Sentences with phrase «as the chain expands»

But CEO Cheryl Bachelder says that as the chain expands in the US and abroad, the company's biggest competitors are not KFC and Chick - fil - A, two other quickly growing chicken chains.

That's a major red flag, because it shows that as the chain expands it actually loses something: it becomes less special, and that undermines some of what has driven customers in.

An analysis of academy accounts by Schools Week found the deficit for the LGPS, a defined contribution benefit scheme for non-teaching staff including school business leaders and teaching assistants, is growing every year as chains expand and returns on investment fail to improve.

Not exact matches

Alliance Santé, as his company was called by the mid-1990s, expanded further into Europe until 1997, when Pessina, believing he could rationalize the costs of pharmacies with his wholesale business, merged with UniChem, one of Britain's largest pharmacy chains and a public company.

As a private company, Nordstrom would likely be able to focus on initiatives such as investing more in e-commerce, closing underperforming stores and expanding its off - price chain, Nordstrom Rack, without pressure from shareholderAs a private company, Nordstrom would likely be able to focus on initiatives such as investing more in e-commerce, closing underperforming stores and expanding its off - price chain, Nordstrom Rack, without pressure from shareholderas investing more in e-commerce, closing underperforming stores and expanding its off - price chain, Nordstrom Rack, without pressure from shareholders.

The chain plans to expand this service to more locations nationwide, as more customers are leaning towards convenience.

Arthur Blank, PGA Tour Superstore owner, Home Depot founder and Atlanta Falcons owner, discusses the state of golf equipment retail as the PGA Tour Superstore chain continues to expand with new stores.

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.

Kroger (KR), the nation's largest supermarket chain, on Friday is expected to report second - quarter revenue that outpaces Wall Street's forecasts as the company has expanded its organic foods offerings to offset the consumer shift away from big box stores.

As it expands beyond its Ontario stronghold, GoodLife faces increased competition from strong regional clubs and the threat of huge American chains jumping the border.

But as Business Insider reported, the chain will expand to 118 locations in the next five to seven years.

Toronto's Sutton Place wasn't part of the deal, but it will likely have to change its name if, as the media - shy Gaglardi vowed in a statement last summer, Northland expands the chain to every major Canadian city.

The chain — which originated as a hot dog stand when it opened in New York City's Madison Square Park in 2001 — has since expanded to 84 locations by the end of 2015.

Chipotle Mexican Grill has partnered with an online education startup to help the restaurant chain expand a tuition reimbursement program that could result in some employees paying as little as $ 250 per year to take college courses.

Believing that fast growth was essential if Starbucks was to establish itself as the national brand leader, he wanted to head off independent coffee roasters in other cities that were starting to expand, as well as any restaurant chain that noticed the growing market for specialty coffee.

It is a logical and efficient way for a small bookstore to expand its footprint, especially as big chains have shuttered locations, leaving a vacuum for enterprising independent stores to fill.

The decline came as investors were concerned about its future and the impact of Amazon's planned $ 13.7 billion acquisition of supermarket chain Whole Foods Market Inc WFM.N amid a fast - expanding meal - kit industry.

With Polaris as our largest investor, we expanded Ascend's hospital chain to 5 states; our patient bed count went up more than 8 times; and we generated $ 200 million in annual revenue and $ 60 million in profits — all in 4 years.

Cherokee Global Brands landed an agreement with German grocery chain Lidl for its flagship Cherokee brand as it move further to expand a business once...

In January 2018, as part of the expanded initiatives, the company authorized additional costs to improve the operational efficiency of its thermal supply chain network in North America by closing its manufacturing facility in Toronto, Ontario, and to optimize its information technology infrastructure by migrating certain applications to the latest cloud technology platform.

Many factors could cause BlackBerry's actual results, performance or achievements to differ materially from those expressed or implied by the forward - looking statements, including, without limitation: BlackBerry's ability to enhance its current products and services, or develop new products and services in a timely manner or at competitive prices, including risks related to new product introductions; risks related to BlackBerry's ability to mitigate the impact of the anticipated decline in BlackBerry's infrastructure access fees on its consolidated revenue by developing an integrated services and software offering; intense competition, rapid change and significant strategic alliances within BlackBerry's industry; BlackBerry's reliance on carrier partners and distributors; risks associated with BlackBerry's foreign operations, including risks related to recent political and economic developments in Venezuela and the impact of foreign currency restrictions; risks relating to network disruptions and other business interruptions, including costs, potential liabilities, lost revenues and reputational damage associated with service interruptions; risks related to BlackBerry's ability to implement and to realize the anticipated benefits of its CORE program; BlackBerry's ability to maintain or increase its cash balance; security risks; BlackBerry's ability to attract and retain key personnel; risks related to intellectual property rights; BlackBerry's ability to expand and manage BlackBerry ® World ™; risks related to the collection, storage, transmission, use and disclosure of confidential and personal information; BlackBerry's ability to manage inventory and asset risk; BlackBerry's reliance on suppliers of functional components for its products and risks relating to its supply chain; BlackBerry's ability to obtain rights to use software or components supplied by third parties; BlackBerry's ability to successfully maintain and enhance its brand; risks related to government regulations, including regulations relating to encryption technology; BlackBerry's ability to continue to adapt to recent board and management changes and headcount reductions; reliance on strategic alliances with third - party network infrastructure developers, software platform vendors and service platform vendors; BlackBerry's reliance on third - party manufacturers; potential defects and vulnerabilities in BlackBerry's products; risks related to litigation, including litigation claims arising from BlackBerry's practice of providing forward - looking guidance; potential charges relating to the impairment of intangible assets recorded on BlackBerry's balance sheet; risks as a result of actions of activist shareholders; government regulation of wireless spectrum and radio frequencies; risks related to economic and geopolitical conditions; risks associated with acquisitions; foreign exchange risks; and difficulties in forecasting BlackBerry's financial results given the rapid technological changes, evolving industry standards, intense competition and short product life cycles that characterize the wireless communications industry.

