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With Europe looking forward to at least a few more years of economic challenges, travelers from Brazil, Russia, India, and China will likely flood into its cities to snap up merchandise and give its retail and hospitality sectors a much needed bump.
Luxury shopping trips for the nouveaux riches, gadget-free accommodation and booking holidays on smart TVs are some of the future travel trends predicted in a new report released on Monday.
The “WTM Global Trends Report” by market research firm Euromonitor International predicted a continued rise in holiday packages which cater to tourists on shopping trips, a recovery in Middle East visits following the Arab Spring and Americans interested in destinations that have previously been off-limits.
Shoppers from Brazil, Russia, India and China, the so-called BRIC countries with rapidly growing economies, were expected to flock to European cities to splurge on luxury goods.
Chinese visitors to Europe alone reserve a third of their holiday budget for shopping, the European Travel Commission estimates and 95 percent of Chinese visitors of Louis Vuitton shops in Paris are on organized tours, according to Euromonitor.
Hotels in the Middle East are locating within or beside shopping malls to take advantage of the trend and nine major malls are due for completion across the region between 2012 and 2014. One of these, Yas Mall in Abu Dhabi, will be home to seven hotels.
After experiencing a 10 percent fall in tourism last year during the fallout from the Arab Spring, 2012 is promising to end with positive growth for the Middle East. This is forecast to continue into 2013 and beyond.
Indian travelers are helping a tourism boom in the Gulf by heading in large numbers to the region’s souks to purchase precious metals for wedding gifts and investment.
Although the report maintains that any growth in tourism arrivals will come from the relatively new outbound markets of Asia Pacific, Latin America and Eastern Europe, U.S. travelers are showing a particular interest in flocking to countries that have previously been off limits such as North Korea, Libya, Cuba and Myanmar thanks to the easing of travel restrictions.
American tourism to Myanmar is expected to rise by 71 percent by 2016, says Euromonitor.
Smart TVs are also highlighted in the report as vital new platforms for travel marketers seeking to use the device to directly connect consumers to the market by enabling them to make immediate bookings through the TV or via travel apps and Internet links.
“The next big thing is to have a presence on these machines,” Euromonitor’s travel and tourism research head Caroline Bremner said in the report. “With 50 percent penetration by 2014, it’s going to be fast adoption.”
On the flipside, customers will also want to be prised away from their technological gizmos on “digital detox” holidays in gadget-free hotels or those which offer incentives to put down the “crackberry” for a while.
Relaxing holiday options like spa, cruise and rail sojourns were also expected to perform particularly well through 2016.
Reporting By Peter Myers, editing by Paul Casciato. Copyright (2012) Thomson Reuters. Click for restrictions.
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Dynamic Capital Management Ltd cut its position in shares of Nordstrom, Inc. (NYSE:JWN) by 87.7% in the 4th quarter, Holdings Channel reports. The fund owned 5,198 shares of the specialty retailer’s stock after selling 37,144 shares during the period. Dynamic Capital Management Ltd’s holdings in Nordstrom were worth $246,000 at the end of the most recent quarter.
A number of other large investors have also recently made changes to their positions in JWN. Ariel Investments LLC boosted its position in shares of Nordstrom by 9.2% in the fourth quarter. Ariel Investments LLC now owns 1,303,102 shares of the specialty retailer’s stock worth $61,741,000 after buying an additional 109,753 shares during the period. AMP Capital Investors Ltd boosted its position in shares of Nordstrom by 28.5% in the fourth quarter. AMP Capital Investors Ltd now owns 46,416 shares of the specialty retailer’s stock worth $2,199,000 after buying an additional 10,300 shares during the period. BlueCrest Capital Management Ltd purchased a new stake in shares of Nordstrom in the fourth quarter worth about $747,000. Restructuring Capital Associates LP purchased a new stake in shares of Nordstrom in the fourth quarter worth about $6,633,000. Finally, MYDA Advisors LLC purchased a new stake in shares of Nordstrom in the fourth quarter worth about $284,000. Institutional investors own 59.01% of the company’s stock.
Several equities research analysts have recently weighed in on the company. Piper Jaffray Companies set a $48.00 target price on Nordstrom and gave the stock a “hold” rating in a research report on Thursday, March 1st. BMO Capital Markets set a $50.00 target price on Nordstrom and gave the stock a “hold” rating in a research report on Friday, January 12th. Zacks Investment Research raised Nordstrom from a “hold” rating to a “buy” rating and set a $56.00 target price for the company in a research report on Monday, January 15th. Robert W. Baird set a $53.00 target price on Nordstrom and gave the stock a “hold” rating in a research report on Thursday, March 1st. Finally, Royal Bank of Canada set a $49.00 target price on Nordstrom and gave the stock a “hold” rating in a research report on Friday, March 2nd. Two investment analysts have rated the stock with a sell rating, fifteen have issued a hold rating and seven have given a buy rating to the stock. Nordstrom presently has a consensus rating of “Hold” and a consensus target price of $48.82.
Nordstrom (NYSE:JWN) last announced its quarterly earnings data on Thursday, March 1st. The specialty retailer reported $1.20 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, missing the Thomson Reuters’ consensus estimate of $1.24 by ($0.04). Nordstrom had a net margin of 2.86% and a return on equity of 60.72%. The firm had revenue of $4.60 billion for the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $4.57 billion. During the same quarter in the previous year, the company earned $1.27 EPS. The company’s quarterly revenue was up 8.4% compared to the same quarter last year. equities research analysts expect that Nordstrom, Inc. will post 3.42 EPS for the current fiscal year.
The company also recently disclosed a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Tuesday, March 20th. Shareholders of record on Monday, March 5th will be paid a dividend of $0.37 per share. This represents a $1.48 annualized dividend and a yield of 2.96%. The ex-dividend date is Friday, March 2nd. Nordstrom’s payout ratio is currently 57.36%.
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tech2 News StaffFeb 15, 2018 15:53:00 IST
Apple has launched the HomePod smart speaker, which is a direct rival to the Amazon Echo and the Google Home. The HomePod costs $349 and there is only one model of the speaker. Now a report has emerged that the HomePod costs Apple a total of $219 to make and sell.
This would mean that at $349 price tag and factoring in additional costs for marketing over the $219 cost price, the HomePod is not bringing in Apple a lot of money. Apple's margins are normally huge, but they're apparently lower for the HomePod. By comparison, the iPhone X, according to a report by MacRumors, costs Apple around $357.50 and is sells for a whopping $999.
Despite its relatively high price, the HomePod is less profitable for Apple when compared with other smart speakers on the market. According to the report, the Google Home sells at a profit margin of 66 percent and the Amazon Echo for 56 percent as compared to Apple HomePod's 38 percent. A smaller focus on sound quality is one possible reason as to why both Home and Echo have a higher profit, as Apple has invested a lot to make the HomePod sound good, said the report.
As per a Bloomberg report, TechInsights claims that the HomePod components, including the tweeter microphones, woofer, and power management unit together costs around $58. Apple's A8 chip and its AI voice assistant Siri cost $25. Along with this, the animation for Siri and the lighting on the top are estimated to cost around $60. The exterior body, packaging, manufacturing and testing cost another $43.
In a recent report, it was said that Apple is making more money than ever, but it still doesn't seem to be enough to keep everyone happy. Apple's revenue forecast for the current quarter fell below analysts' already diminished expectations, fueling fears that early appetite for the iPhone X has quickly faded.
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CNET covers the new models and concept cars shown off at the 2014 Geneva Auto Show.
CNET editor Dong Ngo picks a handful of networking and storage products of 2014 he finds most interesting.
For the last few years 4K "Ultra HD" televisions have been displayed at CES, but in 2015 they'll dominate -- not just on the show floor, but on showroom floors everywhere throughout the year.
With the Eco-Mobius concept handset, people would be able to upgrade and switch individual pieces of their smartphones.
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The art of retail arbitrage -- buying products from brick-and mortar stores and selling them online for a higher price -- is alive and well.
The Japanese tech giant's latest wearable concept deploys an OLED screen, and has the potential to slot right onto your existing glasses.
While it may not go slantways or longways or backways, this elevator concept uses magnetic levitation to move up, down and sideways and bring passengers where they want to go.
This year's Los Angeles auto show featured new concepts from Audi and Bentley, a new small SUV from Mazda and a feast of sights for the automotive enthusiast.
The Lexus LF-C2 concept that debuted at the 2014 LA Auto Show looks smoking hot and close to production ready.
Bentley chose the Los Angeles Auto Show to debut a convertible version of the Mulsanne luxury sedan that the company has been developing.
The new look of Audi says "Quattro Inside" while the cabin does wild new things with screens.


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Samantha Daniels’s application, the Dating Lounge, has simply launched for iPhone
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Longtime matchmaker Samantha Daniels ended up being observing her consumers all shared the same issue: these were fed up with internet dating.
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NECA Toys have released packaging images of their upcoming Ash Vs. Evil Dead – Ultimate Hero Ash Figure based on the Starz series. Included with Ash are all of the head sculpts previously released and interchangeable parts that came with previous offerings. The packaging will be a nicely detailed lenticular flapped window box, and fans can expect to see this figure released in October 2017.
From the hit Starz TV series, Ash vs. Evil Dead! The series follows Ash, stock boy, aging lothario and chainsaw-handed monster hunter who spent 30 years avoiding responsibility, and the terrors of the Evil Dead.
NECA has given Ash the Ultimate action figure treatment—he comes with four interchangeable head sculpts, chainsaw, mechanical hand, wood hand, hand stump, photo of his car, and shotgun that fits in a back holster… Everything he needs to fight a plague of Deadites.
The 7” scale figure is highly articulated and comes in collector-friendly deluxe window box packagingwith opening flap and bonus lenticular cover.


