Facebook has proposed a new model for designing servers that it says will give businesses more choice in selecting components and a smarter way to upgrade systems when needs change, though it remains to be seen how widely its method will be ...
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Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. announced that Enrique Ostalé, president and CEO of Walmart Chile, formerly D&S, has been named executive vice president, president and CEO of Walmart Latin America, where he will oversee Walmart’s ...
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LYCRA brand owner INVISTA is delighted to announce that it has joined the Sustainable Apparel Coalition (SAC). The SAC is a group representing more than 60 leading apparel and footwear brands, retailers, suppliers, nonprofits and ...
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Despite the lingering market pessimism which may last through 2013 and bring even greater challenges to LED lighting companies, the anticipation of a growing market share for LED lighting gives reason for optimism. Bridgelux The market ...
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Tesco has expanded the range of foods available under its eatwell line at Fresh & Easy stores in the US, even as the retailer considers selling the struggling unit. New products joining the range include a soy ginger salmon steamer, ...
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One Laptop Per Child is back in the tablet race, announcing a new 7-inch tablet with the Android OS that will be sold commercially and include its learning software. The XO Tablet was announced at the International CES show in Las Vegas. ...
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Target Corp.said on Tuesday it will match on a year-round basis the prices found on the websites of key rivals Amazon.com Inc, Best Buy Co Inc , Wal-Mart Stores Inc. and Toys R Us, its latest tactic to hold onto shoppers focused on price. ...
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Computerworld - Apple today boasted that its iOS App Store has passed the 40-billion-download mark, and posted a record two billion downloads last month alone. Apple's December number bolsters the notion that across-the-board app ...
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What is ‘The Hub’? The Hub is an interactive resource center that offers multiple social media and informational opportunities for ProMat visitors. Located in the center of the ProMat 2013 show floor, The Hub features a social ...
Wal-Mart has appointed Lev Khasis to the post of president and chief executive of new formats at Wal-Mart International, in a move the retail giant indicated would enhance its ability to develop new formats. Khasis has worked at Wal-Mart ...
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Welspun India Ltd., a part of the $ 3.5 billion Welspun Group announced that the merger scheme has come into effect. The consolidated results post merger, for FY 2012 has also been announced. The High Court of Gujarat at Ahmedabad by its ...
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Computerworld - Apple's rumored November launch of a smaller, less-expensive iPad will put the company in a tight spot -- tighter than usual -- if it's not able to build up and maintain adequate supplies through the holiday season, analysts ...
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Nebraska Furniture Mart has acquired an additional office building here for its corporate headquarters, whose staff will be expanded as the retailer prepares to open its big new store in Dallas in 2015, the Omaha World-Herald reports. The ...
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Computerworld - General Motors, which is insourcing the majority of its IT work, Friday said it is hiring 500 IT positions in Austin to staff a new "innovation center." The announcement is part of far-reaching GM plan to hire as many as ...
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Google on Monday said that iOS users had downloaded more than 10 million copies of its revamped Maps app in the first two days of availability. Google launched Maps late last Wednesday, returning the app to the iPhone after a three-month ...