Hoping to broaden its appeal, he turned to a simple but oft-forgotten strategy: actively listening to IKEA customers and acting on it.
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But the OFT says that the big winners of switching would be those who were regularly hit by overdraft charges.
But the OFT chose not to refer the market to the Competition Commission - a decision welcomed by the banks.
But the OFT's hopes for the redemptive power of transparency may be unrealistic for two reasons, both mentioned in its own report.
But the OFT found that fuel was significantly more expensive at motorway service stations and was concerned that motorists were not able to see the prices until they had left the motorway.
"This report will give only limited comfort to the UK's 35 million drivers who continue to pay near record prices at the pumps, but the OFT does identify the true cause of drivers' misery - the chancellor and crude oil prices, " said Prof Stephen Glaister, director of the RAC Foundation.
But although the OFT has deep concerns about the stranglehold of the Big Four accounting firms over the business of auditing big companies, it is not quite sure what the remedies might be.
At Macworld Expo, Steve Jobs showed the crowd the ten millionth iPod that he kept for himself (like he really needs the money from eBay), but it is oft-repeated that more than 600 million cell phones are sold every year.
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New rules were introduced in 2005 but in 2012 the OFT threatened to refer the warranties market to the Competition Commission.
Microsoft's third-quarter sales may have disappointed Thursday, but the company's oft-criticized push into console gaming sure delivered.
Meanwhile Edmund King, the president of the AA motoring organisation welcomed the OFT's decision but said the move was "overdue".
Taking out an extended warranty may seem like the sensible option, but recent research conducted by the OFT has shown extended warranties can cost up to half the purchase price of some appliances.
But it is clear that a city oft criticized as commercial and superficial is finally developing some cultural depth.
One interesting note is that one of those late-year handhelds is said to "integrate with PlayStation, " but before you get excited over the oft-rumored PSP phone, we'd venture to say it's more likely that description's referencing the Remote Play-supporting Aino.
Women have fought long and hard to be included in the boardrooms and backrooms of an oft male-dominated society, but let's face it, sometimes they just want things men probably don't--like a curling iron or a copy of O, the Oprah magazine.
Likewise, many Americans have jumped on the extra virgin olive oil bandwagon for its oft-documented health benefits, but much of what is being sold in this country likely lacks those benefits due to the destructive and hardly extra-virgin way it is processed, and to make matters worse, it can actually contain unsuspected additives and give consumers the exact opposite of the healthy experience they are seeking.
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Microsoft is an oft-mentioned suitor for Nokia, but the two already have a tight licensing relationship.
The outfit has posted an FAQ page on its site, which answers oft-repeated questions, yes, but also reassures users that some -- but not all -- of these features are on the way.
But take this as a sure sign that Facebook, oft criticized for lagging behind in mobile, is in major course correction mode.
By allowing them to stand up and walk, the bionic suit not only helps users overcome issues like bone density loss and neuropathic pain related to their condition, but also to gain reams of confidence -- an oft-overlooked factor in the recovery process.
The OFT said it had been informed of the new tariffs but was still seeking further information.
But, by their very celebrity, Ms. Sherman and other oft-seen artists in this show have long disposed of the notion that they constitute a secret museum constituency.
But despite what I believe to be inflated claims of financial distress oft lamented recently by NBA Commissioner David Stern, I do see some salary cap exceptions being abolished while others become tightened.
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Mr Elithorn said the OFT did not want to ban in-game purchases, but wanted to be sure that games-makers are complying with relevant laws.
The Gizmondo may have edged out the N-Gage as the portable game console everyone loves to hate on, but that isn't stopping Tiger Telematics from pushing ahead with their oft-delayed plans to introduce the new console here in the States.
The OFT may have identified a problem in the retail-banking market but it has been reticent about proposing solutions.
The committee judged ferry fares to be "very competitive" but was unable to comment on the freight prices so referred it to the OFT.
"We are concerned that children and their parents could be subject to unfair pressure to purchase when they are playing games they thought were free, but which can actually run up substantial costs, " said Cavendish Elithorn, the OFT's senior director for goods and consumer.
But Harrison admits he nearly walked away from the sport and almost gave up on his oft-stated dream of winning a world title.
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