They, too, were filled with department stores. Back in the year 2000, US department store revenue was about US$230 billion ($379b) a year. The department store is going the way of the small-town main street; it’s not totally clear what it is there for any more. Yet it’s not quite right to say that department store revenues have been falling steadily for 25 years. Did the pandemic rekindle our love of the department store?
Source:New Zealand Herald
October 18, 2024 00:59 UTC
US industrial production came in -0.6% lower in September than a year ago, and also lower than in August. It was another big Japanese data miss because markets had forecast a +0.5% rise. But markets thought this was a bit lame in the circumstances and they all moved lower with equity markets falling -1% and yields on Chinese benchmark bonds falling too. Markets haven't yet seen the policy action they want after the 'bazooka' expectations were started a month or so ago. And also as expected, Turkey kept its policy rate unchanged at its overnight meeting, but at 50%.
Source:New Zealand Herald
October 18, 2024 00:51 UTC
The winners of the fifth Pixel Awards have been announced, showcasing exceptional creativity and innovation in digital out-of-home. This year saw a record number of entries in the industry category, with 17 agencies taking part, along with 30 entries in our newly introduced student category. In the industry category, first place went to Joachim Pearson and Oscar Randle from Yarn for their Bargain Box Crowdometer campaign for My Food Bag, earning $5,000 cash and a $40,000 media campaign. ), but the DOOH cream rose to the top with simple, insight-driven ideas that used fresh data and tech.”Since its inception, the Pixel Awards have received 199 entries from 160 teams representing 95 different brands. Event organisers Lumo can’t wait to see even more innovative campaigns in 2025 when the awards return for another exciting year!
Source:Stuff
October 18, 2024 00:39 UTC
Written By: mickysavage - Date published: 8:53 am, October 18th, 2024 - 43 commentsCategories: greens, Parliament, political parties - Tags:The Greens have clearly struggled with what to do about Darlene Tana. They have for some time opposed the Waka Jumping law. They had the allegations that Tana was involved in the exploitation of migrant workers investigated by Barrister Rachel Burt. Refusing to use the Waka jumping law to protect a non member is stretching the principles previously expressed to the breaking point. And the Green Party delegates have unanimously chosen to use the Waka jumping law.
Source:Stuff
October 17, 2024 23:56 UTC
Photo: LDR / Torika Tokalau / StuffTwo park benches at a popular sports park in south Auckland will be removed after complaints of anti-social behaviour. A Manurewa local board reported on Thursday that complaints about the Randwick Park benches had been received from nearby residents. "Indecent acts, loitering, things thrown into the roadway were the primary concerns supplied," Auckland Transport (AT) said. Manurewa local board had asked to remove the benches and put them to use elsewhere, AT said. "The seats in question serve little purpose because they face into the street rather than the park," local board chair Matt Winiata said.
Source:Stuff
October 17, 2024 22:08 UTC
They had good wheelchair bays – I think it was the East Stand. But now for The Port that’s in the South Stand, which isn’t wheelchair friendly at all. We’ve managed to come up with a solution.”Ross hopes his efforts will spark change not just at Go Media Stadium but around the country to improve accessibility for people with disabilities to attend sporting events. Wheelchair users, come along; it’ll be fantastic.”Auckland FC’s first A-League Men’s match is on Saturday October 19, against Brisbane Roar at Go Media Stadium, Mt Smart. READ MORE: Auckland FC say A-League debut game ‘set to sell out’ at Go Media Stadium >>>>FixtureGame to be played on Saturday October 19, 2024Men’s A-LeagueAuckland FC v Brisbane RoarGo Media Stadium Mt Smart, Auckland, 5pmAcknowledgementThis article was first published at nzherald.co.nz and has been republished with permission.
Source:New Zealand Herald
October 17, 2024 21:32 UTC
Former One Direction star Liam Payne has died outside a hotel in the Argentine capital Buenos Aires, local police have confirmed. The 31-year-old British musician was found dead after falling from the hotel’s third floor, according to local media. Former One Direction member Liam Payne has died in Buenos Aires, aged 31 Credit: Getty ImagesWho was Liam Payne? Liam Payne was a former member of One Direction, the British boy band formed on The X Factor. Payne rose to global fame as part of the since-disbanded pop group, alongside Harry Styles, Zayn Malik, Niall Horan and Louis Tomlinson.
