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Figures show that spending in the UK is up since Brexit
In the latest set of figures to defy the defeated Remain doom mongers, a survey from the British Rail Consortium and accountants KPMG showed total retail sales were up 1.9 per cent in July compared with a year ago.
It followed figures from credit and debit card firms Visa and Barclaycard confirming that shoppers kept spending last month in the wake of the Brexit vote.
And in a further boost, separate statistics showed that fight bookings to the UK have soared by 7.1 per cent since the referendum.
The triple blast of positive economic data appeared to demolish concerns that consumer confidence has dipped as a result of the Brexit vote. It was seized upon by Brexit campaigners as evidence that the vanquished Remain campaign's "Project
Fear" had been proved to be wrong.
Ukip MP Douglas Carswell said: "If you look at the hard data, it is good news. The Vote to leave the EU has been followed by a Brexit boom."
Promotions and warm weather could have helped boost sales
The MP pointed out that any surveys suggesting a dip in consumer confidence may be the result of concerns raised by the BBC and other broadcasters.
"The only reports that have been negative have been those that talk about sentiment - perhaps the broadcast coverage can explain that," he said.
Discounts and summer sunshine kept shoppers spending last month, according to the British Retail Consortium-KPMG survey.
Douglas Carswell said that the data was 'good news'
The Vote to leave the EU has been followed by a Brexit boom
Retailers bucked expectations and boosted sales thanks to a "heavy month of promotions", the survey said.
Warmer weather in July saw shoppers splash out on picnics and barbecues, helping food sales rise 0.8 per cent between May and July.
Helen Dickinson, chief executive of the British Rail Consortium, said UK households were still happy to spend because little had changed materially following Britain's decision to ditch the European Union.
However, she questioned whether retailers would be able to translate their success into full-price sales in the coming months.
The research also found that overall UK sales climbed 1.1 per cent between May and July. David McCorquodale, head of retail at KPMG, said the warmer weather helped blow away some of the post-referendum blues. He said fashion sales rose "markedly" in July compared to June, as the sunshine inspired shoppers to add to their summer wardrobes.
"Sales of jewellery and watches also improved as international consumers took advantage of the weaker sterling to splash out on more expensive purchases.
"This first full month of retail sales figures post-vote suggests that UK shopping patterns haven't changed versus previous years," he added. Figures from credit and debit card firm Visa showed that spending by shoppers grew at 1.6%, the fastest rate since the beginning of the year during July.
People have also been booking flight to and from the UK
Separate data from Barclaycard showed consumer spending rose 2.6 per cent to the end of last month, down from a 3.6% rise between May and June.
The study revealed that shoppers continued to spend strongly on restaurants, pubs and cinemas following Britain's vote to leave the EU.
ForwardKeys, a firm which monitors transactions in the travel industry, showed the increase in flight bookings to the UK.
In the 28 days before the 23 June poll, flight reservations were running 2.8 per cent behind the same period last year. In the month after the Brexit decision, they were up 4.3 per cent.
Demand for travel to the UK was strongest from the US, Canada and the Far East.
Bookings from Europe were up 5.0 per cent, buoyed by the pound's fall against the Euro following the referendum. Non-European arrivals were up by an even bigger margin, increasing 8.7 per cent.
The 10 per cent drop in the value of sterling after the referendum sharpened interest in the UK as a holiday destination from countries around the world, the firm said.
Bookings from Hong Kong rose 30.1 per cent, the US was up 9.2 per cent, Canada was up 7.4 per cent and the United Arab Emirates was up 7 per cent.
The most favourable exchange rate in decades is probably the major driver for the uptake in bookings to Britain. During the analysed period, ForwardKeys identified “positive" and “passive" reactions from source destinations after the Brexit referendum.
Olivier Jager, ForwardKeys Co-founder and chief executive said: “It's now confirmed that Brexit had an immediate, positive impact on inbound tourism to the UK, which is converting into better than anticipated arrivals.
"In the months ahead, our data will show whether this post-Brexit bounce is sustained."
The spending figures belied claims of a dip in confidence in other surveys. One survey yesterdy said confidence took "significant and clear dive" to its lowest point in three years.
The YouGov/CEBR (Centre for Economic and Business Research) Consumer Confidence Index fell by 4.7 points, the joint highest one-month decrease since the summer of 2010.
July's Consumer Confidence Index stands at 106.6 - its lowest monthly level since July 2013, when it was 105.8.


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Data from the monitoring and tracking platform for distributed applications (DApp) and non-fungible tokens (NFTs) DappRadar released in recent days shows the development of market of NFT games, responsible for moving US $ 4.9 billion in 2021. A popular brand that is still growing. in the US $ 484 million that the sector has moved to this year.
Headed by the most popular game to earn (P2E), game to win, Axie Infinty (AXS), which already has more than two million players, this game is still many businesses are growing based on research. from the platform. That is because the share of NFT games represents only 3% of the total volume moved by the gaming industry last year.
At the same time, the investment capital allocated to NFT sports projects amounted to approximately $ 4 billion in participation, representing a jump of nearly 50,000,000. % compared to US $ 80,000 raised in 2020.
The potential of earning money while having fun is a kind of propulsion engine for insofar sports as it works as an attraction for players. This is the case of a 28-year-old Thai man in Bangkok, Jarindr Thitadilak, who claimed to have received $ 2,000 a month ago, according to Reuters.
According to reports, Thitadilak saw potential earnings at Axie Infinity in July last year, when he decided to invite some friends to form a guild. Initially using his money he generated personal income, each worth approximately $ 1,000, and distributed it to other players to benefit from free play.
The investment makes more than three thousand people, which over 50% of the income goes to Thitadilak. It ended up setting up a company specialized in sports services, GuildFi.
Teriz Pia, 25, from Manila, Philippines, decided to quit his teaching job in June last year to join his gaming brother, the NFT Real Deal Guild. According to the report, Pia reported her monthly income of $ 20,000 by leasing out her account through the sharing of 300 players she manages, her comparison by earnings range from 70:30 in the case of Axie Infinity to 60:40. such as Pegaxy (PGX).
On the other hand, hackers are also in the same area of development of P2E games led by Axie Infinity. In late March, the Ronin network, which hosts the most popular P2E games, the main source of revenue for gamers like Jarindr Thitadilak and Teriz Pia, were some of the hackers who stole more. $ 600 million by players. What makes Sky Mavis so difficult, so much so that the developer has decided to create a gift program of up to US $ 1 million for those who report bad weather on Axie Infinity, according to reported by Cointelegraph Brasil.
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text: Consumers are deleveraging. Consumer credit contracted $9.1 billion in May, after April’s $14.9 billion contraction. And the consumers ratio of debt obligations to disposable income fell to 17.1% in the last quarter (the lowest level in almost a decade), according to Bloomberg. To put it in perspective: in early 2008 the ratio hit 18.9%. But today, consumers have pared down their obligations, and are not willing to assume more debt (credit-card use shrank by $7.4 billion). And the last time revolving credit increased was September 2008.


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Here's a customer-service story that will be music to your ears. Someone on the Spotify team created a custom playlist yesterday thanking user Jelena Woehr for some positive feedback she gave the music service. The titles of the songs spelled out the message "Jelena/You Are Awesome/Thanks a Lot/For These Words/It Helps Me/Impress/The Management." The gesture was a big hit with Woehr, a community manager for Yahoo's Contributor Network. "Oh my god," she wrote on Facebook with a screenshot of the playlist.


