Sentences with phrase «with increasing numbers of consumers»

With increasing numbers of consumers opting to rely on mobile phones rather than residential lines, the landscape for these cases continues to change dramatically and businesses operating in an array of industries face increasing exposure and risk.

Not exact matches

Those same ComScore numbers still ranked RIM second among American smartphone consumers with 30.4 % of the market (compared to Android's 31.2 % and Apple's 24.7 %) and, perhaps more important, RIM reported a 40 % increase in sales for the third quarter of 2010, to 14.2 million BlackBerrys.

The Financial Consumer Agency of Canada found the number of households with a HELOC and a mortgage against their home has increased nearly 40 per cent since 2011, prompting commissioner Lucie Tedesco to caution this month the trend «may lead Canadians to use their homes as ATMs.»

Actual results, including with respect to our targets and prospects, could differ materially due to a number of factors, including the risk that we may not obtain sufficient orders to achieve our targeted revenues; price competition in key markets; the risk that we or our channel partners are not able to develop and expand customer bases and accurately anticipate demand from end customers, which can result in increased inventory and reduced orders as we experience wide fluctuations in supply and demand; the risk that our commercial Lighting Products results will continue to suffer if new issues arise regarding issues related to product quality for this business; the risk that we may experience production difficulties that preclude us from shipping sufficient quantities to meet customer orders or that result in higher production costs and lower margins; our ability to lower costs; the risk that our results will suffer if we are unable to balance fluctuations in customer demand and capacity, including bringing on additional capacity on a timely basis to meet customer demand; the risk that longer manufacturing lead times may cause customers to fulfill their orders with a competitor's products instead; the risk that the economic and political uncertainty caused by the proposed tariffs by the United States on Chinese goods, and any corresponding Chinese tariffs in response, may negatively impact demand for our products; product mix; risks associated with the ramp - up of production of our new products, and our entry into new business channels different from those in which we have historically operated; the risk that customers do not maintain their favorable perception of our brand and products, resulting in lower demand for our products; the risk that our products fail to perform or fail to meet customer requirements or expectations, resulting in significant additional costs, including costs associated with warranty returns or the potential recall of our products; ongoing uncertainty in global economic conditions, infrastructure development or customer demand that could negatively affect product demand, collectability of receivables and other related matters as consumers and businesses may defer purchases or payments, or default on payments; risks resulting from the concentration of our business among few customers, including the risk that customers may reduce or cancel orders or fail to honor purchase commitments; the risk that we are not able to enter into acceptable contractual arrangements with the significant customers of the acquired Infineon RF Power business or otherwise not fully realize anticipated benefits of the transaction; the risk that retail customers may alter promotional pricing, increase promotion of a competitor's products over our products or reduce their inventory levels, all of which could negatively affect product demand; the risk that our investments may experience periods of significant stock price volatility causing us to recognize fair value losses on our investment; the risk posed by managing an increasingly complex supply chain that has the ability to supply a sufficient quantity of raw materials, subsystems and finished products with the required specifications and quality; the risk we may be required to record a significant charge to earnings if our goodwill or amortizable assets become impaired; risks relating to confidential information theft or misuse, including through cyber-attacks or cyber intrusion; our ability to complete development and commercialization of products under development, such as our pipeline of Wolfspeed products, improved LED chips, LED components, and LED lighting products risks related to our multi-year warranty periods for LED lighting products; risks associated with acquisitions, divestitures, joint ventures or investments generally; the rapid development of new technology and competing products that may impair demand or render our products obsolete; the potential lack of customer acceptance for our products; risks associated with ongoing litigation; and other factors discussed in our filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), including our report on Form 10 - K for the fiscal year ended June 25, 2017, and subsequent reports filed with the SEC.

The Fed's most - recent Survey of Consumer Finances, released in October, showed an increase in the number of U.S. households with credit card debt: 43.9 % in December 2016 compared with 38.1 % in December 2013.

Earlier this month, consumer research group, Valuepenguin, published a report claiming that the number of consumer complaints involving cryptocurrency company filed with the U.S Consumer Financial Protection Bureau increase by 669 percent following the post-December 2017 crash in the cryptocurrency consumer research group, Valuepenguin, published a report claiming that the number of consumer complaints involving cryptocurrency company filed with the U.S Consumer Financial Protection Bureau increase by 669 percent following the post-December 2017 crash in the cryptocurrency consumer complaints involving cryptocurrency company filed with the U.S Consumer Financial Protection Bureau increase by 669 percent following the post-December 2017 crash in the cryptocurrency Consumer Financial Protection Bureau increase by 669 percent following the post-December 2017 crash in the cryptocurrency markets.

