The NRF 2006 Easter Consumer Intentions and Actions Survey, conducted by BIGresearch for NRF, found that 77.6% of Americans plan to celebrate Easter, up marginally from the previous year (75.9%). Total Easter spending is estimated to reach $12.63 billion
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Palmer 2006 Sales ‘Above Expectations’
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Factory Design Labs Expands Team
Factory Design Labs has added 11 new employees to its team since the start of the year. Amongst others, Andee Conner Foutch has joined Factory as the Media Director; Erik Evans joined as the director of finance; Tod Hamilton as Creative Services Studio Ma
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Under Armour Makes Changes to Management Team
Under Armour, Inc. promoted Wayne Marino to Executive Vice President/Chief Financial Officer. In addition, William Kraus was named Senior Vice President of Marketing; Richard Zielinski was appointed as Vice President, Technical Services. Tony O'Neill
Footstar Changes Stock Symbol
Following the company's emergence from Chapter 11 last month, Footstar, Inc. is now trading on the Pink Sheets under the symbol FTAR. The company’s stock formerly traded under the symbol FTSTQ…
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