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Goodmans (electronics)
Goodmans is a British consumer electronics brand, currently under the ownership of the B&M Group. It originated as a company named Goodmans Industries in Wembley and later based in Hampshire, best known for loudspeakers. A wide range of products have been marketed under the name, traditionally focused in audio, stand-alone speakers and radios, but now expanded to various other electronics. Company and brand history Goodmans Industries was founded in 1923, 1925, or 1926,https://www.bvws.org.uk/publications/bulletins/pdf/BVWS_Bulletin_30_4.pdf in Wembley, Middlesex. The company started as a manufacturer of loudspeakers for public address systems. The company was sold in 1959 to Relay Exchanges Ltd. and through a series of sales and mergers ended up under ownership of Radio Rentaset Ltd. and then Radio Rentals. As of the post-war period through to the 1960s, Goodmans Industries was based in Lancelot Road, Wembley, where production and engineering took place. Following a merger resu ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Alba (electronics Brand)
Alba was a British consumer electronics company and brand name that produced budget electronics. Its origins date to 1917 when it became active in the radio and TV industry as A.J. Balcombe Ltd. Under new ownership in the 1980s, when it was scooped up by Harvard International, it was restructured under Alba plc which owned and marketed numerous other brands in addition to Alba, including Bush (brand), Bush (which it acquired in 1988), becoming popular in the low-end market in the UK. The Alba Group later also consisted of further acquired brands Goodmans Industries, Goodmans, Grundig, and home appliance brands such as Breville (UK brand), Breville and Dirt Devil. The Alba Group came to an end in 2008 when both the Alba and Bush brands were bought by the Home Retail Group, the parent company of the retailer Argos (retailer), Argos in 2008, who in turn was taken over by Sainsbury's, J Sainsbury plc in 2016. The Alba brand was quietly dropped by Sainsbury's in 2022 in favour of it ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Black Monday (1987)
Black Monday (also known as Black Tuesday in some parts of the world due to time zone differences) was a global, severe and largely unexpected stock market crash on Monday, October 19, 1987. Worldwide losses were estimated at US$1.71 trillion. The severity sparked fears of extended economic instability or a reprise of the Great Depression. Possible explanations for the initial fall in stock prices include a fear that stocks were significantly overvalued and were certain to undergo a correction, persistent US trade and budget deficits, and rising interest rates. Another explanation for Black Monday comes from the decline of the dollar, followed by a lack of faith in governmental attempts to stop that decline. In February 1987, leading industrial countries had signed the Louvre Accord, hoping that monetary policy coordination would stabilize international money markets, but doubts about the viability of the accord created a crisis of confidence. The fall may have been acceler ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Goodmans Pink Headphones
Goodmans LLP is a Canadian corporate law firm. First established in Toronto in 1917 by David Bertram Goodman, Goodmans LLP now has approximately 200 lawyers. The firm acts for Canada's largest corporations, financial institutions and multinationals, and was recognized two years in a row as the National Law Firm of the Year for Canada at the International Financial Law Review's Americas Awards. In September 2018, Goodmans was awarded the Americas Energy Tax Deal of the Year at the 13th annual Americas Tax Awards by International Tax Review in New York City. Notable firm members and alumni * Edwin A. Goodman – One of the founding partners: Canadian lawyer and political figure * Mike Harris – Former advisor: MPP and 22nd Premier of Ontario (1995–2002) * Gord Kirke – Counsel and later sports and entertainment lawyer * Dale Lastman – Current chair of Goodmans * Allan Leibel – Counsel and former co-chair: Canadian Olympic sailor * Bob Rae – Former partner: Member ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ford Fiesta
The Ford Fiesta is a supermini car that was marketed by Ford from 1976 to 2023 over seven generations. Over the years, the Fiesta has mainly been developed and manufactured by Ford's European operations, and had been positioned below the Escort (later the Focus). Ford had sold over 15 million Fiestas from 1976 to July 2011, making it one of the best-selling Ford nameplates behind the Escort and the F-Series. It has been manufactured in the United Kingdom, Germany, Spain, Brazil, Argentina, Venezuela, Mexico, Taiwan, China, India, Thailand, and South Africa. The Fiesta was discontinued in 2023, after over 22 million units had been made. The final Ford Fiesta rolled off the production line on 7 July 2023. Development The Fiesta was originally designed by the project "Bobcat" team headed by Trevor Erskine (not to be confused with the badge-engineered Mercury variant of the Ford Pinto) and approved for development by Henry Ford II in September 1972, shortly after the ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ford Sierra
The Ford Sierra is a Mid-size car, mid-size/D-segment, large family car manufactured and marketed by Ford of Europe from 1982–1993. It was designed by Uwe Bahnsen, Bob Lutz (businessman), Robert Lutz and Patrick Le Quément, and was noted for its aerodynamic styling. It has a drag coefficient of 0.34, a significant improvement over its predecessors. The Sierra debuted at the 1982 British International Motor Show in Birmingham,Ford Sierra ''The Independent'', 6 November 2007 then appeared at the 1982 Paris Salon de l'Automobile.Salon de l'auto ''Ina.fr'', 27 January 2021 Sales began on 15 October 1982, replacing the Ford Taunus TC#Taunus TC3 (1 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ford Granada , built and marketed in North America from 1975 to 1982
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Ford Granada was a name used by the Ford Motor Company for two unrelated vehicles sold in different markets: * Ford Granada (Europe), built and marketed in Europe from 1972 to 1994 * Ford Granada (North America) The North American version of the Ford Granada is a range of sedans that was manufactured and marketed by Ford over two generations (1975–1982). Developed as the original successor for the Ford Maverick, the Granada shares its name with Fo ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Goodmans Car Stereo