But with an increasing number of businesses making it a focus of their marketing, consumers are understandably getting a little sceptical — particularly when there is not a clear line between the brand and its purpose.

Considering this, coupled with my observation that the number of personal cars has significantly increased since my last visit to Beijing in 2007, I am wary of the efficacy of emission control at the consumer level.

«The demographics of the online shopper align well with the natural and organic consumer, and the convenience and wider availability of products online appeals to an increasing number of consumers, helping to expand the reach of for better - for - you product options.»

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However, reduced sugar and fortified / functional are still current and an increasing number of consumers are seeking low calorie drinks as well as drinks with added functional benefits.

Sugar Reduction With an increasing number of health issues linked to sugar, consumers are looking to limit sugar intake.

Gold award winners included: Brazil's Froneri for a cardboard ice cream cup featuring a PP in - mold label, closure with spoon inside and aluminum / PE sealing; and Insignia Technologies for its Freshtag shelf - life indicator tag designed to change color over a pre-set number of days at a prescribed temperature, while the color change is faster when the temperature increases; and PPi Technologies for MosquitoPaQ, which uses a frangible sealed pouch that allows consumers to mix and activate the dry and wet chemicals at the time of use, without having to pour out or touch the contents; after activation, consumers hang the pouch nearby and leave it alone as the repellent is released over the course of 15 days.

Passing on half of the cost of the levy to consumers leading to an increase in the price of high and mid-sugar drinks of up to 20 % was estimated to reduce the number of adults and children with obesity by 81600, result in 10800 fewer cases of diabetes and 149,000 fewer decaying teeth per year.

However, with the increasing number of scams, FDA has been actively warning the consumers against using these kinds of pills that are promoted as fat / carb blockers.

In the meantime, the relentlessly ambitious and wealthy soft drink companies with their very hip life - style ads manage to seduce ever increasing numbers of consumers, most of them our kids.

With several automakers abandoning the lease market, the deep economic recession battering consumers, and the quality of vehicles rapidly increasing, it should come as a shock to no one that the number of Americans keeping their cars for more than four years is rising quickly.

Since then, the Toyota Land Cruiser has grown in size, adopted a four - door body style, and become much more focused on broad consumer appeal with an increasing number of luxury - oriented features.

With only a limited number of car makers offering AEB on today's vehicles, the stricter requirements and increasing consumer demand will challenge car makers.

Matching consumer demand for crossovers and SUVs, automakers are increasing the number of models with a hybrid option in nearly every segment.

When it comes to format preferences among book buyers in Canada, consumer surveys conducted with 966 book - buying Canadians during the first six months of 2017 show a 3 % increase in the number of ebooks purchased versus the same period in 2016.

With the increasing numbers of people — especially younger consumers — taking to reading on their smartphones and mobile devices, it's a no - risk prospect that could stand to have a major sway over the outcome next fall.

These aims are accomplished by: - popularising the best Polish books and their authors; - educational activities designed to highlight the advantages to be gained from regular book reading; - introducing Polish literature abroad; - organising study visits for translators; - increasing the number of translations from Polish into foreign languages, with the help of the © Poland Translation Programme; - and making information on Polish books and the Polish publishing market accessible to foreign consumers.

Because the publishers are guarded with their numbers, it's unclear how much of that growth is due to the fact that consumers are buying more e-books in general, and how much is due to this increased control over pricing.

As demand went up for just about everything in the last ten years as consumers spent more with credit, it seems traditional publishers met that demand by publishing even more books, which seemed only to add to the number of bad ones (increased demand always lowers the bar for entry into a market).

And given the widespread consumer perception of sapphire as a very rugged, scratch resistant and a premium luxury item together with its rapidly falling production costs, means that sapphire will find its way into an increasing number of smartphones.

«With the ever - increasing number of devices in consumers» hands and the growing popularity of Marvel's extensive catalogue of familiar Super Heroes we see this as the perfect time to create a whole new generation of comic book readers.»

A new report revealed that taxpayers may be impacted from an increasing number of student borrowers struggling to repay their loans.Many students aren't getting out of school without being saddled with huge student loan debt — it's the second largest type of consumer debt after mortgages.

The pricing of Canadian wireless communications has become a political issue, with the Harper government bringing in a number of policies that it says will increase competition and reduce costs for consumers.

The simple truth is that with the significant rise in consumer debt, the number of companies offering debt relief services to Canadians is going to increase.

