In-Store articles from February 2006

In-Store archives from February 2006

From green fingers to screen fingers at Asda.(ASDA Group Ltd. uses new interactive point of sale systems)(Brief Article)
February 10, 2006... Asda has launched a new interactive touch-screen P-O-P system, called the 'Asda Interactive Garden Doctor' system to help customers decide what garden products they need. Designed and supplied by H Squared, the system is aimed at...

Midcounties Co-op offers swell advice on allergies.(advertising)(Brief Article)
February 10, 2006... The Midcounties Co-op has launched a major new campaign to help shoppers understand more about food allergies and intolerance. The initiative includes a poster and leaflet campaign at 150 Midcounties Co- op stores in Oxfordshire, Swindon,...

Accessorize in-store campaign.(advertising)(Brief Article)
February 10, 2006... Accessorize has launched a new global in-store campaign featuring rock singer Kelly Osbourne. Creative strategy is by branding consultancy View. The campaign plays upon Osbourne's individuality and the strategy extends to the singer's...

M&S cottons on to Fairtrade first.(Marks and Spencer PLC, advertising)(Brief Article)
February 10, 2006... Marks & Spencer has launched its 'Look Behind the Label' campaign, which informs customers about the origins of its products. This includes a Fairtrade clothing range, which the Fairtrade Foundation says is the first from a mainstream UK...

Waterstones looks to spring for new vitality.(The Nest and St Luke's Advertising creates advertisements for Waterstone's Booksellers Ltd.)(Brief Article)
February 10, 2006... Waterstones has launched an in-store campaign to highlight its Spring 3 for 2, Half-Price, and Book of the Month promotions with design by The Nest and St Luke's. The in-store activity is part of a major through- the-line campaign by the...

'No room for P-O-P' say retailers.(Point Of Purchase )(Brief Article)
February 10, 2006... Lack of space is the main reason why P-O-P is often not installed, according to retailers queried in a survey compiled exclusively for In- Store by Bezier. A fifth of the retail estate of Asda, Boots, Dolcis, First Choice, Homebase,...

Glynwebb in-store campaign.(Brief Article)
February 10, 2006... Home improvement retailer Glynwebb is launching an in-store campaign in early February, to promote its 'Most Wanted', products throughout 2006. The campaign, developed by Glynwebb's creative agency BCMB, uses a 'wild west' theme to give an...

Navman programme to increase visibility.(Navman Wireless launches merchandising and product training programme)(Brief Article)
February 10, 2006... In-car navigation brand Navman has launched a merchandising and product training programme to increase visibility in-store and boost sales, supported by an aggressive pricing structure. P-O-P includes a range of dummy display boxes, hanging...

Apple may be first of many Tesco partners.(Tesco PLC to sell Apple Computer Inc.'s products at its stores)(Brief Article)
February 10, 2006... Tesco's launch of a designated in-store zone for Apple computer products at its Tesco Extra branch in Milton Keynes could be the first of many such ventures, confirms a company spokeswoman. "We've a long-established partnership with...

Self-service popular.(customer service survey of shoppers)(Brief Article)
February 10, 2006... Quick service at till points in shops is highlighted as a key demand by a growing majority of shoppers, according to new data from research company NOP, commissioned by technology company NCR Corporation. Two-thirds of shoppers want...

Bono sees RED in brand new bid to combat AIDS.
February 10, 2006... Major brands American Express, Gap, Converse and Giorgio Armani have announced their involvement in a new business initiative, RED, designed to fight HIV and AIDS in Africa with the profits from brand partnerships. RED has been created by U2...

Nestle sampling campaign.
February 10, 2006... Nestle is to back the launch of its new microwavable convenience food, Maggi Hot Pockets, with a national sampling campaign through live marketing agency i2i Face to Face Marketing. "We are launching in the UK because it has been such a...

Own label on the rise.(market of private label products on rise)
February 10, 2006... The UK has become Europe's biggest consumer of own label products, which now account for 35 per cent of consumer packaged goods expenditure, according to a new report from Datamonitor. "Private label is becoming less of a discount...

NEWS IN BRIEF: Stores get support for enforcing the law.
February 10, 2006... Convenience retailer SPAR has launched a support pack for member stores highlighting the importance of checking customers ages when selling age- restricted products. The 'To Sell or Not to Sell' pack contains explanations with a full package...