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United States soybeans climbed to six-year highs this week as weather and export troubles in Argentina outweighed concerns of a new coronavirus strain hitting Britain. Corn and wheat futures traded near even as soybeans supported the grains complex.
Argentine grains inspectors and oilseeds workers started a new wage strike on Wednesday, organizers said in a joint statement, as stalling contract negotiations threatened to interrupt exports from one of the world's main bread baskets.
Brazil soybean imports during November reached 122,000 tons, 20 times more than in November 2019 (6,000 tons). Purchases cost US$ 49.2 million, compared to the US$ 1.9 million spent a year earlier, as the average value of the ton purchased increased from US $328.8 to US$ 402.4, according to the Brazilian Foreign Trade Secretariat, SECEX.
U.S. soybean futures rose for a sixth consecutive session on Friday and hit a four-year high on dry conditions in key South American crop areas and concerns about dwindling U.S. supplies. Corn also gained on strong exports and worries about South American dryness, while wheat ended mixed.
A U.S. grain export terminal near Baton Rouge, Louisiana, is loading about 38,000 tons of U.S. soybeans on a bulk cargo vessel for shipment to Brazil, according to Southport Agencies shipping lineup.
Bloomberg has reported that the United States began selling soybeans to Brazil after the Chamber of Foreign Trade (CAMEX) temporarily suspended import tariffs for corn and soybeans. This is a rare event that can be explained because Brazil has taken the lead in the production and export of the oilseed.
With stockpiles of oilseed at their lowest in decades, Brazil's Bunge SA is processing soybeans from Paraguay, and now also from Uruguay, which also plants over a million hectares of the oilseed.
Brazil's agribusiness exports during August 2020, reached US$ 8.91 billion, an increase of 7.8% in relation to the same month in 2019 (US$ 8.26 billion). Between August 2019 and 2020, agribusiness product exports grew by 16.5% in absolute values.
According to the Agricensus Agency, a load of Brazilian soy exported to northern China was detained on July 25 because ten crew members aboard a ship from Rio Grande do Sul have tested positive for Covid-19.
Brazilian soybeans imports to China during the month of March dropped 24.8%, over the same month last year. The data was released by the Chinese General Customs Administration last Sunday, April 26, and shows soy imports from Brazil reached 2.1 million tons in March, compared to 2.79 million tons in the same period last year.


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The US dollar retreated to most of its major forex counterparts in yesterday’s trading sessions, as there were no reports to give it any support. Only low-tier reports are due from the US economy today, although traders might start pricing in expectations for the FOMC minutes release. Do stay tuned for the JOLTS job openings data, NFIB small business index, and consumer credit data in today’s US trading session.
The euro made a quick bounce to its forex trading counterparts, despite mixed data from the euro zone. German industrial production showed weaker than expected results as a 1.8% decline was reported instead of the estimated 0.3% uptick while the previous figure was downgraded to show a 0.3% drop. Euro zone Sentix investor confidence data marked an improvement, as the reading climbed from 8.5 to 10.1 instead of dipping to the projected 7.5 figure. German and French trade balance are up for release today.
The pound managed to hold on to its recent gains even though there were no economic reports released from the UK yesterday. Halifax HPI and UK manufacturing production data are due today, both of which are likely to boost the pound higher if the actual figures come in strong. However, house prices are projected to show a 0.3% decline while manufacturing production could show another 0.4% uptick.
The franc regained ground as the Swiss jobless rate held steady at 3.2% while the foreign currency reserves report showed a higher reading. For today, Swiss CPI and retail sales data are due. The CPI could print a 0.1% uptick while retail sales might show an annualized 1.5% gain, an improvement from the previous 0.4% reading. Stronger than expected figures might lead to more gains for the franc.
The yen took advantage of the run in risk aversion in recent trading sessions, despite the lack of top-tier releases from Japan. Earlier today, the Japanese current account release showed a stronger than expected reading of 0.38 trillion JPY, more than twice as much the expected 0.17 trillion JPY surplus and a strong improvement from the previous 0.13 trillion JPY reading. Bank lending climbed from 2.2% to 2.3%. The Economy Watchers Sentiment index is up for release today and an improvement could be positive for the yen again.
The Aussie and Kiwi regained ground to the dollar while the Loonie showed weakness in recent trading sessions. Data from Australia, namely the AIG construction index and ANZ job advertisements, showed improvements yet Canada’s Ivey PMI turned out to be a huge disappointment as the reading fell from 48.2 to 46.9. Building permits, however, showed stronger than expected results of a 13.8% gain with an upward revision to the previous month’s reading. Only the Australian NAB business confidence report is due today.
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Solar microinverter supplier Enphase Energy has partnered with one of the largest Indian manufacturers Waaree Energies to produce an AC solar module for the Indian PV market.
Under this partnership, Waaree will offer its monocrystalline solar PV modules with Enphase microinverters attached to the back of its modules.
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This stands as the first AC solar module partnership that Enphase Energy has established in India. The Waaree Enphase AC modules will be assembled and shipped directly from Waaree’s PV module factory, located in Surat.
Nathan Dunn, managing director of Enphase Asia-Pacific, said: “Enphase Energy is the first global microinverter technology company to partner with Waaree to integrate our technology onto their solar modules.
“This is a truly exciting opportunity as it will allow us to extend our presence in India with a market leader in solar modules. Enphase and Waaree share the same philosophy of delivering solar solutions built on innovative technology and quality. Together, we will work toward delivering more affordable solar power to commercial and residential customers in India.”
Hitesh Doshi, chairman and managing director at Waaree Energies, added: “The attachment of Waaree solar PV modules with the Enphase microinverter system is a significant win for installers and customers. Not only will they enjoy the quality and performance of industry leading products, our AC solar modules will also be easier and faster to install.
“We are delighted to be working with Enphase Energy with its strong heritage in energy technology and continued development of quality microinverters that suit India’s unique climate and weather conditions.”


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Monopoly launches helpline to resolve family arguments
It's the cause of many family fights.
By Liva Gamble
December 21 2016
If you're the kind of family that can't finish a board game without tears, tantrums and the threat of World War Three, then keep this number handy over the holidays.
Hasbro has launched a hotline to help resolve family disputes over Monopoly after research found that half of all games end in acrimony.
Of the 2,000 adults surveyed, 51 per cent said their sessions ended in squabbles, most often caused by “making up the rules, buying a property someone else wants, taking too long, stealing from the bank and being too cocky when things are going their way.”
The hotline will be on hand from the 24th to the 26th December, utilising the official rulebook to settle any disputes as well as offering advice on how to resolve common complaints.
Craig Wilkins, Marketing Director of Hasbro UK & Ireland, said: “Monopoly is one of the best-loved board games of all time, because it’s a way for families to spend some quality time together.
“However, our research found that Monopoly games can regularly end in chaos, with some friends and family members stopping at nothing to win.”
Unfortunately, the 0800 689 4903 number is a UK one, so us Aussies might incur some hefty charges should we need to ring. But saving your family's sanity might just be worth it.


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Belgians are famous for their affinity with construction but 84% feel buying a new home is too costly these days, due to inflation along with higher prices for materials and energy, according to an iVox poll published on Saturday at the opening of the Batibouw construction salon in Brussels.
Almost four out of 10 Belgians are in the process of building or renovating, have done so within the past two years or plan to do so this year, Belga News Agency reports. Energy is a key concern, with 63% of respondents preferring a home that is more expensive but sustainable to a cheaper, energy-guzzling one. Still, 38% see prices as their main concern.
The survey also shows that half of all builders and renovators feel information on rebates is hard to find and too complex.
Another key finding is that, since the pandemic, people attach more importance to comfort (58%) and outdoor spaces (58%).
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A quarter of Belgians find that they live too close to one another, according to the poll. A similar number (24%) feel frustrated by the space available to them, and 23% are not satisfied with the design of their housing.
One-third of respondents who did work on their homes said they had not originally intended to do so but did it because of the pandemic.
“The Covid-19 crisis confronted many Belgians with the importance of a comfortable, well-furnished home,” said Batibouw Director Frédéric Devos. “At Batibouw 2022, we have thus created new inspiration areas, where future builders and renovators will be able to see the exhibitors’ products in a realistic framework and draw inspiration from them for their current or future homes.”


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Property tax due Tuesday
Elmore County officials announced that property notices for real property, mobile home and personal property taxes were mailed recently with the first installments due on Tuesday.
People can make their payments until 5 p.m. that day to avoid paying late charges and interest. Those making payments by mail need to ensure they have a postmark of Dec. 20.
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In another big ticket launch, global tech giant Apple is set to launch its iPhone SE. The new iPhone SE is likely to be launched during Apple event slated to be on March 8 this year.
According to the company, the event will witness the launch of third-generation of its most-affordable iPhone, iPhone SE. As per the latest predictions by a top Apple analyst Ming-Chi Kuo “1. Mass production starts in March 2022; 2. Apple is likely to ship 25-30 million units in the year 2022; 3.
Apple iPhone SE 3 may come in three storage options: 64/128/256GB; 4. iPhone SE 3 to run on Apple's A15 Bionic chipset, same that powers iPhone 13 series. It is likely to come with 5G support (mmW & Sub-6 GHz); 5. Apple iPhone SE 3 to come in three colour options: White, black and red; 6. Apple iPhone SE 3 may have similar form factor design as the current-generation iPhone SE
Other than these, Apple iPhone SE 3 has been keeping the tech rumour mill busy since months now. Other speculated specifications of the upcoming iPhone SE include 4.7-inch retina HD display.
The smartphone is also tipped to come with the TouchID home button. iPhone SE 3 will run on Apple iOS 15 operating system out-of-the-box. Apple iPhone SE 2 is available at around Rs 40,000 onwards in India.