Banks become more generous with card credit limits — Credit card issuers are showing their confidence in consumers and the economy by boosting the number of card offers and the size of their credit limits, says a banking trade group report... (See Credit limits increase)

An increasing number of pet owners are researching and buying natural foods for their four - legged loved ones, and retailers that can keep up with the latest consumer demands are well positioned to profit.

The growing number of pets in the US, combined with the increasing desire among consumers for more convenience in their daily lives, creates a perfect environment for house call veterinarians.

The growing number of substandard kennels in Oklahoma has created a «buyer beware,» market with an ever increasing number of animal welfare and consumer complaints.

According to the New York Federal Reserve, recent increases in the number of cards that banks issue to consumers with lower scores have slowed over the past year.

A number of factors may have caused this vast increase in tourists from the British market, such as the increased marketing presence in the UK including the tourist board's attendance at consumer travel shows such as Destinations in Manchester and London, as well as tactical awareness promotions with key trade and airline partners.

«As we report the results of the last fiscal year, we also look forward to an exciting period ahead with further growth in our mobile business, new products for our dedicated video game systems and continued progress in our efforts to increase the number of consumers experiencing our IP through games, licensing and expanded entertainment,» said Nintendo President Tatsumi Kimishima.

In the last few years the number of operators in the sector has mushroomed, and whilst this increase in activity is extremely encouraging for all, from the consumers point of view, in order to be able to commit with confidence an investment in geothermal heating it is advisable to ask to contact, and if possible view the companies previous clients.

Africa's growth is driven by a number of factors, including increased foreign direct investment, improved demographics supplying Africa with a younger and better educated workforce, improved physical and digital infrastructure and a growing consumer middle - class.

Increasing numbers of consumers looking online for an attorney, technology that's evolving faster than anyone can keep up with, DIY - ers who are bypassing legal representation altogether — your law firm needs to be addressing all of these issues.

Even at the micro level we frustrate our innate contentment mechanism: the latest thing to catch my eye in this regard is a piece by James Surowiecki (of Wisdom of Crowds fame) in the New Yorker in which he points out that gadget makers continue to increase the number of features on devices, consumers continue to prefer gadgets with more bells and whistles, but once buyers turn into users the greater «wealth» (my term) only makes them unhappy.

If an insurer takes an adverse action by denying, canceling, increasing a consumer's premium or decreasing a consumer's coverage or amount of insurance based on the consumer's credit information, the insurer must provide the consumer with a phone number for their consumer reporting agency and notify the consumer of their right to a free copy of their credit report.

Office consumer products and cloud services was also up by 15 percent with the total number of Office 365 consumer subscribers increasing to 26.2 million.

He comes up with policies and ideas about promoting the product in order to increase the number of consumers and its sale.

A number of other health groups, including Consumers Health Forum and Catholic Health Australia, warned that the continuation of the freeze, along with other changes, such as the cuts to pathology and diagnostic imaging incentives, would result in increases in out - of - pocket costs to cConsumers Health Forum and Catholic Health Australia, warned that the continuation of the freeze, along with other changes, such as the cuts to pathology and diagnostic imaging incentives, would result in increases in out - of - pocket costs to consumersconsumers.

REM: With Quebec's consistently high number of For Sale by Owner properties and increasing consumer pressure to reduce commissions, how do you get more money into the pockets of your agents and your brokers?

In my opinion RECO should have two things, and two things only, in its sights, and they are these: 1) Severely limiting the number of newbie entrants onto the playing field via enforcing strict standards to be met prior to registration, and: 2) Increasing the number of registrants being permanently shown the door upon displayed proof of incompetence and / or malicious malpractice, not just by way of researching complaints from consumers, but by way of never - ending random spot checks / audits and follow - up calls designed to reach out to and find consumers (and registrants) who have had recent negative experiences with registrants which point to registrant - centric conflict - of - interest behind - the - scenes behaviour.

While it's fine to promote the value of face to face initiatives, we can't ignore how our excessive membership numbers increase the likelihood that a consumer doesn't need to look farther than a: relative, close friend, or close friend of a relative, to have a pre-existing relationship with one or more REALTOR's.

It seems that every day, the number of devices, platforms, and browsers that need to work with your website increases, and with consumers searching via mobile devices more so than desktop, it is high time that real estate pros understand the importance of responsive design websites.

According to a 2011 NAR and Harris Interactive study, the number of consumers interested in using a service provider affiliated with a brokerage firm increased 34 percent from the first survey completed in 2008.