The Grib diamond mine in Russia, owned by the somewhat unlikely candidate of oil supplier Lukoil, is arguably the most prospective of the new generation of diamond mines. Therefore, its launch of commercial mining earlier this year and the ...
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Apparel retailer Gap Inc, has promoted two of its senior executives as presidents of two of its brands, Gap and Banana Republic. Jeff Kirwan, who currently serves as president of greater China for Gap Inc, will become global president for ...
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India’s minister of state (independent charge) of textiles Santosh Kumar Gangwar has directed the Cotton Corporation of India (CCI) to make online payments to farmers’ directly into their bank accounts as envisaged under the ...
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Net revenue in the first half of fiscal year 2014-15 ending September 30, 2014 skyrocketed 187 per cent from the same period of 2013-14 at Indian online fashion retailer, Jabong. According to Germany based Rocket Internet, which has a ...
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Ecommerce sales in the third quarter of 2014 accounted for 6.6 per cent of total retail sales, on adjusted for seasonal variation but not for price changes basis, the Census Bureau of the US Department of Commerce has announced. During ...
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American Swan, the online shopping site in India, has signed on Indian model and film actress Kriti Sanon as the face of its latest trend-led fast fashion range for the youth, As Original. The 24-year-old will appear in both digital and ...
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The launch follows survey results suggesting that children only know nine in 100 of their social network connections. LeapFrog has launched a new online safety guide, designed to help parents keep their children safe while browsing the ...
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Exclusive UK distributor Karen Wood is now on the lookout for independent stores to partner with. Strider Sports International has appointed Karen Wood as the exclusive UK distributor for its Strider balance bikes. Wood has worked with ...
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French dairy producer Lactalis International has offered to buy the Egypt-based dairy firm Arab Dairy for LE66 ($9.20) per share. This new offer marks the highest price for share compared to the other potential buyers including Saudi ...
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The firm is now forecasting sales in excess of $1m for 2015/16 and reports strong response to its magic sets from children and parents alike. Marvin’s Magic has conjured an international following, with reports of annual sales for ...
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The firm has teamed with The Autism Project to launch ToyBox Tools, offering carers and educators ways to engage children with the power of play. Hasbro has launched a new online resource to help make play easier and more accessible for ...
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Home24, Europe’s largest online furniture shop, has launched in Italy, and has also presented its half-year figures for the first half of 2014. Home24 reports positive business development and continues to expand its strong market ...
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As part of its expanding multi-channel business, House of Fraser has launched an early morning delivery to enable customers to receive online orders before they leave for work. House of Fraser will initially launch the early morning ...
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Jerome Lentz of Challenger Lifts in Louisville, Ky. was elected chairman of the ALI board for 2015. Jerome Lentz of Challenger Lifts in Louisville, Ky. was elected chairman of the Automotive Lift Institute (ALI) board of directors for ...
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Leatherman Tool Group Inc. is recalling about 8,000 of its Leap children's multi-tool because the lock mechanism on the optional knife blade can inadvertently release the blade, posing a laceration hazard. The Portland, OR company has ...
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