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The Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U) declined 0.8 percent in April on a seasonally adjusted basis, the largest monthly decline since December 2008, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. Over the last 12 months, the all items index increased 0.3 percent before seasonal adjustment.
A 20.6-percent decline in the gasoline index was the largest contributor to the monthly decrease in the seasonally adjusted all items index, but the indexes for apparel, motor vehicle insurance, airline fares, and lodging away from home all fell sharply as well. In contrast, food indexes rose in April, with the index for food at home posting its largest monthly increase since February 1974. The energy index declined mostly due to the decrease in the gasoline index, though some energy component indexes rose.
The index for all items less food and energy fell 0.4 percent in April, the largest monthly decline in the history of the series, which dates to 1957. Along with the indexes mentioned above, the indexes for used cars and trucks and recreation also declined. The indexes for rent, owners’ equivalent rent, medical care, and household furnishings and operations all increased in April.
The all items index increased 0.3 percent for the 12 months ending April, the smallest 12-month increase since October 2015. The index for all items less food and energy increased 1.4 percent over the last 12 months, its smallest increase since April 2011. The energy index fell 17.7 percent over the last year. In contrast, the food index rose 3.5 percent over the last 12 months, its largest 12-month increase since February 2012.
Next release is Wednesday, June 10, 2020, for the May 2020 Consumer Price Index.
Total nonfarm payroll employment fell by 20.5 million in April, and the unemployment rate rose to 14.7 percent, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. The changes in these measures reflect the effects of the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic and efforts to contain it. Employment fell sharply in all major industry sectors, with particularly heavy job losses in leisure and hospitality.
In April, the unemployment rate increased by 10.3 percentage points to 14.7 percent. This is the highest rate and the largest over-the-month increase in the history of the series (seasonally adjusted data are available back to January 1948). The number of unemployed persons rose by 15.9 million to 23.1 million in April. The sharp increases in these measures reflect the effects of the coronavirus pandemic and efforts to contain it.
Total nonfarm payroll employment fell by 20.5 million in April, after declining by 881,000 in March. The April over-the-month decline is the largest in the history of the series and brought employment to its lowest level since January 2011 (the series dates back to 1939). Job losses in April were widespread, with the largest employment decline occurring in leisure and hospitality.
In April, employment in leisure and hospitality plummeted by 7.7 million, or 47 percent. Almost threequarters of the decrease occurred in food services and drinking places (-5.5 million). Employment also fell in the arts, entertainment, and recreation industry (-1.3 million) and in the accommodation industry (-839,000). Employment declined by 2.5 million in education and health services in April. In health care, employment declined by 1.4 million, led by losses in offices of dentists (-503,000), offices of physicians (-243,000), and offices of other health care practitioners (-205,000). Employment also declined in social assistance (-651,000), reflecting job losses in child day care services (-336,000) and individual and family services (-241,000). Employment in private education declined by 457,000 over the month. Professional and business services shed 2.2 million jobs in April. Sharp losses occurred in temporary help services (-842,000) and in services to buildings and dwellings (-259,000).
In April, employment in retail trade declined by 2.1 million. Job losses occurred in clothing and clothing accessories stores (-740,000), motor vehicle and parts dealers (-345,000), miscellaneous store retailers (-264,000), and furniture and home furnishings stores (-209,000). By contrast, the component of general merchandise stores that includes warehouse clubs and supercenters gained 93,000 jobs. In April, manufacturing employment dropped by 1.3 million. About two-thirds of the decline was in durable goods manufacturing (-914,000), which saw losses in motor vehicles and parts (-382,000) and in fabricated metal products (-109,000). Nondurable goods manufacturing shed 416,000 jobs.
Employment in the other services industry declined by 1.3 million in April, with nearly two-thirds of the decline occurring in personal and laundry services (-797,000). Government employment dropped by 980,000 in April. Employment in local government was down by 801,000, in part reflecting school closures. Employment also declined in state government education (-176,000).
Construction employment fell by 975,000 in April, with much of the loss in specialty trade contractors (-691,000). Job losses also occurred in construction of buildings (-206,000). Employment fell in transportation and warehousing in April (-584,000). Transit and ground passenger transportation and air transportation lost 185,000 jobs and 141,000 jobs, respectively. Wholesale trade shed 363,000 jobs in April, largely reflecting losses in the durable and nondurable goods components. Employment in financial activities fell by 262,000 over the month, with the vast majority of the decline occurring in real estate and rental and leasing (-222,000). Employment in information fell by 254,000 in April, driven by a decline in motion picture and sound recording industries (-217,000). Mining lost 46,000 jobs in April, with most of the decline occurring in support activities for mining (-33,000).
In April, average hourly earnings for all employees on private nonfarm payrolls increased by $1.34 to $30.01. Average hourly earnings of private-sector production and nonsupervisory employees increased by $1.04 to $25.12 in April. The increases in average hourly earnings largely reflect the substantial job loss among lower-paid workers; this change, along with earnings increases, put upward pressure on the average hourly earnings estimates.
The average workweek for all employees on private nonfarm payrolls increased by 0.1 hour to 34.2 hours in April. In manufacturing, the workweek declined by 2.1 hours to 38.3 hours, and overtime declined by 0.9 hour to 2.1 hours. The average workweek for production and nonsupervisory employees on private nonfarm payrolls increased by 0.1 hour to 33.5 hours.
The full BLS press release on the April 2020 employment situation can be accessed in the link below.
The next employment situation report for May 2020 is scheduled to be released on Friday, June 5, 2020.
Real gross domestic product (GDP) decreased at an annual rate of 4.8 percent in the first quarter of 2020 (table 1), according to the advance" estimate released by the Bureau of Economic Analysis. In the fourth quarter of 2019, real GDP increased 2.1 percent. The decline in first quarter GDP was, in part, due to the response to the spread of COVID-19, as governments issued “stay-at-home” orders in March. This led to rapid changes in demand, as businesses and schools switched to remote work or canceled operations, and consumers canceled, restricted, or redirected their spending. The full economic effects of the COVID-19 pandemic cannot be quantified in the GDP estimate for the first quarter of 2020 because the impacts are generally embedded in source data and cannot be separately identified.
The decrease in real GDP in the first quarter reflected negative contributions from personal consumption expenditures (PCE), nonresidential fixed investment, exports, and private inventory investment that were partly offset by positive contributions from residential fixed investment, federal government spending, and state and local government spending. Imports, which are a subtraction in the calculation of GDP, decreased. The decrease in PCE reflected decreases in services, led by health care, and goods, led by motor vehicles and parts. The decrease in nonresidential fixed investment primarily reflected a decrease in equipment, led by transportation equipment. The decrease in exports primarily reflected a decrease in services, led by travel.
The Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U) declined 0.4 percent in March on a seasonally adjusted basis, the largest monthly decline since January 2015, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. Over the last 12 months, the all items index increased 1.5 percent before seasonal adjustment.
A sharp decline in the gasoline index was a major cause of the monthly decrease in the seasonally adjusted all items index, with decreases in the indexes for airline fares, lodging away from home, and apparel also contributing. The energy index fell 5.8 percent as the gasoline index decreased 10.5 percent. The food index rose in March, increasing 0.3 percent as the food at home index rose 0.5 percent.
The index for all items less food and energy fell 0.1 percent in March, its first monthly decline since January 2010. Along with the indexes for airline fares, lodging away from home, and apparel, the index for new vehicles declined in March. The index for shelter was unchanged, with increases in the indexes for rent and for owners’ equivalent rent offsetting the aforementioned decline in the index for lodging away from home. Indexes that increased in March include medical care, used cars and trucks, motor vehicle insurance, and education.
The all items index increased 1.5 percent for the 12 months ending March, a notably smaller increase than the 2.3-percent increase for the period ending February. The index for all items less food and energy rose 2.1 percent over the last 12 months. The food index rose 1.9 percent over the last 12 months, while the energy index declined 5.7 percent.
Next release is Tuesday, May 12, 2020, for the April 2020 Consumer Price Index.
Total nonfarm payroll employment fell by 701,000 in March, and the unemployment rate rose to 4.4 percent, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. The changes in these measures reflect the effects of the coronavirus (COVID-19) and efforts to contain it. Employment in leisure and hospitality fell by 459,000, mainly in food services and drinking places. Notable declines also occurred in health care and social assistance, professional and business services, retail trade, and construction.
Employment in health care and social assistance increased by 57,000 in February. Health care added 32,000 jobs, with gains in offices of physicians (+10,000), home health care services (+10,000), and hospitals (+8,000). Employment in social assistance increased by 25,000, with a majority of the gain in individual and family services (+18,000). Over the past 12 months, employment increased by 368,000 in health care and by 191,000 in social assistance. Food services and drinking places added 53,000 jobs in February. Employment in the industry has increased by 252,000 over the past 7 months, following a lull in job growth earlier in 2019.
In March, employment in leisure and hospitality fell by 459,000. Most of the decline occurred in food services and drinking places (-417,000); this employment decline nearly offset gains over the previous 2 years. Employment in the accommodation industry also declined in March (-29,000). Employment in health care and social assistance fell by 61,000 in March. Health care employment declined by 43,000, with job losses in offices of dentists (-17,000), offices of physicians (-12,000), and offices of other health care practitioners (-7,000). Over the prior 12 months, health care employment had grown by 374,000. In March, social assistance saw an employment decline of 19,000, reflecting a job loss in child day care services (-19,000). Over the prior 12 months, social assistance added 193,000 jobs.
Employment in professional and business services decreased by 52,000 in March, with the decline concentrated in temporary help services (-50,000). Employment also decreased in travel arrangement and reservation services (-7,000). In March, employment in retail trade declined by 46,000. Job losses occurred in clothing and clothing accessories stores (-16,000); furniture stores (-10,000); and sporting goods, hobby, book, and music stores (-9,000). General merchandise stores gained 10,000 jobs. Employment decreased over the month in construction (-29,000). In March, nonresidential building (-11,000) and heavy and civil engineering construction (-10,000) lost jobs. Construction employment had increased by 211,000 over the prior 12 months. Employment in the other services industry declined by 24,000 in March, with about half of the loss occurring in personal and laundry services (-13,000). Over the prior 12 months, other services had added 89,000 jobs. Mining lost 6,000 jobs in March, with much of the decline occurring in support activities for mining (-5,000). Since a recent peak in January 2019, mining employment has declined by 42,000.
In March, manufacturing employment edged down (-18,000). Over the past 12 months, employment in the industry has shown little net change. Federal government employment rose by 18,000 in March, reflecting the hiring of 17,000 workers for the 2020 Census. Employment in other major industries, including wholesale trade, transportation and warehousing, information, and financial activities, changed little over the month.
In March, average hourly earnings for all employees on private nonfarm payrolls increased by 11 cents to $28.62. Over the past 12 months, average hourly earnings have increased by 3.1 percent. Average hourly earnings of private-sector production and nonsupervisory employees increased by 10 cents to $24.07 in March.
The full BLS press release on the March 2020 employment situation can be accessed in the .pdf below.
The next employment situation report for April 2020 is scheduled to be released on Friday, May 8, 2020.


