Sentences with phrase «as additional consumers»

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Not only were consumers ditching their vacation plans as they lost jobs or faced uncertain employment, but the BP oil spill wrought additional havoc on the Gulf States, where his trips focus.

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.

«As they progressively increase the capacity as they get additional Q400s we're going to see these kinds of pricing benefits extended to consumers from coast to coast.&raquAs they progressively increase the capacity as they get additional Q400s we're going to see these kinds of pricing benefits extended to consumers from coast to coast.&raquas they get additional Q400s we're going to see these kinds of pricing benefits extended to consumers from coast to coast.»

The new wireless companies brought additional choice to the marketplace as well as a number of price wars and deals for consumers.

Brand drug manufacturers might welcome Amazon, at least initially, as an additional channel to reach consumers.

We look forward to providing additional color on factory store results on our next earnings call, as we generate more sales history and consumer awareness of the factory strategy increases.

The world of consumer credit comes with additional benefits, as well, for both the consumer and the merchant.

And with Facebook's interest targeting, Kim said marketers can target consumers who match additional interests as well, while Twitter follower and keyword targeting helps marketers zero in on Twitter users with interests similar to specific accounts.

Furman and Stevenson note that while DOL's plan allows businesses to «continue using existing, conflicted business models,» it requires that they adopt «additional consumer protections such as ensuring advisors follow a best interest standard, enacting policies and procedures to manage and mitigate conflicts, and refraining from certain self - dealing transactions.»

In addition, our newer products and services that have additional features, such as the Fitbit Charge, Fitbit Charge HR, and Fitbit Surge, may have higher prices than many of our earlier products and the products of some of our competitors, which may not appeal to consumers or only appeal to a smaller subset of consumers.

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).

«We view the continued demand for the S and X as a positive, and believe demand for the Model 3 will increase as more cars are produced, additional reviews are released and more consumers have access to the vehicle,» Kallo and Katter said.

«This additional time would allow for stakeholder feedback as well as engaging and educating consumers.»

The new Critical Illness Benefit provides consumers with additional financial protection when faced with a serious medical diagnosis, such as a heart attack, cancer or stroke.

Examples of these risks, uncertainties and other factors include, but are not limited to the impact of: adverse general economic and related factors, such as fluctuating or increasing levels of unemployment, underemployment and the volatility of fuel prices, declines in the securities and real estate markets, and perceptions of these conditions that decrease the level of disposable income of consumers or consumer confidence; adverse events impacting the security of travel, such as terrorist acts, armed conflict and threats thereof, acts of piracy, and other international events; the risks and increased costs associated with operating internationally; our expansion into and investments in new markets; breaches in data security or other disturbances to our information technology and other networks; the spread of epidemics and viral outbreaks; adverse incidents involving cruise ships; changes in fuel prices and / or other cruise operating costs; any impairment of our tradenames or goodwill; our hedging strategies; our inability to obtain adequate insurance coverage; our substantial indebtedness, including the ability to raise additional capital to fund our operations, and to generate the necessary amount of cash to service our existing debt; restrictions in the agreements governing our indebtedness that limit our flexibility in operating our business; the significant portion of our assets pledged as collateral under our existing debt agreements and the ability of our creditors to accelerate the repayment of our indebtedness; volatility and disruptions in the global credit and financial markets, which may adversely affect our ability to borrow and could increase our counterparty credit risks, including those under our credit facilities, derivatives, contingent obligations, insurance contracts and new ship progress payment guarantees; fluctuations in foreign currency exchange rates; overcapacity in key markets or globally; our inability to recruit or retain qualified personnel or the loss of key personnel; future changes relating to how external distribution channels sell and market our cruises; our reliance on third parties to provide hotel management services to certain ships and certain other services; delays in our shipbuilding program and ship repairs, maintenance and refurbishments; future increases in the price of, or major changes or reduction in, commercial airline services; seasonal variations in passenger fare rates and occupancy levels at different times of the year; our ability to keep pace with developments in technology; amendments to our collective bargaining agreements for crew members and other employee relation issues; the continued availability of attractive port destinations; pending or threatened litigation, investigations and enforcement actions; changes involving the tax and environmental regulatory regimes in which we operate; and other factors set forth under «Risk Factors» in our most recently filed Annual Report on Form 10 - K and subsequent filings by the Company with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

