...and is still with the company today. The name was changed to “Brass Buckle” in 1967 and a second store was opened in Columbus, Nebraska. The company started focusing on casual menswear and developed into a denim-based store. In 1977 the company started selling women’s apparel and opened 17 outlets in various mall locations. Once again the name was changed, and in 1991 it became “Buckle”. A year later the company went public on the NASDAQ and switched to the NYSE in 1997. The company has stayed true to its mission statement since the beginning, that is “to create the most enjoyable shopping experience possible for [their] guests” (Buckle). Today, the Buckle is a lead retailer of medium to better-priced casual clothing for men and women ages 12-24 years old. Stores are typically located within college towns and upscale shopping malls in areas with 20,000 to 250,000 people. There are 420 stores located in 41 different states. These stores are in four downtown locations, nine strip centers, 38 lifestyle centers, and 369 shopping malls (Funding Universe). The Buckle’s niche for customer service has helped them gain strong customer loyalty. Guests receive personal attention and assistance in finding the perfect outfits. The company is widely known for its denim, which accounts for one-third of sales. It pairs that with continually up-to-date fashions. Merchandise mix is similar among stores, although each is tailored to each individual outlet. Also, the company rarely has sale items...
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...Yogurt 118 Addison Drive, Tampa, FL 1-800-419-2837 cherrys@cherrysyogurt.com Table of Contents I. Executive Summary 04 II. General Company Description 05 2.1 Overview 05 2.2 Legal Description 05 2.3 Company Concept/History 05 2.4 Current Status 05 2.5 Vision & Mission Statement 06 III. Products and Services 07 3.1 Product Description 07 3.2 Service Description 07 IV. Marketing Plan 08 4.1 Industry Overview 08 4.1.1 Marketing Size 09 4.1.2 Target Market 10 4.1.3 Marketing Objectives 10 4.2 Products/Services 12 4.2.1 Pricing Strategy 12 4.2.2 Promotion Strategy 12 4.2.3 Distribution/Placement Strategy 13 4.3 Competitor Analysis 13 4.4 SWOT Analysis 14 4.5 TOWS Strategy Development 15 4.6 Forward Strategy & Future Outlook 16 V. Operational Plan 17 5.1 Production 17 5.2 Location 17 5.3 Inventories 17 5.4 Suppliers 17 5.5 Exit Strategies 17 VI. Management and Organization 18 6.1 Company Structure & Ownership 18 6.2 Core Management Personnel 18 6.3 Roles & Responsibilities 18 6.4 Salary Structure 18 6.5 Key Success Factors ...
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...Annual report 2006-07 We support our customers in developing their businesses on a global level with innovative travel and transportation solutions. In each of our businesses we are pursuing a strategy of profitable growth, founded on respect for our employees, shareholders and the environment. Our position as world leader in air transport gives us responsibilities and encourages us to set ever-higher standards of customer service, financial performance and social and environmental commitment. 2006-07 Contents At a glance ••• 1 Chairman’s message ••• 2 Key figures ••• 4 A contributor to the economy ••• 8 Interview with Jean-Cyril Spinetta and Leo van Wijk ••• 10 Passenger activity ••• 14 SkyTeam ••• 26 Cargo activity ••• 28 Maintenance activity ••• 34 Corporate governance ••• 42 Being a shareholder ••• 50 Sustainable development ••• 58 Consolidated financial statements ••• 64 Glossary ••• 69 Additional information on the Air France-KLM group can be found in the 2006-07 reference document on the website, www.airfranceklm-finance.com, or on request. 2006-07 At a glance Global leader 240 105 3 73.5 1.4 900 destinations in businesses million tons of cargo transported 1 countries million passengers carried aircraft maintained Profitable growth 23.1 billion euros of revenues billion euros of operating income employees 1.2 103,000 2 Dear Shareholder, This financial year draws to a close the first phase of the merger between Air France...
