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DUBLIN--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/b4485d/convenience_stores) has announced the addition of the "Convenience Stores and Gas Stations in Finland" report to their offering.

The retail databooks are based on key market value data for eight major product sectors, 16 core retail distribution channels and 62 countries. This profile focuses on convenience stores and gas stations in Finland and provides data on channel size. It also offers information on main product groups sold through the channel, and includes growth forecasts up to 2012.

Scope

    --  An overview of total retail value in this country segmented by retail
        channel
    --  The value of sales through this key retail channel from 2002 to 2007 and
        forecasts to 2012
    --  Channel value segmented by the major product groups sold through it

Highlights of this title

Convenience stores and gas stations format in Finland increased at a compounded annual growth rate (CAGR) of 1.2% between 2002 and 2007.

Food and grocery product sales accounted for a 91.5% share of the convenience stores and gas stations format in 2007.

Key reasons to purchase this title

    --  Discover which retail channels have been growing and declining in
        popularity within this country
    --  Understand the value of major product groups sold through this channel
    --  Uncover the future direction of the retail channel with reliable
        historical data and full five year forecasting

Key Topics Covered:

    --  DATAMONITOR VIEW
    --  CONVENIENCE STORES AND GAS STATIONS IN FINLAND
    --  APPENDIX
    --  LIST OF FIGURES
    --  LIST OF TABLES

For more information visit http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/b4485d/convenience_stores.

Source: Datamonitor

    Source: Research and Markets

Innovative Bluetooth headset stays charged whenever exposed to sunlight

ONTARIO, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- i.Tech Dynamic today announced that its SolarVoice 908 solar-chargeable Bluetooth headset earned an International CES Innovations 2010 Design and Engineering Award. Honorees in this prestigious program are selected by a panel of preeminent independent industrial designers, engineers and members of the media for outstanding design and engineering in 36 categories of consumer electronics products.

The sleek, stylish and eco-friendly SolarVoice 908 was recognized in the Wireless Handsets Accessories product category. It is the first solar-powered Bluetooth headset with background noise reduction for clear phone calls. The unit employs an advanced suite of digital signal processing software to reduce background noise and distortion.

SolarVoice 908 also features Bluetooth's Advanced Audio Distribution Profile, or A2DP, which enables multimedia audio streaming, and innovative ear buds that eliminate the plugged-ear sensation and fatigue users may experience during extended use of other ear buds. The headset gives users up to five hours of talk time and infinite standby time while in optimum sunlight, and up to 140 hours of standby time without sunlight.

"This award is a testament to the i.Tech engineers and designers who created such an attractive, elegant headset that also meets the needs of consumers who want to help the environment," said Alfred Stauder, deputy managing director, i.Tech Dynamic Ltd. "With SolarVoice 908, on-the-go consumers can go green while maintaining their productivity, and do it in style."

For a complete list of features and specifications, please visit www.itechdynamic.com.

The Innovations Design and Engineering Awards have recognized achievements in product design and engineering since 1976. It is sponsored by the Consumer Electronics Association (CEA), the producer of the International CES, the world's largest consumer technology tradeshow, and endorsed by the Industrial Designers Society of America (IDSA), which is committed to advancing the profession through education, information, community and advocacy.

Products are judged on the following criteria:

    --  Engineering qualities, based on technical specs and materials used
    --  Aesthetic and design qualities
    --  Intended function and user value
    --  Unique features that consumers would find attractive
    --  How the product's design and innovation compares to other products in
        the marketplace

All Innovations 2010 Design and Engineering honorees are featured on www.CESweb.org/innovations.

About i.Tech Dynamic

i.Tech Dynamic Ltd. specializes in the design, marketing and sales of mobile telecommunications accessories. Since its founding in 2002, the company has established a reputation for developing products with sleek designs and good value. Dedicated to innovation and supported with advanced manufacturing and research facilities, i.Tech delivers electronics and digital products that are highly lauded by users worldwide.

The company is a wholly owned subsidiary of Hutchison Harbour Ring Limited (HKSE: 715), which is a subsidiary of Hutchison Whampoa Ltd., and is based in Hong Kong. Ontario, Calif.-based Sino Regent Services handles U.S. sales and marketing and is i.Tech's exclusive distributor in the Americas. For more information, visit www.itechdynamic.com.

SolarVoice is a trademark of i.Tech Dynamic Ltd. Other names may be trademarks and/or registered trademarks.

    Source: i.Tech Dynamic Ltd.

DUBLIN--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/57e1c9/clothing_footwear) has announced the addition of the "Clothing, Footwear, Accessories and Luxury Goods Retailers in Switzerland" report to their offering.

The retail databooks are based on key market value data for 8 major product sectors, 16 core retail distribution channels and 62 countries. This profile focuses on clothing, footwear, accessories and luxury goods retailers in Switzerland and provides data on channel size. It also offers information on main product groups sold through the channel, and includes growth forecasts up to 2012.

Scope

    --  An overview of total retail value in this country segmented by retail
        channel
    --  The value of sales through this key retail channel from 2002 to 2007 and
        forecasts to 2012
    --  Channel value segmented by the major product groups sold through it

Highlights of this title

Clothing, footwear, accessories and luxury goods retailers format in Switzerland decreased at a negative compounded annual growth rate (CAGR) of 0.3% between 2002 and 2007.

Clothing and footwear product sales accounted for a 90.7% share of the clothing, footwear, accessories and luxury goods retailers format in 2007.

