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This is part of enhancing our growth story, said Marissa Mayer, CEO of Yahoo! on why her company acquired blogger website Tumblr for $1.1 billion. And, David Karp, CEO of Tumblr, explains how this "mission" provides an opportunity to serve "an incredib...
Yahoo's investments in Flickr and Tumblr are steps toward fixing trends it missed, but it's only the beginning, Mark Mahaney of RBC Capital Markets says.
Apple's CEO Tim Cook will testify on Capitol Hill on Tuesday over corporate tax laws, reports CNBC's Eamon Javers. Michael Santoli, Yahoo! Finance and Ben Parr, CNET, provide perspective.
CNBC's Jon Fortt and Julia Boorstin discuss the big deal between Yahoo and Tumblr, and what other companies are for sale.
The Yahoo board approved an acquisition of Tumblr for $1.1 billion, reports CNBC's Seema Mody.
Internet giant Yahoo has agreed to buy popular social blogging site Tumblr for $1.1 billion in cash, making it one of the largest Internet acquisitions in years. Legal analyst Star Jones discusses.
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Yahoo Chief Executive Marissa Mayer speaks at a news conference in New York May 20, 2013. Yahoo Inc will buy blogging service Tumblr for $1.1 billion cash, giving the Internet pioneer a much-needed social media platform to reach a younger generation of users and breathe new life into its ailing bran
Marissa Mayer, President and CEO of Yahoo, arrives to meet with U.S. President Barack Obama and other CEOs at the White House in Washington in this February 5, 2013 file photo. Yahoo Inc said it is buying blogging service Tumblr for $1.1 billion cash, giving the struggling Internet pioneer a much-ne


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Within the framework of the Young Manufacturing Leaders – YML project led by Politecnico di Milano, the World Manufacturing Foundation launches the international contest for the 2022 World Manufacturing Report.
If you are between 18 and 30 years old, you can submit a case study showcasing how manufacturers can redesign their supply chains to promote value-creation, sustainability, and resilience in the new manufacturing scenario. You have until 2 September!!
The winners of the contest will be featured in the 2022 World Manufacturing Report. In addition, they will be invited to the World Manufacturing Forum 2022 (25-26 November).
For all information, visit https://youngmanufacturingleaders.org/yml-contest-for-the-2022-world-manufacturing-report/
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The Business on: Robert Schofield, Chief executive, Premier Foods
Tuesday 25 January 2011
Britain's biggest grocer?
That's not a bad description. Though it has no shops of its own, Premier is the country's largest food manufacturer and owns a string of brands, from Hovis to Branston Pickle.
So what's he up to?
Mr Schofield announced yesterday that Premier is getting rid of one of its best-known brands. Quorn, the company's meat-free food range, is being sold to a private equity consortium for £205m.
That's a lot of money for something so grey and tasteless.
You're being a bit harsh – plenty of people like Quorn. Still, it has not been the most successful of investments for Premier, which is booking a £25m loss on a business it bought six years ago.
So why is it selling?
Well, Premier owes the best part of £1.2bn to creditors, a debt pile it racked up during a supermarket sweep-style acquisitions spree in the early part of Mr Schofield's tenure at the company (he took over in 2002).
Has that come back to haunt him?
Well he's certainly faced somecriticism from shareholders, though it has to be said that he won plaudits during Premier's expansionary years, when investors were urging companies to take on more debt. People have short memories though and the rising cost of commodities plus the credit crunch have rather caught the company out.
More sales to come then?
The company certainly says it is open to the idea of further disposals and it's committed to reducing debt.
And what about the boss?
Mr Schofield's own position seems relatively safe. He has a supportive board and the business, leaving aside its financing issues for a moment, is performing well, partly because its chief executive has been so ruthless on cost cuts and integration.
Is that his background?
He spent eight years with Nestlé in the Far East and has spent his whole career running food businesses.
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According to DIPP (Departament of Industrial Policy and Promotion) and The Wall Street Journal’s Livemint blog report, Apple may open its own shops in India following the Indian government decision to allow full ownership of single-brand retail stores by foreign companies. The only restriction from the government remains the rule which states that 30% of the produced items sold must come from local Indian resources.
When asked whether the 30% local sourcing clause will be a hindrance, a DIPP official said, “Let Apple finalize its business plan and the investment it wants to make. If they tell us that the 30% sourcing is a problem, at that stage we will look into it”.
Currently, Apple doesn’t own any store in India, but has exclusive reselling arrangements with Imagine and iStore chains (owned by Reliance Digital). Apple has seen a lot of success in China where they possess a manufacturing base and 5 retail stores and they dominate the market. India also presents a big potential as the population is estimated at 1.2 billion and 10% of it (meaning 120.000.000) could afford buying Apple products. This move would have a big impact on the market as competitors won’t stay hand crossed. However, Apple Inc. has not officially commented on the reports yet.
“Apple’s interest in opening stores on its own is understandable as the brand works on this model in several countries, said Saloni Nangia, senior vice-president at retail consultancy Technopak Advisors Pvt. Ltd.”


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SALT LAKE CITY — Templin Family Brewing is teaming up with breweries all over the world, in a global effort to help people affected by COVID-19.
“We're a family business and they put everything on the line," general manager Brittany Watt said.
With new regulations in place due to the coronavirus pandemic, employees who normally rely on tips aren’t making any money.
"I’ve been in hospitality for 15 years," Watt said. "I feel very grateful for the position that I’m in now but what I'm seeing is devastating.”
While the bar at TF Brewing is closed, employees are still hard at work producing beers to sell in their store.
One of those beers is a new one, called, "All Together."
"It emphasizes more of like a hop aromatic, it’s kind of a juicy profile that hops can really bring out," Watt said.
The recipe was created by a brewery in Brooklyn, New York and now breweries all over the world will be making it and selling it with the profits going to help people affected by COVID-19.
“The beer is called 'All Together,' and I think with their collaboration efforts all the breweries in the world can jump on this one single label and it’ll be recognizable all over the world," said TF Brewing owner, Kevin Templin.
TF Brewing has decided to give 100 percent of the proceeds to it’s employees.
"These are all cash employees, they work basically and live off of tips," Templin said. "And so anything we can do to help them pay their bills or rent or medical stuff we want to do it, kind of a family values you know.”
The brewing process started Friday and "All Together" should be available in a couple of weeks.


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Vitamin tablets are taken often because people believe they improve health and protect against disease. But according to a new study popping too many supplements can in actual fact raise the risk of heart disease and cancer. When over the counter supplements intake exceeds the daily amount that may have a counter effect, experts say.
Dr Tim Byers, of the University of Colorado Cancer Centre, said: ‘We are not sure why this is happening at the molecular level. ‘But evidence shows that people who take more dietary supplements than needed tend to have a higher risk of developing cancer.’ The research found that 20 years back, people who ate more fruits and vegetables tended to have less cancer. So Dr Bryers did further investigation to find out whether taking extra vitamins and minerals would further reduce the risk of developing the disease.
He said: ‘When we first tested dietary supplements in animal models we found that the results were promising. ‘Eventually we were able to move on to the human populations. We studied thousands of patients for ten years who were taking dietary supplements and placebos. ‘We found that the supplements were actually not beneficial for their health. ‘In fact, some people actually got more cancer while on the vitamins.’
One trial probing the effects of beta-carotene supplements showed that intake exceeding the recommended dosage raised the risk for developing both lung cancer and heart disease by 20 per cent. In another trial it was found that folic acid, which was believed to decrease the number of polyps in a colon, in actual fact increased the number.
Dr Bryers said: ‘This is not to say that people need to be afraid of taking vitamins and minerals. ‘If taken at the correct dosage, multivitamins can be good for you. ‘But there is no substitute for good, nutritional food.’ He added that by eating healthy diet we can get the daily recommended doses of vitamins and minerals. The findings were presented at the American Association for Cancer Research Annual Meeting 2015.
Critics nonetheless have a different view; they say many people are deficient in vitamins, and supplements can help them get the nutrients they need. Furthermore, Council for Responsible Nutrition, declared that government research shows Americans do not get all the nutrients they need from food alone, and in those cases, dietary supplements can help fill nutrient gaps. It also recommended that vitamin supplements be taken under the direction of a doctor.


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Galaxy M31s owners can now check the latest updates to see if they have received the December 2023 security update - in some territories it's coming soon.
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Samsung continues to roll out the December 2023 security patch. This last update of the year is significant, and the Galaxy M31s is the latest to receive it. Unfortunately, it will still take at least a few more days to reach Europe and Latin America. As you know, Samsung releases updates in a staggered manner, not simultaneously across all regions.
This update, already in the process of implementation in Russia and some North African countries like Morocco, incorporates the latest Android security patch dated December 2023, marking a significant advancement in system protection.
The M31s is updated before the end of the year
The company has prioritized the security and stability of the system with this latest software delivery, focusing on safeguarding user files and data on their Galaxy M31s devices. Additionally, the optimization of system stability results in smoother and uninterrupted device operation.
The patch is identified by specific One UI build versions associated with each region: M317FXXS4DWL1 for North Africa and M317FXXS4DWK1 for Russia. The December 2023 patch comes with more than five dozen security vulnerability fixes. In total, there are 50 fixes provided by Google and an additional 15 fixes provided by Samsung to enhance the overall performance of the devices.
How to download the latest security patch?
If it hasn’t popped up automatically, and you want to check if your phone is selected to receive Samsung’s latest security patch, follow these steps:
- Go to Settings.
- Now, head to Software Update.
- Tap on Download and Install.
Note: This content has been translated with an artificial intelligence tool, so the translation may be slightly inaccurate. The original version written by our editor is the Spanish version.


