Sentences with phrase «as consumer acceptance»

However, as consumer acceptance of hybrids continues to improve, Toyota might make the leap to all plug - in drivetrains for the Prius.

Forgacs also had some concerns about how long it would take a food product to get to market as well as consumer acceptance.

Not exact matches

Founder Cheryl Ng has long believed in building markets incrementally, placing modest quantities with international distributors as a means of testing consumer acceptance without risking a lot of capital on large production runs.

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.

In the mid-2000s, however, sales began to take off with growing consumer acceptance of recycled plastic as a highly durable, and maintenance free, alternative to both vintage wooden furniture and the flimsy but ubiquitous injection molding plastic armchairs.

However the high gasoline prices of the past year and increased acceptance of home - charged electric cars are helping condition consumers to adopt urban vehicles with limited range as a trade - off to escape the high cost of gasoline.

We are at an important juncture in the evolution of the connected health market, with increased interest from major companies, investors, government agencies and consumers, as well as growing acceptance from healthcare providers.

These solutions typically require less investment in R&D and have lower consumer acceptance hurdles as familiar products can remain unchanged.

All eyes were on the cannabis industry this past year — its rapid growth and widespread acceptance amongst consumers and producers in the U.S. legitimized the plant as a key driver of many economies in communities across the nation.

Moreover, pectin has enjoyed widespread worldwide consumer acceptance as a nature - based hydrocolloid ingredient.

Although oatmeal has gained acceptance in the Chinese market as a high - fibre source, marketed to older consumers in particular, a home breakfast of muesli and milk is therefore a significant leap for many Chinese.

Although it hasn't reached the level of popularity as Chinese, Mexican or Italian cuisine on restaurant menus, Mediterranean fare is quickly gaining acceptance among U.S. consumers, according to a recentTechnomic Market Intelligence Report.

While many consumers view organic products as catering for the privileged few, the products are gaining greater acceptance.

In addition, they have served historically as testbeds for new automotive technology, the place where top - notch performance fosters wider public acceptance of the technology to be found eventually in consumer cars.

Consumer research is needed to improve consumer acceptance of edible insects, so as to realise their potential as an alternate protein source,» sConsumer research is needed to improve consumer acceptance of edible insects, so as to realise their potential as an alternate protein source,» sconsumer acceptance of edible insects, so as to realise their potential as an alternate protein source,» she says.

However, it has been encouraged by healthy US sales of top - of - the - range versions of cars such as the Cadenza saloon, which suggests there is a consumer acceptance of Kia - branded high - end cars in America.

Fuel economy improved, as did consumer acceptance of the little car, which soared thanks to low prices and excellent versatility.

The quickly growing consumer acceptance of those smaller vehicles shows that American drivers want to balance the utility afforded by their old midsize and large SUVs with better fuel economy, and they see LRR tires as an important tool in the battle against rising gas prices.

Unlike traditional personal loans, consumers who have met each of their required schedule payments, can borrow against these excess funds — at the same interest rate as their initial Kasasa Loan — to address unexpected needs (i.e. car repairs, health issues) or take advantage of opportunities (i.e. college acceptance) that may arise.

VantageScore turns 10: What it is, why it matters — VantageScore, launched as a more consumer - friendly alternative to the dominant FICO credit score, has slowly gained acceptance... (See VantageScore)

Kim Oliver, CEO and founder of The Good Dog Company, has also seen hemp acceptance rise as confusion has cleared, particularly among younger consumers.

Yeapanis selects both manufactured goods and collected detritus of her life as an artist, a consumer, a cultural participant and a waitress, because these materials represent an acceptance and engagement with what is, rather than a striving towards what should / could be.

General Motors will help lead a joint demonstration project along with the state of California, Chevron Technology Ventures, and Pacific Ethanol to learn more about consumer awareness and acceptance of E85 as a motor vehicle fuel by demonstrating its use in GM's flexible - fuel vehicles.

A couple of provinces — NB and BC, if I recall correctly — have excluded from the deemed acceptance of jurisdiction certain kinds of judgments affecting people in the province thought to be less likely to be able to contest the jurisdiction in the court of origin — such as consumers or, in NB, employees of NB businesses in employment - related claims.

What this means is that consumers can consent by signing or ticking a box, but not by a disclaimer that indicates that silence will be interpreted as acceptance.

Participation and empowerment, rather than the unquestioning acceptance of professional advice on what to do and how to do it, are increasingly seen as important aspects of a democratic, participatory culture, in which «more - for-less» [4] and value for money are core consumer values.

If you do decide to buy a guaranteed acceptance life insurance policy, you will want to check out the insurance company's customer service record through consumer organizations such as J.D. Power & Associates and its financial strength rating through insurance rating organizations such as A.M. Best.

Here is a list of the best cryptocurrencies as measured by their general acceptance by investors and consumers.

«MintChip APIs will be available to partners looking to integrate digital cash into consumer and business applications including central banks, commercial banks, telcos, acquirers, retailers, as well as developers and POS providers, with a goal to further expand the utility and acceptance of MintChip.»

The report «found that growth will be fuelled by the entrance of high profile brands such as Apple into the smartwatch arena, allied to increased consumer affinity with and acceptance of wearable technology» and argues that «the emergence of an additional consumer screen would stimulate interest amongst advertisers, although until a critical user base is reached most ad - spend is likely to take the form of ad hoc campaigns.»

American Demographics bears out these findings in a May 1995 article on this niche's marketability: «In return for what they see as acceptance and respect, gay consumers will go out of their way to patronize these companies.»