Abstract: The present invention relates to a compound according to general formula (I), which acts as an inhibitor of PqsR (the currently only known receptor for the Pseudomonas Quinolone Signal (PQS)); to a pharmaceutical composition containing one or more of the compound(s) of the invention; to a combination preparation containing at least one compound of the invention and at least one further active pharmaceutical ingredient; and to uses of said compound(s), including the use as a medicament, e.g. the use in the treatment or prophylaxis of a bacterial infection, especially a Pseudomonas aeruginosa or Burkholderia infection.

Abstract: The present invention relates to compounds of formula (Ia) and the use thereof as inhibitors of P. aeruginosa virulence factor LasB. Formula (Ia). These compounds are useful in the treatment of bacterial infections, especially caused by P. aeruginosa.

Abstract: The present invention related to novel inhibitors of metallo-?3-lactamases of formula (I) wherein R1 is an optionally substituted aryl group of an optionally substituted heteroaryl group, and the use thereof in the treatment of bacterial infections, especially in combination with ?-lactam antibiotics.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a compound according to general formula (I), which acts as an inhibitor of PqsR (the currently only known receptor for the Pseudomonas Quinolone Signal (PQS)); to a pharmaceutical composition containing one or more of the compound(s) of the invention; to a combination preparation containing at least one compound of the invention and at least one further active pharmaceutical ingredient; and to uses of said compound(s), including the use as a medicament, e.g. the use in the treatment or prophylaxis of a bacterial infection, especially a Pseudomonas aeruginosa or Burkholderia infection.

Abstract: A method of and system for classifying retail products and services is disclosed. The method includes determining a grouping of characteristic values in a computerized system, wherein the grouping of characteristic values includes a subset of a plurality of predetermined values for a characteristic. The method also includes associating the grouping of characteristic values with a grouping of at least one of retail products and services. The system includes means for determining a grouping of characteristic values, wherein the grouping of characteristic values includes a subset of a plurality of predetermined values for a characteristic. The system also includes means for associating the grouping of characteristic values with a grouping of at least one of retail products and services.

Abstract: A system, method and program product are provided for organizing a store into a department store having shops associated therewith. The method includes receiving a designation of at least one store as being a department store. The department stores of the enterprise defining a department store organizational level. A designation of at least one shop having a type and being a member of the department store is received. A shop organizational level is defined by each shop in the enterprise. The shop operates as a component of the associated department store.

Abstract: A method of and system for classifying retail products and services. The method of classifying retail products and services includes defining a price level group in a computerized system, wherein the price level group includes a price schema having a plurality of price levels, and wherein each price level is associated with a price band category. The method also includes assigning the price level group to a grouping of at least one of services and retail products.