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Rep. Cramer's new ad declares that "we all like Heidi"
Representative Kevin Cramer has released a new T.V. ad for his campaign to win over the Senate seat. In this new ad, Rep. Cramer ends it with "we all like Heidi," referencing his opponent Senator Heidi Heitkamp. Is Rep. Cramer using the influence of liking or did he miss the mark with this ad?

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In these first two segments, we’re going to learn about Jerrie Mock—and about local artists who helped commemorate the 50th anniversary of her pioneering flight around the world.
WOSU News Archives For: February 4, 2008
Committee hearings are underway in the Ohio House and Senate on measures to change the self defense burden of proof in cases of home invasion.
February is Black History Month. Organizations throughout the region will spend the month honoring African American Heritage. WOSU Commentator Jerolyn Barbee explains this commeration is still important
At the grocery store and at the gas station, consumers are paying more this year for food and fuel. As a result, farmers in Ohio and across the United States face a critical financial choice as another growing season approaches. At issue: whether they should produce food or energy.


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Laying low for the last little bit, A$AP Rocky has now revealed that he has been busy with his latest collaboration.
With his new GQ cover feature, Flacko shared that he has an upcoming team-up with Vans. Keeping details limited, Rocky noted that he “completely reinvented” Vans’ classic Slip-On and that they will be an “exclusive.” Going on to simply tease that the release will be coming “soon.”
A$AP Rocky’s previously collaborated with Under Armour in 2018 on the SRLo sneaker and was previously signed with adidas to endorse the release of Jeremy Scott‘s Wings sneaker collab.
For more footwear news, CLOT recently revealed the release date for the Nike Air Max 1 “K.O.D. CHA.”
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|DIRECT TO CONSUMER|
|JILL||J. Jill Group||11.57||24.90||9.51||(22.8)||18.22||9.8|
|DIRECT TO BUSINESS|
|BBOX||Black Box Corp.||$39.81||$51.39||$25.58||(15.4)||$29.07||13.9|
|MSM||MSC Industrial Direct||20.85||23.13||10.48||(4.3)||12.27||0.3|
|NEB||New England Business Service||26.62||32.00||20.16||(11.6)||41.39||52.4|
|SSPY||Sport Supply Group||1.70||2.10||1.40||(5.6)||11.41||31.6|
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Reports of strong back-to-school sales in September heralded headlines touting that the economic recovery was revving up. But the effects of a recovery failed to trickle down to the stock prices of the publicly traded mailers tracked for Catalog Age by Waukee, IA-based Financial Advisory Partners.
Eleven of the 19 catalogers tracked, or 58%, ended September with a decline in stock value for the month. One cataloger (MediaBay) had its stock price unchanged for the month, while just seven ended the month with gains in value. And one of those seven companies was Spiegel, which gained $0.01 a share, to end the month worth $0.05 a share.
The biggest loser of the month was women’s apparel cataloger/retailer J. Jill Group, which in September warned of a third-quarter loss. Its stock lost 23% of its value, closing Sept. 30 at $11.57 a share. Black Box Corp. was the biggest loser on the b-to-b side. The computer networking products and services cataloger, which was downgraded from “neutral” to “underperform” by Robert W. Baird, in late September, fell 15% for the month, closing at $39.81 a share.
The greatest gainer was PC Mall. The computer reseller, which in September won a contract with the state of Virginia worth an estimated $26 million, gained nearly 30%, closing Sept. 30 at $10.45 a share. The only consumer cataloger other than Spiegel to end the month on an uptick was apparel and home goods mailer Blair Corp., which gained 1%, closing Sept. 3 at $20.80 a share.


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Apple announced its new MacBook Pro laptops last week, and the response to them was mixed. While it's selling well, many are unhappy with the lack of support for legacy peripherals; they only offer four Thunderbolt 3 ports.
First of all, Thunderbolt 3 is a fantastic technology, in that it's a sort of "one cable to rule them all". One Thunderbolt 3 port can power a single 5K monitor, or two 4K monitors, or it can be used for just about anything else. It's also USB Type-C, so many of the cables that users already have will already work.
But this is supposed to be a Pro machine, and most professionals still have accessories that require a USB Type-A port. Even an iPhone would require a separate Lightning cable from the Lightning to USB Type-A wire that comes in the box. The joke of dongles becoming Apple's next big business has become something of a running joke over the last week.
Apple issued the following statement:
We recognize that many users, especially pros, rely on legacy connectors to get work done today and they face a transition. We want to help them move to the latest technology and peripherals, as well as accelerate the growth of this new ecosystem. Through the end of the year, we are reducing prices on all USB-C and Thunderbolt 3 peripherals we sell, as well as the prices on Apple's USB-C adapters and cables.
Here are the discounts that Apple will be offering:
USB-C to traditional USB adapter from $19 to $9
Thunderbolt 3 to Thunderbolt 2 adapter from $49 to $29
USB-C to Lightning cable (1 meter) from $25 to $19
USB-C to Lightning cable (2 meters) from $35 to $29
Multiport adapter with HDMI, USB, and USB-C from $69 to $49
Multiport adapter with VGA, USB, and USB-C from $69 to $49
USB Type-C has really been taking off over the couple years, with its first shot at notoriety when Apple released the MacBook, which only has a single Type-C port. It's shown up on almost all non-Apple flagship handsets as well; however, most companies would include a USB Type-A to Type-C adapter in the box, rather than a Type-C to Type-C charger.
This is bound to be good news for anyone that plans to adopt the new MacBook Pro, and hopefully the world will be able to quickly move past this dongle-filled transitional period.


