the landfill. So he decided to put up a recycling plant in his hometown and started collecting plastic waste from a nearby landfill.
In 2017, he started to make school chairs using recycled plastic. The chairs became popular and drew media attention. Politicians and big companies also supported his idea and incorporated it into their social responsibility campaigns.
After the successful implementation of the recycled school chairs project, the business is now manufacturing floor tiles, bricks, planks, and pavers. Before the year ends, the engineer plans to build a 28-sqm house that is made out of 85-90 per cent plastic waste. He’s calling his latest project, EnviroHome.
“We will need at least three tonnes of plastic waste or three thousand kilos of single-use plastic to build one [28-sqm] house,” he says.
“We have started the project by making floor tiles and planks that will support the house’s foundation. We are trying to make each component of the house including the ceiling and roofing, which will all be made out of plastic waste.”
The EnviroHome is designed to meet the needs of families that are living in remote areas. The house will be equipped with solar lights and a water generator device that extracts water from humid ambient air.
“It will take one day to build and can last for 20 years or so with free replaceable parts,” Mr Lemen says.
Each unit will cost around Php 280k to Php 380k or AUD $7,700 to AUD $10,500.
A solution to the plastic problem
The Filipino engineer believes his EnviroHome project is the quickest possible solution to the Philippines’ 5.7 million housing backlog. At the same time, he sees this as an opportunity to address the country’s single-use plastic problem.
A recent audit report in the Philippines has shown the country uses a ‘shocking’ amount of single-use plastic, nearly 60 billion sachets a year.
According to the report, more than half of non-recyclable plastic analysed in the survey came from sachets—small plastic packets often lined with aluminium or containing other materials that make them non-recyclable.
With his mechanical engineering background, he tries to develop machines that will allow him to recycle products that are considered non-recyclable.
“We are now recycling products such as styrofoam, laminated items, junk food packaging and PET bottles that usually just go straight to the landfill,” he says.
“We collect all kinds of plastic. Even the single-use plastic ones that we use every day can be mixed with other plastics to make a [new] product.”
Part of Mr Lemen’s advocacy is to create partnerships with various local government units to set-up recycling plants in their communities. He hopes he would be able to reach out to more communities, get more people involved and inspire them to recycle.
To ensure no more plastic waste ends up in landfill, he is encouraging people to sort their household waste properly and recycle everything that can be recycled at-source.
“I hope people will learn to recycle and sort their trash at home or at source, so it will be easier for garbage collectors and recycling companies [like us] to convert them to useful materials.”


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Sony has officially announced a price drop in the PSP Core Pack. The price will drop from $199.99 to $169.99 effective immediately. That’s a $30 savings, folks!
In addition, Sony has announced two new additions to the PSP line of Greatest Hits titles. For $19.99, you can now purchase Daxter and Syphon Filter: Dark Mirror.


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Apple CEO Tim Cook apologized for the faulty technology behind iOS 6 Maps, saying that the in-house application fell short of the company's commitment to "world-class products."
In a letter on Apple's website, Cook said that the company was working to smooth out bugs in a system that many customers griped gave false directions and whose 3D flyover feature made streets and edifices look funky, to say the least.
The Apple system also lacks public-transportation routing, an important feature of Google Maps.
At the same time, he told customers that alternatives were available at Apple's app store from Bing and MapQuest, and instructed them how to access Google Maps on the web.
The issue started when Apple replaced Google Maps with its own mapping device on the new iOS 6. It has been a source of great consternation within a tech community that expects and demands excellence from Apple and its suite of mobile devices.
Sales of the iPhone 5 were brisk during its first weekend, with the company moving 5 million devices and beating sales of the iPhone 4S, but customer satisfaction levels were lower. A recent survey of 16,000 iPhone owners found that those with iOS 6 were less happy with their devices than those with iOS 5.
Here's the text of the letter:
At Apple, we strive to make world-class products that deliver the best experience possible to our customers. With the launch of our new Maps last week, we fell short on this commitment. We are extremely sorry for the frustration this has caused our customers and we are doing everything we can to make Maps better.
We launched Maps initially with the first version of iOS. As time progressed, we wanted to provide our customers with even better Maps including features such as turn-by-turn directions, voice integration, Flyover and vector-based maps. In order to do this, we had to create a new version of Maps from the ground up.
There are already more than 100 million iOS devices using the new Apple Maps, with more and more joining us every day. In just over a week, iOS users with the new Maps have already searched for nearly half a billion locations. The more our customers use our Maps the better it will get and we greatly appreciate all of the feedback we have received from you.
While we’re improving Maps, you can try alternatives by downloading map apps from the App Store like Bing, MapQuest and Waze, or use Google or Nokia maps by going to their websites and creating an icon on your home screen to their web app.
Everything we do at Apple is aimed at making our products the best in the world. We know that you expect that from us, and we will keep working non-stop until Maps lives up to the same incredibly high standard.


