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'Big leaps' are expected soon in wearable, high-tech gadgets
The digital domain is creeping off our desktops and onto our bodies, from music players that match your tunes to your heartbeat, to mood sweaters that change color depending on your emotional state — blue for calm, red for angry. There are vacuum shoes that clean the floor while you walk and fitness bracelets, anklets and necklaces to track your calorie burning.
"Everyone agrees the race is just beginning, and I think we're going to see some very, very big leaps in just the next year," tech entrepreneur Manish Chandra said Monday at a wearable-technology conference and fashion show in San Francisco.
Wearable technologies have long been a sideshow to mainstream laptops and smartphones, but this year Google Glass and rumors of Apple's iWatch are popularizing the field. Analysts are forecasting swift growth. Last year, the market for wearable technology — encompassing everything from hearing aids to wristband pedometers — totaled almost $9 billion. That should climb to $30 billion by 2018, said analyst Shane Walker at IHS Global Insights.
As wearable technologies proliferate, humans will need to adapt, said Georgia Tech professor Thad Starner. He advises Google on its glasses, which are lightweight frames equipped with a hidden camera and tiny display that responds to voice commands. Starner has worn his for several years.
"We're talking about paradigm-changing devices, capabilities that people haven't thought of before," he said.
Starner said that unlike computers and tablets that people engage with, wearable computers are designed to be in the background, secondary to the wearer's attention. "It seems like a paradox, but when you pull the technology closer to your body, there's a seamless interaction, it's more an extension of yourself," he said.
But there are sure to be cultural and social issues. Google Glass and some emerging competitors have raised concerns of people who don't want to be surreptitiously videoed or photographed. And what about interacting?
At Monday's conference, attendees slipped on monitors that measured their heart rates and temperatures to reflect whether they really were enjoying a movie, and shot photos through their Google glasses of Vibease, the world's first wearable vibrator controlled by smartphones, promising long-distance intimacy.
Not everyone is thrilled by such capabilities. For instance, in a survey by Cornerstone OnDemand, 42 percent of workers said they would not be willing to strap on wearable tech for their jobs. The survey polled 1,029 Americans aged 18 and over in August and had a 3.1 percentage-point margin of error.


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Web networking hardly limited to one site
CHICAGO -- Like many Web users of a certain age, Ralph Dahm doesn't have a profile page at MySpace.com or participate in the gossipy give-and-take at Facebook.com.
"That's more for the kids," said the 55-year-old job recruiter for technology companies. But that doesn't make Dahm a reluctant participant in the social networking trend exploding across the Internet.
Indeed, he has more than 5,200 contacts through Linkedin.com, a social tool for business acquaintances that he actively maintains each day. And, unlike the kids who collect thousands of friends on MySpace in an effort to appear popular, Dahm can tell you a little bit about each of his contacts.
"No. 4,972 is a guy at Volkswagen Credit," Dahm said. "I first contacted that person on July 25. I may not have spoken with him but I keep up to date with what he's doing."
The trend tabbed "social networking" is vastly broader than MySpace, and its components are quickly being incorporated into hundreds if not thousands of Web sites, ranging from autos to music and even shopping. The sites are defined by content -- photos, product reviews and the occasional rant -- that users contribute, helping to build a sense of community and participation.
Social networking represents an evolution of the Web, from a static place where people searched for news and information into more of a gigantic coffeehouse, where people gather to share their opinions and swap photos, stories and videos. It's a shift toward participation, a two-way Web.
The evolution exploded onto public consciousness after News Corp. paid $650 million for MySpace last year. Now, Yahoo is reportedly considering a purchase of Facebook.com, a smaller MySpace rival, for about $1 billion.
That has many people wondering if such a high price for a site with less than 15 million unique visitors in August is worthwhile considering the very real possibility that another trendy site is lurking in the background.
"MySpace is worth a lot because it's the leader in the field. They have a lot of community and a lot of users," said J.B. Pritzker, a partner with New World Ventures, an Evanston, Ill., venture capital firm. "But if the question is, is the technology replicable, the answer is yes.
"On a financial basis, in my book, you can't possibly justify $1 billion for Facebook," he said.
The tools that have made MySpace and Facebook so popular are rampant across the Web.
At Boompa.com, for instance, auto enthusiasts share photos of cars, motorcycles and their motor-loving credentials in what site operators call an online garage. At Yelp.com, users post their thoughts on Chicago-area health clubs, restaurants, spas and nightclubs, among other things. And at Tripadvisor.com, users make travel plans based on reviews from customers who stayed at a city's top hotels and ate in their restaurants.
"Trip Advisor is starting to gain some acceptance," said Bill Tancer, general manager of global research for Hitwise, a Web tracking firm. "It now matters more to major hotel chains how many bubbles or whatever it gets on Trip Advisor than stars from AAA ratings."
George Luhowy, a publisher of computer-related information in Boston, tracks about 425 Web sites that use some sort of social networking aspect. "That's probably doubled in the last three months," he said, "and there are probably less than 50 or so in our pipeline" that the company will soon add to a database it sells to institutions that monitor Web trends.
Yet despite the growth of sites that rely on user-generated content, none have the audience of MySpace or Facebook.
In August, MySpace had 55.7 million unique visitors, nearly four times the size of the 14.7 million Facebook visitors, according to figures from ComScore Media Matrix. Microsoft Corp.'s Windows Live Spaces follows with 9.7 million users, Xanga.com has 8 million and Flikr.com, a photo site Yahoo bought last year for an undisclosed amount, has 5.5 million users.
Analyst Tim Boyd thinks Yahoo is willing to spend $1 billion for Facebook -- a site originally for university and high school students but now open to anyone -- because it will help the company better compete for advertising dollars.
"It makes economic sense for Yahoo," said Boyd, who follows Yahoo for Caris & Co. "You know what kind of users you will have. They intrinsically share more information about themselves than typical Yahoo users," making it easier to target ads to this market.
"That is the overall trend in advertising," Boyd said. "Money is getting more targeted and smarter. It's no longer about how wide the reach is, but shifting more toward return on investment. I think they need Facebook, they need to offer something really targeted."
Pritzker was more direct: "It speaks to the need of Yahoo to prove to the market that it can compete with other large players in every segment. That's how you get this outsized number" of $1 billion.
Whether or not that deal comes to fruition, few people doubt social networking is going away.
"At its core, a mass medium that brings people together to share their own content is not a flash in the pan," said Jack Flanagan, executive vice president with Comscore Networks.
Dahm, the national accounts manager for UPP Business Systems in Downers Grove, Ill., finds social networking an extremely valuable business tool.
"I want to know where everyone is," he said. "It's applying networking tools onto the Internet. It's a much more efficient use of technology."
Jessica Nelson, 31, a Chicago consultant, agrees. A MySpace user for two years, she uses the site to build her business.
"Social networking and business go hand-in-hand these days," she said. "I do private event management and so many people have found me through MySpace."
On the other hand, she wonders if MySpace's usefulness has run its course. "It's phenomenal and has revolutionized the Internet, but it's just getting too big and it has started to lose its added value for me."
Nelson isn't looking for an alternative yet, but her concern mirrors what many people believe: There's another MySpace or Facebook out there that will emerge soon enough.
Hitwise's Tancer calls it the "Internet laws of gravity," where a site goes from basically zero to dominance in a relatively short period of time.
He cited YouTube.com as an example. When a skit from Saturday Night Live called "Lazy Sunday" hit YouTube shortly after it aired on NBC in December, the relatively unknown video site soared in popularity and quickly surpassed Yahoo video as the Web's most popular domain for short clips.
"If someone is going to spend that amount of money ($1 billion for Facebook), they have to be asking themselves if someone is out there that is going to blindside them," Tancer said.
He said it is hard to tell what that next site could be, but he called the social networking trend "very real. There's potential applications for this in every space."
Flanagan concurred that there isn't a site on Comscore's radar that is really "jumping out yet" to threaten the strength of MySpace or Facebook. But with so many sites chasing social networking, passing up $1 billion for a site that launched in February 2004 seems risky.
"I'd take the money in a second," Flanagan said
© 2006, Chicago Tribune. Distributed by McClatchy-Tribune Information Services.