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Lookout Gaming scores $1.3M seed round
Lookout Gaming LLC, a stealth-mode startup based in Boston, has raised $1.3 million in seed funding it plans to use for building its team and the launch of it’s first product, according to federal filings.
Andrew Paradise, co-founder of Lookout Gaming, told Mass High Tech that the company was forming toward the end of March, a few weeks before his former company, mobile e-commerce biz AisleBuyer, which was acquired by Intuit. It now has 15 full-time employees (including seven contractors) who work in an office off Kenmore Square.
In the short time the company has existed, it’s already changes names once from “Professional Gaming,” and Paradise said they plan to take on the six-letter name of their product when it launches next year.
Paradise and co-founder, Casey Chafkin, whom Paradise hired to work at AisleBuyer, are remaining tight-lipped about the product they plan to launch in 2013. Paradise said that it will be a new way for gaming companies to monetize their games.
In a blog post on the company’s website, the company said that the 15 investors involved in the seed round include Atlas Ventures, Nextview Ventures and a few “game industry veterans,” including Mark Jung, former CEO of IGN/Gamespy, and Jeff Natland, founder of Neteller. “We have a pretty awesome angel group,” said Paradise.
Paradise said the round was in the form of convertible debt, and ended up being larger than the $1 million originally intended because it was oversubscribed.
Paradise said on the company website that he learned to program at age 7 by hacking a video game with a hex editor and later wrote his first game in Pascal.
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This week, a deep dive into U.K.-based bag brand Métier’s plan to become a “major” luxury brand. Scroll down to use Glossy+ Comments, giving the Glossy+ community the opportunity to join discussions around industry topics.
With her 7-year-old leather goods brand, Métier, Melissa Morris is rewriting the rules of luxury.
By design, despite traditional theories about the business implications, Métier bags aren’t meant to be replaced. And, in contrast to the cold and intimidating feel that’s become synonymous with luxury retail, Métier’s first store, in London’s Mayfair neighborhood, is intentionally warm and inviting. As players across the luxury spectrum compete for consumers’ attention with splashy events and campaigns, Métier has instead practiced restraint in marketing, strategically placing breadcrumbs allowing discerning consumers to self-discover the brand — in their minds, anyway.
“I want to take heritage ideals, in terms of the craftsmanship and the values around the product, and rethink that for a modern lifestyle,” said Morris. She noted Métier’s Italy-based production, at one of just two ateliers in the country offering both craftsmanship meeting her standards and observable end-to-end processes on-site. Morris develops 95% of the materials used, working with tanneries to customize the feels, finishes or grains of their highest quality materials, she said. Métier bags in a fabric dubbed Suede Marrakech have been carried by Nicole Kidman and Kate Middleton.
Aiding Métier’s ability to gain traction as a young luxury brand have been Morris’s “meticulous, uncompromising” approach, when it comes to consistent brand messaging, and her refusal to put early-stage pressure on the brand’s bottom line. To date, Metier has seen 60% year-over-year revenue growth, Morris said but declined to provide specifics. The fact that Barneys was an early retail partner was also a factor, she said.
While there are newly revitalized heritage bag brands, like Tanner Krolle, as well as fashion brands that have recently entered the leather goods category, Métier is “the only new leather goods brand at [its luxury] price point,” according to Morris. Its bags range in price from $1,050, for its Minimalist Double crossbody style, to $4,850, for its Perriand Weekend bag. And none of the styles “will ever go on sale, no matter what,” she said.
With its high-quality, logo-free bags, Métier is among the brands that have been linked to quiet luxury. Case in point: Its tote organically showed up in “Succession,” the HBO show that largely popularized the trend. And known fans of the quiet luxury look have embraced the brand’s styles. In a December 2023 Vogue story about the “stealth wealth style” of Meg Strachan, the tastemaker and Dorsey brand founder is shown carrying a Métier Cala tote while wearing a black suit and The Row sneakers.
Strachan told Glossy that she ordered the style from Instagram Shop after hearing about Métier’s quality from “a few editor friends.” The “look and feel” of the brand have since won her over, she said.
“During Covid, more people began looking for investments rather than throwaway products,” Morris said, regarding the rise of quiet luxury. “Considering the excessive logos and derivatives of products, people were bound to eventually take a step back and think, ‘Why am I paying that?’ ‘What am I paying for?’ And, ‘Is it actually chic?’”
Though it’s only recently been named, the concept of quiet luxury is nothing new, And, particularly when it comes to “niche luxury brands,” it’s not going anywhere anytime soon, Ian Schatzberg, co-founder of branding agency General Idea, said in a Glossy focus group in April. He attributed the theory to the ongoing “cultural obsession with finding objects of extreme expense and extreme craft.”
Setting the stage for such opportunities of discovery is a focus for Métier. That includes taking a thoughtful, omnichannel approach to marketing. Along with serving up “luxurious assets” to suitable affluent customers through digital ads, the brand is showing up in audience-aligned publications like the Financial Times, Morris said. “I like to feel like I’m the one who figured something out, or that I’m the one who found it — and our customers are no different,” she said. “So, rather than shout at them, we leave subtle cues.”
On the same note, Métier’s distribution has remained tame, with 85% of its sales being direct-to-consumer. “We’re not relying on wholesale to drive revenue,” Morris said. “Instead, we want to find like-minded partners that can provide exposure in new markets or otherwise put Métier in a new context.”
Among those retailers is Forsyth, a St. Louis-based retailer specializing in vintage furniture and contemporary art. Métier bags account for half of the company’s 20-product fashion assortment. Forsyth co-founder and creative director Annie Genovese called Métier bags the fashion equivalent of the company’s “perfectly crafted and timeless” furniture offerings, made up of “thoughtful designs” in “luxurious materials.” Among them: the Womb Chair by Eero Saarinen and the Egg Chair by Arne Jacobsen.
“Métier’s designs are so intelligent. And they’re investment pieces,” she said.
Morris said Métier’s “timeless, seasonless products” aren’t meant to be replaced, as “no two products are doing the same job.” Likewise, Apple doesn’t make “20 different versions of the iPhone,” yet its customers are notoriously loyal, she said. The same is often true of car brands, she noted.
“The pressure and pace of the [traditional] fashion cycle doesn’t sit well with me,” she said. ”And with luxury, there should be longevity. Our [repeat] customers are only building on their [Métier] collections.”
In London, where Métier is based, shoppers often discover the brand through its single store which opened in step with its launch. “Luxury doesn’t exist without a home and a place where people can come and touch and feel and experience,” Morris said. The store was profitable in its first year.
In collaboration with a woodworker, Morris designed the store to go against the grain, in terms of interior trends among luxury brands. “Luxury can be inviting, but still aspirational,” she said, noting that establishing a feeling of warmth through textural elements and lighting was a priority.
In the next 12-18 months, Morris plans to open 2-3 more stores, both in the U.S. where Métier has a growing fan base. A round of fundraising will support the expansion, if all goes according to plan — Métier first secured a funding round for an undisclosed sum in 2019. New styles, including a backpack that Morris has spent significant time perfecting, are set to roll out. And growing internally, while also setting the team and the company up for success, will remain top of mind.
“We have ambitions to be a pretty major brand, but we can’t lose the magic sauce,” Morris said.


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Southeast Asia is home to the world’s most prosperous Food and Beverage industry, worth US$300 billion. In the latest Spire Webinar, Spire Deputy CEO Japnit Singh, Upgrown Farming’s Lionel Wong and Thinking Forks’ Rinka Banerjee discuss how rising affluence and COVID-19 accelerated the shift in consumer tastes and preferences.
The Spire Food Trends 2021 study uncovers insights on consumer trends and discusses the outlook of the Food and Beverage (F&B) industry in Southeast Asia (SEA). Join Spire Deputy CEO Japnit Singh as he presents the findings of the study, and provides insights into the F&B industry alongside a panel of industry experts.
Moderated by Japnit Singh, Deputy CEO of Spire, the webinar discusses the ways technology can bolster the efficiency of the private security industry. Held on 28 Jan 2021, the panel comprised Imran Mohd, Spire research consultant, Ian Stewart, CEO of security software-as-a-service company Security Risk, as well as Josef Gueta, Managing Director of private security company Business Profiles Inc.
Spire Deputy CEO, Japnit Singh, and Head of Operations, Ingrid Rix, discussed the scope of identity-preserved (IP) soya and grain market in the Philippines with Shane Frederick, Specialty Soya and Grains Alliance’s (SSGA) Communications Manager, in the Alliance’s IP-ODCAST.
Spire Indonesia shared their insights on the scope of information and communications technology (ICT) in Maritime and Logistics services in Indonesia, at an event organised by Telkom.
The latest Spire live webinar looks at how the private security industry evolved and the trends and opportunities brought forth by the Covid-19 pandemic. Private Security Industry – Evolution and Covid-Impact, will be held on Thursday 28 January @2pm SST.
Spire DCEO, Japnit Singh, shared insights on the trends that would continue post-Covid, and the changes ICT channels could encounter, at this week’s GATES Virtual Summit.
Spire DCEO, Japnit Singh, will join ICT experts at the upcoming GATES Virtual Business Channel Summit to discuss how ICT channel can stay relevant and grow during the uncertain post-Covid era.
Spire revealed findings of its latest survey on food trends in Southeast Asia (SEA) at its recent live webinar, 2021: The New Shape of the Food Industry.
Spire’s Live Webinar, on Thursday 10 December @12pm SST, will reveal consumer preferences and new food trends in Southeast Asia. We will also share business strategy tools to help businesses tackle and outlast Covid-19.


