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SACRAMENTO, CA–(Marketwired – May 13, 2013) – Searching for effective solutions to daunting skincare concerns like wrinkles, rosacea and dry skin? Fortunately, gorgeous skin is possible for any skin type with L’Occitane. The latest article by Skincare-News.com A L’Occitane Product for Every Skincare Concern discusses the high-quality ingredients that make L’Occitane products effective in dealing with all skin types and conditions.
Supermarket says it is winning shoppers from Tesco after no horse DNA was found in its products
Unlike many of its rivals, Waitrose has benefited from the clean bill of health it was given during the horsemeat scandal, with the upmarket retailer reporting an 11% boost in sales in the past three months.
The company, which was unaffected by the appearance of horse DNA in any of its products, said customers trusted the stores over its competitors and that it had been winning shoppers from Tesco – one of the worst-affected grocers.
The managing director, Mark Price, said: “I think we’re a business that has got a heart and soul, which we haven’t lost through the economic downturn, and we want to help our customers while being true to our principles.
“There are moral issues in some of the ways things are produced and customers may not have as much money in their pockets, but want to know now more than ever where their meat has come from and that it has been treated fairly.”
Fresh meat sales increased 12% over the last three months, with prepacked beef sales up 15%. Customers topped 5 million over the quarter for the first time in the supermarket’s history, along with a 50% rise in online grocery sales, which are now worth £300m a year.
Although no horsemeat was found in Waitrose products, the company did discover pork in some of its beef meatballs. Price admitted: “That was embarrassing and we ended that relationship with the supplier. But we’ve since launched our own frozen processing plant, so we know exactly what goes into our food.”
The new factory will open next month and it means several frozen meat lines have been taken off Waitrose shelves as bosses wait for the new site to open.
The company, part of the John Lewis Partnership, now sources all its beef from the UK, including in its ready meals, sandwiches and fresh mince.
Waitrose corned beef is also being produced in the UK for the first time, after its rival Asda found the horse drug phenylbutazone – or bute – in its own-brand corned beef. This week Waitrose also announced that all fish would come from independently certified sustainable sources within three years.
According to the latest Kantar Worldpanel retail data, Waitrose’s market share grew to 4.9% in April, compared with 4.5% last year, gaining customers faster than Tesco, Asda, Sainsbury’s and Morrisons combined.
Price also believes one of the biggest causes of a shift to Waitrose has been the company’s price promise, matching Tesco on 7,000 items and also beating Sainsbury’s on some products.
He said: “We are less expensive than we were perhaps historically, but I think customers are now realising we match Tesco and in many cases beat Sainsbury’s on price. Also, some of the basic lines we sell are better quality than Tesco finest.”
Last year Waitrose sales were up 6.7% to £5.76bn, with an operating profit of £292.3m, up 12.2%. It led to staff earning a 17% bonus.
With Waitrose’s online service continuing to grow, it could end its exclusive product relationship with Ocado after it was revealed that the online grocer was in discussions with rival Morrisons over launching a delivery service.
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WOODBRIDGE, ON, April 29, 2013
WOODBRIDGE, ON, April 29, 2013 /PRNewswire/ – Pivotal Therapeutics Inc. (OTCQX: PVTTF) (CNSX: PVO), a specialty pharmaceutical company with a focus on Omega-3 therapies
for cardiovascular disease (CVD) and overall health, announced its
operational highlights and financial results for the fiscal year ended
December 31, 2012.
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SANTA ANA, Calif., April 25, 2013
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PHOENIX, AZ–(Marketwired – Apr 25, 2013) – Suntron Corporation, a leader in integrated electronics manufacturing systems (EMS), announces that it offers a variety of manufacturing services, including large scale integration, for semiconductor capital equipment companies. Suntron offers multiple clean-room options to serve the needs of a wide range of product classes, and has developed diverse quality control and test systems to meet the strict manufacturing needs for this industry.
Read this article: Suntron Corporation Offers EMS Services for Semiconductor Equipment
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NEW YORK, April 24, 2013
NEW YORK, April 24, 2013 /PRNewswire/ — Winning Brands Corporation (OTC Pink: WNBD) www.WinningBrands.com announces that a reverse split of its common stock will go into effect as of April 25, 2013 on a basis of 1:500. A 90% reduction in the current authorized level of common stock will be implemented by the Winning Brands Board, providing a new lower common share cap of 500 million.
The result of the action will be a reduction in the number of Winning Brands common shares outstanding to 9,996,078 as of April 25th. No fractional shares will be issued. The trading symbol will be WNBDD for 20 days in order to designate the corporate action, following which the symbol will revert to WNBD. The new CUSIP Number will be 975012204.
Winning Brands CEO, Eric Lehner, comments further: “There are two benefits to the company from this action. The first pertains to corporate finance. This share consolidation is a step toward the company’s previously announced plan to become registered with the Securities & Exchange Commission by adopting a more conventional share structure and thus providing a more attractive basis for financing the registration related activities. Appointment of auditors registered with the PCAOB (Public Company Accounting Oversight Board) will follow. If SEC registration is obtained, Winning Brands will seek quotation at the OTCQB level of www.OTCMarkets.com with possible dollar volume liquidity advantages for shareholders. The second benefit to Winning Brands is an improved basis to accelerate operational work, including the recruitment of new sales personnel, with the top priority being the hiring of U.S. sales management.”