By looking across all the possible directions of growth — growing the core, expanding geographically, diversifying into adjacencies, and taking opportunities that arise from value - chain disruptions and integrations — we help companies choose where to compete, and we support them as they execute their growth strategies.

As the amount of short - term borrowing and lending among financial institutions expanded, markets for repurchase agreements and commercial paper became primary funding sources, forging a chain that linked the fortunes of many institutions and various financial sectors to the performance of a few of the largest and exacerbated systemic vulnerability.»

«China has many ways it can make life exceedingly uncomfortable for a large number of American businesses, both those that are hoping for access to China's fast - expanding market, and those that use China as an important part of their supply chains,» said Eswar Prasad, a professor of international trade at Cornell University.

But Lake Lambert, author of the book Spirituality Inc., says the flap may be a sign of more turbulence ahead for Chick - fil - A as it attempts to hold onto its conservative Christian business culture while expanding its chain beyond the Bible Belt.

Over time, Procacci Brothers has expanded from a wholesale role to one servicing chain stores and chain restaurants, evolving into independent stores and distributors as well.

Through this customer - centric dedication and industry experience, Tukaiz has partnered with many of the leading restaurant brands to support as they built and expanded their locations throughout the nation, including Wingstop, one of the fastest growing chains in the industry.

Pic - n - Pac's wise decisions have included growing itself at a conservative rate, as opposed to other chains that expand store count quickly.

As Fatburger prepares to expand into new markets, the fast - casual chain aims to remain true to its roots.

Looking ahead to 2017, Rosati Ice, America's oldest Italian ice company, will be expanding its supermarket presence by growing partnerships with Acme, Whole Foods, Weis Markets, and others; and is about to announce a couple of new major supermarket chains as well.

Fonterra has expanded its presence in China, as the company has partnered with Alibaba's Hema supermarket chain to release a new range of fresh milk, which will be available from all of Hema's 14 stores in Shanghai and Suzhou.

Wattle Health is believed to have struck a distribution deal with a large Australian pharmacy chain as the infant formula group seeks to expand its footprint at home.

Now he is expanding and is in early talks with supermarket chains about stocking the beverage in health food aisles, differentiating it from sugary carbonated soft drinks such as Coca - Cola, Pepsi and Sprite.

As consumer interest in healthier products and a clear chain of traceability continues to rise, organic produce has made steady progress in expanding its market.

Treasury's managing director of Australia and New Zealand, Angus McPherson, told Fairfax Media that a local version of Blossom Hill made by Australian winemakers was being deliberately sold through independent retail chains first up as part of a mid-May launch, but it may be expanded more broadly in the future.

It wasn't until Western fast food chains such as Pizza Hut and McDonald's began to expand rapidly across China in the late 1990s that Chinese ingested cheese en masse.

Devotion's line - up of distinct flavors, along with its original Devotion Vodka, will complement the specialty grocery chain's selection of premium wine and spirits at several locations throughout New Jersey and Massachusetts, as the brand continues to expand distribution throughout the grocery sector with availability at several Whole Foods, Publix and Albertsons supermarkets across the U.S.

«With a viable storage plan, the ability to work together as farmers, and allowing schools to become a piece of the supply chain — with those pieces in place, we can really expand farm - to - school in Alaska.»

As a result, the gel expands slightly, but the polymer chains themselves remain intact.

Dev Patel returns as Sonny, who tries to expand his hotel into a chain in the new trailer for The Second Best Exotic Marigold Hotel.

Two new weapon sets — sword and shield and a chain whip — expand the total number of weapon sets to about a dozen, as well.

There are more food sources, too, as local and regional supply chains expand in response to consumer demand.

As more employees have completed the onboarding process, the direct result was higher employee retention and satisfaction, which saved this expanding convenience store chain the high cost associated with employee turnover.

Other charter school leaders, like Steve Barr of the Green Dot chain in Los Angeles, do star turns, as does Bill Gates of Microsoft, whose foundation has invested many millions of dollars in expanding the number of charter schools.

About 1,000 new multi-academy trusts will be created by 2020 with smaller chains having to grow to accommodate more schools, Sir David Carter (pictured above) warned as he explained his plans to carry out a «health check» of trusts before they could expand.

Afterschool and expanded learning opportunities can serve as links in the chain of building and developing top notch students and 21st Century citizens.

But when Barnes and Noble's Nook Press division announced last year that it was expanding what it can do for its authors by offering new services such as editing, artwork, and print - on - demand, more than a few industry watchers had immediate concerns: Barnes and Noble is the largest bookselling chain left in the US, so where did they find the talent pool to shift into book creation?

The chain expanded its presence in shopping malls such as the Pavilions Shopping Centre in Swords...

since velocity micro is expanding from direct sales into retail chains (such as certain best buy locations), you can even look one over before you buy.

To that end, Mr. Boire is leading a push to rebrand Barnes & Noble as more than just a bookstore by expanding its offerings of toys, games, gadgets and other gifts and reshaping the nation's largest bookstore chain into a «lifestyle brand.»