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‘Shark Tank’-Endorsed Vegan Bakery Cinnaholic Is Coming to the D.C. Area
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Build-your-own cinnamon roll company Cinnaholic is making its D.C. area debut early next year.
New retail planned in heart of downtown Baltimore at Pratt and Light streets
New development will add shops and restaurants to Pratt Street downtown. The glassy pavilion will be in front of the Transamerica building.
Seven New Restaurants Sign on at The Boro in Tysons Corner, Va.
Bethesda, Md.-based developer The Meridian Group has announced seven food and drink retailers and two service businesses that will open in 2019 at The Boro in Tysons Corner, Va., about 15 miles outside of Washington, D.C.
Market Share Insight — Ahold Delhaize leads in Baltimore/DC area
Ahold Delhaize controls about 35% of the retail market share in Maryland/District of Columbia, northern Virgina and Delaware in 2018.
Retail ‘bump out’ of the Transamerica Tower plans expected this week
Designs for a nearly 30,000-square-foot retail addition to a landmark downtown building are expected to be unveiled this week before a city design panel.
Tenants announced for Tysons development
The Meridian Group has announced nine tenants that have been lined up for The Boro, a development of than 4 million square feet now under construction in Tysons.
Exclusive: 7 New Restaurants Sign On At The Boro In Tysons
The anchor retail tenants for Tysons megaproject The Boro — Whole Foods and ShowPlace Icon Theater — have been known since the project broke ground in 2016, but the developer is now unveiling a host of new restaurants and service retail that will occupy much of the remaining space.
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It may be served cold, but poké is cropping up as a hot trend on Baltimore’s dining scene.


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Delta Electronics India Pvt. Ltd. launched Mumbai’s first DC Fast-Charger station for electric vehicles (EVs) at Maharashtra Mantralaya. The EV Charging Station was launched by Dr. Harsh Vardhan Union Minister for Science & Technology & Earth Sciences, Government of India and Devendra Fadnavis, Chief Minister of Maharashtra.
Akshaye Barbuddhe, Business Head of EV Charging Solutions business of Delta Electronics India, said, “With our new range of electric vehicle charging solutions, we intend to support the GOI’s mission to drive electric mobility. Our entire suite of solutions in EV Charging including the Bharat Chargers will complement the Indian e-mobility initiative providing a reliable technology and backing of the Delta brand. The DC Fast Charger station that is provided by Delta at Mantralaya has the capacity of 15 kW and is made based on the Bharat EV specifications standard. Delta’s comprehensive portfolio of energy efficient advanced EV charging stations will offer solutions to all kind of e-buses, e-cars and commercial electric-vehicle (EV), including the newly launched e-cars such as Tata Tigor and Mahindra Verito. Once fully charged the car battery is able to sustain up to 100 to 120 km. ARAI certified these chargers are designed and manufactured locally further supporting GOI’s Make in India initiative”

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Plantation Industries Minister Dr. Ramesh Pathirana has unveiled an ambitious plan to introduce entrepreneurship circles in 5,000 schools across Sri Lanka, aimed at educating schoolchildren about business initiation and management. Currently implemented in 300 schools, this program seeks to enhance students’ knowledge in various domains, including business establishment, operation, financial management, and the utilization of modern technology.
Dr. Pathirana made this announcement during his participation in the opening ceremony of the Central Provincial Industry Exhibition, held at the Bogambara Old Prison Premises in Kandy from October 6-8, organized under the guidance of the Industries Ministry. The initiative aims to empower young minds with essential entrepreneurial skills, fostering a culture of innovation and financial prudence.
Moreover, Minister Pathirana outlined plans to facilitate the international market access of quality products created by those involved in these exhibitions and other entrepreneurs. He mentioned that a delegation from the Economic Development Board recently participated in an exhibition in Moscow, Russia, showcasing selected items. These products will also be displayed at an upcoming industrial conference and exhibition scheduled for December in Cairo, Egypt. Additionally, the government is preparing the groundwork to penetrate the markets of India and Africa by showcasing Sri Lankan products at international exhibitions.
Reflecting on the resilience of Sri Lankan entrepreneurs amid economic challenges and the COVID-19 pandemic, Dr. Pathirana praised their dedication to safeguarding their businesses and stabilizing the country’s economy. Despite facing shortages of electricity, oil, gas, and raw materials, they achieved a historic milestone by earning USD 13.1 billion in export income last year, setting a record.
The minister highlighted the growth and diversification of the country’s industrial sector during the two years of import restrictions, with entrepreneurs now classified into 20 categories and receiving continuous support from the Industries Ministry.
He emphasized the notable progress made in the motor vehicle accessories manufacturing sector, with Sri Lanka producing car seats, tires, rims, sensors, and other components, many of which are exported globally. Additionally, the country has entered the global market for gearboxes and motor vehicle engines, strengthening its presence in the automotive industry.
Minister Pathirana also underscored Sri Lanka’s emergence as a hub for the production of hard tires, contributing significantly to the nation’s economic development.


