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Judge Yvonne Gonzalez Rogers today handed down her decision in the Apple vs. Epic legal case over the App Store. Judge Rogers ruled that Apple violates antitrust law with its anti-steering policies in the App Store, but that Apple is not a monopoly. Judge Rogers issued a permanent injunction saying that Apple can no longer forbid developers from directing users to third-party payment options.
While Epic Games has already announced that it plans to appeal the ruling, Apple is pleased with the outcome.
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What you need to know about the 5p supermarket bag charge: from where the money goes to online shopping
Today strict new rules kick in across England that demand supermarkets start charging shoppers at least 5p for a plastic bag.
We explore how the new rules will affect the way we handle our groceries.
Know the facts: On Monday strict new rules kick in across England that demand supermarkets start charging shoppers at least 5p for a plastic bag
Why charge for bags?
It is not about squeezing more money out of us but saving the planet. The rules are being rolled out by the Government’s Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs. It claims the change will save £60million in litter clean-up costs and £13million in carbon savings.
So where will all the money go?
The levy for supermarkets and big shops employing more than 250 staff will raise more than £70 million a year for ‘good causes’. Supermarkets decide which charities to help. Shops can also take a ‘reasonable costs’ cut. The Government will pocket the VAT raising an estimated £19million a year.
Don’t supermarkets already charge for bags?
Some do. Many demand cash to dissuade customers from using new bags – but this change brings everyone into line. Supermarkets in Wales started charging at least 5p a bag in October 2011. In Northern Ireland it was April 2013 and Scotland signed up in October 2014.
Will it make any difference?
Where charges have been imposed the number of bags handed out has plummeted. The biggest fall is in Wales where numbers plunged by more than 70 per cent while in Scotland the figures fell 20 per cent.
How much will the changes cost me?
The average family could spend more than £8 a year more and buy an average of 166 bags, according to consumer website Money.co.uk. But only if they do not change their habits.
So do I need to buy a bag?
No. Just try a new approach. Sportswear designer Nina Brooke, 25, from Rock in Cornwall, says: ‘At the check-out when asked if I need a bag it is often easy to just say no – I have hands and pockets that work perfectly well.
‘And when it comes to a major weekly shop then I dig out some of my “bags for life”. These cost 35p each but are far more sturdy and reusable.’
Cost free: Nina Brooke takes reusable bags for her weekly shop
How do I remember them?
Change your routine – and always ensure there are bags in the boot of the car or in a pocket or handbag. Try jute bags, boxes and wicker baskets. Just over half of us already take shopping bags with us, says Money.co.uk. It is up to the rest of us to learn to follow this lead – after all, it will save money.
Can I still get free bags?
Yes. If you have bought food such as fish, uncooked meat or prescription medicines then the retailer should still offer bags for nothing.
But problems occur if you buy anything else at the same time. For example, if the bag shares space with a packet of cornflakes it will cost you 5p.
You should not be charged if a shop uses paper bags.
Must I pay when using home deliveries?
Supermarkets will still charge 5p a bag if you choose to shop with a home delivery service or have in-store collection. But the Government hopes the shake-up will encourage bagless deliveries.
What about clothes shopping?
The new 5p charge is for plastic bags that are 70 microns or less in thickness. Those shopping for other items, such as clothes, from high street stores are usually handed their goods in sturdier plastic bags excluded from the crackdown.
How many bags are there?
More than 8.5 billion single-use plastic bags are given to shoppers each year – to households which already have an average of 40 plastic bags stuffed in cupboards and drawers. The rest are turned into 500,000 tons of landfill each year.
Today supermarkets ... tomorrow?
At this stage only major employers such as supermarkets are forced to bring in the changes – with a fine of up to £20,000 if they fail to follow the rules. But smaller shops are also encouraged to follow the guidance and charge 5p for a bag. Over time this revolution may transform our high street shopping habits.
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Add this to the list of reasons BMW should really just stop making pseudo-SUV/Crossover vehicles altogether. The Bavarian automaker has issued a recall for all 2009 X5 and X6 vehicles to correct a brake defect that could compromise the vehicles’ ability to stop.
The notice that was filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration warns that “The rear brake discs may not have been manufactured according to specifications. As a result, a reduction in braking performance at the affected rear wheel could occur. In an extreme case, the affected rear brake disc could break, resulting in a loss of braking at that wheel increasing stopping distances, and the risk of a crash.” Well done.
While BMW has not yet notified owners individually, as they are sure to do soon, BMW dealers will inspect the recalled vehicles to see whether they have brake discs that do not meet specifications, and if necessary, replace them free of charge. It may be in your best interest, if you own such a hot mess, to be proactive and contact BMW at (800) 831-1117 and make your own repair arrangements.


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By Cody Lee on Dec 23, 2012
Samsung has reportedly filed a new lawsuit in its home country against Apple regarding its iOS Notification Center. It says that the feature, which Apple introduced last year in iOS 5, infringes on one of its active patents.
Of course, patent lawsuits have become commonplace between the two tech giants in recent years. Typically, however, Samsung has used its standards-essential, hardware-related IP to go after Apple. But this time it’s software-related… Read More
By Christian Zibreg on Nov 24, 2012
Following Samsung’s motion asking Judge Paul S. Grewal for permission to amend its infringement contentions against Apple with the iPad mini, iPhone 5 and the latest iPod touch, Apple on Black Friday conveniently brought a motion seeking to add latest Galaxy devices to its California suit, including the Galaxy S III running Android Jelly Bean and the four-inch Galaxy S III Mini. The filing adds a total of six recently-released Galaxy gadgets to Apple’s ongoing patent lawsuit against Samsung… Read More
By Christian Zibreg on Nov 16, 2012
Bloomberg reports that a federal judge has ruled that Apple may add Jelly Bean, the latest and greatest version of the Android operating system powering smartphones and tablets, to its patent infringement claims asserted against Samsung. At the same time, the South Korean conglomerate was allowed to add the iPhone 5 to its suit as the company looks to retaliate for losing $1.05 billion in damages by targeting Apple’s latest handset. Though U.S. Magistrate Judge Paul Grewal allowed Apple to target the Jelly Bean software, the scope is limited to Samsung’s Galaxy Nexus devices… Read More
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Apple’s just expanded its second lawsuit against Samsung, seeking to include the South Korean company’s 10.1-inch Galaxy Note tablet on a list of allegedly infringing products. In addition, the iPhone maker has alleged that Google’s Android version 4.1 software, also known as Jelly Bean, infringes upon its patents. This could be the first time Apple directly sued Android over alleged patent infringement, though it wasn’t immediately clear whether Apple’s complaint involved the entire Android OS or just Samsung’s TouchWiz overlay. The case is scheduled for trial in 2014. And so it continues… Read More
By Christian Zibreg on Oct 31, 2012
In a response to Motorola’s motion from yesterday seeking clarification on essential wireless patents (which include both cellular and WiFi standards), Apple has formally acknowledged its willingness to accept a license at a court-determined rate of up to $1 per iPhone through a license agreement on fair, reasonable and non-discriminatory (FRAND) terms.
The figure entails worldwide sales of covered products, the iPhone maker said. Apple’s position on FRAND licensing is that the industry should set FRAND rates in order to prevent companies asserting wireless standards-essential patents against its rivals by jacking up prices.
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Google Authenticator is a free security app that can protect your accounts against password theft. It's easy to set up and can be used in a process called two-factor authentication (2FA) offered on popular services like Gmail, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and more.
Instagram is testing a new feature that lets you stream live Instagram broadcasts with a friend in split-screen mode.
Today, YouTube launched a new feature within its family of mobile applications, allowing users to share videos in a chat-like interface with friends. Here’s how it works.
Professional photographers often spend hours painstakingly perfecting their images in Lightroom and Photoshop before sharing them with the world. But researchers at MIT are promising similar results generated so quickly that your smartphone can correct and retouch a photo before you’ve even taken it.
As with many image-processing breakthroughs we’ve seen over the past few years, the ‘secret sauce’ of this new app lies with an artificial neural network that’s able to learn how to retouch photographs using before and after examples. In this case, researchers used a data set they created in cooperation with Adobe Systems which included 5,000 images that had each been color-corrected and retouched by five different professional photographers, allowing the neural network to generate its own guidelines on what the final result should look like given a specific starting image.
A viral video about a new app looks like a dream come true for anyone who struggles with math.
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Large-scale infrastructure developments in KSA, boom in religious tourism and flourishing business travellers and MICE sector, catapulting the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia onto the international hospitality map. These factors will be discussed and debated at the forthcoming inaugural Hotel Show Saudi Arabia scheduled to be held in Jeddah from November 17th – 19th, 2012.
The event expects participation from more than 100 companies from 24 countries representing various supply chains of the hospitality sector across the Middle East and beyond. The three-day show is held under the patronage of HRH Sultan Bin Salman Bin Abdulaziz Al-Saud, Chairman of Saudi Commission for Tourism and Antiquities [SCTA].
Elie Rizk, CEO of MICE Arabia Group, said: “Keeping pace with the demands of the country’s burgeoning hospitality market, The Hotel Show Saudi Arabia has focused its offering for regional and global companies wanting to establish a presence or grow their existing businesses in this lucrative market.”
Five key segments are represented which include Interiors and Design, Operating Equipment and Supplies, Technology, Outdoor and Resort Experience, and Food and Beverage.