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Regulatory DataCorp Ranked As One of The Fastest Growing Companies in North America on Deloitte’s 2014 Technology Fast 500™
New York and London, November 13, 2014 — Regulatory DataCorp, Inc. (RDC), the Trust Diligence™ leader across the Governance, Risk and Compliance industry, today announced it was named to Deloitte’s Technology Fast 500™, a ranking of the 500 fastest growing technology, media, telecommunications, life sciences and clean technology companies in North America.
RDC’s exponential growth has been driven by the rapid adoption of its innovative Trust Diligence™ platform as the standard for validating the confidence leading companies in financial services, technology, and manufacturing place in their customers, vendors and members. RDC has created the foremost engine to gauge the risks these entities present, combining the world’s largest open source risk-relevant database with superior analytics, technology and services. The net effect is the world’s fastest and most efficient diligence engine, assuring that our clients only do business with parties that meet their own high standards and simultaneously comply with all of the world’s regulatory obligations.
“Our success is a reflection of our clients’ success,” stated Tom Obermaier, Chief Executive Officer of RDC. “We value the trust they place in us each day. Our incredible growth, and now this remarkable honor, are their achievement, a testament to the hard work they put into our collaborative innovation process and their faith in the RDC way.”
RDC’s solutions for customer, member and third party diligence, anti-money laundering and sanctions compliance, and anti-bribery and corruption prevention are relied on by financial services, technology, sharing economy, social media and multinational companies world-wide. Combining comprehensive data, a scalable platform, experienced analysts and tailored analytics, RDC works as an extension to our customers’ compliance and safety teams providing them with precise risk alerts and ongoing monitoring for enhanced protection and performance.
Overall, 2014 Technology Fast 500™ companies achieved revenue growth ranging from 135 percent to 123,678 percent from 2009 to 2013.
About Deloitte’s 2014 Technology Fast 500™
Technology Fast 500, conducted by Deloitte LLP, provides a ranking of the fastest growing technology, media, telecommunications, life sciences and clean technology companies – both public and private – in North America. Technology Fast 500 award winners are selected based on percentage fiscal year revenue growth from 2009 to 2013.
In order to be eligible for Technology Fast 500 recognition, companies must own proprietary intellectual property or technology that is sold to customers in products that contribute to a majority of the company’s operating revenues. Companies must have base-year operating revenues of at least $50,000 USD or CD, and current-year operating revenues of at least $5 million USD or CD. Additionally, companies must be in business for a minimum of five years and be headquartered within North America.
Regulatory DataCorp, Inc. (RDC), the Trust Diligence™ company, delivers powerful, decision-ready intelligence and world-class risk and compliance protection, allowing global organizations to identify banned/suspect entities, strengthen fraud protection, ensure regulatory compliance, manage supply and distribution risk, and protect their brand equity.
With the world’s largest open source risk-relevant database, RDC provides AML/KYC compliance; Politically Exposed Persons (PEP) protection; emerging market intelligence; corruption, fraud and crime protection; vendor screening and monitoring; to a wide range of clients worldwide. Learn more about RDC by emailing firstname.lastname@example.org or visiting www.rdc.com.
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AZ Factory, the fashion start-up founded by the late Alber Elbaz and Richemont in 2021, has confirmed that South African designer Thebe Magugu will be the first “amigo” guest collaborator.
On the brand’s social, AZ Factory explained that “amigos” will collaborate with the brand “to design beautiful, playful, practical and solutions-driven fashion that works for everyone,” which is in keeping with Elbaz’s original vision for the brand to be a “collective laboratory and factory”.
The first guest collaborator will be 2019 LVMH Prize winner, Magugu, who featured in the brand's tribute show to Elbaz, which took place last October during Paris Fashion Week. The brand added that Magugu will “step into the laboratory, to design one of our new product stories with us”.
Magugu’s collection for AZ Factory is expected to be unveiled to trade in late March or early April, with the first product drop landing in June.
The news coincided with the opening of the ‘Love Brings Love’ exhibition at the Palais Galliera fashion museum in Paris. The exhibit, curated by Alexandre Samson, celebrates Elbaz and the tribute showcase featuring looks inspired by the designer from participating fashion houses and designers, including Magugu, alongside Alexander McQueen, Balmain, Chloe, Dior, Christopher John Rogers, Gucci, Jean Paul Gaultier, Grace Wales Bonner, and Louis Vuitton.


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No meal or snack should be naked. That’s what dietitian Monica Auslander Moreno tells her clients. “Herbs and spices make food tastier while boosting your health,” says Moreno, an adjunct professor of nutrition at the University of Miami and a dietitian for the Miami Marlins. “You should be cooking with herbs and spices regularly -- and, if possible, using several at a time.”
Herbs, like basil, are the leaves of a plant, while spices, like cinnamon, are usually made from the seeds, berries, bark, or roots of a plant. Both are used to flavor food, but research shows they’re chock-full of healthy compounds and may have health benefits. “Herbs and spices fight inflammation and reduce damage to your body’s cells,” Moreno says. “That’s because each one is rich in phytochemicals, which are healthful plant chemicals.”
In 2005, after her husband, Don, had a stroke, Kathi Koll got a crash course in caregiving. She had cared for her parents in the past, but this was different.
"Our lives completely changed overnight," she says. Don couldn't move, breathe without a respirator, speak, or eat.
Koll, who now runs an organization that gives support to caregivers, quickly found herself making medical decisions, locating support, and finding in-home care. "It became a constant flurry of activity and needs," she recalls...
Adding herbs and spices to your diet has another benefit: “Because they’re so flavorful, they make it easier to cut back on less healthy ingredients like salt, sugar, and added fat,” says Adrienne Youdim, MD, an associate clinical professor of medicine at the UCLA David Geffen School of Medicine.
Choose the Real Thing
You may have noticed that some herbs and spices are sold as supplements (oregano oil or capsules of cinnamon extract, for example). Unless your doctor recommends otherwise, “it’s best to eat the herb or spice instead of taking it in pill form,” Youdim says.
She says there aren’t many regulations about supplements and there’s little government oversight. So a capsule may not have the amount of something that it claims to, or it may have unhealthy additives.
“Food is an army,” Moreno says. “Compounds from herbs and spices as well as the other foods you’re eating work together to provide health benefits. We don’t know if you get the same result from taking a single ingredient as a supplement.”
Best Herbs for Your Health
If you’re new to cooking with herbs and spices, Moreno recommends trying a pinch at a time to figure out which ingredients and flavor combinations you like.


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On the first day of the recent “D: All Things Digital” technology conference, Apple CEO Tim Cook took the stage for an in-depth interview with the event’s hosts. Discussion covered various topics, including Cook’s leadership of Apple, the legacy of his predecessor, Steve Jobs, and general trends in the technology market.
Cook appeared to be primarily interested in keeping the conversation focused on Apple’s product line, but he also had much to say on the subject of effective corporate leadership and team-building. He said he was working to preserve the innovative corporate culture at Apple and ensure that it remained a place where people wanted to work.
He also stressed the value of maintaining the loyalty of top people. “We have a privilege, because if I look around the executive team, many of the people are people I have been working with for double-digit years,” Cook said. But of course, in order to retain talented individuals, you have to hire them first.
One of the best ways for a company to ensure that it is filling its most important executive jobs with high-caliber individuals is to conduct searches in coordination with an executive recruiting firm. Working with professional recruiters adds an extra dimension to any given candidate search, as they bring an intensive focus and an unmatched level of experience to the hiring process. This allows them to ensure that applicants are thoroughly qualified and only selected for positions at companies where they can excel.
In fact, that’s exactly how Steve Jobs came to hire Tim Cook as Apple’s chief operating officer (COO) in 1998. Working with professional recruiters helped him identify the man who would not only govern Apple’s worldwide operations for over two decades, but ultimately succeed him as CEO. And, Cook continues to stand as a firm reminder of the value of working with a quality executive recruiting firm.