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Vivo Y19 is getting its the Android 11-based Funtouch OS 11 update in India, the company confirmed to Gadgets 360 after some Twitter users reported they had started receiving the new firmware. Surprisingly, the smartphone wasn't listed by Vivo in the Android 11 rollout schedule that they released in January. Vivo Y19 was launched in 2019 and it came with Android 9 Pie out-of-the-box and subsequently received an Android 10 update.
Some users have tweeted about getting the update for their Vivo Y19 smartphone, and Gadgets 360 reached to Vivo, which confirmed the rollout in the country. The update for Vivo Y19 brings Android 11-based Funtouch OS 11, carries the firmware version rev 6.73.6, and is 3.2GB in size.
It is advisable to update the smartphone while it is connected to Wi-Fi and is plugged into the wall charger. There is also no information regarding the Android security patch bundled with this update.
A few users have also reported that their Vivo Y19 has some bugs after the update. One user reported that after updating their smartphone, it stopped reading the microSD they were using. Another user reported that the Kids Mode on the smartphone has stopped working. It is possible Vivo rolls out another update to fix these issues, or, rolls back this update if a wider audience is affected.
Vivo Y19 was launched in November 2019 and it sports a 6.53-inch full-HD+ Halo FullView display with a waterdrop-style notch for the selfie camera. It is powered by a MediaTek Helio P65 SoC, paired with 4GB of RAM and 128GB of onboard storage. For photography, it has a triple rear camera setup with a 16-megapixel primary sensor, an 8-megapixel wide-angle lens, and a 2-megapixel depth sensor. It also sports a 16-megapixel selfie camera. It packs a 5,000mAh battery that supports 18W Dual Engine fast charging.
Which is the bestselling Vivo smartphone in India? Why has Vivo not been making premium phones? We interviewed Vivo's director of brand strategy Nipun Marya to find out, and to talk about the company's strategy in India going forward. We discussed this on Orbital, the Gadgets 360 podcast. Orbital is available on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify, and wherever you get your podcasts.
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While daily deals biz has been in news for all wrong reasons, reported to be ‘dying’ by some and ‘dead’ by others, three players seem to be fighting it out on turf. We earlier wrote about Groupon India (earlier known as Crazeal) and MyDala, both of whom are eyeing profitability soon. The thi...
Crazeal, the Indian arm of the world’s largest online group buying site Groupon, has completed its first year of operations in the country. Techcircle.in caught up with Ankur Warikoo, who heads the Indian venture, to get a lowdown on the business directly from the horse’s mouth as several player...
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Singapore-based travel search site Wego.com, which has recently launched Wego India, has unveiled a new-look travel deals feature that lists top travel deals across markets at any given time. The updated feature will be available in English on all its 42 country sites. In India, Wego has domestic pa...
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Gaurav Kachru, who was earlier the chief executive and co-founder of Smile Group’s daily deal site Dealsandyou, has left the group to start his own venture. In April this year, he was transferred to the group’s corporate development and strategy team as an executive vice-president. A week ago, T...
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Smile Group’s daily deal site Dealsandyou has appointed Ryan Valles as its new CEO. Valles comes to the helm of Dealsandyou in place of Gaurav Kachru, who switched over to the Smile Group’s corporate development and strategy team as group executive vice president in April. In his new role Valles...
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Here is a number that would be of interest to all those in online coupon businesses. Snapdeal.com today claimed in a press release that it sold 30,000 deals on a single day. It’s another matter that a majority of the deals were mobile recharge coupons. Nevertheless, there were 30,000 transacti...
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The Bubna brothers could not be happier. It’s been just a month since they got acquired by global deals site Groupon; and things are looking good. Really good. When they had started local deals site SoSasta, after a series of not so successful ventures, the Bubna brothers did not imagine one day t...
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NASHVILLE, TN (WSMV) - The governor’s office announced Tennessee will lift capacity restrictions on restaurants and shops and instead focus on social distancing best practices.
The announcement from the Tennessee's Economic Recovery Group on Friday is for 89 of the state's 95 counties and the next phase of reopening will go into effect on May 22.
According to a release, the capacity restrictions and guidelines will be issued to facilitate the safe reopening of larger, non-contact attractions on or after May 22. Shelby, Madison, Davidson, Hamilton, Knox and Sullivan counties may continue following individual, county-specific reopening plans created in consultation with state and local health departments.
Large attraction guidance applies to businesses that are able to "practice social distancing with strong measures to protect employees and customers." This includes the following attractions:
- race tracks
- amusement parks
- water parks
- dinner theaters
- large museums
Restrictions on gatherings of more than 10 people remain in effect for the time being.
Updates to restaurant guidance will include a lift on capacity restrictions which will allow for increased service as long as social distancing guidelines are followed, including keeping tables six feet apart.
Gov. Bill Lee said Tennesseans have worked to "slow the spread of COVID-19."
“We’re able to allow restaurants and retail businesses to operate at greater capacity and large attractions to open in a safe and thoughtful way,” Lee said in a statement on Friday. “Our state continues to see downward trends in case growth and meets the White House criteria for a phased reopening. This progress has been hard-won, and we can build upon it by reopening while also maintaining common-sense safety measures like mask-wearing and good hygiene. By taking the Tennessee Pledge, our businesses can reopen in a way that protects the health of their customers and employees, and protects the livelihoods of hard-working Tennesseans.”
The governor's office said these updated guidelines "come as the state continues to meet the White House state gating criteria for phased reopening." This criteria includes:
- Downward trajectory of influenza-like illnesses (ILI) reported within a 14-day period; AND
- Downward trajectory of COVID-like syndromic (CLI) cases reported within a 14-day period
- Downward trajectory of documented cases within a 14-day period; OR
- Downward trajectory of positive tests as a percent of total tests within a 14-day period (flat or increasing volume of tests)
- Treat all patients without crisis care; AND
- Robust testing program in place for at-risk healthcare workers, including emerging antibody testing
Hospital capacity remains efficient in order to meet the needs of patients. Tennessee continues to meet its goal of testing two percent of the population per month.
The Economic Recovery Group is working on guidance to help businesses safely reopen. More information on the Economic Recovery Group can be found here.


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Major German discount retailer ALDI has started offering Nokia’s affordable quadcore smartphone, the Nokia Lumia 630, for 109 Euro.
The handset will be available online from the 28th August commitment-free in ALDI North and ALDI South.
Early indications via AdDuplex is that the handset has been well received, which will hopefully bolster Windows Phone’s Q3 2014.
The smartphone features:
– Windows Phone 8.1 operating system
– 4.5-inch display
– 8GB internal memory (expandable by a further 128GB)
– Qualcomm Snapdragon quad-core processor with 1.2 GHz each
– Replaceable battery
– Removable cover
– 2 years warranty
The device can be found online here.


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Starbucks is stepping up efforts to support BIPOC-owned companies. The company announced that as part of its commitment towards racial injustice and social change that they will be investing $100 million in BIPOC-owned businesses across 12 cities around the country.
The Seattle-based coffee giant unveiled its Starbucks Community Resilience Fund to support minority-owned businesses around the country in selected cities including Miami, Philadelphia, New Orleans, Houston, San Francisco Bay Area, Los Angeles, Seattle, Atlanta, Detroit, New York City and Washington D.C.
“Starbucks has always been a company focused on caring for our partners, creating experiences for our customers, and playing a positive role in our communities and throughout society,” said president and CEO Kevin Johnson in a statement on the company’s website. “We are excited to make this investment as it aligns with our Mission and Values and supports our aspiration to advance equity and opportunity in the communities we serve.”
The company will also partner with organizations like the Opportunity Finance Network so local CDFIs in the different cities can provide small businesses access to capital and other resources to help their businesses. “Starbucks is investing in the survival of small business by working with CDFIs in key cities across America. CDFIs deliver affordable credit as well as training on disaster recovery and rebuilding – and that is exactly what small businesses need right now to withstand ongoing economic and climate changes,” said OFN president and CEO, Lisa Mensah, in the statement.
“With partners like Starbucks and CDFIs, these small businesses will have a fighting chance to recover, rebuild, hire workers, and serve their local economy.”
Today, Starbucks unveils programs to strengthen communities:
– $100MM investment to support small businesses & community projects in BIPOC neighborhoods
– Partners w/ @NMAAHC to provide educational resources from the museum’s collection
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Football came to this LA suburb. Home prices and rents jumped
"The rise in both rent and home prices started as soon as it was announced that SoFi Stadium would be built," said Foard, a retired legal services attorney. "We had 10 offers on the house, and the counter-offers eventually required them to remove the appraisal contingency," said Tisha Greene of LA Vision Properties, who listed the home and sold it for about $150,000 over the asking price. She said the stadium and the influx of new businesses are a huge part of the sales pitch, and the proximity to SoFi was a selling point for the eventual buyer.


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After after announcing a strategic review with support from activist shareholders Elliott Management Corp. and Starboard Value LP earlier this year, eBay Inc. (EBAY) said Monday that it will sell StubHub to viagogo Entertainment Inc.
Sports, music and entertainment ticketing outfit viagogo is paying $4.05 billion for StubHub, which Ebay acquired for $310 million in 2007. The buyer is well acquainted with the business, as viagogo founder and CEO Eric Baker was a co-founder of StubHub. Baker left before the sale to eBay, however.
Shares of eBay gained 1.4% to $35.62 following the news.
Elliott and Starboard lobbied eBay to divest StubHub and its classifieds business in January. The parties announced a settlement in March. Among other steps, eBay undertook a review and gave board seats to Elliott’s Jesse Cohn and Matt Murphy, CEO of Marvell Technology Group Ltd., in which Starboard held shares at the time.
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Sonoco to build US$20M composite can production facility in Malaysia that will produce packaging for snacks, US$5M Sonoco Innovative Packaging Solutions Studio at manufacturing and headquarters complex in South Carolina
HARTSVILLE, South Carolina
April 16, 2014
– Company Creating New IPS(TM) Studio in Hartsville, S.C.
Sonoco SON +0.48% , one of the largest diversified global packaging companies, announced it will invest $20 million to build a state-of-the-art, high-speed composite can production facility in near Kuala Lampur, Malaysia, which will produce packaging for snacks. In addition, the Company is spending more than $5 million to create the Sonoco Innovative Packaging Solutions™ (IPS™) Studio at its Hartsville, S. C., manufacturing and headquarters complex. Both projects were announced today to shareholders at the Company's annual meeting.
Jack Sanders, president and chief executive officer, told shareholders, "Continued growth for packaged snacks in Southeast Asia requires that we build our third composite can plant in Malaysia. The new facility will be located on our customer's new manufacturing complex and will more than triple our current can production capacity in Malaysia."
Sonoco will add three high-speed composite can lines along with two metal end presses. In addition, an extrusion laminator is expected to be installed at the Company's flexible packaging facility in Kajang, Selangor Darul Eshan, Malaysia, to produce can liners. The first can line is expected to be installed in the third quarter of 2014 and begin commercial production in the first quarter of 2015. All three lines, along with the metal end presses and the extrusion laminator are expected to be operational by the end of 2015. When in full production the new Sonoco operation should employ approximately 110 workers.
"In addition to producing all components for the finished composite cans, we will provide and run sophisticated depalletizing equipment at our customer's production facility," Sander said. "This is the first time that we have provided an extended supply chain solution for a composite can customer."
"Our goal is become a solutions company that just happens to offer packaging. Our unequalled range of packaging products and services combined with a broad spectrum of technical capabilities and a unique formalized process for innovation allows us to create a holistic solution for our customers such as the opportunity we have in Malaysia," Sanders continued.
IPS Studio Development
"Part of building a culture of innovation involves not only encouraging collaboration and knowledge sharing, but also building a physical environment that works as a catalyst for creativity, teamwork and imagination," he added. "That is why we are so excited about the potential impact of our new Innovative Packaging Solutions Studio in Hartsville."
Designs of the Sonoco IPS Studio are being finalized and about $5 million in renovations are planned to begin this summer to transform the Company's existing two-story Packaging Development Center into the IPS Studio by year-end. Built to an open space concept to create natural opportunities for brainstorming, the IPS Studio will contain some of the most up-to-date technology for consumer and market research, along with multiple small-scale environments that match where Sonoco products are sold and how consumers use them. In addition, new state-of-the-art package design and prototyping capabilities are being added along with a $1 million investment in pilot plant equipment that will allow for development of new consumer products.
For more information on Sonoco's IPS Studio as well as artist renderings of the new facility, go to the Company's website at www.sonoco.com .
Founded in 1899, Sonoco is a global provider of a variety of consumer packaging, industrial products, protective packaging and packaging supply chain services. With annualized net sales of approximately $4.9 billion, the Company has more than 19,900 employees working in 335 operations in 33 countries, serving many of the world's best-known brands in some 85 nations. Sonoco is a proud member of the 2013/2014 Dow Jones Sustainability World Index. For more information on the Company, visit our website at sonoco.com.


