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Selasa, 31 Agustus 2010
New Hartman Group Study Reveals that Three-Fourths of the U. S. Population Now Buys Organic Products, Up from 55% in 2000
New Hartman Group Study Reveals that Three-Fourths of the U. S. Population Now Buys Organic Products, Up from 55% in 2000
The Hartman Group report, "Organic2006," provides rich insights into the lifestyle, shopping, purchase and usage habits driving the organic frenzy in today's marketplace and finds that as organic products have become more available and accessible, consumers have responded in kind, almost three-quarters of the U. S. population buy organic products at least occasionally.
Bellevue, WA (PRWEB) May 10, 2006
Organics is hot. From Ahold to Wal-Mart, and seemingly everyone in between, companies are scrambling to introduce more and more organic products into specialty and mass market retail channels. In a new report released today by The Hartman Group, an updated spotlight highlights the consumer attitudes and behaviors heating the organic firebrand.
The report, “Organics 2006: Consumer Attitudes & Behavior, Five Years Later & Into the Future,” provides rich insights into the lifestyle, shopping, purchase and usage habits driving the organic frenzy in today’s marketplace and finds that as organic products have become more available and accessible, consumers have responded in kind – almost three-quarters of the U. S. population buy organic products at least occasionally. At the core of the market, 23 percent of U. S. consumers buy organic products on a regular (at least weekly) basis.
Organics has overtaken “natural” as a buzzword for mainstream consumers interested in higher quality food experiences from the dual perspective of health and gourmet eating. “Organics stands at the heart of many American’s food aspirations, even those who rarely purchase organics,” said Laurie Demeritt, President & COO, The Hartman Group.
The Organics 2006 report is a comprehensive analysis of the demographics, channels and adoption pathways of organic products consumption.
Additional findings include:
Channels: Compared to five years ago, consumers are much more likely to use natural food stores to purchase organic foods and beverages: 29% were doing so in 2000, while nearly half (49%) are doing so today. Furthermore, while using grocery stores for organic purchases has fallen somewhat (from 63% of consumers in 2000 to 58% in 2005), using supercenter/discount stores for organics has increased (from 9% to 15%).
Demographics: Compared to the general population, two ethnic and racial groups are somewhat more likely to purchase organics: Asian Americans and Latino/Hispanic Americans. Latino/Hispanic Americans and African Americans are much more likely than Caucasians to be what The Hartman Group terms "Core Organic Consumers," those most involved in the organics world.
Emerging usage theme: In both quantitative and qualitative research, one of the strongest concerns expressed by consumers compared to five years ago is the impact of additional hormones in food products and their effect on children’s health.
“Organic has less relevance for consumers when one moves into the center store and into categories that are inherently processed to a larger degree with numerous ingredients,” said Michelle Barry, The Hartman Group’s Senior Vice President of Consumer Insights & Trends. “The exceptions here are categories frequently eaten by children, where the value of organic is significant to the parent.”
About The Hartman Group
The Hartman Group, Inc., founded 1989, is a full-service consulting and market research firm offering a wide range of services and products specializing on the health and wellness markets. The company's headquarters are located in Bellevue, Washington.
Additional information about the Organics 2006 report, how health and wellness is redefining consumer lifestyles and The Hartman Group’s consumer insight work can be found at The Hartman Group website – www. hartman-group. com.
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Senin, 30 Agustus 2010
Minggu, 29 Agustus 2010
Failed New Year’s Resolutions Serve a Purpose – Try Again with Color
Failed New Year’s Resolutions Serve a Purpose – Try Again with Color
A mom/daughter fitness publishing team is encouraging mainstream America to make full use of the eleven months of potential fitness improvement left in this year, and offers some practical tips and a tool that can help turn fitness resolutions into daily action, and daily actions into long term healthier lifestyles.
St. Paul, MN (PRWEB) January 25, 2005
With obesity and lifestyle-related disease threatening to overwhelm the U. S. healthcare system, itÂ’s important that people not give up on their failed fitness or health-related New YearÂ’s resolutions, putting them off until next year. A mom/daughter fitness publishing team is encouraging mainstream America to make full use of the eleven months of potential fitness improvement left in this year, and offers some practical tips and a tool that can help turn fitness resolutions into daily action, and daily actions into long term healthier lifestyles.
“In making a resolution, you made a decision to change, and that’s important in itself. Rather than beat yourself up over the failure, take a closer look at the positive things you did or learned that could help you succeed in the future,” says Stillwater MN based Jennifer Luhrs, creator and publisher of the Streaming Colors™ Fitness Journal.