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...Number 2 Determiners 2.1 Articles 2.2 Typical use of the definite article 2.3 Typical use of the indefinite article 2.4 The partitive article: du, de l', de la, des 2.5 Use of indefinite and partitive articles after the negative forms ne... pas, ne... jamais, ne... plus, ne... guère 2.6 Omission of the article 2.7 Demonstrative determiners 2.8 Possessive determiners 3 Personal and impersonal pronouns 3.1 Subject pronouns 3.2 Object pronouns 3.3 Stressed pronouns 3.4 Demonstrative pronouns 3.5 Possessive pronouns 4 Adjectives 4.1 Adjectives modifying the noun 4.2 Adjectives which follow verbs or verbal expressions 4.3 Adjectives with complements 4.4 Indefinite and negative noun phrases with adjective complements 4.5 Adjectives used as nouns 4.6 Adjectives used as adverbs 4.7 Masculine and feminine forms of adjectives 4.8 Plural forms of adjectives 4.9 Adjective agreement with nouns 1 1 5 17 23 23 24 29 32 33 34 37 39 40 40 53 71 75 76 78 78 83 84 85 85 86 86 89 91 vi Contents 4.10 4.11 4.12 4.13 4.14 Invariable adjectives Compound adjectives Comparative and superlative forms of adjectives Subjunctive versus indicative in clauses dependent on a superlative adjective Absolute use of the superlative 91 92 93 96 97 98 98 98 101 102 104 104 122 126 126 133 134 135 138 140 142 143 143 147 147 148 149 152 153 154 186 186 186...
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...DOCUMENT DE RÉFÉRENCE 2014 179,8 179,8 Chiffre d'affaires 2014 par zone géographique Effectif 2013 par méti CHIFFRE D’AFFAIRES AJUSTÉ PAR ZONE GÉOGRAPHIQUE 2012 2013 2012 2014 2013 2014 2012 Reste du Monde 9,6 % Royaume-Uni 11,8 % Asie-Pacifique 23,3 % CHIFFRE D’AFFAIRES AJUSTÉ PAR ACTIVITÉ Administration et informatique 16% Vente et Marketing 19% * Hors France et Royaume-Uni Marge opérationnelle 2014 par activité Marge opérationnelle 2014 par activité 2 813,3 Chiffre d'affaires 2014 par zone géographique 2 676,2 2 813,3 602,2 623,6 Femmes 54% 602,2 Rest of the World 9.6% 45,3% Transport Affichage Affichage 439,0 1 012,5 38,6% 1 014,0 37,9% 1 078,8 38,6% 1 014,0 37,9% 1 078,8 38,4% 16,7% 439,0 2012 458,8 16,7% 470,3 17,6% 458,8 16,3% 470,3 17,6% 2012 2013 2013 2014 623,6 630,0 Mobilier Urbain Europe* 374,9 Mobilier Urbain 27.2% 374,9 62,3% 391,0 62,7% 408,0 62,3% 391,0 62,7% 408,0 64,8% 64,8% 170,6 28,3% 170,2 27,3% 175,7 28,3% 170,2 27,3% 175,7 27,9% 27,9% 9,4% 62,4 10,0% 46,3 62,4 10,0% 46,3 7,3% 7,3% 38,4% 16,3% Transport 170,6 Asia-Pacific 23.3% Transport Affichage 56,7 Affichage Le chiffre d’affaires ajusté du Mobilier Urbain s’établit à 1 275,7 millions d’euros, en augmentation de 7,0 %. A périmètre et taux de change constants, la croissance est de 4,3 %. 9,4% 2012 2014 En 2014...