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Dr Martens is planning its float on the London Stock Exchange, in what would be one of the first big public offerings of 2021.
The iconic footwear retailer, which sells shoes in 60 countries across the world, is owned by Permira.
In the year ending Mach 2020, the group saw revenues of £672m. In the six months ending 30 September 2020, the group had revenues of £318.2m, which is an 18% year-on-year growth.
Chairman Paul Mason said: “We have made significant investment in the business over the last few years to strengthen the team, our operations and position ourselves for the next exciting stage of development, as a publicly listed company. We’re also committed to strong corporate governance and making sure we always do things the right way.”
Dr Martens is working with Goldman Sachs and Morgan Stanley ahead of the flotation.
Chief executive Kenny Wilson said: “Our iconic brand appeals to a diverse range of consumers around the world who wear our footwear to express their individual style. We have invested massively to ensure that we deliver the best digital and store experiences to connect with our wearers, and through this we are driving our long term, sustainable growth.”
Due to strong trading last year, the retailer returned money from the government’s coronavirus job retention scheme. Dr Martens said in a statement: “Given the resilience in trading and financial strength of the business, the board took the decision to return the taxpayer funds utilised from the UK Government furlough scheme, and these funds have now been repaid.”


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Photo by Anthony Brathwaite/Gering Citizen - While still undergoing construction, the W21 Convention Centre reception area will feature exposed brick walls which are now visible, lending an aura of charm and warmth.
Construction and remodeling continues as the new Weborg 21 Centre on 10th Street in Gering readies for opening early this summer.
Owner Lisa Weborg said the front end of the event center has been completed and they’re hosting some graduation receptions in May. While the official opening date is still uncertain, they are planning a wedding event for July.
“We won’t have the landscaping behind the center ready for the opening, but we’re making progress,” she said. “This center will be unlike any other in the area.”
Weborg said the view of the monument from the west end of the building is breathtaking. Eventually, the plan is to include grass areas and a gazebo to accommodate outdoor weddings, receptions, family reunions and other celebrations.
Originally a produce warehouse and later the Coors distribution center, the building can seat up to 750 for formal events and up to 1,000 people for concerts.
Weborg said the events center can be configured in any number of ways to accommodate venues of most any size, from business conferences, weddings and receptions, reunions and other events.
Although the front is ready for business, construction work continues on the warehouse portion of the building, including the kitchen, locker rooms for produce, storage for beer and wine and other areas.
The Weborg 21 Centre continues to forward Gering’s policy to develop the 10th Street corridor for further development of business and retail outlets. Weborg said the center will expand the number of facilities available for both residents and visitors to host events, bolstering the area’s tourism effort.
Weborg said she’s also had some initial interest in the Rich’s Wrecking property, immediately south of the events center. The Gering City Council just approved a zoning change to allow for that business to move to the east end of M Street.
“Right now there’s just been some informal discussion,” Weborg said. “I could use the property for parking or the building for storage. Nothing has been decided just yet.”
She added that her other business, the Steel Grill, always seems to have a shortage of parking, as do many businesses along 10th Street.


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Aided by Virginia’s northern Piedmont climate, pasture conditions, and open space, raising beef cattle has become one of the region’s dominant agricultural land uses. Cattle farming contributes enormously to the local economy, quality of life and vitality of all the region’s communities, and the growing retail market for beef may even represent one of the best models for sustaining the success of the area’s small farms. Over the past year, that market has been simultaneously enhanced and challenged by pandemic-related supply problems.
When major national animal protein processors closed down due to the spread of Covid-19 among their workforce, consumers demonstrated in ever-increasing numbers how much they value knowing where their food comes from. Jacob Gilley of Heaven’s Hollow Farm in Madison County raises beef cattle for sale directly to consumers. He said demand for locally-produced meat has vastly increased. “Our farm has been blessed with an increased interest in our local meats, as consumers became more aware of the fragility of the existing food system.”
But that growth brought challenges as well. Without national processors, local farmers turned increasingly to small, local processors, who found themselves operating at 125-150 percent of their normal capacity and stressed by storage limitations and labor needs. Gilley said small producers are accustomed to dealing with processing slots six to nine months away, but suddenly, wait times for processing cattle were 12-18 months with little flexibility.
“We hope we can continue supplying our customers moving forward, but we know that processing could be a bottleneck for expansion and a real challenge for our farm,” Gilley said.
These circumstances presented an opportunity for PEC to scope out the problem and look for some viable solutions, in keeping with our mission to protect and promote the Piedmont’s rural economy. We recruited the enthusiastic partnership of the American Farmland Trust (AFT), which shares our interest in sustainable agriculture, and with funding from the Prince Charitable Trusts, hired Fuller Consulting, a nationally recognized expert on animal processing operations. Visiting the region’s seven USDA-certified animal processing facilities—in Winchester, Stephens City, Middletown, Harrisonburg, Lexington, Bealeton, and Lynchburg—we documented operations, capacities, staffing, challenges and opportunities. The study has resulted in several significant outcomes.
Fuller identified expansion potential at two facilities during our visits and subsequently provided detailed plans for equipment acquisition and process modifications that would increase production from 15 percent to as much as 50 percent. Fuller’s suggestions may even prove useful to both facilities in applying for USDA grants to expand smaller processing operations.
Better access to processors:
PEC turned to Charlottesville-based Lightbulb Machine to help develop an interactive, online asset map of local processors, to provide a one-stop resource with meat processor locations, contacts, and operations information. Our hope is that this map will streamline farmers’ access to producers, so they can get on with the business of raising high-quality local beef for consumers.
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The high demand and short supply of trained meat cutters was a challenge for every processor interviewed. Bringing untrained people in to fill these relatively high-paying, highly-skilled jobs roles forces slowdowns in operations and compromises safety. AFT and PEC are now working with the Rappahannock Center for Education to develop a training program we hope will build a larger pool of skilled laborers and enable meat processors to expand operations and increase their capacity to serve the region’s cattle farmers. The program is expected to be offered in late fall 2021, and already, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and Virginia State University have expressed interest in offering the program as well.
Register for the meat-cutting program: https://www.rappce.org/course/butcher_program/
The survey surfaced the potential for value-added agriculture in some specialized niches, such as a processing facility specializing in such products as beef sticks and jerkies, which Gilley thinks could be an option for cattle that are culled from local herds and lead to economic loss for farmers. The survey is providing some guidance for non-USDA-certified processors interested in certifying and that may be of use to them in applying for a separate USDA grant program just announced. And finally, building on the success of this local effort, Virginia Tech and Virginia State are embarking on a similar assessment of meat processors statewide.
“It’s great to see PEC, AFT, the Rappahannock Center for Education, Virginia Tech and other organizations in Virginia working together to overcome these very real challenges for not only local producers like myself, but for the entire local food system so that consumers can continue to have access to locally produced delicious, healthy and safe food,” Gilley said.
Ultimately, the goal of all of these efforts is to keep the Piedmont’s working farms strong and successful and to protect the open space we all love and the economy that depends upon it.
By John McCarthy, Director of Strategic Partnerships.


