The average bicycle retail store earns annual pre-tax profit of 5.5 percent, but the top 25 percent bring home nearly three times that. Is this really possible? If so, how do they do it? Aggressive marketing? Super staff training? ...
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Fruit juice manufacturer Fruitime and Nampak Liquid Cartons in South Africa have jointly launched a new 330ml and 2l Pure-pak carton. Designed to meet consumer demand for a smaller container, the 330ml mini diamond curve carton allows the ...
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Samsung Canada last night announced that it is providing Canadians with a new line of refrigerators offering best in-class features that deliver style and sophistication to the kitchen. Debuting in Toronto at Momofuku, Samsung's new T9000 ...
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Now that developers have had a few days to delve into the iOS 7 beta, it's becoming clear that the iPhone version of the software could prove beneficial to enterprises. Many members of the 120-person development team at Solstice Mobile in ...
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Nvidia's Shield is complementary to gaming consoles for now, but the company hopes that wide adoption of Android gaming ultimately could make the $349 handheld an alternative to Xbox and PlayStation. Nvidia Shield gaming handheld front ...
In merchandise that makes the most of torsion springs, superior good quality spring building is essential. The spring system may be the critical factor within numerous prevalent household items these kinds of as garage doors and garments ...
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Last week, members of West Virginia's School Building Authority unanimously agreed to require shatterproof glass in new school construction as part of an effort aimed at stopping intruders from gaining access to schools and giving emergency ...
The world's manufacturers of sewing and clothing equipment and technical textile machinery are embarking on the second edition of Texprocess, the leading international fair, which will be opening its doors in Frankfurt from 10 to 13 June. ...
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French electric vehicle (EV) manufacturer Mia-Electric is planning to launch its EVs in the UK market in summer 2013. Current official British Mia-Electric importer, Venture Automotive Holdings will perform the operations under the name ...
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The Canadian Electricity Association (CEA)—whose members generate, transmit and distribute electrical energy—has proclaimed June as National Electricity Month in Canada (not to be confused with Electrical Safety Month). In ...
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Japanese automaker Toyota has unveiled the new 2014 Corolla, 11th generation version of its Corolla Sedan in the US. Available in four grades including L, LE, S, and the new LE Eco grade, the new vehicle will be made available in two ...
The West Virginia School Building Authority (SBA) recently approved a safety measure that will require new schools built in the state to have shatter-resistant glass, according to SBA executive director Mark Manchin. "The SBA voted to ...
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At The Fresh Market, shoppers can catch not only a delectable aroma but also the hint of classical music in the air. When the specialty grocery retailer decided to test updated indoor lighting at its new stores—to be followed by ...
Tags: GE LED Lamps, Lighting
Net income declined 11% to $34,515,000 from $39,860,000 for the period ended May 4 and included a $0.25 a share impact, largely related to inventory reserve, for the retailer’s foray into luxury merchandise. Revenues rose 8% to ...
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The largest U.S. full-line sporting goods retailer with an estimated 8.5% market share from nearly $6 billion in FY12 revenues and a five-year CAGR of 8% on sales, has four clear goals—reaching a double-digit operating margin; ...
Tags: sporting goods, Citigroup