News tagged with global consumer
Muslim consumers: How do global brands become 'infidels'?
Among Islamists, certain global brands can be considered threats to Muslim identity, according to a new study in the Journal of Consumer Research.
Other Sciences / Social Sciences
May 16, 2012 |
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Smartphones fuel Samsung profit to record
(AP) -- A surge in Galaxy smartphone sales fueled earnings at Samsung Electronics to a record high in the first quarter, usually a tough season for the global consumer electronics industry, outshining handset ...
Apr 27, 2012 |
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How does the global financial crisis affect consumer decision making?
Consumers who feel financially deprived are more likely to seek scarce products, according to a new study in the Journal of Consumer Research.
Other Sciences / Social Sciences
Apr 16, 2012 |
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Yahoo! websites to get do-not-track tool
Yahoo! on Thursday said that it will soon add a tool to its websites that allows visitors to signal that they don't want their online activity tracked for ad targeting or other ends.
Mar 29, 2012 |
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China's Huawei unveils world's slimmest smartphone
Chinese telecoms giant Huawei, seeking to expand its presence in the United States and Europe, unveiled the world's slimmest smartphone on Monday.
Electronics / Consumer & Gadgets
Jan 09, 2012 |
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Global tech sales to surpass $1 trillion in 2012: forecast
Smartphones and tablet computers will help push worldwide consumer electronics spending over $1 trillion this year but growth is sluggish compared to last year, according to industry analysts.
Jan 09, 2012 |
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Samsung holds final talks on Google TV venture
Samsung Electronics is holding final talks with Google about launching a television using the US search giant's software platform next year, an executive of the South Korean company said Tuesday.
Nov 22, 2011 |
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Moody's lowers Sony rating outlook
Ratings agency Moody's Tuesday lowered the outlook for Sony's A3 long-term debt rating to "negative" as the global electronics giant faces weakening demand for LCD televisions.
Oct 18, 2011 |
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Standard for first consumer label ready for companies to buy clean power
The technical standard for the first global consumer label for companies to buy wind power and other clean renewable energy has been launched today.
Technology / Energy & Green Tech
Oct 13, 2011 |
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IBM survey reveals new type of energy concern: Lack of consumer understanding
IBM today unveiled findings from its "2011 IBM Global Utility Consumer Survey," which revealed that many consumers around the globe do not understand the basic unit of electricity pricing and other energy concepts used by ...
Technology / Energy & Green Tech
Aug 26, 2011 |
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One in five Web users visited Amazon in June: report
One out of five Internet users visited online retail giant Amazon in June, tracking firm comScore said Wednesday.
Aug 17, 2011 |
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GM to expand OnStar outside of its own models
(AP) -- The OnStar safety system is escaping from the boundaries of General Motors and will be available in the spring to people who own cars and trucks made by other auto companies.
Jan 05, 2011 |
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Global IT spending to rise nearly 5 pct in 2010: Gartner
Spending on information technology worldwide will grow nearly five percent in 2010 as an upturn in the global economy prompts companies to spend more, a consultancy said Thursday.
Jan 21, 2010 |
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Consumer electronics industry hoping for a rosier 2010
Consumer electronics manufacturers, after suffering a rare dip in sales last year, are hoping to bounce back in 2010 with smartphones, e-readers and smaller laptops leading the way.
Jan 06, 2010 |
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New Logistics Model Improves Forecast Accuracy of Retail and Packaged-Goods Orders
(PhysOrg.com) -- Whether it’s dog food or iPods, tires or televisions, virtually every consumer has endured a frustrating out-of-stock experience. Retailers hate it as much as customers, perhaps more, because they lose money ...
Other Sciences / Economics & Business
Nov 11, 2009 |
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