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I’m a 62-year-old grandmother but everyone thinks I’m 40 – five things I do to look so young
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AN AGE-defying grandmother who still models swimsuits in her 60s, and gets mistaken for a 40-year-old, reveals her top five tips for looking and feeling young.
With her luscious golden locks, deep brown eyes, and slim hourglass figure, it’s no surprise that Leslie Carleton has modeled in magazines, catalogs, television commercials, and billboard advertisements around the world.5This 62-year-old grandmother is often confused for being 20 years youngerCredit: Caters 5She says she has the same body since her 20sCredit: Caters
Even now at 62-years-old, the grandmother-of-two continues to turn heads, as she has maintained her incredibly slim figure and stunning youthful glow – meaning she often gets mistaken for being at least 20 years younger.
The model and author is proving age is just a number by being one of the oldest women to compete in the 2021 Sports Illustrated swimsuit competition – something she never dreamed possible for grandmothers aged in their 60s.
Leslie, who is engaged to Hollywood actor Matthias Hues, 62, mom to sons Sephton, 44, and Aurelius, 42, and grandmother to Olivia, 10, and Lilyana, 10, is now sharing her top tips for looking and feeling happy, healthy and youthful at any age.
The model – who spends her time living between her home in Bali, Indonesia, and Los Angeles – said: “I never imagined I’d look the way that I do in my 60s.
“The majority of people guess that I’m in my 40s, and are shocked when I tell them I’m 62.
“In my teens and 20s, I never worked out or participated in sports. I watched what I ate and luckily I stayed slim.Most read in LifestyleWHOSE BOOZE? We tried celebrity tequilas - one made us 'want to vomit'WORK IT OUT Find the error in this number puzzle - how long did it take you to spot it?MUGGLE ERROR I named my son after a Harry Potter character - people say it’s ‘way too much’OUTFIT ISSUE I got dress coded at Disney for my ‘inappropriate’ outfit
“I followed my grandmother’s advice. She was a dancer, and she would eat small, healthy meals frequently throughout the day, every 2-3 hours.
“I also followed the rule of thumb that carbs and protein should be the size of your palm, while vegetables should be twice that size.
“Then in my 30s, I began doing sports and I fell in love. I started skiing and I became a black belt in karate.
“And it's only in the last 10 years that I began lifting weights. That has helped me maintain a strong and toned figure into my 60s.
“I look at photos of myself in my 20s, and I have the same body. My skin is different but the body is the same.
“You have to keep working at it to keep your physique. You are what you eat, you are what you think.”LESLIE’S TOP 5 TIPS FOR LOOKING AND FEELING YOUNG
Leslie was just 17 when she gave birth to her eldest son, and 19 with her youngest – making her one of the youngest mothers to pick up their kids at the school gate.
The mum said being a teenage mum meant she was often mistaken for being her son’s sister when they were young – and then their girlfriend once they got older.
She said: “I was a teenage mother. I got married at 16 and I was pregnant when I was graduating high school.
“When they were younger, they did not like that I looked like their sister. They were teased at school about it.
“When they were teens they hated it because their friends would call me ‘hot’. No son wants to hear that and they are both very protective of me.
“Then as young adults, they hated it when people thought I was their wife or girlfriend, since it sort of ruined their game.
“Today, they are both in their 40s and fathers. With that comes maturity.
“So even though people still think I am their girlfriend or wife, or even sometimes say my sons look older than I do, they smile and say thank you.
“They are proud of the way I look now and thank me for being a teenage mother that stayed young and healthy for so long because as a result, I am a healthy strong grandmother to their daughters.”
The ageless beauty credits her youthful looks to a myriad of lifestyle choices that she believes have helped her stay in shape and look young.
She said: “I weigh myself each morning. This helps guide me on how I should eat that day, and it really keeps me on track.
“Eating frequent small and healthy meals throughout the day keeps me energized, and I like to keep them balanced with a mix of healthy protein, carbs, and greens.
“I make sure to get at least eight hours of sleep at night and I drink lots of water.
“I also think it’s imperative to have time in nature every day and also have some alone time each day when you can. It does wonders for your mental health.
“For six days of the week, I do watch what I eat. I don’t eat fried food, and I try to limit flour and sugar.
“But always on Sundays, I allow myself to relax and have a cheat meal, like some wine, burgers, etc. This keeps my metabolism in check also.”
Leslie began her career as a teenager modeling for the makeup brand Max Factor, and she soon saw her face plastered in magazines and on billboard advertisements all over town.
And now in her 60s, she continues to model and is even competing in the highly coveted 2021 Sports Illustrated swimsuit contest, going up 40 years her junior.
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Manufacturing orders from China down 40% in unrelenting demand collapse
Aerial view of containers sitting stacked at the Qinzhou Port on August 15, 2022 in Qinzhou, Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region of China.China News Service | Getty Images
U.S. logistic managers are bracing for delays in the delivery of goods from China in early January as a result of canceled sailings of container ships and rollovers of exports by ocean carriers.
Carriers have been executing on an active capacity management strategy by announcing more blank sailings and suspending services to balance supply with demand. "The unrelenting decline in container freight rates from Asia, caused by a collapse in demand, is compelling ocean carriers to blank more sailings than ever before as vessel utilization hits new lows," said Joe Monaghan, CEO of Worldwide Logistics Group.
U.S. manufacturing orders in China are down 40 percent, according to the latest CNBC Supply Chain Heat Map data. As a result of the decrease in orders, Worldwide Logistics tells CNBC it is expecting Chinese factories to shut down two weeks earlier than usual for the Chinese Lunar New Year — Chinese New Year's Eve falls on Jan. 21 next year. The seven days after the holiday are considered a national holiday.
"Many of the manufacturers will be closed in early January for the holiday, which is much earlier than last year," Monaghan said.
Supply chain research firm Project44 tells CNBC that after reaching record-breaking levels of trade during the pandemic lockdowns, vessel TEU (twenty-foot equivalent unit) volume from China to the U.S. has significantly pulled back since the end of summer 2022 — including a decline of 21% in total vessel container volume between August and November.Zoom In IconArrows pointing outwards
Asia-based global shipping firm HLS warned clients in a recent communication about the ocean transport business climate.
"It seems to be a very bad time for the shipping industry. We have the combination of declining demands and overcapacity as new tonnage enters the market," it wrote.
HLS analysts are predicting a further 2.5% decline in container volumes and a nearly 5-6% increase in capacity in 2023, which will continue to negatively impact freight rates in 2023.
"The container shipping market will be further complicated by economic uncertainty, geopolitical concerns, and also the increasingly heated market competition," HLS wrote.
OL USA CEO Alan Baer tells CNBC that there are some early signs of an inventory correction. Overall business volume and order flow out of Asia continue to be muted as carriers cancel more vessels, and there is little upside momentum leading into Chinese New Year. But Baer said, "Space has already tightened, so while demand is soft, space may be at a premium in January and throughout Q1. On the plus side, inventory depletion and the need to restart the order and delivery cycle appears to be inching upward."U.S. West Coast ports take biggest hit
HLS cited trade data showing that U.S. imports from Asia plunged in October to their lowest level in 20 months. The spot rate for a container from Asia to the U.S. West Coast has crossed the breakeven point, "with little room for further reductions," it wrote.
The large West Coast ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach have experienced the largest drop in trade, according to Josh Brazil, vice president of supply chain insights at Project44, as shippers also rerouted some of their shipments to the East Coast to avoid the risk of a major union strike at West Coast ports.
HLS expects most carriers to extend their West Coast rates until December 14, holding at $1,300-$1,400 per forty-foot equivalent containers (FEU). However, U.S. East Coast rates are expected to drop by $200 or $300 to average $3,200-3,300 per FEU in the first half of December.
The recent rise in Covid lockdowns in China continues to impact manufacturing operations and delay cargo outputs. There are also local access obstacles for cross-province and cross-city transportation, mostly related to truck driver testing requirements, with trucking capacity to be largely affected.
The fight for vessel space, the rollovers of cargo, and the slow trucking is tracked by the CNBC Supply Chain Heat Map.Zoom In IconArrows pointing outwards
Blank (canceled) sailings data shows the cut in vessel capacity on the transpacific route (China to the U.S.) continues at a significant pace. The 2M Alliance of Maersk and MSC has suspended almost half of its U.S. West Coast services for December. The Ocean Alliance (CMA CGM, Cosco Shipping, OOCL and Evergreen) and THE Alliance (Ocean Network Express, Hapag-Lloyd, HMM and Yang Ming Line) have cut overall vessel capacity by 40-50% up to Chinese New Year.
As a result, space for shippers is considered tight for cargo bound for the Pacific Southwest route and service reliability has declined, with carriers including MSC and Hapag-Lloyd rolling (not accepting) cargo on sailings in an effort to make up time. According to logistics managers, this is creating two weeks of delay. MSC said in its latest notice to clients, "ETAs are indicative and subject to change without prior notice."watch nowVIDEO10:4110:41How dynamic Covid restrictions are impacting tradeState of Freight
The drop in manufacturing orders from the U.S. and the E.U. is also impacting Vietnam, which has been booming as a manufacturing hub as more trade moved away from China.
Since early this year, 12,500 companies were closed per month, a 24.8% increase year over year, according to the Vietnam General Statistics Office report. The combination of the lack of manufacturing orders and loan interest rates increasing from 6.5% to 13.2% in Vietnam led many companies to close factories instead of signing new order contracts, according to HLS. Canceled ocean sailings bound for Vietnam are up 50% for December.Surprise European manufacturing increase
Unlike the decrease in orders out of China, trade data analyzed by Project44 indicates that the Europe-to-U.S. route is "one of the possibly most surprising and certainly most significant developments since early 2020," Brazil said.
"This sharp rise cannot be explained by the pandemic alone. But a strategic shift from over-dependency on trade with China and geopolitical tensions over Russia are the main drivers of the EU-U.S. trade boom," he said.Zoom In IconArrows pointing outwards
The global trading map is being rapidly redrawn, with EU-U.S. trade and investment in U.S. rising sharply as economic ties between the West and China are subjected to critical scrutiny. This year, the U.S. has imported more goods from Europe than China – a big shift from the 2010s, according to Project 44.
"For their part, Europe's manufacturers battling sky-high energy prices and inflation are increasingly exporting to and investing in the U.S.," Brazil said.
Germany's exports to the U.S. were almost 50% higher in September year over year. Germany's mechanical engineering sector has boosted its exports to the U.S. by almost 20% in a year over year comparison of the first nine months of 2022, according to Project 44.
The CNBC Supply Chain Heat Map data providers are artificial intelligence and predictive analytics company Everstream Analytics; global freight booking platform Freightos, creator of the Freightos Baltic Dry Index; logistics provider OL USA; supply chain intelligence platform FreightWaves; supply chain platform Blume Global; third-party logistics provider Orient Star Group; global maritime analytics provider MarineTraffic; maritime visibility data company Project44; maritime transport data company MDS Transmodal UK; ocean and air freight rate benchmarking and market analytics platform Xeneta; leading provider of research and analysis Sea-Intelligence ApS; Crane Worldwide Logistics; DHL Global Forwarding; freight logistics provider Seko Logistics; Planet, provider of global, daily satellite imagery and geospatial solutions, and ITS Logistics provides port and rail drayage services in 22 coastal ports and 30 rail ramps throughout North America.


