ShopperTrak estimated that, during the holiday shopping season of November and December 2013, national retail sales increased 2.7 percent although foot traffic decreased 14.6 percent when compared to the same two months last year. The ...
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Chinese consumers can expect higher dairy prices in December because of a shrinking supply of raw milk from the country's fragmented milk farms. Most domestic dairy companies put up prices last week, ranging from five to 20 percent. This ...
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The expansion of better home décor resources continues for the Jan. 26-30 Las Vegas Market. International Market Centers announced the inclusion of 24 home décor suppliers that are opening showrooms or temporary ...
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The PPG Pittsburgh Paints brand recently named Turning Oakleaf, a soft, but energetic c yellow, as its 2014 Color of the Year. Experts from PPG Industries, makers of PPG Pittsburgh Paints products, said they expect the color to have a ...
The Lexus ES has launched in Australia from $63,000, marking the end of a seven-year Australian market hiatus for the luxury model. Despite being priced between the IS and GS lines, the 4895mm-long sixth-generation Lexus ES is actually ...
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For third-quarter 2013, Rubicon Technology Inc of Bensenville, IL, USA (which makes monocrystalline sapphire substrates and products for the LED, RFIC, semiconductor and optical industries) has reported revenue of $11.1m, down 45% on $19.9m ...
The worldwide smartphone market grew 38.8% on year in the third quarter of 2013, according to IDC. Vendors shipped a total of 258.4 million smartphones in the third quarter, establishing a new record for units shipped in a single quarter by ...
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Several bedding introductions are scheduled for the upcoming High Point Market. Key trends include an accent on accessories as new mattress protectors, toppers and sheets offer new options for bedding retailers. Bedding producers also ...
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After a four year hiatus, FloorTek Expo came roaring back to the delight of show organizer American Floorcovering Alliance, exhibitors and attendees – many from overseas. The three day event serving the floor covering industry ...
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Pontiac, the now-deceased subsidiary of General Motors, was working on a fifth-generation GTO before the car maker was killed off in 2009, it has been revealed. In a Road and Track magazine report, former GM vice-president Bob Lutz ...
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Iconic, 150+ year-old brand showcases "redressed" package in stores and on the runway; taps Eight O'Clock Coffee enthusiasts to spread the word by "spotting the red bag" Eight O'Clock Coffee, America's original gourmet coffee since 1859, ...
New Diageo boss Ivan Menezes has confirmed the drinks giant's commitment to premium local brands and Scotch whisky, as the firm released its preliminary results for the full-year ended June 30 2013. Premium brands such as Johnnie Walker ...
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Dedicated to developing fashion creativity and promoting the business, Lakmé Fashion Week (LFW), India’s leading fashion trade event, is proud to present yet another exciting Winter/Festive season of Lakmé Fashion Week. ...
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The Prescott upholstery group is one of six new sets being shown by Horizon Home at the Las Vegas Market. This hair on hide group also features bonded leather. Case goods resource Horizon Home is re-entering the upholstery category after ...
Tesco UK was performing broadly in-line with its rivals Asda and Morrison, after recovering from "the body blow to its trade caused by the horse meat contamination", said Shore Capital analysts Darren Shirley and Clive Black. "With the ...
Tags: Agriculture, Food