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Business Standard
7 hours ago
- Business
- Business Standard
HUL launches iSight to track demand trends, competition on real-time basis
Hindustan Unilever (HUL), one of India's largest fast-moving consumer goods companies, is using its employees to stay ahead of the curve by launching an application called iSight. The app enables employees to track demand trends and competitors' moves in the market. Through iSight, employees can share feedback and insights about HUL's products, their placement, market trends and observations in the marketplace. They can also include suggestions made by family and friends. The app aims to help the company understand product efficacy and shelf placement, provide insights into competitive products, and contribute to addressing specific issues within various categories. While this initiative by the maker of Lux is exclusive to India and was launched at the end of April, the application already has 1,000 employees enrolled and has generated 300 insights since its launch. 'Our employees are our most passionate consumers. With iSight, we're putting the power of market insight directly in their hands — to observe, engage and shape the future of our brands. The goal is to scale this as a force multiplier — not just through campaigns, but by enabling every employee to be a constant consumer and customer tracker,' Rohit Jawa, chief executive officer and managing director of Hindustan Unilever, told Business Standard. After employee feedback is received, the consumer markets insights team collates and extracts key findings, which are then forwarded to relevant teams for further action. While employees previously had the option to send market feedback via emails or customer care lines, this is the first time the company has rolled out a dedicated app for the purpose. iSight is an HUL initiative exclusive to India. The company has already run two changes for its brands Glow & Lovely and Lifebuoy and is currently analysing the ideas and insights. In a conference call with analysts following its results, Jawa said both Lifebuoy and Glow & Lovely had undergone comprehensive relaunches in response to changing consumer needs. 'Lifebuoy has been dedicated to preventing infections and promoting health for over a century, continually evolving with changing consumer preferences. After enhancing the product with Stardust technology, the brand has now elevated its proposition from illness protection to advanced skin protection benefits,' Jawa told investors. He also added, 'We also stepped up our investment behind on-trend demand spaces by relaunching Lifebuoy Lemon Aloe Fresh within the freshness segment. We introduced Glow & Lovely with an elevated proposition of newer, brighter skin every day and modern packaging.' While the application gives HUL real-time insights on market trends to help enhance its processes, the company is also incentivising employees for providing feedback while shopping by allowing them to earn points for their contribution.
Hindustan Times
23-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Hindustan Times
Pedro Pascal's sister Lux says she ‘burst into tears' during his The Last of Us death scene: 'It's not the first time'
The death of Pedro Pascal's character in the second season of The Last of Us came as a shock to many fans. The actor's sister, Lux Pascal, is now reacting to the tragic scene in the second episode of the hit HBO show. Lux was speaking to Remezcla on the red carpet at the 2025 Platino Awards, where she shared that she had an emotional reaction to the scene and admitted that she 'didn't like it' at all. (Also read: Crew member wanders into frame in new The Last of Us episode, internet has a field day: 'GoT coffee cup all over again') Lux said, "I saw it and I have to say that being Pedro Pascal's sister, I knew how that episode would end. I knew what was going to happen. But even so, I saw it and I wanted to throw the iPad. I mean I burst into tears." She went on to add, "This is not the first time he's done it to me. It's not the second time he's done it to me. I think it's the fourth time he's done it to me. Because how many deaths has he had? Game of Thrones, Equalizer 2, The Last of Us - each is more violent than the other... seeing my brother die that way, I didn't like it at all." The Last of Us, created by Craig Mazin and Neil Druckmann for HBO, is based on the video game franchise developed by Naughty Dog. Set 20 years in the future, it shows a world ravaged by a fungal epidemic that turns the infected into zombie-like creatures. Pedro was recently at the Cannes Film Festival with his new film Eddington, directed by Ari Aster. He and Lux posed on the red carpet together after the premiere. Pedro is also gearing up for the release of the romantic drama Materialists, which stars Dakota Johnson and Chris Evans. It is directed by Celine Song of Past Lives fame.
