• NEWS
    Molex Presents Heilind Electronics with 2017 Molex Distributor of the Year Award

    Hong Kong Heilind Electronics Inc. has been awarded the “2017 Molex Distributor of the Year Award” from Molex, a globally recognized provider of electronic solutions in a wide range of industries. The 2017 Molex Distributor of the Year award recognizes Heilind as a valuable partner with excellence in demonstrating sales achievements with operational management. Heilind […]

  • ELECTRONICS
    National electronics policy to be finalised in second half of FY19: Sources

    The government is expected to bring, this financial year, an ambitious national electronics policy that seeks to position India not only as production hub to serve the booming domestic market, but also for exports. The proposed policy that spans diverse areas ranging from medical electronics to mobile phones and automotives will underscore India’s growing manufacturing […]

  • NEWS
    83 Percent of Shoppers Report that Coupons Are a Driver for Changes in Purchasing Behavior

    Winston-Salem, NC, April 19, 2018 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Inmar, Inc. announced today findings from the 2018 Inmar Shopper Behavior Study. The annual report highlights shopper promotion preference methods, attitudes toward promotions, and use of coupons and rebates, along with insights into shopper engagement with store loyalty programs and shopping-related technology. The findings shed light into consumer demand […]

  • CLOTHING
    Disregarding the gender norms of clothing

    The opinions and views expressed in this article are those of the author and do not reflect the opinion of Byte or Byte’s editorial board. (Photo by: Jeremy Rogers) Men, let’s be honest: compared to women, our clothing options are fairly limited. Women are free to wear any apparel they desire. Society has deemed it […]

  • HOME & GARDEN
    How to humanely keep wildlife out of the garden

    Some types of catnip can deter backyard visitors like deer, but the neighbor’s cat is sure to want to hang out, too. As with many things, in the garden, you pick your battles. (Illustration: Bill Kersey) You’ve no doubt heard the saying “she wouldn’t harm a fly.” It’s a phrase that could easily be applied […]

  • ELECTRONICS
    New technique of “sewing” crystals together to herald new electronics

    WASHINGTON, March 8 (Xinhua) — American scientists have found a new technique to “sew” two patches of crystals seamlessly together at the atomic level to create atomically-thin fabrics. The study, published on Thursday in the journal Science, has opened up new possibilities for flexible LEDs or atom-thick two dimensional circuits that work both horizontally and […]

  • CLOTHING
    From Bermuda’s racy shorts to Tonga’s lack of clothing, the most notable looks from the 2018 Olympics’ opening ceremony

    Members of team Canada during the Opening Ceremony of the PyeongChang 2018 Winter Olympic Games at PyeongChang Olympic Stadium on February 9, 2018 in Pyeongchang-gun, South Korea.Jamie Squire/Getty Images The parade of nations is one of the highlights from any Olympic opening ceremony, and this morning’s from Pyeongchang, South Korea was no different. It ought […]

  • CLOTHING
    The Death of Clothing

    NEW YORK, United States — The apparel industry has a big problem. At a time when the economy is growing, unemployment is low, wages are rebounding and consumers are eager to buy, Americans are spending less and less on clothing. The woes of retailers are often blamed on Amazon.com Inc. and its vise grip on e-commerce […]

  • COUPONS
    Coupon Column: Why not get rid of all coupons?

    “Dear Jill, I do not use coupons and would like to see you address two issues from millions of others like me who are very busy people. 1. If a company wants you to try a product, why not just discount the price in the areas of the country where they want people to try […]

  • COUPONS
    Last day of Super Doubles!

    Reminder: Today is the last day of Harris Teeter Super Doubles! Read on for details and the link to a Super Doubles list. Are you shopping today? You can see a Super Doubles list at theharristeeterdeals.com. My thanks to Nikki for sharing her list with us! Click HERE for the deals from the Harris Teeter as this […]

  • COUPONS
    The psychology of the coupon: Do they really work?

    The holiday season has just ended; President’s Day is coming. Lots of holidays are coming up in 2018. What day will be the biggest shopping day of the year? Thanksgiving, Black Friday, Cyber Monday — and I’m sure the experts will think of other fancy names for other days to promote additional shopping behaviors. Enlarge Business […]