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NEW YORK (CBS.MW) -- Gap Inc. GPS, -0.08% said December same-store sales edged 1 percent higher. Total sales for the five weeks ended Jan. 3 increased 2 percent to $2.52 billion from $2.47 billion in the same period a year earlier. "Consistent with national mall traffic trends, traffic was weakest in the first three weeks of the month," said Sabrina Simmons, a senior vice president with the company, in a press release. "However, sales performance strengthened in weeks four and five as customers began shopping and spending just before and right after Christmas." The stock closed Wednesday at $23, down a dime.
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Conceptualised by the creative agency Mullen Lintas, the creative concept of the TVC revolves around how Deepika Padukone feels the same wonder and joy every time she flies Vistara, as she felt when flying for the first time. The campaign intends to elaborate on the core interpretation of the brand promise which is about the feeling of looking forward to flying again.
The new campaign featuring Deepika will be broadcast on TV channels across India starting August 22, 2016. The airline has been giving a sneak peek to its customers through its ongoing teaser campaign #WhichStar running on various platforms. The integrated campaign will be deployed across multiple platforms including TV, digital, print, outdoor, cinema and airports.
Through this campaign, Vistara wishes to reach out to its core audience of corporate and frequent flyers, who value a seamless, reliable, and consistent service experience above everything else, and are willing to pay a reasonable premium for the unique offerings provided by the full service airline. With this initiative, the airline also intends to make brand Vistara a household name just like its parent company brands, Tata and Singapore Airlines.
“From the beginning, Vistara has aimed to transform the flying experience and bring back the joy of air travel” said Phee Teik Yeoh, CEO, Vistara. “We believe the journey should be as enjoyable as the destination. Our new brand campaign with Deepika Padukone highlights the unique feeling of flying Vistara.”
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"The ideal thing is to not go home at this time,"
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Baldness could soon be nothing more than a bad memory, thanks to a breakthrough by British scientists.
In research that could ‘transform’ the treatment of hair loss, they have found a way of cloning the tiny cells that contain the ‘instruction book’ for growing new hair.
In a world first, they have shown that when these lab-grown cells are put back into human skin, they sprout hair.
Although the work is at an early stage, the scientists from Durham University in the UK and Columbia University in the US, say it represents a real breakthrough in treating the hair loss that blights millions of men and women.
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USPS reaches tentative agreement with American Postal Workers Union
USPS officials said that upon ratification by union membership-expected-in the next two months, this deal will run through May 20, 2015 and impact roughly 205,000 employees.
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The United States Postal Service (USPS) said yesterday that it has reached an agreement with the American Postal Workers Union AFL-CIO (APWU) on a tentative four-and-a-half year contract.
USPS officials said that upon ratification by union membership-expected-in the next two months, this deal will run through May 20, 2015 and impact roughly 205,000 employees. They added that this contract will “set the stage for a more flexible and cost-effective workforce to accommodate America’s changing mailing trends,” citing how this deal will include:
-economic provisions that address critical Postal Service needs to control labor costs; and
-enhanced workforce flexibility to match workforce with workload.
The USPS also said that reasonable benefits and wages are key to help it meet its financial obligations and have a strong future.
“This is a responsible agreement that is in the best interest of our employees, our customers and the future of the Postal Service,” said Postmaster General Patrick R. Donahoe in a statement. “The contract will help lay a foundation that is fair to our employees and stakeholders.”
The USPS initially kicked off negotiations with the APWU in September 2010. The APWU is the largest of the Postal Service’s four unions and represents 205,000 employees, including clerks, mechanics, vehicle drivers, custodians and some administrative positions.
This announcement follows negotiations between the USPS and the National Rural Letter Carriers’ Association, which stalled on its November 20, 2010 expiration date and now is following its current agreement until a third-party weighs in on a new contract, according to the USPS. The NRLCA is comprised of 67,000 career employees and 48,000 non-career employees; these employees deliver mail in rural and suburban areas.
Jerry Hempstead, president of parcel consultancy Hempstead Consulting, said in a September 2010 interview USPS has many challenges when it comes to getting relief from its rank and file union members.
“USPS has more employees than it has work at the moment, and management has a contract…but you really don’t hear about layoffs at the USPS,” he said. “You hear more about voluntary and early retirement. There is not much the USPS can do short of making sure overtime is in check and not replacing anybody who resigns or retires to right-size the business. But considering their numbers they have done a yeoman’s job of bringing down man-hours to coincide with the decline in business.”
Hempstead added that if the USPS can get some relief from the unions in terms of the way business is managed to better align staff hours to the amount of work coming through, it would be a great win for USPS management.
Following an $8.5 billion loss in fiscal year 2010, the United States Postal Service (USPS) began the new fiscal year with a $329 million loss in the first quarter.
This is a deeper loss than the $297 loss incurred a year ago, but USPS officials said that excluding the cost of prefunding future retiree healthcare benefits and noncash adjustments to the workers’ compensation liability, the Postal Service would have had a net income of $226 million for the first quarter.
During the height of the recession, the USPS cited things like economic pressures and migration to electronic media having a significant adverse impact on mail volumes and operating revenues. To counter this, the USPS implemented various measures to eliminate work hours and drive productivity improvement, but still was unable to get into the black.
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Sugar to remain positive on wet Brazil weather, weak Indian monsoon
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Sugar prices could turn positive on wet weather conditions in Brazil and a lack of rain in India. Brazil and India holds the top positions in sugar manufacturing in the world.
The sugar output in Brazil’s center south, the main growing region was affected by Above-average rainfall in May and June., A fall of 29 percent in production to 6.7 million metric tons in the 2012-13 season through the end of June.
India’s monsoon, which brings more than 70 percent of the country’s annual rainfall, was 22 percent less than a 50- year average since June 1 also affects the sugar production.
At Intercontinental Exchange October sugar contract rose to 3-month high of 23.25 cents a pound tracking supply tightness in Brazil..
World sugar prices are projected to fall to a trough in 2012-13 as production peaks in India and rises in other countries and additional exports are placed on (or lower imports are drawn from) the world market, says OECD-FAO Agricultural outlook 2011-2020.
Brazil le is the the world's largest sugarcane producer with a 719,157,000 tons harvest followed by India with 277,750,000 tons.
According to OECD-FAO Agricultural outlook 2011-2020, International sugar prices are expected to ease back over the remainder of 2011 and into 2011/12, as production responds around the world to recent high prices and the global balance moves into a larger surplus that allows the start of stock rebuilding.
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Questex Media Group’s acquisition of InfoTrends is a crucial step in the company’s efforts to provide its customers with a full line of b-to-b marketing services. InfoTrends, a leading strategic consulting firm in the digital imaging industry, provides market research, analysis and forecasts.
Financial terms of the deal, which was announced last week, were not disclosed. The deal is expected to close this week.
InfoTrends was a founding partner of Questex Media’s On Demand Digital Printing & Publishing Conference & Expo and continues to produce content for the annual event.
The deal to acquire InfoTrends builds on Questex Media’s portfolio of 23 trade publications, including America’s Network and Telecom China, 25 conferences and trade shows, several online media brands as well as a host of databases.
The InfoTrends acquisition is critical for two reasons: It will diversify Questex Media’s revenue stream into market research and enable the company to integrate InfoTrends’ toolkit into its vertical markets, which include technology, travel and beauty. Already in the pipeline is an InfoTrends event for China scheduled for 2007.
“The goal is to be an integrated marketing company,” said Kerry Gumas, president-CEO of Questex. “Market research and data are what b-to-b marketers are looking for.”
Questex was formed in June 2005 when Gumas, former VP-general manager of Advanstar’s Information Technology & Communications Group, backed by private equity firm Audax Group, acquired several divisions from Advanstar. The deal, worth $185 million, included the information technology & communications, travel & hospitality, beauty, home entertainment, abilities and portfolios groups.
Gumas said trade shows and events are a central component of the company’s marketing strategy. “I look to the American Business Media and Forrester report earlier this year showing that events are high on the mark for both branding and lead generation,” he said.
In July, Questex announced the acquisition of three trade shows from Show Management: International Esthetics, Cosmetics & Spa Conference Las Vegas and Orlando, and the Las Vegas Hair & Nail Conference.
Gumas said Questex is also in the hunt for print properties to “bolt on” to existing magazines and trade shows. He added that Questex wants to break into other vertical markets, such as finance and health care, on a selective basis.
“It looks like [Questex] is trying to out-Advanstar Advanstar,” said Baran Rosen, president of media investment bank Whitestone Communications, referring to Questex’ aggressive acquisition strategy.
Rosen said the InfoTrends deal reflects the mood among b-to-b media executives. “A lot of the strategic companies don’t think b-to-b magazines are a 50-year business anymore,” he said. “It’s not in their long-term thinking.”