Goodmans LLP is a Canadian corporate law firm. First established in Toronto in 1917 by David Bertram Goodman, Goodmans LLP now has approximately 200 lawyers. The firm acts for Canada's largest corporations, financial institutions and multinationals, and was recognized two years in a row as the National Law Firm of the Year for Canada at the International Financial Law Review's Americas Awards. In September 2018, Goodmans was awarded the Americas Energy Tax Deal of the Year at the 13th annual Americas Tax Awards by International Tax Review in New York City. Notable firm members and alumni * Edwin A. Goodman – One of the founding partners: Canadian lawyer and political figure * Mike Harris – Former advisor: MPP and 22nd Premier of Ontario (1995–2002) * Gord Kirke – Counsel and later sports and entertainment lawyer * Dale Lastman – Current chair of Goodmans * Allan Leibel – Counsel and former co-chair: Canadian Olympic sailor * Bob Rae – Former partner: Member ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Home Retail Group
Home Retail Group plc was a British retail company established on 10 October 2006, following the spin-off of GUS (retailer)#Other retail and manufacturing growth, Argos Retail Group (ARG) from GUS (retailer), GUS plc. It was listed on the London Stock Exchange (LSE). The group primarily comprised two retailers: Argos (retailer), Argos and Homebase, as well as in-house brands such as Chad Valley (toy brand), Chad Valley and Habitat (retailer), Habitat. In April 2007, the group bought a stake in the Irish 'Home Store + More' chain and established its UK business, closing this in 2012 and selling their stake in 2013. In February 2016. Home Retail Group sold Homebase to Australian-based Wesfarmers. In April 2016, it was announced that Home Retail Group would sell itself to British supermarket Sainsbury's for £1.4 billion. History Predecessor as Argos Retail Group (2000–2006) GUS (retailer), GUS plc acquired Argos in April 1998, and combined it with its mail order business to ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Hinari (company)
Alba was a British consumer electronics company and brand name that produced budget electronics. Its origins date to 1917 when it became active in the radio and TV industry as A.J. Balcombe Ltd. Under new ownership in the 1980s, when it was scooped up by Harvard International, it was restructured under Alba plc which owned and marketed numerous other brands in addition to Alba, including Bush (which it acquired in 1988), becoming popular in the low-end market in the UK. The Alba Group later also consisted of further acquired brands Goodmans, Grundig, and home appliance brands such as Breville and Dirt Devil. The Alba Group came to an end in 2008 when both the Alba and Bush brands were bought by the Home Retail Group, the parent company of the retailer Argos in 2008, who in turn was taken over by J Sainsbury plc in 2016. The Alba brand was quietly dropped by Sainsbury's in 2022 in favour of its more upmarket sister brand Bush. History Original Alba company (until 1982) The ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Bush (electronics Brand)
Bush is a British consumer electronics brand owned by Sainsbury's, J Sainsbury plc (Sainsbury's), the parent company of the retailer Argos (retailer), Argos, both of which exclusively sell Bush products. The brand has existed since the 1930s and originated as a London-based company named Bush Radio. Bush Radio was one of the most famous manufacturers of early British Receiver (radio), radio receivers in the mid 20th century. The original company became defunct in 1962 when it merged with Murphy Radio, but the Bush brand name survives as a private label brand for budget electronics, becoming the most popular brand in the UK for smaller-size TVs in the 1990s and has since also become popular for products such as smart TVs, tablets and white goods as of 2015. History Bush Radio company The company was founded in 1932 as Bush Radio from the remains of the Graham Amplion company, which had made horn loudspeakers as a subsidiary of the Gaumont British Picture Corporation. The bra ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Western Daily Press
The ''Western Daily Press'' is a regional newspaper covering parts of South West England, mainly Gloucestershire, Wiltshire and Somerset as well as the metropolitan areas of Bath and North East Somerset and the Bristol area. It is published Monday to Saturday in Bristol, UK. The majority of its readers are in rural areas, small towns and villages throughout the region and the paper's coverage of rural, agricultural and countryside issues is particularly strong. It also has a good record in picking up quirky and bizarre stories which would otherwise not be publicized. Politically it tends to be conservative although its coverage of the UK ban on fox hunting was neutral, recognizing that even in rural areas people are very divided on the issue. Founding It was founded by Scottish businessman Peter Stewart Macliver and Newcastle journalist Walter Reid and first published on 1 June 1858. Macliver went on to found the '' Bristol Observer''. Reid took over the ''Western Daily Press ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
In-car Entertainment
In-car entertainment (ICE), or in-vehicle infotainment (IVI), is a collection of hardware and software in automobiles that provides audio or video entertainment. In car entertainment originated with car audio systems that consisted of radios and cassette or CD players, and now includes automotive navigation systems, video players, USB and Bluetooth connectivity, carputers, in-car internet, and WiFi. Once controlled by simple dashboards knobs and dials, ICE systems can include steering wheel audio controls, handsfree voice control, touch-sensitive preset buttons, and even touch screens on higher-end units. Latest models of In-car entertainment systems are coming equipped with rear-view cameras along with side cameras for better safety. Background Driven by the demand for more connected vehicles, in-car entertainment is getting more and more sophisticated. Car makers, electronics and software suppliers, as well as newcomers from the Silicon Valley (such as Google and Apple), w ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