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...INDUSTRY REVIEW REPORT SUBMITTED IN PARTIAL FULLFILLMENT OF THE REQUIREMENTS FOR THE AWARD OF THE DEGREEOF BACHELORS OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION BY: T. Samuel (1211643) Yash Singh Dabi (1211646) Aakriti Tyagi (1211647) UNDER THE GUIDANCE OF Prof. Nagendra Nayak Department of Management Studies CHRIST UNIVERSITY BANGALORE 2013 DECLARATION We, T.Samuel Pongen, Yash Singh Dabi and Aakriti Tyagi hereby declare that the industry review report on the performance of the FASHION INDUSTRY with specific reference to Chanel, Tommy Hilfiger and Burberry submitted to Christ University, in partial fulfilment of the requirements for the award of the Degree of Bachelor of Business Administration is a record of original and independent research work done by us during 2011 – 2012 under the supervision and guidance of Prof. Nagendra Nayak Department of Management Studies and it has not formed the basis for the award of any Degree/ Diploma/ Associate ship/ Fellowship or other similar title of recognition to any candidate of any University. DATE: FEBRAUARY 2013. COMPILED BY: T.Samuel Pongen (1211643) Yash Singh Dabi (1211646) Aakriti Tyagi (1211647) Acknowledgement We would like to express our profound gratitude to all those who have been instrumental in the preparation of this Entrepreneurship Development Report. We wish to place on records, our deep gratitude to our project guide, Prof. Nagendra Nayak, for guiding us through this project with...
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...which reflect Management’s current views and estimates. The forward looking statements involve certain risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those contained in the forward looking statements. Potential risks and uncertainties include such factors as general economic conditions, foreign exchange fluctuations, competitive product and pricing pressures and regulatory developments. The World’s leading Nutrition, Health and Wellness Company Photography Nicole Bachmann, Gaëtan Bally/Keystone, Nathan Beck, Patrick Brown/Panos Pictures, Markus Bühler-Rasom, Goh Seng Chong/Keystone, Douglas Engle/Panos Pictures, Sam Faulkner/NB Pictures, Jonathan Fong, Peter Ginter, Georgina Goodwin, Marcel Grubenmann, Alain Herzog/EPFL, Harmen Hoogland/Nestec, Wollodja Jentsch, Marc Latzel, George Osodi/Panos Pictures, Philippe Prêtre/APG Image, Sergio Santorio, Qilai Shen/Panos Pictures, Christian Vogt, Cédric Widmer Printing Entreprise d’arts graphiques Jean Genoud SA (Switzerland) Paper This report is printed on Consort Royal, a paper produced from well-managed forests and other controlled sources certified by the Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) Management Report 2008 Letter to our shareholders Board of Directors of Nestlé S.A. Executive Board of Nestlé S.A. Corporate Governance and Compliance 10 Creating Shared Value In case of doubt or differences of interpretation, the English version shall prevail over the...
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...Bell Rochester New York Chicago San Francisco Lisbon London Madrid Mexico City Milan New Delhi San Juan Seoul Singapore Sydney Toronto Copyright © 2009 by The McGraw-Hill Companies, Inc. All rights reserved. Except as permitted under the United States Copyright Act of 1976, no part of this publication may be reproduced or distributed in any form or by any means, or stored in a database or retrieval system, without the prior written permission of the publisher. ISBN: 978-0-07-164221-7 MHID: 0-07-164221-8 The material in this eBook also appears in the print version of this title: ISBN: 978-0-07-145387-5, MHID: 0-07-145387-3. All trademarks are trademarks of their respective owners. Rather than put a trademark symbol after every occurrence of a trademarked name, we use names in an editorial fashion only, and to the benefit of the trademark owner, with no intention of infringement of the trademark. Where such designations appear in this book, they have been printed with initial caps. McGraw-Hill eBooks are available at special quantity discounts to use as premiums and sales promotions, or for use in corporate training programs. To contact a representative please visit the Contact Us page at www.mhprofessional.com. TERMS OF USE This is a copyrighted work and The McGraw-Hill Companies, Inc. (“McGraw-Hill”) and its licensors reserve all rights in and to the work. Use of this work is subject to these terms. Except as permitted under the Copyright Act of 1976 and ...