Most Winning Brands common shareholders do not need to take special steps in order for their holdings to be converted into the new shares, because this will be carried out automatically by FINRA member investment dealerships before and during trading transactions, with restated holdings appearing automatically in electronic accounts, pertaining to the new CUSIP number. Winning Brands shares are not currently eligible for clearance through all brokerages and implementation procedure amongst organizations may vary.
All shareholders are invited to e-mail the company with questions. The questions will be tabulated and form the basis of a conference call to be announced in the first week of May, in which answers, clarification and further explanation will be provided. Please address all enquiries to the Office of the Assistant to the CEO: Jean@WinningBrands.ca. Mr. Lehner maintains a CEO weblog for the benefit of shareholders at www.WinningBrandsCorporation.com/blog. It serves as an overview of operational highlights, provides answers to many shareholder questions and should be considered a source of public information pertaining to the company pursuant to SEC Fair Disclosure guidelines.
Mr. Lehner concludes: “This is a case of Winning Brands advancing. The reverse split is part of an assertive registration and company uplisting effort. Winning Brands has risen upward through the OTC ranks of non-reporting issuers in our formative years to reach the highest available level in Pink Sheets, “Current Information”. Now we are targeting the next level up – OTCQB. In the business, we have earned very desirable retailer relationships as a foundation for success. We must increase consumer awareness of our products and consumer traffic to these well-known retailers. Additionally, aggressive business development in the industrial and commercial sectors with our existing products, as well as new ones that are currently under development, is being planned. The bottom line is that we can accomplish a great deal more and are ambitious to get it done. We continue to mature as a young publicly held venture and look forward to deepening our relationships on all sides”.
ABOUT WINNING BRANDS CORPORATION: Winning Brands is a manufacturer of advanced cleaning solutions including 1000+ Stain Remover, World’s Most Versatile Cleaning Solution™, through its subsidiary Niagara Mist Marketing Ltd. www.1000Plus.ca 1000+ is an alternative to conventional cleaning solvents and is considered to have unique desirable properties. 1000+ Stain Remover is a Schedule Contract Holder under the U.S. Government’s General Service Administration www.WinningBrandsGOV.com and is now registered with the U.S. Department of Defense EMALL. The innovative stain remover and multi-cleaner was known during early marketing as Winning Colours. The brand’s remarkable cleaning characteristics in household, commercial and industrial applications can be seen on Facebook (www.facebook.com/1000PlusStainRemover) and Youtube (www.youtube.com/results?search_query=1000%2B+stain+remover&oq=1000%2B+Stain+&aq=0&aqi=g1&aql=&gs_sm=c&gs_upl=5756l10795l0l13588l12l12l0l1l1l0l219l1669l2.6.3l11l0). 1000+ Stain Remover is available coast-to-coast in Canada in some of that country’s largest retailers and a growing number of U.S. outlets. Winning Brands intends to launch complementary products to its existing channels and expand its reach into additional sectors of its marketplace. The company’s goal is that 1000+ and its other Winning Brand peer products become household names and favourites in their categories. Additional key brands include CLEAN1 Hard Surface Cleaner, KIND Laundry Products and ReGUARD4 bunker gear cleaning solutions for firefighters.
PRODUCT INFORMATION and INTERVIEWS:
Jean Wursten-May, Assistant to the CEO
220A-11 Victoria Street, Barrie, Ontario, Canada L4N 6T3
Tel: (705) 737-4062 Fax: (705) 737-9793 jean@winningbrands.ca
1000+, CLEAN1, KIND and ReGUARD4 are trademarks of Niagara Mist Marketing Ltd in connection with indicated uses. Safe Harbor: Statements contained in this news release, other than those identifying historical facts, constitute “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and the Safe Harbor provisions as contained in the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Such forward-looking statements relating to the Company’s future expectations, including but not limited to revenues and earnings, technology efficacy, strategies and plans, are subject to safe harbors protection. Actual Company results and performance may be materially different from any future results, performance, strategies, plans, or achievements that may be expressed or implied by any such forward-looking statements. The Company disclaims any obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements.
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SACRAMENTO, CA–(Marketwired – Apr 24, 2013) – When people want premium, science-based skincare products, they turn to SkinCeuticals. SkinCeuticals offers a continually expanding and evolving line of products made with the highest quality formulas. Of course, the key to any effective skincare regimen is finding the right product combinations for a particular skin type or condition. The latest article by Skincare-News.com SkinCeuticals Regimen for All Skin Types and Anti-Aging Needs: The 8 Top Skincare Sets for Healthy, Youthful Skin discusses the various beauty sets SkinCeuticals offers and how they can transform any complexion into smooth, youthful radiance.
Read more here: Anti-Aging Skincare Breakthrough From SkinCeuticals: Skincare Sets for Youthful Skin — Presented by Skincare-News.com