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Wales Online
8 hours ago
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- Wales Online
Mystery woman's daily ritual on North Wales beaches leaves onlookers astonished
Our community members are treated to special offers, promotions and adverts from us and our partners. You can check out at any time. More info Beachgoers on west Anglesey were left uplifted and profoundly moved when a mystery woman strode up to the water's edge. As the sun sunk towards the horizon, she began singing a hauntingly beautiful song as if serenading the sea itself. Those looking on settled down on the sand at Traeth Porthdafarch beach to watch the performance, wondering who the woman was and why she was doing it. It soon emerged she often sang at other beaches on the island, enchanting those lucky enough to witness her. Filming a clip of the shoreline song was Abigail Druce, who said it was a 'lovely moment'. She added: 'Everyone just stood still and watched her, definitely not something you see often. Just wow!' Another onlooker added: 'Absolutely beautiful voice, just her the sound of the waves and the sun setting. What a talent and a lovely surprise while we were sat with our beach fire and tea.' When the video was shared online, the woman's identity was revealed as Karen Jones, a former gemnologist and diamond grader from Waunfawr, Gwynedd. The 64-year-old artist sings at sunset most days as a lament to her elderly mother as she battles severe illness. The North Wales Live Whatsapp community for top stories and breaking news is live now - here's how to sign up Sometimes she performs to campervanners on the hills above her home in Waunfawr. From there, she can gaze out across to Anglesey where she dreams of moving to permanently. (Image: Karen Jones) Adding extra pathos to her singing was the death this week of Deiniolen's Annette Bryn Parri. Appointed musical director of the newly formed North Wales Police Choir last year, the distinguished pianist took time out to help Karen compose four songs for Spotify. Usually when she's singing al fresco, Karen performs Welsh folk song Cilfan y Coed (Shade in the Trees). 'It's about sanctuary – somewhere you can go to forget all your troubles,' she said. 'For me, singing these lovely songs is a matter of self-expression. I forget the hurt as I sing. 'I had singing lessons with my dear friend Annette. The day after she died I sung it in her memory at sunset with a big view of the Menai Straight behind me.' (Image: Karen Jones) On Anglesey, Karen performs on the beaches at Trearddur Bay, Porth Dafarch and Holyhead. She always sings at sunset. 'I go out every single evening,' she said. 'It's my way of saying thank you for the day. Otherwise the days pass so quickly: I want to make the most of them. 'When I go up on the hills, I always asked the campers if it's OK to sing. They're fine about it and afterward they're always very generous in their comments, just as people are on the beach when I sing.' For 18 years, Karen and her mother Esme Dyson ran Jones & Dyson Jewellers in Bangor and Caernarfon. When their prime stock was stolen at an exhibition in London, the business folded but the mother-and-daughter bond remained as strong as ever. Now that Esme is seriously ill, Karen's sunset singing has added poignancy – it's the one time she can set aside her worries. It's also meant a planned move to Anglesey has been put on hold. (Image: Karen Jones) In Waunfawr, Karen runs a 12-acre smallholding by herself while operating an Airbnb. With the Welsh Government's 182-day letting rule causing extra work and price-cutting, she's had enough. Last month the property went on the market, only to be withdrawn as her mother's health declined. But Karen still has her heart set on a move to west Anglesey and its glorious sunsets. 'It's such a deeply magical and spiritual place,' she said. 'From the hills behind me I can see the sun setting behind Holyhead Mountain and half of Anglesey. One day I will move there.' One beachgoer who heard her sing said Karen's 'eerily beautiful haunting voice' was reminiscent of the sirens of the sea. Explaining her connection to the coast, Karen cited Fibonacci's mathematical formula, a sequence of numbers that has been used to describe the logarithmic spirals of seashells. 'I love the island's beaches but it's deeper than that,' she said. 'I receive a spiritual connection via Fibonacci's eternal formula from the shells and from the waves. Beaches and the movement of the sea bring me confirmation of the eternal nature of consciousness. "Through song it enables me to express my heartfelt loss as I see people decline and die.' Sign up for the North Wales Live newsletter sent twice daily to your inbox Find the weather forecast where you live
Ottawa Citizen
28-04-2025
- Business
- Ottawa Citizen
Fashion to Fine Wines & Spirits: Ryder Customers Share "Stories from the Supply Chain" in National TV Ad Campaign