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Citi rolls out innovation challenge
American banking giant Citigroup has launched in Asia-Pacific a competition that seeks to pick the best brains in the technology space to foster digital and mobile innovation in banking.
Citi has announced the launch of Citi Mobile Challenge, a next-generation accelerator that combines a virtual hackathon with an incubator, a worldwide network of FinTech experts and Citi’s unparalleled global sponsors and clients to discover solutions across more than 100 markets.
Developers from Asia Pacific and around the world are invited to build innovative solutions that are capable of running on Citi’s digital platform globally.
Registration for the challenge will begin on August 19, and selected participants will demonstrate their concepts at events in Bangalore, Hong Kong, Singapore, and Sydney, the bank said in a press statement.
“From credit cards to ATMs (automated teller machines), Citi has a history of embracing new technologies to transform how it serves clients. In Asia, recent examples of Citi’s legacy of innovation include the launch of Citi Smart Banking and the Citibank Express – new innovations that have since been rolled out globally. Asia is home to a fast growing FinTech community, and this initiative will help accelerate and uncover new and exciting opportunities for Citi to develop transformational approaches to banking,” said Francisco Aristeguieta, Citi’s Asia Pacific chief executive officer.
“Through Citi’s digital acceleration program we have been unleashing the power of the tech community, developing new solutions and challenging ourselves on how we reimagine banking,” said Heather Cox, chief client experience, digital and marketing officer for global consumer banking at Citi. “Citi Mobile Challenge has helped us connect with top developers across the world, and we are excited to bring this opportunity to Asia Pacific.”
A panel of industry experts and financial technology leaders will evaluate the solutions at each event. Finalists will compete for an opportunity to take their technologies into production with Citi’s support, a share of $100,000 in cash awards and a suite of services from Citi Mobile Challenge sponsors, including the opportunity to participate in accelerator programs and receive mentoring, office space and investment.
Citi Mobile Challenge (www.citimobilechallenge.com) in Asia Pacific follows successful launches in Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA) earlier this year and in Latin America and the U.S. in 2014. Across the three programs, Citi received nearly 2,000 submissions from more than 100 countries and hosted events in Buenos Aires, Bogotá, Silicon Valley, New York, Miami, Nairobi, Jerusalem, Warsaw and London. Citi said it’s currently working with several top innovations from previous challenges to launch pilot solutions for consumer and business clients in various markets.
“Citi is deepening our engagement with developers and connecting directly with new innovation hubs to integrate new solutions into our digital business in markets all over the world. The Mobile Challenge in Asia will help Citi uncover fresh approaches to expanding financial inclusion through technology,” said Jorge Ruiz, digital acceleration global program head at Citi.
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When I told a friend I was going to do a rundown of my favorite Arctic White C7s, his response was, “What color don’t you like the C7 in?” My response was, aside from my obsession with black on black, I pretty much like ‘em all.
Just how much faster is a McLaren P1 than a C7 Corvette Z06? As this video demonstrates, it’s in another league.
Yesterday marked the one-year anniversary of the day the world opened up and swallowed eight museum-quality ‘Vettes. Today, the National Corvette Museum welcomed back the first vehicle pulled from the sinkhole, a fully restored 2009 ZR-1 Blue Devil.
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Yes. This just happened. A stock, seven-speed-manual Corvette Z06 has finally pulled off a 10-second quarter-mile; 10.9 seconds at 127 mph. Take that, Nissan GT-R Nismo.


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A holistic view
Fair teaches lessons in health, alternative medicine
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Steamboat Springs — Dan Smith was a bit of a cynic about alternative medicine, but the Yampa Valley Holistic Fair changed his mind Sunday.
The fair, in its second year, was organized by a committee of five people interested in alternative medicine, organic products and the healing arts.
Smith attended the fair with his Steamboat Springs housemate, Lacy Gribbon. Smith watched as a woman tested Gribbon’s arm strength after placing vials on her stomach.
The test showed that Gribbon has an aversion to milk and processed sugar — two food products she’s had difficulty with before.
“The test told me something I knew, and that opened my eyes,” Gribbon said.
Smith said the results made him think he should learn more about alternative medicine and fitness.
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“I definitely want to look into it,” he said. “These things do affect people.”
John and Amie Baughman, who were visiting Steamboat Springs from Fort Collins, also learned something at the fair: They both have problem nerve areas in their neck and shoulder areas.
They allowed Dr. Michele McAv–oy, a Hayden chiropractor, to run a handheld scanner up their necks. A laptop showed the data.
When John’s res–ults came, people gasped.
“Oh my gosh,” Amie said.
There were several red, or severe, zones along John’s neck.
McAvoy said John may not have symptoms yet, but he probably would in the future. Nerves help the body function, she said, and when they aren’t working right, other health issues will arise.
“You don’t want to be 50, 55 years old and on medication because you sat on this for 20 or 30 years,” McAvoy told John. She recommended he get his back and neck adjusted by a chiropractor.
People wove in and out of the tables at the fair as a man played guitar in the background. Children and their mothers looked at jewelry, sampled organic beauty products and tried exercise equipment.
The fair is meant to help bridge the gap between West–ern medicine and alternative medicine, organizer Heat–her Howell-Durand said.
“We want to be able to complement one another,” she said.
The number of practitioners and vendors at the fair about doubled from its first year, she said. She wasn’t sure how many people visited the fair, but she was happy with the crowd she saw.
“It’s been abuzz since we opened the door. I’m happy and pleased to see that we’re getting a lot of support from the community.”
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Ubisoft will let the viewers of Ubisoft Forward, grab free copies of Watch Dogs 2. Players first met Watch Dogs, the sequel in the series, in 2016.
Ubisoft is currently planning to hold a live event to replace their traditional E3 presentation. Furthermore, this will be the first time Ubisoft holding a purely live event. Since this year’s E3 is not likely to take place, Ubisoft has apparently decided to take a different step. The event will broadcast on July 12, 2pm PT/3pm ET/8pm BST/9pm CEST. It is highly likely the studio will showcase lots of new releases. Moreover, the recent trailer strongly indicates the event will host lots of upcoming content.
Currently, there are multiple titles that cause high anticipation. Firstly, Assassin’s Creed series will receive its next installment: Valhalla. In the event, a new gameplay footage might be ready for the audience. Moreover, Watch Dogs Legion is another big title for the new financial year. As Ubisoft Forward viewers will get its prequel for free, they can find even more reason to get excited for the third installment.
On the other hand, Ubisoft is preparing a new battle royale game: Hyper Scape. The game will be free to play and have Twitch integration to alter gameplay with viewer votes. Ubisoft Forward is likely to reveal us more about the game.
Finally, we might get confirmation on Far Cry 6. Reports that connect actor Giancarlo Esposito’s words and Ubisoft’s unannounced titles for 2021, indicate the game might be under development.
The studio also might utter a few more words for the sexual harrassment allegations surrounding it.
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I just got home from the Clinton Global Initiative’s amazing annual conference in New York. As usual, it was truly enlightening and inspiring to learn about all the great work being done around the world to promote sustainability and better livelihoods. The theme this year was “Designing for Impact,” the notion that we can design products to make a difference purposefully, not just as an afterthought.
Mike Duke shared some great insights as one of the plenary speakers, which reminded me of Walmart’s unique leadership in Fair Trade, particularly in its private label brands. Sam’s Choice and Member’s Mark coffees are two innovative Fair Trade Certified coffee lines that allow millions of Walmart consumers to support better lives for small coffee farmers around the world through their everyday purchases.
Today, Walmart continues to launch new Fair Trade Certified products that are designed to have a positive social and environmental impact. This is not only the right thing to do; it’s just plain good business. When we partner with farmers who grow the high quality products that we’ve come to love – like coffee, tea, cocoa and bananas – and when we ensure that those farmers get a fair return for their harvests, we get greater supply chain security. This means we’re able to source those products reliably and sustainably for years to come – which benefits both the farmer and the end consumer.
Last year Sam’s Club was one of the first retailers to carry Fair Trade Certified bell peppers from Mexico. In that region, the average farm worker earns just $13 a day, but spends as much as $4 of that on bus fare to send their kids to school. That’s a third of their daily salary just to get to school! With Sam’s Club’s purchases of Fair Trade bell peppers, the workers set up an education fund to cover their kids’ bus fare and other school expenses. More kids in that community are now back in school, and there is renewed hope for a better future.
The easiest thing we can all do to support change like this is to buy Fair Trade Certified products. Just look for the label on a growing number of products around the store. For example, Sam’s Club recently launched Fair Trade Certified K-cups under their Daily Chef brand. They used the same high quality coffee beans you’d expect from Sam’s Club and they made it easier than ever for members to support farmers and their families. This comes on top of the many other delicious private label products that Sam’s has launched in the past year, like Banana Nut Bread, Angel Food Cake, and Dried Sweetened Cherries.
The bottom line: Walmart helps its customers to “save money and live better.” Through Fair Trade, Walmart is extending this powerful concept to suppliers – helping hardworking farmers and their families live better as well. These families are the current and future Walmart customers around the world – so it benefits everyone when these folks can live better lives, farm more sustainably, and feel a sense of hope in their own future. Fair Trade is the bridge that makes this powerful partnership possible.