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Some health industry observers think wearables that measure users’ biometrics are the next big thing in health care. Genentech’s CEO is more skeptical.
“I do wonder about wearables,” Ian Clark told Re/code co-founder Kara Swisher on Thursday in San Francisco. The pair were talking on-stage at the W Hotel on the first day of the Health Innovation Summit, the annual conference of San Francisco digital health accelerator Rock Health. “I don’t doubt that the wearable piece is going to be a productive business model for people. I just don’t know whether it’s going to bend the curve in terms of health outcomes, particularly.”
The CEO of the pioneering South San Francisco biotechnology company said that while wearables can measure some biometrics, like heart rate or steps walked, he pointed out that most do not provide users with information they can actually use to improve their health (a characteristic that digital health wonks like to refer to as “actionable”).
“I think it’s all a bit trivial right now,” Clark said, adding that some patients whom doctors would want to wear such devices are not, in fact, wearing them.
Wearables have yet to catch on with the population at large. Users tend to skew young: consumers between ages 18 to 34 make up half of owners of fitness bands, according to a recent report from the Nielsen Company. And owners also tend to have more disposable income, especially among fitness band users, as one-in-three earn $100,000 or more in household income.
In the conversation with Swisher, Clark also expressed optimism that emerging tools, like the ability to quickly and relatively inexpensively sequence human genomes, would lead to breakthroughs in medicine.
“I think our understanding of the detailed causes of many diseases is accelerating incredibly quickly,” he said. “Things that were hard to treat or impossible to treat are going to become treatable and chronic illnesses in the future. The one that’s going to make the most strides in the near future is probably cancer.”
Neuroscience would likely be the next area to see big progress, he said, comparing the current state of research in that field to where scientists’ understanding of cancer was in the late 1990s.


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On Saturday, a message posted on President Barack Obama's health insurance enrollment website, HealthCare. gov, advised US residents with accounts on the website that their passwords had been reset to protect against the 'Heartbleed' bug.
Juniper Systems’ Niwaf Bitar urges tech industry to fight back against cyberattacks and government snoopingSubmitted by Girish Kumar Guha on Wed, 02/26/2014 - 12:11
During the course of his keynote presentation at the 2014 RSA Conference in San Francisco on Tuesday, Niwaf Bitar - Juniper Systems' SVP and General Manager of Security Business unit - urged the tech industry to fight back against criminal hacking and government snooping.
A few years back, the word 'hacking' referred only to a kind of crime that involved a computer break-in; but, now the word 'hackathon' has become a growing mainstay of the tech arena, and a perfectly legal one too.
A Friday statement made by a Microsoft spokesperson via email has disclosed that nearly one-third of the users of the company's Internet Explorer (IE) browser at risks from attacks; thanks to the fact that both Internet Explorer 10 (IE10) and its predecessor - Internet Explorer 9 (IE9) - are vulnerable.
In an announcement made on Thursday, computer firm Adobe Systems revealed that nearly 2.9 million of its customers have fallen victim to numerous "sophisticated attacks," in which hackers compromised the personal data of the affected customers as well as accessed the source code of Adobe products.
About its handing over of the details of one of the alleged Lulzsec hackers who compromised the Sony Picture Entertainment systems, the anonymous VPN HideMyAss said that if its services are used for illegitimate purposes, it will not hide the online access of the offenders.


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The Minneapolis Star Tribune reports on a new initiative just announced by 3D printing giant Stratasys in conjunction with aerospace behemoth Airbus.
Stratasys “was chosen by Airbus to make 3D printed polymer parts for use on the A350 XWB aircraft…Stratasys’ Direct Manufacturing unit will use its sophisticated commercial 3D printers to manufacture non-structural airplane parts such as brackets, and other parts that are used for system installation.”
Stratasys, which has dual headquarters in Eden Prairie, Minnesota and Rehovot, Israel will 3D print these “non-structural airplane parts” using its “FDM 3D printers…[out of] heat resistant ULTEM 9085 thermoplastic resin. Officials said they expect the project will help Airbus achieve greater supply chain flexibility, improve costs, and reduce waste.”
Stratasys aims to “increase its aerospace customer base as commercial applications for the 3D printing machines it manufactures have greater returns than its consumer printing products. Stratasys’ 3D printers are already used throughout the $13 billion aerospace industry, but mostly to make prototypes and assembly tools for customers such as NASA, United Launch Alliance, Siemens, Boeing, and Airbus.”
In fact, “Stratasys’ FDM technology has been used to make Airbus tools since 2013.” Only now have the two companies chosen to come together in further partnership. Now Stratasys 3D printed parts will be used on actual functioning Airbus aircraft.
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Without a doubt, 2022 was the year Connected TV rose to prominence. This year, streaming outperformed broadcast and cable TV for the first time, new CTV targeting and measurement capabilities were unveiled, and next month every major service will support ads. Today, more audiences than ever before are streaming content and watching ads—and brands are employing the latest CTV technology to find and convert them. But what does this rapid change mean for the advertising landscape at large, and how are advertisers reacting?
Richard Girges, VP of engineering at MNTN, recently chatted with eMarketer about the latest CTV viewership and advertiser trends. From what advertisers are hoping to accomplish with CTV advertising to predictions for 2023, Girges provided his insider knowledge to help advertisers make the most of this fast-evolving ad platform. If you missed it, a recording of the webinar can be found here—or you can keep reading for a high-level recap of the conversation below.
The conversation with Girges started with eMarketer reflecting on some earlier data showing CTV’s rapidly growing viewership. “What challenges does this influx of attention present when it comes to creating CTV ad tech?” eMarketer asked.
“We’ve seen more consumers [recently] cut the cord and move to streaming television than ever before,” confirmed Girges. “What this means is a lot more target audiences for a growing number of brands. 62% of MNTN’s customers are first-time TV advertisers and that means we’re expanding the total market for TV advertising.” Girges explained that while this transformational shift is driving excitement for brands and the TV landscape, it comes with its own set of challenges. “[MNTN] has to provide a comprehensive technology solution for big and small brands,” he admitted. “The silver lining is that brands, regardless of their size, are looking for two high-level things: precision targeting and robust measurement. We’re laser-focused on both of these aspects and always working to optimize them.” To help these brands, MNTN recently unveiled new tools like affinity-based targeting, incrementality reporting, and audience segment reporting.
MNTN Performance TV’s ability to democratize the TV ad and make it available for brands of all sizes struck a chord with the eMarketer host. “62%—that’s a pretty healthy chunk of brands that are getting into television advertising for the first time,” noted eMarketer. “What are these brands all hoping to accomplish with CTV, and what kind of insights can you share on the technologies that help them achieve these goals?”
“I think one thing all brands are looking for is better performance measurement,” said Girges. He noted that current economic conditions have ad budgets under scrutiny and belts are tightening. “Marketing and advertising have always had a bit of an uphill battle trying to justify ROAS and defend ad budgets. CTV takes the guesswork out of reporting and helps to prove that campaigns are performing,” Girges said. He pointed out that measuring campaign performance in real-time was unimaginable for television advertisers just a few years ago and really marks a seismic shift in how we think about TV ads.
Girges went on to point out that MNTN’s customers report being drawn to Performance TV for its industry-leading insights and level of detail in reporting, including the ability to bring down campaign performance into a wide range of KPIs. “Our brands don’t have to wait for these reports,” said Girges. “They can simply log into the UI and see how it’s going.”
Emarketer noted that 2022 saw streaming services like Disney+ and—perhaps most surprisingly of all, Netflix—announce ad-supported offerings. “Basically every major platform supports, or will soon support, some form of ads. What is this doing to advertiser behavior?”
“There’s an influx of brands rushing to CTV to accommodate the growing audience,” confirmed Girges. “Not only are their audiences streaming more, but CTV allows these brands to finally target and reach them. Girges noted that 25% of brands recently polled say that CTV is the most valuable ad channel available and programmatic ad spend is expected to increase 39.2% in 2022, hitting $21.2 billion. “While you have this, the streaming landscape is exploding,” said Girges. He noted the last few years saw the rise of HBO Max, Peacock, Disney+, and other services, and the days of CTV being dominated by just one or two platforms is over. With so much market fragmentation appearing in a short period of time, advertisers are being driven to programmatic, cross-network, audience-first solutions, like MNTN Performance TV. “These solutions ensure that brands are always and easily finding their customers, regardless of when and where they’re watching,” said Girges.
Girges had a lot more to cover with eMarketer, including what brands can expect from measurement in 2023, and what new CTV features mean for advertisers and viewers. Click here to watch the full recording.


