Warmer spring weather spurred continued consumer spending and activity this March. According to the National Retail Federation – the world's largest retail trade association – March retail sales, which exclude automobiles, gas ...
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China’s decelerating economy is weighing on the country’s small businesses, which account for 60% of its gross domestic product. According to a survey by China’s State Administration for Industry and Commerce, 60% of ...
US-based coal producer Walter Energy, Inc. has announced that it will begin idling its Canadian operations, including the Wolverine and Brazion coal mines in British Columbia, this month, due to the unfavorable coal pricing environment. ...
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Two members of the Furniture Industry Sustainability Programme (FISP) have been selected as winner and runner up of the prestigious Sustainability Award for the furniture industry. Premiere Furniture has been announced as the winner of ...
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Malaysian Prime Minister Dato' Sri Mohd Najib Tun Abdul Razak officiated at the groundbreaking of an integrated aroma ingredients complex, set up by BASF and PETRONAS Chemicals Group Berhad (PCG) via their joint venture company BASF ...
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The revival, reconstruction and modernization of the Angolan textile mill AfricaTextil at Benguela, which began in March 2012, is about 85 percent complete, Koichi Nagashima, the director of studies and projects of the contractor told ...
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The simple fact is we're surrounded by architectural glazing products. Whether they enable us to look outdoors, optimize indoor lighting, enhance aesthetics, or provide a much-needed measure of visibility or safety -- all should be ...
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With the aim of boosting petrochemical output and increasing employment, Iran is planning expansion of petrochemical projects in the western provinces of the country, said Mohammad Hassan Peyvandi, deputy executive manager of the National ...
In accordance with OSHA Safety Standards, any product used in the workplace must be approved by a Nationally Recognized Testing Laboratory (NRTL). This is needed to ensure that products can be used safely in the workplace. The NRTL approval ...
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The Scottish Textile & Leather Association (STLA) is pleased to announce that after extensive lobbying and discussion a new £750,000 investment has been secured from the Scottish Funding Council to help shape a bright future for the ...
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In March this year, Germany's construction sector saw its 11th straight month-on-month increase in overall activity levels. Markit's seasonally adjusted Germany Construction Purchasing Managers' Index (PMI) was at 52.5 points in March, down ...
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The Pakistani Government’s inability to fulfill the commitment of releasing Pk Rs. 188 billion for the implementation of the Textiles Policy 2009-2014, has rendered the policy ineffective, said Textiles Secretary Rukhsana Shah during ...
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Hillshire Brands, a US-based food company, plans to close its manufacturing facility in Florence, Alabama, a move which will result in about 1,100 job cuts. In a regulatory filing, the company said that continuing operations at the plant ...
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Batting for domestic silk producers, apex industry body ASSOCHAM recommended extension of anti-dumping duty on imports of raw silk from China till December 2015 in order to boost India's raw silk production. "India's silk industry is an ...
In response to the March 2014 Job Report, The National Retail Federation (NRF) today issued the following statements. "After a long, harsh winter that put many retailers at a disadvantage in terms of inventory control and staffing their ...