“Also list some of the factors that derailed you, and start breaking those down into smaller, more specific barriers you can overcome one step at a time,” says daughter Alexis Luhrs, 26. “For instance, instead of giving up all sweets forever -- a resolution that’s bound for failure – resolve this month to turn down those tempting breakfast pastries at work and have a slice of whole wheat toast and peanut butter instead. Then move on from there.”
Luhrs, 55, and her Los Angeles based daughter believe many people make resolutions that are too sweeping and general to be realistic. To make big changes over time people should reward themselves with color each day for the small victories they achieve. On the Streaming Colors fitness calendar, boldly-outlined daily modules are colored in each day to show positive fitness or health actions. Each person determines their own goals and creates their monthly color key. Yellow might indicate exercise, orange could track fruits and vegetable consumption, green might celebrate a french fry-free day, and red could show you met your daily goal for limiting alcohol intake. Coloring is fun and serves as a reward for daily actions. A lack of color is a reminder and motivator to try a little harder.
The Luhrs women add these tips for turning your resolutions into lasting lifestyle changes:
-Results-oriented goals such as “lose 20 pounds” should be replaced by action-oriented goals that you can track, such as “walk briskly for 60 minutes, six days a week.”
-Treat the first of each month as if it were the first of the year. Evaluate your successes or challenges from the previous month and adjust your new small goals accordingly. Using your Streaming Colors calendar you can revise and update your color key and goals each month.
-Build your exercise goals around an activity you enjoy or something fun you want to do by a set date in the future, so that exercise enhances your lifestyle, rather than feeling like punishment. For example, planning to bike along the Tour de France route next July would be a great incentive to train on your stationary bike. A future hiking trip with your kids could motivate you to get out and walk each day.
“Home exercise enthusiasts, runners and others who have decided to take charge of their own fitness and health were the first large groups to embrace our calendars. They are spreading the word to friends and through the online fitness forums,” says Jennifer Luhrs. “Now we want to reach the vast majority of people who think it takes willpower to begin a program. Our message to every American is that you are already on a program, by virtue of what you do -- or don’t do -- for your health each day. Today is the day to start tracking what you’re already doing, so you’ll know where to improve. Then start coloring in something positive on your calendar every day, no matter how small, to get moving in a healthier direction.”
The Streaming Colors Fitness Journal ($15.95) is available online at www. streamingcolors. com and at amazon. com. Ask for it through your employer, health care provider, fitness trainer and other retailers.
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PSS Named to Entrepreneur Magazine's Hot 100 Fast-Growth Companies
PSS Named to Entrepreneur Magazine's Hot 100 Fast-Growth Companies
PSS is the only contact center solutions company recognized as one of the fastest growing companies in America.
Dublin, Calif. (PRWEB) May 8, 2008
PSS, a leading provider of contact center software and services, has been selected by Entrepreneur Magazine as one of the nation's Hot 100 fast-growth businesses for 2008. Culled from a database of nearly 21 million companies, Entrepreneur Magazine and research provider CentrisPoint distinguished the Hot 100 based on rapid sales growth, positive job growth, and other select criteria. The Hot 100 ranking appears in the May issue of Entrepreneur, on newsstands now. PSS is the only company on the list specializing in contact center solutions.
"PSS has grown largely by word of mouth. Our customers continue to come back to us year after year, and every year they seem to spread our secret to more colleagues," said Todd Funk, President and CEO of PSS. "I'd like to thank our customers once again for their loyalty and for sharing our story."
PSS customers, who include some of the world's largest financial institutions, healthcare systems, and airlines, have collectively deployed over 100,000 ports of IVR and over 50,000 seats of CTI. PSS helps these customers manage and maintain their existing infrastructure while they transition gracefully to next generation technology based on VoiceXML, SIP, and SOA. As part of the transition process, PSS provides comprehensive solutions that include custom IVR and CTI development, comprehensive 24x7x365 support, as well as infrastructure from partners such as Genesys, Nortel, Holly Connects, and Voxeo.
About PSS:
PSS helps enterprises transition gracefully from legacy to next generation contact center infrastructure. Through a unique combination of products, services, and 24x7x365 Extended Life support, PSS customers can transition to VoiceXML, CTI, SIP, SOA, and Web Services as rapidly or gradually as business priorities demand. Recognized as one of the fastest growing private companies in America, PSS customers include American Express, AT&T, US Airways, and United Healthcare. For more information, visit http://www. psshelp. com/ (http://www. psshelp. com/).
