Sentences with phrase «additional consumer purchases»

Frank also believes that this is a great sign for the market in 2018, saying, «-LSB-...] because wealth gains spur additional consumer purchases, the rise in home equity wealth during 2017 should add more than $ 50 billion to the U.S. consumption spending over the next two to three years.»

Not exact matches

Shipt created an additional revenue stream by partnering with consumer packaged goods companies to promote products tailored to customer's tastes based on purchasing behavior.

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.

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Buybak provides «buyback» sites to online retailers / sellers to purchase directly from consumers their no longer wanted consumer media — DVDs, CDs and Video Games (and soon additional categories like consumer electronics), where in turn online retailers / sellers sell them online through online marketplaces like Amazon.com and others.

As many of you know, I have been heavily adding to my large Canadian banks (TD, BNS, RY) in my ROTH for several months, averaging down my purchase price and wanted to expand my portfolio holdings beyond the banks by adding an additional industrial name (DOV) and consumer staple (ADM).

Over the coming months we'll be working with retailers and consumer organisations to further enhance the website with additional information and applications to help consumers make more informed purchasing decisions.

The webpages displaying these fares did not provide any information describing additional taxes and fees, and consumers were not provided with the full fare amount until two pages later, just prior to purchasing the fare.

While the data showed that $ 2.99 seemed to be the most popular price for authors to set, additional data asked the question if $ 3.99 was not actually a more effective price point in terms of finding new consumers interested in purchasing the book.

An additional factor that digital publishing has brought to book pricing is the ability to manipulate the prices almost immediately, either to take advantage of promotions or simply to test the waters with consumer purchasing, a tactic that was not feasible with print - only publication sold via brick - and - mortar bookstores.

While the ebook is available from Untreed's network of more than two hundred ebook retailers in its distribution channels, readers who purchase the book from the Untreed Reads store, thereby providing the maximum amount of royalty for the author and the publisher, as well as bringing consumers to its storefront to discover its catalog of ebooks, will receive additional content for free, this time in the form of Francke's music.

While consumers may be offered additional products or services while on the authorized website, they are not required to make a purchase to receive their free annual credit reports.

When purchasing a product or paying for a service, many consumers will request additional cash back on top of the purchase amount obviating the need to visit an ATM to withdraw funds.

This means you can earn additional cash back at department stores during the final three months of the year when consumers are most likely to use their credit cards for Christmas shopping but only earn 1 % on gas purchases.

In putting off big purchases, consumers force businesses to lay off workers which creates additional downward pressure on wages and on prices.

Over a third of those with this kind of plan, and who made additional purchases beyond the one made when they received the card, paid more than 150 % of the original amount, according to a 2015 study from the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau.

Additional information for improving purchasing decisions is available at your local libraries, which also provide access to Internet sites intended to help consumers save money.

In fact, each consumer reporting company may charge you up to $ 10.50 to purchase an additional copy of your report within a 12 - month period.

Stephanie O'Connell, millennial personal finance expert Favorite low interest card: U.S. Bank Visa Platinum card «In addition to the 0 - percent introductory APR offer on purchases and balance transfers for 20 billing cycles, the U.S Bank Visa Platinum card has no penalty APR, which can be a particularly attractive feature for consumers who may have difficulty staying on top of their payments and are concerned about racking up additional interest.»

While additional consumers may be purchasing or reviewing other types of credit reports - some of which may be of questionable merit - the number of people asking for the readily available, free information they are entitled to from the three credit reporting agencies that produce nearly all of the credit reports sold to banks and other lenders in the U.S. is just a fraction of those who use credit cards or apply for mortgages or installment loans each year.

Essentially, the financial institution purchases the vehicle and then leases it to the consumer at a monthly cost that covers the depreciation of the vehicle over a defined period of time plus an additional profit.

Their continued existence points to the need for additional resources for enforcement by the government, greater consumer education by pet stores and breeders, and a stronger commitment by consumers to purchase from law - abiding breeders and pet stores.

Additional information about Gen Z and Millennials as Pet Market Consumers: Dogs, Cats, Other Pets, including purchase options, the abstract, table of contents, and related reports can be found here.

Stephanie O'Connell, millennial personal finance expert Favorite low interest card: U.S. Bank Visa Platinum card «In addition to the 0 - percent introductory APR offer on purchases and balance transfers for 18 billing cycles, the U.S Bank Visa Platinum card has no penalty APR, which can be a particularly attractive feature for consumers who may have difficulty staying on top of their payments and are concerned about racking up additional interest.»

