French chocolate and pastry makers are opposing the government's recent proposal to impose health warnings on cakes and chocolates in an attempt to curb rising obesity in the country. The new proposal requires companies to introduce ...
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Summer Las Vegas Market which runs through July 31, 2014 – welcomed a growing number of buyers from an increasingly diverse range of U.S. regions and countries, drawn by the Market’s dramatically expanding and enriched ...
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Lifestyle brand UGG Australia announced the launch of its first global brand marketing campaign called "THIS IS UGG." The campaign debuted on August 18th around the world. "THIS IS UGG" is designed to connect with consumers on emotional ...
Driven by strong performances at its Anthropologie and Free People brands, NASDAQ-listed Urban Outfitters, Inc., a garment retailer was able to post record sales in the fiscal quarter ending July 31, 2014. Net sales for the second quarter ...
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Valley furniture shoppers will be surprised to see what La-Z-Boy has in store for North Scottsdale residents. The iconic brand and locally owned furniture company, EBCO Inc. dba La-Z-Boy Arizona, will reopen its North Scottsdale Store on ...
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Overall recovery continues with like for like sales up 1.7 per cent in July. BDO's monthly High Street Sales Tracker has shown that like for like sales on the UK High Street for July grew by 1. 7 per cent on the previous year. Fashion ...
AvaTech, a new technology company focused on developing snow safety solutions, has appointed Backbone Media to manage its public relations strategy. "Backbone has the experience and expertise in the snowsports industry, as well as the ...
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Wolverine, the work, outdoor and lifestyle brand, named Linda Brunzell as vice president of global marketing Wolverine Brand. In this position, Brunzell will be responsible for Wolverine’s global marketing efforts, as well as leading ...
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The Consumer Electronics Association (CEA) plans to launch the Sports Tech Marketplace, a showcase of the latest in sports technology set to debut at the 2015 International CES (Consumer Electronics Show.) Presented by the Sports & Fitness ...
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Skechers has signed model, actress and television presenter Kelly Brook to appear globally in the footwear company’s multi-platform marketing and social media campaigns through 2015. The British-born star will become a new face for ...
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Crocs, Inc. hit reverse Tuesday, saying it will trim its product line, close stores, cut back on direct investment overseas and focus on efficiency. The latest restructuring plan coincided with release of the company’s financial ...
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Competitor Group, Inc. (CGI) named Meb Keflezighi its first vice president of running, effective immediately. With more than 22 U.S. National Championships and a silver medal from the 2004 Olympic Marathon in Athens, Keflezighi is the ideal ...
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Academy Sports + Outdoors will open four stores in the Orlando, FL area in 2015. The four stores will be located in Kissimmee, Lake Mary, Waterford Lakes and Melbourne. In addition, Academy has formed a multi-year partnership with the Univ. ...
Authentic Brands Group, LLC (ABG), the parent of Prince, Spyder and TapOut, has agreed to acquire certain assets of Collective Licensing International, LLC, including Airwalk, Hind, Vision Street Wear, and Above The Rim. Terms were not ...
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Delta Apparel, Inc. reported earnings fell 45 percent in the third quarter ended June 28, to $2.2 million, or 27 cents per share, from $4.0 million or 48 cents, a year ago. Revenues were down 7.6 percent to $123.5 million from $133.6 ...
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