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DOVER — C&J Lines will expand its New York City bus service schedule from Portsmouth, NH with the addition of four new departures, effective Thursday, Aug. 30. The added service will be available on Mondays, Thursdays, Fridays and Sundays.
“We are very pleased with the success of our New York City service during its first 16 months of operation,” said Jim Jalbert, C&J president. “Both our existing and new passengers are finding C&J business class service to New York a great alternative to flying or taking the train from Boston.”
The company has employed a host of new technologies on its New York service to include expanded mobile Wi-Fi, onboard entertainment and other amenities.
To celebrate the new service expansion, C&J is offering a 20% discount on round-trip ticket purchases for travel initiated during the month of September.
For schedules and further information, visit online at www.ridecj.com.


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The desire of the government is understandable. However, the problem is that such flavors and prefer adult smokers, which is designed such devices.
Doctors have come to believe that e-cigarettes have a positive effect, if an adult cannot or does not want to give up Smoking. Of course, they are not completely safe, however, at least not inhale tar and other harmful substances generated by burning tobacco. And if such people will be deprived of the usual flavors, there is no doubt that they will ask for them on the black market.
Existing data also suggest that teenagers are using the electronic cigarette is not always start using conventional tobacco products. It should be recognized that in 2018-2019, the proportion of minors using such devices has increased by a third, with 20.8% to 27.5%. But, at least, the growth of this indicator is lower than for the 2017-2018 th, when it increased by 78% — from 11.7 to 20.8%.
As noted by the acting head of the Food and Drug Administration Ned Sharpless, additional steps are required to protect children and adolescents from all types of Smoking. To achieve this, the Federal government banned the sale of electronic cigarettes conducted raids on retail stores and implement educational programs. For its part, the company Juul refused to release flavored cartridges and allocated $ 30 million for a program to prevent sales to youth such products, including on the Internet.
But do not forget that it is used by 10.8 million adult Americans, and the use of electronic cigarettes is a more popular way to quit Smoking than patches and chewing gum containing nicotine. The total percentage of smokers in adulthood is now only 14%, becoming the lowest in the history. And they should at least provide the possibility to use cartridges with the smell of menthol and regular tobacco, and not to introduce a General ban on such products.
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Bitcoin may soon be used to buy coffee at Starbucks
Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies have made their way in different industries from consumer electronics to retail. A lot of people have waited for the day when they can use it to buy coffee at Starbucks. This dream is soon to come true because of the partnership between Starbucks, Microsoft and Intercontinental Exchange.
Intercontinental Exchange is one of the biggest stock exchange platforms in the world and will be launching a new company known as Bakkt in November. This project will be backed by Microsoft’s cloud computing service, Starbucks, Boston Consulting Group and others.
This platform wants to build a system that will expand the potential and use cases of cryptocurrencies around the world. The main goal is to offer Bitcoin mutual funds, ETFs, pension funds and make cryptocurrencies the next mainstream investment.
Kelly Loeffler, the CEO of Bakkt said,
Bakkt is designed to serve as a scalable on-ramp for institutional, merchant and consumer participation in digital assets by promoting greater efficiency, security and utility. We are collaborating to build an open platform that helps unlock the transformative potential of digital assets across the global markets and commerce.
With support from Starbucks and Microsoft, they believe that this can revolutionize the payments industry. The company stated that Starbucks is a lucrative partner for them since they were responsible for causing a lot of people to use mobile payments instead of credit cards. Microsoft is also a fit for the project because its cloud service is used by a majority of retailers. The VP of Partnerships, Maria Smith said,
As the flagship retailer, Starbucks will play a pivotal role in developing practical, trusted and regulated applications for consumers to convert their digital assets into USD for use at Starbucks.
Although the announcement has made a huge impact in the industry, some are speculating whether Bitcoin’s Lightning network can be used for these transactions. Others are speculating about the time it will take Starbucks to actually implement it in its stores.
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The delay, announced internally to employees last week, was meant to help maintain quality control after a proliferation of bugs in early versions, according to people with knowledge of the decision. Rather than adding new features, company engineers were tasked with fixing the flaws and improving the performance of the software, said the people, who asked not to be identified because the matter is private.
Apple’s software — famous for its clean interfaces, easy-to-use controls and focus on privacy — is one of its biggest selling points. That makes quality control imperative. But the company has to balance a desire to add new features with making sure its operating systems run as smoothly as possible.
In recent years, Apple has put more emphasis on quality — even when it’s meant delaying new capabilities. In 2018, software engineering chief Craig Federighi pushed back several unreleased iPhone features until the following year amid concerns that the software was too buggy.
In 2019, he overhauled the way Apple develops software in a further attempt to stave off problems. Under the approach, each feature has to be enabled manually — via a process dubbed “feature flags” — allowing employee testers to isolate the impact on the overall system before adding it.
That year, he also adopted what is known within Apple as “The Pact.” The agreement calls for employees to never knowingly allow “regressions” — when software that once worked stops functioning correctly — and quickly fix mistakes. Federighi’s policies have helped: Apple software releases have been less buggy in recent years, and fewer features had to be delayed.
But the latest round of development hasn’t gone as smoothly. When looking at new operating systems due for release next year, the software engineering management team found too many “escapes” — an industry term for bugs missed during internal testing. So the division took the unusual step of halting all new feature development for one week to work on fixing the bugs.
With thousands of different Apple employees working on a range of operating systems and devices — that need to work together seamlessly — it’s easy for glitches to crop up. “It’s a problem of 10,000 people typing code and completely breaking the operating system,” one person familiar with the situation said.
Last month, the company completed the first version of its next iPhone, iPad and Mac operating systems. That iteration is known as M1 since it’s the first major milestone. The iPhone and iPad software, which will become iOS 18 and iPadOS 18, is dubbed “Crystal” internally. The Mac software, macOS 15, is called “Glow.”
Apple delayed the start of work on the second milestone release, known as M2. The halt also applied to the next Apple Watch operating system — watchOS 11, which is dubbed “Moonstone” — as well as an update to the current iOS 17 called iOS 17.4. That software, used by the iPhone and iPad, is expected to be released around next March.
The move also affected future versions of visionOS, the software for Apple’s Vision Pro headset, which is due early next year. At this point, though, the development delays are unlikely to postpone the actual consumer releases. Apple is lifting the pause this week.
Apple typically launches its major software overhauls each September, after previewing them to developers and consumers at its June conference. For next year, the company is planning to focus on integrating generative AI into its products.


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A US startup company called Advanced Polymer Monitoring Technologies (APMT) has been formed to commercialize smart manufacturing analyzers for polymers processing based on the technology licensed from Tulane University in the US.
APMT entered into an exclusive license agreement with Tulane for a number of patents and patent applications invented by Prof. Wayne F. Reed, Director, Tulane Center for Polymer Reaction Monitoring and Characterization (PolyRMC).
The underlying technology for the company’s automatic continuous online monitoring of polymer reactions (ACOMP) product line was developed by Prof. Reedover the past 16 years.
The commercialization of this technology allows manufacturers to monitor fundamental polymer properties continuously during the reaction enabling much more efficient control over the quality of the product and the use of production, feedstock and energy inputs, according to the company.
APMT’s other product line, Argen, is a 16 channel light scattering tool that enables researchers and manufacturers to rapidly and continuously monitor the stability of their products under varying stressor conditions.
Argen applications include characterization of biopharmaceutical stability, polymer degradation, and stability of other formulations such as paints, electronic materials and nano-particle suspensions.
John Christie, Executive Director, Tulane Office of Technology Transfer, said, “Tulane University is proud to have APMT, Inc. as a start-up company, a licensee and a research collaborator. The team at APMT has demonstrated their ability to develop novel technology and deliver meaningful results to industry. We look forward to APMT’s impact on the polymer industry, reducing energy consumption and product waste. The polymer industry will be a more sustainable and cost-efficient industry thanks to APMT.


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Anna Dello Russo, the editor-at-large and creative consultant for Vogue Japan and co-founder of Moda Operandi, described as a “fashion maniac” by Helmut Newton, just released a first look at her forthcoming accessories collaboration with H&M. For Dello Russo, accessories are what makes an outfit; they add that spectacular extra that puts an ensemble over the top. Dello Russo has proved this time and time again in her own life, wearing oversized cherry hats, feathered wings, and daring looks straight off the runway. And now she’s bringing that same whimsy, flair, and sense of fun to her collection for H&M. In a press release for the collection, Dello Russo said, “I am excited by this collaboration: this is the first time H&M has involved a fashion director in a special project. This is the sign of an important evolution in fashion.” The collection features bold, statement pieces that are attention-getting and luxurious without breaking the bank. Dello Russo wanted to make a collection that you could throw on and, “turn an ordinary day into a fantastic fashion day.” H&M’s Creative Advisor Margareta van den Bosch said, “The collection is a celebration of excess, fantasy and decoration.” The collection is planned to hit stores on October 4th, right in time for all of the Spring fashion weeks. Judging from H&M’s last collection with Versace, fashionable ladies who want to get their hands on these accessories might want to start lining up now.
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By James Raia
Pickup trucks continue to dominate sales in the United States. But Consumer Reports isn’t impressed.
Among the 17 pickup trucks tested by the leading consumer organization, only two were recommended. These were the Honda Ridgeline and the Jeep Gladiator.
The Ridgeline achieved a score of 65, the highest mark among all trucks tested.
Consumer Reports conducts about 50 different tests on the vehicles it evaluates. It evaluates braking to handling, comfort to safety and fuel economy. Predicted reliability, owner satisfaction, safety technology and crash test results are also factored into overall results.
Consumer Reports dings 15 of 17 pickup brands
The Gladiator and Ridgeline are both mid-sized trucks. No full-sized trucks were recommended.
The Ridgeline scored average or better in every category. The Gladiator nearly mirrored it but got dinged for cabin noise. Its reliability was at the top for any pickup truck.
Consumer Reports did not report results for the Ford F-150, the best-selling truck in the U.S. However, Ford launched a complete redesign of the truck for this model year. Consumer Reports is currently evaluating the vehicle.
The Ford F-250 with a 6.7-liter engine was tested. It had average reliability and scored well in owner satisfaction and seat comfort. It received a low mark for routine handling.
The Toyota Tacoma, the best-selling midsize truck, scored average or better in just half of the categories. Its road test score was 42, barely half the performance of the Ridgeline. The Ford Ranger was average almost across the board but fell below in reliability and ride.
American consumers annually buy about three million pickup trucks, about 20 percent of U.S. new vehicle sales.
James Raia, a syndicated columnist in Sacramento, California, publishes a free weekly automotive podcast and electronic newsletter. Sign-ups are available on his website, www.theweeklydriver.com. He can be reached via email: firstname.lastname@example.org.


