Sentences with phrase «wider consumer businesses»

The performance of its wider consumer businesses was mixed, Fonterra said, since a strong New Zealand (NZ) dollar impacted its Asian / African, Middle Eastern and Latin American business.

Not exact matches

In addition, our approach to connecting business with social change is based on addressing the priorities of a wide range of stakeholders including employees, business partners, shareholders, government regulators, advocacy groups and consumers.

The wide gulf between consumer activity and business strategy in Canada is depressing.

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.

A wide variety of technology businesses are currently focused on streamlining financial transactions, for both merchants and consumers.

We partner with entrepreneurs to build innovative marketplaces and a wide variety of businesses across the Internet and consumer landscapes.

Patricia invests in early - stage consumer and business service technology startups across a wide range of industries including the sharing economy, real estate and food tech sectors.

Our approach is helping make ads more responsible, which is in the best interests of consumers, businesses and wider society.»

DOL, via its fiduciary rule, has «created a regulatory framework that both protects consumers and gives financial advisors the flexibility to provide much - needed financial advice consistent with a wide range of business models,» the Coalition said.

«The post-recession reality is that the customer base for businesses that appeal to the middle class is shrinking as the top tier pulls even further away... big stores and restaurants are chasing richer customers with a wider offering of high - end goods and services, or focusing on rock - bottom prices to attract the expanding ranks of penny - pinching consumers.»

George has advised numerous middle - market companies and large corporations in a wide variety of industries including manufacturing and distribution, business services, consumer products, retail, transportation, health care, and technology.

Chase credit cards offer a wide array of personal and business options for consumers and companies alike.

TechHub members build enterprise and consumer technology product businesses within a wide variety of industries and verticals including fintech, adtech and media, security, retail, edtech, entertainment, health and medtech, sport and many more.

The commercial arena is dominated by janitorial services which typically provide a wider range of services than maid services, along with other cleaning companies such as carpet and window cleaners that target businesses rather than individual consumers.

Part of the answer lies in our firm belief that a wider array of industries which were previously quite distant from pure technology are responding to an opportunity for — and a threat to — their core businesses brought about by hyper - connected consumers who are able to engage with companies and each other.

By ensuring the safety and integrity of a wide range of chilled, frozen and canned / preserved fish and seafood products, x-ray inspection systems can prevent harmful contaminants and substandard products from reaching consumers, as well as protect your business from brand - damaging product recalls.

Holsum's wide distribution has definitely caught the attention of consumers, but it has also received praise from various business and community organizations.

Our business services a wide range of customers including consumer products, pharmaceutical and beverage.

«We mission to delight consumers worlddecided to stay and began a business brokering wide with citrus grown responsibly.»

They feature heads of packaging and senior packaging experts from a wide range of household - name brands and retailers, as well as consumer research, finance and business experts.

In response to an industry - wide review conducted by the New York State Public Service Commission, New York state Gov. Andrew Cuomo announced last month a plan to protect consumers from deceptive business practices in the retail energy service industry.

This business is an online retailer that offers orthopedic, wide width and diabetic footwear including shoes, slippers, sandals, boots, orthotics, insoles, and socks for diabetic consumers.

Introductory resources to the fascinating and wide variety of Businesses, consumer needs and wants, customer service and key Business Studies terms from an award winning Business Studies department.

Intellectual Property Minister Baroness Neville - Rolfe said: «The government takes copyright crime extremely seriously — it hurts businesses, consumers and the wider economy both on and offline.

Sony for example has business class and consumer products across a wide spectrum.

«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.»

«The availability of the Kobo eReader Touch Edition through redcoon provides Kobo with wide online retail footprint to serve the millions of consumers who want to read on - the - go,» said Todd Humphrey, EVP, Business Development at Kobo.

«The availability of the Kobo eReader Touch Edition through redcoon provides Kobo with wide online retail footprint to serve the millions of consumers who want to read on - the - go,» said Todd Humphrey, EVP, Business Development at Kobo.

The company has always released devices that appeal to a wider consumer market since 2007 and is about to aim a new product at the business segment.

While it may seem like a ridiculous form - factor to many consumers shopping for a new smartphone, be sure to consider that most of their clients are using them in a business setting where a larger and wider screen could be put to good use.

It's fair to say that BlackBerry is targeting fleets and businesses with this device, an angle the company seems to take by default given its current irrelevance in the wider consumer space.