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At the moment, the avocado market is marked by high prices, both at origin and destination, as the volumes have started to fall. The situation is not going to improve in the short term and there are likely to be shortages until the first week of May.
According to Óscar Martínez, of the commercial department of the Spanish company Reyes Gutiérrez, on the one hand, the countries producing in the Mediterranean basin, such as Spain, Israel and Morocco, have already left their production peak behind and are facing the final stretch of the campaign; at the same time, Mexico has also finished its shipments from Jalisco to Europe and there are hardly any Chilean avocados left in the market.
On the other hand, the first avocados from Peru are arriving very slowly. Because of the weather, there has been a delay in the ripening of the fruit, which has not yet reached the optimum dry matter levels to be shipped. Furthermore, Peru could ship more to the United States this year due to the fall in Mexico's production, as prices are more attractive than in Europe. Similarly, South Africa is arriving late and there won't be a consistent supply in the European market until the first week of May.
"The prices at origin in Spain are exorbitant at the moment, so we have to sell the fruit at very high prices," explains Óscar Martínez, who adds that with these price levels, "sales experienced a slowdown."
"The situation in the coming weeks, until May, will be marked by shortages, although we have a campaign with closed programs and we don't expect to have problems getting fruit. Prices are going to rise even more and consumption could suffer," he warns.
30% annual growth of avocado consumption in the United Kingdom
"Demand for avocados is already at very high levels in Europe, especially in countries such as France, the United Kingdom or the Netherlands," affirms Óscar Martínez. "In the United Kingdom alone, annual growth amounts to 30%, and this trend is expected to continue for the next 5 years."
In recent years, Germany has awakened as a consumer of Hass avocados, and this is being felt in the European market. "The consumption of Hass avocados is not yet comparable to that of the UK or France, but a country with more than 80 million consumers who have just discovered the good qualities of the Hass has be taken into account. The future is very promising."
Publication date: 3/22/2017
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As one of the original New York streetwear brands, 10 Deep is still kicking it on the street and in the boutiques
Boston, MA (PRWEB) May 16, 2013
Karmaloop, the leading web retailer for streetwear and urban fashion, announced today the availability of the Spring 2013 collection from 10 Deep, one of New York’s original streetwear brands.
“10 Deep has been at the center of hip hop, skate, punk and graffiti subcultures for more than 15 years, and the Spring 2013 is some of their freshest stuff to date,” said Greg Selkoe, founder and president of Karmaloop.com. “As one of the original New York streetwear brands, 10 Deep is still kicking it on the street and in the boutiques. Karmaloop is excited to offer the very latest from the 10 Deep collection.”
Fans of 10 Deep can visit Karmaloop.com to pre-order pieces from the 10 Deep Spring 2013 Collection, including the Let There Be Swag Tee in White, a 100% cotton tee with a graphic of a swagged out Moses on the front and a 10 Deep logo on the back. There’s also the Mighty X Tee in White with an oversized X logo graphic on a snakeskin background, or the Mighty X Tee in Navy with an oversized X and floral background. And check out the Young and Dangerous Tee in White with a little lion graphic -- a perfect mix of swagger and charm.
“10 Deep was founded by a native New Yorker, Scott Sasso, and the brand is still as strong as the New York music scene it came up with,” said Selkoe. “10 Deep is all about personal expression and self-reliance – the strength in the hands and 10 fingers of the individual, rather than seeking the approval of one’s peers. Karmaloop is proud to carry on the 10 Deep tradition and vibe.”
Karmaloop.com is the leading online retailer for global urban fashion and streetwear, with more than $130 million in annual sales. Retailing every major streetwear brand -- from streetwear brands like Crooks and Castles, WeSC and Obey to skate labels like Diamond Supply Co. and KR3W -- Karmaloop receives more than 4.5 million unique visitors from 40 countries each month, and retails more than 500 brands designed for the "Verge Culture” -- a multicultural demographic that is 18 to 34 years-old and often referred to as the first generation that grew up with the Internet. Founded in 2000, the Karmaloop family of websites today includes the internet television station KarmaloopTV, the women’s fashion site MissKL, the menswear boutique Boylston Trading Company, the flash-sale site PLNDR, the online skateboard retailer Brick Harbor, and the independent marketplace Kazbah.


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“It’s gonna be the biggest show ever. We’re gonna have almost 1,000 guests. The venue is just spectacular. It’s really a milestone for the Red Charity Gala and Rajo Laurel,” shared society icon Tessa Prieto-Valdes on the upcoming event. For 10 years, the gala has been a high-profile event for philanthropy, as well as celebrating the artistry of Filipino designers. This milestone year offers no less, showcasing the work of famous Filipino designer Rajo Laurel.
Tessa Prieto-Valdes sat down with Lifestyle Asia to share what guests can expect at the upcoming gala. “We want to be the avenue where people can come and donate,” she shared in the video. Watch the full profile below, where Tessa also talks about her daughter Annika’s recent appearance on Lifestyle Asia’s September Cover, her fashion choices, why Rajo Laurel was chosen for this year’s fashion presentation, and how Filipinos should help each other in any way they can.
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Harvey’s Angus burgers are now 100% Canadian beef
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Harvey’s restaurants announced a partnership with Beretta Farms. With this partnership, Harvey’s Angus burgers are now made from 100 per cent Canadian sourced beef that is raised without antibiotics, added hormones or steroids.
Beretta beef is raised on all-Canadian Family ranches across the country. Beretta raises animals without the use of antibiotics, or added hormones and steroids.
Founded in 1992 by Mike and Cynthia Beretta, Beretta Farms is a premium protein provider under the banner of Beretta Farms Inc with a focus on organic, grass-fed, antibiotic and hormone-free beef, chicken, pork, turkey and value-added items. Beretta is available at grocers across Canada in both national chains and smaller independents.
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The CEO of the Vancouver Fraser Port Authority, who has spent the year trying to keep goods moving amid unprecedented supply-chain snarls and a catastrophic flood, called on the business community to recognize the urgency to reverse climate change and invest in infrastructure to reduce the risk of future trade bottlenecks.
Robin Silvester delivered his annual remarks to the Greater Vancouver Board of Trade on Nov. 25, a routine update on the state of the port. But there was nothing routine about the backdrop for this year’s “State of the Port” address, given British Columbia faced another onslaught of torrential weather, and all the goods stuck on the dock are a contributing factor to the most severe inflation threat since the early 1990s.
“In the past 20 months — and in a very concerning and tragic way over the last two weeks, here in B.C. — we have seen mounting impacts of climate change,” Silvester said. “Globally, and in the ports and shipping industry, we know that the future must be decarbonized.”
B.C. endured record-breaking rainfall last week that could amount to Canada’s costliest disaster . The weather event, known as an “atmospheric river” because it creates a dense mass of travelling water vapour, dropped a month’s worth of rain on the Fraser Valley in two days. It submerged farms and caused mudslides that wrecked highways and damaged railways, effectively severing the Port of Vancouver from the rest of the country. Environment Canada is warning of another bout of potentially detrimental rains this weekend.
What occurred in B.C. is part of a larger trend of disastrous climate events taking place around the world, heightening the “need to act now,” Silvester said. B.C. experienced a deadly wildfire season this summer, which also caused disruptions to transport routes.
Silvester said the port authority is working with federal and provincial governments on a joint supply-chain recovery working group to work on flood recovery and to prepare for future climate events.
“But bigger picture, we’re trying to create a framework that supports and enables industry across the port and its supply chain to switch to cleaner fuels,” he said.
Currently, the authority is working to provide liquid natural gas supply to fuel ships at the port in the interim until fuels like green ammonia and hydrogen become the more viable option. Silvester also told the board of trade about the Clean Technology Initiative, a program in partnership with the provincial government to provide funding for trial and adoption of low- and zero-emission fuels and technologies at the port.
He highlighted two examples already being deployed: biodiesel ferry fuel and battery-electric powered terminal tractors.
Silvester also discussed issues facing the port, such as limited industrial land for container storage as well as logistics and distribution centres. He touted the advancements in corridor infrastructure and data collection to avoid the heavy backlogs at ports seen around the world.
As one of the biggest import and export gateways in North America, the Port of Vancouver has been at the forefront of supply-chain disruptions that have beleaguered the Canadian economy while stoking inflation. The consumer price index increased 4.7 per cent in October from a year earlier, matching the biggest increase since 1991, the year the Bank of Canada pledged to set interest rates to keep inflation at about two per cent. The damage due to the floods will likely weigh on the economic recovery even more.
“We have seen, all too clearly, how a surge of demand exceeding capacity can overwhelm a trade system,” Silvester said, particularly in reference to the need to expand container space. “That should give us serious pause for thought, here in Canada.”
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Get a taste of home at Shug’s
Published 6:30 pm Tuesday, February 1, 2022
Soul Food is known as the food of the South and Brewton is home to one of the newest Soul Food restaurants in the area — Shug’s Soul Food Spot.
Open for just two months, the restaurant is has quickly become known for its good, old-fashioned comfort foods and excellent service.
Owned and operated by Diane Carter, the restaurant opened quietly on Dec. 27, 2021.
“Brewton folks are amazing,” Carter said. “Everything has been going very well. My community has opened their arms so wide for me.”
Business was so good just this past Sunday, Carter had to close the doors early.
“We were so busy Sunday we had to close an hour early just because we simply ran out of food,” Carter said. “It’s just been amazing.”
The main reason for the overwhelming support from the community, may just be that Shug’s Soul Food Spot is one of the few places to get food like you used to get when you sat at grandmas’s table.
Among the items on the menu, you’ll find homemade items like green baby Lima beans, collards, rutabagas, steamed cabbage — and of course, macaroni and cheese.
The restaurant, located in historic downtown Brewton, is open Monday and Tuesday from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. for lunch only. On Friday, Saturday and Sunday, dining is available from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.
“Wednesday and Thursday are my prep days,” Carter said. “Anybody that wants to drop by and help clean collards or turnips is welcome to knock on the door and come in to help.”
With a great lunch menu every day, Carter said the offerings on the menu change for Saturdays each week.
“We do a little more laid back menu on Saturdays,” Carter said. “We have a variety of wings, hamburgers, chicken sandwiches and those wonderful loaded fries — just the good stuff.”
Carter said her menu offers dine or carry-out choices and is available during normal business hours.
“My mother once told me that when you find what you like, you’ll do well,” Carter said. “I didn’t know what she meant until now. Cooking is my passion and I am very lucky to be working with my passion.”
Although the restaurant has been open for just over a month, the response from the community has been amazing.
“It only took a few people posting about it on Facebook to get some response,” Carter said.
The restaurant is located at 104 St. Joseph Avenue on the square in downtown Brewton. To call in an order, call 251-286-7041.


