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The survey also found more Americans are moving from rental to rental with a significant number of consumers temporarily renting while they look for a new home to purchase.

But in the vast majority of cases, these recalls have only come after a significant number of consumers had been injured or killed by defective tires.

«There are a significant number of consumers who are looking for straightforward products that are transparent and offer high value without the complexities,» says Sukhi Sahni, senior communications manager for Capital One.

I understand where you're coming from, but already there seem to be a significant number of consumers who insist on running their cards as «credit» rather than «debit».

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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.

Despite a significant increase in the number of people talking and hearing about many of the brands which broke their NRA partnerships, overall consumer perception for most of those brands have remain unchanged, according to YouGov BrandIndex.

And we expect to see a significant uptick in the number of US consumers making mobile payments.

«This trend reflects an industry evolving its business model in a significant way, taking advantage of developments in technology, consumer behavior and advertiser interest, to grow audience and diversify its revenue stream,» NAA said in announcing the numbers.

A number of prior Productivity Commission and other reports demonstrated that allowing retailers to determine when to open has significant consumer and economic benefits.

The number of consumers who consider healthfulness when purchasing their food and beverages has shown a significant uptick in recent years, and dining out is no exception.

The market for bento boxes and accessories is significant enough for consumers to choose from a wide number of items available via traditional Japanese or asian super markets or online.

Ad blockers are still relatively new, but the numbers of online news consumers using them in the U.S. (24 percent) and U.K. (21 percent) are already significant and likely to grow.

Earlier in its history, the New York office of Appleseed made significant contributions in a number of other fields including access to the New York State Earned Income Tax Credit, consumer debt, health care, and others areas.

Despite there being a significant amount of noise from the press about the subcompact car space being are a dead - end segment thanks to the ongoing shift in consumer buying dynamics that favors crossover utility vehicles (CUVs) over passenger cars, the numbers suggest quite the opposite to be the case.

A follow up report by the CFPB found that only a small number of consumers who had civil judgments or tax liens removed from their reports in July experienced a jump significant enough to improve their credit profile.

Most consumers have a significant number of personal possessions they no longer want or use and can easily turn into additional income.

The simple truth is that with the significant rise in consumer debt, the number of companies offering debt relief services to Canadians is going to increase.

Consumer Boomer from Consumer Boomer presents How Important is Your Credit Score, and says, «The three numbers that make up your credit score can have a significant impact on several areas of your life.

«As the retail and consumer interest in this category has grown, a significant number of pet food brands have entered the market with freeze - dried and dehydrated products of various sorts, creating the current growth trends and influx of such products into the marketplace.»

The recent financial downturn and the resulting economic uncertainty has put pressure on the job market and consumer spending, causing a significant drop in the number of people travelling abroad and the amount people spend on holidays and leisure activities.

However, the sheer number of people interested in technology has increased exponentially, and PC gamers not only drive significant revenue, but also influence the behavior of other consumers.

The recent Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas had a $ 400 prototype standalone unit that could generate a significant amount of wattage to power laptops and other electronic devices for a number of hours.

Without additional fast - response balancing facilities, significant numbers of UK electricity consumers could regularly experience interruptions or a drop in voltage.»

In relation to Scottish Speculative Agreements it is clear again from Lord Gill's Review that there is a significant issue relating to Access to Justice; this is discussed on pages 98 and 99 and para 107 «as far as Access to Justice is concerned, speculative fee arrangements were said to have been responsible for a reduction in the number of firms taking on personal injury litigation, resulting in less choice for consumers but a concentration of expertise in those firms dealing with such cases... Another respondent was of the view that speculative fee arrangements were being entered into where there was little risk».

My prediction is that we will see a significant increase in the number of law firms, both consumer and corporate - focused, investing in social advertising to enhance their

My prediction is that we will see a significant increase in the number of law firms, both consumer and corporate - focused, investing in social advertising to enhance their social media efforts during the coming year.

Notable mandates: Represent the plaintiffs in a proposed class action against provincial law enforcement agencies regarding allegedly negligent use of breathalyzer machines; acts for hundreds of pre-sale contract holders with various condominium developments who are disputing their requirement to close under consumer protection laws; defended a law firm in a four - week hearing over enforcement of a significant contingency fee agreement; acted for a number of clients in online defamation cases

Additionally, recognizing that a cyber - or privacy - related development can expand to encompass a number of other significant legal issues, our group works hand - in - glove with attorneys in our White Collar Defense, Regulatory and Investigations, Securities Litigation, Complex Commercial Litigation, Business Finance & Restructuring and Employment Litigation practices, among others, to address subsequent risks such as government or regulatory inquiries, shareholder, consumer, or employee class action litigation, trade secrets theft, funding or financial issues, and disputes with vendors, service providers and other third parties.

Overall, demand for beer in Canada remained low in 2012 as the shift towards other alcoholic beverages continued, including wine (especially amongst the growing number of older consumers) and various spirits areas, many of which are undergoing significant product development and marketing activity.

Partnership Asset Protection: A growing number of States have approved Long - Term Care «Partnership» programs that provides a significant added benefit to consumers who buy more affordable, limited - term LTCi policies.

A future in which a significant number of health care consumers in the U.S. are prescribed or incentivized to pursue physical - activity - based behavior - change interventions for preventive care and self - maintenance — interventions that are readily accessible, delivered by trusted members of the patient - centered team, reimbursable by payers, and integrated into patient records.

At the same time, Portugal has been the largest European consumer of benzodiazepines for years, with significant numbers of users of antidepressants and alcoholic beverages.

This has led to a significant increase in the number of practice and conduct related enquiries from consumers and industry members.

«While only a small number of these potential members meet our high standards, including significant luxury market share, experience in the high end and reputation, it has enabled us to expand significantly this year, as companies seek the most effective marketing strategies for affluent consumers.»

Moreover, if a significant number of borrowers were to increase their amount of shopping and to shop more effectively, this might increase competition in the mortgage loan market and lead to lower prices for all consumers.

In addition, the Bureau recognizes that industry will need to make a number of data format decisions in the coming months as companies implement the final rule, and continues to believe that the adoption of a uniform electronic format throughout the mortgage industry could provide significant downstream benefits to industry and consumers alike.