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The new trend will be an advantage for low-cost carriers that are able to offer competitive pricing amid an uncertain future for business travel, which was previously a major profit driver for full-service airlines, the report said.
"I think generally we have seen if you look at the market prices are much keener than you would expect," Skyscanner Vice President Commercial and Flights Hugh Aitken told Reuters in a phone interview. "That just reflects that airlines have capacity and need to fill that capacity."
Searches to travel within a week have been trending upward since June, around the time that lockdowns ended in many countries, according to Skyscanner's data. Globally, these searches are up about 20% from a year earlier.
"When you see restrictions being lifted there is a frenzy," Aitken said, using the example of when Britain stopped requiring quarantines on return for many countries.
"But equally when we see the potential that a restriction will be added there is a big lift because that is just people ... scrambling on how to get home again," he said.
Domestic travel searches are higher globally, mainly in Asia, though there has been a slight improvement in international searches in recent months, according to the Skyscanner report on Tuesday.
Searches for longer-dated trips are becoming more popular as travellers bet on future border openings, including examples such as from the United Kingdom to Orlando and New York for next year, Skyscanner said.
The International Air Transport Association said passenger travel demand was down 79.8% in July from a year earlier and forecasts it will take until 2024 for travel to return to pre-crisis levels.


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Restaurants could have an opportunity to edge out third-party aggregators for food delivery.
The PYMNTS “12 Months of the ConnectedEconomy™” report examined the digital engagement of 33,792 U.S. consumers over the last year. It tracked how, and in what ways, consumers have integrated digital channels and platforms. Perhaps unsurprisingly, the series found that 51% of U.S. adults ordered groceries online for delivery or curbside pickup every month between November 2021 and November 2022. Curbside was the more popular option, but home delivery and in-store pickups grew as well.
Consumers’ use of digital channels to place restaurant orders maintained a larger share of home deliveries than grocery deliveries but held a nearly flat growth rate compared to the previous year. Overall, food delivery aggregators saw a decline in 2022. For example, DoorDash stock took a 67.9% loss in 2022. After enjoying triple-digit revenue percentage growth rates in 2020, its growth in 2021 dropped to 69% and is currently at about half that rate. Restaurants may consider branching out from an aggregator-only model to decrease any potential volatility as aggregators redefine their offerings.
Restaurants can also increase customer loyalty by offering home delivery and targeted discounts through their own platforms. This opportunity is particularly viable for smaller restaurants. An additional PYMNTS survey found that among the 34% of respondents who had tried a new-to-them restaurant in the 30 days prior, the most common choice was independent, full-service establishments.
A few restaurants are trying different models to bridge the gap between home delivery by individual establishments and meal prep subscription services. For example, in the U.S., dessert chain Milk Bar launched a subscription aimed at growing its shipping business. The company’s “First Bite Club” subscription service offers monthly deliveries of limited-time baked goods available exclusively online.
Consumers have made it clear that they prefer the convenience of prepared meals delivered to their door. Restaurants, like so many other B2C sectors, may consider capitalizing on this preference to grow and retain repeat diners.


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It may not look like much has changed for the 2012 Honda Civic, but there are changes under the hood for the hybrid and Si performance variants.
Microsoft's Surface Pro 3 is a solid step up from the original Pro, but this sleek laptop replacement is still very difficult to repair.
Charge two gadgets at once with this week's prize, a little lithium ion battery pack you can take on the go.
The Federal Government announced an historic free trade agreement between Australian and Japan, cutting tariffs on Japanese electronics.
GM will likely show off a 2016 version of its Chevrolet Volt next year, which should come in at a lower cost and be improved all around.
Chinese auto parts supplier Wanxiang plans to offer repurposed Fisker Karma's with V-8 engines capable of bringing the car to 200 mph.
In a Q&A session in Norway, Tesla CEO Elon Musk revealed several intriguing tidbits about the upcoming Model X electric SUV.
Researchers at Virginia Tech have developed a working sugar-powered fuel cell with energy density greater than that of current lithium-ion batteries.
Panasonic subsidiary Activelink has a powered exosuit in the works that will let humans lift up to 220 pounds and run at speeds up to 5 miles per hour.
Toyota is considering a more emotional design for the upcoming Prius.


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A few people have asked my opinion on the big Publicis Ominicom merger news from this past weekend. There has been plenty of reaction, and a lot of smart thinking about the deal has been published in outlets ranging from Richard Edelman’s blog to PRWEEK to the Economist. My reaction is that of a small business owner who vies with these giants.
I can’t help but see choppiness in the waters ahead, from client conflicts to employee churn to PR playing second fiddle for many brands under the merged company’s umbrella.
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Media Release – 15 April 2013
Are you looking for ways to improve your company’s efficiency? Learn about the cost effective quality services? See the latest machineries and technologies in the market? Network with industry professionals?
If the answer is ‘Yes!’, make sure you are there at India Warehousing Show this year. India Warehousing Show 2013 is set to outrun its previous editions with the show’s largest scope, biggest ever assortment of exhibits and largest number of visitors, as well as its grandest range of brands. This industry-defining event will be held in Halls 8-12 at Pragati Maidan, New Delhi from 2-3 May.
Tagged as a leading exposition of warehousing, logistics and supply chain industry, IWS 2013 will bring together India’s highest profile equipment and service providers to display the most advanced products. The show organisers, Reed Manch Exhibitions, have developed a broad and grandeur platform for the industry professionals and practitioners.
Major industry and government associations including Warehousing Development Regulatory Authority (WDRA), The Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport, India (CILT) and GlobalSMB Chamber of Commerce are lending their generous support to the India Warehousing Show 2013.
With an exhibition area over 9000 sqm, more than 350 exhibitors, over 500 products and solutions, the show is expected to attract over 5000 local and international visitors. You would also see international participants from Italy, China and Taiwan. Look out for solutions including infrastructure, storage, mobility, automation, AIDC/RFID, transport, logistics and supply chain. Some of the machinery shown will be launched for the first time to the industry. Industry leaders like IndoSpace, IndoArya, Philips, MJ Logistic, SAP, Safexpress, ProConnect and Siddhartha Logistics are partnering with the show and will bring in valuable contribution.
Completing the show will be India Warehousing Conference, based on theme ‘Changing Trends in Warehousing, Transport & Logistics Sector: The Way Forward’ will discuss the challenges and opportunities that the sector beholds.
Managers, senior managers, managing directors, consultants from companies like Maersk, Wipro, Pepsico, Lenovo, Vardhman Industries, Nokia, Benetton, Axis Bank, Pantaloon, Gillette, Aditya Birla, Onida, and many more retail, pharma, food & beverage, transport, logistics, government organisations have already registered to visit the show.
India Warehousing Show is driving industrial development by giving industry business a sharper competitive edge. It facilitates vibrant dialogues between exhibitors and visitors providing them learning and knowledge sharing opportunities.


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UK and Africa Renew Partnership as Theresa May meets with President
Event Africa Contributor 28/08/2018 Movers and Shakers
Wesgro extends a warm welcome to UK Prime Minister, Theresa May, as she touches down in Cape Town today.
Given the important trade, tourism and investment relationship between South Africa and the UK, which is equally strong in the Western Cape, we hope that this is a fruitful visit.
Accompanied by a multisector business delegation consisting of 29 UK businesses – May will be meeting with President Cyril Ramaphosa today to discuss a “renewed partnership” between the UK and Africa, following which she is expected to deliver a keynote address at an Investment Summit followed by an Investment Forum.
The high profile delegation accompanying May consists of investors who have already invested in South Africa and are interested in further investment, as well as first timers looking for investment and trade opportunities.
Spearheading strategic partnerships post-Brexit, the Western Cape Government in partnership with Wesgro led an outward mission to London in May last year to better understand and uncover opportunities for improved trade, investment and tourism between the Western Cape and the UK post-Brexit.
In addition to this, the UK’s Department for International Trade (DIT) and Wesgro signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) aimed to enhance the trade and investment relationship between the United Kingdom and the Western Cape, and secure positive commercial outcomes. Integral to the MOU is the UK’s involvement in Wesgro’s Consultative Forum, which will work with UK companies to identify and address barriers to doing business in the Western Cape.
The United Kingdom is the Western Cape’s second largest export destination, with exports reaching over ZAR9bn in 2017. The UK ranked as the Western Cape’s 8th largest source market, with up to R5.8bn of products imported into the local market last year. Top exports include wine – South Africa’s largest export market for packaged wine, grapes and citrus fruit.
Due to the growth of the UK Muslim population, opportunities have been identified to extend the Western Cape’s footprint in Halal food and beverage exports. It is to this end that Wesgro will be taking 10 Western Cape companies to market in September to exhibit at the Speciality and Fine Foods Fair in London.
In terms of investment, it was recorded that between January 2003 and June 2016 a total of 82 Foreign Direct Investment projects were recorded from the UK to the Western Cape amounting to USD1.31bn creating a total of 5,711. The UK also remains the Cape’s largest tourism market, despite the 10% decrease experienced between 2016 and 2017.
Executive Mayor, Patricia de Lille, said: “The UK is an important partner to Cape Town and its residents. As we welcome Prime Minister May to our shores, each year Capetonians welcome thousands of British tourists to Cape Town who create much-needed jobs. UK companies’ strong investment in Cape Town shows we are two nations with strong ties and the City of Cape Town looks forward to strengthening these ties – be they cultural or economic. Cape Town is also partnering with UK cities, through C40, to address key global challenges like climate change.”
Minister of Economic Opportunities Alan Winde commented: “The Western Cape and the UK already have a strong trade partnership, but we hope that through Prime Minister May’s engagements in South Africa and in our province, we will be able to identify mutual opportunities for growth. We also welcome the businesses and investors who have accompanied the Prime Minister on this visit, and look forward to engaging with them about ways in which the Western Cape can best serve them as an investment destination.”
Wesgro CEO Tim Harris commented: “We are honoured to have Prime Minister May visit South Africa. For our part, we will continue to forge strong tourism, trade and investment bilateral relations with the UK, that are beneficial for both our province and country.”