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The Realme X3 Super Zoom has just made a visit to SIRIM. The certification document reveals that it has Wi-Fi a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth, GPS, NFC, and dual-SIM connectivity.
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We came to know about the existence of the Realme X3 SuperZoom smartphone a couple of weeks ago, thanks to its certification on NBTC. The upcoming handset from Realme also bagged certifications from IMDA, EEC, and BIS, and made a visit to GeekBench as well. Today, the Realme X3 SuperZoom has appeared on another certification platform, the Bluetooth SIG.
Realme X3 SuperZoom (RMX2086) Spotted on Bluetooth SIG
From the recent listings of the Realme X3 SuperZoom, we know that the model number of the smartphone is RMX2086. And the listing on the Bluetooth SIG platform we have come across today is for the same model number, the RMX2086. The listing, unfortunately, doesn’t mention the Realme X3 SuperZoom anywhere. What it does reveal though is that the smartphone features Bluetooth v5.1 connectivity and that it runs on the RMX2081_11_A.88 software version.
As we have said in our earlier reports, the Realme X3 SuperZoom seems like an advanced variant of the Realme X3, which is supposed to launch soon as a successor to the Realme X2. The name of the Realme X3 SuperZoom suggests that it will have a camera with high zooming capabilities. Maybe a periscope camera with 4x, 5x, or 6x optical zoom. Otherwise, the brand wouldn’t have given it the SuperZoom moniker.
The fact that Realme X3 SuperZoom has grabbed five certifications so far, strongly suggests that it could launch very soon.
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Target Data Breach Leads to Phishing Scams on Unsuspecting Credit Card Holders
Bank of Utah provides tips to help consumers avoid fraud
Bank of Utah is warning consumers not to fall victim to phishing scams related to the Target data breach. Phishing attacks use e-mails and fraudulent websites that appear to be from trusted banks, retailers and credit card companies, to fool recipients into divulging personal financial data.
"Victims of the Target data breach are particularly vulnerable right now to phishing," says Bank of Utah's Chief Deposit Officer Craig Roper. "These criminals are capable of sending very legitimate looking e-mails. The most important thing for customers to remember is that Bank of Utah or any community bank will never ask you for personal information in an e-mail."
Bank of Utah will issue a new credit card to anyone whose information has been compromised. To avoid becoming the victim of a phishing scam, Roper offers the following tips:
- If you have responded to a suspicious email, contact your bank immediately so they can protect your account and your identity.
- Never give out your personal or financial information in response to an unsolicited phone call, fax or email, no matter how official it may seem.
- Do not respond to email that may warn of dire consequences unless you validate your information immediately. Contact the company to confirm the email's validity using a telephone number or Web address you know to be genuine.
- Check your credit card and bank account statements regularly and look for unauthorized transactions, even small ones. Some thieves hope small transactions will go unnoticed. Report discrepancies immediately to your bank or credit card company.
- When submitting financial information online, look for the padlock or key icon in the address bar of the web page. Most secure Internet addresses, though not all, use "https".
- Report suspicious activity to the Internet Crime Complaint Center (http://www.ic3.gov/default.aspx), a partnership between the FBI and the National White Collar Crime Center.


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Oakland Adds First-Call Services, Providing Alternative to Congestion
The Port of Oakland in central California continues to benefit from the ongoing congestion and backlogs at southern California ports. Carriers are continuing to look for alternatives to speed their service and provide schedule reliability for shippers, and smaller ports are providing a solution.
Starting in November, MSC will become the fourth container carrier to make Oakland the first port of call in the United States on one of its shipping routes. First call status is critical according to port officials because the majority of U.S. import cargo, which is usually time sensitive, is normally discharged at the first port. Oakland officials said that import cargo is now making up 55 percent of the port’s volumes in 2021 due to its growing role as a first-call port.
MSC said its weekly service would link Oakland with ports in Malaysia, Singapore, Thailand, and Vietnam. MSC’s new Sentosa Service follows first-calls introduced in Oakland this year by CMA CGM, Matson, and Wan Hai Lines.
It had been more than a decade since Oakland offered a first-call service to U.S. importers before CMA CGM began its first call service in February 2021 with port rotations of Shanghai, Yantian, Oakland, Seattle, Kaohsiung. At the end of July, Matson started an Oakland-China first-call service, while Wan Hai is maintaining a route between Oakland with the Asian ports of Kaohsiung, Ningbo, and Qingdao.
“We’re excited to welcome MSC’s service because Southeast Asia is an important, growing market,” said Port of Oakland Maritime Director Bryan Brandes. “We’re also gratified that the shipping industry continues to acknowledge Oakland’s role in world trade by adding more and more capacity.”
While Oakland is seeing a rise in its volumes in 2021, the port however experienced a decline in the number of vessel calls. In August, the port saw a 40 percent drop versus 2020 in the number of containership calls. Officials said this was in part due to reroutings due to congestion through the Pacific and port disruptions. Larger size vessels and the first-call service however meant that the port saw a slight increase in import volumes in August and for the year imports are up 14 percent in the first eight months.
Oakland's officials said in September that they have cleared up crowing at its berths and container yards. Among the steps they are taking to prepare the port for maintained increases is the addition of larger ship-to-shore cranes. In June, they took delivery on a new crane that has a lift height from the dock of 170 feet. After assembly and testing, the crane started operating this week at Oakland’s Ben E. Nutter Terminal run by Everport Terminal Services.


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Blow for Suffolk as Jack Wills closes stores in Ipswich and Aldeburgh
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Jack Wills has closed two of its Suffolk stores for good amid the coronavirus pandemic – with the sign taken down in Ipswich Tavern Street.
The up-market retailer, which was taken over by Mike Ashley’s Frasers Group last summer, has shut a number of stores since the virus outbreak, with two of the three sites in Suffolk on the list.
Both the Ipswich Tavern Street shop and the Aldeburgh High Street store – which was the first to open in Suffolk – have been removed from the Jack Wills store locator online and are no longer trading.
The Jack Wills website now states that the nearest available stores to Ipswich are those in Southwold, Braintree or Chelmsford, leaving just one site left in the county.
A member of staff from the Ipswich store – which opened in June 2016 – said all rails, furniture and clothes have been removed from the historic building and the branding has been removed from the shop front.
Ipswich Central said they were aware of the closure of the town’s branch, which was one of the 17 stores earmarked to shut in March.
Frasers Group bought Jack Wills out of administration for less than £13 million last August and closed several stores immediately, with all three Suffolk stores surviving the first wave of closures.
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But recent announcements mean a further 31 have shut for good, with just one Suffolk shop surviving.
The news comes just days after the cosmetic chain Kiko Milano closed suddenly in the same street.
Kiko had been operating on the corner of Tavern Street for the past four years – and leaves another empty unit in the heart of the town centre in the aftermath of the pandemic.


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Evan Schuman is the editor of CIOInsight.com's Retail industry center. He has covered retail technology issues since 1988 for Ziff-Davis, CMP Media, IDG, Penton, Lebhar-Friedman, VNU, BusinessWeek, Business 2.0 and United Press International, among others. He can be reached by e-mail at Evan.Schuman@ziffdavisenterprise.com.
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Our analysis shows that the Chancellor’s planned changes to dividend taxes for the next tax year will perversely hit middle earners worse than those earning higher amounts.
Overall the vast majority of micro-businesses including contractors and freelancers remain better off as a limited company than as sole traders, but the transition to the new dividend regime for existing directors has some unusual thresholds. The proposals were announced in George Osborne’s summer budget George Osborne’s Summer Budget with the aim to implement them in a 2016 Finance Bill ahead of the new tax year starting in April 2016.
A limited company director paying themselves primarily through dividends would be paying £1,528 more tax a year when their pre-tax profits are £48,000, whereas a director with £78,000 pre-tax profits will only be paying £1,343 more tax in the next financial year.
While we understand the Chancellor’s desire to balance the books by boosting tax revenue, it’s worrying that middle-earning business owners are being disproportionately hit by these changes. As the biggest and most dynamic part of the business sector, micro-businesses are taking risks to bring new ideas to market and provide highly skilled services. Yet the proposed changes see lower limited company earners hardest hit at the point when their income can be most unpredictable year to year.
We are calling on the Chancellor to change his proposals to smooth the transition as income rises. We believe that middle earners shouldn’t be paying more additional tax on their dividends next year than those earning tens of thousands of pounds more. Ideas for how this could be achieved include retaining the 10% dividend tax rebate for those earning below a £50,000 threshold.
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While it exports 12,000 trucks annually to Bangladesh, Sri Lanka and other Asian countries, Indian carmaker Ashok Leyland is now scouting the electric vehicle market in Egypt through a partnership with El Nasr Automotive Manufacturing.
The share of electric vehicles in the Egyptian car fleet is expected to increase from mid-2023. This is thanks to a partnership recently signed between the Egyptian car manufacturer El Nasr Automotive Manufacturing Company and the Indian company Ashok Leyland. The two companies, which will form a joint venture, initially plan to extend and modernise an El Nasr factory in the city of Cairo.
The facility should allow the manufacture of trucks, vans, pick-ups and buses in all-electric mode. This will enable the development of less polluting transport in North Africa, particularly in the countries where these vehicles will be imported. According to Mahmoud Esmat, the Egyptian Minister of Public Sector Business, “Egypt has a local market capable of absorbing a large number of productions to provide electric vehicles at affordable prices.
It is above all its range of “circuit” electric buses launched in 2016 that Ashok Leyland wants to spread on the roads of Africa. According to the Hinduja conglomerate company founded in 1948, this vehicle with artificial intelligence (AI) requires a single daily charge to travel up to 120 kilometres. In Egypt, the company headed by engineer Shenu Agarwal is working with other foreign car manufacturers. These include Stellantis.
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The multinational group resulting from the merger of the PSA Peugeot Citroën group and Fiat Chrysler Automobiles will build a factory for the manufacture and export of electric vehicles in the land of the pharaohs by 2025. At a total cost of $35 million (about 651 million Egyptian pounds), the project will help reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions.
Meanwhile, Egyptian energy solutions provider Elsewedy Electric has begun construction of a service centre for the commercialisation of electric motors in 2022 in partnership with Chinese manufacturer Wolong Electric. The facility will be equipped with a test bench capable of testing motors up to 10 MW and 15 kV, notably to improve the quality of electric vehicles.


