Sentences with phrase «measured by retail»

Accounts, when they are available, run for either two or five years, and savers earn interest plus inflation, as measured by the Retail Prices Index (RPI).
The TUC has estimated that the pay cap has meant that since 2010 teachers have suffered a real terms pay cut of 6.4 % if inflation is measured by the Consumer Price Index (CPI) or 10.4 % if measured by the Retail Price Index (RPI).
At the moment, unpromoted teachers earn under # 36,000 and the EIS has argued that pay has fallen more than 16 per cent it 2003 value when measured by the retail price index, according to Herald Scotland.
Whether measured by retail - broker account openings, household equity exposure or surveys, investors were crowded on the bullish side of the boat.

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The report by Adobe measures revenue per visitor, which means the average amount spent by someone who visits a third - party retailer's website through a Twitter referral.
Simple measures, used by most retail stores.
When measured by their total retail value, these seasonal goods represent 16 % of Dollarama's total stock.
These risks and uncertainties include: Gilead's ability to achieve its anticipated full year 2018 financial results; Gilead's ability to sustain growth in revenues for its antiviral and other programs; the risk that private and public payers may be reluctant to provide, or continue to provide, coverage or reimbursement for new products, including Vosevi, Yescarta, Epclusa, Harvoni, Genvoya, Odefsey, Descovy, Biktarvy and Vemlidy ®; austerity measures in European countries that may increase the amount of discount required on Gilead's products; an increase in discounts, chargebacks and rebates due to ongoing contracts and future negotiations with commercial and government payers; a larger than anticipated shift in payer mix to more highly discounted payer segments and geographic regions and decreases in treatment duration; availability of funding for state AIDS Drug Assistance Programs (ADAPs); continued fluctuations in ADAP purchases driven by federal and state grant cycles which may not mirror patient demand and may cause fluctuations in Gilead's earnings; market share and price erosion caused by the introduction of generic versions of Viread and Truvada, an uncertain global macroeconomic environment; and potential amendments to the Affordable Care Act or other government action that could have the effect of lowering prices or reducing the number of insured patients; the possibility of unfavorable results from clinical trials involving investigational compounds; Gilead's ability to initiate clinical trials in its currently anticipated timeframes; the levels of inventory held by wholesalers and retailers which may cause fluctuations in Gilead's earnings; Kite's ability to develop and commercialize cell therapies utilizing the zinc finger nuclease technology platform and realize the benefits of the Sangamo partnership; Gilead's ability to submit new drug applications for new product candidates in the timelines currently anticipated; Gilead's ability to receive regulatory approvals in a timely manner or at all, for new and current products, including Biktarvy; Gilead's ability to successfully commercialize its products, including Biktarvy; the risk that physicians and patients may not see advantages of these products over other therapies and may therefore be reluctant to prescribe the products; Gilead's ability to successfully develop its hematology / oncology and inflammation / respiratory programs; safety and efficacy data from clinical studies may not warrant further development of Gilead's product candidates, including GS - 9620 and Yescarta in combination with Pfizer's utomilumab; Gilead's ability to pay dividends or complete its share repurchase program due to changes in its stock price, corporate or other market conditions; fluctuations in the foreign exchange rate of the U.S. dollar that may cause an unfavorable foreign currency exchange impact on Gilead's future revenues and pre-tax earnings; and other risks identified from time to time in Gilead's reports filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (the SEC).
Amazon — the world's largest online retailer and fourth largest company as measured by market capitalization — is soliciting North American regions in a competitive selection process for a second corporate headquarters, or HQ2.
Measures mobile wallet user engagement by forecasting mobile payments» share of their annual retail spending.
The online retail giant is inviting people to New York to measure them with a 3 - D body scanner

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Laura Stevens

Amazon.com Inc. wants to understand one of the more intimate things about you: body size.

