Sentences with phrase «impact on the consumer as»

Lastly, the tablet manufacturer's efforts to differentiate their tablet offerings on the basis of various features such as USB ports, SD card slots, 4G compatibility or HDMI might not after all have the same levels of impact on the consumers as the manufacturers might believe it does.

Whatever the PlayStation Meeting has in terms of the PSVR though it won't have as much impact on the consumer as building momentum and bigger public facing events like Gamescom.

Not exact matches

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.

And on the US side, those tariffs were not placed on consumer goods, which would have a more material impact and from a market perspective, we do see quite a lot priced in, in terms of our downside scenario, as it relates to trade.

The June increase in the consumer price index is not expected to have a significant impact on markets, as economists had accurately predicted the rise.

«Consumers have as much impact on your brand as you do.»

Participation by specialty physicians in an ABMS Member Board MOC program has a positive impact on patient care, improves outcomes, and serves as an important tool for consumers, hospitals, and physicians.

Plant - based proteins are gaining steam as consumers try to cut down on meat for health reasons as well as to lighten their impact on the environment.

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.

Commentary: «Sales in U.S. over-the-counter medicines were significantly impacted by the suspension of manufacturing at the McNeil Consumer Healthcare facility... as well as the impact on production volumes related to ongoing efforts to enhance quality and manufacturing systems.

In fact, many experts now say that the Equifax data breach that took place on July 29th, 2017 may have impacted as many as 143 million consumers in the U.S..

Today in PYMNTS data, Karen Webster discusses Amazon's impact on consumers and grocery shopping as a whole.

Total CPI inflation remains near the bottom of the Bank's target range as the disinflationary effects of economic slack and low consumer energy prices are only partially offset by the inflationary impact of the lower Canadian dollar on the prices of imported goods.

Achievement of these goals was considered by the HRC as very challenging, even aggressive, given the expected modest economic growth for 2007 for the financial services industry, the impact and duration of the on - going flat / inverted yield curve (meaning short - term interest rates that are virtually equal to or exceed long - term interest rates, thus lowering profit margins for financial services companies that borrow cash at short - term rates and lend at long - term rates), potentially higher credit losses, fewer available high - quality, high - yielding loans and investment opportunities, and a consumer shift from non-interest to interest - bearing deposits.

For those wondering, I am out here in LA meeting with some amazing young leaders shooting for Season 3 of LCL, meeting some agents / agencies, going on Impact Theory with Tom Bilyeu, and had an amazing private event to discuss a secret Fownders Venture project that I have been ideating since the sale of Elite Daily as a mobile video platform solution for premium content creators and consumers.

This area covers the impact of regulatory and other policies, such as taxes and subsidies and competition policy, on specific economic sectors (except those covered by the Institute's natural resources or financial services research), on consumers, and on the overall state of competition in Canada.

The latest research from Kantar Worldpanel ComTech on the home services market — covering broadband, fixed landline and paid television — has shown the extent of the impact of the TalkTalk personal data hack in October 2015 as consumers switch to alternative suppliers.

«As major users of steel and aluminum, we have been proactive in explaining to the administration that the HVACR and water heating industry would be negatively impacted by an increase in tariffs, as would the consumers that rely on the products we manufacture,» said YureAs major users of steel and aluminum, we have been proactive in explaining to the administration that the HVACR and water heating industry would be negatively impacted by an increase in tariffs, as would the consumers that rely on the products we manufacture,» said Yureas would the consumers that rely on the products we manufacture,» said Yurek.

The new menu items resulted in initial sales bumps, but whether Wendy's better - burger strategy will continue to have a positive impact is debatable as consumers continue to look for value items on fast food menus.

How many units it sells could also be impacted by a move on the part of consumers to delay buying high - end mobile phones as they wait for a crop of OLED phones next year.

Connected Health Summit: Engaging Consumers spotlights health technologies as part of the Internet of Things (IoT) phenomenon and the transformational impact of these connected solutions on the U.S. healthcare system.

After declining to low levels in 1997, consumers» inflation expectations, as surveyed by the Melbourne Institute, increased slightly in the first half of this year, most probably in anticipation of the impact of the lower Australian dollar on prices.

As a result of this focus, and given the clear impact the operations of the banking sector have on the country's economy and individual consumers, calls from all stakeholders for a significant cultural and behavioural change in the industry are growing.

Examples of these risks, uncertainties and other factors include, but are not limited to the impact of: adverse general economic and related factors, such as fluctuating or increasing levels of unemployment, underemployment and the volatility of fuel prices, declines in the securities and real estate markets, and perceptions of these conditions that decrease the level of disposable income of consumers or consumer confidence; adverse events impacting the security of travel, such as terrorist acts, armed conflict and threats thereof, acts of piracy, and other international events; the risks and increased costs associated with operating internationally; our expansion into and investments in new markets; breaches in data security or other disturbances to our information technology and other networks; the spread of epidemics and viral outbreaks; adverse incidents involving cruise ships; changes in fuel prices and / or other cruise operating costs; any impairment of our tradenames or goodwill; our hedging strategies; our inability to obtain adequate insurance coverage; our substantial indebtedness, including the ability to raise additional capital to fund our operations, and to generate the necessary amount of cash to service our existing debt; restrictions in the agreements governing our indebtedness that limit our flexibility in operating our business; the significant portion of our assets pledged as collateral under our existing debt agreements and the ability of our creditors to accelerate the repayment of our indebtedness; volatility and disruptions in the global credit and financial markets, which may adversely affect our ability to borrow and could increase our counterparty credit risks, including those under our credit facilities, derivatives, contingent obligations, insurance contracts and new ship progress payment guarantees; fluctuations in foreign currency exchange rates; overcapacity in key markets or globally; our inability to recruit or retain qualified personnel or the loss of key personnel; future changes relating to how external distribution channels sell and market our cruises; our reliance on third parties to provide hotel management services to certain ships and certain other services; delays in our shipbuilding program and ship repairs, maintenance and refurbishments; future increases in the price of, or major changes or reduction in, commercial airline services; seasonal variations in passenger fare rates and occupancy levels at different times of the year; our ability to keep pace with developments in technology; amendments to our collective bargaining agreements for crew members and other employee relation issues; the continued availability of attractive port destinations; pending or threatened litigation, investigations and enforcement actions; changes involving the tax and environmental regulatory regimes in which we operate; and other factors set forth under «Risk Factors» in our most recently filed Annual Report on Form 10 - K and subsequent filings by the Company with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