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Vandalia Woman Cooks Up $30,000
A trip to the store for some pickling spices paid off for a Vandalia cook. Betty Bontz, 67, said when she went to Hickman’s IGA in Vandalia on July 13 to buy the pickling ingredients, she also bought one $2 Missouri Lottery Scratchers ticket.
"I usually buy one when I go to the grocery store," she said.
When she scratched off the ticket in her truck, she at first thought she won $30 and "got her money back." Then she thought the ticket was worth $3,000. When she got in the store, she found out it was worth the game’s top prize of $30,000.
"First of all, I haven’t had new carpet in 20 years, so I plan to get new carpet," said Bontz, a former restaurant owner who now cooks part time for the Vandalia Hotel Restaurant. "I’ll probably give some to the kids, and I’ll keep the rest back."
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Katy Perry to Launch Her Own Fashion Line
Pop star Katy Perry is stepping into the fashion world by launching her own line, according to a new report. The "California Gurls" singer, known for her colorful and sexy costumes, is currently in talks with fashion giant Steve Madden to design her own range, according to New York Post gossip column Page Six.
Madden, the founder of his eponymous shoe range, has previously teamed with former child stars Mary-Kate Olsen and Ashley Olsen to make their Olsenboye and Elizabeth and James clothing lines.
Katy Perry is now currently on the promotional effort for her latest studio album "Teenage Dream". Already making a bunch of TV appearances and doing a lot of interviews, she now plots a massive tour which is expected to be announced soon.
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Wireless routers are getting faster and faster and the latest ones can support a combined throughput of a whopping 5300Mbps. How is that possible? And how good are they? We are going to find out today by pitting the latest AC5300 class routers against each other.
With 802.11ac clients becoming more mainstream, there has never been a better time to invest in a 802.11ac compatible router. We pit four of the finest AC1900 class routers from the biggest names in networking - ASUS, D-Link, Linksys and Netgear - to find out which is best.
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Elon Musk’s Starlink satellite internet service has announced that its operational service is now live and available to users around the nation.
This occurred after the business (Starlink) announced the sales of pre-orders.
According to reports, the satellite service provider (Starlink) said that interested clients may preorder the hardware for the device for $600 and that the device subscription service would cost $43 per month.
Starlink’s parent company, SpaceX, said on Twitter on Tuesday that the service is now available for usage in the nation.
The tweet stated that Nigeria was the first country in Africa to acquire service from Starlink.
Customers were also informed by the business via its website that a 30-day trial of the item would be available.
Isa Pantami, the minister of communication and the digital economy, responded to the news by calling the formal deployment a significant accomplishment.
“We succeeded once more. He wrote, “Thank you @SpaceX for hosting me in your offices in the United States in December 2022 to finish the deployment logistics.
In 2022, negotiations between the business and the Nigeria Communications Commission began in order to get licenses to establish the Starlink service (NCC).
About 46 countries may now access satellite internet through the firm, which was created in 2019 and is run by SpaceX. After 2023, it also plans to offer global mobile phone service.


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TOKYO (May 12)—Bridgestone Corp. has joined the RubberNetwork.com e-commerce exchange, the seventh major tire maker to do so. The global electronic purchasing and procurement exchange for the tire and rubber industry also said it has hired McKinsey and Co. as its overall e-commerce adviser.
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CES Unveiled Paris: The Latest in French Innovation and Connectivity
The Consumer Technology Association (CTA) today announced that the fifth annual CES Unveiled Paris will highlight innovation across the tech sphere with a special focus on the hottest trends including the Internet of Things (IoT), connectivity and smart cities. With more than 600 expected attendees, CES Unveiled Paris will kick off this year’s CES Unveiled series on Tuesday, October 24, 2017, at Palais Brongniart, the French stock market’s former headquarters.
Of the nearly 50 companies already set to exhibit, highlights include: ENGIE, La Poste, Lorraine Mission Grand, Netgear and Parrot. New-to-market startups and established brands alike will showcase products from a wide array of categories, including smart home, drones and Artificial Intelligence (AI). Top media, buyers and key industry influencers will experience innovative technologies and network with industry leaders, all serving as a preview of CES 2018 in Las Vegas, the world’s gathering place for technology.
“C’est manifique! The energy, excitement and growth surrounding CES Unveiled Paris reflects the continuing growth and expansion of French innovation,” said Gary Shapiro, president and CEO, Consumer Technology Association. “Indeed, the number of French companies participating in CES has grown leaps and bounds since the inaugural CES Unveiled Paris in 2013. Nearly 5,000 French attendees came to CES this past January, a 441 percent increase since 2013, and France was the second largest country behind the U.S. represented in Eureka Park, the startup flagship at CES, with 204 exhibitors. I love making the trip to Paris every fall to see the French innovation scene continue to flourish.”
New this year, CES Unveiled Paris programming will include a panel discussion focused on IoT and smart cities, presented by ENGIE. And for the second year, CES 2018 Innovation Award Honorees from France will be announced and displayed at the event. The Innovation Awards program is an annual competition celebrating outstanding design and engineering in consumer technology products. Honorees are recognized across 28 product categories. Those selected as Honorees will be showcased at CES 2018, January 9 -12, 2018 in Las Vegas, NV.
CES Unveiled Paris will be followed by CES Unveiled Amsterdam on Thursday, October 26, 2017, at the Beurs van Berlage. Members of the technology industry, including media and industry affiliates, are encouraged to register. Exhibitors from the Netherlands and surrounding countries will showcase their latest innovations at the most attended inaugural Unveiled event abroad to date.
A full exhibitor lineup and programming schedule will be released in the coming weeks. For more information about exhibiting or attending the event, please visit CES.tech/UnveiledParis.
High-definition video b-roll from CES is available for easy download on CESbroll.com
CES® is the world's gathering place for all who thrive on the business of consumer technologies. It has served as the proving ground for innovators and breakthrough technologies for 50 years-the global stage where next-generation innovations are introduced to the marketplace. As the largest hands-on event of its kind, CES features all aspects of the industry. Owned and produced by the Consumer Technology Association (CTA)TM, it attracts the world's business leaders and pioneering thinkers. Check out CES video highlights. Follow CES online at CES.tech and on social.
About Consumer Technology Association:
Consumer Technology Association (CTA)™ is the trade association representing the $321 billion U.S. consumer technology industry, which supports more than 15 million U.S. jobs. More than 2,200 companies – 80 percent are small businesses and startups; others are among the world’s best known brands – enjoy the benefits of CTA membership including policy advocacy, market research, technical education, industry promotion, standards development and the fostering of business and strategic relationships. CTA also owns and produces CES® – the world’s gathering place for all who thrive on the business of consumer technologies. Profits from CES are reinvested into CTA’s industry services.
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Peace Regime – Peace back in style?
Peace mark is 50 years this year. Originally, the symbol of rebellion against settlements seems to have become increasingly symbol of youth and fashion.
The creator of this sign was Gerald Holtom's British artist, a conscientious protester during World War II. He wrote his own work: "I was in despair." Deep Mind: A representative of a desperate individual, palming outward and downward, Goya's peasant before the shooting. one line and circle around. "The first public appearance of the symbol in 1958 was a London peace test, and this was the logic of the nuclear decommissioning campaign or the CND, Holtom never protected the copyright.
My dead died in 1985. The symbol of the fashion industry use her for the autumn season.Women's clothes daily reports that Barney New York will use the peace symbol and other views of the 60's fashion show, the label being "Peace and Love: a Hippie Holiday." Erika Dahl of Boulder, Colorado Savvy, according to the peace symbol everywhere this autumn, even the retailer The goal is to sell a new line of Brazilian jewelry by the artist of the New York-based Dean Harris accessories
The symbol of peace everywhere appears.The Olympic gold medal winner Shawn Johnson earrings Michelle Obama & The Peace Symbols I saw this summer wearing tees, shorts, bags and more, resurgence decision The DNC has been shown by foam ribbons and bumper stickers and commodities transform O Owen. Indeed, the current social and economic climate seems to be conducive to returning to the peace and environmental movements of the sixties.
Of course, the peace signal is still more than a fashion show for many. Some are still symbols of peace, some rebellion. Popularity will be rolling over and flowing in the coming years, but it will never die completely. For me, its beauty is the hope of simplicity and hope for a better world. Long live this life and dream of all of us dream. Perhaps at the age of 100, the human race has learned to live together and take care of our planet, our common home.