NEWS IN BRIEF: Beans means breakfast.
February 10, 2006... Sainsbury's and Heinz teamed up to promote Farmhouse Breakfast Week (January 22-28). A 20p-off coupon for Heinz baked beans was mounted on packs of Sainsbury's own-brand mushrooms by packaging company Leading Edge. Copyright: Centaur...

NEWS IN BRIEF: Tesco launches free net phone service.
February 10, 2006... Tesco has launched an internet phone service for the upfront cost of #19.97. Using a special handset and software, the service allows free calls to other users. Tesco will sell the service in 350 stores. Copyright: Centaur Communications...

NEWS IN BRIEF: Waste fund looking for rubbish ideas.
February 10, 2006... The Waste & Resources Action Programme Waste Minimisation Innovation Fund is inviting applications for funding. The invitation is for ideas to help minimise household packaging and food waste. Projects must involve a major retailer or brand...

NEWS IN BRIEF: BRC fears pint of no return.(British Retail Consortium warns of milk legislation)(Brief Article)
February 10, 2006... The European Parliament has said that the British pint of milk is safe, despite suggestions to the contrary from the British Retail Consortium. Andrew Opie, BRC director of food and consumer policy warned that legislation going before MEPs...

NEWS IN BRIEF: Back to the future as Biba relaunches.
February 10, 2006... Iconic 1960s fashion brand Biba relaunched in January with shoes designed by Tony Cappiello, available in London boutique Browns. The first new collection will feature bags and shoes and the autumn/winter 2005-6 collection will have clothes and...

NEWS ANLAYSIS: Every second counts.(video games industry forecast)
February 10, 2006... As games makers worry that their brand images will be hurt by the trade in second-hand product, Will Cooper looks at the pros and cons, and asks: is time running out before the industry changes its rules? This year looks set to be the...

LETTER: Tate & Lyle defends extension tactics.(Letter to the Editor)
February 10, 2006... In the article, Natural History (In-Store - The Year Ahead, December 2005), Simon Gore of Vibrandt commented that "Tate & Lyle has bastardised and trivialised its core brand equities". I would first like to say that the Lyle's Golden...

LETTER: Cornering the market.(Letter to the Editor)
February 10, 2006... The prediction in the High Street Britain 2015 report that the corner shop will disappear by 2015 is hardly surprising. What is interesting is that popular opinion has stated that the key to avoiding this fate is innovation. The...

Words and phrases at opposite polls?(retailer of public interest)
February 10, 2006... John Lewis is Britain's favourite retailer, according to a report by Verdict. And, in something of a coup, the second most popular retailer is Waitrose. Owned, of course, by John Lewis. British shoppers aren't daft, and they know a good...

SCREEN TALK: Getting the picture.
February 10, 2006... Jeremy Gerken, operations director at computer games chain Gamestation, explains why the screen has a starring role in a hands-on customer environment In December 2005, Gamestation launched the Xbox 360 at its Birmingham New Street...

INTERNATIONAL NEWS: The answer is blowing in the wind.(Whole Foods Market Inc. uses renewable sources for its energy use)(Brief Article)
February 10, 2006... US store Whole Foods Market is to get all of its energy in its US and Canadian stores from renewable sources. The natural and organic foods retailer has purchased more than 458,000 megawatt-hours of renewable energy credits from wind farms....

INTERNATIONAL NEWS: UK furniture gets more Scandinavian.
February 10, 2006... Danish furniture retailer ILVA is launching its formula of high quality furniture design at competitive prices in the UK. Three initial stores will role out in 2006 starting with Thurrock in the spring and followed by Gateshead and...

INTERNATIONAL NEWS: Nectar gives LMG global appetite.(Loyalty Management Group plans international marketing of its loyalty scheme)(Brief Article)
February 10, 2006... Loyalty Management Group is planning a global roll-out of its loyalty scheme Nectar, the largest loyalty scheme in the UK. The scheme has over 50 per cent household penetration in the UK and LMG sees great potential for launching the brand...

INTERNATIONAL NEWS: India opens arms to foreign business.(legislation for foreign retailers )(Brief Article)
February 10, 2006... New legislation means foreign retailers will be able to own stores in India for the first time. To date, foreign businesses have only been allowed to operate franchises because of fears for Indian companies. The new laws will allow foreign...

INTERNATIONAL NEWS: IKEA unveils capital plans in China.
February 10, 2006... Global furniture retailer Ikea will open its second largest store in the world, in the Wangjing area of northern Beijing, in April. The 44,000 sq m store will stock up to 8,500 products. The retailer plans to operate ten stores in China by...