Source:Stuff
October 17, 2024 20:42 UTC
Photo / Dean PurcellAs seen with other teams “gutted” by Stuff (“the print producer situation is particularly glaring”, the letter said) these changes would lead to “massive overwork” for those who survive, staff told management. The 2% will be matched for those on salaries above the stepped pay system, a person close to the situation told Media Insider. More Stuff teams face cutsMedia Insider understands other teams at Stuff were called into meetings on Thursday about further proposed job cuts. He told Media Insider his co-art director, Sam Wieck, is picking up the art department and publishing duties. A spokesperson for TVNZ told Media Insider the broadcaster doesn’t comment on details of negotiations, but said it had been working collaboratively with the unions to hear how they believe the organisation can meet its $30 million revenue challenge.
Source:Stuff
October 17, 2024 16:04 UTC
Photo: suppliedThe Advertising Standards Complaints Board has ruled the New Zealand Herald's front-page advertisment from Hobson's Pledge breached the Advertising Standards Code. The Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) said it received 672 complaints regarding the advertisement and accepted 655 complaints to go to its complaints board. The authority ruled three claims in the ad were "misleading" and emphasised the importance of factual accuracy in advocacy advertising. ASA said other concerns raised by complainants were considered by the complaints board, however, it ruled there were no further breaches of the Advertising Standards code. "We've undertaken a thorough review of our advocacy advertising policy and processes, including a focus on how we can ensure claims made in advocacy ads are substantiated by the advertiser."
Source:New Zealand Herald
October 17, 2024 14:27 UTC
Written By: mickysavage - Date published: 12:35 pm, October 17th, 2024 - 21 commentsCategories: Environment, national, nicola willis, nz first, same old national, transport - Tags:The Cook Strait Ferry issue is getting to a critical point. And there is a growing sense that National’s preference to remove rail capacity is meeting with staunch resistance from NZ First. And when asked about the Ferries Winston Peters claimed that with careful maintenance the current ferries could last for twenty years. When asked about rail ferries, David Seymour mused on Q+A that maybe the South Island doesn’t really need a railway system. Costing the country half a billion dollar plus in an anti rail knee jerk response should have a severe consequence.
Source:Stuff
October 17, 2024 11:59 UTC
This is sad and desperate now…Darleen Tana off to the Court of Appeal to argue for her place in ParliamentIndependent MP Darleen Tana will go to the Court of Appeal to argue for her place in Parliament, according to her former colleagues at the Green Party. - Sponsor Promotion -However, according to the Greens, Tana’s latest court action will not delay their plans. The party was scheduled to meet on Thursday, holding a special meeting with party delegates, to discuss whether to try and kick Tana out of Parliament. The Party membership have to trust Chloe to use the waka jumping legislation to finally cauterise this mess. The uber woke clique supporting Darleen have to ask themselves if this is really worth destroying the Greens over.
Source:New Zealand Herald
October 17, 2024 08:58 UTC
Most of the reports of abuse that come to the attention of Church leaders come from victims or their families and involve abuse away from Church buildings and Church activities. Church leaders regularly speak out against the evils of abuse, encouraging Church leaders and members to do all they can to protect the innocent. The Church has published numerous resources online to help lay leaders, members, victims and their families, such as the “Life Help” resources on ChurchofJesusChrist.org. It seems, Mr. Jones, that you are focused on reporting on The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Ask Church members about the joy they experience as they strive to follow Jesus Christ.
Source:New Zealand Herald
October 16, 2024 23:32 UTC
Photo: Supplied / GettyConcerns about the nutritional value of products sold by Invercargill's food trucks have been raised by the National Public Health Service. The views of both parties have been shared in a council report following consultation on an environmental health bylaw which underwent a hearing on Tuesday. But just two submissions were received during consultation, one of which came from the National Public Health Service (NPHS). The service supported the bylaw but challenged the council to consider its role in improving and promoting public health. "It is our view that food sold in mobile shops in Invercargill tends to be processed, high in fat and in some cases sugar," NPHS regional director Vince Barry wrote.
Source:Otago Daily Times
October 16, 2024 22:35 UTC
But much of this sharply lower level came from sharply lower airline ticket prices, something that may be a bit of a one-off. In Australia, they reported an unusually low birth rate yesterday, with a record low fertility rate. The Australian 10 year bond yield starts today at 4.23% and down -3 bps. That all means our TWI-5 starts today now just under 69.2, and marginally lower that at yesterday at this time. The bitcoin price starts today at US$67,639 and up another +0.9% from this time yesterday.
Source:New Zealand Herald
October 16, 2024 21:46 UTC
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Source:New Zealand Herald
October 16, 2024 20:12 UTC