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This 31 October was a memorable day for both Burgas and Stara Zagora citizens. Promoters dressed as wolves and deers had invited random people to join the first of its kind Black Friday hosted by Mall Galleria. Parallel to that, Mall Galleria\'s management in close cooperation with both Municipalities organized a display hall in the shopping centres, where the talented kids of Burgas and Stara Zagora had to decorate a scary labyrinth on a given topic.
The result was amazing: overcrowded malls, eager shoppers, horrifying creatures, proud parents and teachers and a great festive program till midnight. Scary contest for most ingenious Halloween costume and a DJ party were just part of the fun that Mall Galleria had prepared for its younger friends. And what a scary labyrinth there was in each shopping centre thanks to the teamwork of students and mentors of 10 schools in each city. Screams, terrified faces and even tears were the most common scene upon exiting the scary premise.
Later on champagne, live classical music and sophisticated flashmob choreography gave a new push to the discount shopping. The prolonged working time on 31 October turned out to be insufficient for all shopaholics who had come to make the bargains of the season with more than 70% participating brands, inclusive of all international fashion giants, and up to 50% discounts on new collections! There was more - at midnight sharp two lucky shoppers went home with the exclusive iPhone 6.
Due to unprecedented interest Mall Galleria management together with the participating brands decided to prolong Black Friday and have the discounts valid over the weekend too.


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Bad Products Named and Shamed In Choice's Shonky Awards
Consumer group Choice has released the winners of its annual Shonky Awards, naming IKEA's Nedkyld Fridge as being bad at its one and only job - keeping things cool.
Choice chief executive Alan Kirkland explained in a statement that the yearly awards highlight businesses and industries "who have ripped off, misled and treated Australians like cash cows to be exploited".
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Medibank 'Basic' Cover Health Insurance was called up for failing the "basics" according to Choice. And if you're looking for the best pet insurance, all providers have been collectively listed for being riddled with exclusions. Eighty-six policies were reviewed and Choice didn't throw their hat behind a single one.
Online retailer Kogan took out a gong for dodgy customer care after racking up a reported 300 complaints to New South Wales Fair Trading in the first half of the year.
When it comes to food, Freedom Foods XO Crunch has been recognised for telling us a bag of sugar is healthy... Somehow, the cereal has a health star rating of four stars, despite containing 22.2 per cent sugar.
Lastly, Choice ridiculed AMP Superannuation for having the highest number of so called "zombie accounts" AKA inactive accounts. The funds in said accounts exist to be literally chewed up in fees and insurance.
Choice spokeswoman Marg Rafferty has said "more often than not they hear from that they want to do better, and we encourage that".
So, we suppose there's a silver lining?
For more information go to choice.com.au/shonky-awards
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(Reuters) - Snap Inc’s Snapchat on Tuesday introduced “context cards”, a new feature that will allow users to book an Uber ride or reserve a seat at a restaurant without leaving the messaging app.
The new feature is aimed at increasing the time a user spends on the app by providing contextual location-based search, potentially helping the company to get more advertising dollars.
Snapchat, popular with young people for applying bunny faces or other filters to their pictures, competes for ad dollars with the likes of Facebook Inc’s Instagram.
The new cards allow users viewing stories to swipe up and get relevant information about a business such as reviews, directions or contact information, the company said in a blog post. (bit.ly/2dhendY)
Similarly to Yelp, which allows users to search nearby businesses, Snap may be able to charge businesses to feature on cards, Wedbush Securities analyst Michael Pachter said.
Initial partners include TripAdvisor, Foursquare, Michelin, OpenTable and Bookatable but the company has not disclosed how it plans to make money from the new feature.
Reporting by Arjun Panchadar and Munsif Vengattil in Bengaluru; editing by Patrick Graham
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The winter holidays are simply across the nook and forward of Christmas 2021, plenty of tech manufacturers have added varied reductions to a variety of merchandise. This contains Sony, Garmin, Dyson, Redmi and extra.
Try the perfect Christmas reductions we all know of up to now on telephones, equipment and different merchandise.
Redmi is providing the Redmi Notice 11T 5G smartphone at a beginning value of Rs 15,999 on December 21. The Redmi 9i and Redmi 9A funds telephones are actually out there at Rs 8,499 and Rs 6,999 respectively.
Redmi can be promoting the RedmiBook 15 sequence beginning at Rs 47,999 whereas the RedmiBook e-learning version now begins at Rs 37,999. The Redmi Earbuds 3 Professional can be now out there at Rs 2,499.
Better of Specific Premium
The Dyson V11 cord-free vacuum cleaner is out there for Rs 52,900. The Dyson Scorching+Cool Air Air purifier can be now out there at Rs 50,310 in two colors, white/silver and black/nickel.
Dyson can be providing the Dyson AirWrap at a reduced value of Rs 42,900 in nickel/fuchsia colors and nickel/pink colors. The Dyson Corrale straightener can be now out there at Rs 36,900.
iRobot is presenting reductions on plenty of its Roomba sequence merchandise. The Roomba 698 is priced at Rs 18,900, the Roomba i3 is priced at Rs 29,900 and the Roomba i3+ is priced at Rs 44,900. The Roomba i7 is priced at Rs 44,900 and the Roomba i7+ is priced at Rs 59,900. The iRobot Roomba s9+ is now priced at Rs 1,29,900 whereas the iRobot Braava jet M6 is now out there at Rs 44,900.
Sony is providing reductions on its televisions, audio merchandise and extra. Sony Bravia televisions are actually out there with an immediate cashback of upto Rs 20,000, 30 per cent low cost on MRP, one free EMI and two years of guarantee on choose vary of merchandise.
The model can be providing reductions on wide selection of audio merchandise reminiscent of headphones, Really wi-fi earbuds and Bluetooth audio system. Sony can be providing a microphone price Rs 1,490/- complimentary on the acquisition of the not too long ago launched X-Collection occasion audio system SRS-XG500, SRS-XP500 and SRS-XP700.
Samsung is providing as much as 20 per cent cashback on its merchandise and EMI choices beginning at Rs 990. The corporate can be providing a fortunate draw contest that can let 600 shoppers shopping for fridges, washing machines, microwaves, dishwashers and airdressers from December 15, 2021 to January 26, 2022 stand “an opportunity to win Samsung AirDresser, Fridge or Microwave price Rs 4 crore.”
The Garmin Lily smartwatch is now out there at Rs 22,990 as a substitute of Rs 25,990. The Garmin Forerunner 945 is now priced at Rs 51,990 as a substitute of Rs 62,490. The Garmin Intuition Photo voltaic Watch is now out there for Rs 31,990 as a substitute of Rs 41,490.


