China is known as a state of etiquette and ceremonies. Many proverbs have been passed down from generation to generation such as 'civility costs nothing' or 'courtesy demands reciprocity' and so on. For instance, there is an interesting ...
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According to independent research from private label software specialist Trace One, more than 80% of consumers stated that packaging could mislead them to make unhealthy food purchases, leading them to obesity. In the Trace One ...
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Global trade activity saw a steep dip from September to October, according to data released by Panjiva, an online search engine with detailed information on global suppliers and manufacturers. U.S.-bound waterborne shipments, which were ...
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Cache Inc., a specialty chain of women’s apparel stores, reported results for the thirteen (third quarter) and thirty-nine week periods (first nine months) ended September 29, 2012. For the 13-week period ended September 29, 2012: ...
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New men’s suit label ADDISON & PARK has officially premiered its first line for Autumn/Winter. Every suit has been hand cut, hand sewn, hand canvassed, hand lined, and hand finished. Every step of this sartorial symphony was performed ...
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UK retail sales values were up 1.5% on a like-for-like basis from September 2011, when they were up 0.3% on the preceding year. On a total basis, sales were up 3.4%, against a 2.5% rise in September 2011. The recovery from last month was ...
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Ted Baker releases interim results for the 28 weeks ended 11 August 2012. • Retail sales up 15.4% on a 12.6% increase in average retail square footage - UK and European retail sales up 7.9% to £74.7m - US retail sales ...
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Unifi Inc.released preliminary operating results for its first fiscal quarter ended September 23,2012.The Company reported net income of$2.3 million,or$0.11 per share,which increased compared to net income of$0.3 million,or$0.01 per ...
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JoS.A.Bank Clothiers Inc.announces that net income for the third quarter of fiscal year 2012 decreased 11.2%to$13.3 million as compared with net income of$15.0 million for the third quarter of fiscal year 2011.Diluted earnings per share for ...
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The private sector's failure to adapt to the demands of social media poses a threat to the bottom line and creates a risk of reputational damage, according to data released by KPMG. A survey of more than 1,000 business executives revealed ...
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Generally speaking, Chinese people preserve many deep-rooted folk customs during the first month after childbirth. "No hair-washing." "Consume as much tonic food as you can." These beliefs have been embedded in our heart. It seems a very ...
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ANYWHERE,California,United States of America(Free-Press-Release.com)October 30,2012--The California Department of Motor Vehicles has jumped the gun on STAR smog inspection requirements and has started requesting vehicle owners visit STAR ...
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USA - A Jands Vista L5 console was chosen by Chicago based lighting designer, Robb Jibson of So, Midwest Inc. to control lighting and media for multi-platinum selling rockers, Incubus. Sharing the headline of the North American 2012 Honda ...
Production equipment order cancellations and push-outs by solar manufacturers during 2012 exceeded US$3 billion by the end of third-quarter 2012, according to NPD Solarbuzz. This has resulted in a significant reduction in order backlogs ...
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Glassware veteran Corning (NYSE: GLW ) has fallen on hard times lately. Is it time to give up on the stock, or will Corning have a banana and a comeback? The stock has lost 18% of its value in just over a month. The slide was punctuated ...