Other Chase cards you can apply for at the same time include the Chase Freedom (15K for spending $ 500 +2.5 K for adding an additional user for a limited time only plus 5 - 10 points per dollar spent in rotating categories), Chase British Airways (Up to 100K signup bonus for a limited time only), the Chase United Explorer (30K signup plus another 5K points for adding a free additional user on the consumer card / 50K signup points on the business card, plus get free luggage, free primary car rental insurance including in the US and Israel, expanded saver and standard award ticket availability, priority boarding, and more), the Chase IHG (with 60K signup points and a free night every subsequent year upon renewal), the Chase Marriott (with 50K signup points and a free night every subsequent year upon renewal), the Chase Slate (with zero balance transfer fees, 0 % APR on purchase and balance transfers for 18 months, and free FICO scores), the Chase Ink Plus (60K signup points plus up to 5 points per dollar spent), and the Chase Ink Cash (20K signup points plus up to 5 points per dollar spent).

Some consumer cards offer additional cards for authorized users, but it has the same card number and does not distinguish purchases between cardholders.

Now through Sunday, March 21, 2010, U.S. and Canadian consumers who purchase a new PSPgo system can download one of our top PSP titles from the PlayStation Store at no additional cost.

Xbox Play Anywhere means that consumers who purchase select Microsoft games for Xbox One will also have that game available for them to play on a Windows 10 PC, for no additional fee.

A season pass and additional DLC content will still be optional purchases for consumers, but this isn't any different from how these practices are normally done today.

Publisher confidence has been muted during the beginning of gen 8 but it is becoming increasingly clear that there are still consumers purchasing console hardware and software and there is enough demand for additional investment to be made.

Additionally, consumers who previously purchased these tracks within the same game console family can download these songs at no additional cost.

By purchasing RECs and other credible carbon offsets AFTER reducing electricity use as much as possible, consumers and corporations can support the additional development of renewable energy and energy efficiency projects.

Consumers Energy on their web site talks about a Green Generation program to purchase additional renewable energy made in Michigan, though they make clear that they do not own or operate the renewable power generators.

To encourage consumer acceptance and adoption of electric vehicles, SCE's proposal urges development of additional charging infrastructure and continued financial incentives that lower the purchase price of electric vehicles during the early stages of adoption, particularly for low - and middle - income communities.

The fixing of a maximum price in the case at hand, by limiting the ability of electricity providers to pass on the extra costs to final users, means that the supply obligation must be complied with by means of the electricity providers» own financial resources; by contrast, the national legislation at issue in Association Vent de Colère, by enabling the electricity distributors to cash in a tax imposed on the consumers, guaranteed that the additional costs resulting from an obligation to purchase wind - generated electricity would be offset.

Unless consumers purchase optional additional coverage, the amount of coverage they have will be significantly less than it was prior to the June 1st changes.

According to the National Association of Insurance Consumers, some insurance companies may require renters to purchase additional coverage if they have a pet, but this may vary by provider.

I understand that developing games isn't cheap and that the «freemium» model has proven itself to be a much more reliable stream of cash in a climate where consumers may be wary of shelling out money for a mobile game in advance — a reason why in - app purchases for unlocking the additional game content or to remove ads has always felt like a fair compromise.

The company may have acknowledged that the distinction between the Plus and the standard iPhone is the «plus 1 camera» or the additional lens to the camera module of the larger iPhone, but the tech giant did not overtly say why consumers should purchase the 7 Plus over the iPhone 7 if they want the real deal.

Our review unit came with a black strap, but consumers can purchase additional bands.

Reports say consumers can get 100 GB of additional Google drive storage upon purchase.

Now, Logitech is diving even deeper into audio space as it has agreed to purchase Jaybird, a private consumer electronics company based in Salt Lake City, Utah, for $ 50 million in cash (with an additional $ 45 million up for grabs based on growth targets).

Similarly, the «Group 3» consumers will get maximum additional data of 10 GB per recharge on recently purchased Asus Zenfone Zoom, Zenfone 3 Deluxe, Zenfone 3 Ultra, Zenfone 3 5.2, and Zenfone 3 5.5.