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Betable is bringing real-money gaming to more than just traditional mobile casino apps (Image source: MobileMarketingWatch)
Move over, real-money casino apps: there is a whole bunch of the latest games arriving at city, and they’re ready to provide you a run for your money, too.
A lot of that is because London-based startup Betable which provides real-money gambling tools for game developers, primarily on Apple and Android devices is looking towards a bright future after raising $18.5 million in its second round of financing, led by Venture51.
Betable’s total financing has now reached $23 million when along with funds from past backers Greylock Partners and Founders Fund, placing them in good stead for a push in the right way as they look towards innovation in the online video gaming globe.
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The business’s strength arises from providing a software code which plugs into a game make it possible for betting, meaning game makers can maintain their concentrate on developing the design and feel of the application and put away any worries that go with the development of real-money wagering additives to the software.
This means game developers are now able to benefit from pre-fab software coding for payments, fraudulence detection, regulatory compliance as well as the complex math modelling which is required for real-money gaming.
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Walt Disney Co. has been boosting security measures, such as its police presence and metal detectors, for some time to keep crowds safe at its parks and other properties, the company said in the wake of the Orlando, Florida, nightclub attack.
The suspect in Sunday morning’s shooting, Omar Mateen, had scouted Walt Disney World and Disney Springs, the entertainment giant’s retail shopping area in the Orlando area, for a possible attack, People magazine reported Monday, citing an unidentified person. The Federal Bureau of Investigation declined to comment on the report.
“Unfortunately we’ve all been living in a world of uncertainty,” Disney said. “During this time we have increased our security measures across our properties, adding such visible safeguards as magnetometers, additional canine units, and law enforcement officers on site, as well as less visible systems that employ state-of-the-art security technologies.”
Sunday’s killing spree at a night club left 49 people and the gunman dead. It was the worst mass shooting in U.S. history and has prompted a full anti-terrorism response from the U.S. government.
Orlando, which has been a mecca for theme-park goers since Walt Disney World opened in 1971, could see its local economy threatened if tourists grow reluctant to travel there in the wake of the attack. But shares of theme-park operators showed little sign Monday that investors were worried business would be affected.
Disney gained less than 1 percent to $97.57 at the close, and Comcast Corp., owner of Universal Studios Florida, fell less than 1 percent to $62.39. Orlando-based SeaWorld Entertainment Inc. fell 2.2 percent to $15.85, and Merlin Entertainments Plc, which owns Legoland Florida Resort, fell 1.4 percent to 414.80 pence in London.
“The safety of our ambassadors, guests and animals has always been our top priority,” SeaWorld said in a statement. “Our security teams work closely with law enforcement, and we have enhanced security measures at all our parks.”
A slump in Florida travel would affect sales of restaurant chains such as IHOP and Cracker Barrel, Maxim Group LLC analyst Stephen Anderson said in a note Monday.
“This weekend’s tragic terror attack at an Orlando nightclub will likely reduce tourism statewide, and by extension restaurant traffic, for at least the next several months,” Anderson said.
Chains including Cracker Barrel Old Country Store Inc., Bloomin’ Brands Inc., DineEquity Inc.’s IHOP and Darden Restaurants Inc.’s Olive Garden may see a sales pullback as consumers spend less on travel in Florida, he said. Other terrorist attacks have curbed sales at restaurant chains across the globe recently. Starbucks Corp. and McDonald’s Corp. both have cited the terrorist attacks in Paris in November for hurting sales.
Cracker Barrel stock fell 1.6 percent to $166.94, while shares of Outback Steakhouse owner Bloomin’ Brands slid 2.4 percent to $18.79. Orlando-based Darden declined less than 1 percent, while DineEquity dropped 1.3 percent.
Still, the shooting’s impact on sales or consumer spending in Florida may not last, said Bob Goldin, vice chairman at researcher Technomic Inc. in Chicago.
“It will be a very short-term effect,” he said. “I don’t think it will have any real effect on tourism or really people’s willingness to get out.”
This article was written by Leslie Patton and Anousha Sakoui from Bloomberg and was legally licensed through the NewsCred publisher network.


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Technology skills gap threatens US future, author says
Cary, N.C. — SAS will host a forum on Thursday to discuss the threat posed to the U.S. by a lack of students focused on technology skills. SAS CEO Jim Goodnight and Jim Whitehurst, CEO at Red Hat, will reiterate their call for more STEM emphasis in schools. Leading the program will be Gary Beach, publisher emeritus of CIO Magazine and author of the new book "The U.S. Technology Skills Gap." Is the threat real? yes, says Beach, who talks with WRALTechWire about how this "skills gap" is the equivalent to a permanent recession....
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A former Aviva and British Airways executive has been selected to take a role in the driving seat of Uber’s UK division.
Andrew Brem will tomorrow be named as the company’s UK general manager, City A.M. has learned. Brem will replace Ash Kebriti, who is tapped to move to a new role at Uber, and will report to Jamie Heywood, the company’s general manager for Northern Europe.
News of the hire comes a matter of weeks after Uber secured a licence to continue operating in London for the next two and a half years.
Uber has faced a string of legal battles to secure its right to offer services to UK customers. Uber successfully appealed a decision by Transport for London to deny the company a license and effectively bar the app from the UK’s capital.
In February the company was informed its base of 70,000 UK drivers must be treated as workers rather than self-employed, meaning they are entitled to holiday pay and the minimum wage.
“Uber is one of the most exciting technology companies in the world as it continues to change the way we move around our cities,” Brem said in a statement.
“The UK has led the way globally in driving forward Uber’s electrification efforts, as well as providing all UK drivers with worker protections such as holiday pay and a pension in what was an industry first,” he continued.
Brem has 30 years experience of leading the operations and digital transformation of major corporations such as Asda, Aviva and British Gas, where he launched Hive.
Most recently Andrew served as Chief Commercial Officer at British Airways where he oversaw the airline’s commercial operations during the unprecedented pandemic period.


