Personal injury and medical malpractice lawsuits have been responsible for countless safety improvements in our cars, machines, clothing and
other consumer products we use every day, as well as prompted the development of better and safer medical practices and technology.
Not exact matches
In
other words, if the company notices a shift in local
consumer tastes, it can fire off a batch of new garb from a nearby factory and get
product on shelves many months faster than the old way — a supply chain triumph given that Levi works two years in advance and
uses more than 1,000 different finishes in a season, which lasts six months.
For example, refining margins tend to expand when oil prices decline as the savings refiners reap from
using cheaper crude to make gasoline and
other products aren't immediately passed on to
consumers at the pump.
Like
other industries, 2017 is expected be a big year for mobile - first
products that
consumers are
used to
using more often.
In the past, 15 years ago, you
used to make a quality
product, put it on the get it onto the shelf, get it onto retail points of sale, and have good advertising, in
other words create positive
consumer impressions of those
products and essentially that was how business worked.
(For example, Optiva ads that ran in national
consumer magazines claimed that
using the competing Braun
product wouldn't prevent the growth of bacteria that might contribute to heart disease, stroke, low birth weight, and
other life - threatening conditions.)
Whereas Paypal
used top engineering talent to create a
consumer product, Palantir
uses its engineering wizardry for
other businesses, Lonsdale says.
Others like foodmaker Dannon
use the software to gauge
consumer perceptions about their
products on an ongoing basis — in addition to the information it gathers from
other sources.
Factors that could cause actual results to differ include general business and economic conditions and the state of the solar industry; governmental support for the deployment of solar power; future available supplies of high - purity silicon; demand for end -
use products by
consumers and inventory levels of such
products in the supply chain; changes in demand from significant customers; changes in demand from major markets such as Japan, the U.S., India and China; changes in customer order patterns; changes in
product mix; capacity utilization; level of competition; pricing pressure and declines in average selling prices; delays in new
product introduction; delays in utility - scale project approval process; delays in utility - scale project construction; delays in the completion of project sales; continued success in technological innovations and delivery of
products with the features customers demand; shortage in supply of materials or capacity requirements; availability of financing; exchange rate fluctuations; litigation and
other risks as described in the Company's SEC filings, including its annual report on Form 20 - F filed on April 27, 2017.
Factors that could cause actual results to differ include general business and economic conditions and the state of the solar industry; governmental support for the deployment of solar power; future available supplies of high - purity silicon; demand for end -
use products by
consumers and inventory levels of such
products in the supply chain; changes in demand from significant customers; changes in demand from major markets such as Japan, the U.S., India and China; changes in customer order patterns; changes in
product mix; capacity utilization; level of competition; pricing pressure and declines in average selling prices; delays in new
product introduction; delays in utility - scale project approval process; delays in utility - scale project construction; continued success in technological innovations and delivery of
products with the features customers demand; shortage in supply of materials or capacity requirements; availability of financing; exchange rate fluctuations; litigation and
other risks as described in the Company's SEC filings, including its annual report on Form 20 - F filed on April 20, 2016.
Factors that could cause actual results to differ include general business and economic conditions and the state of the solar industry; governmental support for the deployment of solar power; future available supplies of high - purity silicon; demand for end -
use products by
consumers and inventory levels of such
products in the supply chain; changes in demand from significant customers; changes in demand from major markets such as Japan, the U.S., India and China; changes in customer order patterns; changes in
product mix; capacity utilization; level of competition; pricing pressure and declines in average selling prices; delays in new
product introduction; delays in utility - scale project approval process; delays in utility - scale project construction; cancelation of utility - scale feed - in - tariff contracts in Japan; continued success in technological innovations and delivery of
products with the features customers demand; shortage in supply of materials or capacity requirements; availability of financing; exchange rate fluctuations; litigation and
other risks as described in the Company's SEC filings, including its annual report on Form 20 - F filed on April 27, 2017.
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.
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.
Patent trolls are increasingly targeting Main Street retailers,
consumers and
other end - users of
products containing patented technology — for instance, for
using point - of - sale software or a particular business method.
End User shall not
use the
Consumer AVM reports or information contained in the
Consumer AVM reports for reproduction, sale, distribution, publication, advertising or marketing, or any
other use in relation to any
product or service to be provided to any third party, or any
other commercial exploitation.
The rights to return the goods under the Distance Selling Regulations will not apply in the following circumstances: * in the event that the
product has been
used or returned incomplete * accommodation, transport, catering or leisure services * package travel * food, drinks or
other goods delivered regularly to the
consumer's home or workplace by a «regular roundsman» such as a milkman or domestic oil supplier * goods made to the customer's specification * goods that are perishable or can't be returned, such as frozen food and fresh flowers * audio or video recordings or computer software that the
consumer has opened * newspapers or magazines * betting, gaming and lotteries * premium - rate telephone and website services We will not issue refunds for any items lost or stolen in transit to us.
