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Chocolate, cold drinks makers feel the heat in India as sales plunge

Mondelez, owner of Cadbury’s, said its sales in the first phase of the lockdown was reduced to nil due to closure of plants, lack of have people from the distribution centers and non-availability of trucks.




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Marico was on track for recovery before Covid struck: CEO

‘We have exited April at 70-80% of our run rate, which we were doing last year.’




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New Yahoo News/YouGov poll shows mixed reactions to Biden's handling of Tara Reade assault claim

Nearly half of people polled were “not satisfied” with Biden’s response to Reade’s allegations. Only 19 percent said they were “very satisfied.”





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Trump blasts 'human scum' who investigated his administration as Justice Department drops criminal case against Michael Flynn

President Trump excoriated the administration of President Barack Obama as “human scum” who attempted to undermine him by “targeting” former national security adviser Michael Flynn. 





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Document reveals Secret Service has 11 current virus cases, as concerns about Trump’s staff grow

This report comes as a pair of cases among White House staffers close to Trump and Vice President Mike Pence have put the West Wing’s coronavirus security procedures in the spotlight.





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Exclusive: Obama says in private call that 'rule of law is at risk' in Michael Flynn case

Former President Barack Obama, talking privately to former members of his administration, said Friday that the “rule of law is at risk” in the wake of what he called an unprecedented move by the Justice Department to drop charges against former White House National Security Adviser Michael Flynn.





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Restaurateurs eye revamp as lockdown shutters eateries

40% Restaurants Face a Permanent Lockout; some entrepreneurs tweaking business models, selling DIY meal kits, attempting delivery.




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Restaurants to share ‘loyalty’ as they fight for survival

Under the banner Rise4Restaurants, consumers can buy vouchers from any member of the National Restaurant Association of India and redeem them for a 25% discount on bills once restaurants open.




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McDonald's to reopen 15 outlets in UK this month, fast food fans relieved

The company said it would announce the locations of the restaurants next week, with plans to open them on May 13.




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Liquor stock in excess of Rs 10 crore to expire: Maharashtra Hotels & Restaurants request for permission to liquidate stock

The association has stated that allowing liquidation of the unsold stock will minimize the losses and introduce working capital by encashment of the existing liquor stock.




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Impossible Foods to sell plant-based burgers in Kroger's 1,700 stores

Impossible Foods expects to expand its retail footprint fifty-fold this year, it said, as demand for plant-based meat soars both in retail and restaurants among health and environment conscious customers.




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McDonald’s North & East seeks rental waivers

The US burger and fries giant has joined other restaurant chains including Jubilant FoodWorks-operated Domino's Pizza, Tata Starbucks and Speciality Restaurants in seeking waivers from landlords and mall owners.




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FirstCry's sales rise, as do its losses

FirstCry, run by Brainbees Solutions, posted net sales of `174 crore during FY15-16. The company had net sales of `118 crore with net losses were ` 63 crore a year ago.




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UK's Mothercare shrinks to survive as losses widen

The first-half loss reflected an 11.1 percent slump in underlying sales in Mothercare's home market, which it blamed on wider market uncertainty and "negative press coverage" of its financial restructuring.




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No child’s play: Experts fume as baby care companies seek kids’ data

Amazon, FirstCry and J&J’s BabyCenter among those seeking info to offer tailored content, discounts; move may violate proposed data law.




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Wash your hands often? Absolutely. Shower every day? Nah

Like some of us sheltering at home, I've reevaluated my routine of showering every morning. It's not like I'm going anywhere or seeing anyone.

       




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Can you get coronavirus from a public pool or water slide? An expert explains as Arizona reopens

You might be asking when it will be safe to use a public pool or water slide. Here's what an expert said about coronavirus transmission in water.

       




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Arizona coronavirus update: 67 additional deaths counted, some from mid-April; 10,526 confirmed cases

Arizona cases of COVID-19 now exceed 10,500, with 517 known deaths, according to numbers from the Arizona Department of Health Services on Friday.