ATLANTA — Visa and MasterCard are using security measures prone to fraud, putting retailers and customers at risk of hacking attacks by cyber thieves, The Home Depot Inc. says in a new federal lawsuit.
She said those sales at stores open a year or more — a key retail measure — grew in the mobile phone category but «was more than offset» by declines in tablets, gaming and digital imaging.
Solely for the purposes of the product governance requirements contained within: (a) EU Directive 2014 / 65 / EU on markets in financial instruments, as amended, or MiFID II; (b) Articles 9 and 10 of Commission Delegated Directive (EU) 2017/593 supplementing MiFID II; and (c) local implementing measures, together, the MiFID II Product Governance Requirements, and disclaiming all and any liability, whether arising in tort, contract or otherwise, which any «manufacturer» (for the purposes of the MiFID II Product Governance Requirements) may otherwise have with respect thereto, the ADSs and ordinary shares have been subject to a product approval process, which has determined that such securities are: (i) compatible with an end target market of retail investors and investors who meet the criteria of professional clients and eligible counterparties, each as defined in MiFID II; and (ii) eligible for distribution through all distribution channels as are permitted by MiFID II, or the Target Market Assessment.
Increased measures are being taken by financial companies and retailers have put gun manufacturers under pressure.
The consumer price index (CPI) is a measure of the variation in prices paid by typical consumers for retail goods and other items.
Consumption indicators over the last few months were mixed with retail sales volumes rising in the third quarter, in spite of declining in September, while seasonally adjusted consumer confidence measured by the GfK / EC survey rose modestly in October.
Consumer Price Inflations is the retail price increase as measured by a consumer price index (CPI).
Falsely declined consumers dramatically reduce or entirely stop patronage of the offending retailer, and digital goods merchants pay an even higher price for inaccurate eCommerce fraud prevention measures by sending business to the competition.
The rules, which the company described as «common - sense measures,» echo similar restrictions established by some major retailers, like Walmart.
The combined business will own a betting shop network spanning Victoria, NSW, Queensland, South Australia, Tasmania and the Northern Territory and an online wagering business across the TAB, UBet and Luxbet brands that would be the largest in the country as measured by turnover — though the UBet brand will be phased out and replaced by the TAB brand across retail outlets.
But same - store sales, a key measure of retail performance that strips out the effects of square footage changes, rose only slightly, by 1.1 per cent excluding gas.
In 2015, The Consumer Goods Forum, which represents more than 400 of the world's largest retailers and manufacturers from 70 countries, adopted a resolution for its members to reduce food waste from their operations by 50 percent by 2025, with baselines and progress to be measured using the FLW Standard.
Small cap retailers are increasingly relying on self help measures rather than patchy consumer spending to grow sales and earnings, judging by the December - half results of Beacon Lighting, Breville Group, Lovisa and Retail Food Group.
Presently, business rates are determined by the Retail Price Index (RPI), which is calculated in September based on a one - off measure of inflation, to determine bills for April next year.
The recent NHS pay review body report estimated that by 2019 nurse pay will be 20 % lower in real terms than in 2010 when inflation is measured using Retail Price Index (RPI) and 12 % lower on the Consumer Price Index (CPI).
The measure was inspired by SLA's pursuit of the Colonie retailer Empire Wine, which in August 2014 was cited for shipping to consumers in more than a dozen states where such shipments are illegal.
The living - wage measure, which was passed into law over Michael Bloomberg's veto in 2012, would have covered more than 12,000 jobs had Bloomberg not sued to stop it, according to a study released last July by the union that pushed the bill, the Retail Wholesale and Department Store Union.
That measure is a more comprehensive set of reforms that would build upon the SLA revisions by allowing farm wineries to consolidate and simplify distilling manufacturing licenses, raise production limits and lower licensing fees for craft manufacturers, expand marketing opportunities, modernize shipping laws, and increase retail outlets where small craft manufacturers can sell, serve and offer samples.
Without a background check, felons, those convicted of domestic violence crimes, and others who are prohibited from purchasing a firearm can avoid screening measures by purchasing firearms from sources other than licensed retailers.
The lesson sets out to answer the following learning objectives: * All Students will know how inflation levels are measured * Most Students will know the different problems caused by inflation * Some Students will know the difference between cost push and demand pull inflation The lesson helps students fully understand the key concepts of inflation and covers the following topics in good detail: * Inflation * Retail Price Index (RPI) * Cost push inflation * Demand pull inflation * Price stability The 2nd lesson then goes on to link key theory to the housing market (a typical exam topic) and how inflation can impact that industry.
Moreover, school - related revenues and employment levels have increased even when the economy (as measured by Gross Domestic Product or GDP) turned down, unlike what typically happens in sectors such as manufacturing and retail sales, where recessions trigger cutbacks in personnel and profits.
The Nielsen BookScan service is used by publishers, authors and media to measure the sales impact of titles, collecting retail sales information for point of sale systems in more than 35,500 bookshops around the world.
Amazon Charts, which went live this morning (May 18), is termed by the retailer as «the first ever bestseller list to measure the books millions of Amazon.com customers are really reading and listening to.»
Which I'm sure you realize measures based on ISBNs — which means it's vastly incomplete as many ebooks are published without them (they're not required by any of the major digital retailers).
