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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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Robin Zingone inks licensing deals in Europe, Mexico
HTT Staff, July 5, 2012Chester, Conn. - Designer Robin Zingone and Luk Internacional have signed a licensing agreement with Creaciones Euromoda SL to produce home textiles under several of Zingone's brands. 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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NYIGF's Artisan Resource to debut this summer
HTT Staff, June 11, 2012White Plains, N.Y. - The new Artisan Resource section at the New York International Gift Fair this summer has so far signed up 62 companies from 18 countries. 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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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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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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Wal-Mart wrestles with blowback from bribery probe
HTT Staff, April 23, 2012Bentonville, Ark. - Wal-Mart Stores Inc. stock was down nearly 5% at mid-day, a reaction to a New York Times investigative report yesterday that alleged Wal-Mart engaged in bribery to fuel its expansion in Mexico, potentially violating the U.S.'s Foreign Corrupt Practices Act. More
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Springs seeks financial partner for U.S. division
HTT Staff, April 4, 2012Sao Paulo, Brazil - Springs Global this morning announced it will seek a partner for its U.S. division following a difficult year in which higher raw material costs and idled capacities at its Brazilian facility impacted profitability. More
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Heimtextil goes to work on trends
HTT Staff, March 14, 2012Frankfurt, Germany - Heimtextil, the largest international home textiles trade fair, has selected the designers for its new Trendtable, which will put together trends for the 2013/14 season. More
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GLM to create artisan sourcing show-in-show
HTT Staff, January 31, 2012New York - New York International Gift Fair organizer GLM will launch an artisan production sourcing event for U.S.-based importers, direct import retailers and Called Artisan Resource, the event will run from Aug. 20-22 during the NYIGF. However, buyers will be separately credentialed. More
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Sam's Club ceo exits, other execs promoted
HTT Staff, January 20, 2012Bentonville, Ark. - Sam's Club president and ceo Brian Cornell has informed Wal-Mart Stores Inc. that he and his wife plan to move back to the Northeast for family reasons. With his departure, Rosalind (Roz) Brewer is being promoted into the position, effective Feb. 1. More
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Cairoli to head Laura Ashley in the Americas
HTT Staff, January 20, 2012Fort Mill, S.C. - Laura Ashley Inc. has named Penne Cairoli president. She will oversee licensing and ecommerce operations for North and South America. More
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Wal-Mart taps CBS exec to head ecommerce
HTT Staff, January 17, 2012San Bruno, Calif. - Wal-Mart Stores Inc. has named Neil Ashe the new president and ceo of the company's global ecommerce business. More
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Springs: Next year will be better
HTT Staff, November 16, 2011Sao Paulo, Brazil - Higher costs, slower sales and unfavorable exchange rates reduced sales and profits for Springs Global during the third quarter, but the company said it expects its performance to improve next year as new programs - including branded introductions in the United States - arrive at retail. More
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NRF: Retail Container Traffic to dip in November
HTT Staff, November 8, 2011Washington D.C. - With most holiday season merchandise already en route to store shelves, import cargo volume at the nation's major retail container ports has started to decline, resulting in a softer year-over-year forecast for November by the National Retail Federation. More
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Adesal Jacquards opens High Point showroom
HTT Staff, October 24, 2011High Point, N.C. - Adesal Jacquares, which produces fabric for the home furnishings and lifestyle categories, has for the first time opened a showroom here at the Market Suites. More
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Retail container traffic to rise 2.6% in October
HTT Staff, October 19, 2011Washington - Import cargo traffic in October, typically the peak month of the year, is forecasted to increase 2.6% this month, according to the Global Port Tracker report. More
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Senior Wal-Mart exec to retire
HTT Staff, September 28, 2011Bentonville, Ark. - Eduardo Castro-Wright, who has held several prominent executive roles since joining the company 10 years ago, will retire in July 2012. More
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