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Yahoo
30-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Tariffs are likely to drive Prime Day purchases
This story was originally published on Retail Dive. To receive daily news and insights, subscribe to our free daily Retail Dive newsletter. Over half of consumers shopping this year's Prime Day intend to stock up on everyday essentials, while 45% said they're looking to buy products they think will get more expensive later in the year due to tariffs, according to a new report from Tinuiti. About one-third of consumers said tariffs are also causing them to seek out deeper discounts before making a purchase, with the majority of survey respondents saying products need to be discounted at least 20% in order to be considered a good deal. Shoppers will turn to social media to learn about Prime Day deals, with 47% turning to Facebook, YouTube (41%), Instagram (39%) and TikTok (28%). Consumers are looking to save money on goods at a time when several retailers have announced tariff-induced price hikes. Shoppers are looking to make early purchases not knowing where tariffs are headed, according to the survey of over 1,000 Amazon Prime members conducted earlier this month. Nearly a quarter of respondents said they made purchases earlier in the year due to that uncertainty. 'The finding that stood out the most is how motivated shoppers are to find good deals right now and how that's likely to drive up demand during big sales events like Prime Day,' Andy Taylor, vice president of research at Tinuiti, said in a statement. The messaging from the Trump administration on tariffs has caused consumer confidence to swing up and down since January. A University of Michigan survey from April showed a precipitous drop in consumer expectations of 32%, the sharpest drop on record since the 1990 recession. Consumers will be looking for discounts at retailers beyond Amazon: More than 50% of the respondents said they would check out Walmart for deals during the sales event, followed by Target and Best Buy. Se produjo un error al recuperar la información Inicia sesión para acceder a tu portafolio Se produjo un error al recuperar la información Se produjo un error al recuperar la información Se produjo un error al recuperar la información Se produjo un error al recuperar la información
The Independent
14-02-2025
- Entertainment
- The Independent
Duran Duran guitarist Andy Taylor ‘fighting cancer as hard as he can'
Duran Duran guitarist Andy Taylor is 'fighting as hard as he can' as he continues treatment for cancer, his bandmates have said, as they addressed his absence at the Sanremo Music Festival in Italy. The musician, 63, revealed in 2022 that he had been diagnosed with prostate cancer in 2018. The following year he said his cancer was 'asymptomatic', having previously been told he needed 'palliative, end-of-life care'. Speaking at a press conference at Sanremo, frontman Simon Le Bon told attendees that Taylor's cancer was 'very late, fourth-stage metastasised cancer'. 'He's fighting as hard as he can,' he said of his bandmate, the Daily Mail reported, 'and we are with him in that fight'. Andy Taylor joined Duran Duran in April 1980 and left after six years to pursue a solo career. He rejoined the band in 2001 for a series of successful concerts – as well as their 2004 album, Astronaut – before leaving again in 2006. In 2023, he hit back at reports that there was bad blood between him and his former bandmates, pointing to a moving letter read out by Le Bon as the band were inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2022. Taylor did not attend the ceremony due to ill health. In the same interview, he discussed how he had approached a doctor who told him about a treatment involving radioactive chemicals given intravenously, which would target only cancer cells. He said he was declared 'asymptomatic' after the treatment and called the scientist, Christopher Evans, the 'Elon Music of cancer'. Taylor said two symptoms alerted him that something was wrong: bone pain while jogging, which he almost mistook for arthritis after his years of live performances, and erectile dysfunction, which was masked by his use of Viagra. Enjoy unlimited access to 100 million ad-free songs and podcasts with Amazon Music Sign up now for a 4 month free trial (3 months for non-Prime members) Sign up Asked about the prospect of returning to Duran Duran, he also said: 'No, I'm not going to rejoin the band ... I would not say no to (part time for) the opportunity, particularly for the fans, but as I keep reminding people, you have to be asked.' Speaking at the panel in Italy, Le Bon explained what it is that has kept the the British pop group together all these years. 'First of all, we love the music we make together – nobody else makes music like we do,' he said. 'We've tried doing things on our own, and it just doesn't seem to be as exciting as when the four of us get together and work.' He continued: 'We make each other laugh. I think that's really important in a long relationship. When we're under stress, we laugh our way through it and it keeps everything light and fun. And the other thing is, we split all the proceeds equally… we all share equally in the finances.' Adding to his point, bassist John Taylor said chemistry was 'so important' in groups and that he felt the 'day of the group is almost gone… were there any groups at the Grammys this year?' 'We grew up in the Sixties and Seventies, and we saw that dynamic play out onstage and on record, where you have equal partners bringing something special to everything that they do, and we haven't found a way of improving on that,' he said. 'There's something very special about our chemistry with each other.' During the festival, Duran Duran performed a number of their classic hits including 'Ordinary World', 'Girls on Film', 'Psycho Killer' and 'Wild Boys'.
BBC News
31-01-2025
- BBC News
Jail for abuser who started Skegness hotel fire
A man who attacked a woman and set fire to a bed in a seaside hotel has been Suggitt, 27, of no fixed address, was sentenced to five years in prison, with a three-year extended license, when he appeared at Lincoln Crown Court on had previously pleaded guilty to charges of assault by beating and arson being reckless to endanger Police said the incident - which it described as "deeply troubling"- happened at Coasters Hotel, on North Parade, in Skegness, at about 05:00 GMT on 11 October. Officers said the room was destroyed in the the hearing, Det Con Andy Taylor said Suggitt's actions could have had "devastating consequences" for a number of families who had been staying in the hotel. He added: "It is a relief to know that the quick response from Lincolnshire Fire and Rescue allowed for the safe evacuation of everyone in the hotel, preventing what could have been a tragic outcome."Although the physical damage to the property can be repaired, it is important to recognise the significant emotional and psychological impact these incidents may have had on those affected."Suggitt's actions demonstrate a concerning disregard for human life, but one fortunate outcome is that no one was injured during the fire."In addition to the prison sentence, Suggitt was ordered to pay £228 in court to highlights from Lincolnshire on BBC Sounds, watch the latest episode of Look North or tell us about a story you think we should be covering here.
