Sentences with phrase «local chain retailers»

You will enjoy finding one - of - a-kind items at our unique stores and quaint boutiques in the Downtown, or find just about anything you need at our local chain retailers, furniture stores or big box stores.

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IDC doesn't have a line on actual Apple Watch sales from Apple's own retail stores and gets its information from «great sources in the supply chain as well as analysts around the world who gather local information,» according to analyst Jitesh Ubrani, who spoke to Fortune.
«There are other suppliers somewhere down the food chain, and then the local retailers could get hurt too.»
Eight months after the big - box giant's initial bid to buy Massmart Holdings, the South African government has approved the deal, giving Walmart a 51 % stake in the local retail chain.
Even in Canada, where Wal - Mart steamrolled local department store chains when it entered the country as a nonfood retailer in 1994, the grocery trade looms as a challenge.
The earlier $ 2 million grant is already supporting 159 food banks across Canada to provide operational support for retail food pick - up programs; education resources to improve safe food handling; and grants helping 50 local organizations to purchase equipment to expand cold chain capability to make fresh and perishable foods more accessible.
The AIDS pandemic in Africa may be a generic social issue for a U.S. retailer like Home Depot, a value chain impact for a pharmaceutical company like GlaxoSmithKline, and a competitive context issue for a mining company like Anglo American that depends on local labor in Africa for its operations.
Producers, retailers and caterers alike may wish to consider using and celebrating a short, British or local produce supply chain to win the hearts and confidence of their customers.»
Treasury's managing director of Australia and New Zealand, Angus McPherson, told Fairfax Media that a local version of Blossom Hill made by Australian winemakers was being deliberately sold through independent retail chains first up as part of a mid-May launch, but it may be expanded more broadly in the future.
Our national produce program is the foodservice industry's first comprehensive, national farm to fork program specifically designed with two main goals: to create and commit to continuous sustainable improvements at each touch point in the produce supply chain and to ensure the availability and safety of local produce for operators in all segments of the foodservice and retail markets.
Every day retail grocery stores and restaurants have food to donate and their local food bank is not only a source of expertise on how to get that food to the hungry, but also on the critical pieces of the supply chain that make donation successful.
The Commission report said it would continue to examine supply chain earnings as it moved into the next stage of the inquiry, which is set to focus on competition between retailers at a local level.
The retail sector in the Middle East is evolving fast, not least due to its overwhelmingly young population, and retailers face a major challenge in responding to the changing needs of consumers for fresh - cut and convenience products, for local produce, for organics, for online delivery options and for international brands, with many retailers taking on more control of the supply chain by importing direct from the source.
That this House: (1) notes with concern the impact on the Dairy Industry of the Coles milk pricing strategy and that: (a) dairy farmers around the country are today seriously questioning their future having suffered through one of the worst decades in memory including droughts, floods, price cuts and rising cost of inputs such as energy and feed; (b) unsustainable retail milk prices will, over time, compel processors to renegotiate contracts with dairy farmers and the prospect that these contracts will be below the cost of production may force many to leave the industry; (c) the fact that supermarkets are now selling milk cheaper than many varieties of bottled water will be the straw that finally breaks the camel's back for many dairy farmers; and (d) the risk of other potential impacts includes: (i) decreased competition as name brands are forced from the shelves; and (ii) the possible loss of fresh milk supplies to some parts of the country as local fresh milk industries become unviable; and (2) calls on the Government to: (a) ask the ACCC to immediately examine the big supermarkets and milk wholesalers after recent price cuts to ensure they do not have too much market power and are not anti-competitive in their behaviour; and (b) support the new Senate inquiry into the ongoing milk price war between the country's major supermarket chains».
I spent more than I would at more local shoe store or retail chain, but I feel it was worth it.
«This is happening because many of the county's largest property tax owners — national chains, big box retailers, developers, not residential property owners — are challenging their assessments, and many local assessors are not regularly or accurately assessing properties,» Poloncarz said.
Oral Questions — Steps to improve the implementation of the NHS 111 service - Lord Hunt of Kings Heath UK clothing sector retailers ensuring that people working throughout their supply chains enjoy safe and secure working conditions - Baroness Young of Hornsey Instructions to Government departments to outline the impact independence would have on their responsibilities in Scotland - Lord McAvoy Proposals put forward by newspapers in response to the Leveson inquiry report - Lord Fowler Debate on the address — Business, Economy, Local Government and Transport - Lord Deighton / Baroness Hanham
It is really bustling and busy these days, and it hosts both popular retail chains and local independent businesses.
