Kelley Blue Book www.kbb.com, the vehicle valuation and information source trusted and relied upon by both consumers and the automotive industry, today announces the winners of the 2017 Kelley Blue Book Best Buy Awards, honoring the top new model-year vehicle choices available in the U.S. market. The 2017 Honda Civic is named Kelley Blue Book’s Overall Best Buy of 2017, alongside Best Buy Award winners in 12 major vehicle categories.
The Kelley Blue Book Best Buy Awards are designed to provide a significant service to new-car buyers by identifying the cream of the crop of all available 2017 model-year vehicles. The awards are the culmination of a year-long regimen of expert vehicle evaluation and testing of nearly every new vehicle available in America, along with analysis of a broad swath of vehicle-related data, including vehicle pricing/transaction prices, 5-Year Cost to Own data (which includes depreciation, insurance, maintenance, financing, fuel, fees and taxes for new cars), consumer reviews and ratings, and vehicle sales/retail sales information. Of more than 300 new-car models available for 2017, Kelley Blue Book’s expert editors initially narrowed the field to a few dozen Best Buy Award contenders in 12 major vehicle categories and then spent several weeks testing and evaluating all of the finalists head-to-head to ultimately determine the winners.
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http://www.multivu.com/players/English/7952451-kelley-blue-book-2017-best-buy-awards/
The holiday season brings opportunity for retailers – and for hackers looking to invade retail networks, disrupt systems and steal valuable information. To help defend against these threats, Level 3 Communications (NYSE: LVLT) is releasing comprehensive omnichannel security best practices for retailers heading into the 2016 shopping season.
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http://www.multivu.com/players/English/7911453-level-3-holiday-ebook-retail-security/
BabyCenter.com, the #1 pregnancy and parenting digital resource, today released its 2016 U.S. Cost of Raising a Child report, which examines the rising cost of having a baby. More than 1,100 BabyCenter moms completed the survey, which found that parents spend an average of $13,000 per year on each child.
In 2016, 7 out of 10 moms say they are worried about having enough money to raise their kids – a 5 percent increase since last year. BabyCenter also found that 9 out of 10 moms are in debt and nearly 4 in 10 don’t see a day when they will be entirely debt free. Also, 1 in 4 is receiving financial aid from a parent or family member, and 1 in 3 is experiencing relationship issues with their partner due to working longer or irregular hours.
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http://www.multivu.com/players/English/7700853-babycenter-cost-of-raising-a-child-report/
For those who enjoy an icy cup of cold brew coffee, the new KitchenAid Cold Brew Coffee Maker is the perfect gift to get them brewing at home. The thoughtful and streamlined design allows for easy home brewing in three simple steps: grind, brew and pour. The model’s no heat brewing method steeps coarsely ground coffee in cold water for 12-24 hours, resulting in a smooth and balanced flavor that can be enjoyed all day. Capable of making up to 28 ounces of concentrate at once (or approximately 14 average single servings), the resulting brew is best enjoyed by combining 2 ounces of coffee concentrate with ice and the option of milk and sweeteners.
Designed with a modern glass brew jar and sleek stainless steel tap, the cold brew coffee maker serves as a stylish addition to any kitchen countertop, while the compact footprint provides an ideal fit for a refrigerator shelf or door for easy dispensing straight from the refrigerator. A reusable stainless steel steeper allows for custom beverage brewing, aided by a fill guideline that takes the guesswork out of the process. The easy to clean glass and stainless components help to preserve taste in combination with a fitted lid that ensures freshness of the coffee concentrate. The KitchenAid® Cold Brew Coffee Maker is available now in stainless steel at a suggested retail price of $129.99.
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https://www.multivu.com/players/English/8013854-coffee-tools-from-kitchenaid/
Cracker Barrel Old Country Store® today announced the arrival of the Goo Goo® Cluster Latte, a new premium coffee beverage inspired by the Goo Goo® Cluster, a beloved, iconic candy of the South and America’s first combination candy bar. Available at all Cracker Barrel® locations nationwide beginning today, the Goo Goo Cluster Latte is a blend of rich espresso and steamed milk combined with classic caramel, milk chocolate, peanut and nougat flavors. Cracker Barrel is introducing this new expression of the classic Southern candy as part of the launch of its Crafted Coffee line of handcrafted espresso drinks that honor traditional coffee flavors, while also crafting fun, signature and seasonal flavors.
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https://www.multivu.com/players/English/8299351-cracker-barrel-goo-goo-cluster-latte-crafted-coffee/
An exclusive Grand Opening was held the evening of May 28th, 2016 in the newly opened FURSAN luxury Flagship Boutique, located on La Croisette18, Parcel 10, Porto Arabia, the Pearl Qatar; a magnificent, luxurious retail environment dedicated to opulence and consummate beauty.
FURSAN, based in Qatar, is the brainchild of Ibrahim Al-Haidos, Founder & Creative Director of the brand and the FURSAN Collection of unrivalled luxury handbags, designed in celebration of the tradition of Dazzah.
Asked what motivated him to design such exquisite, sumptuous handbags, Ibrahim Al-Haidos replied, “I have always had a romantic relationship with commerce and entrepreneurship. Combining my interest in leather goods and fashion, I seek to put Qatar on the luxury fashion map and make it a major destination for luxury brands. I want to give customers the true experience of extravagance by treating them as honored guests when they enter our glorious boutique.”