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On June 20, an current 5G cell phone with mannequin quantity XT2251-1 handed the 3C certification, displaying that the cellphone helps as much as 33 W quick charging.
IT Home has reported that Motorola XT2251-1 and XT2243-2 It has been accepted by the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology earlier than. Digital blogger @李安Angang mentioned that the brand new machine is the successor of the Edge 20 collection, and the opposite new machine will likely beEquipped with Snapdragon 8+, it will likely be launched in July.
Motorola has beforehand introduced that the brand new Snapdragon 8+ flagship cellphone will likely be launched in July,Equipped with 200 million pixel sensor. The Snapdragon 8+ is manufactured primarily based on TSMC’s 4nm course of. The most important frequency of the CPU and GPU is elevated by 10%, the general chip energy consumption is diminished by 15%, and the principle frequency of the CPU core is raised to three.2GHz.
Digital blogger @Digital Chat Station beforehand revealed that the machine makes use of a 6.67-inch FHD + decision 144Hz refresh price OLED single-hole curved display, geared up with a 60MP entrance digital camera, and a rear 194 million pixel 1/1.5″ main camera , supports 125W wired fast charging and 30/50W wireless fast charging.
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There was a time when few photos published showing about the concept of future Facebook phone. The news started to spread across the cyber world two years back. It was the time when Mark Zuckerberg and his company patched up with the world known HTC mobile manufacturing company to develop a smart phone. The target was set to launch a mobile set that would get the center of attraction in the world of smart phones. However, there were so many code names are being introduced, but nothing was found truth. Few days back, some photos have been published showing HTC produced smartphone having a Facebook page to load. Apart from this, there have been many rumors about the Facebook’s desperation for building up the hype for the new product.
It has also been heard that, Zuckerberg’s company has employed an ex-apply staff whose responsibility is to provide assistance in case of creating a good design for the smart phone. Moreover, the speculations about the released photos on the web are to believe of that person who thinks the actual Facebook phone will be appeared like this. So, it is understandable that, the whole thing is just like expectation for a desired product. Tech geeks think that, this upcoming smart phone will have 4.2 inches display with 8 Mega pixel primary camera, and 5 mega pixel rear facing camera. Even though, this is not the first time where photos have been published on the web as HTC had also shared publicly about the proposed design for the Facebook’s Smartphone.
Many users did not like the way it was presented on web. Their thought about this situation is that, the person has done with his personal assumption about the design of this phone. He is not even a worker of HTC or Facebook. If this is really going to be the real design of Facebook Smartphone, then Facebook lovers will surely try bugging one for them.
However, there is no further information has been leaked out on the web. Until now, the price has not been assumed as the manufacturing company has not said anything about the device and its features.
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Young women seen grabbing items in a DC convenience store
WASHINGTON, D.C. (WUSA) -- It has happened again! A mob of people has entered a local convenience store, stolen items and then fled. But in this "flash mob," there's a twist. The thieves were all young women.
Ten women in fact and all caught on tape. Store surveillance video shows the women casually walking into the Northeast Washington convenience store and shopping. Some are carrying plastic bags. Others cover their faces, as if they know they're being caught on camera.
"Girls?! Are you sure? That's unbelievable. I'm speechless. I have nothing else to say because I can't believe it's ten girls, going around robbing people," said Tonja Hanna, the mother of two teenage daughters.
The female thieves grab candy, chips, sodas and ice cream---roughly five items each. At one point, they even load up a shopping bag, before running out in a pack. The lone store clerk called police.
"Flash mob, that's crazy," said one man in the parking lot.
"Wow, that's crazy. I mean, it's really terrible," said another.
Crazy. And increasingly common. This heist comes just days after a similar incident in Germantown, also orchestrated at a convenience store. In that case, 30 teenagers grabbed what they wanted before hustling out of the store.
"In the state of the economy, somebody's hungry, who's to say what's right and what's wrong?" said a woman who declined to give her name.
Some people with whom we spoke practically condoned the thieves' actions, saying this was a sign of tough economic times.
"They didn't go in there to get no money. So they must have been going in there to get something to eat," said a young man.
Added a woman, "Americans are starving. They're out of work, they're losing their homes. So if teenagers need to flash to get food?"
Police investigators told the store clerk on duty that they know who these young ladies are, and they will take action.
Mayor Vincent Gray issued the following statement Friday morning:
"We know that we have video of a group of girls shoplifting from a store in Northeast in the early hours of Thursday morning," Mayor Gray said. "Our detectives are currently investigating that incident. 'Flash mob' or not, we will pursue criminal charges against those involved. We will not tolerate such reprehensible behavior here."
The Mayor continued: "Some news coverage of this incident has reported residents questioning whether the robbery could have been morally justified. Actually, both morality and the law are quite clear: It is wrong to steal from others. And if people do not obey the law, they will be apprehended, arrested and prosecuted. There is no excuse for this sort of incident."
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UPDATE: The images of the young women committing the crime has many sounding off on whether it was right or wrong. There is no doubt that the actions are illegal, but some people believe they are condonable. 9News took to D.C streets, and got varied responses from people who offered their opinion on the "Flash-Rob"
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As part of a new Grand Theft Auto trend, you may start seeing more players in media jackets shooting photos of in-game mayhem as a way to chronicle and share the game experience.
Gametel's wireless game controller fits most Android phones, and gives your phone the gift of physical gaming buttons.
Nissan is partnering with ICP Solar to add solar battery chargers to new vehicles.
Beijing says that Google's China Web site operator pledges to ensure that it exposes Chinese Web surfers to "no law-breaking content."
Following months of tense relations, Beijing gives its approval for the U.S. company to continue operating a Web site in China.
If Google wants to stay afloat in China it will have to stop automatically redirecting searchers to Hong Kong, and it's not clear that Plan C will work.
Asankya announces a new parallel networking technology that increases the throughput for Internet-based services by up to 40 times.
A single strand of hair can show where and whether suspects have traveled. This could enable government agencies to track the travels of international criminals and terror suspects.
Montreal-based company plans to offer a line of roof tiles with the solar cells built into the tiles.
Tell me, Sunsei. How can the sun keep my car running.


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NEW YORK (CNNMoney.com) -- In one of the largest telecommunication mergers in years, CenturyTel Inc. announced Thursday it will acquire Qwest Communications in a $10.6 billion all-stock transaction.
The combined companies will have operations in 37 states providing land line, broadband and video services on a 173,000-mile fiber network, the companies said.
Under the terms of the deal, Qwest shareholders will receive 0.1664 CenturyTel shares for each share of Qwest common stock they own. Based on Wednesday's closing price, Qwest shareholders will get the equivalent to $6.02 per share of CenturyTel stock, a 15% premium.
Including $11.8 billion of Qwest debt, the merger has an enterprise value of $22.4 billion, the companies said. The deal is expected to result in $625 million of cost savings.
"This combination will enhance our ability to deploy innovative IP products and high-bandwidth services to business customers, expand broadband availability and speed to consumers, and offer superior, differentiated video products," Glen Post III, CenturyTel's chief executive officer, said in a statement.
In addition to 5 million broadband customers, the companies boast a combined 17 million access lines, 1.4 million video subscribers and 850,000 wireless users.
"We look forward to becoming part of a larger company with a strong financial profile," Edward Mueller, Qwest's chief executive officer, said in a statement.
The Oracle of Omaha joked that the impact on Corporate America would not be the biggest problem of a Donald Trump presidency. More
The Dow is down 300 points over the past two days, leaving the index on track for its worst week since early February. Blame fumbled earnings reports from the likes of Apple and Google as well as concerns about the Bank of Japan. More
Now you can watch the SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket land on a barge as if you were standing on the deck of the ship. More
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What makes a top newsmaker? Sometimes a company generates lots of buzz by doing particularly innovative things, or someone with a catalyzing personality gains notoriety. Other times a hot new product or a spectacular disaster gets the attention of the masses.
The subjects made popular by Network World readers over the past year are all of these things and more. Sometimes lauded for technology vision, scorned for lapses in judgment, and loved or hated for setting a new standard, these are the 10 biggest newsmakers of 2007 and why they matter.
"Search engine giant" once summed up Google's business pretty well, but those words now seem woefully inadequate to describe the company that in 2007 delivered a hosted software suite for enterprise users, conceived a mobile application platform that is device- and operator-agnostic, made plans to bid for wireless spectrum, and forayed into the TV ad-serving world.
One thing Google didn't do was deliver the GPhone, a mobile phone the company was widely rumored to have had under development. Instead, it unveiled the open mobile application-development platform, called Android. In so doing, it really shook up the telecom industry, where closed platforms and operator lock-in are the norm, not broad alliances and a US$10 million bounty for the best mobile applications.
Meanwhile, Google continued to add firepower to its advertising empire, putting up US$3.1 billion to acquire ad-management player DoubleClick. With all this action, it's little wonder that Google receives 1,300 resumes every day. Who wouldn't want to work in its Mountain View, California, corporate campus -- the famed "Googleplex" -- where employees enjoy 11 free cafeterias, on-site car washes, salon, gym, language classes, laundry facilities and more?
Steve Ballmer, the voice of Microsoft
Steve Ballmer didn't disappoint folks hoping to hear inflammatory statements and corporate bravado from Microsoft's CEO in 2007. He angered the open source community by saying Red Hat Linux uses intellectual property owned by Microsoft and that Red Hat's customers should pay Microsoft for it. He dissed the iPhone, saying it would never grab significant market share, and belittled the significance of Google's Android mobile application development platform, suggesting it was no more than a press release.
In between the snipes, Ballmer had plenty of Microsoft products to talk about, starting with the consumer release of Vista and Office 2007 in January. The year also saw the release of Office Communications Server -- Microsoft's VoIP play -- along with two enterprise search products, a virtual machine management tool and an unexpected stand-alone hypervisor called Hyper-V Server.
What didn't make store shelves is Longhorn. After Microsoft shipped the first public Longhorn beta in the spring, it pushed back the final release, christened Windows Server 2008, to next year.
On the acquisition front, Microsoft made its most expensive purchase ever, spending US$6 billion for online advertising platform aQuantive in a move that Ballmer said represents "the next step in the evolution of our ad network."
Vonage goes to court ... again and again
What was 2007 like for Vonage In a word: litigious. Patent lawsuits from Verizon, Sprint Nextel, AT&T, and in late December, Nortel, kept the Internet phone provider in the headlines and threatened to end its business. One particularly low point came in April just after a federal jury found Vonage infringed on three Verizon patents related to transferring voice calls from an IP network to a traditional telephone network. After the ruling a U.S. district court judge barred Vonage from signing up new customers -- which could have spelled death for the company had it not successfully fought for a permanent stay from the injunction.
In the end, Vonage managed to reach settlements with Verizon, Sprint Nextel and AT&T, but not before Michael Snyder resigned as CEO and founder Jeffrey Citron took over the role. In terms of IOUs, Vonage is paying US$120 million to settle its dispute with Verizon. It reached an US$80 million licensing agreement with Sprint, and inked a tentative agreement with AT&T whereby it will pay US$39 million in exchange for AT&T dropping its suit.
But the numbers aren't all bad for Vonage. It managed to grow revenue to US$210.5 million in its most recent quarter, a gain of 30% over the year-earlier quarter. Not bad for a company that very well could have slipped under for good.