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Will Trader Joe's, Whole Foods or Wegmans fill Marsh's Lafayette vacancies?
LAFAYETTE, Ind. — Holding your breath for a new high-end grocery store to arrive in one of those newly vacant Marsh Supermarket locations?
Even before Marsh announced closures in Lafayette and West Lafayette, residents and business owners speculated — and hoped — for new upscale grocers to take their places.
While Greater Lafayette’s retail scene has been in super growth mode, its grocery store landscape lacks a high-end grocery store.
Lafayette resident Diane Aloisio said she'd be thrilled if a store like Whole Foods Market or Trader Joe's came to Greater Lafayette.
"I already like shopping at Fresh Thyme and Fresh City Market, but I still feel like there is a niche market that has yet to be filled," she said. "It's difficult to find specialty items that stores like Whole Foods or Trader Joe's stock. I also like the store-made items that they offer."
Upscale grocers, such as Whole Foods and Trader Joe’s, have long spurned Greater Lafayette. With a strong job market, growing population and a major university, however, some hope they'll take a second look.
“Right after the Marsh closures, I reached out to Trader Joe’s,” said Erik Carlson, West Lafayette director of development. “Their response back was, 'We have two locations in Indy, and we welcome everyone to visit those stores.'”
Whole Foods has a store in Carmel and one in Indianapolis, while Trader Joe's has two stores in Indianapolis, one in Castleton and another on 86th Street.
Both are about an hour from Greater Lafayette.
West Lafayette resident Michael Shen said he wouldn't make the hour-long trip for either store.
"I do drive to Indy for Costco though," he said.
Alison Mochizuki, manager of public relations for Trader Joe’s, confirmed the company has no plans to establish a presence in the area, but she was unable to elaborate on why Greater Lafayette has been passed over for so long.
“They told me they often don’t go into secondary or tertiary markets,” Carlson said.
Richard Feinberg, professor of consumer science at Purdue University, said the reason this market doesn't appeal to more upscale grocers is simple: there are dozens of markets yet to be developed where there is more money to be made.
"It has to do with the size of the market and the demographics of the community and the dispersion of the community," he said. "We’re not really concentrated in a way that makes it easy for these chains to locate in any particular place."
Allison Phelps, public relations liaison for Whole Foods, told the Journal & Courier in November the store has no plans to expand into the Greater Lafayette market either.
Even Lafayette's Fresh Thyme Farmer’s Market, which mirrors certain facets of Whole Foods and Trader Joe’s, has no plans to expand across the river.
“There is nothing like that I’m in the loop on,” said Regan Vordran, regional marketing coordinator for Fresh Thyme.
Consumers like Aloisio said they'd even be interested in seeing some more regional chains, like New York-based Wegmans, come to Greater Lafayette.
But don't count on that, either.
Not only does Wegmans have no plans to explore Greater Lafayette, it doesn't anticipate coming to Indiana at all, according to Valerie Fox, Wegmans public relations manager.
"We do not have plans for stores there, as Indiana is outside of our distribution area. We’re a regional supermarket chain with stores in six states," Fox said.
Which begs the question: What will become of Marsh's Greater Lafayette vacancies?
Kelly Good directs the New Wabash Village, LLC, the company that owns West Lafayette’s former Marsh building on Salisbury St.
Good, however, declined to comment on what the future of that property holds.
Medela LLC, an Illinois-based business, owns the Lafayette Marsh building and could not be reached for comment.
Carlson said he’s not sure what will take the place of West Lafayette’s Marsh, but he’s confident that space won’t stand empty long.
“As far as what goes in there, I’m not concerned if it’s a grocery store or some other retail," Carlson said. "The company will put something in there befitting the community."
For Lafayette’s part, economic development director Dennis Carson said the city would like to see another grocery store take the place of the former Marsh.
One consolation, Feinberg pointed out, is that the entire country will have access to Whole Foods inventory in the relatively near future.
"We will get a Whole Foods in terms of Amazon in the next five to 10 years," he said.
A brick-and-mortar location, however, is unlikely.
"If this location couldn't work for Marsh, it certainly won't work for Whole Foods or Trader Joe's," he said.
Reach Journal & Courier reporter Emma Ea Ambrose at firstname.lastname@example.org or 765-431-1192.


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The VOD model helps bolster hit shows such as HBO's "Game of Thrones," as well as creating a platform for new niche programming, CEO Jeff Bewkes tells investors.
Hulu's plans to come to the UK have stalled, with ITV pulling out of talks. Get your finger out, ITV
Virgin Media's new online player will take the battle to both Sky and the BBC's on-demand offerings
Amazon's online video will now be available in HD on a variety of devices, including TiVo DVRs and Roku's Digital Video Player.
Users of Roku's digital video player will now have access to more than 40,000 movie and TV titles through the Amazon Video on Demand service.
The pay-per-view online video service is the box's first move beyond Netflix. The service, formerly known as Amazon Unbox, offers more than 40,000 movies and TV shows.
Sony says controversial movie was rented or purchased online more than 2 million times, making it the studio's most successful online release ever.
By releasing the controversial film on the Internet before it hits theaters, Sony has turned the comedy into Hollywood's first mainstream testbed for delivering movies straight to your home.
Australian filmmakers Tristan and Kiah Roache-Turner talk about their zombie film "Wyrmwood" and its journey from an IndieGoGo campaign to a spot in the top ten pirated movies on The Pirate Bay.
The series, based on the smash hit game, will merge into a feature-length film and introduce a character who will make an impact in Halo 5.


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Lyft launches 'taco mode' so riders can stop at Taco Bell on their way home (but drivers are NOT happy about it)
- Lyft is offering riders the opportunity to request a Taco Bell detour from the app
- While customers are excited, drivers are enraged and even threatening to quit
- They fear the promotion will bring messes to their cars and cut their time driving
Rideshare app Lyft announced it's partnering with Taco Bell to debut 'taco mode,' an oddball marketing campaign that will allow hungry passengers to add food pit stops at the fast food restaurant to their rides.
The new 'ride-thru' in-app option to pull over to Taco Bell on the way to a destination - which even comes with a free Doritos Locos taco - has excited customers, but many drivers are furious at the idea.
Lyft will be testing Taco Mode in Orange County, California between July 27-30 and August 3-6 from 9 PM to 2 AM, but all the drivers can think about is the shredded lettuce messes and inevitable ground beef smells that will come along with the promotion.
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'If my car smells like tacos and I get lower ratings, you will review these ratings, right? How about compensate me for the mess pax make?' posted one Lyft driver on Twitter
LYFT'S OTHER NEW IDEA
Lyft is taking aim at buses with a new 'fixed route' carpool service in San Francisco and Chicago.
Users input their pickup location and the app will present predetermined locations for them to meet their driver.
The drop-off location is also a predetermined spot - users will have to walk to their exact destination.
The service mimics the use service model in that it runs along fixed routes and offers flat rates.
'Hell no! I don't want people eating messy tacos in my car!' wrote one driver on Twitter.
'If my car smells like tacos and I get lower ratings, you will review these ratings, right? How about compensate me for the mess pax make?' tweeted another.
'Stopping to clean my car at busiest time of night? Smelling like Taco Bell and lengthening rides with drunk passengers? WTF WTF WTF,' another driver posted.
'Yes let's let the pax throw their trash on the drivers floor. Or dump food on the seats and floor. Do you all even care about our vehicles?' tweeted another.
Passenger messes are a huge concern for drivers, who only earn money when they are driving and lose out on valuable income when they have to stop to clean their cars.
Additionally, messes and smells can earn them poor ratings from passengers, which can affect their standing on the platform and ability to continue driving for Lyft.
'Stopping to clean my car at busiest time of night? Smelling like Taco Bell and lengthening rides with drunk passengers? WTF WTF WTF,' another driver posted
Several drivers also complained about that this would affect their earnings as well.
'What incentive do drivers get for sitting for 15 minutes getting paid pennies per min at a drive thru so that riders can get their "taco on?"' one driver asked on Twitter.
'We get 7.5 cents/min when wheels aren't moving. 20+ mins sitting in drive thru =$4.50/hour That's all the cost benefit analysis I need to know," tweeted another.
Lyft's tweet announcing the promotion has nearly 100 replies, the vast majority of which were from disgruntled drivers - one even wrote, 'I officially no longer drive for Lyft. BYE.'
Lyft's tweet announcing the promotion has nearly 100 applies, the vast majority of which were from disgruntled drivers - on even wrote , 'I officially no longer drive for lyft. BYE'
In Lyft's blog post, the company makes it clear this is a customer-focused initiative, writing, 'the partnership brings to life a first-of-its-kind offering - Taco Mode - that will delight consumers.'
It does, however, mention that the company will collect feedback from both passengers and riders to guide decisions about expanding 'taco mode.'
Until then, Lyft drivers can opt out of Taco Bell pit stops.
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If anyone is an educated hotel guest, it’s Bjorn Hanson, dean of New York University’s Preston Robert Tisch Center for Hospitality, Tourism and Sports Management.
But even Hanson got confused during a business trip a few years ago when a hotel bill included $18 in charges for gratuities. One fee was for a bellman he didn’t use and the other was for housekeeping service, even though he had already left a tip.
It took some discussion with the manager to get the fees dropped.
While travelers were complaining about airline fees—additional charges for putting luggage on planes, reserving seats and other services—the hotel business quietly experimented with fee after fee.
The result is that your bill at checkout can be confounding. Hotels are tacking on lots of extra charges in addition to sales tax and the tariffs from cities and states that apply only to the hospitality industry.
Common fees include resort usage, airport pickup, parking and gym visits along with charges for room service.
Some of the more surprising charges include a fee for moving items around in the minibar (not actually consuming any), a bellman (whether you use one or not), the room safe (even if you don’t stash valuables in it), checking out early, checking in early and upgraded amenities (such as shampoo). And here’s a new fee: parking in an open, unattended lot.
These charges are most common at higher-end hotels, resorts and properties in urban centers. The new parking fee at suburban hotels is still relatively rare. Most hotels in the middle of the price spectrum – the most popular segment in the U.S. – continue to avoid most fees in favor of offering free Internet, free breakfast and free parking.
Fees collected by the hotel industry this year will hit a record $2.1 billion, according to a projection released by NYU’s Hanson on Tuesday, who tracks hotel fee trends annually. That is double what consumers paid a decade ago.
Among luxury properties, 99 percent charge for a late cancellation, compared with 29 percent among so-called midscale properties, according to a 2012 study by the American Hotel and Lodging Association.
The biggest problem with fees, Hanson says, is not disclosing those that are mandatory. Last fall the Federal Trade Commission sent warning letters to 22 hotel booking companies for leaving details out of the price projection when consumers shopped for hotels. It is now common to find a section on fees on hotel booking sites as well as a disclosure when a “resort fee” applies.
“Increasingly, hotels give away free breakfast, free Internet, and now some hotels are trying to claw that back with ‘convenience fees,'” says Robert Habeeb, president and chief operating officer of First Hospitality Group in Chicago, which operates 53 hotels, mostly in the Midwest. Fees vary at its properties but can include Internet connection fees ($11.95 a day at one property), a pet fee ($50 per stay at another property), breakfast and parking.
Hotels watch occupancy trends and change prices—and fees—constantly, Habeeb says. “It has become like you’re trading a commodity on the floor of an exchange.” Ultimately, he says, “consumers decide what they’re willing to pay for and what they’re not.”
Overall, nearly a quarter of hotels charge for in-room Internet access, according to a 2012 survey commissioned by the American Hotel & Lodging Association. Wi-Fi charges are most common in so-called “upper upscale” and luxury hotels – with the fee assessed at more than three-quarters of all properties in those categories.
Business travelers to big cities, in particular, are targeted for the Wi-Fi charge – which can be as high as $15 a day. “If you’re headed to downtown-anywhere, there’s a good chance you’ll see a Wi-Fi fee on your bill,” says Jeremy Murphy, chief executive officer of TheSuitest.com, a travel website that analyzes hotel rooms and prices.
NYU’s Hanson says it can be tough for consumers to understand what might end up on their bills. “Fees and surcharges are not even uniform across brands,” he says. “They can change overnight….That makes it very difficult for travelers to be aware and anticipate.”
If you can, find out in advance what the extra charges are, and pay close attention to your bill when you’re checking out. Tom Waithe, director of operations for Kimpton Hotels in the Pacific Northwest, encourages hotel guests to challenge charges they disagree with.
“The desk has, in many cases, the full ability to reverse a charge or reduce it, but be fair— the charges are often posted in advance,” Waithe says.
Read the registration card carefully. Says Waithe: “If you say you will pay for Wi-Fi and newspapers, don’t be complaining at checkout that you didn’t notice what you were signing.”
The author is a Reuters contributor. The opinions expressed are his own.
(Reuters Editing by Lauren Young and Douglas Royalty)


