Facing criticism on retail FDI issue, the government has sought to downplay the continuation of the policy permitting 51per cent FDI in the multi-brand retail sector saying the BJP's stand remains the same on the matter, according to media ...
Tags: retail FDI issue, UPA policy
Leading industry body, Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) expects the retail market in India will touch $1.2 trillion by 2020 and $2.1 trillion by 2025 from the present level of $550 billion, generating 10-12 million jobs in the next ...
Tags: retail market, Apparel
Ascena Retail Group and Ann Inc entered into a definitive merger agreement under which Ascena will acquire Ann Inc for a combination of cash and stock in an accretive transaction. Upon closing, Ann Inc stockholders will receive $37.34 in ...
Tags: Ascena, Women's Apparel
US-based beverage company Jones Soda has expanded its limited edition, region-specific Jones Soda, to the Canada, Texas, California and the Northwest markets. Jones has always been proud of its ties to the community and starting in ...
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The firm introduces new dinosaur-themed lines in preparation for this summer's blockbuster movie, Jurassic World. With the release of the blockbuster movie Jurassic World on the horizon, dinosaurs are tipped to be a key trend for ...
Tags: Galt Toys, Dinosaur Toys
The World Trade Organization (WTO) has rejected appeal from the US regarding the country-of-origin labeling (COOL) on meat dispute between the US, Canada and Mexico. WTO said that labels carrying information about where meat is raised ...
Tags: Origin Labeling, labeling
AMP Energy, an energy drink brand produced and owned by PepsiCo, has unveiled four new flavors to its energy category- AMP Energy Strawberry Limeade, AMP Energy Passion Fruit, AMP Energy Blueberry White Grape Zero and AMP Energy Watermelon ...
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Perry Ellis has entered into a license agreement in Australia and New Zealand with South Pacific Apparel, Ltd., for men's sportswear like polos, t-shirts, casual shirts, denim and pants under the Farah vintage brand. The new collection ...
Tags: Perry Ellis, men's sportswear, polos
Seven fashion and retail trade organisations in the US and Africa, including the United States Fashion Industry Association (USFIA), have called for immediate renewal of the African Growth & Opportunity Act (AGOA), which is scheduled to ...
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A bid in the Federal Senate to change country of origin seafood labelling laws for seafood is expected to run into roadblocks. Independent South Australian Senator Nick Xenophon has tabled a private member’s bill that would ...
Tags: Seafood Labeling, Food Regulation
The British Coatings Federation (BCF) announced plans to tackle the issue of leftover decorative paint, much of which ends up in landfills. The plan includes implementing PaintCare, an industry-led project to help create a circular economy, ...
Tags: decorative paint, PaintCare
Montreal is weighing a ban on plastic bags in what could become the first such drive by a prominent Canadian city if promulgated into law. Mayor Denis Coderre has initiated a public discussion on the matter recently. "We have to ...
Tags: plastic bags, Plastic Bags Ban
US-based Sanpellegrino Sparkling Fruit Beverages has added a new flavor to its offerings of citrus-based fruit beverages, Ficodindia e Arancia, available at Whole Foods Markets across US. The new beverage flavor is infused with prickly pear ...
Tags: Fruit Beverage, beverage flavor
WSWA Services, an affiliate of Wine & Spirits Wholesalers of America (WSWA) and Drizly, the Boston-based technology company, have entered into a collaboration agreement. With this strategic alliance, both the companies aim to provide ...
Apparel marketer PVH Corp will use Talon International’s Tekfit proprietary stretch technology in collars of its dress shirts. In a press release, Talon a supplier of zippers, apparel fasteners, trim and stretch technology ...