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Cherokee Inc. saw its royalties and profits decline in the second quarter as it continued to experience lower sales of its namesake brand at Tesco stores in western and central Europe.
For the three months ended July 28, net income slipped 3.8 percent to $1.6 million, or 19 cents a diluted share, from $1.7 million, or 20 cents, in the year-ago quarter. With selling, general and administrative expenses reduced 7.8 percent to $6.3 million from $6.7 million in the 2011 period, operating income receded 1.6 percent to $2.7 million.
Royalties, the firm’s sole source of revenue, fell 5.3 percent to $6.3 million from $6.7 million. Royalties attributable to Tesco, which holds the Cherokee direct-to-retail license in the U.K., Ireland and certain central European markets, dropped to $200,000 from $1.2 million in last year’s second quarter, while those from Target increased to $3.1 million from $2.8 million. With the drop in Tesco-related revenues, royalties from Target made up 49 percent of the quarterly total, up from 42 percent in the 2011 period, according to the company.
Henry Stupp, chief executive officer of Cherokee, told WWD he was optimistic that the company’s business with Tesco would gain momentum in coming months. “I just returned from meetings at Tesco’s London headquarters and look forward to the relaunch of Cherokee men’s, women’s, girls’ and boys’ clothing at Tesco in spring 2013,” he said, adding that growth had been strong “in Asia, Latin America and of course domestically with our largest retail partner, Target. The positive progress with Target has continued into the third quarter.”
Cherokee on Wednesday acquired the Liz Lange Maternity and Completely Me businesses from an affiliate of Bluestar Alliance LLC for $14 million. The Lange maternity business has been distributed in Target Corp. stores for more than 10 years. Stupp said Cherokee intends to expand the Lange business into international markets. Completely Me is carried by HSN Inc. in the U.S. and by The Shopping Channel in Canada.
In the six months, Cherokee’s profits declined 25.3 percent to $3.7 million on a 1.6 percent increase in royalties to $13.8 million.
@fearofgod and @maxfieldla have teamed up on a pop-up installation. The store, located in the gallery space across from Maxfield’s Melrose Ave location, is the site of the brand’s House of God pop-up in which Fear of God founder @jerrylorenzo has created a church-inspired installation. A dozen vintage church pews sit in front of an LED screen playing 90s gospel singers in an effort to re-create an environment akin to a Southern Baptist Church, Lorenzo explained. Read more about the pop-up on WWD.com #wwdfashion (📷: Jennifer Johnson)
Known for his sleek, sophisticated American glamour, Norman Norell is the subject of an upcoming exhibition at @fitnyc. “Norell: Dean of American Fashion,” which runs from February 9 through April 14, will feature approximately 100 ensembles and accessories. His best work is exemplified by the designer’s glittering “mermaid” gowns frosted with thousands of hand-sewn sequins – like the one pictured. (📷: William Helburn) #wwdfashion
For pre-fall 2018, @balmain didn’t let go of the glitz. A crystal embroidered baseball jacket priced at around $40,000 hangs in the “couture” section of the brand’s first men’s pre-collection. Sporting the words “Balmain Army” across the back, the item took around two months to make. “When it was completed, it was like Christmas, it was like, ‘It’s done, it’s exactly what I wanted,’” said Balmain’s creative director @olivier_rousteing during a tour of the collection in a Paris showroom on Monday. #wwdfashion
Eighty degree temperatures and outdoor installations at the annual Art Basel Miami Beach called for bright, elevated beachwear. See more street style pictures on WWD.com. #theyarewearing #ABMB (📷: @lifeinreverie)
Following September’s emotional tribute to her brother Gianni, Donatella Versace wanted to bring the spring show’s deep sense of intimacy to her @versace_official pre-fall collection. Donatella found inspiration in Versace Palazzo in Milan and from Gianni’s opulent apartment. Archival patterns and new motifs were splashed on silk shirtdresses and fitted jersey frocks. See the rest of the photos on WWD.com. #wwdfashion
Demna Gvasalia continues to shake up the Paris fashion calendar — and experiment with new runway timetables for his @vetements_official brand. WWD has learned that Vetements plans to stage its next coed show for the fall 2018 season on January 19 during Men’s Fashion Week in the French capital. Details about the timing and venue have not been confirmed — stay tuned on WWD.com to catch the latest. #wwdnews (📷: @giovanni_giannoni_photo)
@zacposen's go-to holiday gift? Cookies! "I'll usually bake cookies and send them as a gift," said the designer, who recently released his cookbook "Cooking With Zac: Recipes from Rustic to Refined." Get the recipe for his Brown Butter-Chocolate Chip Cookies via link in bio 🍪🍪🍪 #wwdeye #cookingwithzac
For @monsemaison’s pre-fall 2018 collection, Fernando Garcia and Laura Kim honed in on the brand’s many signatures — men’s wear, which was tweaked and feminized through deconstruction, proportion play and lots of bare shoulders. See the rest of the photos on WWD.com #wwdfashion (📷: George Chinese)
On Friday night, @yohjiyamamotoofficial received the Design for Asia Lifetime Achievement Award in Hong Kong. The 75-year-old designer has been celebrated for many years and is best known for his dark and avant-garde tailoring. “In my long career, in design, architecture, [I’ve been to] so many parties, this is the very first time that I have such a warm feeling, I really appreciate this,” Yamamoto said. #wwdfashion (📷: @dominiquemaitre)


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Sparkle Balls: A Dangerous Toy For Kitty?
Many pet parents who have cats feel they really don't need to worry much about the safety of the toys they bring home for kitty. As long as its not poisonous, no worries, right? Everybody knows its those goofy dogs that end up in the hospital from their toys!full article »
published on March 8 2017 Category: general - Tags: toys, sparkleballs
Safety of Retractable Leashes
It was three years ago this month that a small dog was run over in a nearby parking lot and killed. Making the tragedy worse, an extended family member was walking the dog while the owner was on vacation. The exact circumstances are still some what sketchy (it was a parking lot in daylight after all) but what is known is that the leash used was retractable.full article »
published on February 4 2017 Category: general - Tags: leashes, leads
On Sale But Is It Safe: Cosequin Double Strength Plus MSM Joint Healh Dog Supplement
Today IMPS takes a look at a 50% off item at Petco, Cosequin Double Strength Plus MSM Joint Health Dog Supplement (nothing like a short, catchy name!) Is this supplement safe to give your pet? Is it worth your money?full article »
published on January 25 2017 Category: sale - Tags: glucosamine, arthritis
Thoughts on the Mars Purchase of VCA Inc.
IMPS was a bit under the weather the past few weeks, but is bouncing back now and ready for a productive 2017.
News came out two days ago that Mars (the candy people) are buying VCA Inc. VCA (Veterinary Centres of America) is a chain of about 800 animal hospitals across the United States and Canada and began as one location in Los Angeles in 1987. Is this a good thing?full article »
published on January 11 2017 Categories: medical, news - Tags: VCA, Mars, Banfield, hospitals


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A Former Metropolitan Transit Authority official has been indicted with an accusati that he purchased an iPhone worth $ 60,000 with taxpayers' mey.
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As the Wall Street Journal reported, former MTA's procurement officer, Angel Barbosa, was indicted for theft. In additi, he was accused of submitting fake documents from previous work in order to earn higher salaries at MTA. Barbosa appealed charger for nothing today.
"When Angel Barbosa initially cheated New Yorker from tens of thousands of dollars in the form of improperly swept salary, it was about 6 times from taxpayers in smartphe procurement and resale plan," said Cyrus Vance Jr., District Court in Manhattan. Stole a milli dollars "statement
Thursday, Barbosa admitted his innocence. Barbosa's attorney, Jeremy Saland, voluntarily said that the customer was sptaneously accused and accused.
According to the prosecutor, Barbosa had ordered MTA employees 63 MHT vendors' iPhones. Prosecutors said the acquisiti was unauthorized, "We did not follow the appropriate procurement procedures." In additi, to Barbosa, an iPhone totaling $ 58,153.57 was shipped directly to your home address.
From there, Barbosa was told to the associate to sell the iPhone, he put mey directly into the sale from the sale.
Prosecutors ordered employees of MTA to purchase more than 60 iPhones from MTA vendors in 2016. The prosecutor said the purchase was not approved by the MTA and did not follow the appropriate procurement procedures.
According to the prosecutor, the iPhone for $ 63 was $ 58,153.57, which was shipped directly to Barbosa according to the prosecutor and was not used by MTA employees. And they said they called Mr. Barbosa.


