Britain's biggest food manufacturer has unveiled plans to close two bakeries and four distribution centres with the loss of 900 jobs from its bread division. Premier Foods plans to close its Greenford bakery site in west London and its ...
News that debt-laden giant Premier Foods plans to axe 900 jobs,close two bakeries and restructure its distribution system was greeted with fury by unions and applause by City analysts. Unite the union and the Bakers Food and Allied ...
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Inbrands S.A.,a publicly held company with no shares registered for trade,and The Tommy Hilfiger Group,which is wholly owned by PVH Corp.,announced that they have formed a joint venture,Tommy Hilfiger do Brasil S.A.,which will hold the ...
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In August 2012,Marimekko announced it would open three new company-owned stores this year in major cities on the East and West Coasts of the United States.Now the West Coast flagship store opens in Beverly Hills;Marimekko already has a ...
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In an unexpected and surprising development,Leon's Furniture Limited will acquire its archrival,The Brick,in a deal made in response to the rising American presence in the Canadian retail landscape while shoring up their respective ...
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Carestream Health has acquired Genesis Digital Imaging, a US distributor of diagnostic imaging systems, and integrated the company with its medical business. Carestream's direct sales force is involved in offering support to large ...
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USA - Bringing home "one of the best results from any international trade show", this year's LDI Exhibition saw an outstanding level of development in Le Mark's USA distribution network, says the company. With four new dealers ready to ...
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Mulberry Group plc,the English luxury brand,is updating the market on trading for the six months to 30 September 2012. Highlights: Total revenue of£76.5m,up 6% Retail revenue of£46.5m,up 13%and up 7%like-for-like ...
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The IT supporting the London 2012 Olympics and Paralympics was hit by cyber attacks every day during the Games,including some that were well organised and automated and one in particular that was a major assault. London 2012 CIO Gerry ...
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Parker Hannifin Corp is to buy watermaker manufacturer Sea Recovery from Danfoss A/S with effect from 1 November 2012, strengthening its position in seawater desalination for marine applications. Sea Recovery manufactures small to high ...
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After venturing into the markets of various Asean countries like Vietnam,the Philippines,Myanmar,Laos,Cambodia,Malaysia and Singapore,Thailand's largest lingerie manufacturer Sabina Public Company Limited is now targeting Indonesia. As a ...
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CIO-There are a lot of myths about Canada-most related to the country's climate-but these misconceptions actually leave some wondering if Canada might be a good location for a data center. Why Canada Is on the Data Center Radar Michel ...
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Snyder's-Lance and Inventure Foods have closed a distribution agreement that will expand the Snyder's-Lance IBO route distribution system in Arizona. With this agreement,Snyder's-Lance will expand its Direct Store Delivery channel in the ...
Public services providers Amey has acquired 100 per cent equity in independent connections provider Nationwide Distribution Services (NDS). NDS is one of the few firms to be granted permission to use DNOs live low voltage (LV) ...
Switzerland-TTA,manufacturers of the performer tracking and audio localization system for live sound venues,Stagetracker FX,has further strengthened its European distribution network with the appointment of 2M Audio GmbH as its exclusive ...
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