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Musk said that Ahuja's retirement will not be immediate, and that he will continue to serve as a senior adviser to the company.
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The quarterly profit was less than half of the $311.5 million the company had earned in the three months to September.
"That's our biggest challenge", Tesla chief executive Elon Musk said.
We last heard about the Model Ycrossover mid-size SUV vehicle a year ago and it sounded like it was going to be revealed sooner rather than later.
A new plant in China could boost the Model 3 production rate even higher.
That valuation relies on spectacular growth in the years ahead, but recent price and staff cuts suggests Tesla might find it more hard than expected to deliver that growth profitably.
Musk announced a 7 percent workforce reduction earlier this month, saying it was crucial to cut costs to roll out a lower-priced, yet still profitable, Model 3. This is because Model Y will share about 3/4 of the components from the Model 3.
That long-promised $35,000 version is not yet on sale, though it's scheduled to arrive this year sometime.
USA electric vehicle maker Tesla Inc said it will start taking orders in China on Friday for a lower-priced version of its Model 3 auto, as it seeks to accelerate China sales hit by trade friction between Washington and Beijing. The electric auto maker has a $920 million convertible bond due on March 1. For the full year, Tesla also made a loss of $976.09 million.
Revenue at the company, run by maverick entrepreneur Elon Musk, hit £5.5billion - fractionally above analysts' forecasts of £5.4billion.
In more concrete terms, Tesla is "expecting to deliver 360,000 to 400,000 vehicles" throughout 2019.
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Axiata Digital the virtual products and services arm of telco operator Axiata Staff as of late introduced a strategic funding of US$ 70 Million by means of Great Eastern to spice up its fintech industry around the area. Main up this strategic funding, the Axiata Staff and Great Eastern in the pastto advertise insurance coverage merchandise thru Axiata’s quite a lot of platforms.
This deal is a vital milestone for Axiata Staff and the Malaysian fintech scene as that is the most important funding but right into a Malaysian fintech. The closest 2d will be the acquisition of a 60% stake of Tranglo from Ekuinas by means of TNG Fintech, a Hong Kong based totally e-wallet operator that isn’t associated with the native e-wallet operated by means of Contact ‘n Move. That deal was once valued at RM 115 Million, identical to kind of US$ 26 Million.
With this funding, Great Eastern takes a 21.875% stake in the maintaining corporate for Axiata Digital’s virtual monetary products and services industry with Axiata Digital Services and products Sdn Bhd maintaining the steadiness. The corporate, referred to as Spice up Holdings Sdn Bhd will include of its e-wallet industry in Malaysia and Indonesia named Spice up, Aspirasi a microfinancing and microinsurance platform, Apigate an API platform and Consider Axiata Digital Restricted a three way partnership with an area financial institution in Bangladesh Launchpad.
This funding places the valuation of Spice up Holdings Sdn Bhd at US$ 320 Million, Tan Sri Jamaludin Ibrahim, Staff CEO, Axiata, shared all through their press convention that the gang is taking a look to construct Malaysia’s first unicorn.
In keeping with their media observation, the Spice up e-wallet in Malaysia has over 7.5 Million customers and 170,000 service provider touchpoints while their Indonesian arm has 544,000 service provider touchpoints. In the meantime, in line with Khairil Abdullah, CEO, Axiata Digital, the Aspirasi platform has already allotted over US$ 20 million in loans up to now.
The corporate will use the investment to extend its virtual monetary products and services companies over the following yr in Malaysia and the area which incorporates securing Spice up’s subsequent degree push to expand its ecosystem of traders and consumers, bettering Aspirasi’s credit score scoring era and doubtlessly housing the virtual financial institution.
Axiata Digital expressed previous this yr their hobby to bid for the virtual banking license below athis is to be issued quickly. The corporate stated in a that they’re eyeing to release a virtual financial institution by means of 2021.
It sees large attainable in this are to serve various segments, particularly the unbanked and underserved inhabitants, as the use of era would force down acquisition, distribution, and underwriting prices for a slew of economic merchandise. Khairil additional shared that on their Aspirasi platform, 50% of the traders are receiving loans for the primary time.
This marks the 3rd strategic funding secured by means of Axiata Digital from well-established monetary trade avid gamers. In 2019, Sumitomo positioned an funding of US$ 20 Million into its virtual promoting industry ADA, and in 2019, Mitsui channeled an funding of as much as US$50 million into the corporate.
Commenting at the strategic funding, Khairil Abdullah stated,
“Over the last two years, now we have been sprucing our focal point on construction and adorning our virtual financing products and services the use of virtual applied sciences and our telco belongings to serve the underserved. With the funding from an esteemed spouse like Great Eastern we are hoping to additional leverage rising applied sciences to expand distinct monetary and insurance coverage inventions for shoppers on the backside of the pyramid as we proceed on our adventure to slim the monetary inclusion and coverage hole in the rustic.”
Khor Hock Seng, Staff CEO of Great Eastern stated,
“This strategic funding will allow Great Eastern to take part in Axiata’s rising fintech enlargement plans in the area. Axiata’s focal point on offering monetary products and services for the underserved, unbanked, and underinsured section additionally resonates properly will our industry technique. By way of leveraging on Axiata’s community and virtual functions, and partnering with them, we wish to develop our succeed in into new buyer segments to offer for the monetary wishes and in the end toughen their lives.”
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BVE 2012, Stand i30, - Vinten Radamec®, a Vitec Group brand and world leader in robotic camera support systems, will showcase its new Fusion FHR-35 remote pan and tilt head for the first time in the UK at BVE 2012 on 14 16 February, Earls Court 2 London.
The pan and tilt head, successfully launched at IBC2011, represents a major step forward in camera robotics and incorporates Vinten Radamecs new Intelligent Control Engineering (ICE) platform. This new technology enables operators to achieve unprecedented control and accuracy in an innovative and highly compact form. In addition to moving under robotic control, the FHR-35 also provides precise reporting back to the controller, together with zoom and focus from a digital lens.
The FHR-35 is the first Vinten Radamec product to incorporate ICE and is suitable for a broad range of applications from legislatures to studios. The ICE motion control system and drive train within the FHR-35 deliver both the fastest and the slowest broadcast quality movement, while the pan and tilt head has been designed to give the widest pan and tilt range. The ICE motion control system is also able to drive a wide range of full-servo broadcast lenses using analogue, digital or hybrid control modes.
Also on show at BVE 2012 will be a range of Vinten Radamecs innovative control systems, covering the full spectrum of applications. The Fusion FCS-16 compact controller will be shown running the latest VRC control system software. This compact solution has a built-in touchscreen and is compatible with the full range of Fusion robotic camera supports. The FCS-16 is ideally combined with the new FHR-35 to create a cost effective robotic camera support solution.
Karen Walker, commercial manager, Vinten Radamec: This will be an exciting event for Vinten Radamec as we will be demonstrating this major advancement in engineering solutions for the first time at a UK broadcast exhibition. BVE 2012 gives us the perfect opportunity to showcase the FHR-35 and our innovative new ICE technology. Visitors will be able to see for themselves how this first of its kind product allows operators to achieve such an unprecedented level of control and accuracy.
The extensive range of Vinten Radamec robotic camera support solutions can be seen on stand i30 at the BVE 2012 exhibition.


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Durban: President Cyril Ramaphosa, on 26 May 2020 eased the restrictions on religious activities, which permitted places of worship to reopen from 1 June. The entire country of South Africa is expected to move to level 3 of the lockdown phases. This will ease broader reopening of economic activities, including recently added sector – religious activities.
Churches, temples, mosques, synagogues, and other recognised places of worship will resume services with a restricted number of people not more than 50 depending on the space available.
Following the announcement, it seems as if a debacle button has been switched on. Now restaurants are demanding an explanation from government on why their services should remain shut whereas places of worship, as identified above, are permitted to operate during lockdown level 3 starting 1 June.
Restaurant owners have since argued that their premises offer low risk of Covid-19 infection, given strict new protocols that are being introduced.
On average, in winter, about 150 people visit a sit-down restaurant during an eight-hour trading period; this translates to six tables – or at its busiest 15 to 20 tables – in a 150 square metre area, says Ocean Basket’s CEO Grace Harding, who’s the spokesperson for the Restaurant Collective, an organisation which represents sit-down restaurants. “Our restaurants are considerably safer and less congested than public transport or standing in supermarket queues. We are responsible and organised and willing.”
Harding says that restaurants were initially judged to have one of the highest potentials for risk of transmission, but the facts have changed.
Around the world, restaurants are reopening and have very successfully introduced measures that include physical distancing, the wearing of masks and other protective equipment, sanitation as well as twice daily temperature checks, says Harding. This seemingly has initiated a very different look and feel prior to the coronavirus pandemic.
The ban on restaurants doesn’t make sense, says Wendy Alberts, CEO of the Restaurant Association of South Africa (RASA).
The RASA is working with its lawyers on an urgent submission to government demanding an explanation.
“This is unconstitutional and an act of discrimination. (It’s) really not fair on our restaurants and the huge amount of staff that are still unemployed.”
Some 800,000 people are employed in the restaurant industry, says Alberts. She says “dozens of restaurants” are going out of business every day.
Harding stresses that restaurants cannot survive by deliveries and take-aways alone. Under Level 4, restaurants were only allowed to do deliveries, while in Level 3 collections and drive-throughs will be allowed.
Restaurateurs and café owners are among those who have borne the economic brunt of stay-at-home policies. As such, many are desperate to reopen to save their businesses from bankruptcy, but rules on social distancing mean they are having to rethink how they serve their customers – mostly home deliveries and takeaways. This method many lament is not economically sustainable.
A typicalsit-down restaurant that opens for delivery and take-away only, and with the reduced staff and costs to match activity, is only able to break-even once it achieves about one-third of the sales turnover that it would normally achieve with full sit-down allowed, she says. The reason for this is that delivery and takeaway is an expensive channel to service with the extra packaging costs and delivery fees incurred.
Research by the Restaurant Collective shows that sit-down restaurants will suffer a net loss if they only do deliveries and takeaways. In a few days to come, we will know how serious the RASA is willing to take up their case against government.


