Sentences with phrase «consumer groups also»

He adds that the pressure of consumer groups also affected his decision.

Consumer groups also filed a complaint with the FTC over the company's facial - recognition software

Consumer groups also claim that vulnerable consumers such as the elderly and disabled are particularly ill - served by the current law.

The consumer groups also called for life insurance to be added to the model law.

This week, a Chinese consumer group also added its name to the list by requesting more information from Apple about its purposeful slowing down of older iPhones as their batteries degrade.

Not exact matches

And there is also no doubt that Apple's devices have benefited from group infatuation, a phenomenon that has often favored a product or a class of designs based on an allegiance that the devotees themselves have difficulty defining in coherent terms, as by people willing to pay high premiums for German engineering even after decades of Consumer Reports evaluations have failed to demonstrate any stunning superiority of German cars over Hondas and Toyotas.

Republicans, citing fealty to market competition and consumer choice, could also rally around prepaid doctor groups.

It's a sentiment echoed in a recent survey by Boston Consulting Group, which found that 80 percent of domestic consumers are willing to pay a premium for products made in the U.S. America's luxe, high - quality image also extends overseas.

The deal is also opposed by an array of consumer groups and smaller television networks on the grounds that it would give AT&T too much power over the content it would distribute to its wireless customers.

Blackmore laughs but knows that in any consumer group there will also be someone who has barely tasted single malt scotch whisky before.

Reports that the tariff list may also include consumer goods such as clothing and footwear drew strong protests from US business groups, which argued that it would raise prices for US consumers.

Social - media channels not only give them those options, but different social - media channels also enable businesses to connect with different consumer groups as well.

But social blogs and status updates on Twitter and Facebook, for instance, aren't just limited to news content, businesses also can use these as effective forms of communication to reach large groups of consumers and associates instantaneously to learn about their needs and wants.

Paul Alan Levy, an attorney for consumer rights advocacy group Public Citizen, told Consumerist that it doesn't just help the consumer, but it also protects other businesses that operate without non-disparagement agreements.

Customization also helps companies reach specific consumers — such as the unpredictable millennial generation shoppers, a group known for their fast - moving preferences.

In awarding incentives to individual named executives who manage business lines, they also considered that the Wholesale Banking Group managed by Mr. Hoyt achieved its maximum business line financial goal, the Community Banking Group managed by Ms. Tolstedt met its target financial goal, and the Home and Consumer Finance Group managed by Mr. Oman did not achieve its threshold business line earnings goal.

Reports that the tariff list may also include consumer goods such as clothing and footwear drew strong protests from U.S. business groups, which argued that it would raise prices for U.S. consumers.

Increased internet speeds, smartphone uptake, cheap data costs, and digital innovation also lower the barriers to entry into unregulated economic transactions, where consumer products and services are traded on interest - based groups like WhatsApp and Facebook.

Trulia's Facebook Messenger bot also launched quickly following its development during Innovation Week, showcasing Zillow Group's ability to move fast and think big while still creating useful products for consumers.

Extreme overvaluations also extend to many other large blue chip stocks, consumer stocks, and financials, including GE, IBM, United Technology, Pepsico, Budweiser, Anheuser Busch, Colgate Palmolive, American International Group, Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac, Concord EFS, First Data, and others.

Virgin Group is also an active technology - focused venture investor with a portfolio of over 35 companies spanning the consumer internet, fintech and sharing economy sectors.

Engagement with stakeholders — including patent holders, research institutions, consumer advocates, public interest groups, and the general public — is also an important part of our work moving forward.

At the time, consumer advocate groups asked IIROC to replace Mr. Papineau, who was also a member of IIROC's Quebec District Council, because of TD's criticisms of the banking and investment industry mediator.

Investors also now say they are eager to invest in closed networks that they think Facebook will not wade into — like social apps for distinct groups, such as health - care professionals — or ideas like blockchain, which would enable consumers to transfer their information without letting a large company become a hub of data.

The first, and smaller, group is made up of those consumers of the right - leaning media who also choose to watch a mainstream media news program.

«The insights these focus groups produce,» Donner adds, «drive new package designs for our customers that will not only differentiate the brand on shelf but also provide a more delightful consumer experience.»