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THE COLUMBUS DISPATCH
Central Ohio Jews and others who keep kosher are dealing with a
nationwide shortage of kosher meat since the closing of the largest
kosher meatpacking company in the nation, local rabbis said.
The meat selection has suffered at the Kroger store at 3675 E.
Broad St. in Whitehall, the only market selling fresh-cut kosher meat
in the city, said Rabbis William Goldberg and Areyah Kaltmann.
Even stores that sell packaged kosher meat have taken a hit, said
Kaltmann, executive director of the Schottenstein Chabad House in
“You can’t get the selection you could before this whole incident occurred,” he said.
The Kroger in Whitehall has been out of kosher items here and there but is now fully stocked, spokeswoman Beth Wilkin said.
Kosher shoppers can plan on paying more in the future. The new
supplier, Alle Processing in Maspeth, N.Y., has indicated that it will
raise prices because of the shortage. It is unclear when the prices
will rise or by how much, Wilkin said.
Agriprocessors Inc. collapsed after nearly 400 workers were arrested
in an immigration raid in May at the company’s slaughterhouse in
Only a handful of processors nationwide slaughter animals according
to Jewish law and under the supervision of rabbis. Other processors
have been swamped with orders and either are boosting the amount of
meat they produce or refusing to take new clients. Some consumers are
paying up to 40 percent more for the same meat. Markets and butchers
say they can’t get certain cuts of beef for their customers, largely
Orthodox Jews, and some have had to rearrange what they do have to fill
“Agriprocessors was just so big,” Kaltmann said. “America wasn’t ready for this.”
The shortage was obvious during his trip to New York last week, he
said. It seems that plenty of chicken is available, but other meats are
much harder to find.
Sometimes, a family has to shop at several stores or even travel out
of town to complete their kosher meals, said Goldberg, administrator of
the Vaad Ho-ir of Columbus, a nonprofit organization that oversees
kosher offerings in the area.
After the Bexley Kosher Market closed in March, the Whitehall Kroger stepped in to offer a full-service kosher market.
Goldberg is hoping that other processors can pick up the slack, not
only for Jewish families, but for all people who eat kosher.
Non-Jews, particularly Muslims, use kosher markets, too, Goldberg
said. Muslims’ dietary laws, called halal, are akin to kosher
requirements. Rabbi Howard Zack of Congregation Torat Emet in Bexley
estimated that about 750 Jewish families alone in the Columbus area buy
“I don’t think people are starving,” he said, but “it’s definitely taking its toll.”
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In October, Dr. Timothy Freier passed on the metaphorical reins to Dr. Sarita Raengpradub as one of the lead instructors for the NAMI (North American Meat Institute) Biannual Listeria Workshop. As such, we interviewed both to learn about how the seminar has touched the industry and will continue to evolve.
Health Canada can boast of several regulatory achievements during the past 18 months, including the implementation of the Safe Food for Canadians Act (SFCA) regulations, new controls for salmonella in frozen raw breaded chicken products, and the long-awaited revision of the Canadian Food Guide. In recent months, Health Canada has introduced limits for heavy metals, launched food fraud activities, and rolled out new rules for cannabis edibles. Moving forward, Canadian authorities will implement the next phase of the SFCA regulations in January 2020, and continue efforts to improve public health through proper nutrition.


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Demand for aluminum is underpinned by an improving economy and tighter emissions regulations for automobiles, said Bank of America Merrill Lynch.
The fundamental backdrop outside of China has especially improved, and the bank says the world excluding China may post a 590,000-metric-ton supply deficit this year after a 3.2 million-ton surplus in 2009.
“Focusing on demand, the rebound in offtake was of course heavily influenced by a recovery of economic activity, highlighted also in aluminum demand's beta of two times global GDP growth,” the bank added.
“The cyclical boost has been mirrored in a high correlation between global vehicle sales and the metal's consumption as well.” In addition to higher vehicle production, the sector’s shift toward lighter vehicles, in order to meet emissions standards, also means more use of aluminum in cars,” said the analysts with Bank of America Merrill Lynch via Kitco News.
“Car manufacturers can comply with stricter regulations by a combination of factors, including a reduction in vehicle weight. Considering that aluminum has a lower density compared to other raw materials like steel, it can be a material of choice to reduce a vehicle's weight,” the bank concluded.


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Canada is a country of many season – fall, winter, spring and shave season. Shaving is more relevant to beauty and lifestyle media during the summer months when consumers switch to their summer wardrobe including shorts, skirts and bathing suits.
The winter months present a challenging time to generate media interest. To help drive brand awareness during an unexpected time of year, Paradigm was tasked with developing a creative media relations campaign that would bring Schick Hydro Silk into the media spotlight.
The team found a creative solution to generate media coverage by connecting the razor to economic and fashion trends: the depreciating Canadian dollar, and a shift towards full coverage “granny panties” for women.
The team created The Schick Index, a diagram depicting lingerie trends plotted with the rise and fall of the dollar. When the dollar is on the upswing, lingerie trends are more revealing, and when the dollar weakens, lingerie becomes more conservative.
The Schick Index resulted in a fun, tongue-in-cheek media relations campaign that talked to the benefits of racier lingerie as a potential way to jumpstart the Canadian economy and boost the loonie’s value.
The Schick Index was an alternative approach to generating media coverage during a time of year that razor brands are otherwise not mentioned.
The campaign resulted 36 news stories with more than 9.2 million impressions.


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Samsung CEO Kwon Oh-hyun is to leave the company in March, citing in a letter to staff what he described as an 'unprecedented crisis'. That crisis is believed to be related to the ongoing bribery scandal...
The NHSX contact tracing app is currently being trialled on the Isle of Wight, but has the government picked the best approach for privacy and effectiveness?
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It is more or less an iPhone 8 with a better processor and camera
It will use a light pattern recognition module to determine the face of the user


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Casual-dining chains may be missing an opportunity to capture patrons of fine-dining restaurants who are looking to cut back on spending, according to new consumer research by consulting firm Consumer Edge Insight. For the first in a series of quarterly Restaurant DemandTracker surveys, Stamford, Conn.-based Consumer Edge Insight in July asked about 3,100 consumers across the country who visit restaurants at least once per month about what makes them choose one restaurant above another, ...
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By Holly Dutton
A $150 million retail deal years in the making has finally been closed.
Veteran broker Kim Mogull told Real Estate Weekly that BankUnited has singed three leases for New York City locations with an aggregate value of $150 million.
The Florida-based commercial bank’s flagship location will be an 11,000 s/f space at 960 Sixth Avenue in Herald Square. It will operate two more locations from a 5,500 s/f space at 299 Park Avenue on the northeast corner of 48th Street, and a 14,000 s/f triplex at 136 East 57th Street on the southeast corner of Lexington Avenue.
“Mogull Realty has been a trusted business partner throughout our retail expansion in the tri-state area and in Florida,” said Frank Martorana, senior executive vice president at BankUnited in a press release.
BankUnited’s founders previously worked for the now closed North Fork and were subject to a five-year non-compete agreement, according to Mogull, CEO of Mogull Realty,.
Although she managed to secure locations early on, BankUnited was unable to open prior to 2013.
This left the broker with the question of what signage to use in the windows of the soon-to-be banks.
She decided on question marks which, she said, “built buzz” around the neighborhood, especially at the flagship location.
“With its strong business relationships, dedication to service and of course, fantastic branch locations, I am confident that BankUnited will quickly emerge as one of New York’s powerful commercial banks and stimulate new opportunities, investments and job creation,” said Mogull.
“We are proud to be a part of their launch and ongoing growth.” Mogull said the bank had signed “very long-term leases,” which had each been executed within 6-8 months of each other. Renovations are underway at all three locations, which will officially open some time in March.
Representing the locations in the deals were Robert Kaplan, Hidrock Realty (960 Sixth) Annette Healey, CBRE (299 Park Ave.) and Richard Halpern, Silk & Halpern (136 E57th).


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Parnell – Year of the Monkey Celebrations
2016 is the Year of the Monkey and Parnell Inc. has created a unique exhibition to honour Chinese New Year.
28 of New Zealand’s local and internationally recognised artists and celebrities have added their creative touches and artistic flair to a monkey sculpture! Their inspirations in creating their monkey tell a story in itself as each piece has taken on it’s own personality. Art galleries, jewellery stores and decor outlets along Parnell Road will be exhibiting the colourful and highly original art pieces from February 6 to 21. The monkeys will then be auctioned off for The Starship Foundation.
ARTIS Gallery is contributing four monkeys by three of our represented artists to the event. Te Rangi by Justin Boroughs and Singe de Versailles by Nicky Foreman will be on display at ARTIS while Anah Dunsheath’s Roly & Merc are on display at Dawson & Co on The Strand.
The main monkey ‘sanctuary’ will be along Parnell Road between 56-536 Parnell Road, with a ‘mini sanctuary’ at 99-115 The Strand.
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With just a day to go until the Lender of England’s desire amount determination, there’s nevertheless a further signal of how inflation is hurting homes.
The latest index from the BRC showed shop selling price inflation virtually doubled in January to hit its maximum charge in nine a long time.
The figures confirmed advancement accelerated throughout the board, with growing price ranges for products from foods to home furnishings – a stressing signal that inflation is becoming entrenched.
It follows formal knowledge showing the shopper selling price index leapt to a 20-12 months significant of 5.4personal computer final thirty day period. The BRC index generally exhibits scaled-down changes than the CPI, which consists of services and a larger variety of items.
5 points to get started your day
1) Google defies tech gloom with file profits US behemoth enjoys soaring investing on research adverts as stop of pandemic means even more development in ad segment
2) The bullying and harassment at the dim coronary heart of Rio Tinto 21 gals documented rape, attempted rape or sexual assault in the last 5 many years, damning report reveals
3) Sadiq Khan threatens to shut the Tube for times on close as black hole hits £1.5bn Mayor warns a “street tax” and extending congestion charging zone will not be ample to balance Transport for London’s books
4) Tesco abandons its Jack’s suppliers but braces for fight with the discounters Tesco may be closing it is Jack’s stores but it can be even now major about complicated Aldi and Lidl, say analysts
5) Tesla pressured to repair 50,000 self-driving cars Self-driving software package failed to convey some vehicles to a halt at junctions
What happened overnight
Asian marketplaces prolonged their rally on Wednesday as investors become considerably less worried about the Federal Reserve’s plans to tighten monetary policy. Tokyo, Sydney, Wellington and Manila were all up extra than 1pc, even though Jakarta was .8pc higher.
Coming up currently
- Company: Vodafone, Glencore, Severn Trent (Buying and selling update)
- Economics: BRC shop cost index (Uk), consumer price index (EU), ADP work change (US)


