Sentences with phrase «greatest impact on consumer»

They point out that their DFOC method could enhance creative efficiency by identifying negative opinions in the early stages of the design process, and so help channel effort to areas where designers can have the greatest impact on consumer opinion of future products.

While certification marks might have the greatest impact on consumer trust levels, there are other important ways manufacturers can tackle food fraud within their own supply chains, according to Pricewaterhouse Coopers.

Long - Term changes have a far greater impact on consumer spending than short - term changes such as temporary tax rebates.»

NEW YORK: Corporate social responsibility (CSR) efforts that make specific claims, receive external coverage and win awards can have a greater impact on consumers, according to a study published in the Journal of Advertising Research (JAR).

Not exact matches

Smart marketers have long understood that word - of - mouth recommendations from consumers — «brand advocacy» — have greater impact on sales than any other source of information.

Now, more than ever, consumers care a great deal about where their food comes from, what goes into it and the impact their diet has on the environment.

U.S. food producers say the ban won't impact their companies much, but will the move actually have a greater affect on Russian consumers?

«More consumers are paying greater attention to the nutritional benefits of the foods they consume and the impact it can have on their lifestyles.

From working to reduce sugar from beverages in the American diet, driving sustainable solutions to preserve the environment and protecting consumer choice, when we work together we can have a great impact on communities across the country.

Former NYC Mayor Mike Bloomberg expressed little faith in the ability of state and federal elected leaders to make progress on climate change, saying that business, consumers and mayors will have a much greater impact.

The study also found the impact of the economy is greater on lower - income consumers.

Her exposé helps put the focus back on the consumer, helping us to understand the importance of our purchasing decisions and how they impact the greater global economy.

Organizations like Ecoage are great, but I am not sure that their reach is great enough — yet — to impact the average consumers, especially those on a budget.

«While «Ready Player One» is great in terms of raising VR's profile to drive consumer trial of VR systems in the short - term, it is not clear yet what impact this will have on VR's long - term growth prospects,» Merel said.

Greater consumer awareness and understanding is also promoted by Euro NCAP on the topics of Electronic Stability Control (ESC) and Rear Impact (whiplash) Protection.

Potential banana skins abound From simple things like Amazon's patent for reselling ebook licences (bound to have an impact on ebook sales especially of lead titles if it were ever to be put into practice) or like discovering that despite having a great product your brand just doesn't resonate with consumers beyond your core audience and hence you lose a bundle of cash trying to sell them tablets or realizing that your main competitor is not the rival publisher of literary novels or commercial non-fiction but a game in which trajectory considerations are a more important aspect of gameplay than would normally be considered cool and various music video fads from Gangnam Style to Harlem Shake.

Such statements reflect the current views of Barnes & Noble with respect to future events, the outcome of which is subject to certain risks, including, among others, the general economic environment and consumer spending patterns, decreased consumer demand for Barnes & Noble's products, low growth or declining sales and net income due to various factors, possible disruptions in Barnes & Noble's computer systems, telephone systems or supply chain, possible risks associated with data privacy, information security and intellectual property, possible work stoppages or increases in labor costs, possible increases in shipping rates or interruptions in shipping service, effects of competition, possible risks that inventory in channels of distribution may be larger than able to be sold, possible risks associated with changes in the strategic direction of the device business, including possible reduction in sales of content, accessories and other merchandise and other adverse financial impacts, possible risk that component parts will be rendered obsolete or otherwise not be able to be effectively utilized in devices to be sold, possible risk that financial and operational forecasts and projections are not achieved, possible risk that returns from consumers or channels of distribution may be greater than estimated, the risk that digital sales growth is less than expectations and the risk that it does not exceed the rate of investment spend, higher - than - anticipated store closing or relocation costs, higher interest rates, the performance of Barnes & Noble's online, digital and other initiatives, the success of Barnes & Noble's strategic investments, unanticipated increases in merchandise, component or occupancy costs, unanticipated adverse litigation results or effects, product and component shortages, the potential adverse impact on the Company's businesses resulting from the Company's prior reviews of strategic alternatives and the potential separation of the Company's businesses, the risk that the transactions with Microsoft and Pearson do not achieve the expected benefits for the parties or impose costs on the Company in excess of what the Company anticipates, including the risk that NOOK Media's applications are not commercially successful or that the expected distribution of those applications is not achieved, risks associated with the international expansion contemplated by the relationship with Microsoft, including that it is not successful or is delayed, the risk that NOOK Media is not able to perform its obligations under the Microsoft and Pearson commercial agreements and the consequences thereof, risks associated with the restatement contained in, the delayed filing of, and the material weakness in internal controls described in Barnes & Noble's Annual Report on Form 10 - K for the fiscal year ended April 27, 2013, risks associated with the SEC investigation disclosed in the quarterly report on Form 10 - Q for the fiscal quarter ended October 26, 2013, risks associated with the ongoing efforts to rationalize the NOOK business and the expected costs and benefits of such efforts and associated risks and other factors which may be outside of Barnes & Noble's control, including those factors discussed in detail in Item 1A, «Risk Factors,» in Barnes & Noble's Annual Report on Form 10 - K for the fiscal year ended April 27, 2013, and in Barnes & Noble's other filings made hereafter from time to time with the SEC.

