From the outside, it's hard to imagine that the Flexan Corp. facility in an unassuming neighborhood in Chicago serves as the headquarters for a thriving global enterprise. But the 65,000-sq.-ft. complex not only houses production for the ...
ECCO's CEO, Dieter Kasprzak, has announced that the company delivered its best ever results in 2013. "We expect 2014 to show increased revenue and profitability" "It's a very pleasing performance," he said. "We have been successful in ...
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Kelly-Moore Paints, the leading premium paint manufacturer and retailer in the western United States, announced its agreement with four manufacturers to offer a targeted assortment of specialized coatings through its retail stores. From ...
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London businesses and politicians have called on the government to scrap a planned hike in alcohol taxes to give the capital’s hospitality sector a boost. Pubs, producers, MPs and retailers joined the TaxPayers' Alliance and the ...
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The 19th Young Package awards open for entries on March 14. The competition, for young designers up to 30 years of age, has been promoted by Model Obaly, one of the largest package manufacturers in the Czech Republic, since 1996. The ...
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The CEO of Ecco said the family-owned Danish shoemaker was able to increase operating margins in 2013 despite rapidly growing leather and labor costs and production constraints related to a fire a 2011 fire that destroyed its factory in ...
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The appointment of Mark Newton-Jones follows the news of former CEO Simon Calver's departure from the firm last month. Baby and parent specialist Mothercare Plc has appointed former Group CEO of Shop Direct Mark Newton-Jones as its ...
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Big box warehouse retailer Costco's US parent company, Costco Wholesale Corporation, has reported its sales and earnings for the second quarter of its fiscal year (ending 31 August 2014) and for the half year to 16 February 2014. Net ...
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Skate bearings generally last a long time and require little maintenance. If you ride them in the rain or through some puddles then it might be a good idea afterwards to give them a strip and regrease just to stop them rusting too fast. ...
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Marketing push, Disney Junior sponsorship and success of Number Train all attributed to lift. LEGO Duplo is looking to build on the growth it achieved in 2013, with a raft of marketing activity planned for this year as well as ten new ...
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Indie reports uplift in dress up and accessories sales through the annual event. If you have spotted a gaggle of Harry Potters at the local toy shop or a group of Peter Pans skipping through the town centre, there's no need to panic, it's ...
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When I first saw the Pramac S 2800 I was a bit perplexed by its simplicity. ?It is basically just an engine, an alternator and a handle. ?That simplicity is what gives it the ultimate portability. ?The unit weighs in at 71 lbs which makes ...
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German automaker Daimler has commenced the production of its Mercedes-Benz V-Class MPVs at its plant in Vitoria, Spain. This move is a part of the company's growth strategy and strengthens the van plant in the division's global production ...
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Xicato has revealed that it grew its year-on-year revenues by 43 per cent in 2013. The venture-backed company, which develops and sells LED modules to global lighting manufacturers, cited growth in the retail segment as one of the factors ...
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RAK Ceramics Begins its 2014 Road Shows Published on : Tuesday, February 18, 2014 RAK Ceramics has started the New Year with a strategy to expand its European trade fair portfolio. The organisation will be showcasing its latest ...
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