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Crate & Barrel takes ecommerce international
HTT Staff, July 14, 2011Chicago - Crate & Barrel has become the latest U.S. retailer to move into international ecommerce, now shipping to more than 90 countries and billing in more than 40 currencies. More
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Retail container traffic flat
HTT Staff, July 12, 2011Washington - Although the summer import cargo volume at major U.S. ports is holding steady with last year, traffic is expected to climb in the fall, according to the monthly Global Port Tracker report released today by the National Retail Federation and Hackett Associates. More
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Macys.com goes international
HTT Staff, June 27, 2011New York - Macys.com will expand its recently launched international ecommerce pilot program to 91 countries in Africa, Asia, Australia, the Caribbean, Europe, the Middle East and North and South America. More
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Li & Fung announces five acquisitions
HTT Staff, June 22, 2011Hong Kong - Multi-national trading house Li & Fung limited has signed three acquisitions for its trading network and two for its distribution network that will add revenues of $660 million and $80 million, respectively. More
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NRF: Retail container traffic close to flat through July
HTT Staff, June 16, 2011Washington D.C. - Import cargo volume at the nation's major retail container ports is expected to remain at about the same levels as last year through July before it starts to resume increases later this summer, according to the monthly Global Port Tracker report released today by the National Retail Federation and Hackett Associates. More
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Yarn trafficking legislation proposed
HTT Staff, June 14, 2011Washington - Three of North Carolina's members of Congress plan to reintroduce the Textiles Enforcement and Security Act, which aims to assist the domestic textiles industry by going after illegal yarn trafficking. More
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Williams-Sonoma ecommerce goes international
Retail Editor 2, June 13, 2011San Francisco - Williams-Sonoma has launched an international ecommerce business available in more than 75 countries and able to handle purchases in more than 40 currencies. More
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Proposte sees boost in US attendance
HTT Staff, June 7, 2011Como, Italy - The most recent edition of the Proposte fair for high-end fabrics and curtains, held last month, reported a 21% increase in U.S. visitors. More
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Global Home Show Set For Fall NY Market
HTT Staff, May 19, 2011New York - The Global Home Show, sponsored by Home Textiles Today and created as a destination for international companies looking to exhibit at the New York Home Fashions market, has opened for exhibitor registration. More
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NRF: Retail container traffic to be up 9% in April
HTT Staff, April 11, 2011Washington D.C. - Pointing to a potentially improving economic trend, import cargo volume at the nation's major retail container ports is expected to be up 9% this month over April 2010, said the National Retail Federation. More
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Declining U.S. share hits Springs Global profit
HTT Staff, April 1, 2011Sao Paulo, Brazil - Stronger sales in Brazil and better overall margins weren't able to offset declining U.S. business in fiscal 2010for Springs Global, which swung to a loss of about $10.5 million for the year compared to a profit of roughly $25.2 million last year. More
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Retail container traffic to increase double digits this month
HTT Staff, March 7, 2011Washington - Import cargo volume at the nation's major retail container ports is expected to be up 11% in March over the same month last year, said the monthly Global Port Tracker report released today by the National Retail Federation and Hackett Associates. More
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Wal-Mart creates Global Consumer Insights team
HTT Staff, February 15, 2011Bentonville, Ark. - Wal-Mart Stores Inc. has established a Global Consumer Insights division to help Walmart and Sam's Club identify consumer trends, assess the needs of customers in various global markets and create analytical tools to support the business. More
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NRF: Retail container traffic to be up 6% in first half of 2011
HTT Staff, February 14, 2011Washington D.C. - Demonstrating retailers' optimism about business conditions in the at least in the near term, import cargo volume at the nation's major retail container ports is expected to be up 11% in February over the same month last year and 6% in the first half of 2011 versus a year ago. More
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Walmart turns focus to sustainability efforts in its Latin American markets
HTT Staff, February 4, 2011Miami - Walmart sees much growth potential for itself in the Spanish-speaking market and intends to use its sustainability expertise to help further develop and fuel its business regionally in the coming years, noted the retail giant's Latin American ceo Eduardo Solozano earlier this week during his speech at the annual "Outlook of the Americas" luncheon hosted by the Association of American Chambers of Commerce (AACCLA). More
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Heimtextil attendance up 3%
HTT Staff, January 18, 2011Frankfurt, Germany - The visitor count at last week's Heimtextil show rose 3%, with exhibitors up 5%, according to show organizer Messe Frankfurt. More
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Retail Container Traffic to be Up 9% in December, 17% for the 2010
HTT Staff, December 15, 2010Washington D.C. - On the heels of its announcement that it was raising its holiday sales forecast due to better-than-expected results, the National Retail Federation said it has found further proof of an improving economy: increasing import cargo volume. More
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Springs Global sees Brazil market grow, North American sales decline
HTT Staff, November 24, 2010Sao Paulo, Brazil - Springs Global suffered sales declines in most of its segments, particularly in bath and utility bedding, at the hands of the poor performance of its U.S. business during the company's third quarter. More
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Unifi to officially open Central American plant
HTT Staff, November 22, 2010Greensboro, N.C. - Fiber manufacturer Unifi on Dec. 2 will hold a ribbon cutting in El Salvador to mark the opening of Unifi Central America. More
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Heimtextil to exhibit work from young designers
HTT Staff, October 19, 2010Frankfurt, Germany - The organizers of the Heimtextil international home textiles trade show will add a new component to the 2011 fair - Campus, an exhibition featuring the work of young designers from 13 countries. More
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