How do I handle requests for such references?Thank you so much for your help!CherylCHERYL M. EARLE3407 Old Dobbin Road, Montgomery, Alabama 36116 - 1903Home Phone: [phone] Cell Phone: [phone] Fax: [phone] E-mail: [email protected] position managing legal discovery and document review with opportunity to assist attorneys with civil litigationBAR ADMISSIONAlabama State Bar, 1999LAW - RELATED EXPERIENCELaw Firm, AlabamaResearch Attorney for Special Projects, Mass Torts Department, November 2001 — February 2008 • Managed Multi-District Litigation (MDL) Document Depository (September 2002 to February 2008) o Reviewed more than 1 million pages of evidentiary documents for litigation purposes and for inclusion in electronic databaseso Coordinated document review assignments with attorneys at local depository and at other sites across the USo Retrieved, reviewed and coded documents in Concordance and Summation legal databaseso Prepared memoranda and spreadsheets providing detailed analysis of discovery materials • Aided attorneys and support staff with processing and preparation of personal injury claims and litigationo Conducted legal research and drafted pleadingso Conducted supplementary online research for additional documents and information pertinent to litigationo Assisted with preparation of correspondence to clients and referring attorneyso Contacted clients for additional information needed in case preparation, litigation, and potential settlementso Prepared and input case intakes and referrals into databaseLaw School, AlabamaStudent Intern, Alabama Disabilities Advocacy Program (ADAP), August 1996 — June 1997 • Participated in law school clinical program under third - year law student practice rule (as authorized by Alabama Supreme Court) o Assisted attorneys and advocates in cases involving mentally ill patients confined to state mental health facilitieso Interviewed clients in person (at state facilities) and over the phoneo Worked with clients, attorneys, and social workers to investigate and resolve issues concerning involuntary confinement and treatmento Aided in legal research on an appellate brief submitted to the U. S. Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit (ruling granted in favor of our client) Faculty Research Assistant for Library Services, Bounds Law Library, March 1996 — June 1997 • Prepared research and teaching materials for law school faculty; worked 20 hours per week while matriculating 10 - 15 hours per semester) o Investigated copyright issues related to procuring and reproducing texts for academic useo Conducted legal research using WESTLAW, LEXIS and the InternetADDITIONAL RELEVANT EXPERIENCEManufacturing Company (MC), Montgomery, AlabamaAdministrative Assistant and Cost Analyst, Materials Purchasing Department, April 1999 — September 2001 • Assisted materials buyers in negotiating and preparing commodities contracts between raw materials suppliers and MC for manufacturing plants in the US and Mexicoo Assisted Legal Department at MC's corporate headquarters with coordination and preparation of documents for litigationo Notified and educated suppliers about MC's freight - on - board policy and its corresponding Uniform Commercial Code (UCC) provisions; result was the reduction of freight claims for both the company and its supplierso Prepared contracts and purchase orders for raw materials and capital projects involving plant maintenanceo Solicited price quotations from current vendors and established Excel spreadsheet format which simplified quote submission process and allowed MC to track and compare usage volumes and costs over timeo Prepared and analyzed cost reports used by materials buyers and production planners in purchasing decisions, including cost reductions, materials consolidation, and selection of vendorso Acted as liaison between vendors and the Purchasing, Transportation and Accounting Departments on issues concerning inbound freight, commercial carriers, and payment terms for commodities, resulting in reductions in freight costs and greater payment discounts for raw materialso Established online databases and printed directories for the Purchasing Department, allowing buyers to have easier and faster access to current vendor informationo Completed Year 2000 (Y2K) compliance project, which involved data collection and communication with MC's past, present, and potential materials suppliers and service providersNot - For - Profit Organization, AlabamaAdministrative Assistant, Combined Federal Campaign, September 1998 — January 1999 • Aided Campaign Director with 1998 Federal Campaigns (CFCs) in City 1 and City 2, which together generated nearly $ 700,000 for more than 1,000 local, national and international charitieso Prepared weekly reports on donations using WordPerfect, Microsoft Word, Excel and dBase IVo Wrote script for Talent Showcase at City 1's 1998 CFC Kickoffo Assisted Director with merger of the City 1 and City 2 CFCs in 1999Regional Bank, AlabamaAdministrative Assistant, Year 2000 (Y2K) Department, March — June 1998 • Worked with Vice President of Corporate Projects on short - term project for the bank's Y2K Departmento Analyzed and processed data on Y2K readiness for all branches of Bank throughout the southeastern USo Organized meetings for personnel of Banko Communicated with vendors of computer hardware, software, and office equipment to request information on Y2K complianceo Prepared compliance files for Federal Reserve auditso Prepared in - house memoranda and reports using Microsoft Word and ExcelRecord / Music Promotion Company, AlabamaRecord Pool Co-Founder; Office Manager, September 1990 — December 1991 • Co-founded record pool to enhance promotion of music in Alabama and the southeastern USo Procured and distributed records from major and independent labels for club, radio and mobile disc jockeyso Coordinated jointly sponsored promotional events with record companies, radio stations and clubso Designed, wrote, and published bi-weekly reports and brochures to inform the music industry of the progress and popularity of music and performers in the region, with specific focus on the Alabama music sceneMajor University, AlabamaGraduate Research Assistant, AUM Department of Marketing, June 1989 — August 1990 • Worked 13 - 20 hours per week as a research assistant to Marketing faculty while carrying a full course load in the MBA programo Analyzed consumer surveys used in academic researcho Assisted Conference Chairperson with coordination for Atlantic Marketing Association (AMA) annual meeting (October 1989) o Co-authored five - year index and classification of AMA Proceedings (published Fall 1991) EDUCATIONLaw School, AlabamaJuris Doctor (JD), 1997 • Scholarshipso Seybourn H. Lynne Scholarship, 1996 - 97o Dexter C. Hobbs Memorial Scholarship, 1995 - 96o E. W. Godbey Memorial Scholarship, 1994 - 95 • Honorso Who's Who Among American Law School Students, 1996 - 94o Arthur Davis Shores Award, 1997 • Activitieso Frederick Douglass Moot Court Team Manager, 1996 - 97 Southern Regional Competition, Second Place National Competition, Eighth Placeo John A. Campbell Moot Court Competition, Spring 1996o Black Law Students Association Delegate, BLSA National Convention, 1997 Co-Chairperson, Public Relations Committee, 1996 - 97 Chairperson, Public Relations Committee, 1995 - 96 BLSA President's Award, 1996 and 1997o American Bar Association, 1996 - 97 Entertainment and Sports Industries Forum Intellectual Property Section Law Student Divisiono LAWS Student Group Leader, 1995 - 96Major University, AlabamaMaster of Business Administration (MBA), 1990Bachelor of Science in Business Administration (B.S.B.A.), 1988 (Major: Marketing — Advertising and Promotion Track) • Honorso Dean's List • Activitieso National Student Advertising Competition Team, 1988 - 90 Seventh District Competition: Third Place, 1990o Marketing Club, 1987 - 90 Vice President — Career Development, 1988 - 89o Public Relations / Advertising (PR / AD) Club, 1988 - 90 Charter Member, 1988 Active in fund - raising and membership driveso Theater Guild, 1988 - 90 Screening Committee, 1989REFERENCESAvailable upon request