On furniture.com you can not only shop online, but also find all local furniture sales in your area for everything from local retailers to chains like Ikea and CB2.
As libraries and brick and mortar bookstores, both retail chain and independently owned, fight to stay relevant in the eyes of the reading public, store owners and stakeholders have had to become more creative and more unified in their efforts to entice customers to check out the local book scene.
These include national, regional and local chains; online retailers; independent book retailers; warehouse clubs; supermarkets, university, gift and discount department stores; and newsstands.
When authors who can not find support from local or chain bookstores are able to sell their content through Amazon, of course they're going to drive traffic to the retailer.
And I don't expect that business to go away for anyone involved: Selling a translated print book successfully requires money to invest in the actual translation, it requires knowledge of the local market, and it requires the ability to fill the local retail supply chain.
The pitfall to avoid: Unless you have experience pitching national media outlets or chain retailers, focus on local and regional opportunities first.
Although the law can not dictate the discount that a publisher gives to each bookstore (and in that case, larger chains still have the advantage), it does mean that consumers must pay the same price for a book whether they shop at a chain retailer or a local indie bookshop.
Local stores may need to convince shoppers that they are honest, reliable, and secure if they want to steal customers away from online retailers and chain stores.
The pet specialty retail chain sees it as a chance to build awareness and raise funs for local animal agencies and services.
These puppy store demonstrations, which are really public information and educational activities, have been very successful in ending the sale of puppy mill dogs at a number of local retail outlets in L.A. and Orange County and even contributed to a national mall chain's decision to phase out pet stores in their malls in favor of hosted adoption events by rescues and shelters.
Yet, in many cases, one probably doesn't have to look much further than around the corner at the local shopping center, where it is increasingly likely that you will find one of the pet specialty channel's many quickly expanding retail chains.
More and more people are opting to support local businesses more than bigger corporations; they prefer the help of people they know and trust, rather than a faceless retail chain.
Each features an eclectic mix of both retail chains as well as independent local shops.
Imperial Hotel Kuching is a four star hotel perfect for all travellers, whether you are travelling solo or in a group, for business or pleasure, largely for its greatly convenient location along Jalan Datuk Tawi Sli in the Kuching City Center.Flying under the banner of a thriving local hotel chain, Imperial Group of Hotels, it opportunely tops the Boulevard Shopping Mall, thus making it a fantastic choice for its range of nearby retail, dining and entertainment offerings.Determined to keep guests happy with their array of hotel comforts and conveniences, the management at Imperial Hotel Kuching have done up their 339 air conditioned guestrooms, divided into six categories, in classic hotel style with a neutral colour palette and mod furniture.
In fact, I'm concerned that Microsoft's first - party games heading to Xbox Game Pass will be detrimental to retail chains, and local mom and pop shops.
Stardew Valley also puts a lot of its focus on what's happening outside of your estate, as you build relationships with locals, hunt for treasure, battle against an overbearing retail store chain, and even try to find love.
Are Walmart's significant efforts to make their product chain more environmentally friendly enough to enable them to be embraced, not just begrudgingly tolerated as the biggest retailer in the world (and therefore a force which has to be acknowledged), by the environmental community, let alone those people working for social justice and local businesses?
The GyapaTM stove is produced and sold by local entrepreneurs in Ghana, with a value chain comprising eight certified ceramists, who employ more than 50 workers; 130 metal artisans who manufacture the stoves, and 600 retail agents who sell Gyapa ™ across Ghana.
Much like in the retail world where there are Wal - Marts and Costcos, multinational as well as local chains, online stores, and independent boutiques; there's space and need in the legal profession to provide a variety of services from a variety of service providers and in a variety of formats.
Members of our Food, Beverage & Pet practice regularly counsel global, national, and local manufacturers, wholesalers, retailers, distributors, processors, brewers, vintners, and industry associations in commercial and consumer disputes involving food labeling and packaging, supply chain issues, fraud, product recall and safety matters, competition, labor issues, false advertising, and breach of contract matters.
There are also endless retail opportunities including jobs at Hy - Vee a local growing grocery store chain.
The majority of pharmacists work within the community, such as at a private pharmacy or one within a local retail chain.
Newcastle Limited's urban retail properties feature a diverse mix of boutiques, restaurants, eateries, and consumer - service businesses ranging from national chains to local independent operators.
Kroger, the Cincinnati - based food retailer, retained its # 2 position by growing its chain strength 5 % through acquisitions of small local chains.
Watch for new retail ideas to attract consumers, including offering more local and regional shops and fewer large chains, in an effort to create more unique shopping experiences.
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