Much of the debate over the past years about the benefits and the costs global specialization, primarily the rapid advance of China as a major manufacturing center has been less about the financial costs — the $ 12 trillion dollars of additional liquidity that the US consumers offered to the world (the cumulative US trade deficit from 1990 through 2015 compared to the over $ 3 trillion dollars in trade surplus run - up by China over this same period — and more in terms of the jobs lost and the impact of foreign products on American wages in manufacturing.

Based on consumer preference, it has expanded to include additional service items such as fuel stations at some of its locations and in - store pharmacies in 12 of its stores.

These alternative plans have been found by COAG to be as effective as a container deposit tax and at a 28th of the cost, with no additional cost to consumers.

The range comprises four varieties of 40g or 50g consumer pack — Satay Peanuts, Spicy Mediterranean Peanuts, Jalfrezi Cashews and Shanghai 5 Spice Cashews — as well as 1 kg catering packs available in these four flavours plus the additional options of sea salted cashews, peanuts, almonds or mixed nuts (cashews, almonds, pecans and hazelnuts).

Below you will find information about various industry topics that affect consumers and the beverage industry, as well as useful Consumer Fact Sheets to provide additional resources relating to beverages and their ingredients.

To help consumers determine what is an appropriate amount of sugar sweetened soft drink is for their particular diet, the industry is committed to providing accurate nutrition information on packaging, as well as additional information like front - of - pack labelling with % Daily Intake so consumers remain informed about their choices.

Consumers only need to pay an additional dollar or two on a baked good treat and they are using such opportunity as an escape from the gloom, she said.

The tea and coffee marketplace continues to evolve rapidly as curious consumers crave new, exciting indulgent choices that also meet their demands in terms of cost, sustainability and personalisation - more than half of consumers would like to try a coffee product that offers additional benefits such as fibre, protein or natural energy.

Gluten - free products are already widely perceived as a better - for - you option, but occasional gluten - free shoppers would like to see additional health claims added to the label, new consumer research reveals.

«The additional metrics of added sugars will create yet another data point for consumers to consider as they make decisions about their health and wellness,» he says.

Providing accurate nutrition information on pack as well as additional information like % Daily Intake so consumers are informed about their choices.

Additional accolades include being named Business of the Year by the Belgian consultancy Newim in 2012, received the Spanish Hospitality Industry, Federation's International Spanish Company of the Year Award that same year, and has been hailed by [Quid] http://quidim.com/quid/ as a «love brand» along with such brand icons as Apple, Inditex and Coca - Cola for consumer loyalty.

He has had success with global brands such as Samsung, BMW, Disney, and many more to discover new opportunities to engage consumers and uncover additional avenues for growth.

CAA chief executive, Andrew Haines said that additional capacity «would offer significant benefits for consumers, and for the UK as a whole, so long as it is delivered in an environmentally sustainable way.»

The Executive Budget health - related proposals are varied in nature from the funding for the New York Health Benefit Exchange at an additional $ 54.3 million to $ 148.3 million in 2014 - 15, to legislating the composition of out - of - network health benefits and protecting consumers from physician surprise billing and balanced billing as well establishing capital finance programs meant to strengthen New York's health care infrastructure.

The «health halo» effect of food is when consumers believe foods that are advertised as healthier have fewer calories, and then compensate by eating more of these healthier foods which then leads to additional calories consumed.