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From Software's head of R&D, Masanori Takeuchi, has said the studio is well aware of the desire for a PC release of Dark Souls, but ultimately, the decision is entirely Namco's.
Speaking in an interview GameTrailers, Takeuchi said if the publisher decided the game should be ported, From Software would oblige.
“That’s going to be a decision left up to the publisher, but yes, we have seen the comments and we do know of the desire for a PC version," he said on the matter.
According to DSOgaming, back in February Namco’s forum administrator, shoupinou, posted on the site that he couldn't say whether Namco was working on a PC port or not, but he wanted to get in touch with the person who started the Dark Souls PC petition.
The petition currently has 87,500 signatures which is surely enough to apparently garner interest from Namco, to a degree.
Now, we just need to keep our fingers crossed.


text: On Friday, October 15 at 6pm, we will kick off the weekend with Karmic Connections Opening Reception, a solo exhibition by Greensboro-based artist, Raman Bhardwaj. The exhibit will feature design and curation by Gallery On Main founder, Sheena Dawkins of Rhen.Ovations. While this exhibit will be up into November, you will not want to miss the official launch with a chance to speak with both the artist and the designer! The celebration continues with our Designers Today Magazine Cover Release Party, featuring Gallery On Main's, Sabrina Tillman McGowens, owner of Sabrina's Fine Art. This event will be held on Saturday, October 16 from 6 - 10pm. We will round the weekend out with the Black Designers Mixer, sponsored by Unwind on Main Cafe and Bar on Sunday, October 17 from 6 - 10pm. For the first time ever, we have specially created an event to highlight black designers in the industry. We welcome EVERYONE who currently supports or is looking to support and network with interior designers. You all asked, and we delivered! Lastly, each day of the Furniture Market will feature our seasonal Art Market Exhibition. Curated by Charlotte-based, Joanne Rogers, of 9.18.9 Studio Gallery, featuring the fine artists of The Palette Table Collective, this exhibit will launch during the Furniture Market but will also be up for viewing into November.


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First, devices were installed in your car to monitor how safely you drive. Now, health insurance companies are using wearables to track your day-to-day health. Curious about how last night's kebab could have affected your premiums? Ask these guys.
John HancockThe American insurer is offering a rewards programme alongside partner The Vitality Group: the more you exercise, the less you pay. Customers get a free Fitbit, which tracks their exercise routine and gives discounts -- or markups.
OscarThis New York-based health insurance startup has partnered with tech company Misfit Wearables to link its customers' biometric information to their insurance plan. Those who keep healthy can receive up to $20 (£13) each month in Amazon gift cards.
CignaAfter distributing BodyMedia armbands to the employees of one of its corporate customers in a pilot programme, insurance company Cigna launched a "healthy rewards" discount programme, using the bands for its other customers.