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New Luxury Resort In Montana. How Much? Hope You’re Sitting Down.
It's no surprise that Montana is growing, especially right here in Bozeman. New houses, new apartments, and new businesses are being announced weekly it seems. So it is no surprise that another huge, expensive, less than affordable luxury resort has made its way into the state once again. As many of us know, it's not our favorite thing to read about.
So what is the latest over-priced luxury resort I am talking about? It's called: One&Only Moonlight Basin. Covering over 8,100 acres, the One&Only Moonlight Basin will have everything the average Joe will have a hard time affording. Don't get me wrong, according to their website HERE, it will be very beautiful, nestled inside of Big Sky Country, but very few locals will be spending weekends here.
Good news though! They will have Luxury Homes you can purchase. Check it out HERE. Breathtaking? Yes. Unique? Yes. Affordable? If you have a few million you're itching to spend, then yes. Starting prices at $8.45 million, this seems less than a quick trip to the bank for a loan.
Don't get me wrong, I get it. Montana has become a developer's dream and maybe if I was on that side of things I would think things like this were great, but we have already had so many price hikes that it is almost unaffordable to continue to live here.
The One&Only Moonlight Basin is predicted to open in 2024 with their website describing it as:
Situated on the northwest side of Montana’s iconic Lone Mountain, One&Only Moonlight Basin is a setting that makes you feel truly alive. The vast 8,100-acre landscape features 360-degree mountain views, bordered by huge tracts of protected land in the Yellowstone National Park. One&Only Moonlight Basin is thoughtfully located within one of the region's most scenic and serene areas.
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A cannabis advocacy group is currently challenging a court ruling that supports a Manitoba law prohibiting the cultivation of cannabis at home, arguing that this provincial law conflicts with federal rights and is unconstitutional.
In October, the Manitoba Court of King’s Bench ruled that the province has the authority to enforce a ban on cultivating cannabis plants at home.
The federal Cannabis Act of 2018 legalizes the cultivation of up to four cannabis plants per household but allows provinces to implement additional restrictions.
Before cannabis legalization in 2018, Manitoba’s previous Progressive Conservative administration enacted a prohibition on home cannabis cultivation under the province’s Liquor, Gaming and Cannabis Control Act, imposing a penalty of $2,542 for violations.
The nonprofit group TobaGrown, which supplies certain cannabis products to Manitoba dispensaries, contested this ban in a 2020 lawsuit. TobaGrown argues that the federal Cannabis Act does not authorize provinces and territories to enforce a complete ban and claims that the current regulation excessively penalizes individuals.
Justice Shauna McCarthy upheld the provincial regulation, stating it was a method of regulating and limiting access to cannabis for public safety.
TobaGrown has appealed this decision, claiming that the judge erred in her judgment.
The founder of TobaGrown, Jesse Lavoie, highlighted the contrast between Manitoba’s situation and a Quebec Supreme Court ruling that maintained a similar ban in Quebec, attributing Quebec’s decision to its control over cannabis distribution and sales.
Lavoie emphasized the challenges TobaGrown faces in its legal fight against the provincial ban, despite investing $135,000 in the case, mostly from personal funds.
In the meantime, TobaGrown has reached out to Premier Wab Kinew, who previously expressed opposition to the provincial cannabis regulations, for support in overturning the ban.
The NDP government, elected last October, has not commented on the ongoing legal battle. However, Lavoie remains hopeful, citing past promises of support from the party and stating that the lawsuit remains their only leverage to potentially change the provincial cannabis regulations.
The group’s persistence underscores the broader debate over cannabis regulation and rights at the provincial versus federal levels in Canada.


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MUMBAI: Mobile data traffic in the country is expected to grow the fastest globally at 15 times by 2021, according to a report.
The country also grew the most in terms of net additions in mobile subscriptions during the March quarter at over 21 million, followed by Myanmar and Indonesia with 5 million net additions each and US and Pakistan with over 3 million net additions each, the Ericsson Mobility Report said.
The latest edition of the report reveals that globally Internet of Things (IoT) is set to overtake mobile phones as the largest category of connected devices by 2018.
Between 2015 and 2021, the number of IoT connected devices is expected to grow 23 per cent annually, of which cellular IoT is forecast to have the highest growth rate.
Of the 28 billion total devices that will be connected by 2021, close to 16 billion will be IoT devices, the report said.
“IoT is now accelerating as device costs fall and innovative applications emerge. From 2020, commercial deployment of 5G networks will provide additional capabilities that are critical for IoT, such as network slicing and the capacity to connect exponentially more devices than is possible today,” said Rima Qureshi, Senior Vice President and Chief Strategy Officer, Ericsson.
Western Europe is expected to lead the way in adding IoT connections. The number of IoT devices in this market is projected to grow 400 per cent by 2021, principally driven by regulatory requirements, the report noted.
Smartphone subscriptions will continue to increase and are forecast to surpass those for basic phones by September quarter this year, it added.
“By 2021, smartphone subscriptions will almost double from 3.4 billion to 6.3 billion,” according to the report. It also said that there are now 5 billion unique mobile subscribers in the world.
The use of cellular data for smartphone video grew 127 per cent in a period of 15 months between 2014 and 2015, the report noted.


