It proves that companies like Foxconn and Apple, to a point, can be responsive to consumer concerns.
Identity theft has led the consumer concerns in FTC complaints for that entire period, and its not hard to see why.
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In response to consumer concerns about caps on heavy data users, Comcast is revising its rules for high-speed Internet subscribers.
Coke launched new television ads this week to counter consumer concerns about obesity and moves by officials to restrict soda sales.
Lawmakers and regulators are trying to do more to address consumer concerns.
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The FDA banned the use of BPA in baby bottles in July 2012, because of growing consumer concerns over its link to developmental delays.
Companies such as Nike have responded to consumer concerns about ethical standards in the retail industry by making public details of all their suppliers.
"The consultation proposes reforms that will protect those who rely on more traditional payment mechanisms by ensuring that consumer concerns are taken into account, " said the Treasury.
"This proposed change would address consumer concerns that it is unfair that providers are currently able to raise prices, while they themselves have little choice but to accept the increase or pay a penalty to exit the contract, " said Ofcom.
Only time will tell if beer brand loyalty transcends consumer financial concerns or if the Herfindahl-Hirschman Index needs a reality refill.
While antitrust and consumer benefit concerns abound in the wireless and cable industries, how partners emerge in the smartphone service market may prove to be the dance worth watching.
In 2005, a New Jersey law took effect requiring health care professionals or companies to notify the state Division of Consumer Affairs of concerns or misconduct of health care workers who could endanger patients.
He sent it back to the House for further deliberation because of concerns about consumer protection.
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The results further fanned concerns about consumer demand for Apple's devices.
But the weaker margins bothered some other observers, and there are concerns that consumer PC demand is going to be permanently impaired by the rise of tablets and smart phones, where Microsoft plays but lacks the same commanding market share.
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Copps has been joined by a flurry of lobbying efforts and publicized concerns by consumer groups, policy makers and rivals who fear the tie-up puts too much control into the hands of a company that will own and distribute content.
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The FDA first considered limiting sales of ephedra in 1997 after scientists and consumer advocates started to raise concerns.
Through the Innovation Policy Summit track, CES highlights the most important policy concerns affecting the consumer electronics industry.
She notes that the group has historically underperformed the market for 1-3 quarters leading up to an economic downturn, due to cyclical exposure and concerns about weaker consumer spending.
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"We do have to do this, but at what cost, " she asked, citing concerns that some consumer may not be able to afford to heat their homes if energy prices continue to increase.
The housing market remains week, appliance sales in consumer goods remain weak and broader concerns over the U.S. economy remain.
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The week ended with a slight increase in durable-goods orders, while consumer sentiment continues to drop as concerns over the fiscal cliff mount.
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The rally came despite the collapse in the Conference Board's monthly consumer confidence index, which fueled concerns about the likely depth of the expected recession in the U.S. in the wake of the global financial crisis.
PepsiCo said it doesn't consider Kickstart to be an energy drink, noting that it still has far less caffeine than drinks like Monster and Red Bull and none of the mysterious ingredients that have raised concerns among lawmakers and consumer advocates.
In Europe, on the other side, consumer sentiment has evaporated due to persisting concerns related to sovereign debt and economic growth.
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However, security concerns and a lack of consumer interest led credit card companies to deem the benefit of the technology not worth the cost of equipping cards.
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However, French shoppers were lured to the cash tills by discounts and there are mounting concerns that both corporate and consumer spending may now tail off in coming months.
Consumer spending remains sluggish due to continued concerns over the outlook for job growth, recent declines in the stock market, the sovereign debt problems of European countries and the Gulf oil spill.
Honda, which increased production in March while raising units sales 6.2% during the last quarter, is benefiting from a consumer trend toward fuel efficiency and environmental concerns over the past couple of years.
Rising consumer prices have been one of the biggest concerns for India's policymakers over the past two years.
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