Second wave

New Bakkt Study Reveals Sustained Crypto Interest as Consumers Seek Regulatory Clarity

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Wednesday, June 21, 2023

Interest amongst the Crypto Curious waned to 27%, down 11 percentage points from Wave 1, which was fielded in October 2022.

Key Points: 
  • Interest amongst the Crypto Curious waned to 27%, down 11 percentage points from Wave 1, which was fielded in October 2022.
  • Overall, almost half (48%) of surveyed participants say their interest in purchasing crypto hasn’t changed, and 30% report an increase in interest.
  • “This study is a testament to continued interest in crypto and the role of regulatory clarity in catalyzing further adoption,” said Bakkt CEO Gavin Michael.
  • Security and regulation around purchasing crypto remain a top concern for both (Crypto Owners 60%, Crypto Curious 77%).

EcoFlow's Summer Sale Empowers Customers to Embrace Sustainable Energy Solutions

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Tuesday, June 20, 2023

EcoFlow's summer sale will be accessible through the EcoFlow website and Amazon .

Key Points: 
  • EcoFlow's summer sale will be accessible through the EcoFlow website and Amazon .
  • Users can harness solar energy day and night, reducing energy bills and providing reliable backup power.
  • With the launch of our summer sale, we're excited to make our solar panels, power stations and smart devices more accessible to customers.
  • We also encourage customers to explore sustainable energy sources from the comfort of their own homes."

Natura &Co posts constant currency sales growth and profitability improvement in Q1

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Tuesday, May 9, 2023

SÃO PAULO, May 9, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Natura &Co (NYSE – NTCO; B3 – NTCO3) posted a resilient performance in the first quarter of 2023, with sales growth in constant currency and an improvement in profit margins.

Key Points: 
  • Strong growth by Natura &Co Latam and Aesop;
    SÃO PAULO, May 9, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Natura &Co (NYSE – NTCO; B3 – NTCO3) posted a resilient performance in the first quarter of 2023, with sales growth in constant currency and an improvement in profit margins.
  • Natura &Co posted Q1 consolidated net revenue of R$ 8 billion, up 3.4% at constant currency (-2.8% in BRL), driven by solid constant currency (CC) growth at Natura &Co Latam and Aesop.
  • From a revenue standpoint, the highlight remains the Natura brand, which continued its strong momentum from last year, with Natura Brazil sales growing 25%, led by volume and strong productivity growth.
  • Natura &Co Latam's net sales were up by 9% in constant currency ("CC) and up 2.4% in BRL.

Natura &Co posts constant currency sales growth and profitability improvement in Q1

Retrieved on: 
Tuesday, May 9, 2023

SÃO PAULO, May 8, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Natura &Co (NYSE – NTCO; B3 – NTCO3) posted a resilient performance in the first quarter of 2023, with sales growth in constant currency and an improvement in profit margins.

Key Points: 
  • Strong growth by Natura &Co Latam and Aesop;
    SÃO PAULO, May 8, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Natura &Co (NYSE – NTCO; B3 – NTCO3) posted a resilient performance in the first quarter of 2023, with sales growth in constant currency and an improvement in profit margins.
  • Natura &Co posted Q1 consolidated net revenue of R$ 8 billion, up 3.4% at constant currency (-2.8% in BRL), driven by solid constant currency (CC) growth at Natura &Co Latam and Aesop.
  • From a revenue standpoint, the highlight remains the Natura brand, which continued its strong momentum from last year, with Natura Brazil sales growing 25%, led by volume and strong productivity growth.
  • Natura &Co Latam's net sales were up by 9% in constant currency ("CC) and up 2.4% in BRL.

JAKKS Pacific Brings Ami Amis to Fashion Famous on Roblox

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Wednesday, April 12, 2023

JAKKS Pacific, Inc. (NASDAQ: JAKK), a leading toy and consumer products manufacturer, announces a super fun integration with Ami Amis™ in the ‘ Fashion Famous ’ experience available on Roblox.

Key Points: 
  • JAKKS Pacific, Inc. (NASDAQ: JAKK), a leading toy and consumer products manufacturer, announces a super fun integration with Ami Amis™ in the ‘ Fashion Famous ’ experience available on Roblox.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20230412005321/en/
    JAKKS Pacific Ami Amis on Roblox (Graphic: Business Wire)
    Our cute collaboration invites Roblox fans into a knitted carnival world full of interactive fun and activities.
  • When fans enter through the Fashion Famous experience lobby, they’ll be greeted by our Ami Amis crew.
  • “We are thrilled to see our partnership with Fashion Famous launch, bringing the Ami Amis brand to life for our fans and introducing a new audience to our tight-knit crew.

