nc Hygiene business in India impacted by shutdowns, though overall growth good: Reckitt Benckiser By retail.economictimes.indiatimes.com Published On :: 2020-05-04T22:10:11+05:30 The maker of Dettol and Lizol disinfectant reported best ever global sales growth for the March 2020 quarter as customers stocked up on hygiene products amidst the COVID-19 pandemic, with like for like growth up 13%, higher market share and strong growth in e-commerce. Full Article
nc HUL expected to bounce back post GSK, Horlicks stake sales By retail.economictimes.indiatimes.com Published On :: 2020-05-08T08:22:09+05:30 GlaxoSmithKline and Horlicks have sold 5.7 per cent equity of HUL worth Rs 26,000 crore on Thursday to domestic and foreign investors. Full Article
nc This I Believe: I Believe In Bunco By radio.wpsu.org Published On :: Thu, 19 Dec 2019 22:45:00 +0000 I believe in Bunco. As a trailing spouse, I’ve lived in Italy, France, Germany, Spain, Morocco, Boston, New York City, and Jacksonville, North Carolina. What’s a trailing spouse? Well, I followed my husband around the world for his career. We took our possessions, worked, traveled, and had children in these places. While it sounds exciting, when we arrived in a new city or country, I felt apprehensive about meeting new people. But through a game called Bunco, I was able to make life-long friends and gain valuable knowledge about the local community. Bunco is a dice game. It requires little skill, except the rolling of dice. It’s mostly a lot of gabbing, chatting and maybe a glass of wine…or two. It’s a great excuse to get out of the house for a few hours, away from chores and child rearing. The first time I played Bunco was in Jacksonville. One day when I was at the grocery store, I met a woman named Jen. We bumped into each other while scouring the shelves for gnocchi, and we struck Full Article
nc Document reveals Secret Service has 11 current virus cases, as concerns about Trump’s staff grow By news.yahoo.com Published On :: Fri, 08 May 2020 18:14:44 -0400 This report comes as a pair of cases among White House staffers close to Trump and Vice President Mike Pence have put the West Wing’s coronavirus security procedures in the spotlight. Full Article
nc Fine dining experiences will never be same again, feel restaurateurs By retail.economictimes.indiatimes.com Published On :: 2020-04-29T13:30:01+05:30 Restaurants in the city are looking to slash in-house dining capacities by 40 per cent to ensure social distancing norms are followed and also ramp up their tech infrastructure to handle more orders online. Full Article
nc Covid lockdown: With eating out in containment, home come the indulgences By retail.economictimes.indiatimes.com Published On :: 2020-04-30T08:59:45+05:30 “While during the early days of lockdown basic essentials got sold, with time some discretionary sales are coming back,” said Devendra Chawla, MD at Nature’s Basket and Spencer’s Retail that saw 30-60% growth in sales for cold cuts, exotic vegetables, assorted breads and cakes, cookies, international sauces, organic range of staples in last ten days. Full Article
nc Himalaya launches exclusive mom and baby store to take on market leader Johnson & Johnson By retail.economictimes.indiatimes.com Published On :: 2017-04-24T16:08:50+05:30 The Bengaluru-based company plans to open 25 such 600-1000 square feet stores over a span of 12 months. Full Article
nc FirstCry to open its boutique store pop-up model across 300 franchisee outlets By retail.economictimes.indiatimes.com Published On :: 2017-05-15T09:07:08+05:30 The company has also built up an auto referencing system for its stores to stock inventory based on target group and purchasing power of customers in a given location. Full Article
nc FirstCry may acquire Mothercare franchisee rights from DLF brands By retail.economictimes.indiatimes.com Published On :: 2018-01-17T08:23:47+05:30 Mothercare is the latest brand after Mango, Forever 21and Sephora among other global labels to change hands from DLF Brands. Full Article
nc Reliance Brands pips FirstCry.com to acquire Mothercare India rights By retail.economictimes.indiatimes.com Published On :: 2018-02-06T07:57:13+05:30 Mothercare is the latest brand after Mango, Forever 21 and Sephora, among other global labels, to change hands from DLF Brands. Full Article
nc TheMomsCo launches baby care range, to expand offline presence By retail.economictimes.indiatimes.com Published On :: 2018-03-21T13:23:14+05:30 The range has been launched offline as well through its 4 brand stores in premium hospitals across Delhi and NCR. Full Article
nc Suresh and Priyanka Raina's brand Maaté marks its offline presence By retail.economictimes.indiatimes.com Published On :: 2020-03-19T17:52:36+05:30 Maaté will offer free samples to all the expecting parents and to the parents who come for a regular check-up for their kids. Full Article