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It has been revealed that police are failing to report almost 800,000 crimes a year, including reports of sexual offences, in an attempt to keep to police targets. A staggering one in five reports are unrecorded.
You didn’t read it wrong. The world is running out of chocolate and by 2020 that sweet little indulgent slice of heaven, may even be extinct.
If you’re a London commuter who uses an Oyster card to travel each week, you could be paying up to £91 more than those who choose to use contactless card payments.


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In August we reported that Microsoft was eyeing a prime New York Location for a high-end retail store just blocks away from Apple's classic glass cube store on Fifth Avenue. Today Microsoft confirmed that their first Manhattan flagship store has been given the green light.
The Wall Street Journal report quoted David Porter, corporate vice president for Microsoft retail stores stating that "As our first flagship store, it will serve as the centerpiece of our Microsoft Stores experience. This is a goal we've had since day one—we were only waiting for the right location. And now we have it."
The Fifth Avenue location, currently a Fendi shop, sits in the center of a glitzy shopping corridor and is several blocks south of Apple's upper Fifth Avenue, known as a high-end retail destination for both tourists and locals.
Microsoft plans to open ten more Microsoft stores in the U.S. and Canada in time for the holiday season. One of the Canadian Stores recently opened in Calgary's Chinook Center shopping mall close to Canada's first Nordstrom's store and about a five minute walk to the Apple Store.


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Rising incomes and a growing Chinese middle class have led to demand shifts toward more and better quality food. For instance, Chinese diets have changed to incorporate more meat, with average per capita meat consumption reaching 55 kilograms. Even so, that’s still just half of the average per capita meat consumption in America, implying there is plenty of room for Chinese demand to grow. At the same time, however, China’s arable land has been shrinking, closing in on the minimum 300 million acres that the government believes are needed to feed China’s population.
The growing appetites of Chinese consumers have led to investment opportunities in the agribusiness industry across most market segments, from soft commodities to seeds and food processing technologies. As the government pushes forward rural land reforms and moves toward modern, industrial-scale farming, China will need more technology and know-how, much of it residing in the United States. Moreover, rising concern over food safety in China has led companies to seek more vertical integration from the farm to logistics and sales. A maturing Chinese agribusiness market should present increasing opportunities for global investors across the value chain.
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Honoka‘a Western Week Approaches
* Updated May 16, 9:47 AM
What started in the 1940’s as “Rodeo Days” has grown into a weeklong celebration of paniolo heritage, during Honoka‘a Western Week, May 22-31, 2021. And, although the large gatherings won’t be happening due to public health restrictions, the 70+ year tradition is alive and well.
“Back in the day, the Andrade Hotel would fill up with visiting cowboys, sometimes 8 or 9 to a room,” says Honoka‘a Western Week chair Michelle Hartman. “Restaurants and bars were busy, and spirits were high all around. The celebration grew year after year, and today’s Honokaa Western Week gives everybody—men, women and children—a chance to kick up their heels and release their inner paniolo, even if some of it is online this year.”
The scaled-back festivities still celebrate the town’s, and the Island’s, paniolo heritage, with food, music, storytelling, keiki activities, and more.
Throughout the month of May, visitors to Honoka‘a will see shops, restaurants and other businesses decorated paniolo style, and many establishments will offer discounts and specials to those sporting Honoka‘a Western Week T-shirts and buttons from years past. A fun series of artist-made “photostops” designed and painted by local artists along Mamane Street invite strollers to pose for selfies or photos with their friends, and the new Honoka‘a Heritage Center in the Botelho Building will highlight a special Paniolo Exhibit in their front windows.
On May 22, entries open for a new event, the Best Dressed Western Costume Contest. This is an online costume contest open to all, so women, men, keiki, families, even pets are encouraged to dress up in their best paniolo duds, take a photo, and email to [email protected], or post on the HonokaaWesternWeek Facebook Page and use the hashtag #HonokaaWesternWeek.
Judges will award prizes for the Most Creative and Best Overall entries on May 31. All winners receive a custom-cut Western Week tshirt, and the Best Overall also receives a one-hour photo shoot with photographer Evan Bordessa.
There will also be a Most Popular winner, and how-to-vote details will be posted on Facebook. And, because what is a costume contest without moseying down the cat walk, ALL contestants are invited to be in the Runway Show during Hāmākua Harvest Farm FestivalDay, May 23 at 1 p.m.
For more information visit www.honokaawesternweek.org.


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When drugstore chain CVS said today that it would stop selling tobacco products by October, the company also told investors that the move would probably cost it $2 billion a year in lost sales.
CVS says it has figured out unspecified ways to help make up for the profits from cigarettes and other tobacco products.
Still, it's pretty clear that CVS, which also runs a network of 800 in-store health clinics and provides drug benefit services to corporations, has already burnished its image by making the high-profile decision.
While the value to the company's image is hard to measure, there's little doubt that it's big. "They'll end up getting more than $2 billion in reputational capital and kudos," Dartmouth professor Paul Argenti tells Shots. "How often is the president of the U.S. going to come out and say your company is great?" says Argenti, referring to President Obama's praise of CVS this morning.
CVS is one of a small, but growing number of companies that have realized "your reputation is the most valuable asset you have," says Argenti, who studies corporate communications at Dartmouth's Tuck School of Business.
Measuring that value is difficult, he says, but a strong reputation can create a business advantage. He expects CVS' competitors will end up having to follow suit. "The better question is how quickly will others jump on the bandwagon," he says.
"I hope this sends a message to health-care-related companies," says Mike Huckman, a former reporter for CNBC and now chief strategist for Pure Communications. "It's not enough to do PR campaign. You have to walk the walk and talk the talk."
Both Huckman and Argenti say they think CVS made the move mainly for public health reasons. Huckman says the step forward for health at a potential hit to profits shows that CVS is willing to stand up to Wall Street. "It's a seminal moment for corporate America, for corporate responsibility," he says.
CVS Caremark's stock price was down 55 cents, or a little less than a percent, to $65.56 in midday trading.
Amid the feel-good coverage, one critic asked why more news outlets hadn't previously reported on the conflict between CVS' goals as a health care company and its sale of tobacco products.
The American Heart Association, American Cancer Society, American Lung Association and American Pharmacists Association have long been against sales of tobacco products in pharmacies, CVS acknowledged.
"[H]ow did newsroom after newsroom not go after such an obvious story before?" asks a blog post by Karl Idsvoog, a journalism professor at Kent State University. "Why weren't reporters questioning an industry supposedly concerned with health about why they continued to sell death?"
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The Boston-based Wahlburgers burger chain is set to open its first Michigan restaurant in Detroit’s Greektown this summer.
Greektown Casino-Hotel (soon to be known as Jack Detroit Casino-Hotel Greektown) Thursday confirmed the chain will locate in the historic Greektown Entertainment District, across from the casino at 569 Monroe St.
Crain’s first reported the burger chain was headed to Greektown in December.
The chain is owned by brothers Donnie, Paul and Mark Wahlberg, who “... share our deep passion for urban revitalization,” said Mark Dunkeson, president and COO of Greektown Casino-Hotel’s parent company, Jack Entertainment LLC, in a release.
Wahlburgers will be operated by franchise owner Nino Cutraro, who owns Birmingham restaurant Bella Piatti with his wife Elizabeth and co-owns M&N General Contracting LLC in Troy.
Cutraro is the past owner of restaurants including: Intermezzo Italian Ristorante, Enoteca Campo Marzio wine bar in the First National Building downtown, the Ultimate Sports Bar & Grill in Pontiac and Amici's Italian Village in Farmington Hills.
Renovations are planned to convert the Monroe Street space to two stories for Wahlburgers, bringing its total space to 4,200 square feet, the companies said in a release.
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Innovations in water sustainability are helping companies future proof their supply chains
As essential as water is to our planet, it also powers our supply chains, flowing from production to manufacturing. However, it’s a resource under stress.
According to the UN, the demand for water is expected to surpass the supply of freshwater by a staggering 40% by 2030.¹ This presents a host of challenges for companies operating in the food, beverage and consumer goods value chain, considering that only 2.5% of the world’s water is freshwater and suitable for most industrial and farming uses.²
of food-related businesses view water as a risk³
value of water-related opportunities reported by global brands⁴
of business value is at risk unless companies innovate water use⁵
As the challenges of water supply rise, companies that prioritize water sustainability in their supply chains are positioning themselves for long-term success. Global brands reported $436 billion worth of water-related opportunities in 2022, according to the Carbon Disclosure Project.⁴ These opportunities include greater operational efficiency, improved resilience to climate change, new product development and increased investor value based on enhanced sustainability performance.⁴
Enabling more sustainable production
Our digital solutions and data insights can help optimize your business for greater efficiency and sustainability.
Four areas where technology is driving water sustainability in supply chains
The good news is that technology and data-driven innovations can help businesses navigate water management from harvest to retail. We explore four areas where companies are applying innovations, like data insights, AI and automation, to future proof supply chains against water-related challenges and contribute to a more sustainable future.
1. Water monitoring
By using data analytics, AI, machine learning and digital and remote-sensing technologies, companies can closely monitor and predict water usage, identify areas of high consumption and uncover inefficiencies. This enables businesses to make informed decisions that optimize water use, and help avoid major disruptions caused by water scarcity events. Also, tech-driven innovations like water footprint assessment tools provide valuable insights into water usage and environmental impact, enable companies to measure and report on their sustainability progress and create product and brand differentiation.
Collect, measure and report on the sustainability of your supply chain.
2. Water-efficient technologies and infrastructure
Companies are adopting technologies like closed-loop systems, automation tools, optimization algorithms, advanced water filtration and water recycling to reduce water use and wastage in their manufacturing processes. For instance, L'Oréal operates six waterloop or closed-loop factories globally with the goal of recycling 100% of the water used, thus minimizing water waste.⁶
3. Controlled environment or smart agriculture techniques
Innovations such as smart irrigation systems, infrastructure for indoor and protected environment agriculture and precision agriculture technology like remote sensing and IoT are advancing water use in agriculture and enabling production to take place in more distributed locations, thus reducing risks from climate variability.
4. Supply chain transparency and engagement
Within individual supply chains, collaborations and new approaches to improve water management best practices are taking place. Data systems, blockchain, IoT and sensors are being implemented to drive transparency and traceability and share insights to track and reduce water use, improving collective water stewardship. Companies like General Mills, Cargill, Walmart and Levi Strauss and Co. have made commitments to work with their supply chains to reduce impacts on water use and implement water-conserving practices and innovations.⁷ By adopting these technology-driven innovations, companies can optimize water usage, reduce inefficiencies and demonstrate their commitment to sustainability. This not only helps them navigate water scarcity challenges but also unlocks opportunities for operational efficiency and growth and makes a positive impact on the world. Contact us to see how we can help.
⁶ A sustainable life cycle for cosmetics: From design and development to post-use phase, Research Institute for Medicines (iMed.ULisboa), Faculty of Pharmacy, Universidade de Lisboa, Av. Professor Gama Pinto, 1649-003, Lisboa, Portugal