Key reasons to purchase this title

    --  Discover which retail channels have been growing and declining in
        popularity within this country
    --  Understand the value of major product groups sold through this channel
    --  Uncover the future direction of the retail channel with reliable
        historical data and full five year forecasting

Key Topics Covered:

    --  DATAMONITOR VIEW
    --  CLOTHING, FOOTWEAR, ACCESSORIES AND LUXURY GOODS RETAILERS IN
        SWITZERLAND
    --  APPENDIX
    --  LIST OF FIGURES
    --  LIST OF TABLES

For more information visit http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/57e1c9/clothing_footwear

Source: Datamonitor

    Source: Research and Markets Ltd.

BALTIMORE, Nov. 11 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Sinclair Broadcast Group, Inc. (Nasdaq: SBGI) announced that Ms. Audra Swain was named General Manager for KVMY-TV (MNT 21) and KVCW-TV (CW 33) in Las Vegas, Nevada. The announcement was made by Steve Marks, Chief Operating Officer of Sinclair's television group.

In making the announcement, Mr. Marks said, "Audra has done an outstanding job in leading the sales efforts for our ABC and MyNetwork affiliates, WLOS-TV and WMYA-TV, in the Asheville, NC/Greenville, SC market. The promotion to General Manager is a role for which Audra has prepared. After leading our local sales efforts at our FOX affiliate and flagship station, WBFF-TV in Baltimore, Audra successfully took on the position of Director of Sales of these two important stations in Asheville, and is now ready for her next challenge of leading the efforts of our stations in Las Vegas. Her experience in generating revenues, even in difficult economic times, as well as her handling of duopoly markets made her the perfect choice for this exciting new challenge."

"I am incredibly excited about the opportunity to manage the two television stations in Las Vegas," commented Ms. Swain. "Las Vegas is a growing and vibrant market, and I look forward to becoming a member of the community and working with the talented staffs at KVMY and KVCW."

Ms. Swain began her broadcasting career in 1997 in the news department at WJBF-TV in Augusta, GA. In 1998 she moved to the sales department as an Account Executive where she worked until 1999. From then and until 2000, Ms. Swain was an Account Executive for the FOX affiliate in the Harrisburg, PA market. In 2000, she joined Sinclair's flagship station, WBFF-TV in Baltimore, MD where she was promoted to Local Sales Manager in 2002. In 2004, she was promoted to Director of Sales for WLOS-TV and WMYA-TV in Sinclair's Asheville, NC/Greenville, SC market. Ms. Swain was named in 2008's Top 25 American Woman in Television and Radio Sales and Marketing.

Sinclair Broadcast Group, Inc., one of the largest and most diversified television broadcasting companies, owns and operates, programs or provides sales services to 58 television stations in 35 markets. Sinclair's television group is affiliated with all major networks and reaches approximately 22% of all U.S. television households. For more information, please visit Sinclair's website at www.sbgi.net.

SOURCE Sinclair Broadcast Group, Inc.

New Organization at Lighting Control Leader Will Focus on Partnerships and Alliances Across Public and Private Sectors to Maximize Opportunities for Energy Savings

PHOENIX--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Lutron Electronics Co., Inc., the long-time leader in electronic control systems for lighting and automatic window coverings and the inventor of the first practical dimmer switch, announced today the formation of a new Energy Solutions business unit that will operate in both the public and private sectors to help to accelerate and maximize the use of the company's existing technologies in a broad range of energy saving products. The announcement was made by Chief Executive Officer John E. Longenderfer.

"Forming a dedicated Energy Solutions business gives us the opportunity to bring our expertise and technology in total light management and scalable solutions to a larger audience while reinforcing our leadership role as an innovation company," said Longenderfer.

The new business unit will be led jointly by Greg L. Linder, Vice-President, Sales Operations and Michael F. Smith, Vice-President, Energy Solutions Sales. Smith will focus on sales and go-to-market strategies, while Linder will focus on building sales operations and infrastructure and developing a "Center of Energy Excellence" that will serve as an incubator and stimulant for new technologies, solutions and energy topics.

Linder and Smith will develop a strategy to rapidly enable Lutron to work in partnership with policymakers, utilities, energy service companies, and existing customers to maximize energy efficiency through sustainable and interoperable systems for both commercial and residential use. The Energy Solutions unit will also foster strategic alliances with other manufacturers to develop technology to create the infrastructure for 'smart' buildings and homes of the future.

"We are the technology leaders in lighting controls," said Linder, "and the legacy of our company is innovation. We want to accelerate the discussion on how our technology--potentially combined with the technology of others--can really change the game for end users and consumers." Said Smith, "We also want to make sure that our development efforts are in line with where the government, utilities, and others in the energy supply chain are headed. To really make a difference, we need to work in concert with the public sector."

"Lutron has been helping the world to save energy for nearly 50 years through our lighting control products and solutions," said Longenderfer. "We take pride in the fact that Lutron was the first to teach the world how to dim their lights while enhancing quality of life. We look forward to building alliances to create more innovations that make a real difference both to the environment and to our customers."

For more information, visit Lutron at Greenbuild 2009, November 11-13 in the Phoenix Convention Center, Booth #3154.

About Lutron

Founded in 1961, Lutron is an innovation and technology company that designs and manufactures sophisticated lighting and window covering controls and systems for both residential and commercial use. The company's founder and Chairman is Joel S. Spira, the inventor of the first successful solid-state electronic dimmer. Based in Coopersburg, Pennsylvania, USA, the company operates globally, with European headquarters in London and Asian headquarters in Singapore. www.lutron.com

    Source: Lutron Electronics Co., Inc.