Article content Sorry, your browser doesn't support embedded videos. Article content New ads feature Ryder customers navigating real supply chain challenges, including men's apparel brand Mugsy and alcohol beverage distributor Southern Glazer's Wine & Spirits. Campaign highlights Ryder's port-to-door operational expertise and advanced technology solutions with 100% real-time visibility, 99.5% fulfillment accuracy, and 98% on-time deliveries. Spots to air April 28 – June 22 on ESPN, TBS, and TNT during the NHL playoffs and Bloomberg TV. Article content MIAMI — Ryder System, Inc. (NYSE: R) launches a national television ad campaign, 'Stories from the Supply Chain,' showcasing real businesses navigating logistics challenges in an ever-shifting supply chain environment. From fashion to fine wines and spirits, the initial campaign highlights two Ryder customers – Mugsy and Southern Glazer's Wine & Spirits – candidly recounting the moments they realized it was time to call the supply chain experts. Article content 'Businesses don't just need logistics providers; they need strategic partners with expansive port-to-door capabilities and the expertise to make supply chains work smarter,' says Ryder Chief Marketing Officer Karen Jones. 'With 'Stories from the Supply Chain,' we put our customers front and center, real businesses solving real challenges, and show how we help them stay ahead of demand, quickly respond to and capitalize on market trends, and scale for growth – all of which lead to resiliency and, ultimately, greater customer satisfaction.' Article content Mugsy, which started as a digitally native brand focused on comfortable men's jeans, quickly found its stride expanding into brick-and-mortar stores and diversifying its menswear line. Article content 'We were growing fast, and we needed help,' says Mugsy Director of Operations and Stores Mike McGee. 'Based on recommendations from other brands, we chose Ryder – first for e-commerce fulfillment and then, once we saw what they could do, omnichannel fulfillment for our store replenishment – and it's been a perfect fit. Between Ryder's people and their advanced technology and warehouse automation solutions, we now have the most control over our operations that we've ever had.' Article content With Ryder and RyderShip™, a purpose-built e-commerce technology platform, Mugsy has tripled its order fulfillment capabilities and is delivering an average of one to two days faster than previous solutions, while still balancing costs. Article content 'And, we're able to make dynamic business decisions on a day-to-day basis and quickly launch customer experience initiatives, such as sales and promotional packaging, based on trends we're seeing in the marketplace,' adds McGee. Article content When Southern Glazer's Wine & Spirits, the world's preeminent distributor of alcohol beverages, suffered delivery delays and limited tracking and monitoring of inbound goods – a veritable supply chain hangover – the distributor tapped a trusted resource, one it had been relying on for 40 years. Article content Article content 'We started working with Ryder on the leasing and maintenance side of the business back in the '80s, and it's been a great experience; so, it only made sense to expand on that relationship and explore Ryder's other capabilities,' says Southern Glazer's Wine & Spirits Chief Supply Chain Officer Bobby Burg. Article content Ryder restructured Southern Glazer's Wine & Spirits' inbound transportation with a flexible transportation management solution and the implementation of RyderShare™, a one-of-a-kind visibility and collaborative logistics technology. The result: 100% freight visibility and 98% on-time deliveries. Article content 'Ryder has delivered once again. Between their operational expertise and their top-shelf technology, the improvements we've seen in productivity and efficiency have strengthened our supply chain at every level.' Article content The 'Stories from the Supply Chain' commercials will air April 28 through June 22 on ESPN, TBS, and TNT during the NHL Stanley Cup playoff games and on Bloomberg TV business news. Article content Ryder System, Inc. (NYSE: R) is a fully integrated port-to-door logistics and transportation company. It provides supply chain, dedicated transportation, and fleet management solutions, including warehousing and distribution, contract packaging and manufacturing, e-commerce fulfillment, last-mile delivery, managed transportation, professional drivers, freight brokerage, cross-border solutions, full-service fleet leasing, maintenance, commercial truck rental, and used vehicle sales to some of the world's most-recognized brands. Ryder provides services to businesses across more than 20 industries throughout the United States, Mexico, and Canada. In addition, Ryder manages nearly 250,000 commercial vehicles, services fleets at approximately 760 maintenance locations, and operates nearly 300 warehouses encompassing more than 100 million square feet. Ryder is regularly recognized for its industry-leading