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A new chapter commenced when Augustman Malaysia unveiled the fourth instalment of The A-List, featuring today’s passionate and entrepreneurial professionals. The Augustman A-List 2019 edition will embark on a specially curated adventure of a lifetime.
They will explore the latest in personal grooming, speakeasy bars, urban recreations and ports, fashion, motoring, fine whisky, watchmaking and more that are in tuned with the Augustman lifestyle.
Each activation is meticulously curated in collaboration with our official partners Mercedes-Benz (the Mercedes-Benz #MyUrbanHunting movement, inspired by its diverse and exciting range of premium compact cars, namely the sporty and stylish A-Class and C-Class, is the underlying theme); alongside the watch brand Rado, and Timberland, famed for its iconic six-inch premium waterproof yellow boots.
The Augustman A-List 2019 adventures began with a cocktail launch at Menara KEN TTDI, when Augustman Malaysia revealed its latest modern personalities who embody the magazine’s tenets of success, style and substance: Nick Marriott (fitness instructor at FlyProject and co-owner of Picnic Health Foods); Reza Ramli (director of strategic marketing and sponsorship for Kuala Lumpur Fashion Week (KLFW)); Syameel Lao (director of photography); Darren Chong (senior associate of Jireh Consult); Charles Chua (corporate lawyer); Alex Hong (director of Hock Leong Shipping Sdn Bhd); Brian Ong (director of operations at AXA Partners); Azri Ibrahim (regional technical manager of Airbus); Syed Mohd Ilyas (founder of Sugar And I); and twin brothers Nigel and Neal Edwin (business development executives of Rent A Pot).
All 11 of The A-List personalities rocked up to the launch event venue donned in Timberland’s stylish yet functional pieces that best portray their personal style, topped with the latest watch novelties by Rado upon their wrists. Together, they joined their friends, families and other special guests and supporters of Augustman Malaysia in exploring the various activation booths set up for the night by the sponsors.
As delectable canapes from Le Meridien were being served, guests tried their hands on a two-part pour at the Guinness booth, while others enjoyed cocktail concoctions at the Bulldog Gin booth. Rado had on display its latest novelties at The A-List event, showcasing timepieces the A-Listers were wearing that night and more, whereas at the Timberland and the Mercedes-Benz booths, guests scrambled to take an Instaworthy shot respectively with the giant Iconic Yellow Boot, which last year just celebrated its 45th anniversary of quality craftsmanship and Yankee ingenuity, and the Mercedes A-Class A200 limousine parked on display at the entrance of the venue.
Towards the end of the night, three lucky guests walked away with distinctive and extraordinary prizes from the lucky draw ballot: a Sothys hamper worth over RM1,000, a two-day-one-night stay at Le Meredien Kuala Lumpur, and a keg of Guinness beer. The party continued on well into the night with eclectic music by local DJ Ashley Lau at the deck.
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A financial analyst has proposed an increase in electricity tariffs to cushion the current deficit that has seen power cuts of up to eight hours per day.
Some parts of the country are experiencing load shedding of up 12 hours daily, throwing several businesses in a quandary.
Zesco had, however, earlier issued a statement that gave an indication that increased load shedding would be for six hours due to depleting water levels in the Kariba Dam.
According to Blessings Kafwanka, the country is “better off with higher tariffs that come with consistent and reliable supply of electricity” and ensure production capacities are maximized.
In March, 2019, Zesco proposed an average 113 per cent tariff hike, but President Edgar Lungu halted the move after an outcry from members of the public.
In a Facebook posting, Kafwanka stated that Zesco should be allowed to hike electricity tariffs so that they can import power to cushion the current shortage.
“Considering the current hardships we are experiencing, and the operational inefficiencies at Zesco, it’s understandable that many wouldn’t support the idea of increasing electricity tariffs. But the fact is: we are better off with a higher tariff that comes with a consistent and reliable supply of electricity that ensures that our production capacities are maximized than paying a lower tariff with an unpredictable 8 to 12 hours of load shedding. Cheap is expensive,” Kafwanka stated.
He has, however, noted that the current situation is likely to cause irreparable damage to the economy as the private sector has been hit hard by the deficit.
“Things have changed now. We are faced with circumstances that are likely to cause irreparable damage to the very backbone of our economy. Private sector businesses are folding up, banks are taking less deposits, ZRA is collecting less taxes. Unemployment is increasing, inflation is rising, mealie meal prices are skyrocketing, and considerable damage is being done to our economy. Surely, we cannot afford to sit and do nothing. Action must be taken,” Kafwanka stated.
“In May this year, President Edgar Lungu directed the Ministry of Energy to defer the tariffs review application made by Zesco to the Energy Regulations board. The suspension was good considering the circumstances that were prevailing at the time. We may detest the idea of paying more. But a tariff hike that guarantees a consistent and reliable supply of electricity is better for our economy than a low tariff that comes with 12 hours of load shedding.”
He emphasized that the IDC should, however, ensure Zesco improves on its efficiency before the tariff hike.
“This involves a comprehensive review and restructuring of conditions of service, particularly for senior management such as travel on company business, communication, provision of personal to holder vehicles, access to company products and services and any other such conditions that can be abolished, suspended or re-packaged to achieve significant cost reductions. If these measures are not taken before the tariff hike, we will not achieve anything but cause more suffering and poverty,” advised Kafwanka.


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You’re here (TSLA): Shares dropped after the company’s third-quarter revenue fell short of Wall Street estimates. Tesla reported adjusted earnings of $1.05 per share on sales of $21.45 billion. The company also reaffirmed that it still expects to see 50% average annual growth rate on vehicle deliveries, despite logistics volatility and supply chain bottlenecks.
IBM (IBM): IBM boosted its full-year revenue forecast and posted better than expected third-quarter results, sending shares up more than 4% in extended trading. Revenue for the third quarter totaled $14.1 billion on earnings of $1.81 per share. Red Hat revenue rose 12%.
Las Vegas Sands (LVS): The casino giant reported a third-quarter adjusted loss of 27 cents, wider than the street’s expectations for a 24 cent a share loss, on revenue of $1.01 billion. In the earnings release, executives noted that travel restrictions and reduced visitation continued to impact their business. Despite the slowdown, CEO Rob Goldstein remained positive, noting that he’s ‘confident in the recovery of travel and tourism spending.
Lam Research (LRCX): The semiconductor company’s third quarter results beat on both the top and bottom lines, sending shares higher in after-hours trading. Revenue for the quarter totaled $5.07 billion, up 9.5% from the previous quarter. CEO Tim Archer noted that “solid execution combined with easing supply chain conditions” helped boost the company’s results.
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Achieving 60 frames per second is no longer gaming’s holy grail, the world level design director of Assassin’s Creed: Unity has said.
Ubisoft’s rocky relationship with PC gamers looks set to continue.
PS4 owners will have the option of locking The Last of Us: Remastered to 30fps, developer Naughty Dog has said.
Much of the gaming fandom can get quite obsessive with framerates, but one upcoming next-gen title is deliberately avoiding the magical 60 frames per second target.
Yet another high-profile multi-platform release has been confirmed as running at a higher resolution on Sony’s next-gen console.
PS4 now have more control of their gameplay experience in Killzone: Shadow Fall.


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Iron Maiden's beer The Trooper has sold over 20 million units in over 50 countries ever since its introduction to the world in 2013. Since then, Iron Maiden has rolled out more themed beers alongside Robinsons Brewery. Now the band is returning to their roots.
Iron Maiden has officially announced Trooper Nitro, which is a keg version of The Trooper, but charged with nitrogen and Co2. Here's how Trooper brand manager Sam Kennerley explains it.
"Our keg version of Trooper has been extremely popular, but after listening to feedback from our customers and numerous on-trade trials, which had outstanding results, we decided to switch to mixed gas. The result — an awesome longer-lasting keg-conditioned Trooper ale whose deep and complex flavor has been enhanced with a cooler temperature and a perfect serve."
If you've never had a nitrogen-charged beer, definitely give it a shot. It's a really different experience given the general "flatness" of it. Trooper Nitro joins Iron Maiden's previous beers The Trooper, Trooper 666, Red 'N' Black, Hallowed and Light Brigade. Dudes are basically a brewery that also plays amazing heavy metal at this point.