nc Phoenix firefighter dies after battling work-related cancer By rssfeeds.azcentral.com Published On :: Fri, 08 May 2020 04:34:52 +0000 David Mathis died in hospice care on May 5, according to the Phoenix Fire Department. He was diagnosed with non-Hodgkin's lymphoma in 2007. Full Article
nc Evacuations lifted, SR 88 reopens after 2 Apache Junction brush fires By rssfeeds.azcentral.com Published On :: Fri, 08 May 2020 05:10:20 +0000 Two brush fires in Apache Junction are believed to be human-caused. Full Article
nc About 400 inmates quarantined at CoreCivic prison in Florence, after 13 test positive for COVID-19 By rssfeeds.azcentral.com Published On :: Fri, 08 May 2020 14:00:13 +0000 CoreCivic runs the facility that houses inmates for the U.S. Marshals Service, city of Mesa, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement and the Federal Bureau of Prisons. Full Article
nc Demand for food assistance spikes in southern Arizona's poorest county By rssfeeds.azcentral.com Published On :: Sat, 09 May 2020 14:00:08 +0000 Santa Cruz County has the highest poverty rates in southern Arizona. Since the COVID-19 pandemic, thousands of residents have turned to the region's food bank for help. Full Article
nc Scottsdale council member Guy Phillips cleared of ethics complaint related to Southbridge II project By rssfeeds.azcentral.com Published On :: Sat, 09 May 2020 18:14:58 +0000 Scottsdale Councilman Guy Phillips is cleared of an ethics complaint that alleged he had conflicts of interest related to the Southbridge II project. Full Article
nc Demand for food assistance spikes in southern Arizona's poorest county By rssfeeds.azcentral.com Published On :: Sat, 09 May 2020 14:00:09 +0000 Santa Cruz County has the highest poverty level in southern Arizona. Since the pandemic, thousands of residents have turned to the food bank for help. Full Article
nc Robot ceremonies. Virtual dance parties. Online speeches. How Arizona colleges and universities are celebrating graduates By rssfeeds.azcentral.com Published On :: Sat, 09 May 2020 14:00:05 +0000 Arizona colleges and universities have dramatically altered graduation ceremonies to adapt to COVID-19. Full Article
nc JJ Valaya launches its first gifting store ‘The Home of the Traveler’ in Mehar Chand market By retail.economictimes.indiatimes.com Published On :: 2013-12-30T13:09:26+05:30 We will be having two large size format flagship stores, one in Delhi and one in Bombay (price points between INR 100- 10,00,000) whereas THT gifting will have products ranging from INR.1000 – Rs.5000. Our endeavour is that THT Gifting reaches 50 in terms of the number of stores in the next five years--JJ Valaya Full Article
nc Wonderchef launches 2 exclusive brand outlets in Bengaluru By retail.economictimes.indiatimes.com Published On :: 2017-12-26T10:31:04+05:30 With this addition, Wonderchef has 10 exclusive brand outlets in the country besides its omni-channel presence across 5000 retail outlets, it said in a release. Full Article
nc Preethi Kitchen Appliances forays into cook hobs By retail.economictimes.indiatimes.com Published On :: 2018-06-30T12:00:00+05:30 Preethi is exporting products to the US, Asian and African countries and it currently constitutes around 8% of its revenue. Full Article
nc Asian Paints Q2 profit grows 68% YoY to Rs 823 crore; Rs 3.35 per share interim dividend announced By retail.economictimes.indiatimes.com Published On :: 2019-10-23T07:49:21+05:30 The decorative business segment in India recorded high double digit volume growth. Full Article
nc Asian Paints announces Rs 35 crores contribution to combat Coronavirus outbreak By retail.economictimes.indiatimes.com Published On :: 2020-03-30T19:26:09+05:30 “As a socially responsible company, Asian Paints is committed to providing necessary support towards various relief measures announced by the government to combat Covid-19” said K.B.S. Anand, Managing Director & CEO, Asian Paints Limited. Full Article
nc Godrej Interio launches e-commerce operation to strengthen reach By retail.economictimes.indiatimes.com Published On :: 2020-03-20T13:36:39+05:30 According to the company, the online presence will further strengthen the brand’s reach by covering 2,000+ pin codes. Basis the demand and sales, Godrej Interio also plans to introduce selected online-only models to cater to a larger section of customers who love purchasing online. Full Article
nc Take Note: Penn State Epidemiologist On The Importance Of Community During The Coronavirus Pandemic By radio.wpsu.org Published On :: Mon, 30 Mar 2020 14:54:35 +0000 Matthew Ferrari is an epidemiologist and associate professor of biology at Penn State who studies infectious diseases and how they spread across populations. He uses mathematical and statistical tools to understand patterns of disease incidence. He talked with WPSU's Cheraine Stanford about the new coronavirus, what we know, what we don’t and what it means for our community and our country. Full Article
