New Year

JD Shop Now Sales Increased 90% During Chinese Spring Festival

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Tuesday, January 31, 2023
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During the Chinese Spring Festival, JD Shop Now sales have increased by 90% compared to the Spring Festival last year.

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  • During the Chinese Spring Festival, JD Shop Now sales have increased by 90% compared to the Spring Festival last year.
  • Data from JD Shop Now shows that gift boxes, fruits, alcoholic beverages, and mobile phones are the most popular during the Spring Festival.
  • Data from JD Shop Now shows that during the Chinese New Year period, sales of mobile phones increased by more than 70% compared to the previous year, cosmetics and perfume sales increased by more than 120%, sales of home appliances increased by 226%.
  • Sales of smart health monitoring products on JD Shop Now increased by more than 10 times, and sales of massagers, electric health pots, and air purifiers increased by more than 2 times.

Delivery of 170,000 Bottles of Azvudine Tablets During Spring Festival to Help Rural Areas Weather the Epidemic

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Tuesday, January 31, 2023
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First, how to deliver materials to the grassroots during the peak-travel period of Spring Festival?

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  • First, how to deliver materials to the grassroots during the peak-travel period of Spring Festival?
  • While negotiating cooperation with SF Express, Fosun Foundation urgently recruited nearly a hundred employee volunteers within Fosun and its subsidiaries.
  • Coordinating with their plan of returning home during the Spring Festival, the volunteers personally delivered medication to the donated counties.
  • We hope play its due role in the revitalization of Chinese rural areas and the construction of a healthy China."

SEAGRAM'S 7 CROWN AMERICAN BLENDED WHISKEY AND COMEDIAN ILIZA SHLESINGER CELEBRATE REGULARS AND THEIR DRINKING SPOTS IN NEW "IT'S YOUR SPOT" CAMPAIGN

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Monday, January 30, 2023
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NEW YORK, Jan. 30, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Kicking off the New Year, Seagram's 7 Crown American Blended Whiskey is raising a 7&7 to drinking spots across the country by teaming up with actor and comedian, Iliza Shlesinger, to launch the new "It's Your Spot" campaign! Inspired by dive bar regulars and how they have transformed their spaces into local staples over the years, the new videos from the brand are shining a light on the fact that unofficial drinking spots can often become the centerpiece of great memories.

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  • The new "It's Your Spot" videos - titled "Football" and "Fishing" - highlight the uniqueness of these destinations.
  • "Sometimes the best things in life can be pretty unconventional," said Iliza Shlesinger, Seagram's 7 Brand Partner.
  • Seagram's 7 is a carefully blended American whiskey aged in oak with a rich and casual history.
  • The whiskey shares a storied past with dive bars, as both have been an integral part of American drinking culture.

IMAX Rings in Record-Breaking Chinese New Year with $34 Million

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Monday, January 30, 2023
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SHANGHAI and NEW YORK, Jan. 30, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- IMAX Corporation (NYSE: IMAX) set a new box office record for Chinese New Year with $34 million over the six-day holiday period concluding Friday, January 27. Total grosses for the holiday — historically the peak moviegoing period in this pivotal cinema market — exceeded the Company's previous record set in 2021 by 3% and topped its 2022 results by a whopping 54%.  

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  • SHANGHAI and NEW YORK, Jan. 30, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- IMAX Corporation (NYSE: IMAX) set a new box office record for Chinese New Year with $34 million over the six-day holiday period concluding Friday, January 27.
  • "The Wandering Earth 2" is now the third highest grossing IMAX release of all time for the Chinese New Year 6-day period.
  • 2023 marks the first time IMAX has ever had a $25 million-plus grossing Chinese film and Hollywood film ("Avatar: The Way of Water") in Chinese theatres at the same time.
  • The strong Chinese New Year results lifted IMAX to its best January ever for local language box office with an estimated $45.7 million through the weekend.

Xiaoguo Comedy Brings Chinese New Year Cheer with US Debut

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Saturday, January 28, 2023
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SEATTLE, Jan. 28, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- China's Xiaoguo Comedy kicks off its first-ever North American city tour on January 27th, playing to a packed house of 2,000 people to welcome in the Chinese New Year at McCaw Hall in downtown Seattle, USA.

Key Points: 
  • While sending Chinese New Year wishes to the North American audience, the show also successfully brings Chinese stand-up comedy to a North American stage for the first time.
  • While stand-up comedy originated in Europe and the US, the art form has been growing rapidly in popularity in China in recent years.
  • "Back in 2020, Xiaoguo Comedy was invited to participate in the Mandarin Comedy Week during the Melbourne International Comedy Festival, and tickets sold very well for the 1,000-seater theater," said He Xiaoxi, co-founder and CEO of Xiaoguo Comedy.
  • After only a few years of development, stand-up comedy has gradually become one of the most popular forms of comedy among Chinese audiences, especially the young audiences.

Fosun International's 2021 Annual Report Wins Gold Award at the 2022 International ARC Awards

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Friday, January 27, 2023
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The 2021 annual report of Fosun International Limited ("Fosun International" or the "Company", HKEX: 00656) won Gold Award in the "Traditional Annual Report" category of the 2022 International ARC Awards.