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Vegan Junk Food Bar Opens Largest Restaurant Yet
The famous restaurant Vegan Junk Food Bar (VJFB) has announced the opening of its largest store to date due to “high demand and franchise requests”.
The chain first joined the growing number of vegan restaurants in Amsterdam when it launched in 2017. Thanks to its deliberately Instagram-friendly interiors, it quickly went viral and led to the opening of more branches in Amsterdam. .
This was followed by several restaurants across the Netherlands and it debuted in Spain in 2020.
Today, VJFB opened its doors in Cologne, Germany in an exciting new venue that can accommodate 222 guests.
Vegan Junk Food Bar
He says the restaurant’s interior “depicts a futuristic, cool, street art vibe with a revolutionary feel.”
The menu features vegan junk food classics such as “dirty” vegan burgers as well as a new dish Loaded Fries with Bratwurst.
But VJFB isn’t just about food, as diners can also immerse themselves in Cologne’s first-ever 2D optical illusion space inside the restaurant, “taking diners from reality to the world of reality.” ‘art and fantasy’.
“A Magical Experience”
In a statement sent to Vegan food and lifethe chain said: “VJFB Cologne ensures that customers get the best version of their herbal bites and drinks with a magical experience every time they visit.
“Every day of the week, customers can enjoy VJFB dishes tailored to their needs, whether it’s a business lunch, a family dinner or take-out. In the evening, VJFB Cologne turns into a disco atmosphere, with an option to dance while enjoying your favorite VJFBites and cocktails…
“Be sure to pop in for some ‘eye candy’ at the beautiful Gender Neutral Instaproof restroom area.”
VFJB says it recognizes that now more than ever, safety, hygiene and customer confidence in hospitality are essential.
Therefore, he says he has “established even greater discipline in how to meet those needs to ensure cleanliness, health and safety to mitigate the spread of COVID-19.”
Not leaving for Germany or Amsterdam anytime soon? Here are 23 loaded vegan burger recipes you can make in the comfort of your own home.


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SCA has won a place in the FTSE4Good global sustainability index for the 12th consecutive year.
And the company has also moved from third to second place in the CNN/Fortune list of the world’s most admired forest and paper companies.
Commenting on the FTSE4Good inclusion, SCA’s corporate sustainability senior vice-president Kersti Strandqvist said: ”Sustainability is an integral part of our business strategy and worldwide operations.
“Our high score on the Index is an inspiration for us and reinforces our conviction that long-term sustainability work creates value for all our stakeholders. And our recently-launched additional sustainability targets - which take into account people as well as nature targets - raise the bar going forward.”
SCA’s latest sustainability targets include a commitment to triple the production of biofuels from forest residues by 2020 with 2010 as a reference year. The company also aspires to reduce accidents in the workplace by 25 per cent between 2011-2016.
The FTSE4Good Index Series was launched in 2001 by FTSE Group with the aim of objectively measuring the performance of companies that meet globally-recognised corporate responsibility standards.
The CNN/Fortune’s list of the world’s most admired companies polled 4,100 executives, directors and securities analysts for their views. Innovation, social responsibility and quality of products and services were among the qualities that helped promote SCA from third to second place among the world’s most admired forest and paper companies.
A look at how carrying heavy packs of product can affect a cleaner's working life, plus other topical stories.
The latest news about the convenience, hygiene and sustainability benefits of Tork.
Hygiene in stadiums and offices are among the topics featured in the latest Tork web newsletter.
A look at what's new on the Tork product and sustainability front this month.
A round-up of the latest Tork news and views plus our latest sustainability targets.
All the latest Tork news from ISSA-Interclean - the most important show in the cleaning calendar.
More ISSA-Interclean news plus the latest news from Tork.
All the latest from Tork in the run-up to ISSA-Interclean.
SCA wins a Supplier of the Year Award - and a new WWF accolade.
The latest product and sustainability information from Tork.
A round-up of all the latest Tork news and events.
All the latest product news from Tork.
Here is the first round of Tork news for the New Year.
A final round-up of Tork news for 2011.
News and views from Tork to mark the start of December.
An update on our new Tork foam soaps - plus some hand hygiene advice as the flu season kicks in.
All the latest Tork news for October.
A round-up of the latest Tork news for September.
A major investment in one of SCA's UK mills is among the items to report in this month's newsletter.
An exciting new launch is among the main topics in our July newsletter.
All the latest news and views from Tork manufacturer SCA.
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New products and another sustainability award are among the April Tork highlights.
All the latest product and sustainability news from Tork.
All the latest news and views from Tork.
Two new Tork launches help to get 2011 off to a good start.
Here is the final newsletter of 2010 - a merry Christmas to all our readers!
SCA gains another sustainability award - and notches up another world record.
SCA announces plans to step up its sustainability support this month. Find out more in this month's newsletter.
The latest round-up of news for July.
All the latest from Tork and SCA for June.
Reports from ISSA and looking ahead to Tork's appearance at Plant & Works.
This month we are delighted to announce the launch of new Tork Performance.
Tork UK staff managed to break a world record this month.
This month's newsletter looks at the effects of swine flu on hand hygiene.
Latest round up of news for the start of the New Year.
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The barber taken to the Human Rights and Equal Opportunity Commission after declining to cut a young girl’s hair has been forced to apologise.
In April we originally shared that Sam Rahim, who runs the Hunters Hill Barber Shop in Sydney’s North Shore, told 9 News he was devastated by the summons.
In December last year a women came into the barber shop and asked him if he could cut her daughter’s hair, to which he ‘politely refused’.
Mr Rahim is not trained to cut girls’ hair and has no experience in doing so.
‘But she kept pressing me, saying I should just do it. I told her there are three women’s hair salons within a minute’s walk but she became angry and stormed out,’ he said.
Mr Rahim was accused of breaching anti-discrimination laws and was told he had embarrassed the women’s daughter.
The mother, who is a lawyer, filed a complaint against the barber store in the Federal Circuit Court for an alleged breach of the Sex Discrimination Act.
He explained that the skills of a barber are no compatible with cutting a young girls hair and reiterated that by its very definition, a barber shop was ‘a place where men get their hair cut’.
The woman told 9 news, “A claim has been brought against Hunters Hill Barber Shop in the Federal Circuit Court for an alleged breach of the Sex Discrimination Act. The basis of the claim is that the barber shop refused to simply run the clippers through my daughter’s undercut, because she was a girl.
“I indicated to him that I did not need him to style, cut or trim the rest of her hair, which is styled in a ‘bob’.
“Mr Rahim’s explanation was that he wished to keep his barber shop for boys and men only. He never said he was not qualified to cut women or girls’ hair, as he has incorrectly reported to the media.”
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Settling the case, ahead of its October court date, Mr Rahim took to social media, posting:
“My name is Sam Rahim and I own and operate barber shop Hunters Hill. There has been media attention recently in relation to a sex discrimination claim instituted against me for declining to provide services to a girl who entered my barber shop. Regrettably, there was a misunderstanding between the parties. I am happy to say that the proceedings have now been resolved. The girl is welcome in my barber shop any time and I would be happy to provide the same service to her as I do for other customers, regardless of gender.”
Mr Rahim said he cannot change the law in Australia.
“In future, if a female/transgender or any gender comes into my barber shop and would like a buzz cut, (a cut within my capabilities) it would be against the law to say ‘no’.
“These are the current laws in Australia and, at the moment, barbers have no exemptions like women-only gyms.”
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Bioproton Europe Oy Elevates Quality Standards and Adopts GMP+ Feed Safety Assurance Certification
Bioproton Europe Oy is proud to announce its adoption of the esteemed GMP+ quality assurance system. Bioproton Europe has continuously implemented robust quality systems to ensure the integrity of its products. The transition to the GMP+ certification represents a strategic move underlining Bioproton Europe's commitment to maintaining the highest standards of quality and safety throughout its operations.
GMP+ certification is widely recognized and respected in the industry as a comprehensive and rigorous quality assurance system for animal feed and food safety. The decision to transition to the GMP+ certification stems from Bioproton Europe's commitment to continual improvement and aligning with industry best practices. By adopting the GMP+ standards, Bioproton Europe aims to further strengthen its product quality, reinforce customer trust, and ensure compliance with international regulations and guidelines.
"We are proud to announce our transition to the GMP+ quality assurance system," stated Dr. Tuuli Koivunen, who has been recently appointed to the role of Quality Manager at Bioproton Europe. "This transition highlights our commitment to delivering products that meet the highest standards of quality and safety as well as solidifies our position as a trusted supplier.”
Bioproton Europe Oy's transition to the GMP+ certification underscores its dedication to delivering superior quality products as a reliable partner. Customers and stakeholders can be assured that Bioproton Europe will continue to prioritize quality, safety, and compliance across all aspects of its operations.
To learn more about Bioproton Europe's GMP+ certification please visit GMP+ page of certified companies https://portal.gmpplus.org/en-US/cdb/certified-companies/.