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In October 1988, the U.S. Congress passed the Women’s Business Ownership Act to promote the growth and development of female entrepreneurs. When this important legislation was enacted just 34 years ago, less than 10% of working women owned businesses. Today, women own 1.1 million small businesses across the U.S., with the majority of them headquartered in California. An analysis by Clarify Capital found that California ranked No. 1 for women-owned businesses, and that business-friendly environment has trickled down to its cities as well. Escondido is proud to be the home to countless women-owned small businesses who are using their talent, innovation, and vision to lead their respective industries, provide gainful employment, and give back to their communities. Join us in celebrating their achievements by reading their stories below.
Arts & Culture
During the pandemic, women-owned businesses were among the hardest hit. And with a business that revolves around public and close gatherings, both Mirrored Memories and The Photographer’s Eye were even more vulnerable. But these Escondido-based businesses were able to retool their services and pull through the pandemic stronger than ever. Today, the women behind these photography businesses continue to thrive and capture memories for local Escondido events.
Founded by Rina Connolly, Mirrored Memories is an Escondido company providing mirrored photo booths and modern selfie stations at events such as birthdays, weddings, retirement parties, and community events. By utilizing touchless designs, QR codes, and other safety measures, Connolly was able to stay in business as social distancing measures eased during the pandemic.
The Photographer's Eye
One of the most valuable resources small businesses provide is an opportunity for locals to find community and belonging. That’s exactly what happens at The Photographer’s Eye, a space for photographers from all levels to learn and hone their craft. Founder Donna Cosentino is also the director and curator for the collective, which features 15 professional photographers from the region.
Beer & Wine
Escondido’s restaurant and dining sector provides ample entertainment to residents, attracts tourists, and supports the local economy. And while the beer and wine industry has long been a male-dominated environment, three Escondido women are making a name for themselves in the boozy scene.
SIP Wine & Beer
Cassandra Schaeg, owner and operator of SIP Wine & Beer, is on a mission to inspire her fellow Escondido neighbors to live, work, and play in the local community. Formed in 2015 and open since June 2016, SIP has evolved into a space for women, minorities, and local beer and winemakers to showcase their products.
Denise Clark, owner of Altipiano Winery, has garnered local, national, and international attention with her diverse red wines, produced from brunello grapes in Escondido’s backcountry. Her creations have won Double-Gold, Gold, and Silver medals at the San Francisco International and San Francisco Chronicle Wine Competitions.
Little Miss Brewing
Jade Mischner, owner of Little Miss Brewing, opened the Escondido location in September 2019 in the heart of the downtown district and has six other locations in the region. In addition to its diverse selection of beers, Little Miss Brewing is also known for its charitable contributions and community involvement.
Information, Communications & Tech
With close proximity to San Diego and affordable living for young families, women-owned tech and ag-tech businesses are thriving in Escondido and providing vital innovation to the city.
Left Coast Engineering
Left Coast Engineering, founded by Anita Baranowski, is an electronics product design firm that creates everything electronics including software, software interfaces, and controls as well as electronics equipment, apps, and electronics encasements. Baranowski and her team of 20 helps clients build their products and navigate the way they bring their products to market.
Aquacycl is a woman-owned and woman-run wastewater treatment technology company. Out of their team of nine, six are women, including Orianna Bretschger, CEO and founder of Aquacycl. Aquacycl’s BioElectrochemical Treatment Technology offers an onsite water treatment technology that breaks down 80-90% of wastewater and converts some into energy for food and beverage industries as well as oil and gas mediation.
Specialty Food & Beverage
In the booming specialty food and beverage industry, four Escondido women are embracing community, celebrating every occasion, and creating quality food experiences.
Growing up in Escondido, EscoGelato founder Suzanne Schaffner loved her community and the hometown feel of the downtown area. She opened the café and gelato shop in the heart of downtown Escondido, where she serves up fresh, seasonal gelato using locally grown ingredients.
The Grand Tea Room
An invitation to a tea party became the inspiration for bringing a proper tea room to Escondido. The Grand Tea Room owner and operator Louisa Magoon came into the tea business after a successful career in corporate food services and provides a glamorous, high tea experience in the heart of downtown Escondido.
Sunny Side Kitchen
Kate Carpenter, owner of Sunny Side Kitchen, has been running the beloved community restaurant for over five years in Escondido. Serving fresh, homemade California cuisine, Sunny Side Kitchen is known for its homestyle comfort foods such as meatloaf, mushroom chicken, and cinnamon rolls.
Deanna’s Gluten Free
Deanna Smith’s Escondido-based business Deanna’s Gluten Free is one of the most successful gluten-free bakeries in the country. Available at major grocery stores, local restaurants, and farm stands, Deanna’s Gluten Free bakes about 1,500 loaves of bread daily and nearly 50 additional types of pastry and gluten-free products a week.
Stores & Boutiques
Like many cities, Escondido relies heavily on the success of its retail establishments to contribute sales taxes to the city and fund future improvement efforts. And these women-owned businesses are helping achieve just that.
Mei Bautista, owner of Daydream, a boutique shop that sells unique gifts made by local Escondido artists and makers, is a shining example of the spirit of entrepreneurship in Escondido. Opening Daydream on a whim and with great passion, the store has amassed an avid local following that has allowed Bautista to plan a second location on Grand Avenue.
Deborah’s Next to New Consignment
Deborah’s Next to New Consignment, which has been a general household consignment store in Escondido for 45 years, survives thanks to the tenacity of its owner, Tami Marmon. She ensured the store reopened during the pandemic after a three-month closure so that residents in-need still had a community resource for essential goods.
For over 40 years Judy Jones-Cone has made it her purpose to give customers an unforgettable car buying experience. In 2009, she opened The Centre on Auto Park Way near the 15 freeway, giving customers both quality services and exquisite event spaces in one easily accessible location.
The City of Escondido is proud to support the passionate and innovative women business owners in the community. For more information on the resources available to women and minority entrepreneurs, visit escondido.org/economic-development.


