Guitar Center appointed Darrell Webb, formerly chairman and CEO of The Sports Authority, to be the company’s new president and chief executive officer. Webb replaced former CEO Mike Pratt, who resigned. Webb has more than 30 years ...
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More research is needed into the effectiveness of electronic cigarettes (e-cigarettes), although emerging research suggests the method is an effective way to reduce or quit smoking, according to a review of research on e-cigarettes ...
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The Swedish multinational retail-clothing company H&M is prepping up to come up with another periodic instalment from its environment-friendly fashion series Conscious Exclusive Collection. In its constant endeavour to promote ...
Swedish fashion retailer Lindex, part of Stockmann, a Finnish listed company engaged in the retail trade, has elected two additional members to the company’s Board of Directors, Eva Hamilton and Per Thelin. Together the Board now ...
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Women’s apparel company and NYSE listed, ANN INC., which manages Ann Taylor and Loft brands, has appointed Katie J. Bayne to its Board of Directors. Ms. Bayne will serve as a Class I Director with a term expiring at the 2016 Annual ...
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In the third fiscal quarter ending November 1, 2014, net income at women's apparel retailer and NYSE listed, Ann Inc, dropped just a shade under 20 per cent, from the same quarter of 2013. Net income at Ann slipped to $33.1 million or ...
Tags: retailer, women's apparel, Net income, Apparel
Weight management products soaring globally Sales of weight management solutions are soaring in the wake of growing awareness of the extent of overweight and obesity on a global level, according to new findings from market research ...
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Women’s apparel company and NYSE listed, Ann Inc, which manages Ann Taylor and Loft brands, cut its sales outlook for the third and fourth fiscal quarters of 2014, as well as the full fiscal year. Struggling with weak traffic and a ...
EPA Requiring BMW to Correct Fuel Economy Labels for Four Mini Cooper Vehicles Washington — The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is revising estimates for four 2014 BMW Mini Cooper vehicles to ensure consumers are given ...
Nowadays the Internet is full of bright ideas on how to save money by repurposing just about everything, from furniture to food containers. One type of tip we haven’t seen so far, though, is how to upcycle cold hard cash itself. So ...
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ANN INC. the parent Company of Ann Taylor and LOFT, has been named a recipient of the 2014 Gallup Great Workplace Award. This prestigious award recognizes organizations around the world for having the most highly engaged work environments. ...
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Car Charging Group, Inc., the leading owner, operator, and provider of electric vehicle (EV) charging services, announced that the company has formed a partnership with Legends at Sparks Marina and Outlets at Sparks, and now offers EV ...
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Destination Maternity Corporation, the world's leading maternity apparel retailer, announced that Ed Krell is stepping down as the Company's chief executive officer and a member of its board of directors. Anthony M. Romano will become the ...
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As part of the National Retail Federation’s Retail Advocates Summit and congressional fly-in, NRF acknowledged outstanding small business retail owners and community leaders for their grassroots advocacy and engagement on federal, ...
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Leading English wool handler, Devon-based Hilary Bond has enjoyed a great competitive season this year, topped by being named world champion earlier in the summer. A working farmer from Bovey Tracey, Hilary was named world champion in ...
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