GS1 Australia officially launched the new Apparel RFID Implementation Guidelines to provide retailers and suppliers in the Australian apparel, fashion and footwear industry with best practice guidance on RFID implementation based on global ...
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WASHINGTON, D.C. – The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) announced today that Gree Electric Appliances Inc., of Zhuhai, China; Hong Kong Gree Electric Appliances Sales Co. Ltd., of Hong Kong; and Gree USA Sales Ltd., of ...
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Over 6,400 toy guns violating New York laws were sold from 2012 to 2014. Walmart, Sears and Amazon are among several New York-based retailers that have agreed to keep realistic toy guns off their shelves. The NY Times reports that the ...
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Whistler Blackcomb Holdings Inc. appointed e-commerce entrepreneur and former Sears Canada executive Michele Romanow to its Board of Directors, effective June 24. Following Romanow's appointment, the Company will have eight board members, ...
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Ireland-based paper and plastic bags firm AB Group Packaging is set to foray into the US with a manufacturing unit in Delaware. The new plant will make paper bags and industrial packaging products, and is expected to generate around 100 ...
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Cherokee Global Brands, a marketer of lifestyle brands said it has entered into a new license agreement with Sears Canada Inc. effective May 3, 2015. The multi-year agreement covers a wide range of Cherokee family lifestyle categories ...
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Goal Zero launched its Solar Ready collaboration program designed to give brands the ability to integrate Goal Zero's line of panels and power packs into future outdoor products. “From backpacks to kayaks to tents, we’re ...
For the third fiscal quarter ending November 1, 2014, retailer, Sears Holding Corp reported a marginal drop in net loss vis-a-vis the quarter ended November 2, 2013. Net loss at Sears totalled $548 million or $5.15 loss per diluted share ...
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NASDAQ listed, Sears Canada reported a 15 per cent drop from a year ago quarter in the third fiscal quarter ended, November 1, 2014. In third quarter of 2014, Sears sales reached $834.5 million, down 15 per cent from $982.3 million for ...
Tags: Sears sales, full-line store leases, Apparel
Back when Sears Holdings Corp. was more of an automotive service force with which to be reckoned, an advertised price from a Sears newspaper ad or flyer was noticed by tire and auto service retailers everywhere. With the reduction in ...
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Pre-registered buyers total more than 600 for October showcase. This year's TIA annual Fall Toy Preview runs from October 7th to 9th, with registration of buyers looking particularly healthy. Buyers from several major retailers have ...
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Sears Canada Inc. announced the opening of a new 240,000-square foot fulfillment centre located in Calgary, Alberta. The site will create approximately 200 new jobs. The Calgary fulfillment centre will be a modern operation with advanced ...
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As a result of same stores sales declining 6.8 percent, combining with closure of a few stores, overall revenue at retailer Sears Canada Inc. declined 11.9 percent year-on-year in the 13-week period ended August 2, 2014. In the second ...
Hennessy Industries Inc. announced that its BADA wheel weight division has been honored with the 2014 Partners in Transformation Award from Sears Holdings Corp. for its implementation of a closed-loop recycling program. BADA was ...
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Christopher & Banks Corporation announced that Lynn C. Derry joined the Company on July 28, 2014 as Senior Vice President, General Merchandise Manager. Ms. Derry brings more than 30 years of senior leadership in retail merchandising to ...
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