A series of annual reports on the development of Chinese cultural industries was released during the 11th China International Cultural Industries Fair, focusing on the industry. The reports, published in the Blue Book of Cultural Brands ...
For the first fiscal quarter ended May 2, 2015 gross margin at US apparel retailer JC Penney expanded 330 basis points to 36.4 per cent of sales, compared to 33.1 per cent in the same quarter of last fiscal. JC Penney reported net ...
Stand-up pouches are the fastest growing pack format in the food industry, globally and in Australia, and have reinvigorated ready-to-eat fresh soup category. The pouch has been the chosen format for New Zealand soup and ready meal brand ...
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Naked Brand Group Inc. a global lifestyle brand focused on innovative and luxurious innerwear, loungewear and sleepwear, has launched a totally revamped and enhanced online shopping platform at www.thenakedshop.com, it said in a statement. ...
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Orkla has reported a 10% increase in operating profit , totalling NOK 725m in the first quarter of 2015. The Branded Consumer Goods business achieved EBIT (adj.) of NOK 769 million, an improvement of 11% from the first quarter of 2014. ...
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Plans for labelling the calorie content of alcoholic beverages should be tabled by the European Commission at the latest in 2016, according to members of the European Parliament. The resolution calls for a new EU Alcohol Strategy focusing ...
China raised the consumption tax on cigarettes from five percent to 11 percent, announced the Ministry of Finance in a statement on Friday. Each cigarette will be taxed an additional 0.005 yuan during the wholesale process, effective from ...
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Big 5 Sporting Goods Corporation reported sales during the first quarter increased to $243.6 million from net sales of $231.3 million for the first quarter of fiscal 2014. Same store sales increased 3.9 percent for the first quarter of ...
FCA US has employed 3-D printing technology at its Chrysler Technology Center to accelerate developing vehicle axles. Using the technology, FCA US engineers have created transparent plastic components for virtual analysis of fluid flow ...
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Most people don’t like to discuss money, but what’s the first question people usually ask when they see something they want? If you’re like me, your immediate next thoughts are, can I get it for less? Or, how can I get ...
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Imagine you stood in a room with 393 fellow exhibitors, and asked them the question, “How did you stretch your exhibiting budget over the past two years?” Think of all the great advice they could share. Well, now you have all ...
For the first fiscal quarter ended March 1, 2015, denim jeans marketer Levi Strauss & Co. reported a 7 per cent year over decline in net sales due to lower revenues in wholesale and retail in the Americas. Levis said its net sales ...
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With the rise of the Chinese middle class, the nation's cruise market will continue to grow, and is expected to become the Asia's largest market by 2020, industry sources said. Data recently released by the Cruise Lines International ...
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New Zealands tightens marketing restrictions for infant formula The New Zealand government’s Commerce Commission has authorised the Infant Nutrition Council’s (INC) new Code of Practice incorporating restrictions on ...
Inaugurated in the spring of 1957, the China Import and Export Fair (CIEF), commonly known as the Canton Fair, is China's largest trade fair and now has spread its name all around the world. It is held twice a year in spring and autumn in ...