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So is this Good or Bad for Konga & Jumia ?
At least It is certain amazon products will be GENUINE !
Sponsored by Jumonga.com
On Monday, reports slipped in that Amazon will now deliver to Nigeria and Kenya, with no third party involvement. They will also handle customs clearances. Customers will be able to track their orders as they arrive.
Reacting to the good news, Nigerians took to the social media expressing their excitement over the development.
One guy was so excited that he tweeted at Amazon and their customer service account replied, thanking him for the shout out.
Someone had to bring Shakitibobo into the matter: “Hallelujah! Looks like someone has been waiting so long for this, doesn’t it?”
Edim said: “It’s good news”, while Ifemidayo already started telling some people to pack and go.
Also, people were asked what it spells for some Nigerian-based eCommerce companies and these were the responses: “It would be nice to see how things will play out with existing eCommerce players like Jumia, Konga and proxy international eCommerce stores like Mall for Africa.”
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- Travel Essential
- The travel dance: One step forward, two steps back
The travel dance: One step forward, two steps back
Plus: Our favorite new DIY travel app | Where's my club lounge? | Don't ditch those masks just yet
Good news, bad news.
That seems to be the pandemic-era theme that travel just can’t shake.
The good news ...
On Friday, travelers and travel companies alike cheered the Biden Administration’s announcement that it was finally ending the requirement that all travelers visiting or returning to the United States present a negative Covid test. The rule, which came down Sunday night, had been in place since January of 2021.
“The return test is likely the last domino to fall in terms of releasing the enormous pent-up demand for international travel,” D.J. Jones of the golf travel company Haversham & Baker Expeditions told Travel Essential.
And Steve Born, chief marketing officer for Globus, one of the world’s largest tour operators, told us Monday morning that his team was already seeing a spike in new reservations.
“That volume is up over 50% from the same time last week — a very positive sign,” he said, adding that Globus expects its remaining 2022 tour inventory to start moving quickly.
Europe, of course, was the top trending destination, Born told us.
The bad news …
By the end of the day Monday, the stock market crashed, raising concerns that people who are watching their investments and retirement accounts shrink might rethink summer vacations, especially if air fares, food, lodging, gas prices and inflation continue to rise.
Last week,at the New York University hotel investment conference, several big-brand executives bragged about how consumers had some $2.5 trillion savings, predicting experiences could benefit. But bank accounts were diminishing even before we entered the bear market. As CNBC reported last month, the average amount of personal savings Americans have dropped 15% from $73,100 in 2021 to $62,086 in 2022, citing a Northwestern Mutual study. 60% of U.S. adults said the pandemic has been “highly disruptive” to their finances, the study said. Fast forward to Tuesday, and a lot of 401(k)s and other investments were down 20% since January.
Covid, the virus that keeps on giving
Even though Covid-prevention rules are falling, the virus continues to rear its ugly head. In a totally unscientific study, about half the fully vaccinated people we know who have traveled on a ship or attended business conferences in the last two months have come down with the latest highly contagious strain.
And while mask mandates and testing requirements are now mostly gone for air travel, cruisers continue to face ever-changing rules — a situation that could continue to hamper the cruise industry's recovery. Vaccine mandates and pre-boarding tests are still the norm for cruising. And according to letters and onboard accounts posted by travelers and travel advisors on Facebook, mask mandates are being reinstated sporadically when ships start to see rising infection rates among passengers and crew. Princess Cruises, for instance, has reinstated indoor mask mandates on all Alaska cruises, citing rising cases there.
TE Takeaway: Pack your masks and proctored Covid tests. The rules can change at any time, without warning. Be prepared.
This New Yorker cartoon may best sum up the travel season ahead:
The New Yorker
And THE big question remains
So will 2022 prove to be the summer of travel hell, with labor-strapped airlines and airports struggling to meet booming demand, or another disappointment for the travel industry? That is THE question.
Most travel companies we reached out to said they were optimistic, but declined to give an official prediction until they can get a better assessment about what lies ahead until later this week or early next week.
And regardless of the impact that economic woes might have on Americans’ plans to travel overseas this summer, Steve Van Beek, head of North American Aviation for management consulting firm Steer, said elimination of the testing requirement “will undoubtedly bring growth in tourist and business travel to the U.S.A." And that could mean more bottlenecks. Van Beek cautions that “airport directors in our gateway airports are already concerned about Customs and Border Patrol (CBP) service levels and long lines. Let’s hope the agency is ready for the increase in summer travel and dedicates sufficient staffing to keep lines moving.” A request for comment to the CBP was not immediately returned.
If you remain dead set on traveling to Europe this summer, prices and potential airport lines and flight cancellation be damned, then you might want to book while you can. As we’ve continuously reported, major carriers including Delta Air Lines and JetBlue have been cutting back flight schedules due to pilot and other labor shortages. But if you're hoping to use miles for a transatlantic trip, you're probably too late. One Mile at a Time founder Ben Schlappig says mileage seat availability is the lowest he has ever seen.
DIY-ers, check out this cool, new app called Peanut
Travel Essential has learned that travel insurance disruptor Insured Nomads is set to announce the acquisition today of what it calls a “first-of-its-kind tool” for delivering essential travel information to do-it-yourself travel planners.
If you download the Peanut app as a Google Chrome extension, it adds a pop-up box to your searches across the web’s most-popular travel booking sites that alerts you to things like health risks, travel insurance requirements and even details like whether that hotel you're eyeing is overdue for a renovation. It also offers weather guidance and assesses the risk that a flight may be delayed.
While testing it out, we found a few bugs. For instance, while searching for flights to Amsterdam, it said the Netherlands was closed, even though the rest of the information made it very clear it was not.
But technology and new apps always have bugs. What’s invaluable is the reminder it offers of the things you need to check in the age of fast-changing Covid rules. And it always provides users with a link to government websites so you can make sure you have the very latest information.
Peanut was co-founded by Brady Simpson of LinkedIn and developed with a team of alumni from Meta, LinkedIn and Google who were looking to minimize their own confusion as they traveled internationally during the pandemic. They created the Chrome extension to gather all the most pressing information in one place while they shopped for hotels and flights.
“We named it Peanut because of the bite-sized packs of peanuts travelers receive on planes -- they are free and synonymous with global travel,” said co-founder and design lead Alex Lakas.
It’s a perfect fit for Insured Nomads, a fairly new entrant in the travel insurance marketplace that offers global healthcare, emergency response and evacuation coverage for leisure and business travelers, remote workers, globally distributed teams and expats.
“At Insured Nomads, we help travelers move around the world as safely and smartly as possible, and that starts with booking,” Insured Nomads CEO Andrew Jernigan said. “We acquired Peanut because it’s game-changing travel tech. Delivering this type of essential travel information has simply never been done before.”
And of course, Peanut will link you directly to Insured Nomads for all your travel insurance needs – which is convenient if you arrive at an airport in one of the 20 or so countries that require you to have insurance before entering.
The Ritz-Carlton South Beach's club lounge in 2019. -- Barbara DeLollis
Where's my hotel club lounge?
For many loyal hotel guests, getting access to the club floor is their top travel perk – and one that those who still traveled during the pandemic sorely missed.
After all, concierge lounges can make even the most jaded traveler feel like a kid in a candy jar. Think fresh berries in the morning, charcuterie in the evening. Afternoon tea. Espresso drinks. Buckets of bottles Champagne on ice. Wine by the glass. A variety of beer in bottles to take back to your room if you wish. Desserts. Giant glass jars of cookies. Newspapers. Service.
But, like daily housekeeping and other amenities, lounges went away or operated with bare-bones hours, food and services as hotels cut costs and made due with fewer employees during the pandemic.
So, are concierge lounges gone for good? Not according to the influential owners we spoke to about emerging trends at the hotel industry conference in New York last week.
“No, in our opinion,” said Michael Heaton, president of Waterford Hotel Group, which owns more than 90 hotels across the U.S.A. that bear familiar names like Hilton and Marriott in states such as Massachusetts, New York and Connecticut. The big hotel brands are pressuring owners to step up their game, he said during a panel.
“The hotels have low staffing levels and are challenged," Heaton said, citing restaurants, bars and hotel room operations. "Concierge lounges are another whole discussion point,. Those aren’t fully opened at our properties -- but that’s coming to a head as well.”
Indeed, it’s a key perk of hotel loyalty programs. And one that hotels are going to be hearing a lot more about as business travelers -- who are used to 2019-era forms of recognition and service -- return.
“We’ve seen it in the last 45-60 days,” Heaton said. “They’re not happy that the lounges aren’t open. It’s tough. The corporate customer hasn’t spoken yet. When the corporate customers hit a critical mass, they’re going to want what they had. … It’s a question of bandwidth and labor. We’re rushing to meet that need.”
Wall Street lodging analyst Patrick Scholes agrees with Heaton, to some extent.
“I think we’ll eventually see ‘amenity creep’ as the loyal diamond customers start wanting their amenities back,” Scholes told Travel Essential.
But he said doesn’t expect all the perks to return -- including daily housekeeping at non-luxury hotels.
TE Takeaway: If you’re a business traveler who’s just getting back on the road, lower your expectations or call the hotel in advance to see what's up with the club lounge and other prior perks.


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Binance US has announced that it has backed out of its agreement to acquire Voyager Digital, a bankrupt cryptocurrency broker. The reason behind this decision, according to Binance US, is the unfriendly regulatory climate in the United States.
It is noteworthy that the wallet of the bankrupt firm still holds a total of $260 million worth of cryptocurrency assets. Out of this sum, 50% is in the form of USDC stablecoin, while the other half is invested in relatively unstable digital currencies. Notably, around $32 million is in the form of 3.1 trillion Shiba Inu tokens.
According to a previous report, if Binance we acquired Voyager Digital, it could have resulted in a massive influx of Shiba Inu tokens into the market, which could have had an unforeseeable impact on the value of the cryptocurrency.
Related Reading: Can Shiba Inu (SHIB) Reach $0.01 in the Coming Bull Market? Pragmatic Analysis
Voyager In Dilemma
The situation has become more confusing as the tokens still held in Voyager’s wallet add to the uncertainty. Before this, the bankrupt cryptocurrency broker’s address had sold off billions of tokens, with an initial balance of over 6 trillion SHIB.
It is unclear whether the sale of tokens directly from Voyager’s wallet will continue. Following the news that they will not be making a deal with Binance US, Voyager’s statement does not clarify this matter. The company stated that the current situation has impacted its plans for bankruptcy reorganization. However, they will still enable their customers to receive both cash and cryptocurrency directly through their platform.


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Barriers to sharing streaming music are coming down thanks to the launch of a ‘universal, embeddable playlist’ from bop.fm.
The y-combinator-backed company recently release their music aggregator that compiles offerings from all the major music services, allowing users to stream, watch or buy any song online, regardless of their country, device, or music service. bop.fm automatically searches music services like Spotify, Rdio, SoundCloud, YouTube, Deezer, Beats Music, iTunes, Amazon and Google Play, taking user-service arrangements into account to generate a single stream and single purchase link guaranteed to work.
The start-up has made alliances with artists like Linkin Park and Keith Urban to make their music available through the playlist.
“We decided to use Bop.fm because not only is it a great social media tool for fans to engage around content, it gives the artist a deeper understanding of their audience’s listening profile, especially as it relates to streaming audio services. In a very short time we have already received actionable intelligence,” says Kavi Halemane, EVP & Head Of Digital at The Collective, which manages Linkin Park.