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- Is PUBG banned in India?
- Is Shein safe to shop?
- Is AliExpress good quality?
- Is AliExpress banned?
- Is Shein banned in India?
- What is better than AliExpress?
- Is AliExpress banned in India 2020?
- Is AliExpress safe in India?
- Why is AliExpress so cheap?
- Is Shein delivery to India?
- Does Banggood deliver in India?
- Does AliExpress sell genuine items?
- Why is AliExpress not banned in India?
- Is AliExpress safe?
- Why is Shein so cheap?
Is PUBG banned in India?
In a big surprise to gamers, PUBG, which is the most popular gaming app in India with the most number of downloads, was banned in the country on September 2 over security concerns.
The government said the app, like many of the Chinese apps that were banned, was engaged in activities prejudicial to India’s sovereignty..
Is Shein safe to shop?
When it comes to Shein, you are paying for low quality, fast fashion. … This isn’t always a bad thing. Shein takes popular, trendy higher-end items and makes a lower quality version of them for a much lower price point.
Is AliExpress good quality?
If you get a good supplier who has quality items then good for you but if you happen to purchase from a supplier that manufactures or sells quality product then you are unlucky. … They are a drop shipping agent that helps you with your purchases on AliExpress.
Is AliExpress banned?
AliExpress Banned Indian Govt has banned popular e-commerce app AliExpress, along with 42 other apps. AliExpress is owned by Alibaba, the Chinese e-commerce site that provides a platform for millions of small business owners to sell their products online, globally from anywhere including India.
Is Shein banned in India?
On June 29, India banned 59 Chinese apps including TikTok, Shein, Club Factory, Camscanner and UC Browser. Shein and Club Factory were along the most popular e-commerce websites in India before the ban. … It had over 100 million monthly active users (MAUs) in India.
What is better than AliExpress?
Beware of Dropshipping Alternative Scams Best AliExpress Dropshipping Alternatives1DHGateMost variety – free shipping – Suitable for bulk orders2BanggoodUnique products – Offers low prices3DXTons of deals and huge discounts4TaobaoLowest cost of products – Original quality from Chinese manufacturers4 more rows•May 1, 2019
Is AliExpress banned in India 2020?
The Indian government has banned another 43 Chinese apps on the grounds of national security. The list of apps banned this week include AliExpress and TaoBao Live. … At the beginning of this year, India blocked access to 59 apps, which included TikTok, Weibo and WeChat.
Is AliExpress safe in India?
Although after a huge ban on Chinese apps by India, AliExpress remains functioning, however, the Centre banned some of Alibaba group-run apps like UC Browser and WeChat.
Why is AliExpress so cheap?
Why Are Items So Cheap on AliExpress? Unlike Amazon, the majority of merchants selling products on AliExpress are based in China and source all of their merchandise directly from Chinese manufacturers. This keeps costs down and means they can afford to offer free or very cheap shipping as well.
Is Shein delivery to India?
Cash On Delivery is a new service at SHEIN offered to our customers in India, which means to pay money when the goods arrive, so that our customers enjoy better service. The subtotal of the order shall not be more than 13,000 rupees. The correct shipping address and mobile phone number are necessary.
Does Banggood deliver in India?
Banggood Shipping To India We ship directly to India and almost everywhere in the world, most orders have a free shipping option, fast upgrades are also available.
Does AliExpress sell genuine items?
That said, AliExpress does have some authorised resellers – for example, it says this store sells genuine Nike and Adidas clothing and footwear. But across the site generally it’s often hard to tell when goods are real and when they’re not, so you may want to stick to unbranded items.
Why is AliExpress not banned in India?
This decision to ban AliExpress and 42 other Chinese apps was taken by the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology, based on the inputs of Indian Cyber Crime Co-ordination Center, Ministry of Home Affairs.
Is AliExpress safe?
Contrary to popular belief, buying from AliExpress is very safe. In fact, it’s probably safer than shopping from Ebay because of their buyer protection program. AliExpress guarantees that if your product doesn’t arrive on time or as described in the listing, you can get a full refund.
Why is Shein so cheap?
There’s a reason that the prices on SHEIN are so low. … More than likely, they keep their prices low by paying their workers less than satisfactory wages that most of us would never personally take in the United States. At the same time, though, the prices are nice, but the stuff behind the price might not be.