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It appears that the Samsung Galaxy S21 series has proved quite a successful outing for the company, following a tough year that sent the entire industry into disarray. As per a report by Counterpoint Research, the latest flagship portfolio by Samsung eclipsed the sales figures clocked by last year’s Galaxy S20 family by a margin of 2-to-1 in the first six weeks since its launch in the US market.
A lower entry-point and aggressive deals proved to be the success mantra
The report mentions that a lower $799 entry point for the Galaxy S21 series was one of the key factors behind the new flagship trio’s success. Additionally, lucrative launch deals, comprehensive carrier sales channels, and a less-than-stellar market debut of the Galaxy S20 series at the onset of a global pandemic further helped inflate the Galaxy S21 series’ sales performance.
Diving deeper into the metric, Counterpoint’s report mentions that attractive trade-in and store credit deals brought in more customers for the Galaxy S21 series phones. Additionally, a healthy number of buyers actually ended up liking the new design, especially the contoured camera module at the back which seamlessly meets the sides rather than protruding out – as was the case with its predecessor, especially the Galaxy S20 Ultra.
2021 witnessed a Samsung flagship selling for less than a OnePlus flagship killer!
It appears that the $799 vanilla Galaxy S21 proved to be a popular option this year. And a major reason behind its success appears to the fact that there is no camera downgrade compared to the pricier Plus model. Surprisingly, market trends suggest that the vanilla Samsung flagship’s plastic back panel was not much of a red flag for shoppers.
In his review, Pocketnow’s Jaime Rivera proposed whether the Galaxy S21 was the real Fan Edition device this year. His words started resonating a tad more when OnePlus launched its latest ‘flagship killer’ phone – the OnePlus 9 – priced at $729. Just let it sink in. A OnePlus phone is more expensive than a bonafide Samsung flagship!


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The world’s wealthiest people have seen their fortunes take a major hit by the UK’s decision to leave the European Union.
Gripped by uncertainty in the face of Brexit, global markets have nosedived since the outcome of the referendum, with many of the world’s richest people seeing their wealth decline by as much as $6bn (£4.5bn).
In total, the world's 400 wealthiest people, including a number of property tycoons, lost US$196.2bn (£147.5bn) in the two days after Brexit, according to the Bloomberg Billonaires Index.
The UK’s richest man, Gerald Grosvenor who is the sixth Duke of Westminster and controls London-based property company Grosvenor Group, saw his net worth drop 7% to $12.8bn (£9.7bn), while Hong Kong business tycoon, Li Ka-shing, who chairs CK Hutchison, which owns property assets and mobile phone networkers across Asia and Europe, lost 4% of his wealth.
Billionaires George Schaeffler of Germany, Bernard Arnault of France who owns brands like Louis Vuitto and Dom Perignon, and Liliane Bettencourt of France, likewise lost significant fortunes of $1.9bn (£1.4bn), $1.5bn (£1.1bn), and $1.3bn (£980m) respectively, bringing their fortunes down to $18.8bn (£14.2bn) for Schaeffler, $32.7bn (£25bn) for Arnault, and $39.5bn (£30bn) for Bettencourt.
The biggest loser was Amancio Ortega, the founder of clothing giant Zara, who lost $6bn (£4.5bn), with his fortune dropping by almost 8%.
Other notable billionaires hit by Brexit included Carlos Slim Helu, chairman and CEO of Telmex and America Movil, who lost $2.7bn (£2bn), Christo Wiese, down $620m (£460m), Facebook’s Mark Zuckerberg, down $1bn (£750m), Lakshmi Mittal, down $1.1bn (£830m), Warren Buffett, down US$2.2bn (£1.6bn) and Microsoft’s Bill Gates, down $2.4bn (£1.8bn).


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Law enforcement agencies across the globe have turned their attention to the use of high-value art in illicit financial flow. Criminals are using the antique art piece market to escape from financial regulations including Anti-Money Laundering (AML) and Counter-Terrorism Financing (CFT). A report by the US Senate Subcommittee highlighted how anti-money laundering sanctions have been circumvented by the art industry.
The US Government recently proposed new regulatory measures that will assist the art industry to avoid illicit activities. These new guidelines will have huge implications for the art collectors, art dealers, and anyone involved in the trade of art. Europe has already implemented similar regulations on the art market and sanctions regulations on the members of the market. The US government plans to enforce these regulations by the end of 2021.
In its report, The Art Industry and U.S. Policies that Undermine Sanctions, the U.S. Senate’s Permanent Subcommittee emphasised that the art industry is the largest legal industry that still remains to be unregulated in the country. The USA has been known to represent the largest art market of around $28.3 billion. It represents 44 per cent of the global art dealings.
The report also revealed that the art market norms are in support of secrecy and anonymity. The identity of the buyers or the source of income of the buyers is not normally questioned. After the report was published by the U.S Senates Permanent Subcommittee, the government issued a regulatory framework regarding the rising risks related to the high-value art dealings and modified the already existing anti-money laundering compliances for the art market. These significant measures might enforce the regulatory responsibilities on the art galleries, museums, auctions, art agents, art brokers, art collectors, and other members of the industry.
Ex-President Trump vetoed the upcoming regulations but Congress still approved the National Defense Authorization Act for the year 2021. This was a major step up for the USA against the money laundering and terrorism financing crimes in the jurisdiction. The new legislative measures expanded the term financial institution to widen the scope of money laundering preventive measures in various sectors.
The compliance of new AML guidelines also extends to, “a person engaged in the trade of antiquities, including an advisor, consultant, or any other person who engages as a business in the solicitation or the sale of antiquities.”
Those who fail to comply with these preventive measures will be subjected to penalties. Once the proposed regulations are formally introduced, the members of the art market will be formally asked their opinions regarding the scope of these regulations.


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UK-based lifestyle brand Ted Baker has reported a 50% growth in revenue for the 16 weeks from 25 April to 14 August.
During the quarter, the company’s retail sales increased by 30% compared to a year prior, but fell by 30% against the corresponding period two years earlier.
Ted Baker said that its sales were in line with expectations as consumer confidence showed signs of recovery.
The company’s store sales were up by 142% compared to a year earlier, while its digital sales dropped by 25% and represented 39% of its total retail sales.
The brand’s trading margin rose by more than 500bps from a year earlier and 190bp from two years prior.
Ted Baker chief executive Rachel Osborne said: “We have made encouraging progress, with trading over the second quarter in line with expectations, albeit the speed of recovery is different across store locations and regions.
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“Full price sales mix has significantly improved across all our retail channels as we continue to re-establish our premium lifestyle brand positioning.
“Our transformation programme remains on track, and we have moved forward on the three key pillars of our plan in refreshing and re-energising the product and brand, prioritising digital and capital-light growth and through our cost savings programme.
“Combined with our robust balance sheet and strong cash management, we are well placed for the future.
“It is still early days in the recovery, but we are confident that Ted [Baker] is starting to emerge from Covid a stronger and more resilient business.”
In May, Ted Baker entered an agreement with its existing lending syndicate to extend its revolving credit facility.
The company’s existing credit facility of £108m ($153m), which is set to mature next September, and another restricted facility of £25m ($35m) maturing next January, was replaced by a £90m ($127) facility, which will reduce to £80m ($113m) from next January.


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Several employees at an Amazon facility, a Costco and three different grocery stores across Southern California have tested positive for COVID-19 as the region continues to see a surge in cases.
A worker at the Amazon facility in Eastvale tested positive for coronavirus.
Amazon said all associates who had close contact with that person will be asked to self quarantine for 14 days.
An employee at the Costco in Marina del Rey also tested positive.
Meanwhile, grocery store workers are among those on the frontlines of the crisis as one of the essential businesses under California's stay-at-home order, but local residents weren't surprised to learn that some turned out to be infected.
"I guess figuring the number of people that are going in and out of the grocery store and the number of people who work there, I'm not super surprised," said Stephane MacDonald of West L.A.
Vallarta Supermarket in Canoga Park closed its doors for an unknown duration after one of its employees tested positive on Friday.
The individual was last in the store on March 22, according to a statement from the grocery store chain. All employees who had close contact with the infected person were notified and are now self-quarantining for 14 days.
The supermarket said it hired a professional decontamination company to sanitize and deep clean the store before it is reopened, but an exact date was not provided.
A Gelson's on Sunset Boulevard in Pacific Palisades temporarily closed after an employee there tested positive for the virus as well. The individual last worked at the store on March 22 and is currently recovering at home, according to statement.
Other employees who came in contact with the individual were put on a paid two-week self-quarantine.
The store was expected to reopen over the weekend after undergoing a deep cleaning and inspection.
Meanwhile, a third person employed at a Sprouts Farmers Market on El Camino Real in Tustin also tested positive for COVID-19. The store confirmed it after rumors began circulating online.
Officials said the individual last worked at the store on March 20. All employees were notified and the store has since reopened after an extensive cleaning.
A local doctor is urging customers and workers to keep yourself and others safe by following health practices slow the spread of the potentially deadly infection.
"The way you're going to get this infection is through contact," Dr. Marc Kerner, Calwest ear, nose and throat otolaryngologist. "If you're wearing gloves or wearing a mask, you're gonna reduce your ability to contact surfaces where you can acquire the virus."
Kerner said, at the very least, grocery store workers should be wearing gloves to limit their exposure and possible spread of the highly contagious virus.
As for purchases, Kerner said there is no need to take extreme measures such as wiping down every item or leaving them outside of the home for a period of time. The best protection is to wash your hands with soap and water after coming in from shopping and again after putting away groceries, according to Kerner.
"If you can keep your hands clean, keep your face clean and you can actually protect your nose and mouth, you're gonna go a long way to not getting this virus," Kerner said.
However, he said there is no need for an N95 masks, as those should be reserved for medical personnel and first responders. A surgical or cloth mask can provide extra protection though.
"I'm using my gloves and also the mask to protect myself and also to help other people to protect from me," Glendale resident Jay Deb said.


