After a short decline in the course of the reported week the New York cotton futures rose again due to news on the situation in China. Cotton area is expected to decrease and quality requirements for the National Reserve were discussed ...
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Japanese sporting goods company Asics Group has renewed its partnership with US insole maker OrthoLite for the production of two new premier running shoes. The Natural33 collection includes two new premier running shoes: The Gel-Excel33 ...
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Value apparel retailer Body Central has announced a series of changes to its management team, including the promotion of Patti Simigran to SVP and general merchandise manager. Simigran, who will retain her role as senior vice president of ...
IBM is spending $1 billion to give Watson its own New York City–based business division as it seeks commercial applications for its Jeopardy-winning supercomputer in healthcare and other fields. But will medical companies truly find a ...
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Each year, Stahlin Non-Metallic Enclosures recognizes its staff that meet service milestones of five, ten or twenty-five years. Six staff members were honored at the 2013 annual holiday event they included: Jay Anderson, Pam Burns, Kim ...
The announcement of the 12-month contract is the latest in a trend which has seen a growing portion of the industry move away from spot trading and instead develop long term collaborations, and advancing the circular-economy model. These ...
Tags: Eco Plastics, Viridor, Recycled Bottles
The Lubripack range has been created following an in-depth market research programme, in response to customer needs. It is designed to be user-friendly with an upscale, modern appearance to appeal to different market segments as well as ...
Thomas Hardy recently upgraded to the end of line packaging system at the site, where a new shrinkwrapper was installed, and there was a requirement to modify the bottle conveyors feeding the new machine. As a contract packer, the ...
2XU ("Two Times You") has hired former tennis professional Randy Becker to head sales operations in the tennis and golf markets in the U.S. Becker brings years of proven sales and marketing experience to assist 2XU expanding distribution of ...
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The Buckle, Inc. announced that comparable store net sales decreased 2.8 percent in December. Net sales for the 5-week fiscal month ended Jan. 4, 2014 decreased 2.2 percent to $180.9 million from net sales of $185.0 million for the prior ...
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North American packaging machinery provider Pro Mach has completed the acquisition of the French capping solutions provider Ets. André Zalkin & Cie for an undisclosed amount. As part of the acquisition, the management team and ...
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Riedel Crystal, an Austria-based manufacturer of grape-specific glassware to enhance the flavor of wine, has entered into a supply agreement with The Institute of Masters of Wine. Riedel will provide glasses worldwide for tastings, Study ...
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Macy's, Inc. announced that its comparable sales, together with comparable sales from departments licensed to third parties, rose 4.3 percent in the 2013 holiday shopping season the months of November and December combined compared with the ...
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Macy's announced late Wednesday record holiday sales while simultaneously cutting 2,500 jobs and detailing plans to close five stores. As reported in Retailing Today, the nation's leading department store retailer late Wednesday issued ...
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The new range of cube shaped pets feature the latest technology to bring each Cupet to life through a smart device, when used in conjunction with the free app. Flair has revealed the details of a multi-platform marketing campaign for ...
Tags: Flair, multi-platform marketing campaign, Cupets, tech toy