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Match up runes and hope the gods of fortune smile on you as you fight for your share of Viking treasure in the MI Lottery’s new instant game.
With its intuitive design, straightforward gameplay, and $60K jackpot, A to Z Riches is a great (alpha)bet for many Michigan Lottery players.
The MI Lottery just sweetened the pot for gamers — simply for playing featured games, you get a shot at $100 in bonus credit or $5,000 cash.
The MI Lottery can boast of its expansive offerings, with almost 300 online games alone, in addition to being the founder of Mega Millions.
If you’re ready to aim for the stars — and a top prize of $40,000 — check out Cosmic Pop, the Michigan Lottery’s latest online game.
The Michigan Lottery’s new instant game, Astro Portals, is an out-of-this-world adventure with plenty of bonus features and win multipliers.
The Michigan Lottery’s many September online lottery promotions include a daily chance to spin the promotional wheel to win free play games.
Stack up the rewards and take a shot at the $25,000 top prize with Cash Buster Stacks, the Michigan Lottery’s latest online game.
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Spherical video. 3D. Virtual reality. Whatever you choose to call it, there’s no denying the buzz around 360-degree video.
In a nutshell, 360-degree video allows a viewer to control the camera angle by tilting and panning on their computer or mobile device via the video player. Want to see what I mean? Check out this example from YouTube.
The technology is taking off in part because YouTube has invested so much into the technology and now allows for creators to upload spherical video. For viewers, it’s become much more accessible than past versions of virtual reality, which required you to wear a bulky headset a la the Matrix.
Not only do you not have to wear a headset with the new wave of 360-video, but you can also watch these videos on your mobile device. While headsets are not required, they can still be worn and are supposed to offer a “more immersive” experience.
Facebook seems to agree, as they acquired virtual reality headset company Oculus Rift in 2014 and then this past March announced they’d be testing a 24-camera setup that would allow viewers to move around within a video. There were even hints at plans to get spherical video working in the newsfeed.
While YouTube, Facebook and other platforms make 360-degree video more accessible to all of us, the big question is how brands will use this new form of storytelling. The “fourth wall” – the invisible barrier between the actors or talent and the area where the camera, crew and audience are located in a film, theater or play – is essentially knocked down with this new form of immersive storytelling. With 360-degree view, your audience has the ability to control their video by panning and tilting the angle.
This is a far cry from traditional video. YouTube compares 360-video to a choose-your-own-adventure experience where you have control over what you see and where you go. We see a lot of potential with 360-degree video in live events, sports, travel and real estate. It will be exciting to see this form of video storytelling emerge in the years to come!
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Google has started the official roll-out of the latest version of its mobile operating system, Android. The update, Android 7.0 Nougat, will first be available on Nexus devices, which are co-designed by Google, the California-based company said in a blog post. The company said it had earlier released five previews of the operating system for software and application developers.
Nougat introduces new features into Android, including redesigned notification interaction services and support for search results in multiple languages within applications. The blog post went on to say that the update will also allow devices to run two applications simultaneously in a split-screen view. Nougat also introduces mobile support for Daydream, Google’s virtual reality platform.
Google later said that it is also in the process of working on Nougat’s first maintenance update, and intends to release further such upgrades over the coming quarters. It also said that it will continue its developer programme to showcase more features in upcoming previews, according to a report by Android Police.


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While, during these past several months, the Samsung Galaxy S5 has been one of the main attractions of the mobile world, the main topic of discussion now tends to shift towards the Korean tech giant’s upcoming smartphones, rather than its current lineup. This reflects the fact that the latest leaks and rumors indicate that Samsung is working on at least one intriguing spinoff based on its flagship model. We’ve come to call one of these upcoming devices the Samsung Galaxy S5 Active, and for good reason. There have been reports indicating that Sammy might be working on a sequel to the Samsung Galaxy S4 Active since back in 2013, and those reports have now started gaining some real momentum.
In other words, a lot of digital ink has been spilled recently on account of the so-called Samsung Galaxy S5 Active. While the smartphone’s exact release date remains uncertain, the amount of leaks and rumors surrounding this device make it all but official. Today we’re going to round up the most relevant and interesting bits of information concerning the Active.
Features and Specifications
One of the biggest questions concerning the Samsung Galaxy S5 Active is how the smartphone will differentiate itself from the ongoing flagship phone. After all, the SGS5 boasts an IP67 certification, making it just as dust and water resistant as last year’s Samsung Galaxy S4 Active.
To begin with, the SGS5 Active is now rumored to feature an IP58 or IP68 certification, which would allow it survive underwater for roughly 60 minutes – or 30 minutes longer than the regular S5. The S5 Active is also expected to be wrapped up in a different, more rugged shell that could, in theory at least, take a beating without too many issues. The smartphone has been recently spotted in both leaked press renders as well as early hands-on videos, hinting at a more industrial design language and build materials such as aluminum, durable plastic, and rubber.
In terms of hardware specifications, the S5 Active seems to borrow most of its internals from its older sibling. As such, the device is expected to pack a Snapdragon 801 MSM8974-AC SoC boasting four Krait 400 cores clocked at a frequency of 2.5 GHz, an Adreno 330 graphics chip and 2 GB of RAM. Earlier this month the gadget has also popped-up in the GFXBench database, and judging by the information laid out on those spec sheets, the S5 Active will feature a 5.2-inch display instead of a 5.1-inch panel. However, the smartphone’s display dimensions are still not set in stone, and while some sources suggest that the panel will measure 5.1 inches, others claim that the device will pack a 5.2-inch screen panel. Whatever the case, the handset will supposedly retain the 1080 x 1920 resolution, and as such, it will be capable of delivering roughly the same pixel density as its non-rugged counterpart.
The Active also appears to boast a 16 MP main camera which may be identical to Galaxy S5′s ISOCELL sensor, but then again, various sources who have apparently gotten their hands on working Active units have reported that the smartphone is taking advantage of an OIS-enabled (optical image stabilization) camera. If this is indeed the case, then the Active might either feature a completely different non-ISOCELL sensor, or it could boast an update version of Samsung’s sensor.
Another area where the Samsung Galaxy S5 Active appears to be differentiating itself from the Galaxy S5 is the software. Based on what we’ve seen in an early hands-on video with what appears a pre-production unit, the Active comes with a new application called “Activity Zone.” This app works in conjunction with a physical “Active Key” which is found on the left edge of the smartphone. While the key can be set to have various functions, a press of the button will bring, by default, the new Activity Zone app in the foreground. In turn, Activity zone gives the user quick access to a handful of new features, such as a barometer and a compass.
One last thing that it’s worth noting is the fact that the Active doesn’t seem to pack a fingerprint sensor. Instead, the gadget features a similar hardware button configuration as last year’s model.
Samsung Galaxy S5 Active – Availability
So far the most extensively leaked Galaxy S5 Active model has been for AT&T, bearing the model number SM-G870A. This model number has been linked with the Galaxy S5 Active on numerous occasions before, and it’s even been spotted at the FCC, showcasing LTE bands that are AT&T-friendly.
Whether or not the Samsung Galaxy S5 Active will be launched exclusively through AT&T at first remains to be seen. Thankfully, there have also been rumors coming from the famous insider @evleaks, suggesting that the Samsung Galaxy S5 Active (or “Sport” as it may be called in certain parts) will also be made available on Sprint’s network as the “SM-G860P,” and in Bell Canada’s stores under the model number “SM-G870W.”
As for when the smartphone will become official, there’s not a lot of concrete information to go by, but gadget enthusiasts around the world expect the handset to make an appearance during the upcoming “Galaxy Premiere” press event held in New York on June 12. Until then, feel free to share your thoughts on the Samsung Galaxy S5 Active, and let us know if the features it will allegedly bring to the table would be enough to persuade you to buy it.


