International Paper (IP) will exit from Chinese coated board joint venture (JV) by selling its 55% stake to JV partner Shandong Sun Holding for $23m. The IP-Sun JV operates one manufacturing facility with four paper machines in Shandong ...
Central Chairman Pakistan Readymade Garments Manufacturers and Exporters Association (PRGMEA) Ijaz A. Khokhar has underscored the need of formulating sector wise trade policies to boost the country's exports. He appreciated the new trade ...
The Toy Store’s owner has sent a letter of intent to Hamleys-owner Ludendo, highlighting its interest in acquiring the iconic Hamleys names. Hamleys has reportedly received a bid of interest from Gulf Greetings, the Middle Eastern ...
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Hamleys and Department store chain Stockmann are looking at partnerships within further stores across Finland from 2016 onwards. Iconic toy store Hamleys has made a move to open a new Finnish outlet in Helsinki. Department store chain ...
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Heavy ceremonial robes traditionally worn during convocations in universities may soon become a thing of the past with the University Grants Commission (UGC) asking universities to consider using handloom fabric for ceremonial dresses ...
The American Industrial Hygiene Association (AIHA) has sent a letter in support of H.R. 2500, the “Voluntary Protection Program Act,” introduced by Rep. Todd Rokita, R-Ind. The Act would codify the Department of Labor’s ...
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The U.S. crop condition ratings came in better than expected Monday, putting continued downward pressure on prices. In its Weekly Crop Progress Report, the USDA rated the U.S. corn crop at 69% good/excellent, slightly above last ...
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Titled Effwords, the game brings tile-based word play to the world of badult gaming and is on Kickstarter, now. A word game that champions risqué definitions and is billed as ‘Scrabble meets Cards Against Humanity’ ...
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The Namibian government is working on a strategy to take maximum advantage of the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA) that has been extended till 2025, the Namibian Press Agency has reported. The original Act expires on September 30, ...
The Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FICCI) has sought urgent intervention of the Ministry of Textiles in adequate release of cotton procured by the Cotton Corporation of India (CCI). In a letter to textiles ...
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Coiledspring Games is sponsoring this week's UK Games Expo and will be showcasing a number of new games. The firm will be displaying Adventure Tours - the latest from the inventor of Love Letter, Seiji Kanai - as well as his newest card ...
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Grasim Industries, India’s pioneer in viscose staple fibre, will temporarily suspend production at its Nagda (Madhya Pradesh) plant. The company has informed the BSE that it has started reducing production of staple fibre at its ...
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Global consumption of packaged LED chips used in signage/professional displays will rise at an average annual rate of 12.1% from $2bn in 2014 to $3.56n in 2019, forecasts a new study from market research firm ElectroniCast Consultants. By ...
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The Aditya Birla Group has proposed a four-way restructuring plan to bring its retail business under Pantaloon Fashion & Retail (PFRL) and offer a maximum of 10 per cent equity stake to an investor in the consolidated entity, according to ...
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Based in Holt, Yetman’s Brewery supplies its range of hand-made beers to a variety of outlets in the area, including local Waitrose stores. As a small business, the implications of these regulations were significant as they would have ...
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