Yahoo
23-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Tigress Financial Boosts Lyft (LYFT) Price Target Following Record Q1 Performance
Tigress Financial's Ivan Feinseth upgraded his price target for Lyft, Inc. (NASDAQ:LYFT) from $26 to $28 on May 21 and maintained a Buy rating. The analyst cited the company's record-breaking Q1 2025 results and strategic initiatives as drivers for the upside. Feinseth highlighted Lyft's impressive Q1 2025 performance, which saw rides surge 16% to a record 218.4 million and active riders climb 11% to 24.2 million. The company generated $1.5 billion in revenue, up 14% year-over-year, while gross bookings reached $4.2 billion. This marked Lyft's 16th consecutive quarter of double-digit gross bookings growth. The analyst emphasized several growth catalysts driving his bullish outlook. Lyft recently launched its AI-powered Earnings Assistant, an industry-first tool helping drivers optimize their income through personalized guidance. The company also introduced Lyft Silver, targeting adults 65 and older. This demographic represents only 5% of current riders but is expected to reach 70 million Americans by 2030. Lyft, Inc. (NASDAQ:LYFT) is a mobility services company that operates a ride-hailing platform in the United States and Canada. It connects riders with drivers through its app and offers various ride options, including standard rides, shared rides, luxury rides (Lux, Lux Black), and larger vehicle rides (Lyft XL). While we acknowledge the potential of Lyft Inc. (NASDAQ:LYFT) as an investment, our conviction lies in the belief that some AI stocks hold greater promise for delivering higher returns and have limited downside risk. If you are looking for an AI stock that is more promising than LYFT and that has 100x upside potential, check out our report about the . READ NEXT: 20 Best AI Stocks To Buy Now and 30 Best Stocks to Buy Now According to Billionaires. Disclosure: None. Sign in to access your portfolio
Perth Now
22-05-2025
- Automotive
- Perth Now
2025 GWM Cannon Alpha PHEV: Sharper ABN prices for BYD Shark, Ranger PHEV rival
The GWM Cannon Alpha PHEV is now being offered at lower nationwide drive-away prices for business customers before the end of the financial year, ahead of the plug-in hybrid dual-cab ute's local release next month. The base Lux is priced at $60,490 drive-away for ABN holders, with the Ultra priced at $67,490 drive-away. This pricing is valid for all contracts signed before June 30, 2025. That compares to state-based drive-away pricing for private buyers of between $61,490 and $64,590 drive-away for the Lux, and between $67,990 and $71,090 drive-away for the Ultra. Demonstrator vehicles have now arrived at GWM dealers, before first customer deliveries commence in mid-June. Hundreds of new car deals are available through CarExpert right now. Get the experts on your side and score a great deal. Browse now. Supplied Credit: CarExpert Here's how much of a saving the ABN pricing offers over regular drive-away pricing. GWM says it has also introduced a 'revised fleet structure offering greater clarity and value for fleet managers', which sees the classification system indexed by volume across General, National, and Premium Fleet as well as Rental customers. Regardless of whether you're ABN holder or not, GWM is throwing in a free 7kW home charger valued at $599. The offer excludes installation. Also available to all buyers are trade-in and loyalty bonuses. A $3000 trade-in bonus is available if you trade in a GWM vehicle for a new Cannon Alpha PHEV, while existing GWM owners who purchase the PHEV ute are eligible for a $1000 loyalty bonus. These additional offers are also available until June 30, 2025. Supplied Credit: CarExpert 'This move sends a clear message to ABN and fleet buyers – GWM is open for business,' said GWM Australia and New Zealand chief operating officer John Kett. 'We're committed to delivering not only class-leading vehicles, but also strong value and real-world affordability for Australian businesses and fleet operators looking for efficient, capable transport solutions.' After first announcing pricing in February, GWM in April subsequently confirmed it would change its drive-away pricing for the Cannon Alpha PHEV. GWM had previously said the base Cannon Alpha PHEV Lux would wear a price tag of $63,990 drive-away, with the Ultra priced at $68,990 drive-away. It didn't announce pricing before on-road costs. It subsequently announced a move to state-based drive-away pricing in April. The Cannon Alpha PHEV is powered by a 2.0-litre turbocharged petrol four-cylinder plug-in hybrid powertrain incorporating a nine-speed automatic transmission and a 37.1kWh battery. Supplied Credit: CarExpert Total