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How has Covid-19 changed the business landscape? Many businesses have had to adapt their strategies in order to survive. Here, we take a look at how Covid has changed business.
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The Impact of Covid-19 on Businesses
The outbreak of Covid-19 has had a profound impact on businesses around the world. Many businesses have been forced to close their doors, and many more are struggling to stay afloat. The pandemic has also led to a sharp increase in online shopping, as people are forced to stay home and avoid physical contact with others. This shift to online shopping is likely to have a lasting effect on the way businesses operate. In this article, we take a look at the some of the ways Covid-19 has changed business.
One of the most immediate changes caused by Covid-19 has been the move to working from home. For many businesses, this has meant a drastic change in the way they operate. Employees have had to learn how to work effectively from home, and managers have had to find new ways to motivate and manage their teams. This shift is likely to have a lasting effect on the way businesses operate, even after the pandemic ends.
Another major change caused by Covid-19 is the increase in online shopping. With people forced to stay home, there has been a huge spike in the number of people shopping online. This trend is likely to continue even after the pandemic ends, as people become more comfortable with buying things online. This shift could have a major impact on brick-and-mortar businesses, which may need to find ways to adapt or risk being left behind.
The outbreak of Covid-19 has led to many changes in the way businesses operate. These changes are likely to have a lasting impact on the business world, even after the pandemic ends.
The New Normal for Businesses
Covid-19 has changed the business landscape in a number of ways. Perhaps the most obvious change is the way businesses are now required to operate. In many cases, this means that businesses have had to adapt the way they work in order to comply with social distancing guidelines. This has often meant making changes to the physical layout of workplaces, as well as introducing new policies and procedures designed to keep employees safe.
Another significant change is the way businesses are now being forced to communicate with their customers and clients. With face-to-face interactions now off the table for the foreseeable future, businesses have had to find new ways to reach out to their target audiences. This has often meant embracing digital channels such as social media and email marketing.
Finally, Covid-19 has also had an impact on the way businesses are financed. With many consumers now feeling less confident about their finances, there has been a noticeable slowdown in spending. This has made it more difficult for businesses to generate revenue, which has led many firms to seek out alternative sources of funding such as government loans and private investment.
The Challenges Faced by Businesses During Covid-19
The outbreak of Covid-19 has brought many challenges for businesses across the globe. As the pandemic continues, businesses are having to adapt and change the way they operate on a daily basis in order to stay afloat.
Many businesses have been forced to close their doors due to government restrictions and the decrease in customer demand. This has had a knock-on effect on employees, with many people losing their jobs or being placed on furlough.
Businesses that have been able to stay open have had to change the way they operate, often introducing new safety measures such as social distancing and increased hygiene procedures. They have also had to deal with the increased costs associated with these measures.
Looking to the future, businesses will need to continue to adapt in order to survive in the new world that Covid-19 has created.
The Opportunities for Businesses During Covid-19
The outbreak of Covid-19 has had a profound effect on businesses across the globe. Many businesses have been forced to close their doors, while others have been able to adapt and even thrive in the new landscape. In this article, we will explore some of the opportunities that have arisen for businesses during Covid-19.
One of the key areas in which businesses have been able to adapt is in their approach to customer service. With social distancing measures in place, many customers are now opting for contactless delivery or pick-up options. Businesses that have been able to offer these services have seen a significant increase in sales.
Another area where businesses have been able to capitalise on the changed landscape is in their marketing efforts. With more people spending time online, there has been an increase in demand for digital marketing services. Businesses that have been able to offer effective digital marketing campaigns have seen a significant return on investment.
Overall, the outbreak of Covid-19 has presented both challenges and opportunities for businesses across the globe. Those that have been able to adapt their operations and offer innovative solutions have seen the greatest success.
The Changes in Businesses Due to Covid-19
Since the outbreak of Covid-19, businesses have had to change the way they operate in order to comply with social distancing guidelines. Many businesses have had to close their doors temporarily, while others have been able to adapt their operations to meet the new guidelines. Here are some of the ways businesses have changed since the outbreak of Covid-19.
-Many businesses have moved to a remote working model, with employees working from home instead of coming into the office.
-There has been an increase in the use of video conferencing and other online communication tools to stay in touch with customers and clients.
-Businesses have had to change the way they interact with customers, often using contactless methods such as online ordering and delivery.
-Many businesses have made changes to their premises in order to make them safer for customers and staff, such as installing hand sanitizing stations and introducing one-way systems.
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The Impact of Covid-19 on Businesses Operations
Since the outbreak of Covid-19, businesses around the world have been affected in a number of ways. Many companies have had to change the way they operate in order to comply with government guidelines and keep their employees and customers safe. Here are some of the ways that businesses have been impacted by the pandemic:
– Remote working: One of the biggest changes that businesses have had to make is transitioning to remote working. This has been a challenge for many companies, but it has also opened up new opportunities. With the right tools and processes in place, remote working can be just as productive as office-based work.
– Change in customer behavior: The pandemic has led to a change in consumer behavior, with people spending more time online and looking for ways to save money. This has been a challenge for businesses that rely on face-to-face interactions, but it has also created opportunities for businesses that are able to adapt their offering to meet these new needs.
– Supply chain disruptions: The pandemic has caused disruptions to supply chains around the world, with businesses having to grapple with shortages of raw materials and finished products. This has been a particular challenge for manufacturers and retailers, but it has also created opportunities for businesses that are able to source goods from alternative suppliers.
The pandemic has undoubtedly been a challenge for businesses, but it has also created opportunities for those that are able to adapt their operations to meet the changes in customer behavior and supply chains.
The Impact of Covid-19 on Businesses Finances
The outbreak of Covid-19 has had a profound impact on businesses across the globe. Many businesses have been forced to close their doors, resulting in a significant loss of revenue. For those businesses that have been able to stay open, the pandemic has resulted in increased costs and reduced demand. As a result, many businesses are facing financial difficulties.
The impact of Covid-19 has been particularly severe for small businesses. Small businesses are typically less resilient than larger businesses and have fewer resources to fall back on in times of crisis. In addition, small businesses are more likely to be reliant on a single customer or supplier, which can make them more vulnerable to disruption.
The pandemic has also had a significant impact on the global economy. The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has predicted that the global economy will contract by 3% in 2020, which would be the deepest recession since the Great Depression of the 1930s. The economic fallout from the pandemic is likely to result in job losses, reduced investment, and lower levels of economic activity around the world. This will have a knock-on effect on businesses of all sizes, with many likely to struggle to survive in the coming months and years.
The Impact of Covid-19 on Businesses Customers
The pandemic has forced businesses to change the way they operate. Many businesses have had to change their offerings to meet the needs of their customers. Some businesses have had to pivot entirely to survive. Here are some of the ways businesses have had to change:
-Many businesses have had to move online in order to continue operating. This includes both selling products and services online and communicating with customers online.
-Businesses have had to adopt new technologies in order to stay relevant. This includes everything from using video conferencing for meetings to using contactless payments.
-Customers’ needs have changed, and businesses have had to adapt their offerings accordingly. For example, many restaurants now offer delivery or takeout instead of dine-in service.
-Businesses have had to change their marketing strategies to reach customers who are now spending more time at home. This includes increased use of social media and other digital channels.
-Many businesses have had to reduce their workforce in order to cut costs. This has often meant furloughing employees or reducing hours.
The Impact of Covid-19 on Businesses Employees
Covid-19 has had a profound effect on businesses and their employees. Many businesses have been forced to close their doors, either temporarily or permanently. This has resulted in layoffs, furloughs, and pay cuts for millions of workers across the globe.
In addition to the economic downturn, businesses have also had to deal with the health and safety of their employees. Many businesses have had to implement new safety protocols, such as mandatory mask wearing and social distancing. These measures have been necessary to protect employees from the virus, but they have also had an impact on morale.
The pandemic has also forced businesses to adapt in other ways. Many companies have implemented new technologies to allow employees to work remotely. This has been a challenge for some businesses, but it has also opened up new opportunities for others.
The impact of Covid-19 on businesses and their employees is still unfolding. But one thing is certain: the pandemic has changed the way we do business forever.
The Future of Businesses Post-Covid-19
It’s no secret that the Covid-19 pandemic has changed the way we do business. From remote work to contactless delivery, businesses have had to adapt in order to survive. But what does the future hold for businesses post-Covid? Here are a few predictions:
1. More businesses will be remote: One of the most notable changes Covid has brought about is the shift to remote work. According to a recent survey, 42% of employees say they would like to continue working remotely even after the pandemic ends. This trend is likely to continue, with more businesses implementing remote work policies.
2. An increase in e-commerce: The pandemic has also accelerated the trend towards e-commerce. With lockdowns and restrictions in place, more people have turned to online shopping for their needs. This trend is likely to continue post-Covid, with even more businesses investing in e-commerce platforms.
3. A focus on health and safety: One of the lasting effects of Covid-19 will be a heightened focus on health and safety. Businesses will need to implement strict procedures and protocols in order to keep their employees and customers safe. This could include anything from regular sanitization to temperature checks and contact tracing.
4. A move towards sustainability: The pandemic has also brought about a greater awareness of environmental issues. Businesses will need to respond by becoming more sustainable and eco-friendly in their operations. This could include anything from switching to renewable energy sources to investing in recycling initiatives.
5. More flexible work arrangements: The pandemic has forced many businesses to reevaluate their approach to work. With more employees working remotely, there will be a greater emphasis on flexible work arrangements such as part-time or compressed work weeks.


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In a little over a week, Apple will unveil its next iPhone device a schedule press event on Sept. 10. Now rumors are circulating that the device will be made available for purchase 10 days later.
Over the weekend multiple Apple Store employees leaked the fact that Apple has implemented vacation blackout dates from Sept. 20-22. Similar blackout dates have been used in the past for the iPhone 4S and iPhone 5 release dates, and now experts expect the next iPhone to be released during the time frame.
Apple has still not confirmed which device will be made available next, but it is commonly believed to be either the iPhone 5S or iPhone 6.
A second iPhone has also been rumored called the iPhone 5C. The iPhone 5C is expected to be a cheaper option compared to either the iPhone 5S or the iPhone 6.
Some features that have been rumored for the next device include fingerprint scanner, a 4.7-inch display, and more than two color options like a graphite and gold phone.
Apple will also release iOS 7 on Sept. 10 after first announcing it back in June. iOS 7 has been through five different beta tests since being unveiled.
This weekend Apple launched a new program that will allow Apple users to trade in their old iPhones at Apple stores for credit towards a new phone.
The max that Apple will credit someone for a device is $280 according to the Wall Street Journal. Store credit must be used for a new iPhone, not another device like the Samsung Galaxy S4 or Nokia Lumia 1020.
Make sure to check back as more information gets released and on Sept. 10 after the next iPhone, possible iPhones, are unveiled.
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This week Jars Ceramics launches a new showroom during the New York Tabletop Show, we take a closer look at the French brand …
Jars Ceramics will open a new showroom at 41 Madison during the New York Tabletop Show, which opens this week (Tuesday 18 – Friday 21 October).
The French brand will present, for the first time, its entire ceramics portfolio for the US market.
“We’ll showcase new stoneware pieces with rich glazes and colours including deep and moody blues, greens, and blacks in the Wabi and Dashi collections and vintage, charming pastels in the Canine collection,” says Tara Steffen, director of marketing USA.
“We’re thrilled to open a New York City showroom so we can bring the Jars Ceramics brand vision to life through a multi-layered experience in our new space. The showroom is designed to showcase Jars unique manufacturing aspects and engage the creative entrepreneurs who love fine tabletop: chefs, interior designers, design and lifestyle store buyers, lifestyle influencers, stylists, and media.”
The move to this permanent showroom is timely for Jars who are already known in the US market thanks to partnerships with tabletop distributors and luxury retail stores. Now, however, they will be presenting their full story – branding and products – in a cohesive manner.
“The showroom is key step in allowing the company to chart its own course and reach out to the consumer who is selective and passionate about including fine, organic objects of beauty in their homes and on their tables and in their everyday lives,” Tara tells us.
Jars prides itself on its organic, natural approach to ceramics creation – all of its excess clay and broken raw pieces are treated and reused, for example. All clay raw materials are natural and purchased from certified quarries in France and Germany while the final clay (paste and slip) is a unique Jars recipe perfected over 150 years of stoneware production.
In short, the brand has a great story to tell and with products designed for both retail and hospitality, they have a lot to talk about at the New York Tabletop Show – visit them on Floor 16.