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Advertising the Worst Cereals to Kids
In 2006, the Children’s Food and Beverage Advertising Initiative (CFBAI) was formed by some of the largest food companies as a promise to change their ways through self-regulation. Among other things, they pledged to raise the nutritional standards for children’s cereals as well as the standards for advertising targeted to children. What progress, if any, have they made?
A new report published by the Yale Rudd Center for Food Policy & Obesity, Cereal FACTS 2012, answers that question. It found that many of the cereals marketed to kids today are a smidge healthier than they were in 2008, but these are the same cereals that remain among the least nutritious in the companies’ portfolios and are marketed to children more heavily than ever before. They include Pebbles (up to 37% sugar content), Reese’s Puffs (34%), Cinnamon Toast Crunch (30-32%), Lucky Charms (37%), Froot Loops (up to 48%), Cocoa Puffs (up to 37%), Cookie Crisp (33-35%) and Frosted Flakes (up to 37%).
From 2008 to 2011, total media spending on cereals for children increased by 34% to $264 million. The cereals advertised contain 57% more sugar, 52% less fiber, and 50% more sodium than adult-targeted cereals. Children’s cereals contain one spoonful of sugar for every three spoonfuls of cereal. After a single serving of one of these cereals in the morning, children will have had as much sugar as they should for the entire day. Sweetness sells, and more so for children’s palates (it is, after all, the first category of taste that people are biologically engineered to recognize), and food companies aren’t about to abandon a formula that works just because one in three American children are overweight or obese, causing a range of health problems.
Elaine Kolish, the director of CFBAI, argues that the cereals “are more nutritious and lower in calories when compared to other likely breakfast options, such as muffins, donuts, pancakes and waffles,” as reported in AdWeek. That’s supposed to be a selling point. At least these cereals are better for children than an over-sized bakery muffin, a chocolate-glazed donut or syrup-saturated pancakes and waffles. The goal for these companies, of course, is to make sales, not to nourish our children. For best nourishment, you can only rely on food made with fresh, good-quality ingredients, including these whole-grain pancakes I often make for my preschooler.
As Katy Bachman of AdWeek writes, “public health organizations may have lost the battle to have the federal government impose stricter food marketing guidelines, but they aren’t giving up on their overarching mission.”
The hope, with the publication of the Cereal FACTS 2012 report, is to move the public to action, in the same way it was moved to do so on the pink slime controversy, for example. “We hope parents will start to realize how unhealthy these products are and how much is being marketed to kids,” said Jennifer Harris, director of marketing initiatives for the Rudd Center. “I don’t think the industry will do more unless they’re forced to by consumers or the government.” As study co-author and director of the Rudd Center Kelly Brownell put it, “it is obvious that industry regulating itself is a failure.”
Childhood obesity, according to the American Heart Association, ranks as the No. 1 health concern among parents in the United States. Parents should be outraged by the quality of the food, including cereals, that the industry markets directly to our children and that contribute to the nation’s obesity epidemic.
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Lowe’s to buy assets of Orchard Supply
As part of Orchard Supply Hardware’s filing for Chapter 11 bankruptcy, the company has reached an agreement for Lowe’s to purchase the majority of its assets for $205 million in cash, plus the assumption of payables owed to nearly all of Orchard’s supplier partners. Under the terms of the agreement, Lowe’s, serving as “stalking horse bidder,” would acquire no less than 60 of Orchard’s stores, based on further due diligence on the store locations.
Orchard expects to operate its overall business and the majority of its stores as usual during its financial restructuring and has secured $177 million in debtor-in-possession financing from Wells Fargo Bank.
The retailer expects to pay suppliers in the normal course for all goods and services delivered on or after June 17, 2013, with payment for goods and services delivered prior to the filing addressed through the Chapter 11 process. Orchard Supply anticipates Lowe’s will assume responsibility for most of those payments.
Orchard says it will operate as a separate, standalone business at the completion of the sale process, retaining its brand, management team and associates. The chain was spun off a standalone business from Sears in 2011.
“The steps we are taking today allow us to definitively address our balance sheet issues in order to fully execute on our brand transformation and growth strategies,” said Mark Baker, Orchard president and CEO. “We believe that Lowe’s offer is a validation of Orchard’s unique market opportunity and of our strategy to capture it. We are confident the steps we are taking today will allow us to achieve our financial and operational goals.”
Robert A. Niblock, chairman, president and CEO of Lowe’s, said Orchard has a good business model but has been saddled with debt, and the retailer’s neighborhood stores complement Lowe’s big-box stores and will also boost Lowe’s presence in California.
“Strategically, the acquisition will provide us with immediate access to Orchard’s high density, prime locations in attractive markets in California, where Lowe’s is currently underpenetrated, and will enable us to participate more fully in California’s economic recovery,” said Niblock.
The transaction is expected to be consummated through a court-supervised process under Section 363 of the U.S. Bankruptcy Code and is subject to an auction and bankruptcy court approval.
Parr Lumber’s Weekend Warriors extends its reach
Oregonian lumberyard Parr Lumber has widened its sphere of influence via the Pacific Northwest’s AM radio frequency. Its increasingly popular Weekend Warriors Home Improvement Radio Show has been picked up by stations across Oregon and Washington to deliver down-to-earth advice and market knowledge to homeowners throughout the region.
According to host Corey Valdez, Weekend Warriors is the only radio show in the nation that’s backed by a lumberyard, and it’s unique in its ability to draw on years of experience in the home improvement industry to deliver expert product recommendations in a conversational format.
Together with Tony Cookston, Valdez has been at the reins of Weekend Warriors for upwards of two years, but its recent expansion is an unprecedented advancement for the two radio personalities. Cookston and Valdez are both longtime employees of Parr Lumber; each brings something different to the table. The long-running joke is that Cookston is the "personality" and the bearer of product knowledge, while Valdez is the "know-how" with the handyman approach.
"We just like to have fun," said Valdez. "We want to help people stay inspired — a house isn’t maintance-free."
Listeners can submit questions via Facebook, email, text and more, though Weekend Warriors takes a more curated approach than shows like Handyman Bob, which invite listeners to call in to the show. Listeners will often ask for specific product recommendations, and the show will address pertinent topics, as well as provide an informative and entertaining synopsis of the market.
Weekend Warriors broadcasts on AM 860 in Portland on Saturdays and Sundays. It is now also available on the following AM stations: KPAM, KBND, KUGN, KWRO, KACI, KMED, KAST, KNPT, KEDO, KFLD, KGY and KVI.
True Value brings Discover to retail
Chicago-based True Value Co. is in the early stages of the launch of its Discover credit card program, and expectations are high, according to the co-op.
“Our new credit card program provides retailers with many strategic advantages to strengthen existing customer relationships while attracting new customers and driving retail growth,” said Blake Fohl, VP marketing and chief customer officer for True Value Company. “Introducing the True Value Discover card program this spring is just one of the ways True Value continues to support our retailers and their customers.”
The program connects retailers to consumers with new offerings that pass financial benefits and incentives along to the consumer with zero to minimal costs for True Value retailers, according to the co-op. The card program, issued by Alliance Data, utilizes the unique capabilities of the Discover network and its millions of merchant locations.
In a press release Wednesday, the co-op shared some of the business metrics behind the card program that was launched in March. Participating retailers immediately experienced increased sales and transaction sizes, with the average True Value Discover card transaction exceeding $330. The program currently has a 70% credit approval rate for customers applying for the card, which is higher than most programs of similar size, the co-op said.
True Value customers also experience significant benefits through the True Value Discover card’s 3-2-1 rewards model. Customers receive a 3% reward on all True Value purchases, a 2% reward on all gas and grocery purchases and a 1% reward on all other purchases made with the card.