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Thrift store passes on help to community
Cannon Connections photo: Liliana Castillo Mary Helen Urioste works in the clothing closet at the Lincoln-Jackson Family Center.
The staff at Lincoln-Jackson Family Center has found another way to help families in need.
The school houses federal programs such as Family Services and Title I Migrant and now keeps up a clothing closet.
Mary Helen Urioste, family services liaison, and Jane Chavez, Title I migrant liaison, run the clothing closet with the help of volunteers.
Urioste said the only requirement for families to benefit from the free services at the clothing closet is they have a child enrolled in the Clovis Municipal Schools system.
With Urioste, Chavez and a few volunteers keeping up the room, the clothing closet is most in need of donations. Which is why they jumped at the chance to work with the thrift store at Cannon Air Force Base.
Someone donated boxes of clothes at the thrift store but earmarked them for the community off base.
Melissa Clifford, thrift shop manager, said the store will honor any requests to pass donations on to another entity. Clifford said Cannon families new to town don’t always know where to take their donations.
“We’re going after the same mission,” Clifford said. “Which is to help the families.”
Clifford said the thrift store is also down on donations but believes it is largely because of a recent relocation. The thrift store moved to building 310, in front of the post office.
“I think everyone is holding on to stuff because of the economy too,” she said.
The thrift store has been combined with Airman’s Attic, which are run by the Cannon Spouses Club, and proceeds go to scholarships for military dependents. The thrift store will also furnish active duty airman with three free used uniforms a month.
Both groups agreed the thrift stores are bridges to other resources for families in the community.
Urioste said when families come into the clothing closet, she and Chavez can inform them of other services available to them. The clothing closet provides a non-threatening environment for families where the staff can gain their trust and better help them, Urioste said.
“Everything is confidential,” she said.
If the family is in need of a certain item, Urioste has been known to send out e-mails asking for help filling the need.
“Most of the time when people come to us, everything is a necessity,” Urioste said. “If the can use it, we tell them to take it.”
Families enrolled in the Family Literacy Program can work in the closet to make up for leadership institute classes they miss. Parents can also work for a day at Faith Christian Family Church to gain $50 towards a utility bill, if needed.
“This kind of thing puts responsibility back on the parent,” Urioste said. “Their responsibility is to try and resolve whatever issue is causing them to come to us.”
One volunteer went through the Family Literacy program with one of her five children and decided to volunteer at the clothing closet to give back.
Nikole Trujillo has worked at the closet more than three years.
“When you see the families that go in there and realize how much help they need, you realize how lucky you are to have the life you have,” Trujillo said. “Even though all I’m doing is hanging up clothes, we’re really helping them.”
Trujillo said the staff of the closet sets families up with as much as they can and gets them to the right programs that can help them.
Urioste said donations come from various sources including churches, veterans organizations and individuals.


text: Lifestyle Pets Large South Korea Dog Meat Market to Shut Down: It's 'a Sign of More Compassionate Times' The Busan, South Korea, market will be turned into a public park as part of an urban planning project By Kelli Bender Kelli Bender Kelli Bender is the Pets Editor for PEOPLE Digital and PEOPLE magazine. She has been with the PEOPLE brand for more than eight years, working as a writer/producer across PEOPLE's Lifestyle, Features, and Entertainment verticals before taking on her current role. Kelli is also an editor on PEOPLE's Stories to Make You Smile and serves as an editorial lead on PEOPLE's World's Cutest Rescue Dog Contest and Pet Product Awards. Before joining PEOPLE, Kelli helped AOL and Whalerock launch a pet lifestyle site called PawNation. She is a pet parent to a cat named Wallace, and her professional and personal devotion to animals has taken her to three dog weddings ... so far. People Editorial Guidelines Published on June 3, 2019 02:16 PM Share Tweet Pin Email Photo: Jean Chung/For HSI Humane Society International (HSI) has some good news to share from their fight to end dog meat sales in South Korea. According HSI, the Gupo dog meat market in Busan, South Korea — one of the country’s largest dog meat markets— is set to shut down in the near future. The closure is the result of an agreement reached by the local Busan authorities and the 19 dog meat sellers operating out of the Gupo Live Stock Market. HSI and other animal rights organizations know Gupo as a “notorious” market, infamous for its sale of chilled dog meat and “live dogs killed to order.” Once the dog meat market is closed, the government plans to turn the area into a public park as a part of a urban planning project that led to the negotiations for the market’s shut down. America’s Got Talent’s Simon Cowell Donates Over $32.6K to Shut Down South Korean Dog Meat Farm This is another recent victory in the fight against the dog meat trade. In November of last year, South Korea’s “Seongnam city demolished Taepyeong, the country’s largest dog slaughterhouse, and closed down most of the related dog meat vendor,” reports HSI. Jean Chung/For HSI These changes are seen as “a sign of more compassionate times” to Nara Kim, a dog meat campaigner for HSI and Humane Society Korea. “The closure plan is the result of months of hard work between the local authorities and the market vendors, and both sides are to be commended for working towards this goal that will not only bring to an end to Gupo’s dog meat era, but will also see the area regenerated with new amenities and businesses for the benefit of the local, modern economy,” Kim said in a statement. Jean Chung/For HSI 22 Dogs Rescued from Slaughterhouse Used by Shanghai Restaurants Ahead of City’s World Dog Show “HSI has been working with dog meat farmers in South Korea for nearly four years helping them close their flagging businesses as more people in the county turn away from dog meat, so the closure of Gupo’s grimly iconic dog market, which follows the demolition last year of the country’s largest dog slaughterhouse complex, is a sign of more compassionate times,” she added. Kim and others at HSI hopes that the government’s work to fairly shut down this market inspires other cities in South Korea to seek out an end to their “increasingly unpopular” dog meat operations.


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Japan's SBI Holdings has teamed with an unnamed “large” semiconductor firm in the U.S. to make crypto mining chips and systems.
Financial services giant SBI and R3 are investing millions to boost uptake of the Corda blockchain platform in Japan and beyond.
Japanese financial services giant SBI Group has invested $15 million in slimline cold wallet provider Tangem.
Financial services giant SBI Group has partnered with a blockchain security startup to develop a wallet for its crypto exchange VCTRADE.
MoneyTap, a blockchain money transfer app built by SBI Holdings and Ripple, has just gone live in Japan.
A joint venture between SBI Holdings and Ripple has moved a step closer to launching its blockchain-based payments app for consumers.
Financial giant SBI Group has announced that it is testing a crypto token called "S coin" to enable retail payments over mobile devices.
Japanese banking giant SBI Holdings announced on Monday that its in-house cryptocurrency exchange is now live.
SBI Bank LLC, a commercial bank owned by Japanese financial giant SBI Holdings, is joining blockchain banking consortium R3.
SBI Virtual Currency, a subsidiary of SBI Holdings, will no longer partner with Huobi Group on setting up two Japan-based cryptocurrency exchanges.