       




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Missing Sun Lakes man found dead after bicycle crash

The victim usually frequented the San Tan Mountain trails on a bicycle at night for the lower temperatures, according to MCSO officials.

       




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Cottonwood police release body cam footage from arrest of man accused of shooting, injuring an officer

The incident began with a report of a man demonstrating "erratic" behavior and "threatening others with physical violence," according to Cottonwood police.

       




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Cottonwood police release body camera footage of shooting involving 57-year-old Jeffrey Thomas

Cottonwood Police posted a video on Facebook of a shooting that occurred when officers attempted to detain Jeffrey Thomas, 57, for a mental health evaluation on May 6.

       




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Coronavirus by ZIP code: New data shows where cases are found across Arizona

High rates of COVID-19 infections include areas near Indian reservations and in metro Phoenix and Tucson.

       




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Phoenix salon has soft opening as order lifts

Erika Clary of Arcane Hair Parlour in downtown Phoenix talks about slowly reopening as barber shops and salons are allowed to reopen on May 8, 2020.

       




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517 deaths, 10,526 cases in Arizona: Here's what we know about the spread of coronavirus in the state

So far, 10,526 cases of the new coronavirus have been reported in Arizona. Here's what we know about the people who have contracted it.

       




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Downtown Phoenix homeless shelter has first known COVID-19 case

An individual who had been staying at Arizona's largest homeless shelter tested positive for COVID-19 on Thursday.

       




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Yuma inmate's death investigated as potential homicide

A criminal investigation is underway after the death of an inmate at the Arizona State Prison Complex in Yuma on Thursday.

       




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Demand for food assistance spikes in southern Arizona's poorest county

Santa Cruz County has the highest poverty rates in southern Arizona. Since the COVID-19 pandemic, thousands of residents have turned to the region's food bank for help.

       




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Arizona coronavirus update: 10,960 confirmed cases; 15 additional deaths bring total to 532

Arizona cases of COVID-19 now exceed 10,900, with 532 known deaths, according to numbers from the Arizona Department of Health Services on Saturday.

       




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This weekend's Arizona 'testing blitz' set for at least 9 counties

A second COVID-19 "testing blitz" is scheduled for Saturday in at least nine counties. State officials have not disclosed turnout for the first event.

       




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Arizona coronavirus updates: Latest case counts, closures, advisories

A look at how Arizona is handling the spread of COVID-19, a highly contagious virus impacting the world.

       




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Demand for food assistance spikes in southern Arizona's poorest county

Santa Cruz County has the highest poverty level in southern Arizona. Since the pandemic, thousands of residents have turned to the food bank for help.

       




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BookMark: "A Splash Of Red: The Life And Art Of Horace Pippin" By Jen Bryant & Melissa Sweet

As the director of the Pennsylvania Center for the Book, one of my favorite tasks is choosing a children’s or young adult title to represent Pennsylvania at the National Book Festival in Washington, D.C. It’s a responsibility I take very seriously. I consult with colleagues and search for information about children’s and young adult books by Pennsylvania authors or illustrators. I look for titles with topics that have some connection to the Commonwealth. I’m delighted to share that this year’s selection is a picture book biography—"A Splash of Red: The Life and Art of Horace Pippin”written by Jen Bryant and illustrated by Melissa Sweet. Horace Pippin was the grandson of a slave, born in West Chester, Pennsylvania on February 22, 1888. He died in 1946 and is buried in the Chester Grove Annex Cemetery. He began and ended life in Pennsylvania. As a child, Horace was always drawing pictures. He won a drawing contest and the cherished prize—colored pencils, a pair of brushes, and a box of




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BookMark: "A Crossing Of Zebras: Animal Packs In Poetry" By Marjorie Maddox

I work at the Pennsylvania Center for the Book and a new book of poetry by local author Marjorie Maddox came across my desk recently. The title immediately caught my attention: “A Crossing of Zebras: Animal Packs in Poetry.” I thought, collective nouns and poetry? What a great idea! I'm a former elementary school teacher. So, I immediately started thinking about all the possibilities for this book in the classroom. Learning about collective nouns, words that describe groups of animals, individuals, or things is often part of the curriculum. When I wanted a fun way to help children understand the concept of collective nouns, I used to use a book by Ruth Heller called “A Cache of Jewels and Other Collective Nouns.” That book just gives you a page with one word, the collective noun, and a simple illustration. So, you can imagine my delight at discovering Marjorie Maddox’s entertaining poems, along with Philip Huber's imaginative scratchboard artwork. This book takes Heller's idea a step




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TTK Prestige eyes over 30% sales from festive season in FY18

Prestige will also be launching new products in water purifier segment.