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http://www.multivu.com/players/uk/7910551-fursan-grand-opening-flagship-boutique/
The Swiss watch world is about to be joined by an exciting new addition with a venerable name. Czapek, a watch brand that achieved considerable success in the nineteenth century, has been revived and is launching with a distinctive timepiece and an innovative sharing strategy to attract watch lovers.
Czapek & Cie was re-established by three entrepreneurs with a passion for fine watches and outstanding mechanics. The original founder, François Czapek was a Czech-born, Polish watchmaker, who arrived in Geneva, Switzerland, in 1832. In 1839 he founded Patek, Czapek & Cie with fellow pole Antoni Patek. For six years they produced exceptional watches.
At the end of their partnership, in 1845, he founded Czapek & Cie and became Purveyor to the French Emperor Napoleon the Third. At its height, the company had boutiques in Geneva, Warsaw and Paris, Place Vendôme.
“Czapek deserves to be revived, he was one of the great watchmakers of the nineteenth century, who brilliantly combined precision mechanics with extremely refined aesthetics”, says Xavier de Roquemaurel, spokesman for the team. Czapek’s timepieces, which are still coveted at auctions, reveal a quest for beauty through a poetic display of time.
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http://www.multivu.com/players/uk/7684451-czapek-cie-19th-century-swiss-watch/
Piccing (http://www.piccing.com), the leading solution for next-generation social shopping debuted its latest release today, which with a single click makes any product in an image shoppable.
After adding many features as requested by their online community, Piccing rethought the complete experience and has rebuilt and redefined how to shop online. Today’s release is built on top of 3 years of intense research and development to be able to deliver the fastest, most effective and easiest way to comparison shop online.
Everyone at some point has seen something they desperately want in an image on the internet, but where to find it, let alone buy it? This problem has now been solved thanks to the expansion of the Piccing experience, with the introduction of a new ubiquitous digital shopping solution.
To view the multimedia release go to:
http://www.multivu.com/players/English/7709151-piccing-social-shopping/
As a private, family-led company, SC Johnson works hard to hold itself to a higher standard. Today, the company launched the next generation of its iconic “A Family Company” advertising, which aims to demonstrate this commitment and show that as a family company, SC Johnson cares as only a family company can.
“Being a family company means we don’t need to worry about the expectations of Wall Street. We have the freedom to do the right thing for the long term,” said Fisk Johnson, Chairman and CEO, SC Johnson. “We care more, and we work hard to make sure our products are high quality, safe and healthy for the families who use them. We believe this ad campaign not only speaks to these values, but to the aspirations we share with families around the world.”
As an integrated marketing campaign across television, digital and retail intended to celebrate the value family brings to people everywhere, this new campaign grew out of what SC Johnson knew to be consumers’ built-in trust of family-owned companies. In fact, when the company launched the first “A Family Company” in 2001, research showed that 80 percent of people believed family companies made products they could trust.
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http://www.multivu.com/players/English/7664351-sc-johnson-a-family-company/
Cheetos today unveiled the brand’s first-ever online store, featuring a never-before-seen collection of luxury items to meet the desires of every grown-up on your holiday list who needs a special dash of Cheetos fun. From the finest loungewear and paw-shaped furniture to Cheetos-hued bronzing crème, the Cheetos Store offers fans an exclusive collection of the most magnificent and lavish holiday gifts at www.CheetosStore.com.
Each year, holiday catalogs and gift gurus share their most unique and coveted gift items of the year. Cheetos is joining this illustrious group with the release of a legendary holiday book showcasing an assortment of this season’s must-have gifts. Each item is inspired by the Cheetos essence of exceptionally spectacular fun and puts the true meaning of opulence into the holidays.
“Chester Cheetah’s exquisite ‘paw-manship’ is on display throughout the seriously stylish, seriously for sale, collection that will wow your friends and family with gifts they didn’t even realize they have to have - until now.” said Jeannie Cho, vice president of marketing, Frito-Lay.
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http://www.multivu.com/players/English/7976051-cheetos-luxury-holiday-book/
Clayton home building group, Clayton Homes of Pelham and Jesus Works Ministry, a multi-congregation outreach program headquartered at the Alabaster First United Methodist Church, have teamed up to donate a home to Ava Woods, a church nurse at Mt. Olive Missionary Baptist Church in Alabaster, Ala.
Woods was identified by Jesus Works Ministry, which includes a dozen area congregations, as a person in need of a home after she submitted a request to have her floor repaired. Upon seeing the state of her home, project organizers began the process of getting Woods a completely new home.
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http://www.multivu.com/players/English/7716458-clayton-homes-jesus-works-ministry/
The International Nut and Dried Fruit Council (INC) has celebrated the XXXV World Nut and Dried Fruit Congress in San Diego. From May 30th until today, more than 1,400 delegates have participated in the only and largest international event dedicated to the nut and dried fruit industry that this year’s edition has broken previous records of attendance.
The INC Congress featured a stimulating three-day program to exchange knowledge, ideas and experiences. Attendees had over 16 sessions, among round tables, seminars and keynote speakers’ presentations ranging in topics from market dynamics, crops and production forecasts, agricultural and water resources, new findings in health and nutrition, and product innovations.
Steve Junqueiro, Co-president and COO of Save Mart Supermarkets, shared his vision on the future of American supermarkets. He outlined a market featured by a more digital consumer driven by food transparency, convenience, connectivity, emotional connection and local and sustainable supply.
To view the multimedia release go to:
http://www.multivu.com/players/uk/7849351-inc-world-nut-dried-fruit-congress/