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The International Union of Nutritional Science (IUNS) 20th Congress of Nutrition, taking place in Granada, Spain, Sept. 15 to 20, 2013, will gather nutrition experts from around the world to discuss the latest nutrition research developments. In conjunction with the Congress, on Sept. 19, a symposium on “Maintaining health with nutrient rich diets: The role of dairy in prevention of metabolic syndrome, CVD, obesity and sarcopenia” will present updates on the most recent studies demonstrating these four different yet major health benefits of dairy products.
In the first of four presentations, Prof. Connie M. Weaver, distinguished professor, Purdue University, USA, will outline the high-quality protein and micronutrients contained in milk. “Milk provides a rich nutrient package such as calcium, potassium, B vitamins, proteins and many more. These nutrients have been linked to beneficial health effects on bone health, blood pressure, heart health and gut integrity,” Weaver said. She will also demonstrate how milk intake is a marker of a healthy diet.
Observational studies provide a real-life picture of the effects of dietary factors on health. Prof. Vanina Bongard, associate professor, Toulouse University Hospital, France, will update participants on the results of a French epidemiological study (the MONICA project) conducted over a period of nearly 14 years. This study reveals that “dairy consumption as part of a diverse, healthy diet was associated with the lowest mortality rate mostly due to reduced cardiovascular deaths. A cross-sectional analysis among the same study participants found that dairy and calcium consumption was associated with lower blood pressure and diets that included dairy, fish and cereals had a lower risk of metabolic syndrome.”
Following up on the benefits of dairy products, Prof. Mario Kratz, assistant member, Fred Hutchison Cancer Research Center, USA, will debate the relationship between high-fat dairy and obesity, cardiovascular, and metabolic studies. “More research is needed to understand the benefits of full fat dairy products,” said Kratz of the unexpected results from observational studies, which demonstrated that consumption of high-fat dairy products does not contribute to cardiometabolic risk and is associated with a lower risk of obesity in most studies. “These data suggest that high-fat dairy may have benefits, potentially related to some less studied fatty acids in the milk fat. An important area for future research may be to study how bovine feeding practices affect the contents of these potentially bioactive fatty acids in dairy, and whether potential differences translate into differential health effects.”
Prof. Luc van Loon, professor of exercise physiology and nutrition, Maastricht University, Netherlands, will explore with participants the prevention of sarcopenia. “A blunted muscle protein synthetic response following dietary protein ingestion could be a key factor in age-related muscle loss,” explained van Loon. “The combination of well-timed milk protein intake with physical activity and/or resistance type exercise training represents an effective therapeutic strategy to increase muscle mass and functional performance in the elderly.”
The eight organizations responsible for organizing this symposium, namely Dairy Australia, Dairy Council (UK), Dairy Research Institute (DRI), Dutch Dairy Association (NZO), European Milk Forum (EMF), French Dairy Inter-branch Organization (CNIEL), Global Dairy Platform (GDP) and the International Dairy Federation (IDF), recognize the importance of international collaboration and knowledge transfer for advancement in nutrition science. Through initiatives such as this satellite symposium, they are working together to disseminate tangible nutritional benefits of dairy benefits. The session will be chaired by Prof. Connie Weaver, Dept. Nutrition Science, Purdue University, USA, and co-chaired by Dr. Stefanie Oude Elferink, chair of the IDF Standing Committee on Nutrition and Health.


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Gopuff, the rapid-delivery startup based in Philadelphia, has announced the layoff of over 100 employees in its operations department, which accounts for about 2% of its global workforce. The job cuts come as part of the company’s effort to reduce costs and return to profitability after years of expansion, according to co-founder Rafael Ilishayev.
This is the latest in a series of layoffs at the company, which have affected hundreds of employees over the past year. In addition to downsizing measures, Gopuff has also abandoned plans to open new warehouses and expand its footprint due to unfavorable market conditions. Despite the job cuts, Ilishayev stated that the company will continue to open fulfillment centers in key locations and add new items to its inventory. As of September 2022, Gopuff had 10,000 employees and was valued at $15 billion.
Gopuff’s recent layoffs come as the company faces increasing competition in the rapidly growing delivery market. The company’s main rivals include Uber Eats, DoorDash, and Instacart, all of which have made significant investments in recent years to expand their services and customer base. In response, Gopuff has been exploring new ways to diversify its business and attract new customers, such as expanding its product offerings beyond convenience store items and partnering with other retailers to offer same-day delivery.
However, the company’s rapid expansion and high valuation have also led to concerns among some investors and analysts. Gopuff’s business model relies on a low-margin, high-volume approach to delivery, which can make it difficult to achieve profitability over the long term. In addition, the company has faced criticism for its treatment of workers, including reports of poor working conditions, low wages, and high turnover rates.
Despite these challenges, Gopuff remains one of the fastest-growing companies in the delivery market, with a presence in more than 650 cities across the United States, Europe, and the United Kingdom. The company has also continued to raise significant amounts of capital, including a $1 billion funding round in June 2021 led by investors such as Fidelity and Blackstone. However, as the company looks to balance growth with profitability, it remains to be seen whether Gopuff will be able to maintain its position as a leader in the delivery space.


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BELMAR, NJ — The Belmar Business Partnership has brought a colorful touch of the garden to the central shopping district.
More than 50 large planters filled with flowers and foliage have been placed in front of storefronts mostly on Main Street and 10th Avenue, where they are beginning to spill over with vibrant blooms of petunias, marigolds and million bells.
BBP President Sal Marchese spearheaded the nonprofit corporation’s $25,000 streetscape project, with help from the borough’s Department of Public Works to fill the planters and then place them along the district's streets.
Taking an environmentally friendly approach to the effort, Marchese had the large round containers filled halfway with plastic water bottles before putting the soil on top — plenty deep enough for the plants themselves, but also making them less heavy and easier to move.
While some store owners may voluntarily water and weed the container gardens, Public Works will complete that task several times a week to ensure the plants thrive for the rest of the summer.
Studies show that flowers can benefit downtown shopping areas by creating an inviting atmosphere for visitors, according to America in Bloom, a nonprofit group that promotes nationwide beautification through encouraging the use of flowers, plants, trees, and other environmental and lifestyle enhancements.
Not only have such efforts in downtown areas across the country increased foot traffic, “it plants pride in these communities, making then welcoming and vibrant places to live, work and play,” states the Columbus, Ohio-based organization.
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NEW YORK (
) -- If the back-to-school selling season is any indication of holiday sales, this Christmas should be merry for teen retailers.
Abercrombie & Fitch
set to kick off third-quarter earnings reports for the group on Tuesday, the focus will be on fourth-quarter outlooks, as investors seek color regarding the upcoming holiday season.
Teen retailers are often considered a gauge of discretionary spending, and as such will be viewed as a barometer for holiday spending.
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There will also be significant attention paid to rising costs in the sector, as cotton, labor and freight costs continue to increase. There are no signs that these surges are abating, with some forecasts calling for cotton to hit $2 a pound over the next three months.
Inventory also remains a concern, with analysts predicting that most retailers in the space will exhibit inventory growth that surpasses sales growth. "Based on our end of second-quarter inventory analysis across the sector, only 44% of retailers in our coverage universe exhibited sales growth faster than average inventory growth," Janney Capital Markets analyst Adrienne Tennant, wrote in a note. "We believe that across the sector, retailers are driving sales growth with margin-eroding promotions, and we believe this trend will continue into holiday."
Given all of this, here's a look at how teen retailers are poised heading into third-quarter earnings reports.
Abercrombie & Fitch
Abercrombie & Fitch
is expected to deliver solid third-quarter results, due to a combination of well-executed promotions, improved merchandise and international growth.
After its robust back-to-school results, analysts expect an optimistic tone from management heading into the fourth quarter.
In October, same-store sales grew 2%, falling short of Wall Street's estimates of a 5.6% jump. But quarterly revenue came in above forecast, growing 18% to $885.8 million, compared with outlook of $881.7 million. Comparable sales for the quarter rose 7%.
Abercrombie has not provided third-quarter estimates, but analysts are predicting a profit of 51 cents per share when the teen retailer reports results on Nov. 16.
American Eagle Outfitters
American Eagle Outfitters
saw a remarkable improvement in the back-to-school season from what was a challenging spring and summer.
This is credited to a more desirable fashion assortment and leaner inventory.
"We remain optimistic heading into the fourth quarter, as American Eagle emphasizes driving profitable sales inclusive of defensive posturing from both an expense and inventory standpoint," Susquehanna analyst Thomas Filandro, wrote in a note.
The teen retailer is also repositioning its aerie brand, which Filandro expects will be a positive callout in the third quarter.
While American Eagle missed same-store sales estimates in October, the company upped its third-quarter outlook for the second-month in a row. American Eagle is now predicting profit in the range of 28 cents to 29 cents per share, up from prior estimates of 27 cents to 28 cents.
On average, analysts are calling for a profit of 29 cents a share on revenue of $748.1 millilon. American Eagle is scheduled to report third-quarter earnings on Nov. 18.
is starting to feel pressured as rivals lower price points closer to its sweet spot.
Still, analyst expect Aeropostale's business remains in positive sales territory, at least for now.
"We believe potential pressure should not impact third-quarter results, however, but may result in a longer-term concern.," Tennant wrote in a note.
Tennant says there is concern that fourth-quarter estimates are too high, and expects management will issue an outlook below Wall Street's forecast of $1.03 a share.
After reporting a disappointing decline in October same-store sales, management reiterated its third-quarter outlook, expecting to hit the midpoint of its guidance of 61 cents to 63 cents a share. The quarter's results will include an approximately 4 cent charge related to retirement plan of its chairman and former chief executive, Julian Geiger.
Aeropostale is scheduled to report third-quarter results on Nov. 16, and analysts are calling for a profit of 66 cents on revenue of $607.6 million.
is expected to be the standout of the teen sector.
The skate and surf inspired retailer has been benefiting from a combination of a significant pop in transactions and improved product costs, Filandro said in a note. Catering to the action sports lifestyle sets the brand apart from the mall-based competition and bodes well for continued momentum into the holiday season.
After reporting a 21.5% surge in October same-store sales, Zumiez raised its guidance for a third time this quarter. The retailer is now forecasting earnings in the range of 36 cents to 37 cents a share, from prior outlook of 28 cents to 30 cents.
"We commend management's meticulous process of 'growing' with newer brands, and we believe that as competitors shift their merchandising strategy to target an older age group, Zumiez may well find itself the recipient of incremental share," Tennant wrote in a note. "Despite the relatively expensive valuation, we believe Zumiez will continue to be a 'beat-and-raise' earnings story into holiday."
Zumiez is set to report earnings on Dec. 1 and analysts forecast earnings of 37 cents on revenue of $133.8 million.
held its ground during the back-to-school season, abstaining from resorting to price cuts to drive sales.
"Promotional levels continue to be controlled, which, by comparisons to other teen and young-adult retailers, may become more apparent as we head into the critical and highly promotional Black Friday weekend," Tennant wrote.
This move is expected to support third-quarter margins, but Filandro still foresees margins to contract below 2009 levels.
The premium-denim retailer has been incorporating more surf-inspired brands, which are gaining momentum.
Buckle may also be on the verge of issuing a special dividend or increasing its regular dividend, as its cash position builds, Filandro said.
The company has not issued third-quarter forecasts, but analysts are predicting a profit of 69 cents a share on revenue of $238 million. Buckle is scheduled to report earnings on Nov. 18.
Tennant said she believes Wall Street estimates have improved following October's better-than-expected comparable sales results.
Don't expect a turn in
( HOTT) sales in its third-quarter.
The teen retailer continues to face difficult comparisons from last year's boost from
merchandise, which is expected to continue through December.
Hot Topic guided third-quarter earnings to the low end of its forecast in the range of 5 cents to 8 cents a share after same-store sales dropped 8.5% in October.
Tennant said she is concerned that fourth-quarter estimates are too high, and expects the company will provide guidance below Wall Street's forecast of 13 cents a share.
"We continue to remain concerned about the emergence of a new strategy that is moving more mainstream, and we believe same-store sales could remain in negative territory for the remainder of the year," Tennant wrote in a note.
Pacific Sunwear of California
Pacific Sunwear of California
is on the road to recovery.
With Christine Lee now heading up juniors merchandising and design following 20-years at
, there is a noticeable shift in merchandise.
Tennant said she expects to see the full effect of Lee's work in spring 2011, but already there has been a move to highlighting complete outfits, rather than top and bottom separates, as well as a new focus on targeting an older customer.
Still, this shift will take time. "While we have a very favorable view of the product, these product turns, especially those that target a new age range, take time and often the educational process to appeal to a new target market can be a slow and measured process," Tennant wrote.
Pacific Sunwear is forecasting a loss between 9 cents and 16 cents in the third quarter, with same-store sales declining between 4% and 9%.
The biggest focus will be on fourth-quarter same-store sales. Management said it will achieve positive fourth-quarter comparable sales. While Tennant believes the company is on track to meet this goal, it's not a definate.
( WTSLA) is expecting to be on the high-side of its third-quarter guidance.
The teen retailer saw its October same-store sales slip 0.7%, significantly better than the 3.8% decline analysts predicted.
Following better-than-expected results, Wet Seal said it now expects earnings to come in at the top of its guidance between 1 cent and 3 cents a share. This includes about a penny per share in writedowns that the company did not include in its initial forecast. Excluding the charges, management expects a profit of 4 cents a share, a penny better than Wall Street's guidance.
Wet Seal will report third-quarter results on Nov. 18.
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Boeing Co. this week said it agreed to pay more than $2.5 billion because of fatal crashes stemming from problems with the 737 Max. The company is looking to the settlement a way to move on from a corporate crisis.
Manufacturing outperformed the overall economy in December, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics said today.
Honda Motor Co. this week began production of the 2022 Acura MDX. The company is using virtual reality, in combination with traditional training, to get output up to speed.
This article is based on the Workforce Leadership Exchange at FABTECH 2019. It continues coverage that began with the Up Front column in ME, January 2020, page 6, and continued with “Workforce Pipeline” on pages 102-103 of the April issue and “Workforce Pipeline” on pages 86-87 of the October issue.