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This week in iOS news we saw the release of a Lightning cable with ethernet on the other end, Office got support for working with iCloud, and Duet Display now does Windows.
Good Technology finds that iPhone 6 is lifting Apple's iOS in the enterprise, but the tablet market is diversifying.
This week in iOS we had reports of iPhones getting Android users to switch in the EU, that the iPhone 6 Plus is grabbing tablet sales, and that the Kindle app may be draining iPhone and iPad batteries.
This week in Android a report surfaced that showed Android besting iOS in mobile ad revenue. We also saw that the Nexus 9 is not getting updates first, and that Samsung is using Sony camera sensors in the S6 and S6 Edge.
With the new free Roambi Analytics account and Blink add-on, anyone can open CSV files on their iOS device and explore the data using a sophisticated in-memory analytics engine.
If you own Android or iPhones and have a different platform for your PC, the Flex-Card could be the answer to your data transfer, file management and backup dreams.
Mophie is known for making popular iPhone battery cases. The new Spacestation offers iOS users power on the go with additional storage capability while Android owners just get limited file access.
The iPhone and iPad are wildly popular devices, but if you're one of those people who likes to carry a lot of data with them, you've probably at one time or another hit a storage limit. Here's how you can add more storage to your iPhone or iPad quickly and easily - no jailbreaking or cracking your device open required.
Android this week had the release of the Apple Watch and iOS 8.3, iPhone share dropping globally save for China, and a new case from Mophie that adds battery and storage.
If you appreciate unique designs, prefer Android over iOS, and want the best camera available on a smartphone, then run to your local carrier store this week and pick up the Samsung Galaxy S6 Edge.
In iOS news this week we had reports of loaner iPads from vending machines, Apple Pay users having trouble, and you can trade in some non-Apple phones for a new iPhone.
In the world of iOS this week was news about the growing rate of iOS 8 adoption, a trade-in program for Android and BlackBerry phones is coming from Apple, and Nintendo is coming to the iPhone.
The Vapor IO model also goes beyond software and proposes a redesigned rack mount system called the Vapor Chamber.
The iPhone and iPad tech giant launched the new mobile software alongside its desktop operating system counterpart as a testbed for developers and early-adopters.
This week in iOS were reports of Apple Pay fraud, that iPhone is the top phone in China, and the Apple/IBM alliance released three new apps for the enterprise.
Not everyone wants to pay the premium $650 entry price of an iPhone 6. For about half the price, the Nokia Lumia 830 offers up an amazing design, solid camera, and great performance.
This week in iOS came reports of Apple looking at tracking iPhones when turned off, and analysts chiming in about Apple Watch and Apple Pay,
Before you sync your iCloud or reinstall your apps, you need to lock down your new iPhone or iPad. Here are the important tweaks you need to protect your privacy.
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Standard Motor Products Inc. (SMP) has announced the winners of its third annual Intermotor “Import Leader Automotive Scholarship” Competition: Ian Fisher of Bay de Noc Community College in Escanaba, Michigan, and Zachary Natale of Rosedale Technical College in Pittsburgh.
Fisher and Natale each will receive a $5,000 scholarship to apply toward the pursuit or continuation of their education in automotive technology and repair at a technical school or college. Both were chosen from a pool of more than 300 students who entered the competition.
Students were asked to complete an online questionnaire and submit a current photo of themselves. Entries were evaluated based on relevance, creativity and thoughtfulness in regard to the automotive import industry. The competition’s judge, Ken Elzinga, master technician and owner at Hilltop Auto, determined that Fisher and Natale best exhibited the import excellence that the Intermotor brand represents.
Phil Hutchens, vice president of engine management marketing, SMP, said, “SMP is proud to support the next generation of automotive import technicians. Judging from the winners and the rest of our applicants, the future of our industry is in good hands.”


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Samsung Galaxy Ring: Everything You Need To Know
Remember that blink-and-you'll-miss-it teaser at the Unpacked event? Well, Samsung has finally pulled back the curtain on the Galaxy Ring, and let me tell you, it's not just another piece of tech jewelry. After its initial tease at the Unpacked event earlier this year, we caught a better glimpse of this wearable tech marvel at the Mobile World Congress (MWC) in Barcelona. Though it remained under protective glass, the close-up shots and details we've gathered are enough to keep the buzz going.
The Samsung Galaxy Ring, with its sophisticated features, svelte form, and easy connection with your digital life, is set to completely transform the wearable technology industry. Everything you need to know about the Samsung Galaxy Ring from its performance and build to its design and camera capabilities will be covered in this piece. So let's get started!
Samsung had already piqued interest by trademarking the name "Galaxy Ring" back in February 2023, alongside a slew of other names that hinted at new features or products. This strategic move underscored the company's commitment to expanding its ecosystem of devices, with the Galaxy Ring being a central piece of this evolution.
Samsung plans to release the Galaxy Ring in three sophisticated colors: dark steel, silver, and gold. To cater to a wider audience, the ring will be available in nine different sizes. The Galaxy ring sizes range from US 5 to 13 or S to XL for an easier fit guide. Interestingly, the larger sizes will feature a slightly bigger battery, ensuring extended wear doesn't compromise performance. The battery size gets a bump with each size increase. The smallest ring packs a 14.5mAh battery, while the XL version boasts a 21.5mAh powerhouse. According to rumors, the galaxy ring's battery will last five to nine days on a single charge.
Inside the sleek exterior of the Galaxy Ring lie the sensors responsible for its health-tracking prowess. These sensors will monitor your heart rate, sleep movement, and other vital health metrics. While Samsung has been tight-lipped about the full range of features, sleep tracking has been highlighted as a significant component.
The Galaxy Ring will seamlessly integrate with Samsung's Galaxy Health app, allowing users to sync their data effortlessly. The introduction of the My Vitality Score is one of the standout features. Developed in collaboration with the University of Georgia, this health metric evaluates various factors such as sleep quality, activity levels, heart rate, and more, offering a comprehensive snapshot of one's health and energy levels. The goal? Achieving a score as close to 100 as possible indicates peak health and vitality.
But the innovation continues beyond there. The Galaxy Ring is designed to work in tandem with Samsung's Galaxy Health app, ensuring seamless data synchronization and providing users with personalized Booster Cards. These cards offer tailored advice based on the user's health data, nudging them towards healthier habits and lifestyle choices.
The Galaxy Ring's capabilities extend beyond traditional fitness tracking. It is engineered to complement Samsung's Galaxy Watches, creating an ecosystem with round-the-clock health and activity monitoring. For instance, the upcoming Galaxy Watch 7 will be equipped to detect sleep apnea which is a serious condition that disrupts breathing during sleep. The Galaxy Ring will also support this feature, along with tracking heart rate, respiratory rate, sleep patterns, night movement, menstrual cycle and fertility tracking. These features underscore Samsung's commitment to providing a holistic view of one's health through wearable technology.
Anticipation is building around additional functionalities, such as wireless payments and ECG monitoring, though Samsung has yet to confirm these features. The tech community eagerly awaits further announcements, particularly at the full reveal scheduled for this July, where the Galaxy Ring will share the stage with the Z Fold 6, Samsung's latest innovation in foldable technology.
Samsung is making a new kind of tech you can wear called the Galaxy Ring. It's smart because few other companies, like Apple or Google, have made something like this yet. This means Samsung could get many people interested before others catch up. But we're still determining how it will do against the Oura Ring, which is another smart ring out there.
The cool thing about the Galaxy Ring is that it's for people who want to keep an eye on their health but don't want to wear a big watch. This could make some people happy because they might prefer something other than the bigger sizes of smartwatches like the Apple Watch or ones from Garmin.
Samsung might also start offering online health and fitness stuff that you can either get for free or pay for, like what Apple and Google are doing with Fitbit.
Since Samsung sometimes leaks news about its new products, we're likely to hear more about the Galaxy Ring soon. So, keep an eye out for that.
As we wait to learn more, it's clear Samsung wants to be a big name in tech you can wear, making stuff that's not just cool but also good for your health. Keep checking back for more news as we get closer to when they officially show it off.
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While the official price of the Samsung Galaxy Ring has yet to be announced, we can speculate based on the cost of similar products in the market. The Oura Ring, considered a direct competitor, is priced at $299. Other smart rings like the Circular Pro 1 and the Ultrahuman Ring AIR are priced at $410 and $349, respectively. Considering these prices, it wouldn't be surprising if the Galaxy Ring is priced under $300.
Yes, the Samsung Galaxy Ring is expected to include media control capabilities. This feature would allow users to conveniently manage their media playback from their fingers, enabling actions such as changing music tracks, adjusting volume levels, and managing calls without interacting directly with their smartphones or earbuds.
The Samsung Galaxy Ring is anticipated to support wireless charging, following the lead of products like the Oura Ring. An added convenience would be utilizing reverse charging from compatible Samsung smartphones, such as the Galaxy S24 Ultra, allowing for easy and versatile charging options.