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Safe Lithium Batteries Get a Boost
A team of researchers in the Department of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering at the University of Maryland has made a breakthrough in next-generation lithium batteries. The team has developed less flammable electrolytes to enhance the performance and safety of lithium-ion metal batteries.
This is a significant development for the environment involving less use of fossil fuels. But what about its importance for all those electric vehicles and portable electronic devices? Today, while electric vehicles (EVs) are increasingly becoming popular, many customers avoid them, citing the poor cold-weather performance of the batteries. Also, imagine customers demanding better batteries because the ones on their smartphones don’t last long enough. The answers to these fears and concerns lie in the new battery design, which can operate under extreme temperature conditions, and have faster charging, greater range and longer lifespan.
The transdisciplinary and multi-institutional research team led by Chunsheng Wang, a professor in the Department of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering at the University of Maryland also included Robert Franklin and Frances Riggs Wright, Distinguished Chair in the Department of Chemical & Biomolecular Engineering (CHBE) at the University of Maryland, and UMD Director of the Center for Research in Extreme Batteries, all of whom have long been committed to improving the energy density and safety of batteries, especially in the field of electrolytes, and have achieved a series of innovative results, with the preliminary work proposing non- flammable solid-state Li metal batteries (Nature Energy, 2023), non-aqueous (Nature, 2023) and aqueous (Nature Sustainability, 2023) electrolytes.
As researchers keep pushing the boundaries of battery design, one of the more breakthrough technologies studied is solid-state lithium metal batteries, which use a solid electrolyte material rather than a typical liquid. One new finding is to design solid-state electrolytes that can suppress the branch-like projections of metal known as dendrites. Dendrites are formed on the battery electrodes, and they are a problem because they can shorten the life of battery cells and create short circuits, raising concerns about battery safety.
The researchers led by Chunsheng Wang have found a way to prevent the formation of such dendrites, creating the potential to obtain high-powered batteries and solve their reliability problems. Their findings are described in the journal Nature Energy, which identified a new parameter known as a Critical Interphase Overpotential (CIOP) used to design solid-state electrolytes for Li-dendrite suppression.
“As the CIOP is an intrinsic property of the interphase, it could be used to design interphases for Li-dendrite suppression. The CIOP concept can also be used in other solid-state metal batteries, which also feature SEIs," said Dr. Hongli Wan, a postdoctoral research associate in the Department of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering at UMD and the first author of the Nature Energy paper.
In another groundbreaking research, Nature journal published a study titled “Electrolyte design for Li-ion batteries under extreme operating conditions" by Professor Chunsheng Wang. Chunsheng and his collaborators developed a class of soft solvating electrolytes that allows for fast recharging and operation of lithium batteries under a wide temperature variation.
“Our finding provides a practical drop-in solution for the Li-ion batteries towards next-generation EVs to meet the energy density, fast-charging, wide temperature operation (−60 °C to +60 °C), and safety requirements,” said Dr. Jijian Xu, the first author of the team’s Nature paper and a visiting Assistant Research Scientist in the Department of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering at UMD.
In another work published in Nature Sustainability, “All-temperature zinc batteries with high-entropy aqueous electrolyte," the team developed a high-entropy electrolyte design that improved both the battery’s stability over existing models, as well as improved the battery’s operational performance over a wider range of temperatures.
“We were able to achieve both a wide electrochemical stability window, better than water-in-salt electrolytes and an exceptional operating temperature range from −80 °C to +80 °C,” explained Chongyin Yang, former UMD Postdoctoral Research Associate and lead researcher on the paper.
The fundamental challenge in modern society to improve energy storage systems and increase battery life and safety has become ever more crucial as we increasingly depend on battery energy for everything from portable devices to electric vehicles. As researchers push the boundaries of battery design, the mass production of their technologies will significantly impact society. If the battery design technologies are mass-produced, electric vehicles will undercut the prices of those that are fossil–fuel–powered. Also, the increasing use of electric cars will reduce the harmful carbon emissions produced by fossil-fuel-powered automobiles. That is the future with safe and long-lasting rechargeable lithium batteries operating under extreme temperatures.
For additional information:
Wan, H., Wang, Z., Liu, S. et al. Critical interphase overpotential as a lithium dendrite-suppression criterion for all-solid-state lithium battery design. Nat Energy (2023). https://www.nature.com/articles/s41560-023-01231-w
Xu, J., Zhang, J., Pollard, T.P. et al. Electrolyte design for Li-ion batteries under extreme operating conditions. Nature (2023). https://doi.org/10.1038/s41586-022-05627-8
Yang, C., Xia, J., Cui, C. et al. All-temperature zinc batteries with high-entropy aqueous electrolyte. Nat Sustain (2023).https://doi.org/10.1038/s41893-022-01028-x
Published March 23, 2023


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Kirin : Attributable Profit Climbs 21% in FY20
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Basic earnings per share rose to 85.87 yen from 68 yen a year earlier, according to a Monday disclosure.
Revenue declined to 1.850 trillion yen from 1.941 trillion yen a year ago.
The beverages and pharmaceutical products manufacturer expects an attributable profit of 103 billion yen, earnings per share of 123.56 yen, revenue of 1.880 trillion yen, and dividend per share of 32.50 yen in the fiscal year ending Dec. 31, 2021.


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Until recently we used to say that according to the Israeli system of democracy, we vote just every four years, while the rest of the time the government doesn't give a hoot about the citizens. We would even say that the public was actually apathetic and that there were no limit to the extent that local consumers could be exploited.
None of that is true anymore. On Sunday, it turned out that the Israeli consumer is capable of influencing the government's agenda even in the middle of its term. On Sunday, it became apparent that the social protest movement had managed to lower the cost of living. On Sunday, it also became clear that the local consumer is anything but apathetic, and that if anyone pushes too far in trying to take advantage of him - that individual will ultimately pay a heavy personal price.
Zehavit Cohen can continue to insist until the cows come home that she resigned as chairwoman of the Tnuva dairy of her own accord so that the company could have a full-time chair. But in fact, Cohen was forced to resign because she hurt Tnuva's reputation and its profits. The owners of the Apax investment fund that has a controlling interest in the company don't like having their profits hurt.
Cohen resigned because she damaged the reputation of the dairy giant, which came to represent monopoly control and became a target of protest. Tnuva's advertising aims to position the company as Israel's "home," but that image has been tarnished by the consumer boycott. Those who are boycotting are buying products instead from competitors Strauss and Tara, which drives the people at Tnuva crazy for fear that the public will find that the others' cottage cheese is not inferior to theirs.
Another reason for Cohen's resignation is the investigation the Antitrust Commission is conducting of Tnuva, due to suspicions that it failed to turn over certain information as required. That already says something about Cohen's mistaken judgment: She didn't understand that public pressure was growing. And the once docile commission has sprung into action and is even raiding Tnuva's offices.
In light of the pressure, Apax is now ready to forgo Cohen's leadership, to release the profit and loss statement it had apparently refused to disclose, and also to lower prices. Anything to stop the bleeding.
The cottage cheese protesters understood a thing or two about prices and knew they shouldn't take on all three major dairies at the same time. They knew that if the biggest of them, Tnuva, was taught a lesson - the others would get the message, too.
And in fact, when Tnuva announced it was cutting prices, Strauss quickly followed suit and Tara said it would take similar steps soon. Two weeks before Rosh Hashanah, Tnuva announced a series of sales promotions, but the students from Tel Aviv University who were involved in the protest rightly demanded permanent price cuts instead.
Did they get what they were demanding? The prices just announced by Tnuva and Strauss in many instances are actually higher than the current reduced prices, so maybe the two dairies are trying to pull the wool over our eyes?
The real solution to a situation in which a cartel controls the market is to open it up completely to competition from imports - duty-free and without any other restrictions. Only then will we see permanent price reductions. There is no other solution.
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Citrus fruits are a traditional, if old-fashioned, Christmas gift. Stockings used to be stuffed with oranges, tangerines, grapefruits, etc.
But Snoop Dog has something a little bit different in mind with “Tangerine Man,” a strain of cannabis that boasts the highest amount of THC of all cannabis strains.
On Christmas Eve, Snoop will host a testing event at his personal cannabis plantation, allowing marijuana users and enthusiasts to sample his take on the high-THC strain of bud.
The world famous rapper has invested funds in the research of this new strain, and will likely make moves to develop a proprietary version for his personal line of smoke, “Leafs By


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The ‘Buying Club’ for small and medium enterprises (SMEs), Power2SME, on Monday announced that it has raised an undisclosed amount of capital from Accel Partners, a leading Silicon Valley venture capital firm. The funding from Accel Partners will help Pow
The ‘Buying Club’ for small and medium enterprises (SMEs), Power2SME, on Monday announced that it has raised an undisclosed amount of capital from Accel Partners, a leading Silicon Valley venture capital firm. The funding from Accel Partners will help Power2SME to strengthen its presence in India by expanding its footprint across new cities and locations across the country and focusing on newer industries for the SME sector.
Speaking on the occasion, R. Narayan, Founder & CEO, Power2sme said, “We are thankful to Accel Partners for their confidence in the success of our business model. This funding will facilitate us to empower more SMEs and enable them to gain a competitive edge in the marketplace. It will also enable us to expand our supplier base to a global pool of suppliers. The SMEs in India are facing numerous challenges in terms of price, variety and quality of the raw materials and we, backed by the funding from Accel Partners, hope to be their strategic partners to help them script their growth story."
"We believe that the power of the SME sector is largely untapped and holds great potential from various perspectives. What Narayan is building to achieve through Power2SME, leveraging his considerable expertise in working with SMEs, could be a game changer. It will improve the efficiency of the SME's supply chain and provide a significant lever for their growth and profitability," said Mahendran Balachandran, Partner, Accel Partners.
The company is witnessing exponential growth rate Quarter-on-Quarter. The company is exploring expansion into new sectors and product categories over the next few months while keeping a strong focus on construction, manufacturing, plastics and automotive sectors.


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Neomobile’s CEO, Gianluca D’Agostino will be one of the keynote speakers at this years’ edition of the 4Years From Now (4YFN) event during the MWC15
This year, MWC15 is on The Edge of Innovation, featuring key people and topics related to the newest mobile technologies, from the new upcoming 5G network, exclusive mobile devices and gadgets to the newest digital industry trends. One of the most exhciting events will surely be 4Years From Now (4YFN), the international mobile startup event promoted by Mobile World Capital Barcelona.
The 4YFN takes place at Montjuïc, Plaza España from 2nd til 4th of March, and it will be a unique business and networking platform showcasing new entrepreneurial initiatives in the mobile sector. The event provides real hands on experience, a wide programme of conferences, workshops, pitches and expert meetings designed specifically for the mobile entrepreneurial environment.
Neomobile’s CEO, Gianluca D’Agostino will be one of the keynote speakers, focusing on the challenges and opportunities of Mobile monetization today and tomorrow. As a company “born mobile”, Neomobile has demonstrated value generation in the mobile payment in the mobile commerce space.
Gianluca will speak on Wednesday, the 4th, at 4.30PM on the FiWare Terrace, on ‘Mobile monetization for Digital Media today and tomorrow – tricks & tips’.
For more information on the event please visit www.4yfn.com