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Canada Become The First Canadian Retailer to Floor Octaspring

Dec 10, 2012

TORONTO — Sleep Country Canada has become the first Canadian retailer to floor Octaspring, the high-end European all-foam spring mattress. The retailer rolled out the brand to its more than 150 stores across the country in early ...

Tags: cut-away view, mattress, restful sleep

7-Eleven Has Announced The Acquisition of The Retail and Wholesale Assets

Dec 10, 2012

US convenience retailer 7-Eleven has announced the acquisition of the retail and wholesale assets of Texas firm Tetco for an undisclosed sum. The deal will see 7-Eleven take on Tetco's company-owned convenience outlets in Utah and the ...

Tags: convenience retailer, retailer, convenience outlets, 7-Eleven

The Travelling Exhibit Is Shown in Paris

Dec 10, 2012

After Tokyo, New York, Taipei, Hong Kong, Sydney, London and Moscow, the Chanel photo exhibition "The Little Black Jacket" arrived at the Paris' Grand Palais on November 10th. From November 10 to 25, the travelling exhibit is shown ...

Tags: Chanel, Chanel exhibition, chanel jacket, CHANEL photo exhibition

Wessanen Has Seen Its Second-Quarter Profits Slide

Dec 10, 2012

Dutch organic food specialist Wessanen has seen its second-quarter profits slide as a result of lower sales volumes and higher marketing spend. The company today (25 July) booked net profits of EUR3.1m (US$3.8m) in the quarter, down from ...

Tags: Wessanen, second quarter profit, marketing spend, sales volume

Lifestyle Enterprise Is Prepping for Its Second Las Vegas Forbidden City Show

Dec 10, 2012

HIGH POINT — Fueled by the success of its first Las Vegas Forbidden City Furniture Show this past January, Lifestyle Enterprise is prepping for its second - same timeframe, same venue, but with the expectation of nearly double the ...

Tags: same timeframe, same venue, case goods, upholstery resource

A Chunk of Dole Food Co.'s Business Could End up in The Hands

Dec 10, 2012

A chunk of Dole Food Co.'s business could end up in the hands of one of Japan's largest trading houses it was announced this week - and China appears to be central to the potential deal. On Wednesday (12 September), Dole, which is in the ...

Tags: Food business, Food industry, Food, food sector

Tragedies Involving Distracted Driving Are Becoming All Too Familiar

Dec 10, 2012

Tragedies involving distracted driving are becoming all too familiar. Hearing firsthand about how a careless act can ruin lives can be shocking, but as I was recently reminded, learning what can be done to prevent such accidents can be ...

Tags: traffic accident, Teen safety tips, Connecticut Safe Kids conference

Shoe Fashion Week to Launch in September

Dec 10, 2012

Shoe Fashion Week To Launch in September During September's NYFW SS 2013, there will be another parallel chain of events focused on luxury shoe designers and fashion houses in a interactive experience. The Shoe Fashion Week will ...

Tags: Fashion Week, footwear, Handbag and Shoe Lounge, luxury footwear

Sarah Barnard Will Moderate a Discussion About The Value of Consumer Disclosure Labeling

Dec 10, 2012

LAS VEGAS — "Eco-chic" interior designer Sarah Barnard of Sarah Barnard Design in Santa Monica, Calif., will moderate a panel discussion about the value of consumer disclosure labeling in the specialty sleep marketplace at next ...

Tags: panel discussion, value of consumer disclosure labeling

Arla Foods Is to Start Producing Anchor Butter in The UK Next Month

Dec 10, 2012

Arla Foods is to start producing Anchor butter in the UK next month. The dairy group said it would begin manufacturing Anchor block butter at a production site in Westbury in the UK. "Bringing production of Anchor to the UK is part of ...

Tags: Anchor butter, Arla Foods, dairy group, Food

Luxury and High-End Industries Recognised as Strategic Sectors for European Growth and Employment

Dec 10, 2012

The European Commission recognizes the strategic importance of the high-end industries Important days for Europe's luxury sector. The European Commission has adopted "Cultural and Creative Sectors for creative growth in the EU" ...

Tags: Androulla Vassiliou, EU, European Commission, European economy

Top Ranked Brands in Brazil

Dec 10, 2012

L'Occitane ranks #1 in both Brazil and Russia, and Westin Hotels & Resorts leads in India in the new L2 Digital IQ Index: Brazil Russia India. The Index, the first study of its kind, measures the aptitude of over 100 prestige brands across ...

Tags: L'Occitane, luxury sales, global luxury market, emerging markets

Commodities Giant Archer Daniels Midland Has Booked a Drop in Full-Year Profits

Dec 10, 2012

Commodities giant Archer Daniels Midland has booked a drop in full-year profits as record corn prices hit earnings in the fourth quarter. In the three months to the end of June, net profit fell 25% to US$284m, while operating profits slid ...

Tags: corn, corn prices, corn crop

Hugo Boss Goes High-Tech for 3D "New Dimension Beijing" Fashion Show

Dec 10, 2012

Hugo Boss goes high-tech for 3D "New Dimension Beijing" Fashion Show On May 18, Hugo Boss will unveil the 3D "New Dimension Beijing", an event that tries to compete with 2011 Burberry's fashion show in Beijing. Over a year ago, ...

Tags: 3D, BOSS Black collection, Burberry, Burberry.com, Facebook

KIA Australia Is Seriously Considering Sourcing Some of Its Models From Europe

Dec 10, 2012

Kia Australia is seriously considering sourcing some of its models from Europe as the company looks to diversify its product sourcing strategy and alleviate any potential supply issues going forward. Although no firm decision on the ...

Tags: KIA, CarAdvice, Vehicles, cars