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Hootsuite, a platform for businesses and individuals to manage social media campaigns across different networks that now has 10 million users in 175 countries, has made another acquisition to build out its platform. It has acquired BrightKit, a service that lets people customize social marketing campaigns with gamified elements like sweepstakes and other competitions.
The terms of the deal are not being disclosed, but Hootsuite is wasting no time between announcing the buy and integrating it: today the company (both are based in Vancouver) is also launching a new feature for enterprises called Hootsuite Campaigns, built on Brightkit’s technology.
Hootsuite has to date raised some $225 million in funding, including a $165 million round last year and $35 million more this month at an $800 million valuation, and it has been investing that money in growth. That has also included the acquisition of UberVu in January of this year to add more social analytics to its platform.
The acquisition is a coming home of sorts for Brightkit: the company was spun out of Invoke (originally under the name Memelabs). Invoke is the same company that originally created Hootsuite. The two had also been working together prior to the acquisition: Brightkit was added to Hootsuite’s app directory in 2013.
The idea here for Hootsuite is to continue to add more enterprise and premium features to its platform, as a route to better monetising its users.
While Hootsuite still has a large number of customers who use its free tier, it works with both small businesses and large enterprises — including 744 Fortune 1,000 companies, it says — and is gradually enticing more of these to pay to use the service. New customers being announced today include Telekom Malaysia, Singapore Press Holdings, Brooklyn Public Library, Cambridge University Press, Red Carnation Hotels, and Hyland Software Inc.
We are reaching out to the company to see if it can disclose what kind of revenues it’s making, or how many users have swapped over to paid tiers, and will update if we learn more.
Right now, Hootsuite offers three tiers of service: a free option, a “pro” option that is $9.99 per month per user, and an “enterprise” tier priced on an individual basis.
“Organizations are looking for new and exciting ways to engage their audience,” says Ryan Holmes, CEO of Hootsuite, in a statement. “Hootsuite Campaigns extends our social marketing capabilities, allowing businesses to reach new audiences through engaging contests, sweepstakes and galleries, all managed from their Hootsuite dashboard.”
The service includes the ability to integrate 13 different kinds of “gamified” features like social contests, sweepstakes, and galleries, and lets the campaigns be embedded in microsites, Facebook and other places.


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Online Buying Definition And That Means
In truth, in an earnings call final week, web-only residence furnishings giant Wayfair Inc. said it has increased its prices due to inflation and its conversion price has not been impacted. But the pandemic pushed even more U.S. customers online and pushed extra shoppers to spend extra online and extra frequently. Digital Commerce 360 estimates the pandemic contributed an additional $218.53 billion to ecommerce’s bottom line over the previous two years. In 2020, the coronavirus added $102.08 billion in U.S. ecommerce, and it added $116.forty five billion in 2021, according to Digital Commerce 360 estimates. In reality, retail specialists say that online shopping will quickly overtake traditional buying in financial terms.
An online trading platform for hashish merchandise is hoping to disrupt Europe’s booming CBD market and bring extra transparency to consumers. “As the world got here out of the pandemic, UAE and Dubai discovered ourselves on the dawn of a new era in retail with a really sharp rise in consumer spending and conduct,” said Lootah, who was speaking on the opening of The Retail Summit. For smartphones – the biggest class bought online – Counterpoint Research estimates that ecommerce accounted for 49% of total sales last year, up from 48% in 2021 and 41% in 2019. US-based researcher IDC India estimates that online channels accounted for 53% of smartphone gross sales in 2022 against 50.2% in the earlier year. Love them or hate them, influencers will stay related for almost every retail brand. With firms highlighting authentic voices, Gabor mentioned, shoppers will have the power to search for management amongst these people.
- India’s fairness benchmarks dropped on Monday, snapping their nine-day profitable streak, after a selloff in IT shares led by Infosys soured investor sentiment.
- Most respondents, especially these in China and Turkey, said they’d proceed shopping online and specializing in important products sooner or later.
- The move will see some 1,600 tonnes of plastic spared with as a lot as 80 per cent of buyers already opting to convey their own bags.
- Online purchasing should be taken seriously with proper resources and planning being devoted to this future trend that has shown its potential and benefits especially through the lockdowns.
In the case of client electronics, online accounted for 34% of all televisions offered in 2022, 21% for washing machines, 45% for water purifiers and 81% for vacuum cleaners by way of number of models sold, as per GfK. However, adhering to cybersecurity greatest practices may help cut back the chances of an assault, in addition to mitigate the damage if an assault does happen. The company, which also operates through e-commerce, noticed complete income drop by about $375 million in 2022 compared to the yr earlier than. The regional division store is positioned nicely thanks to robust inventory management and limited discounting, according to analysts. Charles Redfield began with the retailer as a cashier at Sam’s Club, growing his career to become the chief service provider last yr. The knowledge on this article are based mostly on the annual survey on use of ICT in households and by individuals.
The COVID-19 pandemic accelerated ecommerce growth years into the future. Other pandemic-caused shifts even have boosted ecommerce sales, such as inflation. Consumers paid $32 billion more online for the same quantity of products through the past two years, new data from Adobe finds. Online shopping is the exercise Online Shop News or motion of shopping for services or products over the Internet. It means going surfing, landing on a seller’s website, choosing one thing, and arranging for its supply. The buyer both pays for the great or service online with a credit score or debit card or upon supply.
Art Basel and USB Group’s annual Art Market Report has proven an encouraging return to normality in international art gross sales as properly as revealing extra on how NFTs will proceed to form the artwork market. Second-hand purchasing is gaining popularity in the Czech Republic following the pandemic and amid excessive inflation. Industry executives stated there has been a marginal development in online contribution to their sales within the last calendar yr. Consumers expect to be able to interact along with your brand from their mobile devices, and they are going to continue seeking to influencers for model and product recommendations. “Local and small retailers are particularly nicely suited to these kinds of customized experiences and are main the cost within the category,” Gabor mentioned.
Australia’s Largest Shopping Centre Unveils $70m Growth
RHB Banking Group engages with customers via social media to higher perceive consumer needs and needs; this data is then fed right into a product improvement life-style. In Malaysia, there is a sturdy push for cashless funds among micro businesses similar to cafes, stall homeowners and small grocery shops. Merchants are also benefitting from decrease operating costs and round the clock sales alternatives, said OCBC Bank managing director and head of client financial companies, Anne Leh. Pure-play retailers that primarily promote online, had loved a spike of their companies during the lockdowns however noticed transactions fall by 20% to 90% after that.
By creating a powerful emotional reference to customers and providing a personalized product assortment, retailers can increase buyer loyalty. Aussies buying online for presents are being warned a few method used by opportunistic scammers, trying to exploit the stressful time. The Harbourside shopping centre at Darling Harbour opened in 1988 and hosts a variety of eating places and retailers. Concerning developments have emerged in the final days of the yr as last-minute shoppers flock to stores. B oxing Day sales are forecast to interrupt records this 12 months as shoppers shower themselves with items after the festive weekend.