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Sustainability starts with the triple bottom line; initiatives must be good for the planet, good for people and good for the economy, says Oliver Cripps, Herman Miller’s Sustainability Manager
As the world’s attention turns to environmental initiatives in light of COP26, an increasing number of businesses are looking to consider where they can make more fundamental changes in order to create a sustainable environment. As a part of this, companies are now making conscious design choices that align to their sustainability values.
At Herman Miller, 99% of RFT’s now ask about sustainability measures, demonstrating the importance of the issue for designers and manufacturers if they want to continue to be the chosen supplier. It is crucial to remember that sustainability starts with the triple bottom line; initiatives must be good for the planet, good for people and good for the economy.
Choosing the right design
Whether you’re a manufacturing and design business wanting to make products more sustainable or a business looking to buy such items, the starting point is to look at a product’s lifecycle assessments. These measure impact through the raw materials used, the impact during production, the use of the product and then end of life. From these assessments, businesses can get a clear measurement of carbon, water, and a range of other impact metrics.
Within these stages, raw materials and production are the two with the biggest impact to look out for – and they are also the stages that manufacturers have the most control over. Design responsibility for products doesn’t end at the point of sale: end of life plans are equally as important to consider from the start of the design process.
Many furniture and design businesses are now also trying to reduce the impact of their products by making them last longer, implementing a circular model that reduces the impact of products and materials by increasing the sharing, leasing, reusing, and recycling of existing materials. Furthermore, businesses are trying to include more recycled materials in the production of their furniture. For example, Herman Miller’s Aeron Onyx chair is made from ocean-bound plastic.
Ocean-bound plastic is plastic material that has not yet found its way into the ocean and is classified as ‘mismanaged waste’. That is, plastic that is not being collected, is unlikely to be collected, and found within 50 kilometres of a coastline. This approach not only eliminates coastal plastic, helping the planet and reducing waste for local people, but also offers local people employment opportunities by integrating them into the supply chain. This social impact is the multiplier effect, doing good for communities while also reducing the environmental impact of any product.
One of the most important things for office design in terms of modern sustainability is being able to understand consumer trends and how the business is measuring up against corporate goals. Businesses must respond to what the market is looking for, which means being innovative and leading the conversation.
However, many struggle to measure the impact of their sustainability decisions. While it is easy from a carbon or electricity usage perspective to quantify the impact on the business, with decisions like choosing sustainable products, it is more difficult to quantify exactly how much of an impact it is having on consumer motivations to choose one business over another.
From a B2B perspective, it is easier to determine how much impact sustainability measures have, because businesses often have criteria which need to be met before entering into a partnership or contract, allowing them to get a tangible and real time feel how they are measuring up to expectations.
Another way to measure ROI of sustainability choices – and one that is absolutely key – is the impact on employees. The workplace and the design of the office has a huge impact on employee wellbeing, so providing an environment that is safe and is representative of the company’s wider sustainability goals is only ever going to be a good thing.
Sustainable business choices
From a design point of view, substituting problematic materials can be tricky, but organisations should be doing all they can to contribute to a more equitable and sustainable future for all. Gone are the days when sustainability is seen as something ‘different’. There is a greater recognition that sustainability is equally as important as other measures of design success, such as cost, time, and durability.
While choosing products for the office is just one small part of a sustainability initiative, it is small steps that come together to make an overall difference to the planet – and it will only have a positive impact on customer and employee retention too.
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Key events are scheduled for the companies listed below next week.
Notable earnings reports: Palo Alto Networks (NYSE:PANW) and Urban Outfitters (NASDAQ:URBN) on Nov. 20; Dollar Tree (NASDAQ:DLTR), Medtronic (NYSE:MDT), Lowe's (NYSE:LOW), HP (NYSE:HPQ), Eaton Vance (NYSE:EV), Salesforce.com (NYSE:CRM), GameStop (NYSE:GME) and Guess (NYSE:GES) on Nov. 21; John Deere (NYSE:DE) on Nov. 22.
IPOs expected to price: Sterling Bancorp (SBT) on Nov. 20.
Lockup expirations: Smart Global (Pending:SGH), Nabriva Therapeutics (NASDAQ:NBRV), Iovance Biotherapeutics (NASDAQ:IOVA), Beacon Roofing Supply (NASDAQ:BECN) and Accleron Pharma (NASDAQ:XLRN) on Nov. 20; Appian (NASDAQ:APPN) and WideOpenWest (NYSE:WOW) on Nov. 21.
Quiet period expirations: National Vision (NASDAQ:EYE) and BP Midstream Partners (Pending:BPMP) on Nov. 20; ForeScout Technologies (NASDAQ:FSCT), Cargurus (NASDAQ:CARG), Restoration Robotics (Pending:HAIR) and Merchants Bancorp (NASDAQ:MBIN) on Nov. 21.
Analyst/investor day: AxoGen (NASDAQ:AXGN) and Teladoc (NYSE:TDOC) on Nov. 20.
Monthly sales update: Raymond James Financial (NYSE:RJF) on Nov. 20.
FDA watch: Johnson & Johnson (NYSE:JNJ) and Gilead Sciences (NASDAQ:GILD) are expected to find out if the NDA for Symtuza was accepted for review as a single tablet HIV regimen.
On the big screen: Warner Bros.' (NYSE:TWX) Justice League debuts to expectations of a $110M to $115M box office weekend. Liongate's (LGF.A, LGF.B) Wonder and Sony (NYSE:SNE)/Columbia's The Star also hit theaters, while Disney's (NYSE:DIS) Thor: Ragnarok is still thrashing around. Will the explosion of MoviePass (NASDAQ:HMNY) to over 600K subscribers provide a holiday period boost for Cinemark (NYSE:CNK), IMAX (NYSE:IMAX), Regal Entertainment (NYSE:RGC) and IMAX (IMAX)?
Black Friday: The biggest shopping day of the year is at the end of the week. Investors can ignore anecdotal reports of store traffic as the real story might be the sudden burst of sales momentum in the retail sector displayed by Wal-Mart (NYSE:WMT), Gap (NYSE:GPS), Abercrombie & Fitch (NYSE:ANF), Foot Locker (NYSE:FL) and Ross Stores (NASDAQ:ROST) among others amid rising consumer confidence. Data tracking firm Kensho reminds traders that retail stocks have outperformed all other sector for the two-week period around Black Friday and Cyber Monday.
M&A watch: Despite the holiday-shortened week, there's sure to be some more talk in the media sector about the potential pursuit of Fox's (NASDAQ:FOXA) film and TV assets by Sony (SNE), Comcast (NASDAQ:CMCSA) and Verizon (NYSE:VZ). Also watch for further developments with Barnes & Noble (NYSE:BKS), Charter Communications (NASDAQ:CHTR) and Time (NYSE:TIME) on top of the ongoing saga with the AT&T (NYSE:T)-Time Warner (TWX) merger.
Barron's mentions: IBM (NYSE:IBM) is called a bargain as the company looks to "strategic imperatives" for growth, while there's a puts strategy on GE (NYSE:GE) offered up by the publication. Though Tesla (NASDAQ:TSLA) dominated the EV news last week, it's Asian battery makers LG Chem (OTCPK:LGCLF, OTC:LGCEY), Samsung SDI (OTC:SSDIY) and Panasonic (OTCPK:PCRFY, OTCPK:PCRFF) that are seen as attractive with huge investments by Volkswagen (OTCPK:VLKAY), Toyota (NYSE:TM), Daimler (OTCPK:DDAIF), General Motors (NYSE:GM) and Ford (NYSE:F) cycling in.
Sources: EDGAR, Bloomberg, Nasdaq.com.


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Dubai: Emirates National Oil Co (Enoc) plans to expand refined oil products storage capacity in Fujairah for trading and local supply, the refiner's head said yesterday.
"There will be an expansion for sure," chief executive officer Saeed Khoory said about the joint venture storage facility Vopak Horizon Fujairah Ltd. "The company has a long-term plan for growth."
Enoc is a partner with Dutch storage terminal operator Royal Vopak NV in the Fujairah facility. It also has its own tanks in ports in Dubai and Fujairah, Khoory said.
The Vopak Horizon venture is raising capacity to 2.1 million cubic metres from 1.5 million cubic metres by adding tanks by the end of 2011.
The venture will also add more capacity after a land reclamation project along the coast, he said.
Enoc uses the tanks run by the Vopak Horizon venture for fuel trading and uses tank space it holds on its own to store and blend fuel for domestic use.
Enoc may add about 250,000 barrels of additional storage capacity to the tanks it runs on its own within two years, he said.
The company has 200,000 cubic metres of storage capacity for oil products in the Fujairah port and two million cubic metres of storage volume in Dubai's Jebel Ali port.
Enoc completed an expansion of its Jebel Ali refinery last year and the facility began operating at its full capacity of 120,000 barrels a day in the fourth quarter.
The facility processes condensate, a light oil-like liquid found with natural gas to produce reformate, a product used for gasoline production.
Enoc blends fuel additives in its storage tanks to provide the gasoline it sells in Dubai and other emirates in the UAE.
Expanding reformate production to 35,000 barrels a day means Enoc is self-sufficient in meeting gasoline demand at its own service stations in Dubai and neighbouring emirates, Tayyeb Al Mulla, CEO of the company's refining and marketing unit, said yesterday.
The company also participates in tenders from companies seeking to buy gasoline components, sells jet fuel at Dubai's airports and exports naphtha, a product of the refining process, to Asia, Al Mulla said.
Enoc may plan some minor maintenance at the Jebel Ali refinery for the fourth quarter as it monitors operation of the new units, he added.


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Is fashion getting cattier?
Supermodels of the world, make way for your feline competition. They’re fierce, they’re fabulous, and they have twice the legs. Fashion’s new muses, it seems, are none other than the couture-loving cats of industry’s elite.
The fall 2012 issue of V magazine features a spread starring Karl Lagerfeld’s cat, Choupette. According toVanity Fair, the blue color of Choupette’s eyes inspired an entire Chanel collection. On Fashion’s Night Out, Grace Coddington’s sketches of her cat, Pumpkin, graced the limited-edition Balenciaga totes. Jason Wu’s popular collection for Target featured a black cat with a red bow around its neck on t-shirts and tote bags.
Read the full article at The Huffington Post.


text: Asia Pacific is expected to hold the largest share of the instrument cluster market during the forecast period. In APAC, China is expected to be the major contributor for the instrument cluster market between 2018 and 2023. This is due to the increasing sales of different types of vehicles such as passenger cars, two-wheelers, and commercial vehicles. The automotive industry in Asia Pacific has been very dynamic over the past few years, owing to changing consumer preferences, rapid urbanization, increasing per capita income of the middle-class population, and low vehicle cost. The region is known for producing compact and cost-effective cars and comprises some of the fastest-developing economies of the world, including China and India.