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Anheuser-Busch is acquiring Golden Road Brewing, the largest craft brewery in Los Angeles County.
Golden Road Brewing will join A-B’s high-end business unit that includes other craft brewers acquired across the country.
The financial details of the acquisition, which is set to close by the end of the year, were not disclosed. The sale includes Golden Road’s brewery, a pub in Los Angeles and a tasting room.
Founded in 2011, Golden Road produced 30,000 barrels last year. Meg Gill, co-founder and President, said the brewer employs 167 people and will sell 45,000 barrels of beer this year.
Golden Road plans to remain focused on its current distribution in California, Arizona and Las Vegas, but could expand to other states under A-B’s ownership.


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GameStop Corp. (NYSE:GME) has quietly confirmed it is building a new non-fungible token (NFT) platform based on the Ethereum (ETH) blockchain platform.
What Happened: The video game retailer has launched a new web portal for the NFT platform and invited engineers, designers, gamers, marketers and community leaders to join a team it is building.
The website includes the message, “Power to the Players. Power to the creators. Power to the collectors.”
A smart contract code on the website links to an Ethereum-based contract address that says “Game on Anon” and indicates that potential NFTs released by GameStop will utilize Ethereum’s ERC721 standard.
See Also: How to Buy Ethereum (ETH)
Why It Matters: The launch of the new NFT portal confirms speculations from April that GameStop may be venturing into the field of cryptocurrencies and NFTs. Shares of the struggling brick-and-mortar retailer are seeing continued interest from retail investors amid expectations that its adoption of a digital business model will be successful.
NFTs, blockchain-based tokenization of collectible items or art pieces, are seen as having a bright future in online games. Early NFT adopters included game developers that were deploying code to the Ethereum blockchain to create their own games, like CryptoKitties and the trend has picked up in recent months, with a tokenized version of Beeple art going for $69 million.
Ethereum, the second-largest cryptocurrency by market cap, is trading 8.1% higher during the past 24 hours at $2,812.40 at press time. However, the Vitalik Buterin co-created cryptocurrency is down 35.8% from its all-time high of $4362.35 touched on May 12, amid a market-wide slump.
NFTs are seen as a driver for Ethereum. Buterin has said he sees NFTs as holding more potential than simply becoming a “casino” for already wealthy celebrities.
Price Action: GameStop shares closed 16.3% higher in Tuesday’s regular trading session at $209.43.
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Australian grower-packer-exporter OneHarvest is eyeing a share of the lucrative US mango market, following the success of trial shipments to the North American nation this season.
The Queensland-based firm sent 700 trays of its exclusive Calypso branded mangoes to seven stores across Texas and California, as part of a commercial trial organised by the Australian Mango Industry Association.
Kieren Brown, COO of One Harvest’s whole fruit operation Harvest FreshFruits, said the trial was the beginning of a three-year US export programme that would test the market’s appetite for Australian mangoes and build awareness for the Calypdo brand.
“The US is the biggest mango importer in the world, importing over 420m kg each year,” Brown explained. “We could be looking to send fruit to hundreds of stores and potentially weekly shipments. We will look to start earlier in the season to give us a longer supply window and we need to get our supply model right, but we are excited by the sales results, the interest shown to date and the potential.”
OneHarvest partnered with Californian-based firm Giumarra to conduct the initial Calypso shipment. The trial followed the announcement revised export protocol, which has allowed irradiated Australian mangoes to enter the US for the first time.