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GM Brass Defend Co.’s Market Share
DETROIT (AP) _ General Motors Corp.’s top executives Tuesday defended the No. 1 automaker’s failure to move its U.S. market share back above 30 percent since strikes last summer virtually shut down its North American production for several weeks.
``We’re not intending to shrink the company,″ Chairman Jack Smith said at a news conference to announce GM’s new electronic commerce initiative.
GM’s share of the U.S. market through July was 29.3 percent, compared with 29.9 percent for the first seven months of 1998. July’s share was only 28 percent. GM’s goal is to get more than 30 percent of the market this year, a goal that appears increasingly unlikely to be reached.
Smith said GM was working hard to increase its share, but that ``the market’s so strong it’s impossible to produce more vehicles.″
The U.S. market is headed toward a record year of around 16.7 million cars and light trucks, well ahead of the nearly 16.1 million new vehicles sold in 1986.
Wagoner said he was optimistic about GM’s fortunes in the United States.
``Some of the underlying trends are good,″ he said. ``Retail share continues to go up month by month. The reaction to our new products is good. So I feel like the fundamentals are there.″
Smith also said he does not plan to retire soon, and declined to say if there was a retirement date set in his contract.
GM announced last week that it had signed an agreement with Daewoo Group of Korea to begin exploring joint automaking ventures. But Smith said a deal would not come soon.
``There’s a lot of work to do there,″ he said.


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'Green' focus at WTM debate
A debate on environmentally responsible tourism will be the highlight of the Environmental Awareness Day at the World Travel Market (WTM) in London later this year.The debate on "Responsible Tourism - Whose Job Is It Anyway?" will be sponsored by Worldwide Fund for Nature (WWF). British journalist and television personality John Stapleton will host the debate on November 14 at the Central Feature Area at WTM which is being held from November 12-15. "Stapleton will roam the aisles encouraging a lively, open and controversial discussion," organisers said. The debate will involve WWF, the Tour Operators Initiative For Sustainable Development supported by the United Nations Environmental Programme (Unep), Green Globe 21, and representatives from tour operators, national tourist offices and specialist environmental companies. "Sponsoring the environmental awareness debate complements WWF's broader engagement with tourism," said Justin Woolford, WWF-UK's tourism policy officer. "As the world's largest, but also most diverse industry, the question of where 'responsibility' for environmental and social impact lies, as well as what to do about them, is key to the business survival of everyone involved." For the fourth year running, in conjunction with Green Globe 21 - the worldwide certification programme for companies, communities and consumers - exhibitors have the opportunity to show their commitment to good environmental practices by applying for the World Travel Market Green Tick. These are awarded to companies who adhere to WTM's 10-point policy declaration for good environmental practice. Meanwhile, professional services group KPMG will sponsor two key industry events at WTM. On November 13, the WTM spotlight will turn to the latest buzzword for the industry - effective Customer Relationship Management (CRM) with a "Who Cares?" debate chaired by Oliver Tant, Partner in the Travel Practice KPMG. The Discovery lecture the next day will see international business expert, Dr Fons Trompenaars, outlining his views on the dynamics of change in the travel and tourism industry.