nc WPSU's Story Corps Vietnam: Vincent and Suzann Tedesco By radio.wpsu.org Published On :: Mon, 09 Oct 2017 11:00:00 +0000 As a part of WPSU’s radio, TV and web project “The Vietnam War: Telling the Pennsylvania Story,” we’re bringing you oral history interviews with Vietnam veterans. Suzann Tedesco talked to her husband Colonel Vincent Tedesco about leading men in Vietnam. Full Article
nc Two ENC Counties Report COVID-19 Deaths By www.publicradioeast.org Published On :: Fri, 17 Apr 2020 15:31:29 +0000 Two counties in Eastern North Carolina are reporting COVID-19 related deaths. Craven County Health officials say an individual who tested positive for coronavirus a week ago died at CarolinaEast Medical Center on Thursday. Another person in Carteret County died from complications associated with COVID-19 today. The individual was in their late 60’s and had several underlying health conditions. There are 22 confirmed cases of coronavirus in Carteret County and 32 positive cases in Craven County. Full Article
nc State Reports First Inmate Death At NC Prison By www.publicradioeast.org Published On :: Wed, 22 Apr 2020 21:23:13 +0000 The state says an inmate at a medium security prison in Burgaw died Tuesday from complications due to COVID-19. The inmate, which was housed at Pender Correctional Institution, was in their 50s and had underlying health conditions. “This is a sad day as all human life is precious," said Todd Ishee, Commissioner of Prisons with the N.C. Department of Public Safety. "The health and safety of our staff and the men and women in our custody is of the utmost importance to us.” According to the N.C. Department of Health and Human Service's website, there are outbreaks at five correctional institutions in North Carolina– the largest of which is at Neuse Correctional Institution in Wayne County where more than 450 inmates and staff have tested positive for COVID-19. Full Article
nc NC Public Schools Closed For Remainer Of The Year By www.publicradioeast.org Published On :: Fri, 24 Apr 2020 20:58:01 +0000 K-12 schools in North Carolina will remain closed due to the coronavirus pandemic. Gov. Roy Cooper announced Friday that remote learning will continue for the remainder of the year. "Classrooms might be closed, but the learning is not over," said Cooper. "We don't make this decision lightly, but it's important to protect the health and safety of our students and school staff." Cooper said the reopening of schools will depend on meeting health goals that will be developed. The governor also announced partnerships with AT&T and Duke Energy Foundation that will provide 180 hotspots to help students without home internet access. Cooper released a proposed budget Friday that directs $1.4 billion in federal funds to help with the state’s coronavirus response. Full Article
nc Outer Banks Counties Announce Date For Reopening To Visitors By www.publicradioeast.org Published On :: Wed, 06 May 2020 21:29:46 +0000 Three counties on North Carolina's tourist-reliant Outer Banks have announced plans to lift coronavirus-related visitor restrictions. Officials in Currituck, Dare and Hyde counties released a joint statement on Wednesday announcing restrictions on entry for visitors will be lifted at noon on Saturday, May 16. According to the statement, reopening to visitors on that date will allow local businesses, attractions, and accommodation providers time to follow the new business operating requirements put in place by Gov. Roy Cooper's executive order. Officials are also reminding potential visitors to observe restrictions such as social distancing because the pandemic is not over. Full Article
nc To avoid overcrowding, Delhi govt launches e-token system for liquor purchase By retail.economictimes.indiatimes.com Published On :: 2020-05-08T08:49:38+05:30 According to an official statement, the government released a web link - www.qtoken.in - where people will be designated specific time for purchasing liquor after they fill personal details. The e-tokens will be sent on the mobile phones of the registered persons, it said. Full Article
nc Corona blues to take the punch out of liquor business in FY21: Pernod Ricard By retail.economictimes.indiatimes.com Published On :: 2020-05-08T12:45:36+05:30 Pernod Ricard, estimated to have revenues of Rs 21,000 crore in India in 2019-20 on sale of around 55 million cases, sells imported brands such as Chivas Regal, ABSOLUT, Glenlivet and Jameson, apart from the locally-made large-selling ones such as Royal Stag, Blenders Pride, and 100 Pipers. Full Article
nc Bata to add 500 more stores in next 5 years on franchise model By retail.economictimes.indiatimes.com Published On :: 2019-10-17T15:09:49+05:30 Bata has already identified 180 such markets in smaller cities pan-India. Full Article
