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Aldi, M&S, Tesco and Boots Announced as Best Retail Christmas Ads of 2021

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星期二, 十一月 23, 2021

LONDON, Nov. 23, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --Zappi, the ad and innovation testing platform built by brands for brands, today shared the results of the top Christmas ads in the UK .

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  • LONDON, Nov. 23, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --Zappi, the ad and innovation testing platform built by brands for brands, today shared the results of the top Christmas ads in the UK .
  • After analyzing consumer attitudinal data from a number of big-spending retailers through the Zappi platform, ads from Aldi, M&S, Tesco, and Boots came out as the winners, with Aldi as the overall winner.
  • Despite some concern that Christmas ads were released too early this year, consumers were receptive to the earlier timing and generally responded positively.
  • A clear formula for winning Christmas ads emerged from the winning ads: 1) forge an emotional connection, 2) leverage compelling storytelling and 3) establish a clear and recognizable connection to the brand.

FLUME Receives FDA 510(k) Clearance for New Indwelling Urinary Catheter

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星期四, 十一月 4, 2021

The Flume Catheter Company Ltd. (TFCC), a medical device company dedicated to developing an improved alternative to the Foley indwelling urinary catheter, today announced that it has received clearance from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to market the FLUME catheter in the United States.

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  • The Flume Catheter Company Ltd. (TFCC), a medical device company dedicated to developing an improved alternative to the Foley indwelling urinary catheter, today announced that it has received clearance from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to market the FLUME catheter in the United States.
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    FLUME receives FDA 510(k) clearance for new indwelling urinary catheter (Photo: Business Wire)
    Approximately 30M patients in the U.S. (and 100M worldwide) continue to rely on the 1930s Foley design for the indwelling urinary catheter, despite it being associated with infection, blockage, pain and distress for patients and significant financial burden for healthcare.
  • The patented FLUME catheter has the same intended use as a Foley catheter, but it is distinguished by its balloon design.
  • Founder Dr. John Havard explains, The balloon is designed to address some key shortcomings of the traditional Foley catheter design.

Simulations Plus Announces the University+ Program

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星期四, 十月 21, 2021

The University+ Program offers free one-year access to Simulations Plus software to students and educators at accredited universities worldwide and is renewable provided eligibility conditions are met.

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  • The University+ Program offers free one-year access to Simulations Plus software to students and educators at accredited universities worldwide and is renewable provided eligibility conditions are met.
  • John DiBella , Simulations Plus division president, stated: Simulations Plus has been a staunch supporter of academic research training and collaborations for over two decades to advance the science of Modeling and Simulation (M&S).
  • By providing accredited universities with free access to the Simulations Plus portfolio of software, we will be able to drive M&S learning and understanding prior to entering the workforce.
  • What better way of celebrating our 25th anniversary than by investing in the next generation of scientists, added Shawn OConnor , CEO of Simulations Plus.

Leading Businesses Sign Fairtrade Pledge To Support 1.8 Million Farmers Calling For Climate Justice

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星期五, 十月 8, 2021

Fairtrade businesses worldwide are supporting Fairtrade farmers in their call for climate justice.

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  • Fairtrade businesses worldwide are supporting Fairtrade farmers in their call for climate justice.
  • In the pledge, developed by Fairtrade as part of its Be Fair With Your Climate Promise campaign, the companies commit to take accountability for their own climate impact.
  • The business pledge follows the publication of an open letter from1.8 million Fairtrade farmers and workersacrossAfrica, Asia, Latin America and the Caribbean earlier this week.
  • Fairtrade International is an independent non-profit organization representing 1.8 million farmers and workers worldwide.

Recruitee Launches New CareersHub to Help Companies Stand Out in Today's Candidate-Driven Market

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星期二, 九月 28, 2021

Perry Oostdam (CEO Recruitee) and his team believe that a robust and carefully designed employer brand will help companies better attract, engage, and hire top talent.

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  • Perry Oostdam (CEO Recruitee) and his team believe that a robust and carefully designed employer brand will help companies better attract, engage, and hire top talent.
  • Recruitee, the leading collaborative hiring software, announced today the launch of its no-code CareersHub.
  • The new feature is Recruitee's response to companies struggling to attract new applicants and build an employer brand that stands out in today's candidate-driven market.
  • Trusted by more than 4,000 customers in over 75 countries, including Taco Bell, M&S, and Asus, Recruitee helps companies build winning teams and hire better, together.

Stand.earth annual scorecard fails fashion industry on efforts to tackle climate change

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星期二, 八月 24, 2021

As a multi-trillion dollar industry whose greenhouse gas emissions are expected to drastically increase in the coming decades, the scorecard reveals fashion companies are not doing enough to move from climate commitments to actions at the scale desperately needed.