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The NT Government has unveiled a new brand to shift outside perceptions of the NT and encourage people to invest, do business, live and work here.
The new name and tagline is: The Territory, Boundless Possible and it features a full narrative, look and feel to reposition the NT.
The government is due to launch its new population drive tomorrow.
The Masterbrand was developed by the Internationally-recognised, award-winning brand specialist The Royals who teamed up with the Territory’s Boab Design and market research company McGregor Tan.
The Royals won a $1.5m contract earlier in the year to come up with the brand.
The Territory, Boundless Possible will work in conjunction with the Population Growth Strategy (being launched tomorrow) to help boost our population, drive economic growth and create jobs.
McGregor Tan’s research found that one of the greatest challenges was to bust the myths that the Territory was hot, dry, masculine, isolated, tough and lacking in opportunities.
The research also found people thought the NT was – Hot & dry, Just desert, Full of crime, Nothing to do, No opportunities, Blokey, Racist, Isolated, Tough, Just a rock, A bit backward, Nothing here.
It also found a cohort of more than 2 million Australians they refer to as “Committed Opportunists’’ who are open to living, working and investing in the Territory. This group will now be targeted through campaigns running over a two-year period.
The Territory, Boundless Possible will be used to market the Territory, encompassing:
An initial campaign will be launched to raise awareness solely within the NT because locals are the key ambassadors to help encourage people and businesses to consider the Territory as a place of opportunity.
The Territory, Boundless Possible will then be launched internationally at the Reaching South to the Territory trade mission in Shenzhen, China later this month, followed by a national launch at the Facing Northbusiness mission in Canberra.
A dedicated team has also been established to oversee and encourage the use of the brand across both public and private sectors, engage with stakeholders and manage brand development, marketing and communication initiatives.
For further information or to find the tools and guidelines go to boundlesspossible.com.au
Chief Minister Michael Gunner said: “The Territory Labor Government’s number one priority is creating local jobs. Attracting more people to live in the Territory means more jobs.
“We want to show the world that the Territory is a land of opportunity, but to unlock the full potential of Northern Australia – to create jobs and attract people - we need to put the modern Territory story forward.
“We have got to reset the Territory’s image, change perceptions and encourage more people to invest, do business, live and work here.
“The Territory, Boundless Possible is like no other brand historically used to reposition the Territory.
“The story behind it is about changing perceptions, not only in living rooms around Australia, but in the halls of Federal Parliament, in offices, in boardrooms - from Sydney to Singapore.”
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Could hemp and a return to our roots be the answer to Ireland’s farming prayers?
Two County Cavan farmers believe that growing hemp could help bring life back to rural Ireland.
Kim Kindersley and Michael Ó Lionsaigh have been producing CBD oil from their hemp crops as global demand for the oil increases due to its perceived medical qualities.
Both farmers believe that the cannabis plant, which is one of the oldest cultivated crops in Ireland, could help reinvigorate rural Ireland and Irish farming.
Hemp was once extensively grown in Ireland to produce ropes, riggings and sails for ships at a time when sailing was the chief mode of transport.
Now, the plant is used to make CBD oil, which consists of less than 0.3% THC. THC is a psychoactive that produces the highs associated with cannabis use.
CBD oil is enjoying unprecedented popularity around the world and Kindersley and Ó Lionsaigh believe that the time is right for hemp production to return to Ireland in earnest.
"It could bring life back to rural Ireland," Ó Lionsaigh told the Irish Independent. "Growing it here with family and friends gives us all a connection to the land."
Kindersley, who is a descendant of the people who invented Guinness, met Ó Lionsaigh while he was in Kenya studying herbal medicines and the pair agreed to grow hemp together back in Ireland.
The Drumlins in County Cavan offer ideal conditions for the hemp plant to thrive in and Kindersley and Ó Lionsaigh began to produce the plant in the Ulster county.
The pair attributed the renewed interest in hemp to the growing popularity of CBD and cannabis throughout the world. However, they pointed out that hemp and CBD oils can't give users a high.
"CBD oil has remarkable properties," Kindersley told the Irish Independent. "More and more people who were skeptical have taken it and it has changed their lives."
The two hemp farmers believe that the plant could provide a "lifeline" for Irish farmers because it revives the soil and can produce a wide array of products.
"This is a totally organic product, it brings people back to their roots," Ó Lionsaigh said.
Everything on the 12-acre farm is organically grown and hand-harvested, the farmers said, and they say that the biodegradable plant can be used in everything from the production of 3D printers to building houses.
The production of hemp and CBD oil is heavily regulated due to their close ties to cannabis and the two farmers believe that the regulations play into the hands of pharmaceutical giants seeking to dominate the CBD market.
They believe that independent hemp farmers are helping to preserve farming heritage while simultaneously helping people to deal with life.
They encouraged more people to get involved in hemp production.
"Hemp can bring people back to their roots; this plant is in our DNA," Ó'Lionsaigh said.
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FedEx pilots win ‘tentative agreement’ on new contract after strike threat
The threat of strike action by its pilots appears to have wrung concessions out of ...
While bankers and the more mainstream media have expressed concern that FedEx and UPS could be impacted by Amazon Air operations, a Bernstein research note backs FedEx’s claims that Amazon is not a current credible threat. The analyst points to the fact that Amazon’s network is predicated on its internal network, while FedEx and UPS have a hub-and-spoke delivery network, developed over decades. The analyst notes: “FedEx’s Memphis-based network touches 130 places multiple times per day, whereas the Amazon Prime Air network touches 20 places and each of those places does not get daily service.
“As a result, we think Amazon Prime Air has a more limited commercial value proposition for expedited products shipped via FedEx or UPS and is not necessary for deferred products.” ATW reports
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The Dia Group increased its sales volume by 9.6% in 2022 compared to the previous year, which represents 7,286 million euros. Of the total, 4,436.2 million euros were the product of sales made in Spain, which translates into an increase of more than five percentage points in the last twelve months, as reported this Thursday by the National Securities Market Commission ( CNMV).
Likewise, the group’s gross sales reached 8,900.4 million euros, representing an increase of 1.5%, while in Spain they increased by 6.3%, up to 5,317 million euros. In the fourth quarter of 2022, the group’s net sales amounted to 1,779 million euros with a ‘Like for Like’ increase of 7.3%. With this result, the company links three consecutive quarters of increase in comparable sales and positive in the accumulated of the last nine months in all the markets in which it operates.
In Spain, comparable sales rose 11.6% in the fourth quarter, gaining market share, as explained by the company. Likewise, in the last quarter of the year, the number of tickets registered 6.9%, underlining the positive trend registered in previous quarters. In the year, the number of tickets has increased by 6.7%, with a reduction of 0.9% in the import of the average basket, data that, according to the company, “endorses the good reception and kindness of the model of Proximity by which Bet Day”.
The company has highlighted that this new Dia is “fully implemented” in Spain and Argentina, where 809 and 255 stores have been transformed, respectively, in the last year. In addition, 23 new stores have been opened in Spain and 101 in Argentina. In this way, 2,211 stores of the new model already operate in these two markets, 77% of its proximity network. Additionally, in the last year the company has announced two strategic operations that deepen the focus of the Group: the sale in Spain of a group of large-format stores to Alcampo and the sale of Clarel.
Both are pending the fulfillment of different conditions and both processes are expected to close during 2023. The net sales of the stores affected by the sale to Alcampo and Clarel totaled 761 million euros in 2022. Excluding its perimeter In the stores affected by the two announced operations, Spain achieved comparable sales growth of 8.3% in the year and 12.5% in the fourth quarter of 2022. On the other hand, the company has highlighted that the weight of the The Dia brand in the customer basket has thought almost four percentage points in Spain during 2022, to represent 52.6%.
“We have closed a challenging and highly relevant year for Dia in which we have met the objectives set out in our roadmap. The boost in sales confirmed that the profound redirection of the business started in 2019 has served to consolidate a model and a proposal of value winners that brings us closer to the end of the company’s ‘turnaround’ process From here, I appreciate the enormous effort of our teams and our franchisees in this time because this new Day has been achieved thanks to their commitment and a clear strategic guide” , has underlined the Global CEO of Grupo Dia, Martín Tolcachir.


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Groupon created loads of buzz last year. Groupon has experienced an exponential growth rate in 2 short years and was estimated to make $2 billion in revenue annually.
Groupon hit the headlines when Gap announced that it made sales worth of $11 million in just one day on Groupon. That news showed the world what Groupon is capable of.Groupon was again under the limelight when it rejected a massive offering of $6 billion buyout offer from Google, leaving the search giant with a missing part in its advertising arena.
However, Groupon’s business model is easily copied. There are about 200 Groupon clone sites currently operating in the U.S and another 500 operating overseas. China alone has 100 sites offering similar services, says the infographic
Groupon is trying to tackle this problem by buying out leading clone sites in the particular geographical area. Recently Groupon bought a few companies. Groupon’s growth is really amazing in just 2 years but is there a inevitable fall behind this ? We’ll know that in the future. Now let us take a look at the tale of Groupon.
Hope you learnt a lot from it. Share your thoughts below. 😉


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SAN FRANCISCO — The stock of struggling retailer Gap Inc.’s stock fell by 8 percent Wednesday, driven down by another poor quarterly earnings report and worries the company’s plans to raise $1 billion will depress earnings even if sales rebound.
Gap’s shares dropped $1.15 to close at $12.40 on the New York Stock Exchange. Wednesday’s trading gave investors their first chance to react to Gap’s fourth-quarter results, released after the market closed Tuesday.
Besides disclosing its second consecutive quarterly loss, Gap said February sales at its stores open for at least a year — a key industry benchmark known as same-store sales — were so far down by 17 percent from the same time last year. It marks the 22nd consecutive month of declining same-store sales at the San Francisco-based company.
The Gap is facing its biggest problems at its flagship chain. The February same-store sales at the Gap chain were down by 23 percent through Monday, worse than management projected. On Tuesday, the company’s chief executive Millard Drexler during a conference call promised to return to best-selling basics of the past like stretch pants and ribbed sweaters, but analysts are becoming restless.
“Reality is setting in. They are clearly having a really tough time at the Gap stores,” said industry analyst Richard Jaffe of UBS Warburg.
To improve its cash flow, Gap plans to raise $1 billion by issuing debt that can be converted into stock into a later date. The deal may result in an additional 60 million outstanding shares, Jaffe estimated.
Any increase in outstanding sales will depress the company’s earnings per share.
Both Standard & Poor’s and Moody’s Investors Service on Wednesday assigned junk ratings to Gap’s $1 billion offering. The services downgraded Gap’s credit rating to junk status earlier this month, citing the company’s sagging sales and expectations that a turnaround is unlikely to occur until the second half of this year, at the earliest.