It's a further sign that the education market might be a bigger early player in the ebook market development than the wider consumer market although textbook suppliers are nervous about just how the move to ebooks will affect their traditional business.

The IVONA suite includes a wide range of text - to - speech solutions for consumers, developers who want to incorporate text - to - speech into their user interfaces, and business customers from a variety of industries, including accessibility, public announcement / transportation, telecommunications, e-learning and more.

Citibank, a leader in the credit card industry, offers a wide selection of credit cards geared to both consumers and businesses.

Bank of Commerce Holdings serves as a bank holding company for Redding Bank of Commerce, which provides a wide range of financial services and products for business and consumer banking.

We provide a wide variety of credit card offers and merchant account programs to market for both consumers and businesses.

Chase credit cards offer a wide array of personal and business options for consumers and companies alike.

The U.S. Card Services segment offers a wide range of card products and services to consumers and small businesses in the United States and provides travel services to card members and other customers.

Chase is a popular credit card issuer whose products fulfill a wide range of consumer needs — from general rewards and cash back cards to low interest balance transfer and business credit cards.

Businesses provide a wide range of services that require immediate, periodic or monthly payment from the consumers utilizing them.

MetLife Insurance Company provides its customers — both businesses and consumers — a wide variety of both insurance and investment - related products.

Securitization provides funding and liquidity for a wide range of consumer and business credit needs.

Fed: Banks modestly lower barriers to credit cards — Banks are swinging open their vault doors wider for businesses, but consumers are seeing only slightly easier access to loans — including credit cards... (See Credit cards)

As Chairman, Schwichtenberg presides over all meetings of the Board of Directors, the governing body of APPA.She also serves in a leadership advisory role guiding APPA's industry - wide activities.Schwichtenberg previously served as Vice Chairman of the Board for APPA.Schwichtenberg is the President and Chief Executive Officer of the Central Garden & Pet strategic business unit Central Life Sciences.Specializing in the development, manufacturing and marketing of category - leading product brands such as Farnam, Zodiac, Bio Spot, Horse Health Products, Adams, PreStrike and Platform Feeds, Central Life Sciences focuses on improving the quality of life for companion animals.Prior to Central Life Sciences, Schwichtenberg was Vice President and general manager of the Consumer Animal Health Division of Sandoz, Inc. (now Novartis, Inc.), a worldwide leader in human pharmaceuticals and animal health products.

On Tuesday, HB 1145, sponsored by Rep. Dana Young, R - Tampa, passed the Business and Consumer Affairs Subcommittee by a wide margin, 14 - 1, and last week SB 1594, sponsored by Sen. Maria Sachs, D - Delray, passed the Senate Regulated Industries Committee as well.

Our consumer research has shown that guests want a wide choice of breakfast items and even the most hardened business traveller does not want bacon and eggs every day so it's important that we offer a breakfast that covers a variety of tastes and dietary requirements.

Between its wide variety of consumer and business credit card options and its popular Ultimate Rewards points program, Chase is a top choice for many prospective cardholders.

ESA offers a wide range of services to interactive entertainment software companies, including conducting business and consumer research; providing legal and policy analysis and advocacy on First Amendment, intellectual property, and technology / e-commerce issues; managing a global content protection program; owning and operating E3; and representing video game industry interests in federal and state government relations.

clean energy innovation improving consumer choice and affordability more efficient use of energy deeper penetration of renewable energy resources wider deployment of «distributed» energy resources micro grids roof - top solar on - site power supplies and storage promote markets advanced energy management enhance demand elasticity and efficiencies empower customers more choice 50 % of its electricity from renewable resources by 2030 business as usual bad public policy clean energy's economic and environmental potential the power industry was headed for trouble rising utility bills growing customer dissatisfaction socially unjust clean energy economy haves - and - have - nots change in culture business model for the whole system moves the electric industry away from a monopoly, top - down and incentive driven system governed by the market emphasizes distributed energy a distributed system platform market exchange microgrids solar energy efficiency distributed energy resources compete to serve the grid pro-consumer pro-innovation markets - based more affordable resilient capital efficiencies encouraging more distributed energy demand response energy efficiency

He also writes on a wide variety of legal topics for such publications as The Business Lawyer, The Consumer Financial Services Law Report, Law 360, Bloomberg, and the Journal of Proprietary Rights.He received his J.D. with honors, Order of the Coif, from the University of Texas School of Law in 1991, where he was a member of the Texas International Law Journal, and his B.B.A. with honors from the University of Texas in 1988.