Companies of the United Kingdom

Travis Perkins: Q3 2020 trading update - continued recovery

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Thursday, October 22, 2020
Toolstation, Travis Perkins, Wickes, Mergers and acquisitions, Focus DIY, Companies of the United Kingdom, Retailers

This has been driven by a strong recovery in demand across domestic RMI markets, benefitting the Travis Perkins, City Plumbing, Wickes and Toolstation businesses who serve these markets.

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  • This has been driven by a strong recovery in demand across domestic RMI markets, benefitting the Travis Perkins, City Plumbing, Wickes and Toolstation businesses who serve these markets.
  • Whilst local trade activity has recovered well, our trade businesses continue to experience a lag in recovery from larger housebuilding and construction projects.
  • Like-for-like sales grew by 3.9% in Q3, although total Group sales declined by 3.4%, reflecting branch closures since June.
  • The progression of sales recovery has continued throughout Q3, particularly in the trade focused businesses.

Global Digital English Language Learning Market to Reach $ 14.69 bn by 2024, EF Education First, Cengage Learning Inc., and Pearson Plc, Emerge as Key Contributors to Growth | Technavio

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Wednesday, October 21, 2020
Other Education, Education, Education, Publishing, Cengage, EF Education First, Companies of the United Kingdom, Pearson plc, Pearson Education

The report offers an up-to-date analysis regarding the current market scenario, latest trends and drivers, and the overall market environment.

Key Points: 
  • The report offers an up-to-date analysis regarding the current market scenario, latest trends and drivers, and the overall market environment.
  • EF Education First, Cengage Learning Inc., Oxford University Press, and Pearson Plc, are some of the major market participants.
  • EF Education First, Cengage Learning Inc., Oxford University Press, and Pearson Plc are some of the major market participants.
  • Digital English Language Learning Market 2020-2024: Segmentation
    Digital English Language Learning Market is segmented as below:

Kevin Fancey retires as President of Wolseley Canada, Sébastien Laforge named successor

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Tuesday, October 13, 2020
Musicians, Wolseley, Todd Fancey, Ferguson plc, Guitarists, Companies of the United Kingdom

BURLINGTON, Ontario, Oct. 13, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Wolseley Canada President, Kevin Fancey is set to retire from the organization at the end of October 2020.

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  • BURLINGTON, Ontario, Oct. 13, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Wolseley Canada President, Kevin Fancey is set to retire from the organization at the end of October 2020.
  • Sbastien Laforge, formerly Vice President, Eastern Canada will become President.
  • I am enormously proud and humbled to have led the very talented and passionate team of associates at Wolseley Canada, said Fancey.
  • I look forward to serving as President of Wolseley Canada and executing on our strategic initiatives.

Digital English Language Learning Market to reach $ 14.69 bn by 2024, EF Education First, Cengage Learning Inc., and Pearson Plc., emerge as Key Contributors to growth | Technavio

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Tuesday, October 13, 2020
Training, Education, Education, Publishing, Cengage, EF Education First, Companies of the United Kingdom, Pearson plc, Pearson Education

The report offers an up-to-date analysis regarding the current market scenario, latest trends and drivers, and the overall market environment.

Key Points: 
  • The report offers an up-to-date analysis regarding the current market scenario, latest trends and drivers, and the overall market environment.
  • EF Education First, Cengage Learning Inc., Oxford University Press, and Pearson Plc., are some of the major market participants.
  • EF Education First, Cengage Learning Inc., Oxford University Press, and Pearson Plc are some of the major market participants.
  • Digital English Language Learning Market 2020-2024: Segmentation
    Digital English Language Learning Market is segmented as below:

BAE Systems Launches GXP Fusion™ Application to Increase Situational Awareness

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Tuesday, October 13, 2020
Other Manufacturing, Technology, Other Defense, Engineering, Other Technology, Aerospace, Software, Manufacturing, Data management, Defense, Intelligence gathering disciplines, Geospatial intelligence, BAE Systems, Companies of the United Kingdom, Geographic information systems in geospatial intelligence, Companies, Manufacturing in the United Kingdom, United States intelligence agencies

BAE Systems announces the launch of its new GXP Fusion software, which leverages multiple intelligence sources to develop a single picture, simplifying complex data challenges for the modern analyst.

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  • BAE Systems announces the launch of its new GXP Fusion software, which leverages multiple intelligence sources to develop a single picture, simplifying complex data challenges for the modern analyst.
  • GEOINT customers have big data challenges, said Dana Poirier, general manager of Advanced GEOINT Systems at BAE Systems.
  • BAE Systems GXP Fusion leverages Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning technology to allow analysts to make smarter decisions through tailored workflows.
  • Supporting development of the most advanced geospatial intelligence, BAE Systems GXP software enables rapid discovery, exploitation, and dissemination of mission-critical geospatial data.

Dorothy Perkins & Burton Menswear and First Insight Announce New Partnership

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Friday, October 9, 2020
Supply chain management, Fashion, Online Retail, Data management, Retail, Technology, Software, Articles, Business intelligence, Product management, Business, Companies of the United Kingdom, Dorothy Perkins, Arcadia Group, Burton, Predictive analytics, Pricing, Menswear, Brand, Supply chain management, Fashion, Online Retail, Data management, Retail, Technology, Software, Articles, Business intelligence, Product management, Business, Companies of the United Kingdom, Dorothy Perkins, Arcadia Group, Burton, Predictive analytics, Pricing, Menswear, Brand

Dorothy Perkins & Burton Menswear, part of the Arcadia Group, and First Insight, Inc. , the worlds leading technology company transforming how companies make product investment, pricing and marketing decisions, today announced their new partnership.

