The Pantry has named B Clyde Preslar as SVP and chief financial officer. Preslar joints The Pantry from RetailAmerica, where he served as finance chief since 2008. Previously he held financial positions with Cott Corp and Lance. He will ...
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An award-winning storm water solution designed by Xylem Inc. has prevented seven major potential floods in the Malaysian capital Kuala Lumpur since 2007, according to KoonSing Low, Director of SMART with the Malaysian government. Xylem ...
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A US firm has unveiled a WiFi-enabled magnum that talks to smartphone apps and uploads shooting data to Facebook and Twitter. TrackingPoint, an applied technology company based in Austin, Texas, launched what is likely to be a ...
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Opedix,manufacturers of kinetic health and joint support compression apparel,recently unveiled their latest line of athletic support gear for men and women.The Opedix CORE-Tec shorts for core stability,manufactured in the USA and ...
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Stanley Black and Decker has announced it has completed the previously announced sale of its Hardware and Home Improvement Group to Spectrum Brands Holdings for $1.4 billion in cash. As previously disclosed, this tax-efficient ...
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Verax Systems Corp., a provider of software enabling end-to-end IT & Telco service delivery, assurance and compliance, has concluded a strategic agreement with Magpie Software. Verax Systems Corp., a provider of end-to-end integrated ...
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The latest line of Opedix joint and knee support compression apparel is designed to improve athletic performance by enhancing knee and hip joint function. Opedix tights are scientifically engineered to reduce quadriceps muscle fatigue and ...
UK-based global brewer AB InBev has introduced a new lightweight bottle for Beck's and Beck's Blue. AB InBev UK & Ireland president Inge Plochaet said the company worked closely with its partners in the industry to reduce the impact of ...
UK supermarket operator Asda has unveiled plans to extend its sustainability partnership with suppliers after the group's investment in sustainability generated an 85% increase in cost savings, which rose to GBP13m (US$20.9m) last year. ...
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The chairman of private-equity firm Arle Capital Sir George Buckley is to join PepsiCo's board of directors. Buckley will become PepsiCo director and join its audit committee in September. The 65-year-old was named chairman of UK-based ...
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Nipro Diagnostics has entered into an agreement to integrate its TRUEresult blood glucose monitoring system into NextGen Healthcare Information Systems' Ambulatory electronic health record (EHR). The integration will help NextGen ...
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Ireland based bus maker, Wrightbus, has won GBP41m contract from Singapore’s SBS Transit for the supply of 550 double-decker buses over the next three years. The 40ft Gemini 2 Double Deck buses will be manufactured as kits in the ...
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US-based fast-food hamburger chain Jack in the Box has relaunched Bonus Jack, a double-patty cheeseburger, for a limited time at participating locations. Bonus Jack, which was initially launched in the 1970s, features two beef patties ...
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We all love power tools, but let’s be realistic: Unless your tools are part of your job or you’re a serious handyperson, most power tools are overkill. Yes, I’ve been guilty of using a $400 cordless uber-drill to tighten a ...
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Stanley Black & Decker (NYSE: SWK) said fiscal third-quarter earnings slipped as margins narrowed, triggering the power tool maker to revise its fiscal 2012 forecast. Net earnings attributable to shareholders fell to $115 million or 69 ...
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