Sentences with phrase «growth in consumer demand»

Later in the report, B&N says, «the Company over-anticipated the growth in consumer demand for single purpose black - and - white reading devices this holiday» — to the extent that the company downgraded its projected full - year earnings to a range of $ 150 to $ 180 million (from a previously projected $ 210 to $ 250 million).

It said it over-anticipated the growth in consumer demand for single purpose, black - and - white reading devices in the holiday.

The industry is also tackling the perception that steep rises in the price of beef and lamb have driven growth in consumer demand for pork.

«Some of the big debates will undoubtedly be about sugar, obesity, health and really how food manufacturers can tackle the growth in consumer demand for more healthy, nutritional and convenient products,» Dan said.

«I'd look for growth in consumer demand... new hardware to maintain leadership, and software supporting the ecosystem,» Fubini says.

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But that is what would have to happen, because the current consumer price deflation of -0.3 percent can not be stopped, and reversed, without rising employment creation, accelerating wage claims and a sustained increase in the growth of domestic demand.

«China, the recent growth engine for demand, remains underpenetrated, and should remain accretive, and the North American consumer remains healthy thanks to the wealth effect (equity markets and home prices remain elevated supporting consumer willingness to spend),» she said in an email to CNBC.

Results from First Data Corp. and Visa showed a surge in consumer spending since the tax overhaul; the regional banks showed improving loan growth; and numbers from the real estate investment trusts told a story of rising demand and favorable deregulation, the «Mad Money» host said.

Four years into the recovery, the U.S. economy has finally gained some momentum — and just in time to give Canada a nudge forward when all domestic engines of growth, from consumer demand to the housing market, had burned out.

«On the path to growth in 2018, we will continue to improve our execution, strengthen our product offerings and make the necessary investments to be competitive with today's demanding consumer,» CEO Jeff Gennette said in prepared remarks.

PARIS, Feb 8 - L'Oreal, the world's biggest beauty products company, said demand for its luxury labels like Lancome helped lift sales growth in the fourth quarter, while strong appetite from Asian consumers offset a trickier U.S. market.

This was only the third February ever, in fact, that gasoline demand exceeded 9 million barrels a day, reflecting strenthening consumer sentiment and economic growth.

After fighting entrenched deflation for decades, Japan may be turning the tide, as falling unemployment pushes up wages, adding momentum to a recovery in consumer demand that could help lift economic growth, corporate profits, and stocks.

For me the main information coming out of CPI inflation data is that consumer demand relative to total production continues to be too weak to drive up prices, something confirmed earlier this week by the August trade numbers, which failed to suggest strong growth in domestic demand.

The rapid growth of the middle class in developing markets globally, and particularly in Asia, has catalyzed rapid changes in consumer demand.

Even despite softening markets and economic uncertainty around the globe, our port still saw 1.5 per cent growth in the first six months of this year compared to 2014, with increases in demand for Canadian wheat, sulphur, potash, lumber, and consumer goods.

Important factors that may affect the Company's business and operations and that may cause actual results to differ materially from those in the forward - looking statements include, but are not limited to, increased competition; the Company's ability to maintain, extend and expand its reputation and brand image; the Company's ability to differentiate its products from other brands; the consolidation of retail customers; the Company's ability to predict, identify and interpret changes in consumer preferences and demand; the Company's ability to drive revenue growth in its key product categories, increase its market share, or add products; an impairment of the carrying value of goodwill or other indefinite - lived intangible assets; volatility in commodity, energy and other input costs; changes in the Company's management team or other key personnel; the Company's inability to realize the anticipated benefits from the Company's cost savings initiatives; changes in relationships with significant customers and suppliers; execution of the Company's international expansion strategy; changes in laws and regulations; legal claims or other regulatory enforcement actions; product recalls or product liability claims; unanticipated business disruptions; failure to successfully integrate the Company; the Company's ability to complete or realize the benefits from potential and completed acquisitions, alliances, divestitures or joint ventures; economic and political conditions in the nations in which the Company operates; the volatility of capital markets; increased pension, labor and people - related expenses; volatility in the market value of all or a portion of the derivatives that the Company uses; exchange rate fluctuations; disruptions in information technology networks and systems; the Company's inability to protect intellectual property rights; impacts of natural events in the locations in which the Company or its customers, suppliers or regulators operate; the Company's indebtedness and ability to pay such indebtedness; the Company's dividend payments on its Series A Preferred Stock; tax law changes or interpretations; pricing actions; and other factors.

Factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed or implied in any forward - looking statements include, but are not limited to: changes in consumer discretionary spending; our eCommerce platform not producing the anticipated benefits within the expected time - frame or at all; the streamlining of the Company's vendor base and execution of the Company's new merchandising strategy not producing the anticipated benefits within the expected time - frame or at all; the amount that we invest in strategic transactions and the timing and success of those investments; the integration of strategic acquisitions being more difficult, time - consuming, or costly than expected; inventory turn; changes in the competitive market and competition amongst retailers; changes in consumer demand or shopping patterns and our ability to identify new trends and have the right trending products in our stores and on our website; changes in existing tax, labor and other laws and regulations, including those changing tax rates and imposing new taxes and surcharges; limitations on the availability of attractive retail store sites; omni - channel growth; unauthorized disclosure of sensitive or confidential customer information; risks relating to our private brand offerings and new retail concepts; disruptions with our eCommerce platform, including issues caused by high volumes of users or transactions, or our information systems; factors affecting our vendors, including supply chain and currency risks; talent needs and the loss of Edward W. Stack, our Chairman and Chief Executive Officer; developments with sports leagues, professional athletes or sports superstars; weather - related disruptions and seasonality of our business; and risks associated with being a controlled company.

Important factors that may affect the Company's business and operations and that may cause actual results to differ materially from those in the forward - looking statements include, but are not limited to, operating in a highly competitive industry; changes in the retail landscape or the loss of key retail customers; the Company's ability to maintain, extend and expand its reputation and brand image; the impacts of the Company's international operations; the Company's ability to leverage its brand value; the Company's ability to predict, identify and interpret changes in consumer preferences and demand; the Company's ability to drive revenue growth in its key product categories, increase its market share, or add products; an impairment of the carrying value of goodwill or other indefinite - lived intangible assets; volatility in commodity, energy and other input costs; changes in the Company's management team or other key personnel; the Company's ability to realize the anticipated benefits from its cost savings initiatives; changes in relationships with significant customers and suppliers; the execution of the Company's international expansion strategy; tax law changes or interpretations; legal claims or other regulatory enforcement actions; product recalls or product liability claims; unanticipated business disruptions; the Company's ability to complete or realize the benefits from potential and completed acquisitions, alliances, divestitures or joint ventures; economic and political conditions in the United States and in various other nations in which we operate; the volatility of capital markets; increased pension, labor and people - related expenses; volatility in the market value of all or a portion of the derivatives we use; exchange rate fluctuations; risks associated with information technology and systems, including service interruptions, misappropriation of data or breaches of security; the Company's ability to protect intellectual property rights; impacts of natural events in the locations in which we or the Company's customers, suppliers or regulators operate; the Company's indebtedness and ability to pay such indebtedness; the Company's ownership structure; the impact of future sales of its common stock in the public markets; the Company's ability to continue to pay a regular dividend; changes in laws and regulations; restatements of the Company's consolidated financial statements; and other factors.

Important factors that may affect the Company's business and operations and that may cause actual results to differ materially from those in the forward - looking statements include, but are not limited to, increased competition; the Company's ability to maintain, extend and expand its reputation and brand image; the Company's ability to differentiate its products from other brands; the consolidation of retail customers; the Company's ability to predict, identify and interpret changes in consumer preferences and demand; the Company's ability to drive revenue growth in its key product categories, increase its market share or add products; an impairment of the carrying value of goodwill or other indefinite - lived intangible assets; volatility in commodity, energy and other input costs; changes in the Company's management team or other key personnel; the Company's inability to realize the anticipated benefits from the Company's cost savings initiatives; changes in relationships with significant customers and suppliers; execution of the Company's international expansion strategy; changes in laws and regulations; legal claims or other regulatory enforcement actions; product recalls or product liability claims; unanticipated business disruptions; failure to successfully integrate the business and operations of the Company in the expected time frame; the Company's ability to complete or realize the benefits from potential and completed acquisitions, alliances, divestitures or joint ventures; economic and political conditions in the nations in which the Company operates; the volatility of capital markets; increased pension, labor and people - related expenses; volatility in the market value of all or a portion of the derivatives that the Company uses; exchange rate fluctuations; risks associated with information technology and systems, including service interruptions, misappropriation of data or breaches of security; the Company's inability to protect intellectual property rights; impacts of natural events in the locations in which the Company or its customers, suppliers or regulators operate; the Company's indebtedness and ability to pay such indebtedness; tax law changes or interpretations; and other factors.

Business leaders with a mandate to create growth strategies, drive innovation, and allocate scarce resources across markets have told us they would value an objective perspective on future shifts in consumer demand around the world.

Microsoft (MSFT) has witnessed strong growth in unearned revenues in the last five quarters, driven by the huge demand for Office 365 on the commercial and consumer levels.

While portable consumer goods alone continue to provide impressive growth in demand for lithium batteries, the start of mass production of hybrid, plug - in hybrid and electric vehicles presents the most significant upside potential for lithium demand.

The key for Philip Morris wasn't a technological miracle or a fabulous new growth product; it was solid blocking and tackling in areas of stable consumer demand.

Knowles has grown rapidly over the years as consumers demand higher acoustic features in each new generation of smartphones and hearing aids, and we expect this trend to continue, which should drive above average top - line growth.

The demand for services in the Building Exterior Cleaners industry cum window cleaning line of business is on the increase in recent time, as growth in household formation rates expanded the available clientele base for industry players and rising per capita disposable income enabled consumers to purchase cleaning services they put off during the recession.