The Company, a chief content creator in the U.S., includes Univision Network, one of the top networks in the U.S. regardless of language and the most - watched Spanish - language broadcast television network in the country, available in approximately 90 % of U.S. Hispanic television households; UniMás, a leading Spanish - language broadcast television network available in approximately 84 % of U.S. Hispanic television households; Univision Cable Networks, including Galavisión, the most - watched U.S. Spanish - language entertainment cable network, as well as UDN (Univision Deportes Network), the most - watched U.S. Spanish - language sports cable network, Univision tlnovelas, a 24 - hour Spanish - language cable network dedicated to telenovelas, ForoTV, a 24 - hour Spanish - language cable network dedicated to international news, and an additional suite of cable offerings - De Película, De Película Clásico, Bandamax, Ritmoson and Telehit; as well as an investment in El Rey Network, a general entertainment English - language cable network; Univision Local Media, which owns and / or operates 61 television stations and 58 radio stations in major U.S. Hispanic markets and Puerto Rico; Univision Now, a direct - to - consumer, on demand and live streaming subscription service; Univision.com, the most - visited Spanish - language website among U.S. Hispanics; and Uforia, a music application featuring multimedia music content.

Under DOT's new rule, carriers must clearly and prominently disclose on the first screen that offers a fare for a consumer's specific itinerary that additional fees for baggage may apply, as well as show consumers where they can view the baggage fees.

Like Mazda's SkyActiv, Buick's QuietTune — which imparts double - pane windows and additional firewall insulation — isn't so much an identifiable option on a window sticker as it is a company - wide philosophy... which makes it harder to integrate into consumer minds beyond a catchphrase.

As the 10th best - selling compact car in Canada for 2015, Kia is planning to maintain its footing in the segment, with a long - term plan to bring in a steady diet of additional consumers ahead of a major platform change expected for 2019.

Luring consumers to subscribe to additional services such as Skype, SkyDrive, or Office as well as integrated Bing search results can open up another revenue stream for the company.

For those consumers in the U.S. who are brave enough to attempt their holiday shopping on the infamous Black Friday — what is traditionally considered the first day of the Christmas shopping season as many people are given the additional day off following Thanksgiving on Thursday — Barnes and Noble has sweetened the shopping deal by offering a lower price on a limited edition NOOK Simple Touch e-readers.

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.

Previously, consumers could control some of these devices with their Echo, but had to add an additional hub device for any bulbs that weren't using Wifi as their networking protocol.

The data was drawn primarily from the Nielsen Consumer Confidence Index of the third quarter of 2015, the latest available stats, with some additional sources used for areas in which Nielsen as yet doesn't have a full service running.

For an additional $ 150, consumers can get the Intel Haswell - powered Sony VAIO Pro 11 that offers better performance and longer battery life, but it can't perform the same convertible calisthenics as the Yoga.

Motorola ATRIX ushers in a new era in mobile computing and has the power to deliver on its promise to empower individuals as it comes loaded with the Motorola webtop application, which enables consumers to enhance the capabilities of their smartphones and simultaneously reduce their need for additional mobile computing screens.»

These authors, if they have achieved a certain level of fame, often have media outlets, such as radio and television, in which they can promote their work and obtain additional consumers.

«Consumers love what the Android OS can do for them,» Wickes claimed, before stating that it will be the «unadulterated version of Android,» with as little additional bloat as possible.

If however you're the type of consumer that may be subject to penalty interest or additional fees then your APR may be substantially higher as a result.

However, since consumer reports do not include income, lenders use your debt - to - income ratio as an additional underwriting metric.

This however can be slightly misleading because all consumers know there may be additional fees which can affect the balance as well as differences in the interest rate from month - to - month due to variable interest rates.

Personal finance experts advice consumers to deny requests for acting as a cosigner on any financial obligation unless there is an additional legal documentation drawn up to protect the cosigner.

It wasn't until a year or two later that I began adding additional pay raises to my Debt Snowball as part of my financial plan to knock out all non-mortgage consumer debt.

And as with any situation in which a lender takes a loss on a loan, these consumers have paid an additional cost in the form of derogatory credit.