INTERNATIONAL NEWS: Drinks firms tackle childhood obesity.(health education campaigns)(Brief Article)
February 10, 2006... As the European Union names obesity as a major threat to public health, global drinks brands including Coca-Cola and Cadbury Schweppes have launched an initiative to tackle the problem in children. Unesda, the Union of European Beverages...

INTERNATIONAL NEWS: China reaches new heights of luxury.
February 10, 2006... China will consume about 29 per cent of the world's total luxury goods in 2015, surpassing Japan as the world's top luxury brands consumer, says a recent report from Goldman Sachs. China currently ranks as the world's third largest...

DISPLAY OF THE MONTH: Designer guru.(Extreme collections)
February 10, 2006... Extreme's Iain Norman is a dedicated follower of fashion and lifestyle synergist Maharishi Iain Norman, design manager at sports TV, drinks and clothing brand Extreme, is more than impressed by Maharishi's Covent Garden flagship store on...

CITY TALK: Don't leave me this way.(sales drop at HMV Ltd., chief executive Alan Giles steps down)(Brief Article)
February 10, 2006... The times they are a-changin' for music and book retailer HMV. The company, which also owns bookseller Waterstones, had a disastrous Christmas. In the five weeks to 7 January, like-for-like sales at HMV in the UK fell 5.5 per cent, while sales...

CITY NEWS: M&S's going to Iceland.(Marks and Spencer PLC acquires 28 stores from Iceland Foods PLC)(plans to open its Simply Food outlets )(Brief Article)
February 10, 2006... After bleak mid-winter results from HMV, Lauren Mills, business writer at the Daily Mail forecasts an unsettled outlook in 2006 for an outgoing chief executive in the twilight of his tenure Marks & Spencer is to expand its chain of Simply...

CITY NEWS: Crunch time for Golden Wonder.
February 10, 2006... Crisps manufacturer Golden Wonder has been placed in administration, after making significant losses. The company's brands include Nik Naks and Wheat Crunchies. Copyright: Centaur Communications Ltd. and licensors

CITY NEWS: Playing games gives serious lift to Sony.
February 10, 2006... Electronics group Sony has reported a 51 per cent jump in third-quarter pre-tax profits, to 226bn yen (#1.1bn). The Playstation Portable games console has been credited with offsetting losses at the company's film division. Flat-screen...

CITY NEWS: Somerfield backs Mason to build group.
February 10, 2006... Supermarket group Somerfield has appointed Paul Mason as chief executive, replacing Steve Black after his resignation. Mason has previously been European president of Levi Strauss and managing director of Asda Wal-Mart UK. Copyright:...

CITY NEWS: Blooming Mothercare enjoys baby boom.(sales and earnings)(Brief Article)
February 10, 2006... Mother and baby specialist Mothercare has said improved product ranges, better customer service and its multi-channel focus contributed to positive results for the 13 weeks to January 6. Group sales for the brand were up by 4.1 per cent, with...

CITY NEWS: King dethroned as Matalan sales drop.
February 10, 2006... Matalan has announced that chief executive John King will step down at the end of the year, the third chief executive to leave in five years. The discount clothing retailer saw like-for-like sales decrease by 5.5 per cent in the ten weeks to...

CITY NEWS: In fashion Burberry gets Weisz.(endorsement of Rachel Weisz)(Burberrys Ltd.'s sales and earnings)(Brief Article)
February 10, 2006... Burberry has announced an 11 per cent increase in retail sales for the third quarter to 31 December. The high-end fashion brand cited new and existing stores and its "core outerwear and reinvigorated classics" as driving the performance. The...

PROFILE - RICHARD PECK: Frames and fortune.
February 10, 2006... Managing director Richard Peck explains to Maeve Hosea how a sharply- focused image is delivering a vision of the future that's clear and bright for optical retailer David Clulow Group It may be sharpening its vision as far as product and...

BRAND STATEMENT: Welcome to my world.
February 10, 2006... Is the creation of 'brand statement spaces' just another marketing fashion, or will it change the way shoppers are treated and wave goodbye to the hard sell? Maeve Hosea reports Brand owners surfing a new trend are using all their retail...

Digital retail media.(trends in in-store advertising)
February 10, 2006... As the ALlure of digital media tempts more retailers into uncharted territory, Matthew valentine reports on the growing evidence of wHat works - and howAs a relatively new arrival to the retail industry, digital media is garnering attention...