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Yesterday’s big announcements from Apple raise many questions. What is the difference between the different MacBook Pros? With these Retina displays, where does this leave the Air? Turns out, the new MacBook Pro is jumping to the front of the pack.
Utilizing neuroscience, gene therapy, and optogenetics, a pair of researchers from Cornell University have created a bionic prosthetic eye that can restore almost-normal vision to animals blinded by destroyed retinas.
Sharp has announced commercial manufacturing of its IGZO products; the new panels are expected to significantly reduce power consumption and the need for stronger backlights in high resolution displays.
Images that are part of the new iBooks 2 application reinforce that the iPad 3 will technically have a Retina display, only with a lower resolution.
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- What companies does Amazon own?
- Are Trader Joe’s and Whole Foods owned by the same company?
- What news outlets does Jeff Bezos own?
- What company does Jeff Bezos own?
- What cars does Jeff Bezos own?
- What happens to Whole Foods stock after Amazon purchase?
- Is Walmart owned by Amazon?
- What happened to Amazon Whole Foods?
- Where is Whole Foods HQ?
- Who did Whole Foods merger with?
- Who is Amazon buying?
- What company owns Apple?
- Who owns the most Amazon stock?
- Is Aldi owned by?
- Does Aldi Nord own Trader Joe’s?
- Are Trader Joe’s and Aldi brothers?
- Who owns Ralph’s?
- Is Aldi and Trader Joe’s owned by the same family?
- What company owns Food Lion?
- Who is the VP of Whole Foods?
- How much does the owner of Whole Foods make?
- Does Jeff Bezos still own Amazon?
- Does Amazon own Airbnb?
- What is the new technology that Jeff Bezos is investing in?
- How did Jeff Bezos make his money?
- Does Jeff Bezos own Uber?
- Who has the biggest car collection?
Amazon paid $13.7 billion for Whole Foods in 2017. However, although the corporation has dominated internet shopping, the supermarket industry has proven to be more difficult. According to Numerator, Amazon.com and Whole Foods accounted for barely 2.4 percent of the grocery market as of mid-December.
Similarly, Does Amazon own 100% of Whole Foods?
It’s been two years since Amazon paid $13.7 billion in cash for Whole Foods. Whole Foods has undergone significant changes in the last two years, both at the corporate level and at the retail level.
Also, it is asked, Who is Whole Foods owned by?
Whole Goods Market is the biggest grocery chain in the United States that focuses on natural and organic foods. It has locations in the United States, Canada, and the United Kingdom. Austin, Texas is the corporate headquarters. Amazon.com purchased Whole Foods in 2017.
Secondly, Does Jeff Bezos own Whole Foods?
While he will no longer be the CEO of Amazon, he will remain the company’s Executive Chair and biggest single shareholder, with a stake of more than 10%. Bezos’ Amazon empire also includes large retail and technology firms, such as Whole Foods Market, which Amazon bought in 2017.
Also, Is Whole Foods part of Amazon stock?
Since Amazon bought Whole Foods Market, you can’t purchase shares in the firm. Invest in Amazon to purchase a stake in Whole Foods. AMZN stock was little over $845 a share at the time of the takeover in 2017. Amazon’s stock has continued to rise in value since then.
People also ask, Who owns Whole Foods before Amazon?
Related Questions and Answers
What companies does Amazon own?
Amazon is the parent company of approximately 40 companies, including Amazon Web Services, Audible, Diapers.com, Goodreads, IMDb, Kiva Systems (now Amazon Robotics), Shopbop, Teachstreet, Twitch, Zappos, and Zoox.
Are Trader Joe’s and Whole Foods owned by the same company?
Yes, the two businesses seem to be identical – both are high-end grocery shops with distinctive items and a strong presence in the foodie scene.
What news outlets does Jeff Bezos own?
The Washington Post’s Jeff Bezos Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos acquired The Washington Post for $250 million in cash in 2013, making it one of the most successful tech behemoth acquisitions. Bezos has been heavily involved with the Post, even providing Amazon Prime members a membership to the publication.
What company does Jeff Bezos own?
What cars does Jeff Bezos own?
10 1997 Honda Accord from Jeff Bezos’ personal collection 9 CCXR Trevita Koenigsegg Bugatti Veyron Mansory, number 8 7 Veneno Roadster Lamborghini Sergio Pininfarina Ferrari 6 HyperSport 5 Lykan 4 Escalade Cadillacs 3 Lincoln Stretch Limousines are available.
What happens to Whole Foods stock after Amazon purchase?
Whole Foods’ sales are unchanged. According to statistics from Second Measure, a business that measures customer spending, Whole Foods sales have mainly stayed constant since the purchase, with just low single-digit increase. Since 2015, the premium grocery store’s growth has remained flat.
Is Walmart owned by Amazon?
As of 2022, Amazon does not own Walmart and has never attempted to purchase it. Other firms owned by Amazon include Whole Foods and Zappos. To better compete with Amazon’s eCommerce network, Walmart owns firms like Parcel and Jet.com.
What happened to Amazon Whole Foods?
Traffic at Whole Foods is down. Despite hopes that Amazon would use it to reinvent food shopping, the world’s biggest e-commerce company has chosen to launch a distinct chain named Amazon Fresh.
Where is Whole Foods HQ?
Whole Foods Market / Headquarters, Austin, TX
Who did Whole Foods merger with?
Who is Amazon buying?
MGM Studios is being purchased by Amazon for $8.5 billion. Amazon said on Wednesday that it has agreed to pay $8.5 billion buy the iconic movie studio MGM, strengthening its aspirations to become a major role in Hollywood.
What company owns Apple?
“Apple Computer, Inc. Concludes Acquisition of NeXT Software Inc.” retrieved Reuters. “Apple Pays $356 Million for Mobile Security Firm AuthenTec.” retrieved
Who owns the most Amazon stock?
Top Amazon Investors Amazon.com Inc. (Amazon’s founder and executive chair of the board of directors, Jeff Bezos, is the company’s largest shareholder, owning 55.5 million shares, or 11.1 percent of the company’s outstanding stock.)
Is Aldi owned by?
ALDI is a cheap supermarket chain that began in Germany in 1948 and is owned by the German business Albrecht Discounts. The firm is very unpretentious, stocking practically all house-brand items at extremely cheap costs because to exclusive relationships with its suppliers, many of whom are big-name manufacturers.
Does Aldi Nord own Trader Joe’s?
Aldi Nord, a distinct business from Aldi Sud, which manages Aldi US and all of its shops in the United States, owns Trader Joe’s.
Are Trader Joe’s and Aldi brothers?
ALDI and Trader Joe’s are not owned by the same corporation, have no shared ownership, and operate separately. However, the two shops have a common ancestor. The first ALDI (Albrecht Diskont at the time) began in the early 1900s as a single German grocery shop.
Who owns Ralph’s?
Is Aldi and Trader Joe’s owned by the same family?
A common myth regarding Aldi U.S. BB #:116756 is that it is a sister business to Trader Joe’s BB #:162286, or at the very least a cousin. It isn’t the case. While the two chains share certain similarities, such as cheap prices and a reliance on private labels, they are separately owned and controlled.
What company owns Food Lion?
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Who is the VP of Whole Foods?
Keith. Whole Foods Market’s Executive Vice President and Chief Information Officer is Jason Buechel.
How much does the owner of Whole Foods make?
Since 2002, he has received $9 million in total remuneration. But for a well-known CEO, that’s peanuts: In a single year, the typical CEO of a firm with at least $1 billion in annual sales earns approximately $11 million.
Does Jeff Bezos still own Amazon?
According to Forbes, the founder of Amazon has sold $29 billion worth of Amazon shares since the business went public in 1998; his interest in the company has decreased from 42 percent in 1997 to just under 10% now. Last year, he sold his Amazon investment for $10 billion.
Does Amazon own Airbnb?
IMDB, Whole Foods Market, and Twitch are just a few of the company’s well-known and lesser-known subsidiaries. Jeff Bezos owns The Washington Post and has large investments in Google, Uber, and Airbnb via his Bezos Expeditions company.
What is the new technology that Jeff Bezos is investing in?
Bezos has also invested in Unity Biotechnology, a business exploring technologies to prevent aging at the cellular level, with fellow tech billionaire Peter Thiel. In Silicon Valley, the goal of preventing death is quite popular.
How did Jeff Bezos make his money?
Before founding Amazon, Jeff Bezos worked as a hedge fund manager in New York. Amazon initially struggled to make a profit, but it is now worth $1.7 trillion. During the epidemic, its stock price has reached new highs.
Does Jeff Bezos own Uber?
Airbnb, Inc. (NASDAQ:ABNB), Business Insider, and Uber Technologies, Inc. are some of his most well-known investments (NYSE:UBER). Jeff Bezos has invested in Ula, an Indonesian e-commerce start-up.
Who has the biggest car collection?
Sultan of Brunei, the 29th
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JSS and ASI partnership: sommeliers show strong support for sake
Though the European market for sake is currently small, a new generation of sommeliers is championing the Japanese beverage as an alternative to wine, thanks to a partnership between the Japan Sake and Shochu Makers Association (JSS) and Association de la Sommellerie Internationale (ASI).
In fiscal year 2022, sake export results reached a record high for the 13th consecutive year, reaching approximately ¥47.5 billion with shipments to 72 countries and regions. By region, Asia accounted for about 65% of total sales and North America for 25%, reaching 90% of total sales. The sake industry has been expanding export while accumulating their own expertise with learning from the wine industry, due to its similarity in aroma, taste, and alcohol content. But its presence in Europe is the decisive difference from that of wine in terms of consumption level: sake exports to Europe currently account for only 6% of the total value of exports.
According to an IWSR study, five of the top 10 wine consuming countries in the world in 2021 were in Europe, with the top three – the UK, France, and Italy – alone accounting for about 30% of the global total. Although the difference in consumption of sake and wine cannot be simply compared, it is the industry’s long-held wish to increase awareness of sake in Europe and to expand the number of users.
One of the main obstacles to the proper recognition and expansion of the user base in Europe is the misconception that sake is a spirit. This misconception has been spread by the fact that some restaurants in Europe have been serving spirits under the name ‘sake’, and a survey conducted by Wine Intelligence within the National Tax Agency’s project to promote the branding of Japanese alcoholic beverages in January 2021 found that 80% of French alcohol users were aware of sake, but more than one-third of them answered that the alcohol content was 30% or higher. This means almost a quarter of French alcohol users regard sake as a spirit.
This misconception was well-known among sake producers even before the survey, and was one of the root causes of the lack of interest in sake in the European market. One of the objectives of the JSS, an organization of which most of the producers of sake and shochu are members, is to make sake as a world-class alcohol category and to promote a proper understanding of sake in order to spread its appeal throughout the world. In order to gain global recognition that sake is a sophisticated beverage with a long history, which is made from rice but can be enjoyed with food pairings, like wine, the JSS aims to spread the correct understanding of sake through sommeliers.
In 2020, it concluded a partnership with the Union de la Sommellerie Française (UDSF) and started providing information on sake to its sommeliers on a regular basis. And in 2022, they also signed a partnership with the ASI.
In September 2022, JSS participated in the ASI Bootcamp in Malaysia, an educational programme for young sommeliers held in Kuala Lumpur, and conveyed the appeal of sake to the next generation of drinks experts. In addition, they also participated in this year’s Best Sommelier of the world, held in Paris from 7 to 12 February, as a partner in the ASI, the competition of the Best Sommelier of the world held every three years. Approximately 70 participants, including three winners of continental competitions, such as Europe and Africa, Asia and Oceania and North and South America, took part in the competition.
Since sommeliers and restaurateurs from all over the world come to watch the competition in person and online, the master classes are the most suitable and attractive venue for JSS to transfer correct knowledge. The JSS also hosted a masterclass on the afternoon of 11 February, where French sommelier and educator Julia Scavo presented “A brief history of the acidity with sake”. In the masterclass, she mentioned that sake, with a total acidity only a fifth of that of wine, requires greater cleanliness in the production process and handling care in distribution. She also explained how sake has developed a natural system to protect it from contamination and spoilage during production, focusing on the scientific aspects of four different starters, called moto, such as Bodai-moto, Ki-moto, Yamahai-moto, and Sokujo-moto, in addition to their histories. She said that the nitrate-reducing bacteria in the brewing water reduce nitric acid in the water to nitrous acid, and then two types of lactic acid bacteria produce lactic acid to prevent contamination by wild yeast and other bacteria.
In the masterclass, five types of sake produced from four different styles of moto(starter) were tasted, and the fact that sake has five times more umami than wine, was mentioned. Additionally, it was highlighted that the higher level of Umami is a good match for cheese and warmed up sake can bring even more interesting pairings.
The master class of the day can be viewed below:
JSS director Hitoshi Utsunomiya, who was in attendance, is convinced that sake is becoming more a recognized alcohol category globally, as the more than 200 top sommeliers from around the world who participated in the event showed a serious desire to gain knowledge about sake. “We hope to deliver sake of excellent quality that meets their expectations,” he commented.
Raimonds Tomsons, the Latvian sommelier who won the ASI Best Sommelier of the world on February 12, has a long relationship with JSS. He has a deep knowledge of sake and has been actively involved in the sake education programs. There are high expectations in the sake industry that Tomsons, the World’s Best Sommelier 2023, will continue to be an evangelist for the appeal of sake.
There is no shortage of sommeliers in the wine industry rushing to learn more about sake. In fact, sake-related questions were asked during this competition. 2022 sake exports to Europe were 1.8 times higher than in 2019 before the Covid-19, and France is growing at a similar rate. But the partnership between the JSS, the French Sommelier Association, and ASI will be a crucial bridge not only to expand the correct awareness of sake in the European market, but also to convey the appeal of sake to the world’s gastronomy.
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80% of people believe total privacy in the digital world is a thing of the past
Almost half of consumers (49 per cent) would not object to having their buying behaviour tracked if it led to relevant offers from brands and suppliers, a new study by Accenture found.
The research of 2,012 consumers, carried out in March and April, discovered that 64 per cent would ‘welcome’ text messages from a retailer for offers matching their buying preferences.
However, 87 per cent of respondents believe adequate safeguards are not in place to protect their personal information, while 70 per cent believe that businesses are not transparent enough about how they use the information they gather.
“In today’s digital age where consumers are connected and empowered and data is abundant, businesses must align their organisations, technology and strategies to deliver relevant and loyalty-enabling experiences to their consumers,” said Glen Hartman, Accenture Interactive global managing director of digital transformation.
The research discovered that 80 per cent of consumers aged between 20 and 40 in the US and the UK believe that total privacy in the digital world is a thing of the past.
This comes as Google’s ‘right to be forgotten’ form sees 12,000 separate requests on its first day.


