It’s reported that Brazilian Gerdau's mining division intends to export 1.5 million tons of iron ore this year. The company has two shipments scheduled for the current quarter through Vale’s port system. Gerdau sold its iron ...
A NEW wave of Star Wars videogames is coming, thanks to a deal announced by The Walt Disney Compnay and Electronic Arts. The deal calls for Electronic Arts, a videogames giant, to develop new game titles across interactive platforms such ...
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Microsoft is retooling the latest version of its Windows operating system to address complaints and confusion that have been blamed for deepening a slump in personal computer sales. The tune up won't be released to consumers and ...
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The move by some employers to set targets for recruiting women means technology should be a more attractive career option for females, a hiring expert says. Peoplebank chief executive officer Peter Acheson said quotas were necessary to ...
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Textile finishing in classic dip tanks requires large amounts of drying energy in light of the immense water volumes used in the dipping process, which often lead to high water loads in the dryer. In contrast to this, spray application ...
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The EcoChic Design Award is a sustainable fashion design competition educating and enabling emerging designers to create mainstream clothing with minimal textile waste. Now in its fourth cycle, The EcoChic Design Award 2013 is expanding to ...
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Grand Rapids, Mich.-based X-Rite Inc. has introduced the Ci4200 compact benchtop spectrophotometer for color measurement of coatings, textiles, plastics and other materials. The spectrophotometer also is available with ultraviolet (UV) ...
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After a four-month search, Crankbrothers has named outdoor and action sports industries veteran Andy Palmer as its new general manager. He replaces current GM Andrew Herrick, who announced his departure early this year to launch an ...
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Strong sales at Fox and CamelBak contributed to a healthy first quarter for parent Compass Diversified Holdings, the company reported Wednesday. CamelBak’s revenue and earnings before interest, tax, depreciation and amortization ...
If there was one common thread among the four shops visited during the first day of the Chicago Dealer Tour, it's that the retail business here is a family affair. Several stores we toured are in their second, third or fourth generation of ...
Comparable to an IV drip in the treatment of mild to moderate dehydration, SOS Rehydration Drink is the only product to use the World Health Organization's oral rehydration standards. Unlike plain water, energy drinks or sports drinks, SOS ...
The Bike Cooperative added 16 new members in the off season, bringing total membership to 311 locations for the retailer-owned co-op. “We’re excited by the level of quality retailers that we’re adding with this most ...
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Gordon Campbell-Kelly brings years of industry and retail experience to his new family-oriented shop on the Island of Montreal, Golden Sports. He got his start as a tech at Giant by Teal Sport in Quebec and worked for numerous other shops ...
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DownEast Basics, an apparel firm that offers classic styles and affordable fashion for women and girls has been nominated as a top 40 Innovator for 2013. This fast growing fashion firm sells online and via 52 regional stores across the ...
Britain’s third largest supermarket Sainsbury has taken full control of Sainsbury’s Bank, after acquiring the remaining 50% shareholding from Lloyds Banking Group for 248M. Sainsbury: banking on the growth of its financial ...
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