«This study represents a major milestone for the UC - II ® brand, and it validates our efforts to develop new paradigms for joint health products for the aging population, while also addressing the needs of an expanding group of younger, active, health - conscious consumers,» said Dr. James Lugo, Chief Scientific Officer of the Consumer Health & Nutrition Business Unit of Lonza.

Consumer advocacy group, CHOICE, has also accused some food companies as «gaming» the system, saying HSR has been used to «health wash» some food products.

The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission also alleges the Mildura - based family business Country Care Group engaged in criminal cartel conduct when participating in NSW Health tenders by getting competitors to either bid lower or drop out of the tender process all together.

«In developing Stoli Gluten Free, we wanted to create a product that not only delivered on a consumer need, but also achieved Stoli's incredibly high standards of quality and taste,» said Michael Oringer, senior VP of innovation and trade marketing, Stoli Group USA.

Although the ACCC said the legal action follows a complaint from the Obesity Policy Coalition on toddler foods which make health claims but are made mostly from fruit juice concentrate, consumer advocacy group CHOICE also reported on one of the Shreadz products produced by Heinz in May 2016.

The group is also questioning if the departments under the JDC have the expertise, capacity, technology and resources to ensure independence of research and putting premium on the safety of the consumers.

A combination of increased competitive pricing by Coke's competition, a lack of new product innovation within the Coke system (the last big brand innovation was Coke Zero in March 2006), the rising power of the supermarkets and a switch by consumers from sugary soft - drink products to healthier products, have also taken their toll on the group's profits.

«Noticeable this year was a strong commitment to the greater good, with a focus shift from just package functionality to more solutions - based packaging, which provides consumers greater access to products that make their life better,» said Lead Judge David Luttenberger, CPP, global packaging director of Mintel Group Ltd. «We also are seeing a real demand from consumers for on - pack communication that is authentic, not overwhelming.»

He has also moderated numerous professional and consumer focus groups on food and related topics.

The Australian Beverages Council also recognises its responsibility to provide extensive communication to Governments, community groups, the media, and consumers with respect to the industry's views on regulatory matters, legislation, and public policy, dietary guidelines, health claims, and front - of - pack labelling are just a few examples of specifics that are proactively addressed to these audiences within these fields.

«It also generates millions of dollars in annual funding for local charities and community groups and will not slug consumers with higher prices that a traditional container deposit scheme will,» said Gary Dawson, Australian Food and Grocery Council CEO.

Regulations need address the health safety of a large consumer group (which should also take into account the long established overseas market.

They are a group of consumers who despite knowing exactly what they want, are also drawn to adventure.

IGD also conducted focus groups to test consumer - facing messages that could help bust the myths that many shoppers hold.

There are also citizen organizations which engage in lobbying activity, like environmental or consumer rights groups.

Also at 11 a.m., New York elected officials, unions, advocates, community organizations, grass - roots groups and impacted consumers hold a press conference to discuss the impact of the U.S. Senate's health care bill, state Capitol, Albany.

Jones is also involved in cross-party parliamentary groups, such as the Parliamentary Information, Communications and Technology Forum («PICTFOR»), and the All Party Parliamentary Group («AAPG») on Consumer Rights.

The lawsuit also alleges that the Pinnacle Group's conduct violates the Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations Act (RICO) as well as the New York State Consumer Protection Act.

The group's research also explored the potential for negative environmental impacts born from the implementation of eco-efficient and value - enhancing product improvements and increased consumer desirability.

Li said the group has also been working with industry to see how these findings might apply in the transportation and consumer electronics sectors.

The sustainability nod from the consumer education group means that these salmon also will be assigned a green «Best Choice» rating on Seafood Watch's Web site.

They also have components of great nutritional value that can provide numerous health benefits for both consumer groups with specific problems (lactose intolerance, allergic to cow's milk, vegetarian...) as for the general population.

Since you are likely one of the 44 % of people in the world who own a smartphone [1], you probably also fall into some, if not all, of the following interesting consumer groups as well:

the committee also heard presentations from various organizations representing airlines, travel agents, airport operators, state and local governments, and consumer and other public interest groups.