nc Puma launches collection made from waste plastic bottles By retail.economictimes.indiatimes.com Published On :: 2020-02-21T15:08:47+05:30 “The Puma and First Mile programme has diverted about 40 tonnes of plastic waste from landfills and oceans, just for the products made for 2020. This roughly translates into 1,980,286 plastic bottles being reused,” said Stefan Seidel, head of corporate sustainability for Puma, in a press statement Full Article
nc Adidas launches “FasterThan” campaign to celebrate women in sports By retail.economictimes.indiatimes.com Published On :: 2020-03-18T12:45:48+05:30 With this campaign, the brand aims to highlight the inspirational stories of real women, influencers and athletes from different age groups and fields through the medium of a film, said the company. Full Article
nc Titan Q2 profit inches up 2% YoY to Rs 320 crore, misses Street estimates By retail.economictimes.indiatimes.com Published On :: 2019-11-05T16:10:00+05:30 The company had posted Rs 314.38 crore profit in the year-ago period. Full Article
nc Titan Company drops 10% on poor H2 guidance By retail.economictimes.indiatimes.com Published On :: 2019-11-06T12:20:00+05:30 Analysts have largely cut their FY20 earnings forecast for the Tata Group firm by 4-10 per cent. Full Article
nc Lavie launches newbrand Lavie Sport By retail.economictimes.indiatimes.com Published On :: 2020-03-16T11:40:31+05:30 According to the company, each piece will have features such as front quick-access pockets, anti-theft zippers, mesh back padding and multiple spacious compartments found throughout the collection. Full Article
nc Supplies of electronics feel the pinch By retail.economictimes.indiatimes.com Published On :: 2020-02-29T08:24:28+05:30 “While we are yet to feel the pressure in products sourced from third-party suppliers, there are shortages in Apple’s original accessories,” said one of the re-sellers of the American brand in an upmarket store at Gurgaon. Full Article
nc Cellphone retailers appeals to Finance Minister requesting her not to raises taxes on mobile phones By retail.economictimes.indiatimes.com Published On :: 2020-03-12T18:52:45+05:30 "We strongly appeal to you to not increase GST on mobiles. The increase of 6% would directly lead to hike in prices of product, impacting consumer behaviour leading to a slowdown in demand affecting business adversely,” said the letter written by AIMRA national president Arvinder Khurana. Full Article
nc France slaps Apple with record 1.1 bn euro fine By retail.economictimes.indiatimes.com Published On :: 2020-03-17T12:20:19+05:30 The authority said it found that Apple acted to prevent independent retailers in France from competing on price and abused its economic power over them. Full Article
nc Microsoft to launch Xbox One in India through Amazon this week By retail.economictimes.indiatimes.com Published On :: 2014-09-22T07:19:46+05:30 Xbox will be available for Rs39,990, while the model with Kinect, an interface that allows the use of gestures to play games, will cost Rs45,990. Full Article
nc Anil Ambani-led Reliance Games to incubate and invest in gaming startups By retail.economictimes.indiatimes.com Published On :: 2014-10-16T07:09:59+05:30 “For incubators, we want to look at India as the first starting point,” said Manish Agarwal, CEO of Reliance Entertainment. Full Article
nc One of the biggest video game franchises might come to the iPhone By retail.economictimes.indiatimes.com Published On :: 2014-12-02T12:06:56+05:30 Pokemon is the most successful and lucrative video game franchise in the world, second only to Mario. Full Article
nc Rovio Entertainment,owner of the Angry Birds franchise, aims to become default app on India smartphones By retail.economictimes.indiatimes.com Published On :: 2014-12-13T16:27:37+05:30 Rovio’s India head also said that the company wants to have its own retail store where it can sell Angry Birds merchandise such as shirts and stuffed toys. Full Article
nc Reliance Entertainment names Amit Khanduja as new CEO of Reliance Games By retail.economictimes.indiatimes.com Published On :: 2015-05-29T10:58:37+05:30 Reliance Entertainment, an arm of the Anil Ambani-headed Reliance Group, on Thursday named Amit Khanduja as the new CEO of Reliance Games, effective June 1. Full Article
nc CBI courts takes cognizance of offences in Rotomac case By retail.economictimes.indiatimes.com Published On :: 2018-06-08T08:11:30+05:30 Special CBI judge M P Chaudhary fixed June 21 for next hearing of the case. Full Article
nc An inside view of India's pencil business and the four families that control it By retail.economictimes.indiatimes.com Published On :: 2019-01-29T15:41:39+05:30 Complicated manufacturing and investment needs may have a role in keeping new players out of the business. Full Article
nc Lacasa store concept will grow our business 2 times by 2020: Manish Bhatia, HSIL By retail.economictimes.indiatimes.com Published On :: 2017-10-10T15:25:35+05:30 We will be investing approximately Rs 2-3 crore each in setting up 10 Lacasa stores covering around 40,000-50,000 sq. ft. area till 2020. Full Article