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Kia is looking to capture a lot of attention with its latest giga model, which comes with the new Kia GT, a GT-racing-focused model.
It’s a concept that’s a bit more of a challenge than most, and the designers have gone all out with the details, like the sleek, futuristic look, and a large-screen, 8K display that lets you see all the action.
The GT has the most impressive body style I’ve ever seen in a giga car.
But it’s not just a Giga model.
The giga concept model looks like it could be a full-size sports car, and it’s designed to be a complete supercar that can drive anywhere.
It also has an incredible roofline, so it looks like you can get out onto the track.
You can even put the Giga in the garage and run the GT around it, and we’re sure it’ll take off!
The GT is the second model that Kia has released this year, following the G-mini.
And we’re happy to see it in its new form factor.
The G-Mini is one of the most unique cars Kia currently sells, because it’s the only G-model with a 6.3-liter V8.
Its twin-turbo V8 makes 500 horsepower and 520 pound-feet of torque, with an eight-speed automatic transmission.
It makes an impressive 0-60 mph in 4.9 seconds, and tops out at 124 mph in 5.5 seconds.
And the GT model has the best interior of any Kia model.
You’ll find plenty of power and the latest technology like a new Active Cruise Control, adaptive cruise control, and lane-keeping assist.
It has four pedals, and there are also leather-wrapped steering wheels, which are comfortable and easy to maneuver.
This is the first time we’ve seen this car in a G-car form factor, and that’s really exciting.
If you’re looking for something that’s more futuristic than just a supercar, the Kia G-GT has you covered.
But even though it’s a G model, this GT is a supercars dream come true.
It really is an exciting concept.
The Kia’s newest model is actually the first Kia to offer a turbocharged version of the GT.
So what’s a GT to do?
We love to see cars in this form factor go out on the track, but there are some special rules.
There’s not a lot that the G, G- and G-Mega models can do to compete with a supermodel.
It takes a lot to compete in GT racing.
But the GGT model has all of the performance and styling of a superlative car.
So it can handle everything from the fastest street racers to the fastest supercars, and even supercars with a bit of an engineering challenge.
There are some supercars that will be a challenge, but the GT can handle it.
We think that KIA is doing a fantastic job at making this a real challenge for the GTs rivals.


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On November 12, 2019, over 10 million families signed up for Disney's new digital streaming service on the first day of service. Given that 60 million families in the US (165 million worldwide) subscribed to Netflix after 12 years of operation, this was a remarkable accomplishment by a legacy company. Smelling blood, investors on Wall Street dumped almost $8 billion worth of Netflix's stock on the day of Disney’s announcement. Today, Disney has over 73 million paying customers for its streaming service. Though still reeling from operational losses from its theme parks due to the pandemic, Disney is poised to create new kinds of entertainment experiences by combining its digital streaming service and traditional physical theme park business—something its digital disruptors, like Netflix, cannot easily imitate. Watch out, Silicon Valley disruptors, the empire is striking back!
As the economy recovers from the pandemic, 2021 will likely be marked as the year legacy companies got serious about their digital strategy and moved beyond small scale pilot projects. As most legacy firms were forced to accelerate the digitalization of their operations during the pandemic, they will come out with better digital muscle memory. Once the economy is fully open, legacy firms will be able to make deliberate decisions on how they choose to mix physical and digital modes of operations, giving them a new layer of options that they did not have before.
As the digital strategies at legacy firms mature, we also see the locus of digital activities begin to change. More firms are moving the digital responsibility into business units, indicating that "the digital" is no longer an option, but an essential way of doing business. CIOs who were shunned away from digital innovations are now increasingly taking important roles in designing and implementing enterprise-wide digital strategies.
As your digital journey continues to mature, what has worked for you when you started with digital transformation over two or three years ago may not be enough. In fact, the very formula that jump-started your digital journey can be the very reason why you cannot scale with your digital strategy.
This is precisely why xLab seeks to build a strategic partnership with your firm—to learn and share our learning with you. Together with our members and partners, xLab continues to research how legacy companies thrive in this digital economy, amplifying their unique assets through the use of digital technologies.
Faculty Director, xLab
Elizabeth M. and William C. Treuhaft Professor in Entrepreneurship
Professor of Information Systems
Case Western Reserve University


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Denim Mills Invested in Water-Saving Solutions in 2018
In 2018, denim mills introduced a series of water-saving solutions to quench the denim industry’s thirst once and for all.
By Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal
Representative Image Source: Pixabay, labeled for reuse
In April, Spanish mill Tejidos Royo introduced Dry Indigo, a zero-water foam dyeing process that was more than a decade in the making.
Whereas traditional rope dye for 100 yards of fabric consumes 400 gallons of water, IndigoZero consumes just 3.5 gallons—a 99 percent savings that brings with it fewer costs and greater efficiency and flexibility, since it uses a much smaller machine than other dye techniques.
Additionally, IndigoZero’s foam dyer can be sized to accommodate needs as one machine will dye approximately 3.5 million yards annually. This scaling allows manufacturers to produce at lower levels while reducing the barriers of large-scale needs to justify waste-treatment plants and large rope dye machines. The technology has the potential to reduce a company’s product development cycle by 50 percent to 90 percent. Tejidos Royo holds the worldwide exclusive for the technology until October 2019.
For Naveena, design, technology and sustainability go hand-in-hand. This year, the mill touted Horizon, a line of water-saving fabrics made using a combination of the mill’s sustainable solutions, including Ecolean and Aqualter waterless dye developed in partnership with DyStar, and its proprietary H2NO technology.
To find more about the past year's solutions from other industry leaders, visit Sourcing Journal


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Four Paws Holds Workshop Against Dog Meat Trade
Siem Reap: A workshop was opened in Siem Reap as part of the PETEXPO exhibition aimed at working to stop dog meat trade in Cambodia. This is according to FOUR PAWS.
On the morning of May 12, 2022, Four Paws said that the workshop was attended by representatives of the Center for Action. Mines of Cambodia, representatives of the Ministry / Department of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries, Ministry of Tourism, as well as NGOs, the private sector and religious leaders, in order to discuss the impact of the dog meat trade in “Cambodia and in Southeast Asia- Impact on Tourism Potential and Human Health and Illness”.
The organization also sent a letter of thanks to the Siem Reap provincial authorities and congratulated them on their efforts to ban the killing and selling dogs in the province. In the future, Four Paws plans to cooperate more with the authorities with the aim of eliminating the dog and cat trafficking throughout Cambodia.
Matt Backhouse, Four Paws’ Head of House of Strays in Southeast Asia, said the special workshop was held after facing the issues surrounding the pandemic. He added that it was a great pleasure to see the strong commitment to end the dog and cat meat business in Cambodia.
“The sale of (dog meat) has had a direct impact on humans and animals for the benefit of the nation as a whole,” adding that we can all work together to end the trade.
At the same time, the representative of the Ministry of Tourism of Cambodia expressed strong support for the ban of the dog and cat meat business in Cambodia.
“It is common for tourists not to want to see it and there is a high risk that it could damage our country’s reputation,” he said. “The Ministry of Tourism is looking forward to cooperating to end this dog trade for the benefit of Cambodia, the people and the international community.”
Mr. Pen Bunthoeun from Siem Reap Provincial Department of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries said, “We are happy to receive a thank-you note from Four Paws. We are proud to be the first province in Cambodia to issue a prohibition on the business of buying and selling dogs. We look forward to working with Four Paws and our partners in the future to implement this ban. We encourage other provinces and the nation as a whole to unite against this meat business.”
Mr. Prak Somathy, Senior Director of the Cambodian Mine Action Center, emphasized that “Dogs are an important part of our society. It saves lives, protects us, and they are a part of our own lives. Dogs are also highly valued by humans, they do not deserve to be killed for meat, and they deserve the love and sympathy of the people themselves. “He urged the people to work together to stop the trade in dogs and cats.
Please note that Four Paws works in Cambodia, Vietnam and Indonesia with national and local authorities, partners and other stakeholders for animal rights. RASMEI
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