Following its acquisition by Lars Larsen Group, the bed store chain SengeSpecialisten, which has 11 stores in Denmark, is to become a national chain, with plans for subsequent expansion in other countries. The group, which owns the chains ...
Tags: Bed Chain, Furnishing
The electronics specialist has seen 'phenomenal growth' in the toy sector this year. Toys are playing a pivotal role in the future of business for UK electronics specialist Maplin. Over the last year, the retailer – which deals in ...
Tags: toy sector, Toys, electrical equipment
The Crewe-based business is to be managed by investment firm Sullivan Street Partners, and employs over 100 staff, producing printed cartons, leaflets and labels. The transaction was an undisclosed fee. Medica has a strong heritage of ...
Tags: Medica Packaging, cartons
The JCB 86C-1 Midi Excavator and JCB JS330 Excavator were revealed at the construction themed adventure park, Diggerland. Tomy has bolstered its Britains Farm Toys offering with the launch of two iconic JCB earth movers. The latest ...
Tags: Excavators, JCB Excavators
UK-based food ingredients specialist Chaucer has agreed to acquire 65% stake in American freeze-dried fruit and vegetable brand Crunchies Food, for an undisclosed amount. The investment is said to form a part of Chaucer's commitment in ...
A process for producing the sweetener erythritol from sapodilla, a tropical tree, has been developed by students at the Technological Institute of Monterrey (ITESM) in Mexico. Some natural low calorie sweeteners, including erythritol (a ...
Australia’s largest multi-brand retail food franchisor and leading wholesale coffee roaster, Retail Food Group Limited (RFG), has announced its entry into a Sale and Purchase Agreement to acquire the global business and intellectual ...
Tags: food franchisor, coffee roaster
The European packaging specialist took the step following the news earlier this year that nine out of ten British consumers are regularly gripped by ‘wrap-rage’ – frustration with impenetrable or poorly functioning food ...
PPG Industries' commercial coatings group held its semiannual Commercial Truck Shop Conference Sept. 21-23 in conjunction with the 2014 fall PPG MVP Business Solutions Conference at the Gaylord Opryland Resort and Conference Center in ...
Tags: Commercial Truck, PPG, commercial coatings
Nominations for Retailer category being encouraged from the industry. The application process for the 2014 Toy Retailer of the Year Awards is now open. Retailers can compete nationally in like for like categories and can apply in more ...
Contract packaging specialist, Multipack, knows that many manufacturers need highly flexible short or long-term food packaging solutions without major capital outlay. So it has added a new pouch filling line to its food-accredited ...
Tags: Contract packaging, food packaging
Carpetright, leading specialist carpet and floor coverings retailer, has appointed Bob Ivell as non-executive chairman with effect from 1 November 2014. In addition, Lord Harris has confirmed that he will retire from the Board with effect ...
Tags: carpet, floor coverings
The National Basketball Association (NBA) and Crunch Pak, the fresh sliced apples specialist, are teaming up to offer NBA fans a new, healthy snacking option, and the result is a slam dunk! The new product, called NBA Fit Snackers, ...
Pre-school specialist reports significant growth in the two years and above age range. Christmas 2014 is already shaping up to be another successful one for Orchard Toys, thanks to significant growth in the pre-school sector. The firm ...
Tags: Orchard Toys, Pre-School Growth
RealFlight from Great Planes is a RC flight simulator designed for Windows computers, allowing hobbyists to develop their flying skills. Hobby toy specialist, Hobbico enjoyed the high life this week, featuring on Channel 4’s weekly ...
Tags: Hobbico, Realflight, Toys