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Sabtu, 28 Agustus 2010
Debenhams Launches Ultimate app for Shoppers on the Move
Debenhams Launches Ultimate app for Shoppers on the Move
Debenhams has launched the ideal mobile app for shoppers
London, England (PRWEB) October 13, 2010
Debenhams has announced the launch of the ultimate app for the professional shopper.
Time-poor consumers can now shop with Debenhams directly from their mobile whether on the morning commute or waiting for friends at the pub.
Even the Saturday shopping excursion is transformed by the Debenhams mobile app (http://www. debenhams. com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/category_10001_10001_157103_-1), saving customers both time and money. The innovative 'Barcode Scanner', the first by a high street retailer, uses the phone's camera to snap product barcodes, automatically checking pricing and reviews. Buying via the app avoids queuing and means products can also be saved for a post-payday splurge.
Simon Forster, Online Trading Director for Debenhams said: "This is the app that every shopper has yearned for. Acting as a pocket personal shopper, downloading the Debenhams app means that getting lost, not being able to find your size and having to carry heavy bags home are pitfalls of shopping trips past.
"The ultimate shopping companion whether at home, on the bus or pounding the pavements, this is the app that could put Trinny and Susannah out of business."
Customers no longer have to scroll endlessly through reams of products online. The app's personalised 'My Debenhams' tab narrows down the selection of items displayed by type, brand, colour, price and size.
The 'Wish List' and 'Gift List' features have been designed to help shoppers cope with their shopping, particularly in the run-up to Christmas. Savvy users can email friends and family with their very own wish list of gifts (http://www. debenhams. com/gifts-toys ) created by scanning products in store or selecting via the app.
They can also organise their own shopping by using the gift list tab to allocate products to friends and family in their address book.
To help locate that perfect gift, the app will also feature a 'Christmas' section, identifying gifts for her and for him to solve even the most difficult to-buy-for conundrums.
Forster added: "Come Christmas, the Debenhams app will transform the on-the-go shopping experience, enabling customers to manage their purchases wherever and whenever they want at the busiest time of the year."
'Store Finder' is the shopping sat-nav, using GPS technology to help customers navigate the high street, locating their nearest Debenhams store as well as linking to Google maps to provide directions. Store contact details, opening hours, facilities and a floor guide are also available.
Debenhams is exploring further mobile developments for the near future.
About the app:
The fully transactional Debenhams app can be downloaded for free for the iPhone and iPod Touch from the App Store now. It was developed in conjunction with No Need for Mirrors.
About Debenhams:
Debenhams is a leading department stores group with a strong presence in key product categories including womenswear (including evening dresses (http://www. debenhams. com/women/occasion-evening-wear) and coast dresses (http://www. debenhams. com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/Navigate? storeId=10001&lid=%2F%2Fproductsuniverse%2Fen_GB%2Fproduct_online%3DY%2Fcategories%3C%2Fcategories%3C%2Fbrand_description%3E&catalogId=10001&said=brand_description) menswear, childrenswear, home and health and beauty.
Debenhams is the second largest department store chain in the UK.
Debenhams operates 167 stores in the UK, Republic of Ireland and Denmark, comprising 154 full department stores and 13 Desire by Debenhams stores, which is a small store concept featuring an edited product range. Debenhams also has 60 international franchise stores in 23 countries. Debenhams online store can be found at Debenhams. com, where shoppers can find out all about the latest products to reach Debenhams's via Debenhams TV (http://www. debenhams. com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/category_10001_10001_162101_-1 ).
Designers at Debenhams include Ted Baker, Jeff Banks, Jasper Conran, Erickson Beamon, FrostFrench, Henry Holland, Betty Jackson, Ben de Lisi, Julien Macdonald, Melissa Odabash, Jane Packer, Pearce Fionda, Janet Reger, John Rocha, Lisa Stickley, Eric Van Peterson and Matthew Williamson.
PR Contact:
Ruth Attridge
PR Manager - Menswear, Beauty, International & Retail Services
Debenhams
33 Wigmore Street
London
W1U 1QX
0207 529 0172
Http://www. debenhams. com
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Jumat, 27 Agustus 2010
Irish Education Council Deploying Lombardi Business Process Management (BPM) Suite
Irish Education Council Deploying Lombardi Business Process Management (BPM) Suite
Satyam & Lombardi collaborate on awards management processes for FETAC.
London, UK (PRWEB) January 8, 2008
Lombardi®, a leader in business process management (BPM) software, today announced that Satyam Computer Services Ltd. is deploying its award-winning Teamworks® BPM software suite at The Further Education Training and Awards Council (FETAC) of Ireland. The deployment is part of a major contract awarded to Satyam to develop enterprise-class processes that support FETAC's core business needs.
