A new study commissioned by the National Retail Federation and other trade associations shows that imported merchandise has considerably lowered the price of consumer goods for American families while creating millions of jobs for American ...
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Ermenegildo Zegna was one of the first luxury brands to set up shop in China, 21 years back, a decision that yielded rich dividends. Now with the new Lagos (Nigeria) store launch on 17th April 2013, Zegna is all set to expand into the ...
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Taiwan 2.0 is taking shape on this industrious island with a generation of factory founders nearing retirement, clearing the way for their children to assume new leadership roles. It's a transition phase that is natural, given the fact ...
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Despite the global negative trend, that is likely to have an impact on the luxury industry in 2013, the Group will continue to invest to expand its retail network and to promote its brands, also in new African and Asian markets. ...
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The American Apparel & Footwear Association (AAFA) welcomed the release of “Imports Work for America,” a study by Trade Partnership Worldwide, LLC, that measures the comprehensive net effect of imports on the U.S. economy. In ...
It’s reported that US Steel launched its financial result for the first quarter of 2013 on Tuesday. In the first quarter of this year, US Steel posted a net loss of US$73 million, in comparison of a net loss of US$50 million in a ...
Macquarie Research has cut its price forecast for several commodities, including copper and gold, due to renewed concerns about future commodities demand as optimism about the global economy erodes. Macquarie Research, a unit of Macquarie ...
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Taiwan-based technology firms will jointly fight against rising challenges from South Korean electronics giant Samsung Electronics Co. (SEC). People in the circle disclosed that SEC grew fast in the fields of smartphones, DRAM chips, and ...
Tags: taiwan, Consumer Electronics, Electrical
The global economy relies heavily on small- and medium-sized businesses (SMBs). Though challenged by resource limitations, SMBs have been at the forefront of innovation over the last century thanks to a relentless focus on streamlining ...
The emerging market for silicon carbide (SiC) and gallium nitride (GaN) power semiconductors is forecast to grow a factor of 18 during the next 10 years, energized by demand from power supplies, photovoltaic (PV) inverters and industrial ...
The Dow Chemical Company reported First Quarter 2013 Earnings Statement. First Quarter 2013 Highlights -The Company reported earnings of $0.46 per share, or adjusted earnings of $0.69 per share(1). This compares with earnings of $0.35 ...
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In 2012, MCU unit shipments surged 16%, but total revenues declined 3% and ASPs plunged 17%, says IC Insights. While uncertainty about the global economy played a factor in lowering MCU revenues, the market was significantly ...
On April 25, Shanghai-based Chinese steel giant Baoshan Iron and Steel Co. Ltd (Baosteel) issued its financial results for the first quarter of this year, indicating a net profit of RMB 1.628 billion ($262 million), up 33.3 percent on ...
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Energized by demand from power supplies, photovoltaic (PV) inverters and industrial motor drives, the emerging market for silicon carbide (SiC) and gallium nitride (GaN) power semiconductors is forecast to grow a remarkable factor of 18 ...
SHARES climbed yesterday following a rally in Japanese stocks and as some analysts saw potential for the Reserve Bank to cut interest rates next month. The benchmark S&P/ASX 200 closed up 0.7 per cent at a two-day high of 4966.6. The ...
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