However, it does extract the concentrated juice and oils that
other companies
use to make not only lemonade, but several food, beverage and industrial
products for the everyday
consumer.
Consumers with smartphones and
other portable devices can interact with
products that
use intelligent packaging for that all - important engagement with the brand.
«Sell by,» «best if
used by,» «
use by» and
other food
product dating must be standardized and explained to
consumers.
Eco-conscious
consumers love the superior quality paint without the dangerous chemicals
used in
other paint
products.
We recognize there is a significant opportunity to reduce, reuse and recycle the plastic, aluminum and
other materials we
use to put our
products in the hands of our
consumers.
Consumer feedback, including information that you share with Nestlé about your experience in
using Nestlé
products and services (e.g. your comments and suggestions, testimonials and
other feedback related to Nestlé
products); and
Since seeds are eliminated from our
products and we do not
use apples from
other countries, Bragg
consumers are free from having a risk of arsenic in Bragg Organic Apple Cider Vinegar
products, Bragg salad dressings, and Bragg Organic Apple Cider Vinegar drinks.
Charlie Banana diapers come in adorable, fun prints and are: · Available in a patented sizing system: one size or sizes XS, S, M, L, and XL · Super soft (inner fleece lining) · Available in organic cotton · Manufactured responsibly ·
Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act (CPSIA) certified · Warrantied up to a year · Award winning · Easy to
use · Designed to hold a reusable or disposable insert Some of the
other features unique to a Charlie Banana cloth diaper include: Sliding sizer Unlike many
other cloth diapers, which
use a button and perforated elastic to adjust the size, Charlie Banana
uses a patented bra strap slider to adjust the size.
«Rather than marketing
products directly to
consumers, the companies
used cash grants, free formula and
other baby
products to persuade hospitals and physicians to endorse a particular formula to their patients,» Doyle said.
And if
consumers have never before seen aspartame in their trusted brands of dairy
products without a front label tip - off like «reduced sugar,» it's even less likely that they will
use back label ingredient listings to confirm what they already believe, i.e., that aspartame and
other non-nutritive sweeteners aren't present.
I / we agree that if any material change (s) occur (s) in my / our financial condition that I / we will immediately notify BSHFC of said change (s) and unless Baby Safe Homes Franchise Corporation is so notified it may continue to rely upon the application and financial statement and the representations made herein as a true and accurate statement of my / our financial condition.nI / we authorize Baby Safe Homes Franchise Corporation to make whatever credit inquiries / background checks it deems necessary in connection with this application and financial statement.nI / we authorize and instruct any person or
consumer reporting agency to furnish to BSHFC any information that it may have to obtain in response to such credit inquiries.nIn consideration of the ongoing association between Baby Safe Homes and the undersigned applicant (hereinafter u201cApplicantu201d), the parties hereto have entered into this Non-Disclosure and Non-Competition Agreement.nWHEREAS, in the course of its business operations, Baby Safe Homes provides its customers
products and services which, by nature of the business, include trade secrets, confidential and proprietary information, and
other matters deemed material or important enough to warrant protection; and WHEREAS, Applicant, by reason of his / her interest in Baby Safe Homes and in the course of his / her duties, has access to said secrets and confidential information; and WHEREAS, Baby Safe Homes has trade secrets and
other confidential and proprietary information, including procedures, customer lists, and particular desires or needs of such customers to which Applicant has access in the course of his / her duties as an Applicant.nNow, therefore, in consideration of the premises contained herein, the parties agree as follows Applicant shall not, either during the time of his / her franchise evaluation with Baby Safe Homes or at any time thereafter either directly or indirectly, communicate, disclose, reveal, or otherwise
use for his / her own benefit or the benefit of any
other person or entity, any trade secrets or
other confidential or proprietary information obtained by Employee by virtue of his / her employment with Baby Safe Homes, in any manner whatsoever, any such information of any kind, nature, or description concerning any matters affecting or relating to the Baby Safe Homes business, or in the business of any of its customers or prospective customers, except as required in the course of his / her employment by Baby Safe Homes or except as expressly authorized Baby Safe Homes Franchise Corporation, in writing.nDuring any period of evaluation with Baby Safe Homes, and for two (2) years thereafter, Applicant shall not, directly or indirectly, induce or influence, divert or take away, or attempt to divert or take away and, during the stated period following termination of employment, call upon or solicit, or attempt to call upon or solicit, any of the customers or patrons Baby Safe Homes including, but not limited to, those upon whom he / she was directly involved, or called upon, or catered to, or with whom became acquainted while engaged in the franchise evaluation process of a Baby Safe Homes franchise business.
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration, the
Consumer Product Safety Commission, the American Academy of Pediatrics, and
other organizations warn against
using these
products because of the dangers they pose to babies.
