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The Firm Was Eyed by Rubie's with Considerable Potential for Further Growth
Dec 2, 2014The firm was eyed by Rubie’s for its ‘independent and profitable business model’ with ‘considerable potential for further growth.’ Fancy dress specialist Rubie’s Masquerade has acquired the family-owned ...
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Today Is The Last Chance to Nominate Someone
Dec 2, 2014Nominate a member of staff, a colleague or even yourself today. Today is the last chance to nominate someone for our popular 30 Under 30 listing. This is where we highlight the up and coming young executives working across all aspects ...
Tags: young executives, toy trade, Toys
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The Mayhem of Black Friday May Have Come to an End,But The Sale Season Is Far From Over
Dec 2, 2014Retailers embrace biggest day for online shopping with hundreds of deals on toys and games. The mayhem of Black Friday may have come to an end, but the sale season is far from over, as online retailers entice the frugal with hundreds of ...
Tags: Black Friday, Retailers, Toys
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January Furniture Show Will Host More Than 300 Exhibitors
Dec 2, 2014January Furniture Show, taking place between 13-15th January at the Birmingham NEC, will host more than 300 exhibitors across four halls plus the Pavilion. Co-organiser Laraine Janes says: "Since we announced last January that a ...
Tags: new-format furniture, Furniture
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BRC Has Highlighted That Business Rates System Is in Need of Fundamental Reform
Dec 2, 2014Publishing its submission to HM Treasury ahead of the Autumn Statement on 3rd December, the British Retail Consortium (BRC), has highlighted the consensus across the business world that the business rates system is in need of fundamental ...
Tags: Retail Consortium, HM Treasury, Furniture
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The Situation of Britain's Manufacturing Industry Is Wrongly Believed by British People
Dec 2, 2014British upholstery group Sofa Brands International has today launched research showing that almost half of the UK population wrongly believe that Britain’s manufacturing industry is on the decline. The research also shows that one in ...
Tags: Goods, Sofa Brands, Furniture
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Alan White Was Appointed to Be The Representative of Serene Beds
Dec 2, 2014Serene Furnishings has appointed Alan White as representative for Serene Beds and Serene Living in Scotland. Alan is a widely respected and well-known figure in Scotland’s furniture trade, having worked in the industry for 28 years, ...
Tags: furniture trade, Furniture
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Topps Has Launched a Lego Legends of Chima Sticker Collection and Album
Dec 2, 2014The complete collection features 240 stickers, including character stickers and special large foil stickers. Topps has launched a LEGO Legends of Chima sticker collection and album, featuring all of the main Chima characters and tribes. ...
Tags: Lego, Chima Stickers, Toys
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SCA Has Developed Solo Print
Dec 2, 2014High class print reproductions vs sustainability. It's no longer an 'either or' choice. SCA has developed Solo Print, a one-side coated paper into its sustainable packaging product family. This paper gives printability in the same class as ...
Tags: High class print, Packaging
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EIT Gives Operators Real-Time Access to Key Plant Data to Increase Productivity
Dec 2, 2014If you're a factory operator, you want to know what's happening now, not hours ago. Gebo Cermex' EIT (Efficiency Improvement Tool) gives operators real-time access to key plant data to optimise packaging line efficiency and to increase ...
Tags: factory, key plant data, Packaging
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The 2015 Finat Labelling Competition Is Open for Entries Until 5 March 2015
Dec 2, 2014The 2015 Finat Labelling Competition is open for entries until 5 March 2015. Here's what you need to know to enter: Is your work eligible? Finat is the competition to find the best work in self-adhesive label print. It applauds the best ...
Tags: Labelling Competition, Finat, Packaging
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Stora Enso's CKB 195 G/M2 Board Was Developed for Use as a Top Liner
Dec 2, 2014Stora Enso's CKB 195 g/m2 board was developed for use as a top liner for corrugated materials, boxes and displays. The new 195 g/m2 grade is ideal in combination with other materials because of its sleek surface and high efficiency in ...
Tags: corrugated materials, displays, Packaging
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Nordic Capital Spun off 30 Percent of Its Holdings in Thule Group AB
Dec 2, 2014Nordic Capital spun off 30 percent of its holdings in Thule Group AB Nov. 26 for SEK2.2 billion, or about $295 million, in a highly successful initial public offering on Nasdaq Stockholm. Nordic sold 26.1 million shares, or 26.1 percent ...
Tags: IPO Values, Sporting Goods
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Compared with Android, The Priority of Windows Phone Is Much Lower
Dec 2, 2014Chinese smartphone manufacturer has had a fresh pop at Microsoft's Windows Phone platform, claiming that no manufacturer has made any money through adopting it. Earlier in the year, Huawei had plans to launch an innovative dual-boot ...
Tags: Huawei, Consumer Electronics
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EBCI for Conditions in North America Improved for The Second Month in a Row in November
Dec 2, 2014NEMA’s Electroindustry Business Conditions Index (EBCI) for current conditions in North America improved for the second month in a row in November, rising to 60.4 from 58.3 last month and from 57.1 in September. The survey’s ...
Tags: NEMA, Electroindustry Business Conditions Index, Lights