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  • The 2021 annual report of Fosun International Limited ("Fosun International" or the "Company", HKEX: 00656) won Gold Award in the "Traditional Annual Report" category of the 2022 International ARC Awards.
  • Hailed as the "Academy Awards of annual reports", the International ARC Awards is the world's most prestigious competition honoring excellence in annual reports.
  • In addition to Fosun International, CK Hutchison Holdings and NWS Holdings also won awards in the Traditional Annual Report - Diversified Business category of the 2022 International ARC Awards.
  • Hailed as the "Academy Awards of annual reports", the International ARC Awards is globally recognized for its openness and fairness, providing a platform for the highest standards in the annual report industry.

Kingsguard Capital Addresses New Changes to Taxes in Retirement for 2023

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Thursday, January 26, 2023
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GLEN ALLEN, Va., Jan. 26, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- According to Jessica Cervinka, president of Kingsguard Capital, clients anticipating their taxes in 2023 may be in for some good news.

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  • GLEN ALLEN, Va., Jan. 26, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- According to Jessica Cervinka, president of Kingsguard Capital, clients anticipating their taxes in 2023 may be in for some good news.
  • There are several changes to be aware of that could have a significant impact on retirement planning.
  • In 2023, the standard deduction for singles will be $13,850 and for married couples filing jointly, it will be $27,700.
  • Advisory services are offered through Kingsguard Capital LLC, a Registered Investment Adviser in the state of Virginia & Florida.

Boxed Water™ Achieves CarbonNeutral® Product Certification

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Thursday, January 26, 2023
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GRAND RAPIDS, Mich., Jan. 26, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Boxed Water Is Better® – the most renewable packaged water alternative to plastic bottles and aluminum cans  – received CarbonNeutral® product certification from Climate Impact Partners, specialists in carbon market solutions for climate action. Boxed Water™ had an independent assessment of the greenhouse gas emissions generated by the sourcing, production, distribution and disposal of their 500mL cartons with the total impact significantly lower than plastic bottles and aluminum cans. To meet their carbon neutral goal, Boxed Water™ has offset 1,950 tonnes of CO2e through internal operations and will join in financially supporting projects which are fostering a low carbon global economy. All the projects are independently verified in accordance with The CarbonNeutral Protocol to ensure emission reductions are occurring with the highest environmental integrity.

Key Points: 
  • "CarbonNeutral® certification has been a goal of ours for a long time," says Boxed Water™ Chief Revenue Officer Robert Koenen.
  • While Boxed Water™ has achieved CarbonNeutral® product certification, they will continue their ongoing, long-term effort to minimize their carbon emissions.
  • Boxed Water™ cartons are 92% plant based (including the cap), all sourced from sustainably harvested pines and tree pulp waste.
  • To learn more about Boxed Water™ and its sustainability efforts, visit https://boxedwater.com/ or follow them on Instagram , Facebook , TikTok or Twitter .

Fosun International Wins Platinum Award at The Asset ESG Corporate Awards 2022

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Thursday, January 26, 2023
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HONG KONG, Jan. 26, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Fosun International Limited ("Fosun International" or the "Company") (HKEX: 00656) was informed by The Asset, the renowned international asset management and investment magazine, that Fosun has garnered the Platinum Award at The Asset ESG Corporate Awards 2022.

Key Points: 
  • HONG KONG, Jan. 26, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Fosun International Limited ("Fosun International" or the "Company") (HKEX: 00656) was informed by The Asset, the renowned international asset management and investment magazine, that Fosun has garnered the Platinum Award at The Asset ESG Corporate Awards 2022.
  • This year, Fosun International was accredited with the Platinum Award by The Asset for the first time after being presented with the Gold Award for four consecutive years.
  • Organized by The Asset, a renowned Asian financial magazine, The Asset Corporate Awards that has been running for many years is one of the world's leading environmental, social and governance (ESG) awards.
  • This year, Fosun International was accredited with the Platinum Award at The Asset ESG Corporate Awards 2022, reflecting the magazine's recognition of Fosun's outstanding performance in various fields including financial performance, management, corporate governance, social and environmental responsibility, investor relations, information disclosure and corporate communication.

Sales of Herbal Immune Supplements Rise While Vitamin Sales Decline During Q4 of 2022

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Wednesday, January 25, 2023
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Rather than vitamins, shoppers instead were prone to spend their money on over-the-counter (OTC) treatment remedies for coughs, colds, flu, fever and aches and pains -- common symptoms associated with the tripledemic. Kids Analgesics recorded the biggest jump with unit sales up 67% and dollar sales up a whopping 93%, with average prices increasing by 15%. Adult Cough and Cold was the next highest, with unit sales up 30% and dollar sales up 44%.

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  • In fact, January typically accounts for 15% of annual sales in this category."
  • Those who are buying Immune Supplements are willing to pay more for them.
  • Although only 6% of UPCs (Unique Product Codes) for Immune Supplements are considered premium brands, those accounted for 39% of sales during Q4 of 2022.
  • While Herbal Immune Supplement sales soared on a percentage basis compared to sales of traditional immune supplements, these products represent less than one percent of Virus Category buyers overall.