More than 130 locations of convenience restaurant chain Sheetz, Inc. now feature state-of-the-art LED lighting by Cree. The installation of energy-efficient Cree interior and exterior lighting at Sheetz® retail gasoline locations is ...
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US retailer Stater Bros. has reported a drop in third-quarter profits as an increase in costs offset higher sales. Stater Bros., which runs over 160 stores in California, booked net income of US$7.2m for the 13 weeks to 24 June. A year ...
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Brazil-Cadac has announced the appointment of leading regional pro audio distributor,Decomac,following a highly successful brand debut at ExpoMusic Brazil in Sao Paulo. The agreement was finalised prior to the exposition where Cadac's new ...
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Retailers are at war and it's not just the usual competition.The battle here is all about logistics and it presents an opportunity for the materials handling industry to provide solutions to meet the new challenges. Just look at Wal-Mart ...
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US farmer-owned cooperative Land O'Lakes has acquired premium chilled dessert maker Kozy Shack Enterprises. The company said the acquisition was a "good strategic fit" that complimented its existing branded dairy business. Land O'Lakes ...
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The National Wooden Pallet and Container Association (NWPCA) announced today that Brent J. McClendon, CAE, executive vice president (EVP) of the International Wood Products Association (IWPA), has been selected as the new president and CEO ...
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UK baker Warburtons has appointed Nestle UK's head of chocolate, Mark Simester, to the post of marketing director. Simester will join Warburtons in October, replacing Richard Hayes who left in January. Simester is well-placed to ...
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Three key factors have come into play to drive international demand for U.S.Made LED tube lights. #1:The first reason for the increase in demand for American LED tube lights is based on the overall demand for LED tube lights across the ...
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HIGH POINT Ron Hahn will launch a case goods importer called DesignWorks at this month's High Point Market that joins the industry veteran with the former designers of Sitcom Furniture. Hahn is the former CEO and president of Universal ...
As a former president of Corporate Express in the US, Jay Mutschler appreciated the value and potential of the company's Australian and New Zealand business, which was respected for its strong profits and high growth levels. When the ...
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BWAY Corp., a supplier of rigid containers, is acquiring Ropak Packaging, a rigid container manufacturer currently owned by the LINPAC Group. "Ropak is known for innovative products and exceptional customer service," according to Kenneth ...
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HIGH POINT CDI International,a Montreal-based source of case goods,upholstery and accent furniture,will show at the High Point Market for the first time this month as part of a planned expansion into the U.S.market. The company will ...
Dixons Retail will deploy cloud-based Microsoft Office 365 software across its operation in the UK and Ireland,Czech Republic and Hong Kong,the owner of the retail chain,and others including PC World and Currys has announced. The ...
HSG has released a Code of Conduct for alliance members. "The auto glass industry has a wide spectrum of providers,but the best in the industry are committed to a strong code of ethics—as demonstrated by this elite group of ...
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At the LightShow East in Washington DC,Oct.3-4,Aleddra's 1-ft LED T8 sample tube quickly became one of the hottest giveaways.This sample T8 with Double Safety Switch(DSS)surprised tradeshow attendees with its intuitive safety design that ...