The CEO of Ecco said the family-owned Danish shoemaker was able to increase operating margins in 2013 despite rapidly growing leather and labor costs and production constraints related to a fire a 2011 fire that destroyed its factory in ...
Tags: Sporting Goods, Recreation
Big box warehouse retailer Costco's US parent company, Costco Wholesale Corporation, has reported its sales and earnings for the second quarter of its fiscal year (ending 31 August 2014) and for the half year to 16 February 2014. Net ...
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China's iron ore import prices are likely to come under pressure in March, as the expected increase in domestic steel output is unlikely to offset the impact of persistent iron ore oversupply in China, the China Iron & Steel Association ...
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Lextar Electronics has reported it consolidated revenues for the fourth quarter of 2013 reached NT$3.32 billion (US$109.55 million). The company's consolidated gross margin was 10.1%, while net profit for the fourth quarter was NT$33 ...
Tags: Lights, Lighting, Electronics, LED, LED Lighting
Tetra Pak, the world leader in food processing and packaging solutions, today announces that the company made strong progress in 2013 towards its 2020 environmental targets, focusing on developing sustainable products, reducing ...
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John Lewis Partnership plc announces Unaudited results for 52 weeks to 25 January 2014. Financial Highlights -Gross sales exceed £10bn for the Partnership, £6bn for Waitrose and £4bn for John Lewis -Revenue ...
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Quiksilver, Inc. announced financial results for the fiscal 2014 first quarter ended January 31, 2014. Fiscal 2014 First Quarter Review: The following comparisons refer to results of continuing operations for the first quarter of ...
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L.L.Bean announced a positive close to its 2013 fiscal year. On the basis of the business performance for 2013, the company announced its intent to pay 8% performance bonuses to approximately 5,000 full and part-time employees. ...
Keen Footwear teamed up with Portland-based Widmer Brothers Brewing to launch a limited-edition, small-batch beer to raise awareness and membership for the Portland Bicycle Transportation Alliance. The Full Fender Brown Ale debuted Tuesday, ...
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The data breach at Target Corp. that exposed millions of credit card numbers has focused attention on the patchwork of state consumer notification laws in the U.S. and renewed a push for a single national standard. Most U.S. states have ...
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Twice as many businesses intend to increase their levels of capital investment in the months ahead compared to those which will reduce their spending, with Australia’s record low borrowing costs and steady levels of confidence about ...
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Dorel Industries reported that its Recreational/Leisure Segment lost $5.4 million after mostly non-cash restructuring charges that reduced its overall earnings by about half. Dorel warned investors in early February that continued ...
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Sharp’s Mark Viken presents one of the in-store Q+ demo displays that are going out now to authorized retail storefronts. Related Sharp Sharp Turns Profit, Posts Higher Sales Sharp Knox Back With Sharp Sharp Bluetooth Blossoms In ...
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Food packaging is not dangerous, Australian experts have said Australian experts have reassured Australians that the chemicals in plastic food packaging are not harmful to human health. Dr Ian Musgrave, a Senior Lecturer in the Faculty ...
Tags: Food Packaging Chemicals, chemicals in plastic food packaging
Skullcandy Inc., which has been terminating off-price dealers in bid to protect its brand, reported sharp declines in net sales and operating income in the fourth quarter. The Park City, UT maker of audio accessories said net sales fell ...
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