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Wal-Mart sets rigorous sustainability standards for U.S. market
HTT Staff, October 25, 2012Beijing - At a sustainability event here earlier today, Wal-Mart Stores Inc. set an ambitious benchmark: by the end of 2017, 70% of goods sold in U.S. stores and Sam's Clubs will come only from suppliers that use the Sustainability Index to evaluate and disclose the sustainability of their supply chain. More
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Walmart's global e-commerce top of mind for future
HTT Staff, October 17, 2012Bentonville, Ark. - Walmart outlined the four-pronged global ecommerce strategy it's implementing to become the worldwide leader in online retailing during its 19th annual meeting for the investment community earlier this month. More
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NYIGF Artisan Resource event dates for 2013 announced
HTT Staff, October 5, 2012White Plains, NY - GLM has announced the 2013 dates for the winter and summer editions of its new Artisan Resource event within its New York International Gift Fair. More
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Maison & Objet attracts visitors from across the globe
HTT Staff, September 27, 2012Paris - The latest edition of Maison & Objet, held Sept. 7-11, attracted a total of 70,916 visitors, down 4.7% from September 2011. More
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Li & Fung, Wal-Mart amend sourcing agreement
HTT Staff, September 20, 2012Hong Kong - Direct Sourcing Group (DSG), a subsidiary of global supply chain agency Li & Fung created in 2010 to service Wal-Mart Stores Inc., has amended its contract with the retail giant. Wal-Mart's option to acquire all shares of DSG was terminated in the change. More
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Anna's Linens grandly opens three more stores in Puerto Rico
HTT Staff, September 7, 2012San Juan, P.R. - Anna's Linens knew it was going to like doing business in Puerto Rico. It just didn't know how much. More
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Williams-Sonoma expanding global reach
HTT Staff, August 22, 2012San Francisco - Williams-Sonoma Inc. is ramping up its international expansion efforts with the opening of four nameplates in Australia early next year. More
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Furtex Kenya set for November
HTT Staff, July 20, 2012Nairobi, Kenya - Furtex Kenya - International Furniture, Home Textile & Home Supplies Exhibitions will take place here in the Kenyatta International Conference Center from Nov. 8-10. More
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Philippines' Manila Fame names James Booth project director
HTT Staff, July 17, 2012New York - Home furnishings veteran James Booth has been tapped by the Philippines' export promotion authority to head its team of lifestyle designers and marketers as project director for the forthcoming Manila Furnishings and Apparel Merchandise Exchange (FAME). More
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Signature Design Archives launches library of designs,
HTT Staff, July 16, 2012Sydney, Australia - The creative duo behind print and textile specialist Signature Prints here, David and Helen Lennie have curated a new, comprehensive library of luxury print designs is calls Signature Design Archive (SDA). More
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Target unveils Canadian store opening schedule
HTT Staff, July 12, 2012Minneapolis - Target will kick off its Canadian store rollout with 25 store openings in 18 communities in Ontario. More
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NRF: Retailer container traffic expected to be up in July by 1.6%
HTT Staff, July 11, 2012Washington - Import cargo volume at the nation's major retail container ports is expected to grow 1.6% this month versus July 2011, and modest year-over-year increases are expected through the holiday season shipping cycle. More
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Global exhibitors headed to Home Textiles Sourcing Expo this month
HTT Staff, July 3, 2012New York - Exhibitor participation is up 10% for the third annual Home Textiles Sourcing Expo taking place at the Javits Center here this month. More
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MSLO taps Bukawyn to head global licensing
HTT Staff, June 4, 2012New York - As it looks to expand its brand presence beyond North America, Martha Stewart Living Omnimedia Inc. has hired Ann Casey Bukawyn as executive vice president, global licensing. More
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Robely Trading relocates
HTT Staff, June 4, 2012Concord, Ontario - Robely Trading, manufacturer of kitchen and bath accessories, has relocated its Canadian head office into a new space with a state-of-the-art showroom. More
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Heimtextil 2013 almost fully booked
HTT Staff, May 31, 2012Frankfurt, Germany - The Heimtextil international home textiles fair is nearly booked up, with participation from both new exhibitors as well as companies returning after an absence, according to show organizer Messe Frankfurt. More
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Williams-Sonoma pushes personalized marketing
HTT Staff, May 22, 2012San Francisco - Williams-Sonoma Inc. is moving aggressively with technology that personalizes the offerings that pop up when a consumer visits one of its web sites as well as promotions sent through email. More
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Showtime debuts new intl pavilions
HTT Staff, May 11, 2012High Point, N.C. - Next month's Showtime fabric show here next month will feature three new international pavilions with 21 companies from Turkey, Taiwan and China making their U.S. show debuts. More
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NRF: Retailer container traffic increases expected through Back-to-School season
HTT Staff, May 8, 2012Washington - While May will be a flat month compared to a year ago, import cargo volume at the nation's major retail container ports is expected to see solid year-over-year increases through this summer and the back-to-school season. More
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Z Gallerie partners with International Checkout to sell overseas
Alex Lemonde-Gray, May 7, 2012Van Nuys, Calif. - Home accents retailer Z Gallerie has partnered with International Checkout to handle the retailer's overseas operations including shipping, customer service and returns, the companies said. More
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