Walmart is, by many measures, the most successful retailer in the world.
The measure was pushed by global retailer Petland, based in Chillicothe in Mr. Peterson's district, which is battling the Columbus suburb of Grove City over its ordinance that is similar to Toledo's.
But Cook County Commissioner John Fritchey, who proposed the ban, knows that this measure is only one step in the fight against mills, acknowledging that a possible future measure would be to prevent retailers from selling dogs supplied by out - of - state - breeders.
The company's rise can be measured not only by its near - ubiquitous retail presence but by pervasive advertising that Bishop boasts is deliberately «in - your - face,» and encourages «pet parents» to compare the Buff to the competition.
The measure, which is now headed for consideration by the full City Council, would require pet retailers to get their puppies, kittens and rabbits from city or county animal shelters, human societies, and nonprofit rescue groups such as the Helen Woodward Animal Center.
In 2010, the landmark Dodd - Frank financial reform legislation included a provision known as the Durbin Amendment, a measure favored by retailers because it directed the Federal Reserve to cap the fees that big banks charged merchants for debit card transactions.
One Planet Living principle Masdar Target ZERO CARBON 100 per cent of energy supplied by renewable energy — Photovoltaics, concentrated solar power, wind, waste to energy and other technologies ZERO WASTE 99 per cent diversion of waste from landfill (includes waste reduction measures, re-use of waste wherever possible, recycling, composting, waste to energy) SUSTAINABLE TRANSPORT Zero carbon emissions from transport within the city; implementation of measures to reduce the carbon cost of journeys to the city boundaries (through facilitating and encouraging the use of public transport, vehicle sharing, supporting low emissions vehicle initiatives) SUSTAINABLE MATERIALS Specifying high recycled materials content within building products; tracking and encouraging the reduction of embodied energy within material sand throughout the construction process; specifying the use of sustainable materials such as Forest Stewardship Council certified timber, bamboo and other products SUSTAINABLE FOOD Retail outlets to meet targets for supplying organic food and sustainable and or fair trade products SUSTAINABLE WATER Per capita water consumption to be at least 50 per cent less than the national average; all waste water to be re-used HABITATS AND WILDLIFE All valuable species to be conserved or relocated with positive mitigation targets CULTURE AND HERITAGE Architecture to integrate local values.
Here's what is required (leaving aside Theresa May's electorally hamstrung inability to deliver much of it): The entire cabinet and every business leader the government's black book can muster, on stage for the launch of the new strategy; an explicit declaration that this, full decarbonization of the economy, is the post-Brexit economic strategy; clear and attractive retail policies, such as a diesel scrappage scheme, tax breaks for green investment, new apprenticeships, a green home building program; an open invitation to all opposition party leaders to share a platform to support the plan with a declaration that while they may not agree on every component they fully endorse the over-arching goal; a willingness to shame those party leaders who play party politics and refuse to turn up; a fortnight - long program where each day sees a new cabinet member explain how the plan will transform parts of the economy; a Royal Commission on the flaws of GDP as an economic measure and the viability of alternative quality of life metrics; and, yes, a brave assertion that carbon intensive industries will have to transform or be scaled back, backed by a decarbonization adaptation fund to help affected communities respond to this global trend.
Austria could address these concerns also by implementing more energy efficiency measures and facilitating greater retail market competition.
«Gone are the days when you could measure success of this weekend or the success of retail more broadly by only one metric,» said NRF CEO Matthew Shay.
Steven Maijoor, Chair, said the agreed upon measures will guarantee greater investor protection across the EU by ensuring a common minimum level of protection for retail investors.
Meeting quantified goals - Your success as a retail sales associate may be measured, at least in part, by your ability to meet or exceed established sales goals.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE January 2009 — Present Calculated Risk — Milwaukee, WI Insurance Broker • Solicited new clients by developing business relationships • Influenced retail agents to place risks and develop quotes as necessary • Evaluated and rate each risk as deemed necessary • Formulated insurance plans based on individual client's needs • Monitored key metrics and managed corrective measures when necessary • Underwrote new and renewal business
KEY RETAIL SALES ACHIEVEMENTS • Consistently increased sales targets for 3 years in a row between 2011 and 2014 • Increased customer base from 8800 to 10000 within 8 months, following a rigorous retail marketing campaign • Trained and built 8 agile, service - focused sales teams to be deployed to franchise offices in 8 states • Decreased customer satisfaction by 68 % by incorporating measures to meet demands, following a thorough market trendRETAIL SALES ACHIEVEMENTS • Consistently increased sales targets for 3 years in a row between 2011 and 2014 • Increased customer base from 8800 to 10000 within 8 months, following a rigorous retail marketing campaign • Trained and built 8 agile, service - focused sales teams to be deployed to franchise offices in 8 states • Decreased customer satisfaction by 68 % by incorporating measures to meet demands, following a thorough market trendretail marketing campaign • Trained and built 8 agile, service - focused sales teams to be deployed to franchise offices in 8 states • Decreased customer satisfaction by 68 % by incorporating measures to meet demands, following a thorough market trend study
Operate buffing machine to remove existing treads from tires and measure tires to determine proper... operator / h1 Job Function (s): Operations; Retail; Truck Tire Care Founded in 1964 by Tom Love...
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