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With emission laws tightening around motorcycle manufacturers, we bid a quiet farewell to the famed 2019 Suzuki Hayabusa GSX1300-R which is not in compliance with Euro 4 standards. After making its debut back in 1999 and soldiering on for two decades – the last major update to the Hayabusa was 10 years ago – the Hayabusa held the record for fastest production motorcycle till the introduction of the Kawasaki H2, leaving aside limited production factory specials.
Powered by a 1,340 cc, liquid-cooled DOHC inline-four, the Hayabusa – peregrine falcon in Japanese – produced a claimed 173 hp at 9,500 rpm and 135 Nm of torque at 7,000 rpm. This was good enough to propel the Hayabusa to a top speed of 312 km/h back in 1999 before motorcycle manufacturers came to a gentleman’s agreement to limit the top speed of their products in fear of authorities imposing non-negotiable restrictions.
Weighing in at 266 kg, the Hayabusa is hardly a lightweight by today’s superbike standards and suspension is done with upside-down forks and monoshock at the back. For the 2019 Suzuki Hayabusa, Brembo four-piston calliper brakes are offered, with a single-piston Nissin unit at the back and ABS is standard.
Certainly the Kawasaki ZX-14 is capable of much more, if not for being restricted and we have personally ridden modified examples well past the 330 km/h mark but the Hayabusa was, due to a simple matter of policy, the winner of the motorcycle top speed war that began in the early 90s with the Kawasaki ZZR1100.
It remains to be seen what, if any, replacement Suzuki might propose for its hyperbike. Rumours have been circulating that a replacement Hayabusa in the form of a 1,400 cc turbocharged four-cylinder is on the drawing board but little has been heard of it.
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Some Windows 10 users reported issues with certain apps on their devices that refused to launch. Users noticed that default apps would not launch anymore on their systems or crash shortly after launch. Some received the error message File system error (-2147219196), others no error at all.
One user reported the issue on Microsoft’s official Answers forum. The thread blew up quickly. 380 users confirmed that they had the “same question”, and 524 replied to the original message.
The thread starter noted that Microsoft’s official Photos app would crash a few seconds after launch on a Windows 10 system. Double-clicks on photos returned the error message File system error (-2147219196) instead of a view of the selected image.
The apps, including the Photos app, were all native apps of the operating system. Even Microsoft’s Feedback Hub app, used to report feedback and issues, did not work anymore on affected devices.
To sum it up: affected users are no longer able to launch (select) native Windows 10 apps on their devices.
Users reported the issues elsewhere, including on Microsoft’s Answers forum. There, it quickly became clear that the issue could not be resolved easily. Rollbacks of updates and even reinstallations of Windows did not resolve the issue for affected users.
More and more reports poured in and some users managed to find commonalities. It became clear quickly that the issue affected older systems only. Devices with Intel Core 2 Duo and and Quad processors, as well as older AMD Athlon chips were affected, while devices with newer processors were not. All of these processors shared another commonality, the lack of support for SSE 4.2.
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Windows 10’s list of officially supported processors does not include Core 2 chipsets. Microsoft did not introduce barriers in Windows 10 to prevent the installation of the operating systems on devices with unsupported hardware.
The company introduced compatibility blocks in Windows 11. The operating system cannot be installed on devices with unsupported processors, at least not without hacks.
Any attempt to install Windows 11 on a device with an unsupported processor is blocked.
Windows 10 gets installed on devices with unsupported hardware. It may run a bit slower, but that seems to be the only sideeffect.
Microsoft is working on a solution
Microsoft employee Mahmoud G Saleh confirmed the issue and revealed that Microsoft is working on a resolution.
Hi, the Visual C++ team has identified the problem as a regression in the vclibs framework package that the Photos app and other apps depend on. The problem affects computers with older hardware (that do not support SSE 4.2 instructions). Microsoft is currently working on validating a solution and it’s expected to rollout to affected customers soon.
He confirmed that the issue is caused by a regression in a framework package, and that devices with processors that do not support SSE 4.2 instructions are affected.
Saleh posted the information on February 2, 2024. It is unclear when Microsoft is going to roll out a fix to affected users.
Good news is that Microsoft is working on a fix. Bad news is that it is unclear when the fix will be released.
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We are urging the public not to give themselves an unnecessary fright this Halloween and to take extra care using candles.
As the scariest time of the year approaches, we are warning people putting candles in carved pumpkins and using decorative Halloween lights to do so safely, to minimise the risk of fire and injury.
Candles are one of the biggest causes of fires in the home and although they can be used to create a dark and spooky atmosphere, they should never be left unattended or Londoners risk finding a real horror scene on their return.
Our top candle safety tips are:
• Always place your candles/tea lights in a suitable fire resistant candleholder.
• Always put the candleholder on a heat resistant surface like a ceramic place.
• Keep candles/tea lights away from curtains, furniture and anything else that can catch fire.
• Keep candles out of reach of children and pets.
Candles should be fully extinguished and decorative lights turned off both at night, and when going out.
Our Third Officer, Dave Brown, said: “We are not out to try and spoil any fun or celebrations leading up to Halloween, we just don’t want people to risk unnecessary scares. All we ask is that extra care is taken, particularly where candles are being used.
“Candles should be kept well away from any fabric or clothing that could catch fire, including scary fancy dress costumes and it’s vital candles are put out when people leave a room, otherwise the results can be catastrophic.”


