Devi Kroell may still be fresh from feting her new Madison Avenue flagship store, but the designer known for her exotic skins is gearing up for another big project next month: the runway. Her company, which launched in 2004, debuted ready-to-wear for spring 2009.
Read MoreHALO/Lee Wayne Announces Additions to Sales Team
On January 4, 2010, Sterling, Illinois-based HALO/Lee Wayne announced the addition of several new account executives. Joining in the Midwest region are Heather Johnson, Mary Wickstrom and Leigh Roberson. New to the Western region is Gus McConnell, and joining the Southern region is Tim Johnson. Northeastern region additions include Jane Heimbecker, Barry Kahan and Mo Lajterman.
Read MoreBag Makers Launches New Web site
Union, Illinois-based Bag Makers has launched an entirely new version of its Web site. Layout and architecture are completely redesigned, making it even more user-friendly. The site will also feature a page-turning edition of its print catalog, enhanced product presentations and, coming later in January, a virtual flyer and virtual proofing marketing tool.
Read MoreBain Capital Completes Acquisition of BELLSYSTEM24
On November 14, 2009, Citigroup Capital Partners Japan Ltd., a subsidiary of Citi, entered into a tender offer agreement with an affiliate of Bain Capital under which it received cash consideration for its 93.5% stake in BELLSYSTEM24. The total transaction was valued at approximately 100 billion yen (equivalent to US$1.1 billion), making it the largest buyout in Japan in nearly two years.
Read MoreChinese Output Hits Record as Asian Production Rises (Reuters)
Factories in Asia stepped up production in December, with China’s output growing at its fastest pace on record, a private purchasing managers’ index showed Monday. The index suggests that economic activity is gathering pace in the region that is leading the global recovery.
Read MoreSourcery LLC and E-Dentity Solutions Inc. Merge
New York-based Sourcery and Chicago-based E-Dentity Solutions today announced to merge and continue under the name ‘Sourcery Solutions’. Sourcery Solutions will operate out of the former Chicago and New York offices, office addresses remain unchanged.
Read More7 New Year’s resolutions for your career (CNN Money)
If you’re like many of Katy Piotrowski’s clients, the past year of economic chaos and workplace uncertainty has caused you to forget about career advancement and focus instead on just surviving. That’s a natural response, of course.
Read MoreLightInTheBox.com Launches TwitVantage Program on Christmas
While snowstorms caused unexpected delays for travel and gift delivery in many areas across the globe over Christmas, Twitter users at LightInTheBox.com enjoyed faster order fulfillment with Bejing-based LightInTheBox.com’s new TwitVantage Program aimed exclusively at Twitter users.
Read MoreAsk an Expert: Top 10 Trends in Small Business for 2010 (USA Today)
As has become a tradition now, this is the time of year when I offer my annual look at the top 10 trends in small business. While not a prediction column, there is by necessity a tad of prediction in it, since trends, by their very nature, are gathering forces.
Read MoreStarline Offers New Product Ideas for 2010
USA Inc., Grand Island, N.Y. announced the launch of the 2010 Full Line Catalog. Introducing over 100 new products including the company’s new Magnet line and several go- green products. The 2010 New Products Edition is available on Starline.com and features Starline’s new products for 2010 from the company’s eight industry categories.
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