practices; technology-driven innovations; environmental management; safety, health and security programs; and recruitment and hiring initiatives. Article content Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements: Certain statements and information included in this news release are 'forward-looking statements' within the meaning of the Federal Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These forward-looking statements are based on our current plans and expectations and are subject to risks, uncertainties and assumptions. Accordingly, these forward-looking statements should be evaluated with consideration given to the many risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results and events to differ materially from those in the forward-looking statements including those risks set forth in our periodic filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. New risks emerge from time to time. It is not possible for management to predict all such risk factors or to assess the impact of such risks on our business. Accordingly, we undertake no obligation to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events, or otherwise. Article content Article content Article content Article content Article content
National Post
28-04-2025
- Business
- National Post
Fashion to Fine Wines & Spirits: Ryder Customers Share "Stories from the Supply Chain" in National TV Ad Campaign
Article content Sorry, your browser doesn't support embedded videos. Article content Article content New ads feature Ryder customers navigating real supply chain challenges, including men's apparel brand Mugsy and alcohol beverage distributor Southern Glazer's Wine & Spirits. Campaign highlights Ryder's port-to-door operational expertise and advanced technology solutions with 100% real-time visibility, 99.5% fulfillment accuracy, and 98% on-time deliveries. Spots to air April 28 – June 22 on ESPN, TBS, and TNT during the NHL playoffs and Bloomberg TV. Article content MIAMI — Ryder System, Inc. (NYSE: R) launches a national television ad campaign, 'Stories from the Supply Chain,' showcasing real businesses navigating logistics challenges in an ever-shifting supply chain environment. From fashion to fine wines and spirits, the initial campaign highlights two Ryder customers – Mugsy and Southern Glazer's Wine & Spirits – candidly recounting the moments they realized it was time to call the supply chain experts. Article content 'Businesses don't just need logistics providers; they need strategic partners with expansive port-to-door capabilities and the expertise to make supply chains work smarter,' says Ryder Chief Marketing Officer Karen Jones. 'With 'Stories from the Supply Chain,' we put our customers front and center, real businesses solving real challenges, and show how we help them stay ahead of demand, quickly respond to and capitalize on market trends, and scale for growth – all of which lead to resiliency and, ultimately, greater customer satisfaction.' Article content Mugsy, which started as a digitally native brand focused on comfortable men's jeans, quickly found its stride expanding into brick-and-mortar stores and diversifying its menswear line. Article content 'We were growing fast, and we needed help,' says Mugsy Director of Operations and Stores Mike McGee. 'Based on recommendations from other brands, we chose Ryder – first for e-commerce fulfillment and then, once we saw what they could do, omnichannel fulfillment for our store replenishment – and it's been a perfect fit. Between Ryder's people and their advanced technology and warehouse automation solutions, we now have the most control over our operations that we've ever had.' Article content With Ryder and RyderShip™, a purpose-built e-commerce technology platform, Mugsy has tripled its order fulfillment capabilities and is delivering an average of one to two days faster than previous solutions, while still balancing costs. 'And, we're able to make dynamic business decisions on a day-to-day basis and quickly launch customer experience initiatives, such as sales and promotional packaging, based on trends we're seeing in the marketplace,' adds McGee. Article content UNCORKED POTENTIAL Article content When Southern Glazer's Wine & Spirits, the world's preeminent distributor of alcohol beverages, suffered delivery delays and limited tracking and monitoring of inbound goods – a veritable supply chain hangover – the distributor tapped a trusted resource, one it had been relying on for 40 years. Article content 'We started working with Ryder on the leasing and maintenance side of the business back in the '80s, and it's been a great experience; so, it only made sense to expand on that relationship and explore Ryder's other capabilities,' says Southern Glazer's Wine & Spirits Chief Supply Chain Officer Bobby Burg. Article content Ryder restructured Southern Glazer's Wine & Spirits' inbound transportation with a flexible transportation management solution and the implementation of RyderShare™, a one-of-a-kind