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Apple, Nokia, Qualcomm line up next big patent score: InterDigital
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And the patent wars continue. Apple, Nokia, and Qualcomm are among many companies eying wireless telecom specialist InterDigital, holder of a major patent portfolio, Reuters reports. With Google plunking down $12.5 billion for Motorola Mobility and its 20,000 patents on Monday, competitors are likely desperate to shore up their own patent portfolios. Despite the Motorola acquisition, which could make InterDigital look a little less of a catch by comparison, the company is pursuing a buyer, and it’s moving ahead with its auction after Labor Day, sources tell Reuters.


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Ballast Point Brewing & Spirits is holding a Hiring Event April 9-11 from 9 a.m-6 p.m. each day.
The new company is opening a restaurant with its new beer brewing operation at Botetourt Center at Greenfield. It hopes to have the restaurant open about the end of May and the brewery in operation in the summer.
Ballast Point has listed eight different job descriptions for the Hiring Event. The company listings are cook, server, facilities technician, production employee, host brewer, filter technician and warehouse assistant.
Job descriptions are on the Virginia Workforce Connection website at www.vaworkconnect.com.
Applicants are asked to bring copes of their resume and to be prepared to talk to representatives at the facility at 555 International Parkway in Botetourt Center at Greenfield.


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posted a 33% drop in first-quarter earnings, but still managed to beat analysts' expectations by a penny with the help of its new Corporate Express business.
The office-supply retailer purchased the Dutch office supply chain Corporate Express in July and said it expects to save $300 million from the acquisition.
The fact that Staples beat expectations is a testament to the value of a low-set bar: The company's profit during the quarter fell to $147 million, or 20 cents a share, from $212.2 million, or 30 cents, a year earlier.
And shareholders saw through the muck, sending the stock falling 2.3% to close at $19.93.
Excluding integration and restructuring expense of $19 million, Staples earned 22 cents a share, a penny ahead of the average Wall Street forecast.
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it was a great execution by Staples in a tough environment," Christopher Horvers, analyst at J.P. Morgan wrote in a note on Wednesday. "But the fundamentals remain weak, expectations seemingly are always high for Staples, and interest and amortization beats often don't count."
Sales rose 19% to $5.82 billion from $4.88 billion. North American same-store sales fell 8%, hurt by a drop in average order size and weakness in "durable categories" like business machines and furniture. European comparable sales slipped 14%.
Office suppliers have been hit hard by the recession as consumers and businesses pare down on big-ticket purchases like furniture and computers.
As a result, Staples has looked to reduce costs by eliminating jobs, freezing salaries, eliminating bonuses and slowing down new store-openings.
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reported better-than-expected results
after cost cuts helped them offset a sharp decline in sales. But the results were still far from pretty, as both retailers both saw double-digit profit declines.
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Today was one of the most delicious and mouth watering days for NASDAQ, the world’s second largest stock exchange.
The NASDAQ OMX Group announced the commencement of stock trading of Potbelly Corporation (ticker symbol:PBPB), a rapidly expanding fast food and sandwich company.
Potbelly Corporation’s journey began in 1977 on Chicago’s North Side when a young couple who owned an antique shop started serving hot meals to their prospective customers with live music to match. The sandwich business was such a hit that its fame spread far and wide and eventually caught the attention of Bryant Keil, a maverick businessman. Keil bought the original store on Lincoln Avenue in Chicago, Illinois, and began replicating the success across the United States.
Potbelly’s business has now grown into more than 288 shops (including 7 franchises) across 18 states and even District of Columbia where your local Congressman or Senator can enjoy the warm, delicious sandwiches during government shutdown. In addition, Potbelly is spreading the love with 12 outlets across Middle-East, where American bombs may not be very popular but American sandwiches are a sure hit.
At 9.15 a.m. today Potbelly’s CEO, Aylwin Lewis, rang the bell in celebration of its IPO at 4 Times Square on 43rd & Broadway in New York. Immediately following the IPO, cash rich and profit hungry investors caused Potbelly’s stock price to more than double, closing at $30.77.
The IPO raised $105 million — beyond company expectations. In the IPO, 7.5 million shares priced at $14 each were released from the company, while early investors sold about 150,000 shares. In 2012, Potbelly’s net profit was $13.6 million on revenue of $274.9 million.
“We are pleased to welcome Potbelly Corporation to the NASDAQ OMX family, and we are looking forward to celebrating many milestones with the company and its shareholders,” said Nelson Griggs, Senior Vice President, Corporate Client Group, NASDAQ OMX.
NASDAQ OMX boasts listing of as many as two-thirds of all public restaurant companies on U.S. exchanges, including Potbelly’s larger competitors such as Noodles & Company [NDLS], Bloomin’ Brands [BLMN] and Del Frisco’s Restaurant Group [DFRG].
Potbelly wants to be known as that quintessential neighborhood sandwich shop, where mouth watering menu, attractive locally-themed décor and live, local music combine to create a warm, inviting, social atmosphere. Potbelly’s menu includes toasted sandwiches, soups and salads, shakes, malts and smoothies, as well as fresh baked cookies and ice-cream sandwiches prepared daily.


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ROCKFORD, Ill. (WTVO)–Move over peppermint mocha, cider isn’t done yet.
Cider N’ Cinnamon is returning to Edgebrook–indoors for the first time.
It’s a 45-year tradition that typically starts in October at the local shopping district. While the pandemic has caused a delay for vendors, Cider N’ Cinnamon is still spicing things up this year with a new shopping experience in pop-up shops for socially-distanced crowds.
The event kicks off November 18th, and continue for the following three Saturdays until December 19th. They open from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Art, jewelry, seasonal decor, and clothing will be offered–plus food and drinks.
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It is Barbie’s world, and U.S. small businesses hope their social-media marketing can help them cash in on it.
From Malibu makeovers to striped dog bandanas to hot pink cocktails, many small business owners have latched on to Barbie-inspired products to get more eyes on their websites and social media accounts ahead of Friday’s U.S. release of Barbie” the movie set to become a cultural sensation.
Mattel’s iconic doll brand partnered with big companies including Inditex’s Zara, Airbnb and Google to launch licensed merchandise and products.
But as Mattel-licensed Barbie marketing and products flood big companies’ stores, hotel suites and social media posts, small firms also seek to capitalize on the hype.
Small businesses may look at the Barbie promotions and dream of that kind of budget and mass brand awareness” said Brianne Fleming, an adjunct marketing instructor at University of Florida. But there’s still an opportunity ... while everyone is talking about Barbie.” As of Thursday, the hashtag Barbie had been used 14.1 million times on Instagram and had 50.5 billion views on TikTok, making it a prime target for small brands searching for more visibility online.
Anima Iris, an online retailer based in New York City that sells handmade purses, on Monday launched a 30% off sale for all its pink handbags with Instagram captions including We’re all about that Barbie Life and Hi #barbie. What are you wearing to the #barbiemovie premiere? Once the firm saw the excitement around the Barbie movie, it wanted to jump on the opportunity, owner Wilglory Tanjong said.
The firm’s post, which features Tanjong using a voiceover from the Barbie movie, is one of the brand’s most-viewed and most liked videos on TikTok.
Brands hop on 'Barbie' bandwagon
MoonFire, an arts boutique based in Dallas, Texas, hosted a Barbie-themed collaboration in person with ten small businesses selling hot-pink, Barbie-inspired products. The shops offered free cocktails, flash tattoos and a life-sized Barbie box. Its TikTok video for the event drew more than 100,000 views.
Swag Pup Co, a pet retailer, promoted its Barbie and Ken-themed bandanas for dogs on social media. Owner Mica Garbarino said a “vintage” black-and-white pup outfit sold out within the first few days--faster than her typical pup apparel.
To be sure, even bigger brands without official Barbie licenses are taking advantage of the pink-themed trend. Swarovski’s Soho location in New York City is now decorated with bubble gum pink walls behind its neon pink swan logo. A search for Barbie on the company’s website returns rose-gold jewelry and pink gemmed rings.
J. Walker Smith, a consultant at research firm Kantar, said that no matter the size of company, it is important to be on-trend and getting behind the Barbie momentum is a very good idea.” Small businesses are never in a position to create big mega-trends very large businesses can do that. So, for small businesses, the strategy is to be a quick follower” he said.
Smith said small brands taking advantage of the Barbie marketing momentum will scoop up more than just young people and will grab the prime marketing target of women who are in their 30s and 40s.
These women directly control a disproportionate amount of spending and they indirectly serve as influencers and gatekeepers to children and teens, according to Smith.


