Sentences with phrase «have on consumers»

«These are significant fines, which speak to the serious threat breaches of trust have on consumers and in turn their confidence in the profession.»

«Next month's survey should offer the public a first look at the influence that potential tax reform may have on consumers» views toward housing and the broader economy,» Duncan says.

The goal is to highlight the brightness of our industry and the positive effect it can have on its consumers by letting the panel discuss what has been achieved so far.

In both cases, Madigan s complaints allege that the defendants have violated the Illinois Consumer Fraud and Deceptive Business Practices Act by misrepresenting the services they can provide to consumers and the impact that those services will have on consumers credit.

Panelists representing debt settlement companies, consumer advocates, regulators and other interested parties weighed in on the effects that debt settlement companies have on consumers.

In each case, Madigan's complaint alleges that the defendants have violated the Illinois Consumer Fraud and Deceptive Business Practices Act by misrepresenting the services they can provide to consumers and the impact that those services will have on consumers» credit.

The novel project is the first to attempt to quantify the persistence that cigarette advertising and other pro-smoking media messages have on consumers.

With regards to the positive impact process labels have on consumers, Messer said that consumers are able to more freely align their purchasing decisions with their values and preferences.

The Government has not addressed the huge concerns which remain on the impact the Royal Mail sale will have on consumers, businesses and communities, but ministers are ploughing on regardless.

The ultimate appeal our products have on consumers is the taste.

The biggest effect rising interest rates will have on consumers will be that credit will become more expensive.

Low - cost fitness chain PureGym has overhauled its marketing strategy to move on perceptions that it is simply a budget brand, and instead show the impact its services have on consumers» day - to - day lives.

The House of Representatives has no direct control over the FTC's decision, but a hearing could be used to send a message about the impact this deal could have on consumers and the grocery industry.

Preston expects that June will be a bit of a «wild card,» since we don't yet know the impact that the floods had on consumer spending habits.

«Sometimes the large retailers can actually postpone a price increase based on their large inventories purchased at a lower price,» says Larry Compeau, associate professor at the Clarkson University School of Businessin Potsdam, New York, who studies the impact pricing has on consumer behavior.

We are monitoring what is happening in the local marketplaces and we are also affiliating with a number of other organizations to see what kind of effect (the rules) are going to have on the consumer.

Those marketers recognize the impact that white papers can have on a consumer's buying decision.

Brand safety and the negative impact it has on consumer trust is an issue that affects everyone.

It's too early to tell what effect the recent spike in market volatility will have on consumer sentiment, so we'll continue to watch that closely.

Inclusivity is a hot topic in the industry, as companies consider the impact their packaging design has on consumers.

An economic slowdown is widely expected by city officials, economists, and budget watchdogs, and the Council's budget response notes the consequences it could have on consumer spending, tax revenue, real estate prices, and cost of living.

Across six experiments, participants were shown photos of comparative products to study the impact that increasing the number of additional photos for each item had on consumer perceptions and the overall decision making process.

While the effect a Flash - supportive BlackBerry tablet will have on the consumer market is unclear, it may prove to be a very desirable companion device for mobile enterprise users.

Because not all lenders and creditors report to all 3 credit bureaus, it can cause different scores to be generated based on the information that each bureau has on each consumer.

The two - edged sword analogy is an excellent way to describe the contradicting effects of how the opposing uses of credit can have on a consumer's life.

It is hard to measure the magnitude of the impact that higher interest rates will have on the consumer and the economy, but it is clear higher interest rates will temper economic growth.

Although, it's also important to consider the impact this has on a consumers ability to start building their credit history at a young age.

Given the overwhelming impact that convenience now has on consumers» purchasing decisions, can pet retailers really afford to wait for customers to come into the store to pick up a bag of pet food?

Matthew Offord MP, Chair of the Group, said: «Illicit trade exists in every constituency, and as parliamentarians we have a duty to investigate what impact this has on consumers, businesses and our public authorities.

While this might not seem like earth - shattering news to you, the impact that it will have on consumer services like credit cards, adjustable rate mortgages, CDs, savings accounts and car loans could have an impact on your budget in the months to come.

Any consumer, upon proper identification, has the right under the FCRA to request CareerBuilder Employment Screening to furnish to the consumer any and all information it may have on that consumer.

As administrators are determining how to spend funds given by a legislative body, it is equally important that the front line workers and supervisors of those workers are able to see the impact that services are having on the consumers of those services.

We are monitoring what is happening in the local marketplaces and we are also affiliating with a number of other organizations to see what kind of effect (the rules) are going to have on the consumer.

The National Association of Realtors ® (NAR) has been monitoring the important discussion on the potential implications that rising student debt may have on consumer access to mortgage credit, and more broadly, home ownership.

Not exact matches

And even the Federal Reserve's modest rate hikes have had an outsized impact on the bottom line of Bank of America, which pockets the extra interest it collects on loans while paying out much less on consumers» deposits (making money on the so - called spread).

Two years ago, Ben Kaufman, then - CEO of well - funded consumer product startup Quirky, delivered one of the most awkward, and candid, on - stage interviews I've ever witnessed at Fortune's annual Brainstorm Tech conference.

If the concept of multimillionaires sermonizing about how to eat healthfully or how to purchase music has inspired seething backlash on the part of consumers, it hasn't stopped tone - deaf stars from hurling their hats into the entrepreneurial ring.

If the brand - consumer relationship was one between two individuals, this would be where you would «put a ring on it!»

While it's nice to have a large footprint on a trade show floor, those who can't afford it shouldn't worry, says Michael Brody - Waite, CEO of InQuicker, a health - tech company focused on connecting consumers with services.

A joint understanding on investment would help Canadian companies penetrate China's booming middle - class consumer market, where American and European firms currently have the better guanxi and market share.

«Given that the decline in home prices had so much to do with the de-leveraging that was taking place on the consumer side,» a recent 10 % rise in the housing market «is a key reason for optimism about growth improving,» Marple said.

I think she has the right balance between an astute take on the market and her ability to connect to the consumer.

There's no western consumer brand that has accomplished what we have on any level let alone our scale: 2,500 stores in China.

Shum and Colaco point out that any reclassification of risk would be heavily scrutinized by Canadian regulators, in order to make sure that changes aren't self - serving on the part of policy providers and in fact benefit consumers.

But debt is still a major consideration for most Canadians when they head out to shop, which is limiting the strength in consumer spending and having an effect on the balance sheets of retailers, Ferley added.

Companies relying on the spending power of the British consumer have faced tough questions in recent months as the impact of Britain's decision to leave the European Union has gradually begun to weigh on sentiment.

Speaking as part of a panel discussion on the future of VR in Shenzhen, China, on Tuesday, Pao talked about how much work HTC and the other high - end VR purveyors have ahead of them in selling consumers on the technology.

Consumers used to debate about whether people would be willing to provide their credit card information to shop online or trust that their package would get there on time.

Citing his experience as an entrepreneur and venture capitalist whose companies had suffered from non-competitive exclusion by television networks in the days before the Internet, Wheeler said the FCC remained committed to total openness for consumers and businesses on the Internet.

Competition between restaurants has intensified as Yum, McDonald's Corp and Domino's Pizza Inc pull out all the stops to lure diners with dollar menus, discounts and new breakfast items as consumers increasingly spend less on processed food and eating out.