They've spent the money and
used the
product, so they're very willing to share the good, bad, and ugly with
other consumers in an effort to either promote a certain
product or to warn
others against spending their hard - earned money.
«The weight of scientific evidence, as assessed by Health Canada and
other agencies around the world, provides reassurance that
consumers can continue to safely
use products made from bisphenol A,» said Steven G. Hentges of the American Chemistry Council's Polycarbonate / BPA Global Group.
«Rather than marketing
products directly to
consumers, the companies
used cash grants, free formula and
other baby
products to persuade hospitals and physicians to endorse a...
«While it is common for
consumers to read food ingredient lists and nutrition labels and to search out reviews for
other products, most are hard pressed to find the time to research details related to myriad dry cleaning solvents, figure out the exact solvent
used by their cleaner and then investigate its potential impact on his or her self, family and environment.»
Both the stalk and the seed can be
used to produce various goods, including clothing, building materials, fuel, paper, and
other consumer products.
In 2001, the Food and Drug Administration issued a
consumer advisory note about dietary supplements and
other products containing aristolochic acid, calling for its
use to be discontinued.
«Triclosan's increasing detection in environmental samples and its increasingly broad
use in
consumer products may overcome its moderate benefit and present a very real risk of liver toxicity for people, as it does in mice, particularly when combined with
other compounds with similar action,» said Robert H. Tukey, PhD, professor in the departments of Chemistry and Biochemistry and Pharmacology.
«The food service operators and the retail sector have been
using the principles of nudging to push its
products to the
consumers e.g. placing specific
products at adult's eye level, while
other products are left at children's eye level.
For instance,
consumers can help reduce their exposures by
using products without fragrances and
other harmful ingredients.
Do not
use the Wellness Mama ®, WellnessMama.com the Wellness Mama ® logo or
other registered marks trademarks in a way that would mislead
consumers that you or your
products or services are somehow related to, endorsed by, or affiliated with Wellness Mama, WellnessMama.com or authors of WellnessMama.com.
The FDA ban applies only to
consumer products, not to antibacterial soaps
used in hospitals and food service settings — despite the fact that the FDA considers soap and water just as effective as triclosan and the
other 18 ingredients cited in the ban.
The health and wellness industry encompasses dietary supplements, natural foods, sports nutrition, health and beauty
products, and
other consumer products that support overall health and well - being through good nutrition and / or the
use of natural and organic ingredients and
products.
But thanks to food technology specialists and their lavish
use of sugar and
other sweeteners, salt, artificial flavorings, colorings, preservatives and MSG, more and more
consumers are willing to tolerate these
products, some solely because of their belief in alleged health benefits.
I contacted the company of the organic raw cacao powder I was
using, which was not tested by
Consumer Lab, and they admitted that their
product also ranked among the rest for cadmium and
other heavy metals.
You too can contribute your bit for the betterment of the society and environment by choosing slow fashion over fast one and by becoming an ethical
consumer which means shopping responsibly and purchasing
products that have been made without the
use of animal tissue
products and going for organic
products where natural fibers have been grown without any pesticides and
other toxic materials.
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use your Business Information in order to resolve disputes; troubleshoot problems; help promote safe matching; collect fees owed; measure
consumer interest in Services; inform you about offers,
products, services, and updates; customize your experience; detect and protect us against error, fraud and
other criminal activity; enforce our TOS; and as otherwise described to you at the time of collection.
Amazon on the
other - hand has been the only company that has been able to develop and release a new breed of
consumer product using their voice - agent.
«We're excited to work with Adobe to pioneer new applications for eBooks and
other digital documents,» said Ron Hawkins, vice president of portable reader systems marketing at Sony Electronics, Inc. «This collaboration will give us the opportunity to expand our offerings to a larger audience and new markets, allowing individual
consumers, businesses, and
other customers to take advantage of the portability and ease of
use of Sony's Reader
products with a wider spectrum of content.»
These raw materials are purchased by the ton, so they need to be put in large carrier ships and sent all around the world to the companies that will
use them to create energy, steel, food
products and
other consumer goods.
FICO is great if you're applying for a bank loan — as it relies heavily on a
consumer's
use of big bank financial
products such as credit cards and mortgages — but not so good for
other things, like finding a good rental.
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Consumer Financial Protection Bureau - The central mission of the
Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) is to make markets for consumer financial products and services work for Americans - whether they are applying for a mortgage, choosing among credit cards, or using any number of other consumer financial p
Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) is to make markets for
consumer financial products and services work for Americans - whether they are applying for a mortgage, choosing among credit cards, or using any number of other consumer financial p
consumer financial
products and services work for Americans - whether they are applying for a mortgage, choosing among credit cards, or
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other consumer financial p
consumer financial
products.