Wednesday, May 21, 2008

M&S profit up 24.5 pct (Clothing for women) but tough year expected - Forbes

British food and clothing retailer Marks and Spencer PLC on Tuesday reported that full year profits rose 24.5 percent, but the company said sales dipped in the fourth quarter and it expected a difficult year ahead. Despite the strong profit gain, CEO
HEATHROW, Fla., May 21, 2008 (PRIME NEWSWIRE) -- All-American Coffee & Beverage, Inc. (ACBV) (Pink Sheets:ACBV) today announced that they completed their operations at Richmond International Speedway. ACBV operated one of their new concepts, Rollin
As the country continues its three days of mourning for the victims, a book of condolences has been opened in the UK. The list of required equipment on the embassy website also includes protective clothing, gloves and shoes; gear for food safety
The final round saw North Ormesby fail to fulfil a couple of fixtures due to TJFA commitments and their involvement in the North Riding Cup and congratulations are due to them on their successes in both competitions. This led to Stockton West End and
Gap Inc. (GPS) will introduce its Gap and Banana Republic brands in Russia through a partnership with Fiba Holding AS, the clothing retailer said Tuesday. Under this agreement, Fiba Holding plans to open Gap and Banana Republic stores over the next
CHICAGO RIDGE, Ill. - A Chicago police officer has been charged with shoplifting after security guards stopped her from leaving a department store with clothing she allegedly had not bought. Police say 11-year police veteran Carie Hooker was stopped
CHICAGO - A Chicago landmark that had been home to retail clothiers since its construction more than a century ago will be the home of a gourmet grocer. Fox & Obel plans to open a store this fall inside what was once the Carson Pirie Scott building
By next year, downtown workers and residents will get two new food options as upscale grocer Fox & Obel and Chicago-based restaurant Flat Top Grill move into the former Carson Pirie Scott & Co. building at 1 S. State. Flat Top Grill, a stir-fry
POPULATION: 13,306 for all of York, which also includes York Village, York Beach, York Harbor, and Cape Neddick. WEBSITES: gatewaytomaine.org , yorkmaine.org . ODD FACT: In the early 1600s, Native Americans in the area that is now York Beach shot at