Global automation supplier Swisslog is celebrating the recent sale of its 1,000th AutoStore robot. The autonomous robot, which sits on the top of an aluminum grid as part of the innovative storage system, was sold to Competec as part of ...
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Australia Post has launched a new service called ShopMate, just in time for Christmas and opening the door to US online stores for local shoppers, and no doubt driving to despair more Australian retailers. ShopMate is said to be “a ...
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Phoenix Footwear Group, Inc., the parent of Trotters and SoftWalk, reported sales from continuing operations for the third quarter increased $794,000 or 14.3 percent to $6.4 million compared to $5.6 million for the third quarter of fiscal ...
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This year’s Dream Toys Top 12 toys were unveiled this morning at the inaugural event held in Marylebone, London. Celebrating the products predicted to make the biggest splash this season, doors were opened to the crowds of national ...
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Products from Mattel, Hasbro, Jakks, VTech, Character Options, Vivid, LEGO and Spin Master all named in top 12. The DreamToys list has been announced by The Toy Retailers Association. The list is the most accurate predictive list of which ...
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The electronics specialist has seen 'phenomenal growth' in the toy sector this year. Toys are playing a pivotal role in the future of business for UK electronics specialist Maplin. Over the last year, the retailer – which deals in ...
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Spy Inc. reported third quarter sales were $11.0 million in 2014, an increase of 8.1 percent or $0.8 million more than in the third quarter of 2013. The increase in net sales was primarily driven by strong goggle sales and continued growth ...
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When Into Lighting started to design a lighting scheme for the French fashion house Jitrois on London’s Sloane Street, it knew it had to come up with a model that was as elegant, individual and impeccably executed as the clothes it ...
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Providence, R.I.--The Cultured Pearl Association of America has named the winners of the 2014-2015 International Pearl Design Contest. The IPDC recognizes pearl jewelry in nine categories: the President’s Award, the Luster Award, ...
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Footwear importers paid $2.5 billion in duties in 2012 ad the US imported billion pairs of shoes. Three areas could provide the footwear the footwear industry with duty relief. The Affordable Footwear Act would reduce tariffs by ...
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Award-winning Harrison Spinks, one of the UK's most established and innovative bed makers, has launched Spink & Edgar Upholstery, which will use Harrison Spinks' leading spring technology in its new sofa range. Spink & Edgar Upholstery ...
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Sorel opened its first-ever seasonal branded retail store at 345 W. 14th St. in Manhattan’s Meatpacking District. The new store will open on October 30 and offer Sorel’s extensive range of stylish, protective fall and winter ...
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Craghoppers, the U.K.-based outdoor apparel company, has joined Grassroots Outdoor Alliance as a vendor partner. "We're really excited about becoming a vendor partner with the Grassroots Outdoor Alliance,” said Craghoppers North ...
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The firm has launched its Rosette Stockists campaign to celebrate the early success of the range. DKL is expecting big things from its latest range of Breyer Model Horses, predicting the brand to ‘go from strength to strength in ...
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The JCB 86C-1 Midi Excavator and JCB JS330 Excavator were revealed at the construction themed adventure park, Diggerland. Tomy has bolstered its Britains Farm Toys offering with the launch of two iconic JCB earth movers. The latest ...
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