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Ujjwala scheme has been very beneficial to cooker market: TT Jagannathan, TTK Prestige

We expect to make up Kerala losses in September, October and November as the state rebuilds its economy.




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Shalimar Paints appoints Minal Srivastava as VP-Marketing

According to the statement released by the company, Srivastava, an alumnus of IIM-Ahmedabad, comes with over 15 years of cross-functional business experience. She has also mentored multiple start-ups and turned around their businesses towards better revenues and growth.




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Kansai Nerolac, Asian Paints, Berger Paints slip up to 6%

Kansai Nerolac Paints reported 16% drop in profit at Rs 122 crore for September quarter.




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Asian Paints Q3 profit rises 15% YoY to Rs 636 crore

Consolidated revenue of the company increased 24 per cent to Rs 5,293.99 crore in Q3FY19.




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Asian Paints Q4 net profit down 1.7% to Rs 487.45 cr

Total expenses rose 15.65 per cent to Rs 4,340.64 crore in the quarter as against Rs 3,752.94 crore in the year-ago period.




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Asian Paints Q1 net profit rises 18% to Rs 655 crore; beats estimates

The number beat ET Now's poll estimate of Rs 547 crore profit.




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Berger Paints to acquire Kolkata-based construction materials maker

In a filing with the stock exchanges, the company said it is buying 95.53% stake of STPL. Balance 4.47% stake will remain with STPL’s existing shareholders.




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Asian Paints Q2 profit grows 68% YoY to Rs 823 crore; Rs 3.35 per share interim dividend announced

The decorative business segment in India recorded high double digit volume growth.




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CCI orders probe against Asian Paints

"The Commission is of the view that evidence provided by JSW Paints is prima-facie sufficient to indicate that Asian Paints has denied access to the distribution channels in the relevant market to JSW Paints by threatening and coercing such dealers through various means," the fair trade regulator said.




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Asian Paints Q3 results: Profit grows 20% to Rs 764 crore, meets Street estimates

Asian Paints' revenue from operations rose 3% to Rs 5,420.28 crore from Rs 5,263.04 crore.




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Asian Paints announces Rs 35 crores contribution to combat Coronavirus outbreak

“As a socially responsible company, Asian Paints is committed to providing necessary support towards various relief measures announced by the government to combat Covid-19” said K.B.S. Anand, Managing Director & CEO, Asian Paints Limited.




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Asian Paints to make hand sanitisers

The sanitiser is being manufactured at Asian Paints’ plant in Ankleshwar, Gujarat and the company has obtained all necessary permissions from authorities. Other brands which started making hand sanitisers after the Covid-19 pandemic spread to India include Dabur, Emami, Patanjali, Nivea India, and Raymond Consumer Care, among several others.




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Asian Paints partially resumes operations at some facilities

On March 23, the company had informed bourses about disruption of operations across the country on account of COVID -19 pandemic.




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Cash position comfortable, latent demand coming into market: Asian Paints

'Our foray into sanitizers is an effort to help the fight against Covid-19'




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Landmark Group introduces Cash-and-Carry furniture to spur growth

The home furnishing chain, which currently has 50 stores in 27 cities, also cited longer replacement cycles as reason for low sale of durable big-sized furniture such as three and five-seater sofa sets.




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IKEA new CEO targets 'even more affordable' furniture as habits shift

"I think we could broaden the product range a bit in our lower price range," Abrahamsson Ring said, adding that new materials, production techniques and distribution methods would help make IKEA "even more affordable".