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Computer simulations of microscopic, protein-coated beads that block bacteria from binding to host cells suggest that the microbeads could help reduce or eliminate bacterial infections in burn wounds.
The microbeads were developed several years ago as a potential alternative to antibiotics, which are difficult to innovate quickly enough to keep up with the rapid emergence of bacterial strains that are resistant to existing drugs. The tiny plastic spheres are coated with the same protein used by many bacteria to bind host cells. Thus, they compete with bacteria for binding sites, physically keeping them from attaching to host cells.
Previous laboratory research has demonstrated the potential of the microbeads to treat infections in burn wounds in rats. To further explore this potential, Dr Roberts and colleagues developed a mathematical model that simulates microbead treatment of rats with burn wounds infected by Pseudomonas aeruginosa, a bacterium that often infects burn wounds in humans.
The researchers ran computer simulations for a range of parameter values representing different infection scenarios and microbead treatment strategies. This enabled them to explore which conditions allow for effective microbead treatment and how to refine microbead treatment to maximize its anti-bacterial power.
The simulations showed that microbead treatment is unlikely to be effective on its own, but when combined with a technique called debridement, it could significantly reduce or eliminate infection. Debridement is a method of cleansing a burn wound with a cloth and is already used regularly to treat burn wounds in humans.
‘Our results also suggest that these microbeads could be used to complement traditional antibiotic drugs,’ Dr Paul Roberts says. ‘In theory, this would allow us to eliminate bacterial infections more rapidly, reducing the quantity of antibiotics used and hence lessening the chances that bacteria will develop resistance to them.’
Next, the model results will be tested in laboratory experiments to determine if a combined microbead-debridement treatment is as effective as predicted. Meanwhile, Dr Roberts and colleagues are developing more sophisticated mathematical models in order to explore the best ways to combine microbeads and debridement with traditional antibiotic treatment.
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- Microplastic Contamination of the Food Supply Chain on December 14, 2018 at 7:39 am
A variety of sources have been cited for microplastic pollution, such as dumping of plastic waste into the oceans that degrades slowly and the use of microbeads as exfoliants in beauty products. Becau... […]
- Review: Ted Laredo Plays With Perceptions at Michael Warren on December 14, 2018 at 3:40 am
Many are monochromes, and a few done with stripes or other repeated shapes. But his handling of the surfaces — covered with glass microbeads and micaceous iron oxide flakes that, when mixed with the a... […]
- UNEP, WRI Report Finds Regulations Focus on Plastic Bags, Overlook Microbeads on December 11, 2018 at 11:59 am
The report finds “surging momentum” for plastic bag bags while other harmful single-use products, such as microbeads remain “largely overlooked”. The most common intervention to reduce plastic bags is ... […]
- Your Favorite Body Wash Might Be a Serious Danger to the Environment and Your Health on August 11, 2018 at 12:01 pm
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- Government considering ban on microbeads after Gauteng drinking water is found to be contaminated on August 9, 2018 at 11:44 pm
The government has set up a task team to look at imposing a total ban on microbeads – the tiny plastic beads used in cosmetics, toothpaste and sandblasting. This comes after a Water Research Commissio... […]
- Face scrubs and toothpastes hit as ban on microbeads begins on June 18, 2018 at 3:48 pm
Face scrubs and toothpastes are among a number of products to have been banned from store shelves amid a government crackdown on toiletries containing plastic microbeads. The manufacture of products c... […]
- Microbeads get banned internationally on January 10, 2018 at 4:13 am
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- What are microbeads and which products use them? on January 9, 2018 at 9:31 am
Cosmetic containing microbeads will be bannd (Picture: PHANIE/REX/Shutterstock) Plastic microbeads have been banned in the UK meaning they will no long be allowed to stay in beauty products. From Tues... […]
- Plastic microbeads that ‘devastate marine life’ now banned in UK on January 9, 2018 at 3:37 am
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The Kroger Co. is adding cannabidiol, or CBD, products to its lineup at 945 stores across 17 states. The products containing this hemp-derived compound are in the health and beauty care department. Grocery giant Kroger plans to roll out CBD products in 17 states. Eventually it could sell CBD oils, food and drinks in all 2,764 retail locations. Kroger is the latest major retail chain attempting to cash in on the CBD ( cannabidiol) products rush, announcing this week that it plans to sell personal care items with the ingredient in 945 stores across 17 states. Kroger announces CBD in Houston stores Kroger is the latest large retailer to jump on board the CBD trend. The retailer is joining the ranks of Neiman Marcus, Target, Barneys, and others.
11 Jun 2019 The Kroger Co. confirmed that it plans to roll out cannabidiol (CBD) topical products to stores in 17 states. Kroger will sell hemp-derived CBD
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The Kroger Co. is adding cannabidiol, or CBD, products to its lineup at 945 stores across 17 states. The products containing this hemp-derived compound are in the health and beauty care department.
CBD lotions, oils, creams and balms are now found in 88 Kroger stores in Houston and nearby areas, as well as online through the company’s ship.kroger.com and vitacost.com websites. CVS Health kicked things off by announcing that it would carry CBD topicals in roughly of its stores spanning eight states in March. Jerry 14 September at am You can believe what you want. Science is a constantly moving study and implementation. Kroger will sell hemp-derived CBD items such as lotions, balms, oils and creams in 945 stores, Kristal Howard, head of corporate communications and media relations at Kroger, said Tuesday.Home - Celexushttps://celexus.com/homeThe Kroger Co., which operates over 3,000 locations across the United States, joins retailers like Walgreens and CVS in catering to the growing CBD demand.
Do Not Buy *Forskolin Slim* – Shocking SIDE Effects!!!CBD oil | Troy Joseph Flowers | Troy Flowers | Troy Flowers San…https://troyflowers.com/category/cbd-oilOverall, 1,300 Kroger Co. locations in 22 states to carry hemp-derived topicals As part of a broader company rollout, supermarkets in The Kroger Co.’s Houston division have begun the sale of hemp-derived cannabidiol (CBD)..
Photo: WKYT Cincinnati (FOX19) – The Kroger Co. is joining cbdoiladvice net the list that is growing of attempting to sell CBD items. The grocery that is cincinnati-based string will start selling topical items like creams, balms, natural… Kroger joins national retailers across the country such as CVS and Walgreens in selling CBD topical products. CBD oil will be sold in Louisville-area stores in Kentucky and Indiana, according to a spokesperson. Cbd gummies manufacturer private label and order cbd gummies wholesale online Cbd wholesale which hadn’t slept more about it as it is typically are a smell and help you.KR Stock Quote of Kroger Cohttps://investorplace.com/stock-quotes/kr-stock-quoteCheck out our KR stock analysis, current KR quote, charts, and historical prices for Kroger Co stock Arabic Chinese (Simplified) Dutch English French German Italian Portuguese Russian SpanishTwo-Thirds of CBD Sales Will Come From Mainstream Retail, Brand…https://winsightgrocerybusiness.com/two-thirds-cbd-sales-will-come…CBD manufacturer Charlotte’s Web grew sales by 45% in Q2, with more than half from brick-and-mortar stores such as Kroger and CVS. The Kroger Company, or simply Kroger, is an American multinational retailing company founded by Bernard Kroger in 1883 in Cincinnati, Ohio. Cincinnati (FOX19) – The Kroger Co. is joining the growing range of stores offering CBD products. Palm Beach, FL – June 25, 2019 — CBD just got another major shot in the arm. Just days ago, Kroger announced it would sell CBD products in nearly 1,000 stores.


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Intel (INTC) is indeed working on a service that will look to change the way cable TV is consumed, but it is running into some of the same problems Apple (AAPL) has seen in its efforts to turn the TV business on its head. The Wall Street Journal reports that Intel is currently in negotiations with media companies to discuss plans to become a “virtual cable operator,” selling TV channel bundles that would be delivered to users over the Internet. The company is also pitching the idea of offering TV channels outside of bundles, however, and this is where it is running into problems.
Convincing media companies to agree to the radical new model has reportedly been very challenging, and Intel has only struck one deal so far, according to the WSJ’s sources. The same roadblocks presented themselves in the music industry, and they are still presenting themselves in the movie industry.
Can companies like Intel and Apple move past these hurdles with the companies that control the TV industry? We may very well find out this year, as Intel is reportedly looking to launch its service by mid-2013.


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"Weg-cation": Two employees visit all 97 Wegmans stores in one week
Buffalo, N.Y. – You might think you’re at the grocery store a lot – but just wait until you meet two young women from Buffalo. They not only work at Wegmans – they vacation there, too!
With coffee and a full tank of gas, Sarah Wells and Rebecca Hurley set out to visit all 97 Wegmans stores in a weekwhile on vacation from their jobs at Wegmans.
“Rebecca and I just wanted to go on a road trip,” said Sarah. “We didn’t have any destination in mind. It came up as an idea, and we took it as a challenge and ran with it.”
Day one: A marathon. The duo visited just under 40 stores, all in Buffalo and Rochester.
Day two: They started thinking about the beach. But those familiar aisles were calling.
“We had to see it through,” said Sarah. “We were glad we did.”
She added, “Some people are like, ‘Why are you doing this? Who would want to spend that much time in a car to see a grocery store?’ But there’s been a surprising amount of people who want to do something like this.”
Friends and coworkers were so interested, they chronicled their Weg-cation on Instagram, store after store. And, while some may look alike, Wells says there were difference. Her favorites included the new Natick, Massachusetts store, as well as the old Fairport Road store.
“It has a really cool feel,” she said. ‘It doesn’t feel like any other Wegmans, and kind of takes you back in time a bit.”
Many stores were quick stops – a picture, then back on the road. When the trips were over, they’d logged 4,000 miles in seven days – all with no regretsonly new stores to look forward to.
“It was a good challenge,” said Sarah, “and something nobody else can saywhich is probably good.”
Both Sarah and Rebecca work at the kitchen at the Sheridan Road store in Buffalo. Sarah said she came away from the trip looking at Wegmans differently for how it is appreciated in all the different communities.
And no, she says she didn’t do it for brownie points with her boss.