Such statements reflect the current views of Barnes & Noble with respect to future events, the outcome of which is subject to certain risks, including, among others, the effect of the proposed separation of NOOK Media, the general economic environment and consumer spending patterns, decreased consumer demand for Barnes & Noble's products, low growth or declining sales and net income due to various factors, possible disruptions in Barnes & Noble's computer systems, telephone systems or supply chain, possible risks associated with data privacy, information security and intellectual property, possible work stoppages or increases in labor costs, possible increases in shipping rates or interruptions in shipping service, effects of competition, possible risks that inventory in channels of distribution may be larger than able to be sold, possible risks associated with changes in the strategic direction of the device business, including possible reduction in sales of content, accessories and other merchandise and other adverse financial impacts, possible risk that component parts will be rendered obsolete or otherwise not be able to be effectively utilized in devices to be sold, possible risk that financial and operational forecasts and projections are not achieved, possible risk that returns from consumers or channels of distribution may be greater than estimated, the risk that digital sales growth is less than expectations and the risk that it does not exceed the rate of investment spend, higher - than - anticipated store closing or relocation costs, higher interest rates, the performance of Barnes & Noble's online, digital and other initiatives, the success of Barnes & Noble's strategic investments, unanticipated increases in merchandise, component or occupancy costs, unanticipated adverse litigation results or effects, product and component shortages, risks associated with the commercial agreement with Samsung, the potential adverse impact on the Company's businesses resulting from the Company's prior reviews of strategic alternatives and the potential separation of the Company's businesses (including with respect to the timing of the completion thereof), the risk that the transactions with Pearson and Samsung do not achieve the expected benefits for the parties or impose costs on the Company in excess of what the Company anticipates, including the risk that NOOK Media's applications are not commercially successful or that the expected distribution of those applications is not achieved, risks associated with the international expansion previously undertaken, including any risks associated with a reduction of international operations following termination of the Microsoft commercial agreement, the risk that NOOK Media is not able to perform its obligations under the Pearson and Samsung commercial agreements and the consequences thereof, the risks associated with the termination of Microsoft commercial agreement, including potential customer losses, risks associated with the restatement contained in, the delayed filing of, and the material weakness in internal controls described in Barnes & Noble's Annual Report on Form 10 - K for the fiscal year ended April 27, 2013, risks associated with the SEC investigation disclosed in the quarterly report on Form 10 - Q for the fiscal quarter ended October 26, 2013, risks associated with the ongoing efforts to rationalize the NOOK business and the expected costs and benefits of such efforts and associated risks and other factors which may be outside of Barnes & Noble's control, including those factors discussed in detail in Item 1A, «Risk Factors,» in Barnes & Noble's Annual Report on Form 10 - K for the fiscal year ended May 3, 2014, and in Barnes & Noble's other filings made hereafter from time to time with the SEC.

«In the vast amounts of states, a poor credit history will have a greater impact on your auto insurance premium than a drunk - driving conviction,» said Margot Gilman with Consumer Reports.

Based on the nature of mortgages affected, consumers in Vancouver in Toronto stand to see the greatest impact.

Since revolving credit is the only category of credit that provides a true window into the way a consumer manages all facets of choice the affects have a greater impact on credit scores.

«One of the biggest impacts of the Great Recession to the credit system was its influence on consumer payment patterns,» said TransUnion's Ezra Becker in the press release.

Throughout the month of February, Kean Coffee will be shining the spotlight on Rainforest Alliance Certified ™ coffee farms to raise consumer awareness of the rigorous standards that these farms abide by to obtain certification, who and what that certification protects, and how great an impact consumers can have through supporting Rainforest Alliance Certified ™ farms.

But it is the critical issues related to access to justice that will ultimately, I expect, have the greatest impact on the legal marketplace, as consumers relentlessly search for more affordable and more satisfactory alternatives.

Given concerns about the impacts upon patients of such companies passing on the Medicare cuts announced in the Mid-Year Economic and Fiscal Outlook (as raised by Aboriginal health and consumer health groups, amongst others), Brooks has called for greater accountability of this corporate sector.

In addition, NAR is concerned about proposed bulk sales of distressed properties and believes that every effort should be made to increase liquidity for consumers and small investors since bulk sales will likely result in greater losses for taxpayers and have a more negative impact on housing values.

In a statement released on January 5, NAR expressed concerns about proposed bulk sales of distressed properties and suggested that every effort should be made to increase liquidity for consumers and small investors since bulk sales will likely result in greater losses for taxpayers and have a more negative impact on housing values.

In addition, NAR is concerned about proposed bulk sales of distressed properties and believes that every effort should be made increase liquidity for consumers and small investors since bulk sales will likely result in greater losses for taxpayers and have a more negative impact on housing values.

Consumer spending impact on retail, changes to lending and tax reform, how to assemble great teams, and new NAR resources for members.

Great service is expected by all in today's world, but what the consumer doesn't know on margin and overhead may significantly impact the terms of their mortgage liability.