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HUDSON’S BAY TRANSITION: Following the death on Saturday of Jerry Zucker, governor and chief executive office of Hudson’s Bay Co., the company’s board named his wife, Anita, as its first woman governor in its 338-year history. Robert Johnston, who was deputy governor and president, has been named ceo. Zucker, 58, acquired HBC in 2006. The group operates more than 600 stores across Canada under The Bay, Zellers, Home Outfitters and Fields names. Zucker was also chairman and ceo of The InterTech Group, a Charleston, S.C.-based company that owns textile, chemical and manufacturing firms with estimated annual sales of $3 billion.
OSCAR IN DALLAS: Oscar de la Renta will present his fall collection Sept. 11 at Neiman Marcus’ downtown flagship in Dallas during the 33rd annual luncheon and fashion show benefiting the Crystal Charity Ball. The event, which featured Giorgio Armani last year, represents a kickoff to the Dallas social season and is a major fashion event. Ten women are introduced on the runway and named “Best Dressed” by the charity, which is an exclusive club of 100 women that raised more than $5 million last year for children’s charities.
RICHTER PROMOTED: Apparel veteran Martin L. Richter has been promoted to president of the Kazu division of Lana Fashionwear Inc. He was senior vice president. Kazu, a private brand manufacturer with factories in Asia, credited Richter with contributing to the development of an updated business model that expanded the client base. Richter, formerly a senior vice president, joined Kazu in 2002 after serving in senior management positions at Liz Claiborne and Cygne Design.


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Welcoming the tripartite dialogues between China, Pakistan and Afghanistan, Pakistan Business Forum (PBF) Lahore President and Executive Committee member of the Lahore Chamber of Commerce & Industry Muhammad Ejaz Tanveer said these parleys are very significant due to the strategic location of these countries and their complementary economic strengths.
In a statement issued here on Monday, Muhammad Ejaz Tanveer said Pakistan shares a border with both China and Afghanistan, making it a key trade hub between the two countries. This proximity makes the transportation of goods faster and more cost-effective.
Similarly, China is a major exporter of manufactured goods, while Afghanistan and Pakistan have abundant natural resources, such as minerals, precious stones, and agricultural products. This creates opportunities for trade in both raw materials and finished goods, he added.
China has been investing heavily in infrastructure development in Pakistan through the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) project. This includes the construction of highways, railways, and ports that will improve connectivity and trade between the three countries.
He said that China and Pakistan have a Free Trade Agreement (FTA) that has been in effect since 2006, which has resulted in increased trade between the two countries. Pakistan and Afghanistan are also working towards a bilateral Preferential Trade Agreement (PTA) that would further reduce trade barriers and collaboration of these three countries will lead to new avenues of economic prosperity in the region, Ejaz observed.
Greater trade between Pakistan, China, and Afghanistan could facilitate greater regional integration and cooperation, which could lead to increased trade with other neighbouring countries.
Overall, the potential for trade between Pakistan, China, and Afghanistan is significant. Greater trade and economic cooperation between the three countries could lead to increased economic growth, job creation, and regional stability.
These dialogues will also promote peace and stability in the region. The dialogue can help to reduce tensions between the countries, increase mutual trust, and facilitate cooperation on security issues, PBF President Ejaz Tanveer concluded.


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Partnership aimed at boosting the operator’s content-related revenues
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Lisa Price was already a success by most measures before she met Steve Stoute, a marketing executive who teams up hip-hop stars like Jay-Z with brands like Reebok.
Only a few years after seeking personal bankruptcy protection, Ms. Price had parlayed a hobby of developing skin-care and hair products in her kitchen into a business called Carol’s Daughter, with $2 million in sales.
She had opened a store in the Fort Greene section of Brooklyn. She had told her inspirational story on “The Oprah Winfrey Show.” She was about to publish a memoir, “Success Never Smelled So Sweet.”
But by October 2003, when she was introduced to Mr. Stoute over lunch, Ms. Price had reached a plateau, she recalled recently. “I knew that I’d done all that I could on my own,” she said. “It was more important for the brand to become what it can become than for me to have control of it.”
Though he had no experience in cosmetics, Mr. Stoute became Ms. Price’s business partner and raised $10 million from a group of investors that included Jay-Z, the actors Jada Pinkett Smith and Will Smith and the record producer Tommy Mottola and his wife, the singer Thalia.
A year ago, Carol’s Daughter opened a sleek, eye-catching store in Harlem. This year, the brand began appearing in Sephora cosmetic stores. Prices range from $6 to $27.
And now, Carol’s Daughter has accomplished something that is rare for a homegrown business, and even more unusual for one started by an African-American entrepreneur. The company is about to open its first mall store, at Roosevelt Field in Garden City, N.Y. A second mall store will open next year at Newport Center in Jersey City. A Carol’s Daughter kiosk in the shape of a gazebo will be installed at Atlantic Terminal in Brooklyn this fall.
David Simon, the chief executive of the Simon Property Group, the giant shopping mall operator that owns Roosevelt Field and Newport Center, said Carol’s Daughter’s primary customers, African-American women, were underserved by malls.
“We thought they might have an opportunity to do good business in our centers,” he said. “It’s not so much that this company is sponsored or owned by African-Americans. It’s the demographic they appeal to that is most important.”
But mall owners are generally reluctant to take chances, especially if a retailer does not have a long credit history. “They are going to trust a Gap more than a start-up, even if the start-up is more exciting,” said Roger A. Lowenthal, a senior vice president at the Greenberg Group, a Hewlett, N.Y., brokerage company that represents Carol’s Daughter. “They don’t know if the company will pay the rent on time or be around in 10 years, so there’s more of an element of risk.”
Unlike many start-ups, however, Carol’s Daughter had strong financial backing from the team that Mr. Stoute put together. “It helped to give us some confidence, knowing they were going to stand behind the company,” Mr. Simon said.
It did not hurt that some of these backers were celebrities who were likely to bring traffic to the malls while promoting the Carol’s Daughter store. Mr. Stoute said the opening of the Roosevelt Field store would look like a movie premiere.
Mr. Stoute, who said he first learned about Carol’s Daughter from a friend, had no experience in the cosmetics business when he decided to form a partnership with Ms. Price. In their first meeting, he said, he was surprised to learn that she packaged her face and body butters in baby-food jars with hand-written labels not because she wanted her products to look homemade but rather because that was all she could afford.
“I’ve never been in the beauty business,” he said in a recent interview in his Times Square office. “All I knew was this woman had a great story. And I knew as a businessman that she had an undervalued asset. It made no sense — how could everybody know about this, and she had no money?”
Mr. Stoute described his role in Carol’s Daughter as providing “cash and access.” But in fact, the partnership with Mr. Stoute has transformed Ms. Price’s business in major ways. In 2004 he recruited Clarisa Wilson, a former general manager of Mizani, a division of L’Oréal USA that is geared to African-Americans, as company president.
He chose not to replicate the “Afro-centric apothecary” look of the 750-square-foot Fort Greene store at the corner of South Elliott Place and DeKalb Avenue. Instead, Mr. Stoute wanted a more luxurious — and more universal — feel for the 1,100-square-foot Harlem store. “You want everybody to feel that the store is for them,” he said.
Wedged between an H&R Block branch and a pawn shop, the light-filled store stands out on an as-yet- ungentrified stretch of 125th Street, between Fifth Avenue and Malcolm X Boulevard.
“We’re trying our best to provide a Madison Avenue mentality to 125th Street,” Mr. Stoute said. The overall design is modern and spare, but the store has some homey touches, including photographs of Ms. Price’s mother, Carol Frances Hutson, who died in 2003, and a kitchen meant to evoke the company’s origins.
These days, about 10 percent of Carol’s Daughter’s products are made in its Brooklyn warehouse, she said. The rest are farmed out to several manufacturers.
But although she is no longer working primarily out of her own kitchen, Ms. Price remains in charge of research and development. “The formulas start with my recipe sheets,” she said.