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As the snow falls, so will the price of select Busch Beer products for a limited time
FARGO — North Dakota beer drinkers, it’s time for a lesson in the importance of math.
Today, Busch Beer announced that, until March 21, they will track snowfall in seven cities across the country. With every inch, legal drinkers in those states will be eligible to receive $1 off select Busch products. Cities include Fargo; Des Moines, Iowa; Grand Rapids, Mich.; Minneapolis; Omaha, Neb.; Buffalo, N.Y.; and Green Bay, Wis.
“We know some of our biggest fans are going to experience a lot of snow this winter, which can make things a little rough,” says Daniel Blake, senior director of marketing at Anheuser-Busch. “There’s not much worse than a snowstorm hitting and your stock of Busch being low, so this is a fun way to make our fans’ lives a little easier this season in those snowy cities.”
It’s a marketing move as slick as the roads are, especially in North Dakota, where the wind chill has plummeted to double digits and snowfall totals have already ranged from eight to 24 inches (the last big storm, however, dumped the largest amounts before the beer discount meter started running). According to their official site page, Busch.com/snowday, Fargo had .02 inches of snow on Jan. 14. That’s a $4 discount.
Don’t hope for too much, though: the rebate caps at $30.
If trying to ignore the fluffy stuff is more your thing, Busch has set up custom interactive billboards paired to National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration snowfall counts in each city. In addition, customers can visit Busch.com/snowday to find out how much they’re officially eligible to earn back, on which products, and exactly how.


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NEW YORK - The Metropolitan Transportation Authority is expanding its OMNY tap-and-go fare payment system to all five boroughs.
- On Tap: MTA Begins Limited Rollout of New Fare Payment System
- Tapped In: MTA's New OMNY Fare Payment System Hits Million Milestone
The contactless program will be available for the first time at the following stations next month:
86th Street -Bay Ridge
Sutphin Boulevard-Archer Avenue-JFK
St. George and Tompkinsville stations on the Staten Island Railway.
OMNY is also expanding to these line segments:
51st Street to 125th Street on the 4, 5 and 6 lines
138th Street on the 4
Rector Street to 59th Street-Columbus Circle on the 1.
Riders use OMNY by tapping their credit card or smartphone wallet instead of swiping a MetroCard.
The MTA says three million taps have been recorded since the program launched in June on the 4, 5, and 6 lines between Grand Central and Barclays Center.
Officials say the new payment system will be available in all 472 stations, as well as all MTA bus routes, by the end of next year.


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A psychedelic 1965 Porsche 365c 1600 cabriolet, famously owned by Janis Joplin, is up for auction at Sotheby's.
The model will provide the headline lot of the Driven By Disruption sale in New York on December 10. It's expected to make in excess of $400,000.
Joplin's brother Michael told the Guardian newspaper: "Like most people and their car of choice, her Porsche is a direct link to Janis.
"She drove it everywhere … with the top down and her feathers flying. Her music, life and car are a part of rock'n'roll history."
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Sens. Cruz, Cotton, Colleagues Introduce Bill to Ban Anti-Semitic Country-of-Origin Labels
WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Sens. Ted Cruz (R-Texas), member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, Tom Cotton (R-Ark.), John Boozman (R-Ark.), Rick Scott (R-Fla.), Marco Rubio (R-Fla.), Bill Hagerty (R-Tenn.), Marsha Blackburn (R-Tenn.), and Thom Tillis (R-N.C.) this week introduced the Anti-BDS Labeling Act to prohibit the Biden administration from reversing current guidelines that require Israeli goods produced in areas where Israel exercises the relevant authorities to be labeled as "Made in Israel." Such a change would help the anti-Semitic Boycott, Divestment, Sanctions (BDS) Movement to target particular Israeli companies and goods.
Upon introduction, Sen. Cruz said:
"Campaigns to boycott or discriminate against Israel and Israeli Jews are driven by antisemitic hate. I am proud to join Sen. Cotton on this bill blocking the Biden administration from reversing current guidelines that allow the State of Israel to exercise their sovereignty when marking goods made in their own country."
Sen. Cotton said:
"Left-wing activists abuse county-of-origin labels in order to stigmatize products made in Israel. Our bill will defend the integrity of the Jewish State by ensuring that Israeli products may proudly bear the label ‘Made in Israel.'"
Sen. Boozman said:
"As our most strategic and important ally in the Middle East, Israel should be assured that the U.S. government will not reverse course and take part in the campaign to delegitimize its authority and punish its economy. This legislation would ensure our support for the Jewish state, which reached new heights under the Trump administration, remains steadfast and rejects anti-Semitic movements attempting to undermine it."
Sen. Scott said:
"We cannot allow the disgusting rise of anti-Semitism to continue to permeate our country and the halls of Congress. I'm proud to join this effort and continue my strong support of our great ally Israel. I will always stand with our Jewish community and fight the BDS movement and anti-Semitism wherever it is found."
Sen. Rubio said:
"As the co-author of the bipartisan Combating BDS Act of 2021, I'm proud to join this legislative effort that would prohibit President Biden and his administration from reversing a common-sense Trump-era policy. As the boycott, divestment, and sanctions (BDS) movement continues with its destructive anti-Israel campaign, we must ensure products made in Israel aren't the prime targets of economic warfare."
Sen. Hagerty said:
"The antisemitic Boycott, Divestment, and Sanctions (BDS) movement is engaged in discriminatory economic warfare targeting the Jewish state of Israel. Last year, President Trump dealt a serious blow to the BDS movement when he ended the U.S. government's discriminatory treatment of Israeli goods produced in Judea and Samaria, and required these imported goods to be labeled as ‘Made in Israel.' I'm proud to support Senator Cotton's important legislation to counter efforts by the BDS movement and its anti-Israel supporters to pressure the Biden Administration into reversing President Trump's pro-Israel policy change."
Sen. Blackburn said:
"Tennesseans are proud to stand with Israel. We must not allow the Biden Administration to roll back existing policy and allow the singling out and discrimination against products made in Israel. It is a double standard that is not applied to other sovereign nations involved in territorial disputes."
Sen. Tillis added:
"Israel is a pluralistic democracy in a repressive region, and one of America's closest allies. Amid rising hate crimes and increasing anti-Israel rhetoric, we should not be supporting policies that promote anti-Semitism. I am proud to co-sponsor this legislation to allow Israel to maintain appropriate country-of-origins labeling for goods produced in areas they exercise relevant authority."
Read the full text of their bill here.
- In 1995, the Clinton administration changed longstanding U.S. policy and required "Made in West Bank" country-of-origin (COO) labels for Israeli goods produced in Judea and Samaria, even though the U.S. government treats these products as "articles of Israel" for trade purposes.
- In 2016, the Obama administration republished these labeling guidelines as part of a broader effort to oppose the Israeli government.
- In November 2020, Sen. Cruz co-signed a letter to President Trump urging the administration to change U.S. customs policy and guidelines to allow Israeli goods produced in Judea and Samaria to be labeled "Made in Israel."
- Following their letter, the Trump administration created new guidelines that required Israeli goods produced in areas where Israel exercised the relevant authorities to be labeled as "Made in Israel."


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Samsung XCover Pro Targets Businesses
Samsung this week revealed the Galaxy XCover Pro, a new Android 10 phone "optimized for a variety of industries including retail, healthcare, logistics and manufacturing". It's just slightly larger than the Galaxy S10+, but with a rugged body military-rated for drops up to 1.5 meters, and rated IP68 for dust and water. Its flat screen measures 6.2-inches, sports full-HD+ resolution, and works with gloves and wet fingers. It has a 4,050 mAh removable battery that support 15W fast charging and charging docks with pogo pins. It also has a 25 megapixel main camera, 13 megapixel front camera, NFC, fingerprint reader on the side, and two programmable shortcut buttons. One of the buttons has be used for the PTT (walkie-talkie) feature of Microsoft Teams. It's powered by a Samsung Exynos chip paired with 4 GB of RAM. It has 64 GB of storage built-in and supports memory cards up to 512 GB. It will work on Verizon's network in the US and be available in the first half of 2020 for $500.
Nov 16, 2020
Samsung's Galaxy XCover Pro is now available from AT&T for $510. The phone was first launched by Samsung at the start of the year as an unlocked phone for use on the Verizon network.
Feb 20, 2019
The tenth edition of Samsung's Galaxy S series of flagship phones includes, for the first time, four different models spanning a range of sizes and price points. Samsung announced the Galaxy S10 series today at an event in San Francisco.
Mar 23, 2021
OnePlus today announced the OnePlus 9 and OnePlus 9 Pro, its newest flagship phones. The 9 Pro is a true flagship-class phone with a QHD AMOLED display with variable refresh from 1 to 120 Hz, and IP68 water rating, starting at $969.
Jan 10, 2020
CAT's latest rugged phone for the US market is the S32. It's a bit more affordable than past models at $349.
Apr 14, 2020
OnePlus has revealed its new lineup for 2020 — the OnePlus 8 and OnePlus 8 Pro — both of which have 5G. They also manage to pack larger batteries into slightly thinner bodies compared to their predecessors.
It looks like this great spec'd out device (aside from limited RAM) will be exclusive to VZW in the USA and only available for B2B sales. Not to consumers.


