While some areas continued to struggle this year, there are signs of improvement. Samantha Loveday asks some key licensing execs for their views on the year gone by, the challenges and what 2013 might hold. "For spring/summer 2012 the ...
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This year's Toymaster showcase has already sold out - in just two weeks. The event is due to take place at The Majestic Hotel, Harrogate from May 14th to 16th. A statement from the firm said: "All space has been filled and Toymaster ...
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Nearly half of all Argos sales during the 44 weeks to January 5th were made online - some 42 per cent. Customers can also use the Check & Reserve service across 16,000 Argos products. The news comes as the retailer prepares to launch ...
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NanoSmart Pharmaceuticals and University of California Los Angeles (UCLA) have signed a research alliance to advance the development of the drug delivery platform that uses human autoimmune antibodies targeting several tumor types. ...
The American Institute of Architects (AIA) has selected the 2013 recipients of the Institute Honor Awards, the profession’s highest recognition of works that exemplify excellence in architecture, interior architecture and urban ...
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Two Fold Software has joined with Bibby Scientific to provide new Qualoupe Lite software for incorporation into Jenway brand 67 series spectrophotometers. Qualoupe Lite provides users with an intuitive laboratory information management ...
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Clinical research software and services provider Nextrials will showcase its clinical trial management solution at the annual IHE North America Connectathon, which will be held from 28 January - 2 February 2013 at Hyatt Regency Chicago, US. ...
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Lab M has launched Captivate O104, an important new addition to its established range of immunomagnetic separation (IMS) products. Captivate O104 is designed to meet the increasing need to rapidly test fresh sprouted seeds for the presence ...
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The Government announced last month that The Centre for Process innovation (CPI) will establish and manage a new £38 million centre to encourage innovative solutions in the UK healthcare market. The National Biologics Industrial ...
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IMHX (International Materials Handling Exhibition) will showcase pick-and-pack and dispatch systems, the latest advances in mail order fulfillment and protective packaging from Automated Packaging Systems at NEC Birmingham, England. IMHX ...
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Oncology patients with lower income are substantially less likely to take part in clinical trials, it has been suggested. Research published in the January 7th Journal of Clinical Oncology looked at clinical trial participation patterns, ...
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In 2012, China’s crude steel output totaled 716.54 million mt, increasing by 3.1 percent year on year, according to data released by China’s National Bureau of Statistics on January 18.Also in 2012, China’s total output of ...
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In the week the movie was nominated for five Oscars, the UK premiere of award-winning director Quentin Tarantino's latest hit Django Unchained took place in London's Leicester Square. Premier, who produced the premiere, brought in XL ...
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Lighting designer Jason Rothberg has selected the Clay Paky Alpha Spot QWO 800 fixtures for the current tour of indietronica band Passion Pit. Atomic Lighting of Lititz, Pennsylvania supplied the lights, which are garnering raves from ...
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The US Census Bureau and the Department of Housing and Urban Development jointly announced Thursday that privately-owned housing units authorized by building permits in December were at a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 903,000. This is ...