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The Vitamin Shoppe is launching 800 Instagram accounts, one for each of its U.S. stores, to localize more of its marketing. Since starting the effort in January, the chain is up to 400 active accounts, with the rest expected to be activated in the next couple of months, said Lisa Chudnofsky, head of content and customer engagement at The Vitamin Shoppe.
The idea is for the stores’ employees to use the accounts to promote store events and their expertise on products while showing off their personalities. The Vitamin Shoppe has been promoting its employees as influencers, with weekly Facebook Live videos featuring employees hosting workout sessions, health classes and taste tests in an effort to position the company as an authority on health and wellness.
“We felt like there was a real hole in our Instagram strategy,” said Chudnofsky. “Our employees are really knowledgeable. We consider them our secret weapon in the stores, but they didn’t have much of a virtual or digital presence.”
The Vitamin Shoppe lets store managers post what they want; occasionally, the company will provide photos and videos for them to post to support company campaigns. Unlike its official Instagram account @vitaminshoppe, with 195,000 followers, the others will not be verified. Chudnofsky pointed to the @vitaminshoppe_eastrutherford account, with about 430 followers, as an example of what the company wants these accounts to look like. The account is filled with photos and videos of employees calling out their favorite products and promoting upcoming events.
Beyond that, The Vitamin Shoppe has one community manager overseeing all the accounts as part of her job to look out for the company’s presence on social media, including its Facebook groups.
Other retailers have multiple, store-specific Instagram accounts, but The Vitamin Shoppe has taken this approach to the next level. Josh Kelly, managing partner and chief strategist at design agency Fine, has seen this approach at Whole Foods, which has more than 100 accounts; and Kimpton Hotels, with around 70 accounts. While having multiple local accounts can support a local focus, he said, “Once you get past a handful of accounts, the challenge of scale seems to become the same. You’ll be reliant on a core team to empower a larger network and find a way to create the right balance of consistency and uniqueness across accounts.”
Christopher Motta, vp of digital at communications and marketing firm HL Group, questioned the need for so many accounts at a company like The Vitamin Shoppe. Motta pointed to Starbucks and McDonald’s as companies that started with store-specific Instagram accounts, but have since moved to a singular account representing their global brand.
“It can be a good idea if the local environment is inspiring the content, but not for a major brand or store that is selling the same thing across all stores,” he said. “That’s why brands aren’t doing this.”
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Chairman of the Red Sea Investors Association: (Bik Albatros Hotels): We hosted representatives from 80 travel and tourism companies
Businessman Kamel Abu Ali, Chairman of the Red Sea Investors Association and Chairman of the Al-Baik Patros Group for Tourist Resorts and Hotels revealed; that the group is standing at this time; And within the framework of the goals of the state and visiting tourism by achieving the goals of reaching revenues of billion dollars; Adding that it is easy to reach more than that and attract more than that value, and it is the fastest industry to generate revenue for the treasury of the country 20230223 Wala; He explained that, in this context, the group is activating and promoting the tourism movement to Hurghada from the German market Hotels hosted representatives of 80 German travel and tourism companies at the “Albatros Citadel Sahl Hasheesh” resort in the Red Sea Governorate, as part of a program for an introductory tour of German companies in Egyptian tourist destinations, in cooperation with major international tourism companies DerTouristik – Masters Travel Services – Pickalbatros Hotels – AirCairo
Kamel Abu Ali, Chairman of the Red Sea Investors Association and Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Beik Albatross Group for Hotels and Tourist Resorts, confirmed his interest in hosting the largest representatives of German tourism companies. As Germany is one of the most important markets exporting tourism to Hurghada, adding that this introductory tour makes tourism companies closely acquainted with the Egyptian tourism product and increases the distinguished friendly relations between tourism companies and Red Sea resorts, which will positively affect Egyptian tourism in the coming years. In the same context, Noura emphasized – Chairman of the Board of Directors of Masters Tourism Group Egypt’s ability to organize major global tourism events in all Egyptian tourist destinations. Mr. Amr El-Kady, Chairman of the Egyptian Tourism Promotion Authority, announced that the advertising campaign for Egypt’s tourist destinations will be launched from the Berlin Stock Exchange, which is scheduled to be held on the first of next March.
For their part, representatives of German travel and tourism companies expressed their happiness at visiting Hurghada and the charming Sahl Hasheesh. They also praised the services provided by the resort and the magic of diving and snorkeling under the waters of Sahl Hasheesh and the sunny weather that enjoys It is in Egypt all year long..
It is worth noting that the Beik Albatross Group of Hotels and Resorts has celebrated its 30th anniversary. In the Egyptian tourism market with 25 resorts and more than 14 thousand rooms and includes 12 thousand employees and partners in success


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You know the typical labels associated with Gen Y, or people between the ages of 18 and 29: They are more tech-savvy than other generations, are achievement-oriented and, some would say, are an entitled group that’s infiltrating the workforce.
A new study released today takes a closer look at this generation and its employment trends—with statistics culled from the social network that defines Gen Y: Facebook.
Millennial Branding together with Identified.com, studied 4 million Gen Y Facebook profiles to obtain better insight into how members of this generation operate professionally—a topic of increasing importance as they are projected to make up 75 percent of the workforce by 2025.
According to the study, only 7 percent of Gen Y reports working for a Fortune 500 company—a statistic in line with another report that predicts that 40 percent of the Fortune 500 will no longer exist 10 years from now.
“Fortune 500 companies are having a tough time hiring and retaining Gen Y workers right now,” says Dan Schawbel, founder of Millennial Branding and author of Me 2.0. “Gen Y looks for more flexibility like working from home, and they want to have access to social networks. Fortune 500 companies don’t usually allow this flexibility. I think we’re looking at the end of the 9-to-5,” he says.
[Workplace Culture at LinkedIn, Facebook and Google: 4 Lessons for You]
Instead, Gen Y workers are turning to startups in which the hiring process tends to be much quicker than that of the Fortune 500, and where Schawbel says Gen Yers feel they can make more of an immediate impact.
While Gen Yers are turning more to startups for employment, they’re also branching out on their own in what Schawbel calls an “unprecedented entrepreneurial spirit.” “Owner” is the fifth most-popular job title, trumped by “server” (No. 1), “manager” (No. 2), “intern” (No. 3) and “sales associate (No. 4).
The recession and poor economic climate that has plagued many of Gen Y’s early years in the workforce likely explains many of those top titles as well as the most popular industries: Travel and hospitality ranks No. 1 at 7.2 percent, followed by consumer products, government/military, and technology at No. 4, with 4.4 percent.
Retention, too, is exceptionally low compared to other generations, Schawbel notes. According to the report, Gen Y typically spends just two years at their first job and has job-hopped multiple times in their careers.
To increase tenure, the report says companies need to tap into Gen Y’s entrepreneurial spirit: “Companies need to allow Gen-Yers to operate entrepreneurially within the corporation by giving them control over their time, activities and budgets as much as possible.”
Kristin Burnham covers consumer technology, social networking and Web 2.0 for CIO.com. Follow Kristin on Twitter @kmburnham. Follow everything from CIO.com on Twitter @CIOonline and on Facebook. Email Kristin at email@example.com