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...Syllabus Certified General Accountants Association of Canada 100 – 4200 North Fraser Way Burnaby, British Columbia Canada V5J 5K7 www.cga-canada.org © CGA-Canada, 2013 All rights reserved. These materials or parts thereof may not be reproduced or used in any manner without the prior written permission of the Certified General Accountants Association of Canada. Printed in Canada ISBN for an individual volume: 978-1-55219-599-4 About CGA-CANADA _________________________________________ CGA-Canada today The CGA designation focuses on integrity, ethics, and the highest education requirements. Recognized as the country’s accounting business leaders, CGAs provide strategic counsel, financial leadership, and overall direction to all sectors of the Canadian economy. The Certified General Accountants Association of Canada — CGA-Canada — sets standards, develops education programs, publishes professional materials, advocates on public policy issues, and represents CGAs nationally and internationally. The Association represents 75,000 CGAs and students in Canada, Bermuda, the Caribbean, Hong Kong, and China. Mission CGA-Canada advances the interests of its members and the public through national and international representation and the establishment of professional standards, practices, and services. A proud history CGA-Canada was founded in Montréal in 1908 under the leadership of John Leslie, vicepresident of the Canadian Pacific Railway. From the beginning, its objective...
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...Chapter I The Problem and Its Background Introduction 333 years of Spanish Colonization. 42 years of New Worlds Domination. Almost 3 years of fear made by the Samurai’s aggression. These are mighty periods that strengthen the pillars for the creations a mighty Malayan Empire in the Pacific. Inhabited by different races, a melting pot, Philippines rise from the dust of a monumental failure to a proud-gallant nation. For almost half a century of foreign domination, half century of foreign exploitation, Philippines became a ripe fruit on the Asian Tree. A proud valiant archipelago of grandiose and influences, Philippines became a melting pot, a land where too many different races took part for the development of the land. Strategically located in the heart of the Pacific, Philippines is a stepping stone. Different foreigners will be first to land in the Filipino soil before passing other Asian Countries. Geographically located in the tropic, Philippines is vested by different natural resources. Philippines, a pebble on the shoe of other Great Asian Agricultural Countries, is also a great trading empire; not only in the Asian Trade but also with the International Trade. Known as a nation rich in Tropical Fruits, Philippines showcased her greatness in International Trade as she become leading Banana and Mango exporter in Asia. Also a renowned Rice Bowl of South East Asia, Philippines sheltered the development of world-class agricultural researches that would benefit not only the...
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...structure and characteristics of the domestic Chinese market for clothing; provides an analysis of the tariff structure of imports by product group; outlines special import regulations, customs procedures, transport, as well as requirements relevant to packaging, labelling, standards, and ethical trading; examines the market potential, the consumer preferences and behaviour; provides an overview of the distribution channels, the major brands, the procurement practices including the use of e-commerce and ICT procurement; highlights the key players in China's textiles and garment market, the possibilities for cooperation along the value chain, and the existing national support schemes; appendices include contacts details of sector related companies in China. Descriptors: Clothing, Standards, Packaging, Distribution, Procurement, Electronic Commerce, Consumer Behaviour, Market Surveys, China. For further information on this technical paper, contact Mr Matthias Knappe, (knappe@intracen.org) 2011 SITC-84 CHI English The International Trade Centre (ITC) is the joint agency of the World Trade Organization and the United Nations. ITC, Palais des Nations, 1211 Geneva 10, Switzerland (www.intracen.org) Views expressed in this paper are those of consultants and do not necessarily coincide with those of ITC, UN or WTO. The designations employed and the presentation of material in this paper do not imply the expression of any opinion whatsoever on the part of the International Trade Centre...