FETAC makes approximately 100,000 awards every year to students completing a range of education and training programs within Ireland. Awards Management at FETAC consists of different business processes focusing on Awards Standards, Program Evaluation, Certification and Program Validation. Lombardi Teamworks forms the backbone of Satyam's solution.
"Our consulting-led approach enabled us to showcase a solution framework that will enable FETAC to achieve its business goals," said Sriram Krishnan, Satyam's senior vice president of Consulting and Enterprise Solutions. "Lombardi's robust product offering, coupled with our execution capabilities, will prove to be a winning combination."
Satyam, a leader in BPM consulting and services, will be responsible for end-to-end delivery of FETAC's new program. It will roll out a multi-tiered solution focused on Process Management, Business Intelligence and Document Management.
Satyam will initially use Teamworks to coordinate FETAC business processes that support Awards Management. Teamworks will improve process visibility and performance for FETAC, enhance collaboration among business stakeholders, and reduce cycle times. In the future, Teamworks will streamline core certification processes such as quality assurance and program validation.
"With Teamworks, Satyam can rapidly design and implement mission-critical business processes for FETAC, enabling the customer to benefit almost immediately," said Alan Godfrey, EVP and European general manager, Lombardi. "Lombardi is clearly playing a critical role in helping government agencies and companies of all sizes to manage, scale and improve their core business processes."
Lombardi Teamworks® (http://www. lombardi. com/bpm-software-products. php) is a leading BPM software suite for designing, executing, and improving business processes. Teamworks for Office™ (http://www. lombardi. com/bpm-microsoft-office. php) makes it easy for anyone to participate in business process management using the familiar Microsoft® Office System products. Lombardi Blueprint™ (http://www. lombardi. com/bpm-blueprint-product. php) is the only on-demand, collaborative process documenting tool that enables companies to map processes, identify problems and prioritize improvement opportunities.
About FETAC
As the national awarding body for further education and training in Ireland, the Further Education and Training Awards Council (FETAC) (http://www. fetac. ie) gives people the opportunity to gain recognition for learning in education or training centres, in the work place and in the community. Programmes leading to FETAC awards are offered nationwide by a wide range of providers in diverse settings, including BIM, Fáilte Ireland (CERT), FÁS and Teagasc centres, VEC's, adult and community education and training centres, Institutes of Technology and in the workplace.
FETAC was set up as a statutory body on 11 June 2001 by the Minister for Education and Science under the Qualifications (Education & Training) Act, 1999. FETAC has responsibility for making awards previously made by BIM, Fáilte Ireland (CERT), FÁS, NCVA and Teagasc and has made over 500,000 awards to date.
About Satyam
Satyam (NYSE: SAY) is a leading global business and information technology company that delivers consulting, systems integration, and outsourcing solutions to clients in over 20 industries. Satyam has deep industry and functional expertise, leading technology practices, and an advanced, global delivery model to help clients transform their highest-value business processes and improve their business performance.
Satyam is powered by nearly 45,700* professionals who excel in engineering and product development, supply chain management, client relationship management, business process quality, business intelligence, enterprise integration, and infrastructure management, among other key capabilities.
It operates through 27* state-of-the-art development centres in the US, Canada, Brazil, the UK, Hungary, Egypt, UAE, India, China, Malaysia, Singapore, and Australia. It serves 599* global companies, of which 173* are Fortune Global 500 and Fortune US 500 corporations. * As of September 30, 2007
About Lombardi
Lombardi is a leader in business process management (BPM) software for companies, systems integrators and government agencies. We offer award-winning BPM technology, know-how and services to help our customers become Process-Driven. Lombardi products are built on open standards, and provide ongoing prioritization, planning, visibility and control of business processes, increasing the speed and flexibility with which organizations can manage their business process activity and decision-making.
Lombardi (http://www. lombardi. com) is behind some of the largest, most successful BPM implementations in the world. Our customers include Allianz Life, Aflac, Banco Espirito Santo, Capital One, Dell, El Paso Corp., Hasbro, ING Direct, Maritz Travel, National Bank of Canada, National Institute of Health, Rabobank, Safety-Kleen, Sprint, T-Mobile, Universal Music Group, Xbridge, and numerous governmental agencies.
Lombardi, Teamworks are registered trademarks and Teamworks Process Optimizer, Teamworks Portal, Teamworks for Office 2003 and Lombardi Blueprint are trademarks of Lombardi Software, Inc. All other company/product names and service marks may be trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies.
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