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Travel Businesses Are Booming Once Again, Square Data Finds
Merchants are rising to the challenge to meet crowds and increased demand through the summer season
It’s been a busy – but welcome – summer for travel-focused businesses, who are seeing consumers return to travel with fervor after two years of pent up demand, with no sign of slowing down.
So far, gross payment volume (GPV) is up in various travel-related sectors, like travel agencies and tour operators with a 17% lift, followed by tourism businesses with a 4% increase for merchants like ferry services and helicopter tours. To prepare for this travel boom, businesses across Square hired more employees as team sizes have increased 8% year-over-year.*
Square analyzed sales across the United States to uncover how travel trends are shaping up this year compared to last.
Popular experiences take shape
Consumers are keeping active during their much needed time off. Food-related experiences have seen the biggest draw as demand for cooking classes spiked 72% and food tours are up 51%. Similarly, concert ticket sales increased 48% and boat tours are up 37%. Merchants who offer wine tours have seen an 8% increase in demand, while snorkeling has also increased by 4%. When looking at where these activities are most popular, cooking classes are most popular in New York, NY, food tours in Atlanta, GA, and boat tours in Miami, FL.
“Demand for wine tours has been overwhelming and our business continues to see growth every year since COVID,” said Tyler Jackson, Owner of Napa Native, a tour operator in Napa, CA, who uses Square Invoices to quickly send out batch invoices. “Consumers are excited to be out and about again after sitting inside for so long. We’ve also seen an increase in our wine and wellness packages where we combine a half day of an outdoor activity like hiking followed by wine tasting as recreation tourism has become more popular.”
Outdoors remain a key draw
While camping skyrocketed during COVID due to restrictions and lockdowns, consumers are continuing to bask in the outdoors for summer travel. Campsite rental sales have nearly doubled since last year, while the average price is down 38%. For those looking to couple the great outdoors while being budget-conscious, camping might be the way to go.
RV campsite demand is also up 30% with the average price increasing 25%.
Travel items increase in demand
Much needed travel items are flying off the shelves for any and all adventures planned. While many of these items are seeing price increases year over year, some items that were high in demand last year such as disinfecting wipes are seeing price reductions as supply recovers. Merchants’ top selling travel items this year include:
- Travel pillow: Sales up 60%, price up 10%
- Water bottles: Sales up 17%, price up 7%
- Sunscreen: Sales up 17%, price up 5%
- Suitcases: Sales up 10%, price up 3%
- Compression socks: Sales up 10%, price down 8%
- Disinfecting wipes: Sales up 6%, price down 19%
- Backpack: Sales up 2%, price up 14%
Summer fashion booms
Along with retail items, consumers are filing their wardrobes with new clothing for their upcoming travels. Sales are on the rise for the following:
- Midi skirts: Sales up 18%, price up 14%
- Straw hat: Sales up 15%, price up 7%
- Denim jackets: Sales up 11%, price up 22%
- Sunglasses: Sales up 5%, price up 5%
- Bathing suits: Sales up 5%, price down 11%
- Dresses: Sales up 4%, price up 18%
Best of the rest
Airport pickups are up 27% as consumers opt to ride in style and can expect to pay 26% more for this service, averaging $124. Given concerns around gas prices and limited supply, rental cars have seen a decrease in demand, compounded with a 23% increase in price. Taxi services are up 29%, while bike rentals have seen a decrease in price by 41%, representing a budget-friendly mode of both sight-seeing and transportation during vacation.
Since many consumers welcomed furry friends during COVID, pet boarding services have also seen a spike as travelers accommodate pets while away from home. Merchants in this industry have seen an 84% increase in demand, while consumers can expect to pay around $37 per day to board their companions.
“Since people are back to traveling, we’ve definitely seen an increase in our pet boarding services,” said Abby Cerniga, Owner and Dog Trainer of Plush Bark in Garland, TX who uses Square Invoices so customers can easily and quickly pay at home after returning from vacation. “Since last year, we’ve mainly seen an uptick in pet boarding services over the weekends as people take off for extended weekends away from home.”
What will August and September look like?
Businesses might be wondering what else to expect for the summer travel season. Based on data in August and September of last year, consumers prioritized relaxation and wellness, with demand for massages up 43% and facials up 51% compared to the year before.
What will be the hot drink of the summer? So far, more consumers are looking for non-alcoholic drinks as mocktail orders are up 7%, representing an opportunity for food and beverage merchants to diversify their drink menu to attract more customers. Will last year’s popular drinks of August and September retain their momentum this year? If so, businesses can expect customers to order hard seltzers, micheladas, and irish creams.
For inquiries into Square’s business and consumer data, please email email@example.com.
Data compares payment transactions within the US between May - July 2022 vs May - July 2021.
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Analyst: Enterprise, outdoor WLAN market trending upward
802.11ac Wave 2 and 2.5/5.0 GE deployments are expected to accelerate the market's growth in 2016, finds Dell'Oro Group.
A recently published report by Dell’Oro Group finds that the enterprise-class plus outdoor wireless LAN (WLAN) market grew 7 percent in the third quarter of 2015 versus the year-ago period, or almost double the rate of growth compared to 3Q14.
Looking ahead to the full year of 2016, the analyst expects growth for this market to accelerate into double digits.
“The enterprise and outdoor WLAN market has experienced a slowdown in the past four quarters due to several negative factors that should abate as we enter 2016,” comments Chris DePuy, vice president at Dell’Oro Group. DePuy continues, “Since 2Q15, to the best of my knowledge, two vendors have shipped Wave 2 products, by mid-2016, we expect more vendors to have products shipping. These newer products will also incorporate higher-speed Ethernet interfaces operating at 2.5/5.0 GE, which should stimulate customer demand, especially in the second and third quarters of next year when schools are out of session and can upgrade their networks."
"We expect spending in K-12, in particular, to bolster the market,” added DePuy.
The report also reveals the revenue share for the top enterprise-class WLAN vendors, including Cisco, Aruba, a Hewlett-Packard company, and Ruckus Wireless. Dell'Oro finds that only three vendors now exceed 3% market share, compared to a total of six at various quarters last year.
The report also discusses the performance of the vertical markets for enterprise devices. Learn more.


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News & Features for Security
Oct 25, 2012
In a second feature article for Xerox, networking and security expert Mark Gibbs discusses the evolution of multifunction devices (MFDs) and explains why it’s crucial for large enterprises to “lockdown” their MFDs using software like the Xerox and McAfee security solution.
Oct 17, 2012
In a feature article for Xerox, networking and security expert Mark Gibbs provides his opinion as to why enterprise companies need to take multifunction device security seriously, and list features to look out for when considering an enterprise-worthy device security product.


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Boxing Day, 26th December, usually marks the start of the shopping sale season. Here’s where to find the bargains in London.
Most of the big London shops and stores reduce prices on selected items in January. Includes electrical goods, fashion and soft furnishings.
The House of Fraser 2011/2012 winter shop sale starts on Boxing Day. Discounts of up to 50% in all departments.
In its shops, John Lewis is offering up to 50% off on fashion, toys and furniture from 27th December.
Debenhams’ in-store sale starts on Boxing Day, 7am in most of their shops. They’re offering up to 70% off in their women’s wear, lingerie, men’s, kids, shoes & boots, home and toys departments.
The next step is to choose where you’re going to shop.
Oxford Street in London’s West End is famous for its sales.
Westfield London will also be holding sales.
Westfield Stratford is huge. The REISS sale has already started. Up to 50% off in store now.
Covent Garden is a stylish place to shop.
One New Change – selected restaurants and stores will be open on Boxing Day.
Selected shopping centres in London


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On April 6, Samsung announced that the Galaxy S23 series is recording higher sales worldwide than the previous S22 series. The devices are popular in America, while sales increased by 1.5x in Europe, and 1.7x in the Middle East, and exceeded 1 million units in Korea, reports Yonhap News Agency.
In major Latin American countries such as Brazil and Mexico, Galaxy S23 series sales began a week later than the global release date of February 17, but sales were 1.7 times higher compared to the S22 series.
In Europe, where the sales portion of premium models is high, the Galaxy S23 line’s sales volume was 1.5 times higher than that of the S22 series. Moreover, sales were 1.4 times higher in India, and 1.5 times higher in the Middle East.
Talking about Samsung’s home ground, the Galaxy S23 series surpassed 1 million units. The company explained that this is a similar sales speed to the last year’s premium smartphone lineup.
During the February 2023 Unpacked, Samsung MX Prez TM Roh said that “We are aiming for more than double-digit sales growth compared to the previous product.”
As per the data shared by Samsung Elec, via Yonhap, the global sales ratio of Galaxy S23 Ultra, S23+, and S23 was 6:2, 2, respectively. However, the S23 Ultra, equipped with a 200-megapixel camera was overwhelming.
The South Korean tech giant launched the Galaxy S23 series in approx 130 countries including Korea, the United States, Europe, Southeast Asia, Central and South America, and India.
Japan Unpacked on April 20
On April 20, Samsung will release the Galaxy S23 series in Japan. For the first time since 2015, the trademark engraved on the back of a smartphone, and the conventional Galaxy branding has been changed to Samsung.
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Samsung Galaxy A55 5G could boast Exynos 1480 SoC, 50MP Camera
Samsung could unveil the Galaxy A55 5G in March 2024, while its chipset and camera specs are revealed in a new leak. The company is internally testing the device, which is powered by a SoC with model number S5E8845, which is expected to be the Exynos 1480.
According to GalaxyClub, Samsung Galaxy A54 5G’s Exynos 1480 chipset may bring AMD graphics. The Korean tech giant is closely working with AMD to bring its graphics to mid-range Exynos CPUs, which first debuted with Exynos 2200 in 2021.
Last but not least, the report says that the Galaxy A55 5G may feature a 50-megapixel sensor as the primary camera. Specifications of the other two camera and front-facing camera remains a mystery, at the moment. Stay tuned with us, we will keep you updated on the topic.
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According to the info, Samsung Galaxy A05s will sport a screen with 1080×2400 resolution, Android 13 on board, Snapdragon 680 SoC under the hood, and 6GB of RAM. It’s possible that there will be different internal storage variants for consumers.
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Foremost telecommunications company, Globacom, last weekend garnered two prestigious awards at the 2023 Brands and Advertising Awards organized by brand and marketing communication industry giant, Marketing Edge.
Glo received "Outstanding Telecoms Brand of the Year" and the "TV Commercial of the Year" awards at a ceremony held at The Podium Event Centre, Lekki, Lagos. The event also coincided with the 20th anniversary of Marketing Edge and the awards were in recognition of Globacom's contributions to Nigeria's telecom sector.
Speaking at the event, CEO of Marketing Edge Limited, Mr John Ajayi, noted that Globacom was deemed worthy of the Telecom Brand of the Year award for its market leading services to Nigeria in the telecoms sector. The telecommunications giant has, in its 20 years of operations, been focused on offering unlimited value to customers across the country.
The award for the TV Commercial of the Year for its commercial, Front Row seat, which projected the power of individuals to attain any goal with the necessary tool of data at their disposal, was also awarded to the company. Aside the winning advert, Globacom has carved a niche for itself owing to its profound and creative advertising contents since rollout.
Doyen of the advertising world, Mr Steve Omojafor, noted at the event that Marketing Edge is the only Nigerian marketing communications publication with high repute beyond the shores of Nigeria.
Globacom also recently received honours at the second annual Consumer Value Awards. The awards, which were decided by online votes by members of the public over several weeks, saw Globacom winning the "Best Value for Money Data & ISP Brand of the Year 2023" and "Best Value for Money Telecommunication Service of the Year 2023" awards.