Digital retail media: All in the mind.(Digital Signage Networks: Theory, Psychology and Strategy)(retail stores are using electronic point of sale displays)
February 10, 2006... The replacement of broadcast media with 'narrowcast' alternatives such as the internet and electronic point of sale displays helps to remove uncertainty from communications in an era of fragmented media, according to a report into the...

Digital retail media: Obtaining a measure of success at Tesco.(Brief Article)
February 10, 2006... Until last Autumn, JC Decaux was selling advertising space on Tesco TV on the basis of store footfall. "We had a broad idea of transactions in key areas, such as the power aisle," says JC Decaux sales and marketing director Spencer...

SPECIAL REPORT: Pressing matters.(retail marketing forecast, print industry's services forecast)
February 10, 2006... As retail marketers develop ever-more focused campaigns in a bid to capture consumer interest, Maeve Hosea finds a fast-evolving print industry coming up with the goods to service the demand for bespoke campaign material. "Living in a...

SPECIAL REPORT: Reading the signs.(store design and signage influence on shoppers)(retail stores' marketing management)
February 10, 2006... A large retail format can be counter-productive without a navigable layout and clear distinctions between sections. Here, Will Cooper maps out the route to a well-signed store A retailer's role is not simply to provide products that...

POPAI: What's in a name?(Point Of Purchase Advertising Institute Inc.)(Brief Article)
February 10, 2006... In the letters column of this magazine there has recently been a debate about the relative merits of different ways of naming our industry. A further definition has now emerged from the USA - "marketing at retail". This phrase is designed...

PRODUCT NEWS: 3M makes its mark on the big screen.(Vikuiti eXtended Resolution Video Screen )(Brief Article)
February 10, 2006... 3M Optical Systems has rolled out the Vikuiti eXtended Resolution Video Screen (XRVS) - a new rear projection display screen. The screen uses a three- layer composite optical substrate. This material prevents ambient light from degrading...

PRODUCT NEWS: Reflections on display.(Righton Ltd. launches mirrors)(Brief Article)
February 10, 2006... Righton Ltd has launched a new range of mirror options for display, signage and shopfitting fixtures to complement its acrylic, polycarbonate, PET-G and composite plastic offerings. Depending on the core material for the unit, a choice of 12...

PRODUCT NEWS: Launch of Mimaki JV3-130SP solvent printer.(Brief Article)
February 10, 2006... Hybrid, the UK distributors of Mimaki products, have announced the launch of the 1.3m Mimaki JV3-130SP solvent printer. Alongside a FireWire interface for increased transfer times, the JV3-130SP is equipped with eight ink slots, prints up to...

PRODUCT NEWS: Getting the hang of PoS.(UK Point of Sale )(Brief Article)
February 10, 2006... A new range of suspended poster holders has been made available by UK Point of Sale. Standard sizes for the PVC and acrylic options are between A1 and A5 in both portrait and landscape format, although alternative sizes are available on...

PRODUCT NEWS: Three keys to selling success.(New Successful Large Account Management, New Conceptual Selling and The New Strategic Selling from Kogan Page)(Brief Article)
February 10, 2006... Kogan Page has launched a series of books on the challenges of the contemporary sales environment. The New Successful Large Account Management, New Conceptual Selling and The New Strategic Selling have been developed in response to the Miller...

Eye on design.(Heal's store design)
February 10, 2006... Heals Positioned on the first floor of a stunning 1914 Edwardian building, I felt I was walking around the pages of a glossy magazine. This expansive store has natural light flooding in and a great wooden floor. But it's a little too...

Harrods makes move into luxury convenience.(new convenience store opens)(Brief Article)
February 14, 2006... Harrods has launched Harrods 102, a high-class convenience store at 102 Brompton Road. The site is opposite its landmark department store in London's exclusive Knightsbridge. In a departure from Harrods tradition, the new concept's steel and...

Giant edible biscuit city.('China in London' celebrations displaying a giant edible biscuit city named "Eating the City", by Chinese artist Song Dong)(Brief Article)
February 14, 2006... Selfridges made another striking contribution to its ongoing association with the arts last month, displaying a giant edible biscuit city by Chinese artist Song Dong. Eating the City, a work specially commissioned by Selfridges, used...

