Central Glass, a parent company of Carlex Glass, announced that it has finalized pending acquisitions to expand Carlex’s business operations. Central Glass has officially acquired all of the outstanding shares of two subsidiaries of ...
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This September Scotland will vote on whether to leave the UK or not. But how might the outcome affect the country's retailers? By the end of this summer, a question will be asked of Scotland with the potential to change the UK as it is ...
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According to the BRC-KPMG Online Retail Sales Monitor, in July, non-food online sales growth was 14.9% over the previous year, roughly in line with the 12-month average of 14.7%. This long-term average represents a clear acceleration over ...
Tags: Furniture, Furnishing
Town Shoes Limited announced the opening of its first two DSW Designer Shoe Warehouse locations in Canada. DSW Designer Shoe Warehouse will open at Heartland Centre in Mississauga and Woodland Hills in Newmarket, Ontario, on Aug, 7. DSW's ...
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Former Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer closed on his acquisition of the Los Angeles Clippers Tuesday from The Sterling Family Trust. The NBA Board of Governors previously approved the $2 billion sale, but a California court had to rule on ...
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The Outdoor Foundation is pleased to announce that over 125 non-profit projects will be funded, thanks to the outdoor industry’s generous support of the 2014 Outsiders Ball, which took place on August 5 - Night 0 of the Outdoor ...
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Saxco International, a portfolio company of Texas-based middle market equity firm The Sterling Group, has completed the acquisition of packaging and printing company Square Peg Packaging and Printing. Square Peg designs and supplies a ...
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Global online fashion destination ASOS plc announces trading statement for the three months ended 31 May 2014. Three months to 31 May 2014 highlights -Retail sales +25% year on year (UK +43%, International +17%) -International ...
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Qu Yuan, one of the greatest poets in China, was a minister of Kingdom Chu in the Warring States period (about 300 B.C.). Slandered by treacherous court officials, he was dismissed and exiled thrice. It is said that he always walked around ...
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John Lewis reports a strong week of trade, a fitting testament to its 150th anniversary. The retailer saw 14.5% growth on last year, with "brisk" trade coming from both shops and online. Online sales grew by 33%, with Click & collect ...
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SKX issued a statement early May 2 saying the company was consulting with advisors about leading an investment group to acquire an intersest in the team, currently in the NBA Playoffs amid controversy over its owner's racist comments that ...
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Kumho Tire U.S.A., announced it will supply original equipment tires for the 2015 Chrysler 200 line. Select FWD and AWD Chrysler 200 models will be fitted with Kumho's all-season Solus TA31 in size 235/45R18 94V. The grand touring ...
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When Yokohama Tire Corp. signed on as a sponsor of the Los Angeles Clippers National Basketball Association team last November, it hoped for a successful season and a lot of publicity. It received both. The Clippers finished the season ...
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Bosch has added 16 part numbers to its sensor portfolio, which includes pressure termperature, camshaft, crankshaft and knock sensors. Robert Bosch LLC has added 40 part numbers to expand its braking, engine management sensor and long ...
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Truck manufacturers Paccar and Daimler are recalling thousands of trucks equipped with Cummins Westport Model ISL G and ISLX12 G engines because of a potential issue with the intake manifold pressure sensor. Earlier this month, engine ...
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