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WWE ON THE MAT, BUT NOT DOWN FOR THE COUNT AGAINST JAKKS PACIFIC
December 10, 2007
Jakks Wins Round In Rumble With WWE | www.forbes.com
The federal litigation between WWE and Jakks Pacific may be over, but the battles between them still go on.
Gold Demand Declines in the US as Retail Jewelry Sales Weaken
November 20, 2007
Indian Gems, jewellery exports up 21.5% | www.thedailystar.net
Demand for gold in the US declined as September retail jewelry sales growth sharply dropped. Increased investor demand for gold products like ETF's and higher domestic gold usage in emerging countries helped push metal prices to recent highs; leaving 4th quarter jewelry sales growth in doubt. Structural changes in the gold market may permanently change the US jewelry market. Here's why.
Strong Demand in US Cause of Increase in Indian Jewelry Exports
November 19, 2007
Indian Gems, jewellery exports up 21.5% | www.thedailystar.net
The increase in exports for Indian gems and jewelry is due in large to increasing world demand, especially demand in the USA, despite the appreciation in the Indian Rupee. This increase in demand for jewelry and gems is increasing in relation to the demand for gold.
November 19, 2007
Indian Gems, jewellery exports up 21.5% | www.thedailystar.net
1. Indian Gem and Jewellery exports increased by 21.5% in first six month of this year. 2. US as past become the major buyer despite of loosing shine in US dollars. 3. Its also because of the law passed by US Senat in which they imposed a export duty on Indian Gem and Jewellery. 4. Sales a bit affected due to beacuse of high gold price but this is only need some time to settle down.
American Eagle disappointing 3rd quarter results baked into valuation.
November 8, 2007
Aerie Expands Offering With f.i.t. | www.wwd.com
With American Eagle (AEO) stock price down almost 40% since January the upside should be on the horizon for this down beaten equity. This is a factor of the stock already priced taking into account the poor 3rd quarter results and the pent up demand created by the unusually hot (temperatures at 40 year highs) in the 3rd quarter
American Eagle Will Have plus Comp Store growth in 4th QT.
November 6, 2007
Aerie Expands Offering With f.i.t. | www.wwd.com
American Eagle once again introduces a concept to max. sales productivity , by introducing f.i.t. line in a total of 45 plus doors for holiday.AEO has proven their ability to shift space to grow plus sales.Expanding in this category will also improve gross margins since it is a hot trend that will be on every young females list for xmas.
NO question close D.e.m.o,it's the only option
October 31, 2007
Aerie Expands Offering With f.i.t. | www.wwd.com
PacSun needs to focus it's organization as well as it's capital. PacSun needs to grow comp stores and it is a must that they expand the brands lifestyle vs go after a business that was not working well when Urban was strong.
Asian Top Diamond Producer in World
October 19, 2007
China Expects to Double Diamond Imports Within 3-5yrs to Feed Demand | www.diamonds.net
1. China expects to double its Rough Diamond Import in next 5 to 3 years 2. This year China import of rough diamond increased by 60%. 3. India has import about $4,225 million rough or polish diamond in first six months of 2007. 4. Both Countries contributing a lot in this trade.
October 15, 2007
Toy Recall Shows Challenge China Poses to Partners | online.wsj.com
I agree that the quality of goods will never be the same as our US production I think we need to classify or rate the goods and it is time the retailers display on the top of the rack where the product was made alongside a number such as rate 5 or 6 for China production, rate 1 for USA production
enviromentalism, a new way of rent-seeking behavior
October 15, 2007
Hospital Bans Crocs Over Static Risk | www.telegraph.co.uk
contratictory environmental laws
November 12, 2009
China’s Economy and Construction Boom Creates Huge Floor Covering Potential
November 6, 2009
New Records of Gold and What More?
November 5, 2009
Unilever On the Prowl...Again !
October 1, 2009
The Unilever Purchase - Does buying Sara Lee Soaps signify a new strategy?
September 28, 2009