Evolving Asda finds new niches.(ASDA Group Ltd. plans to open more stores )(Brief Article)
February 14, 2006... Asda will open a minimum of 25 new stores over the next 12 months, as part of its positive approach towards new formats as the sector becomes increasingly competitive. The stores will include branches of its new discount chain, Asda...

Co-Op's pilot plans come home to roost.(Co-operative Group Ltd.)(Brief Article)
February 14, 2006... After the launch of two pilot Co-Op Home Stores branches 18 months ago, the Co-Operative Group has announced plans to invest #3 million to roll out two more branches under the same fascia. Selling a wide range of homewares, furniture and...

Fruit smoothies get hero backing.(Bio-synergy launches nutritional supplement drinks for children)(Brief Article)
February 14, 2006... Health supplements and sports nutrition retailer Bio-synergy has launched a range of fruit smoothie drinks for children, branded with Marvel comic book heroes including Spiderman and Hulk. Designed for children aged between five and 11, the...

Research finds shopper confusion in British aisles.
February 14, 2006... Supermarkets are confusing customers and making the shopping experience frustrating, with poor wayfinding signage and an excess of promotional material, according to new research by sign manufacturer Caliba. Mystery shopper visits to...

Shoppers say BOGOF to loyalty.(customer loyalty survey)(Brief Article)
February 14, 2006... Loyalty points have relatively little impact in ensuring customer loyalty to supermarkets, according to a survey from YouGov, commissioned by Catalina Marketing. More than 2,200 UK consumers were questioned for the research, with less than...

Somerfield goes on good shelf drive.(Somerfield PLC's ins-tore advertising)(Brief Article)
February 14, 2006... Somerfield is promoting its fresh food selections through a new range of point-of-sale material that focuses on healthy eating. The campaign follows a 'Did you know?' format covering fresh produce, fresh meat and bakery products. It uses...

Wallace & Gromit: merchandising units.
February 14, 2006... The DVD release of last year's hit British movie Wallace & Gromit: The Curse of the Were-Rabbit is being accompanied by in-store merchandising units from Coutts UK. Both pre-release and release elements have been created by the company, with...

Tie Rack film tie-in ties the knot with Fox.(Tie Rack PLC collaborates with Twentieth Century Fox (UK) to promote the movie 'Confetti')(Brief Article)
February 14, 2006... Accessories retailer Tie Rack is launching a number of promotions in collaboration with Twentieth Century Fox (UK) to promote new British wedding comedy, Confetti. Due for launch in April, the comedy tells the story of three couples...

Sainsbury's aims healthy food range at children.(J Sainsbury PLC)(Brief Article)
February 14, 2006... Sainsbury's has launched a new Sainsbury's Kids sub-brand - a range of healthier food that includes meals, snacks and other ingredients. Products and formats have been developed to encourage children to enjoy eating and to eat more...

Danone sampling campaign.(DANONE Group contracts LoewyBe)(Brief Article)
February 14, 2006... Danone has launched a caveman-themed sampling campaign for its Volvic flavoured water brand, concentrating on challenging taste perceptions. Agency LoewyBe uses brand ambassadors dressed as cavemen greeting shoppers in Asda foyers, and...

Telewest raises TV profile.(TeleWest Communications PLC signs advertising contract with Fold7)(Brief Article)
February 14, 2006... Telewest has launched a new initiative to enhance its in-store presence at branches of Dixons. In-store graphics and P-O-P have been designed by brand consultancy Fold7, which was tasked not only with boosting Telewest's profile but also...

NEWS IN BRIEF: Premium Bonds get lucky at Tesco.(Tesco PLC to market Saving Certificates of National Savings and Investments)(Brief Article)
February 14, 2006... Premium Bonds and Index-linked Saving Certificates from National Savings & Investments are now available in more than 700 branches of Tesco. "This marketing partnership will make it even more straightforward and easy for a wider audience to...

NEWS IN BRIEF: ICI gets light and flexible P-O-P.
February 14, 2006... Paint giant ICI is using P-O-P from Bezier to promote its two new ranges. Flex is designed to cover hairline cracks, and Light And Space is intended to make small, dark rooms seem brighter. Copyright: Centaur Communications Ltd. and...

NEWS IN BRIEF: Rocket Fuel prepares for blast-off.(Italian coffee launched)(Brief Article)
February 14, 2006... Rocket Fuel, a blend of rich Italian coffee with an injection of the natural stimulant Brazilian guarana, has launched. "We know that over 35 per cent of coffee drinkers in the UK are disappointed by the caffeine content of their regular...

