Ascena Retail Group, Inc. announced that Linda Heasley has accepted the position of President and CEO of Lane Bryant effective February 18, 2013. Ms. Heasley joins ascena’s Lane Bryant division after six years as President and CEO ...
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Retailer Saks Incorporated announced that it plans to close its Saks Fifth Avenue store located in Stamford Town Center in Stamford, Connecticut. The store is expected to close in early 2014. Steve Sadove, Chairman and Chief Executive ...
PUMA reported results for the fourth quarter and full year. 2012 Fourth Quarter Highlights •PUMA's consolidated sales climb by 11.7% in Euro terms to € 804.7 million. •Gross profit margin declines to 44.6% due to ...
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Optical networking and associated semiconductor technology firm JDSU of Milpitas, CA, USA has reported a modest improvement in sales performance during its fiscal second-quarter 2013 (ended 29 December 2012). On a non-GAAP basis, net ...
Photovoltaic inverter design is now seen as the crucial element in solar power development, writes James Turner, and he discusses some of the challenges that can shape PV inverter design. Over the last few years the photovoltaic (PV) ...
Sulzer achieved order intake and sales of over CHF 4 billion in 2012. Profitability remained stable in the double-digit range. The company continued to focus on customer partnership and profitable growth. Driven by the major pump ...
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The relentless rise in raw materials costs, which has been hitting European coatings producers over the last 2-3 years, has at last been easing. But the relief from the constant pressure of rising input prices may be short lived. The ...
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Pump Solutions Group announced that it has named Greg Duncan Senior Director of Business Development. As a member of the leadership team at PSG’s Grand Terrace, CA, facility, Duncan will be responsible for leading the ...
Cosmo Oil Co., Ltd. and Hyundai Oilbank have been conducting test operations of the new para-xylene (PX) production plant though the joint venture company, HCP. The company is pleased to announce that production has commenced 5 months in ...
The US-based steel industry analysis firm, World Steel Dynamics rated Korean Posco as the world’s most competitive steelmaker for 2013 in a survey of 34 world-class steelmakers, making it on top of the list for the fourth consecutive ...
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IDG News Service - Taiwanese smartphone maker HTC will release phones with screens larger than 5 inches, and develop more budget-friendly handsets for the Chinese market, its chief financial officer said Monday. "We will not limit ...
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Western European production of ethylene, propylene and butadiene in the fourth quarter of 2012 was down from the same period of 2011, according to the Association of Petrochemical Producers in Europe this week. Ethylene production in the ...
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Panasonic has reported its consolidated financial results for the third quarter and nine months ended December 31, 2012, of the current fiscal year ending March 31, 2013. Consolidated fiscal 3Q12 results Consolidated group sales for the ...
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Fiat is considering launching an entry-level brand for developing markets as it looks for opportunities to grow its manufacturing operations and increase profitability. Fiat CEO Sergio Marchionne admitted the success of Renault’s ...
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Last year, Ningbo Baoxin fully evokes Baosteel stainless steel system synergy and product features such as "thin special premium excellent", enhances full operating capacity and achieves annual full production full sales and makes profit ...
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