visibility and collaborative logistics technology. The result: 100% freight visibility and 98% on-time deliveries. Article content 'Ryder has delivered once again. Between their operational expertise and their top-shelf technology, the improvements we've seen in productivity and efficiency have strengthened our supply chain at every level.' Article content The 'Stories from the Supply Chain' commercials will air April 28 through June 22 on ESPN, TBS, and TNT during the NHL Stanley Cup playoff games and on Bloomberg TV business news. Article content Ryder System, Inc. (NYSE: R) is a fully integrated port-to-door logistics and transportation company. It provides supply chain, dedicated transportation, and fleet management solutions, including warehousing and distribution, contract packaging and manufacturing, e-commerce fulfillment, last-mile delivery, managed transportation, professional drivers, freight brokerage, cross-border solutions, full-service fleet leasing, maintenance, commercial truck rental, and used vehicle sales to some of the world's most-recognized brands. Ryder provides services to businesses across more than 20 industries throughout the United States, Mexico, and Canada. In addition, Ryder manages nearly 250,000 commercial vehicles, services fleets at approximately 760 maintenance locations, and operates nearly 300 warehouses encompassing more than 100 million square feet. Ryder is regularly recognized for its industry-leading practices; technology-driven innovations; environmental management; safety, health and security programs; and recruitment and hiring initiatives. Article content Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements: Certain statements and information included in this news release are 'forward-looking statements' within the meaning of the Federal Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These forward-looking statements are based on our current plans and expectations and are subject to risks, uncertainties and assumptions. Accordingly, these forward-looking statements should be evaluated with consideration given to the many risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results and events to differ materially from those in the forward-looking statements including those risks set forth in our periodic filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. New risks emerge from time to time. It is not possible for management to predict all such risk factors or to assess the impact of such risks on our business. Accordingly, we undertake no obligation to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events, or otherwise. Article content Article content Article content Article content Article content
Yahoo
28-04-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Fashion to Fine Wines & Spirits: Ryder Customers Share "Stories from the Supply Chain" in National TV Ad Campaign
New ads feature Ryder customers navigating real supply chain challenges, including men's apparel brand Mugsy and alcohol beverage distributor Southern Glazer's Wine & Spirits. Campaign highlights Ryder's port-to-door operational expertise and advanced technology solutions with 100% real-time visibility, 99.5% fulfillment accuracy, and 98% on-time deliveries. Spots to air April 28 – June 22 on ESPN, TBS, and TNT during the NHL playoffs and Bloomberg TV. MIAMI, April 28, 2025--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Ryder System, Inc. (NYSE: R) launches a national television ad campaign, "Stories from the Supply Chain," showcasing real businesses navigating logistics challenges in an ever-shifting supply chain environment. From fashion to fine wines and spirits, the initial campaign highlights two Ryder customers – Mugsy and Southern Glazer's Wine & Spirits – candidly recounting the moments they realized it was time to call the supply chain experts. "Businesses don't just need logistics providers; they need strategic partners with expansive port-to-door capabilities and the expertise to make supply chains work smarter," says Ryder Chief Marketing Officer Karen Jones. "With 'Stories from the Supply Chain,' we put our customers front and center, real businesses solving real challenges, and show how we help them stay ahead of demand, quickly respond to and capitalize on market trends, and scale for growth – all of which lead to resiliency and, ultimately, greater customer satisfaction." A PERFECT FIT Mugsy, which started as a digitally native brand focused on comfortable men's jeans, quickly found its stride expanding into brick-and-mortar stores and diversifying its menswear line. "We were growing fast, and we needed help," says Mugsy Director of Operations and Stores Mike McGee. "Based on recommendations from other brands, we chose Ryder – first for e-commerce fulfillment and then, once we saw what they could do, omnichannel fulfillment for our store replenishment – and it's been a perfect fit. Between Ryder's people and their advanced technology and warehouse automation solutions, we now