NEWS IN BRIEF: Esprit gives toddlers a sporting chance.(Esprit de Corp. launches Mini Sports sportswears)(Brief Article)
February 14, 2006... Fashion retailer Esprit is launching Mini Sports, a new sportswear line for girls, in June. "Following on from the huge success of Esprit Junior sports, it was just a question of time before we started to offer fashionable sportswear for...

NEWS IN BRIEF: Manchester mecca for late-night shoppers.(shops to stay open late)(Brief Article)
February 14, 2006... Shops in Manchester city centre are to stay open late all year round, after longer hours proved a hit over Christmas. Stores saw a 7 per cent increase in sales in the run-up to the festive period, compared to national figures of 2.6 per...

NEWS IN BRIEF: Co-op price drop for Fairtrade Fortnight.
February 14, 2006... The Co-op will reduce the price of its own-label and Fairtrade-branded products in 3,000 stores from 6-26 March inclusive, as part of its drive to promote Fairtrade Fortnight. Copyright: Centaur Communications Ltd. and licensors

NEWS IN BRIEF: Percol plans positive action too.
February 14, 2006... Coffee brand Percol is installing units designed by Michael John Designs to highlight its commitment to Fairtrade Fortnight. Images of Nicaraguan volcanoes and New York fire escapes are used to portray different product variants. ...

NEWS ANALYSIS: High street blues.
February 14, 2006... As a new report issues a health warning over the future of the small retailers that once formed the beating heart of British towns, Maeve Hosea evaluates the threat and asks - is it terminal? The end is nigh for independent shops,...

LETTER: Putting the 'ethical' into brand awareness.(Letter to the Editor)
February 14, 2006... It's great to see a new trend in fair trade clothing being embraced by the likes of M&S, Oasis and Topshop. These retailers are demonstrating an understanding of the type of customers who are interested in ethical shopping - from teenagers...

LETTER: Labels - a fat lot of use?(Letter to the Editor)
February 14, 2006... It would appear that hardly a day goes by without some regulator or commentator having a pop at the food industry, largely on the grounds of safeguarding the nation's health. For the most part, the food sector has chosen to react to each...

LEADER: The high price of modern convenience.(expansion of supermarket chains is spoiling traditional high streets)
February 14, 2006... Big retailers are under fire, once again. The expansion of supermarket chains is spoiling our traditional high streets, sending independent stores bust and leaving us with a bland, uniform selection of car parks and shopping centres across...

SCREEN TALK: His Master's visuals.(visual display material in in-store advertising)
February 14, 2006... Mark Robertson, HMV marketing manager for design and display, describes how live and recorded visual display material creates a buzz in the entertainment environment In-store screens serve two basic, but important functions. They must...

INTERNATIONAL NEWS: Topshop sets out to conquer Europe.(in collaboration with fashion boutique)(Brief Article)
February 14, 2006... Topshop has launched a collaboration with a Paris fashion boutique to coincide with Paris Fashion Week. Parisian boutique Colette is stocking Topshop Unique and design classics including denim and jersey pieces. "Colette represents the...

INTERNATIONAL NEWS: Tesco stakes its claim Stateside.(Brief Article)
February 14, 2006... Tesco has revealed plans to launch in the United States with an Express- style small store format. Initially focusing on the West Coast, the first stores are expected in 2007. Tesco currently has more than 800 Express stores in five...

INTERNATIONAL NEWS: Brescia welcomes the mama of all malls.(Brief Article)
February 14, 2006... Italy's largest shopping centre will open in Brescia in spring 2007. Called Freccia Rossa, the mall will cover nearly 30,000 sq m, with a focus on mid-to-high-end fashion. The project will encompass 130 businesses, including over 50 fashion...

INTERNATIONAL NEWS: Adidas pulled a fast one, claims Nike.
February 14, 2006... Sportswear giant Nike has announced it is to sue rival Adidas, accusing the German manufacturer of copying its patented SHOX cushioning technology. The technology, which Nike says is protected by 19 separate patents, is claimed to be used in...

INTERNATIONAL NEWS: Baugur backs Gumball way of life.(Brief Article)
February 14, 2006... Icelandic conglomerate Baugur and rally racing company Gumball 3000 are launching a joint-venture branded clothing line and international store chain. Two Gumball-related menswear ranges - Gumball 3000 urbanwear and a luxury brand called G3K...