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  • Dorothy Perkins & Burton Menswear, part of the Arcadia Group, and First Insight, Inc. , the worlds leading technology company transforming how companies make product investment, pricing and marketing decisions, today announced their new partnership.
  • Using First Insights consumer-driven predictive analytics, both retailers will now be able to operationalise product testing across both Dorothy Perkins and Burton Menswear, allowing them to make faster and better merchandising decisions.
  • First Insight uses online social engagement tools to gather real-time customer preference, pricing and sentiment data on potential product offerings.
  • After completing a thorough proof of concept with First Insight, during which we quantified the margin gain opportunity, we have taken the decision to operationalise First Insights product testing capabilities across our Dorothy Perkins and Burton Menswear brands, said John Kenchington, Multichannel Director, Dorothy Perkins and Burton Menswear.

Meggitt Training Systems Announces Company Name Change to InVeris Training Solutions

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Wednesday, October 7, 2020
Education, Technology, Law enforcement, Emergency services, Other Technology, Training, Other Defense, Defense, Audio, Video, Public policy, Government, Mobile, Wireless, Electronic design automation, Meggitt, NIIT, Companies of the United Kingdom, Companies, Economy of the United Kingdom, Education, Technology, Law enforcement, Emergency services, Other Technology, Training, Other Defense, Defense, Audio, Video, Public policy, Government, Mobile, Wireless, Electronic design automation, Meggitt, NIIT, Companies of the United Kingdom, Companies, Economy of the United Kingdom

Meggitt Training Systems (the Company), the global leader in integrated live-fire and virtual weapons training solutions for military and law enforcement clients, today announced its new name, InVeris Training Solutions, effective immediately.

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  • Meggitt Training Systems (the Company), the global leader in integrated live-fire and virtual weapons training solutions for military and law enforcement clients, today announced its new name, InVeris Training Solutions, effective immediately.
  • As part of the rebranding, InVeris Training Solutions has also introduced a new logo, corporate colors, and website, InVerisTraining.com .
  • With a portfolio of technology-enabled training solutions, and a team of more than 400 employees driven to innovate, InVeris Training Solutions is the global leader in integrated live-fire and virtual weapons training solutions.
  • With its legacy companies, FATS and Caswell, InVeris Training Solutions has fielded over 15,000 live-fire ranges and 5,100 virtual systems globally during its 90-year history.

More in Common Launches "Democracy for President," a New Report and Interactive Website to Bolster Faith in the Integrity of the 2020 Election

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Tuesday, October 6, 2020
YouGov, Democracy, Companies of the United Kingdom

With four weeks until election day, Americans are bracing themselves for a uniquely divisive election.

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  • With four weeks until election day, Americans are bracing themselves for a uniquely divisive election.
  • "Most Americans are exhausted by the divisiveness of the election and want to see the country more united.
  • Democracy for President draws on findings from multiple national surveys More in Common conducted looking at Americans' views on democracy and the 2020 election.
  • To conduct the research, More in Common partnered with YouGov, a global public opinion and polling company.

Balfour Beatty Hosts Inaugural “Together Allies” Virtual Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Summit for Global Diversity Awareness Month

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Tuesday, October 6, 2020
Professional services, Architecture, Other Construction & Property, Human resources, Construction & Property, Urban planning, Balfour Beatty, Balfour, Diversity, Companies of the United Kingdom, London

In observance of Global Diversity Awareness Month, Balfour Beatty is hosting its inaugural all-employee conference dedicated to the companys Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DE&I) initiative.

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  • In observance of Global Diversity Awareness Month, Balfour Beatty is hosting its inaugural all-employee conference dedicated to the companys Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DE&I) initiative.
  • As constructive conversations on the importance of diversity, equity and inclusion in corporate settings continue across the country, companies are taking action to strengthen organizational DE&I efforts.
  • Balfour Beattys Together Allies virtual DE&I summit will begin with an opening keynote on Oct. 6 and conclude with a summit capstone on Oct. 28.
  • Balfour Beatty is ranked among the top domestic building contractors in the United States by Engineering News-Record.

Clark Capital and Archer Collaborate for Scalability

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Tuesday, October 6, 2020
C. & J. Clark, Street, Somerset, Clarks, Companies of the United Kingdom, Companies

The alliance provides Clark Capital with access to infrastructure that will support Clarks continued client, asset, and product growth.

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  • The alliance provides Clark Capital with access to infrastructure that will support Clarks continued client, asset, and product growth.
  • The firm began a realignment of its operating model in 2019 and selected Archer to magnify its scalability as Clark Capital enters the next phase of its growth.
  • Archer is providing a full suite of operations support and is sharing middle office technologies with Clark Capital.
  • Our family and employee-owned culture, coupled with our single-minded focus on helping elite financial advisors deliver successful outcomes to their clients, have driven our growth, said Brendan Clark, Clark Capital Chief Executive Officer.