Computerworld-Microsoft may have accelerated plans to expand the Surface RT's retail footprint because touch-sensitive devices are the only Windows hardware flying off shelves,an analyst said yesterday. In a shift from its in-house sales ...
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Mutlifamily starts are expected to increase more than 30 percent this year,an additional 20 percent in 2013 and another 9 percent in 2014,said Kermit Baker,chief economist for the American Institute of Architects,at the recent Window and ...
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TORONTO — In its first report since becoming a public company last month, retailer the Hudson's Bay Co. said its third quarter loss widened slightly, although same store sales on both sides of the border were stronger than ...
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An article from Seeking Alpha speculates that Iraq could provide solid opportunities to oil field services firms like Baker Hughes,but points out that there are significant risks and issues that need to be addressed before international ...
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The administrator for UK baker Peters Cathedral Bakers, which went into administration last month, has sold the company to local peer Coopland & Son (Scarborough) Ltd. KPMG said today (30 July) the deal for the company, which also trades ...
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US baker Hostess Brands has indicated it will liquidate the company tomorrow (15 November) if striking employees fail to return to work this evening. The group, which manufactures brands including Nature's Pride and Wonder Bread, said it ...
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Lotus Bakeries has acquired Mondelez International's marketing and distribution rights for the Dinosaurus biscuit brand through its acquisition of Spanish baker Artiach. The Belgian baker and Spanish food group Nutrexpa jointly acquired ...
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Hershey and US baker Flowers Foods have teamed up to develop cakes for Hallowe'en in the US. The companies have launched Kandy Bar Kakes, a product they describe as "the perfect blend of cake and candy". Lines include S'mores Kandy Bar ...
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UK baker Warburtons has extended its Half & Half bread offering with the launch of a medium loaf. Half & Half Medium joins Warburton's Toastie loaf launched last month. The baker said it is hoping the launch will drive further growth in ...
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UK baker Warburtons has appointed Nestle UK's head of chocolate, Mark Simester, to the post of marketing director. Simester will join Warburtons in October, replacing Richard Hayes who left in January. Simester is well-placed to ...
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The British Fashion Council(BFC)announces 14 of London's brightest emerging talents will be receiving NEWGEN support,sponsored by TOPSHOP,to show at London Fashion Week in February 2013. NEWGEN recipients for London Fashion Week ...
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US baker Flowers Foods has reported a slight lift in third-quarter earnings, which were boosted by "solid" sales gains. In a regulatory filing yesterday (8 November) the company said net income rose to US$31.2m in the three months to 6 ...
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US baker Flowers Foods has changed its forecast for annual earnings, pointing to "heightened" competition and "challenging" trading conditions. Flowers expects adjusted earnings per share to increase by 3.5% to 8% in 2012, including the ...
Longines, a widely recognized name in sport watches and chronographs, celebrates this year its 180th Anniversary. To mark the milestone, Longines offers its fans the chance to win a Longines Saint-Imier Collection watch by answering the ...
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US egg firm Cal-Maine Foods has struck a deal to buy the commercial egg business of poultry firm Pilgrim's Pride. Cal-Maine said today (18 July) the acquisition would include two production complexes that can house 1.4m laying hens. In ...
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