Domestic demand has been held back by weak consumption, which fell by 2.6 per cent over the year to the December quarter in response to restrictive measures introduced in 2002, aimed at slowing the previously very strong rates of growth in consumer credit.

Recent indicators suggest that private demand has continued to grow at a robust rate, with a pick - up in both consumer spending and housing activity, following an apparent moderation in growth in the June quarter.

Strong export growth has continued, but there has also been a pick - up in domestic demand in a number of economies in the region, reflecting increases in both consumer spending and, in a few cases, investment (Graph 4).

Overall, the data reflect anemic growth in corporate capital investment, which may be constrained in coming months by the recent appreciation in the Japanese yen against the dollar and by sluggish consumer demand, analysts said.

With the economy improving, incomes on the rise and consumer confidence at multiyear highs, airline executives expressed optimism in continued flight demand growth and profitability.

This provides a lot of credit to the economy, which in the short - run, encourages growth, as businesses borrow to build supply, and consumers borrow, which temporarily boosts demand.

This reduces credit to the economy, which in the short - run discourages growth, as businesses don't borrow to build supply, and consumers borrow less, which temporarily reduces demand.

Since launch, the growth rate in consumer demand for smart speakers has been pretty phenomenal.

As supply remains strong, demand growth is expected to weaken alongside a decline in the economy of China, the world's No. 2 oil consumer.

Growth has occurred across categories but has been strongest in intermediate and capital goods; consumption good imports have been more sluggish, reflecting softer consumer demand in the second half of last year (Graph 16).

In addition, as it became known today, US consumer spending increased significantly in December, as households have purchased cars and a wide range of services amid rising wages, pointing to robust domestic demand, which could push the economy up to the more rapid growth in early 2017 of the yeaIn addition, as it became known today, US consumer spending increased significantly in December, as households have purchased cars and a wide range of services amid rising wages, pointing to robust domestic demand, which could push the economy up to the more rapid growth in early 2017 of the yeain December, as households have purchased cars and a wide range of services amid rising wages, pointing to robust domestic demand, which could push the economy up to the more rapid growth in early 2017 of the yeain early 2017 of the year.

Sales growth slowed to zero in the fourth quarter and for the full 2017 year as the maker of Huggies diapers and Kleenex tissues struggled with weak consumer demand.

The Church Growth Movement has picked up on this consumer emphasis in society, and by the application of marketing analysis and technology can help churches grow by identifying the major demands people are making and tailoring your church to meet those demands: right down to the type of minister needed, the types of programs that should be offered, the type of theology to preach, the best places to build, and the most productive market segment to aim for.

Currently the fastest growth can be seen in the high - performance food category, particularly ready - to - eat baby food and fruit compotes driven by glass jar replacement and growing consumer demand for light weight, safe and convenient packaging for on - the - go consumption.

The $ 30m in funding will allow Harmless Harvest to support its growth initiatives including increasing and optimizing its sustainable production capacity in Thailand, as well as raising brand awareness and expanding geographic distribution to meet growing consumer demand for refrigerated premium coconut water.

Despite a persistent degree of consumer caution and a competitive retail environment, Australia's economic outlook over the coming 12 months will experience modest improvements due to lift in global trade, China's demand for commodities, tourism and growth in Australian household wealth.

Tapping into a growing consumer trend that has attracted the attention and support of meat industry titans like Tyson Foods, who own a 5 % stake in Beyond Meat, the expansion into Kroger marks a more than tripled distribution growth of The Beyond Burger within two months» time and reflects an increased demand for plant - based protein among mainstream consumers.

«Capital Distributing has been involved heavily in the growth and transformation of the brand offerings in the state as well as the growth change that consumers are demanding,» Green says.

«The growth in the gluten - free food category is a direct result of consumers» demand for better - for - you products.

Consumer demand for the thaw - and - serve Smucker's ® Uncrustables ® sandwiches has been growing and brand sales have increased, recording double - digit growth from $ 10m a year in 2010 to $ 200m a year in 2016.

With figures supplied by by the brand suggesting the premium cider market is basking 24 % growth, Sheppy's claim that it was time to reinforce its high end credentials by rationalising and re-branding its core range in line with consumer demand.

The rapid international growth of cheese as a dietary addition tracks consumption gains of 36 % in emerging markets and 15 % in developed markets between 2004 and 2014.1 The United States helps fuel international demand for cheese with hundreds of varieties and styles, each crafted to meet consumer desire for enjoyable, great - tasting foods that also suit health and wellness needs.

Narrator: Consumer demand for healthy, convenient, new and safe food products is rising and market growth in the Asian region is booming.

The development in this larger, wide mouth neck finish is driven by the combination of three factors: - the continuous growth of aseptically processed, shelf stable beverages such as juices, drinkable dairy, Ready - To - Drink coffees and teas, preservative free drinks and water - the dynamic growth of on - the - go beverage consumption in single serve packaging formats - and the increasing consumer demand for on - the - go beverage convenience, hygiene and resealablity provided by a flip - top sport cap with a larger neck finish for superior hydration.