have the most control over our operations that we've ever had." With Ryder and RyderShip™, a purpose-built e-commerce technology platform, Mugsy has tripled its order fulfillment capabilities and is delivering an average of one to two days faster than previous solutions, while still balancing costs. "And, we're able to make dynamic business decisions on a day-to-day basis and quickly launch customer experience initiatives, such as sales and promotional packaging, based on trends we're seeing in the marketplace," adds McGee. UNCORKED POTENTIAL When Southern Glazer's Wine & Spirits, the world's preeminent distributor of alcohol beverages, suffered delivery delays and limited tracking and monitoring of inbound goods – a veritable supply chain hangover – the distributor tapped a trusted resource, one it had been relying on for 40 years. "We started working with Ryder on the leasing and maintenance side of the business back in the '80s, and it's been a great experience; so, it only made sense to expand on that relationship and explore Ryder's other capabilities," says Southern Glazer's Wine & Spirits Chief Supply Chain Officer Bobby Burg. Ryder restructured Southern Glazer's Wine & Spirits' inbound transportation with a flexible transportation management solution and the implementation of RyderShare™, a one-of-a-kind visibility and collaborative logistics technology. The result: 100% freight visibility and 98% on-time deliveries. "Ryder has delivered once again. Between their operational expertise and their top-shelf technology, the improvements we've seen in productivity and efficiency have strengthened our supply chain at every level." The "Stories from the Supply Chain" commercials will air April 28 through June 22 on ESPN, TBS, and TNT during the NHL Stanley Cup playoff games and on Bloomberg TV business news. For more information, download the complete case studies for Mugsy and Southern Glazer's Wine & Spirits. About Ryder System, Inc. Ryder System, Inc. (NYSE: R) is a fully integrated port-to-door logistics and transportation company. It provides supply chain, dedicated transportation, and fleet management solutions, including warehousing and distribution, contract packaging and manufacturing, e-commerce fulfillment, last-mile delivery, managed transportation, professional drivers, freight brokerage, cross-border solutions, full-service fleet leasing, maintenance, commercial truck rental, and used vehicle sales to some of the world's most-recognized brands. Ryder provides services to businesses across more than 20 industries throughout the United States, Mexico, and Canada. In addition, Ryder manages nearly 250,000 commercial vehicles, services fleets at approximately 760 maintenance locations, and operates nearly 300 warehouses encompassing more than 100 million square feet. Ryder is regularly recognized for its industry-leading practices; technology-driven innovations; environmental management; safety, health and security programs; and recruitment and hiring initiatives. Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements: Certain statements and information included in this news release are "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of the Federal Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These forward-looking statements are based on our current plans and expectations and are subject to risks, uncertainties and assumptions. Accordingly, these forward-looking statements should be evaluated with consideration given to the many risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results and events to differ materially from those in the forward-looking statements including those risks set forth in our periodic filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. New risks emerge from time to time. It is not possible for management to predict all such risk factors or to assess the impact of such risks on our business. Accordingly, we undertake no obligation to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events, or otherwise. ryder-org View source version on Contacts For Information Contact: Anne Hendricks, amhendricks@ Amy Federman, afederman@ Sign in to access your portfolio
Business Wire
28-04-2025
- Business
- Business Wire
Fashion to Fine Wines & Spirits: Ryder Customers Share 'Stories from the Supply Chain' in National TV Ad Campaign