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Italian chef Aldo Giaquinto prepares breakfast for he and his wife Vera Kozlovskaia.
They have been traveling the world for four years on an ambitious trek that has taken them to 50 countries on five continents.
But the coronavirus pandemic has stopped the couple in their tracks. And now they have been stuck in Florida for two weeks, living in their car in a shopping center parking lot north of Miami, their visas about to expire.
"We had a dream," said Aldo Giaquinto, a 38-year-old Italian, "and our dream was to drive around the world with a car."
For four years they were able to live that dream.
But then came the pandemic. The travel restrictions imposed by country after country were like doors slamming around the world. And now, Giaquinto added, "We're stuck here in Florida."
Stranded but 'lucky'
And now, said Giaquinto, "we are stranded here in Florida."
Still, he added, "our life has not changed. Somehow we're lucky" and have stayed healthy.
With their tourist visas set to expire on Tuesday, however, the couple is growing increasingly nervous. They have applied for an extension but so far heard nothing back.
So for now, their Toyota remains parked in front of a Walmart store in Hallandale, 20 miles (30 kilometers) north of Miami.
The car has become the couple's home. They sleep and wash up in it. The "kitchen" is a stove in the trunk. Internet connection comes free from nearby stores.
The couple normally relies on public facilities, like restrooms on public beaches, but "right now everything is closed," Kozlovskaia said. That, fortunately, does not include the nearby Walmart store.
The couple's Instagram account, @alvetoexpedition, tells of better times: visits to California's spectacular Lake Tahoe; to the Salar de Uyuni, the world's largest salt flats, in Bolivia; to the breathtaking Cerro de los Siete Colores (Hill of Seven Colors) in the Argentine Andes; to the mosques of Brunei, Cambodia's Angkor Wat temple and the Red Square in Moscow...
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But for now, everything has come to a halt. They hope to get their visas extended and then wait out the virus in Florida until the crisis passes and they're able to travel to Africa.
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Coachella Collectibles will offer a lifetime event pass
The Coachella music festival, which is held in California each year, has introduced new NFTs called Coachella Collectibles. It’s a set of non-fungible tokens that may be redeemed for “lifetime Coachella passes, art prints, photo books, digital collectibles, and more.”
The festival spread the news from Twitter:
Introducing Coachella Collectibles NFTs ? Lifetime festival passes, digital collectibles redeemable for physical items & more available Friday at 10am PT at https://t.co/D8v4cD04wc
Explore our debut collections? pic.twitter.com/eEPdVvxPhg
— Coachella (@coachella) February 1, 2022
What do Coachella NFTs offer?
Coachella’s NFT collection was developed together with FTX US. On February 4, three collectibles (of 10) will be released. These will allow their owners “tickets for life” as well as access to future festivals’ virtual experiences.
For example, the website says that NFTs will provide advantages for the 2022 event, such as front-row access and high-end camping facilities for life, as well as a meal with a celebrity chef from the Rose Garden site.
They also release a “Sights and Sounds” collection:
“10 digital collectibles made up of iconic festival photos and never before heard soundscapes from the Polo Fields. Mint this NFT and randomly receive 1 of these 10 combinations. Each NFT is redeemable for a physical art print of the photograph.”
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Deadly Attacks in Israel Drive Shoppers Out of StoresBy
A manager of a fashion shop in Jerusalem’s largest shopping mall hadn’t seen her store this quiet in more than a decade. Now, as then, fear of being the next victim of Israeli-Palestinian violence is keeping consumers at home.
Sales in Israel’s commercial centers fell 13 percent in October amid the deadliest violence between Israelis and Palestinians since last year’s Gaza war, according to data compiled by Retail Information Systems Ltd., an independent research company.
“People are scared,” said Alex Zabezhinsky, chief economist at Meitav Dash Investment House Ltd., the country’s second-largest money manager. “They buy necessary items like food and drugs. Beyond that, things like clothing, cafes, restaurants and stores out along the streets, take a hit.”
Private consumption historically has been hit hard in the recurring rounds of fighting between Israelis and Palestinians. With exports sluggish, household shopping is the steady driver of Israel’s economic growth this year, the Bank of Israel said in a statement last month. The skittishness of shoppers could become a significant drag if the violence persists.
The current wave of fighting has killed 12 Israelis and about 80 Palestinians, most of them attackers. That compares with more than 1,000 Israelis and over 4,000 Palestinians killed in the five year-Palestinian uprising against Israel that began in September 2000.
Stores carrying non-essentials such as fashion accounted for more than two-thirds of last month’s decline reported by RIS. The violence was a blow to retailers who until the third quarter were enjoying a relatively good year. While the impact of the violence on private consumption will be “moderate,” that only holds true if the attacks end soon, the Bank of Israel said.
The fear permeating the country is amplified by incessant coverage of the attacks on traditional and social media, said Gideon Avrami, chief executive officer of Azrieli Group’s Malha Mall, the biggest in Jerusalem.
“The Israeli public still hasn’t gone back to normal, because the situation around the country hasn’t yet calmed down,” said Avrami. Security has been upgraded in coordination with Israeli police to “create a safe feeling and mood for our clients and visitors,” he said.
The decline in shoppers was far more noticeable in open shopping areas, which are harder to secure, he added.
Azrieli Group and Melisron Ltd., two of the largest mall operators in Israel, decided to act. To entice shoppers back, they began offering discount coupons, some for as little as $12.
Even though mall operators haven’t yet seen profit drop, their business model relies on the ability of retailers to produce income, according to Sagi Stein, chief executive officer at Migdal Mutual Funds, a unit of the biggest minority shareholder of both Azrieli and Melisron.
Melisron generates all its profit from shopping centers. While that accounted for 14 percent of Azrieli’s second-quarter revenue, the company has stated it will focus on corporate real estate and sell its other assets. Melisron, which has gained 24 percent this year, fell 7.5 percent in October in Tel Aviv. Azrieli, up 16 percent this year, lost 3.3 percent.
Fox Wizel Ltd., which operates a chain of retail fashion stores in malls, sank 13 percent in October.
Historically, Israel’s economy tends to bounce back quickly from these dips. Private consumption jumped almost 40 percent in the quarter following last year’s Gaza war, after falling 12 percent during the fighting, according to government data.
Still, Israeli businesses are haunted by memories of the last Palestinian uprising. The nation’s gross domestic product increased just 0.1 percent in 2001 and contracted the same amount the following year, the worst economic performance since Israel’s birth, according to the Central Bureau of Statistics.
As long as this fear persists, shoppers will stay away. Declining sales could force retailers to cut jobs, which would curb spending even more, said Zabezhinsky. If the violence continues, $12 coupons could be only the beginning.
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Poland’s annual inflation rate increased to 5.5 percent in August of 2021, slightly above both preliminary estimate of 5.4 percent. It was the highest inflation rate since June 2001, mainly pushed up by prices of food & non-alcoholic beverages (3.9 percent vs 3.1 percent in July), housing & utilities (6.9 percent vs 6.2 percent) and transport (17.8 percent vs 18.5 percent). On a monthly basis, consumer prices edged up 0.3 percent, after a 0.4 percent gain in July. source: Central Statistical Office of Poland (GUS)
Inflation Rate in Poland averaged 7.93 percent from 1992 until 2021, reaching an all time high of 46.50 percent in April of 1992 and a record low of -1.60 percent in February of 2015. This page provides the latest reported value for - Poland Inflation Rate - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news. Poland Inflation Rate - data, historical chart, forecasts and calendar of releases - was last updated on September of 2021.
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