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Teens reveal the – Gen Z giveth and https://www.sbobetcb.com/ Gen Z taketh away — at least when it comes to brand buzz.
While young shoppers have proven to have the power to swathe companies in relevance, their waning interest can be equally as impactful. According to Piper Jaffray’s latest report on the shopping habits of teens — which examined survey responses from 9,500 shoppers across 42 states, with an average age of 15.8 years old — there are 16 brands across both male and female shoppers that are quickly falling out of favor.
According to the findings, apparel comprises 27% of the wallet share of female teen shoppers, compared to 23% for men. The study also revealed that apparel spending was down 3% year-over-year, though females outspent males by approximately $170.
“Broadly, the casualization of fashion continues,” Piper Jaffray wrote in a press release about Gen Z shoppers, noting that they contribute $830 million in retail sales annually.
See the full list of brands teens are ditching — ranked in order of the percentage of teens who said they are no longer wearing each brand, from lowest to highest — below:
Vineyard Vines, the brand formerly loved best among bros, appears to be having a falling out with young shoppers.
Though Old Navy is in the process of spinning off from its parent company Gap, Inc., some have expressed hesitancy regarding its capacity to operate as a standalone company in light of recent sales slips.
Victoria’s Secret had an especially rough year. The brand had already been criticized for its oversexualized marketing approach and lack of inclusivity in recent years, but this summer it was revealed that owner Les Wexner had ties to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.
Though American Eagle has been supported for the rising popularity of its Aerie brand, not all of its forays into areas like experiential retail have caught on with young shoppers.
Forever 21 filed for bankruptcy earlier this month, a move that experts said was partially caused by the retailer’s inability to properly appeal to Gen Z shoppers.
Hollister, which is owned by Abercrombie & Fitch Co., has spent the last several years working to turn around hypersexualized clothing and marketing paired with falling foot traffic in malls. According to a spokesperson, the first quarter of 2019 marked its tenth consecutive quarter of positive sales.
Despite its place on this list, teens’ opinions are clearly mixed on the brand — it also appeared on the list of the top 10 favorite apparel brands.


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Switzerland Digital TV News
OTTera powers gTV by Ubisoft channel on Samsung TV Plus
Jun 17, 2021 – OTTera has announced the launch of gTV by Ubisoft on Samsung TV Plus in France, Germany, Switzerland and Austria. The channel will be powered by white label OTT streaming service OTTera.
News categories: OTTera, Ubisoft, Stephen L. Hodge, Geoffroy Sardin, Austria, Digital TV, France, Gaming, Germany, OTT, Smart TV, Switzerland
Amazon Prime Video app added to UPC TV in Switzerland
Apr 29, 2021 – Sunrise UPC has announced that the Amazon Prime Video app is now available on UPC TV in Switzerland. Netflix, Starzplay, YouTube, Sky and Blue TV app are also fully integrated into the UPC TV box.
News categories: UPC TV, Prime Video, Tina Rodriguez, Barry Furlough, Apps, Cable TV, Digital TV, Set Top Box, Switzerland
rlaxx TV now available on Apple TV and Panasonic, Grundig Smart TVs
Feb 17, 2021 – rlaxx TV is now available on Apple TV, and smart TVs by Panasonic and Grundig in the UK, Germany, Switzerland and Austria. The new availability adds around 8.5 million to the existing installed base.
News categories: rlaxx TV, Ronny Lutzi, Apps, Austria, Digital TV, Germany, OTT, Set Top Box, Smart TV, Switzerland, UK
Liberty Global reports Q4 2020 results
Feb 16, 2021 – Liberty Global (NASDAQ:LBTYA, LBTYB, LBTYK) has announced Q4 2020 results. In the quarter, the company gained video subscribers in Ireland, Poland and Slovakia, and saw losses in the UK, Belgium and Switzerland - a reduction of 9,500 overall.
News categories: Liberty Global, Belgium, Digital TV, Ireland, Netherlands, Poland, Results, Slovakia, Subscribers, Switzerland, UK
rlaxx TV now available on Amazon Fire TV and Android TV
Jan 12, 2021 – AVOD service, rlaxx TV, is now also available in the UK, Germany, Switzerland and Austria on Amazon's Fire TV devices and the smart TV OS Android TV. Content on rlaxx TV is structured in linear channels.
News categories: rlaxx TV, Ronny Lutzi, Apps, Austria, Digital TV, Germany, OTT, Smart TV, Switzerland, UK
Samsung TV Plus expands to 12 countries with over 740 channels
Dec 21, 2020 – Samsung has announced that Samsung TV Plus has now expanded to 12 countries and 742 channels worldwide, bringing access to over 60 million Samsung Smart TVs. Recent new countries include Australia and Brazil.
News categories: Samsung, Seline Sangsook Han, Apps, Australia, Austria, Brazil, Canada, Digital TV, France, Germany, Italy, Korea, OTT, Smart TV, Spain, Switzerland, UK, USA
DAZN integrates Google Ad Manager for DACH countries
Dec 8, 2020 – DAZN has teamed up with Google to establish a technology stack which makes the OTT platform a leading player in delivering addressable broadcasting advertising in the DACH territory (Germany, Austria, Switzerland).
News categories: DAZN, Google Ad Manager, Peter Burroughs, Haruka Gruber, Justin Gupta, Advertising, Austria, Digital TV, Germany, OTT, Switzerland
THEO powers 'blue TV' streaming service from Swisscom
Nov 17, 2020 – THEO Technologies has announced that THEOplayer will be used by Swisscom to deliver its blue TV (previously known as TV Air) service. Swisscom will now use THEOplayer across its web clients as well as on Connected TVs.
News categories: THEO Technologies, Swisscom, blue TV, Steven Tielemans, Samuel Schaerli, Digital TV, Media Player, OTT, Switzerland
Liberty Global completes acquisition of Sunrise
Nov 12, 2020 – Liberty Global (Nasdaq: LBTYA, LBTYB and LBTYK) has completed the acquisition of Sunrise Communications AG (SIX Swiss Exchange: SRCG). Liberty Global now holds more than 98% of the share capital of Sunrise.
News categories: Liberty Global, UPC Schweiz, Sunrise Communications, Mike Fries, Digital TV, IPTV, MandA, Switzerland
- NEXTGEN TV begins broadcasting in Baltimore
- Zodiac integrates Agama device monitoring into its TV stack
- JW Player raises $100m in Series E funding
- Xandr adopts OpenAP's OpenID audience identifier
- ATEME provides video packaging and storage for AIS in Thailand
- KKStream launches Streaming-as-a-Service solutions
- Astro set-top boxes to include Netflix
- MediaKind powers UEFA Euro 2020 live coverage at MEO
- NAB shows home learning via ATSC 3.0 for students without internet
- U.S. consumers feeling pain of streaming service fragmentation
- Telefonica backs up Movistar+ infrastructure in the cloud with Harmonic
- Irdeto and INVIDI offer integrated addressable TV solution
- UEI providing Android TV remotes to Claro Colombia
- Tubi supports Unified ID 2.0 initiative
- Portugal adds 29,000 pay TV subscribers in 1Q 2021
- 'Go Addressable' TV advertising initiative launched in the U.S.
- Brightcove and ByteArk partner on OTT technology in Thailand
- ATEME powers converged headend at TCCL in India
- NexPlayer joins AWS for Media & Entertainment initiative
- VuClip integrates Bitmovin video encoder on Google Cloud