MIAMI--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Ryder System, Inc. (NYSE: R) launches a national television ad campaign, 'Stories from the Supply Chain,' showcasing real businesses navigating logistics challenges in an ever-shifting supply chain environment. From fashion to fine wines and spirits, the initial campaign highlights two Ryder customers – Mugsy and Southern Glazer's Wine & Spirits – candidly recounting the moments they realized it was time to call the supply chain experts. 'Businesses don't just need logistics providers; they need strategic partners with expansive port-to-door capabilities and the expertise to make supply chains work smarter,' says Ryder Chief Marketing Officer Karen Jones. 'With 'Stories from the Supply Chain,' we put our customers front and center, real businesses solving real challenges, and show how we help them stay ahead of demand, quickly respond to and capitalize on market trends, and scale for growth – all of which lead to resiliency and, ultimately, greater customer satisfaction." A PERFECT FIT Mugsy, which started as a digitally native brand focused on comfortable men's jeans, quickly found its stride expanding into brick-and-mortar stores and diversifying its menswear line. 'We were growing fast, and we needed help,' says Mugsy Director of Operations and Stores Mike McGee. 'Based on recommendations from other brands, we chose Ryder – first for e-commerce fulfillment and then, once we saw what they could do, omnichannel fulfillment for our store replenishment – and it's been a perfect fit. Between Ryder's people and their advanced technology and warehouse automation solutions, we now have the most control over our operations that we've ever had.' With Ryder and RyderShip™, a purpose-built e-commerce technology platform, Mugsy has tripled its order fulfillment capabilities and is delivering an average of one to two days faster than previous solutions, while still balancing costs. 'And, we're able to make dynamic business decisions on a day-to-day basis and quickly launch customer experience initiatives, such as sales and promotional packaging, based on trends we're seeing in the marketplace,' adds McGee. UNCORKED POTENTIAL When Southern Glazer's Wine & Spirits, the world's preeminent distributor of alcohol beverages, suffered delivery delays and limited tracking and monitoring of inbound goods – a veritable supply chain hangover – the distributor tapped a trusted resource, one it had been relying on for 40 years. 'We started working with Ryder on the leasing and maintenance side of the business back in the '80s, and it's been a great experience; so, it only made sense to expand on that relationship and explore Ryder's other capabilities,' says Southern Glazer's Wine & Spirits Chief Supply Chain Officer Bobby Burg. Ryder restructured Southern Glazer's Wine & Spirits' inbound transportation with a flexible transportation management solution and the implementation of RyderShare™, a one-of-a-kind visibility and collaborative logistics technology. The result: 100% freight visibility and 98% on-time deliveries. 'Ryder has delivered once again. Between their operational expertise and their top-shelf technology, the improvements we've seen in productivity and efficiency have strengthened our supply chain at every level.' The 'Stories from the Supply Chain' commercials will air April 28 through June 22 on ESPN, TBS, and TNT during the NHL Stanley Cup playoff games and on Bloomberg TV business news. For more information, download the complete case studies for Mugsy and Southern Glazer's Wine & Spirits. About Ryder System, Inc. Ryder System, Inc. (NYSE: R) is a fully integrated port-to-door logistics and transportation company. It provides supply chain, dedicated transportation, and fleet management solutions, including warehousing and distribution, contract packaging and manufacturing, e-commerce fulfillment, last-mile delivery, managed transportation, professional drivers, freight brokerage, cross-border solutions, full-service fleet leasing, maintenance, commercial truck rental, and used vehicle sales to some of the world's most-recognized brands. Ryder provides services to businesses across more than 20 industries throughout the United States, Mexico, and Canada. In addition, Ryder manages nearly 250,000 commercial vehicles, services fleets at approximately 760 maintenance locations, and operates nearly 300 warehouses encompassing more than 100 million square feet. Ryder is regularly recognized for its industry-leading practices; technology-driven innovations; environmental management; safety, health and security programs; and recruitment and hiring initiatives. Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements: Certain statements and information included in this news release are 'forward-looking statements' within the meaning of the Federal Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These forward-looking statements are based on our current plans and expectations and are subject to risks, uncertainties and assumptions. Accordingly, these forward-looking statements should be evaluated with consideration given to the many risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results and events to differ materially from those in the forward-looking statements including those risks set forth in our periodic filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. New risks emerge from time to time. It is not possible for management to predict all such risk factors or to assess the impact of such risks on our business. Accordingly, we undertake no obligation to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events, or otherwise. ryder-org
