Food continues to outshine clothing at posh retailer Marks & Spencer (M&S), according to the firm's first quarter results, covering the 13 weeks to June 29 2013. Food sales continues to outshine general merchandise at M&S Total UK food ...
Tags: Agriculture, Food
THE dollar followed a stronger gold price higher in Asia yesterday in a jittery session, with traders awaiting comments by the US central bank on the outlook for the economy. Late yesterday, the dollar was at US91.83c, up US1.25c from ...
Tags: gold price, gold, economy
Thousands of workers will vote on industrial action at Australia's largest transport and logistics operator after the Fair Work Commission today approved the Transport Workers' Union (TWU) application for a Protected Action Ballot across ...
The effectiveness of the Chain of Responsibility (COR) regime under the Heavy Vehicle National Law is discussed in an issues paper available for public consultation. Under the COR regime, specified parties in the supply chain, including ...
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Total Australian truck sales for the first six months of 2013 registered 15,074 units, reports the Truck Industry Council (TIC). This is the best result since the record first half established in 2008, just prior to the Global Financial ...
Tags: Truck, Transportation
Recently, ALT anti-explosive lamp passed ITRI CNS test, which verifies the lamp to be able to function normally in an explosive gas environment and will not ignite any hazardous gas that may be generated by the power switch. Furthermore, ...
SHARES have closed higher despite slipping in afternoon trade due to concerns about a slowdown in China. Data from China showed exports unexpectedly fell 3.1 per cent, while imports fell 0.7 per cent in June, suggesting a further slowdown ...
Tags: economy
Shanghai — The forth Global Sourcing Event was successfully held in July during Shanghai Int'l Ad & Sign Technology & Equipment Exhibition. This is a new service launched by Made-in-china.com. Compared with the traditional ...
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Cargotec Corporation announces China Navigation orders MacGregor electric cranes and hatch covers for four new vessels Monday, Jul 08, 2013 China Navigation Company's (CNCo) four new 'Chief Class' 22,000dwt multi-purpose vessels ordered ...
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EU Trade Commissioner Karl De Gucht will be hosting a meeting in Geneva entitled "Staying Engaged – A Sustainability Compact with Bangladesh" on July 8, 2013. The high level discussion will focus on agreeing on ways for ...
Tags: Apparel
Mr. Musadik Malik, Special Advisor on Energy to Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif has asked the All Pakistan Textile Mills Association (APTMA) to come up with innovative solutions to the energy crisis. During a meeting with APTMA ...
Tags: Pakistan Textile, Apparel
Garment makers in western Indian state of Gujarat are eyeing a larger share in India’s exports volume and are in talks with the Apparel Export Promotion Council (AEPC) to find ways to enhance the volume of exports. At ...
Tags: Apparel, Garment makers
On June 27, Baosteel Zhanjiang iron and steel 2250 Hot rolling main line equipment contract signing ceremony was held in Baoshan Hotel, which marks Baosteel Zhanjiang iron and steel project construction has stepped out an important pace. ...
A CITY of enchantment, Venice is also besieged with problems. It is threatened by rising sea levels, polluted lagoons and a grim economy. And glassmaking, its most famous industry, has long been sinking along with the city. Murano, an ...
Tags: Construction, Decoration, glass
The Dixie Group, Inc. announced that it has completed the acquisition of Robertex Associates, Inc. from Bob Rothman. Dixie has retained Mr. Rothman's services under a five-year contract. In commenting on the acquisition, Daniel K. Frierson, ...
Tags: Construction, Decoration