The Withers family behind 7-Eleven in Australia have acquired the Australian operating licence of Starbucks and control of the local operations of the global coffee giant. However, the Withers Group have intimated that the existing 24 ...
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Automotive supplier Continental's Chassis & Safety Division is expanding its profile to strengthening its vehicle functions and connected systems segment. Demand for complex vehicle functions and connected systems are growing rapidly. ...
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SolarAid has sold its millionth solar light to families living without electricity in rural Africa. The company’s social enterprise arm, SunnyMoney, brings clean, safe and affordable lighting to homes that would otherwise have to ...
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Innovative Food Holdings, a leading nationwide provider of specialty foods, healthcare foods, gluten free foods, and direct from source artisanal foods, to the professional foodservice market, today announced financial results for the first ...
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Faerch Plast's CSR report provides an annual review of the Group's responsible business performance during 2013. It shows how the company is adapting its business model and pursuing a strategy that delivers sustainable performance, driven ...
With surgeA transient variation in the current and/or potential at a point in the circuit. pricing creating a stir in the marketplace, some are weighing the viability of dynamic pricing as a way to build customer loyalty. That's the ...
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Quantum Fuel Systems Technologies Worldwide has signed a long-term agreement with Ryder System for the purchase and supply of complete compressed natural gas (CNG) fuel systems for trucks. With the agreement, Ryder will purchase ...
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Bernard Amos, CEO of environmental consultancy and contract management firm Helistrat, discusses the recent rise in Landfill Tax and the impact and opportunity for UK businesses Most of us probably think that when it comes to recycling we ...
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For first-quarter 2014, deposition equipment maker Aixtron SE of Aachen, Germany has reported revenue of €43.9m, down 14% on €51.1m last quarter but up 9% on €40.2m a year ago. Of total revenue, 73% (€32.1m) came from ...
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Crocs, Inc. reported earnings tumbled 78.0 percent in the first quarter, to $6.4 million, or 6 cents a share, from $29.0 million, or 33 cents, a year ago. Revenues inched up 0.2 percent to $312.4 million as strong gains in the Asia-Pacific ...
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Automotive Aftermarket Products Expo (AAPEX) co-owner associations have announced the new Service Professionals Program for the 2014 event, slated for Tuesday, Nov. 4, through Thursday, Nov. 6, at the Sands Expo Center in Las Vegas. ...
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Wolverine Worldwide reported revenue in the first quarter, as expected, declined modestly to $627.6 million, a decrease of 2.8 percent versus the prior year. Gains were tempered by continued soft traffic at retail in the U.S., the strategic ...
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Mexico-based food company Grupo LALA has posted a 69.8% increase in its Q1 2014 net income to MXN795.7m ($60.6m), compared to MXN468.6m ($35.7m) in the same quarter last year. The company reported a 6.7% rise in year-on-year sales, and ...
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For fiscal second-quarter 2014 (ending 28 March), Skyworks Solutions Inc of Woburn, MA, USA (which manufactures analog and mixed-signal semiconductors) has reported revenue of $481m, down 4.8% on $505.2m last quarter but up 13% on $425.2m a ...
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Lectra, the world leader in integrated technology solutions dedicated to industries using soft materials—fabrics, leather, technical textiles and composite materials—is pleased to announce a strategic partnership with Chinese ...
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