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Mobile Expands ‘RV City’ for 2012 Mardi Gras
The Mobile (Ala.) Civic Center announced that a limited number of spaces have been released for the 2012 Mobile Mardi Gras RV City.
It’s a Mardi Gras tradition in the Port City that brings in the regulars and newcomers each season, but now even more will be able to enjoy with these limited spots available.
RV City is nestled under the Water Street overpass off I-10 and typically accommodates approximately 200 campers who revel in the excitement of the Mardi Gras season. It gives Mardi Gras attendees the convenience of being parked for the entire Mardi Gras season, rather than searching for parking spots during each parade.
RV City started about 11 years ago with under 70 motorhomes and trailers. Last year, that number had more than tripled. Opening up a few additional spots will give even more people the opportunity to experience Mobile Mardi Gras the RV way.
RV City will be open for move-in on Jan. 21 and 22. For reservations and additional information, contact Peggy Jimenez at (251) 443-8818 or email@example.com .
Cost for a spot in RV City is $399 for the entire month and is dry camping (no utilities included).


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UPDATE: The amended complaint can be found here.
SEATTLE — For some Seahawks fans, the Super Bowl heartbreak started before the interception.
Just hours before the Super Bowl, customers of SBTickets.com, LLC received an email announcing the company would not fulfill all its ticket orders. The company did not have the tickets it promised when it made sales to many consumers.
Because of its unfair and deceptive practices, Washington Attorney General Bob Ferguson today filed a consumer protection lawsuit against SBTickets.
“For many people, a trip to the Super Bowl is a once-in-a-lifetime event,” Ferguson said. “Because of SBTickets’ deception about its ‘guaranteed’ tickets, people spent their savings on a trip only to wind up watching the game at restaurants and hotels nearby. I’m committed to protecting consumers from unfair and deceptive business practices, and when companies like SBTickets mislead Washington residents, I will hold them accountable.”
The Attorney General’s Office has received 24 complaints about SBTickets, regarding 60 tickets. Prices ranged from $1,875 to $3,500 per ticket. Washington consumers paid SBTickets at least $149,000 for tickets promised to be “100% Guaranteed, no tricks or gimmicks,” according to their website and email communications.
What SBTickets didn’t tell its customers is that it’s actually a short seller of Super Bowl tickets — it sold tickets it did not have, hoping to fulfill its orders by buying tickets at a later date for a lower price.
As it turned out, ticket prices increased as the big game neared. Tickets soared to more than $10,000, far more than SBTickets had collected from its customers.
Rather than honoring its contracts and suffering a loss, SBTickets notified numerous Washington consumers they would not be receiving a ticket. In distributing the few tickets it did obtain, SBTickets prioritized customers who had paid the highest price.
For those who did not get their tickets, SBTickets promised refunds by Feb. 2. That also did not happen. Most consumers eventually received refunds about two weeks after the Super Bowl.
For many, the ticket price represented only a portion of the cost of their trip. Consumers spent thousands more on travel and lodging because of SBTickets’ deceptive sales.
The state is asking the court to order SBTickets to reimburse their customers, including travel and lodging costs, penalties of up to $2,000 per violation and an injunction preventing the company from engaging in deceptive practices in the future.
If other Washington consumers experienced the same situation with SBTickets or another broker, they are encouraged to file a complaint with the Attorney General’s Office. The office will review all complaints to determine whether individual brokers’ actions violated Washington state’s Consumer Protection Act.
To file a consumer complaint, visit www.atg.wa.gov and click the “Consumer Complaint” button, or call 1-800-551-4636 between 10 a.m. and 3 p.m., Monday through Friday.
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The Office of the Attorney General is the chief legal office for the State of Washington with attorneys and staff in 27 divisions across the state providing legal services to roughly 200 state agencies, boards and commissions. Attorney General Bob Ferguson is working hard to protect consumers and seniors against fraud, keep our communities safe, protect our environment and stand up for our veterans. Visit www.atg.wa.gov to learn more.
Communications Director Peter Lavallee, (360) 586-0725, email@example.com


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Despite repeated encounters with the dreaded polar vortex this Winter and late Spring snowstorms across the country, Summer is nearly here. POPSUGAR Insights recently conducted a survey of POPSUGAR Fitness visitors to ask them about their Summer plans, and we learned that 66% of women plan to work out more or start a new exercise routine in anticipation of Summer.
The start of Summer means it's nearly bikini season, so it's not surprising that exercise topped the list of healthy living activities that women plan to do in anticipation of Summer. Forty-two percent of women said that they plan on renewing an exercise, fitness, or workout program, and the same percentage said that they plan on starting or renewing a healthy eating or diet program.
Web publishers and app developers stand to benefit from women's Summer health planning as 31% of women plan to visit websites that post health, diet, or fitness content and 14% of women plan to download apps that post health, diet, or fitness content.
Women also plan on getting back to nature and getting their "om" on this Summer. Twenty-nine percent of women plan to purchase more organic or natural products in anticipation of Summer, and 21% plan to start or renew an alternative health program, including yoga or Pilates. Fourteen percent of women plan to start or renew a cleansing program.


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Milo’s introduces hand-breaded chicken nuggets as newest menu item
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WBRC) - Chicken nuggets are taking over Milo’s Original Burger Bus to showcase the latest menu item at 12 p.m. on Saturday, March 13!
Milo’s will be giving out up to 500 free nuggets with a variety of signature sauces at Cahaba Brewing Company. The company says this will allow the Birmingham community to try this tasty menu addition in a COVID-friendly outdoor environment.
Once the nuggets are gone, Milo’s “Nug Bus” will transition back into the Original Burger Bus for attendees to grab lunch while enjoying Cahaba’s craft beer.
Milo’s nuggets are marinated overnight, hand-breaded in Milo’s signature seasoning and served with any of the restaurant’s five sauces.
Visit Milo’s website for additional information.
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Station 22 has generously offered a 20% discount to anyone that shows up on a bicycle all week long. Just let them know you came on two wheels.
Provo cyclists and businesses have been working together for a long time. Cyclists are loyal customers to local businesses, and businesses realize that bike infrastructure in Provo helps draw in more customers. By making it safe and easy for families to ride their bikes downtown, Provo helps our local economy thrive. Thanks, Station 22, for being bike-friendly!


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The Supreme Court’s decision to look into the case of Swarzenegger vs. EMA has brought forth over 200 trade organizations and video game developers to issue statements (or more official measures like amicus briefs) on the case. Now, the world’s largest video game publisher, Activision Blizzard, has issued an official statement on the matter as well. The company claims that the State of California’s attempts at the federal regulation of video game sales are “dangerous, unnecessary, and misguided, and could undermine freedom of speech protections under the First Amendment for the entire nation.”
Furthermore, Activision refers to California’s legal pursuits as “tampering with the nation’s Constitution and wasting taxpayers’ money,” before suggesting other uses of State funds like consumer education.
“Our First Amendment has survived intact for 219 years amid far greater technological, historical and social challenges,” said Activision CEO Bobby Kotick. “The argument that video games present some kind of new ominous threat that requires a wholesale reassessment of one of our nation’s most treasured freedoms and to take that freedom away indiscriminately from an entire group of our population based on nothing but age is beyond absurd.”
“These are the same attacks Americans have witnessed against every previous emerging entertainment medium and genre including books, comics, rock n’ roll, movies, TV and the Internet. In each case, freedom prevailed,” Kotick continued. “We are thrilled to be able to be an important part of this historic effort to protect our Constitution and to ensure that video games remain vibrant form of expression for every gamer in our constituency…[the] Video game industry is a homegrown California economic success story providing thousands of highly paid skilled jobs at the time of economic crisis.”
3 thoughts on “Activision Weighs in on Supreme Court Case”
It would be cool to see a list of all the companies involved in this case and not just a number. You don’t have to write them out, just find a link that has them all. I already have seen the people fighting against this law, but others might want that information.
I for once agree with Kotick (not gonna be a continuing thing), but only so government doesn’t get involved with the sale and rating of games. The Movie industry already has a prudish rating board, and by banning the sale of violent video games (granted to minors), there could be greater censorship on behalf of the government.
As soon as a list is made available, I will definitely feature it. So far, the extent of the 200+ companies has not been made publicly available.
Well I know Joystiq has a huge list of people that are involved, so you could grab that. I know the definitive list probably won’t be reveled until the case is underway. I am just curious as to what other publishers are jumping on the bandwagon.
I mean, Seriously, Swarzenegger wants to ban the sale of violent video games, but that would be a detriment to California in the huge loss in sales taxes, also not to mention that quite a lot of developers in California produce M rated games, so that would hurt the viability of their business.
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