Captain Morgan Rum, owned by beverage alcohol producer Diageo, will expand its product range with the introduction of three new flavors. The new flavors include Captain Morgan Pineapple Rum, Captain Morgan Coconut Rum, and Captain ...
Williams Partners has announced that its expanded Geismar olefins plant has started manufacturing ethylene for sale. “This is a significant milestone achievement in our effort to restore reliable operations at our plant for the ...
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One week ahead of Spring Festival, China's firework companies are feeling heavy pressure as they face a stagnant market going into their busiest sales period, with demand shrinking amid bans on firework displays. Setting off fireworks ...
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“In 2014, we delivered 16 per cent growth in adjusted earnings per share, significantly increased return on capital, and distributed over $480 million of cash to shareholders, CEO of Avery Dennison said. CEO Dean Scarborough said, ...
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For the second fiscal quarter ended January 3, 2015, sales from continuing operations were up 4.6 per cent from the year ago quarter at apparel retailer and NASDAQ listed, Bebe Stores. Net sales from continuing operations increased 4.6 ...
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Sony has today announced a new addition to its Xperia smartphone series with the entry level Xperia E4. The device follows on from last year’s Sony Xperia E3, a budget 4G blower that proffered a low mark-up but suffered due to its ...
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General Motors is planning to build its Chevrolet brand’s $30,000 electric car Bolt at a small-car plant at Orion Township in north of Detroit. The company previously unveiled the car at the Detroit auto show and has set a ...
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Scotland is planning to launch a dairy brand this year in order to boost its sales nationally and internationally. A detailed dairy action plan will be published by Scotland Rural Affairs Secretary Richard Lochhead. This will offer ...
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January average retail price for 7W LED light bulbs (equivalent to 40W incandescent ones) in the China market decreased 6.4% on month to CNY33.4 (US$5.4), while prices for 9W models (equivalent to 60W incandescents) increased 13.5% to ...
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For its fiscal second-quarter 2015 (ended 27 December 2014), Oclaro Inc of San Jose, CA, USA (which provides components, modules and subsystems for optical communications) has reported revenue of $86.8m, down 15.6% on $102.9m a year ago and ...
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Two Thai brewers are contemplating purchase of a stake in Saigon Beer Alcohol Beverage, which is 89% owned by the Government of Vietnam. Chang beer maker Thai Beverage is planning to buy 40% of Saigon Beer for around $1bn. Singha, which ...
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A new study from one of the UK’s top money-saving brands has found that more than half of Britons (57%) chose to brave the high street to do the majority of their January sales shopping, rather than shop online. Clothing, furniture ...
Mexican baking company Grupo Bimbo's subsidiary Canada Bread has completed the acquisition of Saputo Bakery in a C$120m ($103.27m) deal. Earlier in December 2014, Canada Bread has entered into an agreement to this effect. Saputo ...
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Food distributor Sysco has agreed to divest 11 US Foods distribution centers to Performance Food Group. The move is in line with Sysco's plans to win FTC approval for its proposed merger with US Foods announced in December 2013. The ...
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Today more than ever it is vital for retailers to create a pleasant and unique shopping experience for consumers. Consumers want to be “wowed” when they are walking through a store by both the products you are selling and the ...
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