system outputs are 300kW and 750Nm, with drive sent to all four wheels through a torque-on-demand 4×4 system. The Lux features a rear differential lock, with the Ultra adding a front diff lock. Official combined fuel consumption is 1.7L/100km, or 7.9L/100km while running only on petrol power (when the battery is at a 'low state of charge'). Claimed electric-only range on the NEDC cycle is 115km and the battery can be fast-charged at up to 50kW using DC power, or used to power external electrical appliances thanks to 6kW vehicle-to-load (V2L) capability. The Cannon Alpha PHEV boasts a braked towing capacity of 3500kg and a wading depth of 800mm. It's backed by a seven-year, unlimited-kilometre vehicle warranty and an eight-year, unlimited-kilometre battery warranty, and GWM offers seven years of capped-price servicing. The GWM Cannon Alpha PHEV is the Chinese brand's answer to the BYD Shark 6 that arrived in Australia early this year, as well as the Ford Ranger PHEV that's due for release here mid-year. MORE: Everything GWM Cannon Alpha
7NEWS
22-05-2025
- Automotive
- 7NEWS
2025 GWM Cannon Alpha PHEV: Sharper ABN prices for BYD Shark, Ranger PHEV rival
The GWM Cannon Alpha PHEV is now being offered at lower nationwide drive-away prices for business customers before the end of the financial year, ahead of the plug-in hybrid dual-cab ute's local release next month. The base Lux is priced at $60,490 drive-away for ABN holders, with the Ultra priced at $67,490 drive-away. This pricing is valid for all contracts signed before June 30, 2025. That compares to state-based drive-away pricing for private buyers of between $61,490 and $64,590 drive-away for the Lux, and between $67,990 and $71,090 drive-away for the Ultra. Demonstrator vehicles have now arrived at GWM dealers, before first customer deliveries commence in mid-June. Hundreds of new car deals are available through CarExpert right now. Get the experts on your side and score a great deal. Browse now. Here's how much of a saving the ABN pricing offers over regular drive-away pricing. GWM says it has also introduced a 'revised fleet structure offering greater clarity and value for fleet managers', which sees the classification system indexed by volume across General, National, and Premium Fleet as well as Rental customers. Regardless of whether you're ABN holder or not, GWM is throwing in a free 7kW home charger valued at $599. The offer excludes installation. Also available to all buyers are trade-in and loyalty bonuses. A $3000 trade-in bonus is available if you trade in a GWM vehicle for a new Cannon Alpha PHEV, while existing GWM owners who purchase the PHEV ute are eligible for a $1000 loyalty bonus. These additional offers are also available until June 30, 2025. 'This move sends a clear message to ABN and fleet buyers – GWM is open for business,' said GWM Australia and New Zealand chief operating officer John Kett. 'We're committed to delivering not only class-leading vehicles, but also strong value and real-world affordability for Australian businesses and fleet operators looking for efficient, capable transport solutions.' After first announcing pricing in February, GWM in April subsequently confirmed it would change its drive-away pricing for the Cannon Alpha PHEV. GWM had previously said the base Cannon Alpha PHEV Lux would wear a price tag of $63,990 drive-away, with the Ultra priced at $68,990 drive-away. It didn't announce pricing before on-road costs. It subsequently announced a move to state-based drive-away pricing in April. The Cannon Alpha PHEV is powered by a 2.0-litre turbocharged petrol four-cylinder plug-in hybrid powertrain incorporating a nine-speed automatic transmission and a 37.1kWh battery. Total system outputs are 300kW and 750Nm, with drive sent to all four wheels through a torque-on-demand 4×4 system. The Lux features a rear differential lock, with the Ultra adding a front diff lock. Official combined fuel consumption is 1.7L/100km, or 7.9L/100km while running only on petrol power (when the battery is at a 'low state of charge'). Claimed electric-only range on the NEDC cycle is 115km and the battery can be fast-charged at up to 50kW using DC power, or used to power external electrical appliances thanks to 6kW vehicle-to-load (V2L) capability. The Cannon Alpha PHEV boasts a braked towing capacity of 3500kg and a wading depth of 800mm. It's backed by a seven-year, unlimited-kilometre vehicle warranty and an eight-year, unlimited-kilometre battery warranty, and GWM offers seven years of capped-price servicing. The GWM Cannon Alpha PHEV is the Chinese brand's answer to the BYD Shark 6 that arrived in Australia early this year, as well as the Ford Ranger PHEV that's due for release here mid-year.