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...structure and characteristics of the domestic Chinese market for clothing; provides an analysis of the tariff structure of imports by product group; outlines special import regulations, customs procedures, transport, as well as requirements relevant to packaging, labelling, standards, and ethical trading; examines the market potential, the consumer preferences and behaviour; provides an overview of the distribution channels, the major brands, the procurement practices including the use of e-commerce and ICT procurement; highlights the key players in China's textiles and garment market, the possibilities for cooperation along the value chain, and the existing national support schemes; appendices include contacts details of sector related companies in China. Descriptors: Clothing, Standards, Packaging, Distribution, Procurement, Electronic Commerce, Consumer Behaviour, Market Surveys, China. For further information on this technical paper, contact Mr Matthias Knappe, (knappe@intracen.org) 2011 SITC-84 CHI English The International Trade Centre (ITC) is the joint agency of the World Trade Organization and the United Nations. ITC, Palais des Nations, 1211 Geneva 10, Switzerland (www.intracen.org) Views expressed in this paper are those of consultants and do not necessarily coincide with those of ITC, UN or WTO. The designations employed and the presentation of material in this paper do not imply the expression of any opinion whatsoever on the part of the International Trade Centre...
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...Project About: “ Travel And Tourism of Switzerland” Flag: It may be hard to believe but the famous white cross on a red background has only been the national flag of Switzerland since the 19th century. The origins of the flag, though, date back to 1339 and the historic Battle of Laupen, when Confederate soldiers began using the white cross as their field sign. History: Switzerland evolved over many centuries from a loose alliance of small self-governing towns and states, beginning with the confederation of Uri, Schwyz and Nidwalden in 1291, to a fully-fledged federal state of 26 cantons. Despite periods of political, social and religious unrest, unity prevailed in the Old Swiss Confederacy. However, the French invasion of 1798 was to be a turning point in the country’s history, ushering in the first of several changes in government – the short-lived Helvetic Republic – that would continue until 1848. The birth of modern-day Switzerland was accompanied by the creation of a federal constitution that laid the permanent foundations for national cohesion and the pursuit of the common good, while upholding the country’s cultural and linguistic diversity Much of Switzerland’s landscape is covered by mountains – apparently inhospitable terrain for human habitation. And yet the routes across the Alpine and Jura mountain passes have brought in people and goods since prehistoric times. The Swiss Plateau, which stretches from Lake Geneva...
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...is provided for information purposes only and is not, in particular, intended to confer any legal rights on you. This Annual Report and Accounts does not constitute an invitation to invest in Unilever shares. Any decisions you make in reliance on this information are solely your responsibility. The information is given as of the dates specified, is not updated, and any forward-looking statements are made subject to the reservations specified on the final page of the Report. Unilever accepts no responsibility for any information on other websites that may be accessed from this site by hyperlinks. Annual Report and Accounts 2007 Growing as One Adding Vitality to life The Unilever Group Unilever N.V. (NV) is a public limited company registered in the Netherlands, which has listings of shares and depositary...
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...Beginner Tests New English Course Julia Starr Keddle 2 New Headway Beginner Test Booklet Note to the teacher This booklet contains • 14 Unit Tests which revise the corresponding units in New Headway Beginner Student’s Book. There are two versions (A and B) of each test. They cover the same material, but have been reorganized to allow easier administration of the tests in the classroom. Each test has a total score of 100. • optional free-writing exercises. • optional listening exercises using the recordings from the Student’s Book. • an Answer key for all the exercises. These tests may be photocopied freely for classroom use. They may not be adapted, printed, or sold without the permission of Oxford University Press. 1 Conversation 1 B Ben. 1 a Your Conversation 2 NAME: Test A 3 Complete the sentences. Use am, is, or are. is 1 This ________ James. 1 Complete the conversations. Circle the correct letter. A Hello, (1) ________ name’s Anna. What’s your name? 2 Hello. I ________ Sandra. 3 How ________ you? 4 My name ________ Tariq. 5 What ________ your name? 6 It ________ a photo. 4 points for each correct answer b My c You d I A Hi, Carla. (2) ________ are you? B Fine, thanks. And you? A OK, (3) ________ . 2 a Hello 3 a hello Conversation 3 A What’s (4) ________ in English? B (5) ________ ’s a book. 4 a my 5 a A Conversation 4 A Pierre, this is Yukio. Yukio, (6) ________ Pierre. B Hello, Pierre. A Hello, Yukio. 6 a this is ...
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