Bank of China, one of China's big four state-owned commercial banks, has stated in a report that China's gross domestic product (GDP) growth is expected to rebound to 7.8 percent in the third quarter of this year, amid acceleration of ...
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Industry veteran Stewart Goldsmith is returning to Kryptonite as national sales manager after more than 10 years with Todson Inc. Goldsmith was previously Kryptonite's director of specialty and retail sales. "We are thrilled to have ...
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Security systems integrator Tyco Integrated Security (TycoIS) has collaborated with Perrigo Nutritionals to develop a theft-resistant infant formula container for The Kroger Company, a retailer in the US. Infant formula company Perrigo ...
Retailers and consumer packaged goods (CPG) companies today are dealing with new rules of consumer engagement as they seize opportunities from advanced technology and the digitally connected consumer, according to the 2013 Financial ...
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The Office for National Statistics (ONS) released official retail figures confirming strong sales performance from UK retailers in May. While the weather and general economic conditions continued to provide a challenge, the ONS numbers ...
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The organic intimate apparel business is steadily gaining momentum among women who want to avoid hazardous chemicals and toxins in their clothing. Organic underwear has become a staple in many consumers’ wardrobes and it is apparent ...
Dany Sfeir PLANO, Texas — Specialty sleep producer Dormeo Octaspring has hired former Tempur-Pedic executive Dany Sfeir as its chief marketing officer for North American operations, a new position. Sfeir has more than 20 years of ...
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The sporting goods segment generated a 1.8% sales gain in May to $6,906 million on an unadjusted basis, and 4.2% increase for the first five months of 2013 to $33,939 million. Clothing and accessory store sales were 3.8% higher in May on an ...
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The average retail prices in clothing and textile sector of Brazil have shown a positive change of 10.2 percent year-on-year in April 2013, according to a report released by the Brazilian Institute of Geography and Statistics (IBGE). The ...
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In May 2013, the total retail sales of consumer goods reached 1,888.6 billion yuan, up by 12.9 percent year-on-year (nominal growth rate. The real growth rate was 12.1 percent. The follows are nominal growth rates if there’s no ...
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Retail sales showed positive momentum to varying degrees in May, according to data released today by the United States Department of Commerce and the National Retail Federation (NRF). Commerce reported that May retail sales at $421.1 ...
Oil futures accelerated a bullish climb shortly ahead of the 2:30 p.m. EDT (1830 GMT) NYMEX market settle to close Thursday sharply higher amid rising equities and a weaker dollar. ICE July Brent expired up 76 cents at $104.25/b, after ...
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Improved consumer confidence and spending helped drive retail sales in May. According to the National Retail Federation, the world’s largest retail trade association, May retail sales (excluding automobiles, gas stations and ...
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Hudson's Bay Company reported its results for the 13-week period ended May 4, 2013 (the "first quarter"). The first quarter was characterized by strong same-store sales growth at Hudson's Bay, partially offset by a low single digit ...
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Carl Zeiss today announced NVIDIA? 3DTV Play? compatibility and a headtracker gaming accessory for its cinemizer? OLED (organic light-emitting diode) multimedia video glasses that allows gamers to explore in an immersive environment through ...
Tags: Consumer Electronics, Electronics, 3D TV