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Tesla released its financial results and shareholder letter for the fourth quarter and full-year 2022 after market close on Tuesday. Wall Street consensus for this quarter was $24.6 billion in revenue and earnings of $1.13 per share.
These would have been new records for Tesla due to new record deliveries of over 405,000 electric vehicles during the quarter. However, it was a challenging quarter to estimate due to Tesla offering significant discounts on many vehicles delivered in December and the ramp-up of Tesla’s energy business, which is also harder to estimate.
The company reported $24.3 billion in revenue for Q4 2022, missing Wall Street’s expectations by $300 million. However, it did beat earnings expectations with $1.19 per share. The company also managed to increase its cash position by just over $1 billion during the quarter, now sitting on an impressive $22 billion pile of cash.
For the full year of 2022, the automaker generated over $12 billion in net income, a strong performance considering the challenges facing the industry.
The company plans to continue to focus on increasing production and deliveries of its electric vehicles, as well as expanding its energy business. The company’s management will discuss these results and future plans further on a conference call later tonight.
Here’s Tesla’s Q4 2022 results:


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Fresh in Fox Chapel: Farm market offers plenty
Vine-ripened blackberries make their debut next week at the Fox Chapel farm market, joining fresh-picked strawberries, locally harvested honey and organic cheese available for purchase.
“The strawberries are so ripe that you can smell them from the parking lot,” said Nate Sturgess, whose family orchard in Beaver County has for 25 years supplied turkeys, homemade jam and 12 acres of apples.
The farm market opened earlier this month for its fifth season at Shady Side Academy's senior campus in Fox Chapel.
More than a dozen vendors turned out for the market opening earlier this month, but the size is expected to increase throughout the season to more than 20.
All will feature locally-sourced food and specialty items from farms and vendors within 120 miles of Shady Side Academy, said Sarah York Rubin, executive director of programs at the school.
Matt Jenkins, a second-year apprentice from Blackberry Meadows Farm, manned a table featuring beet greens, lime basil and purple radishes grown at the 85-acre, certified organic site in Fawn. They also offer local greens that grow wild.
“We do foraging,” he said, showing off lamb's quarters and other spring greens that might be mistaken for weeds. “These are really high in vitamins and you can find them in your own back yard.”
Nearby, Lauren Saggio was pouring samples of Innergy juice — a mix of carrot, pineapple, orange and ginger. The GOODLife Juices, bottled in a commercial kitchen in Sharpsburg, have no added sugar or preservatives. There are two pounds of vegetables in a 16-ounce bottle, Saggio said.
Jodi Griswold, owner of North Woods Ranch in Marshall, talked to shoppers about her grass-fed beef.
“You get the best meat when a cow is fed grass,” she said.
Not all of the vendors sell food. Some people sell hand-made jewelry, natural cleaning supplies and perennials.
Sarah March and Rachel Barnyak plan to sell vintage jewelry and hand-painted silk scarves. Barnyak offers scarves that resemble a watercolor painting.
“The result is a beautiful one-of-a-kind piece,” she said.
Craig Jahnke, a beekeeper from Fox Chapel, sat nearby showing people a slice from one of the 20 hives he tends to in O'Hara and West Deer.
There were about 500 bees inside the crate but he said a typical hive might hold more than 30,000 bees.
Jahnke encouraged people to taste the raw honey.
“It's a completely different taste from what you get at the store because it's not heated in the process,” he said. “It has much more flavor.”
Retired Pittsburgh Public Schools teachers Lori Sammartino and Melinda Suzensky set up a booth called Re-stARTistry filled with take-and-make crafts.
“We want to create and inspire,” Suzensky said.
“We want to show them that it doesn't take a lot of money to have something nice,” Sammartino said.
Tawnya Panizzi is a staff writer for Trib Total Media. She can be reached at 412-782-2121, ext. 2 or at email@example.com.


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Following listing support on a new exchange, Bitcoin’s forked coin surged by 100%.
The last 7 days for the crypto sector have been a good environment for Crypto investors, as Bitcoin showed a rally of 20%. The whole positive situation arose because of the several filing of Bitcoin spot ETFs with the United States Securities Exchange Commission (SEC). Experts believe that the SEC will approve all these applications and further will bring a huge amount of investment in the Bitcoin market.
Amid this Bitcoin rally Bitcoin’s forked coin “Bitcoin Cash (BCH)” surged by nearly 100% within 7 days. The current trade price of BCH is $209 & this trade price is 94% high than the last 7 days’ trade price.
Recently a new crypto trade platform EDX Markets was launched and also listed Bitcoin Cash coin. This exchange is backed by heavy funding from Charles Schwab, Citadel Securities, Fidelity Digital Assets, Paradigm, Sequoia Capital, and Virtu Financial.
People are considering that listing Bitcoin cash on such a high-profile crypto exchange will push an inflow of new investors in BCH coin.
It is worth it to note that here Bitcoin Cash is not limited to Proof-of-work (PoW) Crypto token, instead this blockchain is moving toward the new use cases. This year, crypto devs will be able to deploy smart contracts on the mainnet of the Bitcoin cash blockchain.
Bitcoin Cash took birth from the Bitcoin network via a fork in 2017. People believe that the Bitcoin Cash fork was an intentional move by Roger ver. According to Roger, Bitcoin Cash was needed to fulfill the need of Bitcoin, which was not able to process transactions at a low cost.
Roger always remains ready to promote Bitcoin & Bitcoin Cash in the sector via his appearance in the Crypto Twitter community. Before Bitcoin Cash birth, Roger was a highly respected person in the crypto sector but in 2017 he faced criticism from the Bitcoin proponents over misuse of self respected position to split the Bitcoin community.


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CCP announces Kronos, the summer update for EVE Online
CCP has unveiled Kronos the summer update for EVE Online.
Kronos is the first update in a new shift in CCP's content delivery plans boosting from two updates a year to ten updates a year.
EVE Online senior producer Andie Nordgren said, “The new cadence of development will allow us to take on bigger, more ambitious features, deliver content at an increased pace, and give our players even more to look forward to. Kronos is the perfect release to kick off the series of upcoming changes as it provides the foundation for the colonization dreams of player empires we’re working towards—epic sci-fi construction projects that lead to new parts of the universe.”
Kronos will arrive for EVE Online on June 3rd.
- Final piece of Dark Souls II Season Pass DLC arrives on PC and Xbox 360
- CD Projekt RED releases some concept art for Triss and Emhyr from The Witcher 3
- 2K announces the new MyCareer mode for WWE 2K15
- Microsoft skips 9 and goes straight to announcing Windows 10
- Luis Suarez' ban extends into FIFA 15 as well
- Creative Assembly revives the multiplayer for Rome: Total War – Alexander on Steam
- Shadow Of Mordor launch trailer makes the game look suitably epic
- Minecraft for PS Vita heads into final testing
- PlayStation Home to close next year


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Organic apple sales typically drop off some time during the summer, both because supply has been limited and the expertise to hold them for an extended period in controlled atmosphere storage is still a work in progress.
Both of those issues are being addressed, but how long the supply of organic apples lasts into the summer depends largely upon the variety. “We will have good quality organics into the summer as we normally do and the two most favored varieties that are left in storage in volume are Galas and Fujis,” said Catherine Gipe-Stewart, communications manager for Domex Superfresh Growers, Yakima, WA.
Catherine Gipe-Stewart, Communications Manager, Domex Superfresh Growers
Gipe-Stewart told OPN this week that the Washington apple industry had shipped 8.6 million boxes of organic apples to market with about 7.5 million boxes remaining in storage. “Volume shipped and remaining is 400,000 boxes more than a year ago,” she said, adding that momentum on organic apple sales is excellent.
She also reported that scan data from the previous four weeks revealed that year over year “organic dollars were up nine percent and volume was up 11 percent. Organic average price per pound was down slightly more than two percent at $2.12.”
Domex SuperFresh Organic Apples
Gipe-Stewart added the Gala variety is the workhorse of the category, representing 40 percent of organic apple volume. Fuji, Honeycrisp, Granny Smith, and Pink Lady round out the top five. Over the past year, Gipe-Stewart said the organic apple category is up one and one-half percent in dollars and 3 percent in pounds.
Brianna Shales, communications manager for Stemilt Growers LLC, Wenatchee, WA, said the organic apple category “is performing well and there remains opportunities to promote organic apples in the spring and early summer months.” She agreed Galas and Fujis will offer the best opportunity for retail promotions moving into spring and summer and mentioned that Earth Day on April 22 is always a big time for organic promotions.
Brianna Shales, Communications Manager, Stemilt Growers
“As always, it’s important that we line up the 4 Ps to continue to grow the organic apple category in the late season. Price, promotion, product and placement are all key to success on organics,” Shales said.
While the Washington apple industry has been able to stretch the season, Shales said Stemilt “will have a small supply gap between this crop and the 2019 crop of organics.” The Stemilt representative said the company and its growers are working hard to increase the organic supply of some of the specialty apple varieties.
Stemilt Pinata Apple
“We grow all of our proprietary varieties organically. Pinata is our signature apple that we have available now, and Rave and SweeTango come in August,” Shales said. “Usually with a new variety, conventional volumes come first and organic follows as it takes time to transition and achieve organic certification.”
Organic apples also offer forward-thinking retailers a great opportunity to grow the category and up the average ring. At least that is the view of George Harter, vice president of marketing for Columbia Marketing International LLC, Wenatchee, WA.
George Harter, VP of Marketing, Columbia Marketing International
Harter said the apple category is in danger of experiencing an overall drop in sales unless retailers start concentrating more of their efforts on increasing sales of the higher priced items in the category, which includes organic and specialty apples…and even better, a combination of the two: organic specialty apples.
He added some grower-shippers and many retailers continue to fight for market share by lowering the f.o.b. and retail price of the traditional varieties rather than promoting sales of the higher priced item, which he says consumers want. “We offer seven of the top 10 varieties consumers want,” noting that Ambrosia is number one in this category followed by Envy.
Harter said CMI features several other popular varieties in its apple lineup and the firm does offer organic SKUs of the top two specialty apple varieties as well as Kanzi and Kiku.
CMI Kanzi Apples
Each of these varieties – and many other specialty varieties – offer unique flavor profiles and are truly the drivers for increased growth in the category, Harter said. He reiterated that the apple industry has to move in this direction to avoid a decline in average retail sales price for the category.
“The apple category is at risk, but we see the light,” he said. “We have to strengthen the category with these club varieties, both organic and conventional.”