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Caring Transitions Franchise Business Earns Ranking
Caring Transitions, a provider of relocation and transition services for seniors, has just earned its spot on Entrepreneur's "Franchise 500" at No. 413. This senior service franchise business, which was founded in 2006, focuses on helping older people move to a new living place. It offers a range of specialized and comprehensive services to help them when they are moving into a smaller space.
Becoming a part of the Franchise 500 is no small feat for any franchise. Created close to 40 years ago, this list is now a competitive barometer for franchisers and a top-tier franchise opportunities research tool for franchisees. Many factors go into the list's compilation and rankings, including brand and financial strength, support, stability, fees, cost, system size and growth rate. Only the top 500 will ultimately make the list. According to Entrepreneur Editor-in-Chief Jason Feifer, the publication spends months gathering and evaluating data to create the final Franchise 500 each year.
This senior franchise brand has Certified Relocation and Transition Specialists who provide their clients with full support, from helping seniors plan a stress-free transition and offering guidance on packing and sorting personal items to handling cleaning. Brand President Chris Seman said the franchise is committed to its clients and that its inclusion in this top franchise ranking list is a testament to that dedication and passion.
Caring Transitions is currently offering franchise opportunities in many markets. The franchise fee is $44,900, and the total initial investment ranges from $58,112 to $80,812.
AAMCO Franchise Partners Nab 17 Franchises for Sale
AAMCO Transmissions, Inc., the total car care leader and largest transmission specialist chain in the world, just announced that 17 current franchise business owners have agreed to expand their portfolios.
This Veteran's Day CruiseOne® Announced Five Winners of "Operation Vetrepreneur: Become Your Own General" Contest
This Veteran’s Day, CruiseOne®, announced the five winners of its second annual nationwide contest “Operation Vetrepreneur: Become Your Own General.” The winners received a free travel franchise valued at $12,700.
Leading Franchise Business Massage Envy Announces New Jersey Location
Massage Envy franchisee Dipali Patel just opened another franchise location in Piscataway, New Jersey. This marks Patel's eighth Massage Envy franchise business.


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Pub chain jd wetherspoon has taken the unprecedented step of deliberately wiping out its entire email marketing database, amid claims that.
British pubs group jd wetherspoon has sensationally closed all its if it was a ceo's hissy-fit or a carefully considered marketing strategy.
Jd wetherspoon is quitting social media the uk high street chain is set to remove its presence from facebook, instagram and twitter,.
Interim results presentation 16 march 2018, pdf, download interim results q1 trading update 8 november 2017, pdf, download q2 trading update 24. The company may run into trouble further down the line michael added: “jd wetherspoon's is ingrained in british pub culture, its consistency makes it a the importance of a good social media strategy shines through and business law, human resources, information technology and sales/marketing. Mr brooks said jd wetherspoon's january promotion, which saw the than any other company in the uk - i think that's socially responsible.
From one pub in north london to 900 across the uk, the inexorable nearly forty years on, jdwetherspoon is britain's best known pub chain but held firm to its strategy of boosting food sales and focusing on breakfast and coffee various affiliate marketing programs, which means we may get paid. A prominent pub chain in the uk shut down its facebook, twitter and tim martin, the chair of jd wetherspoon, said that people could not. A spokesman for the pub chain explained: “following our data breach in wetherspoons is effectively saying our email marketing strategy isn't working and register and receive the best content from the only uk title 100%. Newsletter industry voice data strategy spotlight in a world of social media, j d wetherspoon has decided to close down all facebook, given how much brits like to drink, we reckon he's got a point numbers for a big brand, one could argue that the pub chain's departure for social media is a bit of.
Jd wetherspoon has announced they're getting rid of all social media and we can see why it makes sense the near 1000-strong chain of uk pubs, j d wetherspoon has announced it's and that marketing strategy should be inbound.Download


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Yamaha is working on a new ultra-low cost entry level bike with expected price tag of Rs. 30,000, set to launch in 2016-17. 50% of production volume will be exported to Africa.
Yamaha Motor India has felicitated Meenakshi Sundaram Subramanian from Alagendran Autos, Madurai for winning No. 1 Technician Title in Commuter Class at Yamaha World Technician Grand Prix 2014 (WTGP) held between 30 September and 1 October 2014.
Delhi: Mission 10000 km is an Yamaha motor India initiative that sees 20 participants take on a country wide journey riding Yamaha’s FZS FI version 2.0 with Blue Core.
Yamaha in india has over the last 2 years trained more than 800 truck drivers from 34 national transporters. The Yamaha Drivers Safety Training Program (YDST) focuses on safe driving skills in making Indian roads safer by imparting skills training to heavy vehicle drivers.
Completely owned subsidiary of Japan’s Yamaha Motors, Yamaha Motor India is all set to cross 3 million local production units later this year. With demand for two wheelers continuously on the rise, Yamaha sees India as their second largest market in the world, while Indonesia continues to be in the lead.
Yamaha Motor India plans on doubling its two-wheeler market share by 2017-18. The company aims at 10% market share and will be paying more emphasis to 150cc motorcycles and scooters specially since demand for scooters is increasing faster as compared to motorcycles. Scooters currently occupies a 27% share in the two wheeler segment.
Yamaha Motors makes its debut in the 125cc scooter category with a new scooter codenamed 04X as on date. This 125 cc scooter will add to the current Yamaha lineup of 113cc Ray, RayZ and Alpha models and comes in at a time when demand for scooters is speeding faster than motorcycles in the country.
Yamaha Motor India reports 14.3% domestic sales growth for June 2014 with 40,666 units sold in June 2014 over 35,561 units sold in June 2013 in the domestic market. Yamaha Alpha has provided a major sales fillip.


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Recently Ross Young, CEO of Display Supply Chain Consultants (DSCC) tweeted about a report published by DSCC. The report shows the display size, form factor, resolution, cover glass and panel supplier for 24 unreleased phones. Out of these 24 unreleased phones, it’s confirmed by Ross that there will be 8 foldable smartphones.
Also, as specified in the tweet the list also information about all models of the Samsung Galaxy S22 we can expect the report to be true. The most exciting part here is the unreleased 8 Foldable Smartphones, it would be great to see some of the great tech giants like Google and Apple put a step in this sector.


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ASOS plc (LON:ASC) has been given an average rating of “Buy” by the nineteen ratings firms that are covering the company, MarketBeat reports. Two equities research analysts have rated the stock with a sell recommendation, three have issued a hold recommendation and fourteen have assigned a buy recommendation to the company. The average 1 year target price among analysts that have issued ratings on the stock in the last year is GBX 4,887.62 ($63.87).
Several research firms have recently commented on ASC. Peel Hunt reaffirmed a “buy” rating on shares of ASOS in a report on Tuesday. Credit Suisse Group lifted their price target on shares of ASOS from GBX 5,300 ($69.25) to GBX 6,000 ($78.40) and gave the company a “neutral” rating in a report on Monday, October 22nd. Liberum Capital reaffirmed a “buy” rating and issued a GBX 5,000 ($65.33) price target on shares of ASOS in a report on Wednesday, October 17th. Shore Capital reissued a “buy” rating on shares of ASOS in a research note on Tuesday, October 23rd. Finally, JPMorgan Chase & Co. reissued an “overweight” rating on shares of ASOS in a research note on Thursday, October 18th.
In other news, insider Adam Crozier bought 3,750 shares of ASOS stock in a transaction on Tuesday, December 18th. The stock was purchased at an average cost of GBX 2,671 ($34.90) per share, with a total value of £100,162.50 ($130,880.05). Also, insider Nick Beighton sold 22,808 shares of the business’s stock in a transaction dated Wednesday, October 31st. The shares were sold at an average price of GBX 5,448 ($71.19), for a total transaction of £1,242,579.84 ($1,623,650.65).
Shares of LON ASC traded up GBX 5 ($0.07) during midday trading on Tuesday, hitting GBX 3,289 ($42.98). The company’s stock had a trading volume of 1,031,282 shares, compared to its average volume of 293,510. ASOS has a 1-year low of GBX 58.29 ($0.76) and a 1-year high of GBX 7,770 ($101.53).
ASOS Plc, together with its subsidiaries, operates as an online fashion retailer in the United Kingdom, the United States, Australia, France, Germany, Spain, Italy, Sweden, the Netherlands, and Russia. The company offers womenswear, menswear, and sportswear products. It sells approximately 85,000 branded and ASOS brand products primarily through its Website, asos.com, as well as through social media platforms and magazines.
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