Coreum L1 Launches, with New Smart Token Technology to Unlock Potential of DeFi

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Friday, March 24, 2023

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates, March 24, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Coreum, the new enterprise-grade layer one blockchain developed by the Coreum Development Foundation, has officially launched. The low-latency, proof-of-stake blockchain supports the expansion of modular, fast, secure, and interoperable blockchain-based applications, ultimately cultivating the mass adoption of decentralized technology among enterprise-grade entities.

Key Points: 
  • Truly plug-and-play, these tokens are faster, more secure, and more reliable compared to smart contracts.
  • The release of the Coreum blockchain represents the last step of what has been a well-staged development plan, with its origin based on the Sologenic Tokenization Technology .
  • Corerum has just launched its second wave of grants, Wave 2, geared at projects that will leverage Coreum's proprietary Smart Token technology.
  • To apply for a Coreum Smart Token grant, visit https://coreum.typeform.com/wave-2 .

The Black Consumer Project Streams Live For Black History Month

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Tuesday, February 28, 2023

BURBANK, Calif., Feb. 28, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- ThinkNow, a leading cross-cultural insights and research technology company, and Quantasy + Associates, a creative and digital marketing agency, just announced the release of Wave 4 of the Black Consumer Project focused on Black Americans' consumption of Media and Entertainment.

Key Points: 
  • The Black Consumer Project, a joint effort between the two agencies, is a first-of-its-kind nationally representative study providing comprehensive insights into Black Americans' attitudes, beliefs, and behaviors.
  • The Black Consumer Project aims to fill a critical gap in the market research industry by providing nuanced and intersectional insights into the Black American experience.
  • The Black Consumer Project is generating significant interest from a range of industries and is poised to become a leading resource for brands seeking to better understand and connect with Black American consumers.
  • Black Consumer Project LIVE from Atlanta and recordings from previous waves are now available to stream at no cost on Quantasy's Q3 platform.

Americans Believe Grocery Store Profits are 14 Times Higher than Reality and Inflation Is Twice as High as Actual, dunnhumby Finds

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Wednesday, February 15, 2023

Consumers who reported they would have difficulty covering an unexpected expense of $400 dropped from 64% in July to 60% in November 2022.

Key Points: 
  • Consumers who reported they would have difficulty covering an unexpected expense of $400 dropped from 64% in July to 60% in November 2022.
  • In addition, 48% of consumers reported they are getting the kind of food they want to eat compared to 43% in the second wave.
  • When asked about 2023, only 22% of respondents predicted inflation and the state of the country will get better.
  • Forty-seven percent of respondents predicted inflation and the state of the country would improve three years from now.

Nintendo Download: In Its Prime

Retrieved on: 
Thursday, February 9, 2023

(Photo: Business Wire)

Key Points: 
  • (Photo: Business Wire)
    Metroid Prime Remastered – The first Metroid Prime game has been remastered for the Nintendo Switch system with HD visuals and enhanced sound!
  • Nintendo Switch Online Member Exclusive: Nintendo Switch Game Vouchers – Save on two digital games!
  • Game Boy – Nintendo Switch Online Library – Select Game Boy games are being added to Nintendo Switch Online !
  • Game Boy Advance – Nintendo Switch Online Library – Select Game Boy Advance games are being added to Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack !

Record Level 3Q 2022 Wireless LAN Revenues Defy Ongoing Supply Problems, According to Dell'Oro Group

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Tuesday, December 13, 2022

REDWOOD CITY, Calif., Dec. 13, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- According to a recently published report from Dell'Oro Group, the trusted source for market information about the telecommunications, security, networks, and data center industries, the Wireless LAN market hit a new record of $2.4 Billion in the third quarter, despite the continuing supply bottlenecks. The market grew a surprising 32 percent year over year; meanwhile, manufacturers still have a huge pile-up of backlogged orders.  

Key Points: 
  • "The third quarter saw the second highest level of shipment volumes in history a testament to manufacturers' excellent navigation of the supply constraints," said Sin Morgan, Wireless LAN Research Director at Dell'Oro Group.
  • On top of this, the high adoption of Wi-Fi 6 is driving up prices, having an accelerating effect on revenues.
  • Arista and Ruijie Networks, two companies each with a small Wireless LAN market share, made bold moves focusing on expansion.
  • Public Cloud managed APs are growing faster than the market and represented 30 percent of Wireless LAN revenues.