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Ciara has joined forces with Summer Walker on her brand new single titled “Better Thangs”.
Find all new Hip-Hop & R&B music here!
Yung Bleu has enlisted French Montana for his brand new single titled “Life Worth Living”.
Giveon has dropped off a brand new track titled “Time”, which is co-written by Drake.
Lil Baby has dropped off his brand new single “The World Is Yours To Take”. It will serve as the Budweiser anthem of the FIFA World Cup 2022.
Another week, another Kid Ink release. This time, the rapper drops off his new single “How Would You Like It”.
Freddie Gibbs has delivered a brand new single. The track is called “Dark Hearted”.
Tory Lanez has dropped off a brand new single titled “Why Did I”.
Kid Cudi has enlisted Ty Dolla $ign for his brand new single called “Willing To Trust”.
To celebrate his birthday, Moneybagg Yo has released a brand new single. The track is titled “Blow”.
Lil Tjay has shared a brand new song called “FACESHOT”, which is a freestyle over 50 Cent’s classic “Many Men” instrumental.


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55% of consumers plan to replace Google with Bing as their main search tool, suggesting Microsoft’s new engine could challenge Google’s dominance.
A survey of 1,000 people by news portal One News Page found 58% thought Google was already becoming too dominant in the search market.
Some 65% of respondents liked the name Bing, while 90% said they would use the expression ‘to bing it’ as a term for searching on the web.
Despite the positive response to Bing, 55% said Microsoft’s search engine wasn’t different enough from Google.
Dr Marc Pinter-Krainer, founder of One News Page, said, “Microsoft has a winner in Bing and in a couple of years it may be a force to be reckoned with. Microsoft finds ways of entering late into mature markets and flexing its huge marketing muscles to grab substantial share.
“My verdict is that Bing will give Google a good run for its money, and the resulting competition in the search engine market can only be a good thing,” he added.
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About 150 Cadillac dealers would reportedly rather stop selling the brand entirely than upgrade to sell electric cars.
After years of being part of a future that never quite arrived, the coronavirus pandemic has put U.S. online car sellers on the map. Now comes a race to spend vast sums on digital commerce platforms specifically designed to handle auto sales. Without deep pockets, many startups and others trying to join the online game will likely be left in the dust.
British new car sales tumbled by an annual 89% in May, only slightly less negative than April's record 97% collapse, as car dealerships remained shuttered by the government's coronavirus lockdown, industry data showed on Thursday. New registrations of 20,247 units represented the weakest May for sales since 1952, the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT). "Early reports suggest there is good business given the circumstances, although it is far too early to tell how demand will pan
"We are doing everything we can to help customers weather the economic impacts of this health crisis ... we also have an obligation to review our business practices in light of the economic uncertainty presented by COVID-19," the spokeswoman said in an email. Wells Fargo has let the majority of its independent dealership customers know that it will suspend accepting loan applications, the spokeswoman said, adding that the bank will continue doing business with customers with whom it has "deep,
Jerry Bill is worried the novel coronavirus could hurt business at the Des Moines auto dealership he runs, but not because of a shortage of buyers for the big Ram pickups on his lot. "Our biggest issue will be if we don't get more inventory," said Bill, general sales manager of Stew Hansen Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram, which sells around 2,700 new vehicles a year in Urbandale, a suburb of Iowa's capital Des Moines. After a drop in sales in April when consumers stayed home, Bill expects pickup truck
The virus outbreak and resulting stay-at-home orders have clobbered the U.S. vehicle market. "I think that will open the door for a ton of orders for the factory," said Elder, who owns two Dodge, Jeep and Ram dealerships in a rural eastern region of the populous state.
Fiat Chrysler said on Thursday its Italian network of approved dealers and mechanic workshops would reopen on May 4, when the country is set to start lifting a national lockdown put in place to limit the spread of the coronavirus. A package of health and safety measures for workers and clients will be put in place across the entire network to comply with the rules set by Rome to prepare for a staged restart of economic activities after weeks of national lockdown triggered by the virus
Retail sales stabilized during the first two weeks of April and are now showing signs of recovery, the analysts said. J.D. Power, which receives extensive sales data from U.S. auto dealerships, compares actual sales to its pre-virus forecast for the industry. "For the week ending April 19, retail sales were down 48% from the pre-virus forecast, an improvement of 3 percentage points from the week ending April 12," J.D. Power analyst Tyson Jominy said.
As Detroit's automakers shut production in March due to the coronavirus pandemic, South Korea's Hyundai Motor cranked up its factories back home to ship cars to the United States, a move that is proving costly for the world's fifth-largest auto group. Hyundai ramped up domestic production to as much as 98% of capacity by late March, not only as the Korean market was recovering from a bad February but also because it bet on demand for Tucson SUVs and other models from U.S. customers, its biggest
NEW YORK/DETROIT (Reuters) - Auto retailers have been slow to embrace e-commerce, but the coronavirus pandemic is changing that. Online traffic has risen even as in-person showroom traffic has disappeared. Auto dealers are embracing digital tools to close deals without a handshake and arranging for vehicles to be picked up or delivered without requiring customers to come to their stores.


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Findery, Caterina Fake’s travel startup that isn’t billed as one, launches
Addictive startup with a simple concept, would be interesting see how it shapes up and scale, and not get overwhelmed by random notes in high traffic/visited areas. And it could just end up being a feature for Google or Apple to buy in the near future.
Excerpt from Techcrunch
Findery, the new location-based note sharing startup from Flickr and Hunch co-founder Caterina Fake, has launched…it lets you take photos and notes from specific locations and tag them on a map anywhere in the world for other people to see and discover.
The company has been in gestating for a year or so, and has raised $2 million in funding from a number of high-profile investors, including True Ventures, Founder Collective, SV Angel, Redpoint, Betaworks, and Ev Williams’ and Biz Stone’s Obvious Corp, among others.
From company blog about the launch: Visitors and members can share notes via the snazzy buttons that you’ll see on public notes. Maps for Notes that you can embed on other sites and video embedding within Findery are coming soon. You’ll soon be able to save the places that you’d like to visit. And yes, we continue to work on our iPhone and Android apps.


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Black Friday sales soar despite cost of living crisis
Black Friday is one of the biggest sales events of the year with most major retailers offering big discounts. Black Friday is held at the end of November and because of the close proximity to the Christmas period, lots of people use this opportunity to start their Christmas shopping while things are on sale.
Now that the Black Friday Sales are over for the year, it’s time to have a look at how much people spent and what they were buying!
How much did consumers spend this Black Friday?
According to ecommerce company Shopify, over 61 million consumers made purchases at Shopify merchants during the Black Friday/Cyber Monday sales worldwide. This added up to a total spend of USD$9.3 billion which is a 24% increase on last year.
In Australia, we ranked 3rd for total sales, behind the US and UK and ahead of Canada and Germany. The number of Australian consumers purchasing from Shopify merchants also increased by 16% since last year, with the average cart price equalling $162.
In terms of what people were buying, the top 5 most popular product categories were apparel and accessories, health & beauty, home and garden, food and beverage and electronics.
Some of the big brands that had sales in these categories include The Iconic, Amazon, Nespresso, Dyson and The Good Guys. (Some of these brands are still having sales so it's not too late to score a discount!)
With the cost of living crisis causing people all around the world to cut down their spending, it’s interesting to see that consumers still managed to spend more during this year’s Black Friday sales in comparison to last year.
Mozo also conducted it's own Black Friday report before the sales. Find out we found about Aussie's Black Friday spending intentions!
How to manage your finances this festive season
The Christmas season is fast approaching and this can be a stressful and expensive time of year. If you’re struggling to manage the costs of the festive season, we have some tips to help.
In addition, if you want to save some money on Christmas presents, consider taking advantage of the upcoming Boxing Day Sales!


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CHOCOLATE giant Cadbury is to be prosecuted over a salmonella outbreak which caused the firm to recall a million bars.
The company is to appear before magistrates on three counts of breaking food regulations last year.
Charges include selling chocolate unfit for human consumption and failing to immediately notify authorities that chocolate "placed on the market, may be injurious to human health due to the presence of salmonella organisms".
The recall cost the company #30million, At the time Cadbury blamed a leaking pipe at its main plant in Marlbrook, Herefordshire, for chocolate contamination.
The firm has been summonsed to appear at Birmingham magistrates on June 15. The offences can carry a two-year jail sentence and unlimited fines.
Cadbury said: "We have fully co-operated with the authorities throughout their inquiries."