The National Retail Federation (NRF) recently released a statement that says that retail industry employment increased by 37,000 jobs in November. Gains were posted in most retail categories, including 11,300 in clothing and clothing ...
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Packaging and waste management projects do not always begin with the impulse to improve sustainability. What the PCA demonstrates in its new resource, The Business Case for Packaging Sustainability is that there are benefits in considering ...
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New TV show will hit screens from next spring and toy range will follow in Q4, with ITV saying “Vivid really understand the Thunderbirds heritage; there’s a real blend of nostalgia and new”. ITV believes Vivid’s ...
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Genesco Inc. said lower than planned sales and gross margin pressures at its Lids segment in the third quarter and expected continued margin pressure at the segment in the fourth quarter would cause it to lower its guidance for the full ...
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Smith & Wesson reported earnings slid 70.3 percent in the second quarter, to $5.05 million, or 9 cents a share. Revenues slumped 22.1 percent. Net sales for the second quarter were $108.4 million, a decrease of 22.1 percent from net sales ...
Tags: Slides, Sporting Goods
Specialty retailer of West Coast inspired apparel & footwear, Tilly’s said in the third fiscal quarter ended November 1, 2014, its net sales dropped 6 per cent from a year ago quarter. In the thirteen weeks period to November 1, ...
Tags: apparel retailer, footwear, Apparel
Net earnings at apparel and footwear marketer, Guess, Inc plunged 41.3 per cent year on year for the third fiscal quarter ended November 1, 2014. Guess said it recorded net earnings of $20.8 million in the third quarter of fiscal 2015, ...
Tags: apparel marketer, footwear marketer, Apparel
Tilly’s, Inc. reported third-quarter earnings slid 16.4 percent to $5.1 million, or 18 cents per share as selling, general and administrative costs grew 15.4 percent, or more than twice as fast as net sales, which grew 6.1 percent. ...
Tags: Tilly, Expenses, Sales, Sporting Goods
The firm has also grown its international sales by over 40 per cent in the year ending August 31st, 2014. The Character Group has reported an increase in total revenue of 46 per cent. The Group’s takings have soared from ...
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Autocam Medical Autocam Medical Devices, LLC (Autocam Medical) announces the completion of its acquisition t of Murfreesboro, Tenn.-based Southeastern Technology, Inc. (SET). Grand Rapids, MI, December 2, 2014– Autocam Medical ...
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GW Plastics Supplier in Mexico grow with OEMs. As Mexico's automotive and aerospace industries continue to see rapid growth, suppliers are being encouraged to locate plants near these OEM and Tier 1 facilities to help reduce cost and ...
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Shoe Carnival Inc. exceeded its net sales, comp store sales and earnings guidance in the third quarter thanks to strong sales of fashion boots, the roll out of national advertising, the addition of new brands in its women's department, and ...
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The National Retail Federation’s Cyber Monday Expectations Survey shows fewer Americans planned to shop online on Cyber Monday, likely because they know online retailers are offering bargains much earlier in November than in the past. ...
In a week which saw trade fuelled by Black Friday and price matching of competitor events, John Lewis delivered sales of £179.1m, up 21.8% on last year and up 56.8% week on week to deliver the biggest ever week for sales in its 150 ...
Tags: John Lewis, Record Sales, Furniture
Stora Enso's CKB 195 g/m2 board was developed for use as a top liner for corrugated materials, boxes and displays. The new 195 g/m2 grade is ideal in combination with other materials because of its sleek surface and high efficiency in ...
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