Retail Sales Manager — Duties & Responsibilities Consistently meet or exceed sales goals through networking, in person sales, trade shows, and other tactics Develop and implement company marketing, public relations, and promotional strategies Represent company brand with poise, integrity, and positivity Develop a rapport with customers and orient them to various products and services Encourage high customer retention by maintaining friendly, supportive contact with existing clients Study internal literature to become an expert on products and services Interact with support staff and company resources effectively to create the best consumer experience Conduct research on prospective leads and existing clients to assist in developing sales strategies Craft effective sales presentations and proposals, tailoring them to clients based on their specific needs and styles Collaborate with junior level sales people to develop action plans to govern their performance Recruit, train, and direct staff ensuring they understand the brand and adhere to company policies and procedures Maintain comprehensive records detailing pricings, sales, activities reports, and other pertinent data Strictly adhere to budgets and schedules Oversee multimillion dollar inventory and direct purchasing and inventory replenishment Manage company financial records providing detailed, accurate account of transactions and financial health Provide additional operational support including communications, data entry, and other tasks as needed

Using the Consumer Expenditure Survey (CES) data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), NAHB Economics research shows that a home purchase triggers additional spending on appliances, furnishings, and remodeling.

Older homebuyers who are interested in learning more about HECM for Purchase can visit NRMLA's consumer education website reversemortgage.org for additional information.

A large bank, a title insurance company, and settlement agent commenters recommended that a flexible waiver be available to consumers where the rule would trigger additional redisclosure waiting periods so the consumer could avoid the costs associated with a closing delay, such as the loss of a rate lock or penalties associated with a breach of a purchase agreement.

However, to provide additional flexibility for creditors to use the Loan Estimate for preapprovals where the property address is unknown, the Bureau is revising comment 37 (a)(6)-1 to state that while the disclosure of a zip code is required in all instances, the creditor may disclose multiple zip codes if the consumer is investigating home purchase opportunities in multiple zip codes.

Adjustments that require additional funds from the consumer pursuant to the real estate purchase and sale contract, such as for additional personal property that will be disclosed on the Closing Disclosure under § 1026.38 (j)(1)(iii) or adjustments that will be disclosed on the Closing Disclosure under § 1026.38 (j)(1)(v) can be included in the amount disclosed under § 1026.37 (h)(1)(vii), and because the amount disclosed is a sum of adjustments and other credits, such amount would reduce the total amount disclosed.