Much of the debate over the past years about the benefits and the costs global specialization, primarily the rapid advance of China as a major manufacturing center has been less about the financial costs — the $ 12 trillion dollars of additional liquidity that the US consumers offered to the world (the cumulative US trade deficit from 1990 through 2015 compared to the over $ 3 trillion dollars in trade surplus run - up by China over this same period — and more in terms of the jobs lost and the impact of foreign products on American wages in manufacturing.

Over the past several years, high - end hybrids and futuristic electric cars have slowly become more prominent on American roads as consumers realize the impact of fossil fuel consumption on the...

(WASHINGTON, D.C.)-- The Grocery Manufacturers Association (GMA) today issued the following statement calling on Governor Jerry Brown to delay the implementation of proposed «Safer Consumer Products Regulations,» also known as «green chemistry» regulations, until a robust economic analysis is conducted to determine the economic impact pact of these regulations on California businesses.

«I'm not suggesting the impact will be insignificant,» Mr Cairns said on Thursday as Amazon added new products such as appliances, consumer electronics and homewares to its Australian site ahead of an official launch.

The growth of the French packaging industry will be heavily influenced by changing demographics and social factors such as a high employment rate and a large aging population, which have a clear impact on consumer spending power and purchasing habits...

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

Arrow Group has posted a Eur1.9 m pre-tax loss on revenue down 18 % to Eur340m for 2009, compared to a pre-tax profit of Eur4.6 m in the previous year, as the Irish meat processor was impacted by reduced consumer spending and the weakness of sterling.

Not only does this have a major impact on how consumers perceive the category as a whole but it has a detrimental effect on the whole supply chain and this is unsustainable.

«For the first time, we asked consumers their reasoning behind choosing organics with 49 % of respondents claiming that they first purchased certified organics as they became aware of the impact food, fibre and cosmetics may have on their health.

Issues members identified are critical to address when developing a clean label strategy included: • The cost of clean label initiatives • The complexity of clean label initiatives • The consumer's view on clean label • The communications required internally and externally • The collaboration required with internal partners as well as vendor partners • The concern for companies over brand integrity and CSR • The potential impact, both negative and positive, on corporate earnings

«Global tariffs on steel and aluminum will have a unique impact on foods and beverages, acting as a tax on consumers and creating competitive dislocations in the marketplace,» Bailey wrote.

Consumer focus on wellness, environmental impact and macroeconomic factors such as the growth of the middle class creating more disposable income are shaping the global packaging market, said Charles D. Yuska, president and CEO, PMMI.

Identify areas to be addressed as priority in terms of adverse impact, with focus on forced and migrant labour (in close collaboration with the Consumer Goods Forum), ethical recruitment and grievance mechanisms

«Plenty of research exists today that suggests a direct benefit to increased protein intake and its impact on health, and consumers clearly have interest as evidenced by the number of new protein - enhanced snacks on the market,» said Dan Hammer, senior vice president and general manager of frozen division at Inventure Foods, Inc. «However, we found that while some snacks delivered on nutrient levels, many fell well short on taste.

The good news is that we as consumers can make a positive impact on the situation.

But none of the products he worked on had a more dramatic impact on consumers than disposable diapers, which — along with such things as Bic pens and microwave ovens — have became a symbol of the culture of convenience that permeates most modern, time - pressed societies.

The course focuses on creative ideas for products and how they relate to consumer needs and tastes, as well as their environmental impact.

The bill is the latest delay in enacting the fee in New York City as some lawmakers in the chamber expressed discomfort with its impact on consumers.

Brand owners, for example, can be confident that their high quality package designs achieve the desired shelf stand - out and, as a result, have an impact on consumers and ultimately drive purchases.

If Conservatives look insensitive to the needs of hard - pressed consumers and Labour naïve about the impact on jobs their less business - friendly policies could have, the Lib Dems could make hay as the moderaters.

Even as 3 - D printing's impact on science, healthcare and consumer electronics grows, these devices aren't likely to find their way into your home anytime soon.

While consumers of these types of vehicles are typically believed to have utilitarian priorities, the results showed that social and emotional values, such as the perception of sophistication of design and pride of ownership, had a more significant impact on brand affection than functional values, such as the vehicle's price or gas mileage.

He points out that consumer pressure might have an impact on the practices of global companies, just as it did on issues like child labor and worker safety.

This investment with the SFI Research Centre IPIC will enable us to combine our expertise and utilise Tyndall's state of the art facilities to develop ground breaking early stage technologies, which will not only have a huge impact on the future architecture design of large data centres, but will also improve the power and computational capacity of new consumer devices and provide robust sensing solutions in the autonomous vehicles and consumer device sectors as well as others.

Naturally, the company's blog is a valuable resource of information on security news, with coverage of major security breaches impacting enterprises and consumers, such as the Home Depot breach, leak of Gmail login credentials, and similar events.

Naturally, the company's blog is a valuable resource of information on security news, with coverage of major security breaches impacting enterprises and consumers, such as the Home Depot breach, leak of Gmail login credentials, and similar events.