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  • As a multi-trillion dollar industry whose greenhouse gas emissions are expected to drastically increase in the coming decades, the scorecard reveals fashion companies are not doing enough to move from climate commitments to actions at the scale desperately needed.
  • The scorecard assesses 47 companies on the steps being taken to eliminate fossil fuels from manufacturing, materials, and shipping processes.
  • The scorecard measures the performance of global fashion companies across five areas: climate commitments and transparency; renewable and energy-efficient manufacturing; renewable energy advocacy; low-carbon materials; and greener shipping.
  • The 47 companies assessed in the scorecard were chosen for their participation in various climate and sustainability initiatives.

Stand.earth annual scorecard fails fashion industry on efforts to tackle climate change

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星期二, 八月 24, 2021

SAN FRANCISCO, Aug. 24, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- In the wake of a global pandemic and a devastating IPCC report that reinforced a growing consumer demand for corporations to act on the climate crisis and protect public health, Stand.earth's annual Fossil-Free Fashion Scorecard released today shows how companies are failing in their efforts to tackle climate change. As a multi-trillion dollar industry whose greenhouse gas emissions are expected to drastically increase in the coming decades, the scorecard reveals fashion companies are not doing enough to move from climate commitments to actions at the scale desperately needed.

Key Points: 
  • As a multi-trillion dollar industry whose greenhouse gas emissions are expected to drastically increase in the coming decades, the scorecard reveals fashion companies are not doing enough to move from climate commitments to actions at the scale desperately needed.
  • The scorecard assesses 47 companies on the steps being taken to eliminate fossil fuels from manufacturing, materials, and shipping processes.
  • The scorecard measures the performance of global fashion companies across five areas: climate commitments and transparency; renewable and energy-efficient manufacturing; renewable energy advocacy; low-carbon materials; and greener shipping.
  • The 47 companies assessed in the scorecard were chosen for their participation in various climate and sustainability initiatives.

EIGHT COMPANIES JOIN CATALYST ACCELERATOR'S DIGITAL ENGINEERING FOR SPACE APPLICATIONS: MODELING AND SIMULATION COHORT

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星期五, 八月 20, 2021

COLORADO SPRINGS, COLORADO, Aug. 20, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Eight small businesses will come together from across the United States for the Catalyst Accelerators cohort focused on Digital Engineering for Space Applications: Modeling and Simulation.

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  • COLORADO SPRINGS, COLORADO, Aug. 20, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Eight small businesses will come together from across the United States for the Catalyst Accelerators cohort focused on Digital Engineering for Space Applications: Modeling and Simulation.
  • The Digital Engineering for Space Applications: Modeling and Simulation cohort will meet every other week for 3 months beginning August 23rd.
  • The cohort will conclude with a Demo Day in November where companies will pitch their technology to government and industry partners.
  • The Catalyst Accelerator team, with technical advisement from both military and industry experts, selected the following small businesses to participate in the upcoming Digital Engineering for Space Applications: Modeling and Simulation cohort:
    Awayr A.I.

Sunpower's GI business performed well in 1H 2021 with GI PATMI up 37.0% YoY to RMB91.8 million

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星期四, 八月 12, 2021

Sunpower is committed to better sustainability in its business by incorporating environmental, social and governance (ESG) values it does.

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  • Sunpower is committed to better sustainability in its business by incorporating environmental, social and governance (ESG) values it does.
  • As the GI business went from strength to strength, the strong 1H 2021 performance proved the recurring, high-quality nature of Sunpower's GI development strategy that is creating sustainable value for the Group in the long-term.
  • GI EBITDA and GI PATMI grew 50.0% YoY and 37.0% YoY to RMB281.3 million and RMB91.8 million respectively due to Sunpower's sophisticated management and strong operational capabilities.
  • A substantial gain on disposal of RMB934.0 million was recorded, boosting group PATMI to RMB602.5 million in 1H 2021, up 247.2% YoY.

Board Launches The Resurgent Finance Leader Global Research Report

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星期二, 八月 10, 2021

The Resurgent Finance Leader research conducted amongst 600 finance leaders worldwide, on behalf of Board by independent research organisation Vanson Bourne , found the vast majority (89%) of finance leaders know they have a choice, either watch as the finance function is automated out of existence, or seize the opportunity to change and take on a new and crucial role in the business.

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  • The Resurgent Finance Leader research conducted amongst 600 finance leaders worldwide, on behalf of Board by independent research organisation Vanson Bourne , found the vast majority (89%) of finance leaders know they have a choice, either watch as the finance function is automated out of existence, or seize the opportunity to change and take on a new and crucial role in the business.
  • The Resurgent Finance Leader report from Board shows finance leaders worldwide know now is the time for the office of finance to make the transformational leap to become the strategic hub for driving more value from their data, said Karlo Bustos, VP Professional Services, Board International.
  • The Resurgent Finance Leader report shows how finance decision-makers believe this organisational readiness to support the transformation of finance, needs to be reflected in the wider workforce, skills and culture.
  • Register now to download the Resurgent Finance Leader report and access the research findings.