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Federal Officials Have Seized 10 Web Domains

May 6, 2013

Federal officials have seized 10 web domains that were allegedly selling counterfeit products including Specialized bikes, clothing and shoes. Officials said other bike vendors including SRAM, Cervelo and Pinarello assisted in their ...

Tags: Feds Seize Website, Phony Bike Gear, Bike Gear

The Grommet Works with Interior Designer to Feature Flotsam+Jetsam, Silk Newsprint Apparel

May 6, 2013

The Grommet, an online shopping site and product launch platform for innovative and undiscovered products, is working with Interior Designer to feature Flotsam+Jetsam, silk newsprint apparel. The Grommet spotted this beautiful Kimono at the ...

Tags: The Grommet, Silk

Men's Clothing Stores Industry Proves to Be Especially Sensitive to The Economic Recession

May 6, 2013

The Men's Clothing Stores industry has proven to be especially sensitive to the economic recession. Sinking consumer sentiment, brought about by skyrocketing unemployment and a slowdown in personal disposable income growth, limited ...

Tags: Ibisworld, Mens Clothing

As a Result of Sandy, Many Folks Got a Crash Course in The Types of Generators

May 6, 2013

Six months ago Superstorm Sandy knocked out power to millions in the Northeast and the homes of Consumer Reports readers were no exception. When we spoke to 8,389 of our subscribers who live in the affected areas of New York, New Jersey and ...

Tags: Generators, Industrial Equipment

Bangladesh's Ministry of Commerce Requests European Union Not to Impose Severe Conditions

May 6, 2013

Bangladesh’s Ministry of Commerce has requested the European Union not to impose severe conditions that may impact readymade garment exports from Bangladesh. In a three-page letter sent to William Hanna, EU Ambassador in Bangladesh, ...

Tags: readymade garment, EU

The Nest Learning Thermostat Can Learn Your Habits and Controlling Your Home's Climate

May 6, 2013

The Nest Learning Thermostat is already one of the smartest devices on the market, learning your habits and controlling your home's climate accordingly. Thanks to Nest's WI-Fi capability, the $250 gadget can also receive IQ-enhancing ...

Tags: Thermostat, Consumer Electronics, Electronics

Box of Awesome Has Acquired Kids' Swap Site Swapit to Become Superawesome

May 6, 2013

Box of Awesome (which also has Box of OMG for girls) has acquired kids' swap site Swapit to become SuperAwesome. Despite having a truly awesome name, the company says it is now 'the UK's leading kids discovery platform'. Launched ...

Tags: Toy

Tomy Europe Has Strengthened Its Team with Two New Appointments

May 6, 2013

Tomy Europe has strengthened its team with two new appointments in its Agriculture Division. Drew Gibson (pictured) has joined the marketing team as sales and marketing co-ordinator for the Britains and John Deere brands. Gibson takes ...

Tags: Toys

The Tillwig Spring 2013 Toy Award Winners Have Been Listed

May 6, 2013

The Tillwig Spring 2013 Toy Award winners have been listed, including Brainstorm's Aqua Dragons (which picked up the Sterling Fun Award). In January, the British Toy and Hobby Association also awarded Aqua Dragons the Best New Hobby Toy ...

Tags: Tillywig Spring Toy, Toy, Aqua Dragons

Character Group PLC Saw Its International Sales Rise 25 Per Cent

May 6, 2013

Character Group PLC saw its international sales rise 25 per cent in the six months ending February 28th, 2013. It said Peppa Pig, Fireman Sam, Doctor Who, Scooby Doo, Let's Cook and Construct-a-Bugz were the most popular brands. ...

Tags: Toys

A Fair Trade Doll Operation Is Launching a Host of New Products in The UK

May 6, 2013

A Fair Trade doll operation is launching a host of new products in the UK. Pebble, which employs some 6,000 women in Bangladesh across 62 rural production areas, is preparing to bring a small collection of fresh handmade dolls to retail ...

Tags: Toys

Texhong Textile Group Limited Will Set up a US$ 180 Million Yarn Manufacturing Plant

May 6, 2013

Chinese textile producer Texhong Textile Group Limited will set up a US$ 180 million yarn manufacturing plant in Turkey’s western province of Balikesir. For the purpose, Texhong has signed an agreement with the Balikesir ...

Tags: Yarn Manufacturing, Textile

F.Sampaio Industrial Projects Presented a Key Paper on The Latest Developments

May 6, 2013

In a recent symposium at the CITVE Textile Institute of Portugal, on knitting, dyeing and finishing of knitted fabrics, Hermann Freericks, Thies GmbH & Co KG and Joao Sampaio, F.Sampaio Industrial Projects presented a key paper on the ...

Tags: Textile, dyeing problems

Lubrizol Introduces Two New Oeko-Tex Standard 100 Certified TPU Resins

May 6, 2013

Lubrizol Specialty Chemicals (Shanghai) Co., Ltd., a subsidiary of The Lubrizol Corporation, is introducing two new Oeko-Tex Standard 100 certified TPU (thermoplastic polyurethane) resins, for use in textiles, at the 2013 Chinaplas in ...

Tags: Lubrizol, Certified Breathable Resins

Cotton Australia Has Welcomed The Floodplain Harvesting Policy

May 6, 2013

Cotton Australia has welcomed the Floodplain Harvesting Policy, announced this week by the NSW Minister for Primary Industries Katrina Hodgkinson. According to Cotton Australia’s National Water Policy Manager, Michael Murray, the ...

Tags: Cotton, Harvesting Policy

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